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Right to Information Act, 2005 (her-in-after Act) provide for setting out the practical regime of right to information for citizens to secure access to information under the control of public authorities, in order to promote transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited, Manali, Chennai – 600068 (India) is a Public Sector Enterprise.

RTI Information Manual

(Pursuant To Section 4 (1) (B) of the Right to Information Act, 2005)

Chapter-I Particulars of Organisation, Its Functions and Duties

A brief write up on the Company.

Chapter-I

Particulars of Organisation, Its Functions and Duties

A brief write up on the Company.

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL), formerly known as Madras Refineries Limited (MRL) was formed as a joint venture in 1965 between the Government of India (GOI), AMOCO and National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) having a shareholding in the ratio 74%: 13%: 13% respectively.:
In 1985AMOCO disinvested in favour of GOI and the shareholding percentage of GOI and NIOC stood revised at 84.62% and 15.38% respectively. Later GOI disinvested 16.92% of the paid up capital in favour of UTI, Mutual Funds Insurance Companies and Banks in May 1992, thereby reducing its holding to 67.7%. The Public Issue of CPCL shares at a premium of Rs.70 (Rs.90/- to FIIs) in 1994 was over-subscribed to an extent of 38 times and added a large shareholder base.
As a part of the restructuring steps taken up by the Government of India, Indian Oil acquired entire equity of GOI , in March 2001. In July 2003, NIOC transferred their entire shareholding to Naftiran Intertrade Co Ltd , an affiliate, in line with the Formation Agreement. Currently IOC holds 51.89%, while NICO holds 15.40% and the balance 32.71% is held by others.

 

Particulars of organisation
a) Date of incorporation: 30th June, 1959
b) Type of Company Government Company as defined under Section 2(45) of the Companies Act, 2013.
c) Administrative Ministry Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Government of India.
d) Shareholding Pattern To view the latest shareholding pattern of the company. please click on the link https://cpcl.co.in/investors/financials/statutory-disclosure/
f) Listing with Stock Exchanges The equity shares of the company are listed on BSE Ltd. (Script code: 500110) & National Stock Exchange of India Limited (Script code: CHENNPETRO). The share price details can be accessed on the following link of the Stock Exchanges:

– https://www.bseindia.com
– https://www.nseindia.com

g) Share Capital The shares are compulsorily traded in the dematerialized form. The company has an agreement with NSDL and CDSL to enable the shareholders to deal in the shares of the company in dematerialized form. The ISIN No. for the purpose of dematerialisation is INE178A01016.

The details of equity share capital as on 31.03.2021 is given below:

i) Authorised Share Capital : Rs.1400.00 crores
ii) Issued, Subscribed & Paid-up Share Capital : Rs. 648.91 crores ( Equity: 148.91 Cr, Pref: 500 Cr)

Business:

The Manali Refinery has a capacity of 10.5 MMTPA and is one of the complex refineries in the country with Fuel, Lube, Wax and Petrochemical feedstocks production facilities.

The main products of the Company are LPG, Motor Spirit, Superior Kerosene, Aviation Turbine Fuel, High Speed Diesel, Naphtha, Bitumen, Lube Base Stocks, Paraffin Wax, Fuel Oil, Hexane and Petrochemical feed stocks. CPCL also supplies Linear Alkyl Benzene Feedstock (LABFS) to a downstream unit for manufacture of Linear Alkyl Benzene.

Pioneering efforts of CPCL:

CPCL had implemented the following projects that were unique and first of its kind in the oil industry:

  • Distributed Digital Control System (DDCS)
  • Advanced Control and Optimisation Techniques
  • City Sewage Reclamation Plant
  • Zero Discharge Plant
  • RO Rejects Recovery Project
  • Sea Water Desalination Project
  • Renewable Energy Initiatives – Windmill Farm

 

 

 

 

PHYSICAL AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE:

 

Particulars 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21
Crude throughput, TMT 10782 9644 10256 10789 10695 10161 8243
Distillate yield, % 72.1 72.5 72.6 73.2 74.4 77.6 76.4
Energy Index (MBN) 92.5 95.1 92.5 88.6 83.7 81.4 86.5

 

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE: Rs. (Crore)

Particulars 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21
Gross Turnover 47878 34953 40586 44135 52177 48624 41814
Profit before Tax -742 787 1365 1458 (298) (3016) 1277
Profit after Tax -39 771 1030 913 (213) (2078) 238
Contribution to exchequer 6723 9326 13706 13289 12417 12640 20205

Chapter-II Powers and Duties of Officers & Workmen

The powers of the officials are defined at all levels. The duties of the officials and the employees are assigned from time to time.

The powers & duties of the officers and workmen of the Company are derived mainly from job descriptions, manuals, terms and conditions of appointment and Delegation of Authorities enunciated by the Corporation. The officers & workmen of the Company are appointed for carrying out the business operations of the Company, which are in line with the objectives specified in the Memorandum of Association of the Company.

While discharging duties and responsibilities, officers & workmen of the Company are complying with the applicable provisions of statutes and rules and regulations framed thereunder.

Chapter-III. Procedure followed in the decision making process, including channels of supervision and accountability

Process of decision making Identify key decision making points:-

Overall management of the Company is vested with the Board of Directors of the Company. The Board of Directors is the highest decision making body within the Company.

The day-to-day management of the Company is entrusted on the Managing Director and the Functional Directors and Senior management personnel of the Company.

The Board of Directors has delegated powers to the Managing Director, Functional Directors, who have in turn delegated powers to the Executives of the Company through Delegation of Authority.

The Managing Director, Functional Directors and other Senior management personnel exercise their decision-making powers as per this delegation of authority along with financial limits and guided by various department manuals.

Channels of supervision and accountability in respect of each level:-

The channels of supervision are broadly classified into three levels for Officers, namely, Top Management (consisting of CGMs and functional Directors), Middle Management (consisting of Senior Managers upto General Managers), Junior Management (consisting of Grade A/B/C Officers) and Workmen cadre, consisting of workmen in Ten Grades, namely, PF, PG, P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, P7 and P8.

Click here to view “Organisation chart”

Chapter-IV: The Norms Set for Discharge of Functions

Each Department of the Company, while discharging its function, is guided by Departmental Manuals, which are periodically reviewed and updated.

The company has its Article of Association and well defined procedure and guidelines in the form of delegation of powers, laid down policies and guidelines, manuals, compliance of provisions of various statutes , rules and regulations, guidelines of Department of Public Enterprises, guidelines of Chief Vigilance Commission , Agreement signed with Stock Exchanges for listing of securities, Rules and regulations of SEBI for smooth operations of the Company.

Chapter-V: The Rules, Regulations, Instructions, Manuals and Records held by the Company or under its control or used by its Employees for Discharge of Functions

The overall objectives and framework of rules and regulations of the Company is laid down in the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company. Each Department of the Company, while discharging its functions, is guided by manuals, policy and guidelines, which are periodically reviewed and updated. The conduct of the employees is regulated by the Employees’ (Conduct, Discipline and Appeal Rules) and Standing Orders. In addition, the Company follows the directives and guidelines issued by the Government of India on various matters. The operations of the Company is also guided by the Memorandum of Understanding entered into with the Government of India.

The Company issues administrative instructions from time to time for facilitating discharge of its functions in a systematic manner.

Click here to view “Information Manuals”

Chapter-VI: Statement of Categories of Documents that are held by the Company or under its control

The company holds the commercial and technical documents relating to the business operations of the company in the form of files,registers and /or electronic formats , as per the company’s requirements from time to time.

The Company maintains various statutory documents, registers, books, licenses, Various finctional HR Manual, Accounting Manual, Corporate IT Policy, Material Management Manual, SAP Manual, Engineering Manual, Safety Manual, Health awareness & occupational Health Manual, Vigilance Manual, agreement etc. for the business operation of the Company, as required under various statutes, rules and regulation as well as Delegation of authorities for the smooth functioning of the Company.

Chapter-VII: Particulars of Arrangement for Consultation with the Members of the Public in relation to the Formulation of Policy or Implementation Thereof

CPCL is a Commercial Organisation and policies formulated by it relate to its internal management and therefore, there is no requirement for consultation with the members of the Public prior to formulation of its internal policies. However, internal policies of the Company are formulated in compliance with the applicable provisions of the statutes, rules and regulations etc.

 

Members of the Public can represent any of their views/grievance relating to Company’s policies and implementation thereof through e-mail, the details of which have been spelt out in the website of the Company at www.cpcl.co.in. As and when any grievance is received through the e-mail or in the form of correspondence, such representation/grievance are examined and the replies are sent promptly.

For tendering parties, a mechanism has been provided for redressal of grievances. The details have been displayed in the Company’s website at https://cpcl.co.in/connect/citizen-charter/public-grievance/ .

Chapter-VIII: Statement on the Board & Sub Committees of the Board and other Committees

Committees

The Management of the Company is vested with the Board of Directors. In terms of the Articles of Association of the Company, the Company should have minimum three Directors and maximum Twenty-Two Directors. The Board comprises of Functional Directors, Govt. Nominee Directors and Independent Directors. The Board has constituted various committees with specific powers and distinct roles and responsibilities. The details of the Board of Directors and constitution of various committees of the board are hosted on our website at www.cpcl.co.in.


The meeting of the Board of Director and Committees of the Board are not accessible for public. Similarly, the Minutes Books of the Board of Directors and Committees of the Board are not open for inspection by public.

Chapter-X: Statement of Monthly Remuneration of Officers and Workmen including the System of Compensation

Directory of Officers and Workmen (01.06.2021)
Grade Pay Scale No. of Employees
I Rs. 23000-78000
II Rs. 23500-85000
III Rs. 24000-95000
IV Rs. 25000-105000 58
V Rs. 26500-116000 203
VI Rs. 29000-132000 74
VII Rs. 32000-142000 117
VIII Rs. 35000-157000 224
Total 676
Grade Pay Scale Designation No. of Employees
A Rs. 50000-160000 Officer / Engineer 130
A1 Rs. 60000-180000 Sr. Officer / Sr. Engineer 50
B Rs. 70000-200000 Assistant Manager 196
C Rs. 80000-220000 Manager 120
D Rs. 90000-240000 Sr.Manager 83
E Rs. 100000-260000 Chief Manager 60
F Rs. 120000-280000 Dy.General manager 35
G Rs. 120000-280000 General Manager 24
H Rs. 120000-280000 Chief General Manager 7
Total 705

Chapter-XI: Budget Allocation and Expenditure

Budget Allocated

Budget allocated to each of its agency, indicating the particulars of all plans, proposed expenditures and reports on disbursements made

The Company has a system of preparing a Plan and Non-Plan Capital Expenditure Budget every year. The Company’s capital Expenditure is guided by these Budgets.

Click here to view “Capital Budget”

Click here to view “Revenue Budget”

Chapter-XII: Manner of execution of subsidy programmes, including the amounts allocated and details of beneficiaries of such programmes

Manner of Execution

Manner of execution of subsidy programmes, including the amounts allocated and details of beneficiaries of such programmes

Not Applicable.

Chapter-XIII: Particulars of recipients of concessions, permits or authorizations granted by it

Recipients

Particulars of recipients of concessions, permits or authorizations granted by it

Not Applicable.

Chapter-XIV: Details in respect of the information available to or held by it, reduced in an electronic form

Information

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

The information related to Company Profile/Business is available at the Company’s website at www.cpcl.co.in.

Chapter-XV: Particulars of facilities available to citizens for obtaining information, including the working hours of a library or a reading room, if maintained for public use

Public Facilities

Particulars of facilities available to citizens for obtaining information, including the working hours of a library or a reading room, if maintained for public use

The public, desirous of getting information, may contact the Public Information Officer or Assistant Public Information Officers, the details of which are given in Answer to Sl.No.16:

Chapter-XVI: Names, Designation and other particulars of Central Public Information Officers

Appointment of Nodal Officers

 

Name of the Officials Designation Location
Mr.Lalit Kumar Mohanty
Deputy Company Secretary
Public Information Officer Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited
No.536, Anna Salai, TeynampetChennai-600 018
Ph. No. 044 24349542
e-mail: lalitkumarmohanty[at]cpcl[dot]co[dot]in
*
*
Assistant Public Information Officer Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited
Cauvery Basin Refinery,
Panangudi, Nannilam Taluk,
Nagapattinam
Tamil Nadu
Pincode 611002
Ph. No. 04365 – 256403
e-mail: *
Mr.R.N.Thakare
General Manager (DLO)
Assistant Public Information Officer Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited
Delhi Liaison Office
105-109, Ansal Chambers-INo.3, Bhikaji Cama PlaceR.K.Puram,
New Delhi-110 066
Ph. No. 011-26106341/2
e-mail: dlo[at]cpcl[dot]co[dot[in]
Mr.H.Shankar
Director (Technical)
Appellate Authority Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited
Manali Refinery Manali,Chennai
Pincode-600068
Ph. No. 044-24342620/044-25941730
e-mail: shankarh[at]cpcl[dot]co[dot]in

Click here to view “Appointment of Nodal Officers”

Click here to view “Earlier CPIO, PIO, APIO and FAA”

Chapter-XVII: Such other information as may be required

 

1)Guide for seeking information: Applicants should apply as per RTI Act, 2005

 “All requests to the PIO shall include a self-declaration by the public that they are the citizens of India. CPCL reserves the right to demand proof of citizenship at any point of time”

Fees and Mode of Payment for obtaining Information:

Rates as per notification dated 16.09.2005 from Director, Department of Personnel and Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.

All Remittance through Demand Draft/Banker’s Cheque, to be addressed to “Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited A/c: Misc. – RTI 2005″, payable at Chennai.

 “No Fee need to be paid by the persons living below the poverty line for seeking information under the Right to Information Act,2005”

 2) Training of CPIO/APIO:

Click here to view “Training Programs on RTI Act, 2005”

Chapter-XVIII: Information related to Procurement and Tender (DoP&T's O.M. No. F. No.1/6/2011-IR dated 15-04.2013)

All procurement tenders are being published in the CPCL e-tender portal, CPPP Portal or GeM Portal. Details of all work orders placed on nomination basis are being published in the CPCL website on a monthly basis. Also the details of the high value orders (75% by Value) awarded are being e-published on CPCL website on monthly basis at www.cpcl.co.in.

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