Assistant High Commission of India

Rajshahi, Bangladesh

भारत का सहायक उच्चायोग

राजशाही, बांग्लादेश

(i)

the particulars of its organization, functions and duties;

Assistant High Commission of India, Rajshahi is headed by Assistant High Commissioner and has the following Wing for its usual functions: Administration & Visa Wing. Its geographical jurisdiction is restricted to all 08 districts of Rajshahi Division (Chapainawabganj, Pabna, Sirajganj, Joypurhat, Bogura, Naogaon, Natore, Rajshahi) and 08 districts of Rangpur Divisions (Dinajpur, Lalmonirhat, Kurigram, Nilphamari, Thakurgaon, Rangpur, Gaibandha, Panchagarh) and 03 districts of Khulna (Kushtia, Chuadanga, Meherpur) of Bangladesh.

Assistant High Commission functions under general supervision of High Commission of India, Dhaka. As representative office of Government of India, the Post is to fulfill any task assigned by the higher authorities.

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the powers and duties of its officers and employees;

Financial powers of the Officers of the Assistant High Commission of India have been detailed in the Delegated Financial powers of the Government of India's Representatives Abroad. Other powers are derived from the Passport Act of India and other rules and regulations as may be relevant in a situation. 

The Officers of the Assistant High Commission function under the guidance and supervision of the Assistant High Commissioner.

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the procedure followed in the decision making process, including channels of supervision and accountability;

Decisions are taken under the instructions and supervision of the Assistant High Commissioner.

(iv)

The norms set by it for the discharge of its functions: 

Norms are set under the instructions and supervision of the Assistant High Commissioner. Quick and efficient discharge of Visa services is our focus.

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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 Representatives abroad Rules; Passport Act; Manuals on Office Procedures; Visa manual; 

Other Central Government Rules and manuals published by Central Government.

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a statement of the categories of documents that are held by it or under its control;

Visa services application forms.

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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;

Assistant High Commission of India functions within the scope of policies and decisions by the Ministry of External Affairs and under the supervision of High Commission of India, Dhaka. 

Assistant High Commission interacts regularly with representatives of think tanks, academic community and others.

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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;

None

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A directory of its officers and employees: 

Shri Manoj Kumar, Assistant High Commissioner

Shri Dipak Kumar Kuila, Second Secretary

Sh. Goutam Kumar Mondal, Attache

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The monthly remuneration received by each of its officers and employees, including the system of compensation as provided in its regulations

As on 09.04.2024

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The budget allocated to each of its agency, indicating the particulars of all plans, proposed expenditures and reports on disbursements made;

Budget utilization during Financial Year 2023-24

Approved VOA 2024-25

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the manner of execution of subsidy programmes, including the amounts allocated and the details of beneficiaries of such programmes;

Assistant High Commission of India does not have any subsidy programme.

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particulars of recipients of concessions, permits or authorizations granted by it;

No concessions/permits are granted by Assistant High Commission of India.

(xiv)

details in respect of the information, available to or held by it, reduced in an electronic form;

Websites of High Commission of India, Dhaka and Assistant High Commission of India, Rajshahi have the required information. 

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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;

Website: https://www.ahcirajshahi.gov.in

 Email queries: hoc[dot]rajshahi[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in

 Telephone: + 880247-861213

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The names, designations and other particulars of the Public Information Officers;

Public Information Officer

Shri Goutam Kumar Mondal, Attache (Administration)
Assistant High Commission of India, 
Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Tel: +880247 – 861213
Fax: +880721 - 760511
Email : hoc[dot]rajshahi[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in

Appellate authority

Assistant High Commission of India, 
Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Tel: +880247 – 861213
Fax: +880721 – 760511Email : ahc[dot]rajshahi[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in

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such other information as may be prescribed and thereafter update these publications every year;

Websites of Assistant High Commission and the High Commission in Dhaka have information which is updated on a regular basis.