Right to Information

 Disclosures under the J&K Right to Information Act, 2009

In terms of the requirements of the Section 4(b) {(i) to (xvii)} of “The Jammu and Kashmir Right to Information Act, 2009”, the following information pertaining to the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, J&K, is made available on its website, for information of the general public. In case any person wishes to obtain further information relating to the functioning of the Board, he/she may contact the Public Information Officer, Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, whose particulars have been indicated separately.

Particulars of Organization, Functions and Duties 
[Section 4 (1) (b) (i)]

Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB), of which Hon’ble Governor of Jammu & Kashmir is the Chairman, was constituted by an Act of the Jammu & Kashmir State Legislature in 2000. SASB is responsible for the better management of the Shri Amarnathji Yatra, upgradation of facilities for holy pilgrims and matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

The following roles and responsibilities have been assigned to Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) as per section 16 of the J&K Shri Amarnathji Shrine Act 2000:

·         to arrange for the proper performance of worship at the Holy Shrine;

·         to provide facilities for the proper performance of worship by the pilgrims;

·         to make arrangement for the safe custody of the funds, valuables and jewellery and for the preservation of the Board Fund;

·         to undertake developmental activities concerning the area of the Shrine and its surroundings;

·         to make provision for the payment of suitable emoluments to the salaried staff;

·         to make suitable arrangements for the imparting of religious instruction and general education to the pilgrims;

·         to undertake for the benefit of worshippers and pilgrims;

o   the construction of buildings for their accommodation;

o   the construction of sanitary works; and

o   the improvement of means of communication;

·         to make provision of medical relief for worshippers and pilgrims;

·        to do all such things as may be incidental and conducive to the efficient management, maintenance, and administration of the Holy Shrine, the Board Funds and for the convenience of the pilgrims.

Norms set by it for the discharge of its functions

[Section 4 (1) (b) (iv)]

The Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board discharges its function as per the guidance received / decisions taken at the meetings of the Boardand under the guidance of the Chairman, SASB, (Governor, J&K).

The Rules, Regulations, Instruction, manuals & Records, held by it or under its control or used by its employees for discharging its functions

[Section 4 (1) (b) (v)]

In the discharge of its functions, the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board is guided by the Jammu & Kashmir Shri Amarnathji Shrine Act, 2000.  

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

[Section 4 (1) (b) (vi)]

The following important documents are, inter alia, maintained in the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board:

·         Appointment Orders of the Members of the Board.

·         Agenda and Minutes of the Meetings of the Board.

·         Personal files of Shrine Board employees.

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

[Section 4 (1) (b) (vii)]

Representations/ applications are received by Hon’ble Governor (Chairman, Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board), Chief Executive Officer and other officers of the Board from the general public for the redressal of their grievances relating to the conduct of Shri Amarnathji Yatra. These are examined and required action is taken.   

A statement of the Board, Councils, Committees& other bodies consisting of two or more persons constituted as its part or for the purpose of its advise, & as to whether meetings of those boards, councils, committees& other bodies are open to the public, or the minutes of such meetings are accessible for public.

[Section 4 (1) (b) (viii)]

The Composition of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board is as under:

A Directory of its Officers & Employees of the Shrine Board

[Section 4(1)(b)(ix)]

The Monthly remuneration received by each of its Officers and Employees, including the system of compensation as provided in its regulations.

[Section 4 (1) (b) (x)]

Monthly remuneration received by Officers/officials of SASB on deputation from State Government Departments

Monthly remunerations received by Officers/ Officials of SASB hired on Contractual Basis

The Budget allocated to each of its agency, indicating the particulars of all Plans, proposed Expenditures & Reports on Disbursements made

[Section 4 (1) (b) (xi)]

The manner of execution of Subsidy programmes, including the amounts allocated & the details of beneficiaries of such programmes

[Section 4 (1) (b) (xii)]

No subsidy programme is being run by the Board. However, financial assistance is provided from the Shrine Board’s funds to the deserving and needy Yatris as well as to, deserving institutions.

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

[Section 4 (1) (b) (xiii)]

On behalf of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, Chief Executive Officer had granted authorizations to NGOs to set up Langars in the Yatra area for Yatra 2013. The list of organizations is available at

(List of NGOs)

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

[Section 4 (1) (b) (xiv)]

The Shrine Board has hosted its website http://shriamearnathjishrine.com, which contains the information available in electronic form.

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)]

The Board does not deal directly with public. However, members of the public can meet the Chairman (Hon’ble Governor)/ Chief Executive Officer/ Additional Chief Executive officer on any working day, with prior appointment. The public can also send their representations/ suggestions/ complaints through post, e-mail, fax etc.

Such Other Information as may be prescribed

[Section 4 (1) (b) (xvii)]

Nil