Template for Information Handbook Version 1.0
TATA
CONSULTANCY SERVICES Ltd.
Chapter1
Introduction
1.1. Please throw light on the background of this hand-book (Right to
Information Act, 2005).
In pursuance to the provisions contained in
clause 4(1)(b) of the Right to Information Bill, the handbook is brought out
for the people and purpose specified in the subsequent paras.
1.2. Objective / purpose of this hand-book
To acquaint the general public as well as intended users first hand information and other details on the organisation.
1.3. Who are the intended users of this hand-book?
General public for first hand information on
the organization.
Citizens of India, not necessarily the person
aggrieved or directly involved, unless the plaint carries a charge of
defamation. Non citizens may also lodge a complaint against a paper published
within the jurisdiction of the country.
1.4. Organisation of the information in this hand-book
As per the template
1.5. Definitions (Please provide definitions of various terms used in the
hand-book).
Not required, self explanatory
1.6. Contact person in case some body wants to get more information on
topics covered in the hand-book as well as other information also.
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SNO. |
SECTION |
APIO |
PIO |
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1 |
Meetings Tel Ext- APIO-315 PIO-103 |
Sh Khema Nand Pokhriyal- Section Officer F-104, Sector
56, Noida-201301 |
Ms Manju Sharma -Law Officer A-491, Sarita
Vihar, New Delhi-110 076. |
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2 |
Complaints Tel Ext- APIO-320 PIO-301 |
Sh Pradeep Bahl - Section
Officer 72, Panchdeep
Apartment, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110 018 |
Smt Punam Sibbal -Under Secretary A3/121 B, MayurVihar- III,
Delhi-110 096 |
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3 |
Editorial Tel Ext- APIO-331 PIO-305 |
Smt Sonia Malhotra - Section
Officer F-55, Sector-40,
Golf Links, (Near Khaitan
Public School) Noida-201301. |
Ms Sangeeta
Malik -Assistant
Editor 1048, Vikas
Kunj, Vikaspuri, New Delhi-110
018. |
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4 |
Levy Tel Ext- APIO-311 PIO-303 |
Smt Asha Gogia - Section
Officer B-2, Asha Park,
Jail Road, Tilak Nagar, New Delhi-110 018. |
Sh R K Uppal -Under Secretary R-567, New Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi-110 060 |
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5 |
PLC Tel Ext- APIO-113 PIO-103 |
Sh Ajay Madan -Section Officer B-164 Saraswati
Vihar, Delhi-110034. |
Ms Manju Sharma -Law Officer A-491, Sarita
Vihar, New Delhi-110 076. |
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6 |
Admn Tel Ext- APIO-110 PIO-103 |
Sh Ramesh Goel - Section
Officer GH-2/165-B, Ankur Apartment,
Pashchim Vihar, New Delhi-10 063 |
Ms Manju Sharma -Law Officer A-491, Sarita Vihar, Delhi-110 076. |
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7 |
Accounts Tel Ext- APIO-323 PIO-107 |
Sh Satish Maggon -Section Officer D-20/22, Old Gobind Pura, P.O. Krishna Nagar, Delhi-110051. |
Ms Usha Rani -Library and Information
Officer 92,Dayanand Vihar I.P.Extn. II, Vikas Marg, Delhi-110 092. |
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8 |
Hindi Tel Ext- APIO- PIO-301 |
A.D.(OL)-vacant |
Smt Punam Sibbal -Under Secretary A3/121 B, MayurVihar- III,
Delhi-110 096 |
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9 |
Library Tel Ext- APIO- PIO-107 |
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Ms Usha Rani- Library and Information
Officer 92,Dayanand Vihar I.P.Extn. II, Vikas Marg, Delhi-110 092. |
Fax : 011-24368726, 24368723
Tel: 24366745/46/47/49 /
24366403-04-05
1.7. Procedure and Fee
Structure for getting information not available in the hand-book.
As per
rules/orders/instructions issued by Government of India from time to time
Chapter-2 (Manual . 1)
Particulars of Organization,
Functions and Duties
2.1. Objective/purpose of the public authority.
The Press Council
of India is a statutory quasi-judicial authority created under an Act of
Parliament namely the Press Council Act, 1978 for the purpose of preserving the
freedom of the Press and of maintaining and improving the standards of
newspapers and news agencies in India. In discharge of its functions it
receives grant-in-aid by way of budgetary allocation from the Central
Government after due appropriation under Non-Plan Scheme through the Ministry
of Information and Broadcasting. It
also levies a fee on the prescribed graded scale on the papers registered in
the country. Its Annual Accounts are
audited as per the procedures laid down by the CAG.
2.2. Mission / Vision Statement of the public authority.
Our
Vision
The twin objects of Press Council of India as embodied in Section 13 of
the Act of 1978 are to
(i)
preserve the freedom of the Press and
(ii)
to maintain and improve the standards of newspapers and news agencies
in India.
(iii) An Appellate Authority under section 8
(c) of the Press & Registration of Books Act 1867, grant redress to a
person aggrieved by an order of a Magistrate refusing to authenticate a
Declaration under Section 6 or cancelling an existing Declaration under Section
8-B of the said Act of 1867. (Refer at Annexure I)
The mission of Press Council
of India is to help newspapers and news agencies to maintain their
independence; to build up a code of conduct of newspapers, news agencies and
journalists in accordance with high professional standards, to ensure on the
part of the newspapers, news agencies and journalists the maintenance of high
standards of public taste and foster a due sense of both the rights and
responsibilities; to keep under review any development likely to restrict the
supply and dissemination of news of public interest and importance; to promote
a proper functional relationship among all classes of persons engaged in the
production or publication of newspapers or news agencies; and to concern itself
with development such as concentration of or other aspects of ownership of
newspapers and news agencies which may effect the independence of the press.
2.3. Brief history of the public authority and context of its formation.
Press Council is a mechanism for the Press to regulate itself. The raison detre of its unique institution is rooted in the concept that in a democratic society the press needs at once to be free and responsible.
If the Press is to function effectively as the watchdog of public interest, it must have a secure freedom of expression, unfettered and unhindered by any authority, organized bodies or individuals. But, this claim to press freedom has legitimacy only if it is exercised with a due sense of responsibility. The Press must, therefore, scrupulously adhere to accepted norms of journalistic ethics and maintain high standards of professional conduct.
Where the norms are breached and freedom is defiled by unprofessional conduct, a way must exist to check and control it. But, control by Government or official authorities may prove destructive of this freedom. There, the best way is to let the peers of the profession, assisted by a few discerning laymen to regulate it through a properly structured representative impartial machinery. Hence, the Press Council was formed.
The Press Council of India was first constituted on 4th July 1966 as an autonomous, statutory , quasi-judicial body, with Shri Justice J R Mudholkar, then a sitting Judge of The Supreme Court, as Chairman. The Council set up under the Act of 1965 functioned till December 1975. During the Internal Emergency, the Act was repealed and the Council abolished w.e.f 1/1/1976.
A fresh legislation providing for the establishment of the Council was enacted in 1978 and the institution was revived in the year 1979 with the very same object of preserving the freedom of the press and maintaining and improving the standards of Press in India. The present Council is a body corporate having perpetual succession. It consists of a Chairman and 28 other members. Of the 28 members, 13 represent the working journalists. Of whom 6 are to be editors of newspapers and remaining 7 are to be working journalists other than editors. 6 are to be from among persons who own or carry on business of management of newspapers. One is to be from among the persons who manage news agencies. Three are to be persons having special knowledge or practical experience in respect of education and science, law and literature and culture. The remaining five are to be Members of Parliament : three from Lok Sabha and two from Rajya Sabha.
The terms of the Press Council are as follows:
2.4. Duties of the public authority.
The twin objects of the Press Council of India as embodied
in Section 13 of the Act of 1978 are to
(i)
preserve the freedom of the Press and
(ii)
to maintain and improve the standards of newspapers and news agencies
in India.
(iii)
An additional function assigned to it is that of an Appellate Authority
under the Press & Registration of Books Act 1867, to grant redress to a person aggrieved by an order of a
Magistrate refusing to authenticate a Declaration under Section 6 or cancelling
an existing Declaration under Section 8-B of the said Act of 1867. Annexure -I) The Press & Registration
Appellate Board consists of Honble Chairman and a member of the Press Council
of India.
The mission of Press Council
of India is to help newspapers and news agencies to maintain their
independence; to build up a code of conduct for newspapers, news agencies and
journalists in accordance with high professional standards, to ensure on the
part of the newspapers, news agencies and journalists the maintenance of high
standards of public taste and foster a due sense of both the rights and
responsibilities; to keep under review any development likely to restrict the
supply and dissemination of news of public interest and importance; to promote
a proper functional relationship among all classes of persons engaged in the
production or publication of newspapers or news agencies; and to concern itself
with development such as concentration of or other aspects of ownership of
newspapers and news agencies which may effect the independence of the press.
Redress the
complaints made by the general public, the newspaper and the journalists
regarding violation of the norms of
journalism or of the freedom of the press.
Either suo-motu or
on a reference made to it by the Government,
undertake studies and express opinion in regard to any bill,
legislation, law or other matters touching the Press and convey opinion to the
authorities or the persons concerned.
In a case of public importance, touching its statutory
responsibilities, suo-motu take cognizance and make on-the-spot inquiry.
In discharge of the above it
functions as an advisory as well as adjudicatory body with quasi-judicial
authority. For discharging its
functions as a quasi-judicial authority, the Council is divided into two
Inquiry Committees consisting of 14 members each.
2.5. Main activities/functions of the public authority.
Refer para 2.4 above.
2.6. List of services being provided by the public authority with a brief
write-up on them.
· Redress the complaints lodged by the general public, the newspaper and the journalists regarding violation of the norms of journalism or of the freedom of the press.
· Either suo-motu or on a reference made to it by the Government, undertake studies and express opinion in regard to any bill, legislation, law or other matters touching the Press and convey opinion to the authorities or the persons concerned.
· In a case of public importance, touching its statutory responsibilities, suo-motu take cognizance and make on-the- spot inquiry.
2.7. Organizational Structure Diagram at various levels namely State,
directorate, region district, block etc (whichever is applicable).
Refer Annexure-II
2.8. Expectation of the public authority from the public for enhancing its
efficiency.
The efficacy of case disposal by the Council is dependent on the responses of the parties arraigned before it. It thus expects timely reply to its communications. The Press Council seeks cooperation of the public from time to time, especially during on the spot inquiry conducted by it. Invitations are sent to various cross sections of the public for seminars, conferences, workshops. Written opinions are also sought wherever desired.
On conclusion of the adjudicatory process it expects the parties to comply with the directions in letter and spirit and to follow its guidelines in their future conduct and action.
2.9 Arrangements and methods made for seeking public participation /
contribution.
Public contribution through participation in its debates/ seminars on invitation. A Press release is issued by the Press Council before the meetings of Inquiry Committee stating that the proceedings are open for the public. During Special Inquiry Committee meetings participation / contribution of the public is sought, by informing them about the data, time and venue of the meetings by way of issue of press release.
2.10. Mechanism available for monitoring the service delivery and public
grievance resolution.
1.The Secretary, nominated as Director of Grievances
is Nodal Officer for the purpose of grievances referring of matters within the
jurisdiction of the Council.
2. The Deputy Secretary (Admn.) nominated as Staff
Grievances Officer reporting directly to the Secretary of the Council.
3. The members of public who desire to meet the
Director of Grievances may do so on all Wednesdays between 4.00 p.m. and 5.00
p.m. in his/her office.
4. The members of staff who desire to meet the Staff
Grievances Officer may do so on all Tuesdays between 4.00 p.m. and 5.00 p.m. in
his office.
5. The members of public and the members of staff who
desire to meet the Secretary of the Council with regard to their grievances may
do so on every Wednesday of second week in a month between 3 p.m. to 4.p.m.
2.11. Addresses of the main
office and other offices at different levels. (Please categorise the addresses
district wise for facilitating the understanding by the user).
Delhi
No.8, Soochna Bhawan, 1st, 2nd & 3rd
Floor, C.G.O.complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110 003.
2.12 Morning hours of the office : 9.30
a.m.
Closing hours of the office : 6.00
p.m.
No Branches
Chapter . 3 (Manual . 2)
Powers and Duties of Officers and Employees
3.1 Please provide details of the powers and duties of officers and
employees of the organization.
The powers rest with the Council. The Chairman being whole time officer and highest functionary in the organisation takes a final view in all the matters pertaining to the organization. The employees are bound by the powers and duties as laid down by the rules and procedures of the Government of India, the Council as well as orders and directions of the Honble Chairman. Organisational chart indicating the duties of its officers and staff may be referred as at Annexure-II.
Chapter - 4 (Manual . 3)
Rules, Regulations,
Instructions, Manual and Records, for Discharging Functions
4.1. Please provide list of
rules, regulations, instructions, manual and records, held by public authority
or under its control or used by its employees for discharging functions as per
the following format. This format has to be filled for each type of document.
As prescribed by Govt. of India
from time to time.
(A) The Press Council Act, 1978 Rules and Regulations as amended from time to time.
i. Press Council (Procedure for Nomination of Members) Rules, 1978 r/w Reconstitution Notice for filing claims released in newspapers after every three years.
ii. Press Council (Procedure for Inquiry) Regulations, 1979
iii. Press Council Rules, 1979
iv. Press Council (Procedure for Conduct of Meetings and Business) Regulations, 1979
v. Press Council (Amendment) Rules, 1981
vi. Press Council (Budget and Accounts) Rules, 1981
vii. Press Council (Amendment) Rules, 1982
viii. Press Council (Delegation of Financial Powers) Regulations, 1983.
ix. Press Council (Grant of certified copy) Regulations, 1999.
x. The Press Council of India (Terms and Conditions of Service of Employees) Regulations, 2002.
(B) Press & Registration of Books Act, 1867 (Section 8 (c)) read with Press & Registration of Books Act (Practice & Procedure) Order 1961 and Resolution dated 28.01.05 of PRAB.
(C) Guide to Journalistic Ethics - 1995
Norms of
Journalistic Conduct - 1996
edition - Norms
of Journalistic Conduct - 2005
edition
Available from Library of Press Council of India free of cost
Type of the document
Name / title of the document
Choose one of the types given below.
(Rules, Regulations, Instructions, Manual, Records,
Others)
Brief Write-up on the Document
Address:
Telephone No:
Fax:
Email:
From where one can get a copy of rules, regulations,
instructions, manual and records
Others:
Fee charged by the department for a copy of
rules, regulations, instructions,
manual and records (If any)
Chapter . 5 (Manual -4)
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
Procedure for consultation
by invitation with constituent press organizations for formulation of policies
or opinion on matters within jurisdiction.
5.1. Whether there is any provision to seek consultation/ participation of
public or its representatives for formulation of policies? If there is, please
provide details of such policy in following format.
Sr.No.
Subject / Topic Is it mandatory to ensure public participation (Yes /
No)
Arrangements for seeking public participation
1 This
will help a citizen understand on what basis public participation in
formulation and implementation of policy matters is decided upon.
The Press Council / Committees when deemed fit may seek consultation / participation of public.
Implementation of Policy
5.2. Whether there is any
provision to seek consultation/ participation of public or its representatives
for implementation of policies? If there is, please provide of
provisions in
following format.
Sr.No.
Subject / Topic
Is it mandatory to
ensure public participation (Yes / No)
Arrangements for
seeking public participation
There is no provision to seek consultation / participation of public or its representatives for formulation of policies.
Chapter . 6 (Manual -5)
A statement of the categories of documents that are
held by it or under its control
6.1. Use the format given
below to give the information about the official documents. Also mention the
place where the documents are available for e.g. at secretariat level,
directorate level, others (Please mention the level in place of writing .Others.).
Sr. No.
Category of the
document
Name of the document
and its introduction in one line
Procedure to obtain
the document
Held by /under
control of
The files pertaining to all the matters created by the Press Council as per statement of the categories of documents at Annexure II.
Chapter . 7 (Manual . 6)
A statement of boards, council, committees and other
bodies constituted as its part
7.1. Please provide information
on Boards, Councils, Committees and Other Bodies related to the public
authority in the following format :
o
Name and address of the Affiliated Body
o
Type of Affiliated Body (Board, Council, Committees,
Other Bodies )
o
Brief Introduction of the Affiliated Body
(Establishment Year, Objective / Main
Activities)
o
Role of the Affiliated Body (Advisory / Managing /
Executive / Others)
o
Structure and Member Composition
o
Head of the Body
o
Address of main office and its Branches
o
Frequency of Meetings
o
Can public participate in the meetings ?
o
Are minutes of the meetings prepared ?
o
Are minutes of the meetings available to the public ?
If yes please provide information about the procedure to obtain them.
The Council consisting of 28 members and the Chairman; Two Inquiry Committees formulated which consist of 14 members each headed by the Chairman.
The PRAB consists of Honble Chairman and a member of the PCI.
These render quasi judicial functions.
The meetings of the Inquiry Committees are open to the press and the public.
The proceedings are recorded as adjudications / orders and published / put on website.
Chapter . 8 (Manual . 7)
The names, designations and
other particulars of the Public Information Officers
8.1. Please provide contact information about the Public Information
Officers,
Assistant Public Information Officers and Departmental Appellate
Authority of the
Public authority in the following format
First Appellate Authority under the Act
Shri V.K.Bahl- Deputy Secretary
CD/26C,
DDA Flats, Hari Nagar, New Delhi-110 064.
Office Ph. No.. 011-24368724
Fax : 011-24368726, 24368723
Email Address : pcibppds @gmail.com
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SNO. |
SECTION |
APIO |
PIO |
|
1 |
Meetings Tel Ext- APIO-315 PIO-103 |
Sh Khema Nand Pokhriyal- Section Officer F-104, Sector
56, Noida-201301 |
Ms Manju Sharma -Law Officer A-491, Sarita
Vihar, New Delhi-110 076. |
|
2 |
Complaints Tel Ext- APIO-320 PIO-301 |
Sh Pradeep Bahl - Section
Officer 72, Panchdeep
Apartment, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110 018 |
Smt Punam Sibbal -Under Secretary A3/121 B, MayurVihar- III,
Delhi-110 096 |
|
3 |
Editorial Tel Ext- APIO-331 PIO-305 |
Smt Sonia Malhotra - Section
Officer F-55, Sector-40,
Golf Links, (Near Khaitan
Public School)
Noida-201301. |
Ms Sangeeta
Malik -Assistant
Editor 1048, Vikas
Kunj, Vikaspuri, New Delhi-110
018. |
|
4 |
Levy Tel Ext- APIO-311 PIO-303 |
Smt Asha Gogia - Section
Officer B-2, Asha Park,
Jail Road, Tilak Nagar, New Delhi-110 018. |
Sh R K Uppal -Under Secretary R-567, New Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi-110 060. |
|
5 |
PLC Tel Ext- APIO-113 PIO-103 |
Sh Ajay Madan -Section Officer B-164 Saraswati
Vihar, Delhi-110034. |
Ms Manju Sharma -Law Officer A-491, Sarita
Vihar, New Delhi-110 076. |
|
6 |
Admn Tel Ext- APIO-110 PIO-103 |
Sh Ramesh Goel - Section
Officer GH-2/165-B, Ankur Apartment,
Pashchim Vihar, New Delhi-10 063 |
Ms Manju Sharma -Law Officer A-491, Sarita Vihar, Delhi-110 076. |
|
7 |
Accounts Tel Ext- APIO-323 PIO-107 |
Sh Satish Maggon -Section Officer D-20/22, Old Gobind Pura, P.O. Krishna Nagar, Delhi-110051. |
Ms Usha Rani -Library and Information
Officer 92,Dayanand Vihar I.P.Extn. II, Vikas Marg, Delhi-110 092. |
|
8 |
Hindi Tel Ext- APIO- PIO-301 |
A.D.(OL)-vacant |
Smt Punam Sibbal -Under Secretary A3/121 B, MayurVihar- III,
Delhi-110 096 |
|
9 |
Library Tel Ext- APIO- PIO-107 |
- |
Ms Usha Rani- Library and Information
Officer 92,Dayanand Vihar I.P.Extn. II, Vikas Marg, Delhi-110 092. |
Fax : 011-24368726, 24368723
Tel: 24366745/46/47/49 /
24366403-04-05
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SECTION |
EMAIL
ADDRESS
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COMPLAINTS |
pcibppcomplaint@gmail.com |
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LEVY |
pcibpplevy
@gmail.com |
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LIBRARY |
pcibpplib @gmail.com |
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EDITORIAL |
pcibppeditorial
@gmail.com |
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ACCOUNTS |
pcibppaccount
@gmail.com |
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HINDI |
pcibpphindi
@gmail.com |
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PLC |
pcibpp@gmail.com |
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MEETINGS |
pcimeetings@gmail.com |
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ADMN |
pcibppadmin@gmail.com |
Chapter . 9 (Manual . 8)
Procedure followed in
Decision Making Process
9.1 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)
In quasi-judicial functions it follows the testified procedure It follows the norms set by Government of India for administrative and accounts matters. For other matters it follows the procedure enshrined in the Press Council Act, 1978 ( r/w Rules and Regulations framed there under) as amended from time to time.
The principles evolved in previous adjudications set out by the Council from time to time are referred to while discharging its functions.
9.2 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 ?
The Press Council Act 1978, Press Council (Procedure for Inquiry) Regulation, 1979 as amended in 2006 and norms of Journalistic Conduct are the aim reference for arriving at decisions.
9.3 What are the
arrangements to communicate the decision to the public ?
The decision of the Council are communicated to the public by way of issuance of press release, published in quarterly journal and put on the website.
9.4 Who are the officers
at various levels whose opinions are sought for the process of decision making?
The hierarchy of the decision making process is as follows. Section Officer-Under Secretary-Deputy Secretary-Secretary Honble Chairman-Inquiry Committee- Press Council.
9.5 Who is the final
authority that wets the decision ?
The full Council in adjudicatory procedure and Council / Chairman in others as specified.
9.6 Please provide
information separately in the following format for the important matters on
which the decision is taken by the public authority.
Sl. No.
Subject on which the
decision is to be taken
Guideline /Direction,
if any
Process of Execution
Designation of the
officers involved in decision making
Contact information
of above mentioned officers
If not satisfied by
the decision, where and how to appeal.
The quasi judicial decisions are taken by the full
Council and are final.
Chapter . 10 (Manual -9)
Directory of Officers and
Employee
Refer Annexure-III
10.1 Please provide information district wise in following format
Ph. No. Sr.
No.
Name Designation S.T.D. Code
Office Home
Fax Email Address
As per attached Annexure
Chapter -11 (Manual . 10)
The Monthly Remuneration
Received By Each of its Officers and Employees, Including the System of
Compensation as Provided in Regulations
11.1. Please provide information in following format
Sr. No.
Name
Designation
Monthly remuneration
Compensation /
Compensatory allowance
The procedure to determine the remuneration as given in the regulation
Please see the annexure IV
for details
Chapter -12 (Manual . 11)
The Budget Allocated to each
Agency (Particulars of all plans, proposed expenditures and reports on
disbursement made)
For Public Authorities
responsible for developmental, construction, technical works
Not Applicable
12.1. Please provide information about the details of the budget for
different activities under different schemes in the given format
Year-:
Sr. No.
Name of the scheme /Head
Activity
Starting date of the activity
Planned end date of the activity
Amount Proposed
Amount Sanctioned
Amount released/ disbursed
( no. of installments)
Actual expenditure for the last year
Responsible officer for the quality and the complete
execution of the work
For other Public Authorities
Sr. No.
Head Proposed
Budget
Sanctioned Budget
Amount released/disbursed( no. of installments )
Budget is sanctioned under Non Plan Scheme, hence not
applicable
Chapter - 13
The Manner of Execution of
Subsidy Programmes
13.1. Please provide the information as per the following format:
o
Name of Programme/scheme
o
Duration of the programme /scheme
o
Objective of the programme
o
Physical and financial targets of the programme (for the
last year)
o
Eligibility of Beneficiary
o
Pre-requisites for the benefit
o
Procedure to avail the benefits of the programme
o
Criteria for deciding eligibility
o
Detail of the benefits given in the programme (also
mention the amount of subsidy or other help given)
o
Procedure for the distribution of the subsidy
o
Where to apply or whom to contact in the office for
applying
o
Application Fee ( where applicable)
o
Other Fees (where applicable)
o
Application format (where applicable. If the
application is made on plain paper please mention it along with what the
applicant should mention in the application)
o
List of attachments ( certificates/ documents)]
o
Format of Attachments
o
Where to contact in case of process related complaints
o
Details of the available fund (At various levels like
District Level, Block Level etc)
o
List of beneficiaries in the format given below
Address
Serial
Number/ Code
Beneficiary Name
Amount of subsidy
Parent/ Guardians
Criteria of selection
District City Town/Village
House No.
Not applicable
Chapter -14 (Manual -13)
Particulars of Recipients of
Concessions, permits or authorization granted by it
14.1. Please provide the information as per the following format:
o
Name of Programme
o
Type (Concession/ Permits/ Authorization)
o
Objective
o
Targets set (For the last year)
o
Eligibility
o
Criteria for the eligibility
o
Pre-requisites
o
Procedure to avail the benefits
o
Time limit for the concession/ Permits/ Authorizations
o
Application Fee ( where applicable)
o
Application format (where applicable)
o
List of attachments ( certificates/ documents)]
o
Format of Attachments
o
List of beneficiaries in the format given below
Address
Serial Number/
Code
Beneficiary
Name
Validity Period
Parent/ Guardians
District City Town/Village
House No.
Also provide the following information for Concession
o
Detail of the benefit given
o
Distribution of benefits
Not applicable
Chapter . 15 (Manual - 14)
Norms set by it for the
discharge of its functions
15.1 Please provide the
details of the Norms/ Standards set by the department for execution of various
activities/ programmes.
The quasi judicial functions are executed under the provisions of the Act and the relevant rules.
Chapter -16 (Manual -15)
Information available in an
electronic form
16.1 Please provide the details of the information related to the various
schemes which are available in the electronic format.
The information about the Press Council its functioning complaints procedure / levy rates are available on the Press Councils website http://presscouncil.nic.in
The various information available inter alia include :
Press Council Act 1978.
Press Council (Procedure for Nomination of Members) Rules, 1978
Press Council (Procedure for Inquiry) Regulations, 1979
Press Council Rules, 1979
Press Council (Amendment) Rules, 1988
Publications/reports brought out by the Press Council of India
Norms of Journalistic Conduct
Terms of Chairpersons, Members and Secretaries
Organizational History
List of Members
Citizens Charter
List of Inquiry Committees
Press Releases and decisions
Bio-data Chairman, members
List of Telephone numbers
Photo Gallery
Chapter -17 (Manual -16)
Particulars of the
facilities available to citizens for obtaining information
17.1. Means, methods or facilitation available to the public which are
adopted by the department for dissemination of information.
Like
o
Office Library
o
Drama and Shows
o
Through News paper
o
Exhibition
o
Notice Board
o
Inspection of Records in the Office
o
System of issuing of copies of documents
o
Printed Manual Available
o
Website of the Public Authority
o
Others means of advertising
The information to public is available by the following modes by issuance of press release, website of the Council, press conferences and seminars. The reports and journals can be accessed in the library with prior appointment.
Chapter -18 (Manual -17)
Other Useful Information
18.1 Frequently Asked Questions
and their Answers by Public
Question: The requirements to be fulfilled by a complainant while lodging a complaint against a newspaper, news agency, editor or a journalist.
Answer:
i) Furnish original clipping(s) of the impugned news item/article/editorial etc. (English translation ,if the matter is in any language other than English is essential for all the Council members who hail from all over the Country to appreciate the contents of the impugned material).
ii) Specify in what manner the publication/non-publication of the matter is objectionable.
iii) Write to the editor of the newspaper concerned regarding the matter published /not published in the newspaper etc. , which in your opinion is objectionable giving your rejoinder thereto with a request for its publication.
iv) Furnish a copy of the reply, if any, received from the newspaper and/or the rejoinder published.
v) Subscribe to a declaration in the prescribed format regarding non-pendency of the subject matter in any court of law.
DECLARATION
I, Shri/Smt.......................................................................................................do
hereby affirm and declare as under :-
(1) That
to the best of my knowledge and belief I have placed all the relevant facts before the Council and that no proceedings
are pending inany court of
law in respect of any matter alleged in the complaint;
(2) That
I shall inform the Council forthwith if during the pendency of the inquiry before the
Council any matter alleged in the complaint becomes the subject matter of any proceedings in a
court of law.
(Signature
of the complainant)
Address
vi) Intimate the reasons for delay in filing the complaint, if any (time limit for dailies and weeklies is 2 months and for other periodicals is 4 months from the date of publication).
vii) Furnish complete address of the respondent-newspaper.
Question: The requirements to be fulfilled by press while lodging a complaint against an individual, authority including government(s).
Answer:
DECLARATION
I, Shri/Smt.......................................................................................................do
hereby affirm and declare as under :-
(1) That
to the best of my knowledge and belief I have placed all the relevant facts before the Council and that no proceedings
are pending inany court of
law in respect of any matter alleged in the complaint;
(2) That
I shall inform the Council forthwith if during the pendency of the inquiry before the
Council any matter alleged in the complaint becomes the subject matter of any proceedings in a
court of law.
(Signature
of the complainant)
Address
Question: The
obligatory fee payable to the Council by all the registered newspapers / news
agencies as per the circulation / grade.
Answer: The levy of fee charged from the registered newspapers/periodicals/ news
agencies as per PCI amendment Rules, 1988 for a sum of Rs 100/- to Rs 7,500/-. For this purpose a
circulation range of registered newspapers and periodicals shall be the latest
circulation as available with the RNI and the criteria for
classification of news agencies shall
be such as indicated in the Report of
Wage Board for Working Journalists. The range of circulation figures according
to the periodicities of publication is as under :
(a) registered newspapers
and periodicals with a circulation range above 1,50,000-
(i) Rs. 7,500 per annum from each daily;
(ii) Rs. 4,500 per annum from each bi-weekly/weekly;
(iii) Rs. 3,500 per annum from each fortnightly/monthly;
(iv) Rs. 2,250 per annum from all other categories;
(b) registered newspapers and periodicals with a circulation range of above 1,00,000
and upto 1,50,000-
(i) Rs. 5,250 per annum from each daily;
(ii) Rs. 3,000 per annum from each bi-weekly/weekly;
(iii) Rs. 2,250 per annum from each fortnightly/monthly;
(iv) Rs. 1,500 per annum from all other categories;
(c) registered newspapers and periodicals with a circulation range of above 50,000
and upto 1,00,000-
(i) Rs. 3,750 per annum from each daily;
(ii) Rs. 2,250 per annum from each bi-weekly/weekly;
(iii) Rs. 1,500 per annum from each fortnightly/monthly;
(iv) Rs. 1,125 per annum from all other categories;
(d) registered newspapers and periodicals with a circulation range of above 15,000
and upto 50,000-
(i) Rs. 1,500 per annum from each daily;
(ii) Rs. 900 per annum from each bi-weekly/weekly;
(iii) Rs. 600 per annum from each fortnightly/monthly;
(iv) Rs. 450 per annum from all other categories;
(e) registered newspapers and periodicals with a circulation range of above 5,000
and upto 15,000-
(i) Rs. 200 per annum from each daily;
(ii) Rs. 150 per annum from each bi-weekly/weekly;
(iii) Rs. 100 per annum from each fortnightly/monthly;
(iv) Rs. 100 per annum from all other categories;
(f) Rs. 7,500 per annum from each class I News agency;
(g) Rs. 5,250 per annum from Class II News agency;
(h) Rs. 3,750 per annum from all other news agencies.
18.2 Related to seeking
Information
· Application form (a copy of filled application form for reference)
Sample :
To PIO,
Subject : Information sought under RTI
Sir/Madam,
I am to request you to please provide the following information under
RTI Act :
.
The requisite fee of Rs 10/- in favour of Press Council of India in
form of Demand Draft/Postal Order/Cash Receipt
is attached.
Yours faithfully,
· Fee
As per
rules/orders/instructions issued by Government of India from time to time
· How to write a precise information request . Few Tips
Mention
the Subject and the request for the specific information with any reference or
reference no. if available
· Right of the Citizen in case of denial of information and procedure to
appeal
Appeal should be addressed to the Secretary / Honble
Chairman, Press Council of India
18.3 With relation to training
imparted to public by Public Authority
· Name of training programme with brief description
· Time period for Training Programme/ Scheme
· Objective of training
· Physical and Financial Targets (Last Year)
· Eligibility for training
· Perquisite for training (If any)
· Financial and other form of help (If any)
· Description of help (Mention the amount of Financial help, if any)
· Procedure of giving help
· Contact Information for applying
· Application Fee (Wherever applicable)
· Other Fees (Wherever applicable)
· Application Form (In case the application is made on plain paper, please
mention the details which the applicant has to provide)
· List of enclosures / documents
· Format of enclosures / documents
· Procedure of application
· Selection Procedure
· Time table of training programme (In case available)
· Process to inform the trainee about the training schedule
· Arrangement made by the Public Authority for creating public awareness
about the training programmes.
· List of Beneficiary of the training programme at various levels like
district level,
block level etc.
Not applicable
18.4 With relation to
Certificate, No objection certificate etc issued by the Public Authority not
included in Manual 13
· Name and description of the certificates and NOCs
· Eligibility for applying
· Contact Information for applying
· Application Fee (Wherever applicable)
· Other Fees (Wherever applicable)
· Application Form (In case the application is made on plain paper, please
mention the details which the applicant has to provide)
· List of enclosures / documents
· Format of enclosures / documents
· Procedure of application
· Process followed in the Public Authority after the receipt of
application
· Normal time taken for issuance of certificate
· Validity period of certificate (If applicable)
· Process of renewal (If any)
Not applicable
18.5 With relation to
registration process
· Objective
· Eligibility for registration
· Pre-requisites (If any)
· Contact Information for applying
· Application Fee (Wherever applicable)
· Other Fees (Wherever applicable)
· Application Form (In case the application is made on plain paper, please
mention the details which the applicant has to provide)
· List of enclosures / documents
· Format of enclosures / documents
· Procedure of application
· Process followed in the Public Authority after the receipt of
application
· Validity period of registration (If applicable)
· Process of renewal (If any)
Not applicable
18.6 (Municipal Corporation,
Trade Tax, Entertainment Tax, With relation to collection
of tax by Public Authority ((Municipal Corporation, Trade Tax, Entertainment
Tax etc)
· Name and description of tax
· Purpose of tax collection
· Procedure and criteria for determination of tax rates
· List of major defaulters
Not applicable
18.7 With relation to issuing new connection electricity / water supply,
temporary and permanent disconnection etc. (This will be
applicable to local bodies like Municipal Corporation/ Municipalities / UPCL)
· Eligibility for connection
· Pre-requisites (If any)
· Contact Information for applying
· Application Fee (Wherever applicable)
· Other Fees / Charges (Wherever applicable)
· Application Form (In case the application is made on plain paper, please
mention the details which the applicant has to provide)
· List of enclosures / documents
· Format of enclosures / documents
· Procedure of application
· Process followed in the Public Authority after the receipt of
application
· Brief description of terms used in the bills
· Contact information in case of problems regarding Bills or service
· Tariff and Other Charges
Not applicable
18.8 Details of any other public
services provided by the Public Authority
No other service is provided.
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