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TEZPUR UNIVERSITY

MINUTES OF THE 53RD MEETING OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT HELD ON DECEMBER 23, 2008 AT TEZPUR UNIVERSITY

Members present:

Prof. M. K. Chaudhuri, Vice Chancellor

Dr. (Mrs.) Sheela Borthakur

Prof. B. K. Danta

Prof. M. Borah

Dr. A. Kumar

Shri Bhim Pd. Sharma

Shri R. R. Bora, Finance Officer

Dr. A. K. Buragohain, Registrar

:Chairman

:Member

:Member

:Member

:Member

:Member

: Permanent Invitee

:Secretary

AGENDA

Routine Items (B.53/2008/3/1)

Item No. Agenda

B.53/2008/3/l.l Confirmation of minutes of the 52nu meeting dated 13/05/08 and the Emergency meeting dated 24/06/08 of the Board of Management.

Note The minutes of the 52nd meeting and Emergency meeting of the Board of Management have been circulated to all members for perusal and comments. No comment has been received from any member so far. The minutes may please be confirmed.

Decision Confirmed.

B. 53/ 2008/ 3/1.2 To consider and accept the Action Taken Report on the minutes of the 52nd meeting and Emergency meeting held on 13/05/08 and 24/06/08 respectively.

The Action Taken Reports are placed for perusal and acceptance by the Board of Note Management.

Decision Accepted the Action Taken Report with the following steps on item B. 52/ 2008/1/5.7:

(i) Shri Paramesh Dutta be issued a letter cautioning him not to repeat any of the acts which attracted disciplinary actions, in future during the period of his service at Tez_Qur University.

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(ii) No salary be paid for the period of unauthorized absence.

(iii) No increments be considered for the period as well.

(iv) Discontinuity of service during the period of absence is not recommended.

(v) He shall not be allowed to hold any Statutory responsibilities for seven(7) years from the date of his re-entry in 13/07/2007. The Board of Management further states that this is to be treated as a s'pecial case and sh'all not constitute a.ny precedence.

Items for Approval {B.53/2008/3/2)

B.53/2008/3/2.1 Approval of recommendation of Academic Council

Note The ih meeting of the Academic Council will be held on 23rd December 2008. The decision and recommendations of the Academic Council will be placed in the meeting for consideration and approval.

Decision Approved with the following modifications:

Item No. AC.07/ 2008/3/5: Approved for implementation as per the set of guidelines being devised by the University.

Item No.AC.07/ 2008/3/18: Approved in principle. However, the modalities are to be sorted out.

B.53/2008/3/2.2 To consider and approve the report of Board of Examiners of Viva-voce for

Note

Ph.D. 1. Mr. Jitu Buragohain 2. Mr. Bharat Chandra Kusre 3. Mr. Nava Kumar Hazarika 4. Ms. Swapna Devi 5. Ms. Banasree Dey 6. Mr. Anjan Bhuyan 7. Mr. Pankaj Hazarika 8. Mr. Manoj Dahal 9. Mr. Arun Kumar Bordoloi 10. Mr. Hiranya Kumar Baruah 11. Mr. Bhogeswar Borah 12. Mr. Pranabjyoti Dutta

Viva-voce examinations of the under mentioned candidates for the degree of Ph.D were held as per requirements of Ph. D Regulations. Reports of the Board of Examiners are . placed for consideration and approval ofthe Board of Management.

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Name & Deptt./ School Title of the Supervisor (s) Thesis Examiners Address

Deptt: Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, T.U. School:

Thesis Assessment on Biodiversity of ·Medicinal Plants: Cytological,

l.Mr. Jitu Buragohain Bamunpukhuri, Gohain Gaon P.OBamunpukhuri, Jorhat -785683 Assam

Science Technology

& Biochemical

2. Mr. Bharat Deptt.: Chandra Kusre Energy, T.U. S/0-Late S. M. Kusre, Professor Colony, R. R. B. Road, Haibargaon, Nagaon, Assam

School: Energy, Environment & Natural Resources

and Molecular characterizatio n of a few major plants

Assessment of Water Resource and Energy Potential in Kopili River Basin using Modeling Technique

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Prof. B. K. I. Dr. Enzo Palombo Faculty of Life and

of Social Sciences Konwar, Department Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, Tezpur University.

(i) Dr. D. C. Baruah, Department of Energy, T.U.

(ii) Prof. S. C. Patra, Director, NERIWALM, Tezpur-7840 27

Swinburne University of Technology P.O- Box- 218, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia.

(ii) Prof. H. S. Prakash Department of Studies in Applied Botany & Biotechnology University ofMysore Manasagangotri, Mysore- 570006

(iii) Prof. B. K. Konwar, Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, T.U.

(i)Dr. Shaligram Pokharel Associate Professor School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Nanyang Technological University 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore- 639798

(ii) Dr. K. D. Sharma, Technical Expert (Water Management) National Rainfed Area Authority NASA Complex, Pus a, New Delhi- 110012

(iii) Dr. D. C. Baruah, Department of Energy, T.U.

(iv) Prof. S. C. Patra, Director, NERIWALM Tezpur- 267027 Assam

- 3. Mr. Nava Deptt: Physics, Kumar T.U .. Hazarika School:

Receiver Function Analysis

(i) Dr. A. Kumar

Moran Gaon, P.O- Borholla, Dist- Jorhat Pin- 785631 Assam

Science Terchnology

& Broadband of Department of

Physics, T.U.

4. Ms. Swapna Deptt: Devi Computer C/0- Sunil Sen Science & West Yard Colony Dimapur-797112, Nagaland

5.Ms. Banasree Dey C/0- Sri S. K. Dey. S. B. Road Lachit Chowk Tezpur-7 8400 1 Assam

Engineering, T.U. School: Engineering

Deptt: Business Administration, T.U. School: Management Sciences

Seismic Data from Various Seismic Stations and Modelling the Crustal

(ii) Prof. V. K. Gaur, Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore-

Structure Northeast India

of 560034

Study and Development of Automatic Detection and

Prof. M. Dutta, Department of Computer Science & Engineering,

for T.U. Diagnosis Tools Medical Applications

Segmenting and Profiling the Leisure Travelers : A Study in North-east India

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Dr. M. K. Sarma, Department of Business Administration, T.U.

1. Dr. Keith Priestley Bullard Laboratories

University of Cambridge Madingley Rise Madingley Rose Cambridge CB3 OEZ, U.K.

2. Dr. S. S. Rai Scientist, National Geophysical Research Institute P.B. Bag- 724, Uppal Road Hyderabad- 500007

3. Prof. V. K. Gaur Indian Institute of Astrophysics Bangalore- 560034

4. Dr. A. Kumar Department of Physics, T.U

1. Dr. Larry Zeng UCAIR, 729 Arapeen Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA

2.Prof. Rabindra K. Mishra Head, Electronic Science Department Berhampur University Berhampur Orissa- 760007

3. Prof. M. Dutta, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, T.U. 1.Prof. Christine Ennew Nottingham University Business School Jubilee Campus, Wollaton Road Nottingham NG8 1 BB, U.K.

2. Prof. S. C. Bagri HNB Garhwal

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6. Mr. Anjan Bhuyan S/0- Mr. D. Bhuyan Ward No-10 B.P. Chaliha Road Sibsagar- 785 640

7. Mr. Pankaj Hazarika S/0- Mr. K. Hazarika Vill & P.OBagari Guri Nagaon-782103, Assam

8. Mr. Manoj Dahal S/0- Dahi Ram Dahal,


Deptt: Chemical Sciences, T.U. School: Science & Technology

Deptt: Computer Science & Engineering,

University Srinagar Garhwal 246174. Uttarkhand

. 3. Dr. M. K. Sarma Department of Business Administration, T.U.

A Study on Prof. S. S. 1. Prof. Azhar Kazmi the Khanka, Department of Development Department of Management & of Tourism ·Business Marketing Entrepreneurs hip in Assam, with Special Reference to Accommodati on Industry

Administration, T.U.

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals P.O Box 599 Dhahran Saudi Arabia

2. Prof. S. C. Bagri HNB Garhwal University Srinagar Garhwal-246174 Uttarkhand

3. Prof. S. S. Khanka Department of Business Administration, T.U.

Synthesis of Prof. N. S. 1. Prof. V. Krishnan new transition metal peroxo compounds and studies on their activities m some biochemically relevant redox processes

A Study on Transport Layer Congestion

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Islam, Hindustan Leaver Department of Research Professor Chemical Jawaharlal Nehru Sciences, T.U Centre for Advanced

Scientific Research Jakkur Bangalore- 560064

2. Prof. B. D. Gupta Department of Chemistry Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur- 208016

3. Prof. N. S. Islam Department of Chemical Sciences, T.U

Prof. D. K. 1. Prof. Cheng- Zhong Saikia, Xu Department of Department of Computer Electrical & Computer

- N. Basti, Gameri Sonitpur-784172, Assam

9. Mr. Arun Kumar Bordoloi S/0- S. N. Sarma Bordoloi Lambodar Dutta path Ward No.2 Nakari North Lakhimpur-78700 1, Assam

10. Mr. Hiranya Kumar Baruah S/0- Mr. Bihu Ram Baruah, East Amolapatty, Nagoan-782001, Assam

T.U. School: Engineering

Deptt: Physics, T.U. School: Science & Technology


Control

Synthesis of Quantum dots in polymer matrix and study of their electrical properties for various device applications.

Shifting Cultivation and Environmenta I Degradation: A case study in two hill districts of Assam.

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Science & Engineering, T.U

Engineering Wayne State University Detroit, Michigan 48202.

2. Prof. Chandan Mazumdar Department of Computer Science & Engineering Jadavpur University Kolkata- 700032

3. Prof. D. K. Saikia, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, T.U.

Prof. Choudhury Department Physics Tezpur University

A. l.Prof. George A. Stanciu

of University

Dr. G. Singaiah,

"'POLITEHNICA"OF Bucharest 313Splaiul Indepentei stf. 060032, Sector 6, Bucharest, Romania

2. Dr. R. P. Singh Scientist-SE Physical Research Laboratory Ahmedabad- 3 80009

3. Prof. A. Choudhury Department of Physics Tezpur University.

1. Dr. Sanjib Bhuyan Assoc. Professor &

Department of Graduate Program Business Administration, Tezpur University

Director Dept. of Agricultural Food & Resource Economy Rutgers University, New Jersey New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8520

2. Prof. Sujit Sikidar Dept. of Commerce Gauhati University Guwahati-781014 Assam, India

...., 3. Dr. G. Singaiah Department of Business Administration, Tezpur University

11.Mr. Deptt: A Study on Prof. D. K. 1. Prof. Mitsuru Bhogeswar Computer Clustering, Bhattacharyya, Ishizuka Borah Science & Techniques Department of Dept. of Information Department of Engineering, for Numeric, Computer & Communication Computer T.U. Categorical Science & Engineering Science & School: and Mixed - Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Engineering type Data. Tezpur Information Science & Tezpur University Technology University, University ofTokyo Napaam, 7-3-1Hongo, Bunkyo-Tezpur- 784 ku-028, Assam Tokyo 113-8656

Japan

2. Prof. Phalguni Gupta Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering, I.I.T, Kanpur, Kanpur-208016

3. Prof. D. K. Bhattacharyya, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Tezpur University

12. Mr. Deptt: A Study on Prof. M. Dutta, 1. Prof. v. Rao Pranabjyoti Computer Content Based Department of Vemuri Dutta Science & Image Computer University of Department of Engineering, Retrieval Science & California at Davis Computer T.U Techniques Engineering, 1 Shields Avenue Science & T.U. 2063 Kemper Hall Engineering, School: Davis CA95616 Tezpur Engineering U.S.A. University, Tezpur- 784 2. Prof. Phalguni 028, Assam Gupta

·Dept. of Computer Sc. & Engg. I.I.T Kanpur, Kanpur- 208016

3. Prof. M. Dutta, Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering, T.U.

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D'ecision Approved.

The degree will be conferred upon the candidates in the next convocation. Provisional Certificates may be issued, if requested by the candidates.

B.53/2008/3/2.3 To consider and approve the Draft Annual Report for the year 2007-08.

Note In accordance with provision under Section 30 (1) of Tezpur University Act, 1993, the Annual Report of the University is to be prepared and approved by the Board of Management.

The draft Annual Report for the year 2007-08 is prepared and placed.before the Board of Management for approval.

Decision Approved. However, the members request for early dispatch of the Report to members.

B.53/2008/3/2.4 To consider the Act Review Committee

Note In v1ew of directives of UGC and MHRD on vanous Academic and Administrative matters on the basis of Govt. policies, the Tezpur University Act needs to be reviewed for appropriate modifications. For this purpose a Committee has been proposed as under:

1. Prof. Mrinal Miri, Former Vice Chancellor, NEHU, Chairman

2. Prof. Malayananda Dutta, Tezpur University, Member

3. Prof. Amarjyoti Choudhury, Tezpur University, Member & Convenor

Prof. Amarjyoti Choudhury act as Member Convenor of the Committee.

This is placed before the Board of Management for approval.

Decision Approved.

B.53/2008/3/2.5 Making of Statutes and Ordinances

Note Following new Statute and Ordinances have been drafted under concerned section ofTepur University Act.

Statute -53: On appointment, powers and functions of Dean of Research & Development (under clause 26 and 27 (2) ofTezpur University Act 1993).

Ordinance 21: On emoluments and other terms and conditions of service of the Pro-Vice Chancellor under Statute 4 (3) of the Second schedule of Tezpur University Act 1993.

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-- Ordinance 27: Ordinance on. other Academic Staff under Section 2 (d) and 28 (n) of Tezpur University Act 1993.

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This is placed before the Board of Management for approval. Decision Approved.

B.53/2008/3/2.6 To consider and approve the modification of Ordinance No.5

Note The Ordinance No-5 "on creation of post, appointment and emoluments and manner of Selection of Administrative, Ministerial and Other staff of the University" is required to be modified to incorporate directives of UGC and MHRD in respect of composition of the Selection Committee as given hereunder:

1. Appointment to Group A Posts (Existing )

1. Chairman Vice-Chancellor 2. Member 2 (two) Members of the Board of

Management to be nominated by the BoM 3. Member 2 persons not in service of the University to be

nominated by the Vice-Chancellor 4. Member Secretary Registrar

4 (four) members shall form the quorum.

Appointment of Group-A Posts (Modified) 1. Chairperson Vice-Chancellor or a senior faculty nominated by V.C 2. Member 1 (one) member of the Board of Management to be

nominated by the BaM 3. Member 2 experts in the concerned field not in service of the

University to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor. 4. Member Head of the Department/ Office/ Centre concerned 5. Member One SC/ST representative to be nominated by the Vice

Chancellor. 6. Member Representative of the Minority community to be

nominated by the Vice Chancellor. 7. Member Dean of the School concerned in case of posts related to

academic departments/ centres.

5 (five) members shall form the quorum. 2. Appointment of Group-B Posts (Existing)

(i) Chairman Vice-Chancellor (ii) Member 2 (two) Members of the Board of

Management to be nominated by the BaM (iii) Member 2 (two) members not in University service to be

nominated by the Vice-Chancellor (iv) Member Registrar

Secretary 4 (four) members shall form the quorum.

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- Appointment of Group-B Posts (Modified) -

(i) (ii)

(iii)

(iv) (v) (vi)

Vice-Chancellor or his nominee One member of the BoM to be nominated by theBoM. Two experts not in University Service to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor. One representative of SC/ST One representative ofMinority Community Head of the Department/ office/ Centre concerned


3. Appointment of Group-C Posts (Existing)

(i) (ii)

(iii)

Vice-Chancellor Two members to be nominated by the Board of Management The Head of the Department/Office for which the post is advertised specifically for a Department/ Office

Chairperson Member

Member

Member Member Member

Chairman Member

Member

(iv) One Teacher to be nominated by the Vice- Member Chancellor

(v) Registrar


Appointment of Group-C Posts (Modified)

Member Secretary

(i) Vice-Chancellor or his nominee Chairperson

(ii) One member of the Board of Management to be Member nominated by the Board of Management.

(iii) The Head of the Department/Office concerned Member (iv) One expert to be nominated by the Vice- Member

Chancellor (v) Registrar Member (vi) One representatives from SC/ST community to Member

be nominated by the Vice Chancellor if not already included by virtue of i) to v) above

(vii) One representative of minority community to be Member nominated by the Vice Chancellor, if not already included by virtue of i) to iv) above


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-... 4. Appointment of Group-D Posts (Existing)

(i) Registrar Chairman (ii) One member of the Board of Management to be Member

nominated by the Board of Management. (iii) One teacher to be nominated by the Vice- Member

Chancellor

(iv) District Employment officer, Tezpur or his Member nominee

(v) One reputed member of the public life nominated· Member by the Vice-Chancellor

(vi) Deputy Registrar, in his absence Secretary Assistant Registrar(Estt.) will act as-


Appointment of Group-D Posts (Modified)

(i) Registrar Chairperson (ii) One member of the Board of Management to be Member

nominated by the Board of Management (iii) One teacher to be nominated by the Vice- Member

Chancellor (iv) District Employment officer, Tezpur or his Member

nominee (v) One representative of SC/ST community nominated Member

by the Vice-Chancellor if not already included by virtue of (ii) to (iv) above

(vi) One representative of minority community to be Member nominated by the Vice Chancellor if not already included by virtue of (ii) to (iv) above

(vii) Assistant Registrar(Estt.) Secretary


This is placed before the Board of Management for approval. Decision Approved. B.53/2008/3/2. 7 Best Performance Awards.

Note The Vice Chancellor proposes to institute few awards as incentives for non-teaching employees for their quality services as detailed below:

Group-D staff : 5 Prizes

Group-C staff : 2 Prizes for each cader having cadre strength more than 3 (three)

Group-B staff : 2 Prizes

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~ .. ----------.-----------------------~~--~------------~--~----~--~~--These prizes will can-y one certificate of appreciation and a cash award each to be awarded on the Foundation Day.

A Committee constituted for the purpose will select employees for the prizes.


Decision Approved .. The prizes will carry a certificate of appreciation and a cash award of Rs. 2000/- each for 2008.

B.53/2008/3/2.8 Opening of separate account for Research & Development

Note In the 52nd meeting of the Board of Management, a proposal was placed under item No. B. 52/ 2008/1/3.10 for opening a separate account for Research & Development with a limited financial authority to Dean, Research & Development. But in the decision, it was skipped and recorded that the Dean,, R & D is empowered to approve upto Rs. 1.0 lakh only for any project.

Decision B.53/2008/3/2.9

Note

Since the opening of separate account for projects is essential for smooth functioning, the proposal may be considered.


Approved. To consider Draft Cadre Recruitment Rules.

Cadre Recruitment Rules (CRR) for all existing non-teaching staff have been drafted as per directive and guidelines ofUGC and DoPT, Govt. oflndia.


Decision Deferred.

B.53/2008/3/2.10 Confirmation of services.

Note Following teaching and officers have successfully completed their probation period in their respective position in the University. It is proposed to confirm them in the services w.e.f. the dates mentioned against their names.

Sl. Name, Designation and DoJ in the Date of Proposed No. Department post held completion of date of

probation confirmation I. Mr. Rabin Deka 17/04/06 16/04/07 17/04/07

Lecturer, Deptt. of Sociology 2. Mr. Partha P. Dutta 28/06/07 27/06/08 28/06/08

Lecturer, Deptt. of Mechanical Engg.

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-- 3. Mr. Eshan Kalita 17/09/07 16/09/08 17/09/08 Lecturer, Deptt. ofMBBT

4. Dr. Rupam Kataki 08/10/07 07/10/08 08/10/08 Lecturer, Deptt. ofEnergy

5. Mr. N ayan M Kakoty 08/10/07 07/10/08 08110/08 Lecturer, Deptt. ofECE (Bio-electronics)

6. Mr. Vijay K Nath 03/12/07 02/12/08 03/12/08 Lecturer, Deptt. ofECE

7. Mr. S S Satapathy 10/12/07 09112/08 10112/08 Lecturer, Deptt. of CSE

8. Dr. R. K. Daley 25/04/06 24/04/07 25/04/07 Deputy Director (Training & Placement)

Confirmation of serv1ces of the above faculty members are placed for consideration.

Decision Approved.

B.53/2008/3/2.11 To consider the appeal of Sri M. K. Phukan, University Engineer.

Note The appeal of Sri M. K. Phukan, University Engineer (Retd.) for release of full subsistence allowance during the period of suspension was placed before the 51st and 52nd meeting of the Board of Management. The Board of Management deferred the item for the next meeting of the Board of Management.

The matter is again placed before the Board of Management for consideration. Decision Deferred. B.53/2008/3/2.12 Advance increments to Sri Paragmoni Kalita, Lecturer, Department of

Mechanical Engineering, Tezpur University.

A Committee is constituted to examine the application of Sri Paragmoni Kalita, Note Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering.

The Committee examined all documents related to the application of Sri Paragmoni Kalita and recommended as under:

In the matter of Sri Paragmoni Kalita, the committee observes that Sri Kalita served National Industries Limited (NIL), Jaipur from August 2001 to June 2002 as an Assistant Engineer, DRDO under Ministry of Defence; as Scientist B from January 2004 to September 2006 and then in Oil India Limited from February 2007 to January 2008. Considering the above service experiences the committee recommends that a decision may be taken through BoM to extend 03 (three) advanced increments to his salary to compensate his financial loss and also to attract talents to teaching positions.

This is placed before the Board ofManagement for approval. Decision Approved.

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B.53/2008/3/2.13 Appointment of Head, Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering.

Note The term of office of the Prof. M. Bhuyan, Head, Department of electronics and Communication Engineering will expire on 30/01/09. As per Statute 8 (1 & 2), the Board of Management is to appoint one Head to the Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering.

This is placed before the Board of Management for a decision. Decision Shri P. P. Sahu be the next Head, Department of Electronics &

Communication Engineering.

Items for Ratification (B. 53/ 2008/ 3/3)

B.53/2008/3/ 3.1 Appointment of Heads of Department.

Note The following faculty members have been appointed Heads of the Departments for a period of 3 (three) years w.e:f. the date of taking over the charge shown against their names

SINo. Name Departments W.E.F

1. Dr. Kali Prasad Sarmah Environmental Sc. 15/09/08 Reader,

2. Dr. Nayandeep Deka Baruah Mathematical Sciences 15/09/08 Reader

3. Dr. J. K. Sarma Physics 13/11/08 Reader

As per Statute 8 (1 & 2), the Board of Management appoints Heads of the Departments on the recommendation of the Vice Chancellor.

As there was no meeting of the Board of Management after June 2008 the Vice Chancellor appointed above mentioned faculty members as Heads of the Departments as shown above.

This is placed before the Board of Management for ratification. Decision Approved.

A L t\. I( The meeting is adjourned. I"' - '{.'>~J\)L--

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