RTI

RTI

Right to Information means Bringing Information to the Citizens

Right to Information means Bringing Information to the Citizens

“…democracy requires an informed citizenry and transparency of information which are vital to its functioning and also to contain corruption and to hold Governments and their instrumentalities accountable to the governed…”
In order to promote transparency and accountability in administration, the Indian Parliament enacted the Freedom of Information Act, 2002, which was repealed later and a new act, The Right to Information Act, came into force on 12 October 2005. The new law empowers Indian citizens to seek information from a Public Authority, thus making the Government and its functionaries more accountable and responsible.
Right to Information Act 2005 is an enactment made by Government of India, which mandates timely response to citizen requests for information by all Public Authorities.

Obligation under the Act
Allahabad Museum Pis a Public Authority, as per definition of Public Authority in the Right to Information Act, 2005, and thus is under obligation to provide the information to members of public.

How to apply for information under the RTI Act?
Only Citizens of India are eligible for making a request under the RTI Act, 2005. The request for information has to be made in writing, clearly specifying the information sought under the RTI Act. The application should contain the contact details (postal address, telephone number, email address) for contacting back either for clarifications/advices or for providing information.

How to send the application?
As per the Rules and Regulations of the RTI Act on FEE and Cost, the request for information needs to be accompanied by an application fee of Rs 10/- by way of cash against proper original receipt or by DD or Indian Postal Order or Banker’s Cheque favouring the CPIO Allahabad Museum Please note that photocopy and scanned copy of the same is not acceptable.

Applications can also be made over email. However, the same shall be followed by “signed” hard copy of the said application to the PIO concerned along with the appropriate fee. Only upon receipt of appropriate fee the application will be considered for processing. The period of 30 days shall commence from the date of receipt of proof of proper fee.”

Additional charges for receiving the information.

  • Rs.2/- for each page (in A-4 or A-3 size paper) created or copied
  • actual charge or cost price of a copy in larger size paper
  • Rs. 50/- per diskette or floppy
  • actual cost or price for samples or models
  • for inspection of records, no fee for the first hour; and a fee of Rs.5/- for each subsequent hour (or fraction thereof )

About Us
A brief about the Museum along with the links for related information is provided in the website of Allahbad Museum.

To whom to send / submit the request?
The request/ application is to be submitted to the PIO concerned, within whose jurisdiction the information pertains after ascertaining the details from the link.

To whom to send / submit the appeal?
If the applicant decides to make an appeal against the non-response / information provided by the PIO, the appeal has to be sent / submitted to the First Appellate Authority within the prescribed period of 30 days.
Details of the First Appellate Authority is given below:

First Appellate Authority (RTI) / Director
Allahabad Museum
Chandrashekhar Azad Park, Kamla Nehru Road,
Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh 211002

Making appeal with CIC
If the applicant is not satisfied with the decision of the First Appellate Authority of Museum, he/she can file appeal within the prescribed period of 90 days to the Central Information Commission (CIC) as per the rules of the RTI Act 2005.

Any other information with regard to RTI Act 2005
For getting any information with regard to RTI act 2005, Click here (Link of RTI site)

Contact us
The contact addresses of all the officials and offices for different purposes are available in Contact Us section. Click here to view the section.

Your suggestions
If you have any suggestion for our Museum for disclosing any information in addition to what is already disclosed in its public domain, please send the same by email at allahabadmuseum@rediffmail.com
Suggestions should not include the requests for information for individuals and specific information on adhoc basis, for which the request/application has to be made under the RTI Act, 2005.
Dissemination of Information to public through Museum’s web site
Allahbad Museum places the up to date information about it’s Products / Services / Facilities available to public/any other information, which can be disclosed, in public domain.
Public can access the same at Museum’s web site
Financial Results / Annual Report
Museum’s latest financial results / annual report is available for public at the following link.
Click here to view the same.