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4(1)(b)(i) The particulars of its organization,function and duties:-
The origin and
evolution of Public Service Commission in India can be traced back to
the democratic demands raised by the Indians and consequence thereof. As
far back as 1856 educated Indians raised the demand for admission into
the Indian Civil Service, and the Indian National Congress adopted
a resolution on its foundation in 1885 demanding holding of simultaneous
examination for the I.C.S. both in England
and in India.
Such demands were supplementary to the demands raised in the Indian
National Movement for self-government.
In the context of such demands the Lee Commission in 1924 also
recommended its formation. Then the Government set up the Central
Public Service Commission in October,1926.
The Simon Commission in 1935 provided for setting up of a federal Public
Service Commission for the federation and a Public Service Commission for
each province. In terms of the provisions of the Govt. of India Act and
with its coming into effect on 1st April, 1937 the Central Public Service
Commission became the Federal Public Service Commission, and a Public
Service Commission was set up in each province, except in cases of
certain provinces which formed Joint Public Service Commissions.
The
provisions of the Government of India Act,1935
regarding Public Service Commission were adopted almost in toto in the Constitution of India. This is the
background of the emergence of the Bengal Public Service Commission
in April,1937 and its transformation as Public
Service Commission, West Bengal
under the Constitution of India.
The
fathers of the Indian Constitution realized that the democratic system
could be maintained only if the civil servants were appointed solely on
the basis of merit , by open competition and
only then they could carry on the administration independently. The
values of independence, impartiality and integrity are the basic
determinants of the constitutional conception of Public Service
Commission.
The
Public Service Commission, West Bengal
is proud of its glorious existence and is pledged to discharge its
constitutional obligations faithfully and efficiently in the days to
come.
Functions and
Duties
(1) To conduct
examinations mainly for appointments to the services and posts of West
Bengal Government.
(2) The Commission
shall be consulted on:-
(a) All matters relating to methods of
recruitment to civil services and posts;
(b) The principles to be followed in recommending
appointments to civil services and posts, and promotions on the basis of
suitability of candidates for such appointments,promotions,
etc;
(c) All disciplinary matters affecting a person serving under the
State Government in a civil capacity,including
memorials or petitions relating to such matters;
(d) Any claim by or in respect of a person who is
serving or has served under the State Government in a civil capacity,
that any costs incurred by him in defending legal proceeding instituted
against him in respect of acts done or purported to be done in the
execution of his duty should be paid out of the Consolidated Fund of the
State;
(e) Any claim for the award of a pension in
respect of injuries sustained by a person while serving under the State Government,in a civil capacity and any question as to
the amount of any such award, and it shall be the duty of the Public
Service Commission to advise on any matter so referred to it and any
other matter which the Governor, may refer .
4(1)(b)(ii) Power and duties of its officers and employees.
Powers and duties
of its officers and employees are fixed on the basis of guidelines as
laid down in West Bengal Secretariat Manual, West Bengal Service Rules
Part-I, West Bengal Service ( Classification, Control and Appeal ) Rules,
1971, West Bengal Public Service Commission ( Conditions of Service &
Miscellaneous Provisions ) Regulation, 1953, W.B.S.( D.R.O.) Rules, 1980
and important circulars as issued by the Government from time to time
etc.
4(1)(b)(iii) The procedure followed in the decision making
process, including channel of supervision and accountability.
While disposing of many
cases, generally West Bengal Service Rule Part-I and specific norms of
Government as fixed by the Finance Department and also by some other
Departments e.g. Labour, Social Welfare, Backward Class Welfare etc.
Departments are followed. Decision in vital cases are taken specially (i) on the
approval of Chairman and (ii) through Full Commission Meeting attended by
Chairman & all other Members of the Commission.
4(1)(b)(iv) The norms set by it for the discharge of its
functions.
As
per the West Bengal Secretariat Manual and also as per directives issued
by the Head of Office, as and when necessary.
4(1)(b)(v)
The rules, regulations, instructions, manuals and records held under its
control or used by its employees for discharging its functions.
While
discharging the functions of the Commission, the following rules and
regulations are usually followed :
(i) West Bengal
Service Rule ( Part-I & II );
(ii) West
Bengal Secretariat Manual ;
(iii)
Delegation of Financial Power Rules, 1970 ;
(iv) West Bengal Service (General Provident Fund) Rules
;
(v)
West Bengal Service ( ROPA ) Rules, 1981/1990/1998 ;
(vi)
West Bengal Service ( Medical Attendance
) Rules, 1964 ;
(vii)
All India Service Rules ;
(viii)
West Bengal Service ( Duties, Rights and Obligations ) Rules, 1980 ;
(ix)
West Bengal Service ( Classification, Control & Appeal ) Rules, 1971
;
(x)
Death-cum-retirement benefit Rules ;
(xi)
West Bengal Service ( Determination of Seniority ) Rules, 1981 ;
(xii)
West Bengal Public Service Commission Rules of Procedure ;
(xiii)
West Bengal Public Service Commission ( Conditions of Service &
Miscellaneous Provisions ) Regulations, 1953 ;
(xiv)West
Bengal Public Service Commission ( Exemption from Consultation )
Regulations, 1955 ; etc
4(1)(b)(vi) A statement of the categories of documents
that are held by it or under control.
(i) Merit list of successful candidates taking
different recruitment examinations
(ii)
Register showing allotment of successful candidates of different
recruitment examinations ;
(iii)
Tabulation Book indicating marks obtained by candidates at different
recruitment examinations ;
(iv)
List of candidates called to interview & recommended on selection
after interview.
(v)
Advice of the Commission as sought for by different departments in cases
of departmental proceedings.
(vi)
List of officers recommended in promotion cases.
4(1)(b)(vii) 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 policies or implementation thereof.
Nil
4(1)(b)(viii) A statement of the boards, councils,
committees & other bodies etc.
The Chairman may constitute
Board consisting of one or more Members for dealing with cases of
recruitment by selection, promotion, examination or of any other matter.
The Board may be assisted by the outside experts invited by the
Commission as and when necessary.
4(1)(b)(ix) A Directory of its officers and employees.
&
4(1)(b)(x) The monthly remuneration received by each of
its officers and employees including the system of compensation as
provided in its regulations.
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Name of the Post
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Number of the Post as on 1st
January'2006
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Scale of Pay
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Chairman
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1
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Rs.
39,000/- (Fixed) plus
Allowance as admissible to AIS Officer
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Members
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6
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Rs. 18,400/- - 22,400/- plus
Allowance as admissible to AIS Officer
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Secretary
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1
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Grade Pay or Rs 14,300/- - 18,300/-
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Joint Secretary
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2
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Rs 12,000/- - 18,000/-
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Deputy Secretaty
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7
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Rs 10,000/- - 15,525/-
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Assistant Secretary
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9
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Rs 8,000/- - 13,500/-
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Registrar
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1
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Rs 8,000/- - 13,500/-
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Accounts Officer
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1
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Grade Pay or Rs 8,000/- - 13,500/-
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Section Officer
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18
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Rs. 4,800/- - 10,175/-
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Accountant
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1
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Rs. 4,800/- - 10,175/-
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Personal Assistant(Stenographer)
Sch.-A Gr. A
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7
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Rs. 6,000/- - 12,000/-
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Liaison Officer
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1
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Rs. 4,800/- - 10,175/-
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Treasurer
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1
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Rs. 4,800/- - 10,175/-
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Head Assistant
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24
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Rs. 4,500/- - 9,700/-
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Upper Division Assistant
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119
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Rs. 4,000/- - 8,850/-
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Personal Assistant(Stenographer) Gr-'C'
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7
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Rs. 4,000/- - 8,850/-
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Junior Accountant
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3
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Rs. 4,500/- - 9,700/-
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Assistant Accountant
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4
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Rs. 4,000/- - 8,850/-
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Assistant Treasurer
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1
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Rs. 4,000/- - 8,850/-
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Sr. Supervisory Grade Typist
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1
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Rs. 4,800/- - 10,175/-
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Supervisory Grade Typist
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3
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Rs. 4,500/- - 9,700/-
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Typist(Grade-1)
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13
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Rs. 4,000/- - 8,850/-
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Assistant Librarian
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1
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Rs. 4,500/- - 9,700/-
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Lower Division Assistant
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119
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Rs. 3,350/- - 6,325/-
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Treasury Assistant
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6
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Rs. 3,350/- - 6,325/-
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Typist Including Bengali (one)
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16
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Rs. 3,350/- - 6,325/-
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Copyist
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2
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Rs. 3,350/- - 6,325/-
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Muharrir(Grade - i)
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4
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Rs. 3,350/- - 6,325/-
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Muharrir(Grade - ii)
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8
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Rs. 3,150/- - 5,680/-
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Record Supplier
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10
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Rs. 2,850/- - 4,680/-
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Cash Sarkar
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2
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Rs. 2,850/- - 4,680/-
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Driver(including Grade - i)
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5
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Rs. 3,350/- - 6,325/-
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Duplicating Machine Operator
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1
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Rs. 3,000/- - 5,230/-
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Cataloguer
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1
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Rs. 4,000/- - 8,850/-
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Jamadar
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1
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Rs. 2,700/- - 4,400/-
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Duftry (Including Grade-i)
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8
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Rs. 2,700/- - 4,400/-
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Cleaner
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1
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Rs. 2,600/- - 4,175/-
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Peon and Orderly( Including Grade-i)
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60
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Rs. 2,600/- - 4,175/-
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Chowkidar
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1
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Rs. 2,600/- - 4,175/-
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Farash
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1
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Rs. 2,600/- - 4,175/-
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Sweeper
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1
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Rs. 2,600/- - 4,175/-
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Public Information Officer
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S. K. Ghosal , Dy. Secretary
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Ph. 2466-6339
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Applellate
Authority
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S. Patra, Jt. Secretary
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Ph 2466-6544
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4(1)(b)(xi) The Budget allocated indicating expenditures and
reports on disbursements made.
Head of Accounts : “2051-Public Service Commission-00-102-State
Public Service Commission-NP-Non-Plan-001-Establishment of State Public
Service Commission ( F.A.)-( Charged )” .
Demand No. 18.
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Year
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Budget
provision
Rs.
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Budget
Allotment
Rs.
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Total
Expenditure
Rs.
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2004-05
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6,68,52,724
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6,35,44,378
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2005-06
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7,25,57,250
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7,25,57,250
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6,51,91,239
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2006-07
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7,97,28,000
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5,85,46,050(
up to December, 2006 )
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4(1)(b)(xii) The manner of execution of subsidy programmes, including the amounts allocated and the
details of beneficiaries of such programmes.
Nil
4(1)(b)(xiii) Particulars of recipients of concessions,
permits or authorizations granted by it.
Nil
4(1)(b)(xiv) Details in respect of the information,
available to or held by it, reduced to an electronic form.
Computerisation of all the vital
information relating to the works of the Public Service Commission, West Bengal is in the process and has partially been
completed.
4(1)(b)(xv)
The particulars of facilities available to citizen for obtaining
information including the working hours of a library or reading room, if
maintained for public use.
Nil
4(1)(b)(xvi) The names, designations and other particulars
of the Public Information Officers.
Shri Swhrid Kr. Ghosal
Deputy Secretary, Public Service Commission, West Bengal. P.S.C. Building ( 8 th Floor ) 161-A, S. P. Mukherjee Road, Kolkata – 700 026. Phone No. PBX- 2466-1540 / 2266 / 0543 ( Extn. 436 )
Direct No. 2466-6339.
4(1)(b)(xvii) Appellate Autority,Public Service Commission,West Bengal.
Shri Syamaprasad Patra
Joint Secretary,
Public Service Commission, West Bengal.
P.S.C. Building ( 4th Floor )
161-A, S. P. Mukherjee Road, Kolkata – 700 026.
Phone No. PBX- 2466-1540 / 2266 / 0543 ( Extn. 450 )
Direct No. 2466-6544.
Information
relating to Confidential items exempted under section 8(1)(e) of the Right to Information Act, 2005.
1) Name(s) &
other particulars of any Paper-Setter, Examiner / Head Examiner,
Moderator of different recruitment examinations and Preliminary Written
Tests in Selection Cases.
2) Name(s) &
other particulars of Advisor / Expert/Board Members & Government Representative
invited by the Commission to assist the Commission in the Interview
Boards / Personality Tests.
3) Information
regarding Marks secured by the candidates of any Recruitment Examination
or any paper of a Recruitment Examination, the Examination process of
which has not ended and allotment completed.
4) Cut-off Marks of
any individual paper or a Recruitment Examination / Preliminary Written
Test for short listing of candidates called for Interview.
5) Any information
regarding name, no. of candidates & their particulars kept in the
Reserved List of different Recruitment Examinations & Selection
cases.
6) Proceedings
relating to Promotion, Selection & Disciplinary cases.
7) Name &
particulars of the Press where sensitive materials e.g. Papers, Test
Booklets, Answer Sheets, OMRs
etc. are printed.
8) Access to the
Answer Script / Sheets of candidates taking different Recruitment
Examination / Preliminary Written Test / Screening test / Departmental Examination.
9) File notings of confidential nature.
10) A.C.R. rating in
respect of officers and merit rating on assessment of A.C.Rs
in promotion cases.
Rules
Short title
and commencement - (1) These rules may be called the West Bengal
Right to Information Rules , 2006 as notified
under P & AR Department. Notification No. 157-PAR(AR)
dt. 10.03.2006.
Application
fee -
An application containing a request in writing to the State Public
Information Officer may be made under sub-section(1) of Section 6 for
obtaining information , shall be accompanied with a court-fee of rupees ten.
Fee for
providing information - The State Public Information Officer shall
provide information upon receipt of a request on payment of a fee of -
a) rupees two, for
each page (in A-4 or A-3 size paper) created or copied ; or
b) actual charge or
cost price, for a copy in large size paper; or
c) actual cost
price, for sample or model; or
d) rupees five for
each fifteen minutes or fraction thereof, for inspection of records; or
e) rupees fifty per
diskette or floppy, for information provided in the diskette or floppy;
or
f) actual charge fixed for publication or rupees two per
page of photocopy for extracts therefrom, for
information provided in printed form.
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