Right to Information

Marangattupilly Grama Panchayat

 

Right to Information Act 2005 (RTI Act 2005)

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Administrative Transparency and Citizen Rights

The Right to Information Act (RTI) is a powerful legal framework that enables the public to access required information from government institutions. It aims to ensure citizen participation in the democratic process and to eradicate corruption by fostering accountability.

Key Objectives and Rights:
  • Any Indian citizen can request information from a government office by submitting the prescribed application fee.
  • Officials are bound to provide a reply within 30 days of receiving the application (or within 48 hours if it concerns the life or liberty of a person).
  • Failure to provide information within the stipulated time, or providing false data, can lead to penalties being imposed on the responsible officials.
  • It brings the administrative machinery closer to the people through complete legal transparency.

Public Information Officer 

Rekha B. Nair
Secretary
Marangattupilly Grama Panchayat
Marangattupilly P.O., Kottayam

Assistant Public Information Officer 

Satheeshkumar G.
Head Clerk
Marangattupilly Grama Panchayat
Marangattupilly P.O., Kottayam

Appellate Authority

Panchayat Assistant Director
Local Self Government Department (LSGD)
Kottayam District Office
Kottayam