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INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

(INDIAN SCHOOL OF MINES), DHANBAD


RIGHT TO INFORMATION (RTI)


BRIEF:

    Right to Information Act, 2005 mandates timely response to citizen requests for government information. It is an initiative taken by Department of Personnel and Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India to provide the citizens of India to secure access to information under the control of public authorities amongst others, besides access to RTI related information / disclosures published on the web by various Public Authorities under the government of India as well as the State Governments.


OBJECTIVE


    The basic object of the Right to Information Act is to:-

  • Empower the citizens,

  • Promote transparency,

  • Promote accountability in the working of the Government,

  • Contain corruption, and

  • Make our democracy work for the people in 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.
    IIT(ISM), Dhanbad, being an Autonomous Body of Central Government, is covered under this act.


SUO-MOTO/PROACTIVE DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION U/S 4(1) OF RTI ACT, 2005


    The RTI Act under section 4 provides a comprehensive framework for promoting openness in functioning of the public authorities. While Section 4(1) (a) provides a general guideline for record management, so that the information could be easily stored and retained, the sub-sections b, c and d of Section 4 relate to the organizational objects and functions. Sub-sections (b), (c) and (d) of Section 4 of the RTI Act and other related information can be grouped under six categories; namely:-

      1. Organization and function

      2. Budget and programmes

      3. Publicity and public interface

      4. E. governance

      5. Information as prescribed and

      6. Information disclosed on own initiative.



1. NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE ORGANIZATION

    Indian Institute of Technology

    (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad-826004, Jharkhand


2. HEAD OF THE ORGANIZATION



    Prof. Rajiv Shekhar,

    Director- IIT(ISM), Dhanbad


3. KEY OBJECTIVE OF THE INSTITUTE

    The primary objective of the IIT (ISM), Dhanbad is to provide trained manpower, scientists, Technologists in the areas of technology, engineering and management, applied sciences and applied arts of highest caliber who would engage in teaching, research, designing and development to help in the development of nation in the areas of science and technology towards self-reliance in her technological needs.


4. FUNCTIONS & DUTIES OF THE INSTITUTE

  • Teaching at UG, PG and Research levels
  • To conduct state-of-the research and development programs which is fundamental in frontier
  • To undertake sponsored research and development, consultancy.
  • To impart manpower training through continuing education programs.
  • To organize conferences, seminars and short term courses.


5. WORKING HOURS

    Academic : 8:00 A.M.-05:30 P.M., Lunch Break- 12:00 P.M. - 1:30 P.M.

    Administration : 9:00 A.M.–06:00 P.M, Lunch Break- 1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.

    Security : Round the Clock as per shifts.


6. RTI OFFICERS

    First Appellate Authority (FAA)

    Mr. Prabodh Pandey

    Registrar (Acting)

    IIT(ISM), Dhanbad- 826004

    Jharkhand

    Email id: registrar@iitism.ac.in

    Phone no.: 0326- 2235202


    Central Public Information Officer (CPIO)

    Mr. Rajan Chaudhary

    Assistant Registrar

    (Internal Audit),

    IIT (ISM), Dhanbad- 826004

    Jharkhand

    Email id: ar_ia@iitism.ac.in

    Phone no.: +91-326-223-5627


    A Citizen of India can seek information prescribed under provisions of RTI Act, 2005 through Offline as well as online mode. In Offline mode, the applicant can download the RTI Application given in the below mentioned link, fill the application in all fields, do the payment online/offline, attach the payment proof and send the application through post to CPIO at the above mentioned address. In Online mode, the applicant can visit RTI portal of government and seek information through respective portal.


7. PROACTIVE MANDATORY DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION U/S 4(1) OF RTI ACT, 2005.



Informed Citizen..           
Empowered Citizen..

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