The Public Information Officer (PIO) is the designated official responsible for receiving and responding to information requests under the Right to Information Act, 2005.

Contact Details of Public Information Officer:
Dr. Tanmoy Kumar Pal,
Assistant Registrar, St. Xavier's University, Kolkata

The Appellate Authority serves as the next level of appeal for individuals dissatisfied with the PIO's response, allowing them to seek a higher review of their information request.

Contact Details of Appellate Authority:
Prof. Ashis Mitra
Registrar, St. Xavier's University, Kolkata

The Right to Information Act, 2005, was passed for setting out the practical regime of right to information for citizens to secure access to information under the control of public authorities, in order to promote transparency, accountability, and responsible participatory governance.

Gazette Notification of RTI Act 2005