The RTI Act, 2005 was enacted to ensure transparency in the functioning of government and public authorities. It empowers citizens to seek and obtain information regarding the decisions, actions, and functioning of public officials and departments. The central idea is that a well-informed citizen is better equipped to hold the government accountable, thereby fostering good governance.
Citizens have the right to know how and why decisions are made, especially when such decisions affect public interest or individual rights. This Act supports the democratic process by enabling informed participation.
Under the Act, information includes any material in any form, such as:
In essence, any documented or recorded information held by or under the control of a public authority can be accessed by the public, subject to certain exemptions.
| S.No | Name | Designation | Phone No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. V. Shiva Ram Prasad (Director A.S.A) | First Appellate Authority | 9997163595 |
| 2 | Prof. K. Atchuta Kumar (Principal) | Central Public Information Officer | 9573334905 |
| 3 | Dr. M. B. V. Raju (Professor) | Asst. Public Information Officer | 9704012603 |
| 4 | Dr. Kommana Balaram Kumar (Professor) | Asst. Public Information Officer | 9177991123 |