Right to Information (RTI)

Access information under the control of public authorities — promoting transparency and accountability in the working of SIHM Kozhikode.

The Right to Information Act, 2005

The Right to Information Act, 2005 has been enacted by the Parliament and has come into force from 15 June, 2005. This Act provides citizens the right to secure access to information under the control of public authorities in order to promote transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority. Below are the names, designations and other particulars of the Public Information Officers of SIHM Kozhikode.

Public Information Officer

Shri. Raveendran E.C

Administrative cum Accounts Officer

Phone: +91 495 2385861
Address: State Institute of Hospitality Management, Varakkal Beach, West Hill, Kozhikode - 673005

Appellate Authority

Dr. K S Vijayanambi

Principal

Phone: +91 495 2385861
Address: State Institute of Hospitality Management, Varakkal Beach, West Hill, Kozhikode - 673005

Section 4(1)(b) — Disclosure Obligations

1 The particulars of its organization, functions & duties

State Institute of Hospitality Management is established in Kozhikode by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala. It is registered under Societies Registration Act of 1860 to impart training in modern and scientific techniques of management of modern hotels and catering establishments of all kinds.

2 The powers and duties of its officers and employees

The Principal of the Institute is the academic and administrative head. The Administrative cum Accounts Officer along with the administrative team assist the Principal in day-to-day functioning in administration, accounts and other matters.

3 Procedure followed in decision making, supervision and accountability

It is autonomous in character and has Board of Governors nominated by the Government of Kerala as per MoA. Executive Committee directives are implemented per guidelines of the Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala. Hon'ble Minister (Tourism), Government of Kerala is the Chairman of the Institute/Society. The Secretary (Tourism), Government of Kerala is the Chairman of the Executive Committee.

4 The norms set for the discharge of its functions

The Central/State Government issues instructions to the Institute as necessary for the furtherance of objects and proper functioning and control, with due approval of the Board of Governors.

5 Rules, regulations, instructions, manuals and records

Memorandum of Association, Staff Rules & Regulations, Recruitment Rules, Control & Appeal Rules, Conduct Rules, and Government of India rules as mutatis mutandis applicable to Central Government employees.

6 Categories of documents held by the Institute

Memorandum of Association · Staff Regulations

7 Arrangement for public consultation on policy formulation

Contact Tel: (0495) 2385861. Email: principal.sihm@kerala.gov.in, admn.sihm@kerala.gov.in

8 Boards, councils, committees and advisory bodies

Refer Board of Governors. Minutes will be made accessible under the RTI Act for complete transparency.

9 Directory of officers and employees

Directory available via the institute website Team SIHM section or through the administrative office on request.

10 Monthly remuneration of officers and employees

As per Annexure A in the section below.

11 Budget, plans, proposed expenditures and disbursements

Will be made accessible under the RTI Act.

12 Execution of subsidy programmes

Ours is an educational Institute and no subsidy programmes are implemented at this Institute.

13 Recipients of concessions, permits or authorizations

Not applicable.

14 Information available in electronic form

Details can be obtained from www.sihmkerala.com.

15 Facilities for citizens to obtain information

No facilities for usage of library or reading room for public use.

16 Public Information Officers — names and designations

1) Shri. E.C. Raveendran, Administrative cum Accounts Officer — S.P.I.O.
2) Shri. Arun Raghav K, Principal-in-charge — Appellate Authority.

Power and Duties of Officers and Employees

S.No	Designation	Reporting To	Duties
1	Principal	Director, Tourism & Chairman / B.O.G.	Academic & administrative control & overall development activities.
2	Senior Lecturer	Principal	Academic administration, training & development of staff, teaching, research and other duties as assigned.
3	Lecturer	Principal	Teaching, research, academic/extra-curricular activities and other duties assigned.
4	Assistant Lecturer / Teaching Associate	Principal	Teaching, research and other academic/extra-curricular activities.
5	Administrative cum Accounts Officer	Principal	Establishment, administrative, financial, academic matters and other duties assigned.
6	Storekeeper	Principal / Admin Officer	Procuring and inventory management.
7	U.D.C.	Principal / Admin Officer	Cash and other work as assigned.
8	Librarian	Principal / Admin Officer	Library upkeep and maintenance.
9	Gen. Attendant / Lab Attendant	Lecturer / Asst. Lecturer	Maintaining laboratory.
10	Support Staff	Principal / Admin Officer	Hostel attendant, electrician, plumber, gardener — duties as assigned.

Annexure A — Pay Levels

PrincipalConsolidated

Senior LecturerLevel 10

LecturerLevel 7

Asst. LecturerLevel 6

Administrative cum Accounts OfficerLevel 10

LibrarianConsolidated

StorekeeperLevel 5

U.D.C.Level 4

Support StaffLevel 2

Gen. Attendant / Lab AttendantLevel 2

Bank Account Details

Account Holder: Principal, SIHM Kozhikode

Account No.: 30506550741

Bank: State Bank of India, East Hill Kozhikode

IFSC Code: SBIN0007941