State Public Information Officer
Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005 – Designated Officers
In accordance with the provisions of the Right to Information Act, 2005, the following officers have been designated for Arpookara Grama Panchayat:
1. State Public Information Officer (SPIO)
Name: Smt. Vijaya C. L.
Designation: Secretary, Arpookara Grama Panchayat
Responsibilities
- Receive and process RTI applications.
- Provide information sought under the RTI Act within the prescribed time limit.
- Transfer applications to the concerned authority where required.
- Ensure compliance with the provisions of the RTI Act, 2005.
2. Assistant Public Information Officer (APIO)
Name: Smt. Nisa A. S.
Designation: Junior Superintendent, Arpookara Grama Panchayat
Responsibilities
- Receive RTI applications and appeals from applicants.
- Forward applications and appeals to the State Public Information Officer.
- Assist applicants in matters relating to RTI procedures.
- Facilitate the processing of RTI requests.
3. First Appellate Authority
Name: Sri Rahul G. Krishnan
Designation: Senior Superintendent
Office Address:
Office of the Joint Director
Local Self Government Department
Civil Station, Kottayam
Mobile: 8157882876
E-mail: jdlsgdktm@gmail.com
Responsibilities
- Hear and dispose of first appeals filed under the RTI Act, 2005.
- Review decisions made by the State Public Information Officer.
- Ensure that RTI applications are handled in accordance with the provisions of the Act.
- Issue appropriate orders on appeals within the prescribed time frame.