D.G. Posts No. 2-01/2012/WL/Sports Dated 31st January, 2013.
I am directed to invite your kind
attention to the minutes (Circulated vide No. 2-01/2012-WL/Sports dated
18.06.2012) of the 21st meeting of Postal Sports Board held at Hyderabad on
05.06.2012 under the Chairmanship of Secretary (P) . In the meeting, total 49
items were taken up for consideration and after discussion, the decisions taken
in the meeting in case of 14 items are hereby conveyed as under. The orders
will be issued separately for the remaining items requiring decision.
Sd/-
(i) Item No.
1- Introduction of Women Team in the
All India Postal Chess Tournament.
It was decided to introduce women Chess
Team in All India Postal Chess Tournament subject to the stipulation that
nomination of players will be made on merit and only those players will be
nominated who have the skill of competing at the All India Level. For this
purpose it would be desirable to have scrutiny of players by professionals by
the concerned Circles.
(ii) Item
No. 5- Enhancement of the rate of
Refreshment allowance for players.
It
has been decided that there is no change in the rate of the existing Daily
Allowance being paid to the players at the rate of Rs. 150/- per day. However,
it has been decided to enhance the rate of Refreshment Allowance to the players
from the existing Rs. 60/- per day to Rs. 75/- per day in case of All India
Postal Meets so as to bring it on par with the Refreshment Allowance being paid
in case of National Tournaments.
(iii) Item
No. 6- Payment of local conveyance to
the players who participate in the All India Tournaments.
In
the meeting , the subject regarding the payment of local conveyance to the
players who participate in All India Postal Tournaments was taken up for
consideration in the past, the players were not being paid any local conveyance.
It has been decided to allow for payment of local conveyance to the players
from their home to Railway Station and back, who participate in All India
Postal Meets.
(iv) Item
No. 7- Increase in the strength of the
football team as per FIFA Rules in the All India Postal Football Tournament to
18 players from the present 15.
The
subject regarding increasing the strength of the number of players in the
Circle Football Team who participate in the All India Postal Tournaments was
taken up for consideration. After discussion, it has been decided to increase
the strength of the Football Tram to 11+7 (18) players from existing 11+4 (15)
players as per FIFA Rules for participation in All India Football Tournaments.
(v) Item No.
10- Increase the strength of the Table
–Tennis women’s team and Veteran Men’s team in the All India Postal Table
Tennis Tournaments.
In
the meeting, the subject regarding increasing the strength of the Table Tennis
Women’s Team from existing 3 players to 4 players and veteran Men’s team from 1
player to 2 players in All India Postal Table Tennis Tournament was taken up
for consideration. After due deliberations, it was decided to increase the
strength of Women’s Table Tennis Team to 4 players from the existing 3 players
for participations in the All India Postal Table Tennis Tournaments. However,
there is no change, in so far as participation of veteran (Men) in the
Tournaments in concerned.
(vi) Item
No. 11- Participation by Circles in
local league matches/tournaments.
The
matter regarding issue of suitable guidelines to Circles to participate in local
league matches/tournaments was taken up for consideration. It was pointed out
during meeting that the Department never issued any instructions which would
disallow teams from participating in local league matches/Tournaments. After
discussion it has now been decided the Circle teams may be allowed to
participate in local league matches/Tournaments under the banner of India Post
so as to enable the Circle Teams to enhance their performance, wherever
possible and practicable. HOC may decide it on case to case basis.
(vii) Item No. 13-
Arranging practice matches during the coaching camp before the start of
the All India Postal Meets.
The
subject regarding arranging practice matches during the coaching camp before
the start of the All India Postal Meets was taken up for consideration. After
discussion, the competent authority has agreed to the proposition to the extent
it is possible and practicable.
(viii) Item
No. 15- Nomination NIS Coaches duly
approved by Sports Authority of India to be sent with Postal Teams
participating in National Tournaments and All India Postal meets.
In
the meeting, the subject regarding nomination of NIS Coaches duly approved by
Sports Authority of India to be sent with Postal Teams participating in
National Tournaments and All India Postal meets was taken up for consideration
. The proposal was agreed to in principle. Accordingly, it has been decided
that officials who are qualified as NIS Coaches will be given preference for
nomination as Coaches of the Postal Teams, while participating in National
Tournaments. The Circles will also ensure that, as far as possible, such NIS
qualified officials be nominated as Coaches of the Circle Teams for All India
Postal Meets/Tournaments.
(IX) Item
No. 23- Provision of medical facilities
to players during play/practice.
The
subject regarding provision of medical facilities to players during
play/practice was taken up as per Item No 23 for consideration in the meeting.
Accordingly, it has now been decided in the meeting that the players of the
Circle Teams may be provided medical facilities during the practice matches
organized during the coaching camp period prior o their participation and during
the course of holding of All India Postal Meets.
(x) Item No. 24-
For increase in kit allowance for All India Postal Meets/Tournaments.
The matter
regarding increase in kit allowance for All India Postal Meets/Tournaments was
taken up for consideration. The competent authority is pleased to approve
enhancement in the kit allowance for the players who participate in National
tournaments from Rs. 750/- to Rs. 1500/- per person.
(xi) Item No. 26-
Nomination of Coaches for Circle Teams for All India Postal Tournaments.
The
subject regarding nomination of Coaches for Circle Teams for All India Postal
Tournaments was taken up for consideration. After discussion, it has now been
decided that preference should be given to those officials who have played in
International/National Tournaments for nomination as Coaches for the Circle
Teams for the All India Postal Tournaments.
(xii) Item No. 27(b)- Institution of Rolling Trophies for the
Winners and Runner-up Teams instead of Shields in All India Postal Tournaments.
The
matter regarding institution of Rolling Trophies for the Winners and Runner-up
Teams instead of Shields in All India Postal Tournaments was taken up for
consideration. It has now been decided by the competent authority that Rolling
Trophies will be instituted to the Winners and Runner-up Teams in All India
Postal Tournaments, w.e.f. 2013-2014.
(xiii) Item No. 32-
Payment of kit allowance to Artist participating in the All India Postal
Cultural Meets/Tournaments.
The
matter regarding payment of kit allowance to Artist participating in the All
India Postal Cultural Meets/Tournaments was taken up for consideration. In the
past the Artist were not being paid any kit allowance for participation in the
cultural Meets/Tournaments. The competent authority is pleased to convey its
approval for grant of kit allowance of Rs. 500/- to the artists participating
in the cultural events. This allowance is being approved to meet the
expenditure on costumes etc. which the artists are required to wear during
performance.
(xiv) Item No. 37-
Funds under Sports head may be allotted much ear lie for proper
utilization of money in time.
The
subject regarding allotment of Funds under Sports head may be allotted much
earlier for proper utilization of money in time was taken up for consideration.
Any deadly in allotment of funds occurs due late receipt of audited accounts of
previous year from the Circles, which is mandatory for release of funds for the
subsequent year. In order to avoid hardship to the Circles which send the
audited accounts in time, it has been decided to process their cases in the
first phase so as to release funds to these Circles by mid-July. The issue of
release of funds to Circles which are late in submission of audited accounts
will be taken up separately. These orders will come into force with effect from
01.04.2013. Past cases will not be re-opened.
Sd/-
(MADHURI DABRAL)
Director (WL & Sports)
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