Right to Information
Manipur State Beverages Corporation Limited (MSBCL) is committed to transparency, accountability and openness in the discharge of its functions. Information relating to the affairs and activities of the Corporation may be obtained in accordance with the provisions of the Right to Information Act, 2005.
Members of the public seeking information from MSBCL may submit an application under the RTI Act, 2005 to the designated Public Information Officer (PIO) of the Corporation.
Information under Section 4 of the RTI Act, 2005
MSBCL shall make available information required to be disclosed suo motu under Section 4 of the Right to Information Act, 2005, including information relating to:
- Organisation, functions and duties of MSBCL.
- Powers and duties of its officers and employees.
- Norms for the discharge of its functions.
- Rules, regulations, instructions, manuals and records held by the Corporation.
- Details of its Board of Directors and officers.
- Other information required to be disclosed under the RTI Act, 2005.
RTI Application
An applicant seeking information under the RTI Act, 2005 may submit a written application to the Public Information Officer, Manipur State Beverages Corporation Limited, containing the specific information sought and the prescribed application fee, as applicable.
The application should clearly mention the applicant’s name and contact details and should preferably contain specific and precise queries to facilitate an early response.
Public Information Officer and Appellate Authority
Public Information Officer (PIO)
1. YUMNAM SURAJ SINGH, Executive Director (HR), MSBCL, email ID: yumnam.suraj79@gov.in
- HEIGRUJAM CHITALJIT MEETEI, Executive Director (Finance), MSBCL, email ID: chital.heigrujam@manipur.gov.in
First Appellate Authority (FAA)
THOKCHOM KIRANKUMAR, Managing Director, MSBCL, email ID: kirankumar.thokchom@gov.in
Information Relating to the Functions of MSBCL
MSBCL is primarily engaged in the procurement of liquor from bonded warehouses and its distribution and retail sale through authorised MSBCL retail outlets.
The Corporation does not register manufacturers, suppliers, bottlers or distributors of liquor, and information relating to their registration, approval or licensing is not maintained by MSBCL where such matters fall under the jurisdiction of the competent Government authority.
MSBCL does not maintain separate rules or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the registration of manufacturers, suppliers, bottlers or distributors where such registration or regulation is outside the functions of the Corporation.
Licences Relating to Retail Outlets
MSBCL operates authorised retail outlets in accordance with the applicable licence conditions.
The relevant retail outlet may have licences and permissions issued by the competent authorities, including the applicable Excise licence and FSSAI licence, as required.
Information relating to licences issued by other Government departments or authorities may be obtained from the concerned authority where such information is maintained by that authority.
RTI Applications Transferred under Section 6(3)
Where an RTI application or any part thereof relates to information which is held by, or more closely connected with, another public authority, the application or the relevant part may be transferred to the concerned public authority in accordance with Section 6(3) of the Right to Information Act, 2005.
Accordingly, matters relating to information held by the Excise Department, Government of Manipur, or any other competent authority, may be transferred to the concerned public authority, as applicable.
Corporate Information
The following corporate documents and information are available for public reference:
- Certificate of Incorporation of MSBCL.
- Memorandum of Association (MOA).
- Articles of Association (AOA).
- Government order relating to the creation of MSBCL.
- Information relating to the organisation and functions of the Corporation.
- Other documents and information required to be disclosed under the RTI Act, 2005.
The Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association of MSBCL are available on the official website of the Corporation.
Important Note
The information supplied under the RTI Act shall be limited to information held by or under the control of MSBCL. The Corporation is not required to create information, draw inferences, provide explanations or furnish information which is not available on its records.
Where the information sought pertains to another public authority, the applicant may be advised accordingly or the relevant part of the application may be transferred under Section 6(3) of the RTI Act, 2005, as applicable.
Applicants are requested to refer to the Right to Information Act, 2005 and applicable rules before submitting an application.