this is to request you to vs This is to request you

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'This is to request you to' is used when you are asking someone to do something specific, while 'This is to request you' is used when you are simply stating that you are making a request.

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this is to request you to

This phrase is correct and commonly used when asking someone to do something specific.

This phrase is used when you want to ask someone to do something. It is followed by the action you are requesting.

Examples:

This is to request you to send me the report by tomorrow.
This is to request you to attend the meeting at 3 p.m.
This is to request you to complete the form and return it to us.
This is to request you to consider our proposal carefully.
This is to request you to provide feedback on the project.

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Last week, the US Secretary of State revealed that the Administration is to request a further 75 million dollars to promote democracy in Iran.
If annual accounts are no longer compulsory and thus lost as a source of information, the only remaining possibility is to request the documents prepared for tax purposes.
Evidently, the European Union does not have access to the business plan, even though - as we all know from the press - Opel is to request EUR 2.7 billion in State aid.
In accordance with Article 12a of Regulation (EC) No 1490/2002 the Commission is to request the EFSA to deliver its view on the draft review reports by 31 December 2010 at the latest.
I believe I'm going to have to request you to accompany me Your Grace.
In accordance with Article 25a of Regulation (EC) No 2229/2004 the Commission is to request the EFSA to deliver its view on the draft review reports by 31 December 2010 at the latest.
In accordance with Article 25a of Regulation (EC) No 2229/2004 the Commission is to request the EFSA to deliver its view on the draft review reports by 31 December 2010 at the latest.
I entered to request the typewriter.
Airspace user representatives shall retain the right to request more consultation.
Mr Barón Crespo wrote to me to request that an exhaustive document be drawn up listing all the requests to waive parliamentary immunity and detailing the reactions given to them.
Interested parties were given the opportunity to request a hearing, but no such request was made.
Most of the delays in responding to requests occur due to a lack of priority given to requests by local tax offices.
Mr. Capshaw requests you, Miss.
They request you personally, Sire.
Lieutenant Commander Winger requests you don't stray from the group.
We request you dismiss with prejudice, Your Honor.
We request you dismiss with prejudice.
That's a request you'd make of anyone.
I request you not to interrupt me.
Pralor Automated Personnel Unit 6263 requests you identify yourselves.

Alternatives:

I kindly request you to
I would like to request you to
I am requesting you to
I ask that you
Please do