G.S.R 618 - Sree Chitra Tirunal Insititue for Medical Science and Technology Act.

REGULATIONS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 23rd June, 1981 G.S.R. 618.—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub­ section (2) of section 32 of the Sree Chitra Tirunai Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum Act, 1980 (Act 52 of 1980) the Central Government hereby makes the following regulations namely :— 1. Short title and commencement.—(i) These regulations may be called the Sree Chitra Tirunai Institute for Medical Sci­ ences and Technology, Trivandrum Regulations, 1981. (ii) They shall come into force at once. 2. Definitions.—In these regulations unless the context otherwise requires :— (a) "Act" means the Sree Chitra Tirunai Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum Act, 1980 (Act 52 of 1980). (b) "Chairman" means the Chairman of the Governing Body of the Institute. (c) "Director" means Director of the Institute. (d) "President" means President of the Institute. (e) "Member" means member of the Institute. (f) "Rules" means the rules made by the Central Govern­ ment under section 31 of the Act. <g) "Schedule" means Schedule of these regulations. (h) "Section" means a section of the Act. (i) "Standing Committee and Ad-hoc Committee "means the standing and ad-hoc committee constituted under sub-section (5) of section 10. 3. Time and Place of Meeting of Institute.—The Institute shall ordinarily hold its meetings in Trivandrum as many times as the President may determine, provided that an annual general meeting of the Institute shall be held every year. • 4. Power to Calf a Meeting of the Institute.—The: President may. at any time, call a meeting of the Institute and shall do so if a requisition for that purpose is presented to him in writing by not less than seven members specifying the subject of the meeting proposed to be called. fourteen clear days notice in writing of every meeting of the Institute shall be given to each member who is for the time beino in India. 9 (ii) A notice of meeting may be served upon any member either personally or by post under certificate of posting j n envelope addressed to such member. Such notice shall h" presumed to have been properly delivered. (iii) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-regulation (i) above, the President may calf a meeting at a shorter notice if he considers that there is any urgent matter to be discussed 6. Quorum.—(i) No business shall be transacted at a meeting of the Institute unless at least ten members a>e present (ii) « within half an hour from the time appointed for holding a meeting the quorum is not present, the meeting shall stand adjourned to another day at the same place and not of such adjourned meeting shall be given to each member who is not present at the meeting the same day by post or tele or special messenger as the case may require. Provided^ "t the meeting so adjourned shall be held within fourteen davs of the date on which it was originally proposed to be held (iii) If at any adjourned meeting also, the quorum is not present within half an hour from the time appointed for hold the meeting, the members present at the meeting shall form ^ quorum. OTe 7. Presidency over Meeting of the Institute.—<i) Th President shall preside over every meeting of the institute (ii) If the President is not present at any meeting the members present shall choose one from among themselves to preside over that meeting. • 8. Transaction of Business by Circulation of Papers.—(j) Any business which may be necessary for the Institute to transact may, if tha President so directs, be dealt with by circulation of papers under registered c6ver among afl the.members for the time being in India at their usual address and any resolution so circulated and approved by the majority of the members signing shall be as effectual and binding as if the resolution:had been passed at a meeting of the Institute provided at least ten members have recorded their views on the resolution. (ii) When any business is so referred to the members by circulation, a period of not less than fifteen clear days shall be allowed for the receipt of replies from the members, such period to be counted from the date on which the notice of such business is issued. If no reply is received from a member within a period of fifteen days he shall be deemed to have sup­ ported the resolution^ > r i (Hi) If a resolution is circulated, the result of the circu­ lation shall be communicated to all the members. 9. Voting.—All matters submitted to a meeting of the Institute shall be decided by a majority of the members present and voting thereat and in case of an equality of votes, the Prer sident or the person presiding shall have a casting vote, in addition to the vote to which he may be entitled to as a member. 10. Recording of Business.—(i) A record shall be main­ tained of all business transacted by the Institute. (ii) All decisions oi the institute shall, as far as possible, be recorded in the form of resolutions and an entry of such decisions in the book of proceedings of the Institute shall be conclusive evidence of the fact that such decisions were taken by the Institute. (iii) Proceedings of the Institute shall be circulated among its members within four weeks of the meeting and if any com­ ments are received within a stipulated time they shall be incor­ porated suitably subject to the approval of the President and re-issued as final proceedings. 11.* Constitution of Governing Body.—The Governing Body of the Institute shall consist of the following members, namely:- (i) The President of the Institute, Chairman; (ii) The member of the Institute representing the Department of Science and Technology, Govern­ ment of India; (Iii) Director General of Health Services, Government Of fr)0J3, (iv) Director of the Institute; (v) Head of the Biomedical Technology Wing of the (vi) Member of the Institute representing the De­ partment of Planning, Science and Technology Government of Kerala; (vii) Two members of the Institute to be nominated by the Central Government; and (viii) One Professor of the Institute nominated annuallv by the President. »«u*uy 12. Powers and functions of the Governing Body — (1) The Governing Body shall exercise such powers and discharge such functions as are specified iri Schedule I of thes regulations. e (2) The Governing Body may confer or delegate a n v of its powers to the Chairman/Director as expedient 13. Time and Place of Meeting of the Governing Body — The Governing Body shall ordinarily hold its meetings in Trivandrum at such times as the Chairman may, from tim* to time, determine provided that the Chairman shall convene a meeting if a requisition for that purpose is presented to him in writing by not less than three members specifying the subject matter proposed to be discussed in the meeting; and provided further that the Governing Body shall meet at least once in three months. 14. Notice for Meeting of Governing Body.—(j) No t less than fourteen clear days notice for every meeting of the Governing Body shall be given to each member who is for the time being in India. (ii) A notice may be served upon any member either personally or by post under certificate of posting in an en­ velope addressed to such member, such notice shall be pre­ sumed to have been properly delivered. (iii) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (•) a meeting of the Governing Body at which any matter which is considered urgent by the Chairman has to be taken up, may be called at a shorter notice. 15. Quorum.—(i) No business shall be transacted at a meeting of the Governing Body unless at least five members are present. (ii) If within half an hour of the time appointed for holding the meeting, quorum is not present, the meeting shall stand adjourned to another day at the same place and notice of such adjourned meeting shall be given to each member who is not present on the same day by post or telegram or special messenger as the case may require. Provided that a meeting so ad­ journed shall be held within the fourteen days of the date on which it was originally proposed to be held. (iii) If at any such adjourned meeting also, the quorum is not present within half an hour from the time appointed for holding the meeting, the members present at the meeting shall form the quorum. 16. Presidency over Meetings of Governing Body.—(i) The Chairman shall preside over every meeting of the Govern­ ing Body. (ii) If the Chairman is not present at any particular meeting the members present shall choose one from among themselves, to chair that meeting. 17. Transaction of business by circulation of papers.—(i) Any business which may be necessary for the Governing Body to transact, may, if the Chairman so directs, be dealt with by circulation of the papers sent under registered cover to all the members for the time being in India at their usual address, and any resolution so circulated shall be so effectual and binding as if the resolution has been passed at a meeting of the Govern­ ing Body, provided at least five members have accorded their approval to the resolution. (ii) If a resolution is circulated, the results of circulation shall be placed before the Governing Body at its subsequent meeting. 18. Voting.—All matters submitted to a meeting of the Governing Body shall be decided by a majority of the members present and voting thereat, and in case of an equality of votes, the Chairman or the person presiding shall have a casting vote, in addition to the vote to which he may be entitled to as a member. 19. Recording of business.—(i) A record shall be main­ tained of all business transacted by the Governing Body. (ii) All decisions of the Governing Body shall, as far as possible, be recorded in the form of resolutions and an entry of such decisions in the book of proceedings of the Governing Body shall be conclusive evidence of the fact that such decisions were taken by the Governing Body. (iii) The proceedings of every meeting shall be circulated to the members of the Governing Body within four weeks of the meeting and shall be signed by the person presiding at the next meeting after due confirmation at that meeting. 20. Terms of office of members of the Governing Body and filling of vacancies.—(i) The term of office of the Chairman shall be coterminus with his term of office as President. (ii) The term of office of a member of the Governing Body shall continue as long as he is a member of the Institute. (iii) The term of office of a member nominated by the Central Government under sub-regulation (vii) of regulation 11 shall cease as soon as he ceases to be member of the Insti­ tute or till he is replaced by the Central Government whichever is earlier. (iv) The term of office of the Professor nominated by the President under Sub-regulation (viii) of regulation 11 shall cease as soon as he ceases to be a Professor of the Institute or till he is replaced by the President, whichever is earlier. 21. Standing and ad-hoc Committees.—(i) The standing and ad-hoc committees shall be as specified in Schedule II of these regulations. (ii) Terms of office.—The term of office of a standing committee shall be five years from the date of its constitution and an ad-hoc committee shall cease to function as soon as the specific functions for which the said committee is appointed are completed provided that the President may by nomination fill at any time any vacancy that may arise in the composition of a Standing Committee or an ad-hoc committee. 22. Travelling and daily allowance to be paid to the Presi­ dent and members of Institute, Governing Body and Standing and ad-hoc Committees.—The President and Members of the Institute, Chairman and members of Governing Body and Members of various Standing and Ad-hoc Committees, who are not employees of the Institute shall be paid travelling allow­ ance, daily allowance and hospitality charges at rates as applicable to members of the Governing Body of Sree Chitra Tirunal Medical Centre Society before the commencement of the Act until altered by the Institute. 23. Facility for President.—The President may be provided secretarial assistance as necessary and facilities such as a stenographer, telephone, postage and stationery at the ex­ penses of the Institute for effective discharge of his functions. 24. Powers and duties of Director.—(i) The Director shall be the chief academic and executive officer of the Institute and shall exercise such powers and discharge such functions as are specified in Schedule III. (ii) The Director shall be in charge of the overall admini­ stration of the Institute and shall allocate duties to officers and employees of the Institute and exercise such supervision and executive control as are necessary. (iii) For the proper administration of the institute the Director shall have powers to delegate any of his powers conferred on him under the Act, the rules and these regulations to any officer of the Institute subject to such limitations as may be imposed by the Governing Body. 25. Powers to award prizes, scholarships etc.—The Institute may award such prizes, souvenirs, stipends and scholarships as may be decided by it from time to time. 26 . Admission to courses of studies.—Reservation of seats for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes or other categories of persons shall be made in accordance with the relevant orders issued by the Central Government from time to time. 27 . Conduct of Examinations.—(i) Such number of super­ visors, investigators and other staff as may be necessary for conducting the entrance and professional examinations of the Institute, may be appointed by the Director and remuneration . shall be paid at the rates fixed by the Governing Body from i tijine to time. 28. Qualifications for various posts in the i'nstt.—Age, experience qualifications, scale of pay and other details of posts under the Institute she" be •• prescribed by the Governing Body keeping in view the qualification and experience as prevalent for similar or comparable posts in Central Govern­ ment Institutions. i .29 . Proceedings by or against the Institute.—The Director of thfr Institute, shall be competent to file; suits or applications or commence other proceedings civil or criminal for and on behalf of the Institute and to prosecute the same and for such purposes to-sign, execute or attest pfaints, petitions, appeals or other documents as may be necessary. 30. Continuance in force of existing conditions of service. The tenure, remuneration, terms and conditions of service Including leave, pension, gratuity, provident fund and other matters as applicable to the officers and employees of Sree Chitra Tirunal Medical Centre Society for Advanced Studies in Specialities, Trivandrum immediatelyjbefore the commence­ ment of the Act shall continue to be in force until amended, altered or repealed in accordance with the Act (ii) The Standing orders, administrative instructions or directions as issued by the Director of Sree Chitra Tirunal Medical Centre Society for Advanced Studies in Specialities, Trivandrum before the commencement of the Act shall, in so far as they are not inconsistent with or until they are repealed amended or altered in accordance with the Ac t continue to be in force, SCHEDULE I (Please see the Regulation No. 12) GOVERNING BODY 1. The business and affairs of the Institute shall be carried on and managed by the Governing Body. I I . The Governing Body shall have all such powers and shall perform, all such functions as are necessary for proper achievement of the furtherance of the objects of the Institute. i l l . Without prejudice to the generality: of the foregoing provisions, the Governing Body shall have the following powers namely:— (i) to appoint and define powers and duties of ail employees of the Institute; (ii) to classify posts in all categories and to lay down the qualifications for all the posts; - (iii) to lay down the terms and conditions of service of the employees of the Institute including methods of recruitment and appointment; (iv) to lay down principles governing seniority of service of employees; (v) to approve the appointment of teachers and of other academic staff of the Institute to work in any other institution or University for a speci­ fied period for undertaking a joint project, or for other purposes; (vi) to decide the emoluments, conditions of service of all employees, including provision for pen­ sion, insurance and provident fund, the manner of termination of service and disciplinary pro­ ceedings subject to Rule 7 of the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Tech­ nology, Trivandrum Rules, 1981. (vii) to delegate powers to various officers of the Institute; (viii) the admission of students to the Institute and their enrolment; (ix) to lay down the procedure and conditions for the award by the Institute of diplomas or certi­ ficates to, and for conferment of degrees and other academic distinctions on the basis of examinations, evaluation or any other method of testing on persons, and for withdrawal - of any such diplomas, certificates, degrees or other academic distinctions for good and sufficient cause; (x) to recommend conferment of honorary degrees or honorary fellowships or other distinction*; by the Institute; (xi) approve the institution and award fellowship scholarships, studentships, medals and prizes; (x.i) to cooperate or collaborate or associate with universities or institutions in such manner a n d . for such purposes as the Institute may determine provided that in respect of collaboration with foreign or international institutions the n f iGr approval of the Centre! Government shall ha necessary; (xiii) to consider and accept or make appropriate changes in the recommendations of the Standina Committee on Finance or of any other committer constituted by the Institute under sub-section (5) of section 10 of the Act; ° n (xiv) to appoint ad hoc committees as and when considered necessary; (xv) to assign from time to time such functions and duties and delegate such powers as it m a v deem fit to the Director; Y (xvi) to perform all such acts and do all such th ro as may be necessary for the proper manaaT mem of the properties of the Institute; (xvii) to approve construction and maintenance of buildings including alteration or improvement (xviii) to lay down the terms and conditions for accon tance by the Institute of gifts, donation* or h«~ (xix) to lay down terms and conditions for recein, of royalties by the Institute; P (xx) to enter into agreement for and on behalf of the Institute; 0T (xxi) to sue and defend all legal proceedings on behalf of the Institute; (xxii) to appoint persons on ad-hoc basis on such terms and conditions as it may deem fit for conduct of studies, investigations, research, teach­ ing and other academic programmes under­ taken by the Institute; (xxiii) to exercise control, and discipline over the employees of the Institute in accordance with the Sree Chitra Tirunal Medical Centre Society Services Rules as existing immediately before the commencement of the Act, untii the same has been altered by the Institute; (xxiv) to appoint, if it deems fit, Jdelegates to represent the Institute in Conferences in India and abroad; (xxv) to publish and or to finance the publication of studies, treaties, books, periodicals, reports and other literature and to sell or arrange for the sale of them; (xxvi) to organise and to undertake extra mural studies and extension services; (xxvii) to create academic and other posts and to make appointments thereto, subject to the Act, rules and the regulations and subject to budget provisions; (xxviii) to institute visiting Professorships and Honorary Professorships and make appointments thereto; (xxix) to acquire, hold dispose of and deal with any property both movable and immovable, belong­ ing to or vested in, the Institute in any manner which is considered necessary for promoting the objects specified in Section 12 of the Act; (xxx) to borrow, on the security of the property of the Institute money for the purpose of the Insti­ tute subject to the prior approval of the Central Government; (xxxi) to fix, demand and receive such fees and other charges as may be prescribed from time to time; (xxxii) to make arrangements for promoting the health and general welfare of the employees; (xxxiii) to regulate and enforce discipline amonq t fa students of the Institute and take such disc" (xxxiv) to do all such other acts and things a s m a v . necessary, incidental or conducive to 'he attain ment of all or any of its objects specified 7n ' Section 12 of the Act. specified m SCHEDULE II STANDING COMMITTEE-COMPOSIT ION AND FUNCTIONS ° (Please see Regulation 21) A. STANDING FINANCE COMMITTEE Composition: 1 . Director (Chairman); 2 . Financial Adviser to the Department of Science and Technology of the Central Government or his L T P 3. Member of the Institute representing Department of Science and Technology, Central Government 4 . One member of the Institute to be nominated bv tho 5. Financial Adviser and Chief Accounts Officer of the Institute (Ex-Officio Convener). f FUNCTIONS The Standing Finance Committee shall meet at least on™ every three months to consider the following matters and ° 1 recommendations to the Governing Body thereon 1 . To prepare budget estimates of the Institute and to rev,ew the accounts of expenditure and to make recommendations to the Governing Body; 2. To consider and make recommendations , 0 t h a Governing Body on the proposals for new expenditurP on major works and purchases; exPend'ture 3. To scrutinize reappropriation statements and audit notes and make recommendations thereon to the Governing Body; 4. To review the finance of the Institute and to suggest concurrent audit conducted wherever necessary; 5. To give advice and make recommendations to the Governing Body on any other financial question affecting the affairs of the Institute; 6. All matters relating to the invitation and acceptance of tenders in respect of building, construction and purchases. B. STANDING ACADEMIC COMMITTEE Composition: The Academic Committee shall consist of the following: 2. Head, Biomedical Technology Wing; 3. Three persons to be nominated by Governing Body: from among the Professors and Scientists of the Institute; and Such other persons, not being employees of the Institute, nominated by the Governing Body from time to time for their specialised knowledge provided that the total Membership of the Committee shall not exceed ten. FUNCTIONS: The Academic Committee shall meet at least once in three months and consider the following matters and make recommendations to the Governing Body thereon: (1) General Supervision over the academic policies of the Institute and methods of instruction, teaching, training, evaluation of research and improvement in academic standards; (2) Matters of general academic interest either on its own initiative or on a reference by the Governing Body; (3) Planning and formulation of programmes for tea- chmg, research and training in the Institute; (4) Appointment of eminently qualified person. *<= question paper setters and Panels of e^m.n" the subject with which the Institute deals; ' " (5) Approval of courses of study; trainina and «v, • tions in the subjects with which ZtoZ.^Z%* (6) Supervision of conduct of post-ararin*t0 „ tions in the sublets with J E S t t ^ ^ " * (7) Formulation of standards and procedures for ih« Sect ion of students for post-graduate courses, (8) Consideration of the results of examination* recommend candidates for mmJTSZZ ! ? ploma and other academic distinction, T ' f * Governing Body. ^sanctions to the C. STANDING BUILDING COMMITTEE Composition: The Standing Buildino f.nm™u. 1 • Director (Chairman—Ex-Officio); • 2 . Head, Biomedical Technology Wing; 5. A Civil Engineer to be nominated by the c • 6 . A member to be coopted by the Director as *** FUNCTIONS: The Standing Building Committee shall meet at i . . every s.x months to consider the following Z»«! ? °nce recommendations to the Governing Body thTreon.- ^ (a) construction of new building; 3t (b) acquisition and disposal of land; (c) additions or alterations and any other question relating to the maintenance and use of buildings belonging to the Institute. D. STANDING COMMITTEE FOR SELECTION OF SENIOR STAFF 1. A Scientist nominated by the President from among the members of the Institute (Chairman); 2. Director (Ex-Officio); 3. Head of the Biomedical Technology Wing of the Institute (Ex-Officio); and 4. A nominee of the Secretary, Department of Science and Technology of the Central Government. FUNCTIONS: The Standing Selection Committee on Senior Staff shall meet as often as necessary for the purpose of selecting can­ didates by interview or otherwise and formulate recommenda­ tions for appointment to all posts carrying a pay scale the maximum of which exceeds Rs. 750 p.m. provided that in every such meeting an expert from outside the Institute nominated by the President and a Senior Professor of the Institute shall be associated. £. STANDING COMMITTEE FOR SELECTION OF JUNIOR STAFF Composition: 1 . The Medical Superintendent; 2. Head of the Biomedical Technology Wing of tile Institute; 3. A representative of the Academic Wing of the Insti­ tute nominated by the Director; and 4 . Three persons to be nominated by the President. FUNCTIONS: The Standing Committee for Selection of Junior Staff shall meet as often as necessary for the purpose of selecting •Amended vide notification dated 18-1-'82. Please aee page 37. staff by .ntervew or otherwise and formulate recommenda­ tions for appointments to all posts carrying a p a y Z T maximum of which does not exceed Rs.750 p.m., provided that m respect of selection of junior staff in the Biomedical Tprh!? logy Wing of the Institute, the Head of the S f S S ? logy Wmg shall be Chairman of the Committee. F. THE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Composition: 1 . Director (Chairman—Ex-Officio); 2 . Head, Biomedical Technology Wing of the institute; 3 . Two Scientists of the Biomedical Technology Wino of the Institute to be nominated by the President, 4 . Two other Scientists/Technologists to be nominate from among the members of the Institute b y Z Z 5. Three Scientists to be nominated by the GnUO,n Body for their specialised knowledge. G o v * n , n » FUNCTIONS: The Standing Technology Development Commi ts ch i, meet at least once every six months to cons iderThTToH ' mattery and make recommendations to the G o v e / n i ^ ' T ^ (a) Technology Policies of the Institute and plans for (b) Introduction of methods of technology training; (c) Evaluation of research and develooment ™™ (d) Improvement in standards of scientific and techno l o g ^ performance at the biomedical wing ^ SCHEDULE III POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE DIRECTOR (Please see Regulation No. 24) The Director shall be the academic head and chief executive officer of the Institute and shall as such, be responsible for all its academic activities and for all administrative matters; The Director shall be responsible for impJementing the decisions of the Institute and the Governing Body; The Director shall cause to be prepared and sub ' mit the Annual Report and the Annual Accounts to the Governing Body; In the absence of the President, the Director shall preside at the Convocations of the Institute held for conferring degrees; The Director shall, w i t h the approval of the Pre­ sident/Chairman issue notices for and convene meetings of the Inst i tute/Governing Body and cause to be prepared Agenda for such meetings; Subject to the provisions of the Act, and wi th the approval of the Governing Body, the Director shall open accounts in any Banks. He may wi th the approval of the Governing Body, delegate the powers to sign cheques to other officers of the Institute as expedient; The Director shall have and shall exercise all powers relating to discipline and disciplinary matters in respect of the employees of the Institute in accordance with the disciplinary rules as set out in the service rules of Sree ChitraTirunal Medical Centre Society for Advanced Studies in Specialities, Trivandrum, as they existed before commencement of the Act unless altered by the Institute; Powers relating to discipline and disciplinary action in relation to students of the Institute shall vest in the Director; 9- (a) Subject to restrictions, if any, as mav h* i Posed by the Governing Bod^'to ma7/apPVnT ments against sanctioned posts in the S E T posts thereof subject to budget n£ eat° the Governing Body; approval of 10. Subject to restrictions, if any, a s m a v ha by the Governing Body to make promotions T " " * 1 1 . Notwithstanding anything contained in this S** d the Director shall have all the powers v e ! J 6 e under the General Conditions of Service and P . 5 h'"m Centre Society for Advanced Stupes In "1 2 f " Tnvandrum, as they existed before l l Spec,a ' ' t ies 12. To invite tenders and to enter , w any party on behalf of the Institute, S S J S Z * * prov.sion, for the supply of equipment rh " ^ drugs and provisions in all cases a * 7 % J S T * amount of the contract does not exceed H s l Z ^ 13. To sanction distribution of budget o&ufei* several items of expenditure; Provision unde, sub-head to another subject to anv r«»? • o n e may be placed by th e J 15; To accept Security Bonds in the case «# who have to furnish Security; 8mpioyees 16. To execute agreements on behalf of the institute wherever necessary; 17. To enter into contract with contractors on behalf of the Institute; 18. To enter into contract in respect of sanctioned minor and major works; 19. To sign agreement in respect of buildings taken on rent for the use of the Institute; 20. To sanction journeys on duty by officers of the Insti­ tute within the country; 2 1 . To sanction the auction sale of usufructs of trees for a period of upto three years at a time, and 22. To rent building subject to conditions stipulated by the Governing Body. [Published in the Garette of India Part II, Sec. 3, Sub- sec. (i), Pages 1520-1530 dated 4-7-1981J "SCHEDULE IV DEGREES. DIPLOMAS AMD OTHSR ACADEMIC DISTINCTIONS AND TITLES (Please see Regulation 31) 1. Degree of Doctor of Medicine—DM 2. Degree of Master Chjrurgiae—M.Ch. 3. Degree of Doctor of Philosophy—Ph.D. 4. Degree of Doctor of Science—D.Sc. 5 Post Doctoral Certificate." Director. The Principal regulations were published under notifi­ cation of the Government of India in the Department of Science and Technology No.G.S,R.618 dated the 23rd June, 1981 in the Gazette of India, Part II, Section 3, Sub-Section (i) dated the 4th July, 1981 at Pages 1520 to 1530. Those regulations were subsequently amended by notification No. DR-il l(1)/5/81 dated 18th January 1982 published in the Gazette of India Part III, Section IV at page No.2154(Eng) dated 24th July 1982.