RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT 2005
Manual to be published by public
authorities under clause 4(1) (b) of the RTI Act, 2005.
Introduction
1.1. Background.
This handbook/ manual is prepared by the Forest Environment & Wildlife Management Department, Government of Sikkim, Gangtok, under section 4(1) (b) of the Right to Information Act, 2005. The Key objective of this Act is to secure access to information under the control of the Public Authorities in order to promote transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority, constitution of Central Information Commission and State Information Commission. Whereas the constitution of India has established democratic Republic and democracy requires an informed citizenry and transparency which are vital to its democratic function.
1.2. Purpose of this information handbook.
Section 4(1) (b) of RTI Act, 2005 is mandatory “suo motu”disclosure of information by every authority working under Government of Sikkim. Disclosure will be done through the publication of manuals, departmental web site and web site of Nation Information Centre, Tashiling Secretariat, Gangtok. Any applicant may avail the required portion of the manual by down loading from these web sites. The main purposes of these manuals are voluntary disclosure of information of this department.
1.3. Who are the intended users of the handbook?
Citizens, civil society organizations, public representatives, officers and employees of public authorities including Public Information Officers and Assistant Public Information Officers and Appellate Officers, Central and State Information Commissions etc.
1.4. Definitions of key terms.
(Note: Information is provided as Annexure at the end of Manual).
1.5. Organization of information.
Information is organized in chapter wise Template (format) providing footnotes wherever clearance is required. For further set of organization of information in this manual, please see the content of this handbook.
1.6. Getting additional information.
Beside information contain in this handbook if additional information is required by the applicant, any organization or private body, may apply in a prescribed form “A” under rule 5(1) of the act after payment of fee of Rs.100/- (Rupees- one hundred) only by way of Bank receipt to be deposited under major head 0070 OAS (E) RTI Fee in the State Bank of Sikkim. Along with the application form and above Bank Receipt a documentary proof of citizen of India in the form of certified copy of Sikkim Subject, Certificate of Identification, Pass port, Electoral Roll, Ration Card etc. is required to be submitted by the applicant.
1.7. Name & address of key
contact points.
Mrs.Madhu Pradhan, Joint Director (Statistics),
State/ Public Information Officer, (Head quarter) Forest Secretariat, Deorali, Gangtok, Sikkim, Pin Code No. 737102, Ph.No.03592-281776.
Organization, Functions and Duties
(Section 4(1) (b) (i))
2.1
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Name of the Organization |
Address |
Functions |
Duties |
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(2) |
(3) |
(4) |
(5) |
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1 |
Department of Forest Environment & Wildlife Management under which the following Circle/Divisions function various Forest & Wildlife activities. They are Territorial, Wildlife, Social Forestry, Land Use, Utilization, Survey & Demarcation, FCA Cell, Planning & Statistical Cell, Accounts and Administrative Section, Working Plan, Research & Extension, Sericulture, E.P.C., JFMC & EDC.,SMPB, SPCB and various other committees formed from time to time. |
Forest Secretariat Deorali, Gangtok, Sikkim, Pin code :737102 Fax No. 281778 |
The Forest Department is mainly engaged in the protection & conservation of Forest, Env. & Wildlife in the State of Sikkim.Out of 7096 Sq. Km of geographical area, more than 81% is under the administrative control of Forest department Hence it is being conserved and Protected by enforcing various acts and rules and their amendments from time to time. |
Its duties include patrolling the forest areas and check the illicit felling and illegal movement, issue of transit permit of forest produce including the permit for extraction of sand and stone from river beds, issue of marking order, extraction of timber, collection of Forest revenue. Forest Department is also engaged in planting of trees, thinning, production of planting materials, creation and maintenance of nurseries, protection of Wildlife, their Captive breeding, Maintenance and protection of Kanchanjunga National Parks, Zoo, sanctuaries, parks and public gardens, check illicit transit of wildlife products & other non timber forest produce, detection of forestry and wildlife offences with appropriate follow up actions according to existing laws. It is also the duty of the department to see the boundary, encroachment, eviction of illegal occupation, detect forest fire and extinct of it whenever occurred. The department also carries out the work of EIA/EMP for the Projects for obtaining the environmental clearance from the Ministry through FCA Division and Pollution control Board. Land use Circle of the Department is involved in protective works of soil in landslide areas in addition to catchment Area treatment and wetland conservation. Various duties as mentioned above have been assigned to its officers & staff depending upon their seniority & designation which is well mentioned in Chapter 3. |
Powers and Duties of Officers and Employees
(Section 4(1) (b) (ii)
3.1
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Name of the officer/ employees |
Designation |
Duties allotted |
Powers |
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(1) |
(2) |
(3) |
(4) |
(5) |
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1. |
PCCF-Cum-Secretary |
Statutory: |
Over all supervision of officer & staff. |
Appointment of class III & IV employees with the approval of the Government. |
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Administrative: |
Various functionaries of the department transfer & promotion of all employees with the approval of competent authority. To attend various meetings in connection with the various functions and the resources of the department. |
Sanctioning of Earned Leaves of all groups III & IV, non gazetted officers Leave Encashment. He has the power to transfer FGs, BOs, ROs SFS & IFS Officers. He has to power to transfer in the department other than forest officers with in their respective cadre controlling authority. He has the power to punish the forest officer who are negligent in their duties or who are involved in forest offences. |
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Financial: |
To ensure timely payment, timely financial sanction of various schemes & project of the department & release of payment after the projects are implemented as per the estimate approved by the Government subject to availability of funds. |
He has all the financial powers as mentioned in the financial rules as the head of the department. |
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Other: |
To get the administrative approval of finance and planning and competent authority in the government of all the estimate of various projects and item as required under the rule. Technical Estimate: Technical approval of the estimate for various schemes. |
He has the power to technically approve various items of works under the various schemes when an estimate is submitted to him. He is also empowered to take disciplinary actions & penalties against the subordinate defaulting forest officers as when required under rule 3 of Sikkim State Subordinate Forest Service. |
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(2) |
(3) |
(4) |
(5) |
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2. |
APCCF(T) |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
Overall supervision of various functions of Territorial Circle & staff and to recommend any action against those officials who are involved in various forest offences and negligence in their duties, to visit the HOD in performance of his duties form time to time. |
He can exercise the rule 3 sub-section (ii) to (viii) against the defaulting subordinate forest officers as a Disciplinary Authority.
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Financial: |
He can recommend the payment of all the schemes under his jurisdiction. |
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Other: |
Any other duty assigned. |
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3 |
APCCF (ENV). |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
He is responsible for all matters relating to Environment and soil conservation sector. The nature of work involves mainly supervision of the various schemes being implemented by various divisions under his control. To prepare relies to the various correspondence with the Central Govt.formulation of projects under the various guidelines issued by Central Govt. under CSS scheme. He is also looking after the matter relating to State Biodiversity Board. Presently the forest division under him is all the forest land use and RVP divisions. |
He can exercise the rule 3 sub-section (ii) to (viii) against the defaulting subordinate forest officers as a Disciplinary Authority.
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Financial: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Other: |
NIL |
NIL |
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4 |
APCCF(WL) |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
To implement the various provision of the WL Act through various wildlife forest division. Overall supervision of various schemes being implemented by WL forest divisions both CSS and under State Plan, to check the poaching to supervise the checking of poaching and transit of WL products and plants. |
He can exercise the rule 3 sub-section (ii) to (viii) against the defaulting subordinate forest officers as a Disciplinary Authority.
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Financial: |
Recommend payments of various schemes being implemented by WL sector. |
NIL |
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Other: |
Any other work assigned to him/her from time to time. |
NIL |
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(2) |
(3) |
(4) |
(5) |
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5. |
APCCF(P&A) |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
He is responsible for preparation of annual plan, 5 year plan, through various officers under his control. He will also attend to Lok Sabha, Parliamentary and Legislative Assembly questions and get the answers prepared by getting information from various sources. He will deal with all Administrative matters relating to class III & IV employees. He is also responsible for processing the cases of training within and outside state. He will sanction contingent bills for HQ as advised by the Accounts Section. |
He can exercise the rule 3 sub-section (ii) to (viii) against the defaulting subordinate forest officers as a Disciplinary Authority.
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Financial: |
NIL |
He has been declared as Head of the office for the budget allotted to HQ and has been provided with powers of head of office under SFR. |
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Other: |
Any other works assigned to him from time to time. |
- |
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CCF (T). |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
He will deal with all matters relating to Territorial Circle. He is responsible for controlling illicit felling of trees, grazing, fire and illegal transit of timber within and outside the state. He is responsible for implementation of Sikkim Forest Act. He will also process the cases of the all those Territorial staff who are found in various forest offences and initiate a preliminary enquiry to establish prima-facie evidence. He is also responsible for seeking amendments in Sikkim Forest Act and training the rules under this act.
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He can exercise the rule 3 sub-section (ii) to (viii) against the defaulting subordinate forest officers as a Disciplinary Authority.
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Financial: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Other: |
NIL |
NIL |
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(1) |
(2) |
(3) |
(4) |
(5) |
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7. |
CCF(FCA) |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
CCF (FCA) is the nodal officer for the purpose of forest conservation Act. He is a bridge between Govt. of India and the State Govt. He is responsible for scrutiny or all the documents required for getting clearance diversion of forest land for non forestry purposes. He is also responsible for all the duties mentioned in the guidelines for the Nodal officer for implementation of Conservation Act. He is also responsible for processing the files for getting approval of the State Govt. for sending the cases to the Ministry of Env. & Forest. He also keeps the records and files wherein clearance of the State Govt. and Govt. of India has been obtained. He also intimates the user agency wherever clearances have been given by Govt. of India under FCA 1980. |
He can exercise the rule 3 sub-section (ii) to (viii) against the defaulting subordinate forest officers as a Disciplinary Authority.
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Financial: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Other: |
Any other works assigned to him from time to time. |
- |
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8. |
CCF(WP) |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
He supervises the activities of the Working Plan Circle and preparation of Working Plans.
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He can exercise the rule 3 sub-section (ii) to (viii) against the defaulting subordinate forest officers as a Disciplinary Authority.
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Financial: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Other: |
NIL |
NIL |
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(1) |
(2) |
(3) |
(4) |
(5) |
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9. |
CCF (Utilization)
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Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
CCF (Utilization) is responsible for overall control of activities of the Utilization Circle. Utilization Circle involved in extracting of timber, charcoal and firewood from the forest areas under the control of the Govt. They also control the import of timber from outside the State by the agents who have been provided with licenses to sale imported timbers to the public. They are also responsible for running the departmental sawmill. They may be assigned any duty by the department from time to time. |
He can exercise the rule 3 sub-section (ii) to (viii) against the defaulting subordinate forest officers as a Disciplinary Authority.
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Financial: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Other: |
Any other works assigned to him from time to time. |
- |
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10. |
CCF (Social Forestry) |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
He is responsible for controlling the activities of Social Forestry Circle. The Circle is responsible for promoting forestry with participation of the people in the State. He recommends the payment of the scheme being implemented by Social Forestry Circle. He can be assigned any of the work by the department from time to time. |
He can exercise the rule 3 sub-section (ii) to (viii) against the defaulting subordinate forest officers as a Disciplinary Authority.
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Financial: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Other: |
NIL |
NIL |
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(1) |
(2) |
(3) |
(4) |
(5) |
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11. |
CCF(WL) |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
He supervises the activities of the W/L Circle and assists the Chief WL Warden in the implementation of W/L protection Act. He also recommends the payment of various schemes being implemented by W/L Circle. |
He can exercise the rule 3 sub-section (ii) to (viii) against the defaulting subordinate forest officers as a Disciplinary Authority. |
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Financial: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Other: |
- |
- |
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12. |
CF(T) |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
He is overall in-charge of Territorial Circle. He is responsible for passing the bills pertaining to various schemes being implemented from time to time. He process the files for issue of license for quarries for collection of sand, stones and pebbles and also for transit permit for timber and NTFP. He is the appropriate authority for the purpose of implementation of rules made under Sikkim Forest Act. Duties assigned to him by department from time to time. He is also the Chairman of various forest development agencies for implementation of various schemes through JFM committees. |
Under rule 3 Sub-rule (ii) to (vi)/ (vii)/ (viii) of the SSSFS (Discipline & Appeal, 2006, he can exercise the above rules as a Disciplinary Authority to the Subordinate Forest Officers as and when required. |
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Financial: |
He recommends the cases for departmental enquiry against the territorial field staff involved in forest offences after a prima-facie case is established against them, he is also responsible for taking various steps for the protection of forest and plantation from grazing and file. |
NIL |
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Other: |
NIL |
NIL |
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13. |
CF(WL) |
Statutory: |
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Administrative: |
He is responsible for passing the bills of various schemes being implemented under his circle. He is also the Chairman of FDA controlling of W/L and Flora & Fauna available within the Sanctuaries and Biosphere Reserve. Passing of bills are done under his control. |
As disciplinary authority he is empowered with rule 3 sub-rule (ii) to (vi) / (vii) / (viii). |
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Financial: |
Nil |
Nil |
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Other: |
Any other activities assigned to him from time to time. |
Nil |
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(1) |
(2) |
(3) |
(4) |
(5) |
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14. |
DFO |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
His is responsible for management of forest and its activities under his division. He will look after administration & execution of various forest works. He will assist the works allotted by superiors including CF in the Circle. Inspection of forest works in the division & check majors work regarding the result of measurement in the measure books maintained for the purpose. After inspection & measurement he will pass the bills for the payment. Any DFO posted in Territorial Division will be responsible for protection & conservation of forest products in his territory including revenue collection, allotment of quarries issue of transit permit, issue of Marking Order. He will be responsible for implementation of all the forest rules in the division with power to deal with offences. |
Under rule 3 Sub-rule (ii) to (vi)/ (vii)/ (viii) of the SSSFS (Discipline & Appeal, 2006, he can exercise the above rules as a Disciplinary Authority to the Subordinate Forest Officers as and when required. |
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Financial: |
In the division he/she has power to exercise all the powers of drawing &disbursing officer. |
NIL |
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Other: |
He will carryout the orders of superiors officers as and when asked for. |
- |
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15. |
A.C.F. |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
Being subordinate of Dy.C.F. He will handle all the works of DFO in his absence. He will carryout all the inspection works in the timber depots, check post, illicit felling spots and plantation spots, keeping properly records, register and books in the division. He will also help in JFMs& FDAs.
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NIL |
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Financial: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Other:
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NIL |
NIL |
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(1) |
(2) |
(3) |
(4) |
(5) |
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16. |
Range Officer |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
R.O. is in executive charge of the range & he is responsible for management of his range with the help of B.O., F.G.s under the instruction of ACF & DFO. He should conduct inspection of various spots as when required to report to higher officers. He may also take disciplinary action to his subordinates accordingly to acts & rules. M/Roll & labours engaged and their payment is his look after. He has to check 100% of the works done in his range. Regulation of felling in private lands with marking order is also his duty. |
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Financial: |
- |
NIL |
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Other: |
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17. |
Block Officer |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
B.O.is a subordinate staff of R.O.to sees the works of head forest guards & forest guards regarding marking of trees, dictation & investigation of forest offences, checking of transit permit, supervision of fire lines & plantation works. He will also look after sowing, plantings, cultural operation, nursery works, collection of seeds etc. |
NIL |
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Financial: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Other:
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NIL |
NIL |
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18. |
Head Forest Guard |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
He will supervise the works of forest guards under him within the jurisdiction given to him in order to carry out the instruction of DFO,ACF, R.O. |
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Financial: |
- |
NIL |
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Other: |
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19. |
Forest Guard |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
He should know thoroughly the boundary of the beat allotted to him in order to prevent encroachment, injury from fire & illicit felling. He should check permits & control their execution. He should continuously petrol the boundary of the beat. |
NIL |
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Financial: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Other: |
NIL |
NIL |
SIKKIM ACCOUNTS SERVICE
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Sl.No. |
Name of the officer/ employees |
Designation |
Duties allotted |
Powers |
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(1) |
(2) |
(3) |
(4) |
(5) |
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1. |
Chief Accounts Officer |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
The basic duty of the CAO is to advise the head of office & head of department in relation to financial matters and also to maintain the records of receipts & expenditures of the department with the help of subordinate officers & staff. |
NIL |
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Financial: |
He submits bills & payments proposals to the head of office or head of department for sanction. In consultation with HOD he may move the proposal for additional / supplementary funds for the department. |
NIL |
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Other: |
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2. |
Sr. Accounts Officer |
Statutory: |
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NIL |
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Administrative: |
He will assist in the works of CAO & performs all the works in absence of CAO. All the departmental bills are routed through him in order to keep financial vigilance. |
NIL |
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Financial: |
- |
- |
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Other: |
- |
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3. |
Account Officer |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
He will perform the duty of drawing disbursing officer besides the forwarding of checked bills to higher levels for sanction. He will also sign all the records maintain in SAR.CAR, Cash Book & advance register. |
NIL |
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Financial: |
- |
- |
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Other: |
- |
- |
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4. |
Senior Accountant |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
As a senior most subordinate staff of accounts division he will check the correctness of all the entries made by subordinate staff along with fund position available in the appropriate head of accounts. He will scrutinize the bills & see propriety of the bills. |
NIL |
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Financial: |
- |
- |
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Other: |
- |
- |
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(1) |
(2) |
(3) |
(4) |
(5) |
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5. |
Accountant: |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
Bills forwarded by Junior Accountant after entry in proper books will be checked by Accountant for further perusal by seniors as book keeping stage. |
NIL |
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Financial: |
- |
- |
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Other: |
- |
- |
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6. |
Jr. Accountant |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
He will receive the bills entered by his subordinate for calculation and genuineness for the payment. |
NIL |
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Financial: |
- |
- |
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Other: |
- |
- |
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7. |
Accounts Clerk |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
He will receive all the bills from the field level & make entry in registers after checking calculations & proper supporting documents. |
NIL |
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Financial: |
- |
- |
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Other: |
- |
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State Statistical Service.
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(1) |
(2) |
(3) |
(4) |
(5) |
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Sl.No. |
Name of the officer/ employees |
Designation |
Duties allotted |
Powers |
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1. |
Joint Director: |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
Compilation of the Statistical Data of the department. Training of SFS&IFS officers. Other duties as and when assigned by the PCCF-cum-Secretary, Addl. PCCF (P&A) and Addl.Director (P&A). State Public Information Officer (HQ). |
To report the ACRs of the Officers and to review the ACRs of the Employees of Planning & Statistical Cell. |
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Financial: |
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Other: |
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2. |
Deputy Director |
Statutory: |
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Administrative: |
Compilation of the Statistical Data of the Department. Other duties as and when assigned by the PCCF-cum-Secretary, Addl. PCCF (P&A) and Addl.Director (P&A). Assistant State Public Information Officer (HQ). |
Reporting of ACRs of the non gazetted employees of Planning and Statistical Cell. Signing of the Sanction Schedules of the sanction obtained from the competent authority. |
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Financial: |
- |
- |
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Other: |
- |
- |
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3. |
Asstt. Director |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
Duties as and when assigned by the PCCF-cum-Secretary, Addl. PCCF (P&A) Addl. Director (P&A) and Joint Director (Plng. & Sts.) |
NIL |
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Financial: |
- |
- |
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Other: |
- |
- |
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4. |
Statistical Officer |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
Duties as and when assigned by the Addl. PCCF(P&A) Addl.Director(P&A), Joint Director(P&S) & Assistant Director(P&S). |
NIL |
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Financial: |
- |
- |
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Other: |
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5. |
Statistical Investigator |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
Duties as and when assigned by Addl. PCCF(P&A), Addl. Director(P&A), Joint Director, Deputy Director, Asstt. Director. |
NIL |
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Financial: |
- |
- |
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Other: |
- |
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Wildlife Sector
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Sl.No. |
Name of the officer/ employees |
Designation |
Duties allotted |
Powers |
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(1) |
(2) |
(3) |
(4) |
(5) |
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1 |
Chief Wildlife Warden (APCCF,WL) |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
He will ensure the powers & duties of all the officers delegated as per the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 vide Notification No. 98/WL/F.Env.& WL dated 4/9/2001 and implemented in right spirit. |
As disciplinary authority he is empowered with rule 3 sub-rule (ii) to (vi) / (vii) / (viii). |
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Financial: |
- |
- |
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Other: |
- |
- |
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2 |
Director: |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
He is responsible for the work of WL sector within the parameter of WL protection Act, 1972 and directives of Hon’ble Supreme Court issued from time to time. He will also act as Member Secretary, SPCB. |
As disciplinary authority he is empowered with rule 3 sub-rule (ii) to (vi) / (vii) / (viii). |
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Financial: |
- |
- |
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Other: |
- |
- |
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3 |
Addl. Director: |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
He is directly in-charge of Nation Parks, Zoo & Eco-Tourism. |
As disciplinary authority he is empowered with rule 3 sub-rule (ii) to (vi) / (vii) / (viii). |
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Financial: |
- |
- |
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Other: |
- |
- |
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4 |
Jt. Director: |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
He will look after the works of National Parks & Zoo under the supervision of senior officers. |
As disciplinary authority he is empowered with rule 3 sub-rule (ii) to (vi) / (vii) / (viii). |
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Financial: |
- |
- |
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Other : |
- |
- |
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5 |
Field Director/ DFO (KNP) |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
He is soul in-charge of Management & Protection of Khangchendzonga National Park spread over the area of 1784 sq.km.in Sikkim with the help of field staff. |
As disciplinary authority he is empowered with rule 3 sub-rule (ii) to (vi) / (vii) / (viii). |
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Financial: |
- |
- |
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Other: |
- |
- |
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6 |
ACF/RO/BO/ HFG/FG |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
They are all field staff of Wildlife who will exercise powers & duties as laid down in the wildlife protection Act, 1972. |
NIL |
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Financial: |
- |
- |
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Other: |
- |
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River Valley Project:
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Sl.No. |
Name of the officer/ employees |
Designation |
Duties allotted |
Powers |
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(1) |
(2) |
(3) |
(4) |
(5) |
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1 |
Addl. Director: |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
He is directly in-charge of RVP Division of Forest Department. Supervisory & advisory works is imparted through him. |
As disciplinary authority he is empowered with rule 3 sub-rule (ii) to (vi) / (vii) / (viii). |
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Financial: |
- |
- |
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Other: |
- |
- |
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2 |
Jt. Director: |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
He will look after the administrative responsibility of the division along with the monitoring report of the field. |
As disciplinary authority he is empowered with rule 3 sub-rule (ii) to (vi) / (vii) / (viii). |
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Financial: |
- |
- |
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Other: |
- |
- |
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3 |
D.F.O. |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
To assist the superiors. He will function as link officer by providing details activities reports. |
As disciplinary authority he is empowered with rule 3 sub-rule (ii) to (vi) / (vii) / (viii). |
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Financial: |
- |
- |
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Other: |
- |
- |
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4 |
A.C.F. |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
As a RVP A.C.F.he will inspect the field and collect reports with the help of R.O., B.O. & F.G. |
NIL |
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Financial: |
- |
- |
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Other: |
- |
- |
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5 |
R.O./ B.O./F.G. |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
They will carry out the field activities as instructed by the superiors. |
NIL |
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Financial: |
- |
- |
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Other: |
- |
- |
Administrative Section
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Sl.No. |
Name of the officer/ employees |
Designation |
Duties allotted |
Powers |
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(1) |
(2) |
(3) |
(4) |
(5) |
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1. |
Jt. Secretary: |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
He/She is the administrative head of the administration section of the forest secretariat. He/She supervises the work of subordinate of officers & staff in all the administrative work i.e. Promotion,transfer,leaves, Appointments, disciplinary actions, upkeep of personal files & other records. |
Sanction of increments, leave encashment, leaves of subordinates staff. Submission of proposal for creation and sanction of post and promotion of non-gazetted staff. |
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Financial: |
- |
- |
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Other: |
Other works assigned by PCCF & APCCF. |
- |
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2. |
Under Secretary |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
He/She will assist the works of Jt. Secretary in the administrative matters. Issue of various letters & orders are done from this level after obtaining approval. |
Remarks: Duties & responsibilities of O.S./H.A./ UDC/LDC of other Circle/Division is similar to the work done by Admn. Section of main secretariat. Only the difference is of relevant files. |
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Financial: |
- |
- |
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Other: |
- |
- |
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3. |
O.S. |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
As highest non-gazetted staff he/she will have overall control in the running of Admn. Section with subordinate staff. He/she will forward all the files to higher authority for the appraisal & approval. |
NIL |
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Financial: |
- |
- |
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Other: |
- |
- |
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4. |
H.A. |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
He/she will scrutinize all the files routed through him/her process by subordinate staff. |
NIL |
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Financial: |
- |
- |
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Other: |
- |
- |
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(1) |
(2) |
(3) |
(4) |
(5) |
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5. |
U.D.C. |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
He/she will see the genuineness and other matters duly processed by L.D.Cs. |
NIL |
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Financial: |
- |
- |
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Other: |
- |
- |
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6. |
L.D.C. |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
He/She will responsible to put up all the papers marked to him/her in the relevant files. Keeps the records of the papers and files |
NIL |
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Financial: |
- |
- |
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Other: |
- |
- |
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7. |
Peons. |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
Duties as and when assigned by the Officer & Staff. |
NIL |
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Financial: |
- |
- |
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Other: |
- |
- |
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8. |
Drivers: |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
All the Drivers either M/R or regular may carry out the order of officers along with the maintenance of the vehicle. |
NIL |
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Financial: |
- |
- |
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Other: |
- |
- |
Sericulture
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Sl.No. |
Name of the officer/ employees |
Designation |
Duties allotted |
Powers |
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(1) |
(2) |
(3) |
(4) |
(5) |
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1. |
Addl. Director: |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
He is the head of Sericulture Directorate looking after technical & administrative control. He also looks after the cluster area development programme and marketing of cocoons with collection of revenue. |
As disciplinary authority he is empowered with rule 3 sub-rule (ii) to (vi) / (vii) / (viii). |
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Financial: |
- |
- |
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Other: |
- |
- |
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2. |
Joint Director: |
Statutory: |
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Administrative: |
He will look after all the works of Addl .Director in his absence besides technical support to Sericulture schemes. He is also responsible for catalytic development programmes sponsored by Central Silk Board formulating the project along with implementation, monitoring & evaluation. He organizes farmers training, writing progress reports and processes the Sericulture proposals. |
As disciplinary authority he is empowered with rule 3 sub-rule (ii) to (vi) / (vii) / (viii). |
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Financial: |
- |
- |
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Other: |
- |
- |
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3. |
Asstt. Director: |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
He is responsible to protect & improve the Sericulture Farms & nurseries and increase the productivity in Sericulture Farm allotted to him. He helps in conducting Sericulture farmers training from time to time & also helps in grain age operation of Muga & Eri. |
NIL
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Financial: |
- |
- |
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Other: |
- |
- |
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4. |
R.O / B.O. |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
They are fully in charge of each allotted Sericulture farms in the districts. They will carry out the instruction & guidance provided by the superiors. |
NIL |
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Financial: |
- |
- |
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Other: |
- |
- |
Pollution Control Board
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Sl.No. |
Name of the officer/ employees |
Designation |
Duties allotted |
Powers |
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(1) |
(2) |
(3) |
(4) |
(5) |
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1. |
Chairperson |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
He/She will chair the meeting of SPCB as and when required. |
NIL |
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Financial: |
- |
- |
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Other: |
- |
- |
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2. |
Member Secy: |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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|
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Administrative: |
As per the Notification No.1/Lu&E/F dt:2/09/92 |
NIL |
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Financial: |
- |
- |
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Other: |
- |
- |
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3. |
Chief Scientist: |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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|
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Administrative: |
He will look after administration of SPCB along with his Scientific Research & consent management. |
NIL |
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Financial: |
- |
- |
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Other: |
- |
- |
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4. |
Asstt. Scientific Officer |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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|
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Administrative: |
He will provide assistance by inspection in the field, monitoring of air & water quality furnishing reports thereafter. |
NIL
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Financial: |
- |
- |
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Other: |
- |
- |
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5. |
Lab .Assistant: |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
He/She visit field to collect sample & analysis the sample. |
NIL |
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Financial: |
- |
- |
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Other: |
- |
- |
Land Use & Environment
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Sl.No. |
Name of the officer/ employees |
Designation |
Duties allotted |
Powers |
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(1) |
(2) |
(3) |
(4) |
(5) |
|
1. |
C.C.F.(LU&E) |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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Administrative: |
He will control & manage the activities of the LU&E along with the correspondence with State/Central Government. |
He can exercise the rule 3 sub-section (ii) to (viii) against the defaulting subordinate forest officers as a Disciplinary Authority. |
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Financial: |
- |
- |
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Other: |
- |
- |
|
2. |
C.F.(LU&E) |
Statutory: |
NIL |
- |
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Administrative: |
To support the office of PCCF-cum-Secretary/APCCF/CCF pertaining to LU&E sector. |
As disciplinary authority he is empowered with rule 3 sub-rule (ii) to (vi) / (vii) / (viii). |
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|
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Financial: |
- |
- |
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Other: |
- |
- |
|
3. |
D.F.O.(North, East, South, West) |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
|
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Administrative: |
They are responsible for activities of controlling and management of the land use and environment in terms of soil and wetland conservation, Landslide protection, catchment area treatment, IWDP, environmental education and extension, providing suggestion on EIA/EMP/public hearing in their respective districts. |
As disciplinary authority he is empowered with rule 3 sub-rule (ii) to (vi) / (vii) / (viii). |
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|
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Financial: |
They are designated as Drawing & Disbursing Officer for the payment of the works done in their respective district. |
NIL |
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Other : |
- |
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4. |
ACF/RO/BO/ FG. |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
|
|
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Administrative: |
The work of inspection, measurement & other management will be looking after by these field staff with the guidance of superior officers. |
NIL
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Financial: |
- |
- |
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Other: |
- |
- |
Director and Others (SFS)
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Sl.No. |
Name of the officer/ employees |
Designation |
Duties allotted |
Powers |
|
(1) |
(2) |
(3) |
(4) |
(5) |
|
1 |
Director(SFS) |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
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|
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Administrative: |
Under the SFS Cadre Director is the highest post in the state who controls & manages different Circle & Divisions where IFS are not posted. He/She will supervise forestry works being implemented in the Circles & Divisions wherever they are made in-charge of it. |
He can exercise the rule 3 sub-section (ii) to (viii) against the defaulting subordinate forest officers as a Disciplinary Authority. |
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|
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Financial: |
- |
- |
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Other: |
- |
- |
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2 |
Addl. Director: |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
|
|
|
Administrative: |
Directors are assisted by Addl. Directors to carry out the forestry activities done in the field by the field staff. |
As disciplinary authority he is empowered with rule 3 sub-rule (ii) to (vi) / (vii) / (viii). |
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|
|
Financial: |
- |
- |
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Other: |
- |
- |
|
3 |
Jt. Director: |
Statutory: |
NIL |
NIL |
|
|
|
Administrative: |
He/She will supervise all the works on the field and collect report to be submitted to higher authority from time to time. |
As disciplinary authority he is empowered with rule 3 sub-rule (ii) to (vi) / (vii) / (viii). |
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|
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Financial: |
- |
- |