Procedure Followed in Decision Making Process

[Section-4(1)(b) (iii)]

FOOD SECURITY SECTION

1. What is the procedure followed to take a decision for various matters? (A reference to Secretariat Manual and Rule of Business Manual, and other rules/ regulations etc can be Made)

•  Odisha Public Distribution System ( Control) Order, 2016

2. What are the documented procedures / laid down procedures/ Defined Criteria / Rules to arrive at a particular decision for important matters? What are different levels through which a decision process moves ?

•  Relevant Rules/Circulars/Guidelines/Instructions issued by this Department from time to time should be followed

3. What are the arrangements to communicate the decision to the public?

•  By Post, Phone, Fax, E-mail and Website

4. Who are the officers at various levels whose opinions are sought for the process of decision making?

Principal Secretary to Govt.

Special Secretary to Govt.

Additional Secretary to Govt.

DCA-cum-Additional Secretary to Govt.

F.A.-cum-Additional Secretary to Govt.

Joint Secretary to Govt.

Deputy Secretary to Govt.

AFA-cum-Under Secretary

Under Secretary to Govt.

5. Who is the final authority that vets the decision?

•  As per the delegation of power

6. Please provide information separately in the following format for the important matters on which the decision is taken by the public authority

SL No.	1
Subject on which the decision is to be taken	All the subject matter, which are allocated to FS & CW Department under the Rule of Business.
Guidelines / Direction, if any	Central & State Govt. Guidelines / Directions prescribed from time to time is being followed
	Principal Secretary to Govt.
	Special Secretary to Govt.
	Additional Secretary to Govt.
Designation of the Officers involved in decision making	DCA-cum-Additional Secretary to Govt.
	F.A.-cum- Additional Secretary to Govt.
	Joint Secretary to Govt.
	Deputy Secretary to Govt.
	AFA-cum-Under Secretary
	Under Secretary to Govt.