Commandant Home Guards Office, Kendrapara

Introduction

Background of this Hand-Book (Right to Information Act. 2005):

As per RTI Act-2005 and Odisha RTI Rules,2005.

Objective / Purpose of this Hand-Book:

As per RTI Act-2005 and Odisha RTI Rules,2005.

Who are the Intended users of this hand-books?

As per RTI Act-2005 and Odisha RTI Rules, 2005.

Organisation of the information in this hand-book.

As per RTI Act-2005 and Odisha RTI Rules, 2005.

Definitions of various terms used in the handbook.

As per RTI Act-2005 and Odisha RTI Rules, 2005.

Contact person.

As per RTI Act-2005 and Odisha RTI Rules, 2005.

Procedure and Fee Structure.

As per RTI Act-2005 and Odisha RTI Rules, 2005.

 

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Particulars of Organization, Functions & Duties

[Section-4 (1) (b) (I)]

1. Brief History of the Public Authority:

Odisha Home Guards organization is a voluntary organization both in character and concept. It is governed as per guide lines and instruction contend in Odisha Home Guards, Act and Rule 1961 & 62 and compendium of instructions of Home Guards published by Govt. of India in M.H.A, New Delhi. Commandant General, Home Guards Cuttack Act as a head of office. Presently the organization is running with 15708 Home Guards and 435 Paid Staff in the State out of this 328 H.G and 11 paid staff in Kendrapara District.

Home Guards are auxiliary to State Police are rendering valuable service to the society. The services of Home Guards have been appreciated both by public and press in last super cyclone and high floods.

The motto of Organization is "Niskam Seva".

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Powers & Duties of Officers & Employees

[Section-4 (1) (b) (ii)]

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Designation

Commandant, Home Guards, Kendrapara

Powers

Administrative

Over all disciplines authority of Home Guards in Kendrapara district.

Financial

Sanction of contingent

Expenditure:
Recurring- Rs.20,000/-
Non-Recurring- Rs.50.000/-
Fixtures & furniture- Rs.20,000/- per annum

Contracts for purchases and works- Rs. 25 lakhs

Administrative approval
Residential Buildings-Rs. 1.51 Lakhs
Non-residential buildings-Rs. 2.5 Lakhs
Office-cum-Residential buildings-Rs. 1.00 lakhs Sanitary and water supply installation-

a) Non-Res-Rs.25,000/-

b) Res.-Rs.10,000/-

Electrical installation-

a) Non-Res.-Rs. 25,000/-

b) Res.-Rs. 10,000/-

Other items- Rs. 15,000/-

Power to write off of losses- Rs. 7,500/-

Local purchase of stationery- Rs. 1000/-

Sanction rent for hire accommodation per annum- Rs. 25,000/-

Statutory

Over all administration of HGs, in the district.

Others

Appoint Authority of enrollment of Home Guards.

Duties

 

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Designation

Other Staff officers of the Commandant Home Guards

Powers

Exercise powers as delegated by the C.G Home Guards

Duties

 

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Designation

Commandant Home Guards

Powers

Exercise powers as delegated by the Commandant Home Guards.

Duties

 

 

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Designation

Commandant Home Guards of Districts

Powers

Administrative

Enrollment and discharging of HGs, Disciplinary authority in respect and Paid Staff and Home Guards within the Districts.

Financial

As per delegation of Financial Powers in O.G.F.R.

Statutory

Overall supervision of Home Guards administrative within the Districts.

Duties

 

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Designation

D.S.P Home Guards

Power

Statutory

 

Overall supervision of Home Guards administrative within the District as powers delegated by the District Commandant Home Guards.

Duties

 

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Designation

Other Staff officers of the Commandant Home Guards

Power

Exercise powers as delegated by the C.G Home Guards.

Duties

 

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Procedure Followed in Decision Making Process

[Section-4 (1) (b) (iii)]

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Activity

Level of Action

Time Frame

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Application of enrollment Home Guards

Dealt by Dist. Commandant Home Guards

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Norms for Discharge of Functions

[Section-4 (1) (b) (iv)]

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Activity

Time Frame/ Norm

Remarks

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Inspection

C.G. Home Guards/ I.G HGs/ D.I.G Home Guards may inspect any HGs, Office/ Vacant at any time.

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Commandant Home Guards of All dist. will inspect Home Guards Office once in a year.

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Power delegate to D.S.P HGs/ A.C/ R.I to inspect all Police Stations or HGs, with once in a year.

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Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme for deceased HGs

All application received for rehabilitation to family of HGs, being sent to Govt. necessary action.

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Tour diary

DSP, HGs submitted his tour diary to C.G every month.

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Rules, Regulations, Instructions, Manuals & Records for Discharging Functions

[Section-4 (1) (b) (v)]

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Name of the Act, Rules, Regulations etc

Brief gist of the Contents

Reference No., if any

Price in case of Priced Publications

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Police Act, 1861

Prescribes the basic framework for functioning of police in the country.

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Police Manual Rules, Vol-I

Prescribes rules for general functioning of police

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Police Manual Rules, Vol-II

Prescribes various procedures, forms, regulations etc, to operationalise the Police Manual Rules

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Police Circular Order and Police Order

These are executive instructions governing various spheres of police functioning.

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Odisha Service Code

Governs the general service conditions of the employees working under State Govt.

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Odisha Govt. Financial Rules

Governs rules for financial transactions of all Govt. Deptt.

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Odisha Treasury Code and Odisha Treasury Manual

Prescribes the functioning of Treasury and Treasury related transactions.

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Odisha State Civil Service (Classification, Control and Appeal), Rules

Applicable to the officers above me rank of Inspectors. It govern the service conditions and disciplinary action etc. in respect of employees above the rank of Inspectors excepting IPS officers

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All India Civil Service (Conduct Rules and Discipline & Appeals), Rules

Prescribes the service condition, disciplinary action etc. in respect of IPS officers

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Compendium Home Guards, Act & Rules.

Govern various activities by police in accordance with law.

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Categories of Documents Under Control

[Section-4 (1) (b) (vi)]

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Nature of Record

Details of Information Available (Statutory Document)

Unit/ Section, where Available

Retention Period, where Available

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Compendium of instructions of Home Guards

Statutory rules relating to Home Guards, function

As branches of the Home Guards, organization

Permanent Records

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Home Guards, Act & Rules 1961-1962

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Proceeding Register

Proceeding number, charges, name of the delinquent officer, enquiring officer and presenting officer and final order of the proceeding

All branches of the Home Guards organization

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Service Book

Service profile of the employee concerned.

DPO, Kendrapara

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C.C. Roll

Conduct of the person concerned

District Police Office- Kendrapara

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D.O. Book

All administrative/ financial matters, appointment, punishments etc.

District Home Guards organization

Permanent

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Office Order

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C.G. Home Guards

Permanent

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Enrolment Register

Regarding enrolment of Home Guards.

District Home Guards organization

Permanent

 

 

 

 

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Home Guards Register

Disposition of Home Guards

District Home Guards organization, Kendapara

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E.L/ C.L Register

Grant of leave

RPO, Kendrapara

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Charge Report

Making and taking over charge by the GOs

Kendrapara Home Guards organization

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Particulars of Arrangement in Formulation of Policy

[Section-4 (1) (b) (vii)]

Not Applicable

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Boards, Councils, Committees & Other Bodies Constituted

[Section-4 (1) (b) (viii)]

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Name & Address of the Body

Main Function of the Body

Constitution of the Body

Date up to which valid

Whether Meetings open to Public?

Whether Minutes accessible to Public?

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Technical Bid Committee

For selection recommendation of items relating to purchase of clothing/ web equipments/ Home Guards flags/ riot control equipment/ Tentage/ Bedcot.

Commandant/AC/RI

One year i.e. up to closing of the Financial year

No

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Purchase Committee

For selection of rates/ firms relating to clothing/ Web equipment/ Home Guards Flags/ Riot Control equipment/ Tentage/ Bedcots etc. basing on the recommendation of the Technical Committee.

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Directory of Officers & Employees

[Section-4 (1) (b) (ix)]

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Name

Designation

Office Ph. No.

Mobile No.

E-mail

Address

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Shri Sidharth Kataria, IPS

Supdt. Of Police,

 

9438916260

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Ramakrushna Mohanty

Asst. Commandant,

 

9437228373

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Pratysha Ranasingh

Reserve Inspector

 

9439379619

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Monthly Remuneration & Compensation of Officers & Employees

[Section-4 (1) (b) (x)]

 

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Name

Designation

Monthly Remuneration

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Shri Sidharth Kataria, IPS

Supdt. Of Police,

 

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Ramakrushna Mohanty

Asst. Commandant,

 

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Pratysha Ranasingh

Reserve Inspector

 

  MANUAL-11 

Budget Allocated to each Agency

[Section-4 (1) (b) (xi)]

 

  MANUAL-12 

Manner of Execution of Subsidy Programmes

[Section-4 (1) (b) (xii)]

 

  MANUAL-13 

Particulars of Recipients of Concessions, Permits or Authorizations Granted

[Section-4 (1) (b) (xiii)]

  MANUAL-14 

Information Available in an Electronic Form

 

[Section-4 (1) (b) (xiv)]

Information relating this Home Guards Directorate will be available in website www.homeorissa.gov.in vide sub-site Home Guards

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Particulars of Facilities Available to Citizens for Obtaining Information

[Section-4 (1) (b) (xv)]

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Facility Available

Nature of Information Available

Working Hours

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Office Library

35 Books available

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Drama and Shows

There is no such system available

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Through Newspaper

Some news relating to Home Guards are published Newspaper

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Exhibition

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Notice Board

There is a Notice Board in this Office.

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Inspection of Records in the Office

Yes

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System of issuing of copies of Documents

Copies of documents are being issued through P.I.O. of this Office.

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Printed Manual Available

Printed Manual may be available if necessary

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Other means of advertising

We are advertising relating to official issues through I&PR Dept.

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Names, Designations & Other Particulars of the Public Information Officers

[Section-4 (1) (b) (xvi)]

 

Assistant Public Information Officer (APIO):

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Name

Designation

Office Ph. No.

Mobile No.

E-mail

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Pratysha Ranasingh

Reserve Inspector

 

9439379619

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Public Information Officer (PIO):

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Name

Designation

Office Ph. No.

Mobile No.

E-mail

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Ramakrushna Mohanty

Asst. Commandant,

 

9437228373

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First Appellate Authorities (FAA):

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Name

Designation

Office Ph. No.

Mobile No.

E-mail

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Shri Sidharth Kataria, IPS

Supdt. Of Police,

 

9438916260

 

 

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Other Useful Information

[Section-4 (1) (b) (xvii)]

 

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