The Right to Information Act came into force with effect from 12th October 2005.
Salient Features of the Right to Information Act, 2005
Name and Contact Details of Designated Nodal Officers:
Central Public Information Officer for the Consulate General of India, Saint Denis
Central Public Information Officer
Mr. Saurabh Kumar
Assistant Section Officer
Tel: +262 262 41 75 47
Email: hoc[dot]reunion[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in
A service called e-IPO (Electronic Indian Postal Order) is available to Indian citizens to purchase an e-IPO by paying the fee online to access the information under the RTI Act, 2005 from the Central Public Authorities by making payment using Debit or Credit card.
INFORMATION REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 4(1)(B) OF THE RTI ACT, 2005
(i) The particulars of the Consulate General of India, its organization, functions and duties;
The Consulate is headed by Consul General and has following sections ( 1 ) Administration (2) Visa, Passport, PIO, OCI and Consular The functions of the Consulate inter alia, include to maintain and develop interaction with various French and Indian community, cultural and commercial organizations, issue of passports, visas, OCI cards and PIO cards. The Consulate functions within the purview of business allocated to the Ministry of External Affairs under the Government of India’s Allocation of Business Rules and Transaction of Business Rules.
(ii) |
The powers and duties of its officers and employees; |
General Administrative powers are derived from IFS(PLCA) Rules, as amended from time to time. Financial powers of the officers of the Consulate have been detailed in the Delegated Financial Powers of the Government of India’s Representative Abroad. Powers regarding consular and passport etc are derived from the Passport and Consular Manuals. The officials of the Consulate function under the guidance and supervision of the Consul General. |
(iii) |
The procedure followed in the decision making process, including channels of supervision and accountability; |
Decisions are taken under the instructions and supervision of the Consul General. |
(iv) |
The norms set by it for the discharge of its functions |
Norms are set under the instructions and supervision of the Consul General. |
(v) |
The rules, regulations, instructions, manuals and records, held by it or under its control or used by its employees for discharging its functions; |
IFS PLCA Rules and annexure. Delegated Financial Powers of Government of India’s representative abroad Rules. Passport Manual, Visa Manual and Manuals on Office Procedures Other central government rules and manuals published by Central Government. |
(vi) |
A statement of the categories of documents that are held by it or under its control; |
Documents / files relating to Cultural and Commercial activities. Passport and Consular service files including record of passports and consular services rendered. Record of visa applications. |
(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; |
The Consulate functions within the norms set by the Ministry of External Affairs. Policy is implemented by the Consulate under the guidance and supervision of the Consul General and the Ambassador of India to France. |
(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; |
The Consulate interacts regularly with representatives of the local government representatives, Indian Diaspora, NRIs, academician, etc. |
(ix) |
A directory of its officers and employees; |
A directory is given at Annex-I |
(x) |
The monthly remuneration received by each of its officers and employees, including the system of compensation as provided in its regulations; |
A statement of monthly remuneration is at Annex-II |
(xi) |
The budget allocated to each of its agency, indicating the particulars of all plans, proposed expenditures and reports on disbursements made; |
The Budget figures for the current financial year are given in the statement at Annex-III |
(xii) |
The manner of execution of subsidy programmes, including the amounts allocated and the details of beneficiaries of such programmes; |
The Consulate of India does not have any subsidy programme. |
(xiii) |
Particulars of recipients of concessions, permits or authorizations granted by it; |
No concessions/permits are granted by the Consulate General of India. |
(xiv) |
Details in respect of the information, available to or held by it, reduced in an electronic form; |
The Consulate General of India Saint Denis' website has the required information. |
(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; |
All relevant information is made available through the Consulate’s website, a library cum reading room from 0900hrs to 1200hrs and from 1500hrs to 1630hrs on working days. |
(xvi) |
The names, designations and other particulars of the Public Information Officers; |
Public Information OfficerMr. Saurabh Kumar Assistant Section Officer |
(xvii) |
Such other information as may be prescribed and thereafter update these publications every year; |
The Consulate General of India website has information which is updated on a regular basis. |
Annex-I : Consulate General of India
Saint Denis
List of Officers
Name | Designation | Phone |
---|---|---|
Mr. Bhupendra Singh |
Consul General |
(00262) 262 417 547 |
Mr. Saurabh Kumar |
Assistant Section Officer |
(00262) 262 417 547 |
Mr. Ravi |
Personal Assistant |
(00262) 262 417 547 |
Annex-II : Consulate General of India
Saint Denis
Monthly Remuneration of Officers
S. No |
Sanctionned Post |
No of Post |
Pay Scale (in INRs.) |
Pay Matrix Table No. |
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1. |
Consul General |
1 |
78800-209200 |
12 |
2. |
Assistant Section Officer Garde IV of IFS ‘B’ |
1 |
44900-142400 |
7 |
3. |
PA/PS |
1 |
44900-142400 |
7 |
Annex-III: Consulate General of India
Saint Denis (Reunion Island)
Approved Budget (Budget Estimates) for 2024-25 (in INR/Thousands)
HEAD |
AMOUNT (Rs. IN THOUSANDS) |
Publicity |
125960 |
Allowances |
14500000 |
Bank Charges |
32880 |
Digital Equipment |
130520 |
Travel Expenses (Foreign) |
500000 |
Fuels and Lubricants |
333890 |
IT Expenses |
0 |
LTC |
126970 |
Travel Expenses (Local) |
157740 |
Medical Expenses |
439450 |
Minor Civil and Electric Work |
279510 |
Office Expenses |
2877820 |
Overtime Allowance |
0 |
Other Charges |
0 |
Rents, Rates and Taxes of Land |
5783940 |
Repair and Maintenance |
237260 |
Rewards |
1166450 |
Salaries |
20100000 |
Swachhta Action Plan |
77470 |
Wages |
157210 |
Total |
47027070 |
Budget utilization during Financial Year 2023-24:
Budget allocation during financial year 2023-24 |
49170000 |
Expenditure during financial year 2023-24 |
49034507.65 |