ANNEXURE CHAPTER – 2 ORGANISATION, FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES {Section 4(1)(b)(i)} RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT The name of the organization is A.P. Infrastructure Authority functioning at # 10-21, III Floor, FDC Complex, A.C. Guards, Hyderabad – 500 028. The functions and duties of the department are mentioned as hereunder. STATUTE A.P. Infrastructure Authority (APIA) is a statutory body constituted under section 3 of Andhra Pradesh Infrastructure Development Enabling Act (APIDEA),2001 to promote Private Sector Participation in Infrastructure projects and provide enablers. FUNCTIONS OF APIA Sec.10 of the Act Monitoring of competitive bid processes and provide enablers To approve Bid Documents and risk sharing principles To decide on Financial Support & other contingent liabilities for the project To prescribe mechanism for user levies & settle disputes relating to the same To coordinate and resolve issues relating to Project approval process Project prioritization & preparation of Project shelf To approve sectoral policies and model contract principles Administering & managing Infrastructure Projects Fund Advise Government or its agency on projects & give recommendations To approve Terms of reference for consultancy assignments Approval of suo-moto proposals or projects undertaken through Swiss Challenge To review status of clearances & ensuing accordance within specified time frames Coordination with sector regulators POWERS OF APIA Sec.11 of the Act To give directions with regard to implementation of any project under the Act which shall be binding on the entity To review and monitor any project and its implementation To grant final, binding and conclusive clearances or permission required for any project except sanction to the Project by the Government To call for any information, details, documents & particulars as required. CHAPTER – 3 POWERS AND DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES {Section 4(1)(b)(ii)} The powers and duties of officers and employees are: i)CHAIRMAN: He is the overall in charge of the A.P. Infrastructure Authority and the implementation Authority of the A.P.Infrastructure Development Enabling Act,2001(APIDEA). He exercises overall supervision and control over all the functions stipulated under the APIDE Act and all the functionaries working in APIA. He is head of APIA Board and takes the policy decisions related to all the infrastructure projects. ii)Chief Executive Officer: CEO is the head of the executive wing of A.P. Infrastructure Authority. He exercises general control, superintendence over the work of all employees of the APIA. He conceptualizes, identifies projects keeping the overall objectives and priorities of the State. He advises the Government departments on project structuring, financial modeling, concessions etc., in consultation with Chairman, APIA and APIA Board. He assists the Board in all policy matters. iii) Project Manager(Administration): He is responsible for the general administration, finance and accounts and MIS of APIA. He facilitates the IA on Consultants Selection, Project Reports preparation and budgeting and coordination with all government departments. He is also responsible for accounts maintenance and auditing of the APIA. . CHAPTER 4 PROCEDURE FOLLOWED IN DECISION-MAKING PROCESS {Section 4(1)(b)(iii)} The procedure being followed by the Authority is as follows: Any representation or paper received in the Authority is numbered and entered in Personal Register of the Concerned Officer dealing with the subject who in turn submits the file to the Project Manager (Admn) after examination. The Project Manager (Admn) in turn puts up to the Chief Executive Officer and finally to the Chairman. In regard to Finance, Legal and Service matters and policy issues, the Authority consults the Infrastructure and Investment Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Secretariat, Hyderabad. CHAPTER 5 NORMS SET FOR DISCHARGE OF FUNCTIONS {Section 4(1)(b)(iv)} This Authority is created for development of Infrastructure Projects in the State and does not deal with delivery of services to the public. CHAPTER 6 RULES, REGULATIONS, INSTRUCTIONS, MANUAL AND RECORDS, FOR DISCHARGING FUNCTIONS {Section 4(1)(b)(v) & (vi)} The A.P. Infrastructure Development Enabling Act, 2001 and the Rules framed under the Act and the Government Orders (G.Os) issued by Government from time to time, on the concerned subjects dealt by A.P. Infrastructure Authority, are followed, while discharging the functions of APIA. CHAPTER 7 CATEGORIES OF DOCUMENTS HELD BY THE PUBLIC AUTHORITY UNDER ITS CONTROL {Section 4(1)(b)(v (i)} The following documents are held by the A.P. Infrastructure Authority 1. A.P.Infrastructure Development Enabling Act, 2001G.Os issued by I & I Dept. 2. G.Os issued by the Government Department(Industries & Commerce, Infrastructure and Investment Department etc.) 3. Instructions and guidelines issued from time to time 4. Files of the projects dealt by APIA CHAPTER 8 ARRANGEMENTS FOR CONSULTATION WITH, OR REPRESENTATION BY THE MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC IN RELATION TO THE FORMULATION OF POLICY OR IMPLEMENTATION THEREOF {Section 4(1)(b)(viii)} The Authority constituted for implementing infrastructure projects notified by the Government and do not deal with delivery of services to the public. Formulation of policy in consultation with members of public does not arise. However, formulation of sector policies, such as Roads, Transport, Ports, Airports, Urban Development etc., are arrived at in consultation with the concerned line departments who in turn consult the public. CHAPTER 9 BOARDS, COUNCILS, COMMITTEES AND OTHER BODIES CONSTITUTED AS PART OF PUBLIC AUTHORITY {Section 4(1)(b)v(iii)} A.P.Infrastructure Authority: The A.P. Infrastructure Authority is constituted as per the provisions of the A.P. Infrastructure Development Enabling Act, 2001 with the Chief Secretary or any other person with equivalent experience as its Chairman, Principal Secretary to Government, Infrastructure & Investment Department as its Vice-Chairman and exofficio members, and other members from the fields of banking, commerce, industry, environment, technology and like, nominated by the Government from time to time. This Authority is entrusted with the responsibility of implementing the provisions of APIDE Act,2001, particularly to help the Government in implementation of Mega Infrastructure Projects. . CHAPTER 10 DIRECTORY OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES {Section 4(1)(b)(ix)} Following is the information of the officers and employees working in the Authority at different levels and their contact address is furnished as hereunder: S.No. Name, Designation & Address Telephone & Fax E-mail of Officer /Employee Office Tel: Residence Tel: 1. 2. 3. Sri S.V. Prasad, I.A.S. Chief Secretary to Govt. &Chairman APIA Sri Ajay Misra, I.A.S., Principal Secretary to Govt., I&I Dept.. & ViceChairman,APIA Sri Mir Yousuf Ali, C.E.O.(i/c) 23307799(O) 23396500(FAX) 23450517(O) 23450518(fax) 23307799(O) 23396500(FAX) CHAPTER 11 MONTHLY REMUNERATION RECEIVED BY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING THE SYSTEM OF COMPENSATION AS PROVIDED IN REGULATIONS {Section 4(1)(b)(x)} - NIL - CHAPTER 12 BUDGET ALLOCATED TO EACH AGENCY INCLUDING PLANS ETC. {Section 4(1)(b)(xi)} There is no budget allocation to A.P. Infrastructure Authority with effect from the Financial Year 2005-06. The Authority has started functioning from 7.6.2002. CHAPTER 13 MANNER OF EXECUTION OF SUBSIDY PROGRAMMES {Section 4(1)(b)(xii)} This Authority has no subsidy schemes for implementation. CHAPTER 14 PARTICULARS OF RECIPIENTS OF CONCESSIONS, PERMITS OR AUTHORISATION GRANTED BY THE PUBLIC AUTHORITY {Section 4(1)(b)(xiiii)} -NIL – CHAPTER 15 INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN ELECTRONIC FORM {Section 4(1)(b)x(iv)} The information relating to the A.P. Infrastructure Authority/ Infrastructure and Investment Department on various important matters issued by way of G.Os., Memorandums etc., which are relevant to public, if any, are made available in the internet and the same can be accessed at the following website: http://aponline.gov.in . CHAPTER 16 PARTICULARS OF FACILITIES AVAILABLE TO CITIZENS FOR OBTAINING INFORMATION {Section 4(1)(b)(xv)} The policy matters on various schemes being adopted by the APIA an d other matters having public importance are made available to the citizens by way of news paper reports, publication in gazettes and announcements made by the Minister in charge of the department on different occasions apart from providing information in the form of G.Os, Memos, Instructions etc. at website: http://aponline.gov.in Citizens can also apply to the respective Office and obtain relevant information. CHAPTER 17 NAMES, DESIGNATIONS AND OTHER PARTICULARS OF PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICERS {Section 4(1)(b)(xvi)} S.No. 1 2 Name and Designation Sri Mir Yousuf Ali, C.E.O. i/c Sri Ajay Misra, I.A.S., Principal Secretary to Govt., Infrastructure & Investment Dept. & Vice Chairman , APIA Designated State Public Information Officer Appellate Authority Contact Nos. 23307799(O) 23396500(Fax) 23450517(O) 23450518(fax) - Sd Chief Executive Officer (i/c) KEY CONTACTS SI. NO 1 2 3 NAME Sri S.V.Prasad, IAS Sri Ajay Misra, IAS Sri Mir Yousuf Ali DESIGNATION Chairman Vice Chairman Chief Executive Officer OFFICE PHONE 040–23452620 040-23450517 040-23307799 RESIDENCE CELL PHONE PHONE 040–2315388 --- --- -- --- --- FAX 040–23453700 040-23450518 040-23396500 E-MAIL -- ADDRESS C Block, A.P.Secretariat, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh INDIA. Ground Floor, D Block, A.P.Secretariat, apinfrastructureauthority@gmail.com Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA - do - #10-2-1, 3rd Floor, FDC Complex, Opp. Mahaveer Hospital, A.C.Guards, Hyderabad – 500 028. - Sd Chief Executive Officer(I/c)