RTI & PUBLIC GRIEVANCE

RAMESWARAM MUNICIPALITY

MANUAL OF PROACTIVE DISCLOSURE UNDER SECTION 4(1)(b) OF THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT, 2005

Introduction

The Right to Information Act, 2005 mandates every Public Authority to publish information suo motu under Section 4(1)(b) to promote transparency and accountability in the functioning of public authorities.

Rameswaram Municipality hereby publishes the following information as required under Section 4(1)(b) of the RTI Act, 2005.

1. Particulars of Organization, Functions and Duties

Name of the Public Authority

Rameswaram Municipality

Administrative Department

Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Government of Tamil Nadu

Functions

  • Water Supply Management
  • Public Health and Sanitation
  • Solid Waste Management
  • Maintenance of Roads and Streets
  • Street Lighting
  • Property Tax Collection
  • Building Plan Approval
  • Trade Licence Issuance
  • Welfare and Development Activities

Duties

  • Provision of civic amenities
  • Public health protection
  • Infrastructure development
  • Revenue administration
  • Implementation of Government Schemes

2. Powers and Duties of Officers and Employees

Commissioner

  • Head of Municipal Administration
  • Implementation of Council Resolutions
  • Financial and Administrative Control

Municipal Engineer

  • Execution and supervision of public works
  • Maintenance of roads, drains and water supply systems

Revenue Officer

  • Tax assessment and collection
  • Revenue administration

Health Officer / Sanitary Officer

  • Public health and sanitation
  • Solid waste management

Other Staff

  • Administrative and clerical functions as assigned

3. Procedure Followed in Decision Making Process

  • Matters are processed through concerned sections.
  • Files are examined by officials.
  • Recommendations are submitted to higher authorities.
  • Decisions are taken by the Commissioner or Municipal Council as per statutory provisions.
  • Government Orders and Rules are followed wherever applicable.

4. Norms Set for Discharge of Functions

The Municipality follows:

  • Tamil Nadu District Municipalities Act, 1920
  • Tamil Nadu Municipal Rules
  • Government Orders
  • Municipal Administration Department Circulars
  • Financial and Administrative Codes

5. Rules, Regulations, Instructions, Manuals and Records

  • Tamil Nadu District Municipalities Act
  • Municipal Service Rules
  • Building Rules
  • Financial Rules
  • Government Orders
  • Circulars and Instructions
  • Departmental Manuals

6. Categories of Documents Held

  • Council Resolution Books
  • Property Tax Registers
  • Water Tax Registers
  • Building Approval Files
  • Licence Registers
  • Cash Books and Accounts
  • Audit Reports
  • Establishment Records
  • Project Files
  • Tender Documents

7. Arrangement for Public Participation

Public participation is ensured through:

  • Grievance Redress Meetings
  • Public Hearings
  • Ward Committee Meetings
  • Citizen Feedback Mechanisms
  • Consultations on Development Projects

8. Boards, Councils, Committees and Other Bodies

  • Municipal Council
  • Standing Committees
  • Tender Committee
  • Taxation Committee
  • Special Committees constituted from time to time

Minutes of meetings are maintained as per rules and made available wherever permissible.

9. Directory of Officers and Employees

Sl. No Name Designation Contact Number
1 Andavan P Commissioner 7397 382 160
2 Pandeeswari Municipal Engineer 7397 382 159
3 Radhalakshmi Administrative Officer 04573 221264
4 Vacant Account Officer 04573 221264
5 Udayakumar Assistant Revenue Officer 04573 221264
6 Sankaralingam Sanitary Officer 04573 221264
7 Jayavel Assistant Urban Planner 04573 221264

10. Monthly Remuneration Received by Officers and Employees

Employees receive salary as per:

  • Tamil Nadu Government Pay Rules
  • Pay Matrix applicable to Municipal Employees
  • Allowances as prescribed by Government

Updated salary details may be maintained separately.

11. Budget Allocated to Each Agency

The Municipality prepares annual budgets containing:

  • Revenue Receipts
  • Capital Receipts
  • Revenue Expenditure
  • Capital Expenditure
  • Scheme-wise Allocations

Annual Budget documents are available for public inspection.

12. Execution of Subsidy Programmes

Details include:

  • Name of Scheme
  • Eligibility Criteria
  • Financial Allocation
  • Beneficiary Selection Procedure
  • List of Beneficiaries

As applicable from time to time.

13. Particulars of Recipients of Concessions, Permits and Authorizations

The Municipality issues:

  • Building Licences
  • Trade Licences
  • Advertisements Permissions
  • Special Permits

Relevant records are maintained and disclosed as permissible under law.

14. Information Available in Electronic Form

  • Municipal Website Records
  • Property Tax Data
  • Water Charges Data
  • E-Governance Records
  • Digitized Administrative Records

15. Facilities Available for Obtaining Information

Citizens may obtain information through:

  • Municipal Office
  • Public Information Officer (PIO)
  • Municipal Website
  • Inspection of Records

Office Hours

10.00 AM to 5.45 PM on all working days.

16. Particulars of Public Information Officers

Public Information Officer (PIO)

Designation:  Administrative Officer

Office Address: Rameswaram Municipality, Rameswaram, Ramanathapuram District, Tamil Nadu.

Phone: 04573 221264

Email: commr.rameswaram@tn.gov.in

First Appellate Authority

Designation:  Municipal Commissioner

Phone: 7397 382 160

Email: commr.rameswaram@tn.gov.in

17. Other Useful Information

The Municipality shall periodically update information required under:

  • RTI Act, 2005
  • Government Orders
  • State Information Commission Instructions

This disclosure shall be reviewed and updated annually.

Contact Details

Rameswaram Municipality

Address: Rameswaram Municipality, Ramanathapuram District, Tamil Nadu, India.

Website:  https://www.tnurbantree.tn.gov.in/rameswaram/

Email: commr.rameswaram@tn.gov.in

Phone: 04573 221 264

Date of Last Update: June-2026