Government Polytechnic Palanpur is committed to transparency under theRight to Information Act, 2005. Citizens may seek information from the institute as provided by law.
RTI Act 2005
Governing Legislation
30 Days
Response Time Limit
₹10
Application Fee
The Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005 is a landmark legislation enacted by the Government of India to promote transparency, accountability, and good governance in public authorities. The Act empowers every citizen to seek information from government departments and public authorities, thereby strengthening democracy and reducing corruption.
Under the RTI Act, every public authority is legally bound to provide the requested information within 30 days of receiving the application, subject to the provisions and exemptions specified in the Act.
Every Indian citizen has the right to:
The primary objectives of the Right to Information Act are:
Although the Right to Information is not expressly mentioned in the Constitution of India, the Hon'ble Supreme Court has consistently held that the "Right to Know" is an integral part of Article 19(1)(a) – Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression and Article 21 – Right to Life and Personal Liberty.
Citizens can submit RTI applications and First Appeals online:
Important Note: Applicants are advised to clearly mention their contact details and provide a precise description of the information sought. Information shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of the Right to Information Act, 2005, within the prescribed time limits.
| Institute Name | Government Polytechnic Palanpur |
| Institute Code (GTU) | 626 |
| GTU Affiliation Number | GTU/INST_AFFI/626/2012-13/677 |
| First GTU Affiliation | 31 January 2013 |
| Established in | 1984 (Civil & Electrical Engineering) |
| Type | Government — Directly managed by DTE, Gujarat |
| Location | Palanpur, Banaskantha District, Gujarat — 385001 |
| Coordinates | 24°12′ N, 72°28′ E |
| Campus Area | 20.36 acres — Government land (registered 13 January 1989) |
| Land Registration | Collectorate of Banaskantha, Gujarat |
Citizens may request information from the institute under the following categories:
Write your RTI application clearly stating the specific information you need. Applications can be in English, Gujarati or Hindi.
Attach a Demand Draft / Postal Order of ₹10 payable to the Principal, Government Polytechnic Palanpur, or pay in cash at the institute office.
Address the application to the Public Information Officer (Principal I/C), Government Polytechnic Palanpur — 385001. You may submit in person, by post, or via the Gujarat RTI online portal.
The PIO will respond within 30 days of receipt. For information concerning life or liberty the response must be furnished within 48 hours.
Application Fee
₹10 per RTI application (additional ₹2 per page for photocopies)
Response Timeline
30 days (or 48 hours if the information concerns life or liberty)
First Appeal
File within 30 days of receiving (or not receiving) PIO's response
Exemptions under Section 8 of the RTI Act
Certain categories of information are exempt from disclosure under Section 8 of the RTI Act, 2005 — including information that would prejudicially affect national security, trade secrets, personal privacy (where no public interest is involved), and information received in confidence from foreign governments. Requests for such information will be declined with written reasons.
Address your application to the Public Information Officer at Government Polytechnic Palanpur by post, in person, or via the Gujarat RTI online portal.
