| Suo moto disclosures in persuance of Section 4 of the Right to Information Act, 2005 |
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| S. No |
Section |
Items |
Hyperlink |
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(b) |
(C) |
(d) |
| ORGANISATION AND FUNCTION |
| 1.1 |
Sec. 4(1)(b)(i) |
Particulars of organisation, functions and duties |
| (i) |
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Name and address of the Organisation |
Prathama UP Gramin Bank |
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Address |
| (ii) |
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Head of the organization |
Chairman |
| (iii) |
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Vision, Mission and Key objectives |
(Click Here) |
| (iv) |
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Function and duties |
Public can refer to the caption 'About us', and 'Important Links'- BR act 1949 & PUPGB SERVICE REGULATIONS 2010 of Bank's official website https://prathamaupbank.com/Important_Links.aspx |
| (V) |
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Organization Chart |
Organization Structure |
| (vi) |
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(a) Any other details-the genesis, inception etc. |
Public can refer to the caption Our Banking Outlets, and CPIO of Bank's official website https://prathamaupbank.com |
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(b) Committees/ Commissions constituted from time to time |
BOARD, ACB, SCB, ALCO, CRMC, Customer Service Committee, IT Steering Committee etc. are constituted from time to time. |
| 1.2 |
Sec. 4(1)(b)(ii) |
Power and duties of its officers and employees |
| (i) |
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Powers and duties of officers (administrative, financial and judicial) |
All the officers have certain financial powers and administrative powers depending upon their positions. The delegation of financial powers of various grades of officials is decided by the Board which are revised from time to time, depending upon the organization`s requirement and also Government / RBI guidelines. The concerned sanctioning authority takes a decision within their vested power. Public can refer to the caption 'Important Links'- PUPGB SERVICE REGULATIONS 2010 of Bank's official website https://prathamaupbank.com/Important_Links.aspx |
| (ii) |
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Power and duties of other employees |
The powers and duties of officers and employees are decided by the Board of Directors and in terms of PRATHAMA U.P. GRAMIN BANK (OFFICER AND EMPLOYEE) SERVICE REGULATION, 2010 and Memorandum of Understanding / Agreements with majority unions. Public can refer to the caption 'Important Links'- BR act 1949 & PUPGB SERVICE REGULATIONS 2010 of Bank's official website https://prathamaupbank.com/Important_Links.aspx |
| (iii) |
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Rules/ orders under which powers and duty are derived and exercised. |
Best Practice Code (Manual of Instructions) on all our products, periodical circulars, Hand books, Policy Guidelines etc., is made available to all employees for discharging various functions. |
| (iv) |
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Exercised |
Powers and duties are being excersized as per Bank guidelines issued to concerned officer/ employee time to time. |
| (v) |
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Work allocation |
“All officers/ workmen are allocated work/ duties as per their position in Branches/ Regional Offices/ APCs/ RAPCs/ Head Offices/ Other offices etc. The same is being amended time to time as per administrative requirement. |
| 1.3 |
Sec. 4(1)(b)(iii) |
Procedure followed in decision making process |
| (i) |
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Process of decision making Identify key decision-making points |
There is a well-defined system in the Bank regarding the decision making process. Financial decisions are taken at various levels by different officials depending upon their positions and also through committee approach. Branches will source the applications and forward them to the respective offices for their consideration, where discreationary power is exceeds. Further, there is a well-defined organisational structure and a clear system of accountability and control system, which also take into account the RBI / CVC / SEBI guidelines. Public may also refer Bank's official website https://www.prathamaupbank.com under caption 'Important link' |
| (ii) |
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Final decision-making authority |
Board of the Bank. |
| (iii) |
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Related provisions, acts, rules etc. |
Rules, provisions, acts etc. are mentioned with concerned services like- deceased claim, loan applications etc on Bank's official website www.prathamaupbank.com under caption 'Important links' |
| (iv) |
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Time limit for taking a decision, if any |
Time limit for taking decision on various services is mentioned with concerned services like- deceased claim, loan applications etc on Bank's official website www.prathamaupbank.com under caption 'Important links' |
| (v) |
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Channel of supervision and accountability |
Channel of supervision and accountability are as per Organisational structure of the Bank and every employee or officer accountable towards the duties and task assigned by the Competent Authority time to time. |
| 1.4 |
Sec. 4(1)(b)(iv) |
Norms for discharge of functions |
| (i) |
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Nature of functions/ services offered |
Public may contact to nearest branch for any product/ services, we have offered. However, certain information on Deposit, Loan & other Products, RoI on advance and deposits, scheme, guidelines, eligibility etc., are available on Bank's official website https://www.prathamaupbank.com under caption 'Products' |
| (ii) |
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Norms/ standards for functions/ service delivery |
Norms/ standards for functions/ service delivery are available on Bank's official website www.prathamaupbank.com under caption ' Important links' |
| (iii) |
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Process by which these services can be accessed |
By visiting our nearest Branch. |
| (iv) |
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Time-limit for achieving the targets |
Targets is as per the Financial Year. |
| (v) |
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Process of redress of grievances |
Complaint redressal |
| 1.5 |
Sec. 4(1)(b)(v) |
Rules, regulations, instructions manual and records for discharging functions |
| (i) |
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Title and nature of the record/ manual /instruction. |
Important Links |
| (ii) |
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List of Rules, regulations, instructions manuals and records. |
| (iii) |
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Acts/ Rules manuals etc. |
| (iv) |
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Transfer Policy and Transfer Orders |
Bank Policy |
| 1.6 |
Sec. 4(1)(b)(vi) |
Categories of documents held by the authority under its control |
| (i) |
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Categories of documents |
Documents executed/ submitted may be reviewed or obtained directly at the relevant offices such as Branches, Regional Offices, Head Office, or from the PIO/CPIO after establishing the individual's identity as the same person, whose information being sought. However, No irrelavant/ third party infromation/ documents will be shared with Public/ others in accordance with Section 8(1)(e) of the RTI Act. |
| (ii) |
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Custodian of documents/categories |
Head of concerned office. |
| 1.7 |
Sec. 4(1)(b)(viii) |
Boards, Councils, Committees and other Bodies constituted as part of the Public Authority |
| (i) |
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Name of Boards, Council, Committee etc and their composition. |
Board of the Bank |
| (ii) |
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Composition |
Public can refer to the caption 'Board Of Directors' and 'Important Links'- PUPGB SERVICE REGULATIONS 2010 of Bank's official website https://prathamaupbank.com |
| (iii) |
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Date from which constituted |
1-Apr-19 |
| (iii) |
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Term/ Tenure |
Term/ tenure of Board members may change as per direction of Government of India, State Government and Sponsor Bank. |
| (iv) |
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Powers and functions |
Public can refer to the caption 'Important Links'- PUPGB SERVICE REGULATIONS 2010 of Bank's official website https://prathamaupbank.com |
| (v) |
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Whether their meetings are open to the public? |
Public are not entitled to participate on the above committee meetings and minutes are not accessible to public. |
| (vi) |
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Whether the minutes of the meetings are open to the public? |
Public can also refer to the caption corporate governance for various committees under the Investor Info for more information about the committees. (Board of the Bank is constituted under the section 30 of the Regional Rural Banks Act,
1976 (21 of 1976). Various committees, as per the requirements of the Bank, are formed as per the approval of the Board or by the top management, as per the powers delegated by the Board. Public are not entitled to participate in the meetings of the Board/ committees and minutes are not accessible to the public.) |
| (vii) |
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Place where the minutes if open to the public are available? |
Not applicable |
| 1.8 |
Sec. 4(1)(b)(ix) |
Directory of officers and employees |
| (i) |
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Name and designation |
Staff Directory |
| (ii) |
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Telephone, fax and Email ID |
Public can refer 'Our Banking Outlets' section mentioned on Bank's official website https://www.prathamaupbank.com |
| 1.9 |
Sec. 4(1)(b)(x) |
Monthly Remuneration received by officers & employees including system of compensation |
| (i) |
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List of employees with Gross monthly remuneration |
Staff Directory |
| (ii) |
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System of compensation as provided in its regulation |
Our employee and officers are entitled for Gratuity, LTC, HRA, TA/DA, Medical allowances etc. |
| 1.10 |
Sec. 4(1)(b)(xvi) |
Name, designation and other particulars of public information officers |
| (i) |
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Name and designation of the public information officer (PIO), Assistant Public Information (s) & Appellate Authority |
CPIO |
| (ii) |
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Address, telephone numbers and email ID of each designated official. |
| 1.11 |
Sec. 4(2) |
Number of employees against whom disciplinary action has been proposed/ taken |
| (i) |
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Pending for minor penalty or major penalty proceedings |
42 |
| (ii) |
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Finalised for Minor penalty or major penalty proceedings (FY 2023-2024) |
104 |
| 1.12 |
Sec. 26 |
Programmes to advance understanding of RTI |
| (i) |
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Educational programmes |
Information/ understanding about RTI Act 2005 is provided/ imparted in the following training programs:
1. Induction training programs for Management Trainees & Clerical staff.
2. Pre-promotion training program for officers & clerical staff, under specific categories, as per statutory guidelines. |
| (ii) |
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Efforts to encourage public authority to participate in these programmes |
Information/ understanding about RTI Act 2005 is provided/ imparted Circulars and emails. |
| (iii) |
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Training of CPIO/APIO |
No. |
| (iv) |
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Update & publish guidelines on RTI by the Public Authorities concerned |
We have update and publish the guidelines regarding RTI on regular intervals and latest updation is made on 01 May, 2024 |
| 1.13 |
Transfer policy and transfer orders [F No. 1/6/2011 - IR dt. 15.4.2013] |
| (i) |
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Transfer policy and transfer orders [F No. 1/6/2011 - IR dt. 15.4.2013] |
Bank Policy |
| 2.1 |
Budget allocated to each agency including all plans, proposed expenditure and reports on disbursements made etc.[Section 4(1)(b)(xi)] |
| 2.1.1 |
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Total Budget for the public authority |
Public may refer Annual Reports of the Bank, where all the details are incorporated. https://prathamaupbank.com/AnnualReport.aspx |
| 2.1.2 |
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Budget for each agency and plan & programmes |
| 2.1.3 |
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Proposed expenditures |
| 2.1.4 |
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Revised budget for each agency, if any |
| 2.1.5 |
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Report on disbursements made and place where the related reports are available |
| 2.2 |
Foreign and domestic tours(F.No. 1/8/2012- IR dt. 11.9.2012) |
| 2.2.1 |
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Budget |
Net out of general Budget. |
| 2.2.2 |
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Foreign and domestic Tours by ministries and officials of the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government and above, as well as the heads of the Department.- (a) Places visited, (b) The period of visit, (c) The number of members in the official delegation, (d) Expenditure on the visit |
Not applicable as there is no any employee or officer is equal or above to the rank of Joint Secretary |
2.2.3 |
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Information related to procurements- (a) Notice/tender enquires, and corrigenda if any thereon, (b) Details of the bids awarded comprising the names of the suppliers of goods/ services being procured, (c) The works contracts concluded – in any such combination of the above-and, (d) The rate/ rates and the total amount at which such procurement or works contract is to be executed. |
Public may reffer Bank's official website www.prathamaupbank.com under caption 'Tenders' & 'Auctions'. |
| 2.3 |
Manner of execution of subsidy programme [Section 4(i)(b)(xii)] |
| 2.3.1 |
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Name of the programme of activity |
Not applicable |
| 2.3.2 |
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Objective of the programme |
Not applicable |
| 2.3.3 |
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Procedure to avail benefits |
Not applicable |
| 2.3.4 |
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Duration of the programme/ scheme |
Not applicable |
| 2.3.5 |
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Physical and financial targets of the programme |
Not applicable |
| 2.3.6 |
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Nature/ scale of subsidy /amount allotted |
Not applicable |
| 2.3.7 |
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Eligibility criteria for grant of subsidy |
Not applicable |
| 2.3.8 |
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Details of beneficiaries of subsidy programme (number, profile etc) |
Not applicable |
| 2.4 |
Discretionary and non-discretionary grants [F. No. 1/6/2011-IR dt. 15.04.2013] |
| 2.4.1 |
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Discretionary and non-discretionary grants/ allocations to State Govt./ NGOs/other institutions |
Not applicable |
| 2.4.2 |
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Annual accounts of all legal entities who are provided grants by public authorities |
Not applicable |
| 2.5 |
Particulars of recipients of concessions, permits of authorizations granted by the public authority[Section 4(1) (b) (xiii)] |
| 2.5.1 |
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Concessions, permits or authorizations granted by public authority |
Yes. |
| 2.5.2 |
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For each concessions, permit or authorization granted - (a) Eligibility criteria, (b) Procedure for getting the concession/ grant and/ or permits of authorizations, (c) Name and address of the recipients given concessions/ permits or authorizations, (d) Date of award of concessions/ permits of authorizations |
Concessions, permits or authorizations may granted by the Bank as per Credit Information Report (CIR) of customers and merit basis. |
| 2.6 |
CAG & PAC paras [F No. 1/6/2011- IR dt. 15.4.2013] |
| 2.6.1 |
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CAG and PAC paras and the action taken reports (ATRs) after these have been laid on the table of both houses of the parliament. |
Public may refer Annual Reports of the Bank, where all the details are incorporated. https://prathamaupbank.com/AnnualReport.aspx |
| 3.1 |
Particulars for any arrangement for consultation with or representation by the members of the public in relation to the formulation of policy or implementation there of [Section 4(1)(b)(vii)] [F No 1/6/2011-IR dt. 15.04.2013] |
| 3.1.1 |
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Relevant Acts, Rules, Forms and other documents which are normally accessed by citizens |
Banking Regulation Act, 1949, PUPGB SERVICE REGULATIONS 2010,
RBIO - INTEGRATED OMBUDSMAN SCHEME, 2021, Annual Reports of Bank, Deposit and Loans guidelines and Interest rate, SARFAESI, DICGC, PIDP, Penssion regulation for PUPGB employee, DEAF accounts, RTI Acts, 2005, Suo moto disclosures under section 4 of RTI act, 2005, Insurance products, UPI, Process of redress of grievances, Cyber security measures, PUPGB Network etc. |
| 3.1.2 |
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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 publications frequently sought by RTI applicants |
Public may reffer Bank's official website www.prathamaupbank.com. Public may also visit at any nearest branch in working day from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM. |
| 3.1.3 |
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Public- private partnerships (PPP)- Details of Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), if any |
Not applicable |
| 3.1.4 |
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Public- private partnerships (PPP)- Detailed project reports (DPRs) |
Not applicable |
| 3.1.5 |
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Public- private partnerships (PPP)- Concession agreements. |
Not applicable |
| 3.1.6 |
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Public- private partnerships (PPP)- Operation and maintenance manuals |
Not applicable |
| 3.1.7 |
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Public- private partnerships (PPP) - Other documents generated as part of the implementation of the PPP |
Not applicable |
| 3.1.8 |
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Public- private partnerships (PPP) - Information relating to fees, tolls, or the other kinds of revenues that may be collected under authorisation from the government |
Not applicable |
| 3.1.9 |
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Public- private partnerships (PPP) -Information relating to outputs and outcomes |
Not applicable |
| 3.1.10 |
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Public- private partnerships (PPP) - The process of the selection of the private sector party (concessionaire etc.) |
Not applicable |
| 3.1.11 |
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Public- private partnerships (PPP) - All payment made under the PPP project |
Not applicable |
| 3.2 |
Are the details of policies / decisions, which affect public, informed to them [Section 4(1) (c)] |
| 3.2.1 |
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Publish all relevant facts while formulating important policies or announcing decisions which affect public to make the process more interactive - Policy decisions/ legislations taken in the previous one year |
Changes in Rate of Interest of Deposites, Loan and advances are circulated on Bank's official website www.prathamaupbank.com under section 'Rate of Interest' |
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Publish all relevant facts while formulating important policies or announcing decisions which affect public to make the process more interactive - Outline the Public consultation process |
| 3.2.3 |
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Publish all relevant facts while formulating important policies or announcing decisions which affect public to make the process more interactive- Outline the arrangement for consultation before formulation of policy |
| 3.3 |
Dissemination of information widely and in such form and manner which is easily accessible to the public [Section 4(3)] |
| 3.3.1 |
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Use of the most effective means of communication - Internet (website) |
Bank's official website www.prathamaupbank.com |
| 3.4 |
Form of accessibility of information manual/ handbook[Section 4(1)(b)] |
| 3.4.1 |
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Information manual/handbook available in Electronic format |
https://prathamaupbank.com/RTI.aspx |
| 3.4.2 |
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Information manual/handbook available in Printed format |
Printed copy of Suo moto disclosures are available on Bank's official website www.prathamaupbank.com under section 'RTI' |
| 3.5 |
Whether information manual/ handbook available free of cost or not [Section 4(1)(b)] |
| 3.5.1 |
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List of materials available Free of cost |
Banking Regulation Act, 1949, PUPGB SERVICE REGULATIONS 2010,
RBIO - INTEGRATED OMBUDSMAN SCHEME, 2021, Annual Reports of Bank, Deposit and Loans guidelines and Interest rate, SARFAESI, DICGC, PIDP, Penssion regulation for PUPGB employee, DEAF accounts, RTI Acts, 2005, Suo moto disclosures under section 4 of RTI act, 2005, Insurance products, UPI, Process of redress of grievances, Cyber security measures, PUPGB Network etc. are available on Bank websites: www.prathamaupbank.com for citizens free of cost. |
| 3.5.2 |
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List of materials available at a reasonable cost of the medium |
All the information/ materials is available at a reasonable cost of medium as per RTI act, 2005. |
| 4.1 |
Language in which Information Manual/Handbook Available [F No. 1/6/2011-IR dt. 15.4.2013] |
| 4.1.1 |
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English |
A user can view the information in English only. |
| 4.1.2 |
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Vernacular/ Local Language |
Suo moto disclosures under section 4 of RTI act, 2005 is also available in Hindi (Local language). |
| 4.2 |
When was the information Manual/Handbook last updated?[F No. 1/6/2011-IR dt 15.4.2013] |
| 4.2.1 |
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Last date of Annual updation |
1-May-24 |
| 4.3 |
Information available in electronic form[Section 4(1)(b)(xiv)] |
| 4.3.1 |
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Details of information available in electronic form |
All the general and primary information is available at Bank's official website www.prathamaupbank.com. Available information on website is updated time to time as and when required. |
| 4.3.2 |
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Name/ title of the document/record/ other information |
Refer to point no 1.6 |
| 4.3.3 |
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Location where available |
Official Website |
| 4.4 |
Particulars of facilities available to citizen for obtaining information [Section 4(1)(b)(xv)] |
| 4.4.1 |
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Name & location of the faculty |
The list of toll free numbers / telephone numbers has already been published on the website.
https://prathamaupbank.com/Contact_us.aspx
Public can refer to the " customer care" in our Bank`s website for getting detailed information regarding helpline / toll free numbers, available in Prathama UP Gramin Bank, for public reference 24 hour. |
| 4.4.2 |
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Details of information made available |
All the information is available as per RTI Act, 2005. |
| 4.4.3 |
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Working hours of the facility |
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM |
| 4.4.4 |
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Contact person & contact details (Phone, fax email) |
https://prathamaupbank.com/CPIO.aspx |
| 4.5 |
Such other information as may be prescribed under Section 4(i) (b)(xvii) |
| 4.5.1 |
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Grievance redressal mechanism |
Process of redress of grievances |
| 4.5.2 |
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Details of applications received under RTI and information provided |
Received -- 198, Disposed -- 198, Information allowed fully/ partially -- 131, Not allowed -- 67 |
| 4.5.3 |
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List of completed schemes/ projects/ Programmes |
Various schemes such as PMSBY, PMJJBY, APY, PMEGP, Stand up scheme, Startup scheme, and other loan and deposit schemes are running in Bank. |
| 4.5.4 |
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List of schemes/ projects/ programme underway |
| 4.5.5 |
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Details of all contracts entered into including name of the contractor, amount of contract and period of completion of contract |
Information available on Bank's official website www.prathamaupbank.com under caption 'Latest Notice' & 'Tendors'. |
| 4.5.6 |
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Annual Report |
Annual Report |
| 4.5.7 |
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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) |
FAQs |
| 4.5.8 |
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Any other information such as - (a) Citizen’s Charter, (b) Result Framework Document (RFD), (c) Six monthly reports on the , (d) Performance against the benchmarks set in the Citizen’s Charter |
Rules, provisions, acts etc. are mentioned with concerned services like- deceased claim, loan applications etc on Bank's official website www.prathamaupbank.com under caption 'Important links' |
| 4.6 |
Receipt & Disposal of RTI applications & appeals [F.No 1/6/2011-IR dt. 15.04.2013] |
| 4.6.1 |
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Details of applications received and disposed |
RTI Received and disposed FY 2023-24 |
| 4.6.2 |
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Details of appeals received and orders issued |
RTI Received and disposed FY 2023-24 |
| 4.7 |
Replies to questions asked in the parliament[Section 4(1)(d)(2)] |
| 4.7.1 |
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Details of questions asked and replies given |
No parliamentary questions are asked. |
| 5.1 |
Such other information as may be prescribed [F.No. 1/2/2016-IR dt. 17.8.2016, F No. 1/6/2011-IR dt. 15.4.2013] |
| 5.1.1 |
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Name & details of - (a) Current CPIOs & FAAs, (b) Earlier CPIO & FAAs from 1.1.2015 |
Click here |
| 5.1.2 |
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Details of third party audit of voluntary disclosure -(a) Dates of audit carried out , (b) Report of the audit carried out |
Not applicable as there is no third party audit of voluntary disclosure were conducted before. |
| 5.1.3 |
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Appointment of Nodal Officers not below the rank of Joint Secretary/ Additional HoD - (a) Date of appointment , (b) Name & Designation of the officers |
CPIO is also appoints as Nodal officer, public may refer the Bank's official website www.prathamaupbank.com under caption 'CPIO' |
| 5.1.4 |
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Consultancy committee of key stake holders for advice on suo-motu disclosure - (a) Dates from which constituted, (b) Name & Designation of the officers |
Committee |
| 5.1.5 |
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Committee of PIOs/FAAs with rich experience in RTI to identify frequently sought information under RTI - (a) Dates from which constituted, (b) Name & Designation of the Officers |
Committee |
| 6.1 |
Item / information disclosed so that public have minimum resort to use of RTI Act to obtain information |
| 6.1.1 |
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Item / information disclosed so that public have minimum resort to use of RTI Act to obtain information |
RTI |
| 6.2 |
Guidelines for Indian Government Websites (GIGW) is followed (released in February, 2009 and included in the Central Secretariat Manual of Office Procedures (CSMOP) by Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Ministry of Personnel, Publ |
| 6.2.1 |
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Whether STQC certification obtained and its validity |
Not applicable |
| 6.2.2 |
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Does the website show the certificate on the Website? |
Not applicable |