Right to Information Act 2005

RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT

In accordance with Section 4(1)(b) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, the manual for Proactive Disclosure of information for Akathethara Grama Panchayat, Palakkad District, is provided below for the public.

Key Information

1. Organization Structure & Duties:

  • Akathethara Grama Panchayat is a Local Self-Government Institution.
  • Core duties include providing basic infrastructure, ensuring social justice, and implementing development projects.
  • Services: Registration of Births & Deaths, Marriage Certificates, Building Permits / Completion, VBG RAM G, Welfare Pensions, etc.

2. Powers & Duties of Officers:

  • Panchayat President: Head of the Governing Body.
  • Panchayat Secretary: Executive Officer responsible for administrative duties and official records.
  • Assistant Secretary : Implementation of projects, implementing officer for VBG RAM G scheme, and Member Secretary of Kudumbasree..
  • Junior Superintendent: Administrative supervision.
  • Assistant Engineer (LSGD): In charge of technical and construction activities.

3. Decision-Making Process:

Decisions in the Panchayat are made transparently through:

  • Grama Sabha: Ensures public participation at the ward level.
  • Panchayat Committee: Gives final approval for projects approved by the Grama Sabha.

4. Rules & Regulations:

  • Operations adhere to the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act (1994) and Kerala Panchayat Raj (Building) Rules.
  • The Panchayat's Citizen's Charter is available in the office and on the official website.

5. Officers Directory:

  • Names and contact numbers of officials are available on the office notice board and accessible via the LSGD Kerala Portal.

6. Budget & Expenditure:

  • Details of annual plan allocations and execution.
  • Grants received from State and Central Governments.
  • Own revenue generation details of the Panchayat.

RTI Designated Officers

State Public Information Officer (SPIO)

  • Name: Smt.Preetha P V
  • Designation: Secretary
  • Office/Address: Akathethara Grama Panchayat
  • Phone: 9496047271

State Assistant Public Information Officer (SAPIO)

  • Name: Smt.Simi Somarajan
  • Designation: Junior Superintendent
  • Office/Address: Akathethara Grama Panchayat

First Appellate Authority (FAA)

  • Name: Smt.Usha Manat KAS
  • Designation: Assistant Director - 2
  • Office/Address: Office of the Joint Director of Local Self-Government, Palakkad

  • വിവരാവകാശ നിയമം 2005 സെക്ഷൻ 4(1) (b) & (c)