BACKGORUND

The Government of India has enacted Right to Information Act, 2005 to provide for setting out the practical regime of 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 any public authority.

RIGHT TO INFORMATION

The right to information includes an access to the information which is held by or under the control of any public authority and includes the right to inspect the work, document, records, taking notes, extracts or certified copies of documents / records and certified samples of the materials and obtaining information which is also stored in electronic form.

EXEMPTIONS FROM DISCLOSURE

The Right to Information Act, 2005 under Sections 8 and 9 exempts certain categories of information from disclosures. These include:

• Information, disclosure of which would prejudicially affect the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security, strategic, scientific or economic interests of the State, relation with foreign State or lead to incitement of an offence.
• Information which has been expressly forbidden to be published by any court of law or tribunal or the disclosure of which may constitute contempt of court;
• Information, the disclosure of which would cause a breach of privilege of Parliament or the State Legislature;
• Information including commercial confidence, trade secrets or intellectual property, the disclosure of which would harm the competitive position of a third party, unless the competent authority is satisfied that larger public interest warrants the disclosure of such information;
• Information available to a person in his fiduciary relationship, unless the competent authority is satisfied that the larger public interest warrants the disclosure of such information;
• Information received in confidence from foreign Government; information, the disclosure of which would endanger the life or physical safety of any person or identify the source of information or assistance given in confidence for law enforcement or security purposes;
• Information which would impede the process of investigation or apprehension or prosecution of offenders;
• Cabinet papers including records of deliberations of the Council of Ministers, Secretaries and other officers;
• Information which relates to personal information the disclosure of which has no relationship to any public activity or interest, or which would cause unwarranted invasion of the privacy of the individual.

FEE PAYMENT FOR INFORMATION

A request for obtaining information under Section 6(1) of the Act needs to be accompanied by an application fee of Rs.10 by way of cash against proper receipt or by DD or bankers’ cheque or Indian Postal Order.

As per the Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005, the public authority shall charge:

• Rs.2/- for each page (in A-4 or A-3 size paper) created or copied;
• actual charge or cost price of a copy in larger size paper;
• actual cost or price for samples or models;
• for inspection of records, no fee for the first hour; and a fee of rupees five for each subsequent hour (or fraction thereof).
• Further, to provide information under Section 7(5) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, the public authority shall charge:
• Rs. 50/- per diskette or floppy;
• for information provided in printed form at the price fixed for such publication
• Rs. 2/- per page of photocopy for extracts from the publication

ELIGIBILITY TO SEEK INFORMATION

Any citizen can request for information by making an application in writing or through electronic means in English / Hindi / official language of the areas, in which the application is being made together with the prescribed fees.

WHO WILL GIVE INFORMATION?

Information is furnished by the Central Public Information Officer(s) in different work centers of PHL. You may deposit the application with any Central Public Information Officers (CPIOs) designated for the purpose at various work centers, who will receive the requests and take necessary action on the same. The CPIO will arrange for providing necessary information to the public as per provisions of RTI Act 2005. The Appellate Authorities, will entertain and dispose appeals against the decision of the CPIO as required under the Act. Any person who does not receive the decision from CPIO either by way of information or rejection within the time frame, may within 30 days from the expiry of period prescribed for furnishing the information or 30 days from the date of receipt of the decisions, prefer an appeal to the Appellate Authority.

ROLE OF CENTRAL PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICERS (CPIOs)

The applications/requests for information will be received in the office of CPIO and process the request for providing the information and dispose of the same; either by providing the information or rejecting the request, within a period of 30 days from the date of receipt of request

• Pawan Hans Limited, a Public Sector Enterprise was incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956 on 15th October, 1985. The Organization is functioning under the aegis of the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
  The Registered Office of the Organization is situated at Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi - 110 003.
• The main objectives of PHL are set out in the Memorandum and Articles of Association. Some of the important functions and duties of the organization are as under:
  • To plan, promote, develop, organize, provide and operate air support services to meet the requirements of the petroleum sector, including ONGC, which would include services by helicopter and such other services as may be determined.
  • To operate scheduled / non-scheduled services by Helicopter and such other means as may be determined by the GOI in inaccessible areas and difficult terrain and to provide intra-city transportation for the carriages of passengers, mail and freight and for any other purpose.
  • To operate Tourist Charters by Helicopters and to undertake any other operations that may be directed / requisitioned by the GOI.
  • To promote, operate and undertake setting up of Training Institute for training of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, Pilots, Flight Engineers, Dispatcher, Technicians and other categories aimed at skill development for obtaining a licence in their respective areas of specialization and institute for safety Audit & Excellence individually or under joint venture and for the said purpose, acquire proprietary rights, assets and liabilities and undertake all necessary work of training institute and safety Audit & Excellence Institute.
  • To purchase, lease, provide, repair, overhaul, hold, dispose-off and operate fixed Wing Aircrafts, Sea Planes and any other type of aircraft individually or under joint venture and to plan promote, develop, organize and operate scheduled / non-scheduled services by the same.
  • To plan, promote, invest, develop, organize, purchase / lease land, provide, construct, hold, dispose-off, participate / create joint venture and operate heliports / helipads and other support services directly or on Public Private Partnership basis or with any Central / State Government agency / Department and provide constancy to other for planning , design and implementation of any Heliport or Helipad.

• General powers to do all such acts and things, as the organization is authorised by its Memorandum & Articles of Association are vested in the Board of Directors of the organization.
• Accordingly, the Board of Directors subject to observance of the Companies Act, 1956; the Memorandum & Articles of Association; relevant directives of the Central Government has authorized the Chairman & Managing Director to exercise all powers except those specifically excluded.
• In exercise of powers delegated by the Board of Directors, the Chairman & Managing Director has further sub- delegated powers to the sub-ordinate officers in the Organization.
• Duties & Responsibilities
  (A) Regional Heads
  
  • Achieve turnover target within the specified cost/time for delivery of determined profit.
  • Function strictly as per the delegation of powers/financial rules in the matter of award of work and purchase of articles/goods, machines/equipments relating to works and establishment.
  • Maintain discipline and administrative efficiency in all the offices in the Region.
  • Compliance of statutory provision in the area of tax/levy/cess and industrial law.
  • Motivate and develop the subordinates at all levels of hierarchy.
  • To procure works in the Region.
  • To conduct technical inspection of the work of the Bases.
  • Liaisoning with client/State Govt. and other bodies at appropriate levels.
  • To ensure working in Regions as per Delegation of Powers issued by the Corporate Office.
  
  (B) Base Incharges
  
  • Responsible for efficient management of the Base.
  • To organise site work efficiently and ensure timely completion of the work.
  • Responsible for overall performance of the base which includes OTP of departure of helicopters in accordance with the acceptable standards.
  • To ensure working in Bases as per Delegation of Powers issued by the Corporate Office.

• All policies, rules and regulations are framed by the Board of Directors of the Organization.
• Implementation of such policies, rules & regulations are made by various functionaries in accordance with the Delegation/Sub-delegation of powers.
• To regulate the business and decision making in the organization some of the Important provisions are as follows :
  • Award of work is placed on the lowest tenderer finalised generally through open tender or out of the pre-qualified agencies. At times, the award of work is also done through limited tenders considering the urgency its significance.
  • Depending upon the value of works, various TCs have been formed for procurement of works, pre-tender tie-ups, award of works/supplies.

• Every year, the organization executes a Memorandum of Understanding with its Administrative Ministry. It lay down targets against financial and non-financial parameters on the basis of which the performance of the Organization is adjudged. Every year, the organization executes a Memorandum of Understanding with its Regional Offices
• The Corporation has formulated a standardized 'General Terms and Conditions of the Contract' for award of works.
• Works Manual has been brought out to observe transparency in various aspects of execution of projects in time & quality adherance.
• Organisation has devised a proper MIS.

• PHL (Recruitment) Rules.
• PHL (Service Conduct) Rules.
• PHL (Conduct,Discipline & Appeal) Rules.
• PHL Contributory Provident Fund Rules.
• PHL Leave & Leave Encashment Rules.
• PHL LTC Rules.
• PHL Promotion Policy.
• PHL Standing Orders.
• PHL Medical Benefit Scheme.
• PHL Transport Rules.
• PHL TA/DA Rules.
• PHL Housing Subsidy Rules.
• PHL Promotion Policy.
• Company Lease Accommodation - instructions re;
• Festival Advance
• Works Manual.
• Accounts Manual.

Organization has various divisions/departments such as : Finance, HR&admin, Flight Safety, Flight Operations, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, Business Development & Marketing, Legal, Vigilance, IS , Corporate Planning and Internal Audit Division.
Statutory Registers, Books of Accounts, Returns and Reports are maintained by the respective departments/divisions under various acts like Companies Act, 1956, Income Tax and other Acts.

Computerised monthly pay bill is generated in respect of each of the officers and employees of the Organization.

• General conditions of Contract are available in electronic form in the organization.
• Information regarding appointment of CPIO & First Appellate Authority is available at Annexure-I

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