RTI

Right to Information Act

Right to Information Act, 2005

The Right to Information Act, 2005 is an important legislation that enables the public to obtain information related to government administration and ensures transparency and accountability.

Objectives of the Right to Information Act

The primary objective of the Right to Information Act is to ensure the public's right to obtain information about the functioning of government departments and institutions. Increasing transparency in administration, ensuring government accountability, and controlling corruption are also important objectives of the Act.

Procedure for Obtaining Information

  • Persons seeking information from departments/institutions under the jurisdiction of the State Government should submit an application to the concerned State Public Information Officer (SPIO).
  • The application may be submitted in writing or through electronic means. The information sought should be clearly specified. The purpose for which the information is requested need not be stated.
  • The prescribed application fee must be paid along with the application. Applicants belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category are exempt from paying the fee.
  • The Public Information Officer must provide the information or reject the application within a maximum period of 30 days.
  • Information concerning the life and liberty of a person must be provided within 48 hours.
  • If the information sought falls under the jurisdiction of another office, the application must be transferred to the concerned authority within 5 days.
  • It is the responsibility of the Public Information Officer to provide necessary assistance to applicants with disabilities.
  • If an application is rejected, the applicant must be informed of the reasons for rejection, the time limit for filing an appeal, and the address of the appellate authority.

Fees for Providing Information

ServiceFee
Application Fee₹10
Per A4 Page₹3
Larger PagesActual Cost
Inspection of Information (First 1 Hour)Free
For Every Subsequent Half Hour₹10
Floppy / CD₹75

No fee shall be charged from persons belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category. No fee is applicable for information provided after the prescribed time limit.

Right to Information Authorities

State Public Information Officer

Assistant State Public Information Officer

Appellate Authority

Lalithambika P.S.

Secretary
Kalady Grama Panchayat
Kalady P.O. – 683574

📞 0484 - 2951394

Sindhu S

Junior Superintendent
Kalady Grama Panchayat
Kalady P.O. – 683574

📞 0484 - 2951394

Shri. Gauthaman T. Sathyapal

Assistant Director, Office of the Joint Director
Local Self Government Department

Civil Station, Kakkanad
PIN – 682030

📞 9496046946