RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT 2005 (ACT NO 22 OF 2005)
Chapter-1
Introduction
The Right to Information Bill 2005 was passed by the Houses of Parliament received the assent of the President of India on 25/6/2005 and it was published as RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT 2005 in the Gazettee of India vide No 125 on 25/06/2005 and it has come into force w.e.f 25.06.2005.
As per the Act, each public authority has to fulfill certain obligation before expiry of 100/120 days from the commencement of Act i.e. 23.09.2005, 12.10.2005. Section 4 (1) (a) of the Act Casts an obligation on each public authority to maintain records. This Section reads as follows
"Maximum all its records duly catalogued and indexed in manner and the form which facilities the right to information under this Act and ensure that all records that are appropriate to be computerized are within a reasonable time and subject to availability of resources computerized and connected through network all over the Country on different systems so that access to such records is facilitated".
Section 4 (1) (b) of the Act Castes an obligation on each Public authority to publish within expiry of 120 days from the commencement of the Act. Manual on the (17) items contained in Chapter 2 to 17 herein for each access and understanding by Citizens. Civil Society Organizations, Public Representatives, Officers and Employees of Public Authorities including Public Information Officers and Assistant Public Information Officers and Appellate Officers etc.
Chapter-2
Organisation, Functions and Duties, under Section 4 (1) (b) (i)
Particulars of the Organization, Functions and Duties
S.No |
Name of the Organization |
Address |
Functions |
Duties |
1. |
Telangana State Christian (Minorities) Finance Corporation,Head Office, Hyderabad
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#2nd Floor, Gruhakalpa Building, Opp Ghandhi Bhavan, MJ Road, Nampally, Hyderabad - 500001 |
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The programmes of the government assigned to the corporation are implemented Similarly, the needs and problems of the community are identified and brought to the notice of the government. |
Chapter-3
Power and Duties of Officers and Employees, under Section 4 (1) (b) (ii)
Managing Director
Managing Director is the Chief Executive/Functionary of the Corporation. He/She is responsible for the careful observance of the Business Rules and Government instructions in the transaction of business in the Corporation. He/She exercises general supervision and control over the staff under him in the State and is responsible to see that the members of the staff under him discharge the work allotted to them efficiently and expeditiously. Managing Director, TGCMFC is the appellate authority as per RTI Act in TGCMFC.
Administrative Officer
The administrative officer's main responsibility is to manage administrative systems of the State office i.e., O/o. The Managing Director. The persons is responsible for assisting the Managing Director in the execution of various activities; arranging the meetings; attending meetings and taking minutes; maintaining filing systems; maintaining materials such as reports, memos, records, registers, stocks of the office; maintaining staff registers; and identifying training needs and skill gaps of the staff and organizing activities to fill the gaps. The administrative office also have to perform the tasks allotted to him/her from day to day according to the needs of the office. In TSCMFC, the Administrative Officer is designated as Public Information Officer (PIO).
Consultants
Consultants’ main responsibility is to formulate guidelines, strategies and processes for implementation of various schemes of the corporation. They are responsible in identifying the needs and concerns of the community and preparing schemes and coordinate with other departments of the government for addressing the issues of the community. The responsible for achieving targets of the schemes of the corporation. The consultants also have to perform the tasks allotted to them from day to day according to the needs of the office.
Field Assistants (FA) / Data Entry Operators
The main duties of the Office Assistants are to draft and reference the communications properly and deal with the cases relating to their Seat in the Section Efficiently and Expeditiously. The job duties of an office assistant include filing, keeping records, preparing documents, processing mail and answering telephones. Office assistants deal with the proposals/complaints and answer questions about the schemes/tasks allotted to them. They also need to maintain office equipment, such as fax machines, printers and copiers, as well as computers and business software. The office assistance also have to perform the tasks allotted to them from day to day according to the needs of the office.
Chapter-4
Procedure Followed in Decision - Making Process, under Section 4 (1) (b) (iii)
The Procedure being followed by the Corporation is as follows
Any representation on paper received in the Corporation is numbered as entered in inward register. The representation after thorough examination by the Managing Director, the representation is sent to the concerned section and then the file is put up to the Managing Director. Grant-in-Aid received by the Government is transferred to the District Officers as per the request and requirement. Proper utilization of funds is ensured and Utilization Certificates are collected.
Chapter-5
Norms Set for Discharge of Functions, under Section 4 (1) (b) (vi)
The Corporation's Functions are:
- Financial Assistance for Self-Employment
- Church Construction / Repairs & Renovation
- Financial Assistance to Church run Institutions like Christian Hospitals, Schools, Orphanages, Old Age Homes, Community Hall cum Youth Resource Centre
- Training and Employment
- Coaching to Christian Minority Youth appearing for Competitive Examinations
- Youth Awareness Programmes
- Promotion of Christian Culture
- Financial Assistance for Development of Burial Grounds
- Financial Assistance to Pilgrimage to Holy Land to Jerusalem;
- Administration of Justice - Training of Law Graduates
The Service Delivery Item Frame for the Services rendered by the Corporation are given below
Citizen Related
Routine matters |
5 days |
Other than routine matters |
15 days |
References / Letters from other Departments (Inter-Department)
Routine matters |
5 days |
Other than routine matters |
15 days |
Service matters |
30 days |
Intra-Departmental Matters (within the Corporation)
Routine matters |
5 days |
Other than routine matters |
15 days |
Service matters |
15 days |
Chapter-6
Rules, Regulations, Instructions, Manual and Records for Discharging Functions, under Section 4 (1) (b) (v) & (vi)
The Rules and Regulations, Manuals and Records held by the Telangana State Christian (Minorities) Finance Corporation, for the use by its Employees while Discharging Functions are as under:
Like any other department of the State Government, the Corporation follows the Departmental Manual of the Government like Finance Codes, Treasury Code, Accounts Code in the maintenance of Cash Book, Records and other financial documents.
Since the Corporation is incorporated under the Companies Act of 1956, it has formed an account manual for the Corporation.
In the implementation of various schemes, the Corporation follows instructions and guidelines issued by the Minority Welfare Department of the Secretariat from time to time.
Chapter-7
Categories of Documents held by the Public Authority under its Control, under Section 4 (1) (b) v (i)
The following documents are held by the Telangana State Christian Minorities Finance Corporation, at Head Office, Hyderabad
Document held under The Control of Department
- Constitution of the Corporation and Minutes of the Meetings.
- Annual Action Plans
- GOs related to the TGCMFC
- Accounting Manuals
- Progress Reports
- Budget Files
- Cash Book, Grant-in-Aid Register, Scheme-wise register etc.
- Instructions and Circular instructions issued by the Corporation from time to time regarding implementation of various welfare schemes for up liftment of Christian Minorities
- Correspondence Files
Chapter-8
Arrangement for Consultation with or Representation by the Members of the Public in Relation to the Formulation of Policy or Implementation thereof, under Section 4 (1) (b) (viii)
On receipt of representation from Service Association and other NGOs, the request/suggestions are examined thoroughly. The Managing Director of this Corporation also takes up periodical review with members of the public regarding implementation and improvements in the various schemes of the Corporation.
Chapter-9
Boards, Councils, Committees and other Bodies Constituted as Part of Public Authority, under Section 4 (1) (b) v (iii)
The information as regard to Boards of Directors Constituted and Nominated by the Government is shown here under Telangana State Minorities Finance Corporation.
S.No |
Name and Address |
Designation |
1. |
Special Secretary to Government |
Ex-Officio Chairman |
2. |
Secretary to Government |
Official Director |
3. |
Director |
Ex-officio Managing Director |
4. |
Smt.P. Sabitha, Managing Director |
Managing Director |
Chapter-10
Directory of Officers and Employees, under Section 4 (1) (b) (ix)
Following is the Information of the Officers and Employees working in the Corporation at Head office at different levels and their Contact Address is furnished as here under
S.No |
Name & Designation |
Telephone & Fax: Nos. |
eMail |
1 |
Smt. P. Sabitha, |
040-23391067 (Off) |
vcmd.tscmfc@gmail.com tscmfc@gmail.com |
2 |
Sri. K.Samuel |
+91-8008333268 |
tscmfc@gmail.com |
3 |
Sri. K.Ashok Kumar, Accounts Officer |
+91-9059083241 |
tscmfc@gmail.com |
4 |
Sri. A.Nagaraju |
040-23391067 (Off) |
tscmfc@gmail.com |
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Chapter-11
Monthly Remuneration Received by the Officers and Employees including the System of Compensation on as Provided in Regulations, under Section 4 (1) (b) (xi)
Information on remuneration and compensation structure for the Officers and Employees working in Telangana State (Christian) Minorities Finance Corporation, Head office, Hyderabad, in the following format.
S. No |
Name of the Employee & Designation |
Basic Pay (In Rupees ) |
1. |
P. Sabitha, |
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#All other Staff are on outsourcing basis.
Chapter-12
Budget Provision, Released, Expenditure booked for the FY 2015-16 to 2018-19 to TGCMFC including Schemes Wise etc, under Section 4 (1) (b) (xi)
As on 31.10.2018
Chapter-13
Pre Matric Scholarships for Christian Students – State Government
Pre Matric Scholarship will be sanctioned to the Christian students studying in class VI to X whose Parent/Guardian income is below Rs.1.00Lakh per annum by concerned ED / DMWO.
Post - Matric Scholarships for Christian Students - State Government
The scholarships are sanctioned to the students whose Parents/Guardians annual income is below Rs.1.00Lakh per annum. Students of Intermediate, Graduation, and Post-Graduation and Professional courses are eligible by the concerned ED / DMWO.
Scheme of Pre Matric Scholarships for Christian Students - Government of India
Scholarships will be awarded to eligible students of class I to X studying in Government / Recognized private schools / institutes by the concerned ED / DMWO.
- Financial assistance includes admission / tution fee and maintenance allowance.
- Students who have scored not less than 50% marks in the previous final examination, and whose parent's/guardian's annual income does not exceed Rs.1.00Lakh, are eligible for the scholarship. 50% marks requirement will not apply to class I students.
Reimbursement of Tuition Fee
Tuition fee will be reimbursed to all eligible Christian Students of Post Matric Level courses of Convener quota i.e. 'A' category and also whose parent's income is below Rs.1.00lakh by the concerned ED / DMWO.
- Scholarships will be awarded to eligible Christian students.
- Students of class XI up to Ph.D in government / recognized colleges / universities / institutes including technical and vocational courses of ITIs / ITCs (affiliated with NCVT) can apply.
- Students of class XI and XII level and the courses other than those covered under merit-cum-means scholarship scheme can apply.
- Financial assistance includes admission/tuitions fees and maintenance allowance.
- Students who have scored not less than 50% marks in the previous final examination, and whose parents/guardian's annual income does not exceed Rs.2.00Lakh are eligible for the scholarship.
Scheme of Post - Matric Scholarships for Christian Students - Government of India
Scholarships will be awarded to eligible Christian students.
- Students of class XI up to Ph.D. in government/recognized colleges/universities/institutes including technical and vocational courses of ITIs/ITCs (affiliated with NCVT) can apply.
- Students of class XI and XII level and the courses other than those covered under merit-cum-means scholarship scheme can apply.
- Financial assistance includes admission/tution fees and maintenance allowance.
- Students who have scored not less than 50% marks in the previous final examination, and whose parents/guardian's annual income does not exceed Rs.2 lakh are eligible for the scholarship.
Subsidy for Bank Linked Income Generated Schemes:
The scheme is for individuals who desires to setup self-employment activities. The Corporation provides a subsidy @ 80% of the loan amount upto Rs.1.00Lakh, 70% of the loan amount from Rs1.00Lakh to Rs.2.00Lakh & 60% of the loan amount of above Rs.2.00Lakh limiting upto Rs.10.00Lakhs subject to a maximum of Rs.5.00Lakhs. And the remaining is Bank loan. Every application should come from Online.
Eligibility:
- Should be a Christian (Community certificate issued by Tahasildar from Mee-Seva/ Transfer Certificate of School /Baptism Certificate issued by Main line Church) to be submitted.
- Age between 21 to 55 years.
- Annual family income certificate issued by Tahasildar from Mee-Seva below Rs.1,50,000/- in Rural areas and below Rs.2,00,000/- in Urban areas.
- Aadhar Card is Mandatory.
- Passport Size Photo.
Training and Placement Scheme
Through reputed training institutes all over the State. Job Oriented Courses such as System Administration, Web Designing, Financial Accounting, Pre Primary Teacher Training, Apparel Construction, MS Office and Internet Kiosk Operations, Data Entry and DTP, Hotel Management, Advanced Beautician Course, Fashion Designing, Finishing Courses for Professional Graduates.
Eligibility:
- The candidates shall be in the age group of 18 - 35 years and education qualification is as per the requirement of the course.
- Preference should be given to the poorest of the poor
- Annual family income below Rs. 55,000/-.
- Duration of the training should be as per the requirement of the course.
Coaching for Competitive Exams
Under the scheme free coaching is provided by way of coaching, study material and employment information for students belonging to Christian community.
- Civil Services and other UPSC Examinations
- Telangana Public Service Commission Examinations. (Group I, II, IV)
- Banks, Insurance Companies, Staff Selection Commission (Government of India), Railway Recruitment Board and other Government Service Competitive Examinations.
Eligibility
- Parents / Guardian whose annual income is less than Rs.1,00,000/-.
- Should be Christian - Community certificate from concerned Tahasildar/ Transfer Certificate of School.
- Preference is given to candidates with higher qualification; more age and lower income.
Pilgrimage to Holy Land of Jerusalem
This pilgrimage covers a very large number of places connected with the life of Jesus Christ in Israel. The Government of Telangana provides Rs.20,000/- as subsidy.
Eligibility
- Pilgrims should invariably be bonafide Christians certified through their academic records (SSC certificate) or Tahsildar or Baptism Certificate.
- Preference is given to the pilgrims of above 50 years of age, who are physically fit.
- The applicants should possess a valid passport with a minimum validity period of 2 years at the time of applying.
- Applicants should apply online.
Construction / Renovation / Repairs to Church
This financial assistance is a grant for repair/renovation/improvement and also for new construction. Construction of compound wall/toilets/providing essential water tabs/bore wells etc., can be taken up.
Procedure
The organization which seeks grant for construction /repairs/renovation shall submit proposal with detailed plan and estimate. The estimate of the work shall not exceed Rs.30,000/- in case of repair/renovation and Rs.1,00,000/-(One Lakh) in case of construction of new Church.
Chapter-14
Information Available in Electronic Form, under Section 4 (1) (b) x (iv)
The information relating to the Corporation on various important matters and also guidelines issued time to time are made available in the internet and the same can be accessed at the following Website:tscmfc.in
Information Available in Electronic Form, under Section 4 (1) (b) (xv)
The information relating to the Telangana State Christian (Minorities) Finance Corporation pertaining to implementation of Welfare Schemes etc., are made available in the internet and the same can be accessed at the following website. tscmfc.in Citizens can also apply to the concerned officers and obtain relevant information.
Chapter-17
Names, Designation and other Particulars of - Public Information Officers, under Section 4 (1) (b) (xvi)
Name of the Department: Telangana State Christian (Minorities) Finance Corporation, Hyderabad.
Statement Showing The Designation and Other Particulars Of Public Information Officers Of Telangana State Christian (Minorities) Finance Corporation, Hyderabad.
S.No |
Name |
Particulars |
Designation |
1 |
Smt. P. Sabitha |
Managing Director, |
Appellate Authority |
2 |
Sri. K. Samuel |
Administrative Officer cum Company Secretary |
Public Information Officer |
3 |
Sri. K. Ashok Kumar |
Accounts Officer |
Asst. Public Information Officer |
The following are the details of the District Minority Welfare Offices in all the 33 districts of TELANGANA.
List of District Minority Welfare Offices all 33 Districts
S.No |
District |
DMWOs |
1 |
Adilabad |
District Minorities Welfare Officer, Beside Indore Stadium, Kailasnagar Road, Adilabad Urban, Adilabad District |
2 |
Komrambheem Asifabad |
District Minorities Welfare Officer, Asifabad District, YTC, Janakapur, Komrambheem Asifabad District. |
3 |
Bhadradri Kothagudem |
District Minorities Welfare Officer, Writers Basti, Bhadradri Kothagudem District |
4 |
Jagitial |
District Minorities Welfare Officer, Karimnagar Road, Dharoor Camp, Jagtial District, Pin.505327 |
5 |
Jangaon |
District Minorities Welfare Officer, Collectorate Complex, Jangaon District |
6 |
Jayashankar Bhupalpally |
District Minorities Welfare Officer, Room No. 216, 1st Floor, Collectorate Complex Jayashankar Bhupalpally District |
7 |
Jogulamba Gadwal |
District Minorities Welfare Officer, Collectorate Complex, Jogulamba Gadwal-509125 |
8 |
Kamareddy |
District Minorities Welfare Officer, Collectorate Complex, Kamareddy District |
9 |
Karimnagar |
District Minorities Welfare Officer Room No. 210, 1st Floor, Collectorate Complex, Karimnagar District |
10 |
Mahabubabad |
District Minorities Welfare Officer Integrated Hostel, Indiranagar, Near Collectorate, Mahabubabad District |
11 |
Mahabubnagar |
District Minorities Welfare Officer Telangana State Christian Minorities Finance Corporation, Near Revenue Meeting Hall, Collectorate Complex, Mahabubnagar District |
12 |
Medak |
District Minorities Welfare Officer Integrated Collectorate Complex, Room No. 202, Pillikotyal, Medak District |
13 |
Medchal Malkajgiri |
District Minorities Welfare Officer Malkajgiri District, Near outer Ring Road. Keesara (V), Keesara (M), Pin code 501301. |
14 |
Nirmal |
District Minorities Welfare Officer Indra Nagar, M.S function Hall, 1st Floor, Nirmal - 504 106 |
15 |
Nizamabad |
District Minorities Welfare Officer 6-2-331, Subashnagar, Near Old BSNL Office, Nizamabad District |
16 |
Peddapalli |
District Minorities Welfare Officer, Collectorate Complex, Peddapalli District |
17 |
Rajanna Sircilla |
District Minorities Welfare Officer, Integrated Collectorate, Rajanna Sircilla - 502103 |
18 |
Rangareddy |
District Minorities Welfare Officer, Sneha Silver Jubilee Building, 4th Floor, RR Dist. Collectorate Complex, Lakdikapul, Hyderabad |
19 |
Sangareddy |
District Minorities Welfare Officer, North Block, 1st Floor, New Collectorate Building, Sangareddy District |
20 |
Siddipet |
District Minorities Welfare Officer, Collectorate Complex, Siddipet District |
21 |
Suryapet |
District Minorities Welfare Officer, Municipal Community Hall, Housing Board Colony, Jammigadda Suryapet District- 508213 |
22 |
Wanaparthy |
District Minorities Welfare Officer, Collectorate Complex, Wanaparthy District |
23 |
Warangal Rural |
District Minorities Welfare Officer, Warangal Rural, C/o DRDO, Warangal Rural Complex, H.No.24-07-207/14/5A, Bandam Cheruvu, Near EPF Office, Dargah Road, Hanmkonda, Warangal Urban Telangana State - 506004 |
24 |
Warangal Urban |
District Minorities Welfare Officer, Warangal Urban, B2-Quarter, Opp: Circuit Guest House, Hanamkonda, Warangal Urban District |
25 |
Yadadri Bhongir |
District Minorities Welfare Officer, Collectorate Complex, Pagidipalli (v) Bhongir(m), Yadadri Bhongir District |
26 |
Vikarabad |
District Minorities Welfare Officer, Collectorate Complex, Vikarabad District |
27 |
Nalgonda |
District Minorities Welfare Officer, B – Block, 1st floor, District Collectorate Complex, Miryalaguda Road, Nalgonda District |
28 |
Khammam |
District Minorities Welfare Officer, C/o Old RTA Office Complex, Beside TDP Party Office, VDOs Colony, Khammam -507001 |
29 |
Hyderabad |
District Minorities Welfare Officer, 6th floor, Haj House, Opp.Public Garden, Nampally, Hyderabad , Hyderabad . |
30 |
Nagarkurnool |
District Minorities Welfare Officer, District Collectorate Complex, 2nd Floor, Nagarkurnool District |
31 |
Mancherial |
District Minorities Welfare Officer, Opp. Bus Stand, Sahakara Bhavan, Mancherial Town & District |
32 |
Mulugu |
District Minorities Welfare Officer, #7-104, Beside Court Building, Main Road, Mulugu, Mulugu district Pin code 506343 |
33 |
Narayanpet |
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