Appointment of RTI Officers for M, T and V Sections
The Inspector General of Registration, Chennai, issued Proceedings No.50955/C3/F3/2015 on 23 September 2016, setting out revised Right to Information officer appointments for the M, T and V Sections of the Office of the Inspector General of Registration. It identifies the Public Information Officers, appellate authorities and internal process for handling Right to Information applications and appeals, but does not change property registration, land title or stamp duty requirements.
What the proceedings govern
Proceedings No.50955/C3/F3/2015, issued by the Inspector General of Registration on 23 September 2016, appoints Public Information Officers and appellate authorities for the M, T and V Sections of the Office of the Inspector General of Registration. The appointments continue the implementation of earlier Right to Information arrangements covering the Office of the Inspector General of Registration, District Registrars and Sub Registrars.
The proceedings are administrative. They help members of the public identify the officer responsible for particular Right to Information subjects. They do not alter registration procedures, ownership records, stamp duty or property rights.
Public Information Officers
Proceedings No.50955/C3/F3/2015 assigns the following responsibilities:
- The Superintendent concerned in the M Section is the Public Information Officer for annual inspection of subordinate offices. The contact number is 044-2464160, extension 226.
- The Superintendent concerned in the T Section is the Public Information Officer for further action and internal audit remarks. The contact number is 044-2464160, extension 231.
- The Superintendent concerned in the V Section is the Public Information Officer for disciplinary cases above District Registrar cadre, including DVAC and TDP matters. The contact number is 044-2464160, extension 232.
All three officers are located at the Office of the Inspector General of Registration, No.100, Santhome High Road, Chennai, 600 028.
Appeals and internal handling
Proceedings No.50955/C3/F3/2015 names the District Registrar for subjects handled in that officer's section as an appellate authority. It also assigns:
- The District Registrar (Inspection) as appellate authority for the M and T Sections.
- The Personal Assistant (General) to the Inspector General of Registration as appellate authority for the V Section.
The listed contact for these specific appellate authorities is the Office of the Inspector General of Registration at the Chennai address, telephone 044-24640160, extension 239.
Processing and oversight
Proceedings No.50955/C3/F3/2015 directs the F Section to handle Right to Information work. Files are to be marked to the District Registrar (Legal), who distributes them to the relevant section or Public Information Officer.
Additional Inspectors General of Registration must periodically review Right to Information work through meetings with the section Superintendents under their control and ensure speedy disposal of applications and appeals.
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Common questions
Does this document change my property registration or stamp duty?
No. It appoints officers and sets internal responsibilities for Right to Information applications and appeals in the Office of the Inspector General of Registration.
Who handles an RTI request about annual inspection of subordinate registration offices?
The Superintendent concerned in the M Section is the Public Information Officer. The office is at No.100, Santhome High Road, Chennai, 600 028, and the contact number is 044-2464160, extension 226.
Who hears an RTI appeal concerning the M or T Section?
The District Registrar (Inspection) is the appellate authority for the M and T Sections. The listed telephone number is 044-24640160, extension 239.
How are RTI files distributed within the Inspector General of Registration's office?
The F Section handles Right to Information work. Files are marked to the District Registrar (Legal) for distribution to the appropriate section or Public Information Officer.
