Information Handbook on Right to Information Act, 2005 01.07.2021

DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY NUCLEAR FUEL COMPLEX GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

Nuclear Fuel Complex Department of Atomic Energy Government of India Hyderabad – 500 062. Tele # 040-2718 4334 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.nfc.gov.in

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Background of Information Handbook

This Information Handbook has been prepared in pursuance of Section 4 of the Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI Act, 2005) to provide information in respect of duties, functions and the deliveries of the Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC) which was established in the year 1971.

1.2 Objectives

• To provide access to information under the control of the Nuclear Fuel Complex and to promote transparency and accountability in its working.

• To provide maximum information suo motu or sources thereof so that people have minimum resort to use of the RTI Act.

1.3 Intended Users

This handbook is useful for individuals/organizations/associations to know more about the role played by NFC in the field of Manufacturing of Nuclear Fuels and Structurals for Nuclear Power Reactors in our country.

1.4 Contact persons for getting more information

Dy. Chief Executive (Administration & Accounts) or the Public Information Officer (PIO) appointed from time to time may be contacted for getting more information by post, e-mail, telephone or fax at the following address:

Nuclear Fuel Complex Department of Atomic Energy Government of India Hyderabad – 500 062. Telephone 040-2718 4307 E-Mail: [email protected]

1.5 Definitions/Abbreviations used in the Document:

1. RTI Act means the Right to Information Act, 2005. 2. NFC means Nuclear Fuel Complex 3. DAE means Department of Atomic Energy 4. UCIL means Uranium Corporation of India Limited 5. ECIL means Electronics Corporation of India Limited 6. NPCIL means Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited 7. BARC means Bhabha Atomic Research Centre 8. ICRP means International Commission on Radiological Protection 9. PFBR means Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor 10. FBTR means Fast Breeder Test Reactor 11. PHWR means Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors 12. BWR means Boiling Water Rectors 13. AHWR means Advanced Heavy Water Reactors 14. ESL means Environmental Surveillance Laboratory 15. HPU means Health Physics Unit 16. HWB means Heavy Water Board 17. HWP means Heavy Water Plant 18. ALARA means As Low As Reasonably Achievable 19. Bq means Bequerel 20. LWR means Light Water Rectors 21. CPIO means Central Public Information Officer designated under Section 5(1) of the RTI Act; 22. APIO means Assistant Public Information Officer designated under Section 5(2) of the RTI Act; 23. Appellate Authority means the authority to which an appeal can be submitted under Section 19(i) of the RTI Act.

1.6 Procedure and fee structure for getting information.

Any person who wishes to seek information under the Right to Information Act, 2005 can file an application addressed to the Public Information Officer or Assistant Public Information Officer, NFC by submitting requisite fee as per the Act by means of Indian Postal Orders/Demand Draft/Bankers Cheque drawn in favour of Pay and Accounts Officer, NFC, Hyderabad. Persons seeking information may also deposit cash in the O/o. Pay and Accounts Officer, NFC, Hyderabad for seeking the information. Persons who are below poverty line are exempted from payment of fee for seeking information. However, in such cases, the Public Information Officer may require the proof of their Below Poverty Line (BPL) status to decide whether the applicant is genuinely below poverty line from audit point of view.

In case, any person does not get a response from the PIO within 30 days of the submission of request or within the stipulated time as per the provisions under RTI Act, 2005 or is aggrieved by the response received within the prescribed period, he/she may file an appeal to the following Appellate Authority:

Chief Administrative Officer Nuclear Fuel Complex Department of Atomic Energy Government of India Hyderabad – 500 062. Tele # 040-27184747/27123510, Fax: 040-/27121271 E-Mail: [email protected]

Chapter – 2

Particulars of Organization, Functions and Duties

Chapter 2: Particulars of Organization, Functions and Duties

2.1 Particulars of the Organisation

(Objective/purpose of the public authority)

The Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC), established in the year 1971 is a major industrial unit of Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India. The Hyderabad site was selected, recognizing the presence of many Science and Technology Institutions, the industrial infrastructure available and also the advantages of central location with excellent communication links with all parts of the country. The complex is responsible for the supply of nuclear fuel bundles and reactor core components for all the Nuclear Power Reactors in India. It is a unique facility where natural and enriched uranium fuel, zirconium alloy cladding and reactor core components are manufactured under one roof starting from the raw material. This Unit has established one of its extended unit at Pazhayakayal in Tuticorin District of Tamil Nadu to manufacture Zirconium Sponge.

2.2 Mission / vision statement of the public authority

India is pursuing a three stage nuclear power programme linking the fuel cycles of Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWR) and Liquid Metal cooled Fast Breeder Reactors (LMFBR). In addition, Light Water Reactors (LWR) have also been included in the programme as per the mandates of the Department of Atomic Energy and the administrative directions of Department of Atomic Energy as well as Government of India are adhered in toto.

From the very inception of the nuclear power programme in India in the mid- 1960s, great emphasis has been given towards self-reliance and indigenisation in fabrication of nuclear fuels.

Ever since its’ commissioning in 1971, the Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC) of Hyderabad is playing a key role in this programme and has been supplying natural and enriched Uranium Oxide fuels and Zirconium alloy core components for all the power reactors in India. Indigenous resources, know-how, and process equipment are being extensively utilized.

NFC is perhaps the only facility in the world, wherein under the same roof, both Uranium Oxide fuels and Zirconium alloy components are fabricated starting from the basic raw materials namely Magnesium-di-uranate and Zircon sand respectively. So far, NFC has produced more than 9,00,000 fuel bundles for the PHWRs, nearly 3,600 fuel assemblies for the BWRs and a variety of Zirconium alloy components for power and research reactors in India including pressure tubes and calandria tubes for PHWRs.

In addition, NFC has manufactured and supplied stainless steel core components for the Fast Breeder Reactor programme, Seamless alloy steel and Titanium tubes and other special high purity materials for both nuclear and non-nuclear applications.

NFC has a highly qualified and committed team of Scientists, Engineers and Technicians. This resource is combined with state-of-the-art equipment and technology and total quality management objective, NFC is poised to meet the challenges in the years to come.

2.3 Brief history of public authority and context of its formation

The Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC) of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), is a unique industrial complex solely responsible for the supply of fuel assemblies and in-core structural components for India’s nuclear power reactors.

The decision to establish all the production operations at one location in Hyderabad was taken in 1965 by late Dr Homi J. Bhabha, the then Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission, after due consideration of various alternatives. The construction work at the site, covering about 1200 acres provided by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, was commenced in 1969 and the various units went into operation starting from 1971.

The entire Moula Ali area on the outskirts of the city of Hyderabad, founded 400 years ago, which was originally a rocky area and undulating terrain country strewn with boulders, has now blossomed into a busy centre with NFC and ECIL located side by side along with the township. The initiative taken by the Department of Atomic Energy has also stimulated industrial development in the entire area and transformed the landscape. The panoramic view of the Plant site and the environs that one can command from the administrative building on top of the hill testifies to all this progress and solid achievement of the three decades.

2.4 Duties of the Public Authority

NFC is committed to manufacture and supply high quality:

Natural, Depleted, Recycled and Enriched Uranium Dioxide Fuel Assemblies; Thorium Oxide Pellets and Assemblies; Reactor-grade Zirconium Sponge and Zirconium Alloy components for Fuel Assemblies and Core Structural for Water Cooled Nuclear Power Reactors; Stainless Steel Cladding Tubes, Fuel Sub Assembly Components, Blanket and other Core Sub-Assemblies for Sodium Cooled Fast Reactors; Stainless Steel, Special Alloy Seamless Tubes; High Purity Advanced Material for strategic industries like Atomic Energy, Electronics, Defence, Space, etc.and • Development of technology for use of special material

2.5 Main activities / functions of the public authority

Production of nuclear fuel bundles for Indian Power Reactors both Pressurized Heavy Water (PHWR) and Boiling Water (BWR) types. Production of Zircaloy reactor core components like coolant tubes, calandria tubes, flow-tubes, fuel tubes, etc. Production of Seamless Stainless Steel Tubes. Production of Fast Breeder Test Reactor (FBTR) core sub-assemblies. Production of very high purity (99.999%) materials for electronic and other industries.

2.6 List of services being provided by the public authority with a brief write-up on them.

Nuclear Products:

Uranium Oxide Fuel Pellets for Nuclear Power Reactors : PHWR & BWRs Zirconium Alloy Cladding Tubes and Components for PHWR & BWR fuel bundles / assemblies. Zirconium Alloy Structurals for PHWR and BWR cores. SS Cladding Tubes, Hexcans & Core-Assemblies for Fast Breeder Reactors.

Non-Nuclear Products :

Special Seamless Tubes Stainless steels, titanium alloys, maraging steel, high nickel alloys, zirconium alloys, etc. for power stations, aerospace, marine propulsion, chemical, fertilizer and defence industries.

High Purity Materials (Purity 99.999 – 99.9999%) Antimony, bismuth, boron, tribromide, cadmium, gallium, gold, gold potassium cyanide, indium, lead, phosphorus oxychloride, selenium, silver, tellurium, tantalum, tin and zirconium.

Special Materials Tantalum & niobium metal ingots, components and powder for strategic use; tantalum and niobium pentoxide powder for cutting tool applications.

2.7 Organizational Structure Diagram at various levels at NFC:

Organisational structure of NFC is placed under “Organisation Set Up” Icon in Home Page of NFC Website: www.nfc.gov.in

2.8 Expectation of the public authority from the public for enhancing its effectiveness and efficiency

The public expects that NFC works in an environment that is safe. To reach the expectations of the public, NFC accords utmost importance to safety – industrial, radiological, personnel as well as environmental in toto. NFC firmly believes and is committed to prevent all injuries. Safety is regarded as a line management responsibility and gets precedence over other production objectives.

To achieve this objective, NFC is committed to:

Observe national and international regulation on safety as applicable Create and maintain a safe and healthy work place Establish safe work-practices Ensure effective safety training Create interest and enthusiasm in safety Develop personal responsibility for safety

NFC believes that every job can be done safely and without affecting the health of employees.

2.9 Arrangements and methods made for seeking public participation / contribution

NFC being an industrial organization, it encourages participation from academic institutions, universities, students as Academic and Industry interaction to promote engineering sciences for their benefit.

2.10 Mechanism available for monitoring the service delivery and public grievanceresolution.

The Government of India has an administrative reforms as well as redress of public grievances relating to the States in general and grievances pertaining to Central Government agencies in particular. The Department disseminates information on important activities of the Government relating to administrative reforms and public grievance redressal through publications and documentation. The Department also undertakes activities in the field of international exchange and cooperation to promote public service reforms.

As per the Directives of the Department, NFC adopted a mechanism to act as a facilitator in consultation with various groups in NFC to redress the grievances of employees and public.

2.11 Addresses of the main office and other offices at different levels

Main Office is located at Hyderabad. The address is:

Nuclear Fuel Complex Department of Atomic Energy ECIL Post, Hyderabad – 500 062 Telengana State

Other Offices of NFC located at Mumbai and Pazhayakayal, Tuticorin.

Mumbai:

Liaison Office: Nuclear Fuel Complex Department of Atomic Energy Anushakti Bhavan, CSM Marg MUMBAI – 400 001

Pazhayakayal (Tuticorin):

Zirconium Complex Nuclear Fuel Complex Pazhayakayal Post Srivaikuntam Taluq Tuticorin District – 628 152

Kota Rajasthan:

NFC Kota Project Nuclear Fuel Complex Kota Rajasthan.

2.12 Working Hours of the Office

The Office Hours of Office: The Office Hours of NFC is from 0845 hrs to 1645 hrs. The Complex also works on round-the-clock shifts, which are given below:

Closing Opening hours hours

First Shift : 0615 hrs to 1415 hrs General Shift : 0845 hrs to 1645 hrs Second Shift : 1415 hrs to 2215 hrs Night Shift : 2215 hrs to 0615 hrs

Every Second Monday of the month is observed as closed holiday in lieu of Second Saturday and observe six day week pattern.

Chapter. 3

Powers and Duties of Officers and Employees

3.1 Details of the powers and duties of officers and employees of the organization

General Financial Rules (GFRs) are a compendium of general provisions to be followed by all offices of Government of India while dealing with matters of a financial nature. The Department Specific Exercise of Financial Power Rules are followed. Besides, the contextual Rules, Regulations, Ordinances of both State and Central Government are followed in NFC.

The Department of Atomic Energy vide its order DAE OM No. 3/2/97- SCS/Vol.II/523 dated 02.07.1999 declared Chief Executive, NFC as Head of the Department. The powers, which under the rules, are vested with the Chief Executive in respect of NFC. The powers vested under these rules are delegated to the extent considered necessary to the other officers in charge of various plants with due regard to their levels of responsibilities.

Chapter - 4

Rules, Regulations, Instructions, Manual and Records, for Discharging Functions

4.1.Rules, regulations, instructions, manual and records, held by public authority or under its control or used by its employees for discharging functions.

LIST OF REFERENCE BOOKS (Illustrative but not exhaustive) 1. Part I – General Rules 2. Part II- T.A. Rules 3. Part III- Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules 4. Part IV- Dearness Allowance, Dearness Relief and Ex Gratia to CPF Beneficiaries … 5. Part V-HRA and CCA … 6. Pension Compilation incorporating CCS (Pension) Rules … … 7. Compilation of CCS (Commutation of Pension) Rules … … 8. CCS (Extraordinary Pension) Rules 9. Compilation on Central Government Employees’ Group Insurance Scheme 10. Compilation of Staff Car Rules 11. Compilation of Medical Attendance Rules 12. Compilation of CCS (CCA) Rules 13. Compilation of (Conduct) Rules 14. Compilation of General Provident Fund Rules 15. Compilation of Leave Travel Concession Rules 16. Compilation of Children’s Educational Assistance 17. Compilation of General Financial Rules 18. Compilation of Delegation of Financial Powers Rules 19. Compilation of House Building Advance Rules 20. Compilation on Suspension and Reinstatement 21. Compilation of Overtime Allowance Rules 22. CCS (Temporary Service) Rules, 1965 23. Compilation of New Pension Scheme 24. Manual of Office Procedures 25. Exercise of Financial Powers (Dept. of Atomic Energy) Rules – 1978. 26. Atomic Energy Act 1962 Rules 27. Manual of Office Procedure 28. Contextual subjective Engineering and Science literatures governing the various process parameters

Statutory requirements applicable to NFC

Act / Rules (illustrative but not exhaustive)

1. The Atomic Energy Act, 1962 2. The Atomic Energy(Factories) Rules, 1996 3. Atomic Energy (Radiation Protection) Rules, 2004 4. Technical Specification for Operation of NFC, AERB-1998 5. Minimum Wages Act 1948 6. Industrial Disputes Act 1948 7. The Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act and Rules 1982, Amendments 1987 8. The Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act 1974, Rules 1975 & The Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Cess Act 1977 &Rules 1978, Amendments 1988 9. The Environment (Protection) Act 1986 and Rules 10. The Biomedical waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000 11. The Indian Boilers Act, 1923, Boiler Rules 1961 12. The Electricity Act, 2003 13. National Electrical Code, 1985 (BIS) 14. The Indian Explosives Act, 1884, The Explosive Rules, 1983 15. The Gas Cylinder Rules, 1981 16. The Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels Rules, 1981 17. The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and Rules 1989 18. The Petroleum Act, 1934, The Petroleum Rules, 2002 19. Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemical Rules,1989 and Hazardous Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 1989 and subsequent Amendments 20. The Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation & Control) Rules, 2000 21. The Noise (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 22. The Batteries (Management & Handling) Rules, 2001 23. The Workmen Compensation Act, 1923 & Compensation Rules 1924 24. The Contract Labor (Regulation & Abolition) Act 25. The Apprentice Act, 1961, along with The Apprentice Rules 1992 26. National Building Code of India, 1983 (BIS) 27. Building and other construction workers (regulation of employment and conditions) Act, 1996 28. ISO 9001, 14001, 19011, OHSAS 18001 29. Such other Contextual Acts and Rules

Chapter. 5

Particulars of any arrangement that exists for consultation with, or representation by, the members of the public in relation to the formulation of its policy or implementation thereof:

Formulation of Policy

5.1 Process of seeking consultation/participation of public or its representatives for formulation of policies:

NFC activities limit public interface in relation to its formulation or its implementation.

Implementation of Policy

5.2Provision to seek consultation/participation of public or its representatives for implementation of policies:

-Not Applicable in case of NFC-

Chapter 6

A statement of the categories of documents that are held by it or under its control

6.1. Information about the official documents and the place where the documents are available for e.g. at secretariat level, directorate level, others (Please mention the level in place )

a. Service Book and personal files of all the employees. b. Files relating to recruitment. c. ACRs of all employees. d. Property documents of employees who have taken House Building Advance. e. File relating to Disciplinary Cases. f. Files relating to Medical Claims made by employees. g. Files relating to all advances taken by the employees. h. Files relating to purchase of furniture/ fixtures, stationary items, general office items, electronic, computer, ACs etc. i. Files relating to Annual Maintenance Contracts. j. Files relating to payment of telephone bills of office and residential telephone of officers who have been provided office telephones k. Minutes of all the meetings. l. Files relating to Court Cases/Arbitrations etc. m. Files relating to Estate Management n. Production records in respect of various plants with respective group heads o. All Purchase Files p. Medical Records q. Safety Records r. Standard Operating Procedures with reference to various plants s. The engineering and other material supply, production

Chapter. 7

A statement of Boards, Council, Committees and other Bodies constituted as its part

7.1. Information on Boards, Councils, Committees and Other Bodies related to the public authority:

At Nuclear Fuel Complex, the following Committees are functioning. The Structure and Member Composition are indicated against each committee. All the Committees meet at regular intervals. Public are barred for participating in the meetings. Normally, minutes are prepared after the meetings.

The following policy making bodies/ Committees in NFC are placed in RTI Portal on NFC Website: www.nfc.gov.in as committees (Annexure-II)

1. NFC Board 2. NFC Advisory Committee 3. NFC Stores and Purchase Committee 4. NFC Works Tender Committee 5. NFC Executive Committee 6. NFC Safety Committee

In addition to the above, Committees such as : (i) Housing Allotment Committee, (ii) various screening committees for promotions, recruitment, (iii) Higher studies committee, (iv) Project review committees, (v) Group review committees and (vi) production review committees are existing on functional requirements.

Chapter . 8

The names, designations and other particulars of the Public Information Officers

8.1. Details of Public Information Officers, Assistant Public Information Officers and Departmental Appellate Authority of the Public authority are made available in RTI Portal on NFC Website : www.nfc.gov.in as Annexure-I

Chapter 9

Procedure followed in Decision Making Process

The Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC) comes under Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India is purely a Central Government Organization. Funds are allotted by the Government of India under Demands of Grant every year. It is governed by various rules/statutory orders, executive orders and by the enactments of Acts by the Parliament from time to time. The ultimate authority vests with the Government of India in decision making process. However, following due procedure and due diligence, the empowered authorities delegated with due power take the decision which are subjected to review by various Committees as well as NFC Board if the case warrants such. Moreover, to facilitate the empowered authorities in decision making, some sub-Committees are temporarily constituted so that public interest is reflected both at present and in future course of action.

Chapter 10

Directory of Officers and Employees

The contact details of important officials of NFC for specific purposes are placed under “Contacts” Icon in Home Page of NFC website : www.nfc.gov.in

Address : Nuclear Fuel Complex Department of Atomic Energy Government of India Hyderabad – 500 062

STD Code No. 040 Board No. : 040-27184444 Fax No. 040-27121271 Email: [email protected]

Kindly note in addition to the above list, the general public can contact the employees by accessing the telephone No. 27184444. Extension numbers can be accessed directly by prefixing 2718 followed by Extension Number.

Chapter 11

The Monthly Remuneration Received By Each of its Officers and Employees, Including the System of Compensation as Provided in Regulations

MONTHLY REMUNERATION OF OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS AT NFC.

The Officers and Officials of this organization belonging to A, B & C groups draw the pay & allowances as provided by the Government of India under CCS Revised Pay Rules, 2016 (Seventh Pay Commission) and as amended from time to time.

SYSTEM OF COMPENSATION

The Officers and Officials are eligible to the following allowances as per rules:

Pay + Dearness Allowances. House Rent Allowance. NPA for Medical Officers Washing Allowance Transport Allowance Overtime Allowance (In case required) Cash Handling Allowance Children Education Allowance Incentives for promoting Small Family Norms ( P.P) Travelling Allowance (Tour and Transfers) Professional update Allowance Performance Related Incentives • Any other Allowance Sanctioned by Government from time to time.

Revised Pay Bands and Corresponding Grade Pays for Scientific / Technical / Administration / Accounts and Auxiliary Staff of Nuclear Fuel Complex:

Revised Pay Structure Level in the Post / Grade with Corresponding Pay Matrix Grade Pay (GP)

Group A SCIENTIFIC Distinguished Scientist (HAG+) 205400-224400 L-16 Outstanding Scientist (HAG) 182200-224100 L-15 Scientific Officer / H 144200-218200 L-14 Scientific Officer / G 131100-216600 L - 13A Scientific Officer / F 118500-214100 L – 13 Scientific Officer / E / DCFO(C) 78800-209200 L – 12 Scientific Officer / D/STO(C)/ DCFO(B) 67700-208700 L – 11 Scientific Officer / C 56100-177500 L – 10 TECHNICAL SA/G 78800-209200 L – 12 SA(F)/TS(A)-Drg./FMAN/D 67700-208700 L – 11 NURSE (D) 56100-177500 L – 10 ADMN. /ACCTS DCE (A) 118500-214100 L – 13 CAO / JC(F&A) 78800-209200 L – 12 AO-III / IRO / Dy.CA / DD(OL)/SO/PO 67700-208700 L – 11 PRO/SAO 56100-177500 L – 10 AD (OL) 56100-177500 L – 10

GROUP B SCIENTIFIC Revised Pay Structure Level in the Post / Grade with Corresponding Pay Matrix SO(SB) /STO(A) 47600-151100 L - 8 Dy. Chief Fire Officer (A) / STO(B) 56100-177500 L - 10 TECHNICAL SA(E)/ST(J)/D(E)/FMAN(C) 56100-177500 L - 10 NURSE (C) 53100-167800 L - 9 NURSE (B) 47600-151100 L - 8 SA (D) / ST (H) / D (D) / F.Man B/ 47600-151100 L - 8 Pharm (E) SUB.O(D) 47600-151100 L - 8 SA (C) / T (G) / D (C) / FMAN(A), SUB.O(C) / Pharm (D) 44900-142400 L - 7 SA (B) / T (F) / D (B) / AFM/ SUB.O(B) /LFM (D) /Pharm (C) 35400-112400 L - 6 NURSE (A) 44900-142400 L - 7 PHRM (C1) 35400-112400 L - 6 SA (A) / T (F1) / D (B1) / LFM(C)/ 35400-112400 L - 6 SUB.O(B1) /AFM1/DCO(D)/FM (E) ADMN/ACCTS/AUX. AO-II (ACCTS) 53100-167800 L - 9 AO-II / Sr. PS 47600-151100 L - 8 WO / APO (P) / ASO (S) / LCWO/ 47600-151100 L - 8 APO / APRO / A.ADMO AAO 47600-151100 L - 8 Sr. HT 44900-142400 L - 7 ASST.ACCTT./PS 44900-142400 L - 7 Steno Gr. I / ASO (B) / SSK / Jr. HT / 35400-112400 L - 6 ASST. Sr. Clerk / PRA / PA / SK / ASO (A) Accounts Asst / Steno Gr.II / Spl Gr. 35400-112400 L - 6 Driver CANTEEN STAFF GEN. MANAGER (CNTN) 35400-112400 L - 6 DY. GEN. MANAGER (CNTN) 35400-112400 L - 6

GROUP C TECHNICAL Revised Pay Structure Level in the Post / Grade with Corresponding Pay Matrix Pharm (B), TM (D) / LFM (B) / 29200-92300 L - 5 DCO(C) / FM(D) Pharm (A) / TM (C) / LFM (A) / 25500-81100 L - 4 DCO(B) / FM (C) TM (B) / FM (B) / DCO(A) / TB (COS) 21700-69100 L - 3 TM (A) / FM (A) / TA (COS) 19900-63200 L - 2 ADMN / ACCTS / AUX DEO (B) / Gr. I Driver 29200-92300 L - 5

Gr.II Driver / DEO (A)/ UDC/Steno / 25500-81100 L - 4 H. Steno / JSK / JPA Head Security Guard 21700-69100 L - 3 LDC/LC/HT./SC/D.Rider / Ord. Gr. Driver/ Mali (D)/ HD /HD 19900-63200 L - 2 (Cos)/Attendant (B)/WA(B)/HWA (B) Attendant (A)/WA(A)/HWA(A)/Multi Tasking Staff/Sr. Security 18000-56900 L - 1 Guard/Security Guard Canteen Staff Asst. Manager-Cum-SK 25500-81100 L - 4 Halwai-Cum-Cook 21700-69100 L - 3 Clerk / Asst.Halwai-Cum-Cook 19900-63200 L - 2 CANTEEN ATTENDANT 18000-56900 L - 1

Chapter – 12

The Budget Allocated to each Agency (Particulars of all plans, proposed expenditures and reports on Disbursement made)

Kindly visit the website www.dae.gov.in/sectt/daebudget.htm

Chapter – 13

The Manner of Execution of Subsidy Programmes

13.1. Please provide the information as per the following format:

Name of Programme/scheme Duration of the programme /scheme Objective of the programme Physical and financial targets of the programme (for the last year) Eligibility of Beneficiary Pre-requisites for the benefit Procedure to avail the benefits of the programme Criteria for deciding eligibility Detail of the benefits given in the programme (also mention the amount of subsidy or other help given) • Procedure for the distribution of the subsidy Where to apply or whom to contact in the office for applying Application Fee ( where applicable) Other Fees (where applicable) Application format (where applicable. If the application is made on plain paper please mention it along with what the applicant should mention in the application ) List of attachments ( certificates/ documents)] Format of Attachments Where to contact in case of process related complaints Details of the available fund (At various levels like District Level, Block Level etc) • List of beneficiaries in the format given below

Since, NFC is engaged in the specific Sovereign functions of the Country and no functions relating to Public interface, no subsidy programmes are mandated for NFC.

Chapter -14

Particulars of Recipients of Concessions, permits or authorization granted by it

14.1. Please provide the information as per the following format:

Name of Progarmme Type (Concession/ Permits/ Authorization) Objective Targets set (For the last year) Eligibility Criteria for the eligibility Pre-requisites Procedure to avail the benefits Time limit for the concession/ Permits/ Authorizations Application Fee ( where applicable) Application format (where applicable) List of attachments ( certificates/ documents)] Format of Attachments List of beneficiaries in the format given below

In the matter of Recruitment /Promotion , the concessions in age/standard of passing examinations are allowed as per the Government Policy.

Chapter . 15

Norms set by it for the discharge of its functions

Chapter – 16

Information available in an electronic form

Please provide the details of the information related to the various schemes, which are available in the electronic format.

For details, please visit the following Websites:

www.nfc.gov.in

www.dae.gov.in

Chapter -17

Particulars of the facilities available to citizens for obtaining information

17.1. Means, methods or facilitation available to the public which are adopted by the department for dissemination of information Like:

• Through News paper, Annual Reports/Highlights, In- house Magazine Notice Board. • Inspection of Records in the Office • System of issuing of copies of documents • Printed Manual Available • Website of the Public Authority : www.nfc.gov.in;

Chapter -18

Other Useful Information

18.1 Frequently Asked Questions and their Answers by Public

1. When did the Right to Information Act, 2005 come into force in NFC?

The Right to Information Act came into force on 12th October, 2005 soon with the promulgation of RTI ACT, 2005. However, action is on to follow the amended portions of Law and the directives issued by Government of India from time to time.

2. What are the Sections/Divisions in NFC, covered under the Right to Information Act, 2005?

The Act extends to the all the Sections and Divisions in NFC but the admissible information only can be given to the applicants seeking information under RTI Act.

3. Are "file notings' of NFC are included in the definition of Information?

Section 2 (f) of the RTI Act defines 'information’ which includes ‘record'. Section 2(i)(a) states that a 'record' includes any document, manuscript and file

In Decision No. ICPB/A-1/CIC/2006 dt.31.01.2006, the CIC held that “file notings are not, as a matter of law, exempt from disclosure”. Thus, admissible file notings can be disclosed under the RTI Act in NFC.

4. Government offices have been providing information to people on the basis of their oral requests in the past. Does the RTI Act require such informal practices to end?

No. NFC though does not feel to discontinue the conventional and informal practice of giving general oral information other than Technical and Scientific issues through the approved official upon oral request, the RTI Act does not put an end to such practices.

5. Can Government officers get access to Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs) under the RTI Act?

As per decision No.18/IC(A)/2006 dt.28.03.2006, the CIC held that “the assessment reports by the superior officers are personal and confidential information and therefore exempted under Section 8 (1)(j) of the RTI Act”. In this connection, DoPT OM No. 10/20/2006-IR dated 21.09.2007 may please be referred to. In terms of DoPT OM dated , the copies of Annual Performance and Appraisal Reports of Administrative & Accounts Officials have been given along with the assessment and review of the officers.

6. Is it enough to disseminate information under Section 4 (1)(b) on the Internet as a suo-motto disclosure?

Information under Section 4 (1) (b) is disseminated through internet as far as practicable which are periodically updated as a part of suo-motto disclosure mechanism.

7. Is it enough to publish information under Section 4 (1)(b) only once at the time of the commencement of the RTI Act?

No. The Act requires that every public authority has to update its publications under Section 4(1)(b) every year. Accordingly, NFC follows the same.

8. Can a request be denied if it is too big? If not, how NFC handles such requests?

The Act does not permit rejection of an application simply because it relates to a large number of documents and accordingly, NFC by following Section 7 (9), provide admissible information to the applicant. Further, the PIO can request the applicant to visit his/her office personally and inspect the required documents or files. However, the PIO shall communicate the date and time to the applicant for such inspection. The PIO has to determine and justify what constitutes ‘disproportionately divert resources’.

9. If in a single application the applicant requests information that relates to a public authority and also other public authority/authorities, is the PIO, NFC responsible for giving all that information himself/herself?

The RTI Act makes it clear that the PIO has the power to transfer an application or parts of it, if the same relates to information held by another public authority [Section 6 (3)]. The application is accordingly transferred by the PIO to the concerned immediately - within 5 days - and the applicant is informed accordingly.

10. If the same kind of information is sought by more than one person, whether NFC accedes to such requests?

Yes.

11. If the information requested by a citizen has already been proactively disclosed, can PIO NFC refuse to accept the request?

There is nothing in the RTI Act that states that information disclosed proactively through web should not be provided to a citizen on request. If such information is requested, the same will be provided in the available formats upon payment of requisite fees/charges at rates prescribed by the Government

12. Is the Assistant Public Information Officer (APIO) an assistant to the Public Information Officer (PIO) in NFC?

No, the APIO is not an assistant to the PIO.

13. If the information requested by the applicant is in the possession of the APIO, should he/she not give that information to the applicant direct?

Under the RTI Act, the APIO’s obligation is confined to forwarding the request to the PIO concerned forthwith – within five days and accordingly, APIO, NFC will not provide any such information to the applicant.

14. Should BPL applicants be charged by NFC the further fees for providing information requested?

Persons belonging to the ‘Below Poverty Line’ category cannot be charged any fees / charges (both application as well as subsequent fees) at all on production of documentary proof of his/her BPL status.

15 If the applicant does not respond to the intimation letter of the PIO requesting payment of further fee, will the PIO, NFC be duty-bound to provide information to the applicant?

No. The PIO, NFC is not duty bound to provide information to the applicant in such cases following the provisions of the RTI Act which states very clearly that the PIO will provide information only upon payment of prescribed fee but for BPL cases, no fees are chargeable.

16. Can any citizen ask any information from NFC that is more than 20 years old even if it does fall within the category of exemptions?

Yes, any citizen can ask any information more than 20 years old held by or under the control of a public authority, NFC, irrespective of whether the information requested for falls within the category of exempted information or not. Nothing in the Act bars a citizen to ask for such information. The PIO, NFC would take a call to provide information ‘held’ under the control of the public authorities subject to the provisions of the Act relating to exemptions stipulated under the Act and its availability.

17. Periodic weeding of files results in destruction of many documents which are not important enough to maintain for as long as 20 years or more. So whether PIO, NFC is duty bound to provide the information which has been destroyed/ weeded out?

No.

18. What is the process for taking a decision on granting partial access to a record? Who is the authority to make this decision within a public authority?

Section 10(2)(b) of the RTI Act makes it clear that the PIO is the deciding authority for granting partial access to records that may contain exempted information. However, when partial information is disclosed, the PIO needs to provide valid reasons for the decision. He also needs to mention his name and designation as the decision maker and the applicant’s right with respect to the review of the decision, including the particulars of the Appellate Authority, time limit etc. Only that part of the record which does not contain any information which is exempt from disclosure and which can reasonably be severed from any part that contains exempt information, may be provided.

19. Who are the Appellate Authorities and what are the key provisions for appeal under the Act?

1. First Appeal: First appeal to the officer senior in rank to the PIO [as indicated both in the response from PIO or in the website or DCE(Admn), NFC] can be made within 30 days from the expiry of the prescribed time limit. 2. Second Appeal: Second appeal to the Central Information Commission can be made within 90 days of the date on which the decision was given.

18.2 Related to seeking Information

Application form. Fee (by submitting requisite fee as per the act by means of a Indian Postal Orders/Demand Draft/Bankers Cheque drawn in favour of Pay and Accounts Officer, NFC, Hyderabad).

The information can be had from:

Name of the Public Authority and Address:

NUCLEAR FUEL COMPLEX, Government of India Department of Atomic Energy Hyderabad – 500 062.

STD Code : 040

The details of Assistant Public Information Officer, Public Information Officer and Appellate Authority are placed in RTI Portal on NFC website as Annexure- I