RIGHT TO INFORMATION
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The Right to Information under the provisions of the RTI Act is available to
the citizens of India only. RTI Act 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: https://rti.gov.in/RTI%20Act,%202005%20(Amended)-English%20Version.pdf
(https://rti.gov.in)
The RTI Act also provides for appeals by aggrieved persons to the Central
Information Commission of the Government of India.
Indian citizens resident in Guyana, Antigua & Barbuda, St. Kitts &
Nevis and Anguilla may seek information in writing on payment of requisite fee
during office hours on working days as per procedure laid down in the RTI Act,
2005.
Contact details of officers for addressing applications under Right to
Information Act, 2005:
Chief Public Information Officer
Shri Sanjay Kanojia
Email:
cons[dot]georgetown[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in
Appellate Authority
Ms. Suman Singh, Second Secretary/HOC
Email:
hoc[dot]georgetown[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in
Nodal Officer
Ms. Anita Nagpal, Second Secretary/PPS
Email:
info[dot]georgetown[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in
Applications seeking information under the Act may be sent along with a fee in
Guyanese Dollars or US Dollars equivalent to INR 10/- (Indian Rupee ten only)
in cheque or demand draft favoring High Commission of India, Georgetown.
It may be noted that information provided under the Act is available to
citizens of India only. Applications should be submitted along with
documentary proof of Indian Citizenship (like copy of personal particulars
pages of passport). More information is available at
http://rti.gov.in. The mailing address is
High Commission of India, 307 Chruch & Peter Rose Streets, Queenstown,
Georgetown, Guyana.
It may also be pointed out that as per section 6(1) (a) of the RTI Act, 2005,
a person who desires to obtain information under the Act is required to submit
the application to the Information Officer of the “concerned public
authority”. Applicants are, therefore, advised to send their requests
under the RTI Act to the High Commission only when the subject matter can
reasonably be presumed to pertain to the High Commission. While section 6 (3)
provides for the transfer of an application by a receiving PIO to another
[concerned] PIO, this is clearly meant to cover situations where the
application is addressed to a PIO on the assumption that it has been directed
to the concerned PIO. Where the information required obviously does not
pertain to the High Commission the application may be addressed to the
concerned PIO directly.
Payment of RTI fee online - Electronic Indian Postal Order (eIPO)
The scheme of Electronic Indian Postal Order (eIPO) has been launched by the
Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, in
association with Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). This would
enable the Indian citizens abroad to pay the RTI fee online.
An Indian Postal Order can be purchased electronically by paying a fee on-line
through e-Post Office Portal or through India Post website. The web-links for
payment are:
www.indiapost.gov.in
www.epostoffice.gov.in
The Credit Card or Debit Card of any bank powered by Visa/ Master can be used
for this purpose.
Procedure
The RTI applicant is required to register on the website to create his/ her
profile. Then he has to select the Ministry/ Department from whom he desires
to seek information under the RTI Act. The eIPO is generated which can be used
to seek information from that Ministry/ Department only. A printout of the
eIPO is required to be attached with the RTI application sent in hard copy. In
case RTI application is filed electronically, the eIPO is enclosed as an
attachment. The profile is required to be created during the first time only.
The RTI application accompanied by an eIPO is similar in all respects to the
RTI application accompanied by fees through any other approved mode. All the
provisions regarding eligibility, time limit, exemptions etc. as provided in
the RTI Act, 2005 continue to apply.
Currently, this facility is available only for Indian Citizens living anywhere
other than in India. By this measure, those living abroad would be facilitated
to seek information under the RTI Act, 2005. It is hoped that in future, this
facility would be extended to all citizens within the country too. Any public
authority which accepts a postal order should also accept an eIPO.
Extension of IPO Facility to Indians citizens residing in
India
The Department of Posts has extended the “eIPO” (electronic Indian
Postal Order) service to Indian citizens residing in India also w.e.f.
13.02.2014, for purchasing Indian Postal Order electronically by paying a fee
online through e-Post Office Portal i.e
www.epostoffice.gov.in. It can
also be accessed through India Post website
www.indiapost.gov.in
This facility has been provided for Indian citizens to facilitate them to seek
information from the Central Public information Officers (CPIOs) under the RTI
Act, 2005. Debit or Credit Cards of any Bank powered by Visa/ Master can be
used to purchase e-IPO.
The user needs to get registered at the website. He has to select the
Ministry/ Department from whom he desires to seek the information under the
RTI Act and the eIPO so generated can be used to seek the information from
that Ministry/Department only. A printout of the eIPO is required to be
attached with the RTI application. If the RTI application is being filed
electronically, eIPO is required to be attached as an attachment.
This facility is only for purchasing an Indian Postal Order
electronically. All the requirements for filling an RTI application as
well as other provisions regarding eligibility, time limit, exemptions etc.
will continue to apply.
An eIPO so generated must be used only once with an RTI application.
RTI Act, 2005
INFORMATION ABOUT THE HIGH COMMISSION OF INDIA, GEORGETOWN, GUYANA,
REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 4(1) OF THE RTI ACT, 2005
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(i)
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The particulars of its organization, functions and duties
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High Commission of India, Georgetown, Guyana is headed by High
Commissioner and has following Wings: (i) Administrative Wing (ii)
Consular Wing (iii) Political Wing (iv) Information Wing (v) Culture
Wing (vi) Commerce Wing (vii) Education Wing (viii) Swami Vivekananda
Cultural Centre
The Wings are headed by First Secretary/Second Secretary rank officers.
The function of the High Commission inter alia, include political and
economic cooperation, trade and investment promotion, cultural
interaction, press releases and bilateral and multilateral
affairs. High Commission functions within the purview of business
allocated to the Ministry of External Affairs under the Government of
India’s allocation of Business Rules and Transaction of Business
Rules.
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(ii)
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The powers and duties of its officers and employees
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General Administrative powers are derived from IFS (PLCA) Rules, as
amended from time to time.
Financial powers of the Officers of the High Commission of India have
been detailed in the Delegated Financial powers of the Government of
India’s Representatives Abroad.
Other powers are derived from the Passport Act of India. The Officers of
the High Commission function under the guidance and supervision of the
High Commissioner.
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(iii)
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The procedure followed in the decision making process, including
channels of supervision and accountability
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Decisions are taken under the instruction and supervision of the High
Commissioner
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(iv)
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The norms set by it for the discharge of its functions
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Norms are set under the instruction and supervision of the High
Commissioner
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(v)
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The rules, regulations, instructions, manuals and records, held by it or
under its control or used by its employees for discharging its functions
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IFS (PLCA) Rules and Annexures
Delegated Financial Powers of Government of India’s
Representatives Abroad
Passport Act
Manuals on Office Procedures
Other Central Government Rules and manuals published by Central
Government
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(vi)
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A statement of the categories of documents that are held by it or under
its control
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Classified documents/files relating to India’s external relations.
Unclassified documents/files including joint statements, declarations,
agreements and MoUs. Passport and consular service application
forms.
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(vii)
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The particulars of any arrangement that exists for consultation with, or
representation by, the members of the public in declaration to the
formulation of its policy or implementation thereof;
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High Commission of India functions within the norms of India’s
foreign policy formulated by the Ministry of External Affairs.
Policy is implemented by the High Commission under the guidance and
supervision of the High Commissioner.
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(viii)
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A statement of the boards, councils, committees and other bodies
consisting of two or more persons constituted as its part or for the
purpose of its advice, and as to whether meetings of those boards,
councils, committees and other bodies are open to the public, or the
minutes of such meetings are accessible for public.
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High Commission interacts with representatives of civil societies,
academic community and others.
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(ix)
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A directory of its officers and employees
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1. Mr. Chinmoy Naik – High Commissioner
2. Shri Manoj Kumar – Counsellor
3. Ms. Suman Singh, Second Secretary
4. Shri Sanjay Kanojia – PPS/Second Secretary
5. Ms. Anita Nagpal - Second Secretary/PPS to HC
6. Shri Abhishek Kumar Pandit – Attache
7. Shri Manjeet – SSA
8. Sh. Rajeev Ranjan - Attache
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(x)
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The monthly remuneration received by each of its officers and
employees,u/s 4(1)(b)(x) or RTI Act
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A statement of monthly remuneration is at Annexure-I
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(xi)
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Budget utilization during Financial Year 2025-26
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The Budget figures for the Current Financial Year are given in the
statement at Annexure-II
Budget utilization during Financial Year 2025-26
(Rs. in thousands)
Budget allocation during FY-2025-26 Rs. 16,21,82
Expenditure during FY 2025-26 : Rs. 16,20,04
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(xii)
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The manner of execution of subsidy programmes, including the amounts
allocated and the details of beneficiaries of such programmes;
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High Commission of India does not have any subsidy programme.
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(xiii)
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Particulars of recipients of concessions, permits or authorizations
granted by it;
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No concession/permits are granted by the High Commission of India.
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(xiv)
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Details in respect of information, available to or held by it, reduced
in an electronic form;
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The High Commission’s website has the required information.
The High Commission also makes available to interested individuals
various CDs and DVDs containing information on India, its people and
culture.
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(xv)
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The particulars of facilities available to citizens for obtaining
information, including the working hours of a library or reading room,
if maintained for public use
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Citizens can approach High Commission of India Reception during working
hours.
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(xvi)
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The names, designations and other particulars of the Public Information
Officers
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Central Public Information Officer:-
Shri Sanjay Kanojia, Attache & CPIO
Tel: +592-2263996 Fax: +592-2257012
e-Mail:
cons[dot]georgetown[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in
Appellate Authority
Ms. Suman Singh, Second Secretary & Appellate Authority
Tel: +592-2263996 Fax: +592-2257012
e-Mail:
com[dot]georgetown[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in
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(xvii)
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Such other information as may be prescribed and thereafter update these
publications every year
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The High Commission’s website has information which is updated on
a regular basis.
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Annexure I
Monthly remuneration received by each officer and employee u/s
4(1)/(b)(x) of RTI Act
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S.No.
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Grade/Post
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No. of Posts
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Level of pay in Pay Matrix
(7th CPC)
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Pay Scale
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1.
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Grade III of IFS / High Commissioner
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1
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Pay level 14
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Rs.144200-218200
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2.
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Grade IV of IFS/Counsellor
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1
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Pay level 13
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Rs.123100-215900
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3.
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Senior Principal Private Secretary / First Secretary
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0
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Pay level 12
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Rs.78800-209200
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4.
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Second Secretary/PPS
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2
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Pay level 11
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Rs.67700-208700
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5.
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Attache
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1
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Pay level 8 & 10
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Rs.56100-177500
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6.
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ASO
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1
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Pay level 7
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Rs.44000-142400
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7.
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SSA
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1
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Pay level 4
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Rs.25500-81100
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8.
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IBSA
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1
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Pay level 5
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Rs.29200-92300
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Note: Apart from basic pay, India-based officers/staff
are paid Foreign Allowance which is fixed by the Ministry of External Affairs,
New Delhi, from time to time.
Annexure II
Budget utilization during Financial Year 2025-26
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Budget allocation during FY-2025-26
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Rs. 142377,000.00
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Expenditure during FY 2025-26
(Rs. in thousands)
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Rs. 142,258,079.68
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Budget allocation during FY-2025-26
(Rs. in thousands)
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14,22,91
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Expenditure during FY 2024-25
(Rs. in thousands)
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14,22,90
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