Chapter-1

Introduction

The Right to Information Bill 2005 was passed by the Houses of Parliament received the assent of the President of India on 25/6/2005 and it was published as RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT 2005 in the Gazettee of India vide No 125 on 25/06/2005 and it has come into force wef 25/6/2005.

As per the Act, each public authority has to fulfill certain obligation before expiry of 100/120 days from the commencement of Act i.e. 23/09/2005, 12/10/2005. Section 4 (1) (a) of the Act Casts an obligation on each public authority to maintain records. This Section reads as follows

"Maximum all its records duly catalogued and indexed in manner and the form which facilities the right to information under this Act and ensure that all records that are appropriate to be computerized are within a reasonable time and subject to availability of resources computerized and connected through network all over the Country on different systems so that access to such records is facilitated".

Section 4 (1) (b) of the Act Castes an obligation on each Public authority to publish within expiry of 120 days from the commencement of the Act. Manual on the (17) items contained in Chapter 2 to 17 herein for each access and understanding by Citizens. Civil Society Organizations, Public Representatives, Officers and Employees of Public Authorities including Public Information Officers and Assistant Public Information Officers and Appellate Officers etc.

Chapter-2

Organisation, Functions and Duties, under Section 4 (1) (b) (i)

Particulars of the Organization, Functions and Duties

Sl No	Name of the Organization	Address	Functions	Duties
	1. Andhra Pradesh State Christian (Minorities) Finance Corporation Head Office, Tadepalli, Guntur District	Flat No.603, T.G.Plaza, Opp. Manipal Hospital, NH5 Service Road, Tadepalli, Guntur District - 522501	Christian Minorities Socio-Economic Development by providing Financial Support with the assistance of Government of Andhra Pradesh. Navaratnalu Financial Assistance to Christian Hospitals. Financial Assistance to Christian School Buildings Financial Assistance to Church Orphanage Financial Assistance to Old Age Homes Coaching to Christian Minority Youth appearing for Competitive Examinations Financial Assistance for Construction of Community Halls-cum-Youth and Resource Center Youth Awareness Programmes Promotion of Christian Culture Financial Assistance to Providing Burial Grounds Pilgrimage to Jerusalem; Construction/Renovation of Churches.	The programmes of the government assigned to the corporation are implemented Similarly, the needs and problems of the community are identified and brought to the notice of the government.

Chapter-3

Power and Duties of Officers and Employees, under Section 4 (1) (b) (ii)

Managing Director

Managing Director is the Chief Executive/Functionary of the Corporation. He/She is responsible for the careful observance of the Business Rules and Government instructions in the transaction of business in the Corporation. He/She exercises general supervision and control over the staff under him in the State and is responsible to see that the members of the staff under him discharge the work allotted to them efficiently and expeditiously.

Accounts Officer

The Accounts Officer is responsible for maintaining financial, accounting, The Finance Officer reports to the Managing Director and is responsible for preparing financial statements, maintaining cash controls, preparing the payroll and purchasing, maintaining accounts payable. The Accounts Officer also have to perform the tasks allotted to him/her from day to day according to the needs of the office.

Executive Officer

Executive Officer main responsibility is to formulate guidelines, strategies and processes for implementation of various schemes of the corporation. They are responsible identifying the needs and concerns of the community and preparing schemes and coordinate with other departments of the government for addressing the issues of the community. The responsible for achieving targets of the schemes of the corporation. The Executive Officer also have to perform the tasks allotted to them from day to day according to the needs of the office.

Office Assistants

The main duties of the Office Assistants are to draft and reference the communications properly and deal with the cases relating to their Seat in the Section Efficiently and Expeditiously. The job duties of an office assistant include filing, keeping records, , preparing documents, processing mail and answering telephones. Office assistants deal with the proposals/complaints and answer questions about the schemes/tasks allotted to them. They also need to maintain office equipment, such as fax machines, printers and copiers, as well as computers and business software. The office assistance also have to perform the tasks alloted to them from day to day according to the needs of the office.

Chapter-4

Procedure Followed in Decision - Making Process, under Section 4 (1) (b) (iii)

The Procedure being followed by the Corporation is as follows

Any representation on paper received in the Corporation is numbered as entered in inward register. The representation after thorough examination by the Executive Officer and Managing Director the representation is send to the concerned section. The file is put up to the Executive Officer who in turn puts up the file to the Managing Director. Grant-in-Aid received by the Government is transferred to the District Officers as per the request and requirement. Proper utilization of funds is ensured and Utilization Certificated are collected.

Chapter-5

Norms Set for Discharge of Functions, under Section 4 (1) (b) (vi)

The Corporation's Functions are,

Welfare of the Christian Minorities

Christian Minorities Socio-Economic Development by providing Financial Support with the assistance of Government of Andhra Pradesh.

• Navaratnalu
• Pre and Post - Matric Scholarships of Government of India
• Tuition fee Reimbursement of Government of AP
• Financial Assistance to Christian Hospitals.
• Financial Assistance to Christian School Buildings
• Financial Assistance to Church Orphanage
• Financial Assistance to Old Age Homes
• Financial Assistance for Construction of Community Halls-cum-Youth and Resource Center
• Youth Awareness Programmes
• Promotion of Christian Culture
• Financial Assistance to Providing Burial Grounds
• Pilgrimage to Jerusalem;
• Construction/Renovation of Churches.
  

The Service Delivery Item Frame for the Services rendered by the Corporation are given below

Citizen Related

Routine matters	5 days
Other than routine matters	15 days

References / Letters from other Departments (Inter-Department)

Routine matters	5 days
Other than routine matters	15 days
Service matters	30 days

Intra-Departmental Matters (within the Corporation)

Routine matters Example - Leave, Postings, etc	5 days
Other than routine matters Representations, appeals	15 days
Service matters	15 days

Chapter-6

Rules, Regulations, Instructions, Manual and Records for Discharging Functions, under Section 4 (1) (b) (v) & (vi)

The Rules and Regulations, Manuals and Records held by the AP State Christian (Minorities) Finance Corporation Ltd., for the use by its Employees while Discharging Functions are as under

Like any other department of the State Government, the Corporation follows the Departmental Manual of the Government like AP Finance Codes, AP Treasury Code, AP Accounts Code in the maintenance of Cash Book, Records and other financial documents.

Since the Corporation is incorporated under the Companies Act of 1956, it has formed an account manual for the Corporation.

In the implementation of various schemes, the Corporation follows instructions and guidelines issued by the Minority Welfare Department of the Secretariat from time to time.

Chapter-7

Categories of Documents held by the Public Authority under its Control, under Section 4 (1) (b) v (i)

The following documents are held by the AP State Minorities Finance Corporation, at Head Office, Hyderabad

Document held under The Control of Department

• Constitution of the Corporation and Minutes of the Meetings.
• Annual Action Plans
• GOs related to the APSCMFC
• Accounting Manuals
• Progress Reports
• Budget Files
• Cash Book, Grant-in-Aid Register, Scheme-wise register etc.
• Instructions and Circular instructions issued by the Corporation from time to time regarding implementation of various welfare schemes for up liftment of Christian Minorities
• Correspondence Files

Chapter-8

Arrangement for Consultation with or Representation by the Members of the Public in Relation to the Formulation of Policy or Implementation thereof, under Section 4 (1) (b) (viii)

On receipt of representation from Service Association and other NGOs, the request/suggestions are examined thoroughly. The Managing Director of this Corporation also takes up periodical review with members of the public regarding implementation and improvements in the various schemes of the Corporation.

Chapter-9

Boards, Councils, Committees and other Bodies Constituted as Part of Public Authority, under Section 4 (1) (b) v (iii)

The information as regard to Boards of Directors Constituted and Nominated by the Government is shown here under AP State Minorities Finance Corporation

S No	Name and Address	Designation
1.	Prl.Secretary to Government., Minorities Welfare Department A.P. Secretariat	Ex-Officio Chairman
2.	Additional/Deputy Secretary,Minorities Welfare Department, A.P. Secretariat	Official Director
3.	Joint/Deputy Secretary, Finance Department, A.P. Secretariat	Official Director
4.	Commissioner, Social Welfare Department	Official Director
5.	Commissioner, Minorities Welfare Department	Official Director
6.	Managing Director Andhra Pradesh State Christian (Minorities) Finance Corporation	Convenor/Official Director

Chapter-10

Directory of Officers and Employees, under Section 4 (1) (b) (ix)

Following is the Information of the Officers and Employees working in the Corporation at Head office at different levels and their Contact Address is furnished as here under

S No	Name & Designation	Telephone Nos.	E-Mail
1.	Managing Director	9676011188 & 08645-274068	apscmfc@yahoo.co.in
2.	Accounts Officer	08645274069	apscmfc@yahoo.co.in
3.	Executive Officer	Mobile +91-9849945786	apscmfc@yahoo.co.in
4.	Office Assistants-3 No.s
5.	Office Sub-Ordinates-2 No.s

Chapter-11

Monthly Remunaration Received by the Officers and Employees including the System of Compensation on as Provided in Regulations, under Section 4 (1) (b) (xi)

Information on remuneration and compensation structure for the Officers and Employees working in Andhra Pradesh State (Christian) Minorities Finance Corporation Limited Head office, Hyderabad, in the following format.

S. No	Name of the Employee & Designation	Basic Pay (In Rupees )
1.	Managing Director	₨
2.	Accounts Officer	₨
3.	Executive Officer	₨
7.	Office Assistants	₨
8.	Office Sub-Ordinates	₨

Chapter-12

Budget Allocated For The Year 2015-16 to each District Branch Offices including Schemes Wise etc, under Section 4 (1) (b) (xi)

S.No.	Scheme	Amount (Rs. in Lakhs)
1	Subsidy for Bank Linked Income Generated Schemes	1200.00
2	Managerial Subsidy	100.00
3	Training, Employment and Placement	200.00
4	Implementation of Welfare Schemes	100.00
5	Construction of Churches and Burial Grounds
6	Piligrimage to Holy Land Tour of Jerusalem	50.00

Chapter-13

Pre Matric Scholarships for Christian Students - Government of Andhra Pradesh

Pre Matric Scholarship will be sanctioned to the Christian students studying in class VI to X whose Parent/Guardian income is below Rs.1 lakh per annum.

Post - Matric Scholarships for Christian Students - Government of Andhra Pradesh

The scholarships are sanctioned to the students whose Parents/Guardians annual income is below Rs.1 lakh per annum. Students of Intermediate, Graduation, and Post Graduation and Professional courses are eligible.

Scheme of Pre Matric Scholarships for Christian Students - Government of India

Scholarships will be awarded to eligible students of class I to X studying in Government/Recognized private schools/institutes.
• Financial assistance includes admission/tution fee and maintenance allowance.
• Students who have scored not less than 50% marks in the previous final examination, and whose parent's/guardian's annual income does not exceed Rs.1 lakh, are eligible for the scholarship. 50% marks requirement will not apply to class I students.

Those who were awarded the scholarship for 2020-21 and fulfill the conditions of the scheme may apply for renewal of scholarship for 2021-22.

Reimbursement of Tuition Fee

Tuition fee will be reimbursed to all eligible Christian Students of Post Matric Level courses of Convener quota i.e. 'A' category and also whose parent's income is below Rs.1.00lakh.

• Scholarships will be awarded to eligible Christian students.
• Students of class XI up to Ph.D. in government/recognized colleges/universities/institutes including technical and vocational courses of ITIs/ITCs (affiliated with NCVT) can apply.
• Students of class XI and XII level and the courses other than those covered under merit-cum-means scholarship scheme can apply.
• Financial assistance includes admission/tuitions fees and maintenance allowance.
• Students who have scored not less than 50% marks in the previous final examination, and whose parents/guardian's annual income does not exceed Rs.2 lakh are eligible for the scholarship.

Those who were awarded the scholarship for 2020-21 and fulfill the conditions of the scheme may apply for renewal of scholarship for 2021-22.

Scheme of Post- Matric Scholarships for Christian Students - Government of India

Scholarships will be awarded to eligible Christian students.
• Students of class XI up to Ph.D. in government/recognized colleges/universities/institutes including technical and vocational courses of ITIs/ITCs (affiliated with NCVT) can apply.
• Students of class XI and XII level and the courses other than those covered under merit-cum-means scholarship scheme can apply.
• Financial assistance includes admission/tution fees and maintenance allowance.
• Students who have scored not less than 50% marks in the previous final examination, and whose parents/guardian's annual income does not exceed Rs.2 lakh are eligible for the scholarship.
Those who were awarded the scholarship for 2020-21 and fulfill the conditions of the scheme may apply for renewal of scholarship for 2021-22.
• Pilgrimage to Holy land of Jerusalem
  
  
• This pilgrimage covers a very large number of places connected with the life of Jesus Christ in Israel. The Government of Andhra Pradesh enhance the financial assistance to Christian Piligrimage to Holy Land of Jerusalem and other Bibilical places from Rs.40,000/- to Rs.60,000/- for the piligrims whose annual income is below Rs.3.00 Lakhs and enhance the financial assistance from Rs.20,000/- to Rs.30,000/- for the piligirms whose annual income is above Rs.3.00 Lakhs.
  Eligibility
  • Pilgrims should invariably be bonafide Christians certified through their academic records (SSC certificate) or Tahsildar or Baptism Certificate.Preference is given to the pilgrims of above 50 years of age, who are physically fit.The applicants should possess a valid passport with a minimum validity period of 2 years at the time of applying. Applicants should apply online. Website Name : www.christianminorities.ap.nic.in
• Construction/Renovation/Repairs to Churches
  
  
• This financial assistance is a grant for repair/renovation/improvement and also for new construction. construction of compound wall/toilets/providing essential water tabs/bore wells etc. can be taken up.
  Procedure
  • The organization which seeks grant for construction /repairs/renovation shall submit proposal with detailed plan and estimate. The estimate of the work shall not exceed Rs.30,000/- in case of repair/renovation and Rs.1,00,000/-(One Lakh) in case of construction of new Church.

Chapter-14

Information Available in Electronic Form, under Section 4 (1) (b) x (iv)

The information relating to the Corporation on various important matters and also guidelines issued time to time are made available in the internet and the same can be accessed at the following Websitehttp://www.christianminorities.ap.nic.in

Information Available in Electronic Form, under Section 4 (1) (b) (xv)

The information relating to the Andhra Pradesh State Christian (Minorities) Finance Corporation pertaining to implementation of Welfare Schemes etc., are made available in the internet and the same can be accessed at the following website. http://www.christianminorities.ap.nic.in. Citizens can also apply to the concerned officers and obtain relevant information.

Chapter-17

Names, Designation and other Particulars of - Public Information Officers, under Section 4 (1) (b) (xvi)

S No	Designation and Other Particulars	Name, Address and Phone No
1	Managing Director APSCMFC Head Office Tadepalli, Guntur District	Appellate Authority	Dr. Amarlapudi Sekhar
2	Executive Officer	Public Information Officer	Sri N.Ratna Manesh.
3	AD.O	Assistant Public Information Officer	Sri.A.V. Suresh

Name of the Department: Andhra Pradesh State Christian (Minorities) Finance Corporation.

Statement Showing The Designation and Other Particulars Of Public Information Officers Of Andhra Pradesh State Christian (Minorities) Finance Corporation.

The following are the details of the District Minority Welfare Officers and Executive Directors in all the 13 districts.

LIST OF DISTRICT MINORITY WELFARE OFFICERS and Executive Directors in all 13 Districts

` S.No. District Name ED Address DMWO Address 1,2 VIZIANAGARAM/SRIKAKULAM The Ex-officio District Manager / ED A.P. State Christian Minorities Finance Corporation, Collectorate Complex, Contonment, VIZIANAGARAM - 531 201. Cell No. 9849901160 District Minorities Welfare Officer C/o Collectorate Complex Cantonment Vizianagaram-531201 Cell No:9490066050 3 VISAKHAPATNAM The Ex-officio District Manager / ED A.P. State Christian Minorities Finance Corporation, D.No.24-3-10, Near Old Post Office Upstairs' of Dr.Deen Shadikhana, one Town VISAKHAPATNAM - 530 001 Cell No. 9849901159 District Minorities Welfare Officer Collectorate Compound Collectorate, Maharanipet VISAKHAPATNAM - 530 002 Cell No. 9963478961 4 EAST GODAVARI DISTRICT The Ex- officio District Manager/E.D A.P State Christian Minorities Finance Corporation Padma Towers, Near Rama Rao Pet, Door no:11-1-29 Ground Floor Prakasam Veedhi KAKINADA-533001 East Godavari District Cell No:9849901141 District Minorities Welfare Officer Padma Towers, Near Rama Rao Pet, Door no:11-1-29 Ground Floor Prakasam Veedhi KAKINADA-533001 East Godavari District Cell No:9963478962 5 WEST GODAVARI DISTRICT The Ex-officio District Manager / ED A.P. State Christian Minorities Finance Corporation, Set Well Office Building, C/o Collectorate Compound, ELURU- 534 001. West Godavari District. Cell No. 9849901162. District Minorities Welfare Officer Set Well Office Building, C/o Collectorate Compound, ELURU- 534 001. West Godavari District. Cell No. 9963478963. 6 KRISHNA The Executive Director, A.P. State Christian Minorities Finance Corporation, State Guest House Compound Gopalreddy Street, Surya Rao Pet, VIJAYAWADA -520 002. Krishna District, . Cell No. 9849901148 District Minorities Welfare Officer State Guest House Compound, Gopalreddy Street, Suryarao Peta, VIJAYAWADA-520 002 Krishna District. Cell No. 9963478976 7 GUNTUR The Executive Director, A.P. State Christian Minorities Finance Corporation, Door No. 26-1-95, Balaji Complex 2nd Floor, Andhra Bank Upstairs, Kannavari Thota, GUNTUR -522 004. Cell No. 9849901142 District Minorities Welfare Officer C/o Collectorate, GUNTUR - 522 004 Cell No. 9963478965. 8 PRAKASAM The Ex-officio District Manager/E.D A.P State Christian Minorities Finance Corporation Opp. Ratna Mahal Theater Road Kamasastri Road, Santapet, Opp. Karanam Balaram Apartment ONGOLE-523001 Prakasam District. Cell No: 9849901157 District Minorities Welfare Officer Opp. Ratna Mahal Theater Road Kamasastri Road, Santapet, Opp. Karanam Balaram Apartment ONGOLE-523001 Prakasam District. Cell No: 9 NELLORE The Ex-officio District Manager/E.D A.P State Christian Minorities Finance Corpation 24/1581Bramananda Puram, Opp Womens Polytechnic College Bus Stop Dargamitta Near Bollinani Hospital NELLORE-524001 Cell No: 9849901154 District Minorities Welfare Officer Door No.-18-156, Opp Mathulla Hospital, Barkas Center NELLORE-524001 Cell No: 9963478955 10 ANANTAPUR The Executive Director, A.P. State Christian Minorities Finance Corporation, Beside Land Reform Office, Collectorate, ANANTAPUR -515 001. Cell No. 9849901138 District Minority Welfare Officer (DMWO) Gandhi Bazar, K.M Saifulla Complex Old Town, ANANTHAPUR - 515001 Cell No:9441047687 11 CHITTOR The Executive Director, A.P State Christian Minorities Finance Corporation 2nd Floor 'C' Block Ambedkar Bhavan New Collectorate, Reddy gunta., CHITTOR-517002 Cell No: 9849901139 District Minorities Welfare Officer 2nd Floor 'C' Block, Ambedkar Bhavan New Collectorate, Reddy gunta CHITTOR-517002 Cell No: 12 CUDDAPH The Executive Director, A.P State Christian Minorities Finance Corporation Minority Welfare Bhavan,'C' Block Old Govt Hospital(Old Rims) CUDDAPH-516001 Cell No: 9849901140 District Minorities Welfare Officer Minority Welfare Bhavan A Block Old Govt Hospital(Old Rims) CUDDAPH - 516001 Cell No:9963995021 13 KURNOOL The Executive Director, A.P State Christian Minorities Finance Corporation Collectorate KURNOOL-508001 Cell No-9849901149 District Minorities Welfare Officer Collectorate, KURNOOL - 518 001 Cell No. 9963478967

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