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Right To Information Act

What Is The Right To Information Act ?

The Right to Information Act, 2005 has been passed by Parliament and has received the assent of the President on 15 June 2005. The Act aims at providing for setting out the practical regime of the right to information for citizens to secure access to information under the control of public authorities, in order to promote transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority.

What does Right To Information mean ?

It includes the right to -

Inspect works, documents, records.
Take notes, extracts or certified copies of documents or records.
Take certified samples of material.
Obtain information in form of printouts, diskettes, floppies, tapes, video cassettes or in any other electronic mode or through printouts

A FRAMEWORK FOR TRANSPARENCY AUDIT

The RTI Act under section 4 provides a comprehensive framework for promoting openness in the functioning of the public authorities.
While Section 4(1) (a) provides a general guideline for record management, so that the information could be easily stored and retained, the sub-sections b, c and d of Section 4 relate to the organizational objects and functions. Sub-sections (b), (c) and (d) of Section 4 of the RTI Act and other related information can be grouped under six categories; namely, 1-organsiation and function, 2- Budget and programmes, 3- Publicity and public interface, 4-E. governance, 5-Information as prescribed and 6. Information disclosed on own initiative.

1. Organisation and Function

1.1 Particulars of its organisation, functions and duties [Section 4(1)(b)(i)]

(i) Name and address of the Organization	ÂÂ	Central Power Research Institute commonly The Institute is managed by a Governing Organization Chart /> Organization for undertaking and/or sponsoring research and development projects in the fields of generation, transmission, distribution and operation of electricity supply systems testing facilities for evaluation of electrical materials and performance of power equipments. Certification Authority for the purpose of certification of rating and performance to ensure availability of equipment of adequate quality for use under conditions prevalent in Indian Power Systems. co-ordinating the R&D in the field of electric power. equipments for the operation under Indian conditions and effectively participate in formulation of national standard specifications. oriented basic research and arrange such studies in national academic Institutions. various State Electricity Boards and maintain liaison with other Institutions engaged in research connected with the power systems and/or power equipments. documentation in the field of power engineering and prepare, print and publish any paper, periodical or report in the furtherance of the objects of the society. workshops and other facilities for furthering scientific and technological research and conduct experiments for exploiting the invention or discoveries to the cause of power development in the country. institutions or person or persons and provide funds to them to carry out research and development programme of the society. known as CPRI is presently an autonomous Society under the Ministry of Power.Set up in 1960 by the Government of India, it was re-organized into an autonomous society in 1978. The Institute is managed by a Governing Body comprising members representing the Government, the electrical utilities, the industry, academic institutions etc. The Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Power is the President of the Governing Council. The Chief Executive of this Institute is the Director General who is also Member Secretary of the Governing Council. technology development. in total engineering consultancy for power sector. utilities in quality assurance testing and certification of products and goods delivered to power sector. efficiency and reliability in all spheres of activity. monitoring, renovation, modernization and life extension of power plant and equipment through diagnostic and life extension studies for achieving economy & reliability in power systems. needs of the power sector. and testing facilities engaged in different specialized fields. It has at present about 300 engineers and scientists besides other supporting staff to guide and maintain various operations of the institute. The main setup of the institute is at Bangalore and its units are situated in Noida, Bhopal, Nagpur, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Guwahati. under the Ministry of Power to serve as a National Laboratory to carry out applied research in Electrical Power Engineering. It also functions as an independent National Testing & Certification Authority for Electrical Equipment for ensuring their reliability and improve, innovate and develop new products and processes. decades has built sophisticated facilities both in the areas of research & testing. The important facilities include 2500 MVA Short Circuit Testing with Synthetic Testing Facility at Bangalore. Ultra High Voltage Research Laboratory at Hyderabad, Short Circuit Testing Facility at Bhopal. Thermal Research Centre at Koradi, Nagpur and Energy of the power sector. A state-of-art test facility for seismic qualification of electric equipment has been set up and commissioned. The Institute has also commissioned the Real Time Digital Simulation (RTDS) facility. CPRI the reason why most of CPRI's laboratories are accredited under National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration of Laboratories (NABL), the National body for accreditation of laboratories as per ISO/IEC 17025 norms. CPRI Laboratories have been assessed by ASTA BEAB, UK for testing of LV and MV equipment as per ISO/IEC 17025 norms. CPRI has been assessed and determined to fully comply with the requirements of ISO / IEC 17025:2005-05. CPRI is therefore entitled to operate as an Indian CB Testing laboratory under the BIS as National Certification Body and to carry out testing within the IECEE CB Scheme. CPRI has been granted full membership of Short Circuit Testing Liaison (STL) club. CPRI became only the second member in Asia to get such distinction. CPRI has also been granted ISO 9001:2000 certification from NVT - KEMA for its research and consultancy. The Certification covers R&D, Sponsored research & consultancy activities of specified Divisions at Bangalore and Thermal Research Centre, Nagpur. abreast with the latest technological developments in the areas of Generation, Transmission & Distribution of Power, some of which are sponsored by the Industries. Perspective Plan for R & D in Indian Power Sector with an R & D Road map for 15 years. This report is prepared for submission to the Ministry of Power by the Standing Committee on Research appointed by the Ministry. The Perspective Plan covers the vision of R & D, areas for research, fund requirements, likely benefits, policy issues and HRD challenges faced by the Power Sector. entrusted CPRI to act as a nodal agency to administer the Research Scheme on Power (RSOP) including the funding of research in the country. Techno-economic evaluation is the major responsibility of CPRI. During the current year, 34 research projects are being investigated by 13 organizations including 2 state utilities. appointed as Advisor-cum-Consultant (AcC) for the purpose of capacity building in the State Electricity Boards (SEB)/ Power Utilities of Karnataka, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh. The AcCs are appointed under the Accelerated Power Development & Reforms Program (APDRP) of Government of India. This prestigious consultancy appointment has been made by the Ministry of Power, Govt. of India considering CPRI's expertise in the areas of power transmission & distribution studies and also similar consultancy services rendered by CPRI to Electricity Regulatory Commissions in India. The efforts of strengthening of transmission and distribution systems in the country culminated in the initiation of the APDRP with the objectives of reduction in T & D losses both technical and commercial, ensuring reduction of outages, improvement in quality of power and enhancement of revenue earnings, a significant milestone in the era of Reforms in Power Sector. conducting Third Party Inspection Services for power equipment procured by Utilities. So far the services have been utilised by Tamil Nadu State Electricity Board, APTRANSCO, APGENCO, Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Ltd. (KPTCL), Uttar & Dakshin Haryana Bijily Vitran Nigam Ltd. and GRIDCO, Orissa etc.
(ii) Head of the organization	ÂÂ
(iii) Vision, Mission and Key objectives	ÂÂ
(iv) Function and duties	ÂÂ
(v) Organization Chart	ÂÂ
(vi) Any other details-the genesis, inception, formation of the department and the HoDs from time to time as well as the committees/ Commissions constituted from time to time have been dealt	ÂÂ

1.2 Power and duties of its officers and employees[Section 4(1) (b)(ii)]

(i) Powers and duties of officers (administrative, financial and judicial)		The affairs of CPRI are managed, administered, directed and controlled by the Governing Council headed by Secretary, Ministry of Power, Govt. of India. POWER OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE CPRI GOVERNING COUNCIL (i) Appointments to posts of Joint Director or equivalent and above shall be made by the President; Provided that appointments to the posts of Director General and the next lower level shall be made with the approval of the Government of India. (ii) The Governing Council may by Resolution delegate to the President such of its power for the conduct of business as they may deem fit, subject to the condition that the action taken by the President under the powers delegated by this rule shall be reported for confirmation at the next meeting of the Governing Council. (iii) The President may, in writing, delegate such of his powers as may be necessary to the Vice- President or the Director General. (iv) The president shall have the authority to review periodically the work and progress of the Society, to order enquiries into the affairs of the Society, and to pass orders on the recommendation of the reviewing or enquiry committees. DIRECTIONS BY THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT (a) In discharge of its functions the Society shall be guided by such instruction on question of policy as may be given to it by the Central Government. (b) If any dispute arises between the Central Government and the Society as to whether a question is or is not a question of policy, the decision of the Government of India shall be final. (c) That in the event of disagreement between representatives of the Ministry of Finance and Chairman of the Governing Council, CPRI on the financial matters beyond the delegated powers of the Ministry/Department of the Govt. of India, the matter may be referred to the Minister of Administrative Ministry concerned and the Finance Minister for a decision. THE DIRECTOR GENERAL 1. Director General as the principal executive Officer of the Society, shall be responsible for the proper administration of the affairs of the Society under the direction and guidance of the Governing Council. 2. The Director General, shall in all matters under his charge, have powers similar to the powers of a Head of Department under the Govt. of India. Also in all matters connected with the execution of works of the Society, he shall have powers similar to powers of the Chief Engineer in Central Public Works Department. 3. The Director General shall coordinate and exercise general supervision over all training and other activities under the Society. 4. The Director General shall have full financial power of the Ministry as specified in Delegation of Financial Power Rules, 1978 to authorize expenditure for the purpose of travel, transport, canteen etc. subject to the budgetary ceiling previously approved under various sub-heads and shall further be subject to the condition that all orders of economy and reappropriation issued by the Government of India are strictly observed. 5.ÂÂ Subject to the provisions contained in Rule 45 of the Rules & Regulations of the Society, Director General shall be the appointing authority to all other categories of officers and staff. 6. He shall prescribe the duties of all officers and staff of the Society and shall exercise such supervision and disciplinary control as may be necessary subject to these rules and the bye-laws. 7. It shall be the duty of the Director General to co-ordinate and exercise general supervision over all scientific and industrial researches and other activities under the society. 8. The Director General shall exercise his powers under the direction, superintendence and control of the President of the Society.
(ii) Power and duties of other employees
(iii) Rules/ orders under which powers and duty are derived and
(iv) Exercised
(v) Work allocation

1.3 Procedure followed in decision making process[Section 4(1)(b)(iii)]

(i) Process of decision making Identify key decision making points		1. The society shall maintain proper accounts and other relevant records and prepare annual statement of accounts including the balance sheet in such forms as may be prescribed by the Central Government. 2. The Accounts of the Society shall be audited annually by an authority approved by the Government for the purpose and any expenditure incurred in connection with the audit of accounts of the Society shall be payable by the society. 3. The auditing authority shall have the right to demand the production of books, accounts, connected vouchers and other documents and papers and inspect any of the offices of the Society. 4. The accounts of the society, as certified by the auditing authority, together with the audit report thereon shall be forwarded annually to the Central Government and the Government shall the same to be laid before Parliament. 5. CPRI, being a National Apex Body for R&D in Power Sector, set up by the Government of India, Ministry of Power, follows all Central Government Rules and instructions mutatis-mutandis. The affairs of the CPRI are managed, administered directed and controlled by the Governing Council headed by the Secretary, Ministry of Power, who is the president of the Governing Council and CPRI Society.
(ii) Final decision making authority
(iii) Related provisions, acts, rules etc.
(iv) Time limit for taking a decisions, if any
(v) Channel of supervision and accountability

1.4 Norms for discharge of functions[Section 4(1)(b)(iv)]

(i) Nature of functions/ services offered		CPRI discharges its functions within the ambit of Memorandum of Association. Rules & Regulations and Bye-laws. The Rules, Regulations, orders and instructions issued by the Government from time to time regulating the conditions of service of employees of the Government are applicable to the employees of the CPRI subject to the Rules & Regulations of the Society.
(ii) Norms/ standards for functions/ service delivery
(iii) Process by which these services can be accessed
(iv) Time-limit for achieving the targets
(v)Process of redress of grievances

1.5 Rules, regulations, instructions manual and records for discharging functions[Section 4(1)(b)(v)]

(i) Title and nature of the record/ manual /instruction.		Memorandum of Association, Rules and Regulations, Bye-Laws, Working Rule No. 1 & Working Rule No. 2 of the CPRI society (Amended upto 16.06.1989). The Bye Laws, Rules and Regulations are amended with the approval of Governing Council and CPRI Society at special General Meeting.(click here to view Bye Laws) QUALITY CERTIFICATES The quest for quality is an on-going process at CPRI the reason why most of CPRI's laboratories are accredited under National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration of Laboratories (NABL), the National body for accreditation of Laboratories as per ISO/IEC 17025 norms. CPRI has been conferred "Member Status" in the group of Short Circuit Testing Liaison (STL) of Europe. CPRI laboratories are approved for testing for certain products like communication cables, LT capacitors etc., by Under Writers Laboratories (UL) & Canadian Standard Association (CSA). The facilities at Bangalore and Bhopal have been accredited by ASTA BEABUK for testing of LV and MV equipment. The Research & Consultancy activities are accredited as per ISO 9001:2015(click here to view CPRI Credentials)
(ii) List of Rules, regulations, instructions manuals and records.
(iii) Acts/ Rules manuals etc.
(iv) Transfer policy and transfer orders		CPRI Transfer policy

1.6 Categories of documents held by the authority under its control[Section 4(1)(b) (vi)]

(i) Categories of documents

(a) Memorandum of Association and Rules & Regulations, Bye-Laws, Registration Certificate of CPRI issued by the Office of Registrar of Societies, in Karnataka. (click here to view Bye Laws)

(b) Certificate of accreditation of CPRI
(c) MoU's entered with University, IIT and other organizations.
(d) Quality Manual for Testing & Certification
(e) Quality Manual for R&D and Consultancy
(f) Dead stock register of equipment and immovable goods
(g) Measurement Books for Civil Works
(h) Agreement contracts for outsourching various jobs / consultancy Jobs / MoU / RFD with the Ministry

(ii) Custodian of documents / categories

1.7 Boards, Councils, Committees and other Bodies constituted as part of the Public Authority [Section 4(1)(b)(viii)]

(i) Name of Boards, Council, Committee etc.		The following Committees are set up for managing the activities of the Institute a) Governing Council of CPRI b) Standing Committee of CPRI c) Committee on Testing & Certification d) Standing Committee for Research — NPP Projects e) Technical Committee on Research f) High Power Committee
(ii) Composition
(iii) Dates from which constituted
(iv) Term/ Tenure
(v) Powers and functions
(vi) Whether their meetings are open to the public?		Not applicable
(vii) Whether the minutes of the meetings are open to the public?		Not applicable
(viii) Place where the minutes if open to the public are available?		Not applicable

1.8 Directory of officers and employees[Section 4(1) (b) (ix)]

(i) Name and designation		Directory of CPRI Officers and employees Employees of CPRI
(ii) Telephone , fax and email ID		Telephone Directory CPRI Telephone Directory

1.9 Monthly Remuneration received by officers & employees including system of compensation[Section 4(1) (b) (x)]

(i) List of employees with Gross monthly remuneration		Remuneration received by the officers and employees of CPRI for the month of December, 2019 (PDF, Size:871 KB)
(ii) System of compensation as provided in its regulations

1.10 Name, designation and other particulars of public information officers[Section 4(1) (b) (xvi)]

(i) Name and designation of the public information officer (PIO), Assistant Public Information (s) & Appellate Authority

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Public Information Officers (RTI):

1. Shri M. Janardhana

Joint Director and Central Public Information Officer (RTI)

Central Power Research Institute,
Post Box No. 8066,
Prof. C.V Raman Road.
Bangalore - 560 080.
Phone : Office - 91-080 -2207 2426
Fax : 91-080 -23604448
Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Nodal Officer (RTI):

1. Shri. KishoreKumar G

Engineering Officer Gr.4, and Nodal Officer and
Central Assistant Public Information Officer (RTI)
Materials Technology Division
Central Power Research Institute,
Post Box No. 8066,
Prof. C.V Raman Road.
Bangalore - 560 080.
Phone : +91 -80 - 2207 2427
E-mail ID: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Appellate Authority (RTI):

R A Deshpande
Additional Director
Appellate Authority (RTI)
Central Power Research Institute
Post Box No. 8066,
Prof. C.V Raman Road.
Bangalore - 560 080
Phone : +91 - 80 - 2207 2234
Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

(ii) Address, telephone numbers and email ID of each designated official.

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1.11 No. of employees against whom Disciplinary action has been proposed/ taken(Section 4(2))

ÂÂ No. of employees against whom disciplinary action has been (i)Pending for Minor penalty or major penalty proceedings	ÂÂ	Minor Penalty	Major Penalty
		0	1
(ii) Finalised for Minor penalty or major penalty proceedings	ÂÂ	Minor Penalty	Major Penalty
		0	1

1.12 Programmes to advance understanding of RTI (Section 26)

(i) Educational programmes	ÂÂ	CPRI Officials are trained in their respective area based on requirement.
(ii) Efforts to encourage public authority to participate in these programmes ÂÂ	ÂÂ	CPRI officials are encouraged to participate in Workshop/ Seminar/ Conference.
(iii) Training of CPIO/APIO	ÂÂ	CPIO/ APIO are trained for RTI matters
(iv) Update & publish guidelines on RTI by the Public Authorities concerned ÂÂ	ÂÂ	Information is provided in the CPRI website

1.13 Transfer policy and transfer orders[F No. 1/6/2011- IR dt. 15.4.2013]

Transfer policy

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CPRI Transfer policy

ÂÂ ÂÂ ÂÂ ÂÂ 2. Budget and Programme

2.1 Budget allocated to each agency including all plans, proposed expenditure and reports on disbursements made etc.[Section 4(1)(b)(xi)]

(i) Total Budget for the public authority for the year 2017-18	ÂÂ	Plan – 125.00 Crore R&D – 25.00 Crore
(ii) Budget for each agency and plan & programmes	ÂÂ	Plan – 130.00 Crore R&D – 20.00 Crore
(iii) Proposed expenditures	ÂÂ	150 Crores
(iv) Revised budget for each agency, if any	ÂÂ	Plan – 130.00 Crore R&D – 20.00 Crore
(v) Report on disbursements made and place where the related reports are available	ÂÂ	50.3584 Crore vide letter No.4/3/2016-T&R (Vol.2) dated 28.08.2017

2.2 Foreign and domestic tours(F.No. 1/8/2012- IR dt. 11.9.2012)

(i) Budget for the year 2017-18

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Domestic – 200.00 Lakhs
Foreign – 60.00 Lakhs

(ii) Foreign and domestic Tours by ministries and officials of the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government and above, as well as the heads of the Department.

a).Places visited
b).The period of visit
c).The number of members in the official delegation
d).Expenditure on the visit

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a).UK
b).2 days
c).Director General + 1

d).2.6 Lakhs

(iii) Information related to procurements

Notice/tender enquires, and corrigenda if any thereon,
Details of the bids awarded comprising the names of the suppliers of goods/ services being procured,
The works contracts concluded – in any such combination of the above-and
The rate /rates and the total amount at which such procurement or works contract is to be executed.

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Click here to view CED Reports

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Click here to view Purchase Division Reports

2.3 Manner of execution of subsidy programme[Section 4(i)(b)(xii)]

(i) Name of the programme of activity	ÂÂ	Not Applicable
(ii) Objective of the programme	ÂÂ	Not Applicable
(iii) Procedure to avail benefits	ÂÂ	Not Applicable
(iv) Duration of the programme/ scheme	ÂÂ	Not Applicable
(v) Physical and financial targets of the programme	ÂÂ	Not Applicable
(vi) Nature/ scale of subsidy /amount allotted	ÂÂ	Not Applicable
(vii) Eligibility criteria for grant of subsidy	ÂÂ	Not Applicable
(viii) Details of beneficiaries of subsidy programme (number, profile etc)	ÂÂ	Not Applicable

2.4 Discretionary and non-discretionary grants[F. No. 1/6/2011-IR dt. 15.04.2013]

(i) Discretionary and non-discretionary grants/ allocations to State Govt./ NGOs/other institutions

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Not Applicable

(ii) Annual accounts of all legal entities who are provided grants by public authorities

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Not Applicable

2.5 Particulars of recipients of concessions, permits of authorizations granted by the public authority[Section 4(1) (b)(xiii)]

(i) Concessions, permits or authorizations granted by public authority

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Small Scale Industry who come for testing to CPRI Laboratories.

(ii) For each concessions, permit or authorization granted

a) Eligibility criteria
b) Procedure for getting the concession/ grant and/ orÂÂ ÂÂ ÂÂ ÂÂ ÂÂ ÂÂ permits of authorizations
c) Name and address of the recipients given concessions/ permits or authorisations
d) Date of award of concessions /permits of authorizations

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2.6 `CAG & PAC paras [F No. 1/6/2011- IR dt. 15.4.2013]

CAG and PAC paras and the action taken reports (ATRs) after these have been laid on the table of both houses of the parliament.

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No significant Audit findings by CAG Audit upto FY 2016-17

ÂÂ ÂÂ ÂÂ ÂÂ 3. Publicity Band Public interface

3.1 Particulars for any arrangement for consultation with or representation by the members of the public in relation to the formulation of policy or implementation there of[Section 4(1)(b)(vii)][F No 1/6/2011-IR dt. 15.04.2013]

Arrangement for consultations withÂÂ or representation by the members of the public Relevant Acts, Rules, Forms and other documents which are normally accessed by citizens	ÂÂ	The Institute has brought out a Citizen Charter detailing the facilities available with it (Click here to view Citizen Charter) As per the guidelines of the Central Vigilance Commission, Ministry of Power has appointed a Chief Vigilance Officer. The details giving name and contact address with phone number has been prominently displayed in all the centers of CPRI. Chief Vigilance Officer of CPRI Contact Vigilance Cell
Arrangements for consultation with or representation by Members of the public in policy formulation/ policy implementation Day & time allotted for visitors Contact details of Information & Facilitation Counter (IFC) to provide publications frequently sought by RTI applicants	ÂÂ	Not Applicable
Public- private partnerships (PPP) (i) Details of Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), if any	ÂÂ	Not applicable
(ii) Detailed project reports (DPRs)	ÂÂ	Not applicable
(iii) Concession agreements.	ÂÂ	Not applicable
(iv) Operation and maintenance manuals	ÂÂ	Not applicable
(v) Other documents generated as part of the implementation of the PPP	ÂÂ	Not applicable
(vi) Information relating to fees, tolls, or the other kinds of revenues that may be collected under authorisation from the government	ÂÂ	Not applicable
(vii) Information relating to outputs and outcomes	ÂÂ	Not applicable
(viii) The process of the selection of the private sector party (concessionaire etc.)	ÂÂ	Not applicable
(ix) All payment made under the PPP project	ÂÂ	Not applicable

3.2 Are the details of policies / decisions, which affect public, informed to them[Section 4(1) (c)]

Publish all relevant facts while formulating important policies or announcing decisions which affect public to make the process more interactive;

(i) Policy decisions/ legislations taken in the previous one year

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Not applicable

(ii) Outline the Public consultation process

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Not applicable

(iii) Outline the arrangement for consultation before formulation of policy

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Not applicable

3.3 Dissemination of information widely and in such form and manner which is easily accessible to the public [Section 4(3)]

Use of the most effective means of communication

(i) Internet (website)

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Click here to view Bye-Laws

Click here to view Annual Report

3.4 Form of accessibility of information manual/ handbook[Section 4(1)(b)]

Information manual/handbook available in

(i) Electronic format

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Click here to view Bye-Laws

Click here to view Annual Report

(ii) Printed format

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3.5 Whether information manual/ handbook available free of cost or not[Section 4(1)(b)

List of materials available

(i) Free of cost

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Click here to view Bye-Laws

Click here to view Annual Report

(ii) At a reasonable cost of the medium

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ÂÂ ÂÂ ÂÂ ÂÂ 4.E.Governance

4.1 Language in which Information Manual/Handbook Available[F No. 1/6/2011-IR dt. 15.4.2013]

(i) English ÂÂ	ÂÂ	Yes
(ii) Vernacular/ Local Language	ÂÂ	Not applicable

4.2 When was the information Manual/Handbook last updated? [F No. 1/6/2011-IR dt 15.4.2013]

Last date of Annual updation

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Click here to view Annual Report

4.3 Information available in electronic form [Section 4(1)(b)(xiv)]

(i) Details of information available in electronic form	ÂÂ	CPRI has brought out its Web Site detailing its facilities and expertise which are uploaded on the CPRI Web Site. Full details of the training programmes, Annual Report, Citizen Charter are available in the Web Site for public access.
(ii) Name/ title of the document/record/ other information	ÂÂ
(iii) Location where available	ÂÂ

4.4 Particulars of facilities available to citizen for obtaining information [Section 4(1)(b)(xv)]

(i) Name & location of the faculty	ÂÂ	The details of the facilities and expertise have been posted on CPRI Web Site. The address of Web Site is: https://www.cpri.in. The Library facilities are also being used by the Trainees/Fellows.
(ii) Details of information made available	ÂÂ
(iii) Working hours of the facility	ÂÂ
(iv) Contact person & contact details (Phone, fax email)	ÂÂ

4.5 Such other information as may be prescribed under section 4(i) (b)(xvii)

(i) Grievance redressal mechanism	ÂÂ	CPRI has appointed a Public & Staff Grievance Officer Swaraj Kumar Das Additional Director Phone:+91-080-2207 2353 Email :ÂÂ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
(ii) Details of applications received under RTI and information provided	ÂÂ	ÂÂ ÂÂ ÂÂ ÂÂ ÂÂ ÂÂ ÂÂ Click here to view RTI Reports ÂÂ
(iii) List of completed schemes/ projects/ Programmes	ÂÂ	Click here to view Completed R&D Projects
(iv) List of schemes/ projects/ programme underway	ÂÂ	Click here to view Capital Schemes of CPRI Under XII Plan
(v) Details of all contracts entered into including name of the contractor, amount of contract and period of completion of contract	ÂÂ	Click here to view CED Reports ÂÂ andÂÂ ÂÂ ÂÂ ÂÂ Click here to view Purchase Division Reports ÂÂ
(vi) Annual Report	ÂÂ	Click here to view Annual Report
(vii) Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)	ÂÂ	The Links of FAQ’s below may be provided. 1.Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) 2. RSoP Project Details & FAQ's 3.Research Scheme On Power (RSoP)
(viii) Any other information such as a) Citizen’s Charter	ÂÂ	The Institute has brought out a Citizen Charter detailing the facilities available with it (Click here to view Citizen Charter)
b) Result Framework Document (RFD) ÂÂ	ÂÂ	Not Applicable
c) Six monthly reports on the	ÂÂ	Not Applicable
d) Performance against the benchmarks set in the Citizen’s Charter	ÂÂ	Not Applicable

4.6 Receipt & Disposal of RTI applications & appeals [F.No 1/6/2011-IR dt. 15.04.2013]

(i) Details of applications received and disposed	ÂÂ	Click here to view RTI Reports ÂÂ
(ii) Details of appeals received and orders issued	ÂÂ	Click here to view RTI Reports ÂÂ

4.7 Replies to questions asked in the parliament [Section 4(1)(d)(2)]

Details of questions asked and replies given

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"CPRI does not prepare final replies to the PQs. CPRI only provides inputs to MoP for preparing final replies by MoP."

ÂÂ ÂÂ ÂÂ ÂÂ 5. Information as may be prescribed

5.1 Such other information as may be prescribed [F.No. 1/2/2016-IR dt. 17.8.2016, F No. 1/6/2011-IR dt. 15.4.2013]

(i) Name & details of

(a) Current CPIOs & FAAs

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(b) Earlier CPIO & FAAs from 1.1.2015

(a) Current CPIO’s & FAAs (RTI)

Public Information Officers (RTI):

1. Shri M. Janardhana

Joint Director and Central Public Information Officer (RTI)
Central Power Research Institute,
Post Box No. 8066,
Prof. C.V Raman Road.
Bangalore - 560 080.
Phone : Office - 91-080 -2207 2426
Fax : 91-080 -23604448
Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Nodal Officer (RTI):

1. Shri. KishoreKumar G

Engineering Officer Gr.4, and Nodal Officer and
Central Assistant Public Information Officer (RTI)
Materials Technology Division
Central Power Research Institute,
Post Box No. 8066,
Prof. C.V Raman Road.
Bangalore - 560 080.
Phone : +91 - 80 - 2207 2427
E-mail ID: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Appellate Authority (RTI):

(b) Earlier CPIO & FAAs from 1.1.2015

Central Public Information Officer (RTI):

Shri Pattanashetti V V

Additional Director (Retd.), CPRI

Central Assistant Public Information Officer (RTI):

Shri. Kamalakar R S

Additional Director (Retd.), CPRIÂÂ ÂÂ ÂÂ ÂÂ ÂÂ ÂÂ ÂÂ ÂÂ ÂÂ

Appellate Authority (RTI):

Dr. Ramesh Babu R
Director (Retd.), CPRI

(ii) Details of third party audit of voluntary disclosure

(a) Dates of audit carried out

(b)Report of the audit carried out

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Not met

(iii) Appointment of Nodal Officers not below the rank of Joint Secretary/ Additional HoD

(a) Date of appointment (b)Name & Designation of the officers

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Fully Met

(iv) Consultancy committee of key stake holders for advice on suo-motu disclosure

(a) Dates from which constituted

(b)Name & Designation of the officers

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As per RTI Act the information is provided in CPRI website.

(v) Committee of PIOs/FAAs with rich experience in RTI to identify frequently sought information under RTI

(a) Dates from which constituted

(b) Name & Designation of the Officers

ÂÂ ÂÂ ÂÂ ÂÂ 6. Information Disclosed on own Initiative
- 6.1 Item / information disclosed so that public have minimum resort to use of RTI Act to obtain information
  
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  www.cpri.in
  
  6.2 Guidelines for Indian Government Websites (GIGW) is followed (released in February, 2009 and included in the Central Secretariat Manual of Office Procedures (CSMOP) by Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance and Pensions, Govt. Of India)
  
  (i) Whether STQC certification obtained and its validity.
  (ii) Does the website show the certificate on the Website?
  
  Yes
  
  Yes
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