THE GAZETTE OFINDIA: EXTRAORDINARY

[PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]

MEVlSTRYOrAGRiajLTlJHE

(Department of Agriculture and Cooperation)

NOTIFTCATION

New Delhi, the 13th February, 2002

S.CL 198(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 5 and clause (o) of sub-section (2) of

section 19 of the Coconut Development Board Act, 1979 (5 of 1979), the Central Government hereby makes the following

rules to amend the Coconut Development Board Rules, 1981, as follows, namely:—

1. (1) These rules may be called the Coconut Development Board (Amendment) Rules, 2002.

(2) They shall come into force on the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

2, In'the Coconut Development Board Rules, 1981, for rule 10, the following rule shall be substituted, namely:—

"10. Chairman.—The Chairman shall be appointed by Government of India in accordance with following

provisions:

fi) Method of Recruitment

: On deputation (including short-term contract)

(ii) Qualifications, experience etc.

: Deputation (including short-term contract) from

amongst Officers of Central/State Governments/Union

Territories/recognised research Institutions/

Agricultural Universities/Public Sector Undertakings—

(a) (i) Holding analogous post on regular basis; or

(ii) with 5 years regular service in post in the

pay scale of Rs. 14,300-400-18,300 or

equivlcnt and,

(b) possessing educational qualifications and

experience as under:—

PhD hi Horticulture or life sciences from a

recognised University with at least 15 years'

experience in horticulture development/

research/production/extension including

5 years' experience in the field of coconut

development

Master's degree in management with at least

20 years' managerial experience including

10 years in horticulture development of which

$ years' experience should be in the field of coconut

development."

Note—The period of deputation shall ordinarily not exceed 5 years or till the candidate attains the age of 60 years,

whichever is earlier.

[F. No. 4-29/2001-HortVTJ

D.K. ROY, Under Secy.

Food Note : The Principal Rules were published in the Gazette of India vide Notification GSR No. 34(E), dated the 28th

January, 1981.

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