As Nalini Sharda of 409, Surya Apartments, Gopalpur, you believe that pedestrian safety is very important. Footpaths on both sides of the main roads of your city need major repairs and on some stretches they need to be constructed. Write a letter to the MLA of your city area, in about 120 words, stressing the need for footpaths for pedestrian safety. Share your concern for maintenance of existing footpaths and the need to construct new ones where they are required.
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Model Answer
409, Surya Apartments,
Gopalpur,
15 May 20XX
The MLA,
Municipal Ward Office,
Gopalpur.
Subject: Need for Repair and Construction of Footpaths for Pedestrian Safety
Respected Sir/Madam,
I, Nalini Sharda, a resident of Gopalpur, wish to draw your kind attention to the poor condition of footpaths on the main roads of our city. Most footpaths are broken and uneven, making them dangerous for pedestrians, especially the elderly and children. On several stretches, footpaths do not exist at all, forcing people to walk on the road, risking accidents.
I earnestly request you to arrange immediate repair of existing footpaths and construction of new ones wherever needed. Ensuring pedestrian safety is a civic duty that cannot be ignored.
Hoping for prompt action.
Yours sincerely,
Nalini Sharda
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Explanation
- Format matters: Sender's address, date, receiver's address, subject line, salutation, body (2–3 paragraphs), complimentary close, and name — all carry marks.
- Content points to cover: (1) poor/broken condition of existing footpaths, (2) absence of footpaths on some stretches, (3) danger to pedestrians, (4) request for repair AND construction. Covering all four earns full content marks.
- Tone: Formal and polite — this is an official letter to an elected representative.
- Word limit: Stay close to 120 words in the body; examiners check this.