RTI
The Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI) is a Central Legislation “to provide for setting out the particular regime of right to information for citizens”. The right to Information Bill, 2005 was passed by the Lok Sabha on May 11, 2005 and by the Rajya Sabha on May 12, 2005 and received the assent of the President of India on June 15, 2005 and came to force on October 12, 2005.It has replaced the Freedom of Information Act, 2002.
The Right to Information Act is in accord with Article 19 of the Constitution of India, which enables Indians to exercise their fundamental Right of Speech, Expression and – as often interpreted by the Supreme Court – “the inalienable Right to receive and impart Information”. Currently, the RTI Act in India is passing through a decisive phase, much more needs to be done to facilitate its growth and development.
Objectives of RTI
Good governance has four elements- transparency, accountability, predictability and participation and RTI helps in achieving the same
Right To Information Act - 2005
S.V.L.N.S GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE, BHEEMUNIPATNAM
| S.NO | INFORMATION OFFICER DESIGNATION | NAME AND OFFICE ADDRESS OF THE OFFICER | CONTACT NUMBER |
| 1 | PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER | R UMAMAHESWARA RAO | 9398224861 |
| 2 | ASST PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER | B BHASKARA RAO | 8374694766 |
| 3 | First Appellate Authority | The Principal | 0833 229789 |
| 4 | Appellate Authority | Regional Joint Director |
088302442324 |