Public Information Officers

RTI Designated Officials (Kuravilangad Grama Panchayat)

  • Public Information Officer : Prasanna S. T. (Secretary) — Phone: 9446205953

     

  • Assistant Public Information Officer : Jais Joseph (Head Clerk) — Phone: 6238038277

     

  • Section Clerk: Athira P. R. — Phone: 9895487410

     

  • Appellate Authority: Deputy Director of Panchayats, Kottayam

     

Right to Information Act, 2005 - Overview

The Right to Information Act came into force on October 12, 2005, to ensure transparency, accountability, and reliability in the functioning of public authorities and to curb corruption.

 

  • Applicability: Applies to all authorities established under the Constitution, Act of Parliament/State Legislature, or government notifications, including government bodies and government-aided institutions.
  • Rights of Citizens: Citizens have the right to inspect work, documents, and records; take notes or certified copies; obtain certified samples of materials; and receive information stored electronically (printouts, CDs, tapes, etc.).

  • Application Process: Applications must be submitted in writing or electronically with an application fee of ₹10. Applicants do not need to disclose the reason for seeking information, only their contact address. The PIO is obligated to assist applicants who are unable to write.

     

  • Fee Exemption: Applicants below the Poverty Line (BPL) are exempt from fees upon producing proof.

     

  • Time Limits for Information Supply:

    • Standard request: 30 days

       

    • Request submitted via APIO: 35 days

       

    • Information related to life or liberty: 48 hours

       

  • Appeals & Penalties: Provision for appeal exists if information is denied, incomplete, or false. Officials failing to comply are subject to disciplinary action.

     

  • Apex Authority: The State Information Commission (Headquartered at Punnen Road, Thiruvananthapuram) is the authority responsible for resolving complaints and enforcing penalties.

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Prescribed Fee Structure for Information / Records

1. Under Section 7 (1)

  • A4 Size Paper: ₹2 per pag

     

  • Larger Size Paper: Actual cost of preparation

     

  • Samples and Models: Actual cost/price

     

  • Inspection of Records: First 1 hour is free; ₹10 for every additional 30 minutes (or fraction thereof)

     

2. Under Section 7 (5)

  • Electronic Formats (CD / Floppy, etc.): ₹50 per item

     

  • Printed Formats: ₹2 per page