GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH

O/o Divisional P.R.O.,Nuzvidu

RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT 2005

1. Organisation Name Divisional Public Relations Officer, Information and Public Relations Department

II. Contact details: Divisional Public Relations Officer.

A) Address: I&P.R.Department,

Kothapet, Nuzvidu

B) Telephone number

: 9949351607

Section 4(1)(b)(I) Particulars of Organisation functions and duties

The department of Information and Public Relations functions to achieve its objectives and goals through dissemination and transmission of information, publicity and public relations. The Department operates its multi-media systems for effective publicity and performs a signal service in acting as a bridge between the people and the Government and creates awareness among all sections of the people on Government policies, plans and programmes intended for welfare and development.

Dissemination of Information:

The main objective of the department is basically two fold viz., informing the public about the policies and programmes of the Government on one hand and on lthe other keeping the Government informed of the peoples` reaction to its policies and programmes. Communication is a most vital process of socio-economic development.

This Department adopts difference modes for dissemination of information and publicity activities.

FUNCTIONS:

The Divisional Public Relations Officer`s alongwith the other staff attached to these offices are attending to the publicity of the various development and welfare activities of the Government departments in District through print and electronic media and covering the visits of the VIP`s by arranging photography and vediography. Arranging press tours and press meets. Organising exhibtions, Conducting film shows, song and drama programmes, collecting success stories with photographs and issuing to news papers, feedback reports publications are being brought-out on various development and welfare schemes like posters, brochures, booklets, A.P.Journal and granting press accreditation to print and electronic media,

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arranging Public Address System during meeting and arranging tape recording and arranging distribution of publicity material. Only public adverse press clippings are being sent to concerned departments and obtaining rejoinder, issuing to press, collecting feed back from public besides attending to Cultural Affairs work.

Keeping the people informed about the policies, schemes and programmes of the Government.

Eradicting social evils like untouchability, dowry, jogini, bonded labour, child labour, banamati etc.

4(1)(b)(ii) the powers and duties of its Officers and employees

1. Dvl.P.R.O.: Maintain cordial relation with press in dissemination of Government developmental activities. Collect feed back reports, suceess stories and feature articles. Rejoinders pres conferences and submit them to government. Coverage of VVIP`s and VIP`s visits , Admnistration and. Attend Cultural affairs work , publishing of the various development and welfare activities of the Government department in the Division.

2. Publicity Assistant: Arrange P.A. system and films shows and coverage of tape recording of VVIPS. Organisation of exhibtion and work assigned to him from time to time.

3. Typist: Typing and despatch.and tappals.

The Dist.P.R.O. is the head of the office, the other employees follow the

instructions of the head of the office from time to time according to the need of the hour.

4(1)(b)(iii) the procedure followed in the decision making process, including channels of supervision and accountability:

The procedure prescribed in the District Office Manual is being followed. The currents are received in Tapal Section. On receipt of the same they will send for Dvl.PRO , On persual by the officer, send back to the concerned for action. the Typist put-up the same in the shape of a file with relevant extract of Acts and Rules and submit the file to the officer. The office scrutinise the file and transmit the same for necessary action to the DPRO/RDD/CIPR through concerned officer.

4(1)(b)(iv)- the norms set byit for the discharge of its functions

The norms set by District Office Manual are being followed for the discharge of functions.

1. Release of press notes to press, intimations - Same day

about press conference etc.

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4(1)(b)(v)- the rules, regulations, instructions, manuals and records, held by it or under its control or used by its employees for discharging its functions.

While discharging the functions, the Department follows the Rules and orders of Government issued from time to time on the subject, which are enunciated under the following books:-

1. Fundamental Rules,

2. A.P. Financial Code

3. A.P. Treasury Code

4. A.P. Budget Manual

5. A.P. Accounts Code

6. A.P. State & Subordinate Service Rules

7. A.P. Information Service Rules (G.O.Ms.no.261, GS (I&PR) Dept.,dt.6.5.1992)

8. A.P. Information Subordinate Service Rules, (G.O>Ms.no.339, GA(I&PR) Dept.,dt.22.6.1992

9. A.P. Ministerial Service Rules.

10. A.P. General Subordinate Service Rules .

11. A.P. Last Grade Service Rules,.

12. A.P. Civil Services (CCA) Rules.

13. Accreditation Rul;es, (G.O.Ms.no.176, GA(I&PR) Dept.,dt.7.4.1999

14. Advertisements (G.O.Mas.no.37, GAI&PR) Dept.,dt.22.1.1994 and G.O.Ms.no.431, GA(I&PR) Dept.,dt.23.7.1984)

15. Enterainment Tax exemption G.O.

16. G.O.Ms.no.148, F&P (FW.Admn.I.TFR) Dept.,dt.21.10.2000.

17. Welfare Fund Rules, (G.O.Ms.No.1, GA(I&PR) Dept.,dt.1.1.1986.

4(1(b)(vi) a statement of the categories of docum,ents that are held by it or under its control.

1. Govt. orders 2. Memorandum 3. Circular memos.

4(1(b)(vii)- The particulars of any arrangement that exists for consultation with or representation by the members of the public in relation to the formulaltion of its policy or implementation thereof.

Followed the instructions given by the DPRO.

4(1)(b)(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.

Followed the instructions given by the DPRO.

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4(1)(b)(ix)- a directory of its officers and employees.

OFFICERS;

s.No.NameMobileTelephone OfficeTelephone ResidenceEmail ID

Nuzvidu Division

1Sri V.V. Rami Reddy Dvl.PRO(FAC)9949351607------

2 Sri V.V.S. Chalapathi Rao,

Pub. Asst.--------

3Smt. V. Saroja, Typist--------

4Sri R. Venkateswarlu, Attender--------

5Sri M. Francisraju, Attender--------

6 Smt. V. Chittamma alias Glory, Attender

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4(1)(b)(x):

The monthly remuneration received by each of its officers and employees including the system of compensation.

S.No.Name & designationScale of payGross

Rs.

1. Dvl. PRO (vacant)8385-17905-

2. Sri V.V.S. Chalapathi Rao,

Pub. Asst.6675-1502516,358/-

3.Smt. V. Saroja, Typist5200-1171512,456/-

4.Sri R. Venkateswarlu, Attender4260-95209,332/-

5.Sri M. Francisraju, Attender4260-95208,880/-

6. Smt. V. Chittamma alias Glory, Attender

3850-86004,982/-

4(1)(b)(xi)- the budget allocated to each of its agency, indicating the particulars of all plans, proposed expenditures and reports on disbursements made

The HOD allocates budget to the field officers as per requirement to DPRO

4(1)(b)(xii)- the manner of execution of subsidy programmes, including the amounts allocated and the details of beneficiaries of such programmes.

No such programmes.

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4(a)(b)(xiii) particulars of recipients of concessions, permits or authorizations granted by it.

The Accredited Journalists are provided the following concessions:-

1.To travel in Rail (50% concession)

2. 1/3rd concession in APSRTC Buses.

3. The journalists, who are in dire need and distress are provided financial assistance from Welfare Fund The above are all submitted to the DPRO.4(a(b)(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

Visitors with any problems are welcome between 3p.m. and 5 p.m. on all working days to meet any of the designated officials.

The Divisional Information Centre located at Kothapet , Nuzvidu functioning from 10.30 a.m. to 5.pm. functioning on all working days.

4(1)(b)(xvi)- the names designations and other particulars of the Public Information Officers.

The details of the Public Authorities within the jurisdiction of the

Department together with the names and designation of the PIOs and APIOs and the Senior Officers designated to admit and dispose of appelas as format given below.

S.No. Name of the Public AuthorityName and designation of the APIO/PIO//Officer designated for 1st appeal Postal Address/ Ph.no.

1.1. Divisional Public Relations Officer, Nuzvidu1.APIO : Sri V.V.S. Chalapathi Rrao,

PA

2. 2.PIO : Sri V.V. Rami Reddy,

Divl. PRO (I/C)Office of the Diisional Public Relations Officer, I&PR Department, Kothapet, Nuzvidu.

3. 1st Appellate Authority:

Sri K. Sada Rao, DPRO(FAC)District Public Relations Officer, I&PR Dept.,

Machilipatnam

(Krishna District)

4(1)(b)(xvii)- such other information as may be prescribed and thereafter update these publications every year.

1.Feedback Reports

2. Success Stories.

Sd/- K. Sadarao,

Divisional Public Relations Officer,

Nuzvidu