RTI

Right To Information

RTI Declaration

STATUTORY DECLARATION ON RTI ACT

The Right to Information Act, 2005 (22 of 2005) has been enacted by the Parliament and has come into force from 15 June, 2005. This Act provides for right to information for citizens to secure access to information under the control of public authorities in order to promote transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority. According to UGC guidelines all Universities and Colleges established by law made by Parliament or by State Legislature or by notification by the appropriate Government or owned, controlled or substantially financed directly or indirectly by funds provided by the Government shall come within the purview of a Public Authority under this Act. Hence N.V.P. Mandal’s, Arts, Commerce and Science College, Lasalgaon, Section 4(1) (b) of RTI Act 2005 is applicable for College. The statutory declaration is displayed on College website.

Our college is a “College of co-education” which is registered under Society Act by Govt. of Maharashtra. The College has a Governing Body which runs as per rules and regulations made by the Govt. of Maharashtra from time to time.

The College has established the statutory bodies and various committees and cells which come under section 4(1) (b) of RTI Act 2005. The applications under the RTI Act along with a postal order/demand draft for Rs.10/- obtained in favor of Principal, N.V.P. Mandal’s, Arts, Commerce and Science College, Lasalgaon may be sent to the Public Information Officer (PIO) or handed over in his office. All the information about the college under section 4(1)(b) of RTI Act 2005 is available for the public and it can be obtained by any citizen of India. N.V.P. Mandal’s, Arts, Commerce and Science College, Lasalgaon, Maharashtra along with the required fee of Rs.10/-. Copies of documents will be charged according to the rate fixed by the State Information Commission, Maharashtra

If the reply is not received in time or if the information is not given, you can tender appeal to the First Appellate Authority, of our College.

About RTI Act-2005

In order to promote more transparency and accountability in every public organization, The Right to Information Act, 2005 (22 of 2005) has been enacted by the Parliament and has come into force from 15 June 2005. The Act applies to all States and Union Territories of India, except the State of Jammu and Kashmir. According to this act, any citizen may request information from a public authority. This Act provides the right to information for citizens for secure access to information under public authorities. All Universities and Colleges established by law made by Parliament or by State Legislature or by notification by the appropriate Government or owned, controlled, or substantially financed directly or indirectly by funds provided by the Government shall come within the meaning of a Public Authority under this Act.

As per the RTI Act, N.V.P. Mandal’s, Arts, Commerce and Science College, Lasalgaon has constituted a committee which is responsible for the dissemination of the information concerned with the college and conduct various activities to the public request via proper channels.

In pursuance of the Right to Information Act 2005, an officer has been designated as Public Information Officer (PIO) and he/she shall perform the duties and responsibilities as envisaged under the act without fail. Necessary steps for implementation of various provisions including proactive disclosure of certain kinds of information. Such information shall be made available to the public at large through the website. Rates for obtaining copies, printouts, models, etc of documents are mentioned in the RTI Act.

Persons seeking information under RTI are advised to go through the full text of the RTI Act available at the website listed below.

1. https://rti.gov.in/
2. https://rti.maharashtra.gov.in/index

Officers as Per Right To Information (RTI) Act – 2005
Officers	Name	Contact
Public Information Officer (PIO)	Prof. (Dr.) Somnath Arote N.V.P. Mandal’s, Arts, Commerce and Science College, Lasalgaon	Office: 9922872779 Email: lasalgaon_college@rediffmail.com
Assistant Public Information Officer (APIO)	Mr. Ravindra Hokar  N.V.P. Mandal’s, Arts, Commerce and Science College, Lasalgaon	Office: 9604846001 Email: lasalgaon_college@rediffmail.com
First Appellate Authority (FAA)	Prin. Prof. (Dr.) Adinath More N.V.P. Mandal’s, Arts, Commerce and Science College, Lasalgaon	Office: 9822722814 Email: lasalgaon_college@rediffmail.com

Role of Appellate Authority: The Appellate Authority will receive the appeals as required under the Act.

Application Procedure

Citizens can seek information regarding the activities of N.V.P. Mandal’s, Arts, Commerce and Science College, Lasalgaon, by submitting a written request with details like name, address, contact number and particulars of the information sought. The reason for seeking information need not be given. The duly signed request may be addressed to the First Appellate Authority, N.V.P. Mandal’s, Arts, Commerce and Science College, Lasalgaon along with the required fee of Rs.20/-. Copies of documents will be charged according to the rate fixed by the State Information Commission, Maharashtra. If the reply is not forthcoming within the prescribed time, or if the information is withheld, you can tender an appeal to the First Appellate Authority.

How to Apply	The Application for obtaining information under section 6(1) of RTI Act 2005 must be accompanied by prescribed application fee in the form of IPO/DD etc., as applicable with the RTI Application.The application may be type-written or neatly hand-written wherein mention at top “Application under RTI Act 2005” (there is no prescribed proforma for application).Mention your question direct-point wise, avoid asking vague questions.At the end of the application make a declaration that you are an Indian citizen.
Application Fee	Rs.20/- (Rupees Twenty only)
Mode of Payment	‘Court Fee Stamp’ affixed in the application
Address to State Public Information Officer (SPIO)	First Appellate Authority N.V.P. Mandal’s, Arts, Commerce and Science College, Lasalgaon

Mandatory Disclosure

The provisions of the Section 4(1)(b) of RTI Act, 2005 are stated:

Parameters	Statements
Organization, Functions & Duties	State Government General Degree College (educational institution) controlled by the Dept. of Higher Education, Govt. of Maharashtra and temporarily affiliated to the Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune; engaged in teaching, learning, research and overall support & development of the students.
Powers and duties of officers and employees of the institution	As guided by the extent rules and regulations of Maharashtra Education Service (MES) framed by the Dept. of Higher Education, Govt. of Maharashtra and the institutional norms set up by the Principal/Officer-in-charge of N.V.P. Mandal’s, Arts, Commerce and Science College, Lasalgaon
The procedure followed in the decision-making process, including channels of supervision and accountability	All decisions are supervised collectively by the respective Heads of the Departments, various academic and administrative sub-committees and the Principal/Officer-in-charge of the College, as well as the student representatives and the non-teaching staff members in order to maintain the maximum transparency protocol.
The norms set by the institution for the discharge of its functions	Rules, Norms and regulations as per the orders of the Govt. of Maharashtra.
The rules, regulations, instructions, manuals and records, held by the institution or under its control or used by its employees for discharging its functions	Maharashtra Service Rules (MSR), Maharashtra Financial Rules (MFR), various Govt. orders, instruction by affiliating University i.e. Savitribai Phule Pune University, UGC-India and other recognized bodies of Govt. of India.
Statement of the categories of documents that are held by the institution or under its control	Academic, Scholarships and Student Progression and Placement records of the students and other stakeholders.
The particulars of any arrangement that exists for consultation with, or representation by the members of the public in relation to the formulation of institutions policy or implementation thereof	As per the guidance of the Academic and administrative authorities of the College and the Dept. of Higher Education, Govt. of Maharashtra. The dialogues with local Govt. organizations and their chairpersons, members etc. are always open particularly regarding the future development of the institution. Specific information may be provided under a system of due process of law and protocol.
Boards, councils, committees and other bodies of the institution	Administrative Sub-committees IQACCollege Committees Bodies consisting of two or more persons constituted as its part or for the purpose of its advice, and as to whether meetings of those boards; councils, committees and other bodies are open to the public, or the minutes of such meetings are accessible for public.
Directory of officers and employees of the institution	List of faculties, list of office staffs are available on the college website. (https://acscollegelasalgaon.ac.in/)
The remuneration received by officers and employees as provided in institution’s regulations	As per existing Pay Scales and Rules of the Govt. of Maharashtra.
Particulars of recipients of concessions, permits or authorizations granted	Particulars of concession is available with the Student Devlopment Cell of the College with the help and co-ordination of State and Central Govt.
Details in respect of the information, available to or held, reduced in an electronic form	Follow college website (https://acscollegelasalgaon.ac.in/)
The particulars of facilities available to citizens for obtaining information, including the working hours of a library or reading room	Special permission for the use of Library is accorded as and when required. Respective personality or public personnel may approach the head of the institution and seek his permission regarding availability of information and other facilities as and when required. The library as a storehouse of knowledge and information may be used under specific order issued by the head of the institution.
The names, designations and other particulars of the Public Information Officers	Visit : https://acscollegelasalgaon.ac.in/