High Commission of India, Suva, Fiji : Right to Information

Right to Information

Right to Information Portal : http://www.rti.gov.in

Applicants seeking information under the RTI Act, 2005 may be sent along with the prescribed fee through e-IPO* (Electronic Indian Postal Order) or in Fiji Dollars, equivalent to Indian Rs. 10/- in cash/cheque or demand draft favouring High Commission of India, Suva. [The rate of exchange for a particular month may be ascertained from the High Commission].

* Facility of e-IPO for payment of fee under the RTI, Act, 2005.

The Department of Personnel and Training and Department of Posts have launched a service called e-IPO (Electronic Indian Postal Order) to enable Indian Citizens residing in Indian or abroad to purchase an Indian Postal Order electronically by paying fee on line through e-Post Office Portal i.e. htpp://www.epostoffice.gov.in to enable them to seek information under the RTIAct, 2005. It can also be accessed through India Post website htpp://www.indiapost.gov.in. An e-IPO so generated must be used only once with the RTI application.

The user needs to get himself registered at the website. He has to select the Ministry/Department from whom he desires to seek the information under the RTI Act and the e-IPO so generated can be used to seek information from that Ministry/Department only. A printout of the e-IPO is required to be attached with the RTI application. If the RTI application is being filed electronically, e-IPO is required to be attached as an attachment. For more details please visit the website http://www.epostoffice.gov.in.

This facility is only for purchasing an Indian Postal Order electronically. All the requirements for filing an RTI application as well as other provisions regarding eligibility, time limit, exemptions etc. will continue to apply.

For information relating to High Commission of India, Suva, please contact

Chief Public Information Officer : Shri Ashutosh Dwivedi, Attache (Admn), Level5, LICI Building, Butt Street, Suva.

Appellate Authority
Ms. Neerupma S. Kararha
Second Secretary(HOC)
High Commission of India
Phone :	+679 330 9476
Fax :	+679 330 1032
Address :	LICI Building, Level 7, Butt Street, Suva,
E-mail :	hoc.suva@mea.gov.in
Website :	www.indiainfiji.gov.in

INFORMATION ABOUT THE HIGH COMMISSION OF INDIA,
REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 4(1)(B) OF THE RTI ACT, 2005

	The particulars of its organization, functions, vision and key objectives	High Commission of India is headed by the High Commissioner and has Political, Consular & Commercial, ITEC and Administration & Information Sections. In addition there is a Cultural Centre under ICCR, names as Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre. List of the High Commissioners since beginning may be seen here. The functions, vision and key objectives of the High Commission inter alia, include a strong and multifaceted bilateral relationship with Fiji comprising political, economic, commercial, consular, cultural, scientific and other elements. High Commission 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. In addition, the Mission also provides similar coverage to Kiribati, Tonga and Tuvalu.
	The powers, duties and work of its officers and employees	(i) General Administrative powers are derived from IFS (PLCA) Rules, as amended from time to time. (ii) Financial powers of the Officers of the High Commission of India have been detailed in the Delegated Financial powers of the Government of India's Representatives Abroad. (iii) Other powers are derived from the Passport Act of India. The Officers of the High Commission function under the guidance and supervision of the High Commissioner. Organizational Chart for the High Commission may also be referred.
	The procedure followed in the decision making process, including channels of supervision and accountability	Decisions are taken under the instruction and supervision of the High Commissioner.
	(a) The norms set by it for the discharge of its functions (b) Transfer Policy	(a) Norms are set under the instruction and supervision of the High Commissioner. (b) Transfer policy is set by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India from time to time.
	The rules, regulations, instructions, manuals and records, held by it or under its control or used by its employees for discharging its functions	(i) IFS PLCA rules and annexures (ii) Delegated Financial Powers of Government of India's Representatives abroad Rules (iii) Passport Act (iv) Manuals on Office Procedures (v) Other Central Government Rules and manuals published by Central Government.
	A statement of the categories of documents that are held by it or under its control	(i) Classified documents/files relating to India's external relations (Maintained by Political Wing of the Mission) (ii) Unclassified documents/files including joint statements, declarations, MoUs, agreements (Maintained by Political Wing of the Mission) (iii) Visa, Passport and consular services application forms, etc. (Maintained by Consular Wing of the Mission)
	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	High Commission of India functions within the norms of India's foreign policy formulated by the Ministry of External Affairs. Policy is implemented by the High Commission under the guidance and supervision of the High Commissioner
	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 High Commission has formed following committee as per guidelines of Government of India: (i) Consultancy Evaluation Committee / Purchase Committee comprising three officers of the Mission along with two standby members who act in the absence of permanent members of the committee. The committee recommends procurement of goods and services for the High Commission beyond the prescribed monetary ceiling under extant rules. (Constitution of the Committee may be changed as and when required with approval of the High Commissioner. Minutes of the Committee meetings are kept in office records and may be seen by the concerned vendors/bidders.) (ii) Indian Community Welfare Fund monitoring committee comprising of three officers of the High Commission, to monitor the expenditure from ICWF. (Constitution of the Committee may be changed as and when required with approval of the High Commissioner. Minutes of the Committee meetings are kept in office records.) (iii) Interview board is constituted with the approval of High Commissioner as and when required in connection with recruitment of local staff in the High Commission. (Constitution of the Committee may be changed as and when required with approval of the High Commissioner. Minutes of the Committee meetings are kept in office records.)
	A directory of the officers	Refer Home>High Commission Officials on this website
	The monthly remuneration received by each of its officers and employees, including the system of compensation as provided in its regulations	Click here
	The monthly remuneration received by each of its officers and employees, including the system of compensation as provided in its regulations	Click here
	The manner of execution of subsidy programmes, including the amounts allocated and the details of beneficiaries of such programmes	High Commission of India does not have any subsidy programme.
	Particulars of recipients of concessions, permits or authorizations granted by it	No concessions/permits are granted by the High Commission of India.
	Details in respect of the information, available to or held by it, reduced in an electronic form	The High Commission’s website has the required information. The High Commission also makes available to interested individuals various CDs and DVDs containing information on India, its people and culture.
	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.	Reception of the Chancery From 09:00 to 17:30 hrs
	Chief Public Information Officer Shri Ashutosh Dwivedi, Attache (Administration & Establishment), High Commission of India Level 7, LICI Building, Butt Street, Suva, Fiji Tel: (679) 330 3903 Fax (679) 3301032 Email: admn.suva@mea.gov.in	Appellate Authority Ms. Neerupma S. Kararha, Second Secretary & Head of Chancery, High Commission of India Level 7, LICI Building, Butt Street, Suva, Fiji Tel: (679) 330 9476 Fax: (679) 330 1032 hoc.suva@mea.gov.in
	Details of Previous CPIOs and FAAs	CPIO	FAA
		(i) From October 2020 to September 2021:- Shri M. Srinivasulu, Attache (ii) From January 2022 till date:- Shri Ashutosh Dwivedi, Attache	(i) From October 2020 to December 2022:- Shri Saifullah Khan (ii) From January 2023 till date:- Ms. Neerupma S. Kararha, Second Secretary
18.	Such other information as may be prescribed and thereafter update these publications every year	The High Commission’s website has information which is updated on a regular basis.
19.	RTI applications and appeals received and disposed during FY 2023-24	RTI Applications:- Received: 8; Disposed: 8 Appeals:- Received: 0; Disposed: 0
20.	Transparency Audit	Third Party Audit of Mandatory Disclosure under Sec. 4(1)(b) was carried out by Sushma Swaraj Institure of Foreign Service, New Delhi (SSIFS). Please click here for Audit Report for for F.Y. 2022-23.