RTI

Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005

CDS College of Engineering respects the public’s right to access information held by public authorities under the Right to Information Act, 2005. As an AICTE-approved institution receiving regulatory oversight and, where applicable, public funding channels, the college designates officers and follows procedures for RTI applications, appeals, and disclosure of non-exempt information.

RTI enables citizens to request copies of records, inspect documents, and obtain certified samples — subject to exemptions under Section 8 of the Act (national security, personal privacy, commercial confidence, etc.). The college balances transparency with protection of student personal data and confidential examination processes.

Public Information Officer (PIO)

Applications under RTI should be submitted to the Public Information Officer at the college address below. Applications must be accompanied by the prescribed fee (as notified by the State Information Commission) and clearly describe the information sought.

Email for RTI queries: helpdesk@cdscollege.in (mark subject “RTI Application”)
Postal Address: Survey No. 10, Gatt No. 14, Beed Bypass Road, Behind Kamalnayan Bajaj Hospital, Sudhakar Nagar Road, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar — 431005, Maharashtra.

How to Apply

1. Prepare application on plain paper or Form A as prescribed by Maharashtra State Information Commission.
2. State specific information requested (e.g., approval copies, faculty count, fee structure, land documents).
3. Pay application fee via demand draft or online mode as notified.
4. Submit in person or by registered post to the PIO at CDS College of Engineering.
5. PIO responds within 30 days (48 hours for life-and-liberty matters).

First Appellate Authority

If dissatisfied with the PIO response or non-response, applicants may file a first appeal to the First Appellate Authority within the college within 30 days. Further appeal lies with the Maharashtra State Information Commission.

Proactive Disclosure

Information routinely published without RTI application includes AICTE Mandatory Disclosure data, intake tables, approval status, anti-ragging and ICC committee notifications, and contact details. Applicants are encouraged to check this website before filing RTI for information already in the public domain.