Himachal Pradesh Gazette, No. 60, 20 June 2022

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राजपत्र, हिमाचल प्रदेश हिमाचल प्रदेश राज्य शासन द्वारा प्रकाशित सोमवार, 20 जून, 2022/30 ज्येष्ठ, 1944

हिमाचल प्रदेश सरकार

गृह (सतर्कता) विभाग

अधिसूचना

शिमला-2, 10 जून, 2022

संख्याः गृह(विज)-ए(3)-6/2021(लोका.नियम).--हिमाचल प्रदेश के राज्यपाल, हिमाचल प्रदेश लोकायुक्त अधिनियम, 2014 (2015 का अधिनियम संख्यांक 23) की धारा 54 के साथ पठित धारा 9 की 60—राजपत्र/2022-20-06-2022 (1913) 1914 राजपत्र, हिमाचल प्रदेश, 20 जून 2022/30 ज्येष्ठ, 1944 उपधारा (3) और (4) द्वारा प्रदत्त शक्तियों का प्रयोग करते हुए, हिमाचल प्रदेश लोक सेवा आयोग के परामर्श से, लोकायुक्त, हिमाचल प्रदेश गृह (सतर्कता) विभाग के कार्यालय में निजी सचिव, वर्ग-I (राजपत्रित) के पद के लिए इस अधिसूचना से संलग्न उपाबन्ध-'क' के अनुसार भर्ती और प्रोन्नति नियम बनाते हैं, अर्थात्‌ः- 1. संक्षिप्त नाम और प्रारम्भ.--(i) इन नियमों का संक्षिप्त नाम हिमाचल प्रदेश, लोकायुक्त कार्यालय, गृह (सतर्कता) विभाग, निजी सचिव, वर्ग-I (राजपत्रित) भर्ती और प्रोन्नति नियम, 2022 है।

(ii) ये नियम राजपत्र (ई-गजट), हिमाचल प्रदेश में इनके प्रकाशन किए जाने की तारीख से प्रवृा होंगे।

2. निरसन और व्यावृतिया.--(i) अधिसूचना संख्याः गृह(विज)-ए(3)-7/2006, दिनांक 25 अगस्त, 2007 द्वारा अधिसूचित हिमाचल प्रदेश लोक आयुक्त कार्यालय, निजी सचिव, वर्ग-I (राजपत्रित) भर्ती एवं प्रोन्नति नियम, 2007 का एत्‌दद्वारा निरसन किया जाता है।

(ii) ऐसे निरसन में होते हुए भी उपर्युक्त नियम 2(i) के अधीन इस प्रकार निरसित नियमों केे अधीन की गई कोई नियुक्ति या बात या कार्रवाई इन नियमों के अधीन विधिमान्य रूप में की गई समझी जाएगी।

आदेश द्वारा,

हस्ताक्षरित/-

प्रधान सचिव (गृह/सतर्कता)।

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उपाबन्ध-'क' हिमाचल प्रदेश, लोकायुक्त कार्यालय, में निजी सचिव वर्ग-I (राजपत्रित)े के पद के लिए भर्ती और प्रोन्नति नियम

1. पद का नाम.--निजी सचिव

2. पदों की संख्या.--02 (दो)

3. वर्गीकरण.--वर्ग-I (राजपत्रित) (लिपिक वर्गीय सेवाएंं)

4. वेतनमान.--पे बैंडः `15600—39100 जमा ` 5400 ग्रेड पे

5. "चयन" पद अथवा "अचयन" पद.--अचयन

6. सीधी भर्ती के लिए आयु.--लागू नहीं

7. सीधे भर्ती किए जाने वाले व्यक्ति (व्यक्तियों) के लिए अपेक्षित न्यूनतम शैक्षिक और अन्य अर्हताएं.--(क) अनिवार्य अर्हता(एं) : लागू नहीं।

(ख) वांछनीय अर्हता(एं)ः लागू नहीं

8. सीधे भर्ती किए जाने वाले व्यक्ति (व्यक्तियों) के लिए विहित आयु और शैक्षिक अर्हताएं, प्रोन्नत व्यक्ति (व्यक्तियों) की दशा में लागू होंगी या नहीं.--आयु : लागू नहीं।

शैक्षिक अर्हता : लागू नहीं1915 राजपत्र, हिमाचल प्रदेश, 20 जून 2022/30 ज्येष्ठ, 1944 9. परिवीक्षा की अवधि, यदि कोई हो.--दो वर्ष, जिसका एक वर्ष से अनधिक ऐसी और अवधि के लिए विस्तार किया जा सकेगा, जैसा सक्षम प्राधिकारी, विशेष परिस्थितियों में और कारणों को लिखित में अभिलिखित करके आदेश दे।

10. भर्ती की पद्धतिः भर्ती सीधी होगी या प्रोन्नति/सैकेण्डमैंट/स्थानान्तरण द्वारा और विभिन्न पद्धतियों द्वारा भरे जाने वाले पद (पदों) की प्रतिशतता.--शतप्रतिशत प्रोन्नति द्वारा।

11. प्रोन्नति/सैकेण्डमैंट/ स्थानान्तरण की दशा में वे श्रेणियां, (ग्रेड) जिनसे प्रोन्नति/सैकेण्डमैंट/ स्थानान्तरण किया जाएगा.--निजी सहायक (सहायकों) में से प्रोन्नति द्वारा जिनका पांच वर्ष का नियमित सेवाकाल या ग्रेड में की गई लगातार तदर्थ सेवा, यदि कोई हो, को सम्मिलित करके पांच वर्ष का नियमित सेवाकाल हो, ऐसा न होने पर निजी सहायक (सहायकों) में से प्रोन्नति द्वारा जिनका निजी सहायक और वरिष्ठ वेतनमान आशुलिपिक के रूप में संयुक्ततः चौदह वर्ष का नियमित सेवाकाल या की गई लगातार तदर्थ सेवा, यदि कोई हो, को सम्मिलित करके चौदह वर्ष का नियमित सेवाकाल हो जिसमें निजी सहायक के रूप में दो वर्ष की अनिवार्य सेवा भी सम्मिलित होगी; दोनों के न होने पर निजी सहायक (सहायकों) में से प्रोन्नति द्वारा जिनका निजी सहायक, वरिष्ठ वेतनमान आशुलिपिक और कनिष्ठ वेतनमान आशुलिपिक के रूप में संयुक्ततः उन्नीस वर्ष का नियमित सेवाकाल या की गई लगातार तदर्थ सेवा, यदि कोई हो, को सम्मिलित करके उन्नीस वर्ष का नियमित सेवाकाल हो, जिसमें निजी सहायक के रूप में दो वर्ष की अनिवार्य सेवा भी सम्मिलित होगी; उपरोक्त समस्त के न होने पर निजी सहायक (सहायकों) में से प्रोन्नति द्वारा जिनका निजी सहायक, वरिष्ठ वेतनमान आशुलिपिक, कनिष्ठ वेतनमान आशुलिपिक और आशुटंकक के रूप में संयुक्ततः चौबीस वर्ष का नियमित सेवाकाल या की गई लगातार तदर्थ सेवा, यदि कोई हो, को सम्मिलित करके चौबीस वर्ष का नियमित सेवाकाल हो, जिसमें निजी सहायक के रूप में दो वर्ष की अनिवार्य सेवा भी सम्मिलित होगी। (1) प्रोन्नति के सभी मामलों में पद पर नियमित नियुक्ति से पूर्व, सम्भरक पद पर की गई लगातार तदर्थ सेवा, यदि कोई हो, इन नियमाें में यथाविहित सेवाकाल के लिए, इस शर्त के अध्यधीन प्रोन्नति के लिए गणना में ली जाएगी, कि सम्भरक प्रवर्ग में तदर्थ नियुक्ति/प्रोन्नति भर्ती और प्रोन्नति नियमों के उपबन्धों के अनुसार चयन की स्वीकार्य प्रक्रिया को अपनाने के पश्चात्‌ की गई थी :

परन्तु उन सभी मामलों में जिनमें कोई कनिष्ठ व्यक्ति सम्भरक पद में अपने कुल सेवाकाल (तदर्थ आधार पर की गई सेवा सहित, जो नियमित सेवा/नियुक्ति के अनुसरण में होे) के आधार पर उपर्युक्त निर्दिष्ट उपबन्धों के कारण विचार किये जाने का पात्र हो जाता है, वहां उससे वरिष्ठ सभी व्यक्ति अपने-अपने प्रवर्ग/पद/काडर में विचार किए जाने के पात्र समझे जाएंगे और विचार करते समय कनिष्ठ व्यक्ति से ऊपर रखे जाएंगे :

परन्तु यह और कि उन सभी पदधारियोेंं की, जिन पर प्रोन्नति के लिए विचार किया जाना है, की कम से कम तीन वर्ष की न्यूनतम अर्हता सेवा या पद के भर्ती और प्रोन्नति नियमों में विहित सेवा, जो भी कम हो, होगी :

परन्तु यह और भी कि जहां कोई व्यक्ति पूर्वगामी परन्तुक की अपेक्षाओं के कारण प्रोन्नति किए जाने सम्बन्धी विचार के लिए अपात्र हो जाता है, वहाँ उससे कनिष्ठ व्यक्ति भी ऐसी प्रोन्नति के विचार के लिए अपात्र समझा जाएगा/जाएंगे।

स्पष्टीकरण.--अन्तिम परन्तुक के अन्तर्गत कनिष्ठ पदधारी प्रोन्नति के लिए अपात्र नहीं समझा जाएगा यदि वरिष्ठ अपात्र व्यक्ति भूतपूर्व सैनिक है जो आपातकाल की अवधि के दौरान सशस्त्र बलों में शामिल हुए हैं और जिसे डिमोबीलाइजड आर्मड फोर्सिज परसोनल (रिजर्वेशन ऑफ वैकेन्सीज इन हिमाचल स्टेट नॉन टैक्नीकल सर्विसीज) रूल्ज, 1972 के नियम-3 के उपबन्धों के अन्तर्गत भर्ती किया गया है और तद्‌धीन वरीयता लाभ दिए गए हों या जिसे एक्स सर्विसमैन (रिजर्वेशन ऑफ वैकेन्सीज इन दी हिमाचल प्रदेश टैक्नीकल सर्विसीज) रुल्ज, 1985 के नियम-3 के उपबन्धों के अन्तर्गत भर्ती किया गया हो और तद्‌धीन वरीयता लाभ दिए गए हों। 1916 राजपत्र, हिमाचल प्रदेश, 20 जून 2022/30 ज्येष्ठ, 1944 (2) इसी प्रकार, स्थायीकरण के सभी मामलों में ऐसे पद पर नियुक्ति/प्रोन्नति से पूर्व सम्भरक (पोषक) पद पर की गई लगातार तदर्थ सेवा, यदि कोई हो, सेवाकाल के लिए गणना में ली जाएगी, यदि तदर्थ नियुक्ति/प्रोन्नति, उचित चयन के पश्चात्‌ भर्ती और प्रोन्नति नियमों के उपबन्धों के अनुसार की गई थीः परन्तु की गई उपर्युक्त निर्दिष्ट तदर्थ सेवा को गणना में लेने के पश्चात्‌ जो स्थायीकरण होगा, उसके फलस्वरूप पारस्परिक वरीयता अपरिवर्तित रहेगी।

12. यदि विभागीय प्रोन्नति समिति/विभागीय स्थायीकरण समिति विद्यमान हो तो उसकी संरचना.--(क) विभागीय प्रोन्नति समिति : जैसी सरकार द्वारा समय-समय पर गठित की जाए।

(ख) विभागीय स्थायीकरण समिति : लागू नहीं

13. भर्ती करने में किन परिस्थितियाें मेेंं हिमाचल प्रदेश लोक सेवा आयोग से परामर्श किया जाएगा.--जैसा विधि द्वारा अपेक्षित हो।

14. सीधी भर्तीं के लिए अनिवार्य अपेक्षा.--लागू नहीं

15. सीधी भर्ती द्वारा पद पर नियुक्ति के लिए चयन.--लागू नहीं

16. आरक्षण.--सेवा में नियुक्ति, हिमाचल प्रदेश सरकार द्वारा, समय-समय पर अनुसूचित जातियों/ अनुसूचित जनजातियों /अन्य पिछडे़ वर्गों और अन्य प्रवर्ग के व्यक्तियों के लिए सेवा में आरक्षण की बाबत जारी किए गए आदेशों के अधीन होगी।

17. विभागीय परीक्षा.--सेवा में प्रत्येक सदस्य को समय-समय पर यथा संशोधित हिमाचल प्रदेश विभागीय परीक्षा नियम, 1997 में यथा विहित विभागीय परीक्षा उर्तीण करनी होगी।

18. शिथिल करने की शक्ति.--जहां राज्य सरकार की यह राय हो कि ऐसा करना आवश्यक या समीचीन है, वहां वह कारणों को लिखित में अभिलिखित करके और हिमाचल प्रदेश लोक सेवा आयोग के परामर्श से, आदेश द्वारा, इन नियमों के किसी उपबन्ध (उपबन्धों) को किसी वर्ग या व्यक्ति (व्यक्तियों) के प्रवर्ग या पद (पदों) की बाबत, शिथिल कर सकेगी।

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[Authoritative English text of this Department Notification No. Home (Vig.)-A(3)-6/2021(Loka.

Rules) Dated 10-06-2022 as required under clause(3) of Article 348 of the Constitution of India].

HOME (VIGILANCE) DEPARTMENT

NOTIFICATION

Shimla-2, the 10th June, 2022

No. Home(Vig.)-A(3)-6/2021(Loka. Rules).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub section (3) and (4) of Section 9 read with Section 54 of the Himachal Pradesh Lokayukta Act, 2014 (Act No. 23 of 2015), the Governor, Himachal Pradesh, in consultation with the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission, is pleased to make the Recruitment & Promotion Rules for the post of Private Secretary, Class-I (Gazetted) in the Office of Lokayukta, Home(Vigilance) Department, Himachal Pradesh as per Annexure-'A' attached to this notification, namely:—

1. Short title and commencement.—(i) These Rules may be called the office of Lokayukta, Home (Vigilance) Department, Himachal Pradesh, Private Secretary, Class-I (Gazetted) Recruitment and Promotion Rules, 2022.

(ii) These rules shall come into force from the date of their publication in the Rajpatra (e-Gazette), Himachal Pradesh.

2. Repeal & savings.—(i) The office of Lokayukta, Himachal Pradesh, Private Secretary, Class-I (Gazetted) Recruitment and Promotion Rules, 2007, notified vide Notification No. Home (Vig.)A(3)-7/2006, dated 25-08-2007 are hereby repealed.

(ii) Notwithstanding such repeal, any appointment made or anything done or any action taken under the rules so repealed under rule 2(i) supra shall be deemed to have been validly made, done or taken under these rules.

By order,

Sd/-

Principal Secretary (Home/Vig.).

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ANNEXURE-'A' RECRUITMENT AND PROMOTION RULES FOR THE POST OF PRIVATE SECRETARY CLASS-I (GAZETTED), IN THE OFFICE OF LOKAYUKTA, HIMACHAL PRADESH 1. Name of the Post.—Private Secretary

2. Number of posts.—02 (Two)

3. Classification.—Class-I (Gazetted) Ministerial services

4. Scale of pay.—Pay Band ` 15600—39100 + ` 5400/-Grade Pay

5. Whether "Selection" post or "Non- Selection" post.—Non-Selection

6. Age for direct recruitment.—Not applicable

7. Minimum Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruit(s).— (a) Essential Qualification(s) : Not applicable.

(b) Desirable Qualification : Not applicable

8. Whether age and educational qualification(s) prescribed for direct recruit(s) will

apply in the case of the promotee(s).—Age: Not applicable.

Educational qualification.—Not applicable

9. Period of probation, if any.—Two years subject to such further extension for a period not exceeding one year as may be ordered by the competent authority in special circumstances and reasons to be recorded in writing.

10. Method(s) of recruitment, whether by direct recruitment or by promotion/

secondment/ transfer and the percentage of post(s) to be filled in by various methods.—100%

by promotion.

11. In case of recruitment by promotion/ secondment/ transfer, grade from which promotion/ secondment/ transfer is to be made.—By promotion from amongst the Personal Assistant(s), possessing 05 (five) years' regular service or regular combined with continuous adhoc service, if any, in the grade, failing which by promotion from amongst the Personal Assistant(s) possessing as 14 (fourteen) years' regular service or regular combined with continuous adhoc service, if any, as Personal Assistant & Senior Scale Stenographer combined which shall also include 02(two) years essential service as Personal Assistant, failing both by promotion from amongst the Personal Assistant(s) possessing 19 (nineteen) years' regular service or regular combined with continuous adhoc service, if any, as Personal Assistant, Senior Scale Stenographer & Junior Scale Stenographer combined which shall also include 02(two) year essential service as Personal Assistant, failing all by promotion from amongst the Personal Assistant(s) possessing 24(twenty four) years' regular service or regular combined with continuous adhoc service, if any, as Personal Assistant, Senior Scale Stenographer, Junior Scale Stenographer & Steno Typist combined which shall also include 02(two) years essential service as Personal Assistant. (1) In all cases of promotion, the continuous adhoc service rendered in the feeder post if any, prior to regular appointment to the post shall be taken into account towards the length of service as prescribed in these rules for promotion subject to the condition that the adhoc appointment /promotion in the feeder category had been made after following proper acceptable process of selection in accordance with the provisions of R&P Rules:

Provided that in all cases where a junior person becomes eligible for consideration by virtue of his total length of service (including the service rendered on adhoc basis followed by regular service / appointment) in the feeder post in view of the provisions referred to above, all persons senior to him in the respective category /post/cadre shall be deemed to be eligible for consideration and placed above the junior person in the field of consideration:

Provided that all incumbents to be considered for promotion shall possess the minimum qualifying service of atleast three years or that prescribed in the Recruitment and Promotion Rules for the post, whichever is less:

Provided further that where a person becomes ineligible to be considered for promotion on account of the requirements of the preceding proviso, the person (s) junior to him shall also be deemed to be ineligible for consideration for such promotion.

Explanation.—The last proviso shall not render the junior incumbents ineligible for consideration for promotion if the senior ineligible Persons happened to be Ex-servicemen who have joined armed forces during the period of emergency and recruited under the provisions of Rule-3 of Demobilized Armed Forces Personnel (Reservation of Vacancies in Himachal State Non- Technical Services) Rules, 1972 and having been given the benefit of seniority there under or recruited under the provisions of Rule-3 of the Ex-servicemen (Reservation of vacancies in the Himachal Pradesh Technical Service) Rules, 1985 and having been given the benefit of seniority there under.

(2) Similarly, in all cases of confirmation, continuous adhoc service rendered on the feeder post if any, prior to the regular appointment against such posts shall be taken into account towards the length of service, if the adhoc appointment /promotion had been made after proper selection and in accordance with the provision of the Recruitment & Promotion Rules:

Provided that inter-se seniority as a result of confirmation after taking into account, adhoc service rendered shall remain unchanged .

12. If a Departmental Promotion Committee/ Departmental Confirmation Committee exists, what is its composition.—(a) Department Promotion Committee : As may be constituted by the Govt. from time to time. (b) Department Confirmation Committee : Not applicable

13. Circumstances under which the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission

(H.P.P.S.C.) is to be consulted in making recruitment.—As required under the Law.

14. Essential requirement for a direct recruitment.—Not applicable

15. Selection for appointment to the post by direct recruitment.—Not applicable

16. Reservation.—The appointment to the service shall be subject to orders regarding reservation in the service for Scheduled Castes /Scheduled Tribes/ Other Backward Classes/ other categories of persons issued by the Himachal Pradesh Government from time to time.

17. Departmental Examination.—Every member of the service shall pass a Departmental Examination as prescribed in the Himachal Pradesh Departmental Examination Rules, 1997, as amended from time to time.

18. Power to relax.—Where the State Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient to do so, it may, by order for reasons to be recorded in writing and in consultation with the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission, relax any of the provision(s) of these Rules with respect to any class or category of person(s) or post(s).

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MEDICAL EDUCATION & RESEARCH DEPARTMENT

Health –B (Section)

NOTIFICATION

Shimla-2, the 16th June, 2022

HFW-B(B)2-38/2020-Vol-I.—The Governor, Himachal Pradesh is pleased to change the nomenclature of post of Assistant Professor–cum-Epidemiologist in the Department of Community Medicine in all the newly opened medical colleges of the State as Assistant Professor and to further merge the re-designated post of Assistant Professor in cadre of Assistant Professor in the Department of Community Medicine of medical colleges in the public interest with immediate effect.

This issues with the prior concurrence of the Finance Department obtained vide its UO No. 5575490-Fin-F/2022 dated 31-5-2022.

This re-designated post shall be filled up in the Department of Community Medicine in the newly opened medical colleges as per the provisions of the respective R & P Rules.

By order, Sd/- Principal Secretary (Health).

NOTIFICATION

Shimla-2, the 20th May, 2022

No. STE-C(1)-1/2019.—The Governor, Himachal Pradesh is pleased to notify Guidelines for H.P. Specific Research & Development Projects as per Annexure-I for strengthening research and development in various fields of Science, Technology & Environment with immediate effect. These Guidelines shall be applicable to all research project proposals invited on or after the date of issue of this notification in the State of Himachal Pradesh.

By order,

PRABODH SAXENA, Additional Chief Secretary (Env., Sci. & Tech).

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ANNEXURE-'A' GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION OF H.P. SPECIFIC RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

For encouraging application oriented research, the Govt. of Himachal Pradesh has taken initiative to support "H.P. Specific Research & Development Project" proposals for strengthening research and development in various fields of Environment, Climate Change & Natural Resource Management, Science & Technology and Biotechnology in the State of Himachal Pradesh. Entries are invited on different thematic areas for these fields every year from the Scientists and Technologists working in academic sector, National labs and other recognized R & D institutions in H.P.

Indicative thematic areas and sub-themes for R & D Projects are as under:—

Thematic Area 1—Environment, Climate Change & Natural Resource Management:

I. Impact of Hydro-Power Projects on Environment in H.P. specifying minimum ecological flow of river streams.

II. Solid Waste Management with special emphasis on disposal of polythene/non- biodegradable waste management in H.P.

III. Impact of Environmental Pollution viz; Water, Air, Soil on Human Health and remedial measures.

IV. Climate Change Adaptation in Agriculture, Horticulture, Water sectors in Himachal Pradesh.

V. Climate Change and Health Impacts with special emphasis on adaptive measures in H.P.

VI. Problems of Environmental Pollution in industrial areas of H.P.—remedial measures.

of equipments for accuracy in research.

Thematic Area 2—Science & Technology:

I. Application of Science and Technology for the upliftment of rural population in H.P. II. Impact of Hydro-Power Projects on Environment in H.P.

III. Disaster Management especially w.r.t. Earthquake resistant structures, landslides and flash floods in H.P.

IV. Urban solid waste management in H.P.

V. Health science especially public health and medicine specific to health issues in H.P. VI. Renewable energy especially w.r.t. Solar, Wind, Bio-energy and Passive Solar Heating in H.P.

VII. Problems of environmental pollution in industrial areas of H.P.

VIII. Geospatial technology and its applications in H.P.

IX. Material science and its applications in H.P.

X. Improve scientific basis for risk assessment and its management with regard to water quality in H.P.

XI. Capacity building of educated youth of H.P. under Chief Minister's startup/innovation projects/new industries scheme in science & technology fields.

XII. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

XIII. Internet of Things (IoT)

XIV. Nano Technology.

Thematic Area 3—Biotechnology :

I. Livelihood promotion through biotechnology-based enterprise in Rural Areas.

II. Development of crop varieties for disease resistance in Himachal Pradesh using biotechnology.

Remarks:—The above mentioned sub-themes may vary on year to year basis as per situations and the need.

The proposal should be prepared and submitted strictly according to the format prescribed in this document (Annexure-I, II & III). Necessary Codal formalities shall be completed as per HPFR 2009 while assigning research work to any institution.

1. The project proposals for consideration under this scheme will be invited every year through advertisement in leading newspapers by DEST/ HIMCOSTE and circulation to research institutions.

2. The Principal investigators will submit 2 (Two) copies of the proposal printed in Times New Roman 14, both sides printed, single spacing on A4 size paper, properly stapled or spiral bound with soft copy on official email.

3. The duration of the project is 2 years only. There will be no provision for extension after 2 years in any case except in rare exceptional circumstances after annual review and recommendation of expert committee duly approved by Director, (DEST)/ Member Secretary (HIMCOSTE). Maximum research grant shall be Rs. 10.00 Lakhs.

4. The registration number/letter number (given by the DEST/ HIMCOSTE) and title of the proposal will be quoted by Principal Investigators in future communications.

5. The information should be given under each section, even if it is Nil.

6. The Principal Institution implementing the project assumes financial and other administrative responsibilities of the project.

7. In case of multi-institutional project, the Principal Investigator (PI) has to obtain formal agreement from the collaborating institutions/scientists.

8. International travel is not permissible under the project.

9. The manpower recruited for the project is temporary and should be paid as per the rules of the institute and guidelines of the Govt. of Himachal Pradesh. In case of Research Assistant or JRF/ SRF or Project Associate, emoluments upto a maximum of Rs. 20,000 /- only per month shall be permitted under the scheme. Emoluments may be reviewed by the competent authority in future to consider enhancements.

10. The Shortlisted Principal Investigator/s will be called for MS Power Point Presentation before a Project Approval & Evaluation Committee (PAEC) whose decision would be final.

11. There would be only one Principal Investigator (PI) and maximum two Co-Principal Investigators (Co-PIs) in the project.

12. Kindly submit two copies of R&D Project Proposal in prescribed format (Annexure-I, II & III) through Head of the Institution concerned to:—

/ Member Secretary,

The Director, Deptt.of Environment, Science & Tech (DEST), H.P. Council for Science, Tech. & Env. (HIMCOSTE) Paryavaran Bhawan, Near US Club, Vigyan Bhawan, Near Udyog Bhawan Shimla-171 001.

Bemloe, Shimla-171 001.

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TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR

H.P. SPECIFIC RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

1. For execution of approved research proposal, a Memorandum of Agreement as per attached format at Annexure-IV would be signed between DEST/HIMCOSTE and institution of the Principal Investigator.

2. The proposals would be submitted in prescribed formats. The covering letter, format for submission of proposal is at Annexure-I & II and Endorsement from Head of Institution is at Annexure-III.

3. R&D projects received by DEST & HIMCOSTE would be scrutinised at two levels: Project Screening Committee (PSC) would shortlist best proposals in each of the three thematic areas. The PIs of these shortlisted projects would be called for making a presentation before the Project Approval and Evaluation Committee (PAEC).

Evaluation proformas with indicative parameters are at Appendix-E (I&II). The projects selected by PAEC would be considered for funding after approval by Secretary Incharge (Environment, Science & Technology). Govt. of H.P. and the Chairman HIMCOSTE.

4. The funds would be released in favour of Head of the Institution, wherein the Principal Investigator will be responsible for maintaining a separate Savings Bank Account (earning interest). The interest earned will be returned to DEST/HIMCOSTE on completion of project after two years and not to be utilized in the project.

5. Approval of the research proposal and the grant being released is for the specific project sanctioned and should be exclusively spent on the project within the stipulated time. The Institute is not permitted to seek or utilize funds from any other organization (Government, Semi- Government, Autonomous or Private Bodies) for this research project.

6. The grant shall be exclusively utilized for the purpose for which it is sanctioned. The money would not be diverted for any other purpose under any circumstance; even for temporary periods.

7. The project will become operative with effect from the date on which the grant is received by the institute. The date will be intimated by the PI of the Institute to the DEST/ HIMCOSTE immediately.

8. Projects will be normally sanctioned to institutions which have most of the essential facilities in the form of equipment for the type of research work to be undertaken. In any case, cost of the minor equipment would not exceed 10% of the sanctioned amount. There would be no provision to purchase desktop/laptop/printer/scanner or photocopier.

9. For two years duration project, sanctioned budget will be released in separate instalments as per conditions specified in the agreement/MoU signed between DEST/HIMCOSTE and PI & Head of the concerned institute/university.

10. It should be ensured that not more than the approved specified amount should be spent at any time under any sub-head of released budget. The expenditure should not exceed beyond the approved allocation of funds under any circumstances.

11. The Institute will not entrust the implementation of the work for which grant is being sanctioned to another Institution and to divert the grant receipts as assistance to the other institution. In case the Institute itself is not in a position to execute or complete the project, it may be required to refund forthwith to the DEST/HIMCOSTE the entire amount of grants-in-aid received by it.

12. At least one Co-PI has to be nominated in proposed project and maximum two Co- Principal Investigator (Co-PIs) in the project. If the Principal Investigator to whom a grant for a1924 राजपत्र, हिमाचल प्रदेश, 20 जून 2022/30 ज्येष्ठ, 1944 project has been sanctioned wishes to leave the institution where the project is based, the Institute/Principal Investigator will inform the same to the DEST/HIMCOSTE, Shimla one month in advance. In consultation with DEST/HIMCOSTE, the institute shall designate responsibility to Co-PIs to ensure successful completion of the project before relieving the Principal Investigator.

13. The manpower sanctioned in the project would be co-terminus with the duration of the project and DEST/HIMCOSTE Shimla will have no liability to meet the budget etc. beyond the duration of the project.

14. The manpower employed for the project by the Institution would be subject to the administrative control and service rules, as applicable to them (leave, TA, DA, etc.) of the Institute where the project is based.

15. Any IPR (patents/trademarks/geographical indication/copy right/industrial design) arising out of the sanctioned projects would be registered through HP PIC, HIMCOSTE, Shimla.

16. Patents, trademarks, copyrights etc. of any nature should acknowledge financial support of DEST/HIMCOSTE Shimla. Technology; equipment; protocols; or innovations tool developed; if any would be in joint ownership of DEST/HIMCOSTE Shimla and the PI or/and the institute/organisation.

17. Commercialisation of technology or transfer of technology or process of production would be done in association with/under intimation to and after obtaining prior approval of DEST/ HIMCOSTE Shimla.

18. Investigators wishing to publish papers based on the research work done under DEST/ HIMCOSTE funded project must acknowledge the assistance received from DEST/HIMCOSTE. Investigators are encouraged to publish some of the research papers emerging out of the Project in leading national/ international journals and submit copy of the reprint to DEST/HIMCOSTE.

19. Periodic review and inspection of the project may be done by DEST/HIMCOSTE Shimla team. In addition, the DEST/HIMCOSTE may designate Scientist/Specialist or an expert panel to visit the institute/organisation periodically to review the progress of the work being carried out and to suggest suitable measures to ensure realisation of the objectives of the project. During the implementation of the project the institute will provide all facilities to the visiting Scientist/specialist or the expert panel by way of travel, accommodation etc. at the time of their visit.

20. The Principal investigator will furnish to DEST/HIMCOSTE a Utilization Certificate (UC), Statement of Expenditure (SoE) & Progress Report, at the time of seeking next instalment of the sanctioned grant. Carry forward of unspent funds to the next financial year for utilization for the same project may not be considered except in exceptional circumstances with prior approval of DEST/ HIMCOSTE.

21. During mid term/on completion of project, UC, SoE. Progress Report/Project Completion Report will be submitted to DEST/HIMCOSTE. The formats of UC, SoE, Progress Report and Project Completion Report are at Appendix-A, B, C & D.

22. DEST/HIMCOSTE reserves the right to terminate next instalment after one year if they are convinced that the grant has not been properly utilized or appropriate progress is not being made. Upon such termination, full audited accounts will have to be submitted and the PI may be required to refund, the entire amount of grants-in-aid received by it.

23. All accounts maintained by the institutions will be subjected to audit by the institution's auditor immediately after closing of the project. On completion of the project, the accounts duly audited by the auditors shall be submitted and the unspent balance, if any, along with interest earned shall be remitted to DEST/HIMCOSTE immediately after completion of the project through Demand Draft in favour of the Director, Department of Environment, Science & Technology, Himachal Pradesh/ Member Secretary, Himachal Pradesh Council for Science, Technology & Environment, Shimla.

/ Member Secretary

The Director, Deptt.of Environment, Science & Tech (DEST), H.P. Council for Science, Tech. & Env. (HIMCOSTE) Paryavaran Bhawan, Near US Club, Shimla- 171001

Vigyan Bhawan, Near Udyog Bhawan, Bemloe, Shimla- 171001.

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ANNEXURE-I

COVERING LETTER FOR H.P. SPECIFIC RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS (To be given on institution letter head)

/ Member Secretary

To The Director, Deptt. of Environment, Science & Tech (DEST), H.P. Council for Science, Tech & Env. (HIMCOSTE) Paryavaran Bhawan, Near US Club, Vigyan Bhawan, Near Udyog Bhawan Bemloe, Shimla-171001

Shimla- 171001

Sir,

1. A research project entitled "______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________" is forwarded herewith.

2. It is certified that the same project or project with similar objectives has not been submitted to any other funding agency by the Principal Investigator/Co-Principal Investigator.

3. We have carefully read the guidelines, terms and conditions of sanctioning the project and agree to abide by them.

4. The organization will provide all necessary infrastructural facilities (both laboratory and administrative) if the project is sanctioned.

5. The organization is fully responsible in regard to all matters pertaining to the project.

Yours sincerely,

(Principal Investigator)

Name:

Designation: (Signature of Registrar/ Director/ Head of the Institution with stamp). Date……......……..

Place……......……..

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ANNEXURE-II

FORMAT FOR SUBMISSION OF

H.P. SPECIFIC RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

Registration No.: DEST / HIMCOSTE (R&D)

1. Project Title :

2. Sub-themes (Tick one of the following) :

Thematic Area 1—Environment, Climate Change & Natural Resource Management:

I. Impact of Hydro-Power Projects on Environment in H.P. specifying minimum ecological flow of river streams.

II. Solid Waste Management with special emphasis on disposal of polythene/non- biodegradable waste management in H.P.

III. Impact of Environmental Pollution viz; Water, Air, Soil on Human Health and remedial measures.

IV. Climate Change Adaptation in Agriculture, Horticulture, Water Sectors in Himachal Pradesh.

V. Climate Change and Health Impacts with special emphasis on adaptive measures in H.P. VI. Problems of Environmental Pollution in industrial areas of H.P.—remedial measures.

VII. Strengthening of Institutional laboratories of academic institutions through calibration of equipments for accuracy in research.

Thematic Area 2—Science & Technology

I. Application of Science and Technology for the upliftment of rural population in H.P. II. Impact of Hydro-Power Projects on Envronment in H.P.

III. Disaster Management especially w.r.t. Earthquake resistant structures, landslides and flash floods in H.P.

IV. Urban solid waste management in H.P.

VI. Renewable energy especially w.r.t. Solar, Wind, Bio-energy and Passive Solar Heating in H.P.

VII. Problems of environmental pollution in industrial areas of H.P.

VIII. Geospatial technology and its applications in H.P.

IX. Material science and its applications in H.P.

X. Improved scientific basis for risk assessment and management with regard to water quality in H.P.

XI. Capacity building of educated youth of H.P. under Chief Minister's startup innovation projects/new industries scheme in science & technology fields.

XII. Artificial Intelligence /Machine Learning applications in H.P.

XIII. Internet of Things (IoT)

XIV. Nano Technology

Thematic Area 3—Biotechnology:

I. Livelihood promotion through biotechnology-based enterprise in Rural Areas.

II. Development of crop varieties for disease resistance in Himachal Pradesh using biotechnology.

3. Duration in months : 24 months

4. Total cost (in numbers and words) : (Max. 10 lakhs)

5. Name of the Principal Investigator : (Whether belongs to SC/ ST attach certificate)

6. Sex (Male/ Female) :

7. Designation and Official Address :

8. Telephone : Fax : E-mail : Mobile No. :

9. Co-Investigator (Whether belongs to SC/ST : attach certificate)1928 राजपत्र, हिमाचल प्रदेश, 20 जून 2022/30 ज्येष्ठ, 1944 10. Sex (Male/ Female) :

11. Designation and Official Address :

12. Telephone : Fax : E-mail : Mob. No. :

13. Project Summary : (maximum 150 words)

14. Key words (maximum 6) :

15. Introduction (under the following heads)

(a) Relevance of proposed Research :

(b) Addressing priority of the State of H.P. :

(c) New Innovativeness expected in the Project:

(d) Economic evaluation and cost efficiency of the project:

(e) How appropriately the expected output answers the questions being addressed in the specific subject matter/area:

16. Objectives of Research Project (in bullet form) :

17. Work plan (a) Methodology

(b) Milestones-PERT Chart

18. Budget Estimates—Summary:

18.2 Budget for Consumables with Justification

18.3 Budget for Travel with Justification

18.4 Budget for Other Costs/ Contingencies with Justification

19. Availability of major Infrastructural Facilities & Equipments with the parent

institution(s) –

Yes/ No (Specify).

20. Detailed Bio-data of the Principal Investigator(s)/ Co-Investigator(s) including Name, Address, Date of Birth, Institution's Address etc. Academic Qualifications (University/ College from where attained, year of passing, class, thesis title etc.), whether SC (Y/N).

Publications list (Title of paper, authors, Journal details, pages, year etc.) Patent list, if any

21. Details of Research Projects being implemented/completed/submitted; separately by the Principal Investigator(s)/ Co-Investigators including Investigator(s) Name & Institute;

Project Title; Project Status (Completed Projects—Duration, period, funding agency and total cost; On going Projects—Duration, date of start, funding agency and total cost; Proposed Projects- Duration, funding agency where submitted, and total cost of the Project, Summary of the project, Major Results/Highlights of the project including achievement (publications, patents etc.).

22. Major outcomes expected from the project (Point wise) :

23. Any other relevant information *Format is to be filled by the applicant; with no change in serial number of headings **The space between headings may be expanded during filing of the application

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ANNEXURE- III ENDORSEMENT FROM HEAD OF THE INSTITUTION (To be given on institution letter head)

Title of the Project:

1. The Institute certifies the participation of.....................................................................as the Principal Investigator and...........................................as the Co-investigator for the project and that in the unforeseen event of discontinuance by the Principal Investigator, the Co-investigator will assume the responsibility of the fruitful completion of the project (with due information to the funding agency).

2. Certified that the equipment and other administrative facilities as per terms and conditions of the grant, will be extended to the investigator(s) throughout the duration of the project.

3. The Institute assumes to undertake the financial and other management responsibilities of the project.

Date:

Place:

Name and Signature of

Head of the Institution

AGREEMENT

This Agreement (hereinafter called the "Contract") is made on this the..................day of the month of..........., year 20…..

BETWEEN

1. Department of Environment, Science & Technology, Himachal Pradesh(DEST)/ Himachal Pradesh Council for Science, Technology & Environment, Shimla (HIMCOSTE) having its registered office at Paryavaran Bhawan, Near US Club, Shimla–171001/Vigyan Bhawan, Bemloe, Shimla-171001 through its Director/ Member Secretary, which expression shall, unless it be repugnant to the subject or context or meaning thereof, be deemed to mean and include its successors and assigns (hereinafter called to as the "First Party") of the one part;

AND

2. Name of Institution/ University having its main Office at...................................................... ..............................Himachal Pradesh which expression shall include its representative as Principal/Project Investigator of the project and assigns (hereinafter called to as the "Second Party") of the other part through Name of PI, as Principal Investigator and Name of Co-PI as Co-PI on behalf of the Second Party to execute this agreement.

WHEREAS the First Party had invited proposals on various thematic areas under a scheme "H.P. Specific Research & Development Projects" for which Name and address of PI (Second Party) as Principal Investigator (PI) for the execution of project titled "Title of Project" for undertaking the assignment as specified in this agreement (hereinafter called the "Services") along with Name of Co-PI as Co-PI.

WHEREAS the Second Party has agreed to function for the period of 24 Months as Principal/Project Investigator of the Project with a rationale through the funds to be provided by DEST/ HIMCOSTE, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.

AND WHEREAS the project would achieve following objectives within a period of Twenty Four Months. Objectives are as follows:

1.

2.

3.

AND WHEREAS for the above objectives and additional conditions which constitute an integral part of this agreement the second party has agreed for total amount of Rs. .................................../- (Rs. ...............................only) to function as 'Principal Investigator' for implementation of this Project for above objectives and additional conditions in a period of 24 months from the date of signing of this agreement by the second party.

NOW, THEREFORE both parties join hands to set forth this agreement on Guidelines, terms and conditions stated and also following as:

1. That the first party shall release the payment to the second party (except mobilization amount), after fully satisfying itself w.r.t. to the expenditure/utilization certificate to be furnished by the second party.

2. That the project development, time frame, schedule, deliverables and reporting, the second party agrees as per details of this agreement & terms and conditions of H.P. Specific Research & Development Projects.

3. That the first party would finalize a process to review and monitor the progress of the second party from time to time, including detailed reviews at different stages. The matter w.r.t. progress of work by the second party may also be monitored at the level of Project approval and Evaluation Committee (PAEC).

4. Approval of the research proposal and the grant being released is for the specific project sanctioned and should be exclusively spent on the project within the stipulated time. The University/ Institute is not permitted to seek or utilize funds from any other organization (Government, Semi-Government, Autonomous or Private Bodies) for this research project. Any unspent balance out of the amount must be surrendered to the Govt. of Himachal Pradesh through Demand Draft in favour of the Director, Department of Environment, Science & Technology, Himachal Pradesh/Member Secretary, Himachal Pradesh Council for Science, Technology & Environment, Shimla. Carry forward of funds to the next financial year for utilization for the same project may not be considered except in exceptional circumstances with prior approval of the DEST/ HIMCOSTE.

5. For permanent/semi-permanent assets acquired solely or mainly out of the research funds, record in the form of a register in the prescribed proforma (enclosed at Appendix- 'V') shall be maintained by the University. The term "assets" means (I) immovable property and (II) movable property of a capital nature, where the value exceeds Rs. 1000/-. The funds will not be utilised for construction of any immovable property. Full facilities by way of accommodation, etc. for the project will be given by the University.

6. All the assets acquired from the project funds will be the property of Govt. of H.P. and should not without the prior sanction of the DEST/HIMCOSTE /Institutions be disposed of, or encumbered or utilized for purpose other than those for which the funds has been released.

7. At the conclusion of the project, the Govt. of H.P. will be free to sell or otherwise dispose of assets which are the property of the Government. The University/Institute shall render to Government necessary facilities for arranging the sale/dispose of these assets. The Government may, however, consider the request of host University/Institute to retain the assets created under a project for carrying out similar work for the promotion of science.

8. The University/ Institute is required to send to DEST/HIMCOSTE a list of assets referred to at SI. No. 5 above at the end of each financial year as well as at the time of seeking further instalments of the project funds.

9. The funds would be released in favour of Head of the University/ Institute, wherein the Principal Investigator will be responsible for maintaining the proper accounts and Utilization of funds.

10. The University/Institute will maintain separate audited accounts for this project. The amount of grant-in-aid will be kept in a separate Savings Bank Account earning interest. The interest earned will be returned to DEST/ HIMCOSTE on completion of project after two years and not to be utilized in the project.

11. The authorities of the University/Institute where the research work is to be carried out would be responsible for administration of the scheme and maintenance of accounts. The Principal Investigator will arrange with the University/Institute to receive and make payments on his behalf. The grant shall be exclusively utilized for the purpose for which it is sanctioned.

12. The University/ Institute will furnish to the DEST/HIMCOSTE, a Utilization Certificate (UC) (Copy enclosed at Appendix-'A') & an audited Statement of Expenditure (SoE) (Copy enclosed at Appendix- 'B') along with the Progress Report, at Appendix- 'C' at the time of seeking further Instalment of the sanctioned grant, duly signed by the P.I., the Head of the University/ Institute and the Head of the Finance Deptt., pertaining to the project funds at the end of each financial year. A consolidated statement of expenditure alongwith Project Completion Report (Appendix-'D') would be submitted at the end of the completion of the project.

13. A stamped receipt shall be mailed to DEST/HIMCOSTE on receipt of the amount towards each release.

14. The Accountant General of H.P. at his discretion shall have the right of access to the books and accounts of the University/Institute for the Project funds received from the Government.

15. Sale proceeds, if any, as a result of the development of the project arising directly from funds given by the DEST/HIMCOSTE shall be reported to the Govt. of Himachal Pradesh. The Govt. of Himachal Pradesh may at its discretion allow a portion of such receipt to be retained by the University/Institute for its utilization for the project activities.

16. Investigators wishing to publish papers based on the research work done under DEST/ HIMCOSTE funded project must acknowledge the assistance received from DEST/ HIMCOSTE. Investigators are encouraged to publish some of the research papers emerging out of the Project in leading national/ international journals and submit copy of the reprint to DEST/ HIMCOSTE.

17. Any IPR (patents/trademarks/geographical indication/copy right/ industrial design) arising out of the sanctioned projects should acknowledge financial support of DEST/ HIMCOSTE and would be registered through H.P. Patent Information Centre (PIC), HIMCOSTE. Technology; equipment; protocols; or innovations tool developed; if any would be in joint ownership of DEST/HIMCOSTE and the PI or/and the institute/organisation. Commercialisation of technology or transfer of technology or process of production would be done in association with/under intimation to and after obtaining prior approval of DEST/ HIMCOSTE.

18. The Govt. of H.P. will have the right to call for drawings, specifications and other data necessary to enable the transfer of know-how to other parties and the University/ Institute shall supply all the needed information at the request of the DEST/ HIMCOSTE which will ensure confidentiality.

19. The human resources that may be engaged for the project by the University/ Institute are not to be treated as employees of the Govt. of H.P. and the deployment of such human resource at the time of completion or termination of the project, will not be the concern/ responsibility of the Govt. of H.P. The human resource to be engaged for the project in accordance with the instruction issued by the Govt. of H.P. from time to time.

20. The University/ Institute may not entrust the implementation of the work for which grant is being sanctioned to another Institution and to divert the grant receipts as assistance to the other institution. However, in such situation the express permission of DEST/HIMCOSTE may be obtained. In case the University/Institute itself is not in a position to execute or complete the project, it may be required to refund forthwith to DEST/HIMCOSTE, the entire amount of grants-in-aid received by it.

21. If the Principal Investigator to whom a grant for the project has been sanctioned wishes to leave the institution where the project is based, the University/Institute/Investigator will inform the same to the DEST/HIMCOSTE, Shimla one month prior and, in consultation with the DEST/HIMCOSTE, the University/Institute shall evolve, steps to ensure successful completion of the project before relieving the Principal Investigator.

22. All accounts maintained by the Institution will be subjected to audit by the Institution's auditor. On Completion of the project, the accounts duly audited by the auditors shall be submitted and the unspent balance, if any, alongwith interest earned shall be remitted to DEST/HIMCOSTE immediately after completion of the project through Demand Draft in favour of the Director, Department of Environment, Science & Technology, Himachal Pradesh/Member-Secretary, Himachal Pradesh Council for Science, Technology & Environment, Shimla. All the accounts related to the project should be duly audited by the auditors immediately after closing of the project.

23. The DEST/HIMCOSTE reserves the right to terminate the financial support at any stage and also to recover the amounts already paid if it is convinced that the funds has not been properly utilized or appropriate progress is not being made.

24. Force Majeure:

The non-fulfilment of the obligations contained in this agreement by the parties thereto shall not constitute default herein under to give rise to any claim for damage or loss, if such delay or failure is caused by force majeure. Force majeure shall mean any event or circumstances that wholly or partially prevent or un-avoidable delays any of the parties in the performance1935 राजपत्र, हिमाचल प्रदेश, 20 जून 2022/30 ज्येष्ठ, 1944 of its obligation under this agreement but only if and to the extent that such event and circumstances are not within the reasonable control, directly or indirectly, of the affected parties and could not have been avoided even if affected parties had taken reasonable care.

25. Co-operation:

Each party agrees to co-operate with each other as reasonably requested in order to accomplish the purpose of implementation of this Project.

26. Confidentiality:

(a) The first party may permit the second party to come into possession of confidential public records only after a request is made by the second party to the first party, in writing, by specifying the reasons for supplying of such records, as per needs of the scheme.

(b) The second party and all its employees shall maintain the highest level of secrecy, confidentiality and privacy with regard thereto.

(c) The first party shall retain all rights to prevent, stop and if required take the necessary punitive action against the second party regarding any forbidden disclosure as per law of the land.

(d) The aforesaid provision shall not apply to the information:

• Which has been received from a third party who had the right to disclose the said information.

• Already in public domain. • Disclosed to the public due to a court order.

27. The data and details of periodic reports generated during implementation of the project shall be the intellectual property of the first party. In case the second party intends to use the learning generated from the research studies, it shall obtain prior permission of the first party and shall give due credits to the first party.

28. The first party reserves the right to scrutinize, and/or consider or reject any or all the reports submitted by the second party. The decision of the first party shall be final in all terms.

29. Arbitration:

That in the event of any dispute arising out of this agreement between the parties. Lr-cum- Secretary Incharge (Law Department) to the Government of Himachal Pradesh shall be the sole arbitrator to settle the dispute, whose decision shall be final and binding on both the parties subject to the provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

Deliverables:—

1.

2.

NOW, THEREFORE in witness where of the parties have set their hands to this agreement this...........................day of ......................, 20........in the presence of witnesses.

On behalf of the R&D Institution:

Signature of Executive Authority of Institute/ University with Seal

Date:

Place:

Signature of Co-Investigator

Signature of Principal Investigator

Date:

Date:

Place:

Place:

On behalf of Department of Environment, Science & Technology (DEST), Shimla

Witnesses:

1.

Director, Deptt. of Environment, Science & Technology, Paryavaran Bhawan, Near US Club, Shimla-1, H.P.

Date:

2.

or

On behalf of Himachal Pradesh Council for Science, Technology & Environment

(HIMCOSTE), Shimla.

Witnesses

Member Secretary, 1. H.P. Council for Science, Tech. & Env. (HIMCOSTE), Vigyan Bhawan, Bemloe, Shimla-171001, H.P. 2.

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ANNEXURE-V Assets acquired wholly or substantially out of Project Funds Register to be maintained by the University/ Institute

Name of the Sanctioning Authority: __________________________________________________ 1. Sl. No. ___________________________________________________________________1937 राजपत्र, हिमाचल प्रदेश, 20 जून 2022/30 ज्येष्ठ, 1944 2. Name of University _________________________________________________________ 3. No. & date of sanctioned funds ________________________________________________ 4. Amount of sanctioned funds __________________________________________________ 5. Brief purpose of the funds ____________________________________________________ 6. Whether any condition regarding the right of ownership of Govt. in the property or other assets acquired out of the funds was incorporated in the project funds sanction order __________________________________________________________________________ 7. Particulars of assets actually credited or acquired __________________________________ 8. Value of the assets as on _____________________________________________________ 9. Purpose for which utilized at present ____________________________________________ 10. Encumbered or not __________________________________________________________ 11. Reasons, if encumbered ______________________________________________________ 12. Amount realized on disposal __________________________________________________ 13. Remarks __________________________________________________________________

(Principal Investigator) (Finance Officer)

(With Stamp)

(Head of the Institute/ University)

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APPENDIX-A FORM OF UTILISATION CERTIFICATE

1. Name of the Principal Investigator: 2. Title of the Project: 3. Name of the Institute: 4. Year:

2. Certified that I have satisfied myself that the conditions on which the grants-in-aid was sanctioned have been duly filled/are being fulfilled and that I have exercised the following checks to see the money was actually utilized for the purpose for which it was sanctioned.

Kinds of check exercised:

➢ Scrutiny of cash book and ledger maintained for the purpose. ➢ Various vouchers etc. ➢ All relevant record pertaining to 2 years research project maintained were scrutinized. ➢ Bank statements were examined.

Signature Signature Signature Principal Investigator Registrar /Accounts Officer Head of the Institute (with date and seal) (With date and seal) (with date and seal)

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APPENDIX-B STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURE

(Period_______________ to ________________) / Final Closure

Remarks:

• All account related activities of project audited by institution would be completed

immediately after closing of the project.

• * Indicate sanctioned/revised allocation as applicable. • Expenditure under the sanctioned heads, at any point of time, should not exceed funds allocated under that head1939 राजपत्र, हिमाचल प्रदेश, 20 जून 2022/30 ज्येष्ठ, 1944 • Utilization Certificate for first year has also to be enclosed.

• ** Information under this field is mandatory

Name & Signature Signature of Competent Signature of

Principal Investigator Financial Authority Head of the Institute

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APPENDIX-'C' MID-TERM PROGRESS REPORT PROFORMA

(To be submitted on or before_______________)

1. Name and address of the PI and Co-PI:

2. Project Registration Code:

3. Project Title: 4. Number & Date of Sanction Letter:

5. Total Outlay of the Project:

6. Project Duration: 2 years

(a) Date of Start:

(b) Date of Completion:

7. (a) Activities and Outputs achieved/targeted for the year.......................

8. If shortfall/addition, reasons for the same:

10. It is hereby certified that all the information provided above is correct and true to the best of my knowledge.

Signature, Name & Stamp Signature, Name & Stamp Signature, Name & Stamp

(PI)

(Co-PI)

(HOD)

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APPENDIX-'D' PROJECT COMPLETION REPORT

1. Two copies of the Project Completion Report and soft copy in pdf/word file immediately after completion of the project. The Project Completion Report should be in bound form. The work done/final progress report should be submitted in front of PAEC.

2. Cover page should include:

(a) Title of the Project (b) Principal Investigator and Co-Investigators (c) Implementing Institution and other collaborating Institutions (d) Name and logo of funding agency (e) Date of commencement (f) Date of completion

3 (a) Objectives as stated in the project proposal (b) Objectives met

4. (a) Milestone fixed for execution of the project (b) Milestone actually achieved

5. Deviation made from the original objectives if any, while implementing the project and reasons thereof.

6. Conclusions summarizing major achievements and indications of scope for future research work.

7. High resolution field photographs of the research project.

9. Utility of the research project for State Development and researchers (in detail) :

10. S&T benefits accrued:

i. List of research publications with details, if any

ii. Manpower trained on the project

iii. Patents/ GI/ trademarks/ copyright registered, if any

iv. Replication potential

v. Start-up linkages developed

Name & Signature Name & Signature Name & Signature

(Co-Principal Investigator) (Principal Investigator) (Head of Institution)

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APPENDIX-E(I) PERFORMA FOR EVALUATION BY THE PROJECT SCREENING COMMITTEE (PSC) 1. Institute Name & Address:

2. Name of Principal Investigator (PI):

2.1 Category of PI : SC, ST & OBC :

3. Project Title :

4. On Scale 1-10, give score for (a) to (h) : (1-Lowest : 10 Highest)

(Signature of the Member/s)

Name of the Member/s:

Place:............................

Date:............................

REMARKS: Marks equal to or less than 50 would be considered as rejected proposal.

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APPENDIX-E(ll) PROFORMA FOR EVALUATION BY THE PROJECT APPROVAL & EVALUATION COMMITTEE (PAEC)

1. Institute Name & Address:

2. Name of Principal lnvestigator(PI):

2 .1 Category of Pl : SC, ST & OBC:

3. Project Title:

4. On Scale 1-10, give score for (a) to (j):

*The score obtained in suggestive of the overall quality ranking of the project.

(Signature of the Member/s)

Name of the Member/s:

Place:...............................

Date:...............................

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In the Court of Shri Nishant Kumar, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Shimla (R),

District Shimla (H. P.)

Miss Reenu d/o Sh. Suresh Kumar, r/o Sun View Cottage, Plot No. 17, Phase-III, New Shimla, Tehsil & District Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.

Versus

General Public

. . Respondent.

Whereas Miss Reenu d/o Sh. Suresh Kumar, r/o Sun View Cottage, Plot No. 17, Phase-III, New Shimla, Tehsil & District Shimla, Himachal Pradesh has filed an application alongwith affidavit in the court of undersigned under section 13(3) of the Birth & Death Registration Act, 1969 to enter date of birth of herself named— Miss Reenu Born at Sun View Cottage, Plot No. 17, Phase-III, New Shimla, Tehsil & District Shimla, Himachal Pradesh in the record of Registrar, Birth & Death, Municipal Corporation Shimla.

Hence, this proclamation is issued to the general public if they have any objection/claim regarding entry of the name/date of birth of above named in the record of Registrar, Birth & Death, Municipal Corporation Shimla may file their claims/objections on or before one month of publication of this notice in Govt. Gazette in this court, failing which necessary orders will be passed.

Issued today on 26-05-2022 under my signature and seal of the court.

Seal.

Sd/-

Sub-Divisional Magistrate,

Shimla (R), District Shimla (H.P.).

In the Court of Bhanu Gupta (H.P.A.S), Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Shimla (Urban),

District Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

Smt. Yangchen Dolma w/o Late Sh. Karma Gyurme, r/o Tibetan Colony, Near Nursery Day School, Sanjauli, Shimla, District Shimla (H.P.)

Versus

General Public

.. Respondent.

Application under section 13(3) of Birth and Death Registration Act, 1969.

Smt. Yangchen Dolma w/o Late Sh. Karma Gyurme, r/o Tibetan Colony, Near Nursery Day School, Sanjauli, Shimla, District Shimla (H.P.) has preferred an application to the undersigned for registration of date of birth of herself namely YANGCHEN DOLMA (DOB-01-07-1973) at above address in the record of Municipal Corporation, Shimla.

Therefore through this proclamation, the general public is hereby informed that any person having any objection for entry of date of birth mentioned above, may submit his objection in writing in this court within 30 (Thirty) days from the date of publication of this notice in official Gazette. No objection will be entertained after prescribed period and application will be decided accordingly.

Given under my hand and seal of the Court on this 21st May, 2022.

Seal.

BHANU GUPTA (HPAS), Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Shimla (Urban), District Shimla (H.P.).

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In the Court of Sh. Nishant Kumar (H.P.A.S), Sub- Divisional Magistrate, Shimla (Rural),

District Shimla (H.P.)

1. Sh. Brijesh Kumar s/o Sh. Tek Ram, r/o Village Bruila, P.O. Mashobra, Tehsil Shimla (Rural), District Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.

2. Ms. Rita Devi d/o Sh. Paras Ram, r/o Village Kayalu, P.O. Dharogra, Tehsil Shimla (Rural), District Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.

Versus

General Public

Subject.—Registration of Marriage under section 8(4) of the Himachal Pradesh Registration of

Marriages Act, 1996.

Sh. Brijesh Kumar s/o Sh. Tek Ram, r/o Village Bruila, P.O. Mashobra, Tehsil Shimla (Rural), District Shimla, Himachal Pradesh & Ms. Rita Devi d/o Sh. Paras Ram, r/o Village Kayalu, P.O. Dharogra, Tehsil Shimla (Rural), District Shimla, Himachal Pradesh have filed an1945 राजपत्र, हिमाचल प्रदेश, 20 जून 2022/30 ज्येष्ठ, 1944 application alongwith affidavits in the court of the undersigned stating therein that they have soleminized their marriage on 30-12-2020, but the marriage has not been found entered in the record of concerned Registrar of Marriages of Gram Panchayat Mashobra Block, Mashobra, Tehsil Shimla (Rural), District Shimla.

Therefore, objections are hereby invited from the General Public through this notice, that if anyone has any objection regarding registration of this marriage, they can file their objections personally or in writing before the court of undersigned on or before 08-07-2022 after that no objection shall be entertained and marriage will be registered accordingly.

Issued under my hand and seal of the court today on 07th June, 2022.

Seal.

NISHANT KUMAR (H.P.A.S.), Marriage Officer-cum-Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Shimla (Rural).

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In the Court of Sh. Nishant Kumar (H.P.A.S), Sub- Divisional Magistrate, Shimla (Rural),

District Shimla (H.P.)

1. Sh. Sameer Kumar Sharma s/o Sh. Ishwar Dutt Sharma, r/o Village Sedhan, P.O. Shakrah , Tehsil Shimla (Rural), District Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.

2. Ms. Bhumika Hans d/o Sh. Kali Dass, r/o Type No. 01, Block 2, Set No. 14 Chakkar Forest Colony, Tehsil Shimla (Rural), District Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.

Versus

General Public

Subject.—Registration of Marriage under section 8(4) of the Himachal Pradesh Registration of

Marriages Act, 1996.

Sh. Sameer Kumar Sharma s/o Sh. Ishwar Dutt Sharma, r/o Village Sedhan, P.O. Shakrah , Tehsil Shimla (Rural), District Shimla, Himachal Pradesh & Ms. Bhumika Hans d/o Sh. Kali Dass, r/o Type No. 01, Block 2, Set No. 14 Chakkar Forest Colony, Tehsil Shimla (Rural), District Shimla, Himachal Pradesh have filed an application alongwith affidavits in the court of the undersigned stating therein that they have soleminized their marriage on 01-03-2021, but the marriage has not been found entered in the record of concerned Registrar of Marriages, Tehsil Shimla (Rural), District Shimla.

Therefore, objections are hereby invited from the General Public through this notice, that if anyone has any objection regarding registration of this marriage, they can file their objections personally or in writing before the court of undersigned on or before 01-07-2022 after that no objection shall be entertained and marriage will be registered accordingly.

Seal.

NISHANT KUMAR (H.P.A.S.), Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Shimla (Rural).

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In the Court of Sh. Saurabh Jassal, IAS, Marriage Officer-cum-Sub-Divisional Magistrate,

Theog/Kotkhai, District Shimla (H. P.)

In the matter of :

Mr. Mohamad Naseem s/o Shri Muhammed Hanif, r/o Village Salyana, P.O. Chalnair, Tehsil Kotkhai, District Shimla, H.P.

Miss Muskan Malik d/o Sh. Mohd Mushtaq, r/o Village Chakrot, P.O. Mahasu, Tehsil . . Applicants. Kotkhai, District Shimla, H.P.

Versus

The General Public

. . Respondent.

Proclamation for the registration of Marriage under section 15 of the Special Marriage Act, 1954.

Mr. Mohamad Naseem s/o Shri Muhammed Hanif, r/o Village Salyana, P.O. Chalnair, Tehsil Kotkhai, District Shimla, H.P and Miss Muskan Malik d/o Sh. Mohd Mushtaq, r/o Village Chakrot, P.O. Mahasu, Tehsil Kotkhai, District Shimla, H.P. have filed an application alongwith affidavits before the court of undersigned under section 15 of Special Marriage Act, 1954 that they have solemnized their marriage on 09-05-2022 and they are living as husband and wife since then, hence their marriage is to be registered under Special Marriage Act, 1954 under section 15.

Therefore, by this proclamation, the general public is hereby informed through this notice that any person who has any objection regarding this marriage can file the objection personally or in writing within 30 days from the date of publication of this notice after that no objection will be entertained and marriage will be registered accordingly.

Given under my hand and seal of the court on this 13th day of May, 2022.

Seal.

SAURABH JASSAL, IAS,

Marriage Officer-cum-Sub-Divisional Magistrate,

Theog/Kotkhai, District Shimla (H. P.).

ब अदालत श्री जय चन्द, सहायक समाहर्ता प्रथम श्रेणी, रामपुर बुशैहर, जिला शिमला, हिमाचल प्रदेश

. . प्रार्थिया। श्रीमती सपना पुत्री ध्यान सिंह, गांव व डाकघर नोगली, तहसील रामपुर बुशैहर, जिला शिमला (हि0 प्र0)

बनाम

. . प्रतिवादी। आम जनता

दरख्वास्त दुरुस्ती नाम माल कागजात अराजी खाता/खतौनी नं0 145/391, खसरा नं0 1647/1590/1534, 1652/1593/1534, 1595/1534, कित्ता-3, रकबा तादादी 00-01-36, महाल कुमसू, तहसील रामपुर बुशैहर, जिला शिमला (हि0 प्र0)।

नोटिस बनाम आम जनता।

दरख्वास्त नाम दुरुस्ती कागजात माल हमारे समक्ष प्रार्थिया श्रीमती सपना पुत्री ध्यान सिंह, गांव व डाकघर नोगली, तहसील रामपुर बुशैहर, जिला शिमला (हि0 प्र0) ने इस आशय के साथ प्रस्तुत की है कि आधार कार्ड के मुताबिक प्रार्थिया के पिता का नाम ध्यान सिंह सही व दुरूस्त है परन्तु अराजी खाता/खतौनी नं0 145/391, खसरा नं0 1647/1590/1534, 1652/1593/1534, 1595/1534, कित्ता-3, रकबा तादादी 00-01-36, महाल कुमसू, तहसील रामपुर बुशैहर, जिला शिमला (हि0 प्र0) के खाना मालिक में दयाल सिंह दर्ज किया गया है जोकि गलत है जबकि प्रार्थिया के पिता का सही नाम ध्यान सिंह है,जिसकी पुष्टि के लिए प्रार्थिया ने छायाप्रति आधार कार्ड आदि अन्य दस्तावेज संलग्न दरख्वास्त कर रखे हैं। प्रार्थिया अपने पिता का नाम माल कागजात में दयाल सिंह के स्थान पर ध्यान सिंह दुरूस्त/दर्ज करवाना चाहती है।

अतः आम जनता को इस इश्तहार द्वारा सूचित किया जाता है कि राजस्व अभिलेख में दयाल सिंह उर्फ ध्यान सिह दुरुस्त/दर्ज करने बारा किसी भी व्यक्ति का किसी भी प्रकार का उजर व एतराज हो तो वह दिनांक 22-06-2022 को प्रातः 10.00 बजे असालतन या वकालतन हाजिर अदालत आकर उजर व एतराज पेश कर सकता है अन्यथा एकतरफा कार्यवाही अमल में लाई जाएगी।

आज दिनांक 21-05-2022 को मेरे हस्ताक्षर व मोहर अदालत से जारी किया गया।

मोहर।

हस्ताक्षरित/- सहायक समाहर्ता प्रथम श्रेणी, रामपुर बुशैहर, जिला शिमला (हि0 प्र0)।

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ब अदालत श्री जय चन्द, सहायक समाहर्ता प्रथम श्रेणी, रामपुर बुशैहर, जिला शिमला, हिमाचल प्रदेश

. . प्रार्थी। श्री सिणू राम पुत्र झांउ, गांव बाडा, डाकघर करतोट, तहसील रामपुर बुशैहर, जिला शिमला (हि0 प्र0)

बनाम1948 राजपत्र, हिमाचल प्रदेश, 20 जून 2022/30 ज्येष्ठ, 1944 आम जनता

. . प्रतिवादी। दरख्वास्त दुरुस्ती नाम माल कागजात अराजी खाता/खतौनी नं0 261/605 ता 607, रकबा तादादी 00-46-55 हैक्टेयर, महाल गोपालपुर, तहसील रामपुर बुशैहर, जिला शिमला (हि0 प्र0)।

नोटिस बनाम आम जनता।

दरख्वास्त नाम दुरुस्ती कागजात माल हमारे समक्ष प्रार्थी श्री सिणू राम पुत्र झांउ, गांव बाडा, डाकघर करतोट, तहसील रामपुर बुशैहर, जिला शिमला (हि0 प्र0) ने इस आशय के साथ प्रस्तुत की है कि पंचायत रिकार्ड, आधार कार्ड के मुताबिक प्रार्थी का नाम सिणू राम पुत्र झांउ सही व दुरूस्त है परन्तु अराजी खाता/खतौनी नं0 261/605 ता 607, रकबा तादादी 00-46-55, महाल गोपालपुर, तहसील रामपुर बुशैहर, जिला शिमला (हि0 प्र0) के खाना मालिक में शिबू पुत्र झांउ दर्ज किया गया है जोकि गलत है जबकि प्रार्थी का सही नाम सिणू राम है। जिसकी पुष्टि के लिए प्रार्थी ने छायाप्रति पंचायत रिकार्ड आदि अन्य दस्तावेज संलग्न दरख्वास्त कर रखे हैं। प्रार्थी अपना नाम उक्त माल कागजात में शिबू के स्थान पर सिणू राम दुरुस्त/दर्ज करवाना चाहता है।

अतः आम जनता को इस इश्तहार द्वारा सूचित किया जाता है कि राजस्व अभिलेख में सिणू राम उर्फ शिबू दुरुस्त/दर्ज करने बारा किसी भी व्यक्ति का किसी भी प्रकार का उजर व एतराज हो तो वह दिनांक 28-06-2022 को प्रातः 10.00 बजे असालतन या वकालतन हाजिर अदालत आकर अपना उजर व एतराज पेश कर सकता है अन्यथा एकतरफा कार्यवाही अमल में लाई जाएगी।

आज दिनांक 24-05-2022 को मेरे हस्ताक्षर व मोहर अदालत से जारी किया गया।

मोहर।

हस्ताक्षरित/- सहायक समाहर्ता प्रथम श्रेणी, रामपुर बुशैहर, जिला शिमला (हि0 प्र0)।

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CORRECTION OF NAME

I, Ranjeet Singh (48) s/o Shamsher Singh, Village Galoon, P.O. Ladori, Tehsil Nurpur, District Kangra (H.P.) declare that my name Ranjit Singh has worngly been entered in my daughter's (Arshia Pathania) academic document Vide Roll No. 175105542, correct name is Ranjeet Singh. Please note.

Ranjeet Singh,

s/o Shamsher Singh,

Village Galoon, P.O. Ladori,

Tehsil Nurpur, District Kangra (H.P.).

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