SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY PARKS OF INDIA

(An Autonomous Society under Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology,

Govt. of India)
6Q3, Cyber Towers, 6th Floor, HITEC City, Madhapur, Hyderabad-500081
Telephone No: 66415600-05, Fax No. 23100501
Website: http://www.hyd.stpi.in

RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT 2005

INFORMATION HANDBOOK

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Sub – Sections under Section 4(1) (b)
No.

Particulars of the organization, functions & duties. 1&2 3 – 13

Powers and Duties of STPI Officers/Employees 3 14-37
Procedure followed in the decision making process, including
4 38
channels of supervision & Accountability
Norms set by STPI for the discharge of its functions. 5 39
Rules, Regulation, Instructions, Manuals and records held by
STPI or under its control or used by its employees for 6 39
discharging its functions
Statement of categories of documents that are held by STPI or
7 40
under its control
Particulars of arrangement that exists for consultation with or
representation by the members of the public in relation to the 8 41
formulation of policy or implementation thereof
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
9 41-44
or those Boards, Councils, Committees and other Bodies are
open to the Public, or Minutes of such Meetings are accessible
to the Public.

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Directory of STPH Officers and Employees. 10 45-48
Monthly remuneration received by each of STPH Officers and
employees, including the system of compensation as provided 11 49-51
in its regulations.
Budget allocated to each of its agency, indicating the
particulars of all plans, proposed expenditures and reports on 12 52
disbursements made.
Manner of execution of subsidy programmes, including the
amounts allocated and the details of beneficiaries of such 13 52
programmes.
Particulars of recipients of concession, permits or
14 52
authorizations granted by it.
Details in respect of the information, available to or held by it,
15 52
reduced in an electronic form.
Particulars of facilities available to citizens for obtaining
information including the working hours of a library or reading 16 53
room, if maintained for public use.
Names, Designation and other particulars of the Public
17 54
Information Officer.
Such other information as may be prescribed.
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RTI – REQUEST/APPLICATION FORM – (RTI FORM A)

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1.1 Background of the handbook

This information Handbook has been prepared in pursuance of Section 4 of the

Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI Act, 2005) to provide information in respect of
objectives, functions etc. of the Software Technology Parks of India, Hyderabad.

1.2 Objectives

To provide access to information under the control of office of the

Director General, Software Technology Parks of India and to promote
transparency in the working.

To provide maximum information suo-motu or sources thereof so that

people have minimum resort to use of the RTI Act.

1.3 Intended Users

This Handbook is useful for the software exporting industry including

small/medium entrepreneurs and individuals working in the related areas.

1.4 Contact persons for getting more information

Please contact the Public Information Officer/concerned Assistant Public

Information Officer(s) in the office of the Software Technology Parks of India and its
centers / Sub-centers, as detailed in Chapter – 17 below.

1.5 Definitions/Abbreviations used –

(a) “APIO” means Assistant Public Information Officer(s) designated under Section
5(1) of the RTI Act
(b) “AA” means Appellate Authority to whom an appeal can be submitted under
Section 7(8)(iii) of the RTI Act
(c) “DG” means Director General, STPI
(d) “GC “ means Governing Council
(e) “ECOD” means Executive Committee of Director
(f) “EXIM Policy” means Export/Import Policy
(g) “PIO” means Public Information Officer designated under Section 5(1) of the
RTI Act
(h) “RTI Act” means Right to Information Act 2005
(i) “EHTP Scheme” means Electronics Hardware Technology Park
(j) “STP Scheme” means Software Technology Park
(k) “STPI” means Software Technology Parks of India

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1.6 Procedure and fee structure for getting information not available in the Handbook

Any person who wishes to seek information under the RTI Act, 2005 can file an
application in RTI FORM, attached with this Handbook, to the PIO or APIO concerned.
Forms are available free of cost in the O/o STPI/Centre/sub-Centre. It can also be
downloaded from the STPI website.

A fee of Rs.10/- (Ten Rupees only) per application will be charged for supply of
information other than the information relating to Tender Documents/
Bids/Quotations/ Business Documents in addition to the cost of documents or the
photocopies of document/ information, if any.

For Tender Documents, an application fee of Rs. 500/- (Five hundred Rupees
only) per application will be charged.

For Providing the information under sub section (1) of section 7, the fee shall
be charged by way of cash against proper receipt or by demand draft or banker’s
cheque payable at Software Technology Parks Of India, Hyderabad at the following
rates -

(a) Rupees two for each page ( in A-4 or A-3 size paper) created or copied;
(b) Actual charge or cost price of a copy in large;
(c) Actual cost or price for samples or models ; and
(d) For inspection of records, no fee for the first hour; and a fee of rupees five for
each fifteen minutes (or fraction thereof) thereafter.

For providing information under sub-section (5) of section 7, the fee shall be
charged by way of cash against proper receipt or by demand draft or banker’s cheque
payable to Software Technology Parks of India at the following rate –

(a) For information provided in diskette or floppy rupees fifty per diskette or
floppy; and
(b) For information provided in printed form at the price fixed for such publication
or rupees two per page of photocopy for extracts from the publication.

Subject to the provisions of the RTI Act, STPI will endeavor to reply/provide
the information as early as possible, and in any case within 30 days of the receipt of
the request.

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CHAPTER - 2: Particulars of the Organization, Functions and Duties
[SECTION 4(1) (b) (i)]

2.1 STPI: The background

Software Technology Parks of India was established and registered as an

Autonomous Society under the Societies Registration Act 1860, under the Department
of Electronics and Information Technology, Ministry of Communications & Information
Technology, Government of India on 5th June 1991 with an objective to implement
STP Scheme, set-up and manage infrastructure facilities and provide other services
like technology assessment and professional training.

2.2 Objectives of the society

The objectives of the Software Technology Parks of India are:

(a) To promote development of software and software services.

(b) To provide statutory services to the exporters by implementing

STP/EHTP Scheme.

(c) To provide data communication services including various value added

services to IT industries and corporate houses.

(d) To provide Project management and consultancy services both at

national and international level.

(e) To promote small and medium entrepreneurs by creating a conducive

environment in the field of Information Technology.

(f) To promote Bio-informatics/Bio-technology industries by providing

infrastructural and statutory support.

2.3 Functions of the society

The STPI performs all functions necessary to fulfill its objectives and include
the following:-

1. To establish Software Technology Parks at various locations in the COUNTRY;

(a) To establish and manage the infrastructural resources such as communication

facilities, core computers, building, amenities etc. in these parks and to
provide services to the users (who undertake software development for
export purposes) for development and export of software through data link
and to render similar services to the users other than exporters.
(b) To undertake other export promotional activities such as technology assessments,
market analysis, market segmentation etc.

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(c) To organize specialized training in the field of software technology for skill
development.
(d) To work closely with respective State Government and act as an interface
between Industry and Government.
(e) To create incubation with plug and play facility with a low operation cost in
order to promote small and medium entrepreneurs.
(f) To promote secondary and tertiary locations by establishing STPI facilities to
promote STP/EHTP Scheme.
(g) To create entrepreneurship, by regularly organizing Entrepreneur Development
Programmes.
(h) To assist State Governments in formulating IT policies and liaison for promoting
the IT industries in respective states to achieve a cumulative growth of exports
from all over the country.
(i) To implement quality and security standard in the IT industries.
(j) To work jointly with venture capitalists for providing financial assistance to the
IT industries.

2. To perform financial management functions which comprise inter-alia the

following activities;

(a) To obtain or accept grants, subscription, donations, gifts, bequests from

Government, Corporations, Trusts, Organizations or any person for
fulfilling the objectives of the STPI.

(b) To maintain a fund to which shall be credited :

- All money provided by the Central Government, State

Governments, Corporations, Universities etc.
- All fees and other charges received by the STPI.
- All money received by the STPI by way of grants, gifts, donations,
benefactions, bequests or transfers; and
- All money received by the STPI in any other manner or from any other
source

(c) To deposit all money credited to the Fund in scheduled Banks or to

invest in such a manner for the benefit of the STPI as may be prescribed.

(d) To draw, make, accept endorse and discount cheques, notes or other
negotiable instruments and for this purpose, to sign, execute and deliver
such assurance and deeds as may be necessary for the purposes of the
STPI.

(e) To pay out of the funds belonging to the STPI or out of any particular
part of such funds, the expenses incurred by the STPI from time to time
including all expenses incidental to the formation and reorganization of
the STPI and management and administration of any of the foregoing

activities including all rents, rates taxes, outgoing and the salaries of the
employees.

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 (f) To acquire, hold and dispose of the property in any manner whatsoever
for the purposes of the STPI, with the prior approval of Governing
Council.

(3) To do all such acts and things as may be required in order to fulfill the objectives
of the STPI.

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2.5 Details of services provided by STPI -

2.5.1 Software Technology Park (STP) Scheme / Electronic Hardware Technology

Park (EHTP) Scheme

Software Technology Park (STP) is a 100% export oriented scheme for the
development and export of computer software using communication links or
physical media and including export of professional services. The scheme
integrates the concept of 100% Export Oriented Units (EOUs) and Export
Processing Zones (EPZs) of the Government of India and the concept of Science
Parks / Technology Parks as operating elsewhere in the World.

Highlights of STP scheme -

 Approval under single window clearance mechanism.

 Up to 100% foreign equity permitted.
 Goods imported / procured domestically by the STP units are completely
duty free.
 Second hand capital goods may also be imported.
 Sales in the domestic market are permissible up to 50% of the export.
 Income tax benefit under sections 10 A / 10 B of Income Tax Act

2.5.2 High Speed Data Communication Facility (HSDC)

STPI has designed and developed state-of-the-art HSDC Network called

SoftNET, which is available to software exporters at internationally competitive
prices. STPI has set up its own International Gateways at 44 locations for
providing HSDC links to the software industry.

Local access to International Gateways at STPI Centers is provided

through Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint microwave radios for the local
loop which has overcome the last mile problem and enabled STPI to maintain
an up time of nearly 99.9%. The terrestrial cables (fiber/copper) are also used
wherever feasible. These communication facilities are the backbone of the
success in the development of offshore software activities.

STPI provides the following HSDC services through this network: -

1. International Private Leased Circuits (IPLCs) in the bandwidth of 64KBPS to

8 MBPS.
2. Dedicated and Shared Internet Services
3. Web/Home pages – hosting, authoring & maintenance.
4. Other value added services.

STPI provides worldwide connectivity for its software export units and is
radiating about more than 400 MBPS and is operating with international carriers
from its earth stations / available fiber capacity for various destinations.

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2.5.3 Incubation

The incubator concept has emerged world wide as an essential component of

the infrastructure required for the growth of high technology businesses including
Information Technology and Software Development. These Incubators provide the
necessary help to nurture technology ideas into commercial successes.

STPI has launched the concept of incubation facility in many of its centers for
the Small and Medium Entrepreneurs (SMEs). STPI sets up entire facility ready for
commencing operations by software units from day one. It offers advantage of no
gestation period and does not require any capital investment. It helps in developing
confidence in the client and ensures that the business opportunity is not lost.

The Incubation facility has the following facilities:

• Modular Built up are for ready to use by the Software Entrepreneurs

• Back up power supply
• Telephones and Fax facility
• Air Condition
• Business Center
• Conference Rooms & Training Facilities
• High Speed Communication Links, Internet & Video Conferencing Facilities.

2.5.4 Project Management and Consultancy Services

STPI Provided the Project Management and Consultancy Services to various

organizations, both national and international. STPI has been partnering with various
state governments in India for their e-Governance Projects and has become one of the
few organizations which have contributed and contributing to the great Indian
revolution in e-Governance.

Over the years, STPI technology services have grown significantly both in terms
of volume as well as in service portfolio. Today STPI has entire spectrum of
Communication, IT & Consultancy Services in its bouquet, serving a wide variety of
clientele including Indian IT Industry, Indian Government Departments, etc.,

STPI has also been involved in various projects involving building

communication infrastructure with special emphasis on Wide Area Networking and
Network Management. STPI technical strength, Process Knowledge and Quality focus
have ensured high level of customer satisfaction across its clientele.

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 STPI can extend its expertise to your esteemed organization for IT
Infrastructure Implementation / up gradation in the following areas:
1. Design and implementation of Multi service Network Infrastructure for Data,
Voice and Video applications.
2. Design and implementation of Network Security systems to protect the existing
Data Center/Servers.
3. Design and implementation of data centers.
4. System Integration.
5. Design and implementation of IP based physical security systems – CCTV, access
control etc.
6. Network Security Auditing for existence IT Infrastructure.
7. Facility Management Services to support IT infrastructure.

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ADDRESSES OF THE SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY PARKS OF INDIA, HYDERABAD & ITS SUB-CENTRES

Working days/Hours: Monday to Friday (9 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.)

STPI – HYDERABAD, TELANGANA

Mr. C.V.D. Ramprasad

The Director
Software Technology Parks of India,
6Q3, 6th Floor, Cyber Towers, Hi-tec City
Madhapur, Hyderabad - 500081
Tel.: +91-40-66415600, 5601, 5602, 5603, 5604, 5605, 561
Fax: +91-40-23100501
NOC: +91-40-23546212
Email : [email protected]
URL : www.hyd.stpi.in

CENTRES under STPI Hyderabad

STPI – VISHAKHAPATNAM, Andhra Pradesh

Mr. M.P. Dubey

Joint Director & Officer In-charge
Software Technology Parks of India
Unit No.9, SDF-1 Building
Vishakhapatnam Special Economic Zone
Near Duvvada Railway Station, Vishakhapatnam-530 049
Andhra Pradesh, India

Tel.: +91-741-6452474
Fax: +91-891-2587226, Mobile: +91-9000337719
Email : [email protected]

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STPI – TIRUPATI, Andhra Pradesh

Mr. Y. Vara Prasad

Joint Director & Officer In-charge
Software Technology Parks of India
Survey No. 234
Tiruchanur Road, Behind Urban Haat
Tirupati-517503
Andhra Pradesh, India

Tele/Fax: +91-877-2239680/2239262, Mobile: +91-9866662901

Email : [email protected]

STPI – VIJAYAWADA, Andhra Pradesh

Mr. V. Sanjeev
Joint Director & Officer In-charge
Software Technology Parks of India
Govt. Polytechnic College Campus
Opposite Stella College, Near Benz Circle
Vijayawada City-520008
Andhra Pradesh, India

Tele/Fax: +91-886-2494245/2494243, Mobile: +91- 9959999494

Email : [email protected]

STPI – WARANGAL, Telangana

Mr. K Rama Kishore Babu

Joint Director & Officer In-charge
Software Technology Parks of India
Kakatiya IT Park
H.No:2-5-906/1, 2

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Circuit House Road, Hanamkonda
Warangal – 506 001

Tel/Fax: +91-870-2446944, Mobile: +91-9849188833

Email : [email protected]

STPI – KAKINADA, Andhra Pradesh

Mr. A V Malleswara Rao

Joint Director & Officer In-charge
Software Technology Parks of India
Collectorate Compound
Kakinada- 533 001
Andhra Pradesh, India

Tel.: +91-884-6660123
Fax: +91-884-6660112
Mobile:+91- 9959999491
Email: [email protected]

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CHAPTER – 3: STANDARDIZATION OF THE ACTIVITIES OF GROUPS & DIVISIONS [SECTION 4(1)(b)(ii)]

GROUPS:

The activities of the following groups are details below.

1. Business Development Group (BDG).

2. EXIM Services Group (ESG).
3. Datacom Services Group (DSG).
4. Incubation Services Group (ISG)
5. Projects & Consultancy Group (PCG).
6. Administration & Personnel Group (APG).
7. Finance & Accounts Group (FAG)

1. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GROUP (BDG)

This group will function in all the centres with activates of Business Development and Industry promotion activities.

• Marketing of all the Technical Services of STPI such as Datacom. Projects and
Consultancy, Co-location/Hosting of e–mail, DNS, web etc.
• Participation in tenders for providing various technical services.
• Marketing of Incubation Services
• Conceptualization and Promotion of customized Value Added Services.
• Initiating and Proposing new technical services in line with STPI’s objectives.
• Preparation and submission of techno-Commercial proposals.
• Periodical review of customer’s feedback/suggestions for improving service qualities.
• Co-ordinating with peer groups for implementation, maintenance billing of services.
• Proposing for revision of service tariff from time to time based on the market conditions and implementation of the
same upon approval.
• Co-ordination with State IT Departments.
• Supporting IT events, sponsoring other industry body events.
• Co-coordinating with SME/MSME for participating in the relevant events.
• Organizing their delegation to relevant forums.

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• Giving exposure of IT and Electronics industry to dignitaries and foreign delegates.
• Facilitating STPI workshops, Industry meeting, Industry Interactive Meeting etc.
• Facilitating Industrial visits for official and students.
• Catalysing skill building for the resources on various domains.

2. EXIM Services Group (ESG)

EXIM Services Group will be responsible for the promotion of STP/EHTP schemes as per the Foreign Trade Policy in a
vogue, implementation and monitoring of the schemes.

• Setting up of a new STP/EHTP unit.

• Signing of L.A. Issue of Green Card, Approval of Floor Plan and attestation of capital goods.
• Issue of Import Certificate.
• Issue Certificate for Indigenous purchase (CT-3)
• Re-export of imported goods.
• Change of Name
• Merger/Acquisition/Amalgamation/Takeover of Unit/change in implementing agency.
• Inter Unit Transfer of Capital Goods.
• Change of Location
• Expansion of Location
• DTA Sales Permission
• Enhancement of CG
• Sub-contracting
• Export Certification (Softex-Data Communication)
• Export Certification (Softex-Data Communication) - Non STP Unit.
• Re-imbursement of CST
• Partial De-bonding (De-bonding of premises)
• Renewal of LoP (including Signing of LA and Renewal of Green Card )
• Temporary Removal of Laptops
• Renewal of Temporary Removal of Laptops
• Debonding of Capital Goods
• Donation of Computers and Computer Peripherals
• Destruction of/Scrapping of Capital Goods

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• Adjudication
• Exit from the Scheme
• Conversion from STP Scheme to EOU/EPCG Scheme
• IMSC Cases
• Setting up IT Parks.
• Common Sharing CG by STP/EHTP units of the same entity/parent.
• Broad Banding.
• Cancellation of Import/Indigenous Certificate.
• Amendments to Green Card.
• Deemed Export Certification.
• Amendments (in case of any inadvertent mistake in any application/approval).
• Renewal of Green Card
• Softex Amendment and Cancellation.
• Change in Registered Office.
• Insurances of duplicate LOP, LUT and Green Card.
• Advance DTA
• Physical Export.
• Conversion of the unit from Proprietorship, Partnership and LLP to Limited company.
• Extension of LoP.
• Bonding of CG
• Performance Monitoring ( APR/QPR/MPR)
• Reports for internal, HQ and statutory authorities.

3. Datacom Services Group (DSG)

This group is responsible for development of Datacom business and value added services.

• NIXI payment correspondence.

• Co-location Rack service to third party Telecom Service Providers.
• Setting up of PoPs.
• Link Feasibility and Commissioning for new Customer-Radio
• Link Feasibility and Commissioning for new Customer-Fiber

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• Up gradation/ Down gradation and commissioning of Backbone.
• Up/Down gradation and commissioning of local loop-Fiber/Radio
• User ID creation.
• Co-location of server
• Providing DNS, Mail Relay, Web-hosting etc.
• Termination of local loop - Fiber/Radio
• Termination of Co-location
• Business Continuity Plan.
• Disaster Recovery services.
• Planning and procurement of software & hardware for Datacom/incubation/VAS services.
• CSME Services
• Help desk management.
• Maintenance of Networks/Troubleshooting
• Preparation of duty roaster for help desk staff
• Network Analysis
• Incident report, RFO of incident and updating of FRMS.
• Maintenance of servers
• Maintenance of Networking Equipments.
• Testing and calibration of relevant equipments.
• Maintenance contracts of all equipments.
• Generation of various reports viz link usage statistics, error reports, etc.
• Bandwidth Module
• Preparation and sending of TRAI/DOT reports
• Coordination with NIXI for operational issues.
• Back up/retrieval of user data at regular intervals.
• Maintenance and updating of web portal.
• Database Management.
• Reports
• Development of customized software for various services offered and for in -house requirements.
• Annual Maintenance contracts for the office equipments/devices.
• Addressing all the electrical requirements of center.

4. Incubation Services Group (ISG)

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This group is responsible for the development and maintenance of incubation services.

 Creation of incubation facilities

 Maintenance of the incubation facilities
 Operational matters pertaining to incubation

5. Projects & Consultancy Group (PCG)

This group is responsible to execute the ongoing projects and deliver new projects in the jurisdictional area by adopting
quality driven approach and industry best practices.

 Development of civil infrastructure facilities in our center.

 Development of land for various operations.
 Setting up of business incubation for start ups.
 Computerization projects of various departments.
 Communication projects of State, Central Governments and allied partners.

6. ADMINISTRATION & PERSONNEL GROUP (APG)

Responsibilities includes Personnel matters covering service matters, claims, general administration, logistics &
infrastructure facilities, procurement & associated activities.

• Personnel
 Leave Travel Concession (Advance)/Leave Encashment on LTC
 LTC Settlement.
 Earned Leave Encashment.
 Employer Certificate.
 Annual Progress Appraisal Report (APAR)
 Forwarding of application through proper channels
 Application for Passport.
 Children Education Allowance.
 Updation of family/Personal profile.
 Application processing for withdrawal from CPF.

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  Approval of Loan and Advances.
 Reimbursement of local conveyance.
 Reimbursement of Overtime
 Application for leave.
 Reimbursement for Expense Claims-Staff
 Reimbursement of Medical Claim (In Patient)
 Annual property Return.
 Payment of TA for Tours.
 Movable/immovable property declaration/permission.
 Resignation.
 Inter Office correspondence related to personnel matters.
 Maintenance of records and related correspondences.


• Admin
 Distribution of stationery to employees
 Transfer
 Processing of Retirement benefits.
 Probation Clearance.
 Birthday Gift Cheque.
 Permission for Construction of Home.
 Maintenance and updation of service books.
 Pay bill advice.
 Fixation of Pay, Increment.
 Payment processing for vendors.
 Requisition of use for office vehicles.
 Pre-Recruitment process
 Post-Recruitment process
 Hiring of Outsourcing staff
 Agreements & contracts pertaining to centre operations.
 Promotion.
 Employee Code Generation.
 Parliamentary Question Response.
 Right to Information Act Response.

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  Suspension/Preparation of Memo/Penalties.
 Legal matter including Court Cases.
 Gate Pass for transfer of Assets and office items
 Disciplinary Actions.
 Maintenance of Fixed Assets
 Staff Grievances/Public Grievances.
 Vigilance.
 SEB, GC, E-COD Matters.
 Implementation of Official Language
 Office order for work allotment
 Leased Accommodation.
 Maintenance of records & related correspondences.

• Logistic & Infrastructure:

 Estate Management (space, building etc) including erection of facilities, construction, development &
maintenance.
 Water and Electricity connection and bill settlement.
 Telephone/Mobile connections
 Office Fixtures & Fittings procurement & maintenance.
 Booking of Tickets and Accommodation.
 Housekeeping.
 Hiring of vehicles
 Courier services
 Security Services
 Annual Maintenance Contracts for office related equipments.
 Maintenance of records & related correspondences

• Procurement

 Processing of Indents.

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  Purchase of Housekeeping Goods as applicable
 Purchase/Re-filling of Cartridge
 Purchase of Stationery
 Purchase Order for capital equipment, office equipment and associated equipment
 Work Order for AMC's, Security, Courier, Vehicles, Portable Water & dispenser, Housekeeping, fibre Local
Loops, Civil Works, Landscaping, etc
 Printing of stationary
 Maintenance of records & related correspondences.

7. FINANCE & ACCOUNTS GROUP (FAG)

The group activities include Budgeting, Funds Management, Billings, Auditing, Finalization of Accounts and Reports.

• Billing for Services

 Soft Point/Soft Link services.

 Supplementary Billing
 Co-location Services
 NIXI wherever applicable
 STP/EHTP/IT Parks/Non STP Services.
 Billing for Projects.
 Incubation Services for plug & play, Raw Space including proportionate bills for services like Telephone,
Electricity, DG Sets, Conference Room, Auditorium Services, Video Conferencing Service, Training Room, etc.
 Issue of Credit Notes/Debit Notes wherever applicable.
 Other Value Added Datacom Services (DNS, Mail Relay, Web Hosting, Server Space Sharing etc.)

• Funds
 Funds allocation for Recurring Expenses
 Request for Balance Funds

• Payments
• Employee Payments

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  Payroll
 Short Term Loans
 Leave Encashment
 Medical Allowance
 Medical Reimbursement (In Patient)
 Newspaper
 Children Education allowance
 Staff Advance and Settlement
 Mobile Reimbursement, Internet Charges
 Tour Advance/ LTC Advance / Food Coupons
 Imprest / Cash handling for Centre – Settlement of Advances/Loans made to staff.
 TA on Transfer
 Health Checkup Reimbursement
 Overtime
 Miscellaneous payments like uniforms, shoes etc.
 Insurance Payments.

• Vendor & Customers Payments

 AMCs/WO/PO/Specific Contracts
 Payments for miscellaneous purchase.
 Security
 Housekeeping / Landscaping.
 Portable Water.
 Photocopier.
 Vehicle Hiring
 Tea Vendor.
 Building Maintenance charges.
 Service Providers Payments.
 Local Loop Payments.
 Hiring of Equipment.
 Diesel Payments.

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  Civil Contract Payment.
 Consultancy Payments.

• Statutory Payments & Tax Matters

 Service Tax
 TDS
 Professional Tax
 Provident Fund

• Income Tax

 TDS on salaries, Vender payments etc.

 Information for Advance Tax Planning
 Issue of TDS certificates
 Collection of TDS certificates
 Filling of Monthly /Quarterly/Half yearly and Annual Returns

• Service Tax

 Levy of Service Tax on Billing

 Preparation of Service Tax Payment note and Remittance to Dept.
 Filling of Monthly /Quarterly/Half yearly and Annual Returns
 Other related correspondence.

• Bank Works

 Passing receipts for payments received

 Depositing of cheques in Bank
 Bank Reconciliation
 Bank Correspondence on cheque bouncing, remittance advices, bank guarantee, etc.
 Deposit of cheque for employee/Vender payments
 Coordinating for issue of DDs

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• Audit

 Internet Audit
 Statutory Audit

• Final Accounts

 Preparation of Balance Sheet, Profit &Loss Account, Schedules, Forwarding Confirmation of balances, Audit
Report.

• Fixed Assets

 Preparation of list of additions to Fixed Assets

 Depreciation Statement

• Budget

 Preparation of Budget
 Preparation of Budget Vs Actual Statements for Analysis

• Reports

 Trail Balance to HQ on monthly basis

 Budget Vs Actual Statement for analysis
 Information for Advance Tax Planning
 Information on Budget Utilization
 Other information as and when required by HQ

• CST

 CST Reimbursement

DIVISIONS:

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 The activities of the following divisions details below.

1. Central Coordination Division (CCD) – as STPI, HQ

2. Central Training Division (CTD) at STPI, HYD.

1. Central Coordination Division (CCD)

This division at headquarters will be the point of contact for all the centers pertaining to the movement, clarifications and
status of the proposals emanating from the various groups of the centers.

BDG

 Specific Tariff proposal.

 Proposal for Tariff of specific new services.
 Proposals for participation in tenders.
 Proposals for consultancy projects.
 Reports.

DSG

 Proposal for procurement of Datacom equipments.

 Proposal for setting up of new POP’s.
 Reports.

ESG

 IMSC cases
 Regulatory authority’s queries

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  Reports

ISG

 Proposal for approval of drawings of incubation.

 Proposal for administrative & financial sanctions.
 Reports.

APG

 Recruitment proposal
 Proposal for cases beyond the DOP.
 Approval for conducting events.
 Approval for sponsoring the events.
 Legal Cases.
 Reports.

FAG

 Funds approval.
 Reports related to FAG.

PCG

 Proposal for development of civil infrastructure facilities.

 Reports.

2. Central Training Division (CTD)

This division at Hyderabad will be functioning to address the overall training requirements of STPI in the
approved training plan.

 Assessment of the training requirements.

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 Proposing various training.
 Planning and scheduling the approved training.
 Preparation of the syllabus and contents of training.
 Assessment of the budgetary requirements.
 Coordination with centers in conducting the training.
 Evaluation and feedback for training.
 Identification of niche areas for training.
 Development of in-house trainers.
 Maintenance of entire training database with details like attendees, trainers, topic, expenses, etc.

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 File No. 2(4) 2005- STPI VOL III
Software Technology Parks of India
D
DEELLEEG
GAATTIIO
ONNO
OFF FFIIN
NAAN
NCCIIA
ALL PPO
OWWEERRSS

(Effective from 23.11.2015 as amended in compliance of the decision of 43rd Governing Council meeting)

S. No. Subject Matter Extent of Powers proposed

to be delegated
(Amount in Rs. lacs)

1. (i) To accept sponsored projects & receive grants, subscriptions or other (i) DG – Full Powers
financial contribution from within the country.
(ii) GC – Full Powers
(ii) To receive financial contribution from abroad in consistent with the
objectives/functions of the Society as detailed in MOA

2. Purchase of capital equipment including imported items of HOC– Upto 10

the similar/equivalent value, software, technical store like raw DG – Upto 500
material, components, consumables, semi-consumables including fabrication of GC – Full Powers
equipment

3. Contingent expenditure including payments of POL/electricity/water/ HOC – Full Powers

telephone/municipal taxes/ salaries/wages etc.

4. Deputing employees for short term/specialized/sponsored training/part HOC – Full Powers

time Training in India and payment of fee thereof (up to one month)
DG - Full Powers
5. To appoint Casual Labour up to 89 days HOC – Full Powers

6. Purchase of liveries for staff HOC – Full Powers

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7. To authorize officers & staff to travel on official tours by a class/mode HOC – Full Powers
for which they are not entitled
Re-imbursement of medical expenses for treatment of employees/dependents
8. in Government/Government approved and private hospital
HOC – Full Powers
a. In accordance with normal rules DG – Full Powers
b. In relaxation of normal rules
Hire or Repair or AMC of office equipment/ IT and IT peripherals/ furniture/ HOC –Full powers
9. fixtures/ ACs etc. for one year for each item DG – Full Powers
Payment of rent towards office/hostel/guest house/residential HOC- Full Powers
10. accommodation hired on lease

11. Payment of legal Consultancy charges HOC – Full Powers

12. Designating an Officer as Controlling Officer for the purposes of TA, HOC – Full Powers
other claims including countersigning of claims

13. Sanctioning official tours within India, advance of TA, LTC HOC – Full Powers

14. Sanctioning of any loan / advance subsidy i.e. on HBA, vehicle or any long term HOC – Full Powers
Advance as per the policy approved by the GC
HOC – Full Powers
15. Sanction of local conveyance charges

16. To permit undertaking of assignments within India and abroad

without involving society funds,
(a) DG GC –Full Powers
(b) Other Officers/Staff DG –Full Powers

17. Sanction for purchase of books, journals, periodicals magazines etc. for library HOC – Full Powers

18. Sanction of hire conveyance/transport for office HOC -- Full Powers

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19. Sanction of advertisements & publicity charges HOC – Upto 5.0 lac in a
Year and Full Powers for the
activities/ event duly
approved by DG
DG – Full Powers

20. Sanction of expenditure on hospitality & entertainment in India HOC – Upto 1.0
DG – Upto 10
GC – Full Powers

21. Incurring of expenditure on conducting meet/workshops/conferences/seminars HOC – Full Powers

etc. in India (With prior in-principle
approval of DG)

22. Repair and maintenance of Civil work including electrical fittings/installation & HOC – Upto 5.0
award of annual maintenance contract thereof DG – Full Powers

23. Purchase of Stationery etc. for office HOC – Full Powers

24. Business Promotion on case to case basis HOC – Upto 1.0

DG – Full Powers

(a) Grant of Honorarium (a) HOC–Upto 0.05

(per employees/annum)
25. (b)Grant of Honorarium to visiting experts/ Members/ DG – Full Powers
Councils/Committee/Board etc.
(b) HOC – Full Powers

26. Sanction of office/residential/mobile telephones/broadband facility and HOC – Full Powers

payment thereof

27. Purchase of Software’s / Software services / Development of Software’s / HOC – Upto 2.0
Office Automation /Modernization etc. DG – Full Powers

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28. Printing of Annual Reports & other documents HOC – Full Powers

29. Hiring of services for Pantry/Canteen/Security/Cleaning/Outsource manpower HOC – Full Powers

etc.

30. (a) Approving signing of MoU/ Contract Agreements including sanction of (a) DG – Full Powers
Expenditure thereof, for achievement of objectives of the Society.
(b) GC – Full Powers
(b) Approving signing of MoU/ Contract Agreements with foreign
bodies/entities for achievement of objectives of the Society

# Classification No. 1 & 2 issued vide communications No. 2(4)2005-STPI Vol. II

dt: 18.11.2011 & 03.04.2013 shall remain kept and read with this DoP.

31. Approval for deputation/training abroad

(a) DG (a) GC–Full Powers
(b) Other Officers/staff (b) DG – Full Powers

32. a. Procurement of land and building/built-up space a. GC – Full Powers

DG – Upto 2000

b. Construction of building b. GC – Full Powers

DG – Upto 2000

33. Hiring of office premises/hostel/guest house/residential accommodation on DG – Full Powers

lease

34. To authorize persons to operate Bank Account and to sign Bank documents DG – Full Powers

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35. Purchase and condemnation of office vehicles DG – Full Powers

36. Fixation of tariff rate for various services offered by STPI other than statutory DG- Full Powers
Services

37. Expenditure towards preliminary activities viz. preparation of blue DG – Full Powers
print, structural designing, other architectural Consultancy works prior to
award of Civil work

38. Approve Single tender/single quotation in respect of proprietary items or HOC – Full Powers*
specified brand goods DG – Full Powers*
*(Within delegated
financial powers)
GC – Full Powers

39. Interiors & furnishing of building DG – Full Powers

40. Opening of temporary office for the project & other requirements other DG – Full Powers
than opening of new STPI centres

41. Opening of new STPI centre at new location GC – Full Powers

42. Arrangement of boarding, lodging and travel for touring officer/staff HOC – Full Powers

43. To constitute various committees / sub-committees comprising internal / DG – Full Powers

external numbers for effective functioning of the Society.

44. Setting up of joint ventures, alliances and such other mechanisms as to achieve DG – Full Powers
the objectives of Society and to exploit and develop markets for core strength (With reporting to GC)
and domain knowledge achieved by the Society
45. Setting up of joint ventures, alliance, businesses and such other mechanism GC – Full Powers
with foreign agencies

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46. Grant of higher pay/additional increment on appointment /promotion DG – Full Powers

47. Cash Purchase HOC – Upto 0.10

DG – 0.20 or the limit
As prescribed by
Income tax Department
From time to time

48. Approve Annual budget GC – Full Powers

49. Sanction of group pick & drop facility for staff members in lieu of DG – Full Powers
transport allowance

50. Sanction of lease accommodation DG – Full Powers

51. Promotional sponsorship HOC – Upto 1.0

DG – Full Powers
To invest the funds of the Society in the public financial institution/schedules DG – Full Powers
52. banks, any other Government securities on long-term basis

53. Write-off of irrecoverable losses due to theft, fraud or negligence of individual HOC – Upto 0.25
(Depreciated value of each item) DG – Upto 2.0
GC – Full Powers

54. Write-off of irrecoverable losses not due to theft, fraud or negligence of HOC -- Upto 2.0
individual DG – Upto 10.0
(Depreciated value of each item) GC – Full Powers
55. Grant of Incentive/Performance Incentive GC – Full Powers

Provident Fund Management PF Trust in consultation

56. with DG

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57. Nomination of Society’s officials in /committee/Boards of other organizations DG – Full Powers

58. Staff Welfare Measures DG – Full Powers

59. Re-appropriation of funds within each category viz. capital and revenue DG – Full Powers
Declare stores including office equipment as HOC –Upto 5
60. unserviceable/irreparable/obsolete (Depreciated value in each
and to approve their mode of disposal as per Govt./STPI norms case)
DG – Upto 50
(Depreciated value in each
case)
GC – Full Powers
61. Procurement of bandwidth, NLD and associated services HOC – Full Power (as per the
approved policy or as per
the guidelines approved by
the DG)
DG-Full Power
62. Hiring of Consultants / Consultancy / legal services HOC – Full Power (for legal
services)
DG-Full Power
63. Approvals related to execution of projects undertaken by STPI and expenditure DG – Full Power (within the
thereon approved project budget
GC – Full Power

(i)The Financial Management functions shall be performed as per the provisions of Memorandum of Associatior of STPI.

(ii)The powers to be exercised in accordance with relevant rules/procedures prescribed from time to time.

(iii)The authorities concerned will strictly exercise the powers within the overall budgetary allocations.

(iv)When the Governing Council is not in meeting, the powers of Governing Council shall be exercised by the Chairman,
Governing Council.

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(v)Governing Council is empowered to approve any item not specifically covered in this schedule.

(vi)DG as CEO will have powers concurrently vested with Subordinate authorities including overriding powers.

(vii)Deputy Chief Executive officer/Head of Headquarters’ defined as Senior Director in RCBS (recruited against vacancy)
shall exercise the powers as delegated to head of center. In absence of DG, he would also exercise the powers of DG.

(viii) Delegation of Powers to Group Head(s)/Officer-in-Charge shall be done by DG separately from time to time to the
extent needed and found appropriate.

(ix)Financial limits as delegated are meant for each occasion otherwise any rider/limit specifically mentioned with extent
of power.
Version –I effective from 20.07.2010 to 31.03.2013
Version –II effective from 01.04.2013 to 15.12.2013
Version –III effective since 16.12.2013

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 Software Technology Parks of India
D
DEELEG
GAATIION OF A
ADDMIN
NISST
TRA
ATTIVEE PPOWEERSS
(Effective from 27.11.2012 as amended in compliance of the decision of 40th Governing Council meeting)

S.N Subject Matter Director Director General Governing Council

Extension Condition Extension Condition Extension Condition
of power of power of power

1 Creation of Posts - - - - Full -

Engagement of contract staff

2 (full / part time) on Upto - Full - - -
consolidated salary Rs.25000

3 Appointment of Casual Worker Full - Full - - -

(As per the minimum wages
fixed by the respective State
Govt.)

4 Casual skilled workers @ Full - Full - - -

Rs.150 per day for less than30
days

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 Selection & appointment /
5 Promotion /Disciplinary and
other related matters of Staff

• Sr. Director - - Full (with the - -

approval of
Chairman,
GC)

• Beyond Group ‘B‘ posts upto - - Full - - -

Director
• Upto Group ‘B‘ posts Full - - - - -

6 Transfers / Postings

• Beyond Group `B’ posts - - Full - - -

• Upto Group `B’ posts Full Within the Full (Outside - -

jurisdiction Jurisdiction)
al area

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CHAPTER – 4: THE PROCEDURE FOLLOWED IN THE DECISION MAKING PROCESS, INCLUDING
CHANNELS OF SUPERVISION & ACCOUNTABILITY [SECTION 4(1)(B)(III)]

4.1 GOVERNING COUNCIL

The Governing Council is the legislative organ, which regulates the policies and
administers the Society. All powers, functions and responsibilities of the Society vest in
the Governing Council which overseas the functioning of STPI through its Chief Executive
Officer.

4.2 DIRECTOR GENERAL, is the Chief Executive Officer.

4.3 CENTRE DIRECTORS have been delegated powers for implementation of STP/EHTP
Schemes and to establish the high speed data communication facilities for providing data
link service to the industry within their jurisdictional area. Directors have also been
delegated the authority for approval of the following defined activities within their
jurisdictional area as per Foreign Trade Policy 2004-09, as amended from time to time:-

(a) Registration of new STP/EHTP units and their renewal under the scheme.
(b) Recommending for setting up of IT Park under STP Scheme and to send
proposal for approval of IMSC.
(c) Approval of exports of Software’s in non-physical form and
recommendations to Customs for export in physical form by registered
units.

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 CHAPTER – 5 : THE NORMS SET BY STPI FOR THE DISCHARGE OF ITS
FUNCTIONS.
[SECTION 4(1) (b)(iv)]

The forms related to Software Technology Park (STP)/Electronic Hardware Technology

Park (EHTP) scheme i.e. Application Form, Legal undertaking format, Application for
obtaining Import Export Code (IEC), Terms and condition of Letter of permission (LOP)
etc. are available with respective STPI Centers.

CHAPTER – 6 : THE RULES, REGULATIONS, INSTRUCTIONS, MANUALS & RECORDS

HELD BY STPI OR UNDER ITS CONTROL OR USED BY ITS EMPLOYEES FOR
DISCHARGING ITS FUNCTIONS [SECTION 4(1)(b)(v)]

6.1 DOCUMENTS USED BY STPI -

THE FOREIGN TRADE (DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATION ACT), 1992

RULES AND ORDERS MADE UNDER THE FOREIGN TRADE (D&R ACT 1992)

FOREIGN TRADE POLICY FOR THE PERIOD 2004-09

HANDBOOK OF PROCEDURES (VOLUME 1)

HANDBOOK OF PROCEDURES (VOLUME 2) AND SCHEDULE OF DEPB RATES.

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CHAPTER – 7 : THE STATEMENT OF CATEGORIES OF DOCUMENTS THAT ARE HELD BY
STPI OR UNDER ITS CONTROL [SECTION 4(1) (b) (vi)]

For the official documents (Rules, Regulations, Instructions, Manual, Records etc.) the
details are given below: -

Sl. Name of the document Whether Held by/under

No. free or the control of
priced. If
priced,
what is the
cost?

1 The Foreign Trade (Development and Under the control

Regulation Act), 1992 of Ministry of
Commerce &
Industry.

2 Rules and Orders made under the Foreign -do-

Trade (D&R Act 1992)

3 Foreign Trade Policy for the period 2004- -do-

09

4 Handbook of Procedures (Volume 1) -do-

5 Handbook of Procedures (Volume 2) and -do-

Schedule of DEPB Rates.

Cases relating to STP/EHTP Scheme are processed under the procedures laid down in the
above documents.

Handbook of Procedures (Volume 1) is available at the http://dgft.delhi.nic.in

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CHAPTER – 8 : PARTICULARS OF ARRANGEMENT THAT EXISTS 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)(vii)]

The Industrial Facilitation Cell exists to interact with the Public in general and
prospective Entrepreneurs. The Organization conducts the interactive sessions for the
suggestions, feedbacks and improvements in the schemes, policies or implementation of
the schemes from time to time.

CHAPTER –9: 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 MINUTES OF SUCH MEETINGS ARE ACCESSIBLE TO
THE PUBLIC. [SECTION 4(1) (b)(viii)]

STPI functions through the following organs:-

9.1 GOVERNING COUNCIL (GC)

9.1.1 COMPOSITION :

The Governing Council is the legislative organ, which regulates the policies and
administers the Society. All the powers, functions and responsibilities of the Society shall
be vested in the Governing Council, which will oversee the functioning of the STPI
through the Chief Executive Officer. Subject to a minimum of 15 and maximum of 18
members, it shall comprise the following: -

(1) Hon’ble Minister, Administrative Ministry (Chairman).

(2) Secretary, Administrative Ministry (Vice-Chairman).

Members

(3) Additional Secretary/ Group Coordinator (STPI), Administrative Ministry.

(4) Joint Secretary, (Societies) Administrative Ministry
(5) Financial Adviser, Administrative Ministry.
(6) One representative of Department of Telecommunications not below the rank
of Joint Secretary.
(7) One representative of Ministry of Home Affairs not below the rank of Joint
Secretary.
(8) One Representative of Intelligence Bureau not below the rank of Joint
Secretary.
(9) One Representative of Ministry of Finance not below the rank of Joint
Secretary.

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 (10) One Representative of Department of Commerce not below the rank of Joint
Secretary.
(11) Chairman, Electronics and Software Export Promotion Council.
(12) Up to three persons of eminence in the disciplines related to the functions of
STPI.(e.g. Electronics, Computer Software, International Trade, Finance etc.)
nominated by the Chairman.
(13) Up to two representatives of trade / professional bodies related to the
Industry nominated by the Chairman.
(14) Deputy Chief Executive Officer, STPI.
(15) Chief Executive Officer, STPI. (Member Secretary)

The tenure of the non-official members shall be two years. The Chairman may
re-nominate a non-official member for more than one term. In the event of a vacancy
caused by resignation of a member the tenure of the person who is nominated to fill the
said vacancy shall be only for the balance period.

9.1.2 POWERS AND FUNCTIONS :

All the powers, functions and responsibilities of the Society shall be vested in the
Governing Council, which will oversee the functioning of the STPI through the Chief
Executive Officer.

9.1.3 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF DIRECTORS (ECOD)

The ECOD which is an organ of the Society in terms of Clause 9 of the MoA and
shall perform functions in the following matters:

(a) Examination of new proposals/schemes and budget.

(b) Review and rationalization of system and management practices relating to
common issues such as staff matters including review promotions and staff
welfare, service conditions, delegation of powers.
(c) Examination of proposals for deputation of personnel abroad for project based
assignments including equipment procurement.
(d) Examination of proposals for write off irrecoverable dues and obsolete stores.
(e) In addition to the matters as at (a) above, examination of all other proposals
involving financial implications including regulation of financial powers of
various officers.
(f) Any other matter which the Governing Council may remit to it for consideration
and advice.

Except where the powers are vested in the ECOD, it shall render advice to the
Governing Council.

The ECOD shall comprise the following members:

(a) Secretary Administrative Ministry Chairman
(b) Chief Executive Officer, STPI Vice Chairman

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 (c) Financial Advisor, Administrative Ministry Member
(d) Joint Secretary (Societies), Administrative Ministry Member
(e) Group Coordinator of STPI, Administrative Ministry Member
(f) Head of Center (Two No), STPI (By seniority) Member
(g) Deputy Chief Executive Officer, STPI Member Secretary

Outside experts(s) may also be nominated in this committee by the Chairman, ECOD

(a) There may be a Finance Sub Committee which is also know as Finance & Accounts
Committee to scrutinize the audited Annual Accounts, Statutory Audit Reports, Budgets
and Appointment of Auditors before the same is submitted to the Governing Council.
(b) The Finance Sub Committee shall be presided over by the Chief Executive Officer of
STPI and shall have Financial Advisor, Group Coordinator for STPI, Joint secretary
(Societies) or their representatives from the Administrative Ministry besides Deputy
Chief Executive Officer, STPI as members.

(c) If, in the opinion Financial Advisor of the Administrative Ministry, any decision of the
committee is either not in the interest of the Society or is volatile of the approved
policies of the Government or is not desirable for any other reason, he may require that
implementation of any measure pursuant to such decision be held in abeyance till it is
considered by the Government in terms of Clause No. 13. He shall exercise the same
internal control if a similar situation arising in the course of the proceedings of the
Governing Council on the occasion of consideration of the recommendations of the ECOD
or any other proposal.

(d) There may be a sub committee nominated by Chairman, ECOD which shall be presided
over by the Chief Executive Officer, STPI to review the administrative, operational and
such other policy matters and to advice the ECOD.

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9.1.4 STANDING EXECUTIVE BOARDS (SEBS)

A Standing Executive Board (SEB) shall be constituted for each State where the
STPI has a Centre to act as an interface with the industry and State Government for
policy and operational issues. The SEBs shall also prepare the future expansion plans for
the Centre/Sub-centers, augmentation of facilities, annual plan and budget for each STP
and advise the Chief Executive Officer.
The composition shall be as indicated below:

(i) Chief Executive Officer, STPI -Chairman

(ii) Deputy Chief Executive Officer, STPI -Vice Chairman
(iii) Head of Programme Division for STPI
Administrative Ministry/ Representative -Member
(iv) Secretary, IT, State Govt./ Representative -Member
(v) Commissioner (Custom & Excise)/ Representative -Member
(vi) Commissioner (Income Tax)/ his Representative -Member
(vii) Two representatives of local IT industry -Member
(viii) Representative of IB -Member
(ix) Head of Centre, STPI -Member Secretary

Chairman may co-opt any other person, as may be necessary.

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CHAPTER – 10: A DIRECTORY OF ITS OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
[SECTION 4(1) (b) (ix)]

Details of Officers/Employees are given below:-

STPI – HYDERABAD FAX NO: 23100501

STPI – NOC FAX NO: 23546212

Sl. Name/ Designation STD Office No Email – Id

No Cod
. e
STPI –Hyderabad
1
Mr. C.V.D. RamPrasad
040 66415619 [email protected]
Director
2 Mr. K Rama Kishore Babu
040 66415527
[email protected]
Joint Director
3 Mr. B Kiran Kumar 040 66745646 [email protected]
Joint Director
4 Ms. V Jinubala, 66745342
040 [email protected]
Joint Director
5 Mr. M. Bharat Kumar 66415616
040 [email protected]
Joint Director
6 Mr. Y Vara Prasad 66415644
040 [email protected]
Joint Director
7 Mr. A V Malleswara Rao 66415614
040 [email protected]
Joint Director
8 Mr. Aby John, 66415623
040 [email protected]
Sr.Adminnistrative Officer
9 Mr. B Vinay Kumar, 66415525
040 [email protected]
Deputy Director
10 Mr. S Purushotham 66415613
040 [email protected]
Sr.Finance Officer
11 Mr. T Ravi 66415651
040 [email protected]
Technical Officer Grade-I
12 Ms. P Saraswathi, 66415529
040 [email protected]
Technical Officer Grade-I
13 Mr. R Kalyan Murthy, 23117704
040 [email protected]
Technical Officer – I
14 Ms. A Subba Lakshmi 66415654
040 [email protected]
Technical Officer Grade-I
15 Mr. J Girija Manohar, 66415648
040 [email protected]
Technical Officer Grade-I
16 Mr B Prabhakar 66415622 [email protected]
040
Technical Officer Grade-I

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17 Mr Ch Veera Venkatesh, 66415648
040 [email protected]
Technical Officer Grade-I
18 Mr Alam Akhtar, 66415625
040 [email protected]
Technical Officer Grade-I
19 Mr S Yuva Raj, 66415528
040 [email protected]
Technical Officer Grade-I
20 Mr. M Murali Krishna, 66415617
040 [email protected]
Technical Officer Grade-I
21 Mr Viswa Sai, 66415647
040 [email protected]
Technical Officer Grade-I
22 Ms. N Sri Lakshmi, 66415620
040 [email protected]
Finance Officer Gr-II
23 Mr. M Durga Maruthi Kumar, 66415638
040 [email protected]
Technical Officer Grade-I
24 Mr. K Ranga Reddy, 66415615 [email protected]
Member Technical Support Staff 040
ES – VI(MACP)
25 Ms. J Jaya Lakshmi, 66415526
040 [email protected]
Administrative Officer
26 Mr. T Raj Kumar, 66415635
040 [email protected]
Member Technical Support Staff ES - VI
27 Ms. Subhalaxmi Behera, 66415692
040 [email protected]
Member Technical Support Staff ES - VI
28 Ms. BVSS Sirisha, 66415629 [email protected]
040
Assistant A-IV
29 Ms. Padmaja Rani Kolar, 66415624
040 [email protected]
Assistant A-IV
30 Ms. B Deepa, 66415621
040 [email protected]
Assistant A-IV
31 Ms. Ch. Venkata Ramana, 66415633
040 [email protected]
Assistant A-III
32 Mr. Randhir 66415632
040 [email protected]
Member Technical Support Staff ES - IV
33 Mr. A Murali, 66415636
040 [email protected]
Member Technical Support Staff ES - IV
34 Mr. B Krishna Murthy, 66415631
040 [email protected]
Assistant A-II
35 Mr. S Venkatesh, 66415618
040 [email protected]
Assistant A-II
36 Mr. M Chenna Kesavulu, 66415523
040 [email protected]
Assistant A-II
37 66415609
Mr. Ranjith Kumar Kulla,
040 [email protected]
Assistant A-II

38 Mr. Bhoopathi Vijay Kumar, 66415653

040 [email protected]
Assistant A-II

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39 Mr. B Veera Prasad, 66415691 [email protected]
040
Assistant A-II
40 Mr. Firoz Khan, 66415693
040 [email protected]
Assistant A-I
41 Mr. D Rama Rao, 66415627
040 [email protected]
Assistant A-I
42 Mr. Y. Thirupathi, 66415524
040 [email protected]
Assistant A-I

CENTRES UNDER STPI HYDERABAD

1. STPI – VISHAKHAPATNAM, ANDHRA PRADESH

FAX NO: 0891 2587226

Sl. Name/ Designation STD

Office No Email – Id
No Code
1. Mr. M P Dubey
0741 6452474 [email protected]
Joint Director
2. Mr. K V Chandra Varma.
0741 6452474 [email protected]
Technical Officer Grade - I
3. Mr. P V S Shanmukha Rao,
Technical Officer Grade - I
0741 6452474 [email protected]
4. Mr. A. Sundar Singh,
0741 6452474 [email protected]
Admin Officer
5. Mr. P Srinivas, [email protected]
0741 6452474
Member Technical Support Staff ES – VI
6. Mr. B. Paul Sudhakar,
0741 6452474 [email protected]
Member Technical Support Staff ES – IV

2. STPI – VIJAYAWADA, ANDHRA PRADESH

FAX NO: 0866 2494243

1. Mr. V. Sanjeev, Joint Director [email protected]

0866 2494245
2. Mr. S Ravi Shankar,
0866 2494246 [email protected]
Administrative Officer Gr-II
3. Mr. G Rama Krishna, [email protected]
0866 2494243
Technical Officer Grade - I
4. Ms. N Sri Vaishnavi [email protected]
0866 2494243
Member Technical Support Staff ES – VI

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3. STPI – WARANGAL, TELANGANA

FAX NO: 0870 2446944

1. Mr. D. Kiran Kumar,

0870 2446944 [email protected]
Technical Officer Grade - I

4. STPI – TIRUPATI, ANDHRA PRADESH

FAX NO: 0877 2239262

1. Mr. P Sreenivas Kalyana Murthy [email protected]

0877 2239680
Technical Officer Grade - I
2. Mr. M Sankar,
0877 2239680 [email protected]
Assistant A-I

5. STPI – KAKINADA, ANDHRA PRADESH

FAX NO: 0884 6660112

1. Mr. P Ashok Kumar,

0884 6660115 [email protected]
Technical Officer Grade - I
2. Mr. G Santhi Prabhu,
0884 6660115 [email protected]
Member Technical Support Staff ES – VI

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CHAPTER – 11: MONTHLY REMUNERATION RECEIVED BY EACH OFFICER / EMPLOYEE OF
STPI INCLUDING THE SYSTEM OF COMPENSATION AS PROVIDED IN
ITS REGULATION [SECTION 4(1)(b)(x)]

The details of remuneration received by each officer/employee are detailed below. The
system of compensation is as per Government of India Rules as applicable from time to
time.

HYDERABAD, TELANGANA

S.No. EMP Name of Employee Designation Level in Pay Matrix

ID
Level Pay
(Rs.)
1 395 Mr. C.V.D. RamPrasad Director Level 14 177400
2 105 Mr. K Rama Kishore Babu Joint Director Level 12 99800
3 209 Mr. B. Kiran Kumar Joint Director Level 12 88700
4 459 Ms. V. Jinubala Joint Director Level 12 88700
5 532 Mr. M. Bharat Kumar Joint Director Level 12 86100
6 210 Mr. Y. Vara Prasad Joint Director Level 12 83600
7 291 Mr. A.V. Malleswara Rao Joint Director Level 12 83600
8 482 Mr. Aby John Sr. Admninistrative Officer Level 11 80900
9 081 Mr. B. Vinay Kumar Deputy Director Level 11 71800
10 336 Mr. S. Purushotham Sr. Finance Officer Level 11 67700
11 080 Mr. T. Ravi Technical Officer Grade-I Level 9 71300
12 084 Ms. P. Saraswathi Technical Officer Grade-I Level 9 61500
13 228 Mr. R. Kalyana Murthy Technical Officer Grade-I Level 9 61500
14 102 Ms. A. Subba Lakshmi Technical Officer Grade-I Level 9 61500
15 120 Mr. J. Girija Manohar Technical Officer Grade-I Level 9 59700
16 324 Mr. B. Prabhakar Technical Officer Grade-I Level 9 53100
17 379 Mr. CH. Veera Venkatesh Technical Officer Grade-I Level 9 53100
18 374 Mr. Alam Akthar Technical Officer Grade-I Level 9 53100
19 221 Mr. S. Yuvaraju Technical Officer Grade-I Level 9 53100
20 319 Mr. M. Murali Krishna Technical Officer Grade-I Level 9 53100
21 373 Mr. V. Viswa Sai Technical Officer Grade-I Level 9 53100
22 272 Ms. N. Sri Lakshmi Finance Officer Grade-II Level 9 53100
23 220 Mr. M. Durga Maruthi Technical Officer Grade-I Level 9 53100
Kumar
24 030 Mr. K. Ranga Reddy Member Techncal Support Staff Level 9 71300

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 ES-VI(MACP)
25 274 Ms. J. Jaya Lakshmi Administrative Officer Level 7 52000
26 309 Mr. T. Raj Kumar Member Techncal Support Staff Level 7 46200
ES-VI
27 380 Ms. Subhalaxmi Behera Member Techncal Support Staff Level 7 44900
ES-VI
28 308 Ms. B.V.S.S. Sirishna Assistant (A-IV) Level 6 38700
29 307 Ms. Padmaja Rani Kolar Assistant (A-IV) Level 6 38700
30 340 Ms. B. Deepa Assistant (A-IV) Level 6 37600
31 310 Ms. Ch. Venkata Ramana Assistant (A-III) Level 5 31000
32 547 Mr. Randhir Member Techncal Support Staff Level 5 31000
ES-IV
33 375 Mr. A Murali Member Techncal Support Staff Level 5 30100
ES-IV
34 032 Mr. B. Krishna Murthy Assistant (A-II) Level 4 33300
35 176 Mr. S. Venkatesh Assistant (A-II) Level 4 29600
36 175 Mr. M. Chennakesavaluru Assistant (A-II) Level 4 29600
37 548 Mr. Ranjith Kumar Kulla Assistant (A-II) Level 4 27100
38 549 Mr. Bhoopathi Vijay Assistant (A-II) Level 4 27100
Kumar
39 559 Mr. B Veera prasad Assistant (A-II) Level 4 27100
40 483 Mr. Firoz Khan Assistant (A-I) Level 2 24500
41 447 Mr. D. Rama Rao Assistant (A-I) Level 2 24500
42 480 Mr. Thirupathi Yedla Assistant (A-I) Level 2 24500

WARANGAL, TELANGANA
S.No. EMP ID Name of Employee Designation Level in Pay
Matrix

Level Pay
(Rs.)
1 226 Mr. D. Kiran Kumar Technical Officer Grade-I Level 9 61500

VIJAYAWADA, ANDHRA PRADESH

S.No. EMP ID Name of Employee Designation Level in Pay
Matrix

Level Pay (Rs.)

1 224 Mr. V. Sanjeev Joint Director Level 12 83600

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2 269 Mr. S. Ravi Sankar Administrative Officer Gr-II Level 9 54700
3 325 Mr. G. Rama Krsishna Technical Officer Grade-I Level 9 53100
4 312 Ms. N. Sri Vaishnavi Member Techncal Support Staff ES- Level 7 46200
VI

VISAKHAPATNAM, ANDHRA PRADESH

S.No. EMP ID Name of Employee Designation Level in Pay
Matrix

Level Pay
(Rs.)
1 018 Mr. M.P. Dubey Joint Director Level 12 126600
2 218 Mr. K. V. Chandra Varma Technical Officer Grade-I Level 9 59700
3 233 Mr. P.V.S. Shanmukha Technical Officer Grade-I Level 9 56300
Rao
4 515 Mr. A. Sundar Singh Admin Officer Level 7 46200
5 451 Mr. P. Srinivas Member Techncal Support Staff ES- Level 7 44900
VI
6 376 Mr. B. Paul Sudhakar Member Techncal Support Staff ES- Level 5 30100
IV

TIRUPATI, ANDHRA PRADESH

S.No. EMP ID Name of Employee Designation Level in Pay
Matrix

Level Pay
(Rs.)
1 103 Mr. P. Srinivasa Kalyana Technical Officer Grade -I Level 9 59700
Murthy
2 450 Mr. M. Sankar Assistant A-I Level 2 24500

KAKINADA, ANDHRA PRADESH

S.No. EMP ID Name of Employee Designation Level in Pay
Matrix

Level Pay
(Rs.)
1 227 Mr. P. Ashoka Kumar Technical Officer Grade -I Level 9 59700
2 219 Mr. G. Santhi Prabhu Member Techncal Support Staff ES- Level 7 50500
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CHAPTER – 12 : BUDGET ALLOCATED TO CENTRE / SUB-CENTRE INDICATING
THE PARTICULARS OF ALL PLANS, PROPOSED EXPENDITURES
AND REPORTS ON DISBURSEMENTS MADE. [SECTION 4(1)(b)(xi)]

STPI, Hyderabad centre has been grouped with five sub centres, each group
headed by a Officer In Charge. Each group acts as a profit center. Annual plans are
prepared by these groups. STPI-Centres as profit centres, meet their expenses from their
corresponding incomes and separate Income & Expenditure account prepared by the
centres. Out of the total income generated from the datacom income, project
consultancies and interest from the banks, the expenditure of the centres pertaining to
the data link charges, establishment and other administrative expenses are met out from
such incomes.

CHAPTER – 13 : MANNER OF EXECUTION OF SUBSIDY PROGRAMMES INCLUDING THE

AMOUNT ALLOCATED AND THE DETAILS OF BENEFICIARIES OF SUCH
PROGRAMMES [SECTION 4(1)(b)(xii)]

STPI have no such programmes.

CHAPTER – 14 : PARTICULARS OF RECIPIENTS OF CONCESSIONS, PERMITS OR

AUTHORISATION GRANTED BY STPI. [SECTION 4(1)(b)(xiii)]

STPI gives approval for setting up STP/EHTP units under the respective schemes
(STP/EHTP). 100% Software/Hardware export oriented units are eligible for benefits
under the scheme(s).

CHAPTER – 15: DETAILS IN RESPECT OF THE INFORMATION, AVAILABLE TO OR HELD

BY STPI, REDUCED IN AN ELECTRONIC FORM [SECTION 4(1)(b)(xiv]

The forms related to Software Technology Park (STP)/Electronics Hardware

Technology Park (EHTP) scheme i.e. Application form, Legal undertaking format,
Application for obtaining Import Export Code (IEC), Terms and condition of letter of
permission (LOP) etc. are available with respective STPI centres.

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CHAPTER – 16 : PARTICULARS OF FACILITIES AVAILABLE TO CITIZENS FOR OBTAINING
INFORMATION, INCLUDING THE WORKING HOURS OF A LIBRARY OR
READING ROOM, IF MAINTAINED FOR PUBLIC USE . [SECTION 4(1)
(b)(xv)]

Following are the facilities provided to Citizens for obtaining information –

1. Appropriate information is displayed on the Notice Boards.

2. The public can access the website www.hyd.stpi.in for obtaining
information about the Organization.
3. Organization Brochures are provided on request at free of cost at the
Reception.

However, STPI Centers have dedicated Business Development/EXIM Groups where

software exporters/units/industry intending to get more information can have access
during working hours for any clarification/guidance.

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CHAPTER – 17 : NAMES, DESIGNATIONS AND OTHER PARTICULARS OF THE
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICERS. [SECTION 4(1)(b)(xvi)]

Appellate Authority in STPI : Dr.Omkar Rai

Director General
Software Technology Parks of India - HQ
9th Floor, NDCC-II Building, Jai Singh Road
Opp. Jantar Mantar), New Delhi-110 001
Telephone No. 24363108, 24363309
Fax No. 24363436, 24364336
E-Mail ID : [email protected]

NAME AND CONTACT NO. OF PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER AT

SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY PARKS OF INDIA
Hyderabad – 500 081

Sl. Name of the Name & Official Mobile No. E-Mail ID

No. STPI Centre Designation Telephone
/ Sub of PIO and No.
Centers APIO

1. HQ Shri Devesh
Tyagi, PIO 011-24362609 09868884062 [email protected]
Sr. Director

2. Hyderabad Shri Y. Vara

& its Sub Prasad, 040-66415631/ 9866662901 [email protected]
Centers APIO 66415644

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CHAPTER – 18: SUCH OTHER INFORMATION AS MAY BE PRESCRIBED
[SECTION 4(1) (b) (xvii)]

RTI APPLICATION FORM ‘A’

To,

The Public Information Officer

____________________________
____________________________
PIN: ________________________

1. Full Name of the applicant. : ________________________________________________

2. Father Name/Spouse Name: _________________________________________________

3. Permanent Address: ________________________________________________________

4. Correspondence Address: ____________________________________________________

5. Particulars of the information Solicited;

(a) Subject Matter of Information: __________________________________________

(b) The period to which information relates: _______________________________________

(c) Specific Details of Information required:

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6. It is certified that I am a bona fide citizen of India.

7. It is certified that I do fall under the category Below Poverty Line (BPL), and an attested copy of the
relevant certificate (issued by the competent authority) is enclose herewith for your information. (*Please
strike out if not belonging to the BPL category).

8. A copy of _______________________ as Identity /Address Proof is enclosed.

9. (i) A fee of Rs._______ has been deposited in the Finance & Accounts Office of the STPI vide Receipt No.
___________ dated ______________ ,or

(ii) A Postal Order/Bank Draft No. _____________ dated ____________ is enclosed, or

(iii) The applicant is not liable to pay any fee because he/she is below the poverty line (proof is attached)

(Please tick one and delete the remaining two options)

Place:
Date: (Name & Signature)
Telephone No:
Fax No.:
E-mail Address:

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