Embassy of India, Panama

Right to Information Act

The Right to Information (RTI) Act, which carne into force w.e.f. 12.10.2005, is an important legislation designed to promote transparency and accountability in the functioning of public authorities. The full text of the RTI Act is available on the website http://righttoinformation.gov.in/RTI-Act.pdf. Detailed information on this Act is available on the website http://www.persmin.nic.in It has been recently decided to bring the Embassies of India abroad also under the purview of the Act.

Public Information Officer

Under the Right to Information Act of the Government of India, application for seeking information relevant to Embassy of India, Panama, may be addressed to the Public Information Officer in writing through a letter, Fax or E-Mail. Particulars of the Public Information Officer are as follows:

B. Rajagopalan,
First Secretary,
Embassy of India,
No.10325, Avenida Federico Boyd y Calle 51,
Bella Vista, Post Box 0823-05815,
PANAMA.
Republic of Panama.
Tel:[507]264-8780 or 269-1163
Fax:[507]264-2855
Email: hoc@indempan.org

Appellate Authority

Under the Right to Information Act of the Government of India, the application for seeking information should be addressed to the Public Information Officer. However, if the Applicant is not satisfied with the response, he/she may approach the Appellate Authority whose details are given below:

Mr. Ashok Tomar,
Ambassador,
Embassy of India,
No.10325, Avenida Federico Boyd y Calle 51,
Bella Vista, Post Box 0823-05815,
PANAMA.
Republic of Panama. .
Tel: [507]264-0280
Fax:[507]264-2855
E-Mail: indempan@c-com.net.pa

Please note that the information under RTI Act can be sought only by CITIZENS OF INDIA, holding Indian passports. Persons of Indian Origin and Overseas Citizens of India are not covered by this Act.