UGC Unit, OU

1. To promote Higher Education, Research activities, improve the skills among the

teachers, researchers and students and to strengthen the infrastructural facilities etc, the

University Grants Commission, New Delhi sanctions financial assistance to the

Universities in the country, under various schemes/programmes

2. The UGC, New Delhi releases funds in favour of the Registrar of the University

concerned, who in turn controls, sanctions and releases grants to the concerned Principal

Investigator/Coordinator of the programmes/Head of the Department/Research &

Development Institutions under his control, keeping the sanctions/needs and UGC

guidelines in view.

3. To monitor the Grants received from the UGC, New Delhi, the University has

established a separate wing known as “UGC Unit” in the Administrative Building

4. Under the delegation of powers, the Dean, Development & UGC Affairs is appointed by

the University, to look after day-to-day activities of the UGC Unit and to monitor the

grants received from the UGC, New Delhi, under the instructions of the Registrar

5. The University Grants Commission, New Delhi sanctions financial assistance under

i. General Development Grant

The Development Grant is allocated by the UGC for the building construction,

new class rooms, repairs of classrooms, creating Central Infrastructure facility,

construction of hostels etc.

ii. Unassigned Grants including Merged Schemes

The Unassigned grants including merges schemes is allocated by the Dean,

Development & UGC affairs for the following (16) activities

Sl.No. Name of the Scheme1 Travel Grant2. Conferences3. Publication Grant4 Visiting Professors5 Daycare Centre6 Adventure Sports7 University in Backward Area8 Rejuvenation of Old University9 Instrumentation Maintenance

(in Central Instrumentation Facility)10 Women’s Hostel11 Basic Facilities for Women12 Faculty Improvement Programme13 Equal Opportunity Cell14 Coaching Classes15 Career and Counseling Cell16 Facilities for Differently abled persons

Grants under the above two Heads are released for XI Plan period 2007 - 2012

In addition to the above, the UGC, New Delhi has also sanctions financial assistance for

carrying various schemes/programmes/research activities to the Universities, such as:

A. Programmes/Projects to the Teaching Departments:Financial assistance under Recurring and Non-Recurring Grant is sanctioned for carrying out Research and Developmental activates and to improve the infrastructural facilities etc.: (list of ongoing projects is enclosed - Annexure “A”)

i. SAP: Special Assistance ProgrammeFinancial assistance is sanctioned to a University teaching Department for carrying out research activities on a specialized topic(s)/thrust area and to improve the infrastructural facilities, procurement of books & journals, computers, software, collection of related data etc.

ii. ASIST: Assistance for Strengthening Infrastructure inScience & TechnologyFinancial assistance is sanctioned to a University teaching department for the purpose as stated above.

iii. CAS: Centre for Advanced Study

Financial assistance is sanctioned to a teaching department for the purpose as stated above.

iv. ASIHSS: Assistance for Strengthening Infrastructure in Humanities and Social Sciences

Financial assistance is sanctioned to a teaching department for the purpose as stated above.

v. DSA: Departmental Special Assistance Financial assistance is sanctioned to a teaching department for the purpose as stated above.

vi. DRS: Departmental Research Support Financial assistance is sanctioned to a teaching department for the purpose as stated above.

15 Departments of the University have received grants under the UGC Special

Assistance Programme (SAP),

out of which 5 Departments are at DRS level:

1 DRS in Psychology

2 DRS in Arabic

3 DRS-II in Zoology

4 DRS-III in Mathematics

5 DRS-II in Biochemistry

6 Departments are at DSA level

1 DSA-I in Sociology

2 DSA in History

3 DSA in Geophysics

4 DSA-V in Geography

5 DSA-III in Botany

6 DSA-IV in Physics

4 Departments are at CAS level

1 CAS-I in Communication & Journalism

2 CAS in Political Science

3 CAS in Genetics

4 CAS in Astronomy

Similarly, following 5 Departments have received grants under ASIST/ASIHSS

Programme.

1. Communication & Journalism

2. Sociology

3. Psychology

4. Geography

5. Zoology

vii. Infrastructure Development Grant for SAP Departments

(For strengthening of Infrastructure in terms of power supply, water supply, safety equipments, laboratories, working tables etc. in Science, Biosciences, Agricultural Sciences and Engineering Sciences including the components of research at PG level)

Following Departments are covered under the SAP programme:

i. Department of Genetics Rs. 20.00 lakhs in I & Rs. 30.00 lakhs in II installment

ii. Department of PhysicsRs. 20.00 lakhs in I & Rs. 30.00 lakhs in II installment

iii. Department of GeophysicsRs. 20.00 lakhs in I & Rs. 30.00 lakhs in II installment

iv. Department of GeographyRs. 20.00 lakhs in I & Rs. 30.00 lakhs in II installment

v. Department of BotanyRs. 20.00 lakhs in I & Rs. 30.00 lakhs in II installment

vi. Department of BiochemistryRs. 20.00 lakhs in I & Rs. 20.00 lakhs in II installment

vii. Department of ZoologyRs. 20.00 lakhs in I & Rs. 20.00 lakhs in II installment

viii. Department of MathematicsRs. 20.00 lakhs in I & Rs. 20.00 lakhs in II installment

ix. Department of AstronomyRs. 20.00 lakhs in I & Rs. 30.00 lakhs in II installment

viii. Infrastructure Development Grant for Non-SAP Departments

(For strengthening of Infrastructure in terms of power supply, water supply, safety equipments, laboratories, working tables etc. in Science, Biosciences, Agricultural Sciences and Engineering Sciences including the components of research at PG level)

Apart from covering SAP Departments, the UGC has also sanctioned Grants of Rs. 95.00 lakhs to the following Non-SAP Departments:

i. Department of Civil Engineering Rs. 10.00 lakhsii. Department of Electrical Engineering Rs. 10.00 lakhsiii. Department of Mechanical Engineering Rs. 10.00 lakhsiv. Department of Chemistry Rs. 25.00 lakhsv. Department of Statistics Rs. 10.00 lakhsvi. Department of Applied Geochemistry Rs. 10.00 lakhs

vii. Department of Mechanical/Production Engg. Rs. 20.00 lakhs

ix. Innovative programmes – M.E. Biomedical Engineering, UCE,

Financial assistance is @ Rs. per annum is earmarked for induction of a new course/Department by the University and for procurement of infrastructural facilities and for under taking research activities etc.

B. Major Research Project (MJRP)

Financial assistance under Major Research Project (MJRP) is sanctioned to an individual Teacher of the University Department by selection, for under taking research programme/study on a specialized area/thrust area for a specified period

There are 54 Major Research Projects (MJRP) in progress

(which includes 15 new Major Research Projects sanctioned during

the year 2008-2009).

(list of ongoing Major Research Projects is enclosed - Annexure “B

C. Financial assistance to the Research & Development Institutions under the University, such as:(Prefaces of the Research & Development Institutions are enclosed –

Annexure – C)

i. Educational Multi Media Research Centre (EMMRC)Financial assistance is made for production of audio-visual programmes/lectures for the benefit of the students, researchers and faculty members to improve their skills keeping developing trends and industry and market needs in view

ii. Academic Staff CollegeFinancial assistance is made to the Academic Staff College for conducting Refresher Courses/Orientation Programmes for improving educational and technical skills for the benefit of the teachers/staff and researchers of the University, meeting the expenditure from the funds received by the UGC

iii. Centre for Indian Ocean Studies

D. Emeritus Fellows:

Financial assistance of Rs. 20,000/- per month and a contingent Grant of Rs. 50,000/- is sanctioned by the UGC, New Delhi to a Retired Professor of the University by selection, (after attaining the age of superannuation 60 years and before attaining the age of 70 years), for a maximum period of two years

E Research Awardees

Financial assistance of Rs. 4.00 lakhs consolidated for the entire period of two years, is made to a teacher (by selection) for carrying out special Research programme on a selected topic for a maximum period of two years(list of Research Awardees is enclosed - Annexure “E”)

E. XI Plan Grants

Financial assistance is made under the Plan Grants by the UGC are sub-allocate to various departments/activities/programmes keeping in view the needs/priority of the departments/activity,

(details of sub-allocation of funds is enclosed - Annexure “F”)

i. Un-Assigned Grant Merged Schemes(sub-allocations are made under Un-Assigned Grant for meeting the expenditure under various Merged Schemes received from the UGC under Plan grants)

a. International Travel Grant: Financial assistance upto a maximum limit of Rs. 75,000/- or actual expenditure whichever is less (from the financial year 2009-2010) is provided to a University Teacher who has put in a minimum service of fiveyears in the University and subject to a minimum gap of threeyears for applying the subsequent financial assistance and based on the Departmental Research Committee/Departmental Committee recommendations, under “International Travel Grant” for attending International Conferences/Seminars etc. at abroad(a total grant of Rs. 8.00 lakhs is allocated in a financial year)

b. Travel Grant within India: Financial assistance upto a maximum limit of Rs. 5,000/- or actual expenditure whichever is less is provided to a University Teacher who has put in a minimum service of ________ years in the University and subject to a minimum gap of six months for applying subsequent financial assistance based on the Departmental Research Committee/Departmental Committee recommendations, under “Travel Grant within India” For attending National/Internationalconferences/Seminars/Workshops etc. within India (Rs. of Rs. 4.00 lakhs is allocated in a financial year)

c. Conduct of Seminars/Conferences/Workshops in the University Department/College: Financial assistance upto a maximum limit of Rs. 15,000/- or actual expenditure whichever is less is provided to a University Department/College/Research & Development Institution once in a financial year subject to the recommendations of the Departmental Committee, under the Head “Seminar/Conference/Workshops Grant” of Rs. of Rs. 4.00 lakhs is allocated in a financial year)

d. Publication Grant: Financial assistance upto a maximum limit of Rs. 15,000/- or actual expenditure whichever is less is provided to a University teacher/Department/College for publication of Research Papers/Compendium/Seminar Lectures etc. subject to Departmental Research Committee recommendations under “Publication Grant”Rs. of Rs. 4.00 lakhs is allocated in a financial year)

e. Visiting Fellows: Financial assistance honorarium @ Rs. Rs. 500/- per one and half hour lecture and TA-II AC, DA (as per existing norms) is provided for Visiting Fellows/Resource personnel/Eminent personalities, Scientists/Engineers etc. from R & D organizations/Institutions) for delivering Guest/invited lectures etc. in the Department/College under “Visiting Fellows” l Rs. of Rs. 4.00 lakhs is allocated in a financial year)

f. Maintenance of Major Equipment: financial assistance upto a maximum limit of Rs.

6. Following is the present staff structure of the UGC Unit

Sl.No. Name Designation Nature of Duties

UGC Affairs New Delhi, to look after the maintenance the records pertaining to receipt and expenditure of the grants, as per UGC Guidelines, under the instructions of the Registrar

2. Sri.T.Tirupathi Rao Asst.Registrar To assist the Dean in running day-to-day activities – over supervision of the Unit

7. Keeping work load of the Unit in view, the work load has been distributed in three Units and the staff are allotted work as shown against their name

Development & received by the UGC, 1. Prof.Kishan Rao Dean, To monitor the funds

Sl.No. Name Work AllottedUnit – I (Accounts & Establishment)

I. Mr.K.Yadagiri, Superintendent

Supervision of Unit-I

1. Smt.T.Subhadra Devi, Sr.Assistant

1. Preparation of pay bills & all connected work2. All establishment matters3. Maintenance of Stationery account4. Sending replies to Audit Objections5. Preparation of Budget estimates of Pay & Allowances of the Staff, Contingent Grant paid from the Fund Account

2 Mr.R.PrakashRetd. Sr.Asst. (on contract basis)

1.Writing of cash book/Cheques, 2.Bank Reconciliation Statement3.Preparation of Budget4.Preparation of Annual Accounts5.Preparation of Receipts & Charges6.All Correspondence connected with the above Work7.Writing Ledgers8. Preparation of Abstracts of Deductions and sending the Deduction Statement

3. Sri.Narsing RaoMr.K.M.Ansari

Junior Assistants

Inward/Outward Section of UGC Unit.

Unit-II

II. Mr.BasheeruddinSuperintendent

Supervision of Unit-II

1 Sri.P.Nand Kumar Senior Assistant

All correspondence & bills etc. pertaining to1.JRF/SRF/NET Examinations2.Un-Assigned Grant 3 JRF/SRF Fellowships4.Emeritus Fellowship5.Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Foreign Countries6. Visiting Professors1. Memorial Lectures2. Meritorious Scholarships

2 Sri.V.Parthasarathi All correspondence, & bills etc. pertaining to:

Senior Assistant 1. DAS – History2. DRS – Psychology3. DRS – Arabic4. CAS – Linguistics5. CAS – Political Science6. ASIHSS – Communication & Journalism7. ASIHSS - Psychology8. ASIHSS – Sociology9. ASIST – Geography10. DRS/DAS Student Fellowship

3 Smt.A.RatnamalaSenior Assistant

All correspondence & bills etc. pertaining to1. EMMRC2. Academic Staff College3. Centre for Indian Ocean Studies4. ME (Biomedical Electronics)5. XI Plan GrantsResearch Awardees

Unit-IIIIII. Mrs.Ch.Shakuntala

SuperintendentSupervision of Unit-III

1 Sri.K.Sainath Senior Assistant

All correspondence & bills etc. pertaining to Science –DRS/DAS/SAP/COSIST

1 .DAS – Botany2. DAS – Geophysics1. DRS – Mathematics2. DRS – Zoology3. ASIST – Zoology4. DRS/DAS Student Fellowship5. CAS – Genetics

Infrastructural facilities of DAS/DRS2 Sri.A.Mallikarjuna

Chary, Senior Assistant

All correspondence & bills etc. pertaining to 1. Major Research Projects of Science and 2. Non-SAP Departments

3 Mr.V.Bheem Reddy Senior Assistant

Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF for SC/ST) & All correspondence & bills etc. pertaining to 1. Major Research Projects of Arts & Social Sciences 2. any other work as assigned by the Superintendent

Sri.K.P.S.Iyyengar Steno-II

P.A. to Dean - assist the Dean in running day-to-day activities/correspondence of the Unit

Smt. Rajarajeswhari DeviData Entry Operator

Typing work pertaining to Unit I, II, & III as assigned by the Superintendents

UGC Financial Assistance/Fellowships to the Research Scholars

Financial assistance is made to the M.Phil./Ph.D. Research scholars by selection, under various fellowships; such as;

(Scholarship application proforma is enclosed - Annexure - “H”)

i. Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)

Financial assistance @ Rs. 12,000/- per month plus 30% HRA and Contingency (for Arts and social Sciences @ Rs. 10,000/- per annum and Science subjects @ Rs. 12,000/- per annum) is sanctioned to a research scholar, by selection, who are pursuing M.Phil./Ph.D. in the Faculties of Arts/Science/Social Sciences/Commerce/Law for a maximum period of two years or till submission of thesis whichever is earlier

ii. Senior Research Fellowship (SRF)Financial assistance @ Rs. 14,000/- per month plus 30% HRA and contingency (for Arts and social Sciences @ Rs. 20,500/- per annum and Science subjects @ Rs. 25,000/- per annum) is sanctioned to a research scholar, by selection, who are pursuing M.Phil./Ph.D. in the Faculties of Arts/Science/Social Sciences/Commerce/Law for a maximum period of three years or till submission of thesis whichever is earlier

iii. RAJIV GANDHI NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP (RGNF for SC/ST candidates):

Financial assistance (as applicable in the case of JRF/SRF mentioned above) is sanctioned to the SC/ST candidates only by selection who are pursuing M.Phil./Ph.D. programme in the Faculties of Arts/Science/Social Sciences/Commerce/Law/Education for a maximum period of five years or till submission of thesis, whichever is earlier

iv. Post Doctoral Fellowship for SC/ST candidates:

financial assistance (for doing Research work in the Department)@ Rs. 16,000/- per month + HRA (as applicable) and a Contingency Grant of Rs. 30,000/- per annum is sanctioned by selection by the UGC to a SC/ST candidate who has completed his/her Ph.D. for a maximum period of five years under “Post Doctoral Fellowship for SC/ST candidates”

v. Dr.D.S.Kotari’s Fellowship for SC/ST candidates in the Faculty of Science

i. financial assistance (for doing Research work in the Department with Ph.D.) @ Rs. 20,000/- per month + HRA (as applicable) and a Contingent Grant of Rs. 50,000/- per annum is sanctioned by selection by UGC to SC/ST candidate.

ii. financial assistance (for doing Research work in the Department without Ph.D.) @ Rs. 16,000/- per month + HRA (as applicable) and a Contingent Grant of Rs. 50,000/- per annum is sanctioned by selection by UGC to SC/ST candidate

vi. Research Fellowships in Science for Meritorious Students (RFSMS)

financial assistance of Rs. 10,000/- per month plus Rs. 6,000/- per annum under Contingency is sanctioned by UGC, to a candidate who is pursuing Ph.D programme (as per selections made in the Departmental Research Committee) for a maximum period of five years or submission of Ph.D. thesis whichever is earlier.

vii. Indira Gandhi National Fellowship for single girl pursuing Regular PG course in faculties irrespective of castefinancial assistance @ Rs. 2,000/- per month only (ten months in an academic year for two years I year & second year) is sanctioned by selection (on merit basis, to a girl candidate pursuing PG course (regular) in the Campus/Constituent/affiliated colleges

Note: The candidates is not eligible for claiming the scholarship in the second year, if she has not secured an aggregate of 60% marks in the first year examination)

No: 4866/155/2009-10/Budget-11 Date: 06 - 07 - 2009.

ORDERS

Sub:- Delegation of powers - Payment of Air Fare and Local Conveyance Charges to Principal Investigators and Project Coordinators - Orders - Issued.

The Executive Council at its 105th Meeting held on 11-06-2009 has

resolved to approve the following recommendations of the Committee constituted to

look into the grievances of the Principal Investigators and Project Coordinators and

authorized the Dean, Development & UGC Affairs, OU.:-

a. To accord permission for Air Travel to the Principal Investigators and Coordinators of Research Projects (UGC & Non-UGC), subject to eligibility and availability of funds in the Travel Grant / Development Charges, in the respective Projects/Schemes.

To pay actual Taxi Fare (to & fro) from Residence/Office to Airport, in case an official vehicle is not provided.

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orwarded for information and necessary action to:-

All the Principals / Heads of Departments / Directors / Deans rid other Administrative Officers of the University.The Dean, Development & UGC Affairs, Osmania University.

The Officer on Special Duty to Vice-Chancellor, Osmania University. The Joint Registrar (Administration), Osmania University, with a requestto note the action taken on Executive Council Resolution No.15. 5. The Deputy Registrar (Pre-Audit), Osmania University.

The Secretary to Vice-Chancellor, Osmania University.The Dy. Registrar (Accounts — T.A. Bills), Osmania University. )

The P.A. to Registrar, Osmania University.The Superintendent (Budget), OU - Sanctions File for the year 2009-10.

) (c ( i REGFSTRAR & SECRETARYEXECUTIVE COUNCIL

OSMANIA UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD-500 007

No: 4865/155/2009-10/Budget-il Date: 06 -- 07 - 2009.

O R D E R S

Sub:- Osmania University — Purchases - Procedure for Purchase of Equipments etc. - Enhancement in the financial limits for Purchases - Orders - Issued.

Ref:- 1. 0.U.Orders No.4729/270/950/Vol.Il/Budge{:-II, Dt.07-07-1993.2. O. U.Orders No.063/270/1950/Vol.Il/Budget-I I, Dt.04-01-1994.3. O. U.Orders No.6432/155/96-97/Budget-I I, Dt.31-07-1996.

In continuation of O.U. Orders cited and in view of the abnormal rise in the

p r i c e s o f v a r i o u s i t e m s o f e q u i p m en t s a n d a p p a r a t u s e t c . , a p r o p o s a l f o r

enhancement of the cei l ing f ixed for the purchases by the Col l ege Principa l s/

Directors / Heads of the Departments / Principal Investigators /Project Coordinators/

Administrative Heads and Purchase Committees of the Colleges / Departments, was

submitted to the Executive Council, for consideration.

2 . T h e E x e c u t i v e C o u n c i l a t i t s 1 0 5 t h M e e t i n g h e l d o n 1 1 - 0 6 - 2 0 0 9 h a s

resolved to approve the recommendations of the Committee const i tuted to look

i n t o p ro p o s a l s , am o n g o t h e r s , f o r en h an c em en t i n th e f i n an c i a l l im i t s f o r

purchases by the Col lege Pr inc ipal s / Di rector s / Heads of the Depar tments !

Pr incipal Investigators / Project Coord inators / Administ rat ive Heads and the

Purchase Committees of the Colleges / Departments as detailed below:-

The Principal s of Col leges / Di rectors / Heads of Depar tments /

Principal Investigators / Project Co-ordinators / Administrative Heads

are author ized to purchase any i tem or equipment , the basi c cost

(excluding taxes) of which exceeds Rs.2,000/- (Rupees Two thousand

only) and does not exceed Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five thousand

only), subject to accepting the lowest offer/quotation.

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ii) The Purchase Committee of the Offices/Colleges/Centers/Departments authorized

to approve purchase any item or equipment, the basic cost (excluding taxes)

of which exceed Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five thousand only) and does not

exceed Rs.1,00,000/- (Rupees One lakh only), subject to accepting the lowest

offer/quotation.

iii) The Vice Chancellor will approve the purchases beyond Rs.1,00,000/ (Rupees

One Lakh only) and up to Rs.10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakhs only), on the

recommendations of the Purchase Committee.

iv) Where the cost of item/equipment exceeds Rs.10,00,000/- (Rupees

Ten lakhs only), the Finance Committee/Executive Council shall

approve.

All the Principals of Colleges / Directors / Heads of Departments / Principal

Investigators / Project Co-ordinators / Administrat ive Heads, will take action

accordingly.

REGISTRAR & SECRETARY EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

Forwarded for information and necessary action to:-

1. All the Principals / Heads of Departments 1 Directors / Deans an -other Administrative Officers of the University.

The Dean, Development & UGC Affairs, Osmania University. 3. The

Controller of Examinations, Osmania University.

4. The Officer on Special Duty to Vice-Chancellor, Osmania University.

5. The Joint Registrar (Administration), Osmania University, with a requestto note the action taken on Executive Council Resolution No.15.

6. The Deputy Registrar (Pre-Audit), Osmania University.

7. The Secretary to Vice-Chancellor, Osmania University.

8. The P.A. to Registrar, Osmania University.

9. The Superintendent (Budget), OU - Sanctions File for the year 2009-10.

UGC UNIT, OSMANIA UNIVERSITYGENERAL GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION AND

IMPLEMENTING RESEARCH PROJECTS

The UGC, New Delhi, provide financial assistance to the following schemes/Programmes.

1. Major Research Projects (MJRP).2. Special Assistance Programme (SAP/DRS/DSA/CAS).3. Assistance for strengthening infrastructure in Humanities and Social Sciences

Departments (ASIHSS)4. Assistance for strengthening infrastructure in Science & Technology (ASIST)5. XI plan Programme grants: a) General plan

Development grant during the XI plan period b) Un-assigned grant (including Merged schemes)

6. Infrastructure Development grant (Science & Engineering Department)7. It also provides grants for fellowship under the following programmes.

a). JRF/SRF to the candidate who have passed NET b). Rajiv Gandhi fellowship to SC/ST studentsc). Fellowship under meritorious scholarship programme in science.

Major Research Projects (MJRP):

The Major Research Projects are sanctioned to promote excellence in research Higher

Education by supporting research programmes of University teachers in various disciplines.

The retired teachers (upto the age of 70 years) can also apply for Major Research Projects.

The duration of the programme will be as mentioned by the UGC, New Delhi.

MJRP sanctioned during 2008-2009

Appointment of Project Fellows

Constitution of Committee

Special Assistance Programme (SAP):

The aim and objective of the programme is to help the University Departments to raise the

quality of teaching and research in different disciplines. DRS level DSA level and CAS level

are covered under this programme.

New Sanctions during 2008-2009

Assistance for strengthening infrastructure in Humanities and Social Sciences (ASIHSS)/ Science & Technology (ASIST):

The basic objective of ASIHSS/ASIST Programmes is to select Departments of Humanities,

Social Sciences, Science & Technology, which have already exhibited and achieved high

quality performance to enable them to acquire costly equipment which could not be

accommodated under Special Assistance Programme grants.

New Sanctions during 2008-2009

UGC XI plan Programme grants (2007-2012)

(a) General Plan Development grant.

1. Infrastructure and buildings:

Construction of new classrooms, renovation of all teaching and research

laboratories and construction of new building for life sciences.

2. Campus Development:

3. Technical staff for the central Instrumentation Facility.

4. Computerization of Main Library.

5. Purchase of equipment.

6. Innovative research and teaching: (Departments to apply to UGC for Financial Assistance)

7. Out reach activities of the University:

8. Creation of campus fibre-optic backbone.

9. Health Care:

10. Student Facilities:

11. Jubilee Grants:

(b) Un-assigned grants including Merged schemes:

Under the un-assigned grants assistance is provided to the University teachers /Departments

for the following.

i). International travel Grant for attending International Conference held

abroad.

ii). Travel grant to attend Conference/Seminar/Workshop within India

iii). Publication grant – for publication of books, seminar proceedings etc.

iv).Financial Assistance to conduct Conference/Seminar/Workshop Departmental Conferences (and also providing assistance to the visiting Fellows)

v). Special Development Grant for Universities in Backward/Rural/Remote/ Border Areas

vi). Day Care Centres.

vii). Adventure sports along with the new schemes for development of Infrastructure and equipments

viii). Instrumentation in Science Departments-Maintenance facility (IMF)

ix). Special Development Grant for Rejuvenation of for old universities.

x). Construction of Women & Boys Hostels.

xi). Basic facilities for Women

xii). Faculty Improvement Programme (Teacher Fellowship for doing M.Phil/ Ph.D xiii). Coaching scheme for SC/ST/OBC (Non-crème layer) Minorities.

ix). Equal opportunity Cell

xv). Establishment of Career and Counseling Cell in Universities.

xvi).Facilities for differently Abled (Physically challenged) persons (a). HEPSN (b). visually challenged Teachers

How to apply for the Financial Assistance for the Research Projects from UGC:

Respective prescribed formats for above programmes are available in the UGC website:

www.ugc.ac.in.

The following are the procedures to be followed for submission of fresh proposals:

Duly filled in proforma along with the requisite copies of the abstract along with

recommendations of the Departmental Research Committee, Dean of the faculty concerned

and Principal of the College concerned should be submitted to the Dean, UGC Affairs to be

forwarded it to the UGC, New Delhi.

Over head charges:

As per the University orders No. 1365/UGC/2000 dated 29.6.2000, it is advised to the

teacher/Department to make a provision of 15% of overall budget of the project towards

“Overhead Charges” invariably, when Research proposal is sent to any funding agency and

request the funding agency for sanction of over head charges. After receipt of funds under

over heads 50% of the amount has to be deposited in favour of the Registrar Overhead

charges account No. 55731, and the remaining 50% can be utilized by the Principal

Investigator of Project for infrastructural facilities.

Date of commencement of the Project:

After the sanction of the project/programme by the UGC New Delhi, the concerned teacher/

authority has to submit Acceptance letter through proper channel along with the date of

commencement of the project to be forwarded to UGC, New Delhi. The programme will

become operative from the date as specified in the UGC, New Delhi orders.

Recruitment of staff:

The sanction letter specifies the number of personnel in different categories approved under

the project. The category of post and emoluments are based on the guidelines governing the

condition of the service for research staff are given by the different funding agencies in their

guidelines. However all the appointments must be made as per the procedure laid down by

the University.

The selection committee with following members will recruit the research personnel.

a. The Head of the Department.

b. Senior Teacher of the Department(Nominated by the Vice-chancellor)

c. Principal Investigator/Co-investigator of the project.

d. External expert (Nominated by the Vice-Chancellor)

Final project completion report:

After the completion of the project the Principal Investigator should submit required copies of

project completed in the format given by the funding agency. This report should be submitted

within three months from the date of completion of the project.

Final settlement of accounts:

At the completion of the project the Principal Investigator of the project should forward all the

required documents such as, final audited statement of expenditure and utilization certificate

for the final settlement of accounts of the project.

NOTE: - The above guidelines are issued to the Project Director/Principal Investigator to

facilitate them to be conversant in transiting the work with UGC Unit. However, the terms

and conditions communicated with the sanction/approval of the funding agencies and the

financial rules which have not been covered in these guidelines will prevail

Procedure for purchase of Equipment by the University Departments and Principal Investigators (P.I.) of Research Projects:

1. The financial limits vested with various levels for purchase of equipment based on lowest

quoted rates among three parties/firms are as follows:-

i. Up to Rs. 10,000/- the project Director/Principal Investigator

ii. Up to Rs. 25,000/- the purchase committee of the college consisting of:

a. The Principal of the College.

b. The Head of the Department of concerned.

c. The Project Director/Principal Investigator.

d. Nominee of the Vice-Chancellor.

iii. Where the cost of the single item exceeds Rs.25,000/- the proposal along with the

recommendations of purchase committee and Advisory Committee wherever

necessary, is to be submitted to Dean, UGC for obtaining approval of the Vice-

Chancellor and communicating the same.

iv. Where the cost of the single item exceeds Rs.3.00 lakhs approval of the Finance

Committee and Executive Council is necessary and the file may be submitted

along with the details to the Dean, UGC to obtain and communicate necessary

approval.

v. Rs. 10.00 lakhs and above the Tenders are to be called for by the publishing

Tender notification in at least two leading news papers one of the them should

have nation wide circulation. The Tender notification should also put in on

‘Internet’; the file should be submitted to the Dean, UGC for obtaining approval of

the Executive Council.

For purchase of computer and related items:

2. The university rate contract has to be followed for purchase of Computer and its related

items. The file should be submitted along with the recommendations of the purchase

committee to the Dean, UGC for further process. Permission for purchase of Computer and

releated item will be accorded after obtaining the opinion of the Director Infrastructure, O.U.

3. After approval and issuance of orders from the Dean, UGC purchase order for

procurement of equipment / Computer may be placed with the firm. In case of foreign

equipment advance may be drawn for opening “letter of credit”. The interest accrued on L.C.

should be deposited with the UGC/Non-UGC office along with the settlement of advance

drawn for the purpose. While for indigenous items, the party payment bill should be

submitted for arranging the payment by the Dean, UGC.

4. In case lowest quotation is not accepted or in case with single quotation for any reason

necessary approval of the Vice-Chancellor should be obtained even if the cost of single item

is below Rs. 10,000/-

5. The grant sanctioned by the funding agency should be utilized for the purpose it is

sanctioned. Diversion of funds from one head of account to other head (re-appropriation) is

not permissible

.

6. A sum not exceeding 10% of book grant can be utilized for stacking/storage purpose with

prior sanction of the University by furnishing adequate justification.

7. Recurring grants are required to be utilized during the year. Unspent amount if any, is

lapsed as carrying forward of balance to the next is not permissible.

8. Advances under each head of account not exceeding of 50% of provision can be drawn by

furnishing adequate justification

9. Equipment items/Books purchased from project funds will be property of the

Department, after conclusion of the project.

The guidelines for submitting the bills for various payments:-

i). The fully vouched contingent bills for payment to the party, should contain

correct head of Account and necessary certifications with regard to:-

a). Entries in the Stock/accession registrar page number.

b). For equipment, Departmental stock entry with Head of the Department

signature.

c). Vouchers pertaining to Xerox. auto charges etc., above Rs. 100/- needs

the detailed certification regarding quantity/material involved.

d). Certificate of lowest quotation.

e). Reference of University sanction along with a copy.

f). Installation/satisfactory service

g). Advanced stamped receipt from the party.

h). In case of reimbursement of the expenditure cash book folio number and

date is to be certified.

i). Demurrage charges, late fee, for the payments after the specified dates are

no admissible.

j). Any scale of furniture procurement requires prior permission of the Vice-

Chancellor.

The above certifications are to be made on reverse of the vouchers, wherever necessary.

ii). As per TA/DA rules, the bills pertaining to the Travel should be submitted

within (3) three months from the last day of the journey or with in the same

financial year which is earlier, failing the claim shall be rejected.

a). The Air-Travel is permissible only with prior permission of the Vice-Chancellor, for which the

Project Director the Principal Investigator shall submit the application with proper

justification, well in advance. The Travel should be undertaken by Indian Airlines. In case

Travel is to be made other than the Indian Air- lines which offers cheap fares prior

permission of the University is required

b). The T.A. bill should accompany with original Air-Tickets, Boarding passes etc,.

c). Actual expenses incurred towards travel within the head quarters from the

Place of stay to Railway Station/Airport are not admissible, as per rules.

d). Expenditure on reservation charges of railway tickets etc., are admissible.

e). In exceptional cases, with prior permission of the University, hiring of Vehicle

for field trips within the twin cities and out side is allowed as per approved

rates of the University

iii). Payment of Advances can be entertained in the cases where advance payment is a pre-

condition, for opening of letter of credit, for import of equipment/Chemicals subject to the

following:-

a). That it should be settled with in three months from the date of drawl of the advances or

before the end of the financial year, which ever is earlier, in case of import of equipment it

should be settled immediately import, satisfactory installation of the equipment.

b). No fresh advances are admissible when the earlier advance is pending for settlement.

iv). Osmania University is registered with Departmental Science & Industrial Research (DSIR)

for the purpose of availing custom duty exemptions in terms of Government notification No

56/96-customs dated 23 July 1996 and central excise duty exemption in terms of Govt.

Notification No. 10/97-Central Excise dated 1 March 1997 as amended from time to time.

Forms for availing the exemption are available in the UGC Unit as well as on O.U. website.

1. University desires that every teacher apply and secure a research project to

enable his/her career advancement.

2. All the procedures for operation of the research projects

have been made teacher friendly from time to time.

3. Constructive suggestions are welcome by the office of the Dean, UGC. O.U., by

the teachers of the University with regard to any matter concerned with the

operation/implementation of their research project.

4. For further clarification/information please contact:-

a. Assistant Registrar, UGC Unit, O.U.

Telephone Nos. 27098292/27682243.

b. Dean, Development & UGC Affairs, O.U. Telephone Nos.

27098292/27682243.

Over head charges:

As per the University orders No. 1365/UGC/2000 dated 29.6.2000, The teacher/Department

is advised to make a provision @ 15% of overall budget of the project towards “Overhead

Charges” invariably, when research proposal is sent to any funding agency and request the

funding agency for sanction of over head charges. After receipt of funds for over heads 50%

of the amount has to be deposited in favour of the Registrar, Overhead charges account No.

55731, and the remaining 50% can be utilized by the Principal Investigator of Project for

infrastructural facilities.

Release of grant in yearly installment:

First installment of grant normally will be released along with the sanction letter by the

funding agency. Subsequent installment of grant will be released annually on submission of

certain documents such as annual progress report of the project, statement of expenditure

and Utilization Certificate (in prescribed format) for the grants received.

Date of commencement of the Project:

Generally the project becomes operative with effect from the date on which the Bank Draft is

received by the University. The date of implementation should be intimated by the Principal

Investigator to the funding agency.

Recruitment of staff:

The sanction letter specifies the number of personnel to be appointed in different categories

approved under the project. The category of post and emoluments are based on the

guidelines governing the condition of the service for research staff are given by the different

funding agencies in their guidelines. However all the appointments must be made as per the

procedure of the University.

The selection committee with following members will recruit the research personnel.

a. The Dean, faculty concerned will be the Chairman of the committee.

b. The Head of the Department.

c. Senior Teacher of the Department

d. Principal Investigator/Co-investigator of the project.

e. External expert either nominated by the funding agency or chosen by the Principal Investigator, in consultation with the Head of the Department.

Final project completion report:

At the completion of the project the Principal Investigator should submit the required No. of

copies in the format given by the funding agency. This report should be submitted within

three months from the date of completion of the project.

Final settlement of accounts:

After the completion of the project, the Principal Investigator of the project should forward all

the required documents such as final audited statement of expenditure and utilization

certificate for the final settlement of accounts of the project.

NOTE: - The guidelines are issued to the Project Director/Principal Investigator (P.I.) to

facilitate them to be conversant in transiting the work with Non-UGC Unit. However, the

terms and condition communicated with the sanction/approval of the funding agencies and

the financial rules which have not been covered in these guidelines will prevail

Procedure for purchase of Equipment by University Departments and Principal Investigators of the Research Projects:

1. The financial limits vested with various levels for purchase of equipment based on lowest

quoted rates among three parties/firms are as follows:-

vi. Up to Rs. 25,000/- the project Director/Principal Investigator/Coordinator etc

vii. Up to Rs. 1,00,000/- the purchase committee of the college consisting of:

a. The Principal of the College.

b. The Head of the Department concerned.

c. The Project Director/Principal Investigator/Coordinator.

d. Nominee of the Vice-Chancellor.

viii. Where the cost of the single item exceeds Rs.1,00,000/- the proposal along with

the recommendations of purchase committee and Advisory Committee wherever

necessary, is to be submitted to Dean, UGC for obtaining approval of the Vice-

Chancellor and communicating the same.

ix. Where the cost of the single item exceeds Rs.10.00 lakhs approval of the Finance

Committee and Executive Council is necessary and the file may be submitted

along with the details to the Dean, UGC to obtain and communicate necessary

approval.

x. Rs. 10.00 lakhs and above the Tenders are to be called for by the publishing

Tender notification in at least two leading news papers and one of the them

should have nation wide circulation. The Tender notification should also be put on

O.U. website, the file should be submitted to the Dean, UGC for obtaining approval

of the Executive Council.

For purchase of computer and related items:

2. The university rate contract has to be followed for purchase of Computer and its related

items. The file should be submitted along with the recommendations of the purchase

committee to the Dean, UGC for further process. Permission for purchase of Computer &

releated items will be accorded after obtaining opinion of the Director, Infrastructure, O.U.

3. After approval and issuance of orders from the Dean, UGC, purchase order for

procurement of equipment / Computer may be placed with the firm. In case of foreign

equipment advance may be drawn for opening “letter of credit”. The interest accrued on L.C.

should be deposited with the UGC/Non-UGC office along with the settlement of advance

drawn for the purpose. For indigenous items, the party payment bill should be submitted for

arranging the payment by the Dean, UGC.

4 .In case lowest quotation is not accepted or in case with single quotation for any reason

necessary approval of the Vice-Chancellor should be obtained even if the cost of single item

is below Rs. 10,000/-

5. The grant sanctioned by the funding agency should be utilized for the purpose it is

sanctioned. Diversion of funds from one head of account to other head (re-appropriation) is

not permissible

.

6. A sum not exceeding 10% of book grant can be utilized for stacking/storage purpose with

prior sanction of the University by furnishing adequate justification.

7. Advances under each head of account not exceeding of 50% of provision can be drawn by

furnishing adequate justification.

8. Equipment items/Books purchased from project funds will be property of the

Department, after conclusion of the project.

The guidelines for submitting the bills for various payments:

i). The fully vouched contingent bills for payment to the party, should contain

correct head of Account and necessary certifications with regard to:-

a). Entries in the Stock/accession registrar page number.

b). For equipment, Departmental stock entry with Head of the Department

signature.

c). Vouchers pertaining to Xerox. conveyance etc., above Rs. 100/- needs

the detailed certification regarding quantity/material involved.

d). Certificate of lowest quotation.

e). Reference of University sanction along with a copy.

f). Installation/satisfactory service

g). Advanced stamped receipt from the party.

h). In case of reimbursement of the expenditure cash book folio number and

date has to be certified.

i). Demurrage charges, late fee, for the payments after the specified dates are

not admissible.

j). Any scale of furniture procurement requires prior permission of the Vice-

Chancellor.

The above certifications are to be made on reverse of the vouchers, wherever necessary.

ii). As per TA/DA rules, the bills pertaining to the Travel should be submitted

within (3) three months from the last day of the journey or within the same

financial year whichever is earlier, failing which the claim will be rejected.

a). The Air-Travel is permissible only with prior permission of the Vice-Chancellor, for which the

Project Director/Principal Investigator shall submit the application with proper justification,

well in advance. The Travel should be undertaken only by Indian Airlines. In case Travel

has to be made other than the Indian Airlines which offers cheaper fares, prior permission

of the University is required

b). The T.A. bill should accompany original Air-Tickets, Boarding passes etc,.

c). Actual expenses incurred towards travel within the head quarters from the

place of stay to Railway Station/Airport are not admissible, under the rules.

d). Expenditure on reservation charges of railway tickets etc., are admissible.

e). In exceptional cases, with prior permission of the University, hiring of Vehicle

for field trips within the twin cities and out side is allowed as per the approved

rates of the University

iii). Payment of Advances can be entertained in the case where advance payment is a pre-

condition, for opening of letter of credit, for import of equipment/Chemicals, subject to the

following:-

a). That it should be settled within three months from the date of drawl of the advances or

before the end of the financial year, which ever is earlier. In case of import of equipment, it

should be settled immediately after importing and satisfactory installation of the equipment.

b). No fresh advances are admissible when the earlier advance is pending for settlement.

iv). Osmania University is registered with Department of Science & Industrial Research (DSIR)

for the purpose of availing customs duty exemption in terms of Government notification No

56/96-customs dated 23rd July, 1996 and central excise duty exemption in terms of Govt.

Notification No. 10/97-Central Excise dated 1st March 1997 as amended from time to time.

Forms for availing the exemption are available in the UGC Unit and as well as on O.U. website.

1. University desires that every teacher should apply and secure a research project

to enable his/her career advancement.

2. All the procedures for operation of the research projects have been made

teacher friendly from time to time.

3. Constructive suggestions are welcome by the office of the Dean, UGC. O.U., by

the teachers of the University with regard to any matter concerned with the

operation/implementation of their research project.

4. For further clarification/information please contact:-

a. Assistant Registrar, UGC Unit, O.U.

Telephone Nos. 27098292/27682243.

b. Dean, Development & UGC Affairs, O.U.

Telephone Nos. 27098292/27682243.

A N N E X U R E S

OSMANIA UNIVERSITY

APPLICATION FORM FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR SANCTION OFPUBLICATION GRANT OF BOOK UNDER UN-ASSIGNED GRANT

1. Name of the Teacher

2. Designation

3 Department/College

4. Residential Address

5. Title of the Book/Paper/Work

6. Total estimated cost of publication Rs.

7. Cost of the Book

8. No. of copies printed

9 Name & Designation of the experton whose recommendations the publication of the Book was approved with date of approval

Signature of the Teacher Head Department of

Principal DeanUniv. College of Faculty of

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Enclosures required along with the application for Publication of Book:

1. Recommendation letter of the Departmental Research Committee & Dean of the Faculty concerned

2. No Objection Certificate (NoC) from the Director, University Press, OU3. Three quotations from different firms with Comparative Statement4. Copy of the Printing Material

OSMANIA UNIVERSITY

APPLICATION FORM FOR INVITING FACULTY MEMEBRS (FROM OTHER UNIVERSITIES/RESERCH & DEVELOPMENT

ORGANIZATIONS/INDUSTRIES) UNDER VISITING FELLOWFOR GUEST LECTURES UNDER UN-ASSIGNED GRANT

1. Name of the Department

2. Name & Designation of the Resource Person

3 Place of work of the Resource person

4. Date & Duration of the Lecture

(One week/six working days)

5. Title of the Lecture

6. Total estimated cost Rs.

Head Department of

Principal DeanUniv. College of Faculty of

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Enclosures required along with the application for Publication of Book:

1. The Resource Person will be paid TA (to and from Second AC) and DA as per University norms

2. Honorarium @ Rs. 500/- per session (maximum 90 minutes)/per day two sessions

PROFORMA

Award of Post-Graduate Junior (NIV17SciHor Research fellowships/Teacher Fellowship/Scholarships./Research Fellowships in Science for Meritorious Students.

ATTENDANCE AND PROGRESS REPORT ACADEMIC YEAR MONTH OF '

1, Name of the Scholar/Fellow with Roll No,2, Nature of Award of Scholarship/ Fellowship. :3, Department4, Research Subject :5, Duration of Research6, Dale of commencement of research7, Period of Scholarship/Fellowships sanctioned during the current

year ;8. Fellowship/Scholarship sanctioned by the Sponsoring

Authority9. Ability of the Candidate for Research. ;10. Progress of Research :11. Amount of fellowship/Scholarship per month12 Is student a day Scholar? :13, Thus the student/scholar changed

his subject during the course ofhis research for which the fellowship /scholarship is awarded?

14. Is the student/scholar is inreceipt of any other scholarshipetc., from Osmania University/ «Stage Govt./Govt. of India or any 'other source? If so the amount down by; him may be indicated.

15. Has the fellow/scholar availedany leave during the month? If sonumber of days with dates may bementioned.

16, Total number of days leaveavailed during the current year.

17. Has the fellow/scholar joined any other Course, such as diploma in French/German/Russian etc.

18. Dues if any (payable top the Hostel Dept.)

19. Full Signature of the Candidate

20. Remarks

21. Date:

22. Certified that the above particulars are correct and the signature against column 19 is attested. Payment may be made.

Supervisor Head of the Department Principal

I AUDIT SECTION:

Passed for Rs.................................. (Ks.................................................................................

Issued in favour of............................................. ."..................................................................

Auditor Supdt Assistant RegistrarU.G.C.Unit

II. ACCOUNTS SECTION

Paid through the Cheque No........ .................. -- dated ......... — ...................

for Rs......................................

Accountant Supdt(Acets) Assl. Registrar RegistrarUGC Unit, OU.

R E C E I P T

Received a sum of ;Rs. ............................... (Rupees........ -r .......................................

......................................................................................- i«........ from the Registrar,

Osmunia University, Hyderabad 500007 towards the award of .................-m.......................—

From the period ______________________________ vide cheque

No:______________________ dated: __________________

Signature of the Scholar

APPLICATION FORM FOR SANCTION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR ATTENDING CONFERENCE (WITHIN INDIA)

1. Name of the Teacher

2 Designation

3 College/Department in which He/she is working

4 Name of the Conference & Place

4 Has the paper been accepted for presentation at the Conference (if so please attach a copy of the acceptance letter)6 Duration of the Conference (with dates)

7 Estimated travel cost

a) Train fare to and fro(excluding reservation charges)

b) Daily allowance for the days Of the conference & duration of journey both ways as per OU Rules

7 Do you propose to read a paper FIRST AUTHOR or preside a Session of the Conference Enclose abstract of the paper9 Please indicate whether the organizers Of the conference are meeting any expenditure i.e. travel cost, DA etc.10. Financial Assistance for attending Conference/Seminar availed in the Past (a minimum gap of six months is required)

SIGNATURE OF THE APPLICANT

Note: Ceiling of Rs. 5,000/- on expenditure or actuals has to be noted before applying.

Contd..2…..p.t.o…..

-: 2 :-

Certified that the proposed visit of _______________________________________________ to

_________________________________________ for a period of ______________________ days

from ___________________________ to ____________________________ will benefit for teaching

and research work and the request for the travel grant is recommended.

Date: Signature of the Head Principal

Dept. of __________ College:

Application of ________________________________________ for travel grant is forwarded

with the recommendation and it is requested that above grant may be sanctioned.

Signature of the DeanFaculty of

No.

DateTo

The RegistrarOsmania UniversityHyderabad – 500 007

Sir

I request you to issue a DSIR Certificate for availing exemption of Customs Duty and/or Central Excise Duty in respect of the following for research purpose.

Name of Head/PI/Research Supervisor::_________________________________________

Title of the Project ___________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

Name of the Equipment/Consumable, ___________________________________________

(In BLOCK LETTERS) *Equipment: _____________________________________________

Consumable_____________________________________________

Purchase order No._____________________________ Invoice No. __________________ CIF

VALUE in Indian Rs._______________in Foreign Currency______________________

I will submit the following information immediately after procuring the above equipment/Consumables after Customs/Central Excise Office clearance and delivery:-

Reference No.____________________Date______________of Office of the Registrar, O.U.

Bill of Entry No.___________________________date:________________

Actual CIF Value: Indian Rs.__________________ Foreign Currency_______________

Amount of Customs/Central Excise Duty exempted_________________________________

Thanking you

Yours faithfully

Address: Head/PI/Research Supervisor

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR, OSMANIA UNIVERSITYHYDERABAD – 500 007

No.

Date

The Assistant Commissioner of CustomsAir Cargo complex, ShamshadbaghHyderabad

Dear Sir

Sub:- Clearance of Consignment of_____________________________________ – Reg.

Ref: _

Master Airway Bill No._____________________________________________________________________

Sector Airway Bill No. _____________________________________________________________________

House Airway Bill No._____________________________________________________________________

Purchase Order No. ______________________________________________________________________

Reference No.____________________________________________________________________________

Invoice No: ______________________________________________________________________________

Bill of Entry No.___________________________________________________________________________

We state that we have imported a consignment of _______________________________________________

Vide AWB Nos. mentioned above from ________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________ the bill of entry is as mentioned above.

We certify that OSMANIA UNIVERSITY is a Teaching and Research Institution. It is not engaged in any commercial activities. The above said item/items is/are Not manufactured in India.

We further certify that the imported goods i.e._______________________________________ Covered by Invoice No. mentioned above are required and used for research purpose only and hence may be permitted for clearance under Notification No. 151/96-Cus., dated 23-07-1996.

Thanking you

Yours faithfully

REGISTRAR

CERTIFICATE

The Imports made vide Invoice cited below are exempted from payment of Customs Duty in accordance with the notification No. 51/96-Cus dated 23-07-1996 and DSIR Registration No. TU/V/RG-CDE (923)/2005 dated August 25, 2005.

Invoice No. - :

Supplier - :

Value - - :

Indent No. and Dated :

Description of items :

This is to certify that the aforesaid imports are required for research purpose only at this institute and shall not be transferred to any other person.

Signature of the Head of the Institution with seal.

No. /UCS/ Dated:

This certificate is issued for research purpose to:-

Name of Head/PI/Research Supervisor:___________________________________________________________

Title of the Project: ___________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

Name of the equipment/consumable: Equipment _________________________________________(in BLOCK LETTERS)

Consumables:_______________________________________

Purchase Order No. /Invoice No. with date; _______________________________________________________

CIF value (Indian Rupees/ Foreign Currency): Indian Rs.________________ approximately/_______

________________________

TO ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS

This is to certify that our Institute is exempt from Holding an Import Export Code Number

as per Para 4.6 of Hand Book of Procedure Vol 1, read with clause 3(1) of the Foreign Trade

(Exemption from application of rules in certain cases) Order 1993.

Signature of the Head of the Institute with seal.

OSMANIA UIVERSITYHYDERABAD – 5000 007

CERTIFICATE FOR EXCISE DUTY EXEMPTION AS PER NOTIFICATION

No. 10/97 CENTRAL EXCISE DATED 19-03-2002

Dated:__________

The Osmania University, Hyderabad is exempted from payment of Excise Duty vide Letter No. TU/V/RG-CDE(923)/2002 dated 19-03-2002.

1. Name of the Institution - - - OSMANIA UNIVERSITY, HYDERABAD –500007

2. Recognition with Department of - - Notification No. 10/97 Central Excise dated 01-03-2002

Scientific & Industrial Research (copy enclosed)

3. Name of the Manufacturer to whom____________________________________________

the Certificate is issued____________________________________________

____________________________________________

____________________________________________

4. Quotation No. of the Manufacturer____________________________________________

5. Purchase Order No. and Date____________________________________________

6. Brief Description of the Items____________________________________________

____________________________________________

____________________________________________

____________________________________________7. Value of the items on which Excise Duty

Exemption.____________________________________________

8. Amount of Excise Duty ExemptionClaimed____________________________________________

Certified that the purchase of the above goods for which full Excise Duty Exemption is claimed are required for research purposes only by the University and the University is not engaged in any commercial activity. Also certified that the University is registered with the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research, New Delhi

Signature Seal of the University

List of Major Research Projects (MJRPs)

S.No. Name of the PI Department TenureAllocation

Rs.1 2 3 4 5

2006-2007

1 Prof. Kalpana Markandey Geography 01-05-06 to 30-04-09 918,800

2 Prof. Afzal Sharief Geography 01-05-06 to 30-04-09 732,600

3 Prof.P RabindraReddy (Ret

Chemistry 01-05-06 to 30-04-09 841,600

4 Dr. V Krishna Reddy(Ret) Zoology 01-05-06 to 30-04-09 1,187,800

5 Prof. S Venkateshwar Technology 01-05-06 to 30-04-09 488,100

6 Prof. Soma Reddy (Retd) History 01-07-06 to 30-06-09 756,000

7 Dr. D Ramesh Commerce 01-07-06 to 30-06-09 635,800

8 Prof. Y Vaikuntham (Retd History 01-07-06 to 30-06-09 802,200 6,362,900

2007-2008

9 Prof. V Meena Kumari AIHC&A 1-4-2007 to 31-3-2010 600,900

10 Prof. KVB Tilak Botany 1-4-2007 to 31-3-2009 527,400

11 Prof. M Sujatha Inst. of Genetics

1-4-2007 to 31-3-2010 1,097,100

12 Prof. L Venkateshwar Rao Micro biology

1-4-2007 to 31-3-2010 484,600

13 Prof. T Padma Genetics 1-4-2007 to 31-3-2009 926,400

14 Prof. P B Kavi Kishor Genetics 1-4-2007 to 31-3-2010 1,040,100

15 Dr. R Premalatha (Retd) Telugu 1-4-2007 to 31-3-2010 706,000

16 Prof. K Kusuma Bai Telugu 1-4-2007 to 31-3-2010 417,500

17 Dr. S K Mahmood Botany 1-4-2007 to 31-3-2010 509,600

18 Prof.K.Parathap Reddy(Retd.)

Economics 1-4-2007 to 31-3-2010 638,000

19 Prof. Nanumasa Swamy Telugu 1-4-2007 to 31-3-2010 600,100 7,547,700

2008-2009

20Prof. G Gopal Reddy (Retd) Economics 1-4-2008 to 31-3-2011

617,000

21 Dr. H Surekha Rani Genetics 1-4-2008 to 31-3-2011 876,800

22 Dr. A Roja Rani Genetics 1-4-2008 to 31-3-2011 859,800

23 Dr. D Lalith KumarPublic Admn. 1-4-2008 to 31-3-2011

368,000

24 Prof. S V Satyanarayana Telugu 1-4-2008 to 31-3-2011 439,800

25 Prof. N Gopal Telugu 1-4-2008 to 31-3-2011 460,000

26 Pof. P Manikyamba (Retd) Hindi 1-4-2008 to 31-3-2011 591,000

27 Prof. Shobha Deshmukh Marathi 1-4-2008 to 31-3-2011 182,500

28 Dr. Padmaja ShawComm.& Journ. 1-4-2008 to 31-3-2011

508,300

29 Dr. C C Giri C P M B 1-4-2008 to 31-3-2011 637,800

30 Dr. Parveen Jahan Genetics 1-2-2009 to 31-1-2012 1,067,300

31 Dr. M Pratap Rudra Biochemistry 1-2-2009 to 31-1-2012 1,129,300

32 Dr. T Naga Raju Zoology 1-2-2009 to 31-1-2012 657,800

33 Prof.M Narsimhulu (Retd) Economics 1-2-2009 to 31-1-2011 656,700

34 Dr. A Sabita Rani Botany 1-2-2009 to 31-1-2012 794,300

35 Dr. V Kamalamma (Retd) Kannada 1-2-2009 to 31-1-2011 501,800 10,348,200

List of Major Research Projects (MJRPs) – 2009 - 2010

Sl.No. Name Department Period Amount Rs.1 Dr.P.V.Rao Political Science 01.05.2009 to

30.04.2011728,700

2 Dr.Sheela Mishra Hindi 01.05.2009 to 30.04.2011

471,200

3. Dr.PradeepKumar Hindi 01.05.2009 to 30.04.2011

701,800

4. Dr.Venkateshwari Genetics 01.05.2009 to 30.04.2012

1,042,300

5. Dr.S.Vishnu Prioya Genetics 01.05.2009 to 30.04.2012

1,191,800

6. Dr.Keshav Narayana Sanskrit 01.05.2009 to 30.04.2011

478,700

7. Dr.Omprakash Pillai AIHC&A 01.05.2009 to 30.04.2011

401,600

8. Dr.Bhupathi Rao Public Administration

01.05.2009 to 30.04.2011

786,200

9. Dr.D.Surya Telugu 01.05.2009 to 30.04.2011

559,200

Total 11168,700

To1. Sri.K.Yadagiri, Superintendent2. Smt.Shakuntala, Superintendent3. Sri.Nand Kumar, Sr.Asst4. Sri.Mallikarjuna Chary, Sr.Asst.5. Sri.V.Parthasarathy, Sr.Asst.6. Sri.Bheem Reddy, Sr.Asst.7. Sri.Sainath, Sr.Asst.8. Smt.A.Ratnamala, Sr.Asst.

Sub:- Material for OU-UGC Unit Website – Regarding.

Dear Colleague,

As desired by the Director,. (IS) a draft copy of information pertaining to UGC Unit,

OU is prepared for “OU Website”.

You are requested kindly go through the information and make any suggestions

to be added/deleted, to enable to finalize the same for submission to the Director, (IS).

This may kindly be treated as Most Urgent.

Date: 26.06.2009

(T.Tirupathi Rao)Asst. Registrar, UGC Unit, OU

No: /UGC/OU/Web/2009 Date: July, 2009

ToThe Principal, University College of ____________________The Head, Department of ______________________Osmania University

Sub:- Detailed information about Departments/Colleges for hosting in the OU Website - Regarding.

Sir/Madam,

You are requested to furnish the detailed information under the various heads given below for hosting the same in the University/Department Websites. The heads listed below are of dynamic nature i.e. the contents can be updated as and when required

1. College Website Links (to be prepared by the Principals of all the Campus Colleges)About usAcademicsAdministrationResearchFacultyStudent FacilitiesContact UsCareer & GuidanceAdmissionsCourses OfferedDepartments

2. Department Website (Campus only) Links (to be prepared by the Heads of the Departments of Campus Colleges)

About usAcademicsAdministrationResearchFacultyStudent servicesContact UsCareer & GuidanceAdmissionsCourses OfferedSupporting Staff

p.t.o..2…...

Additional information to be provided by the by Head of the Department(s) for each of the Heads given below:AcademicAlmanace-resourcesSyllabusStudent Assignments (topics, contents)Scientific EquipmentCourses offeredSpecializations

AdministrationAdmissionsList of CollegesCirculars & OrdersTime TableStudent AttendanceLibrary & SeminarTeaching StaffSupporting StaffResearchList of Books PublishedList of Research publicationsList of Ph.D.s (2000 onwards)Scholars informationConferences & Seminars conductedList of Research Projects

Student ServicesLife in CampusStudent AssignmentsStudent AttendanceGames and SportsOld Question PapersStudy Material: Contents of Lectures, Course material for ID coursesHealth CareLibrary & Seminar

The above information completed in all respects should be sent on or before 16th July, 2009positively, in electronic format to the deanugcou@yahoo.com

This may kindly be given top priority. Yours faithfully,

R E G I S T R A R

Copy to:1. The Director, (IS), OU2. Officer on Special Duty (OSAD), OU

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR

OSMANIA UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD – 500 007Tel: 27098292/27682243

No. /Profile/UGC/2009 Date: 7th July, 2009

ToThe RegistrarOsmania University.

Sub:- Video Recording pertaining to the Departments/Colleges for preparation of University/Department Profile - Regarding.

Sir,

As desired, the Video/still photographs recording pertaining to various activities of

the Departments/Colleges are being undertaken in the University from Wednesday the 8th

July, 2009 onwards. The programme will continue for a period of two weeks.

In this connection, I request you to kindly spare the University Tata Sumo vehicle

along with the Driver for carrying the lightings, Photo/Video cameras etc. to various

Colleges/Departments of the University.

I request you to kindly give necessary instructions to the concerned.

Yours faithfully,

DEANDevelopment & UGC Affairs