Kollayil
Grama Panchayat

The Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005 is a crucial law that ensures transparency and accountability in the functioning of governments and constitutional institutions for citizens.

Key Information

• Effective Date: Came into force across India on October 12, 2005.
• Objective: To curb corruption in the administration and enable the public to inspect public records and access information.
• To Whom the Application Should Be Sent: To the State/Central Public Information Officer (SPIO/CPIO) of the respective Public Authority.

Application Process and Time Limits

• Time Limit: A response must be provided within 30 days of receiving the application.
• If the matter concerns life or personal liberty, the information must be provided within 48 hours.
• Fee: The standard application fee is ₹10. (Persons below the poverty line (BPL) are exempted from paying the fee).

In Case Information Is Not Received

• First Appeal: If a reply is not received within 30 days or if you are dissatisfied with the response, a complaint can be submitted to the First Appellate Authority within 30 days.
• Second Appeal: If you are still not satisfied with the decision of the First Appeal, an appeal can be filed with the State/Central Information Commission within 90 days.

Exempted Information (Section 8)

• Matters affecting the sovereignty, security, and integrity of the country.
• Information forbidden by a court of law.
• Personal information or commercial secrets (unless there is an overriding public interest).

State Public Information Officer:

• Name: M. Gopakumar
• Designation: Secretary, Kollayil Grama Panchayat
• Phone: 9496040629

Assistant State Public Information Officer:

• Name: Vinod Kumar
• Designation: Junior Superintendent, Kollayil Grama Panchayat
• Phone: 6238401190

First Appellate Authority:

• Name: Jyothis V
• Designation: Assistant Director (District Collectorate), Civil Station, Thiruvananthapuram
• Phone: 9447366532, 0471 2232260