High Commission of India
Port Moresby
INFORMATION ABOUT THE HIGH COMMISSION, REQUIRED UNDER RTI ACT, 2005 RIGHT TO INFORMATION (RTI)
Contact details of officers for addressing applications under RTI Act, 2005:
Central Public Information Officer: Mr. Rajesh Kumar Bhati, (Attache), High Commission of India, Lot 30, Sec 7, Lawes Road, Granville, PO Box 86, Waigani, NCD, Port Moresby. Email: attcons[dot]pmoresby@mea[dot]gov[dot]in
First Appellate Authority: Mr. Ravindra Nath, Cd’A, High Commission of India, Lot 30, Sec 7, Lawes Road, Granville, PO Box 86, Waigani, NCD, Port Moresby. E-Mail: pol[dot]pmoresby[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in
Papua New Guinea
Applications seeking information under the Act may be sent along with a fee in local currency equivalent to INR 10/- (Indian Rupee ten only) in cheque or demand draft to High Commission of India.
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.
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.
Electronic Indian Postal Order (e-IPO) Scheme for filing of applications under the RTI Act by NRIs and resident Indians: The Government of India has recently launched a facility that would enable NRIs and Resident Indians to electronically file applications under the RTI Act for seeking information under the Right to Information Act 2005.
Electronic Indian Postal Order (e-IPO) is a facility to purchase an Indian Postal Order electronically by paying a fee on-line through e-Post office Portal link https://www.epostoffice.gov.in/eipo_info.htm
The user needs to get registered at the website https://www.epostoffice.gov.in/eIPO/Loginpage.aspx and then select the Ministry / Department from whom the user desires to seek information under the RTI Act. The e-IPO so generated can be used to seek information from that Ministry / Department for one time only.
A printout of the e-IPO is required to be attached with the RTI application, if it is sent by post. Even if the RTI application is being filed electronically, the e-IPO is required to be attached with it. Payments towards e-IPO can be made by both debit and credit cards powered by Visa / Master.
This facility is only for purchasing an Indian Postal Order electronically. All the requirements for filing an RTI application as well as other provisions regarding eligibility, time limit, exemptions etc., as provided in the RTI Act, 2005 will continue to apply.
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE HIGH COMMISSION, REQUIRED UNDERSECTION 4(1)(B) OF THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION 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 is headed by the High Commissioner and has Political, Consular & Commercial, ITEC, Administration & Information Sections.
The functions of the High Commission inter alia, include a strong and multifaceted bilateral relationship with Papua New Guinea comprising political, economic, commercial, consular, cultural, scientific and other elements. 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. In addition, the Mission also provides similar coverage to Solomon Islands.
Organization Chart
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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 & other relevant manuals. 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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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 Rules
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 services application forms etc.
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The particulars of any arrangement that exists for consultation with, or representation by, the members of the public in relation 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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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 regularly with representatives of think tanks, academic community and others.
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(ix)
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A directory of its officers and employees:
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Click here
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(x)
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The monthly remuneration received by each of its officers and employees, including the system of compensation as provided in its regulations:
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A statement of monthly remuneration is at Annex-I
As per the Government of India notifications from time to time.
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(xi)
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The budget allocated to each of its agency, indicating the particulars of all plans, proposed expenditures and reports on disbursements made:
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The Budget figures for the current financial year are given in the statement at Annex-II
Monthly Cash Account and Pregressive Expenditure Statement is submitted each month to the Chief Controller of Accounts, Ministry of External Affairs.
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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 concessions/permits are granted by the High Commission of India.
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(xiv)
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Details in respect of the 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.
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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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Interested individuals can borrow books containing information on India, its people and culture from the High Commission Library Officer in-charge of library.
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The names, designations and other particulars of the Public Information Officers:
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CPIO: Mr. Rajesh Kumar Bhati,
Tel: +675 3214291/3210528
E-mail: attcons[dot]pmoresby@mea[dot]gov[dot]in
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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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