The Right to Information Act (RTI) is an Act of the Parliament of India "to provide for setting out the practical regime of right to information for citizens". The basic object of the Right to Information Act is to empower the citizens, to promote transparency and accountability in the working of the Government, and to enhance people's participation in the democratic process thereby making our democracy work for the people in a real sense. It goes without saying that an informed citizen is better equipped to keep necessary vigil on the instruments of governance and make the government more accountable to the governed. The Act is a big step towards making the citizens informed about the activities of the Government, it was passed by the Parliament which has received the assent of President on 15.06.2005. Please click "ACT & Statutes" in the Administration under NITTTR, Chennai website (www.nitttrc.ac.in) to know about the powers and duties and functions of the officers of the National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Chennai and other information's needed by anyone to exercise the Right to Information.
Name of the PIO | M. Ramesh, Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) |
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Whom it is to be Addressed | Public Information Officer National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research Taramani, Chennai – 600 113. Fax: +91-44-2254 1126 Email: nitttrcadmin@nitttrc.ac.in Phone: 044-22545435 |
How to Apply | The Application for Obtaining information under section 6(1) of RTI Act, 2005, must be accompanied by the prescribed application fee. |
Application Fee | Rs.10/- (Rupees ten only) |
Mode of Payment | By Demand Draft/ Indian Postal Order drawn in favour of "THE DIRECTOR, NITTTR, Chennai" payable at Chennai or "Court Fee Stamp" affixed in the application. |
Address to Appellate Authority | Prof. Dr. Usha Natesan, Director National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research Taramani, Chennai - 600 113. Fax: +91-44-2254 1126 Phone: 2254 5406 Email: director@nitttrc.ac.in |