Introduction
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Objective / Purpose of this Hand-Book:
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Who are the Intended users of this hand-books?
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Organisation of the information in this hand-book.
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Definitions of various terms used in the handbook.
As per RTI Act-2005 and Odisha RTI Rules, 2005.
Contact person.
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Procedure and Fee Structure.
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MANUAL-1
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".
MANUAL-2
Powers & Duties of Officers & Employees
[Section-4 (1) (b) (ii)]
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Commandant, Home Guards, Kendrapara |
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Powers |
Administrative |
Over all disciplines authority of Home Guards in Kendrapara district. |
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Financial |
Sanction of contingent |
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Expenditure: |
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Contracts for purchases and works- Rs. 25 lakhs |
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Administrative approval |
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a) Non-Res-Rs.25,000/- |
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b) Res.-Rs.10,000/- |
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Electrical installation- |
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a) Non-Res.-Rs. 25,000/- |
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b) Res.-Rs. 10,000/- |
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Other items- Rs. 15,000/- |
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Power to write off of losses- Rs. 7,500/- |
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Local purchase of stationery- Rs. 1000/- |
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Sanction rent for hire accommodation per annum- Rs. 25,000/- |
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Statutory |
Over all administration of HGs, in the district. |
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Others |
Appoint Authority of enrollment of Home Guards. |
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Duties |
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Designation |
Other Staff officers of the Commandant Home Guards |
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Powers |
Exercise powers as delegated by the C.G Home Guards |
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Commandant Home Guards |
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Powers |
Exercise powers as delegated by the Commandant Home Guards. |
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Commandant Home Guards of Districts |
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Powers |
Administrative |
Enrollment and discharging of HGs, Disciplinary authority in respect and Paid Staff and Home Guards within the Districts. |
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As per delegation of Financial Powers in O.G.F.R. |
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Overall supervision of Home Guards administrative within the Districts. |
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D.S.P Home Guards |
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Power |
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Overall supervision of Home Guards administrative within the District as powers delegated by the District Commandant Home Guards. |
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Other Staff officers of the Commandant Home Guards |
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Exercise powers as delegated by the C.G Home Guards. |
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MANUAL-3
Procedure Followed in Decision Making Process
[Section-4 (1) (b) (iii)]
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Application of enrollment Home Guards |
Dealt by Dist. Commandant Home Guards |
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MANUAL-4
Norms for Discharge of Functions
[Section-4 (1) (b) (iv)]
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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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MANUAL-5
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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MANUAL-6
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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MANUAL-7
Particulars of Arrangement in Formulation of Policy
[Section-4 (1) (b) (vii)]
Not Applicable
MANUAL-8
Boards, Councils, Committees & Other Bodies Constituted
[Section-4 (1) (b) (viii)]
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Name & Address of the Body |
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Whether Meetings open 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 |
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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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MANUAL-9
Directory of Officers & Employees
[Section-4 (1) (b) (ix)]
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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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MANUAL-10
Monthly Remuneration & Compensation of Officers & Employees
[Section-4 (1) (b) (x)]
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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
MANUAL-15
Particulars of Facilities Available to Citizens for Obtaining Information
[Section-4 (1) (b) (xv)]
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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 |
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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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MANUAL-16
Names, Designations & Other Particulars of the Public Information Officers
[Section-4 (1) (b) (xvi)]
Assistant Public Information Officer (APIO):
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Pratysha Ranasingh |
Reserve Inspector |
9439379619 |
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Public Information Officer (PIO):
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Ramakrushna Mohanty |
Asst. Commandant, |
9437228373 |
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First Appellate Authorities (FAA):
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Shri Sidharth Kataria, IPS |
Supdt. Of Police, |
9438916260 |
MANUAL-17
Other Useful Information
[Section-4 (1) (b) (xvii)]
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