Directorate of Maize

NEWS & EVENTS

Right to Information

Single Window facility for accepting applications and the fees under RTI Act:

Ref. F.No. 33(4)/2006 Estt. I dated 22 June 2006 from US (Admn.), ICAR regarding the opening of single window facility for accepting applications and the fees under RTI Act. The Reception officer [Reception Officers at DMR, Cummings Lab, IARI Campus, Pusa, New Delhi] will receive all the applications under RTI act pertaining to DMR. He will issue the acknowledgement and allow the person concerned to deposit the fee with the Cashier. He will then send all the receipts to the Public Information Officer for necessary action.

When did it come into force?

It came into force on the 12th October, 2005 (120^th day of its enactment on 15th June, 2005). obligations of public authorities [S.4 (1)], designation of Public Information Officers and Assistant Public Information Officers [S.5 (1) and 5(2)], constitution of Central Information Commission (S.12 and 13), constitution of State Information Commission (S.15 and 16), non-applicability of the Act to Intelligence and Security Organizations (S.24) and power to make rules to carry out the provisions of the Act (S.27 and 28).

Who is covered?

The Act extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir. [S. (12)]

What does information mean?

Information means any material in any form including records, documents, memos, e-mails, opinions, advices, press releases, circulars, orders, logbooks, contracts, reports, papers, samples, models, data material held in any electronic form and information relating to any private body which can be accessed by a public authority under any other law for the time being in force but does not include "file noting" [S.2 (f)].

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.[S. 2(j)]

Fees to be paid: -- Rs. 10/=

Public Information Officer: Dr. Avinash Singode, Scientist

Asst. Public Information Officer: AF&AO, AAO

APPLICATION FORM

U/S 6(1) OF RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT- 2005, FOR SEEKING INFORMATION

To,

The Public Information Officer,

Directorate of Maize Research

New Delhi-110012

PART - I

1. Name of the applicant:

2. Date of Birth:

3. Gender (Male / Female):

4. Father's Full name:

5. Mother's full name:

6. Present address with Pin Code:

Tel. No. (Off.):

Mobile:

Residence:

7. Permanent address with Pin Code:

8. Email I.D., if any:

9. Proof of Residence:

(Ration Card/ Election Voter's Card/ Passport / Driving Licence)

(Please attach photocopy)

10. Designation(If DMR employee)

PART- II

11. (i) Specify the particulars of the information sought (a separate sheet may be attached, if necessary)

(ii) Whether the information sought for is required to be supplied:

(a) In printed form

(b) In diskette or floppy

(iii) Whether inspection of records also sought

(iv) Whether application fee of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten only) paid and, if so, please specify mode of payment

a) Please give details of the demand draft/Banker's cheque enclosed

(b) In case of cash payment, please enclose original receipt (No fee is required to be paid if the requester belongs to 'below poverty line' category for which proof should be furnished).

DECLARATION OF THE APPLICANT

12. (i) I am a bona fide citizen of India and owe allegiance to the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India and have not voluntarily acquired the citizenship of another country.

(ii) The information given by me in this form is true and I am solely responsible for its accuracy.

Place:

Date: (Signature of the applicant)

Enclosures:

1.___________________

2.___________________

3.___________________

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