Right to Information Act, 2005

Chittar Grama Panchayat — Right to Information Act, 2005

Under the Right to Information Act, 2005, members of the public have the right to seek and obtain information relating to government administration. The primary objective of the Act is to ensure transparency and accountability in governance.

Public Information Officer (PIO)

  • Name: Suneetha R. Panicker

  • Designation: Secretary, Chittar Grama Panchayat

  • Address: Chittar P.O., Pathanamthitta – 689663

  • Phone: 8547651117

Assistant Public Information Officer (APIO)

  • Name: Vipin M. V.

  • Designation: Head Clerk I/c, Chittar Grama Panchayat

  • Address: Chittar P.O., Pathanamthitta – 689663

  • Phone: 9745872520

First Appellate Authority

  • Designation: Panchayat Assistant Director

  • Address: Office of the District Joint Director, Local Self Government Department, Ruby Tower, Pathanamthitta – 689645

  • Phone: 9496042601

Application Fee and Time Limit

  • Application Fee: ₹10 — through Court Fee Stamp / Demand Draft (DD) / Direct Payment.

  • Applicants Below the Poverty Line (BPL): BPL applicants are exempt from paying the application fee. A valid BPL certificate must be submitted.

  • Time Limit for Providing Information: Information will ordinarily be provided within 30 days from the date of receipt of the application.

  • Appeal: If the information is not provided, or if the applicant is not satisfied with the information received, a First Appeal may be filed before the First Appellate Authority within the time limit prescribed under the Act.