Panaji, 27th February, 2020 (Phalguna 8, 1941)

SERIES I No. 48

Reg. No. G-2/RNP/GOA/32/2018-20

RNI No. GOAENG/2002/6410

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

NOTE

There is an Extraordinary issue to the Official Gazette, Series I No. 47 dated 20-02-2020, namely, Extraordinary dated

20-02-2020 from pages 1557 to1562, Notification No. 5-6-2019-Fin(DMU) regarding Market Borrowing Programme from

Department of Finance (Debt Management Division) and Notification No. 7/3/2020-LA from Department of Law and

Judiciary (Legal Affairs Division) regarding the Goa Appropriation (Vote on Account) Act, 2020 (Goa Act 3 of 2020).

INDEX

Department

Notification/Order/Add.

Subject

Pages

Education, Art & Culture

Ord.- 17/2/76/AICTEPAY/2019/

Implementation of AICTE Regulations

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Dir. of Technical Education

DTE/3537

Secretary

General Administration

Not.- 23/1/87-GA&C(Vol.II)/4895

The Business of the Government of Goa

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Under Secretary

(Allocation) (Thirty-second) Rules, 2020.

3.a. Law & Judiciary

Not.- 10/4/2019-LA-354

The Arbitration and Conciliation

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Legal Affairs Division

(Amendment) Act, 2019

Joint Secretary

b. Law Estt. Division

Addm.- 8/32/2015-LD(Estt)/

—

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Under Secretary

/Part/368

Legal Metrology

Not.- 25/5/20-CLM/166/383

Calibration of vehicle tanks registered with

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Controller & ex officio

Transport Authorities.

Under Secretary

GOVERNMENT OF GOA

Department of Education, Art & Culture

Directorate of Technical Education

Order

17/2/76/AICTEPAY/2019/DTE/3537

Government of Goa is pleased to approve

the implementation of AICTE regulations on

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pay scales, service conditions and minimum

qualifications for appointment of teachers, and

other academic staff such as Library and

Physical Education Personnel, and measures

for the maintenance of Standards in Technical

Education-(Diploma) Regulations, 2019,

notified on 1st March, 2019 (Annexure) to the

teachers in Government and Aided Diploma

level Technical Institutions (Polytechnics) in

Goa, under the administrative control of the

Suggestions are welcomed on e-mail: dir–[email protected]

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Directorate of Technical Education, subject

to the following conditions:

1) The Pay scales shall be effective from

01-01-2016.

2) Other allowances such as LTC, CEA,

Transport

Allowance,

Travelling

Allowance, HRA, etc. shall be applicable

as notified by respective State Government,

from time to time.

3) Other service conditions related to

qualifications, recruitment, promotions,

training, etc. as detailed at 3.0 and 4.0 of

the AICTE notification, shall come into effect

from the date of notification of this Order

in the State Government Gazette.

4) Faculty members are permitted to

fulfill the requisite mandatory requirement

as per the gazette notification, to avail the

benefits of promotions retrospectively, from

the date of their eligibility, provided they

fulfill these requirements by 31-07-2022.

Those faculty members, who do not meet

the essential criteria by this date, will be

eligible for promotion from the date they

meet these criteria thereafter.

5) There shall be only 3 designations in

respect of teachers in Diploma level

Institutions/Polytechnics namely Lecturer,

Head of the Department and Principal, as

detailed in Table 1 of the AICTE Notification

(Annexure).

6) The method followed by 7th CPC

shall be adopted, moving from the

earlier concept of Pay Band and Academic

Grade Pay to that of Levels and Cells.

The present academic grade pay of

Rs. 5,400/-, Rs. 6,000/-, Rs. 7,000/-,

Rs. 8,000/- and Rs. 9,000/- respectively shall

be correspondingly numbered as level 9A,

10, 11, 12 and 13A1. Incumbents drawing

Academic Grade Pay of Rs. 5,400/-,

Rs. 6,000/-, Rs. 7,000/-, Rs. 8,000/- and

Rs. 9,000/- shall be correspondingly placed

in levels 9A, 10, 11, 12 and 13A1

respectively.

7) For fixation of pay, the existing pay in

the pre-revised structure as on 31-12-2015

shall be multiplied by a factor of 2.57 and

rounded off to the nearest figure in the level

in the Pay Matrix (similar to the procedure

recommended by 7th CPC).

8) The revised Pay Scales, though

applicable from 01-01-2016, shall be

payable with the salary of December, 2019

onwards. The arrears of pay with effect

from 01-01-2016 to 30-11-2019, over and

above the implemented 7th CPC Pay

Scales, shall be deposited in the respective

GPF Accounts/NPS Accounts, with a lock-

in period of 03 years from the date of

deposit in the individual accounts

concerned.

9) Age of superannuation of all faculty

and Principals shall be 62 years.

10) Directorate of Technical Education

shall frame guidelines for Research

Promotion Grant, Industrial Training,

Grants for Professional development,

Sabbatical leave and Quality Improvement

Programme (QIP) Scheme.

This issues with the concurrence of the

Finance Department vide their U.O.

No. 1400066978 dated 14-10-2019 and

approval of the Cabinet.

By order and in the name of Governor of

Goa.

Nila Mohanan, Secretary (Education).

Porvorim, 7th February 2020.

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ALL INDIA COUNCIL FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 1st March, 2019

AICTE REGULATIONS ON PAY SCALES, SERVICE CONDITIONS AND MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT OF TEACHERS AND OTHER ACADEMIC STAFF

SUCH

LIBRARY

AND

PHYSICAL

EDUCATION

PERSONNEL

TECHNICAL

INSTITUTIONS AND MEASURES FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF STANDARDS IN TECHNICAL

EDUCATION – (DIPLOMA) REGULATION, 2019.

F. No. 61-1/RIFD/7^th CPC/2016-17.—In exercise of the powers conferred under sub-section (1) of

Section 23 read with Section 10(g), (h) and (i) of the All India Council for Technical Education Act, 1987 (52

of 1987) and after approval of the Government of India vide No. 1 - 37/2016 – TS. II, Dated 23^rd January,

2019 and letter of even no. dated 12^th February 2019, the All India Council for Technical Education makes the

following regulation; namely:—

1.0

Short Title, Application and Commencement

1.1

Short Title

These Regulations shall be called the All India Council for Technical Education Pay Scales, Service

Conditions and Minimum Qualifications for the Appointment of Teachers and other Academic Staff

such as Library and Physical Education Personnel in Technical Institutions and Measures for the

Maintenance of Standards in Technical Education – (Diploma) Regulation, 2019.

1.2

Categories of Institutions to whom the regulations apply

These regulations shall apply to all diploma level technical institutions imparting technical education

and such other courses / programs approved by AICTE and areas as notified by the council from time

to time.

1.3

Date of Effect

Pay Scales and DA: The revised pay-scales shall be effective from 01-01-2016

Other Allowances: Allowances such as Leave Travel Concession, Special Compensatory

Allowances, Children's Education Allowance, Transport Allowance, House Rent Allowance,

Deputation Allowance, House Building Allowance, Travelling Allowance etc. shall be applicable

from the date as notified by the Central Government / respective State and UT Government from

time to time.

1.4

Effective date of application of Service Conditions

All other service conditions including Qualifications, Experience, Recruitment, Promotions etc.

shall come into force with effect from the date of this Gazette Notification.

The Qualifications, Experience, Recruitment and Promotions etc. during 01-01-2016 till the issue

of this Gazette Notification shall be governed by All India Council for Technical Education Pay

Scales, Service Conditions and Qualifications for the Teachers and other Academic Staff in

Technical Institutions (Diploma) Regulation, 2010 dated 5^th March 2010 and subsequent

notifications issued from time to time.

Those who are eligible for promotions after the date of publication of this gazette, shall have to

meet the necessary conditions such as additional qualification, undergoing industrial training,

pedagogical training, faculty induction program, publishing research papers etc. However, these

requirements shall be permitted to be fulfilled till 31^st July, 2022 so as to enable faculty members

in equipping them for requisite mandatory requirements of this gazette to avail the benefit of

promotion retrospectively from the date of eligibility.

It may be noted that no further extension would be given beyond 31^st July, 2022 and those who

do not meet the essential criteria despite the above grace period, shall lose an opportunity for

getting promotion retrospectively. However, they will be eligible for promotion from the date

they meet these criteria thereafter.

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In cases, wherein interviews are already conducted either for direct recruitment or for promotions

but candidates did not join, such candidates may be allowed to join. Their further up-gradation

will be governed by this notification.

In cases, where advertisement was published, applications invited but interviews have not been

conducted till publication of this notification, the institutes / employers are required to publish

corrigendum and processing of applications must be done in accordance with the provisions

given in this notification.

2.0

General

2.1

Revised Designations and Mode of Appointments

There shall be only three designations in respect of teachers in the diploma level

institutes/polytechnics namely Lecturer, Head of the Department and Principal as given below in

Table 1. Also there shall be no change in the present designations in respect of Library and Physical

Education personnel at various levels.

Following mode of appointment shall henceforth be used

Table 1: Cadre Structure and Mode of Appointment

Sr.

No.

Designations of Teaching

Faculty

Entry Pay

(Rs.)

Level

Mode of Appointment

Lecturer

56,100

Direct Recruitment

Lecturer

57,700

Promotion / Direct Recruitment

Lecturer (Senior Scale)

68,900

Promotion

Lecturer (Selection Grade -I)

79,800

Promotion

Lecturer (Selection Grade -II)

131,400

13A1

Promotion

Head

the

Department

(HoD)

131,400

13A1

Direct Recruitment

Principal

131,400

13A1

Promotion / Direct Recruitment

2.2

New Pay Structure

The new pay structure shall involve a pay matrix with an ascending series of levels and ascending

cells in each level. The new pay matrix shall subsume the pay band and grade pay in one simple chart

as given in Annexure - I. The pay matrix shall comprise of two dimensions – a horizontal range of

levels starting from the lowest level in the hierarchy and ascending to the highest level, with the levels

being numbered from 9A to 13A1 covering the entire gamut of Teachers and other Academic Staff.

Within each level, the salary increases as one goes down vertically, with each progression of going

down represented by a “Cell”. Each Cell within that level represents the steps of annual financial

progression of 3%. On recruitment / promotion, an employee shall join at a particular level and

progress within the level as per the vertical range. The movement shall be based on annual

increments till the time of his /her next promotion. When the employee will receive a promotion,

he/she will progress to the next level in the horizontal range till it exhausts.

2.3

Levels and Cells

The method followed by the 7^th CPC shall be adopted in the academic pay structure also, moving

from the concept of Pay Band and Academic Grade Pay to that of Levels and Cells. The changes will

appear only due to the existing difference between the two streams in terms of Academic Grade Pay

vis-à-vis the corresponding Grade Pay. The levels for academic pay shall be numbered as per the

corresponding non-academic level. Thus, the levels are numbered as 9A, 10, 11, 12 and 13A1

corresponding to the present AGP of Rs. 5400, 6000, 7000, 8000 and 9000 respectively.

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2.4

Pay Matrix and Fixation of Revised Pay

For Fixation of pay of an Employee in the Pay Matrix as on 1^st January 2016, the existing pay (Pay in

Pay Band plus Academic Grade Pay) in the pre-revised structure as on 31^st December, 2015 shall be

multiplied by a factor of 2.57, rounded off to the nearest Rupee and the figure so arrived at will be

located in that level in the Pay Matrix and if such an identical figure corresponds to any Cell in the

applicable Level of the Pay Matrix, the same shall be the pay, and if no such Cell is available in the

applicable Level, the pay shall be fixed at the immediate next higher Cell in that applicable Level of

the Pay Matrix. If the figure arrived at in this manner is less than the first Cell in that Level, then the

pay shall be fixed at the first Cell of that Level of Pay Matrix (See Annexure-I).

2.5

Date of Increment

(i) Annual increment is given in the Pay Matrix at 3%, with each cell being higher by 3% over the

previous cell in the same level, rounded off to nearest 100. Annual increments to each employee

would move up in the same academic level, with an employee moving from the existing cell in

the academic level to the immediate next cell in the same academic level.

(ii) There shall be two dates of increment i.e. 1^st January and 1^st July of every year, provided that an

employee shall be entitled to only one annual increment on either one of these two dates

depending on the date of appointment, promotion or grant of financial upgradation.

(iii) The increment in respect of an employee appointed or promoted during the period between the

2^ndday of January and 1^st day of July (both inclusive) shall be granted on 1^st day of January and

the increment in respect of an employee appointed or promoted during the period between the 2^nd

day of July and 1^st day of January (both inclusive) shall be granted on 1^st day of July.

2.6

Annual Process of Promotion

Every College / DTE shall ensure that the selection process for direct recruitment for various positions

is carried out annually so as to maintain required faculty numbers and cadre ratio as per AICTE norms

so that no loss is caused to students. Process for the Screening / promotions of the faculty members

shall be carried out at a regular span annually to avoid any stagnation in career growth of faculty

members.

Candidates who do not fulfill the minimum requirement proposed in the Regulation, will have to be

re-assessed after a period of one year. The date of promotion shall be the date on which he / she

satisfies all the minimum requirements and successfully reassessed.

The constitution of the Screening Committee/Promotion committee/Selection Committee as

applicable at different stages are enumerated in Annexure-II. Various stages of screening/promotion /

direct recruitment are given in the Table 2.

Table 2: Stages of Screening/Promotion/Direct Recruitment and Mode of Selection

Stage

Designation

Mode of Selection

Entry Level, Stage-I

Lecturer

Direct recruitment

Stage-II

Lecturer (Senior Scale)

Promotion by Screening

Stage-III

Lecturer (Selection Grade -I)

Promotion by Screening

Stage-IV

Lecturer (Selection Grade -II)

Promotion

Selection

Committee

Stage-V

Head of the Department (HoD)

Direct recruitment

Stage-VI

Principal

Direct

recruitment

Promotion

A teacher who wishes to be considered for promotion may submit in writing in the prescribed

proforma as evolved by the concerned College / DTE duly supported by all credentials to the HoD /

Principal of the College, within three months in advance of the due date, that he / she fulfils all

requisite qualifications.

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2.7

Research Promotion Grant

The thrust has to be given for improving quality by augmenting the research and development in the

institutions. Therefore, all technical institutions should provide financial assistance for strengthening

research activities.

2.8

Financial Support for implementation of 7^th CPC Scale.

The entire liability on account of revision of pay scales etc. of Polytechnic teachers shall be that of the

State Government.

2.9

Age of Superannuation

The age of superannuation of all faculty members and Principals of institutions shall be 65 years. An

extension of 5 years (till the attainment of 70 years of age) may be given to those faculty members

who are physically fit, have written technical books and has average 360^o feedback of more than 8 out

of 10 indicating them being active during last 3 preceding years of service.

2.10

Health Insurance Scheme

Wherever full health coverage for self and family is not provided for by the government, individual

institutions shall implement Contributory Group Health Insurance Schemes for faculty members and

other academic staff to extend social security to them and to help attract and retain them for longer

association with respective institutions. The Group Health Insurance option may also be extended to

the retired faculty members.

2.11

Pension, Gratuity, Family Pension, GPF, Leave Encashment and Other Pensionary Benefits

All pensionary benefits including leave encashment shall be extended to faculty members and other

academic staff as per the revised norms recommended by the 7^th CPC and implemented by the State

Governments.

2.12

Industrial Training

Since a requirement of industrial training has been stipulated for vertical movement of faculty

members, the AICTE, State Governments / DTEs, in consultation with the Confederation of Indian

Industries (CII), FICCI, NASSCOM and other such industry bodies, devise a suitable mechanism for

facilitating all faculty members to undergo industrial training.

2.13

Teaching Engagement

The faculty members working in technical institutions under the purview of AICTE shall have a

teaching engagement of not less than 40 hours per week including teaching contact hours and other

activities. The work of tutorial / project/ research/ administration may be distributed among the

faculty members as per the need and availability of staff.

The laboratory engagement will also be counted towards teaching hours. The minimum teaching

contact hours for various positions shall be as given in Table 3.

Table 3: Teaching Engagement of Faculty Members in Diploma Level Institutions

Designation

(Teaching / Laboratory Hours)/

Week

Lecturers

HoD

Principal

2.14

Incentives for New Entrants

New entrants as well as existing faculty members shall be provided with a desktop computer/ laptop/

office furniture and a printer with internet connectivity in their office to make faculty members

computer savvy and to enable them to have access to the latest technology.

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2.15

Grants for Professional Development

All faculty members may be given a grant up to Rs. 25,000/- per year on reimbursement basis, which

may be permitted to be accumulated up to 3 years towards acquiring the membership of Professional

Societies and for participating in National /International conferences/workshops etc.

2.16

Consultancy

(i) Consultancy work may be undertaken by members of the faculty to generate resources either for

the institutions or for themselves.

(ii) Not only the faculty members should be encouraged to undertake consultancy work, but also an

appropriate conducive environment be created by the state governments / managements of

institutions to facilitate faculty members to undertake such work.

(iii) Suitable parameters for sharing the generated resources between the institution and individual

faculty member may be evolved and adopted by the institutions where consultancy work is

undertaken by faculty members.

The faculty members engaged in consultancy/ industry interaction / research / start-up activities /

community services may be allowed some adjustment in teaching time table without

compromising their teaching contact hours.

2.17

Sabbatical Leave for Faculty

To encourage interface between technical education and industry, the faculty members in Technical

Institutions shall be given sabbatical leave of six months for working in industry / professional

development, subject to the condition that the faculty has a teaching experience of minimum five

years. Such leave, however, shall be available to a teacher only twice in his /her teaching career.

2.18

Start-up

Presently, the institutions are ranked based on academic performance and placement of students. In

future it may be also based on number of start-ups and entrepreneurs created by the institute.

Therefore, technology incubation centres shall be established and frequent interactions between

entrepreneurs / industrialists / alumni and students shall be arranged to motivate students to initiate

start-up.

2.19

Incentives for Ph. D. / M. Phil. and other Higher Qualification

(i) Five non-compounded advance increments shall be admissible at the entry level of a recruitee as

a lecturer possessing a degree of Ph.D. awarded in the relevant discipline by a recognized by the

University following the due process of admission test, course work and external evaluation as

prescribed by the UGC or the admission process adopted by the institutes established under the

Act of Parliament or students having valid GATE / GPAT score for admission to Ph.D. under

National Doctoral Fellowship program of AICTE / Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship

program.

Those possessing Master’s degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Planning/

Pharmacy/ Design/Town Planning etc. recognized by the relevant statutory body / council, shall

be entitled to two non-compounded advance increments at the entry level.

(iii) Teachers who complete their Ph.D. degree while in service as Lecturer shall be entitled to three

non-compounded increments fixed at increment applicable at entry level as Lecturer only if such

Ph.D. is in a relevant discipline of the discipline of employment and has been awarded by a

recognized University following the due process of admission test, course work and external

evaluation as prescribed by the UGC or the admission process adopted by the institutes

established under the Act of Parliament or students having valid GATE / GPAT score for

admission to Ph.D. or students selected for Ph.D. program under Quality Improvement Program

(QIP) / Teacher Research Fellowship (TRF).

2.20

Statutory Reservation

The statutory reservation policy for recruitment and promotion of SC / ST / OBC / EBC / PWD /

Women candidates must be adhered to as per the respective state government rules.

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2.21

Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) Scheme for Teachers in Technical Institutions

With a view to improve the quality of technical education, all DTEs and Secretaries of Higher

Education of all the states are directed to implement QIP scheme for all the eligible teachers working

in Government and Government aided institutions. Managements of self-financing institutions are

also directed to encourage their faculty members to participate in QIP scheme.

2.22

Counting of Past Services for Direct Recruitment and Promotion

Previous regular service, whether national or international, as Lecturer, Assistant Professor/Associate

Professor/HOD/Workshop Superintendent etc. in a University, College, equivalent post in National

Laboratories or other scientific / professional organizations such as the CSIR, ICAR, DRDO, UGC,

AICTE, ICSSR, ICHR, ICMR. DBT or state PSUs etc., shall be counted for direct recruitment and

promotion of a teacher as Lecturer, Head of the Department, Principal or any other nomenclature

provided that:

The qualifications for the post held should not be lower than the qualifications prescribed by the

AICTE for Lecturer, Head of the department and Principal as the case may be.

b) The post is/was in an equivalent grade or of the pre-revised scale of pay as the post of Lecturer,

Head of the department and Principal.

The candidate for direct recruitment has applied through proper channel only.

d) The concerned person should possess the same minimum qualifications as prescribed by the

AICTE for appointment to the post of Lecturer, Head of the department and Principal, as the case

may be.

The post was filled in accordance with the prescribed selection procedure as laid down in the

Regulations of the State Government / Central Government / concerned institution, for such

appointments.

The previous appointment was not as guest lecturer for any duration or ad-hoc or in a leave

vacancy of less than one year duration. Ad-hoc or temporary service can be counted provided

that:

1. The period of service was of more than one year duration;

2. The incumbent was appointed on the recommendation of duly constituted Selection

Committee.

3. The incumbent was selected to the permanent post in continuation to the ad-hoc or temporary

service.

4. An artificial break in service shall not be used to the prejudice of employee, appointed on

permanent basis. The person appointed on permanent basis shall be given the benefit of entire

service

rendered

him

with

effect

from

the

date

initial

appointment

(temporary/contract/ad-hoc) notwithstanding the artificial break / breaks in service.

5. The incumbent was drawing total gross emoluments not less than the monthly gross salary at

initial stage of a regularly appointed Lecturer, Head of the department and Principal, as the

case may be; and

6. At the time of selection, the negotiated terms and conditions clearly mention the period of

experience, nature of experience and same has been consented by the employer.

No distinction should be made with reference to the nature of management of the institution

where -previous service was rendered (private/local body/Government) for counting past services

under this clause.

2.23. Equivalence of Experience of Diploma Level Institutions and Degree Level Institutions

Experience at degree level institutions shall be considered equivalent to experience in the diploma

level institutions at appropriate level, as applicable provided, scale of pay, qualifications, experience

and research contributions are same for the post under consideration as per the present notification.

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2.24

Cadre Structure

The “Cadre Structure” in diploma level institutions imparting technical education is as given in

Table 2. The following guidelines are to be taken care of while promoting faculty members in

different cadres.

Incumbent faculty members shall be upgraded to higher position, after being eligible, through a

process of selection to be held annually irrespective of availability of vacancies in that cadre.

The incumbent so upgraded to a higher cadre shall be re-designated as Lecturer (Senior Scale) /

Lecturer (Selection Grade - I) / Lecturer (Selection Grade - II) as the case may be.

With this cadre structure, all faculty members may become Lecturer (Selection Grade - II).

The entry post of Lecturer can be treated as vacant once the incumbent moves on higher cadre /

post through promotion or through direct recruitment by keeping total sanctioned posts fixed.

2.25

Fixation of Pay

The fixation of pay and designations of incumbents in the revised pay scales shall be as given in

Annexure - I.

Incumbent faculty members / principals who are in AGP of 10,000/- as per 6^th CPC, shall be fixed in

the appropriate cell corresponding to Level 14 of pay matrix table recommended by 7^th CPC.

2.26

Position of Principals

1. Principal of AICTE approved institution has to be a full time faculty selected in accordance with

the due process of selection to be adopted by the concerned State Government / DTE / Public

Service Commission / respective Board of Governors / Board of Management etc., by taking

into consideration the qualifications and other requirements as laid down by AICTE from time to

time.

2. This position shall be of contractual in nature for a term of 5 years and can be extended for one

more term depending upon the performance; and after completing the term the incumbent shall

join back his/her parent organization in the previous designation from where he / she proceeded.

3. In an institution where several programmes under technical education approved by AICTE are

running, the Principal shall be from one of the programmes preferably from a programme with

maximum student strength.

3.0

Mandatory Teacher Trainings

1. Every teacher appointed / promoted to any position here onwards with effect from the

publication of this gazette shall have to mandatorily undergo 8 online modules of MOOCs in

SWAYAM as per the AICTE teacher training policy preferably within first year of service.

2. No newly appointed faculty member shall be completing the probation without getting the

certification of completion of these 8 modules. The teacher training policy document may be

downloaded from AICTE website.

3. The requirement of completing these modules as envisioned in this gazette is applicable to all

the incumbent teachers also while applying for promotion / selection to next higher cadre only

once in the career.

4. The requirement of completing these modules, however, shall be permitted to be fulfilled till

31st July, 2022 so as to enable faculty members in equipping them for requisite mandatory

requirements of this gazette to avail the benefit of promotion retrospectively from the date of

eligibility.

4.0

Minimum Qualifications for Direct Recruitment as Lecturer in Diploma Level Institutions

Direct recruitment on the post of lecturer shall be made at two different levels of pay in diploma level

institutions based on the qualifications of the candidate at the time of application. Minimum

qualification, experience, research contributions, feedback and requisite training requirements for

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different levels for direct recruitment, screening and promotions for the faculty members are as

follows.

4.1

For Direct Recruitment of Lecturer (Level – 9A, Entry Pay 56,100/-)

Those possessing a minimum of 4-year Bachelor’s degree shall be placed in Level 9A at entry pay of

Rs.56,100/-

(a) Engineering / Technology

B. E. / B. Tech. / B. S. in relevant discipline with First Class or equivalent.

(b) Pharmacy

B. Pharm. with First Class or equivalent.

(c) Hotel Management and Catering Technology

A minimum 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in HMCT with First Class or equivalent.

(d) Architecture

B.Arch. or a 4-year Degree in an allied field with First Class or equivalent.

(e) Fine Arts

Bachelor’s degree in appropriate discipline of Fine Arts (Applied Arts, Painting and Sculpture) or

equivalent with First Class or equivalent.

(f) Design

Bachelor’s degree in design or a minimum 4-year Diploma in any one of the streams of Design,

Fine Arts, Applied Arts and Architecture or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with First Class or

equivalent

(g) Sciences and Humanities

Master’s degree in appropriate subject with First Class or equivalent at Bachelor’s or Master’s

level.

4.2

For Direct Recruitment of Lecturer (Level – 10, Entry Pay 57,700/-)

(a) For Technical Disciplines

Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in relevant disciplines with First Class in either of the two at

the time of selection.

(b) For Sciences and Humanities

A Master’s degree with First Class or equivalent in a relevant subject and, must have cleared

the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test

accredited by the UGC, like SLET / SET.

(c) For Promotion of incumbent Lecturer in Level 9A to Level 10

(i)

Candidates from technical disciplines shall be placed in Level 10 at suitable cell as and

when the candidates acquire the Master’s degree in relevant technical discipline.

(ii) Candidates of Sciences and Humanities shall be placed in Level 10 at suitable cell as and

when the candidates clear the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC

or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET / SET.

(iii) In case candidates do not acquire relevant Master’s degree in the case of technical

disciplines and in case of candidates from Sciences and Humanities do not clear National

Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test

accredited by the UGC, like SLET / SET, they shall be placed in appropriate cell of

level 10 only after completion of 5 years.

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Minimum Qualifications for Lecturer (Senior scale) (Level – 11, Entry Pay 68900/-)

Qualifications as prescribed for the post of Lecturer.

AND

2) Three weeks of industrial training at the level of Lecturer.

AND

3) Two

weeks

Faculty

Development

Programme

(FDP)

recognised

AICTE/UGC/TEQIP/NITTTR/ Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya National Mission on Teachers and

Teaching (PMMMNMTT)/IISc/IIT /University/Govt. and out of which at least one of the FDPs

shall be in advanced Pedagogy

One week faculty development programme as above and one eight weeks duration MOOCS

course with E-Certification by NPTEL-AICTE.

3) Completed two such eight weeks duration MOOCS courses with E-Certification by NPTEL-

AICTE.

AND

4) Minimum 5 years of experience and an average 360^o feedback score between 8 to 10 on the scale

of 10 in the cadre of Lecturer.

Minimum 6 years of experience and an average 360^o feedback score between 5 to < 8 on the

scale of 10 in the cadre of Lecturer.

4.4

Minimum Qualifications for Lecturer (Selection Grade - I) (Level – 12, Entry Pay 79800/-)

Qualification as prescribed for the post of Lecturer (Senior Scale) necessarily with a Master’s

Degree in relevant discipline in First Class or equivalent either at Bachelor’s or at Master’s level.

AND

Three weeks of industrial training at the level of Lecturer (Senior Scale)

AND

3) Two weeks of Faculty Development Programme (FDP) recognised by AICTE/UGC/TEQIP/NITTTR/

Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT)/IISc/IIT

/University/Govt.

One week faculty development programme as above and one eight weeks duration MOOCS course

with E-Certification by NPTEL-AICTE.

Completed two such eight weeks duration MOOCS courses with E-Certification by NPTEL -AICTE.

AND

Minimum 5 years of experience with an average 360^o feedback score between 8 to 10 on the

scale of 10 in the cadre of Lecturer (Senior Scale).

Minimum 6 years of experience with an average 360^o feedback score between 5 to < 8 on the

scale of 10 in the cadre of Lecturer (Senior Scale).

4.5

Minimum Qualifications for Lecturer (Selection Grade - II) (Level – 13A1, Entry Pay 131400/-)

1) Qualifications as prescribed for the post of Lecturer (Selection Grade - I).

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AND

2) Three weeks of industrial training at the level of Lecturer (Selection Grade - I)

AND

Two weeks of Faculty Development Programme (FDP) recognised by AICTE/UGC/

TEQIP/NITTTR/Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching

(PMMMNMTT)/IISc/IIT /University/Govt.

One week faculty development programme as above and one eight weeks duration MOOCS course

with E-Certification by NPTEL-AICTE.

Completed two such eight weeks duration MOOCS courses with E-Certification by NPTEL -AICTE.

AND

4) Ph. D. in relevant discipline with minimum 3 years of experience, 2 research publications in SCI

journals / UGC / AICTE/ CoA/ PCI approved list of journals and an average 360^o feedback score

between 8 to 10 on a scale of 10, all in the cadre of Lecturer (Selection Grade - I) Level - 12.

Ph. D. in relevant discipline with minimum 4 years of experience, 2 research publications in SCI

Journals / UGC / AICTE. CoA/ PCI approved list of journals and an average 360^o feedback score

between 5 to < 8 on a scale of 10, all in the cadre of Lecturer (Selection Grade-I) Level - 12.

Minimum 6 years of experience with an average 360^o feedback score between 8 to 10 on a scale

of 10, all in the cadre of Lecturer (Selection Grade-I) Level - 12.

Minimum 8 years of experience with an average 360^o feedback score between 5 to < 8 on a scale

of 10, all in the cadre of Lecturer (Selection Grade-I) Level - 12.

Note: 360^oFeedback

The feedback obtained every year, till the date of eligibility of next stage, shall be taken as an average

of all the preceding years added together required for promotions.

In case the candidate fails to achieve the minimum specified feedback score, the subsequent year’s

may be taken into consideration while dropping the lowest feedback score in any one of the year.

4.6

Minimum Qualifications for Head of the Department (Level – 13A1, Entry Pay 131400/-)

For Direct Recruitment

Ph. D. in relevant field and First Class at Bachelor’s or Master’s level in the relevant discipline;

minimum of 12 years of experience in Teaching/ Research/ Industry, out of which at least 2 years

shall be post Ph.D. experience minimum at the level of Lecturer (Selection Grade-I).

Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in relevant discipline with minimum of 15 years of experience in

Teaching / Research / Industry, out of which at least 3 years shall be at the level of Lecturer (Selection

Grade - II).

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4.7

Qualifications for Principal

(Level – 13A1, Entry Pay 131400/- with the special allowance of Rs. 4500/- per month)

Direct Recruitment

Ph.D. and First Class at either Bachelor’s or Master’s level in the relevant discipline with

minimum of 16 years of experience in Teaching / Research/ Industry, out of which at least 3

years shall be post Ph.D. experience and 5 years of experience not below the level of HoD.

First Class at Bachelor’s or Master’s level in the relevant discipline and minimum of 20 years of

experience in Teaching / Research/ Industry, out of which 5 years of experience not below the

level of HoD.

(b) For promotion of the Incumbent

Ph.D. and First class at Bachelor’s or Master’s level in the relevant discipline with minimum of

16 years of experience in Teaching / Research/ Industry out of which 5 years shall be at the level

of HoD and 3 years shall be post Ph.D. Experience; An average 360^o feedback score of 5 to < 8

out of 10 for last 5 years.

First class at Bachelor’s or Master’s level in the relevant discipline; minimum of 20 years of

experience in Teaching / Research/ Industry, out of which 7 years shall be not below the level of

HoD. An average 360^ofeedback score of 8 to 10 out of 10 for last 5 years.

Note:

Existing designations pay and scale of incumbent faculty, Head of the Department and Principals shall

be protected and may be placed in appropriate cell in the level corresponding to their AGP drawn on

31-12-2015.

Lecturer (Selection Grade-II) can be given-charge of HoD on rotation basis as per seniority for three

years subject to availability of vacant posts of HoD.

5.0

Minimum Qualifications for Direct Recruitment and Promotion of other Academic Staff

5.1

Minimum Qualifications for direct recruitment of Assistant Librarian (Level – 9A,Entry Pay

56100/-)

Master’s Degree in Library Science/Information Science/ Documentation Science or an

Equivalent Professional Degree with at least First Class or equivalent and a consistently good

academic record with knowledge of computerization of library.

Qualifying in the National Level Test conducted for the purpose by UGC or other equivalent test

as approved by the UGC.

5.2

Minimum Qualifications for direct recruitment of Assistant Director (Physical Education -

Level – 9A, Entry Pay 56100/-)

Master's Degree in Physical Education or Master's Degree in Physical Education Science or

equivalent degree with at least First Class or its equivalent with good academic record from a

recognized University / Institute.

Record of having represented the University / College at the inter-University / Inter-collegiate

competitions or the state and / or national championships;

Record of strong involvement and proven track record of participation in sports, drama, music,

films, painting, photography, journalism event management or other student / event management

activities during college / University studies.

Record of organizing such events as student’s convener or in later part of life.

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5.3

For Direct Recruitment of Assistant Director (Physical Education) and Assistant Librarian

(Level – 10, Entry Pay 57,700/-)

A Master’s degree with First Class or equivalent and have cleared the National Eligibility Test

(NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC, like

SLET / SET.

5.4

For Promotion of incumbent Assistant Director (Physical Education) and Assistant Librarian in

Level 9A to Level 10

(i) Assistant Director (Physical Education) shall be placed in Level 10 at suitable cell as and when

the candidates clear the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the

CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET / SET.

(ii) In case candidates do not clear National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the

CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET / SET, they shall be placed in

appropriate cell of level 10 only after completion of 5 years.

5.5

Methodology of further Promotions for Assistant Director (Physical Education) and Assistant

Librarian

The qualifications for promotions for Assistant Director (Physical Education) and Assistant Librarian

shall be as per the UGC Notification No. F.1-2/2017(EC/PS) Dated 18th July, 2018.

6.0

Additional Requirements

6.1

Research Publications

In order to ensure quality of publications for promotions, a minimum standard would be ensured

through the following.

For the purpose of promotions, candidates must have published research papers in SCI journals

OR UGC approved Journals OR AICTE approved list of journals OR jointly approved by AICTE

with respective councils / institute such as Council of Architecture / Pharmacy Council of India /

Institute of Town Planners, India.

In case of HMCT, 1 live case study or 1 live industry project as research / consultancy having

credential of very high standing would be recognized as equivalent to 1 publication.

In case of Design, Architecture and Town Planning, 1 live case study, 1 live industry project as

research / consultancy or 1 exceptional design having credential of very high standing / obtained

high level recognition would be recognized as equivalent to 1 publication.

6.2

Equivalence for Ph.D. / Eligibility of direct Ph.D. after B.E. / B.Tech

6.2.1

Equivalence for Ph.D

Equivalence for PhD is based on publication of 5 International Journal papers, each Journal having a

cumulative impact index of not less than 2.0, with incumbent as the main author and all 5 publications

being in the authors’ area of specialization. Alternatively, the person should have obtained at least two

patents or contributed to the increased productivity in the place of work recognized at state or national

level or elected as a Fellow of any of the national academies. However, the procedure of providing

equivalence shall be devised by concerned affiliating university.

6.2.2

Eligibility of direct Ph.D. after B.E./ B.Tech

The qualification of Ph.D acquired for the various level of posts directly after B.E/ B.Tech. is

applicable in Technical Institutions, provided degree of Ph. D awarded is in relevant discipline by a

recognised University following the process of registration, course work and evaluation etc. as

prescribed by UGC or has been awarded by the Institutes of national importance (i.e. IITs/IISc/ NITs

etc.), duly recognized by the MHRD. Further, candidate should have obtained at least first class at

Bachelor’s level in Engineering /Technology.

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6.3

Class / Division

If a class / division is not awarded, minimum of 60% marks in aggregate shall be considered

equivalent to first class / division. If a Grade Point System is adopted the CGPA will be converted

into equivalent marks as below.

Grade Point

Equivalent Percentage

6.25

55 %

6.75

60 %

7.25

65 %

7.75

70 %

8.25

75 %

6.4

Nomenclature of relevant degrees

The qualifications for various faculty posts specify that the degree shall be in the appropriate /

relevant branch of specialization. Many IITs, NITs, Central Universities start interdisciplinary

programs of new nomenclatures. In view of the increasing importance of interdisciplinary nature of

engineering, the inter-disciplinary courses for both UG and PG specializations may be considered.

The selection committee may take a final decision in this regard depending on the requirement of the

program of study and institution. AICTE has already clarified this issue vide Government of India

Gazette F. No. 27/RIFD/Pay/01/2017-18 dated 28.04.2017. If any specialization is not available in the

AICTE basket, the Board / Director of Technical Education / Public Service Commission / University

shall decide the equivalence based on the curriculum of the program. Hence, incumbent faculty

recruited in the past based on their qualifications / specializations acquired will continue to be eligible

for promotion as well as direct recruitment in the same or other institutions, subject to fulfilment of

other eligibility criteria and higher qualifications as prescribed, if any, for various teaching posts.

6.5

Incumbent faculty Members with previous qualifications

Existing incumbents recruited as a Faculty with the basic minimum qualifications such as M.Sc.

(Mathematics), M.Sc. (Biotechnology), M.Sc. (Electronics), M.Sc. (Computer Science & allied

subjects), M.Sc. (Physics), M.Sc. (Chemistry), MCA, PGDM, AMIE / M. Com and any other similar

qualifications which were considered eligible at the time of recruitment or taken admission in such

courses before publication of the AICTE Gazette dated 5th March 2010 are to be considered as

eligible for promotion as well as direct recruitment in the same or other institutions, subject to

fulfilment of other eligibility criteria and higher qualifications as prescribed, if any, for various

teaching posts.

6.6

Faculty Members on deputation

Any Faculty Member on deputation to some Government Organization /Autonomous Bodies such as

DTE /AICTE / UGC /MHRD /DST / Universities etc .on academic / administrative positions shall

be deemed to have experience of academics and academic administration and be exempted from the

requirement of FDP, Industrial Training and 360o feedback. If the faculty has secured at least Very

Good rating, it shall be considered equivalent to 8 points on a 10 point scale of 360o feedback in

reference to this notification for the period of deputation.

Disclaimer: Notification Language

The notification is published in English and Hindi languages. Utmost care is taken to translate

notification from English to Hindi. However, in case of any kind of discrepancy in interpretation,

English version shall prevail.

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Annexure-I

Pay Matrix Table for Diploma Level Technical Institutions

PAY MATRIX

(All figures are in Rupees ()

Pay Band VI CPC

15600-39100

37400-67000

Cadre Title VII CPC

Lecturer

(Senior

scale)

Lecturer

(Selection

Grade-I)

Lecturer (Selection

Grade-II) / HoD /

Principal

Academic Grade Pay -

VI CPC

5400

6000

7000

8000

9000

Entry Pay

21000

21600

25790

29900

49200

Cell No.

Level

13A1

56100

57700

68900

79800

131400

57800

59400

71000

82200

135300

59500

61200

73100

84700

139400

61300

63000

75300

87200

143600

63100

64900

77600

89800

147900

65000

66800

79900

92500

152300

67000

68800

82300

95300

156900

69000

70900

84800

98200

161600

71100

73000

87300

101100

166400

73200

75200

89900

104100

171400

75400

77500

92600

107200

176500

77700

79800

95400

110400

181800

80000

82200

98300

113700

187300

82400

84700

101200

117100

192900

84900

87200

104200

120600

198700

87400

89800

107300

124200

204700

90000

92500

110500

127900

92700

95300

113800

131700

95500

98200

117200

101100

120700

139800

104100

124300

144000

107200

128000

148300

110400

131800

152700

113700

135800

157300

117100

139900

162000

120600

144100

166900

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124200

148400

171900

127900

152900

177100

131700

157500

182400

135700

162200

187900

139800

167100

193500

144000

172100

199300

148300

177300

205300

152700

182600

211500

157300

188100

162000

193700

166900

199500

171900

205500

177100

182400

Note: The end-points of any column do not signify the end points of the pay received at that level. As was the

case in the earlier provision of traditional pay scales, the last point does not represent the maximum pay of

that level for calculation purposes. The end-points of the column should not be treated as the maximum and

minimum of a pay scale to calculate the average pay for any level.

Annexure–II

Constitution of Committee for Direct Recruitment, Screening and Promotion

The AICTE has evolved following guidelines on:

(a) Constitution of Screening Committees for promotion to Lecturer (Level 10), Lecturer (Senior

Scale), Lecturer (Selection Grade-I).

(b) Constitution of Promotion Committees for Lecturer (Selection Grade - II) and Principal.

Department (Level 13A1) and Principal.

Selection Proceedings:

All the screening / selection procedures shall be completed immediately after the screening / selection

committee meeting itself, wherein, minutes are recorded along with the scoring Proforma and

recommendation made on the basis of merit with the list of selected / promoted candidates in order of

merit, duly signed by all members of the committee.

Constitution of Committee for Direct Recruitment and Promotion:

The Selection Committee for the post of Lecturer and Head of Department, including Private

Colleges shall have the following composition:

Director, Technical Education to be the Chairperson of the Selection Committee.

ii)

The Principal of the College.

iii) Three nominees of the Secretary, Technical Education of concerned state out of which two

should be a subject-expert.

iv)

An academician representing SC / ST / OBC / Minority / Women / Differently-abled categories,

if any of candidates representing these categories is the applicant, to be nominated by Director,

Technical Education.

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II.

Constitution of Screening Committee:

The Screening Committee for the promotion of Lecturers at all levels shall have the following

composition:

The Principal of the College to be the Chairperson of the Screening Committee.

ii)

One Nominee of Director, Technical Education

iii) Two subject-experts nominated by Secretary, Technical Education.

iv)

Head of the concerned department

III.

Constitution of Committee for Selection of Principal:

The Selection Committee for the post of Principal of polytechnics shall have the following

composition:

Secretary, Technical Education as Chairperson.

ii) Two members of the Governing Body of the college to be nominated by the chairman of whom

one shall be an expert in academic administration.

iii) One nominee of Minister of Technical Education.

iv) Two academicians not below the level of Professor in Technical Education.

Note:

State where public service commission does the recruitment, shall follow the AICTE guidelines for

deciding the composition of recruitment committee.

The report of screening committee shall be approved by the concerned Director of Technical

Education.

Criterions for screening the proposals for promotion shall be devised by the respective Director,

Technical Education. However, conditions for screening / promotion such as 360^o feedback, industrial

training, FDPs etc. laid down by AICTE through this gazette be adopted.

Annexure - III

CALCULATLION OF 360⁰ FEEDBACK SCORE

The 360 Degree Score shall be determined on the basis of following parameters.

Teaching Process (Maximum Point 25)

Students’ Feedback (Maximum Point 25)

Departmental Activities (Maximum Point 20)

Institute Activity (Maximum Point 10)

ACR (10 Points)

Contribution to Society (Maximum Point 10)

The candidate shall submit calculation sheet for each academic year to be considered and a summary sheet

exhibiting his score on a 10 point scale

a. Teaching Process (Maximum Points 25)

The calculation shall be presented in a table as presented in this Annexure. The table will have the details of

courses taught in the academic year in consideration, like Semester, course Code / Name, No. of scheduled

classes, classes actually held. The total shall be reduced on 25 point scale.

b. Students’ Feedback (Maximum Points 25)

The candidate shall submit average score for each course taught during academic year under consideration on

a scale of 25. The average of total of all such score shall be used.

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c. Departmental Activities (Maximum Points 20)

This section summarizes all the responsibilities assigned by Head of the Department to a teacher during

academic year under consideration through a proper office order. This may include responsibilities like Lab

I/C, Time Table I/C, NBA - AICTE work, sponsored projects, departmental newsletter etc. The candidate will

earn 3 points per semester for each activity upto a maximum of 20.

d. Institute Activity (Maximum Points 10)

This section summaries all the responsibilities assigned by Head of the institute to the candidate during

academic year under consideration through a proper office order. This may include responsibilities like Head

of Department, Coordinator, Warden, Training and Placement officer, Estate Officer etc. The candidate will

earn 5 points per semester for each activity upto a maximum of 10.

e. ACR (Maximum Points 10)

ACRs maintained at institute level shall have 10 points based on grading.

f. Contribution to Society (Maximum Points 10)

The candidate involved in different initiatives by AICTE. The candidate will earn 5 points per semester for

each activity. The claim should be supported by an office order/ official communication from Head of

Institute.

The grand total of points for all academic years shall be converted to a 10 points scale.

Note:

1. The activities mentioned in above criterion are indicative. Principal / Director / HoD may add or

remove some of the activities at department and institute level as per the requirements of the institute.

2. ACRs maintained at institute level shall have 10 Marks based on grading.

Calculation of Credit Points

(Sample Calculations Page-1)

Name

Present Position

Academic Year

Teaching Process

A. Teaching Process (Max Point 25)

No.

Semester

Course Code/

Name

No. of Scheduled

Classes

No. of actually

held classes

Points

earned

Enclosu

re No.

1/ 2018-19

CET-100

1/ 2018-19

CET-200

2/ 2018-19

MED-100

2/ 2018-19

BSE-100

Total

164

157

23.93

B. Students’ feedback (Max Point 25)

S. No.

Semester

Course Code/ Name

Average Student feedback on

the scale of 25

Enclosure No.

1/ 2018-19

CET-100

22.3

1/ 2018-19

CET-200

21.8

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2/ 2018-19

MED-100

19.6

2/ 2018-19

BSE-100

22.8

Total

86.5

C. Departmental Activities (Max credit 20)

S. No.

Semester

Activity

Credit Point

Criteria

Enclosure No.

1/ 2018-19

Lab I/C

3 Point/ semester

1/ 2018-19

Consultancy

3 Point/ semester

1/ 2018-19

Timetable I/C

3 Point/ semester

2/ 2018-19

Timetable I/C

3 Point/ semester

2/ 2018-19

NBA work

3 Point/ event

2/ 2018-19

Lab I/C

3 Point/ event

2/ 2018-19

Consultancy

3 Point/ semester

Total

Calculation of Credit Points

(Sample Calculations Page-2)

D. Institute Activities (Max Credit 10)

S. No.

Semester

Activity

Credit Point

Criteria

Enclosure No.

1/ 2018-19

Incharge internship / Swachh

Bharat

4 Point/ semester

2/ 2018-19

Coordinator appointed by

Head of Institute

2 Point/ semester

2/ 2018-19

Organized Conference

2 Point/ event

2/ 2018-19

FDP / Conference

1 point / event, to

be divided

between all co-

coordinators

E. ACRs maintained at institute level (Max Credit 10)

Extraordinary

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Satisfactory

S. No.

Year

Activity

Credit Point

Criteria

Enclosure No.

2018-19

ACR

Extraordinary

ACR

Very Good

ACR

Excellent

ACR

Extraordinary

Average

37/4 = 9.25

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F. Contribution to Society (Max Credit 10)

S. No.

Semester

Activity

Credit Point

Criteria

Enclosure No.

Induction Program

Unnat Bharat

Abhiyan

Yoga Classes

Blood Donation

Calculation of Credit Points

(Blank Format)

Name

Present Position

Academic Year

Teaching Process

A. Teaching Process (Max Point 25)

No.

Semester

Course Code/

Name

No. of Scheduled

Classes

No. of actually held

classes

Point

Enclosure

no.

B. Students’ feedback (Max Point 25)

S. No.

Semester

Course Code/ Name

Average Student feedback on

the scale of 25

Enclosure no.

C. Departmental Activities (Max credit 20)

S. No

Semester

Activity

Credit Point

Criteria

Enclosure no.

D. Institute Activities (Max Credit 10)

S. No

Semester

Activity

Credit Point

Criteria

Enclosure no.

E. ACRs maintained at institute level (Maximum Points 10)

S. No

Year

Activity

Credit Point

Criteria

Enclosure No.

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F. Contribution to Society (Maximum Points 10)

S. No.

Semester

Activity

Credit Point

Criteria

Enclosure no.

Summary

Academic Year 1

Academic Year 2

Academic Year 3

A. Teaching Process (Max Points 25)

B. Students’ feedback (Max Points 25)

C. Departmental Activities (Max Points 20)

D. Institute Activities (Max Points 10)

E. ACR (Max Points 10)

F. Contribution to Society (Max Points 10)

Total (Max Points 100)

Total on 10 Point scale

STUDENT’S FEEDBACK FORM

(To be used by institutions)

Academic Year:

Name of the Faculty

Course

Semester

Date of the

feedback

For getting filled in through student

No.

Description

Very

Poor

Good

Very

Good

Excellent

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Has

the

Teacher

covered

entire

Syllabus as prescribed by University/

College/ Board?

Has the Teacher covered relevant

topics beyond syllabus

Effectiveness of Teacher in terms of :

(a) Technical content/course content

(b) Communication skills

Pace on which contents were covered

Motivation and inspiration for students

to learn

Support

for

the

development

Students’ skill

(i)

Practical demonstration

(ii)

Hands on training

Clarity of expectations of students

Feedback provided on Students’

progress

Willingness to offer help and advice to

students.

Total

Prof. M. P. POONIA, Vice-Chairman, AICTE

[ADVT.-III/4/Exty./560/18]

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Department of General Administration

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Notification

23/1/87-GA&C(Vol.II)/4895

In exercise of the powers conferred by

article 166 of the Constitution of India and all

other powers enabling him in this behalf, the

Governor of Goa hereby makes the following

rules so as to further amend the Business of

the Government of Goa (Allocation) Rules,

1987, namely:—

1. Short title and commencement.— (1)

These rules may be called the Business of

the Government of Goa (Allocation) (Thirty-

second Amendment) Rules, 2020.

(2) They shall come into force at once.

2. Amendment of Schedule.— In the

Schedule appended to the Business of the

Government of Goa (Allocation) Rules, 1987,

at serial number 7, for the heading

“Department of Environment” the heading

“Department of Environment and Climate

Change” shall be substituted.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Shripad Arlekar, Under Secretary (GA).

Porvorim, 17th February, 2020.

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Department of Law & Judiciary

Legal Affairs Division

——

Notification

10/4/2019-LA-354

The

Arbitration

and

Conciliation

(Amendment) Act, 2019 (Central Act No. 33

of 2019), which has been passed by

Parliament and assented to by the President

on 09-08-2019 and published in the Gazette

of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 1,

dated 09-08-2019, is hereby published for the

general information of the public.

D. S. Raut Dessai, Joint Secretary (Law).

Porvorim, 31st December, 2019.

The Arbitration and Conciliation

(Amendment) Act, 2019

No. 33 of 2019

ACT

further to amend the Arbitration and

Conciliation Act, 1996.

BE it enacted by Parliament in the

Seventieth Year of the Republic of India as

follows:—

1. Short title and commencement.— (1) This

Act may be called the Arbitration and

Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2019.

(2) Save as otherwise provided in this Act,

it shall come into force on such date as the

Central Government may, by notification in

the Official Gazette, appoint and different

dates may be appointed for different

provisions of this Act and any reference in

any such provision to the commencement of

this Act shall be construed as a reference to

the coming into force of that provision.

2. Amendment of section 2.— In

the Arbitration and Conciliation Act,

1996 (hereinafter referred to as the

principal Act), in section 2,—

(i) in sub-section (1),––

(A) after clause (c), the following

clause shall be inserted, namely:––

‘(ca) “arbitral institution” means an

arbitral institution designated by the

Supreme Court or a High Court under

this Act;’;

(B) after clause (h), the following

clauses shall be inserted, namely:––

‘(i) “prescribed” means prescribed

by rules made under this Act;

(j) “regulations” means the

regulations made by the Council

under this Act.’;

(ii) in sub-section (2), in the proviso, for

the word, brackets and letter “clause (a)”,

the word, brackets and letter “clause (b)”

shall be substituted.

26 of 1996.

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3. Amendment of section 11.— In section

11 of the principal Act,—

(i) after sub-section (3), the following

sub-section shall be inserted, namely:—

“(3A) The Supreme Court and the

High Court shall have the power to

designate, arbitral institutions, from time

to time, which have been graded by the

Council under section 43-I, for the

purposes of this Act:

Provided that in respect of those High

Court jurisdictions, where no graded

arbitral institution are available, then, the

Chief Justice of the concerned High

Court may maintain a panel of arbitrators

for discharging the functions and duties

of arbitral institution and any reference

to the arbitrator shall be deemed to be

an arbitral institution for the purposes of

this section and the arbitrator appointed

by a party shall be entitled to such fee

at the rate as specified in the Fourth

Schedule:

Provided further that the Chief Justice

of the concerned High Court may, from

time to time, review the panel of

arbitrators.”;

(ii) in sub-section (4), in the long line, for

the

portion

beginning

with

“the

appointment shall be made” and ending

with “designated by such Court”, the

following shall be substituted, namely:––

“the appointment shall be made, on

an application of the party, by the arbitral

institution designated by the Supreme

Court,

case

international

commercial arbitration, or by the High

Court, in case of arbitrations other than

international commercial arbitration, as

the case may be”;

(iii) in sub-section (5), for the portion

beginning with “the appointment shall be

made” and ending with “designated by

such Court”, the following shall be

substituted, namely:––

“the appointment shall be made on

an application of the party in accordance

with the provisions contained in sub-

section (4)”;

(iv) in sub-section (6), in the long line,

for the portion beginning with “party may

request” and ending with “designated by

such Court”, the following shall be

substituted, namely:––

“the appointment shall be made, on

an application of the party, by the arbitral

institution designated by the Supreme

Court,

case

international

commercial arbitration, or by the High

Court, in case of arbitrations other than

international commercial arbitration, as

the case may be”;

(v) sub-sections (6A) and (7) shall be

omitted;

(vi) in sub-section (8), for the words “The

Supreme Court or, as the case may be, the

High Court or the person or institution

designated by such Court”, the words,

brackets and figures “The arbitral

institution referred to in sub-sections (4),

(5) and (6)” shall be substituted;

(vii) in sub-section (9), for the words “the

Supreme Court or the person or institution

designated by that Court”, the words “the

arbitral institution designated by the

Supreme Court” shall be substituted;

(viii) sub-section (10) shall be omitted;

(ix) for sub-sections (11) to (14), the

following sub-sections shall be substituted,

namely:—

“(11) Where more than one request

has been made under sub-section (4) or

sub-section (5) or sub-section (6) to

different arbitral institutions, the arbitral

institution to which the request has been

first made under the relevant sub-section

shall be competent to appoint.

(12) Where the matter referred to in

sub-sections (4), (5), (6) and (8) arise in

an international commercial arbitration

or any other arbitration, the reference to

the arbitral institution in those sub-

sections shall be construed as a

reference to the arbitral institution

designated under sub-section (3A).

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(13) An application made under this

section for appointment of an arbitrator

or arbitrators shall be disposed of by the

arbitral institution within a period of

thirty days from the date of service of

notice on the opposite party.

(14) The arbitral institution shall

determine the fees of the arbitral tribunal

and the manner of its payment to the

arbitral tribunal subject to the rates

specified in the Fourth Schedule.

Explanation.— For the removal of

doubts, it is hereby clarified that this sub-

section shall not apply to international

commercial

arbitration

and

arbitrations (other than international

commercial arbitration) where parties

have agreed for determination of fees as

per the rules of an arbitral institution.”.

4. Amendment of section 17.— In section

17 of the principal Act, in sub-section (1), the

words and figures “or at any time after the

making of the arbitral award but before it is

enforced in accordance with section 36” shall

be omitted.

5. Amendment of section 23.— In section

23 of the principal Act, after sub-section (3),

the following sub-section shall be inserted,

namely:––

“(4) The statement of claim and

defence under this section shall be

completed within a period of six months

from the date the arbitrator or all the

arbitrators, as the case may be, received

notice, in writing, of their appointment.”.

6. Amendment of section 29A.— In section

29A of the principal Act,—

(a) for sub-section (1), the following sub-

section shall be substituted, namely:—

“(1) The award in matters other than

international commercial arbitration shall

be made by the arbitral tribunal within

a period of twelve months from the date

of completion of pleadings under sub-

section (4) of section 23:

Provided that the award in the matter

of international commercial arbitration

may be made as expeditiously as possible

and endeavour may be made to dispose

of the matter within a period of twelve

months from the date of completion of

pleadings under sub-section (4) of

section 23.”;

(b) in sub-section (4), after the proviso,

the following provisos shall be inserted,

namely:—

“Provided further that where an

application under sub-section (5) is

pending, the mandate of the arbitrator

shall continue till the disposal of the said

application:

Provided also that the arbitrator shall

be given an opportunity of being heard

before the fees is reduced.”.

7. Amendment of section 34.— In section

34 of the principal Act, in sub-section (2), in

clause (a), for the words “furnishes proof

that”, the words “establishes on the basis of

the record of the arbitral tribunal that” shall

be substituted.

8. Amendment of section 37.— In section

37 of the principal Act, in sub-section (1), for

the words “An appeal”, the words

“Notwithstanding anything contained in any

other law for the time being in force, an

appeal” shall be substituted.

9. Insertion of new sections 42A and 42B.—

After section 42 of the principal Act, the

following sections shall be inserted, namely:–

“42A. Confidentiality of information.—

Notwithstanding anything contained in any

other law for the time beingin force, the

arbitrator, the arbitral institution and the

parties to the arbitration agreement shall

maintain confidentiality of all arbitral

proceedings except award where its

disclosure is necessary for the purpose of

implementation and enforcement of award.

42B. Protection of action taken in good

faith.— No suit or other legal proceedings

shall lie against the arbitrator for anything

which is in good faith done or intended to be

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done under this Act or the rules or

regulations made thereunder.”.

10. Insertion of new Part.— After Part I of

the principal Act, the following Part shall be

inserted, namely:––

‘PART IA

Arbitration Council of India

43A. Definitions.— In this Part, unless the

context otherwise requires,—

(a)

“Chairperson”

means

the

Chairperson of the Arbitration Council of

India appointed under clause (a) of sub-

section (1) of section 43C;

(b) “Council” means the Arbitration

Council of India established under section

43B;

Council and includes the Chairperson.

43B. Establishment and incorporation of

Arbitration Council of India.— (1) The Central

Government shall, by notification in the

Official Gazette, establish, for the purposes of

this Act, a Council to be known as the

Arbitration Council of India to perform the

duties and discharge the functions under this

Act.

(2) The Council shall be a body corporate

by the name aforesaid, having perpetual

succession and a common seal, with power,

subject to the provisions of this Act, to

acquire, hold and dispose of property, both

movable and immovable, and to enter into

contract, and shall, by the said name, sue or

be sued.

(3) The head office of the Council shall be

at Delhi.

(4) The Council may, with the prior approval

of the Central Government, establish offices

at other places in India.

43C. Composition of Council.— (1) The

Council shall consist of the following

Members, namely:––

(a) a person, who has been, a Judge of

the Supreme Court or, Chief Justice of a

High Court or, a Judge of a High Court or

an eminent person, having special

knowledge and experience in the conduct

or administration of arbitration, to be

appointed by the Central Government in

consultation with the Chief Justice of

India—Chairperson;

(b) an eminent arbitration practitioner

having substantial knowledge and

experience in institutional arbitration, both

domestic and international, to be

nominated by the Central Government—

Member;

experience in research and teaching in the

field of arbitration and alternative dispute

resolution laws, to be appointed by the

Central Government in consultation with

the Chairperson—Member;

(d) Secretary to the Government of India

in the Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry

of Law and Justice or his representative

not below the rank of Joint Secretary—

Member, ex officio.

(e) Secretary to the Government of India

in the Department of Expenditure, Ministry

of Finance or his representative not below

the rank of Joint Secretary—Member, ex

officio;

(f) one representative of a recognised

body of commerce and industry, chosen

on rotational basis by the Central

Government—Part-time Member; and

(g) Chief Executive Officer—Member-

Secretary, ex officio.

(2) The Chairperson and Members of the

Council, other than ex officio Members, shall

hold office as such, for a term of three years

from the date on which they enter upon their

office:

Provided that no Chairperson or Member,

other than ex officio Member, shall hold office

as such after he has attained the age of

seventy years in the case of Chairperson and

sixty-seven years in the case of Member.

(3) The salaries, allowances and other

terms and conditions of the Chairperson and

Members referred to in clauses (b) and (c) of

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sub-section (1) shall be such as may be

prescribed by the Central Government.

(4) The Part-time Member shall be entitled

to such travelling and other allowances as

may

prescribed

the

Central

Government.

43D. Duties and functions of Council.— (1)

It shall be the duty of the Council to take all

such measures as may be necessary to

promote

and

encourage

arbitration,

mediation, conciliation or other alternative

dispute resolution mechanism and for that

purpose to frame policy and guidelines for

the establishment, operation and maintenance

of uniform professional standards in respect

of all matters relating to arbitration.

(2) For the purposes of performing the

duties and discharging the functions under

this Act, the Council may—

(a) frame policies governing the

grading of arbitral institutions;

(b) recognise professional institutes

providing accreditation of arbitrators;

institutions and arbitrators;

(d) hold training, workshops and

courses in the area of arbitration in

collaboration

law

firms,

law

universities and arbitral institutes;

(e) frame, review and update norms

to ensure satisfactory level of arbitration

and conciliation;

(f) act as a forum for exchange of views

and techniques to be adopted for

creating a platform to make India a

robust

centre

for

domestic

and

international arbitration and conciliation;

(g) make recommendations to the

Central Government on various measures

to be adopted to make provision for easy

resolution of commercial disputes;

(h) promote institutional arbitration by

strengthening arbitral institutions;

(i) conduct examination and training

on various subjects relating to arbitration

and conciliation and award certificates

thereof;

(j) establish and maintain depository

of arbitral awards made in India;

(k) make recommendations regarding

personnel, training and infrastructure of

arbitral institutions; and

(l) such other functions as may be

decided by the Central Government.

43E. Vacancies, etc., not to invalidate

proceedings of Council.— No act or

proceeding of the Council shall be invalid

merely by reason of—

(a) any vacancy or any defect, in the

constitution of the Council;

(b) any defect in the appointment of a

person acting as a Member of the

Council; or

of the Council not affecting the merits of

the case.

43F. Resignation of Members.— The

Chairperson or the Full-time or Part-time

Member may, by notice in writing, under his

hand addressed to the Central Government,

resign his office:

Provided that the Chairperson or the Full-

time Member shall, unless he is permitted by

the Central Government to relinquish his

office sooner, continue to hold office until the

expiry of three months from the date of

receipt of such notice or until a person duly

appointed as his successor enters upon his

office or until the expiry of his term of office,

whichever is earlier.

43G. Removal of Member.— (1) The Central

Government may, remove a Member from his

office if he––

(a) is an undischarged insolvent; or

(b) has engaged at any time (except Part-

time Member), during his term of office, in

any paid employment; or

which, in the opinion of the Central

Government, involves moral turpitude; or

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(d) has acquired such financial or other

interest as is likely to affect prejudicially

his functions as a Member; or

(e) has so abused his position as to render

his continuance in office prejudicial to the

public interest; or

(f) has become physically or mentally

incapable of acting as a Member.

(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in

sub-section (1), no Member shall be removed

from his office on the grounds specified in

clauses (d) and (e) of that sub-section unless

the Supreme Court, on a reference being made

to it in this behalf by the Central Government,

has, on an inquiry, held by it in accordance

with such procedure as may be prescribed

in this behalf by the Supreme Court, reported

that the Member, ought on such ground or

grounds to be removed.

43H.

Appointment

experts

and

constitution of Committees thereof.— The

Council may, appoint such experts and

constitute such Committees of experts as it

may consider necessary to discharge its

functions on such terms and conditions as

may be specified by the regulations.

43-I. General norms for grading of arbitral

institutions.— The Council shall make

grading of arbitral institutions on the basis of

criteria relating to infrastructure, quality and

calibre of arbitrators, performance and

compliance of time limits for disposal of

domestic or international commercial

arbitrations, in such manner as may be

specified by the regulations.

43J. Norms for accreditation.— The

qualifications, experience and norms for

accreditation of arbitrators shall be such as

specified in the Eighth Schedule:

Provided that the Central Government may,

after consultation with the Council, by

notification in the Official Gazette, amend the

Eighth Schedule and thereupon, the Eighth

Schedule shall be deemed to have been

amended accordingly.

43K. Depository of awards.— The Council

shall maintain an electronic depository of

arbitral awards made in India and such other

records related thereto in such manner as

may be specified by the regulations.

43L. Power to make regulations by

Council.— The Council may, in consultation

with the Central Government, make

regulations, consistent with the provisions of

this Act and the rules made thereunder, for

the discharge of its functions and perform its

duties under this Act.

43M. Chief Executive Officer.— (1) There

shall be a Chief Executive Officer of the

Council, who shall be responsible for day-to-

day administration of the Council.

(2) The qualifications, appointment and

other terms and conditions of the service of

the Chief Executive Officer shall be such as

may

prescribed

the

Central

Government.

(3) The Chief Executive Officer shall

discharge such functions and perform such

duties as may be specified by the regulations.

(4) There shall be a Secretariat to the

Council consisting of such number of officers

and employees as may be prescribed by the

Central Government.

(5) The qualifications, appointment and

other terms and conditions of the service of

the employees and other officers of the

Council shall be such as may be prescribed

by the Central Government.’.

11. Amendment of section 45.— In section

45 of the principal Act, for the words “unless

it finds”, the words “unless it prima facie

finds”, shall be substituted.

12. Amendment of section 50.— In section

50 of the principal Act, in sub-section (1), for

the words “An appeal”, the words

“Notwithstanding anything contained in any

other law for the time being in force, an

appeal” shall be substituted.

13. Insertion of new section 87.— After

section 86 of the principal Act, the following

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section shall be inserted and shall be deemed

to have been inserted with effect from the

23rd October, 2015, namely:—

“87. Effect of arbitral and

court

proceedings

commenced prior to 23rd October,

2015.— Unless the parties

otherwise

agree,

the

amendments made to this Act by

the Arbitration and Conciliation

(Amendment) Act, 2015 shall—

(a) not apply to––

(i) arbitral proceedings

commenced

before

the

commencement

the

Arbitration and Conciliation

(Amendment) Act, 2015;

(ii) court proceedings

arising out of or in relation

to such arbitral proceedings

irrespective of whether such

court

proceedings

are

commenced prior to or after

the commencement of the

Arbitration and Conciliation

(Amendment) Act, 2015;

(b) apply only to arbitral

proceedings commenced on or

after the commencement of the

Arbitration and Conciliation

(Amendment) Act, 2015 and to

court proceedings arising out

of or in relation to such arbitral

proceedings.”.

14. Insertion of new Schedule.— After the

Seventh Schedule to the principal Act, the

following Schedule shall be inserted,

namely:––

“THE EIGHTH SCHEDULE

(See section 43J)

Qualifications and Experience of Arbitrator

A person shall not be qualified to be an arbitrator

unless he—

(i) is an advocate within the

meaning of the Advocates Act, 1961

having ten years of practice

experience as an advocate; or

(ii) is a chartered accountant within

the meaning of the Chartered

Accountants Act, 1949 having ten

years of practice experience as a

chartered accountant; or

(iii) is a cost accountant within the

meaning of the Cost and Works

Accountants Act, 1959 having ten

years of practice experience as a cost

accountant; or

(iv) is a company secretary within

the meaning of the Company

Secretaries Act, 1980 having ten years

of practice experience as a company

secretary; or

(v) has been an officer of the Indian Legal

Service; or

(vi) has been an officer with law degree having

ten years of experience in the legal matters in

the Government, Autonomous Body, Public

Sector Undertaking or at a senior level managerial

position in private sector; or

(vii) has been an officer with engineering

degree having ten years of experience as an

engineer in the Government, Autonomous Body,

Public Sector Undertaking or at a senior level

managerial position in private sector or self-

employed; or

(viii) has been an officer having senior level

experience of administration in the Central

Government or State Government or having

experience of senior level management of a Public

Sector Undertaking or a Government company

or a private company of repute;

(ix) is a person, in any other case, having

educational qualification at degree level with

ten years of experience in scientific or technical

stream in the fields of telecom, information

technology, Intellectual Property Rights or other

specialised areas in the Government,

Autonomous Body, Public Sector Undertaking or

a senior level managerial position in a private

sector, as the case may be.

General norms applicable to Arbitrator

(i) The arbitrator shall be a person of general

reputation of fairness, integrity and capable to apply

objectivity in arriving at settlement of disputes;

(ii) the arbitrator must be impartial and neutral

and avoid entering into any financial business or

3 of 2016.

25 of 1961.

38 of 1949.

56 of 1980.

23 of 1959.

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other relationship that is likely to affect impartiality

or might reasonably create an appearance of

partiality or bias amongst the parties;

(iii) the arbitrator should not involve in any legal

proceeding and avoid any potential conflict

connected with any dispute to be arbitrated by

him;

(iv) the arbitrator should not have been convicted

of an offence involving moral turpitude or economic

offence;

(v) the arbitrator shall be conversant with the

Constitution of India, principles of natural justice,

equity, common and customary laws, commercial

laws, labour laws, law of torts, making and enforcing

the arbitral awards;

(vi) the arbitrator should possess robust

understanding of the domestic and international

legal system on arbitration and international best

practices in regard thereto;

(vii) the arbitrator should be able to understand

key elements of contractual obligations in civil and

commercial disputes and be able to apply legal

principles to a situation under dispute and also to

apply judicial decisions on a given matter relating

to arbitration; and

(viii) the arbitrator should be capable of

suggesting, recommending or writing a reasoned

and enforceable arbitral award in any dispute which

comes before him for adjudication.”.

15. Amendment to Act 3 of 2016.— Section

26 of the Arbitration and Conciliation

(Amendment) Act, 2015 shall be omitted and

shall be deemed to have been omitted with

effect from the 23rd October, 2015.

16. Amendment to Fourth Schedule.— In the

Fourth Schedule to the principal Act, for the

brackets, words and figures “[See section 11

(14)]”, the brackets, words, figures and letter

“[See section 11 (3A)]” shall be substituted.

Law Establishment Division

Addendum

8/32/2015-LD(Estt)/Part/368

In the Government Order No. 8/32/2015-

-LD(Estt.)/Part/169

dated

24-01-2020

published in the Official Gazette, Series I

No. 44 dated 30-01-2020 after the first table

the following para shall be added namely:—

“The posts specified in the above table at

Sr. No. 1 to 14, which have lapsed w.e.f.

01-04-2012 till 08-02-2019, shall stand revived

w.e.f. 08-02-2019.”.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

Amir Y. Parab, Under Secretary (Estt.), Law

Department.

Porvorim, 19th February, 2020.

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Department of Legal Metrology

Notification

25/5/20-CLM/166/383

In exercise of the powers under Rule 4 of

the Standards of Weights and Measures (Inter-

State Verification and Stamping) Rules, 1987,

the Controller, Legal Metrology, hereby

notifies that henceforth all the Vehicle Tanks

registered with the Transport Authorities of

North Goa District, shall be calibrated at the

Office of the Assistant Controller, Legal

Metrology, North Zone, Dattawadi, Mapusa,

Goa.

By order and in the name of the

Governor of Goa.

P. S. Shirodkar, Controller, Legal Metrology

& ex officio Under Secretary.

Porvorim, 18th February, 2020.

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