Right to Information Act, 2005

Right To Information

The Right To Information Act 2005 was passed by the Parliament on 15th June 2005. The Act mandates that organizations defined as “ Public Authorities“ are obliged to provide information to the public and create necessary arrangements in order to promote transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has been declared as a “ Public Authority“ under the Act. Implementation of †The Right to Information Act, 2005† 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. 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. The activities of the University are governed under Statues, Ordinances, Regulations within the framework of University Act. Statues Subject to the Provision of the University Act, the Executive Council shall make statues in respect of constitution, powers and duties of Authorities, Conditions of service of Officers other than Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor. Ordinances The Executive Council shall make ordinances subject to the provisions of the University Act and deal with all Academic matters. Regulations The Academic Senate shall make regulations in respect of Admissions, Examinations, Exemptions etc.

Prof.A V Rajashekar., Principal, Nizam College