Right To Information Act 2005
Right to Information Act, 2005
The Right to Information Act, 2005 is an important legal framework that enables the public to obtain necessary information from government institutions. The Act guarantees citizens the right to seek and obtain information, thereby ensuring transparency and accountability in public administration.
The primary objective of the Right to Information Act is to ensure greater transparency in governance by making information relating to the functioning of government institutions, decisions, projects, utilisation of funds, public services and other related matters accessible to the public.
Major Objectives of the Right to Information Act
- To ensure transparency in government functioning.
- To enhance accountability in public administration.
- To provide the public with necessary information in a timely manner.
- To help prevent corruption and promote good governance.
- To enhance public participation in the functioning of government institutions.
How to Exercise the Right to Information?
Citizens may submit an application under the Right to Information Act seeking public information relating to records, reports, orders, projects, expenditure and other information held by a government institution.
An application under the Right to Information Act may be submitted to the concerned Public Information Officer (PIO). The requested information shall be provided to the applicant in accordance with the procedures and time limits prescribed under the Act.
Importance of the Right to Information Act
The right to know information is one of the important rights of citizens in a democratic system of governance. Providing the public with clear information about the functioning of the government helps to strengthen public confidence in the administration and promotes accountable governance.
The Right to Information Act is an important legislation that helps make the relationship between the public and the administration more transparent and strengthens participatory and people-oriented governance.
Our institution is committed to providing the public with necessary information in accordance with the law and ensuring a transparent and accountable system of governance.
Public Information Officer
Amrithakumari VD
Secretary, Kannambra Grama Panchayat
P.O. Kannambra – 678686
Phone: 9495276395
Assistant Public Information Officer
Shri. Harish Kumar B.
Junior Superintendent, Kannambra Grama Panchayat
P.O. Kannambra – 678686
Phone: 9496353413
Appellate Authority
Usha Manatt K A S
Local Self Government Department
Second Floor, Civil Station
Palakkad – 678001
Phone: 0494 2505374
