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The Right To Information Act 2005 was passes by the Parliament on 15 th June 2005. The Act mandates that organizations defined as “Public Authorities” are obliged to provide information to the public and create necessary arrangements in order to promote transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority.

The Right to Information Act, 2005 (22 of 2005) has been enacted by the Parliament and has come into force from 15 June, 2005. This Act provides for right to information for citizens to secure access to information under the control of public authorities. All Universities and Colleges established by law made by Parliament or by State Legislature or by notification by the appropriate Government or owned, controlled or substantially financed directly or indirectly by funds provided by the Government shall come within the meaning of a Public authority under this Act.

In pursuance of the Right to Information Act 2005. The Principal of the college has been designated as Public Information Officer (PIO) and he shall perform the duties and responsibilities as envisaged under the act without fail.

The full text of this Act and FAQs for implementation are available on the website: www.righttoinformation.gov.in