The Right to Information Act, 2005 was passed by the Parliament on 15th June 2005. The Act mandates that organizations defined as "Public Authorities" are obliged to provide information to the public and create necessary arrangements in order to promote transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority.
The Right to Information Act, 2005 (22 of 2005) provides citizens the right to secure access to information under the control of public authorities.
In pursuance of the Right to Information Act, 2005, the Principal has been designated as the Public Information Officer (PIO).