Right to Information
Introduction
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 in order to promote transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority. 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. Full text of the act are available on the website https://rti.gov.in/
Citizens can seek information regarding the activities of Karve Institute of Social Service by submitting a written request with details like Name, address, contact telephone number and particulars of the information sought. The reason for seeking information need not be given.
Objectives
The basic object of the Right to Information Act is to empower the citizens,promote transparency and accountability in the working of the Government,contain corruption, and make our democracy work for the people in real sense.
Committee members
Public information officer – Mr. Satish Khude Supritendant, or Mangesh Talmale, Librarian, Karve Institute of Social Service, Pune - 52