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Advocate General’s Office, (KAT Unit) Kandaya Bhavan, K.G. Road, Bengaluru 560 009. Ph: (080) 25255213 Fax:(080) 25255606 [email protected] Unit Office O/o the Advocate General, High Court Building, Kalaburgi. Ph: 08472 - 264102 Fax: 08472 264105 [email protected] Unit Office O/o the Advocate General, High Court, Walmi, Dharwad. Ph:0836-2486280 Fax: 0836-2486281 [email protected] INFORMATION HANDBOOK (Refer to Chapter II Section 4 (1) (a) of RTI Act, 2005) Advocate General for Karnataka, High Court Building, Bengaluru – 560001. Ph: 080-22862583 Fax: 22867522 e-mail: [email protected] www.advgen.kar.nic.in [21.03.2018] RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT, 2005

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Advocate General’s Office,

(KAT Unit) Kandaya Bhavan, K.G. Road,

Bengaluru – 560 009. Ph: (080) 25255213 Fax:(080) 25255606 [email protected]

Unit Office O/o the Advocate General, High Court Building,

Kalaburgi. Ph: 08472 - 264102

Fax: 08472 – 264105 [email protected]

Unit Office O/o the Advocate General, High Court, Walmi,

Dharwad. Ph:0836-2486280

Fax: 0836-2486281 [email protected]

INFORMATION HANDBOOK (Refer to Chapter II Section 4 (1) (a) of RTI Act, 2005)

Advocate General for Karnataka, High Court Building, Bengaluru – 560001. Ph: 080-22862583 Fax: 22867522 e-mail: [email protected]

www.advgen.kar.nic.in [21.03.2018]

RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT, 2005

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Contents

No. Description Page Nos.

ANNEXURE-I Notification u/s 4(1) (a) of RTI Act

1 Statement showing Register, Forms and Books that are maintained by various Sections of Advocate General of Karnataka

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ANNEXURE-II Notification u/s 4(1) (b) of RTI Act

2 Organization, Functions and Duties 9-10

3 Powers and Duties of Officers and Employees 11-12

4 Procedure Followed in Decision making Process 13

5 Norms set for the Discharge of Functions 14

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

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7 Categories of Documents held by the Public Authority under its Control

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8 Arrangement for Consultation with, or Representation by, the Members of the Public in relation to the Formulation of Policy or Implementation thereof

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9 Borads, Councils, Committees and other Bodies constituted as part of Public Authority

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10 Directory of Officers and Employees 19

11 Monthly Remuneration received by Officers and Employees, including the System of Compensation as provided in Regulations

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12 Budget Allocated to Each Agency including Plans etc. 21

13 Manner of Execution of Subsidy Programmes

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14 Particulars of Recipients of Concessions, Permits or Authorization Granted by the Public Authority

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15 Information Available in Electronic Form 23

16 Particulars of Facilities available to Citizens for Obtaining Information

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17 Names, Designations and other Particulars of Public Information Officers

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18 Other Useful Information 27

19 Address of PIO 29

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Government of Karnataka

OFFICE OF THE ADVOCATE GENERAL BENGALURU

No.43/AG/EST/2012-13, Bengaluru, Dated: 30th August 2012

NOTIFICATION

In exercise of powers conferred under Section 4(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005 (Central Act No.22 of 2005), the detailed information relating to Advocate General for Karnataka is published as hereunder for information of general public.

ANNEXURE- I

Notification under Section 4(1) (a) of Right to Information Act

Statement showing Register, Forms and Books that are maintained by various Sections of Advocate General of Karnataka

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Name of the Branch

Supreme Court Section

Registers Stage Registers relating to SLPs/ Civil Appeals and relevant Registers relating to the above cases, wherein all the records and parawise remarks received and the statement of objections filed are noted against each of the cases.

Book/Ledgers 1) Stage Registers – all the records received from the Respondent/Departments and the parawise remarks and instructions received are entered. The result of the cases is also entered in the Register. 2) Telephone Registers; 3) Inward Tappal Register; 4) Outward Tappal Register; 5) Register of Bills sent to Account Section; 6) CL Register.

Forms 1) Facing Sheets; 2) Memo Forms; 3) Attendance Certificate; 4) Acknowledgment Form; 5) Parawise remarks/records Form; 6) Books of Requisition Slip.

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(2)

Name of the Branch

Writ Appeal & AGP Sections

Registers Stage Registers relating to Writ Appeals and Writ Petition, Civil, Criminal & Supreme Court Cases registers relating to cases attended by AG & AAG and relevant Registers relating to the above cases, and the forwardal of the certified copy of the orders along with opinion of the Law Officers is entered.

Book/Ledgers 1) Stage Registers – all the records received from the Respondent/Departments and the parawise remarks and instructions received are entered. The result of the cases i.e., Allowed or Dismissed is also entered and the forwardal of the certified copy of the Judgment along with the opinion of the Law Officer is entered. 2) Telephone Registers; 3) Inward Tappal Register; 4) Outward Tappal Register; 5) Register of Bills sent to Account Section; 6) CL Register.

Forms 1) Facing Sheets; 2) Memo Forms; 3) Attendance Certificate; 4) Acknowledgment Form; 5) Parawise remarks/records Form; 6) Books of Requisition Slip; 7) Memo of appearance Forms.

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Name of the Branch

Writ Petition Section

Registers Stage Registers relating to Writ Petitions and relevant Registers relating to the above cases, and the forwardal of the certified copy of the orders along with opinion of the Law Officers is entered.

Book/Ledgers 1) Stage Registers – all the records received from the Respondent/Departments and the parawise remarks and instructions received are entered. The result of the cases i.e., Allowed or Dismissed is also entered and the forwardal of the certified copy of the Judgment along with the opinion of the Law Officer is entered. 2) Telephone Registers; 3) Inward Tappal Register;

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4) Outward Tappal Register; 5) Register of Bills sent to Account Section; 6) CL Register; 7) State Writ Petition & CAVET filing Register.

Forms 1) Facing Sheets; 2) Memo Forms; 3) Attendance Certificate; 4) Acknowledgment Form; 5) Parawise remarks/records Form; 6) Books of Requisition Slip; 7) Memo of appearance Forms.

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Name of the Branch

Writ Petition (TAX) Section

Registers Stage Registers relating to Writ Petition (TAX), STA, STRP etc. and relevant Registers relating to the above cases, and the forwardal of the certified copy of the orders along with opinion of the Law Officers is entered.

Book/Ledgers 1) Stage Registers – all the records received from the Respondent/Departments and the parawise remarks and instructions received are entered. The result of the cases i.e., Allowed or Dismissed is also entered and the forwardal of the certified copy of the Judgment along with the opinion of the Law Officer is entered; 2) Telephone Registers; 3) Inward Tappal Register; 4) Outward Tappal Register; 5) Register of Bills sent to Account Section; 6) CL Register.

Forms 1) Facing Sheets; 2) Memo Forms; 3) Attendance Certificate; 4) Acknowledgment Form; 5) Parawise remarks/records Form; 6) Books of Requisition Slip; 7) Memo of appearance Forms.

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(5)

Name of the Branch

Civil Section

Registers Stage Registers relating to Miscellaneous First Appeals, Miscellaneous Second Appeals, Regular First Appeals, Regular Second Appeals, Execution First Appeals, Execution Second Appeals, Civil Revision Petitions, Company Petitions, Company Applications, Civil Appeals etc. and relevant Registers relating to the above cases, and the forwardal of the certified copy of the orders along with opinion of the Law Officers is entered.

Book/Ledgers 1) Stage Registers – all the records received from the Respondent/Departments and the parawise remarks and instructions received are entered. The result of the cases i.e., Allowed or Dismissed is also entered and the forwardal of the certified copy of the Judgment along with the opinion of the Law Officer is entered; 2) Telephone Registers; 3) Inward Tappal Register; 4) Outward Tappal Register; 5) Register of Bills sent to Account Section; 6) CL Register.

Forms 1) Facing Sheets; 2) Memo Forms; 3) Attendance Certificate; 4) Acknowledgment Form; 5) Parawise remarks/records Form; 6) Books of Requisition Slip; 7) Memo of appearance Forms.

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Name of the Branch

Establishment Section

Registers Registers relating to Office Order, Vacancy register & etc. Book/Ledgers 1) Telephone Registers;

2) Inward Tappal Register; 3) Outward Tappal Register; 4) Acknowledgment Book; 5) Memo/Notice Register; 6) Index Book (Details of reporting/resigning/death/superannuation retirement/VRS of officials)

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7) Service Registers of Officials/Officers; 8) Attendance Registers; 9) ID Card Register; 10) CL/RH Register.

Forms 1) Letter Heads; 2) EL Forms; 3) Nomination Forms; 4) Home Town declaration forms; 5) List of Family Members forms.

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Name of the Branch

Stationary Section attached to Establishment Section

Registers 1) Stationery Articles Branch-wise Issuing Register; 2) Stock Register for Stationery Articles for Local Purchase and Government Supply, Forms issued by Government and Computer Consumables & etc.

Book/Ledgers 1) Stationery Articles Branch-wise Issuing Register; 2) Stock Register for Stationery Articles for Local Purchase and Government Supply, Forms issued by Government and Computer Consumables & etc.

Forms 1) Facing Sheets; 2) Memo Forms; 3) Index Form; 4) Attendance Certificate; 5) Acknowledgment Form; 6) Parawise remarks/records Form; 7) Books of Requisition Slip; 8) Form – Requesting concerned Officer to sign verification/affidavit; 9) Memo of Appearance Form; 10) Records Return Form; 12) C.T.A. Form; Form ‘O’ (Showing Opening Balance, Receipts, Total, Expenditure and Closing Balance) 13) DC Bill forms etc.

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(8)

(8) Name of the Branch

Accounts Section

Registers 1) Petty Cash Register; 2) Register of Undisbursed Pay; 3) Cheque encashment Register.

Book/Ledgers Ledger in cash section containing entries regarding receipt and payments of petty cash.

Forms 1) Form G; 2) Form No.10; 3) Form C; 4) Forms for preparation of bills regarding leave travel concession, home town concession, supplementary bills, withdrawal of GIS, withdrawal GPF, FBF, Preparation of Abstract Contingent Bills, Detailed Contingent Bill, Non- Detailed Contingent Bill; 5) Medical reimbursement forms in Form B, C & D; 6) GPF Forms in Form A, Form 6A, B & C, Form in 6th, 9th & 10th Schedule; 3) Pension Forms in form 1B, 7, 7A & C; 4) GIS Form No.3. 5) House Building Purchase Advance or Repair Advance form in Form 42; 7) Motor Conveyance Advance Forms in Form No.44, Agreement Form No.45 and Mortgage Bond; 8) Computer Advance Forms in Form No.44A and Agreement Form No.45; 9) Festival Advance application; 10) Bicycle purchase advance form, Agreement and Mortgage Bond.

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Name of the Branch

Criminal Section

Registers Stage Registers of Criminal Appeals, Criminal Petitions, Criminal Revision Petitions etc. and the result of the cases i.e., Allowed or Dismissed is also entered and the forwardal of the certified copy of the Judgment along with the opinion of the Law Officer is entered.

Book/Ledgers 1) Telephone Registers; 2) Inward Tappal Register; 3) Outward Tappal Register; 4) Register of Bills sent to Account Section; 5) CL Register;

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Forms 1) Facing Sheets; 2) Memo Forms; 3) Attendance Certificate; 4) Acknowledgment Form;

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Name of the Branch

Library Section

Registers 1) Periodicals Record Register; 2) Library Stock Verification Register; 3) Stock Register of Bound Gazette; 4) Accession Register; 5) K.S.L.J. Files; 6) S.L. R Files.

Book/Ledgers 1) Stock Register – Reports, Journals; 2) Stock Register – Books.

Forms 1) Acknowledgment Form for issuance of Books

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Name of the Branch

Tappal Section

Registers Registers relating to inward & outward of Tappals and original records.

Book/Ledgers 1) Inward Tappal Register; 2) Outward Tappal Register; 3) Register of Records receiving Book of SO; 4) CL Register; 5) Stationary indent Book; 6) WP Acknowledgment receiving register & WP inward Register; 7) AGP, Accounts, Establishment, Civil, Tax Sections - From register; 8) Records dispatch Book (REC); 9) EPP parcel book & speed post acknowledgement books; 10) High Court, K.G. Road, MS Building, Vidhana Soudha - Muddam Register; 11) TV Tower - Muddam Book; 12) AGP Section, Accounts, Civil, Library & Stationary

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Despatch Register; 13) Legal Cell opinion Dispatch book; 14) Criminal Section dispatch Register, Law & Home Department Muddam Book; 15) EPP (Department of Posts) Acknowledgement Book; 16) Post Office acknowledgment (ordinary, REGD. Post & Speed Post) Book; 17) EPP payment office order book; 18) Office Order for francking machine & stamps book;

Forms Acknowledgement Form

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Name of the Branch

Steno Section

Registers 1) Register sending the Stenos to the Law Officer for dictation; 2) Register regarding the work turned out by Stenos.

Book/Ledgers 1) CL Register Forms 1) Letterheads

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ANNEXURE- II Notification under Section 4(1) (b) of Right to Information Act

[Section 4(1)(b)(i)]

Organization, Functions and Duties Particulars of the Organization, functions and duties

Name of the Department : ADVOCATE GENERAL FOR KARNATAKA

Address of the Office : Office of the Advocate General, High Court Building, Dr. Ambedkar Veedhi, BENGALURU – 560 001. Ph: 080-22865243, Fax: 080-22867522 e-mail: [email protected], Web: www.advgen.kar.nic.in

Functions : The principal activity of this department is to conduct the cases before the Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka at its Principal Bench, Bengaluru; Circuit Benches at Dharwad and Kalaburgi; Karnataka Administrative Tribunal; Consumer Disputes Redressal Forums, Consumer Disputes Redress Commission of State/National and the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India where the interest of State of Karnataka and its Departments needs to be defended. The Advocate General is the Head of the Department and he is the principal legal advisor to the Government. A team of Law Officers comprising of Additional Advocate General, Government Advocates, State Public Prosecutors, Additional State Public Prosecutors, Additional Government Advocates and High Court Government Pleaders have been appointed to look after the litigation work. The Law Officers including the Addl. Advocate General work under the guidance and supervision of the Advocate General. The Advocate General has been endowed with all administrative and financial powers. The expenditure of this department is meted out under non-plan scheme as this Department does not come under planning. The Administrative Officer supervises the entire ministerial work of the office. He is assisted by

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Assistant Administrative Officers, one at the main office, one at the Karnataka Administrative Tribunal Unit Office, one at Kalaburgi Unit Office and one at the Dharwad Unit Office. There are Section Officers and Audit Officer. The day today work relating to administration is taken care of by the Administrative Officer. The Administrative Officer is authorized to sanction the Remuneration Bills of the Law Officers. The Advocate General is the top-most Law Officer who takes care of matters before the High Court as well as before the Hon’ble Supreme Court. The Advocate General is also consulted in matters relating to water disputes as well as other issues having legal ramifications. Before the High Court, the Advocate General generally appears only in matters relating to important legal issues and in matters which has far reaching ramifications for the State Government. The Advocate General is the Ex-Officio member of Karnataka State Legal Services Authority, Karnataka Law Commission & Karnataka State Bar Council. The State Public Prosecutor takes care of all criminal matters and the State Public Prosecutor also functions under the Advocate General. The work relating to various subjects in the High Court is distributed among different Government Advocates and Government Pleaders. Similarly, the criminal work is also distributed among the State Public Prosecutors, Additional State Public Prosecutors and others. All Law Officers are governed by the Karnataka Law Officers (Appointment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 1977. The Law Officers are entitled to remuneration as prescribed under these Rules.

Duties : The Advocate General appears in important cases before the High Courts, Supreme Court, KAT, Water Disputes Tribunal etc. and defends the action of the State Government. The Advocate General advices the Government in matters which are referred to him by the Government. The Advocate General is also the Head of the Department of the Office of the Advocate General.

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Section 4(1) (b)(ii) Powers and Duties of Officers and Employees

Details of the powers and duties of officers and employees of the authority by designation as follows:

BENGALURU – HEAD OFFICE

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No. Name of the

Office/employee Designation Duties allotted Powers

1 GURUSIDDAIAH Administrative Officer

The day to day work relating to administration of the Office.

Sanction of the Remuneration Bills of the Law Officers. Signing of the Salary Bills, Cheques, Letters & Sanction of Leaves, Pay, and Promotion etc., to furnish information in respect of RTI Applications.

2 R.S. ABBIGERI Assistant Administrative Officer, (Dharwad Unit)

Supervise Unit Office.

Power to sanction the Leave to the Officials.

3 H. SHANKAREGOWDA Assistant Administrative Officer, (In-Charege) (K.A.T. Unit)

Supervise Unit Office.

Power to sanction Leave to the Officials.

4 SHIVALINGAPPA AAO (In-charge) (Kalaburgi Unit)

Supervise Unit Office.

Power to sanction the Leave to the Officials.

5 Section Officer In-charge of the whole Section

6 Stenographer To take dictation from the Law Officers and transcribe the same.

7 FDA To attend to the job of case working as per the duties cast on them.

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8 Second Division Assistant

To attend the Job of case worker

9 Typist Attending to Typing work.

10 Peons To keep the Office neat and tidy.

11 Attenders To deliver the files / tappals to other Sections and Court Halls.

12 Watchmen To keep watch over the premises, to lock the doors and open the doors of various sections of the Office.

13 Sweepers To keep the Office tidy and clean

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Section 4(1) (b) (iii)

Procedure Followed in Decision-making Process

The procedure followed in decision-making by the Public Authority

(Advocate General’s Office)

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In administrative matters, the Caseworker will open a

file on receipt of proposal or process the proposal in the

existing file. The Section Officer will scrutinize the

proposal and place it before the Administrative Officer.

The Administrative Officer takes the decision in respect

of service matters of Group-D employees and in respect

of A, B and C Officers and officials, the file would be

submitted for the decision of the learned Advocate-

General. In respect of certain matters like sanction of

leave and other service matters, the Administrative

Officer is authorized to take decision. Where the

Government’s approval or orders are required, the

same would be sought from the Government.

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Section 4(1)(b)(iv)

Norms set for the Discharge of Functions

The details of the norms/standards set by the Public

Authority for the discharge of its functions/delivery of services.

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The Office of the Advocate General is a constitutional office

created under Article 165 of the Constitution of India. The Governor of

the State appoints a person who is qualified to be appointed as a judge of

the High Court as Advocate General of the State. A person shall not be

qualified for appointment as a judge of a High Court unless he is a citizen

of India-and has for at least 10 years held a judicial office in the territory

of India or has for at least ten years been advocate of a High Court or of

two or more such courts in succession.

The post of Advocate General is a public office and he is the

foremost Law Officer of the State.

In Karnataka, the post of Additional Advocate General has also

been created. The State in exercise of its jurisdiction under Article 162 of

the Constitution of India, is competent to appoint advocates of its choice

and designate in such a manner as it may deem fit and proper.

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Section 4(1) (b) (v) & (vi)

Rules, Regulations, Instructions, Manuals and Records,

for Discharging Functions

(a) Acts:

1. The Karnataka Civil Services (Regulation of Promotion, Pay and Pension) Act 1993 Rules.

2. The Karnataka State Services (Determination of Age) Act, 1974.

3. Karnataka Law Officers (Appointment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 1977

(b) Rules: 1. The Karnataka Civil Services Rules. 2. K.C.S (CC & A Rules 1957). 3. The Karnataka Civil Services (Probation) Rules, 1977. 4. The Karnataka Civil Services (Conduct Rules) Rules 1966. 5. The Karnataka Civil Services (Regulation of Promotion,

Pay & Pension) Rules 1978. 6. The Karnataka Civil Services (Medical Attendance) Rules

1963. 7. The Karnataka Civil Services (Performance Reports)

Rules, 1994.

(c) Instructions, Manuals and others 1. The Karnataka Financial Code. 2. The Karnataka Treasury Code 3. The Manual of Contingent Expenditure. 4. The Departmental Promotion Committees. 5. The Criminal Procedure Code. 6. The Civil Procedure Code. 7. Reservation for Ex-servicemen. 8. Reservation roster for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes

and other Backward Classes. VI. A statement of the categories of documents that are held by it or

under its control: Documents /Registers of Group-B Officers and Group-C & D Officials:

1. Service Registers. 2. Annual Performance Reports 3. Assets & Liabilities statements

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Section 4(1) (b) v (i)

Categories of Documents held by the Public Authority under its Control

Information about the official documents held by the Public Authority or under its control

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Case files of respective years relating to Writ Petitions,

Writ Appeals, Contempt of Court Cases, STAs, STRPs,

Criminal Appeals, Criminal Petitions, Criminal Revision Petitions,

Miscellaneous First Appeals, Miscellaneous Second Appeals,

Regular First Appeals, Regular Second Appeals,

Execution First Appeals, Execution Second Appeals,

Civil Revision Petitions, Company Petitions, Company Applications,

Special Leave Petitions, Civil Appeals etc. and

relevant Registers relating to the above cases.

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Section 4(1) (b)vii

Arrangement for Consultation with, or Representation by,

the Members of the Public in relation to the Formulation of Policy

or Implementation thereof

The arrangements by the Public Authority to seek consultation/participation

of Public or its representatives for formulation and implementation of Policies.

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There is no programme of formulation of

policies or implementation of polices.

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Section 4(1)(b)v(iii)

Boards, Councils, Committees and other Bodies constituted

as part of Public Authority

Information on boards, councils, committees and other bodies

related to the Public Authority.

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There are no Boards, Councils, Committees and

other bodies related to this Public Authority.

Hence, not applicable.

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Section 4(1) (b)(ix)

Directory of Officers and Employees

Information on officers and employees working in different units or

offices at different levels and their contact numbers.

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All information relating to Law Officers and Employees is

available in the Establishment Section.

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(E-mail: Bengaluru : [email protected], KAT: [email protected]

Dharwad: [email protected], Kalaburgi: [email protected] )

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Section 4(1) (b)(x)

Monthly Remuneration received by Officers and Employees, including

the System of Compensation as provided in Regulations

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The Law Officers of the Advocate General are paid monthly

Retainer fee and fee for the services rendered by them, as per

the Karnataka Law Officers (Appointment & Conditions of

Service) (Amendment) Rules, 1997. There will be change in

monthly pay of one or other officials/officers every month in

view of annual increments etc. Every month, Accounts Section

will generate payslips of all employees, which contain details

such as gross pay, deductions and net pay etc.,

The details regarding Remuneration/Retainer Fee paid to the

Law Officers, salary and other emoluments paid to the Officials

are available in the Accounts Section.

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Section 4(1)(b)(xi)

Budget Allocated to Each Agency including Plans etc.

Information about the details of the Plans, Programmes and

Schemes undertaken by the Public Authority.

The allotment of the Budget to the Office of the Advocate

General for Karnataka is under non-plan scheme.

There are no plans/programmes and schemes undertaken by

the Pubic Authority

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Section 4(1)(b)(xii)

Manner of Execution of Subsidy Programs

1. The Activities/Programs/Schemes being implemented by

the Public Authority for which subsidy is provided

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There are No such programmes

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2. Information on the nature of Subsidy, eligibility criteria for

accessing subsidy, and designation of officer competent to

grant subsidy under various Programs/Schemes

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There are no such programmes

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3. The manner of execution of the subsidy programme

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There are no such programmes

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Section 4(1)(b)(xiii)

Particulars of Recipients of Concessions, Permits or Authorization Granted

by the Public Authority

The names and address of recipients of benefits under each Program/Scheme

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There are no such programmes

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Section 4(1)(b)x(iv)

Information Available in Electronic Form

Details of information related to the various schemes of

department which are available in electronic formats.

(Floppy, CD, VCD, Web Site, Internet etc.)

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There are no such schemes

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Section 4(1)(b)xv

Particulars of Facilities available to Citizens for Obtaining Information

The particulars of information dissemination mechanisms

in place/facilities available to the Public for access of

information

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The Office of the Advocate General has got a Library,

which can be used by all the Law Officers

between 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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Section 4(1)(b)(xvi)

Names, Designations and other Particulars of Public Information Officers

Information about the Public Information Officers and Assistant Public Information officers designated for the Office of the Advocate General

Public Information Officer

Sl. No.

Name of the Office/Administ

rative Unit

Name of Designation of

PIO

Office Tel. Resident Tel.

Fax E-Mail

1. Department of Advocate General for Karnataka, High Court Building, Bengaluru – 560 001.

Gurusiddaiah Administrative Officer

Ph: (080) 22865243 22862583 Fax: (080) 22867522 M:9449117825

[email protected],

Asst. Public Information Officer

Sl. No

.

Name of the Office/Administ

rative Unit

Name of Designation of

APIO

Office Tel. Resident Tel.

Fax E-Mail

1 Advocate General’s Office, (KAT Unit), K.G. Road, Kandaya Bhavan, Bengaluru – 560 001.

H. Shankaregowda Asst. Administrative Officer (I/C)

Ph: (080) 25255213 Fax:(080) 25255606 M: 8453532771

[email protected]

2 Unit Office of the Advocate General, High Court Bench Complex Building, Kalaburgi.

Shivalingappa AAO (I/C)

Ph: 08472 - 264102 Fax: 08472 – 264105 M:9916686993

[email protected]

3 Unit Office of the Advocate General, High Court Bench Complex Building, Walmi, Dharwad.

R.S. Abbigeri Assistant Administrative Officer

Ph:0836-2486280 Fax: 0836-2486281 M:9980869177

[email protected]

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Appellate Authority

Sl.

No.

Name of the

Office/Administrati

ve Unit

Name of

Designation of

Appellate

Authority

Office Tel.

Resident

Tel.

Fax

E-Mail

1 Office of the

Advocate General,

High Court Building,

Bengaluru – 560 001.

Madhusudhan R.

Naik

Advocate-General

Ph: (080)

22865243

22862583

Fax: (080)

22867522

[email protected],

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Section 4(1)(b)(xvii)

Other Useful Information

Any other information or details of publications which are of relevance

or of use to the Citizens

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No publications are published by this Public Authority.

ALL THE CITIZENS CAN ACCESS TO THE INFORMATION AS

TO THE VARIOUS STAGES OF ALL THE CASES FILED

BEFORE THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA BY VISITING

THE HIGH COURT WEB SITE

(http://karnatakajudiciary.kar.nic.in)

& SIMILARLY THE INFORMATION RELATING TO ALL THE

CASES FILED BEFORE THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA

CAN BE OBTAINED BY VISITING THE SUPREME COURT

WEB SITE

(http://supremecourtofindia.nic.in)

EVEN COPIES OF ORDERS PASSED BY THE SAID COURTS

CAN BE OBTAINED IN THE AFORESAID WEBSITES.

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RTI Act – 2005 Form V – Yearly Report by Department to Karnataka Information Commission

From: Department of Advocate General for Karnataka, High Court Building, Bengaluru – 560 001. To: The Principal Secretary to the Government, Department of Law,

For the year 2017-18 (up to 31.03.2018) V- A] Public Authority-wise information pertaining to 4(1)(a) of the RTI Act, 2005

Sl. No.

Name of the Public

Authority

Date of Publication of 4(1) (a)

information website

Date subsequent updation of

4(1) (a) information

on the website

Website address Remarks

1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Dept. of

Advocate General for Karnataka, High Court Building, Bengaluru-01.

30.08.2013 01.03.2018 www.advgen.kar.nic.in nil

V- B] Public Authority-wise information pertaining to 4(1)(b) of the RTI Act, 2005

Sl. No.

Name of the Public

Authority

Date of Publication of 4(1) (b)

information on the

website

Date of subsequent updation of

4(1) (b) information

on the website

Website address Remarks

1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Same as

above 08.02.2013 1 .03.2018 www.advgen.kar.nic.in nil

Public Authority Place: Bengaluru Date: 21.03.2018

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Section 26(3)(b)

The postal and street address, the phone and fax number of the State Public

Information Officer

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GURUSIDDAIAH

Administrative Officer and

State Public Information Officer,

OFFICE OF THE ADVOCATE GENERAL,

High Court Building,

Dr. Ambedkar Veedhi,

BENGALURU – 560 001.

M: 9449117825

Ph: 080-22865243,

Fax: 080-22867522

e-mail: [email protected],

Web: www.advgen.kar.nic.in

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By order and in the name of Advocate General

Date:21.03.2018

Bengaluru,

(GURUSIDDAIAH) Administrative Officer

Office of the Advocate General High Court Building,

Bengaluru.

RTI INFORMATION HAND BOOK - eng 06032018 (1)