Letter To The Editor

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Letter writing is an essential skill. Despite the prevalence of emails and text messages,
everyone has to write letters at some point. Letters of complaint, job applications, thank
you letters, letters requesting changes or – making suggestions – the list goes on and
on. Encouraging children to write letters from an early age will improve their
communication, social and handwriting skills, and teach them what they need to know
about writing and structuring letters.

Question 1.
You are Prabhu Kumar/Parvati of 17 E, Ravi Dass Road, Kochi. Write a letter to the editor
of a newspaper about the nuisance caused by loudspeakers in the city during
examination days drawing attention of the authorities concerned to the problem.
Answer:
17 E, Ravi Dass Road
Kochi XXXXXX
Kerala
2 March 20XX
Writing 87
The Editor
The Times of India
Kochi XXXXXX
Kerala

Dear Sir
Subject: Nuisance caused by loudspeakers in the city during examination days
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper I would like to draw the attention of
the authorities concerned to the nuisance caused by the indiscriminate use of
loudspeakers at religious places, wedding processions, market places and jagrans
during the examination days. Students are unable to concentrate on the heavy backlog
of revision work during these days. The result is that they fare badly in the examinations
and this leads to frustration and unhappiness among students. Their parents also suffer
due to it. It is high time the authorities concerned take a serious note of this nuisance
and initiate remedial measures to check the problem. Use of loudspeakers should be
totally banned irrespective of the place where these are used. It is not only a cause of
nuisance but also adds to the noise pollution.

Yours faithfully
Prabhu Kumar
Question 2.
There is a busy road in front of your school. A large number of students have to cross
the road while going back home. They run a great risk. Write a letter to the Editor,
Navjiwan Times, Agra drawing attention of the concerned authorities to the problem.
Make a request to mark a zebra crossing and to put traffic lights in front of your school.
You are Amit/Anita, Class X, New Age Public School, Ram Nagar, Agra.
Answer:
The Editor
The Navjiwan Times
Agra
25 July 20XX

Dear Sir
Subject: Zebra crossing and Traffic lights on D N Mehta road
Through the columns of your esteemed daily, I would like to bring to your notice two
important facts about D N Mehta Road in our city: (i) It does not have any zebra
crossing marks in the portion in front of our school. (ii) It does not have any traffic lights
in the portion in front of our school. A large number of students, teachers and public
cross this busy road and it is a great risk doing so, due to the absence of the zebra
crossing and traffic lights.

I am sure that we will agree that measures should not be taken after the crisis. We are
not waiting for accidents to happen.

You are therefore requested to give an appropriate space to my letter in your esteemed
newspaper to draw the attention of the concerned authorities.

Yours faithfully
Amit

Question 3.
You are Deep/Deepika of C–105, Janak Puri, New Delhi. You are extremely disturbed on
reading about attacks on old people living alone. Write a letter to the Editor of “The New
Indian Express” sensitizing people and drawing attention to this problem.
Answer:
C–105 Janak Puri
New Delhi 1100XX
17 July 20XX
The Editor
The New Indian Express
New Delhi 1100XX
Sir
Subject: Attacks on Old People Living Alone
Through the columns of your esteemed daily, I wish to draw the attention of the
authorities concerned to the danger old people living alone are facing. Most of the
senior citizens are people who are living alone with just a domestic help. Their children
are adults and have moved out. The domestic helps hired by these aged people often
take advantage of their helplessness. They are burgled, poisoned or beaten to death. It
is indeed a sad plight for our senior citizens.

It is my humble request to the authorities concerned to issue a certificate of verification

of the domestic help and ask their neighbours to set up a neighbourhood watch where
everyone can look out for the safety of each other especially the older people. I hope my
concern will reach the ears of the concerned authorities through your newspaper.

Yours faithfully
Deepika
(A concerned citizen)

Question 4.
You are Harshi/Hashim, a resident of A– 20, Aurbindo Marg, New Delhi. You are deeply
troubled by the sale of alcohol to underage people. Write a letter to the Editor of “The
Hindustan Times” drawing attention to this problem.
Answer:
A–20, Aurbindo Marg
New Delhi.
18 April 20XX
The Editor
The Hindustan Times
New Delhi.

Sir
Subject: Sale of alcohol to underage people
I would like to draw the kind attention of all the authorities concerned towards the
above–mentioned problem through the columns of your esteemed daily. It has been my
observation for quite some time now that many young people who are consuming
alcohol are still in teens and some are around twenty. The government vending shops
located in almost every residential colony market, do not even ask for identification or
age proof.

If ever they do so, they are easily bribed by a few hundred rupees. This sale of liquor to
under–aged people leads to many of the problems our country is facing today. Youths
who drink together do not know when to stop or how much to consume and this often
leads to intoxication, uncontrollable behaviour, emotional problems, etc. I shall be
grateful if this letter is given an appropriate space in your newspaper.

Yours faithfully
Hashim

Question 5.
You are Ria/Ranjit. You want to bring to light the parking problem faced by the people in
residential colonies. Write a letter to the Editor of “The Daily Express” drawing attention
to this problem and what measures can be taken to rectify it. Your address is 22–B,
Mandakini Apartments, New Delhi.
Answer:
22–B, Mandakini Apartments
New Delhi
12 December 20XX
The Editor
The Daily Express
New Delhi

Sir
Subject: Illegal parking of buses and trucks causing a nuisance to the residents of
localities
I would bring to light the woes caused by illegal parking of buses and trucks in
residential colonies. These vehicles are a constant cause of trouble to the residents
living in these localities. I have noticed buses and trucks parked illegally outside the
gate of our residential building. In an emergency or even during normal working hours,
one has to hunt down the drivers of these vehicles. Children hardly have any space to
play outdoor games in their colonies because of the cramped space. I appeal to the
authorities to take remedial action regarding this serious problem. Buses should be
parked in a bus depot, and trucks should have their own space to park. Residential
colonies and the parking space made available to them are meant only for the people
who live there.

Yours faithfully
Ranjit Arora

Question 6.
You are Chitra/Chitranjan, 55, Brindavan Lane, Bengaluru. Write a letter to the Editor of a
local newspaper expressing concern at the misbehaviour of the autorickshaw drivers in
the city.
Answer:
55, Brindavan Lane
Bengaluru
12 March 20XX
The Editor
The Daily Mirror
Shivaji Nagar
Bengaluru

Sir
Subject: Misbehaviour of the autorickshaw drivers in the city
I would like to draw the attention of the authorities concerned towards the above
mentioned problem through the columns of your esteemed newspaper. The growing
misdemeanour among auto drivers is a common concern of every citizen of the state.
Not only do they charge fare in excess of the metered rate, but also misbehave with the
passengers. They promise to drop the passenger at the doorstep but stop midway and
ask the passenger to get down claiming that the distance agreed upon was shorter than
the distance being asked to cover and ask for more money for the same.

In order to make extra money they take extra passengers; mid–way who may be some
antisocial element and put the life of passengers at risk. Moreover, they talk incessantly
on the phone putting the life of the passenger in danger. You are requested to give an
appropriate space to my letter in your newspaper.

Thank you

Yours faithfully
Chitra

Question 7.
Write a letter to the Editor of your favourite magazine, congratulating them on their 6th
anniversary and commending them for their good work. You are Shristi/Shayan of 66,
Chowrungee Lane, Kolkata.
Answer:
66, Chowrungee Lane
Kolkata
30 June 20XX
The Editor
The Voice Shivaji Nagar
Bengaluru

Madam
Subject: Congratulations on the sixth anniversary of the magazine
I must congratulate your magazine on having completed six successful years today. I
have been an avid reader of your magazine since its first edition and never miss any
issue. The Voice is doing a phenomenal job of informing the public about the affairs of
the political, social and business world in a fearless manner. The magazine deserves
rich applause for covering the events from a very fresh perspective.

I specially enjoy the interviews featuring various personalities. I have a humble

suggestion to submit for the growth of the magazine. Please introduce one exclusive
column on health. It will not only increase the readership of the magazine but make it
more informative also. Hoping you would keep up the standards of quality.

Thank you
Yours faithfully
Shayan

Question 8.
You are Sudipta/Rajan of 549, Sector 4, Rohini, New Delhi. You are a student of Class X
of DC Arya School, New Delhi. Metro Rail has become very popular, comfortable and a
convenient mode of transport in your city. Unfortunately, the premises in front of your
school has become an unauthorised transport stand for feeder buses of the metro
station. Write a letter to the editor of the ‘Neighbourhood Call’ suggesting the removal of
the transport in front of the school premises.
Answer:
549 Sector 4
Rohini New Delhi
10 May 20XX
The Editor
The Neighbourhood Call
444 Sector 44
Rohini
New Delhi

Dear Sir
Subject: Unauthorized transport stand in front of D C Arya Public School
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I wish to bring to the notice of the
authorities the chaos created in front of the D C Arya Public School, with the coming up
of an unauthorised : transport stand for feeder buses of the metro station. Traffic jams
are created by stationary vehicles encroaching on the main road, slowing traffic flow
and requiring police intervention to be regulated. Children face the hazard of accidents
while exiting the school premises and the footpath in front of the school has been taken
over by squatters, flower vendors and hawkers.

All this not only hinders the convenience of the students as well as the entire school but
also creates a noise in the promises where silence is utterly required. Repeated appeals
to the civic authorities have yielded no results. I therefore, request you to publish my
letter and help alert the general public to the hardships caused by the unauthorized
stand.

Yours faithfully
Sudipta/Rajan

Question 9.
You are Saurabh/Somya living at W–564, Shakarpur, New Delhi. Your streets and roads
experience . waterlogging during the monsoon season. The people of your area find it
difficult to lead a normal life and this adds to their problems. Write a letter to Editor, The
Times of India, highlighting the problem and suggesting measures to control the
problem.
Answer:
W–564, Shakarpur
New Delhi
July 12 20XX
The Editor
The Times of India
New Delhi

Sir
Subject: Request to control waterlogging in the area

Through this letter, I bring to the kind notice of the authorities concerned the dilapidated
condition of roads in our locality. It is really difficult to commute on these roads. The
heavy rains have worsened the problem of waterlogging in our streets and roads, which
make it difficult for both pedestrians and vehicles to move about in the locality. In fact,
the school children find it extremely difficult to walk to their school without stepping on
a puddle of water. Owing to stagnated water, there is a danger of epidemics like malaria
and dengue. The authorities concerned are requested through the columns of your
esteemed paper to take adequate steps to clear the waterlogging and provide succour
to the residents of Shakarpur.

Thanking you

Yours faithfully
Somya

Question 10.
Several neurologists have been advocating the view that working on computers is
beneficial to youngsters as it improves motor skills and provides stimulus to the brain.
Write a letter to the editor of ‘Health Matters’ on the need to introduce computer skills
as a compulsory subject in secondary classes. You are Sharad/Suman of Bhagirath
Public School, Palam Village, New Delhi.
Answer:
226, Surya Apartments,
Delhi
14 February 20XX
The Editor
The Health Matters
Palam Village, New Delhi

Sir
Subject: Request to make computer a compulsory subject in the secondary classes
The computer has revolutionized the world. It has changed the way we communicate,
do our daily business and other activities. Nowadays computer education has become
an essential component of the child’s education syllabus. Having computers as a
compulsory subject in secondary education would inevitably brighten a child’s future as
he/she would be prepared to match his/her expertise with the technical demand of the
growing Indian economy.

You will appreciate the fact that today without basic knowledge of computers, a person
is half educated. To be prepared for a normal life one needs to have the basic
knowledge of a computer. Through the columns of your esteemed paper I wish to draw
the attention of the authorities concerned to making computers a compulsory subject in
the secondary classes.

Thank you

Yours faithfully
Sharad/ Suman

Question 11.
You are Namita/ Naveen of A–406, Jeevan Vihar, New Delhi. Day before yesterday there
was a marriage in your neighbourhood. The procession was very late and the orchestra
kept on playing loudly even after midnight. It disturbed students, old people, patients
and infants. Write a letter to the Editor, The Times of India, New Delhi about the
problem.
Answer:
A–406 Jeevan Vihar
New Delhi
28 May 20XX
The Editor
The Times of India
Sir
Subject: Disturbance created by wedding celebration
I would like to draw the kind attention of the authorities concerned towards the above
mentioned problem through the columns of your esteemed newspaper. On May 26, a
wedding celebration created mayhem in our society. The wedding procession arrived
late and hence the celebration went late into the night. The din created by the
loudspeakers and the band party hired for the event disturbed the young and the old
alike. The students preparing for their boards couldn’t carry on their studies peacefully
and the sleep of the elderly, the sickly and the infants was ruined. The merry–making of
one family has no right to destroy the peace of the other families.

I shall be highly grateful to you if my letter gets an appropriate space in your newspaper.

Yours faithfully
Namita/ Naveen

Question 12.
The recent reports in the press about the growing incidence of bullying in schools, has
greatly disturbed you. Write a letter to the editor of ‘Education Plus’ newspaper
expressing your views on this problem and suggesting ways to solve it. Sign yourself as
Mohan/Monica of Class IX B of D C Arya Public School, New Delhi.
Answer:
D C Arya Public School
444 Rohini
Sector 44
New Delhi
10 May 20XX
The Editor
The Education Plus
757 Bazar Sitaram
Sector 44 Rohini
New Delhi

Dear Sir
Subject: Growing incidence of bullying in schools
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I bring to the notice of your readers
the growing incidence of bullying in public schools. Senior students frequently snatch
tiffins, make juniors pay for their treats at the canteen and deny them access to games
equipment during the school break.

Juniors live under constant threat of being waylaid and teased or heckled by seniors.
Such undesirable incidents are leading to psychological problems in schools. The lack
of proper counselling has led youngsters to feel threatened at school. Despite appeals
by the school authorities to the parents concerned of the bullying children, the problem
continues. Through your newspaper I therefore, appeal to the authorities concerned to
enforce regulatory measures to curb this growing menace in schools.

Yours faithfully
Mohan / Monica

Question 13.
You are Meena/Mohit. Write a letter to the Editor of a newspaper describing the
celebrations in your town on India’s Cricket World Cup win.
Answer:
G–7, Saket
New Delhi
10 April 20XX
The Editor
The Times of India
K.G. Marg, New Delhi

Dear Sir
Subject: Celebrations over Cricket World Cup victory
Everyone in this country, especially this town is beyond joy at India winning the World
Cup Cricket. The night we won, was a night of grand festivities. Crackers were burst
everywhere. Sweets were being distributed. Everyone in the town came out and danced
in the streets. It was pure joy among all the people, young and old. The celebrations
went on till the wee hours. Many people flocked to the temple to thank the almighty for
helping India win.

Celebrations aren’t over yet as people are still brimming with joy. It’s a matter of pride
for each Indian as defeating a number of countries and winning the World Cup is a no
mean achievement by any standards. Through this letter I want to share with millions of
people all over India the joy of winning the cup.

Yours faithfully
Meena

Question 14.
You are Vinni/Sanjay living at S–453 Raghupura, New Delhi. Some women have been
robbed of their gold chains and earrings in the main market of your block during rush
hours by young boys riding bike: You are very much worried about such incidents. Write
a letter to the Editor of a local newspaper to draw attention of the authority concerned
about it.
Answer:
S–453, Raghupura
New Delhi
10 April 20XX
The Editor
The Times of India
K.G. Marg, New Delhi

Sir
Subject: Chain snatching by young boys
I would like to draw the attention of the authorities concerned towards the increasing
incidences of chain snatching in our area. The area has become quite unsafe. A gang of
miscreants is very active in the area. These young boys follow women wearing gold
jewellery on their bikes.

Whenever they see the opportunity they snatch away the chains and speed off on their
bikes. Though several police complaints have been lodged, yet the criminals haven’t
been caught. There is a need of a permanent PCR or police post. A beat constable can
be posted in shift duties and the vigilance can be enhanced at the strategic points. It is
important that the criminals are caught and punished. This will act as a deterrent to
other criminals also.

You are requested to publish this letter and bring my complaint to the notice of the
authorities concerned so that people may get some solace.

Yours faithfully
Sanjay

Question 15.
Public park is the heart of a residential area. Children play, elders go for a walk and even
ladies do yoga and other exercises there. But unfortunately the park in your area has
become a place for stray animals and anti–social elements. Write a letter to the Editor
of The Hindu, KG Marg New Delhi, to draw attention of the civic authorities towards it.
Answer:
510, Patrakar Parisar
Vasundhara
Ghaziabad
10 April 20XX
The Editor
The Hindu
K.G. Marg
New Delhi
Sir
Subject: Unpleasant condition of parks
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to express my concern
at the desolate status of the public park in our area. The park is unkempt and has no
security posted at the gates. No wonder the park which should have been a place of
scenic beauty, for young children to frolic about and for adults to take their walks on, is
home to stray dogs, cats and other animals. It is also the haunt of the vagrants of the
society who indulge in drinking and smoking in an area that is primarily meant for
recreation. The civic authorities need to make an effort to restore the public park its
beauty and its usefulness to the public.

You are requested to give my letter an appropriate space in your paper, so that my voice
reaches the authorities concerned and some action is taken.

Yours faithfully
Rajan