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Right to Information Act – 2005

Koovappady Block Panchayat

The Right to Information Act, 2005 is an important legislation enacted to promote transparency and accountability in the democratic administrative system of India. The Act provides citizens with the right to access information held by or under the control of public authorities.

Every Indian citizen has the right to seek information relating to the functioning of government offices, decisions, records, projects, project expenditure, various administrative procedures and public services, subject to the provisions and exemptions specified under the law.

Citizens can submit an application to the concerned Public Information Officer to obtain the required information. The information sought should be clearly specified in the application and the prescribed procedures under the law should be followed.

The applicant may submit an application to the concerned Public Information Officer clearly specifying the information required. The prescribed application fee, wherever applicable, has to be paid. The application may be submitted directly, through post, or through other legally permitted means.

The primary responsibility of the Public Information Officer is to receive applications submitted under the Right to Information Act and take necessary steps to provide the requested information in accordance with the law. Where information cannot be provided under the provisions of the Act, the applicant shall be informed of the reasons as prescribed by law.

If the requested information is not received or an application is rejected under circumstances covered by the law, the applicant has the right to file an appeal before the designated Appellate Authority in accordance with the provisions of the Right to Information Act.

🏛️ Details of Right to Information Officers

Koovappady Block Panchayat

Transparency • Accountability • Right to Information

Koovappady Block Panchayat