Right to Information Officers

Central Act 22 of 2005 • Govt. of India & LSGD Kerala 

Right to Information Act 2005 (RTI Act)

Statutory Transparency & Citizen Empowerment
Vettathur Grama Panchayat, Malappuram District, Kerala

The Right to Information Act 2005 (RTI Act) is a vital statutory mechanism designed to empower citizens to obtain information from public authorities. Enacted to uphold democratic principles, operational transparency, and institutional accountability, the law guarantees every citizen the legal right to inspect public works, access official documents, and receive time-bound responses from local self-government institutions.

📌 Designated Officers Under the RTI Act

Designation & RoleOfficer's Name & Official Address
Public Information Officer

(PIO - Panchayat Level) 

Sreekumar C.V
Secretary, Vettathur Grama Panchayat
🏢 Vettathur Grama Panchayat Office, Thelakkad P.O, Malappuram - 679325
📞 Phone: +91 9496047875
Assistant Public Information Officer

(APIO - Panchayat Level) 

Gokul E.B
Head Clerk / Executive Officer, Vettathur Grama Panchayat
🏢 Vettathur Grama Panchayat Office, Thelakkad P.O, Malappuram - 679325
📞 Phone: +91 9072047614
First Appellate Authority

(FAA - District Tier) 

Assistant Director of Panchayats (ADP)
Local Self Government Department (LSGD)
🏢 Office of the Joint Director / Assistant Director of Panchayats, Civil Station, Malappuram - 676505
📌 Guidelines for Submitting RTI Applications:
  • Mode of Application: Applications may be submitted in writing on plain paper or in the prescribed format, clearly specifying the required information and addressed to the Public Information Officer (PIO).
  • Statutory Application Fee: An application fee of ₹10/- must be remitted via Court Fee Stamp affixed to the application, Government Treasury Chalan under the appropriate budget head, or official cash receipt from the Vettathur Grama Panchayat front-office counter.
  • Exemption for BPL Families: Applicants belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category are fully exempt from paying application fees and copying charges upon enclosing an authenticated copy of their valid BPL Ration Card.
  • Statutory Timelines & Appeals: The requested information will normally be furnished within 30 days (or within 48 hours if concerning life and liberty). In case of non-receipt or dissatisfaction, a First Appeal can be filed before the First Appellate Authority within 30 days.
ℹ️ Statutory Compliance: Published under Section 4(1)(b) of the Right to Information Act, 2005 by Vettathur Grama Panchayat, Local Self Government Department (LSGD), Government of Kerala.