NOTIFICATION New Delhi the 23rd June 1981

1 · . Short title and commencement.—(i) These regulations may be called the Sree Chitra Tirunai Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology , Trivandrum Regulations , 1981 .

2 · . Definitions.—In these regulations unless the context otherwise requires :—

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 .

5 · . Notice for Meetings of the Institute.—(i) Npt j e s s t n 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

6 · . Quorum.—(i) No business shall be transacted at

7 · . Presidency over Meeting of the Institute.—<i) Th President shall preside over every meeting of the institute

8 · . Transaction of Business by Circulation of Papers.—(j) Any business which may be necessary for the Institute to transact

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 maintained of all business transacted by the Institute .

11 · * Constitution of Governing Body.—The Governing Body of the Institute shall consist of the following members , namely:-

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

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) N o 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 .

15 · . Quorum.—(i) No business shall be transacted at a meeting of the Governing Body unless at least five members are present .

16 · . Presidency over Meetings of Governing Body.—(i) The Chairman shall preside over every meeting of the Governing Body .

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 Governing Body , provided at least five members have accorded their approval to the resolution .

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 ,

19 · . Recording of business.—(i) A record shall be maintained of all business transacted by the Governing Body .

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 .

21 · . Standing and ad-hoc Committees.—(i) The standing and ad-hoc committees shall be as specified in Schedule II of these regulations .

22 · . Travelling and daily allowance to be paid to the President 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 allowance , 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 expenses 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 .

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 supervisors , 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

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 Government Institutions . i

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 commencement of the Act shall continue to be in force until amended , altered or repealed in accordance with the Act

1 · . Director (Chairman);

2 · . Financial Adviser to the Department of Science and Technology of the Central Government or his LT P sentative (Member); s repre '

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

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; ex P en d'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 .

1 · . Director (Chairman Ex-Officio);

2 · . Head , Biomedical Technology Wing;

3 · . Three persons to be nominated by Governing Body: from among the Professors and Scientists of the Institute; and

1 · · Director (Chairman—Ex-Officio);

2 · . Head , Biomedical Technology Wing;

3 · -F s: A ?^ri^eT m s om °««*·

5 · . A Civil Engineer to be nominated by the

6 · . A member to be coopted by the Director as *** when necessary . "" " a s ar >d

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 .

1 · . The Medical Superintendent;

2 · . Head of the Biomedical Technology Wing of tile Institute;

3 · . A representative of the Academic Wing of the Institute nominated by the Director; and

4 · . Three persons to be nominated by the President .

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 byZ Z

5 · . Three Scientists to be nominated by the GnUO ,n Body for their specialised knowledge . Gov *n,n »

9 · -(a) Subject to restrictions , if any , as mav h * i Posed by the Governing Bod^'to ma7/ap P VnT ments against sanctioned posts in the SE T carrying pay scale the mirLi m of tjfaTS S not exceed Rs . 1700 p.m . h doe s

10 · . Subject to restrictions , if any , a s ma v ha by the Governing Body to make promotions T"" * carrying pay scales the minimum ofwmch d n P °S t S exceed Rs . 1700 per mensem subject 7o thJ * n0 t rules regarding promotions; e serv,c e

1 · 1 . Notwithstanding anything contained in this S* * d the Director shall have all the powers ve ! J 6 e under the General Conditions of Service and P . 5 h'"m Conduct Rules of the Sree Chit™ r; . Personn *' Centre Society for Advanced Stupes In "1 2f " Tnvandrum , as they existed before l l Spec,a ''ties the Act unless altered by the^t^T"" 0 * * * of

12 · . To invite tenders and to enter , w any party on behalf of the Institute , SSJS Z * * prov.sion , for the supply of equipm ent rh " ^ drugs and provisions in all cases a* 7%JST * amount of the contract does not exceed HslZ ^

13 · . To sanction distribution of budget o&ufei * several items of expenditure; Provision unde ,

1 · 4 " I°H S H an w tl0n th d rea PP rc ^«ation of funds f rom sub-head to another subject to

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 Institute 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 .

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. "