Santipur College
Affiliated to University of Kalyani
NAAC Accredited Co-educational Degree College
Established 1948
N.S. Road, Santipur, Nadia, W.B, 741404
Right to Information (R.T.I)
Applicability of the RTI Act, 2005
Santipur College is recognized as a Public Authority under Section 2(h) of the RTI Act, as it is a government-funded college, thereby making it subject to the Act’s mandates.
RTI Websites
www.rti.gov.in www.rtionline.gov.in
(The full text of the RTI Act and frequently asked questions for implementation of the act are available on these websites)
About RTI Act
The Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005 is a law that gives every citizen of India the right to ask for information from government offices, including government-aided colleges.
Through RTI, anyone can:
- Know how decisions are made in public institutions.
- Ask for records, rules, or official documents.
- Ensure transparency and accountability in administration.
Public authorities must reply within 30 days (or 48 hours if it is a matter of life or liberty). If the reply is not satisfactory, the applicant can appeal to higher authorities.
RTI helps students, teachers, and citizens to stay informed, check misuse of power.
Designated Authorities
| Public Information Officer (PIO) | Mr. Chintaharan Majumder, Assistant Professor in Physics Email: cmpurbanawapara@gmail.com |
| First Appellate Authority (FAA) | Dr. Subrata Roy, Teacher-in-Charge Email: santipurcollegenadia@gmail.com |
Institutional Setup: RTI Cell
Santipur College has an active RTI Cell, administered under the Principal / Teacher-in-Charge’s supervision, with the PIO and FAA as its members. The Cell assists in managing applications, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with Section 4(1)(b) of the RTI Act.
Proactive Disclosure (Section 4(1)(b))
The college publicly discloses key institutional information online such as the following.
- Organizational structure, functions, and duties
- Powers and responsibilities of various authorities (e.g. Principal/ Teacher-in-Charge, Governing Body)
- Decision-making procedures
- Accountability mechanisms
- Relevant rules, regulations
- Key documents
- Listings of various committees
RTI Appeals and Response Time
As per standard RTI guidelines, the PIO replies within 30 days (48 hours if involving life or liberty). If a reply isn’t received or is unsatisfactory, a First Appeal can be lodged with the FAA within 30 days.