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Information About The Embassy of India, Monrovia, Required Under Section 4(1) (B) Of The RTI Act, 2005
Contact details of officers for addressing applications under Right to Information Act, 2005:
Public Information Officer
Mr. Ashish Kumar
Attache (Admin & DDO, Consular)
Embassy of India
No.16 & 18, Coconut Plantation, UN Drive, Monrovia
Tel: (+231) 775703527
E-Mail: admn[dot]monrovia[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in
Appellate Authority
Mr. Jitendra S Rawat,
Cd'A a. i. and Second Secretary / Head of Chancery
Embassy of India
No.16 & 18, Coconut Plantation, UN Drive, Monrovia
Tel: (+231) 775703527
E-Mail: hoc[dot]monrovia[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in
Applications seeking information under the Act may be sent along with the prescribed fee in US$ or LD$, equivalent to INR 10/- (Indian Rupees Ten) in cheque or demand draft favoring Embassy of India, Monrovia. The RTI fee can also be paid using e-IPO (Electronic Indian Postal Order) service of the Department of Posts details of which is given in following para.
The Government of India (Department of Post) has launched the e-IPO (Electronic Indian Postal Order) service to facilitate purchase of Indian Postal order electronically for paying RTI fee/cost of information on-line through e-Post Office Portal (https:/www.epostoffice.gov.in ) of the Department of Posts. The detailed instructions for using the e-IPO service for payment of RTI fee on-line are contained in DOPT’s OM No. 1/44/2009-IR dated March 22, 2013. (Please click here to get the details. Department of Posts has extended the e-IPO service to Indian citizens residing in India also w.e.f. February 13, 2014 vide OM No. 1/44/2009-IR dated 13th February 2014 (Please click here to see the OM). The RTI applicants may, therefore, pay the RTI fee/cost of information, also on-line using the said e-IPO service, for seeking information from Ministries/Departments in India as well as from Indian Missions abroad.
It may be noted that information provided under the Act is available to the citizens of India only. OCI/PIO Card holders are foreign nationals, holding foreign passports and are, therefore, not eligible to seek information under the RTI Act 2005. Applications should be submitted along with documentary proof of Indian Citizenship (like copy of personal particulars pages of passport.) More information is available at https://rti.gov.in/ ). The User needs to get himself registered at the website. He has to select the Ministry/Department from whom he desires to seek the information under the RTI Act and the e-IPO so generated can be used to seek information from that Ministry/Department only. A printout of the e-IPO is required to be attached with the RTI application. If the RTI application is being filed electronically, e-IPO is required to be attached as an attachment. For more details please visit the website http://www.epostoffice.gov.in . This facility is only for purchasing an Indian Postal Order electronically. All the requirements for filing an RTI application as well as other provisions regarding eligibility, time limit, exemptions, etc. will continue to apply.
It may also be pointed out that as per section 6(1) (a) of the RTI Act, 2005, a person who desires to obtain information under the Act is required to submit the application to the Information Officer of the concerned public authority. Applicants are, therefore, advised to send their requests under the RTI Act to the Embassy of India, Monrovia only when the subject matter can reasonably be presumed to pertain to the Embassy of India, Monrovia. While section 6(3) provides for the transfer of an application by a receiving PIO to another [concerned] PIO, this is clearly meant to cover situations where the application is addressed to a PIO on the assumption that it has been directed to the concerned PIO. Where the information required obviously does not pertain to the Embassy of India, Monrovia, the application may be addressed to the concerned PIO directly.
Information about the Embassy of India, Monrovia under section 4(1)(b) of the RTI Act, 2005
i) |
Name and Address of the Organization and Head of the Organization |
Embassy of India, Monrovia |
ii) |
Embassy of India, Monrovia’s Vision, Mission and Key Objectives |
Embassy of India, Monrovia is a Mission of the Government of India under the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi. The vision of the Mission is to function within the norms of India’s Foreign Policy formulated by the Ministry of External Affairs and its implementation to establish close and friendly Bilateral Diplomatic Relations with Liberia. The key objectives of the Mission is to provide all consular related assistance like providing passport, Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) of the people of Indian Origin, consular facilities to the Indian diaspora present in the Liberia and Visa services to the Foreign Nationals to visit India. |
iii) |
The particulars of the Embassy of India, Monrovia’s functions and duties |
The functions of the Embassy of India, Monrovia include political and economic cooperation between India and Liberia, Trade and Investment Promotion, Cultural Activities, Press and Media Liaison, interaction with the representatives of the diplomatic missions, rendering of consular/passport/visa services to the general public, capacity building programmes of Government of India through ITEC/ICCR Scholarships and LOC projects. |
iv) |
Any other details-the genesis, formation of the department and the HoDs from time to time as well as the Committees/Commissions constituted from time to time have been dealt. |
India and Liberia have historically enjoyed warm and friendly relations. India opened its Resident Mission in Liberia in May, 2021. Previous Ambassador of India to Liberia is as follows: 1. Shri Pradip Kumar Yadav: August, 2021 – October, 2023 Shri Jitendra S. Rawat, Second Secretary as Charge d' Affaires a. i. from November 01, 2023 – till date. |
v) |
The powers and duties of its officers and employees |
General Administrative powers are derived from the Fundamental Rules, Supplementary Rules and IFS (PLCA) Rules, as amended from time to time. Work allocation is available on the Website (Annexure-I) |
vi) |
The procedure followed in the decision making process, including time limit for taking a decision, channel of supervision and accountability |
Decisions are taken under the instructions and supervision of the Ambassador and the Ministry of External Affairs. There is no established time limit for taking a decision, however, decisions are taken under the instructions and supervision of the HOM in a timely manner to dispose off all duties allocated to the Mission. |
vii) |
The norms for discharge of functions |
(i) Visa, (ii) Consular (iii) Passport and (iv) OCI Card Services. For details, please click on Visa & Consular Services Tab of our website:
Work allocation is done by the Ambassador outlining tasks and area of responsibilities of each personnel of Mission. Periodic checks and reviews are made by the controlling authorities to ensure smooth discharge of work. For details, please click on Visa & Consular Services Tab of our website: https://www.indianembassymonrovia.gov.in/ Mission follows the time limit set for each type of services. Grievances are redressed through telephone (+231-775703527) and e-mail (cons.monrovia@mea.gov.in). Besides, aggrieved party can meet Consular Officers in the Chancery on any working day. The Mission also has provision of conducting Open House on first Wednesday of every month between 10.30 to 11.30 AM, where the aggrieved party can meet the Ambassador/Charge d’ Affaires a. i. |
viii) |
The rules, regulations, instructions, manuals and records, held by it or under its control or used by its employees for discharging its functions |
Fundamental Rules, Supplementary Rules and IFS (PLCA) Rules and annexures |
ix) |
A statement of the categories of documents that are held by it or under its control |
Classified documents/files relating to India’s bilateral relations with the host country. |
x) |
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 policy or implementation thereof |
Embassy of India functions within the rules and policies formulated by the Government of India. Policies are implemented by the Embassy of India under the guidance and supervision of the Ambassador. |
xi) |
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 public, or the minutes of such meetings are accessible for public |
The Ambassador and other officers of the Mission interact regularly with the representatives of the Local Foreign Office, Other Local Ministries/Departments, Diplomatic Missions in Monrovia, local think tanks, academic community and other concerned authorities. |
xii) |
A directory of its officers and employees |
A directory is available on website |
xiii) |
The monthly remuneration received by each of its officers and employees, including the system of compensation as provided in its regulations |
A statement of monthly remuneration is at Annexure-II As per admissibility, OTA is paid to the entitled Staff member of the Mission. |
xiv) |
The budget allocated in each of its agency, indicating the particulars of all plans, proposed expenditure and reports on disbursements made Foreign and domestic tours |
The Budget figures for the current financial year are given in the statement at Annex III
Local Tour Budget of the Mission Rs. 1,19,000/- |
xv) |
The manner of execution of subsidy programmes, including the amounts allocated and the details of beneficiaries of such programmes |
The Embassy of India, Monrovia does not have any subsidy programme. |
xvi) |
Particulars of recipients of concessions, permits or authorizations granted by it |
No concessions/permits are granted by the Embassy of India, Monrovia. |
xvii) |
Arrangements for consultation with or representation by – (a) Members of the public in policy formulation/policy implementation, (b) Day & time allotted for visitors, (c) Contact details of Information & Facilitation Counter (IFC) to provide publication frequently sought by RTI applicants |
Embassy of India functions within the norms of India’s Foreign Policy formulated by the Ministry of External Affairs. Policy is implemented by the Embassy of under the guidance and supervision of the Ambassador. Also, all policy decisions, government welfare schemes, activities, functions and other related information can be accessed by regularly visiting our website https://www.indianembassymonrovia.gov.in/ |
xviii) |
Whether information manual/handbook available free of cost of not? |
RTI Act 2005 in both English and Hindi Language is available in printed format. Manuals/Handbooks are updated from time to time by relevant Department of the Government of India. |
xix) |
Details in respect of the information, available in or held by it, reduced in an electronic form |
The Embassy of India, Monrovia’s Website is https://www.indianembassymonrovia.gov.in/ |
xx) |
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 |
Being a newly opened Mission, the Embassy of India, Monrovia currently does not have a public library or a reading room. However, information can be accessed through Embassy’s website, social media handles, notice board and telephone, as given below: |
xxi) |
The names, designations and other particulars of the Public Information Officers |
Appellate Authority : |
xxii) |
Such other information as may be prescribed and hereafter update these publications every year including details of applications received under RTI and information provided. |
The website of the Embassy of India, Monrovia has the information which is updated on a regular basis. |
xxiii) |
Details of applications received and replied given Details of appeals received and orders issued |
No appeal received since the opening of the Mission in 2021. |
xxiv) |
Item/information disclosed so that public have minimum resort to use of RTI Act to obtain information |
All item/information disclosed as per OM No. 1/6/2011-IR dated 15.04.2013 on the subject of suo moto disclosure under Section 4 of RTI Act, 2005. |
Annexure-I
List of India based officers/staff of the Embassy of India, Monrovia:
Sl. No. |
Name of the officers/staff and designation |
Email ids |
1. |
Vacant |
amb[dot]monrovia[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in |
2. |
Shri Jitendra S. Rawat |
hoc[dot]monrovia[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in |
3. |
Shri Ashish Kumar |
admn[dot]monrovia[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in |
4. |
Shri Prashant Sharma |
cons[dot]monrovia[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in |
5. |
Shri Saurabh Prajapati |
Sl. No. |
Sanctioned Post |
No. of Posts |
Level of Pay in |
Pay Scale |
1. |
Ambassador |
1 |
Pay Level 13 |
123100 -215900 |
2. |
First Secretary/ |
1 |
Pay Level 11 |
67700 - 208700 |
3. |
Attaché |
1 |
Pay Level 10 |
56100 - 177500 |
4. |
Assistant Section Officer |
1 |
Pay Level 7 |
44900 - 142400 |
5. |
Personal Assistant |
1 |
Pay Level 7 |
44900 - 142400 |
Budget allocation (VOA) during CFY 2024-25 |
34528 |
Expenditure during FY 2023-24 |
63333 |
