No. 11013/9/2014-Est (A.III)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
North Block, New Delhi
20th April, 2020
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject : Preventive measures to contain the spread of COVIDI9 — Closure of Departmental Canteens.
It has been decided with the approval of competent authority that all the Departmental Canteens in Central Government Ministries/ Departments/ Offices shall be closed with immediate effect.
2. All the Ministries/ Departments/ Offices are requested not to open the canteens until further orders.
F. No.39028/02/2016- Estt(B) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Personnel and Training
North Block, New Delhi,
Dated 20th April, 2020
Office Memorandum
Subject : Inclusion of “Third Gender/any Other Category” in the application forms in recruitment to various posts under the Central Government -reg.
The undersigned is directed to say that “The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019” was passed by both Houses of the Parliament and received the assent of the President on 05.12.2019. This Act (No. 40 of 2019) has been notified in the Gazette of India on 05.12.2019.
2. The matter regarding Inclusion of “Third Gender/any Other Category” in the application forms in recruitment to various posts under the Central Government, was under consideration of the Government for quite some time. Based on the provisions of the aforesaid Act and the legal opinion obtained on the subject, Civil Services Examination Rules, 2020 have been notified on 05.02.2020, providing for inclusion of Transgender’ as a separate category of gender for the said exam.
3. All Ministries/Departments of Government of India are requested to modify the relevant examination rules providing for inclusion of `Transgender’ as a separate category of gender, so as to make the said Rules in conformity with the provisions of The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019.
(Rajbir Singh)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
F.No. DPE/14/(38)/10-Fin.
Government of India
Ministry of Heavy Industries& Public Enterprises
Department of Public Enterprises
Public Enterprises Bhawan
Block No.14, CGO Complex
Lodhi Road, NewDelhi-110003
Date: 17th April, 2020
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Implementation of Policies and Guidelines issued by Department of Public Enterprises -regarding
The undersigned is directed to refer to this office OM of even number dated 19th January, 2018 regarding submission of Annual Compliance Report (ACR)/consolidated report of ACR in the revised format on the above subject in respect of CPSEs under the administrative control of various Ministries/ Departments.
2. As per the guidelines issued by DPE, CPSEs are required to furnish the ACRs within 30 days from the close of the preceding financial year to the concerned Administrative Ministries/Departments who in turn are required to furnish the consolidated compliance Report to DPE by 30th June of every year.
3. In this regard, in view of the fallout of present covid-19 crisis, it has been decided to extend the due date of submission of ACR by 02 months for CPSEs and consolidated report of ACR by 01 month for Administrative Ministries/Department in respect of ACR for the FY 2019-2020 only.
4. Accordingly, CPSEs are requested to furnish the ACR for the FY 2019-2020 by 30th June, 2020 to the concerned Administrative Ministries/ Departments who in turn are requested to furnish the consolidated compliance Report to DPE by 31st July, 2020.
5. All the concerned administrative Ministries/Departments/CPSEs are requested to note the above.
6. This issues with the approval of competent authority.
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan has taken various steps to contribute in the on-going fight against COVID-19
As on date, 80 Kendriya Vidyalays have been assigned to various competent authorities for using them as Quarantine Centres 32,247 teachers are taking online classes of 7, 07, 312 students through various online platforms
In wake of COVID-19 threat the Ministry of Human Resource Development is promptly active in this challenging time and has taken several steps to jointly combat COVID-19 by taking preventive and precautionary measures in all academic institutions across the country.In this regard KVS has taken various steps to contribute in the on-going fight against COVID-19.
Quarantine Centres in KVs
Keeping in view the alarming situation created by Covid-19 in the country, it was decided that on a formal request from any defence authority or district administration, the schools shall allow the use of classrooms of KV school buildings for temporary housing of suspected Covid-19 cases. As on date 80 KVS across the country have been taken over by various competent authorities for using them as Quarantine Centres.
Contribution in PM-CARES Fund
KVS Staff-Teachers and Non-Teaching Staff contributed an amount of Rs. 10,40,60,536/- towards the #PMCARES Fund as a contribution from our employees to support the Nation during these critical moments arising due to outbreak of #COVID19. The amount of individual contribution ranges from one day’s salary to Rs. 1 Lakh.
Initiatives of KVS Teachers
A large number of KVS Teachers, as responsible educators and mentors, have risen to the occasion in the face of the global pandemic of COVID-19 and are connecting with their students through digital platforms to compensate for the loss of quality instruction time.
KVS has shared some action points with all the Principals, for implementation to the extent possible, to encourage all teachers in the system to engage their students in learning through digital modes. An essential protocol has also been designed for the online classes to be conducted by our Teachers.
Using NIOS Platform
KVS has shared the schedule of lessons of the recorded and live programmes of NIOS for secondary and senior secondary classes from their SWAYAM PRABHA PORTAL commencing from the 7th April 2020.
The information has been disseminated to all the Vidyalayas to ensure wide publicity amongst teachers, students, and their parents. Teachers have been advised to get in touch with students through various media, such as e-mail, Whatsapp, SMS, etc. to ensure that maximum number of students are benefitted by the programme.
Nomination of Teachers for Live Interactions
KVS has nominated some selected teachers for Live Session conducted by NIOS at SwayamPrabha Portal to address the queries and clear the doubts of the learners through Skype and Live Web Chat. The details of the nominated teachers have been shared with all the ROs.
These nominated teachers will prepare additional material/notes on the content broadcasted in morning session of the same day so that the doubts of the learner could be clarified during live session and if doubts are not coming in during live session then the faculty will recapitulate the content or transact the content through PPT/suitable teaching aids.
Data of Online Teaching in KVS during Lock Down
Data regarding usage of Open/Online Resources for Teaching in KVS during Lockdown
Region Name
No. of teachers who have started taking classes using online resources
Which platforms being used
Classes and subject for which online instructions has being undertaken
Number of Students Participating (approx)
ALL REGIONS
32247
WhatsApp, Google Classroom, Khan Academy, E-blog of the Region and others, Skype, ePathshala, Zoom, Diksha, worksheet, self made videos, Blogs (RO/KV) Tutorial links, Swayam Prabha Vhannel, Microsoft Team, YouTube, NIOS online Classes, NCERTAPP, NCERTe-learning
Class II to XII (All Subject)
707312
Mental Well-Being of Students
Due to the sudden closure of the Vidyalayas in view of the global pandemic of COVID-19, the Principals and teachers are not only focusing on continuing education through suitable interventions viz -online resources and collaborative portals for transaction of content, but are also reaching out to their students to ensure their mental well-being as well. Hence, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan has given directions to all Vidyalayas throughout the country to undertake measures in this regard.
Information regarding implementation of the above directions is being taken from all the Kendriya Vidyalayas on weekly basis to ensure proper monitoring of the activities. According to the latest report received:
A dedicated e-mail for Guiding and counseling has been established in all Vidyalayas across the country.
Teachers have been identified for attending and addressing the problems of students.
331 trained Counselors have been engaged on Part time contract basis. In Vidyalayas where services of trained counselors are not available help from Counselors of neighboring Vidyalaya is being taken.
268 Kendriya Vidyalaya teachers trained in Guidance &Counselling from NCERT have also been involved.
Till last Friday queries from 2393 students and 1648 parents have been received which have been attended promptly.
No:T-16017/3/2020-iGOT
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
D/o Personnel & Training
(Training Division)
Old JNU Campus, New Delhi
Dated: 18th April, 2020
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject : iGOT (Integrated Govt. Online Training) courses on DIKSHA platform on COVID-19 pandemic.
The undersigned is directed to refer to DoPT’s O.Ms of even number dated 07.04.2020 and 10.04.2020 on the above subject.
2. In continuation of the information provided earlier, Elementary User Guide for Mobile App users is sent herewith as Annexure-I
3. M/o Youth Affairs and Sports, M/o Health and Family Welfare, M/o AYUSH and M/ o Defence are requested to bring to the notice of the members/volunteers concerned that the following courses indicated in Annexure-II are mandatory for them.
(I) Trainee On boarding for M/o Youth Affairs and Sports
(II) Trainee On boarding for M/ o Health and family Welfare
(III) Participant Detail for M/ o AYUSH
(IV) Trainee On boarding for M/o Defence
The said Ministries may also specify further mandatory courses, if any.
4. The other Ministries/ Organisations concerned are also requested to specify mandatory courses for the members/volunteers. The details of the Courses uploaded on iGOT DIKSHA platform so far are at Annexure-III.
(Manoj Gupta)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
(Under Min. of HRD, Deptt. of Education, Govt. of India)
18-Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg, New Delhi – 110016
F.No.110350/01/2020-KVS(HQ)/UBI
Dated: 26.03.2020
To,
The Manager,
UBI Saket, New Delhi
Sub: CoronaVirus Outbreak
Sir,
I am to refer the subject cited above and to request you to keep the UBI Portal for fee collection for the quarter from 01.04.2020 to 30.06.2020 of KV Students, in Abeyance 30.04.2020. Situation shall be reviewed on or before 30.04.2020 and further directions shall be given.
This issues with approval of Commissioner, KVS.
Yours sincerely,
sd/-
Dr. E Prabhakar
Joint Commissioner (Trg/Fin)
In order to enable income taxpayers to avail full benefits of various timeline extensions granted by the Government of India due to Covid-19 pandemic situations, the CBDT is revising the return forms for FY 2019-20 (Assessment Year 2020-21) which shall be notified by the end of this month.
CBDT today said that in order to facilitate taxpayer to avail full benefits with various timeline extension up to 30th June 2020 granted by the government, it has initiated necessary changes in the return forms so that taxpayers could take benefits of their transactions carried out during the period from 1st April 2020 to 30th June 2020 in the return forms for FY 2019-20.
CBDT explained that the necessary modifications in the return forms are being made to allow taxpayers to avail the benefits of their investments/transactions made for the Apr-to-Jun 2020 period. Once the revised formsare notified, it will further necessitate the consequential changes in the software and return filing utility.Hence, the return filing utility after incorporating necessary changes shall be made available by 31st May, 2020 to avail benefits for FY 2019-20.
CBDT said thatdue to outbreak of Covid-19, the Government has extended various timelinesunder the Income-tax Act,1961 vide Taxation and Other Laws (Relaxation of certain provisions) Ordinance, 2020. Accordingly, the time for making investment/ payments for claiming deduction under Chapter-VIA-B of IT Act which includes Section 80C (LIC, PPF, NSC etc.), 80D (Mediclaim),80G (Donations), etc. for FY 2019-20 has also been extended to 30thJune 2020. Also, the dates for making investment/construction/purchase for claiming roll over benefit in respect of capital gains under sections 54 to section 54GB has also been extended to 30th June 2020. Therefore return forms are being revised to facilitate reporting of the transactions of the relief period.
It may be noted that generally the income-tax return forms are notified in the first week of April. This year also the e-filing utility for filing of return for Assessment Year 2020-21 wasmade available as on 1st April, 2020, and the Income-tax Return (ITR) Forms ITR-1 (Sahaj) and ITR-4 (Sugam) for the FY 2019-20 (Assessment Year 2020-21),too, were already notified vide notification dated 3rd January, 2020. However, to ensure that the taxpayer is enabled to avail all benefits of the timeline extension due to Covid -19 pandemic, the Return Forms revision is being carried out.
The Finance Ministry today clarified that there is no proposal to reduce pensions of central government employees.
One of the user in twitter asked to Finance Minister that,
“A central govt circular showing 20% cut in pension disbursement is doing rounds in social media and TV channels creating panic among defence pensioners. Is the truth in it? Please clarify urgently,”
After this tweet, the official Minister of Finance replied with the following details in twitter.
“It is being reported that a 20% cut in Central Government Pensions is being planned.This news is FALSE. There will be no cut in pension disbursements. It is clarified that salaries and pensions will not be affected by Government Cash Management instructions.”
It is being reported that a 20% cut in Central Government Pensions is being planned.This news is FALSE. There will be no cut in pension disbursements. It is clarified that salaries and pensions will not be affected by Government Cash Management instructions.@PIBFactCheckhttps://t.co/hlZpnbxnJx
No.3(1)/2017/D(Civ-II) Government of India Ministry of Defence Department of Defence D(Civ-II) Section
B Wing, Sena Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated, the 18th February 2020
To
The Chief of Defence Staff,
Ministry of Defence,
New Delhi-110011
The Chief of Army Staff,
Integrated HQrs of Ministry of Defence(Army),
New Deltii-110011
Subject: Revision of pay scales and Career Advancement Scheme for Teachers / Civilian Academic Officers of National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla and Army Cadet College Wing, Indian Military Academy, Dehradun.
Sir,
I am directed to refer to this Ministry’s letter No. 3/1/2009/D (Civ-II) dated 12.11.2009 extending the revised UGC pay scales to the Teachers / Civilian Academic Officers of NOA, Khadakwasla and ACC Wing, IMA, Dehradun and to state that in view of the revision of pay of Teachers and equivalent cadres in the Universities and colleges as notified by Ministry of Human Resourse Development (MHRD) vide their letter No. 1-712015-U.11(1) dated 02.11.2017 read with MHRD Corrigendum No. 1-7/2015-U.11(1) dated 08.11.2017, MHRD letter No. 1-4/2017-U.II dated 28.01.2019 & Corrigendum No. 1-4/2017-U.II dated 01.02.2019 and UGC Regulations notified vide Notification No. F.1-2/2017 (EC/PS) dated 18.07.2018, the President is pleased to further revise the pay scales cf Civilian Academic Officers of NOA, Khadakwasla and ACC Wing, IMA, Dehradun. The revised pay scales and other provisions shall be as per the following paragraphs.
2. Designation: There shall be only three designations in respect of teachers/ Civilian Academic Officers namely, Assistant Professors, Associate Professors and Professors.
3. Revised Pay: (i) Pay Fixation Method:
The revised pay structure for different categories of teachers/Civilian Academic Officers is based on the following :
(a) The formula followed by the 7th CPC is followed in the academic pay structure, moving from the concept of Pay Band and Academic Grade Pay to that of Academic Levels and Cells.
(b) The first academic level (corresponding to AGP of Rs. 6000) numbered as academic level 10. Similarly, the other academic levels arei 11, 12, 13A, 14 and 15.
(c) Each cell in an academic level is at 3% higher than the previous cell in that level.
(d) The index of Rationalisation (IOR) is 2.67 for present AGP less than Rs. 10,000 and 2.72 for the AGP of Rs. 10,000 and above.
(e) The entry pay for each level is as follows:
Level
Academic Grade Pay (Rs.)
Entry Pay (Rs.)
10
6,000
21,600
11
7,000
25,790
12
8,000
29,900
13A
9,000
49,200
14
10,000
53,000
15
–
67,000
(f) The Pay Matrix based on the above propositions on Academic Levels, Cell and Entry Pay is at Annexure-I.
(g) For fixation of pay of an employee in the Pay Matrix as on 01st January, 2016, the existing pay (Pay in Pay Band plus Academic Grade Pay) in the pre-revised structure as on 31st December, 2015 shall be multiplied by a factor of 2.57. The figure so arrived at is to be located in tho Academic Level corresponding to employee’s Pay Band and Academic Grade Pay in the new Pay Matrix. If a Cell identical with the figure so arrived at is available in the appropriate Academic Level, that Cell shall be the revised pay; otherwise the next higher cell in that Academic Level shall be the revised pay of the employee . If the figure arrived at in the manner is less than the first cell in that Academic Level, then the par shall be fixed at the first cell of that Academic Level. If a situation arise whenever more than two stages are bunched together, one additional increment equal to 3 percent may be given for every two stage bunched, and pay fixed in the subsequent cell in the pay matrix.
(ii)Â Revised pay for Teachers / Civilian Academic Officers:
No.
Existing Pay
Revised Pay
1
Assistant Professor (at Rs 6000 AGP in PB  Rs.15,600 – 39,100)
Assistant Professor
(at Academic Level 10 with rationalized entry pay of Rs. 57,700/-)
2
Assistant Professor (at Rs 7000 AGP in PB  Rs.15,600 – 39,100)
Assistant Professor
(at Academic Level 11 with rationalized entry pay of Rs.68,900/-)
3
Assistant Professor (at Rs 8000 AGP in PB  Rs.15,600 – 39,100)
Assistant Professor
(at Academic Level 12 with rationalized entry pay of Rs.79,800/-)
4
Associate Professor (at Rs 9000 AGP in PB  Rs.37,400 – 67,000)
Associate Professor
(at Academic Level 13A with rationalized entry pay of Rs.1,31,400/-)
5
Professor (at Rs 10000 AGP in PB Rs. 37,400 – 67,000)
Professor
(at Academic Level 14 with rationalized entry pay of Rs.1,44,200/-)
6
Professor/ Vice-Principal / Principal (at Rs. 10,000 AGP in PB Rs. 37,400 – 67,000)
Professor/ Vice-Principal / Principal
(at Academic Level 14 with rationalised entry pay of Rs. 1,44,200/-)
4. Increment:
(i) The 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. The annual increments to each employee woulci 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 for grant of increment namely, 01st January and 1st July of every year, instead of existing date of 1st July, 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 up-gradation.
5. Promotion:
When an individual gets a promotion, his new pay on promotion would be fixed in the Pay Matrix as follows:
On promotion, he would be given a notional increment in his existing Academic Level of Pay, by moving him to next higher cell at that level. The pay shown in this cell would now be located in the new Academic level corresponding to the post to which he has been promoted. If a cell identical with that pay is available in the new level, that cell shall be the new pay; otherwise the next higher cell in that level shall be the new pay of the employee. If the pay arrived at in this manner is less than the first cell in the new level, then the pay shall be fixed at the first cell of that level.
6. Career Advancement Scheme:
Stages of promotion under the GAS of incumbent and newly-appointed Assistant Professors/Associate Professors / Professors shall be as per the eligibility and GAS Promotion Criteria prescribed in para 6.4(B) of UGC Notification No. F.1-2/2017 (EC/PS) dated 18.07.2018. These Regulations shall be applicable from the date of its notification.
7. Incentives for Ph.D. / M.Phil and other higher qualifications:
Incentives for Ph.D. / M.Phil and other higher qualifications shall be applicable as prescribed in para 19.1 of UGC Notification No. F.1-2/2017 (EC/P13) dated 18.07.2018. These Regulations shall be applicable from the date of its notification.
8. Special Allowance to Principals of NDA and IMA:
(i) Principal shall be given a Special Allowance at existing rate of Rs. 2000 p.m. till further orders.
(ii) The Principals at NOA, Khadakwasla and ACC Wing, IMA Dehradun will continue to be provided with rent-free unfurnished accommodation of their entitlement.
9. Service conditions and other allowances as applicable to central Govt servants:
For all matters of service conditions and other allowances other than those mentioned in the foregoing paragraphs, namely pay scales, incentives for Research Qualifications and upward movements under Career Advance Scheme, the teachers/civilian academic officers will continue to be governed by the rule applicable to Defence Civilians in other defence establishments.
10. Date of implementation of revised pay and allowances and payment of arrears:-
(i) The revised Pay and revised rates of Dearness Allowance under this scheme shall be effective from 01.01.2016. Other allowance such as House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, Children Education Allowance, etc. admissible during the 5th CPC shall be revised as per MHRD letter No. 1-4/2017-U.II dated 28.01.2019 read with Corrigendum of even number dated 01.02.2019.
(ii) Payment of arrears shall be made during the financial year i.e. 2019 · 2020, after deduction of admissible income tax.
(iii) An undertaking shall be taken from every beneficiary under this scheme to the effect that any excess payment made on account c f incorrect fixation of pay in the revised Pay Level or grant of inappropriate Pay Level and Pay Cells or any other excess payment made shall be adjusted against the future payments due or otherwise to the beneficiary.
11. Recruitment Rules:
Appointment/recruitment to all posts of Civilian Academic Officers will be carried out as per the qualifications prescribed under the UGC Scheme for the respective posts. HQIDS and DG/MT, IHQMOD(Army) may review the RRs to be in line with UGC scheme.
12. Further modifications/amendments, if any to the MHRD scheme of revision of pay of teachers as per 7th CPC issued vide MHRD letter No. 1-7/2015-U.II(I) dated 02.11.2017 read with MHRD Corrigendum No. 1-7/2015-U.11(1) dated 08.11.2017, MHRD letter No. 1-4/2017-U.ll dated 28.01.2019 & Corrigendum No. 1-4/2017-U.II dated 01.02.2019 and UGC Regulations notified vide UGC Notification No. F.1-2/2017(EC/PS) dated 18.07.2018 shall be applicable automatically to the teachers/Civilian Academic Officers of NDA/IMA.
13. Anomalies, if any, in the implementation of this Scheme may be brought to the notice of the Headquarter IDS and DGMT, Integrated Head Quarters or Ministry of Defence (Army) for clarification / decision of the Central Government.
14. Any clarifications on points other than pay and allowances will be provided by the concerned Division(s) dealing with the subject(s).
15. This issues with the approval of Ministry of Finance (Deptt. of Expenditure vide their U.O No. 10(4)/E.111(8)/2019 dated 27.01.2020/eFTS 1328639 and concurrence of Defence (Finance) (AG/PA) vide their U.O. No 1(31)/2009 – AG/PA/16 dated 18.02.2020.
Yours Faithfully
sd/-
(Vimala Vikram)
Under Secretary to the Govt of India
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION
OPPOSITE SAFDARJUNG AIRPORT, NEW DELHI-110003
No. 4/112020-IR
Dated: 16-04-2020
CIRCULAR
This circular is issued for dissemination of the OM No. AV- 29011/27/2020-DT dated 16.04.2020 (copy attached) of Ministry of Civil Aviation for guidance and strict compliance of domestic and foreign airline operators engaged in domestic or international air travel in India.
(Sunil Kumar)
Deputy Director General
F No. AV-29011/27/2020-DT
Ministry of Civil Aviation
DT section
B Block, Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan,
Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi
Dated the 16th April 2020
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Refund of air fare during the lockdown period, suspending domestic and international flight operations.
In view of the pandemic situation of COVID-19, a lockdown was imposed by the Government from the 25th of March, 2020 to the 14th of April, 2020 for a period of 21 days. Pursuant to the imposition of the lockdown, a ban on operation of all domestic and international flights for this period was imposed.
2.In the meanwhile, substantial number of travellers eager to move from the places where they were have booked tickets for the travel after the end of above lockdown period, i.e. from 15th April, 2020 onwards. Currently, the Government has further extended the lockdown period up to the 3rd of May, 2020, with the ban continuing on operation of all domestic and international flights.
3.The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) acknowledges the unusual situation that has arisen due to the lockdown being imposed to contain the further spread of COVID-19 and its consequential effect on the air passengers and airlines. After detailed examination of the grievances received from various quarters, the following advisories are issued:-
i. If a passenger has booked a ticket during the first lockdown period (from 25th of March to 14th of April, 2020) and the airline has received payment for booking of the air ticket during the first lockdown period for travel during the same period, for both domestic and international air travel and refund is sought by the passenger against that booking being cancelled, the Airline shall refund the full amount collected without levy of cancellation charge. The refund shall be made within a period of three weeks from the date pf request of cancellation.
ii. If a passenger has booked a ticket during the first lockdown period and the airline has received the payment for booking Of air ticket during first lockdown period (from 25th of March to 14th of April, 2020) for travel during the second lockdown period (from 15th of April to 3rd of May, 2020) for both domestic and international air travel and the passenger seeks refund on cancellation of the ticket, the Airline shall refund the full amount collected without levy of cancellation charge. The refund shall be made within a period of three weeks from the date or request or cancellation.
4 Directorate General of Civil Aviation is requested to monitor the compliance of the advisories.
(Usha padhee)
Joint Secretary to the Government of India