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The Arunachal Pradesh Gazette

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

No. 9, Vol. XXXVII, Naharlagun, Friday, May 15, 2026, Vaisakha 25, 1948 (Saka)

Separate paging is given to this part in order that it may be filed as a separate compilation.

GOVERNMENT OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH

PART - III

Resolutions, orders, notifications, rules etc., issued by the Government and Heads of Departments.

NOTIFICATION

The 19th April, 2026

No. HTE-11/8/2022-HTE-BR-HTE.—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of

the Constitution of India and in suppression of the Recruitment Rules, 2000 to the Post of Principal, Government

College notified vide No. SEDN-81/88 dated 3rd August, 2000, as amended from time to time, except as

respect things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh is

pleased to make the following rules to regulate the method of recruitment to the post(s) of “Principal of

Government Colleges”, Group-A Gazetted, (Non-Ministerial) in the Directorate of Higher and Technical Education,

Government of Arunachal Pradesh, namely:

Short title and commencement: (i) These rules may be called the “Recruitment to the post of

Principal of Government Colleges-Rules, 2026”.

(ii)

They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Arunachal Pradesh Gazette.

These rules shall apply to the posts as specified in the Column 1 of the Schedule I and details of

substantive posts sanctioned against each Government College specified in Schedule-II Annexed to this

Rules.

Number of posts, classification and Pay Level in the Pay Matrix : The number of posts, their

classification and the Pay level in the Pay Matrix attached thereto shall be as specified in columns 2 to

4 in the Schedule-I aforesaid.

Method of Recruitment, age limit and other qualifications etc. : The method of recruitment to the

said post, age limit, educational qualifications and other matter relating thereto shall be as specified in

columns 5 to 13 of the Schedule-I aforesaid.

Disqualification : No person,

(a)

who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse living, or

(b)

who having a spouse living has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person shall be

eligible for appointment to the said post.

Provided that the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh may, if satisfied that such marriage is permissible

under the personal Law applicable to such person and the other party to the marriage and there are other

grounds for so doing exempt any person from the operation of this rule.

Power to Relax: Where the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh is of the opinion that it is necessary or

expedient so to do, he may, by order for reasons to be recorded in writing and observing the procedures

as prescribed under OM No. AR-89/2012 dated 6th March, 2013 and in consultation with the Commission

relax any of the provisions of these Rules with respect to any class or category of persons.

Repeal and Savings: All rules and procedures corresponding to these rules and procedures in force

immediately before the commencement of these rules are hereby repealed, provided that any order made

or action taken under the rules so repealed shall be deemed to have been validly made or taken under the

corresponding provisions of these Rules.

Nothing in these rules shall affect reservation/relaxation of age limit and other concessions required to be

provided for the Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribes and other special categories of persons in accordance

with the orders issued by the Government of Arunachal Pradesh from time to time in this regard.

Amjad Tak, IAS

Commissioner (Education),

Government of Arunachal Pradesh,

Itanagar.

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SCHEDULE - I

To the post of Principal, Government Colleges

(See Rules 2, 3 and 4)

Col.

Particulars

Provisions

No.

Name of the post

Principal of Government Colleges.

No. of post(s)

20 (twenty) subject to variation depending on workload.

(Details of these substantive posts sanctioned against

Government Colleges are specified in Scheduled-II).

Classification

General Arunachal Service, Group “A” Gazetted

(Non-Ministerial).

Pay Band

Academic Pay Matrix Level-14 ` 1,44,200-2,18,200 (Running

Scale) as recommended by UGC Pay Matrix (Correspondence

to AGP of ` 10,000 under 7th CPC).

Whether Selection Post or

Selection

Non-Selection post.

Age limit for Direct Recruitment

55 years (upper age limit)

Educational qualification and other

Eligibility:

qualification required for direct

Ph. D Degree in concerned/allied/relevant discipline(s)

recruits.

from a UGC Recognized Institution with evidence of

published work and research guidance.

Professor/Associate Professor with a total service/experience

of at least 15 (fifteen) years of teaching in Universities,

Colleges or other Institution of higher education.

A minimum of 10 years of research publications in peer-

reviewed or UGC listed journal from time to time.

A minimum of 110 Researeh Scores as per Appendix-II of

Table-2 of UGC Notification vide No. F-1-2/2017 (CE/PD)

dated 18th July, 2018.

The eligibility criteria shall be as per the UGC regulation/

guidelines as notified from time to time.

Whether age and educational

Not applicable

qualification prescribed for direct

recruits will apply in the case of

promotees.

Period of probation, if any

1 (one year)

10.

Method of recruitment whether by

100% by direct recruitment as per UGC regulations/Guidelines

direct recruitment or by deputation/ as notified from time to time.

transfer and percentage of the

vacancies to be filled by various

methods.

11.

In case of recruitment by promotion Not applicable

deputation/grades from which

promotion/deputation/absorption

to be made.

12.

If a Departmental Promotion

Not applicable

Committee exists what is its

composition?

13.

Circumstances in which

Consultation with Arunachal Pradesh Public Service

Arunachal Pradesh Public

Commission is applicable as per provision of Arunachal

Service Commission to be

Pradesh Public Service Commission (Limitation of Function)

consulted in making recruitment.

Regulation, 1988 as amended from time to time.

Khumkon Mossang

Under Secretary (Education),

Government of Arunachal Pradesh,

Itanagar.

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SCHEDULE - II

See Rule 2 and column 2 of Scheduled I of Recruitment Rules for the

Post of Principal, Government Colleges 2026

(Details of the substantive post of Principal sanctioned against the Government Colleges)

Sl. No.

Post of Principal in the Government College

Jawaharlal Nehru College, Pasighat

Dera Natung Government College, Itanagar

Indira Gandhi Government College, Tezu

Neelam Taram Government College, Yachuli

Jarbom Gamlin Government Law College, Jote

Donyi Polo Government College, Kamki

Wangcha Rajkumar Government College, Deomali

Government College, Bomdila

Rang Frah Government College, Changlang

10.

Government Model Degree College, Seppa

11.

Government College, Doimukh

12.

Government Model Degree College, Daporijo

13.

Bini Yanga Government Women College, Poma

14.

Government Model Degree College, Geku

15.

Government Model Degree College, Basar

16.

Jomin Tayeng Government Model Degree College, Roing

17.

Dorjee Khandu Government College, Tawang

18.

Government Model Degree College, Palin

19.

Government Model Degree College, Piyong

20.

Government Model Degree College, Kanubari

Khumkon Mossang

Under Secretary (Education),

Government of Arunachal Pradesh,

Itanagar.

NOTIFICATION

The 29th April, 2026

ROOT Policy for Small Hydropower Projects in Arunachal Pradesh, 2026

No. CE/P, D&C/HPD/W-58/2025-26 (E-290914)/191-203.— In exercise of the powers conferred by

Article 162 read with clause (1) of Article 166 of the Constitution of India, the Governor of Arunachal

Pradesh is pleased to notify the “Renovate-Own-Operate-Transfer (ROOT) Policy for Small Hydropower

Projects in Arunachal Pradesh, 2026” as follows :

Preliminary :

Short title and commencement : (1) This Policy may be called the ‘Renovate-Own-Operate-

Transfer (ROOT) Policy for Small Hydropower Projects in Arunachal Pradesh, 2026’.

(2)

It shall come into effect on the date of its notification in the official gazette.

II.

Preamble :

Arunachal Pradesh, known as “the land of dawn-lit mountains,” is home to five major river basins:

Kameng, Subansiri, Siang, Dibang and Lohit. These basins, along with smaller rivers, offer the State

a significant hydropower potential of nearly 58,000 MW. Thus, with approximate 40% hydropower

potential of the country, the State of Arunachal Pradesh is poised to play a crucial role towards

advancing India's sustainable energy strategy.

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The installed capacity of the State stands at ~1.2GW which includes the ~82 MW of SHPs

commissioned and operated by the state and two SHPs, namely Dikshi (24 MW) and Khangtang

(7.5 MW) operated by the Independent Power Producers (IPPs). The Department of Hydro Power

Development (DHPD) oversees the operations of the state-owned small hydropower projects (SHPs),

which have been vital in supplying electricity to areas where grid connectivity is challenging due to

the terrain, as well in border areas of the State under the Golden Jubilee Border Village Illumination

Programme.

The Government of Arunachal Pradesh is dedicated to restore and maintain SHPs by actively

engaging IPPs. This initiative aims to harness the expertise of IPPs to enhance the efficiency and

sustainability of SHPs, ultimately contributing to the state’s energy goals and promoting economic

development. This policy aims to provide guidelines for engaging IPPs through Renovate-Own-Operate-

Transfer (ROOT) model in revamping the SHPs, enhance energy security and promote economic

growth. These efforts align with the state’s vision of 2025-2035 as the ‘Decade of Hydropower’

highlighting the importance of utilizing renewable energy resources effectively.

III.

Definitions :

Definitions of the terminologies used in the policy document :

(i)

APST : Arunachal Pradesh Schedule Tribe (APST) means permanent resident of Arunachal

Pradesh and belongs to such a tribe that has been recognized as a Scheduled Tribe of Arunachal

Pradesh under the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950 and subsequent amendments

made therein from time to time.

(ii)

Banking of Power : Banking of Power is an arrangement where a generator can supply excess

energy to the grid and later withdraw a corresponding amount of energy from the grid when

needed.

(iii) Developer : The bidder selected to revamp the Small Hydropower Plants through ROOT model.

(iv) DHPD : Department of Hydro Power Development, Government of Arunachal Pradesh.

(v)

Free Power : Free Power means percentage of power generated from the projects to be given

to the State free of cost.

(vi)

IPP : Independent Power Producer (IPP) is a generating company not owned/controlled by the

Central/State Government.

(vii) LADF : Local Area Development Fund (LADF) means the amount to be paid to the State

Government by the developer for development of the area(s) affected by implementation of the

project(s).

(viii) MoA : MoA stands for Memorandum of Agreement signed between the State Government and

the Independent Power Producer.

(ix)

Policy : ROOT Policy for Small Hydropower Projects in Arunachal Pradesh, 2026.

(x)

ROOT : Renovate - Own - Operate - Transfer model is a Public-Private Partnership approach

where a private entity renovates a public asset, owns and operates and then transfer the existing

infrastructure facility back to the public sector after a set period.

(xi)

SHPs : Small Hydropower Projects (SHPs) are Hydroelectric power plants with capacity less

than 25 MW or as defined by the State Hydro Power Policy.

IV.

Need for Policy :

Arunachal Pradesh holds vast untapped hydroelectric potential and the state is actively working

to harness this resource while modernizing and upgrading existing facilities. To fulfil the vision of

'Decade of Hydropower', the state government aims to build synergy with the private sector players

utilizing their expertise to effectively and efficiently utilize the potential in the state.

The Department of Hydro Power Development currently operates approximately 82 MW of Small

Hydro Power (SHP) plants in the state. However, the department is facing challenges in maintaining

efficient operation of these plants. Key factors contributing to the inefficiencies include ageing-related

wear and tears, inadequate preventive maintenance due to insufficient stock of spare parts, a shortage

of skilled operators and technicians with limited exposure, and geographical constraints. As a result,

the state is unable to fully harness the potential of its operational SHP plants.

To address these challenges, the Department plans to engage Independent Power Producers

(IPPs) on ROOT model for management and upkeep of the operational SHPs. Engaging IPPs on

ROOT basis will ensure availability of trained manpower, performance reliability, operational analysis

and preventive maintenance. By leveraging the ROOT model, the Department aims to maximize the

potential of underutilized assets, effectively turning liabilities into valuable opportunities.

Objectives of the Policy :

The primary objective of this policy shall be to :

Rejuvenate the small hydropower sector in Arunachal Pradesh through optimized asset utilization,

establishing it as a dependable source of clean energy.

Utilize the full potential of the operational SHPs, making them efficient and fully functional to

enhance energy security in the state.

Employ state-of-the-art technology to address current challenges, thereby improving the lifespan,

efficiency, output, availability and reliability of these power plants.

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VI.

Scope/Application of the Policy :

The provisions of this policy shall be applicable for renovation and revamping of small hydropower

plants under the ROOT model which are under the ownership of the Department of Hydro Power

Development (DHPD).

VII.

Project Identification :

The DHPD shall identify the applicable SHPs for renovation under this policy which shall be

grouped into packages/bundles based on their capacity, ranging from 500 kW to 25 MW. The DHPD

shall periodically notify the basin-wise list of such identified bundles of the projects, which will be

made available for competitive bidding.

VIII.

Eligibility Criteria :

Bidders must fulfill the eligibility criteria as per the table below to be eligible under this policy.

Preference shall be given to the bidder with a greater number of successfully completed

hydroelectric projects of comparable scope and complexity. Additional preference shall be

accorded to bidders with demonstrated regional experience in the ownership of hydroelectric

projects in Arunachal Pradesh. The details shall be set out in the tender/RFP and the technical

bid documents.

Category of Hydro Projects

Successfully construct, own and operate at

least two hydroelectric projects of capacity

(with minimum tenure of operation > 3 years)

Above 5 MW upto 25 MW

5 MW

Above 1 MW upto 5 MW

1 MW

Above 500 KW upto 1000 KW 500 KW

The bidder should be financially sound and have strong background and must fulfill the following

criteria :

(i)

Profit-making company with average stand-alone/consolidated turnover  INR 15 Cr. in last

3 years;

(ii)

No defaults on the loan repayments in last three years and Bank credit limit of  INR 5 Cr.;

(iii)

Net worth of the company must be INR 50 Cr.;

(IX)

Framework for Implementation :

Selection of developer :

(i)

The Government of Arunachal Pradesh shall allocate projects from the list of notified projects

to the developers on ROOT basis following a transparent two-stage bidding procedure. The

projects shall be allocated to the successful bidders for tenure of 30 years. After the

completion of tenure of the project, the developer shall transfer the project on 'AS-IS-

WHERE-IS' basis as per clause 10.3 and 10.4 of this policy.

(ii)

The extension of the time period of allocation of the project shall be considered after due

diligence, discussion and mutual agreement between the Government and the developer. In

such case, a separate agreement shall be signed between the Government and the developer

before extending the allocation.

(iii)

The project shall be allocated to the developers/bidders post the two-stage bidding process.

In the first stage, the developers/bidders shall be assessed based on their financial and

technical soundness. In the second stage, financial bids shall be called from the pre-

qualified bidders and the bidder(s) offering the highest Free Power to State Government over

and above the benchmark free power rate for the total capacity of the package, as mentioned

in the table below, shall be selected as a successful bidder.

Category of Hydro Projects

Rate of free power from scheduled

operation date upto residual life

Above 10 MW upto 25 MW

10%

Above 5 MW upto 10 MW

Above 1 MW upto 5 MW

Above 500 kW upto 1000 kW

2.5%

(iv)

The selected developer shall be required to ensure supply of minimum energy / power which

shall be specified by the DHPD in the tender documents.

(v)

The State Government shall issue Letter of Award (LoA) to the successful Developer within

30 days of opening of financial bid.

(vi)

The selected developer shall pay the designated processing fee (non-refundable) for the

package as mentioned in the table below as per the total capacity of the package allocated:

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Category of Hydro Projects

Processing Fee (INR)

Above 10 MW upto 25 MW

APST developer

50,000

Non-APST developer

1,00,000

Above 5 MW upto 10 MW

APST developer

35,000

Non-APST developer

70,000

Above 1 MW upto 5 MW

APST developer

25,000

Non-APST developer

50,000

Above 500 kW and Upto 1000 kW

APST developer

15,000

Non-APST developer

30,000

(vii) The selected developer shall pay refundable bank guarantee equal to as mentioned below:

(a)

2% of estimated cost of the tender, for work costing up to INR. 10 Cr.

(b)

INR. 20 lakh plus 1% excess of estimated cost of tender in excess of INR. 10 Cr., for

works estimated to cost more than INR. 10 Cr.

(viii) The selected developer shall pay the processing fee (non-refundable) and the refundable bank

guarantee, as mentioned in IX.1.vi and IX.1.vii respectively, at the time of signing the Memorandum

of Agreement (MoA) with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh for the package, which shall

be signed within 30 days of issuing of LoA. If the selected bidder fails to do so, the State

Government reserves the exclusive right to re-assign the package to another eligible bidder.

(ix)

If there are multiple applicants who equally meet the financial and technical eligibility criteria

with a similar financial bid, preference shall be given to the APST developer.

(x)

The prospective bidders at their own cost and prior permission from the State Government shall

visit and inspect the project sites and its environment before the submission of the bid.

(xi) The State Government reserves the right to cancel the bid of any bidder at any stage if any

discrepancies, anomalies, or non-compliance related to the qualification criteria are identified

without assigning reasons.

Implementation policy and schedule :

(i)

The developer shall fulfil all post-award obligations within 6 (six) months from the date of signing

the MoA. This shall include preparing the DPR for necessary renovation and modernization

(R&M) of the project(s) in the package and/or uprating the SHP, if applicable, as required for

normal operation, securing possession of the project(s), and obtaining all necessary statutory

clearances from the State Government, as applicable. The developer shall also submit the

Detailed Project Report (DPR) to the State Government for review and approval of System

Coordination and Techno-Economic Clearance (SC and TEC).

(ii)

The Evaluation Committee shall be appointed by the State Government, which shall be headed

by the Commissioner (DHPD), and shall include Chief Engineer (Planning, Development and

Coordination) as member secretary, Joint Secretary (DHPD) as member and Chief Engineer of

respective basins as member.

(iii)

The Evaluation Committee shall scrutinize the project’s DPR submitted by the developer for

System Coordination and Techno-Economic Clearance (SC and TEC), either independently or

through its consultant. The committee shall examine all aspects of the project, including (a)

coordinated system planning, (b) technical soundness, and (c) economy, for the purpose of

granting System Coordination and Techno-Economic Clearance (SC and TEC).

(iv)

If the Evaluation Committee on Technical and Economic Affairs determines that the project is

not feasible, the State Government, in mutual agreement with the developer, shall terminate

the agreement, refund the bank guarantee to the developer without interest and no other expenses

shall be refunded. The refund of bank guarantee shall be after receipt of an undertaking from

the developer that no other claims shall be made on the State Government.

(v)

The selected developer shall be responsible for obtaining the periodic clearances as applicable

from time to time on behalf of DHPD, as applicable. The developer shall also comply with the

necessary permits and clearances, ensuring such permits and clearances are kept valid

throughout the agreement period. The cost incurred in obtaining and maintaining such permits

or clearances shall be borne by the developer at their own cost.

(vi)

The project (s) revival completion timeline and the scheduled operation date as outlined in the

proposal or as agreed upon with the Government shall be included in the MoA individually for

each project in the package. In case no upgrade or revival works are required, the scheduled

date of operation for that project shall be within a period of 30 days of signing of MoA.

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(vii) The project (s) should be recommissioned after completing the necessary revival and renovation

works within the stipulated timeframe. The time limit for executing these works shall be

determined based on the nature and extent of the work. However, during execution, additional

work might arise and therefore, in such cases, a suitable time extension shall be granted

without any cost implications. The Chief Engineer of the respective basin from DHPD shall be

the competent authority to grant such extensions, as the case may be.

(viii) During execution, the work’s progress shall be reviewed against the milestones set in the

MoA. If the selected developer fails to achieve the expected progress, they shall be required to

pay liquidated damages as prescribed in the MoA.

Process of Handover of Small Hydro Power Plants (SHPs) :

(i)

The DHPD shall hand over all available and applicable clearances and the project to the selected

developer within 30 days after the State Government has notified its intent to transfer the project.

The project shall be handed over on an ‘AS IS WHERE IS BASIS’ along with all spares, tools,

plants, package sheds, drawings, etc.

(ii)

A joint survey shall be conducted by the State Government and the selected developer before handover

of the project. The handover shall be done on the mutual agreement based on the survey report.

(iii)

At the completion of the tenure of the project as per the MoA, the developer shall transfer the project

to the DHPD on ‘AS IS WHERE IS’ basis free of cost and in good condition.

(iv)

A joint survey shall be carried out by the state government and the selected developer before final

handover of the project.

XI.

Generation and Sale of Power :

(i)

Over and above the free power quoted, the State Government shall have the first right to buy 20% of

the total power generated from the project at tariff as determined by the appropriate regulatory

authority, as applicable. The State Government shall exercise this right within 90 days of receiving

the offer from the developer, following the signing of MoA. A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) shall

be made for this power acquisition between the State Government and the developer. In case the

State Government chooses not to exercise this right, the developer shall have the freedom to sell

the power from the project to any other party at their discretion.

(ii)

In the event of damages caused by floods or landslides within the project area, the developer shall

be responsible for undertaking the necessary restorative work. The developer shall prepare detailed

cost estimate for the expenditures incurred for restorative works beyond the insurance coverage, if

any, and shall apply for inclusion of additional expenditure amount in the project's tariff determination

process post discussion with the State Government. This shall only be applicable for the electricity

sold to the State Government.

(iii) The developer shall have the option of trading and sale of the power generated from the project

beyond the agreed quantity of power to be sold to the State Government.

XII.

Power Evacuation :

(i)

The developer shall be responsible for upgrading or development of the evacuation system for the

project and coordinating with relevant authorities for power evacuation from the generation site till

the connection point with the state grid, if required. The developer shall also bear the full cost of grid

interfacing, including any maintenance expenses for the evacuation system till the connection point

with the state grid, if necessary, and this shall be included in the DPR for necessary renovation and

modernization (R&M) to be prepared by the Developer as mentioned in Section IX.2.i of this Policy.

(ii)

The developer shall allow the State Government to utilize its dedicated evacuation system, if any,

and other infrastructure to the extent feasible, after accommodating the developer's needs for

evacuating power generated from the project(s), if requested by the State Government. This use

shall be subject to the payment of necessary charges by the State Government, as determined by

the CERC/SERC/State Government, as applicable.

(iii)

Banking of Power shall not be allowed without prior permission of the State Government.

(iv) The current transmission systems or those constructed for this purpose, along with other related

facilities, shall be accessible for Open Access and power wheeling, contingent upon the availability

of the necessary system. In case the power is sold to third party (parties) other than state government,

the developer is required to enter into an agreement with the State Transmission Utility (STU) and

pay a wheeling rate as determined by the SERC or State Government, as applicable.

XIII.

Local Area Development Fund (LADF) :

All projects under this policy shall pay an amount to the State Government for the establishment of

a Local Area Development Fund (LADF) impacted by the project(s). This amount shall be calculated at

the rate mentioned in the State Small Hydro Power Policy, 2007 and its amendment from time to time.

XIV.

Force Majeure :

Depending upon the Force Majeure being declared in circumstances like earthquakes, floods,

fires, explosions, epidemics, cyclones, external invasions, civil unrest, riots, or landslides, which are

beyond the developer's reasonable control, the developer shall be excused from fulfilling its obligations

to the extent that these conditions prevent, delay, or interfere with performance for the duration that the

Force Majeure persists. The developer is expected to make every effort to eliminate the cause of the

Force Majeure as swiftly as possible and to resume performance diligently once the cause is removed.

The State Government shall not be liable for any losses arising from such Force Majeure situations,

including earthquakes, floods, fires, external invasions, civil unrest, or landslides and shall not entertain

any claims made by the developer on account of these events.

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XV.

Incentives :

The Government of Arunachal Pradesh shall be providing the following incentives to the selected

developers :

(i)

The developers shall be provided with the existing facilities, if any of the allocated SHP of the

package, such as residential buildings, office complex etc. on As-Is-Where-Is basis.

(ii)

A two-year moratorium, commencing on the COD, shall apply to the Free Power obligation for the

package allocated to APST developer under this policy.

(iii)

The State Government shall provide a single-window clearance mechanism for developers to obtain

all required state-level No Objection Certificates (NOCs) and approvals.

XVI.

General Provisions :

Provision regarding the taxes and duties, dispute resolution, period of enforcement

Appointment of Nodal Officer : DHPD shall designate a nodal officer responsible for facilitating

activities like signing of MoA, project handover, securing necessary statutory clearances, grid

connectivity and PPA with State Government, among other tasks. DHPD shall endeavor to observe

the time bound commitments made in this policy.

Taxes and Duties : The selected developer is responsible for paying all applicable taxes, duties

and other levies to the appropriate departments of the Central, State and Local Governments,

unless specifically exempted. It is assumed that the selected developer has taken into account

the relevant statutory provisions when signing the MoA.

Dispute Resolution : The State Government shall adopt to mediation under the Mediation

Act, 2023 and/ or negotiated amicable settlements for resolution of disputes. The procedure for

dispute resolution shall be as follows :

The State Government shall constitute a High-Level Committee (HLC) for dispute resolution which

may include :

(i)

A retired judge of the High Court.

(ii)

A retired high-ranking officer and/ or technical expert.

II. In cases where a HLC is constituted, the State Government shall either:

(i)

Negotiate directly with the other party and place a tentative proposed solution before the

HLC; or

(ii)

Conduct mediation through a mediator and then place the tentative mediated agreement before

the HLC; or

(iii)

Use the HLC itself as the mediator.

Penalties : The selected developer shall be required to guarantee a certain level of performance

barring which; developer shall be penalized by DHPD. Further, Liquidated Damages (LD) shall be

applicable to the developer for delays in starting the operation of the plant beyond agreed timeline.

The details of minimum required performance, details of penalty and LD shall be mentioned in the

technical bid and the contract, as applicable, which shall be signed by both parties.

The State Government shall not provide any Viability Gap Funding (VGF) for the projects.

The allocation of a project to a developer does not automatically grant them any territorial rights on

both the upstream and downstream sides of the project area.

Developers should facilitate the use of tailrace water for agricultural or horticultural purposes wherever

it is feasible and necessary.

The State Government reserves the right to use the tailrace water for other purposes, including the

development of hydro projects, either on its own or by allocating it to another party.

Developer shall implement all necessary protective measures in the upstream, downstream and

tailrace areas of the project site to prevent soil erosion and property damage.

XVII.

Savings :

Unless otherwise specified, any matter not covered under this Policy shall continue to be governed

by the Arunachal Pradesh Small Hydro Power Policy, 2007 and its subsequent amendments

from time to time.

Upon cessation of this Policy, recovery and dispute resolution mechanisms shall continue to be

in force, unless otherwise specified by the State Government.

XVIII.

Power to Remove Difficulties :

If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Scheme, the State Government,

may by an order, make such provisions, as appear to be necessary or expedient for removing

the difficulty.

In the matter of interpretation of this Scheme, the decision of the State Government shall be final

and binding.

XIX.

Modification in the Policy :

The State Government may from time to time, issue amendments/corrigendum for compliances of

various stakeholders as may be necessary for the removal of difficulties and smooth implementation of

the scheme.

Sonam Chombay, IRS

Commissioner (HPD),

Government of Arunachal Pradesh,

Itanagar.

The Arunachal Pradesh Gazette, May 15, 2026

Published and printed by Directorate of Printing and Stationery, Naharlagun—281/2026-DoP-250-5-2026.

Part - III]

NOTIFICATION

The 4th May, 2026

No. T-E/7/2022-Dept T-E-N-TAX & EX.—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309

of the constitution of India, the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh is pleased to make the following rules to

regulate the method of recruitment to the post of Additional Commissioner, Group ‘A’ Gazetted, Non-Ministerial

in the Department of Tax, Excise and Narcotics under the Government of Arunachal Pradesh, namely: -

Short title and commencement : (i) “These rules may be called” The Additional Commissioner

(Tax, Excise and Narcotics) Recruitment Rules, 2026”.

(ii)

They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Arunachal Pradesh Gazette.

These rules shall apply to the posts as specified in column 1 of the Schedule Annexed to the

Rules.

Number of posts, classification and Level in the Pay Matrix : The number of posts, their classifications

and the level in the Pay Matrix attached thereto shall be as specified in column 2 to 4 in the Schedule

aforesaid.

Method of Recruitment, age limit and other qualifications : The method of recruitment to the posts,

age limit, qualifications and other matters relating thereto shall be as specified in columns 5 to 13 of the

Schedule aforesaid.

Disqualification : No Person :-

(a)

who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse living or

(b)

who having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person, shall be

eligible for the appointment to the said post.

Provided that the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh may if satisfied that such marriage is permissible

under the personal Law applicable to such person and the party to the marriage and there are other

grounds for so doing, exempt any person for the operation of these rules.

Power to relax : Where the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh is of opinion that it is necessary or expedient

so to do, he may by order for reasons to be recorded in writing and in consultation with the Arunachal

Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) relax any of the provisions of these rules with respect to

any class or category of person.

Repeal and saving: All rules and procedures corresponding to these rules and procedures in force

immediately before the commencement of these rules are hereby repealed, provided that any order made

or action taken under the rules so repealed shall be deemed to have been validly made or taken under the

corresponding provisions of these rules.

Nothing in these rules shall affect reservation/relaxation of age limit and other concessions required

to be provided for the Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribes and other special categories of persons in

accordance with the orders issued by the Government of Arunachal Pradesh from time to time in this

regard.

Commissioner to

Government of Arunachal Pradesh,

Itanagar.

The Arunachal Pradesh Gazette, May 15, 2026

Published and printed by Directorate of Printing and Stationery, Naharlagun—281/2026-DoP-250-5-2026.

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DEPARTMENT OF TAX, EXCISE AND NARCOTICS

RECRUITMENT RULES FOR THE POST OF ADDITIONAL COMMISSIONER

SCHEDULE (See Rule 2, 3 & 4)

Column

Particulars

Provision

Name of the post

Additional Commissioner

No. of Post

1(one)

Classification

General Arunachal Service,

Group – ‘A’, Gazetted (Non-Ministerial)

Level in the Pay Matrix

Level- 13 ( ` 1,23,100-2,15,900) in the

Pay Matrix plus other allowances

Whether selection post or

Selection

non-selection post

Age limit for direct recruits

Not applicable

Educational and other qualification

Not applicable

required for direct recruits

Whether age and educational

Age – No

qualification prescribed for direct

Educational Qualification – Yes

recruits will apply in case of

Graduation/Bachelor Degree from a recognized

promotees

University

Period of probation, if any

Not applicable

10.

Method of recruitment whether by

100% by promotion failing which by transfer on deputation

direct recruitment or by promotion

from analogous post of State/Central Government

or by deputation/absorption and

Department as prescribed at column-11.

percentage of the vacancies to be

Terms of deputation shall ordinarily not exceed

filled by various methods.

3 (three) years.

11.

In case of recruitment by promotion

/deputation/ absorption grades from

which promotion/absorption to be

made.

12.

If a Departmental Promotion

Group –A DPC for confirmation

Committee exist. What is

its composition ?

13.

Circumstances in which the

Not applicable

APPSC is to be consulted in

making recruitment.

Yeshi Wangmo Ringu

Commissioner to

Government of Arunachal Pradesh,

Itanagar.

1. 100% by promotion from the post of Joint

Commissioner (Tax, Excise & Narcotics) with 5(five)

years of regular service in the grade failing which

promotion from the post of Joint Commissioner (Tax,

Excise & Narcotics) with 10(ten) years of combined

regular service in the grade of Joint Commissioner

(Tax, Excise and Narcotics and Deputy

Commissioner (Tax, Excise & Narcotics/Legal).

Failing which by deputation of Officers from the

State/Central Government Departments holding the

post of Additional Commissioner for a period of

atleast 2 years. The terms of deputation shall

ordinarily not exceed 3 years.

Chief Secretary

–

Chairman

Commissioner/Secretary

–

Member

of the concerned Department

Commissioner/Secretary not

–

Member

connected to the works of the

Department

One A.P.S.T. Officer not below the

–

Member

rank of Secretary, if none of the

above Members belong to

A.P.S.T