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the particulars of its organization, functions and duties;
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High Commission of India is headed by the High Commissioner and has Political, Consular & Commercial, ITEC and Administration & Information Sections. In addition there is a Cultural Centre under ICCR.
The functions of the High Commission inter alia, include a strong and multifaceted bilateral relationship with Fiji comprising political, economic, commercial, consular, cultural, scientific and other elements. High Commission functions within the purview of business allocated to the Ministry of External Affairs under the Government of India's Allocation of Business Rules and Transaction of Business Rules. In addition, the Mission also provides similar coverage to Kiribati, Tonga, Tuvalu.
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the powers and duties of its officers and employees;
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General Administrative powers are derived from IFS (PLCA) Rules, as amended from time to time.
Financial powers of the Officers of the High Commission of India have been detailed in the Delegated Financial powers of the Government of India's Representatives Abroad.
Other powers are derived from the Passport Act of India. The Officers of the High Commission function under the guidance and supervision of the High Commissioner.
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the procedure followed in the decision making process, including channels of supervision and accountability;
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Decisions are taken under the instruction and supervision of the High Commissioner.
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the norms set by it for the discharge of its functions
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Norms are set under the instruction and supervision of the High Commissioner.
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the rules, regulations, instructions, manuals and records, held by it or under its control or used by its employees for discharging its functions;
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IFS PLCA rules and annexures
Delegated Financial Powers of Government of India's Representatives abroad Rules
Passport Act
Manuals on Office Procedures
Other Central Government Rules and manuals published by Central Government.
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a statement of the categories of documents that are held by it or under its control; |
Classified documents/files relating to India's external relations
Unclassified documents/files including joint statements, declarations, agreements and MoUs. Passport and consular services application forms etc
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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; |
High Commission of India functions within the norms of India's foreign policy formulated by the Ministry of External Affairs. Policy is implemented by the High Commission under the guidance and supervision of the High Commissioner |
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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 the public, or the minutes of such meetings are accessible for public;
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High Commission interacts regularly with representatives of think tanks, academic community and others. |
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a directory of its officers and employees;
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Refer Home>High Commission Officials on this website
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the monthly remuneration received by each of its officers and employees, including the system of compensation as provided in its regulations;
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Click here
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the budget allocated to each of its agency, indicating the particulars of all plans, proposed expenditures and reports on disbursements made;
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the manner of execution of subsidy programmes, including the amounts allocated and the details of beneficiaries of such programmes;
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High Commission of India does not have any subsidy programme.
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particulars of recipients of concessions, permits or authorizations granted by it;
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No concessions/permits are granted by the High Commission of India.
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details in respect of the information, available to or held by it, reduced in an electronic form;
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The High Commission’s website has the required information. The High Commission also makes available to interested individuals various CD's and DVD's containing information on India, its people and culture.
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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. |
Reception of the Chancery
From 09:00 to 17:30 hrs
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Chief Public Information Officer
Shri Ashutosh Dwivedi
Attache (Admn)
High Commission of India
Level5, LICI Building, Butt Street, Suva.
Tel: (679) 330 3903
Fax (679) 3301032
Email: admn.suva@mea.gov.in
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Appellate Authority
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such other information as may be prescribed and thereafter update these publications every year; |
The High Commission’s website has information which is updated on a regular basis. |
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RTI applications received and disposed during FY 2022-23 |
Received: 0; Disposed: 0 |
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Transparency Audit
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Have been carried out for FY 2021-22; Observations of the Audit Report have been addressed.
Self Appraisal Report for FY 2022-23 have been submitted on 30.05.2023 for the next audit.
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