The RTI Act under section 4 provides a comprehensive framework for promoting openness in the functioning of the public authorities.
While Section 4(1) (a) provides a general guideline for record management so that the information could be easily stored and retained, the sub-sections b,c, and d of Section 4 relate to the organizational objects and functions. Sub-sections (b), (c) and (d) of Section 4 of the RTI Act and other related information can be grouped under six categories; namely, 1-Organisation and function, 2- Budget and programmes, 3- Publicity and public interface, 4-E. governance, 5-Information as prescribed, and 6. Information disclosed on own initiative.
Proactive Disclousre on Website.
Disposal of online/physical RTI/application/appeals/CIC notices: The Online/physical RTI filed by an applicant directly to Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying will first come in the Nodal account of DAHD which is managed by RTI Cell.
The RTI Cell is responsible for the timely submission of RTI Quarterly Returns to the Central Information Commission.
RTI Cell is responsible for the circulation of instructions relating to RTI issued by CIC/DoPT among all CPIOs/FAAs in the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, as well as among all Public Authorities under the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying by post/email.
RTI Cell is responsible for issuing a User ID and Password to every officer who joins as CPIO or First Appellate Authority in the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying.