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(i).
The particulars of its organization, functions and duties:
The Karnataka State Forest Industries Corporation Limited
is a Government of Karnataka undertaking. It was established in
March 1973 and was incorporated and registered under Companies
Act 1956. It is one of the sister concerns of the State Forest
Department and reports to the Ministry of Forest, Ecology and
Environment at the State level. Its registered office is located
at 3rd floor, Vanavikas, Malleshwaram, 18th Cross,
Bangalore 560003.
The main objective of the Corporation is to harvest forest
produce for supply to pulpwood and rayon industries vis-ΰ-vis
creating employment potential; processing of wood and
manufacture of furniture and wood based construction material.
One of the main responsibilities is to eliminate forest
contractors in the whole chain of operations including logging
for timber and processing and marketing of forest produce. It
has a Memorandum and Article of Association. The authorized
share capital of the Corporation is Rs.300 lakhs (30 equity
shares of Rs.1000 each) and the present paid up capital is
Rs.266.58 lakhs, wholly invested by the State Government.
KSFIC
Limited
is headed by a Managing Director in the IFS cadre who is of the
rank of Principal Chief Conservator of Forests. He is assisted by two
General Managers in the IFS cadre of the rank of Conservator of
Forests, a Company Secretary and a Finance Manager and Chief
Accounts Officer, who deal in technical matters, company
matters, finance and accounts respectively.
A Board of Directors governs the activities of the Corporation.
The Board of Directors includes official and non-official
directors and a Chairperson nominated by the Government of
Karnataka.
Seven Regional Managers in the cadre of Deputy Conservators of
Forest on deputation from the Karnataka Forest Department head
the following eight units of the Corporation:
a) Regional Manager, KSFIC
Limited, Raw Material
Procurement Unit located at 4th floor, Vanavikas,
Malleshwaram, 18th Cross, and Bangalore 560 003.
b) Regional Manager, KSFIC
Limited, 45A to 49, Timberyard
Layout, Mysore Road, Bangalore 560026.
c) Regional Manager, KSFIC
Limited,
Alape, Padil, Mangalore-575 007 (DK)
d) Regional Manager, KSFIC
Limited, No.47/A, Kuvempunagar,
M Block, Mysore 570 023
e) Regional Manager, KSFIC
Limited,
Honnali Road, Shimoga-577 201.
f) Regional Manager, KSFIC
Limited, Guruprasad Building,
Near Sharada School, Sapatapura I Cross, Dharwar 580001
& KSFIC Saw Mills, Dandeli - 581 325.
g) Regional Manager, KSFIC
Limited,
Adarshanagar, Sirsi - 581 402 & KSFIC Green Grass
Dehydration Projects, Siddapura, Balekoppa (N.K.)
The main objectives of the above units are to undertake economic
and scientific harvest of the forest resources and to undertake
the work of felling, conversion, hauling and transport of
timber, poles, pulpwood, firewood, bamboo and all kinds of other
materials from the forests in Karnataka State and to encourage,
assist and finance the formation of Forest Labour Co-operative
societies.
The KSFIC
is currently engaged in the following activities: -
Undertaking the logging works of Forest Department, supplying
the firewood to the weaker sections of people at reasonable
rates, supply of pulpwood and bamboo to the industries through
its units at Bangalore, Shimoga, Dharwar, Sirsi, Mysore and
Mangalore, besides undertaking timber sawing work for public and
industries at Sawmill, Dandeli.
KSFIC
also has an industrial unit at Timber yard Layout, Mysore Road,
Bangalore, which manufactures high quality of ISI specification
flush doors, block boards, frames and shutters to meet the
demands of public, Government Departments and private
institutions, colleges/schools and hospitals, etc. Supply of all
kinds of furnitures is also undertaken by this unit. Preparation
and supply of sandal wood white chips powder and Jiggat (gum)
powder required for the manufacturer of perfumes and incense
sticks is also being done. This unit has a chemical treatments
plant and seasoning kilns required for the treatment and
seasoning of wood which is utilized for manufacture of various
items.
(ii). The
powers and duties of its officers and employees:
The Managing Director is the Chief Executive of the Corporation
and all the units come under his direct overall control and
supervision. The General Manager (North) controls and supervises
the units at Dharwar, Sirsi and Dandeli while the General
Manager (South) looks after the affairs of the units at Timber
Yard Layout, RMP Bangalore, Mysore, Shimoga and Mangalore,
besides assisting the Managing Director in the Head
Office.
The powers and duties of the officers and various employees of
the Corporation are exercised in accordance with the provisions
contained in the Standing Orders and Cadre and Recruitment Rules
of the Corporation. In case of officials on deputation,
Karnataka Civil Service Rules are being followed.
The Corporation has at present, 237 employees including those on
deputation. The organizational chart of the Corporation is given
in
Annexure
A
(iii). The
procedure followed in the decision making process, including the
channels of supervision and accountability:
All the major decisions concerning financial, administrative and
other matters are taken by the Management after getting approval
from the Board of Directors.
The annual plan of operations, estimates and letter of credit,
submitted by the Unit Officers are approved by the Managing
Director and the Units carry out the work as per the standard
procedure followed in the Karnataka Forest Department. The
Managing Director and the General Managers supervise the works
carried out by Regional Managers in the Units. Monthly accounts
are submitted by the Units to the HO and these accounts are
internally audited periodically and also by the Statutory
Auditors. The Consolidated annual accounts of the Corporation,
after approval of the Board, are got audited by the Statutory
Auditors and Accountant General at the end of the year. These
accounts are then approved by the Annual General Meeting and are
sent to Government for placing before the Legislature.
(iv). The
norms set by it for the discharge of its function:
The logging works are carried out in a technical and scientific
manner following the procedure existing in the Karnataka Forest
Department and all specifications are adhered to. In the supply
of pulpwood to industries, the emphasis is on maintaining the
quality and to supply as per the requirements of the industries
following the Working Plan prescription. In the Timber Yard
Unit, ISI standards are being applied for the maintenance of the
quality of the products for which ISI certification has been
obtained. This Unit has been conferred Udyog Rathan Award by
Institute of Economic Studies, New Delhi, in recognition of
productivity, quality innovation and management.
(v). The
rules, regulations, instructions, manuals and records held by it
or under its control or used by its employees for discharging
its function:
The affairs of the KSFIC
are governed by a Memorandum and Article of Association, Cadre
and Recruitment Rules, Standing Orders, T.A and Medical
Reimbursement Rules, Statutory Act and Rules, the Karnataka
Forest Manual, Forest Act & Rules and KCSR in respect of
deputed staff etc.
(vi). A
statement of the categories of documents that are held by it or
under its control:
The sanctioned Annual Plan of Operation, the estimates of
various works, standing order of KSFIC,
Statutory Act & Rules, The Companies Act, cash books,
accounts ledgers, vouchers pertaining to accounts and relative
records are being held under the control of the KSFIC.
(vii). The
particulars of any arrangement that exists for consultation
with, or representation by, the members of the public in
relation to the formation of its policy or administration
thereof:
Company
website and E-mail are structured to receive suggestions by
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viii).
A statement of the boards, councils, committees and other
consisting of two or more persons constituted as its part or for
the purpose of its advise, 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:
KSFIC
has a Board of Directors, headed by a Chairman in official or
non official capacity and up to a maximum of 12 Directors
appointed by the State Government. The meetings of the Board
take place at least once in each quarter. These meetings are not
open to public. The Annual General Meeting is also convened once
in a year before 30th of September in which all share holders
take part. A list of present Directors of the Board is enclosed
in
Annexure B.
(ix). A
directory of its officers and employees:
1)
Sri. C.S.Vedant, IFS, Managing Director, KSFIC Ltd,
Vana Vikas, 3rd Floor,
18th Cross, Malleswaram, Bangalore - 560 003
Phone : 23360557.
2) Sri Jayanarasimha Raj, IFS, General Manager (South), KSFIC
Ltd,
Vana Vikas, 3rd Floor,
18th Cross, Malleswaram, Bangalore - 560 003
Phone : 23344581.
3) Sri. Jagat Ram , General Manager (North), KSFIC Ltd,
Forest Compound, Near KC Park, Dharwar - 580 008
Phone : 08362795778
4) Sri. Y V Krishna Kumar, I/c, DCF Regional Manager, (RMP),
KSFIC Ltd,
Vana Vikas, 3rd Floor,
18th Cross, Malleswaram, Bangalore - 560 003
Phone : 23445646.
5) Sri. N G Hittalmakki, Regional Manager, KSFIC Ltd,
Industrial Complex, No. 45 A to 49,
1st "A" Main Road, New Timber Yard Layout,
Mysore Road, Bangalore - 560 026
(Phone : 26745072), Mobile. 9448014237.
6) Sri. K.P. Chittaranjan, Regional Manager, KSFIC Ltd,
Apale, Padil, Mangalore - 575 007, (D K)
Phone : 0824-243771
7) Sri. H.J.Rajendra, Regional Manager, KSFIC Ltd,
No. 47/A, Kuvempu Nagar
"M" Block, Mysore - 570 023
(Phone : 0821-2460157), Tele Fax No: 2460157
8) Sri. K.R. Baig, Regional Manager, KSFIC Ltd,
Honnali Road, Shimoga - 577 201
(Phone : 08182-270714), Tele Fax No: 270714
9) Sri. V M Kulkkarni, DCF Regional Manager, KSFIC Ltd,
Guru Prasad Building, Near Sharadha School,
Sapatapura 1st Cross, Dharwar - 580 008
(Phone : 0836-2770723) Tele Fax No. 2770523 &
KSFIC Saw Mills, Dandeli - 581 325 (Phone No.08284-231241)
10) Sri. C. M. Ammannavar, Regional Manager, KSFIC Ltd,
Adarshanagar, Sirsi - 581 402
(Phone No.08384-234952) Tele Fax No.234952 & KSFIC Green
Grass Dehydration Project, Siddapura, Balekoppa (N.K)
(x). The monthly remuneration received by
each of its officers and employees, including the system of
compensation as provided in its regulations:
The details of monthly remuneration are attached herewith (AnnexureC.)
Further there is no specific rule of paying compensation under
Standing Order of the Corporation. However, Saw Mills and Timber
Yard are registered under Industrial Act and the employees
working there are covered under Employees State Insurance (ESI)
scheme for which the Corporation contributes 4.75% of the gross
salary of the employee towards the premium.
(xi). The
budget allocated to each of its agency, indicating the
particulars of all plans proposed expenditures and reports on
disbursements made:
The performance of each unit as well as the budget allocated for
2011-12 according to the plan is given in
Annexure D
(xii).The
manner of execution of subsidy programmes, including the amounts
allocated and the details of beneficiaries of such programmes:
KSFIC
is supplying firewood to the weaker section of Society for
bona-fide use at a subsidised rate through 64 firewood depots
throughout the State. The subsidized rate for firewood is fixed
by the Government of Karnataka. Details of firewood depots are
given in Annexure E
xiii).
Particulars of recipients of concessions, permits or
authorizations granted by it:
KSFIC
has not undertaken any such programme.
(xiv). Details in respect of the information, available to or
held by it, reduced in an electronic form:
The KSFIC
Head Office at Bangalore and its unit are equipped with a
network of computers. Quarterly and Annual returns, Annual
reports, Progress reports and IT returns etc., are available in
electronic form. The E-mail address of the Corporation is md_ksfic@rediffmail.com.
The web site of the Corporation is www.ksfic.com.
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(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:
The public can gather any information from the Competent
Authority and Appellate Authority at Head Office and Unit
Offices as notified by the Corporation,(Annexure
F) or from
the web site of the Corporation. The working hours of the
Corporation and its units are from 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
(xvi). The
names, designations and other particulars of the Public
Information Officers:
The
Karnataka State Forest Industries Corporation Limited, (KSFIC)
Bangalore shall be the Public Authority. The General Manager
(North) and General Manager (South) are designated as the Public
Information Officers for the KSFIC and the Regional Unit
Officers as listed below are designated Assistant Public
Information Officers for the KSFIC.
Public
Authority: -
1. Karnataka State Forest Industries Corporation Ltd.,
Address:- Office of the Managing Director, KSFIC Ltd,
Vana Vikas, 3rd floor 18th Cross, Malleswaram, Bangalore 560
003. (Phone No.23360557) Fax No.23345476
Name
and designation of Public Information Officers:-
1. Sri Jayanarasimha Raj, IFS, General Manager (South), KSFIC
Limited, Vana Vikas, 3rd Floor 18th Cross, Malleswaram,
Bangalore 560 003 Phone : 23344581
2. Sri Jagat Ram, General Manager (North), KSFIC
Limited, Forest Compound,
Near KC Park, Dharwar 580 008 Phone : 08362795778
Name and designation of Assistant Public Information
Officers:-
1. Sri. H.B. Vinayakappa, I/c Regional Manager,
(RMP), KSFIC Limited,
Vana Vikas, 3rd floor18th Cross, Malleswaram, Bangalore
560 003.
Phone : 23445646
2. Sri. H.B. Vinayakappa, Regional Manager, KSFIC
Limited,
Industrial Complex, No.45 A to 49, 1st A Main
Road, New Timber Yard Layout,
Mysore Road Bangalore 560 026 (Phone : 26745072), Tele
Fax No. 26745072
3. Sri. K.P. Chittaranjan, Regional Manager, KSFIC
Limited,
Alape, Padil, Mangalore- 575 007, (DK) Phone : 0824-243771
4. Sri. H.J.Rajendra, Regional Manager, KSFIC Limited,
No.47/A, Kuvempu Nagar M Block, Mysore 570
023
(Phone : 0821-2460157), Tele Fax No: 2460157
5. Sri. K.R. Baig, Regional Manager, KSFIC Limited,
Honnali Road, Shimoga 577 201
(Phone : 08182-270714), Tele Fax No: 270714
6. Sri. C.M.Ammannavar, I/c Regional Manager, KSFIC Limited,
Guru Prasad Building, Near Sharadha School, Sapatapura
I Cross, Dharwar 580 001
(Phone : 0836-2770723) Tele Fax No. 2770523 & KSFIC Saw
Mills, Dandeli - 581 325
(Phone No.08284-231241)
7. Sri. C.M.Ammannavar, Regional Manager, KSFIC Limited,
Adarshanagar, Sirsi - 581 402
(Phone No.08384-234952) Tele Fax No.234952 & KSFIC Green
Grass Dehydration
Project, Siddapura Balekoppa (N.K).
Name and designation
of the Appellate Authority :-
Sri.
C.S. Vedant,
IFS, Managing Director, KSFIC Ltd, Vana Vikas, 3rd
floor 18th Cross, Malleswaram, Bangalore 560
003. (Phone No.23360557) Fax No.23345476
(xvii)
Such other information as may be prescribed:
- Nil -
MANAGING
DIRECTOR
Karnataka State Forest Industries Corporation Limited
Bangalore
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