Right to Information Act 2005
Right to Information Act 2005
A historical legislation ensuring transparency and accountability in governance
The Right to Information Act 2005 (RTI) is an Act passed by the Indian Parliament to ensure transparency and accountability in the governance system. This Act gives every Indian citizen the complete right to access information held by government institutions.
Main Objectives
Ensuring Transparency: Making the functioning of government systems transparent to the general public.
Eradicating Corruption: Preventing corruption by enabling citizens to know about administrative affairs.
Public Participation: Empowering citizens further within the democratic process.
Accountability: Making government officials more accountable to the people.
Application and Time Limits
To whom should it be submitted?: Applications can be submitted to the Public Information Officer (PIO) of each respective office.
Fee Structure: The standard fee is Rs. 10. People living Below the Poverty Line (BPL) are completely exempted from the fee.
Time Limit for Reply:
Generally: Within 30 days
If routed through an Assistant PIO: Within 35 days
If it concerns life and liberty: Within 48 hours
Appeal System
If information is not received, or if the received information is incorrect, an appeal can be filed:
First Appeal: Must be submitted to the higher authority of the same office either after the expiry of the deadline for reply, or within 30 days of receiving the reply.
Second Appeal: If not resolved through the first appeal, it must be submitted to the State/Central Information Commission within 90 days.
Exempted Information (Section 8)
In the interest of national security, authorities are not bound to disclose the following information:
Matters affecting the sovereignty, integrity, and strategic interests of the nation.
Information expressly forbidden to be published by any court of law.
Information received in confidence from a foreign government.
Matters endangering the life or physical safety of any person.
Penalties
Under this Act, if an officer fails to provide information without reasonable cause or malafidely denies an application, the Commission is empowered to impose a penalty of Rs. 250 per day up to a maximum of Rs. 25,000.
Contact Details of Responsible Officials in Thachanattukara Grama Panchayat
State Public Information Officer (SPIO)
Designation: Secretary
Address: Thachanattukara Grama Panchayat, Palode P.O., Palakkad - 678583
Phone: 04924236236, 9496047175
Email: ddpthachanatukarapkd@gmail.com
Assistant Public Information Officer (APIO)
Designation: Assistant Secretary
Address: Thachanattukara Grama Panchayat, Palode P.O., Palakkad - 678583
Phone: 04924236236
Email: ddpthachanatukarapkd@gmail.com
