Right to Information Act

The Right to Information Act, 2005 (22 of 2005) came into force from 15 June, 2005. It provides citizens the right to secure access to information under the control of public authorities to promote transparency and accountability in governance. According to UGC guidelines, all universities and colleges established by law or substantially financed by the Government are considered public authorities under this Act.

The full text and FAQs are available at www.righttoinformation.gov.in.

RTI Committee Members

Appellate OfficerPrin. Dr. Abhay Khandagle
Public Information OfficerShri. Zende S.R., Registrar
Assistant Public Information OfficerSmt. Dhumal V.D., Office Superintendent

Procedure

  • Submit application in English or Marathi to the Public Information Officer (PIO)
  • Pay prescribed fee of ₹10 (No fee for BPL applicants)
  • Receipt issued with application details
  • Information provided within 30 days; +10 days if third-party consent needed
  • No charges if timelines are not met
Documents to Use

Apply on plain paper (no prescribed form or document) in English or the local language to the Public Information Officer of the College. Applicants may use the sample format below.

Sample Format for RTI Application

THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT, 2005
APPLICATION FOR OBTAINING INFORMATION

Date: ________    (By Regd./Speed Post AD)

To,
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER,
Dept/Office: ________________________
Place: ______________________________

  1. Name of the Applicant: ________________________________________
  2. Full Address with Phone No: ___________________________________
  3. Particulars of Information Required: ___________________________
  4. Details of Payment of Application Fee:
    • Non-judicial court fee stamp of Rs.10/- affixed at the top
    • OR Demand Draft/Banker’s Cheque No. ______ dated ______ for Rs.10/- enclosed
    • OR Cash of Rs.10/- paid (Receipt No. ______ dated ______ enclosed)
  5. Details of Enclosures (if any): Photocopies of ___________________

Encls: ______________________

Signature of Applicant

RTI Form in Marathi: Information requested by the citizen is to be provided within:
  • 30 days — General request
  • 35 days — If request is given to Asst. PIO
  • 40 days — If third party is involved
  • 45 days — For human rights violation information from listed security/intelligence agencies
Time taken for calculation and intimation of fees is excluded from the time frame.