THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT 2005
The basic object of the Right to Information Act is to empower the citizens,promote transparency and accountability in the working of the Government,contain corruption, and make our democracy work for the people in real sense.It goes without saying that an informed citizen is better equipped to keep necessary vigil on the instruments of governance and make the government more accountable to the governed.The Act is a big step towards making the citizens informed about the activities of the Government.
Proactive Disclosure under Section 4 (1) (b) of the RTI Act, 2005
Article under |
Requirement under the Act |
Disclosure |
(i) |
The particulars of its organization, functions & duties |
1. Manual of Animal Husbandry Department 3. Work distribution Order – Directorate of Animal Husbandry |
(ii) |
The powers & duties of its officers and employees |
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(iii) |
The procedure followed in the decision making process, including channels of supervision and accountability. |
1. Manual of Animal Husbandry Department 2. Kerala Service Rules, Volume I I (https://finance.kerala.gov.in/includeWeb/fileViewer.jsp?dId=f4ub8yb8ye5v) 3. Kerala Service Rules, Volume I (https://finance.kerala.gov.in/includeWeb/fileViewer.jsp?dId=b8yd6wh2se5vg3t) 4. Kerala Financial Code Volume I (https://finance.kerala.gov.in/includeWeb/fileViewer.jsp?dId=b8yh2sf4ua9z) 5. Kerala Financial Code Volume II (https://finance.kerala.gov.in/includeWeb/fileViewer.jsp?dId=e5ve5vg3ta9z) 6.The Kerala Accounts Code Vol I (https://finance.kerala.gov.in/includeWeb/fileViewer.jsp?dId=g3tg3te5vg3t) 7. The Kerala Accounts Code Vol II (https://finance.kerala.gov.in/includeWeb/fileViewer.jsp?dId=g3tg3tf4ua9z) 5. Kerala Treasury Code, Volume I Pages 1-206 (https://finance.kerala.gov.in/includeWeb/fileViewer.jsp?dId=g3tg3tf4ub8y) 6. Kerala Treasury Code, Volume I Pages 207-404 (https://finance.kerala.gov.in/includeWeb/fileViewer.jsp?dId=g3tg3tf4uc7x) |
(iv) |
The norms set by it for the discharge of its functions. |
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(v) |
The rules, regulations, instructions, manuals and records, held by it or under its control or used by its employees for discharging its functions |
1. Manual of Animal Husbandry Department 2. Kerala Service Rules, Volume I I (https://finance.kerala.gov.in/includeWeb/fileViewer.jsp?dId=f4ub8yb8ye5v) 3. Kerala Service Rules, Volume I (https://finance.kerala.gov.in/includeWeb/fileViewer.jsp?dId=b8yd6wh2se5vg3t) 4. Kerala Financial Code Volume I (https://finance.kerala.gov.in/includeWeb/fileViewer.jsp?dId=b8yh2sf4ua9z) 5. Kerala Financial Code Volume II (https://finance.kerala.gov.in/includeWeb/fileViewer.jsp?dId=e5ve5vg3ta9z) 6.The Kerala Accounts Code Vol I (https://finance.kerala.gov.in/includeWeb/fileViewer.jsp?dId=g3tg3te5vg3t) 7. The Kerala Accounts Code Vol II (https://finance.kerala.gov.in/includeWeb/fileViewer.jsp?dId=g3tg3tf4ua9z) 5. Kerala Treasury Code, Volume I Pages 1-206 (https://finance.kerala.gov.in/includeWeb/fileViewer.jsp?dId=g3tg3tf4ub8y) 6. Kerala Treasury Code, Volume I Pages 207-404 (https://finance.kerala.gov.in/includeWeb/fileViewer.jsp?dId=g3tg3tf4uc7x) |
(vi) |
A statement of the categories of documents that are held by it or under its control |
Documents like administrative documents, policy and planning documents, regulatory and compliance related documents, project and program related documents, operational documents, communication related documents. |
(vii) |
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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(viii) |
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 |
Not applicable |
(ix) |
A directory of its officers and employees |
Contact Us (https://ahd.kerala.gov.in/index.php/contact) |
(x) |
The monthly remuneration received by each of its officers and employees, including the system of compensation as provided in its regulations |
11th Pay Commission Report (GO(P) No.27/2021/Fin Dated 10-02-2021) (https://finance.kerala.gov.in/includeWeb/fileViewer.jsp?dId=c7xa9za9zc7xb8y) |
(xi) |
The budget allocated to each of its agency, indicating the particulars of all plans, proposed expenditures and reports on disbursements made |
Budget Details (https://ahd.kerala.gov.in/images/pdf/Notes%20for%20Subject%20Committee%202024-25.pdf) |
(xii) |
The manner of execution of subsidy programmes, including the amounts allocated and the details of beneficiaries of such programmes |
Subsidy programs are implemented after completing transparent beneficiary selection procedures, which are outlined in the project guidelines of each project and scheme, and the subsidy amount is transferred through the DBT model. |
(xiii) |
Particulars of recipients of concessions, permits or authorisations granted by it |
Private AI Center Guidelines (https://ahd.kerala.gov.in/images/pdf/Private%20AI%20Center%20Guidelines.pdf) |
(xiv) |
Details in respect of the information, available to or held by it, reduced in an electronic form |
e-Office Citizen Portal (https://eoffice.kerala.gov.in/eFileCIAHD/) |
(xv) |
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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(xvi) |
The names, designations and other particulars of the Public Information Officers |
As available in the website. |
(xvii) |
Such other information as may be prescribed |
Useful links in Website. |