Disclosures Under Sec 4 of Right to Information Act 2005 updated on 07-07-2010
THE GLOBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
NAGALAND
Right to information and obligations of public authorities
(i) The particulars of its organisation, functions and duties. Click here
(ii) The powers and duties of its officers and employees. Click here
(iii) The procedure followed in the decision making process, including channels of supervision and accountability; Click here
(iv) The norms set by it for the discharge of its functions; Click here
(v) The rules, regulations, instructions, instructions, manuals and records, held by it or under its control or used by its employees for discharging its functions; Click here
(vi) a statement of the categories of documents that are held by it or under its control; Click here
(vii) 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; Click here
(viii) 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; Click here
(ix) a directory of its officers and employees; Click here
(x) the monthly remuneration received by each of its officers and employees, including the system of compensation as provided in its regulations. Click here
(xi) the budget allocated to each of its agency, indicating the particulars of all plans, proposed expenditures and reports on disbursements made; Click here
(xii) the manner of execution of subsidy programmes, including the amounts allocated and the details of beneficiaries of such programmes; Click here
(xiii) particulars of recipients of concessions, permits or authorisations granted by it; Click here
(xiv) details in respect of the information, available to or held by it, reduced in an electronic form; Click here
(xv) 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; Click here
(xvi) the names, designations and other particulars of the Public Information Officers; Click here
(xvii) such other information as may be prescribed; and thereafter update these publications every year; Click here
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THE GLOBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
NAGALAND
Particulars of the Organisation, Functions and Duties under Section 4 (I) (b) (i) of Right to Information Act, 2005.
Organization: The Global Open University, Nagaland has been established under the provisions of The Global Open University Act 2006 (Act 3 of 2006) of the Government of Nagaland under Section 2 (f) of the UGC Act 1956. The Global Open University, Nagaland, has been established with the purpose of introducing vocational, job oriented and employment centric education in the North-Eastern region in general with particular emphasis in the State of Nagaland. The State Government of Nagaland has taken bold steps in strengthening the activities of The Global Open University, Nagaland by enabling the World Institution Building Programme (WIBP) to develop adequate infrastructure in Nagaland for an open system educational policy. At present there are 3 University Campuses in Nagaland operating at Kohima, Dimapur and Wokha. The dispatch centre is located in New Delhi and Dimapur campus is functioning as the interim headquarters.
TGOUN Office Addresses
Dimapur: The Global Open University, Nagaland
Opposite Railway Station
Dimapur 797112
Office Phone No: 03862-231959, 231961
Fax: 03862-231959
Kohima: The Global Open University, Nagaland
Near Veterinary and A & H Office
Pezielietsie Colony
Kohima 797001
Office Phone No: 0370-2260569
Fax: 0379- 2260573
Wokha campus: The Global Open University, Nagaland
Orchid Hills
Wokha 797111
Contact No: 91-9436078335, 9856848489
Office Timing:
10:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M.
However, all staff of the University perform their duties during and after office hours and also on government holidays as and when necessary.
Faculties, Departments and Schools:
The Global Open University, Nagaland took the initiatives for establishing the following Schools for conducting different programmes :
1. School of Actuarial Sciences
2. School of Agriculture
3. School of Applied Sciences
4. School of Bio-Informatics and Bio-Technology
5. School of Computing Techniques and Informatics
6. School of Dance, Drama and Music
7. School of Disaster and Emergency Management
8. School of Education
9. School of Engineering and Technology
10. School of Environmental Studies
11. School of Fine Arts
12. School of Fashion Technology and Cosmetology
13. School of Geriatric Care
14. School of Intellectual Property Rights
15. School of Interfaith Studies
16. School of International Studies
17. School of Journalism and Mass Communication
18. School of Juridical Sciences
19. School of Language Studies
20. School of Library and Information Sciences
21. School of Management Studies
22. School of Medicinal Plants
23. School of Modern Medicine
24. School of Oriental Medicine
25. School of Pollution Control
26. School of Paramedical Studies
27. School of Remote Sensing and GIS
28. School of Social Sciences
29. School of Sustainable Development
30. School of Tourism and Hospitality Management
Manual-II
Powers & Duties of Officers & Employees:
Powers and duties of Officers and Employees under Section 4(1) (b) (ii) of RTI Act, 2005.
: The University shall have the following powers and functions:
i. To provide for instruction, teaching and training in all the branches of study and particularly for research, advancement and dissemination of knowledge through establishment of institutes, departments, schools, faculties and other centers of excellence
ii. To hold examinations and to grant and confer certificates, diplomas, degrees and other academic distinctions on those who pass the examinations, to confer honorary distinctions on men and women of eminence and to withdraw the certificates, diplomas etc from those who had been conferred for good and sufficient reasons.
iii. To transform the University into a centre of excellence particularly in the fields of healthcare, Para-medical education, hospital administration, physical and biological sciences, technology including information and communication technologies, Engineering, Social work, Environmental Science, Law, Fine Arts etc
iv. To maintain and manage the physical and financial assets of the University in the most effective manner with the view to promote the purpose of the University
v. To appoint professors, associate, assistant professors, readers, lecturers and others connected with teaching with a view to imparting instructions of very high standards
vi. To establish all physical amenities conductive to the most effective learning by the students enrolled with the University
vii. To institute fellowships, scholarship, prizes, medals etc, with a view to promote research and motivating study;
viii. To collaborate, cooperate and act jointly with other organizations, institution, Universities etc, within and outside India, particularly in the fields of medical education, engineering, technology, environmental science, law and fine arts etc, for strengthening research and improving quality of instructions to students;
ix. To disseminate knowledge to the students through seminars, conference, executive education programmes publications and training programs;
x. To provide consultancy to industry, government and public organizations;
xi. To establish and maintain within the premises of the University or elsewhere, such classrooms, study halls as the University may consider necessary and adequately furnish the same;
xii. To receive grants, subscriptions, donations and gifts for the purpose of the University and consistent with the objects for which the University is established;
xiii. To purchase, take on lease or accept as gift or otherwise any land or buildings of works which may be necessary or convenient for the purpose of the University on such terms and conditions as the University may deem fit and to construct or alter and maintain any such buildings or works;
xiv. To execute conveyance, transfer, re-conveyance, mortgages, leases, license and agreements in respect of property, moveable or in-moveable, including securities belonging to the University or to acquire the same for the purpose of the University;
xv. To enter into agreements with Organizations which may include the central government, the state government, the University Grants Commission or other authorities for relieving grants;
xvi. To accept grants of money, securities or property of any kind on such terms and conditions as may be deemed expedient;
xvii. To raise and borrow money on mortgage, promissory notes or on other obligations or securities based upon all or any of the properties and assets of the University with or without any securities and upon such terms and conditions as it may deem fit and to pay out of the funds of the University all expenditures incidental to the raising of the money and to repay and redeem any money borrowed;
xviii. To invest the funds of the University or money entrusted to the University in other such securities and in such manner as it may deem fit and form time to time transpose any investment; and
xix. To do all other acts as the University may consider necessary that are conductive or incidental to the attainment and promotion of the aforesaid objectives.
The Pro-chancellor shall be responsible for the distribution of the aforesaid powers and functions of the University amongst the officers, councils, committees, boards and other authorities of the University in accordance with the provisions of this Act for carrying out the objectives of the University.
Officers of University as per the Act:
1. The Chancellor: presently occupied by the Governor of Nagaland
2. The Pro Chancellor: Dr. P.R.Trivedi
3. The Vice Chancellor: At present, the Pro Chancellor also presides over the functions and duties of Vice Chancellor
4. The Registrar: The Director of the University performs dually as Registrar of the University
5. The Director: Shri. Imotemsu Ao
6. The Deans: Kindly refer to the list of University Academic experts listed in the Directory in Manual (ix)
7. The Finance Officer: Dr. Aaradhana Salpekar
8. Such other persons who may be declared by regulation as Officers of the University.
The powers and duties of its officers and employees:
Chancellor - Presides over the convocations of the University.
Presides the meeting of the Governing Council when present.
Constitutes a committee after every five years to review the working of the University.
Has the power to seek information on all matters of the University.
Pro-Chancellor – Has all powers in regard to the conduct of the affairs of the University
Presides over the meetings of the Governing Council.
Presides over the meetings of the executive council and finance committee.
Power to attend meetings of other Councils under the Act and preside the meeting.
Vice-Chancellor- Presides over the meetings of the Academic Council.
Exercise general supervision and control over the affairs of the University
Ensure the observance of the provision of the Act of the University.
Responsible for organizing instructions and maintenance of discipline in the University.
Power to create post and abolish the same.
Take such action as may be deem necessary in case of any emergency.
Registrar – Shall be the ex-officio secretary of all the Councils of the University under the Act.
Custodian of the records, the common seal and such other properties of the University as
committed by the Executive Council.
Issue notice for and keep minutes of the meetings of the Councils, Boards and committees.
Conduct official correspondence between the University and others outside the University.
Furnish notices, minutes and other records of the University to the Chancellor.
Call emergency meetings in the absence of the Pro-Chancellor and the Vice-Chancellor.
Directly responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for proper discharge of his duties.
Director – Shall be a member of all the Councils of the University.
Solely responsible for the operations of the University in the state of Nagaland
Finance officer – Manage the administration of the finances of the University subject to regulations.
Member of the Governing council, Executive Council and finance committee.
The Deans/ Heads of the departments/ faculties are mainly responsible for the educational administration in respect of course or programmes of study in the University.
Manual-III
The Procedure followed in decision making process including channels of supervision and accountability under Section 4(I) (b) (iii) of RTI Act, 2005. .
: The Global Open University Nagaland is accountable to the Governor (Chancellor), Government of Nagaland and other such departments of the elective of state government.
The hierarchy of decision making process in the University:click here
Manual-IV
Norms for discharge of its functions:
The norms set for discharge of functions under Section 4(I) (b) (iv) of RTI Act, 2005. .
The Global Open University Nagaland strives to ensure that the institution continues its mandated mission to meet the comprehensive post-graduate education needs of the residents of the State of Nagaland and the nation through. The main concern of functioning is the academic implementation.
Manual-V
Rules, Regulations, Instructions, Manuals & Records:
The rules, regulations, instructions, manuals and records held by it or under its control or used by its employees for discharging its functions under Section 4(I) (b) (v) of RTI Act, 2005.
Based on The Global Open University (Nagaland) Act 2006 and the Office Memorandum in accordance to the needs of the University based on the guidelines of the Act. The Ordinance of the University is under process.
Manual-VI
Categories of documents that are held by it or under its control:
A statement of the categories of documents that are held by it or under its control under Section 4(I) (b) (vi) of RTI Act, 2005. .
Documents relating to service matter of the staffs, the financial administration of the University, the office memorandum and all other academic administration like student enrollment, conduct of examination and dispatch
Manual-VII
Information for Consultation or representation, by members of the Public, on formulation of Policy or implementation:
The particulars of any arrangement that exist for consultation with or representation by, the members of the public in relation to the formulation of its policy or implementation thereof under Section 4(I) (b) (vii) of RTI Act, 2005.
The University is represented by the governmental bodies or personnel in the decision making and implementation of the activities of the University. The department of Higher Education, Government of Nagaland vide notification number THE/9-2/2004 dated 29 March 2007 and as per the provision of TGOUN Act 2006 (Act 3 2006) in clause 30 sub clause (1)(VI), Clause 33, Sub clause (1)(V) and Clause 40, Sub Clause(5), the Government of Nagaland has nominated the under mentioned persons as members to the following bodies for a period of 5 years or till the reconstitution of bodies which ever is earlier:
1. Governing Council:
I. Mr. Edward Lotha, Retd. Director, Department of Higher Education, Government of Nagaland, Kohima.
II. Mr. Imrong Imchen, Retd. Deputy Director, Department of school Education, Government of Nagaland, Kohima.
2. Executive Council:
I. Mr. Thepfulhouvi Solo, Retd. Principal Secretary, Forest, Ecology, Environment and Wildlife, Government of Nagaland, Kohima.
3. Finance Committee:
I. Mr. Menuokhol John, Special Secretary, Finance, Government of Nagaland, Kohima.
The notification issued by Dr. S.C. Deorani, Principal Secretary to the Governor of Nagaland has been marked by Mr. Remtsamo Ngully, joint Secretary, Department of Higher education, Government of Nagaland to the following persons for information:
1. The Commissioner and Secretary to the Governor of Nagaland, Kohima.
2. The Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister, Nagaland, Kohima.
3. The Senior P.S. to the Minister, Higher Education, Nagaland, Kohima.
4. The Chief Secretary, Nagaland, Kohima.
5. Dr. P.R. Trivedi, President, WIBP, New Delhi and Promotor of The Global Open University, Nagaland.
6. The Director, Higher Education, Nagaland, Kohima.
7. All The concern Persons.
8. The Publisher, Nagaland Gazette, Kohima.
9. Office Copy/ Guard file.
Manual-VIII
Advice given by the Boards, Councils, Committees & others:
A statement of boards, Council, 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 under Section 4(I) (b) (viii) of RTI Act, 2005
The Global Open University, Nagaland is governed by the councils and committees constituted by the University Act for its academic as well as administrative activities namely the
- Governing Council,
- Executive Council,
- Academic Council.
- Finance Committee
- Ad hoc Committee as per requirement.
- Board of study for each faculty/department.
Click here to read more
Manual-IX
Directory of its officers & employees:
A directory of its Officers & Employees under Section 4(I) (b) (ix) of RTI Act, 2005
A directory of its officers and employees:
Click here to read
Manual-X
The monthly remuneration received by each of its officer & employees including the system of compensation as provided in regulations:
: Mandatory post as per the U.G.C norms and other employees as per the State Government Service Rule.
The monthly Remuneration received by its officers and employees Click here
The Budget allocated to each agency, indicating the particulars of all plans, proposed expenditures and reports on disbursement made under Section 4(I) (b) (xi) of RTI Act, 2005.
Provisional Expenditure and Proposed Expenditure Account
(Rs. in Lakh)
Sl. No
Name of Office
Detail Head Of A/C
Budget Allotment during
2009-10
Estimated Budget for
2010-11
1.
TGOUN
Salaries
75.00
100.00
Wages/ Honorarium
15.00
35.00
Traveling Allowances
3.00
5.00
Office expenses
145.50
260.50
Motor Vehicle
3.00
5.00
Rent Rate and Taxes
20.50
29.50
Others
750.00
1315.00
Total
1012.00
1750.00
PROVISIONAL BUDGET FOR FINAL EXPENDITURE
FOR 2009-10
Sl. No
Detail Head
Particulars
Total
Head wise Total Expenditure during 2009-10
1.
Salaries
Salaries
75,00,000/-
75,00,000/-
2.
Wages
Bonus
2,00,000/-
Staff Welfare
3,00,000/-
Honorarium
10,00,000/-
15,00,000/-
3.
Traveling Allowances
Traveling Allowance
3,00,000/-
3,00,000/-
4
Office expenses
News Paper and Periodical
15000/-
Advertisement
35,00,000/-
Printing & Stationary
25,00,000/-
Prospectus
5,00,000/-
Book & periodical
5,00,000/-
Postage
5,00,000/-
Legal & professional Charges
2,00,000/-
Computer Repair maintenance
5,00,000/-
ISO Certification
35000/-
Repair/ Maintenance
3,00,000/-
1,45,50,000/-
5
Motor Vehicle
Vehicle Insurance
50,000/-
Vehicle repair maintenance
50,000/-
Diesel & Petrol
2,00,000/-
3,00,000/-
6
Rent Rate & Taxes
Office rent
15,00,000/-
Telephone
2,00,000/-
Internet
50,000/-
Electricity
2,00,000/-
Websit Maintenance
1,00,000/-
20,00,000/-
7
Others: (Project, programme, equipment minor works land
Course material printing
55,00,000/-
Examination expenses
25,00,000/-
Vocational course Materials
30,00,000/-
Programme for job oriented
15,00,000/-
Training programme
20,00,000/-
Library
5,00,000/-
Counselling & market expenses
50,00,000/-
Purchase of land
3,00,00,000/-
Building construction
2,50,00,000/-
7,50,00,000/-
Total
10,12,00,000/-
10,12,00,000/-
NB: Provisional budget for Expenditure for the year 2010-11 will be shown later on
Manual-XII
Implementation of subsidy programmes:
Sponsorship of 30 students for Bachelors degree programme for Hotel Management in TGOUN in Dimapur campus in the year 2008 under the Chief Ministers Corpus Fund and 7.25 lakh under capacity building programme for sponsoring students to Bachelors degree programme in Hotel Management for the Batch 2009
Manual-XIII
Particulars of recipient of concessions, permits or authorization granted by aid:
Introduction of subsidized low fee for distance learning Master’s degree commencing from the academic session 2008-09
Manual-XIV
Details information available to, or held by its reduced in an electronic form:
Details in respect of the information available or held by it, reduced in an electronic form:
Details of the courses run by the University, the information of admissions along with the admission form in PDF format and other such information can be obtained from the official website of the University at http://www.nagaland.net.in, www.subsidy.ac, www.government.ind.in
Manual-XV
Facilities available to citizens for obtaining information:
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: Exclusively maintained for the students of TGOUN for assistance of which the University entrust to the counsellors appointed at each centres of the University. Avail the facilities during 9:00 hrs – 14:00 hrs on all working days.
Manual-XVI
The names, designations and other particulars of the Public Information Officers under Section 4 (I) (b) (xvi) of RTI Act, 2005.
Public Authority
Appellate Authority
Public Information Officer
Assistant Information Officer
The Global Open University, Nagaland
Dr. P.R. Trivedi, Pro Chancellor #91-9810162127
Contact Address
The Global Open University, Nagaland
A 15, Paryavaran Complex
South of Saket
Maidangarhi Marg
New Delhi 110030
Mr. Imotemsu Ao, Director,
#0370-2260569
#0370-2260573(Fax)
#91-9436070457(Cell)
Contact Address
1. The Global Open University, Nagaland
Opposite Railway Station
Dimapur 797112
1. The Global Open
University, Nagaland
Opposite Veterinary and A & H office
Pezielietsie Colony
Kohima 797001
Dr. K.C. Murry, O.S.D,
#03860-280771
#91-9436078335
Contact Address
The Global Open University, Nagaland
Orchid Hills
Wokha 797111
Smti Katia Kayina, Counsellor,
#03862-283526
#03862-231959(Fax)
#91-9436640061(Cell)
Contact Address
The Global Open University, Nagaland
Opposite Railway Station
Dimapur 797112