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Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited

(A Govt of India Undertaking)

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RIGHT TO INFORMATION

About us

The Right to Information Act, 2005 provide the right to every citizen to secure access to information under the control of public authority, in consistence with the public interest, in order to promote openness, transparency and accountability in administration and in relation to matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

In terms of provisions of Section 5 & 6 of The Right to Information Act 2005, Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited (BVFCL), Namrup, P.O.: Parbatpur-786623, Dist. Dibrugarh (Assam) designates the following Officers of BVFCL as Transparency Officer, First Appellate Authority,  Chief Public Information Officer and Alternate Chief Public Information Officer for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the said Act.

Transparency Officer


Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited (BVFCL) Namrup,
P.O.: Parbatpur-786623,
Dist. Dibrugarh (Assam)
Email :

First Appellate Authority / Nodal Officer

Shri Arun Kumar W.V.
Dy. General Manager(HR)

Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited (BVFCL) Namrup,
P.O.: Parbatpur-786623,
Dist. Dibrugarh (Assam)
Email :arunkumar@bvfcl.com

Chief Public Information Officer

Shri Pranjal Borgohain

Manager (Legal)
Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited (BVFCL) Namrup,
P.O.: Parbatpur-786623,
Dist. Dibrugarh (Assam)
Email :pborgohain@bvfcl.com

Further, in accordance with the provisions of Section 19 of the said Act, any person who does not receive a decision within the time specified in the Act from the Public Information Officer / Alternate Public Information Officer of BVFCL or is / are aggrieved by a decision of the Chief Public Information Officer/ Alternate Public Information Officer of BVFCL may within 30 days from the expiry of such period or from the receipt of such a decision prefer an appeal to the Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited (BVFCL) Namrup, P.O.: Parbatpur-786623, Dist. Dibrugarh (Assam).
Under the provisions of Section 4, sub-section 1, clause B, of Right to Information Act, 2005. Following 17 manuals are required to publish within 120 days from the enactment of the Act:

THE PROCEDURE FOLLOWED IN THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS, INCLUDING CHANNELS OF SUPERVISION AND ACCOUNTABILITY

The decision making process is based on the delegation of authorities to various officers. The organization chart is available on our websites

THE RULES, REGULATIONS, INSTRUCTIONS, MANUALS AND RECORDS, HELD BY BVFCL OR UNDER ITS CONTROL OR USED BY ITS EMPLOYEES FOR DISCHARGING ITS FUNCTIONS

The Memorandum and Articles of Association provide the overall framework of the rules and regulations to be followed by the Company

THE PARTICULARS OF BVFCL’S ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

Our official web site contains this information at “Profile”

THE NORMS SET BY BVFCL FOR THE DISCHARGE OF ITS FUNCTIONS

Each department of the company, while discharging its function, is guided by the Departmental Manuals, which are periodically reviewed and updated

THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

BVFCL has defined powers for company official at different level. The duties are as assigned from time to time. The employees mainly work for the operations and maintenance of Plants

Each Department of the Company, while discharging its function, is guided by Departmental Manuals, which are periodically reviewed and updated. In addition to that the employees are regulated by the Standing Orders for workmen and Conduct, discipline and Appeal Rules for the Officers of the Company.

A STATEMENT OF CATEGORIES OF DOCUMENTS THAT ARE HELD BY BVFCL OR UNDER ITS CONTROL.

BVFCL hold commercial and technical documents relating to the business operations of the Company in the form of files, registers and /or electronic formats, as per the requirement of the company from time to time and as provided for under the various statutes

THE PARTICULARS OF ANY ARRANGEMENT THAT EXISTS FOR CONSULTATION BY THE MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC IN RELATION TO THE FORMULATION OF ITS POLICY OR IMPLEMENTATION THEREOF

BVFCL being a commercial entity, its policies relates to internal management and, hence, there is no arrangement for consultation with members of the public. All of its policies are formulated in compliance with applicable provisions of statutes, regulations etc., by the Board of Directors of the Company.

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 following are Board of Directors of the Company

NAMEDESIGNATION/ ADDRESSTEL NO. OFFICE
Shri Pradip Kumar BanikCMD Additional Charge0374-2500240
Shri Subash Chandra DasDirector (Finance)0374-2502777
Shri Pradip Kumar BanikDirector (Production) 0374-2502684
Dr. Ashwani KumarGovt. Nominee Director
Shri Satish Kumar SharmaNon Official Director
Shri Rabi Ranjan SenNon Official Director

The Board of Directors of the Company has constituted an Audit Committee under the provisions of Section 292A of the Companies Act, 1956. Audit Committee comprising the following members :

SERIAL NONAMEDESIGNATIONPORTFOLIO
1Shri Satish Kumar SharmaNon - official DirectorChairman
2Shri Harvinder SinghPart Time Govt. Nominee DirectorMember
3Shri Rabi Rajan SenNon - official DirectorMember

Audit Committee has the powers and functions as delegated by the Board of Directors from time to time in line with the provisions of Companies Act, 1956.

The Board of Directors of the Company has constituted a Remuneration Committee in compliance with the DPE Guidelines. Remuneration Committee comprising the following members :

Sl NoNameDesignation 
1Shri Satish Kumar SharmaNon – official DirectorChairman
2Shri Harvinder SinghGovt. Nominee DirectorMember
3Shri Rabi Rajan SenNon – official DirectorMember

Dispute resolution committee of BVFCL Board

Sl NoNameDesignationPortfolio
1Shri Rabi Rajan SenNon Official DirectorChairman
2Shri Subash Chandra DasDirector (Finance)Member
3Shri Harvinder SinghGovt. Nominee DirectorMember
4Shri Satish Kumar SharmaNon Official DirectorMember

The terms of reference of Remuneration Committee shall be in compliance with the DPE Guidelines issued by the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises from time to time.

The board of Directors of the Company has constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee under the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013. Corporate Social Responsibility Committee comprising of the following members:

GRADESDESIGNATIONPAY SCALE RS
E10Chairman & Managing Director75,000-3%-90,000
E9Director (Finance)65,000-3%-75,000
E9Director (Production)65,000-3%-75,000
E8General Manager / ED51,300-3%-73,000
E7DGMs/ JGMs43,200-3%-66,000
E6Chief Engineers and Equivalents36,600-3%-62,000
E5Additional Chief Engineers & Equivalents32,900-3%-58,000
E4Dy.Chief Engineer & Equivalents29,100-3%-54,500
E3Plant Engineers/Plant Manager& Equivalents24,900-3%-50,500
E2Asst Plant Engineers / Asst. Plant Managers & Equivalents20,600-3%-46,500
E1Asst. Engineers & Equivalents16,400-3%-40,500
E0Asst. Foreman & Equivalents 12,600-3%-32,500

The Management of the Company has constituted various Adhoc committees internally on need basis.

The Meetings of the Board of Directors, Audit Committees and Remuneration Committee are neither open to public nor the agenda/ minutes are accessible to public. However, important information/ decisions regarding the company and its management are being communicated to the various statutory authorities of State and Central Government.

A DIRECTORY OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF BVFCL

Company’s Oranogram (Click Here)

Company’s Sr. level Officers Directory is available under link ‘Management’ in this web-site

Queries Submitted by Outside Parties

THE MONTHLY REMUNERATION RECEIVED BY EACH OF ITS OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING THE SYSTEM OF COMPENSATION AS PROVIDED IN THE COMPANY REGULATIONS.

The pay-scale of employees are given below
The pay-scale of officers

GRADESDESIGNATIONPAY SCALE RS
E10Chairman & Managing Director75,000-3%-90,000
E9Director (Finance)65,000-3%-75,000
E9Director (Production)65,000-3%-75,000
E8General Manager / ED51,300-3%-73,000
E7DGMs/ JGMs43,200-3%-66,000
E6Chief Engineers and Equivalents36,600-3%-62,000
E5Additional Chief Engineers & Equivalents32,900-3%-58,000
E4Dy.Chief Engineer & Equivalents29,100-3%-54,500
E3Plant Engineers/Plant Manager& Equivalents24,900-3%-50,500
E2Asst Plant Engineers / Asst. Plant Managers & Equivalents20,600-3%-46,500
E1Asst. Engineers & Equivalents16,400-3%-40,500
E0Asst. Foreman & Equivalents 12,600-3%-32,500

The pay-scale of Workers

GRADESDESIGNATIONPAY SCALE RS
Senior Operator / Sr. Technician & Equivalents11,750-3%-30,450
Operator / Technician Gr-I & Equivalents10,750-3%-24,900
Operator / Technician Gr-II & Equivalents9,950-3%-22,350
Operator / Technician Gr-III & Equivalents9,450-3%-19,450
Mazdoor8,900-3%-16,300
Messenger8,900-3%-16,300

Note :- Besides Basic Pay, others ie., Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, City Compensatory Allowance, Medical Reimbursement, Fringe Benefit (which includes Leave Travel Concessions & Kit Maintenance expenses), N.E Allowance, Namrup Allowance, Earned Leave Encashment upto 30 days in a year, Provident Fund, Gratuity, etc. are provided as per the Company’s rules in force from time to time.

THE BUDGET ALLOCATED TO EACH OF ITS AGENCY, INDICATING THE PARTICULARS OF ALL PLANS, PROPOSED EXPENDITURES AND REPORTS ON DISBURSEMENTS MADE

BVFCL prepares Internal budget for capital and Revenue expenditure and not made any provision for allocating to any agency.

THE MANNER OF EXECUTION OF SUBSIDY PROGRAMS INCLUDING THE AMOUNTS ALLOCATED AND THE DETAILS OF BENEFICIARIES OF SUCH PROGRAMS.

Not applicable.

PARTICULARS OF RECIPIENTS OF CONCESSIONS, PERMITS, AUTHORIZATIONS GRANTED BY BVFCL

Not applicable

DETAILS IN RESPECT OF THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO OR HELD BY IT, REDUCED IN AN ELECTRONIC FORM

The information related to the company profiles/ tender/welfare/ environment/ Plant highlights/Management/ product/marketing are available at our official web site : http://www.bvfcl.com

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

Company does not maintain any Public library or reading room.
Refer to Sr. No. 18 for the procedure for obtaining information under RTI Act, 2005.

THE NAMES, DESIGNATIONS AND OTHER PARTICULARS OF THE PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICERS

n terms of Section 5(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005 Shri Dhriti Sundor Boruah, Sr. Law Officer and Shri M Mishra, Dy. General Manager (MM&MS) has been designated as Chief Public Information Officer (CPIO) and First Appellate Authority  respectively for BVFCL, Namrup, to provide information to citizens requesting for (refer sl. no. 18) the same under the said act.

Chief Public Information Officer

Shri Dhriti Sundor Boruah
Sr. Law Officer
Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Ltd.
Namrup, P.O.: Parbatpur- 786623
Dist. : Dibrugarh (Assam)

SUCH OTHER INFORMATION AS MAY BE PRESCRIBED AND THEREAFTER UPDATE THESE PUBLICATIONS EVERY YEAR

Information about human resources, marketing, plant and tenders are available on our website.

PROCEDURE FOR MAKING APPLICATION:1. WHO CAN SEEK INFORMATION

Any citizen of India who desires to obtain any information under the Right to Information Act, 2005 may make a request, preferably in the Application Format, in writing or through electronic means, to the Information Officer of the Company.2. APPLICATION FEE The application for obtaining information must be accompanied by the following prescribed application fee in favour of “BRAHMAPUTRA VALLEY FERTILIZER CORPORATION LIMITED, PAYABLE AT NAMRUP, where the application has been submitted. If cash is paid, a copy of the receipt is to be enclosed. At present the application fee, which is subject to change from time to time, is as under:Application Fee : Rs. 10/- (Rupees ten only)Mode of payment: By cash – to be deposited in cash section of the company between 9.00 am to 1.00 pm & 2.30 pm to 4.00 pm or by DD/ Banker’s cheques payable at Namrup or payable on SBI, Namrup.The Cash Section is situated at :Cash Section Administrative Building Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Ltd. Namrup, P.O. : Parbatpur – 786623 Dist. : Dibrugarh (Assam)Persons who belong to “Below Poverty Line” category are not required to pay any fee provided necessary documents are produced in support of their claim.Additional Fee :In case it is decided to provide the information, the Requester shall be informed of the additional fees, if any, required to be deposited by him/her for the information sought and information shall be furnished after the deposit of the additional fee by the requester, as per the Act.

At present, the applicable rates, for additional fees which are subject to change from time, are given as under:

Serial No Content Charges
1


2


3


4
For each page(in A4 or A3 size paper)created or copied


For a copy in larger size paper


For samples or models


For inspection of records
Rs. 2/- per page(Budget), Actual charge or cost price


Actual cost or price


Actual charge or cost priceDoF


No fee for the first hour; and a fees of Rupees five for each fifteen minutes (or fraction thereof) thereafter

Further, for providing the information under sub-section 5 of Section 7 of the RTI Act, 2005, the fee shall be charged at the following rates

Serial No Content Charges
1


2


3


4
For each page(in A4 or A3 size paper)created or copied


For a copy in larger size paper


For samples or models


For inspection of records
Rs. 2/- per page(Budget), Actual charge or cost price


Actual cost or price


Actual charge or cost priceDoF


No fee for the first hour; and a fees of Rupees five for each fifteen minutes (or fraction thereof) thereafter

APPEAL

In case the Requester who does not receive a decision within the time specified in sub-section (1) or clause (a) of sub-section (3) of section 7 of the Act, or is aggrieved by a decision of the Public Information Officer/ Alternate Public Information Officer, as the case may be, may within thirty days from the expiry of such period from the receipt of such a decision, prefer an appeal to the First Appellate Authority for redressal of the grievance.


Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited,
Namrup, P.O.- Parbatpur,
Dist : Dibrugarh, Assam,
PIN : 786623

E-Mail : 

WHAT IS NOT OPEN TO DISCLOSURE UNDER THE RTI ACT, 2005

The following is exempt from disclosure (Section 8)

  • Information which affect the sovereignty & Integrity of India (Section 8 (1) (a))
  • The security, strategic, scientific or economic interest of the State / Company (Section 8 (1) (a))
  • Relation with foreign state or lead to incitement of an offence (Section 8 (1) (a))
  • Information expressly forbidden to be published by any court of law. (Section 8 (1) (a))
  • Information which would cause a breach of privilege of parliament or he state legislature (Section 8 (1) (c))
  • Information which affect the sovereignty & Integrity of India (Section 8 (1) (a))
  • The security, strategic, scientific or economic interest of the State / Company (Section 8 (1) (a))
  • Information available to a person in his fiduciary relationship (Section 8 (1) (e))
  • Information received in confidence from foreign govt. (Section 8 (1) (f))
  • Information, 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. (Section 8 (1) (g))
  • Information which would impede the process of investigation or apprehension or prosecution of offenders (Section 8 (1) (h))
  • Cabinet papers including records of the council of ministers, secretaries & other officers Section 8 (1) (i))
  • Information which relates to personal information having no relationship to any public activity or which would cause unwarranted invasion to the privacy of the individual Section 8 (1) (j).Following shall be the expectation:Information normally given to the Parliament or State Legislature has to be made available to the person seeking the information under this Act (Section 8 (1)
  • Is partial disclosure allowed?” Information which can reasonably be severed from any part that contains exempt information may be provided. [S.10]
  • What is the process for rejecting a request?The Central Public Information Officer shall communicate to the person making the request [Section 7 (8)]A. The reasons for such rejection B. The period within which an appeal against such rejection may be preferred; and C. The particulars of the first appellate authority. An information shall ordinarily be provided in the form in which it is sought, unless it would disproportionately divert the resources of the public authority or would be detrimental to the safety or preservation of the record in question [Section 7 (9)].