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RTI Act, 2005

Right to Information Act

The Right to Information Act, 2005 empowers citizens to request information from public authorities. Government Polytechnic Palanpur is committed to transparency and timely disclosure.

Public Information Officer (PIO)

Name
Shri Sureshkumar D. Dabhi
Designation
Principal (In-charge)
Institution
Government Polytechnic Palanpur
Address
Outside Malan Gate, Ambaji Road, Palanpur-385001, Banaskantha, Gujarat
Phone / Mobile
02742-262115 / 9099063226

First Appellate Authority

Commissioner of Technical Education, Gujarat

Commissionerate of Technical Education, Block No. 1, Dr. Jivraj Mehta Bhawan, Gandhinagar-382010, Gujarat

Official Website →

How to File an RTI

  1. 1Write your application in English, Hindi, or Gujarati
  2. 2Submit to PIO with ₹10/- fee (IPO/DD not required for online)
  3. 3You will receive a response within 30 days
  4. 4Appeal to First Appellate Authority if unsatisfied
File RTI Online →

RTI Fee Structure

TypeAmountPayment Mode
Application Fee₹10/-Indian Postal Order / DD / Court Fee Stamp
SC/ST/BPLExemptSubmit relevant certificate along with application
Additional pages (A4)₹2/- per pageFor physical documents
Larger size copiesActual costAs determined by PIO
CD/Floppy/DVD₹50 per discFor electronic documents
Inspection feeNo charge (first hour)₹5/- per 15 min thereafter

Key RTI Act Provisions

Sec. 6

Filing Application

Any citizen can file an RTI application in writing or electronically, with the prescribed fee, to the first appellate authority or the PIO.

Sec. 7

30-Day Deadline

The PIO must provide information within 30 days. If information concerns life/liberty, it must be provided within 48 hours.

Sec. 8

Exemptions

Certain categories of information are exempt from disclosure, including information affecting national security, commercial confidence, or personal privacy.

Sec. 19

Appeal Process

If unsatisfied with the response, applicant can appeal to the First Appellate Authority within 30 days, and then to the State Information Commission.