The Hill Areas Department is the Administrative Department for both the Autonomous Councils of Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills (since renamed as Dima Hasao). Both the hill districts are administered subject to the special provision of the Sixth Schedule (Part-I) to the Constitution of India which confers certain measures of autonomy. Under the Hill Areas Department, there is a Commissionerate viz. Office of the Development Commissioner for Hill Areas of Assam and a corporation namely Assam Hills Small Industries Development Corporation Ltd.
Well being and all round development of people living in the Karbi Anglong and NC Hills Autonomous Councils with socio-economic indicators comparable to other parts of the country and Sustainable development of natural resources of the two Hill Councils.
| Services | Documents required | Time Line | Concern Officer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Funds transfer | i. Requisition from Clients ii. Utilization Certificate iii. Action Plan iv. Progress Report v. Photographic evidence vi. Inspection report (in special case) | 15 days after receipt of all documents | Sri D.C. Das, ACS, Jt. Secy, HAD 9435129803 |
| 2. Administrative Approval | i. Approved Detailed Project Report ii. Sanction from Government of India iii. Budget Provision iv. Priority List | 15 days after receipt of all documents | Sri A.K. Bora, Under Secy, HAD 9435402625 |
| 3. Financial sanction | i. Sanction from Government of India ii. Recommendation of Planning & Development Department iii. Finance Concurrence iv. Administrative Approval v. Budget Provision | 15 days | Sri A.K. Bora, Under Secy, HAD 9435402625 |
| 4. Issuing Ceiling of Non-Plan funds (non – salary) (for Council) | i. Requisition from Clients ii. Utilization Certificate iii. Work Plan iv. Progress Report v. A.A.S.F.S. (in special case) | Within 7 days of concurrence received from Finance Department | Sri D.C. Das, ACS, Jt. Secy, HAD 9435129803 |
| 5. Issuing of Ceiling for non – plan (salary) to Council | i. Requisition from clients ii. Budget Provision | Within 7 days | Sri D.C. Das, ACS, Jt. Secy, HAD 9435129803 |
| 6. Uploading of Acts / rules / O.M./ circular | i. O.M. ii. MoU iii. MoS iv. Circular | 30 days | Sri A.K. Bora, Under Secy, HAD 9435402625 |
| 7. Updating | 15 days | Sri A.K. Bora, Under Secy, HAD 9435402625 | |
| 8. Sanction of leave | i. Application in format ii. Leave admissibility report | 15 days | Dr. A. U. Choudhury, IAS, Commissioner & Secretary, HAD 0361 2237227 |
| 9. Additional services under RTPS | days | Sri A.K. Bora, Under Secy, HAD 9435402625 |
A grievance redress cell is in place in the Hill Areas Department headed by Sri D. C. Das, ACS, Joint Secretary with Mobile No. 94351 29803.
Grievances may also be placed before the following officer in hierarchal order.
The Hill Areas Department expects co-operation in execution of developmental schemes and maintaining their sustainability and cleanliness. It also excepts that the client will submit proposals with all necessary papers. Co-operation is also expected for the safety and security of the implementing agencies as well as the infrastructure developed.
This Citizen's Charter will be reviewed annually. Anybody having any suggestion in this regard may submit it to :
| Name | : | Dr. A. U. Choudhury, IAS |
| Designation | : | Commissioner & Secretary to the Govt. of Assam Hill Areas Department |
| Address | : | Janata Bhawan, Block D, Second Floor |
| Contact No. | : | 0361-2237227 |
