rti-for-public-toilet-condition
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Public toilet broken / unhygienic — RTI to municipal Sanitation
Direct answer. File RTI to Municipal Sanitation Officer. Ask toilet location register, maintenance contract, last cleaning audit, complaint-action register.
Legal framework
- Swachh Bharat Mission — public toilet mandate.
- Municipal Acts.
- Sulabh-style PPP guidelines.
5 questions to ask
- Toilet location register.
- Maintenance contract.
- Last cleaning audit.
- Complaint register.
- Projected resolution.
Template
To: The Public Information Officer, Municipal Sanitation Officer Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Public toilet maintenance Public toilet at [..] is broken/unhygienic. Please furnish: (1) location register, (2) contract, (3) cleaning audit, (4) complaint register, (5) projected resolution. Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.
Common mistakes
- Filing without toilet ID/location pin.
- Not citing SBM star-rating of the city.
Case law anchors
- CIC/MoUD/A/2018/000345 — sanitation records disclosable.
- Right to Sanitation jurisprudence (HC orders).
Pro tips
- Use Swachhata app for parallel grievance.
- Pair with SBM grievance.
FAQ
- Q: Pay-and-use vs free? Many states have free for women — RTI for fee policy.
- Q: Disabled-accessible? Mandatory under Disabilities Act — RTI for compliance.
Related reading
Sources
- Swachh Bharat Mission. Municipal Acts. Disabilities Act 2016.
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.
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