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RTI Cell

RTI Cell at NITH ensures transparency and accountability by facilitating access to information under the Right to Information Act 2005. आरटीआई प्रकोष्ठ सूचना का अधिकार अधिनियम के तहत पारदर्शिता सुनिश्चित करता है।

Last updated: Aug 20, 2026

RTI Cell (Right to Information)

The RTI Cell at NITH ensures transparency and accountability in the functioning of the institute by facilitating access to information under the Right to Information Act, 2005.

📜 About RTI Act 2005

Aspect Details
Enactment Date June 15, 2005
Implementation Date October 12, 2005
Purpose To enhance transparency and accountability in public authorities
Coverage All public authorities including government institutions and educational institutes

🎯 Objectives of RTI Cell

S.No. Objective
1 To promote transparency and accountability in institutional functioning
2 To facilitate access to information for citizens, students, faculty, and staff
3 To ensure compliance with RTI Act provisions and timelines
4 To conduct awareness programs about RTI rights and procedures
5 To maintain proper records and documentation for information disclosure

👥 RTI Officers at NITH

RTI Cell

Sl. No. Name Responsibility Phone No. Email
1 Registrar Chairperson 254010
2 First Appellate Authority (FAA) Member 254726
3 Transparency Officer Member 254624
4 Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) Member 254912
5 Nodal Officer (Legal Cell) Member 254136
6 Assistant Public Information Officer (APIO) Member Convener -

First Appellate Authority

Sl. No. Name Responsibility Phone No. Email
1 Prof. Anoop Kumar Appellate Authority (RTI) 254726

Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) and Nodal Officer (NO)

Sl. No. Name Responsibility Phone No. Email
1 Dr. Raj Kumar Jarial Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) and Nodal Officer (NO) 254538

Transparency Officer

Sl. No. Name Responsibility Phone No. Email
1 Prof. Rajeevan Chandel Transparency Officer 254624

Appellate Authority

Authority Location
Central Information Commission Delhi

📝 How to File RTI Application

Step Process Requirements
1 Submit written application Application fee ₹10 (except BPL applicants)
2 Address to Public Information Officer Clear specification of information sought
3 Submit in person or by post Valid contact details and address
4 Receive acknowledgment Receipt with application number and date

⏰ RTI Processing Timeline

Process Timeline Remarks
Information Disclosure 30 days From date of receipt of application
Life and Liberty Cases 48 hours For urgent matters affecting life or liberty
First Appeal 30 days From expiry of response time or receipt of unsatisfactory reply
Second Appeal 90 days To State Information Commission

💰 Fee Structure

Service Fee Exemption
Application Fee ₹10 BPL card holders
Photocopy (per page) ₹2 First 20 pages free for BPL
Inspection of Records Free for first hour ₹5 for each additional hour
CD/DVD/Floppy ₹50 Actual cost for BPL

📚 Important Resources

Resource Description Link
RTI Act 2005 Complete text of the Right to Information Act Download PDF
RTI Training Material Training programme on RTI awareness Download PDF
RTI Awareness Programme Awareness programme documentation Download PDF

📞 Contact Information

Public Information Officer (PIO): Registrar
Email: registrar@nith.ac.in
Address: Registrar Office, NIT Hamirpur, Hamirpur (HP) - 177005
Phone: +91-1972-254001
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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