Right to Information Act - 2005
Right to Information (RTI), Ministry of Culture
Introduction
The Right to Information Act, 2005, mandates a timely response to citizen requests for government information. Under the Act, every citizen is empowered to seek information from the government, inspect government documents, and request certified photocopies of such records.
Submission Information
Applications seeking information under the RTI Act, 2005, addressed to the Ministry of Culture, must be sent to the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO), clearly specifying the information sought from the records maintained by the Ministry.
The application must be accompanied by a fee of ₹10/- (Rupees Ten only), payable via Indian Postal Order (IPO)/Demand Draft/Banker’s Cheque drawn in favour of "Accounts Officer, Ministry of Culture", payable at New Delhi.
Address for Communication
Under Secretary (AR&IT)
Ministry of Culture
202-D Wing, Shastri Bhawan
New Delhi -110001
Address for Communication
The official website of the Ministry, https://www.indiaculture.gov.in/, is a comprehensive portal and provides information about:
- Organizational structure and functions of the Ministry
- Schemes, Programmes, and Guidelines
- Attached Offices, Subordinate Offices, Autonomous Bodies and Grantee Bodies
- Notifications, Circulars, and Press Releases
- Acts and Rules administered by the Ministry
- Budget and Finance details
- Citizen's Charter, Tenders, and Recruitment Notices
- Publications and Archives
- RTI disclosures and related updates, etc.
Public Information Officer (PIO) Details:
Nodal Officer: Shri Gurmeet Singh Chawla
Designation: Joint Secretary
Email: jsadmasi[hyphen]culture[at]gov[dot]in
Phone No.: +91 11 23382331
Postal Address: Ministry of Culture 219-C Wing, Shastri Bhawan New Delhi -110001
