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RIGHT TO INFORMATION (RTI)

Right to Information (RTI)

The Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, ensures that citizens have the right to access information held by public authorities and receive timely responses to their requests. 

Objectives of the Right to Information Act

The primary objective of the Right to Information Act is to empower citizens by ensuring transparency and accountability in the functioning of authorities. It seeks to promote openness in governance, curb corruption, and strengthen the democratic framework by making institutions more responsive and accountable to the public. 

Who Can Apply for Information Under the RTI Act?

  1. Any citizen of India is entitled to seek information from a public authority under the Right to Information Act, 2005. The applicant may request access to relevant documents, records, and other information by submitting an application to the concerned Public Information Officer (PIO).
  2. An application fee of ₹10 is required to be paid along with the RTI application, subject to applicable exemptions under the Act.
  3. The requested information shall be provided upon payment of the prescribed additional charges, wherever applicable, as per the following fee structure:
    1. ₹2 per page for photocopies of documents in A4 size or smaller.
    2. For documents larger than A4 size, the actual cost of reproduction shall be charged, subject to a minimum fee of ₹2 per page.
S.No.CategoryNameDesignationComplete Office AddressPhone NumberE-mail
1Appellate AuthoritySr. (Prof.) Rosily T.L.PrincipalSt. Bede’s College, Shimla95996-41403, 0177-2842304bedescollege@gmail.com, bedesoffice@gmail.com
2Public Information Officer (PIO)Dr. Sapna SharmaAssociate Professor, Department of PhysicsSt. Bede’s College, Shimla82196-65839, 0177-2842304bedescollege@gmail.com, bedesoffice@gmail.com

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