RTI Act : RTI Central Monitoring Mechanism by Govt. of Orissa[RTI CMM v1.4]

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Obligations of Public Authorities under Section- 4 (1) (b)
of RTI Act, 2005

Introduction

Please throw light on the background of this hand-book (Right to Information Act. 2005).
Objective / purpose of this hand-book
Who are the intended users of this hand-book?
Organization of the information in this hand-book.
Definitions (Please provide definitions of various terms used in the hand-book).
Contact person in case some body wants to get more information on topics covered in the hand-book as well as other information also.
Procedure and Fee Structure for getting information not available in the hand-book.

Manual - 1
Particulars of Organization, Functions & Duties
[Section- 4 (1) (b) (i)]

Objective/purpose of the public authority.
Mission / Vision Statement of the public authority.
Brief history of the public authority and context of its formation.
Duties of the public authority.
Main activities/functions of the public authority.
List of services being provided by the public authority with a brief write-up on them.
Organizational Structure Diagram at various levels namely State, directorate, region district, block etc (whichever is applicable).
Expectation of the public authority from the public for enhancing its effectiveness and efficiency.
Arrangements and methods made for seeking public participation/ contribution.
Mechanism available for monitoring the service delivery and public grievance resolution.
Addresses of the main office and other offices at different levels. (Please categories the addresses district wise for facilitating the understanding by the user).
Morning hours of the office :
Closing hours of the office :

Manual - 2
Powers & Duties of Officers & Employees
[Section- 4 (1) (b) (ii)]

Please provide details of the powers and duties of officers and employees of the organization.

Name
Designation
Powers	Administrative	1.
		2.
		3.
	Financial	1.
		2.
		3.
	Others	1.
		2.
		3.
Duties	1.
	2.
	3.

Manual - 3
Procedure Followed in Decision Making Process
[Section- 4 (1) (b) (iii)]

What is the procedure followed to take a decision for various matters ? ( A reference to Secretariat Manual and Rule of Business Manual, and other rules/ regulations etc can be made)
What are the documented procedures / laid down procedures/ Defined Criteria /Rules to arrive at a particular decision for important matters ? What are different levels through which a decision process moves?
What are the arrangements to communicate the decision to the public?
Who are the officers at various levels whose opinions are sought for the process of decision making?
Who is the final authority that waits the decision?
Please provide information separately in the following format for the important matters on which the decision is taken by the public authority.

RTI Central Monitoring Mechanism(CMM) named as "Loka Soochana" is a Central Monitoring Mechanism by Govt. of Orissa to ensure the implementation of Right To Information for all public authorities related to Govt. of Orissa. This is developed with an objective to provide single point access of all RTI related information catering to section 4[1][b], section 25 of RTI ACT, 2005 in an uniform manner. This project is monitored by Department of Information & Public Relations,Govt. of Orissa [Nodal Department of Govt. of Orissa for RTI Implementation] in collaboration with Luminous Infoways.