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Statutory Compliance • RTI Act, 2005 (Act 22 of 2005)

Right to Information (RTI)

Proactive Public Disclosures under Section 4(1)(b) — Promoting transparency, accountability, and citizen empowerment in college governance.

Statutory Desk Public Authority: CMSC
RTI Fee: ₹ 10/- Only

Exempt for BPL Cardholders. Normal disposal within 30 days.

Procedure to File RTI

Designated RTI Authorities

Role Officer Name & Designation Office Address Contact Details
First Appellate Authority (FAA) Prof. (Dr.) Dilip Kumar Choudhary
Principal, C. M. Science College
Principal's Chamber, Administrative Block, Darbhanga - 854330
+91 6272 222144
principal@cmsc.ac.in
Public Information Officer (PIO) Dr. Arvind Kumar Jha
Associate Professor & Bursar
Bursar Office, Ground Floor, Raman Block
+91 9431201102
pio@cmsc.ac.in
Assistant PIO (APIO) Sri R. K. Mishra
Head Assistant / Section Officer
General Administrative Office, C. M. Science College
+91 9431201106
apio@cmsc.ac.in

How to Apply for Information under RTI Act, 2005

1. Written Application

Submit a written application in English, Hindi, or Maithili addressed to the Public Information Officer (PIO), clearly specifying the particulars of the information requested.

2. Prescribed Fee: ₹ 10/-

Attach an Indian Postal Order (IPO), Demand Draft, or Treasury Challan of ₹ 10/- in favour of "Principal, C. M. Science College, Darbhanga" or pay in cash at the cash counter.

3. BPL Exemption

Applicants belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category are exempted from paying the application fee upon enclosing an attested copy of valid BPL / Ration Card.

4. Timelines for Disposal

Information is provided within 30 days from the receipt of application (or 48 hours if concerning life or liberty of an individual).

RTI Application Formats

You can download the standardized printable application form or submit your application on plain paper formatted with the same details:

Online RTI (Bihar Portal)

Citizens can also lodge online RTI applications for Higher Education institutions under Lalit Narayan Mithila University via the official Government of Bihar online RTI portal:

Visit rtionline.bihar.gov.in

Additional Information Fees

  • A4 / A3 Paper Copies: ₹ 2/- per page.
  • Sample or Model: Actual cost of materials.
  • Inspection of Records: No fee for first hour; ₹ 5/- for each subsequent hour.
  • Diskette / CD-ROM: ₹ 50/- per diskette.