CBSE Formal Letter – Complaint about Street Lights (Solved)

Board Grammar CBSE Board Formal letter

Overview

CBSE Formal Letter Rules

  • Follow standard format: Sender’s Address → Date → Receiver’s Address → Subject → Salutation → Body → Closing → Signature.

  • Keep tone formal, specific, and solution-oriented.

  • Body structure: Problem → Impact → Request/Action needed.

  • Avoid slang. Use clear paragraphs.

Prompt / Question

Task
You are a resident of Shanti Nagar, Bhopal. Write a letter to the Municipal Commissioner complaining about non-functional street lights in your area. Mention problems faced and request quick action.

Format / Key Points

  • Sender’s Address
  • Date
  • Receiver’s Address
  • Subject line
  • Salutation
  • Para 1: introduce issue
  • Para 2: impact/problems
  • Para 3: request action + timeline
  • Closing + signature + name

Sample Answer

24, Shanti Nagar
Bhopal

25 January 2026

The Municipal Commissioner
Municipal Corporation
Bhopal

Subject: Complaint regarding non-functional street lights in Shanti Nagar

Respected Sir/Madam,
I am a resident of Shanti Nagar, Bhopal. I wish to bring to your kind notice that most street lights in our locality have not been working for the last two weeks. As a result, the entire area remains dark at night.

This has created serious problems for residents. People find it difficult to walk safely after sunset, and there is a risk of accidents due to poor visibility. Moreover, the darkness has increased the chances of theft and other anti-social activities.

I request you to kindly arrange for immediate inspection and repair of the street lights. Proper lighting is essential for public safety. I would be grateful if the issue is resolved at the earliest.

Yours faithfully,
Gaurav
(Resident, Shanti Nagar)

Practice Set

  1. Write a formal letter to the Editor about increasing air pollution in your city.
  2. Write a letter to the Principal requesting permission to organize a career seminar.
  3. Write a letter to the Manager of a bank for opening a student account.
  4. Write a complaint letter to the Transport Authority about reckless driving of buses.
  5. Write a letter to the Municipal Commissioner about garbage disposal problem.

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