Tura, October 16, 2024: In order to cater to the rules and procedures with regard to the citizens’ right to access information and also facilitate the Government to effectively implement the RTI Act, a One Day sensitization on Right to Information (RTI) Act 2005 was organised for the Government employees of all departments in West Garo Hills District at DRDA Conference Hall, Tura on 15th October, 2024. The sensitization was organised by the District Administration, West Garo Hills Tura.

It may be mentioned that under the provisions of RTI Act, any citizen of India may request information from a “public authority” that is a body of the Government or State which is required to reply expeditiously or within thirty days.

During the sensitization program, Additional Deputy Commissioner, West Garo Hills, S R Marak highlighted on the “Role and Duties of Citizen in Right to Information Act, 2005” including Case studies and sharing with special reference to Roles and Duties of Appellate Authorities under the RTI Act, 2005. He further explained in detail the practical procedures for filing an RTI and working of the Appellate Authority.

Meanwhile, the District Information Officer, incharge NIC, West Garo Hills, Tura Elliber A Marak explained in detail and demonstrated the RTI Website/ Web Portal for better understanding of the employees and discharging their duties effectively.