RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT, 2005
Under the Right to Information Act 2005, citizens of India may send applications seeking information of public interest relevant to Embassy of India, Stockholm to the following officers:
- Appellate Authority(AA)
Shri Ashok Sajjanhar, Ambassador,
Embassy of India,
Adolf Fredriks Kyrkogata 12, Box 1340, 111 83, Stockholm, Sweden
Tel: 00 46-8-107008/4113237 Fax: 00 46-8-202945/248505
E-mail: ambassador@indianembassy.se
- Public Information Officer(PIO)
Shri Oscar Kerketta, Counsellor,
Embassy of India,
Adolf Fredriks Kyrkogata 12, Box 1340, 111 83, Stockholm, Sweden
Tel: 00 46-8-107008/4113237 Fax: 00 46-8-202945/248505
E-mail: culture@indianembassy.se
Information provided under the Act is available to citizens of India only. Applications should be submitted along with documentary proof of Indian Citizenship.
Applications seeking information under the Act may be sent along with the prescribed fee in Swedish Kroner, equivalent to Indian Rs. 10/- in cheque or demand draft favouring Embassy of India, Stockholm. (The official rate of exchange between Indian Rupee – Swedish Kroner may be used.)
It may be pointed out that as per Section 6(1)(a) of the RTI Act, 2005, a person who desires to obtain information under the Act is required to submit the application to the Information Officer of the ‘concerned public authority’. Applicants are, therefore, advised to send their requests under the RTI Act to the Embassy only when the subject matter can reasonably be presumed to pertain to the Embassy. Where the information required obviously does not pertain to this Embassy, the applications may be addressed to the concerned PIO directly. While Section 6(3) of RTI Act, 2005 provides for the transfer of an application be a receiving PIO to another (concerned) PIO, this is clearly meant to cover situations where the applications is addressed to a PIO on the assumption that it has been directed to the correct PIO, in the first instance.
Information about the Embassy of India, Stockholm as required under Section 4(1) (b) of RTI, Act, 2005.
(i) |
The particulars of the organization, functions and duties |
Embassy of India is headed by Ambassador and has following Wings: (i) Political (ii) Commercial (iii) Press, Culture and Information (iv) Consular Wing and (v) Defence. These are headed by the three officers of the Mission; (i) Counsellor (ii) Second Secretary and (iii) Defence Attaché.The functions of the Embassy inter alia include political and economic cooperation, trade and investment promotion, cultural interactions, press and media liaison and defence cooperation with the Royal Kingdom of Sweden. |
(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 are detailed in the Financial Powers of the Government of India's Representatives Abroad. Designated officials of the Embassy also have powers under the Passport Act. |
(iii) |
The procedure followed in the decision-making process, including channels of supervision and accountability |
This Embassy follows procedures as indicated the "Manual of Office Procedure" for decision-making process under the supervision of the Ambassador. |
(iv) |
The norms set by it for the discharge of its functions |
As prescribed by the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi. |
(v) |
The rules, regulations, instructions, manuals, etc. held in its control |
IFS(PLCA) Rules, Financial Powers of Government of India’s Representatives Abroad, Passport Act, Consular and Visa Manual. |
(vi) |
Statement of categories of documents that are held |
Documents/files relating to the conduct of diplomatic and consular duties are held by this Embassy |
(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 Embassy functions within the norms of India’s foreign policy formulated by the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi. Policy is implemented by the Embassy under the guidance and supervision of the Ambassador. |
(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 |
This Embassy does not have any such bodies. Internal committees are constituted as and when required under the rules. |
(ix) |
A directory of its officers and employees |
A directory is given at Annexure-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 given at Annexure-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 and expenditure for the last two financial years are given in the statement is given at Annexure-III. |
(xii) |
The manner of execution of subsidy programmes, including the amounts allocated and the details of beneficiaries of such programmes |
This Embassy does not have any subsidy programmes. |
(xiii) |
Particulars of recipients of concessions, permits or authorizations granted by it |
This Embassy does not grant concessions, permits, etc. |
(xiv) |
Details in respect of the information, available to or held by it, reduced in an electronic form |
Accounts work since September 2009, and Visa work. |
(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 |
Information about the Embassy can be obtained from its website www.indianembassy.se and individual or organization can approach the Embassy anytime during office hours and obtain the required information. Library of the Embassy can also be accessed during all working days. |
(xvi) |
The names, designations and other particulars of the Public Information Officers |
Already available on the Embassy's website |
(xvii) |
Such other information as may be prescribed and thereafter update these publications every year |
The Embassy´s website has information which is updated on regular basis |
