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Right to Information

The Government of India has promulgated Right To Information (RTI) Act 2005 which came into force with effect from October 12, 2005.  All Indian citizens abroad have come under the ambit of the RTI Act subsequently.  

 Those wishing to apply for any information/documents under the RTI Act may please contact the following official who has been designated as the Public Information Officer (PIO) of this Consulate General for necessary action:

 Public Information Officer
        
Mr. Kartar Singh,
          Consul (HOC & Com.)
    
      E-Mail: hoc.birmingham@mea.gov.in

The Appellate Authority is:
 
      
Mr. C. Gururaj Rao
          Consul General
          E-mail :
cg.birmingham@mea.gov.in

The rights, obligations and other provisions/details under the RTI Act are available on the following websites: 
     1.  http://www.persmin.nic.in
     2. 
http://cic.gov.in

The fees for various information/documents, which are to be paid by the applicants, are laid down by the Department of Personnel & Training, Government of India on its website: http://righttoinformation.gov.in

 

 

INDIAN WOMEN IN DISTRESS

Consulate General of India, Birmingham is in the process of identifying NGOs/Women's organisations and other organisations which may be involved in working with Indian women in the United Kingdom. The focus is presently on women who are Indian nationals. The objective of this exercise is to examine the magnitude of the problem and to see that the process of giving support to such women is streamlined and made more effective. Institutions/organisations in the Midlands and other areas under the jurisdiction of this Consulate, working in this domain are invited to send details of their activities and contact particulars to Mr. S.V. Balaji, Consul (P&I) at the Consulate at the earliest either by fax: 0121-212-2786 or by e-mail: cons_cgibir@fsmail.net.