Introduction
The Right to Information Act, 2005 sets out the practical regime of Right to Information for
citizens to enable them to access the information under the control of public authority in order
to promote transparency and accountability in the working of such authority.
Section 2(h) of the Act defines "public authority" as any authority or body or institution of
self-governance established or constituted by or under the constitution or by law made by the
Parliament or any state legislature or by notification issued by the appropriate government:.
It includes body owned, controlled or substantially financed by the government.
In accordance with the provisions contained in section 2(j) of the Act, Right to Information means
right to information accessible under this Act which is held by or under control of a public
authority.
This Information Handbook will enable the citizens to obtain information as to the provisions
contained in various rules and regulations.
Address
Kanhaiya Lal Polytechnic
On Delhi Dehradun Bypass Road,
Near Ram Nagar Chowk,
Roorkee – 247 667
Distt. – Haridwar (Uttarakhand)
Phone : +91–1332–268995, 262305
Tele Fax : +91–1332–262305
E-mail :
info@klproorkee.co.in,
Website:
www.klproorkee.co.in