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The Right to Information (RTI) Authority in Santal Bidroha Sardha Satabarshiki Mahavidyalaya is a pivotal entity that facilitates transparency and accountability within the college. Mandated by the Right to Information Act, 2005, the RTI Authority is responsible for managing and responding to information requests from the public, particularly related to administrative and academic matters of the college.
<h4 style="text-align: justify;">Key Functions:</h4>
<ol style="text-align: justify;">
<li>
Appointment of Public Information Officers (PIOs):
<ul>
<li>Colleges designate PIOs, often faculty or administrative staff, who are tasked with handling RTI requests.</li>
<li>The PIO serves as the primary point of contact for applicants seeking information under the RTI Act.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Processing RTI Applications:
<ul>
<li>The RTI Authority receives and processes applications requesting information.</li>
<li>It ensures responses are provided within the stipulated timeframe of 30 days, as per the Act.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Maintaining Transparency:
<ul>
<li>The Authority ensures that information regarding college operations, such as admission procedures, faculty details, financial management, and academic records, is accessible to the public.</li>
<li>It promotes an environment of openness, which helps in reducing corruption and enhancing trust in the institution.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Record Keeping:
<ul>
<li>A systematic record of all RTI applications and responses is maintained.</li>
<li>This helps in monitoring compliance with the RTI Act and addressing any recurring issues.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Appeals and Grievances:
<ul>
<li>If an applicant is dissatisfied with the response or does not receive information, they can file an appeal.</li>
<li>The college's RTI Authority addresses such appeals or forwards them to the higher appellate authority if necessary.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
<h4 style="text-align: justify;">Impact on College Governance:</h4>
<ul style="text-align: justify;">
<li>Enhanced Accountability: By providing a mechanism for the public to seek information, the RTI Authority holds the college administration accountable for its actions and decisions.</li>
<li>Improved Transparency: The dissemination of information fosters transparency, which can lead to better governance and trust among students, faculty, and the public.</li>
<li>Empowerment of Stakeholders: Students, parents, and staff can leverage the RTI Act to access information, thus promoting a participatory governance model.</li>
</ul>
The RTI Authority of a college plays a crucial role in upholding the principles of transparency and accountability in the higher education sector. It ensures that the institution remains responsive to the information needs of its stakeholders and operates in a manner consistent with democratic values.
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Public Information Officer of SBSSM:&nbsp;
Dr. Manas Kumar Ghosh, Head, Department of Polotical Science
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RTI AUTHORITY ABOUT THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS COMMITTEE NEWS COMMITTEE CALENDAR COMMITTEE PHOTO GALLERY E RESOURCES	ABOUT THE COMMITTEE <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large; font-family: "comic sans ms", sans-serif; color: #000080;">The Right to Information (RTI) Authority in Santal Bidroha Sardha Satabarshiki Mahavidyalaya is a pivotal entity that facilitates transparency and accountability within the college. Mandated by the <strong>Right to Information Act, 2005</strong>, the RTI Authority is responsible for managing and responding to information requests from the public, particularly related to administrative and academic matters of the college.</span></p> <h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large; font-family: "comic sans ms", sans-serif; color: #008000;"><strong>Key Functions:</strong></span></h4> <ol style="text-align: justify;"> <li> <p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: "comic sans ms", sans-serif; color: #ff9900;"><strong>Appointment of Public Information Officers (PIOs):</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: "comic sans ms", sans-serif; color: #000080;">Colleges designate PIOs, often faculty or administrative staff, who are tasked with handling RTI requests.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: "comic sans ms", sans-serif; color: #000080;">The PIO serves as the primary point of contact for applicants seeking information under the RTI Act.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: "comic sans ms", sans-serif; color: #ff9900;"><strong>Processing RTI Applications:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: "comic sans ms", sans-serif; color: #000080;">The RTI Authority receives and processes applications requesting information.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: "comic sans ms", sans-serif; color: #000080;">It ensures responses are provided within the stipulated timeframe of 30 days, as per the Act.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: "comic sans ms", sans-serif; color: #ff9900;"><strong>Maintaining Transparency:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: "comic sans ms", sans-serif; color: #000080;">The Authority ensures that information regarding college operations, such as admission procedures, faculty details, financial management, and academic records, is accessible to the public.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: "comic sans ms", sans-serif; color: #000080;">It promotes an environment of openness, which helps in reducing corruption and enhancing trust in the institution.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: "comic sans ms", sans-serif; color: #ff9900;"><strong>Record Keeping:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: "comic sans ms", sans-serif; color: #000080;">A systematic record of all RTI applications and responses is maintained.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: "comic sans ms", sans-serif; color: #000080;">This helps in monitoring compliance with the RTI Act and addressing any recurring issues.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li> <p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: "comic sans ms", sans-serif; color: #ff9900;"><strong>Appeals and Grievances:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: "comic sans ms", sans-serif; color: #000080;">If an applicant is dissatisfied with the response or does not receive information, they can file an appeal.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: "comic sans ms", sans-serif; color: #000080;">The college's RTI Authority addresses such appeals or forwards them to the higher appellate authority if necessary.</span></li> </ul> </li> </ol> <h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large; font-family: "comic sans ms", sans-serif; color: #008000;"><strong>Impact on College Governance:</strong></span></h4> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: "comic sans ms", sans-serif; color: #000080;"><strong>Enhanced Accountability:</strong> By providing a mechanism for the public to seek information, the RTI Authority holds the college administration accountable for its actions and decisions.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: "comic sans ms", sans-serif; color: #000080;"><strong>Improved Transparency:</strong> The dissemination of information fosters transparency, which can lead to better governance and trust among students, faculty, and the public.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: "comic sans ms", sans-serif; color: #000080;"><strong>Empowerment of Stakeholders:</strong> Students, parents, and staff can leverage the RTI Act to access information, thus promoting a participatory governance model.</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large; font-family: "comic sans ms", sans-serif; color: #000080;">The RTI Authority of a college plays a crucial role in upholding the principles of transparency and accountability in the higher education sector. It ensures that the institution remains responsive to the information needs of its stakeholders and operates in a manner consistent with democratic values.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large; font-family: "comic sans ms", sans-serif; color: #339966;"><strong>Public Information Officer of SBSSM: </strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large; font-family: "comic sans ms", sans-serif; color: #000080;"><strong>Dr. Manas Kumar Ghosh, Head, Department of Polotical Science</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p>
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