Before Reading the RTI Section 4(1)(b) Disclosures
1. Language Options
- This information is published in English. Citizens may translate the content into Hindi using the translation tool available at the top-right corner of the website.
2. Updates and Revisions
- Information provided under Section 4(1)(b) is updated annually or whenever significant changes occur.
- Citizens are advised to always check the official website of Government Doon Medical College, Dehradun for the most recent updates.
3. Confidentiality and Privacy
- Information related to individual patients, medical records, staff personal details (salary slips, bank accounts, disciplinary files, etc.) is confidential and exempted from disclosure under Section 8 of the RTI Act, 2005.
- Only general and institutional information is provided of public interest.
4. Access to Records
- Citizens may submit RTI applications to the Public Information Officer (PIO) during office hours.
- Inspection of records is allowed by prior appointment, subject to the provisions of the RTI Act, 2005.
5. Grievance Redressal
- Citizens who are not satisfied with the information provided may file an appeal before the First Appellate Authority (FAA) of the institution, as notified under Section 4(1)(b)(xvi).
6. Use of Information
- Information obtained under RTI is for personal knowledge and public interest. It must not be misused for commercial gain, harassment, or infringement of privacy.
7. Other Sources of Information
- In addition to this RTI manual, relevant details are also available on:
- Directorate of Medical Education, Uttarakhand (for state-level rules and policies).
- Finance Department, Govt. of Uttarakhand (for pay scales, budget, treasury rules).
- National Medical Commission (for medical education regulations).
8. Disclaimer
- on Accuracy: While every effort has been made to ensure that the information published here is accurate and reliable, human error in drafting or updating cannot be ruled out. Citizens are therefore advised to verify specific details with the concerned department/office of Government Doon Medical College, Dehradun, before relying upon them.
- Regarding Sec 8: The college holds certain records in fiduciary capacity, such as medico-legal documents, patient treatment files, staff service books, and examination records. Disclosure of such records is regulated under Sections 8 and 11 of the RTI Act, 2005, and will not be provided unless larger public interest is proven or disclosure is legally mandated.
