Transparency & Accountability
Right to Information (RTI)
The Right to Information (RTI) is a legal right provided to Indian citizens under the RTI Act, 2005, which allows them to seek information from public authorities. Its main purpose is to promote transparency, accountability, and good governance by enabling citizens to access government records, documents, and decisions.
Any Indian citizen can file an RTI application without giving a reason, and public authorities are required to respond within a fixed time frame, usually 30 days.
Dr. B. Veerappa
Principal
Central Public Information Officer (CPIO)
Contact Details
Role of the CPIO
The Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) is an official appointed in every Central Government public authority to receive RTI applications and provide information to applicants. The CPIO must supply the requested information within 30 days or explain valid reasons for denial under the RTI Act, 2005.
The Right to Information (RTI) is a legal right provided to Indian citizens under the RTI Act, 2005, which allows them to seek information from public authorities. Its main purpose is to promote transparency, accountability, and good governance by enabling citizens to access government records, documents, and decisions. Any Indian citizen can file an RTI application without giving a reason, and public authorities are required to respond within a fixed time frame, usually 30 days.
The Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) is an official appointed in every Central Government public authority to receive RTI applications and provide information to applicants. The CPIO must supply the requested information within 30 days or explain valid reasons for denial under the RTI Act, 2005.