• The particulars of its organization, functions and duties;

 ORGANIZATION, FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

 A.P. Mineral Development Corporation Limited, formerly known as A.P. Mining Corporation Limited is a fully State owned undertaking of the Government of Andhra Pradesh. I was incorporated on 24 th February, 1961 and registered under the Companies Act, 1956. The authorized capital was initially Rs.50.00 Lakhs which increased from time to time to Rs.10 crores. The paid up capital is Rs.630.62 Lakhs.

The main objectives of the Corporation as indicated in the Memorandum of Articles of Association are to develop mineral resources in the State of Andhra Pradesh, including exploration, exploitation, conservation, processing, beneficiation, conversion into value added products, promotion of Mineral based industries and sale of ores mined.

The Corporation started its mining activity with Iron ore mining near Gandraiin Krishna District in 1961 and its operations were extended by undertaking the mining of Limestone in Kurnool District, and limestone in Kurnool and Anantapur Distracts, plastic clay in East Godavari District, Ball clay in West Godavari District, Quartz in Mahaboobnagar District, Barytes in Khammam District and Asbestos in Kadapa District.

Over the years, the Corporation achieved considerable growth and diversification in terms of number of mines, type of minerals taken up for mining, operation of joint ventures, establishment of processing facilities etc., The processing plants were in the area of clay lavation, Silica Sand, Mica bricks and Asbestos processing. The joint ventures were in the area of Cement, Marble, Graphite, Quartz and Asbestos. In the process, some activities and units were discontinued subsequently and some new activities and units were taken up.

The Head Office of the Corporation is situated in Hyderabad.

The Corporation is presently engaged in the following activities:

1. Barytes Project, Mangamepet, Kodur, YSR District : Barytes

2. Galaxy Granite Project, Chimakurthy, Prakasam District : Galaxy Granite

3. S.V.Ball Clay Project, Dwarakatirumala, W.G. District : Ball Clay

4. Lime Stone Project, Piduguralla, Guntur District : Lime Stone

5. Black Granite Project, Warangal & Khammam Dist : Black Granite

6. Semi Precious Stones Project, Visakhapatnam Dist : Semi Precious Stones

7. Jerrala Bauxite Project, Chintapalli, Visakhapatnam Dist. : Bauxite

 New Projects:

The Corporation is planning to take up new projects on Bauxite, Beach Sands, Galaxy Granite (on Global Tender basis). Already agreement is entered for development of low grade Iron ore and settling up of beneficiation plant in Prakasam District. Expression of Interest is also called for development of Marble, Iron ore, Laterite, Calcite etc.,

Employment:

The Corporation apart from successfully exploiting the mineral wealth of the State is contributing to employment generation in the State. The Corporation established its Branches in remote area and thus helped in developing the profile of those towns/villages considerably. The establishment of these branches contributed in development of infrastructure in the surrounding villages and town also. The Corporation provided Labour Welfare measures like Housing, Medical facilities, Janatha Accident Insurance, Gratuity linked Insurance, free uniform and other benefits. At present there are about 215 regular employees as against the cadra strength of 481 on the rolls of the Corporation spreading all over the State.

ii) Powers and Duties of its officers and its employees:

The Chairman, Board of Directors are appointed by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. The Chairman and Board of Directors are the supremen policy making body of the Corporation. They have to interact to the officers of Government of A.P. and Government of India and other State/Central public undertakings in order to achieve the objectives of the Corporation.

The Vice Chairman and Managing Director is the top most post in the Corporation, being the Chief Executive. VC&MD lays down direction and propose to achieve the objects for which the Corporation is incorporated and also aids and advises the Chairman and Board of Directors to take appropriate decisions. The VC&MD have Administrative, Statutory and Financial powers.

The Vice Chairman and Managing Director is assisted by the Functional Heads.

The following duties are attached to the Functional Heads assisted by middle and junior and supporting staff:

1. Executive Director

He is the functional head for Mining and Marketing and Sales wing.

2. General Manager (Company Law Affairs)

He is the functional head for Company Law Affairs and Legal Matters.

He conducts Board of Directors meetings as per statute and looks after court cases, Arbitrations, Legal matters etc.

3. General Manager (Planning and Coordination)

He is the functional head for Geology Section. Exploration and Exploitation of new minerals.

4. Additional General Manager (Finance and Accounts)

He is the functional head for Accounts Department. Maintenance of Accounts of Head office and Branch offices, Finalization of Annual Accounts, Audit, Profit and Loss Accounts, Balance sheets etc.

5. Addl. General Manager (HRD) –

He is the functional head for Human Resources Department. Appointment of Personnel required, Labour Welfare measures, Industrial Relations and Disputes, Union Demands, Right to Information, Trainings, Voluntary retirements, Rule of Reservation, Employment notifications, Presidential order and all service matters.

Projects:

All the Projects are headed by Project Offices and they are assisted by the technical and non technical personnel.

All the above officers are supported by Middle, Junior and supervisory and supporting staff.

iii) The procedure followed in the decision making process including channels of supervision and accountability.

As mentioned in Organization Chart (i).

iv) The norms set by for discharge of its functions:

As aforesaid at item No. (ii), the norms set for the discharge of the functions are delegation of powers and allocation of duties.

v) The Rules, Regulations, instructions, manuals and records, held by it or under its control or used by its employees for discharging its functions:

• Service Rules
• Conduct Rules
• Leave Rules
• LTC Rules
• TA Rules
• Conveyance Advance Regulations
• Interest Subsidy Rules

vi) A Statement of the categories of documents that are held by it or under its control

Contracts entered into by APMDC with excavation contractors and the Bank Guarantees furnished by the said contractors

Contracts entered into by APMDC with JV companies.

Survey of India Top sheets of both restricted and unrestricted.

Following forms for filing applications in obtaining Mineral concessions as per MCR 1960, MCDR 1988, and APMMCR 1966

Form B: Application for Prospecting License

Form F: Model Form for Prospecting License

Form I: Application for Mining License

Form K: Model form for Mining License

Form P: Application for Quarry Lease for Granite and Marble

Form G: Form of Lease for Minor Minerals

• Approval Mining Plans by IBM/GMG in respect of working of Mines/Quarries of the Corporation.
• Service Registers of the Employees
• Accounts Manual
• Audit Manual

vii) The particulars of any arrangement that exists for consultation with or representation by the members of the public relation to the formulation of its policy or implementation thereof:

There is no arrangement existing in the Corporation for consultation with or representation by the members of the Public Relations in the formulation of its policy or implementation thereof

viii) A 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 the minutes of such meetings are accessible for public:

Board of Directors of the Corporation (As on 1.7.2012)

ix) A directory of its officers and employees:

x) The monthly remuneration received by each of its officers and employees, including the system of compensation as provided in its regulations

The Monthly Gross Remuneration received by the Officers and Employees (Regular) of the Corporation are enclosed.

xi) The budget allocated to each of its agency, indicating the particulars of all plans, proposed expenditures and reports on disbursements made;

No budget support from the Government, since financial year 91 – 92 onwards.

xii) The manner of execution of subsidy programmes, including the amounts allocated and the details of beneficiaries of such programmes;

 Does not arise

xiii)  Particulars of recipients of concessions, permits of authorizations granted by it;

 Does not arise

xiv) Details in respect of the information, available to or held by it, reduced in an electronic form:

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:

No Library or reading room is maintained for public use

xvi) The Names, Designations and other particulars of the Public Information Officers: