A complaint letter or public petition is a formal written request addressed to an authority or company to report issues like faulty products or poor law and order.
What is a Complaint Letter and Public Petition?
A complaint letter allows individuals or groups to formally address grievances regarding defective items, poor services, or community problems. Below are standard formal letter formats for business complaints and public petitions.
How to Write a Complaint Against Not Supplying Goods as Ordered?
01. Write a letter to the company complaining against some unusable delivered items.
January 30, 2014
Faruk Ahmed Manager,
Ferdous Library,
Rail Market, Lalmanirhat.
Subject: Complaint against not supplying the goods as per order.
Dear Sir,
We are really sorry to inform you that we did not get the books and other stationary goods as per our order. You are requested to take necessary actions.
Yours faithfully
Ferdous Ahmed
How to Write a Complaint About a Faulty Television Set?
02. Write a letter complaining about a television set which is not functioning well.
February 20, 2014
The Manager,
Ferdous Electronics,
Rail Market, Lalmanirhat.
Subject: Complaint against a television set which is not functioning well.
Dear Sir,
We are really sorry to inform you that the television set which we bought yesterday is not functioning well. Hence, we request you to be kind enough to change the TV set for new one.
Yours faithfully
Sultan Ahmed
How to Write a Complaint About a Mobile Phone Set?
03. Write a letter to the manager of the Grameen Phone Company complaining about a mobile phone set which is not functioning well.
May 31, 2014
The Manager,
Grameen Bank,
Tista Branch, Tista, Lalmanirhat.
Subject: Complaint against a mobile phone set which is not functioning well.
Dear Sir,
I am a member of the Grameen Bank, Tista Branch. We are really sorry to inform you that the palli mobile phone set which we bought yesterday is not functioning well. Hence, we request you to be kind enough to change the set for a new one.
Yours faithfully
Parvin Sultana
How to Write a Public Petition on Law and Order?
04. Write a letter to the Deputy Commissioner complaining about the deterioration of the law and order situation.
May 21, 2014
The Deputy Commissioner,
Netrokona.
Subject: Complaint about the deterioration of the law and order situation.
Dear Sir,
We are really sorry to inform you that the law and order situation of the district has been deteriorated. The incidents of theft, robbery, hijacking, snatching, murder and killing have become common affairs of the day. Hence, we request you to be kind enough to take necessary steps to improve law and order situation of the district.
Yours faithfully
Rafiqul Islam
On behalf of the inhabitants of the district
Key Takeaways
- Complaint letters require a clear subject line detailing the exact issue.
- Business complaints should request specific remedies like replacing faulty items or goods.
- Public petitions to authorities like the Deputy Commissioner address community-wide safety and order.
- Formal sign-offs such as Yours faithfully are essential for professional correspondence.
Quick Practice
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main purpose of a complaint letter?
A complaint letter notifies a company or authority about defective products, poor services, or community grievances, requesting necessary corrective actions.
How should the subject line of a public petition be written?
The subject line should be concise and clearly state the core problem, such as complaints about faulty goods or the deterioration of the law and order situation.
Who should receive a public petition regarding district safety?
A public petition about district issues like law and order deterioration is typically addressed to local authorities such as the Deputy Commissioner.