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No. 7] NEW DELHI, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1963/MAGHA 27, 1884

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CONTENTS PAGES PAGES PART II—SECTION 3—SUB-SECTION (ii).—Statutory PART I—SECTION I.— Notifications relating to Non- Orders and Notifications issued by the Statutory Rules, Regulations and Orders Ministries of the Government of India and Resolutions issued by the Ministries (other than the Ministry of Defence) and of the Government of India (other by Central Authorities (other than the than the Ministry of Defence) and Administration of Union Territories) 483 by the Supreme Court .... 83 PART II—SECTION 4.—Statutory Rules and orders PART I—SECTION 2.—Notifications regarding notified by the Ministry of Defence . . 47 Appointments, Promotions, Leave etc. PART III— SECTION 1.—Notifications issued by the of Government Officers issued by the Auditor General, Union Public Service Ministries of the Government of India Commission, Railway Administration, (other than the Ministry of Defence) High Courts and the Attached and Sub- and by the Supreme Court . , 89 ordinate Offices of the Government of lndia(Published at Simla) . . . 305 PART I—'SECTIO N 3.—Notifications relating to PART III —SECTION 2,—Notifications and Notices Non-Statutory Rules, Regulations, issued by the Patent Office, Calcutta Orders and Resolutions, Issued by the (Published at Simla) 55 Ministry of Defence . ... Nil PART III —SECTION 3 Notifications issued by or PART I—SECTION 4.—Notifications regarding under the. authority of Chief Commi- Appointments, Promotions, Leave etc. ssioners (Published at Simla) ... 13 of Officers, issued by the Ministry of Defence 51 PART III —SECTION 4.—Miscellaneous Notifications including notifications, orders, advertise- PART II—SECTION 1.—Acts, Ordinances and ments and notices issued by Statutory Bodies (Published at Simla ) ... 51 Regulations Nil PART IV —Advertisements and Notices by Private PART II—SECTION 2.—Bills and Reports of Select individuals and Private bodies (Published Committees on Bills .... Nil at Simla) ...... 19 PART II—SECTION 3—SUB-SECTION (1)—General SUPPLEMENT NO. 7— Statutory Rules (including orders, bye-laws, etc. of a general character) Weekly Epidemiological Reports for weak ending issued by the Ministries of the Govern- 9th February, 1963 .... 103 ment of India (other than the Ministry of Defence) and by Central Authorities Births and Deaths from Principal diseases in towns (other than the Administration of Union with a population of 30,000 and over in Territories) 251 India during week ending 19th January, 1963 109

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PART I—Section 1 Notifications relating t« Non-Statutory Rules, Regulations an* Orders and Resolution! Issued by the Ministries of the Government of India (other than the Ministry of Defence) and by the Supreme Court

PRESIDENT'S SECRETARIAT On 1st September, 1961, this platoon was suddently ambu- ihcd near Chingkhu by a party of about 40 hostiles armed New Delhi, the 26th January 1963 with Light Machine Guns and Rifles. The leading section wa3 pinned down by heavy automatic fire and the platoon No. 14-Pres./63.—The President is pleased to approve the commander was wounded. Naik Ranjit Singh Immediately award of the PARAM VIR CHAKRA, for the most cons- deployed his section so as to capture a higher and dominat- pidous bravery in the operations in Ladakh to:— ing feature on the right flank and opened fire on the hostlles' positions. Ho himself fired his section light Major SHAITAN SINGH (IC-6400), The Kumaon Machine Gun and silenced the hostile fire. His gallant Regiment (Missing). action forced the hostiles to abandon the ambush in dis- order. (Effective date of award—18th November, 1962) Major Shaitan Singh, was commanding a Company of an Again on 19th September, 1961, when Naik RanjJt Singh Infantry Battalion deployed at Razangala, in the Chushul waa leading a section of a platoon en a patrol from Satoi Sector at a height of about 17,000 feet. The locality was Post to Sakhal Post in the Tuensang Area, the platoon was Isolated from the main defended Sector a'nd consisted of suddenly ambushed in a thickly wooded area by a party of 5 defended platoon positions. On 18th November, 19G2, approximately 150 hostiles who attacked from close range the Chinese forces subjected the Company position to heavy with rifles, grenades. Light Machine Guns and other auto- artillery, mortar and small arms fire and attacked in over- matic weapons. As a result, all but 2 ORs of the leading whelming strength and in several successive waves. Against section of the platoon were killed. heavy odds, our troops beat back successivi waves of enemy attack. During the action, Majk>r Shaitan Singh dominated Naik Ranjit Singh, in complete disregard of his personal the scene o£ operations and moved at great personal risk safety charged the hostile position, firing his Sten Gun and from one platoon post to another sustaining the morale of throwing grenades. His daring charge shattered the enemy his hard pressed platoon ptosts^ White doing so he was offensive and not only saved the lives of many of his com- seriously wounded but continued to encourage and lead his rades but also prevented the arms and ammunition of the men who, following hia brave example, fought gallantly and dead and wounded from falling into hostile hands. Naik inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy. For every man lost Ranjit Singh, however, was hit by a burst of hostile auto- by "us, the enemy lost 4 or 5. When Major Shaitan Singh matic lire and killed. fell disabled by wounds in his arms and abdomen, his men tried to evacuate him, but came under heavy machine gun fire. Major Shaitan Singh then ordered his men to leave Naik Ranjit Singh by his outstanding courage and devo. him to his fate in order to save their lives. tion to duty set an inspiring example to his comrades.

Major Shaitan, Singh's supreme couragO, leadership and No. 17-Vrcs./63.—The President Is pleased to approve the exemplary devotion to duty inspired his Company to fight award of the Bar to the Vir Chakra for acts of gallantry In gallantly almost to the last man. Ladakh to:— No 15-Pres./63.—The President is pleased to approve the Wing Commander PURSHOTAM LAL DHAWAN award of the MAHA VIR CHAKRA for acts of gallantry to (2351), Vr. C, General Duties (Pilot). the undermentioned:— (Eeffective date of award—October, 1962) 1. Squadron Leader JAG MOHAN NATH (3946), General Duties (Pilot). Wing Commander Purshotam Lai Dhawan was In command (Effective date of award-196%) of one of the Transport Squadrons In the J. &; K. area—his thflrd operational assignment Jn thia larea. After active As Flight Commander of an Operational Squadron, hostilities commenced in Ladakh, information was received Squadron Leader Jag Mohan Nath has fulfilled a number that Chandni post was under fire and no clear picture was of hazardous operational tasks involving flying over difficult available regarding our posts in the Daulat Beg Oldi area. mountain terrain, both by day and by flight, in adverse Wing Commander Dhawan, knowing that he would encounter weather conditions and in complete disregard of his perso- enemy fire, successfully carried out a complete reconnaissance nal safety. He haa displayed conspicuous gallantry, a very over the area before landing at Daulat Beg Oldl and obtained high sense of duty and a high degree of professional skill. Information about the latest situation in the forward posts In that area. When our troops were retreating from Daulat 2. 2/Lleutenant SHYAMAL DEV GOSWAMI (IC-12665), Beg Oldl, Wing Commander Dhawan located them and The Regiment of Artillery. dropped essential winter clothing and food without which they could not have survived^ (Effective date of award-18th November, 1962) 2/Lt, Shyamal Dcv Goswami, was Observation Post Wing Commander Purshotam Lai Dhawan, displayed Officer on Gurung Hill, an important defensive position courage and devotion to duty of a high order. guarding the airfield at Cfoujhul. On 18th November, 1962, after a heavy barrage of artillery and mortar fire, the No. 18-Pres./63.-The President is pleased to approve the Chinese forcc^ )ln OAtorwhclmthig strength attackrd' this award of the VIR CHAKRA for acts of gallantry In the ope- position. rations in Ladakh and in N.E.F.A. to:— Despite heavy enemy pressure 2/Lt. Goswami, continued to perform his duties of directing artillery fire on the enemy. 1. Wing Commander TOM LIONEL ANDERSON (3126) He and the 4 ORs. of the Observation Posp were under A.C., General Duties (Pilot). constant enemy fire. All 4 ORS were killed and 2/Lt. Goswami himself seriously wounded, but he continued to (Effective date of award—20th October, 1962) perform his duty till he dropped unconscious. The enemy overran the position but left him apparently thinking that On 20th October, 1962, after the Chinese had invaded our bor- he was dead. Later he was picked up and evacuated. ders it became evident that Chushul airfield in Ladakh would be one of their main objectives. The garrison at Chushul Throughout this action, 2/Lt. Goswami displayed cons- depended mainly on air supply. In order to prevent our picious gallantry and devotion to duty in the face of the aircraft from supplying the garrison, the Chinese had estab- enemy In the finest tradition,, of our army. lished a number of MMG posts near the airfield circuit. Al- though each sortie to Chushul was fraught with grave dan- No. 16-Prcs./63.—The President is pleased to approve the ger from concentrated enemy fire, Wing Commander Ander- award of the ASHOKA CHAKRA, CLASS II, for conspicuous son, who was In command of one of our Transport Squadrons, gallantry in Nagaland to:— flew nearly 70 operational hours during the critical days, de- livering vital supplies to the garrison. It was due to his 3432415 (PA) Naik RANJIT SINGH, The Dogra Regiment courage and perserverance that the tank lift to Chushul was (Posthumous), made possible. His ceaseless effortti inspired the officers and (Effective date of award—1st September, 1961) men of his Squadron to work round the clock to maintain the supplies required for survival of the garrison. No. 3432415 (PA) Naik Ranjit Singh, was one of the Section Commanders oF a platoon operating in area Tsuttih*, N»ffa In these operations, Wing Commander Anderson displayed Hills and Tuensang Area, commandable courage and unflinching devotion to duty. PART I-SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: FEBRUARY 16, 1963/MAGHA 27, 1884 85

2. Squadron Leader CHANDAN SINGH (3460), Genera) No. 19-Prcs./63.—The President is pleased to approve the Duties (Pilot). award of the ASHOKA CHAKRA, Class III, for gallantry in (Effective date of award—2,0th October, 1962) operations in Jammu Sc Kashmir and in Nagaland to:^ On 20th October 1962, Squadron Leader Chandan Singh 1. Lieutenant SATISH CHANDER CHAD HA (IC-11071), was detailed to carry out supply dropping in the Chipchap The Brigade of the Guards. area in Ladakh. On reaching the dropping 2onc, he noticed that the outposts were under heavy lire from the Chinese (Effective date of award—ISth September 1961) forces. He successfully dropped vital supplies to our garri- On 12th September )96i, on getting information that a noto- son although his aircraft was hit 19 times by enemy ground rious hostile leader, with 15 armed men, was probably in his firej, Squadron Leader Chandan Singh displaced courage village in Nagaland, Lieutenant Chadhu, although physically and devotion to duty in carrying out the task in complete not quite fit because of a recent illness, volunteered to lead disregard of his personal safety. a column of 25 Other Ranks to raid Lhc village in order to 3. Captain ASHWANI KUMAR DIWAN (1C-7024), 20 capture the hostile leader. Lieutenant Chadha covered 10 Lancen. miles in rain, through thick jungles and hilly terrain and reached the village on 13th September. He sealed the exits (Effective date of award—l&th November, 1962) from the village by locating stops. With the help of a guide and with 16 men, he then approached the house of On 18th November 1962 the Chinese forces attacked Gur- Hie hostile leader. With the Junior Commissioned Officer and ung Hill in Chushul area in overwhelming strength after two Other Ranks, he dashed into the house. The hostile leader heavy and concentrated artillery and mortar fire. tried to escape through the back door. Knowing him to be fully armed, Lieutenant Chadha overpowered and apprehend- Captain A. K. Diwan who was supporting the defending ed the hostile leader, Another hostile, trying to escape from infantry, moved his tanks forward at considerable risk, him- another house was also apprehended. self remaining in an open jeep to have better visibility and mobiuty. In complete disregard of his own safety, he con- The leadership, courage and presence o£ mind, displayed by ducted and controlled the supporting lire of his tank troop Lieutenant Chadha in this operation were of a high order. and inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy. With his ac- curate lire, he also provided cover for some of the infantry 2. 2/Lieutenant DHARAM DATT 1JHALLA (1C-12624), to withdraw from the forward defences. The Rajput Regiment. Captain Diwan displayed courage and devotion to duty of (Effective date of award—26th October, 1961) a high order. ., On 26th October, 1961, 2/Lt. Bhalla was in command of a 4. Flight Lieutenant VINAYAK BHIWAJI SAWANT small patrol of 3 ORs which was given the task of Carrying (4401), General Duties (Navigator). out a- reconnaissance of the route from the patrol base at Jaura Dhok to Chinamarg Gali and beyond in the high (Effective date of award—1962) mountains o£ the .Fir Panjal Range. Alter covering a dis- Flight Lieutenant Vinayak Bhiwaji Sawant was employed tance of nearly 4 miles along a snow-covered trail and an on operational tasks which involved flying over dilhcult and arduous climb over precipitous hills, the patrol was tuddenly mountainous terrain, both by day and uy night. The aircraft fired upon at very close raugc by a party ot six or seven arm- had to be navigated accurately in the face ot adverse weather ed hostilcs. The patrol was pinned down by the accurate lire conditions. Flight Lieutenant. Sawant undertook these hazard- of the hostile party. 2/Lt. Bhalia calmly ordered his patrol to ous tasks cheerfully and displayed gallantry and a high, degree return the fire, and while they engaged the hostilcs, himself ot professional efficiency, crawled forward to a position from where he could get a better view of the area. Marking the position of the leader 6. 4186468 Jemadar SURJA, The Kumaon Regiment of the hostile party he directed his patrol to concentrate fire (Missing). on him as a result of which the leader was killed. 2/Lt. 6. 4132208 Jemadar I1ARI RAM, The Kumaon Regiment Bhalla then organised a charge 011 the hostiles, who fled (Missing). leaving their arms and ammunition. 7. 4132072 Jemadar RAM CHANDER, The Kumaon Re- In this action 2/Lt. Bhalla displayed leadership and initia- giment (Missing). tive of a high order. (Effective date of award—lSlh November, 1962) 3. 2/Lieutenant UDHE SINGH (IC-I252fi), The Malras On 18th November 1962, the Chinese forces attacked the Regiment. Rezangala Company post iii Ladakh after a heavy concen- (Effective date of award—l&th November, 1961) tration of artillery and mortar fire. The defending Company was greatly outnumbered but continued to fight very gallant- On 17th November, 1901, 2/Lt. Udhe Singh received infor- ly and inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy. mation that a hosLile leader, with an armed party,, was due to come to a village in Nagaland. Although tiled after 6 Jamadars Surja, Hari Ram and Ram Chander set a fine days' continuous patrolling, lind/Lt. Udhc Singh proceeded example by their own actions. They continued to rally and to the village immediately. He posted two ambush parties encourage their own men inspitc o£ the heavy casualties suftcr- in HLrategic positions and established an effective communication ed by them and displayed courage and devotion to duty system between them. On 18th November, 1961, the hostile of a high order. leader and his armed party walked into the hrst ambush. The hostilcs fled leaving some amis and ammunition. Later 8. 1155599 Technical Assistant GLJRDIP SINGH, The Re- in the day, the hostiles walked into the second atnuush and giment of Artillery 1 the hostile leader was shot dead. (Effective date of award—l&th November, 1962) On 30th May, 1962, 2/Lt. Udhe Singh learnt that a gang On 18th November 1962 the Chinese forces attacked Gurung of approximately 20 hostiles armed with rifles and automatic Hill in Chushul area in Ladakh, Our artillery defensive fire weapons was hiding in huts at some distance from Siruhi. ' was controlled by an Observation Post under the command ot These hostiles had kidnapped two prominent citizens from 2/Lt. S. D. Goswami on Gurung Hill. 2/Lt, Goswami was seri- an adjacent village and alter extorting money and rations ously wounded in the action and became unconscious. Tech- fiom the villagers were intending to go back to their camp. nical Assistant Gurdip Singh, though wounded himself, took On 31st May 1961!, after getting reinforcements from Battalion over command of the Post and continued to direct the fare HQ 2/Lt. Udhe Singh proceeded towards the hostile hideout. of our artillery on the enemy thereby inflicting heavy casual- While encircling the hostiles, 2/Lt. Udhe Singh and his patrol ties on them. In this action Technical Assistant Gurdip Singh were heavily fired upon and the encounter lasted more than displayed great initiative and courage of a high order, an hour. Disregarding his personal safety, 2/Lt. Udhe Singh 9. 4140276 Naik HUKAM CHAND, The Kumaon Regi- continued to lead the attack on the hostile party which fled into thick jungle, leaving behind some ammunition and equip- ment. (Missing). ment. In this action, a notorious hostile leader was captured. (Effective date of award—18th November, 1962) In these operations, 2/Lt. Udhc Singh displayed "Courage, On 18th November, 1962, after considerable bombardment determination and devotion to duty of a high order. by artillery and mortars, the Chinese forces launched an attack on our Company post at Rezangala in Ladakh in overwhelm- 4. 2436926 Naik KESAR SINGH, The Punjab Regiment. ing strength and in successive waves. The first few waves of the attack were beaten back, but the Company suffered many (Effective date of award—Uth December 1961) casualties. Major Shaitan Singh, the Company Commander was On 11th December 1961, a Company column of the Punjab seriously wounded. Seeing that it was no longer possible to Regiment was detailed to locate and destroy hostile camps in hold the position with a handful of men, he ordered the men an area in Nagaland. Naik Kesar Singh, Commander of a to withdraw from the post. Naik Hukam Chand and a sepoy leading Section, moved through difficult terrain with com- were carrying the wounded Company Commander, when they mendable speed and located a Well-concealed hostile track came under heavy machine gun fire. Major Shaitan Singh leading to a camp of armed hostiles. Without loss of time, ordered the men to leave him where he was in order to save he led his men in a charge on the hostile position. The their lives but Naik Hukam Chand gallantly remained with hostiles opened fire with a light machine gun and rifles from him and did not return. dominating ground. Undaunted, Naik Kesar Singh continued g6 . Tlt£ GAZETTE OV INDIA: FEBRUARY 16, 196S/MAGHA 21, 1884 [PART I-SEC. 1

tie charge in the fate of the enemy fire. In the action, tnrec hostilcs wcie killed or wounded and one was apprehended. M.V.C., The remainder lied leaving behind a large quantity of am- The Rajput Regiment (Attached J & K Militia). munition and equipment. In July, 1960, Major Randhawa was detailed to reconnoitre The courage and leadership displayed by Naik Kcsar Singh the route and area from Lch upto the Karakoram Pass, over were of a high order. mountainous terrain and passes more than J 7,000 feet high. His party covered 392 miles* hi 41 marching days. It had to 5. 2/Lieutenant HARUIT SINGH GHUMAN (IC-J2591), operate on the Central Asian. Trade Route, which is open only The Punjab Regiment. from July to November, and had to live under difficult condi- (Effective date of award-lQth June 1962) tions at an aveiage attitude of about 15,000 ft. Major Randhawa led his party with great skill and determination, After comple- In June H)62 it was reported that 25 hostiles under a noto- ting his journey and fulfilling his mission, he submitted a rious leader were occupying a hideout in a steep and densely detailed and comprehensive repoit. This report has been of wooded ravine in I'uleradze area. 2/Lt. Ghuman immediately great value in establishing posts and carrying out movements decided to locate and raid the camp. Leaving his base early in the area. in the morning ui 10th June 1962 with two pjatoons, he laid ambushes on tne likely routes of escape of the hostiles. With 5. Major SWITHUN CHARLES BARBOSA (IC-2499), his leading section he crawled through thick undergrowth The Assam Regiment. and scaled the sleep side oi the ravine exposing himself to a risk ot close range lire until he came within 50 yards of the On 13th December 1958, Major Barbosa volunteered to carry hostile camp. Signalling his troops to get into assault forma- out a search along the crest ot a long snow-covered and wind- tion hr personally took over the nearest Light Machine Gun swept ridge between Dhanna picquet (7700 ft.) and KJiilla Dhcr and charged the position killing one and wounding another (10,t>38 ft.) for a party of three men and another of two sig- hostile. Although the hostiles retaliated with small arms fire, nallers and four men who had been missing for two days. He they were badly shaken as they had been taken completely also undertook to try to reach the Ktulla Dhei picquet which by surprise. 2/Lt. Ghuman further pressed home the attack was cut off by a very heavy fall oi: .snow and was shoit of and came under concentrated fire from another hostile position. rations. A strong blizzard had been blowing for several days. He successfully assaulted this position and killed three and By tile evening ol 14th December several attempts to move wounded live or aix hostiles. The hostiles were so demoraliied along the lidge had failed. In the meantime one ot the Missing that they lied into the thick jungle, leaving behind a large parties and one of the signallers from the other had managed quantity ot ammunition and equipment. to reach the Khilla Dhcr picquet. The other signaller had died on the way. On the 15th December though visibility was This action was one of several in which 2/Lt. Ghuman took poor and the blizzaid had not abated, Major Barbosa led a part since he joined his unit in January 1961. Throughout the party of his men and some porters along the ridge. After operations, he showed undaunted courage in very difficult and struggling continuously for six hours they came upon the iour dangerous situations. His leadership and indomitable spirit missing men lying exposed on the snow, too feeble to move. have been a source of inspiration to his comrades. Two were in a very serious condition. As night was approa- No, 20-Pres/GS.—The President is pleased to approve the ching, Major Barbosa was instructed to make tor a log' cabin award of the "SENA MEDAL"/"ARMY MEDAL" to the under- nearby and retain the next day. But realising the urgent need mentioned personnel for acts of exceptional devotion to duty of getting medical assistance for the four men, Miijor Barbosa, or courage: though near to exhaustion himself, led the party back carrying the four men and reached Dhanna the same night. In spite of 1. Lieutenant Colonel NIHAL SINGH (IC-628), ' this gallant effort, one of the four men died. The Rajput Regiment. Major Barbosu displayed selfless devotion to duty and com- Lt. Colonel Nihal Singh was in command of a battalion of the mendable zeal in rescuing his comrades. J & K Militia in Nubra valley, Ladakli, from BStth July 1960. Some of the outposts oi the unit were located at a height of 6. Major CIIANDRABAHADUR SAHI (3C-2493), about 17,000 ft. in one of the most difficult areas and spread 5th Corkha Rifles. over an area of a hundred miles. In the absence of proper means On 12th September 1962, Major Chandrabahadur Sahi, with of communication, Lt. Colonel Nihal Singh had to move on a .section of a Company and two scout cars, was patrolling the foot between these posts in adverse climatic conditions. His northern approaches to the Luano Airfield outside Elisabeth- visits inspired his troops with enthusiasm and confidence. One ville. When the patrol was four miles from its base in a thickly of our moat strategic outposts in Ladakh was established under afforested area hitherto unoccupied by Katangese Gendarmerie, the guidance ot Lt. Colonel Nihal Singh who displayed com- it suddenly noticed over a hundred Para Commandos (the elite mendable devotion to duty in the command and operational of the Katange.te Army) running into well-concealed defensive role of his battalion. positions on the other side of the road. Major Sahi immedia- tely ordered his section to take up positions so that they could 2. Lieutenant Colonel KULDIP SINGH SIDHU (IC-3160). cover the load from some large ant-hills on cither side of it. The Bihar Regiment. No sooner had they done this than about a hundred Para In 1950-61, when relations between China, and India were Commandos encircled them. Major Sahi with great courage, very strained, Lt, Colonel Sidhu was commanding a battalion of calmness and presence oi mind not only held his ground but the J 8e It Militia. Without adequate means of communication by speedy and well-concealed movement of his men led the he moved his battalion over difficult passes from Leh to Indus opposing force to believe that he hud a much larger force. Sector and Chang Chenmo Sector with commendable speed. Even so, the Para Commandos attacked the Section, firing with Due to his determination, drive and leadership, new posts were automatic weapons. The patrol was in a grave situation, but quickly established at Zarala and Dumchele and confidence was Major Sahi rushed to the bren gun and ordered the gunner to restored in other sectors spread over an area of two hundred open lire, Tlit Para Commandos were taken aback, and miles. Lt. Colonel Sidhu displayed commendable devotion to abandoning the assault disappeared into the bush. The posi- duty and inspired his troops with enthusiasm in one of the tion that they had left revealed as many as twenty well dug- most difficult areas at a critical time. in bunkers with large quantities of ammunition and stores. While a part of the patrol was engaged in taking charge of 8. Major DIWAN SINGH (iIC-2177), these, the remainder under Major Sahi kept demonstrating The Corps of Engineers. ahead to keep up the subterfuge. At this stage a Para Com- mando officer came forward ostensibly to parley whilst several The airlift of Portuguese detenus: from Go'a to Karachi Para Commandos covered him. Against the advice of his started on 2nd May 11)62, but had to be suspended on 3rd May Commander, Major Sahi went forward alone anil almost as he as an uncxpludcd 10001b bomb was discovered only J5 ft. shook hands with the Para Cammando Officer, the Para Com- • from the main runway of the Dabolim airfield. On a request mandos fired at hitn and simultaneously attacked the remainder from the Naval Officer In charge Goa, Major Diwan Singh of of the patrol. Fortunately Major Sahi was not hit and was 202 Bomb Disposal Platoon, was detailed to arrange for the dis- able to rejoin his patrol immediately. Three of the Para posal of the bomb. On arrival with a small party from his Commandos who charged were killed and the remainder fled unit at Dabolim airport, Major Diwan Singh found on investi- leaving their dead behind. gation that the bomb was lying at a depth of about 6 ft. underground in a covered concrete drain of 3 ft. diameter run- It was due to the courage, presence of mind and leadership ning across ami underneath the runway. Major Diwan Singh of Major Sahi that the patrol was able to beat back the Para had to crawl along the drain for a distance of 30 yards in order Commandos who were much superior in number. !•/ 'r;uh the bomb. On .i thorough examination, lie found that the pistol mechanism, although in a damaged condition, was • 7. Captain DEBARATA SARBADHIKARY (IC-8124), in place, A slight vibration could have resulted in, a disastrous The 5th Bn. 8th Gorkha Rifles, explosion. Faced with two courses, either to destroy the bomb On 12th January 1962, Captain Sarbadhikary was detailed as In situ, which would have rendered the airfield unserviceable Commander of a column of troops to search a village and for a considerable period or to remove the jammed striker nearby jungles in Nagaland in order to capture hostiles and pistol, Major Diwan Singh chose the latter course, although recover arras and ammunition. After a very careful apprecia- It was dangerous. He had to crawl once again along the tion of the situation the Column Commander concentrated his drain to jack up the bomb, fit on a pistol extractor, and finally force as near the village as possible. He had anticipated that extract the pistol by means of an improvised pulling' system. the bostilcs would either be found in the village or would By his cool courage, confidence and high technical proficiency. escape into a nearby nullah under, cover of darkness and the Major Diwan Singh was able to neutralise the bomb. thick jungle. PART I-SEC. JJ THE GAZETTE OV INDIA: FEBRUARY 16, 1963/MAGHA 27, 1884 87

The column surrounded the village on 13tli January 1962. pal Singh promptly deployed his Company skilfully to seal off A thorough search was carried out but no hostilcs were ±ound. all escape routes. On seeing the troops, the hostiics opened Captain tiarbadhikai y then decided to search the nullah and hrc at them. Captain Jasbirpal Singh immediately ordered the jungles, The column located three hostile hideouts in the his Company to charge the hostile position and lead the charge nullah, but these weie empty. Soon afterwards three hostile* himself, The hosliles directed heavy hrc at our troops, but with aims were seen running away. By skilfully positioning seeing the momentum of the assauU, they panicked and fled his troops Caplain Saibadhikary toiled the attempt of the hos- leaving behind aniniuiiiion and valuable documents. tilcs to escape and when they tried to run in another direction, they tame under Light Machine gun fire of our troops and Captain Jasbirpal Singh displayed commendable initiative, were all killed. Some arms were also captured. courage and leadership in this operation. The success achieved in this operation was due to the skilful 12. Captain PURUSHOTAM LAL KHER (IC-6405), planning and leadership of Captain Sarbadhikary. Hth Gorkha Riiles. In April 1961, Captain Kher, who was with an advance party 8. Captain VIJAY KUMAR NAYAR (IC-S858), of Gorkha Rifles at Chushul, was detaded to carry out a recon- The Parachute Regiment. naissance of Nala Jn and Hotspring area wilh a view to estab- lishing posts in that area. In order to reach Jlotspring, it Was In A\pril 1901, Captain Nayar was detailed to establish a necessary to cross a pass over 18,000 feet high covered with post at a high altitude on our northern border. He was allotted snow more than 15 ft, deep. The crossing was fraught with a. platoon oi the ilnd Parachute Regiment (Maratha) lor this great danger owing to avalanches and blizzards. On 19th April purpose, The task was extremely difficulty and hazardous, in- 19bl, the party attempted to cross the pass but after it reached volving a journey of approximately 60 miles over a high the top or the pass had to abandon the attempt due to a heavy mountain pass, snow covered tiacks and trackless terrain. At h|izzard. On 20th April the party made another attempt, but one stage, the porters refused, to proceed further. Undaunted again had to fall back. A third attempt, made on if 1st April by this and other diihculties, Captain Nayar completed the was successlul. Captain KJicr led the party in spite of the loss given task, by the target date. This was possible due to his of a local guide and of the yaks which had collapsed and failed leadership and organising capacity. to reach tiic pass. Marching was extremely difficult due to a strong blizzard and it became impossible to find the way ahead After the establishment of the post, tire platoon had to stay due to poor visibility. At this stage. Captain khcr left the there for some months under conditions which imposed consi- other ranks behind and climbed to a height of nearly 20,000 ft. derable hardships and privations. But under the leadership of in search of the track. The track was found and the party Captain .Nayar, die men did their jobs ungrudgingly and were able to reach Gunlc at 0100 hrs. on the 22nd. In the cheerfully. inspired by his personal devotion to duty, they absence ol any shelter at Gunle, the party had to spend the maintained exemplary morale. night out in the open, at height ol more than 17,000 ft, with- out any bedding or food since the yaks carrying these had been During his stay at the post, Captain Nayar saved the lives of left behind. The men were completely exhausted and two of two military porters who were caught hi a blizzard near a pass, them on the veige of collapse. Nevertheless the party continued Captain Nayar, with two other ranks, undertook an arduous its journey and reached Tsogtsalu in the evening of 22nd April jounciey to hud the porters who were half-buried in snow and 1901. were in a serious condition, Although he and his men were themselves nearly exhausted they carried the porters back to The louragc, determination and high sense of duty shown the post. by Captain Kher were mainly responsible for the successful re- connaissance of and establishment of posts in this extremely Captain Nayar's exceptional devotion to duty and selfless difficult area. actions were a, source of inspiration to his men. 9. Captain TEMSUJUNCBO AO, (MR-1391), 13. 2/Lleutenant AUTAR SINGH CHEEMA (IC-12113), The Parachute Regiment. The Army Medical Corps, 2/Iiculenant Autar Singh Ohccma was incharge of an advance A small detachment of infantry established a post at an base camp established to serve a forward post on our'northern altitude of about 15,(XX) feet 011 our noiihern border, after border at a height of about 15,000 feet. A forward post had crossing a pass about 18,000 feet high. The area is snow-bound been without rations lor 2 days as an expected airdrop of sup- from September to June, Captain I'.Ao as Mcdital Officer of plies had not materialised, 2/Lieutenant Checma organised a the detachment was of immense help in looking after the health supply column. At midnight on 30th Apiil, 1961, he started out from the base camp with twenty men, each (including him- and wclfaie of the men. His ceaseless clients, unfailing cheer- 1 fulness and assistance sustained the morale of the men in trying self ) carrying 40 lbs, of radons and other necessities. They conditions. fought their way through a blizzard in extremely severe winter weather, with danger of avalanches, and by morning were On Gth May, 1961, Captain Ao aided two civilian porter casu- within night of the forward post when he saw that air aircraft alties, and voluntarily accompanied them during their evacua- had arrived over the post and was dropping supplies, 2/lieu- tion over a 18,000 ft, high pass and along routes covered with tenant C-hecma then took his exhausted men back to the base deep smtw. By his unceasing efforts, he was able to save the camp, personally helping to carry a man who had collapsed life of one ol these porters. from sheer exhaustion. Throughout the moves of this detachment, Captain Ao set In May 1961, while carrying out a supply drop over the post, an example of selfless devotion to duty under very adverse con- an aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed and some of the ditions. Without his untiring help, the task assigned to the occupaurs wcie killed, 2/Ucutnant Chccma was detailed to detachment could not have been completed. locate the aircraft, to cremate the dead and to bring back the ashes of the victims. .With two ORs, he achieved this task in 10. Captain DIWAN SIRI RAM SAHM (1G-7311), 2 days. The Corps of Engineers. Again on 22nd July 1961, information was received that a. On 25th March 19l>2, Captain Sahni was detailed to accom- patrol operating in the area was lost and was also out of wire- pany a patrol led by Major S. S. Randhawa. less contact, 2/Lt. Chccma with a party searched for over 36 The patrol in 28 days traversed about 200 miles over moun- hours over unknown and trackless mountain features in extre- tainous terrain sometimes at an altitude of about 20,000 feet mely bad weather at a height of over 17,000 ft. until he was able and through snow 6 ieet deep, A new route of about forty to locate the famished and exhausted patrol and bring them miles had LO be constructed tor men and ponies across passes back to the post. over J 7,000 ft. high and along deep and narrow gorges, To add to the patrol's difficulties, it snowed for four days. The leadership and exceptional devotion to duty displayed by this young officer under adverse conditions were in the best traditions of our Army. During this most trying journey, Captain Sahni, a skilled engineer, succeeded in finding and constructing a way through the difficult terrain. As a result of the successful move of the 11. 2/LicuteiiantCHHEWANGRINCHEN (JKC-13) M.V.C., patrol considerable areas of Indian territory were saved from The J & K Militia. Chinese occupation. On 4th September 1962, Information was received in Daulct Captain Sahni showed remarkable skill and exceptional devo- Beg Oldi that some tracks had been seen by a patrol on our tion lo duty under adverse conditions. territory that indicated the possible presence of Chinese in the area, 2 J Lieutenant Chhewang Rinchcn with a patrol proceeded 11. Captain JASUJRPAL SINGH (IC-5984), immediately t» the site to verify the report. On reaching the 8th Gorkha Rifles. spot, he saw the tiacks and following them led his patrol through difficult terrain with great skill until they were able In April 1962, a Company of a Corkha Rifles Battalion, to locate the Chinese post. 2/Lieutenant Rinchcn then approa- under the command of Captain Jasbirpal Singh, was assigned ched and observed the post from a mere six hundred yards and the task of locating and liquidating hostile hideouts in an area brought back very useful information about the Chinese in the interior of Nagaland. On 21st April 1962, after march- equipment, strength and dispositions. This information greatly ing fan about nine hours through very difficult terrain, the helped in Ihc planning and establishment of our own post in Company was able to detect a hostile hideout. Captain Jasbir- the region of the Karakoram Pass and the Dcpsang Plains. gg THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: FEBRUARY 16, 1963/MAGHA 27. 1884 [PART I-SEC. ^

18. 1029115 Acting Lance Datfadar PRITAM SINGH, 20 2/Lieutenant Kinchen displayed commendable courage and Lancers. devotion to duty in this task. On 18th November 1962, the Chinese forces attacked our 15. 2 /Lieutenant PRAVIN KUMAR JINDAL (IC-12475), forward defence positions in the Chushul area. At this time The Kurnaon Regiment, Acting Lance Daifadar Pritam Singh's tank was under repair. The troop Commander took the remaining tanks of the On I Oth June 1901, information was received that a meeting troop forward to support the infantry against the enemy of armed I^aga hostlleb was scheduled to be held at a village attack. in Manipur State. A column of 2 Junior Coininissioned Otu- ccrs and 40 Other Ranks, led by %/lieutenant Jindal, was de- Acting Lance DafFadar Pritam Singh was so eager to take tailed to raid the village and to apprehend the hostiles. On see- part in the battle, that he repaired his tank himself, toot ing the troops, the hostiles started to leave the village, but 2 / it forward on his own initiative and joined his troop in the Lieutenant Jindal correctly appreciating the situation ordered battle against the enemy. In doing this Acting Lance DarEadar his men to open lire an them, in the action, a notorious hostile Prilam Singh showed courage, devotion to duty and reaource- was killed. lulncss and helped his troop Inflict heavy casualties on the enemy. Again, on 9th July 1961, ^Lieutenant Jindal led a patrol 19. JC-9017 Jemadar AMBAHADUR CURUNG, 8th of li) Other Ranks through, difficult terrain covered with dense Gurkha Rifles. tropical forest and inlcrpersed with numerous nullah* and rivulets in spate to verity a report about the removal of On 13th January 1962, when a column of troops was boundary pillars on the Manipur-Burina border. He success- ordered to search the nullahs and jungles between villages fully completed this task on 22nd July 1961. Khcza Kenoina and Cheroma in Nagaland to destory hostile hideouts, Jemadar Anibahadur Gurung was commanding a. During the elections in Maiiipur State In February 1962, in- platoon that was detailed to act as a "stop" in the area of foriiiatiou was received that armed Naga hostiles had ambushed the nullah-track junction. a Polling party, lhc Polling party hen back to liuphal leaving behind ballot boxes at the ambush site and the escort troops Jemadar Ambaliadur Gurung after a very thorough and withdrew to a sate place. With a column of 25 Other Ranks, careful appreciation of the area positioned his platoon in 2/Lieutenant Jindai was sent to locate the escort party and to such a way as to leave no scope for any hostile to escape, recover the ballet boxes. Climbing steep hills, he proceeded inspite of the thick jungle and many nullahs. When he to the anibsh site as fast as possible, located the escort party, spotted three armed hostUes coming in his direction, after recovered most of the ballot boxes and assisted in establishing being chased by the searching party, JemadaT Ambahadur the polling stauon. Later, a large body ol hoitilcs opened dining hnnselt matured the platoon's Light Machine Gun automatic nrc on the polling station Irom three directions in , and killed all the three hostiles and captured their armj. order to disrupt the elections. it/Lieutenant Jindal with a party or 1 Junior Commissioned Ollicer and 20 Other Ranks was In this action Jemadar Ambahadur Gurung displayed leader- rushed to reinforce the force protecting the polling station. ship and tactical skill of a high order. On seeing the reinforcements me hostiles stopped faring and gO. JC-8G86 Jemadar JOGINDER SINGH, The Brigade polling was conducted without any further incident, except of the Guards. lor sporadic firing. Jemadar Jogindcr Singh was Second In Command of a patrol which Lieutenant Chadha led to village Ajuram from On completion of polling, the Polling party, duly escorted JL'abrarn to capture a hostile leader. It was known that 15 was returning with the ballot boxes, i! /Lieutenant Jmdal with armed hostiles were In the vicinity. At 0300 hours on 18th. his reinforcement was acting aa rear guard. On tile way the September 1961, the patrol reached Ajuram, Having positioned hoatilcs hred on the rear guard at point blank range from a stops at the exit to the village Jemadar Joginder Singh accom- vantage point in the jungle. Despite the hail of oullcts, 2/ panied Lieutenant Chadha to launch the attack on the houte Lieutenant Jindal with great courage and determination assaul- of the hostile leader. He, with Lieutenant Chadha and two ted the hostile position, killing one of the hostiles and putting ORs, broke into the house. The hostile loader tried to the rent to fight. escape by the back door, but was intercepted by Lieutenant In these tasks, 2/Ueutenant Jindal disploycd commendable Chadha. Jemadar Jogindcr Singh dashed forward to ajsist his leadciship, courage and devotion to duty. commander and together they succeeded in apprehending the hostllo who was armed with a pistol and was trying despera- tely to shoot his way out. By his timely action Jemadar 16. 9100419 Subedar SONAM STOBDAN, Joginder Singh not only saved Lieutenant Chadha's Life but The J k K Militia. contributed to the capture of the hostile leader. Subedar Sonam Stobdan was detailed to join a patrol under 21. 9125628 Jemadar BODH RAJ. The J & K Militia. Major S. S. Randhawa. In March 1962, he was flown by heli- copter to Daulat Beg Oldi from where he was Sent to a new Jemadar Bodh Raj led an important reconnaisiancc along post. As Commander of this post, he made further reconnais- the Galwan river in January 1962. The river bed was frozen sance and succeeded in establishing another new post which and going over the route was not only difficult but extre- prevented further Chinese encroachment in that area. mely dangerous, The temperature was minus 80° ccntigrad* and below, The height at which the patrol had to travel throughout its mission was about 17,000 feet. Jemadar Bodh In April 1962; after a journey of about 50 miles, he joined Raj, inspite of the heavy odds, led his patrol and completed the patrol party. Thereafter the patrol cornmeticed the most the mission successfully bringing back most useful information difficult part ol its journey into unknown country beyond which about the route and terrain which helped in the detailed the Chinese were reported to have made an incursion. During planning in this area. the journey, Subedar Stobden himself carried loads when poniei were not able to negotiate the route for about 10 miles. He Jemadar Bodh Raj displayed devotion to duty and leader- also rallied and encouraged the men. ship o£ a high order in keeping up the morale of his patrol Subedar Stobdan, a Ladakhi Officer, by his courage and deter- in moat adverse conditions. mination enabled the patrol to establish a post opposite the 22- 9075037 Jemadar MOHAMMED HUSSAIN, 14 J & K Chinese post at Sumdo in Aksaichin. Militia. Due to his knowledge of the Daulat Beg Oldi area. Jemadar 17. 9075041 Subedar MOHAMMED ABDULLA RATHER, Mohd. Hussain, was posted as a Platoon Commander of The J 8c K Militia, Daulat Beg Oldi Post in July 1961. He bravely faced the Subedar Rather of the J & K Militia was detailed to com- hazards of this area and by his own example kept up the mand his Company, less one platoon, and to march from Leh morale of his men. to Daulat Beg Oldi and establish a new post there. On 30th On 2nd December 1961 Jemadar Mohd. Hussain led a March 1961 he left Lch and overtook the advance party at reconnaissance patrol consisting of four ORs in an area at Sultan Chhushku, after crossing the Shyok river a number of an altitude of about 17,000 feet, where the weather condition! times. from. Sultan Chhushku it was 8 days' march to Daulat and terrain were most unfavourable. In most difficult cir- Beg Oldi, by snow-covered tracks and over Passes more than cumstances, he completed his mission and brought back valu- 17,000 ft. high. able information. On the way many difficulties had to be overcome; some of Jemadar Mohd. Hussain was an active member of! many the baggage ponies were exhausted and had to be left behind, such patrols in this very difficult and hazardous area and others died on the way and their loads had to be carried brought back valuable information about the dispositions of by the men. Although given the option of returning from Chinese intruders. The information collected by him about the first stage, Subedar Rather* preferred to carry on. He routes and terrain in this area helped greatly In the detailed kept up the morale of his troops, and with great determination planning and establishment o£ our posts. took his detachment to the destination on 30th April 1961 and established a forward post near the Karakoram Paw. 23, JC-12032 Jemadar BALI RAM, The Punjab Regiment. Subedar Rather displayed exceptional devotion to duty, cou- On 10th June 1962 a Company of the Punjab Regiment was rage and leadership in this assignment. given the task o! raiding a hostile hideout in Pulcbadze aiea PA*T I-SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDl//': FEBRUARY 16, 1963/MAGHA 27, 1884 89

In Nagaland. Jemadar Bali Ram was commanding a platoon During this action Naik Prltam Singh and Lance Naik in this raid. Going through a densely wooded ravine he Sarwan Singh displayed courage and devotion to duty o£ a located one of the two "bashas" occupied by armed hostiles high order. and crawled through thick, undergrowth to within 50 yards of it. Detaching one of his Light Machine Guns to support 31. 5737012 Lance Naik NARBAIIADUR THAPA, 8th the attack he led his men in a charge on the position firing Gorkha Rifles, his stcn gun as he assaulted. The hostiles opened fire with small arms but were effectively covered by the Light Machine In April 1961, a Platoon of 8 Gorkha Rifles was detailed to Gun detachment. Inspired by his personal example, hia men proceed from Phobrang to take over Tsogatsalu Post in Ladakh attacked the position with added vigour and determination. Irom a J & K. Military Battalion. Lance Naik Narbahadur Jemadar Bali Ram followed by his men continued his charge Thapa was a member of the Platoon. On 3rd April 1961, when into the "Bashas" shouting his regimental battle cry. This the Platoon arrived at a pass over 18,000 ft. high, it was caught demoralised the hostiles wht* were approximately 20 in number. in a blizzard. The snow was more than knee deep and Three ot them were killed and five or six wounded. The visibility was poor. In order to negotiate the pass, two yaks rest fled into the jungle leaving behind some anna and were sent ahead to make a path and the men followed the ammunition. yaks in single file. After crossing the pass, the Platoon Com- mander checked all the men, their arms and ammunition and The success of the operation was due to the courage and equipment. He found one OR missing and asked for a leadership displayed by Jemadar Bali Ram. volunteer to go back to the pass to recover the casualty. Lance Naik Narbahadur Thapa, although very tired, voluntee- 24. 413252S Company Havildar Major HARPHUL SINGH, red for the task at considerable risk to his own life. With a The Kurnaon Regiment (Missing). Ladakhi porter, he went back to the pass and returned with the casualty the »ame night, He thus saved the life of a 25. 4139768 Havildar PHOOI SINGH, The Kumaon Regi- comrade and displayed courage and devotion to duty of a high ment. order. 26. 4131926 Havildar JAI NARAIN, The Kumaon Regi- ment, 32. 6261901 Lance Naik GULBADAN SINGH, The J & R Militia. On 18th November 1962, after prolonged bombardment by artillery and mortars, the Chinese forces launched an attack Lance Naik Culhadan Singh, Wireless Operator of a J & K. on our Company post at Rczangala in overwhelming strength Militia Battalion Signal Section, was detailed to accompany a and in several waves. The first few waves of the attack were patrol party from Thoisc in Ladakh on 25th March 1962. It beaten back and heavy casualties were inflicted on the enemy. was a Tery difhcult task, involving a journey of over 200 miles The defending Company also suffered many casualties and through mountainous terrain, mostly along the axis of the some portions of the perimeter were rendered non-effective. Shyok river and partly over snow-covered and precipitom This was a dangerous situation since there was nothing to regions about 20,000 feet high. The party had to make Its stop subsequent waves of enemy attack on the unmanned way through one of the highest passes and to live In extremely jectors. Company Havildar Major Harphul Singh, Havildar cold weather conditions. Lance Naik Gulbadan Singh not only Phooi Singh and Havildar Jai Naraln displayed great courage fated the hardships cheerfully but also maintained excellent and initiative in reorganising and filling the gaps. Their and unfailing wireless communications throughout the journey. action, In the face of enemy fire and in disregard of their Although extremely fatigued at times, he always looked after own safety, enabled the Company post to hold the enemy his equipment. He carried it on his back for about 10 miles attack for some time and helped some of die men to with- when the ponies could not carry any loads. draw from this post. But for the determination and devotion to duty displayed 27. 2842274 Naik SUGAN SINGH, The Rajputana Rifles by Lame Naik Gulbadan Singh, this important patrol party (Saunwhtra). would have been without vital signal communications. On 30th June 1962, a Company of the Rajputana Rifles attacked the camp of a Naga hostile leader in Manipur State. 33. 9135932 Lance Naik NIMA DILDAN, The T & K The camp was located on a steep hill and in thick jungle. Militia, It was built in a well-prepared position and was well concealed. There wai only one approach to the camp by a narrow 34. 9135921 Lance Naik KUNGA NAMGIAL, The J St K jungle path along the precipitous hill slope. Militia. J When the leading section under Naik Sugan Singh 35. 9135778 Sepoy NAMGYAL TUNDUP The T & K approached the hostile camp, it came under intense fire Militia. " from well-concealed posltipns. With great courage »nd determination, Naik Sugan Singh climbed the hill, opened fire and charged the hostilea. He killed two hostiles with 36. 9135950 Sepoy ABDUL RAHMAN, The J & K Militia. •ten gun fire and captured arms and ammunition. The other Lance Naik Dildan, Lance Naik Namgial, Sepoy Tundup hostile* fled into the jungle. and Sepoy Abdul Rahman were members of a detachment proceeding to Sultan Chhushku, at an altitude of about 14000 In this action, Naik Sugan Singh displayed courage and feet, in August 1960, In addition to their own equipment leadership of a high order. they shared the loads of tired ponies over a glacial pass more than 17,000 feet high. During the crossing of a river they 28. 2455350 Naik BHAG SINGH, The Punjab Regiment. bravely entered the fast current of cold water to save the On Jlth December 1961, when a Company column was ponies fTom being washed away. The same evening they advancing to search a difficult and precipitous area In Naga- undertook a night long search for loads containing Bren land, Naik Bhag Singh's leading Section was suddenly ambushed Magazines and Wireless Set accessories which had been washed and came under heavy small arms fire from a hostile position away and recovered the material in the early hours of the on a steep ridge, Although the Section was pinned down and morning. On arrival at their destination, they went back he himself was facing a shower of bullets, Naik Bhag Singh, 6 miles in order to help four men who had been left behind In disregard of his personal safety, returned the fire with his due to exhaustion. The Detachment Commander attributed ?ten gun and successfully covered his scouts. With cool the stress of the mission to the devoted and selfless service courage, he ordered his Section to crawl forward and take up rendered by Lance Naik Nima Dildan, Lance Naik Kunira position with him. He, along with two other leading scouts, Namgial, Sepoy Namgyal Tundup and Sepoy Abdul Rahman. charged the hostiles. This tix>k them by surprise and they 37. 9135815 Lance Naik CHEWANG DORTE, The T & K withdrew under the covering fire of their own Light Machine J Gun. By his action, Naik Bhag Singh not only thwarted the Militia. ambush but also saved the leading elements of his platoon. In In March 1962, Lame Naik Chewang Dorir of 14 T & R this operation, Naik Bhag Singh displayed courage and initia- Mihtia (Ladakhis) waa detailed with a patrol proceeding to tive of a very high order, .Sumclo in Aksaichin, a journey of over 200 miles The route lay along the axis of the Shyok river for about 160 miles and 29. 11I6R01 Naik PRTTAM SINGH, The Regiment of over ,now-covered and precipitous mountains about 20,000 Artillery (Missing). feet high, for the remaining 40 miles. SO, 1152702 Lance Naik SARWAN SINGH, The Regiment of Artillery (Missing). On Ifih November 1962 the Chinese forces attacked Gurung Hill in overwhelming strength. Naik Prltam Singh and Lance Naik Sarwan Singh formed part of our artillery Observation 38. 2930558 Unpaid Lance Naik GAHREY SINGH S Post which controlled and conducted the defensive fire from Rajput Regiment, our guns. The Observation Post Officer was wounded and many other personnel were either killed or wounded in action Undaunted by these casualties, Naik Pritam Singh and Lance On 26th October 1961, a patrol was sent from Jaura Dhok Naik Sarwan Singh continued to perform their duties with in 1 & K to carry out a reconnaissance of the route to China great courage in the face or heavy enemy fire. This enabled mar? Gall and beyond in the high mountains of the Pir the Observation Post to bring down effective fire from our Patija Range, After covering a distance of about 4 milel The own artillery on the attacking enemy. Datrol was .suddenly fired upon, at close range, by a party of 6 or 7 armed hostiles. Realising that the patVo! was in Smi 90 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: FEBRUARY 16, 1963/MAGHA 27, 1884 [PART I-SKCJ. 1 netit danger o£ being liquidated, Unpaid Lance Naik Gahrcy In December, 1960, on return from leave, Signalman Das Singh, the leading scout, in disregard of his personal safety, resumed his arduous work at Chushul, Due to the extreme crawled forward about 50 yards through a hail of bullets and conditions under whkh he had to work he unfortunately took up position behind a boulder. His position was however contracted pneumonia and died, in the course of his duty. soon discovered and came under heavy tire from three sides. Lance Naik Gahrcy Singh then kept moving from one boulder Signalman Oas, displayed courage and devotion to duty to another, and by skillul use of ground, engaged the entire of a high order. hostile party for about 30 minutes. The hostiles were trying to encircle the patrol, but when Lance Naik Gahrey Singh 44. 6273136 Signalman TEJWANT SINGH, The Corps shot their leader and killed him, they fled In confusion. Chasing them. Lance Naik Gahrcy Singh shot at and wounded of Signals. {PosLhumous). another hostile. On a search of the area, some arms and am- Signalman Tejwant Singh, a radio mechanic, was detailed munition were recovered. with a detachment of Signals proceeding with a company of the J. & K, Militia on a difficult march, which lasted 38 By his courage, initiative and accurate fire. Unpaid Lance days, from Leh to Daulat Beg Old! in March-May, 1961. Naik Cahrcy Singh beat back the hostiles and saved the patxol. The inarch had to be undertaken in intensely cold weather over three passes more than 17,000 feet high and along a 39. 2435528 Lance Naik BALWANT SINGH, The Punjab river which had to be crossed a number of times. The last Regiment, live days of the march involved walking through snow 2 to 3 feet deep. Signalman Tejwant Singh, the only radio 40. 2442899 Sepoy AMAR SINGH, The Punjab Regiment. mechanic in the datachment, carried out his duties without any complaint of any fatigue or illness. But on 3rd May On 12th July 19G2, Lance Naik Balwaut Singh and Sepoy Amar 1961 he died of exhaustion in the course of his duty. Singh were sent to collect bamhoos from a forest near Towang. They saw an aircraft coming in their direction and crashing •15. 4145551 Sepoy NIHAL SINGH, The Kumaon Regi- on the hillside about 300 yards from them. They immediately ment. rushed to the site and found that the wreckage had caught fire with the crew trapped inside. In complete disregard of their personal safety, thev approached the burning wreckage and On J8th November, 1962, after considerable bombardment began to extricate trie victims from within the rising and en- by artillery and mortar.s, the Chinese forces launched an attack veloping flames. Soon after, tlie petrol tanks burst and caught mi our Company post at Rczangala in considerable strength lire, but this danger did not deter the two men from continu- and in successive waves. The first few waves of the attack ing the rescue woik. They rescued four occupants out of a total were beaten back but the Company suffered many casualties. of six. They gave up the rescue work otdy when the heat Major Shaitan Singh, the Company Commanded was seriously became unbearable and they were completely exhausted. wounded. Seeing that it was no longer possible to hold the position with a handful of men, he ordered the men to Their selfless devotion to duty, in disregard of their own withdiaw from the post. Sepoy Nihal Singh and a Lance safety, was in keeping with the highest traditions of our Army. Naik were carrying the wounded Company Commander, when they came under" heavy machine gun fire. He showed 41. 5435747 Unpaid Lance Naik BHIMBAHADUR courage and devotion to duty of a high order, GHARTI, !5tn Gorkha Rifles. 46. 5735265 Rifleman BIIAKTA BAHADUR THAPA, On 24th September 19G2, Lance Naik Bhimbahadur Gharti was sent out with a patrol which was to reconnoitre a road 8th Goikha Rifles (Poslhumons). block established by the Katangese Army outside Elisabcth- ville. After completing the task the patrol was returning, Rifleman Bhakta Bahadur Thapa was No. 1 of a mortar when it rati into an area heavily mined and full of booby- detachment supporting the operation of a combined force traps. A mine below up killing the section commander and a In Nagaland. On 23rd August, 1961, when the advancing rifleman and seriously injuring the JCO commanding the troops and his own mortar position came under heavy hostile patrol and three others. This explosion, only a few hundred fire, he continued operating his mortar with courage and yards from the Katangese army position, shocked the handful accuracy and in disregard of his personal safety. His fire of men of the patrol, l^ncc Naik Bhimbahadur Gharti, a support helped our troops to advance and destroy the signal operator, took command of the situation. Tic knew hostile hideouts, that no relief could be expected within two hours and that the Katangese Army personnel might encircle the patrol. Undaunt- On 24th August, a hostile party again attacked the mortar ed, he organised the defence of the patrol with vigour. In detachment in an effort to disorga'nlse our troops. Rifleman disregard of his own safety, he carried out a reconnaissance of Bhakta Bahadur Thapa again manned his mortar accurately the area and after finding a safe spot, took the dead bodies and effectively. His courage, inspired the men of his detach- and the wounded personnel there. The stomach of one of the ment, He, however, was hit in the head by a heavy burst wounded men had been ripped open, After sending the other of light machine gun fire from the hostiles' and was killed. wounded personnel to the base with an escort. Lance Naik Bhimhahadur Gharti, with only three other men, attended to In this action, Rifleman Bfrtikla Bahadur Thapa displayed this badly wounded man and guarded the bodies of his dead cool courage and unflinching devotion to duty in keeping comrades, Lanct Naik Gharti kept moving from one position with the highest traditions of our army. to another in this dangerous area in order to conceal the hope- lessly inadequate strength of his force, until a section arrived 47. 5737111 Rifleman TULBTR RANA, 8th Gorkha to the relief of the stricken patrol. Rifles, In April, 1962, Rifleman Tulblr Rana, was in the loading I ./Naik Rhlmbahadur's action in taking care of the killed platoon of a Company deployed on operations to locate and and wounded In the midst of datiger was in keeping with destroy hostile headquarters- on the Burma-Nagaland border. the highest tradition of the armed" forces, After a long march of nine hours fn pitch darkness over difficult and dangerous terrain interspersed with ravines and 42. 2438005 Lance Naik ATAIB SINGH, The Punjab deep nullahs, Rifleman Rana heard voices .in a hostile hide Regiment. out and approached close to It. The platoon assaulted the hideout and the hostiles fired on them. In the close light On 22nd May, 1962, a combined patrol of a Battalion of lhat ensued Rifleman Rana Charged a notorious hostile who the Punjab Regiment and village Guards was approachlnjr was armed with a rifir and had fired at him at point blank a hideout of Naga hostiles about 7 miles from Lazami. The range. He grappled with the hostile and snatched the loaded hideout consisted of 16 basliaN with accommodation for about rifle from him. Tn this operation one hostile was killed, a hundred persons. The Section commanded by Lance Naik another wounded and lour more apprehended, and a large Ajaib Singh was leading- the patrol during the last stages of quantity of ammunition was captured. the advance when ahouf 100 yards from the hideout it was fired upon by a hostile sentry. Calling for covering fire Rifleman Tulbir Rana displayed cool courage and devotion from the scouts ami in disregard of his personal safety, Lance to duly in capturing an armed hostile in a close fight and Naik Ajaib SinKh moved forward rapidly towards the hideout thereby ensuring the safety of his comrades. and interceplcd the hostiles. His section, consisting of him- self and four others, charged the hostiles, about 15 in 48. 1020973 Rifleman ANCAD SINGH The Raiputana number. Tn the encounter, he himself killed two hostiles Rifles. firing his stcn gun. In July, 1%2, a Company of the Rajputana Rifles estab- Latice Naik Ajaib Singh displayed courage and initiative lished a road block in ElisalH-thville, Katanga. Rifleman of a high order in this incident. Angad Singh was detailed as runner to carry the Company Commander's orders and messages to subordinate comman- 43. 6265W7 Signalman GANESH RAJAN DAS The ders. His task was made extremely hazardous and difficult by Corps of Signals. (Posthumous). Katangese demonstrators, who were busy burning and pillag- ing U.N. proDerty and assaulting TT.N. personnel. While Tn 1959, Signalman Gancsh Raja'n Das, was sent along with performing his duty of passing messages, Rifleman Angad other troops to Dungti irom Lch. Inspite of great difficul- Sirufh bravely ran the gauntlet of assault with stones, bricks, ties and under severe climatic conditions he helped to main- sticks and stray fire from Gendarmerie personnel for nearly tain regular communication between. HQ Wing and Batta- four hours. The calmness and devotion to duty displayed by lion HQ. him were highly commendable PAKT I-SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: FEBRUARY 16, 1963/MAGHA 27, 1884 r,Cji

No 21-Pre»./63.—The President Is pleased to approve thr No. 23-Pres./68.—The President is pleased to approve the ajrard of the "VAYU SENA MEDAL"/"AIR FORCE MEDAL" award of the "VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL"/"DISTINGUISH- to the undermentioned personnel for acts of exceptional ED SERVICE MEDAL", CLASS II, for distinguished service devotion to duty or courage:— of an exceptional order to the undermentioned: 1. Wing Commander PANCHA NANDO MUKHERJI Air Commodore ANANTHA ANANTHA NARAYANAN (313*5), Grneral Duties (Navigator). (1607), GD (P). Major SARDUL SINGH RANDHAWA (IC-2651), M.V.C., Wing Commander Pancha Nando Mukherji, was detailed a The Rajput Regiment (Attached J & K. Militia). second time for operations In J. 8c K. area. In addition to his duties as navigation leader of one of our Operational Captain NARENDRA KUMAR (1C-6729), The Kumaon Squadrons, he carried out the duties of Officer-in-charge Regiment. Hying at one of our Operational Wings, In spite of the hazards in the difficult and unfamiliar mountain terrain, No. 24-Prc«./6S.—The President Is pleased to approve the Wing Commander Mukherji always volunteered for operational award of the "VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL"/"DISTINGUISII- sorties and flew about 800 operational hours in that area, As ED SERVICE MEDAL", CLASS III, for distinguished service Officcr-in-chargf Flying, he co-ordinated the operational of a high order to the undermentioned: efforts of the various Squadrons efficiently and with consider- able success. During the emergency he was invariably the Lieutenant Colonel TEJA SINGH (IC-706), The Kumaon first to volunteer for any reconnaissance ordered over the Regiment. operational areas. Major JOY PETER MELVYLE SMITH (IC-4741), The Corps of Engineers. Wing Commander Mukherji, worked cheerfully under con- siderable stress and set a fine example as a Navigator. Major PARVATIINENt APPARAO CHOUDHARY (IC 3869), The Rajputana Rifles. 2. Squadron Leader NARAYAN PARSAD CHAUDHURI Captain INDER PAL BHALLA (MR-1S70), The Ann} (4296), Technical/Signals (Air). Medical Corps. Squadron Leader Narayan Parsad Chaudhurl was operating Captain NARAYANAN RAMACHANDRAN (IC-75I3). Th< with one of our Transport Squadrons from June 1960 and had Corps of Engineers. flown about 750 operational hours. He invariably volunteered for any difficult mission assisted to his Squadron despite the 6257952 Naik CHHANKAR SINGH, The Corps oi flving hazards over unfamiliar mountain terrain. By his Signals. high standard of professional ability and enthusiasm, he raised the standard of communications in his Squadron to a S. DUTT, Secy high degree of efficiency. During the operations on our northern borders against the Chinese aggression, he carried out 10 reconnaissance sorties and 15 landings in Daulat Bep Oldi. Chushul and Fukche, showing Initiative, courage and devotion to duty of a high order.

3. Squadron Leader BHARAT SINGH (3582), General Duties (Pilot). Squadron Leader Bharat Singh was in command of one of our Fighter Squadrons l>etween June 1959 and April, 1962. He was entrusted with the task of forming a Fighter Aeroba- tics team. He started with four aircraft In March, 1960 and within a month led the team in a public display at Bombay. As a result of their impressive performance, he was autho- rised to start training a nine-aircraft team. The aerobatics training had to be done in addition to the normal operational and training commitment of the Squadron. The nine-air- craft team successfully staged a public display In January, 1962. The standard attained by the team was due to the professional skill and training capabilities of Squadron Leader Bharat Singh. »

As a Unit Commander, Squadron Leader Bharat Singh, has all along displayed a high degree of professional skill and devotion to duty.

4. Flight Lieutenant SATNAM SINGH SODHI (5181), General Duties (Pilot). On 4th October 1962 one of our helicopters was stranded in Calwan outpost. In order to rescue Its crew, It was essential to send a relief helicopter with a servicing party. No pilot competent to undertake this difficult task was immediately available. Flight Lieutenant Satnam Singh Sodhi, who wan being trained for operations In the. Ladakh area, volunteered trr carry out this hazardous mission though he had only 7B hours of flying experience on this type of aircraft and was not familiar with the area. Though considerable risk was involved, Flight Lieutenant Sodhl was permitted to proceed on this mission. He landed at Galwan successfully at appro- ximately 1630 hours In fading light. Immediately after the servicrnpr party had alighted, he flew out the stranded crew to a safer place.

In voluntarily undertaking this task, for which he was not fully qualified. Flight Lieutenant Satnam Singh Sodhl displayed a great sense of responsibility and a high degree of professional skill. No. 22-Pre*./6S.—The President is pleased to approve the award of the "VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL'V'DISTINGUISH- ED SERVICE MEDAL", CLASS I, for distinguished service of the most exceptional order to the undermentioned: Major General MAHINDRA SINGH PATHANIA (IC- 104). Air Vice Marshal KANWAR JASWANT SINGH (1587) GD(P) (Posthumous). Major General RAWIND SINGH GAREWAL (IC-127) M.C. h 93 XII". GAZETTE OF INDIA : FEBRUARY 16, 1963/MAGHA 37, 1884 [PART I-SEC. 1 ftuiT 1-SEC. i\ THE GAZETIX OF INblA: FEBRUARY 1G, i96VMACHA 27, 1684 fla Q4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: FEBRUARY 16, 196S/MACHA 27, 1884 [PART I-SEC. 1 PART 1-SECJ. i|j THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: FEBRUARY 16, 1963/MAGJlA 27, 1884 t)§ $& THE GAZETTE OF INDTA : l'KBRUARY lfi. 196S/MAGHA 27, 1884 [PART i_&e. 1 PART I-SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : FEBRUARY 16, 1963/MAGHA 21, 1884 97 q8 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: FEBRUARY 16, 196S/MAGHA 27, 1884 [FART I-SEC. 1 PART I-SEC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDTA : FEBRUARY 16, 196S/MAGHA 27, 1884 99 100 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: FEBRUARY 1G, 1903/MACHA 27, 1884 [PART I-SEC 1 PAKT I-5EC. 1] THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : FEBRUARY 16, 1963/MAGHA 27, 1884 101 102 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: FEBRUARY 1G, 1963/MAGHA 27, 1884 [PART 1-SEC. i t»ART 1-SEC. I] TIlE GA7ETTT Of iNblA : FEBRUARY 16, 1063/MAGHA 27, 1884 163 tol THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: FEBRUARY 16, 1963/MAGHA 27, 1884 [PART I-SEC. 1

PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION New Delhi, the 4th February, 1963 (Advisory Committee on Irrigation, Flood Control and Power Projects). No. NR-4{5)/63.—The term of Advisory Committee on Irrigation, Flood Control, and Power Projects, reconstituted under Planning Commission Resolution No. NR-4(5)/59, dated i!ltb April, 1959, and extended by Planning Commission Resolution No. NR-4(5)/61, dated 10th March, 1961 upto 81st March, 1963 is hereby extended by another two years from 1st April, 1963 to Slst March, 19B5.

ORDER Ordered that a copy of this Resolution be communicated to all State Governments, all Ministries of the Government of India, Department of Parliamentary Affairs, Secretary to the President, and the Prime Ministers Secretariat. Ordered also that a copy of the Resolution be published in the Gazette o£ India. A. N. JI1A, Addl. Secy.

MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Economic Affairs) New Delhi, the 8th February 1963 No. F.25(l)-NS/63.—In pursuance of paragraph 4 o£ the Notification of the Government o£ India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Economic Affairs) No. F,4(l)-W&:M/60, dated the 1st March, 1960, as subsequently amended, it is hereby notified for general information that the following Scries o£ the Five Year Interest Free Prize Bonds, 1966, will be included in the eleventh quarterly draw for prizes to be held on the 1st March, 1963. (a) Bonds of RB. loo/- denomination , Series A, B, C, D, E, F, G, Hj J, K, L, M> N, Q3 R, S3 T, U, V, and W. (b) Bonds of Rs. 5/- denomination . Scries"] AA, AB3 AC, ADj AE, AFT AG, AH, AJ, AK, AL, AM, AM, AP, AQ, AR3 AS", AT, AU, AV, AW, AX, AY, AZ, and BA. SHIV NAUBH SINGH. Jt. Secy.

MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY New Delhi, the 1th February, 196S No. I^/7/63-EJ'ty.—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-rule (1) of rule 1SS-V o£ the Defence of India Rules, 1962, the Central Government is pleased to order that all property in India, movcable or immoveablc, belonging to, or held by or managed on behalf of Mr. Char Nee Khong (Chinese Restaurant), Di^bol shall vest in the Custodian of Enemy Property for India. *" C. S, RAMACHANDRAN, Jt. Secy. PART I-Sttc. 1] THE C.\7ETTY, Or INDTA : FEBRUARY 1G, 19G3/MAGHA 27, 1884 I05 106 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : IEBRUARY 16, 1963/MAGHA 27, 1884 [PA*T 1-SEC. 1

MINISTRY OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE (Department of Agriculture) Xexv Delhi, the Oth February 1963 No. F.10-1/62-FAO.—Shri N. Srirama Reddy, member of the Rajya Sabha has bem elected to serve as a member of ihr National Pood and Agriculture £>rganization Liaison Committee in accordance with the late Ministry of Agricul- ture (Now Food and Agriculture) Resolution No. F.16-72/ 17-Pollcy, dated the 8th November, 1948, a3 amended from time to time, for a period ot three years with effect from the 25th January, 1963. S. W, SHIVESHWARKAR, Jt. Secy.

(Department of Agriculture) (I.C.A.R.) COHTllCENDUM New Delhi, the Slit January 1963 No. 4-12/60-Com-m.—Following corrections are made In the Notification of even number dated the 7th September, 1962 published in part I section I of the Gazette of India dated the 29th September, 1962 at pp. 302—305 of the Gazette:— 1. At page 303 o£ the Gazette of India the figure of Rs. 11,735,65 against 'Maintenance of Station Wagon, in the Expenditure side of the statement of Receipts and Expenditure in respect of the Normal Scheme of the Committee under (b) Measures taken in connection with work on the Improvement of the Agricultural uti Jute (i) recurring, should be subs- tituted by Rs. 11,773-65. 2. In the certificate given by Shri S. K. Ghosc, Assistant Accounts Officer, West Bengal in the second line of the certificate the following words may be inserted between the words '"expenditure of the" and "Nucleus Jute Seed Multiplication FaAn" appear- ing at page 304 of the Gazette:— 'Normal Schemes, Second Five Year Plan Scheme and' 3. The word 'hand' appearing in second line of the title para 4 of the Audit Report at page 304 of the Gazette be substituted by the word 'land'. 4. The nap between the words 'the' and 'of occurring in fifth line of para 8 entitles 'Un-authorised oc- cupation of Land at Panagarh by outsiders' of the audit report, should be filled up with the word 'minutes' on page 303 of the Gazette. 5. After tlie word 'were' and before the word 'using' occurring in the fifth line in para 9 entitled 'Lack of effective control over use of office vehicles', the following words should be inserted 'not attested by the persons'. 6. The Rap between the words 'the' and 'and' occurring in the sub-para 3 of para 9 entitled 'lack of effective control over use of office vehicles' should be filled up with the word 'Secretary'. N. K. DUTTA, Under Secy.

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION New Delhi, the 1th February, 1963 No. F.18-6/68-U.5.—In pursuance of paragraph 7 of the Second Schedule to the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Rehabilitation, No. RHC/11 (B)/52, dated the 5th. September, 1952, the Central Government hereby nominates Shri T. S. Rhatia, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Education, as a representative of the Ministry of Education on the Board of Administration, Deshbandhu College Kalkaji, New Delhi, vice Mrs. Muriel Wasl. TRIYOGI NARAIN, Under Secv.

New Delhi, the 1th February 1963 No F-1-20/62-SW3.—In supersession of the Ministry of Education (Notification No. F. 1 -20/ti8!rSW-% dated the 8th January, 1963, the Government of India have decided to reconstitute the Central Social Welfare Board for a period of three years with effect from the date of issue of this resolu- tion. The composition of the re-constituted Board will be as follows:— ..(1) One prominent social worker as Chairman; (2) Twenty-eight other members as per detail! below v/i:— (a) 16 prominent social workers, one from each State: PART I-Six. 1'j THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: FEBRUARY 16, 19G3/MAGHA 27. 1884 107

(b) 1 priimincnL social worker from the Union Territories; (ii) Shri Habibulla Hassaini, Inspector of Games and ([:) 2, representatives Ironi the Lok Sabha (to be nominat- Sports, Andhra Pradesh State to represent Andhra ed by the Speaker); fradrsh Slate vice Stvri K. Narayana. (d) 1 representative from the Rajya Sabha (to be nominat- (iii) Shri Prithvi Singh Azad, Officcr-Inchaige, National ed by the Chairman, Rajya Sabha); Discipline Scheme to represent Punjab State vice (e) 3 experts in the field of. Social Welfare; and Shri H. V, Uarputc. (f) 5 official members, one each from the Ministries of R. L, ANAND, Under Secy, Education, Finance, Community Development Pau- chayati Raj and Co-operation, Health and the Plann- ing Commission, New Delhi, the 16th February 1963 '1. The following will be the members of the reconstituted Board:—- SUDJFCT:—Rural Higher Examination conducted by the Na- 1, Smt. Achamma John Matthai (Chairman;. tional Council for Rural Higher Education during November, 19f>2—result of. 2. Smt. Neera Dogra (Assam). S. Smt. Kalawati liipatlii (Bihar). No. F. 13-33/fi2-U.6.—The following candidates are declared to have passed the supplementary examination in the Three-Year 4. Smt. Hansa Mclila (Gujarat). Diploma Course in Rural Services held in November, 1962. !i. Shri Lachman Singh Gharak (Jainmu fc Kashmir), C. Smt. Lakshmi N. Nair (Kerala). RURAL INSTITUTE, AMRAVATI. 7. Smt. Vishakha Dixit (Madhya Pradesh). Roll No. Name Marks obtained, H. Smt. Sarojini Varadappan (Madras), 9, Smt. Gullestan Hilhmoria (Maharashtra), I Rajani Ramchandra Pande (Miss) 329 10. Smt, Sudha Rcddy (Mysore). KASTURBA RURAL INSTITUTE, RAJPURA 11. Smt, Lilm Ao (Nagaland). 3 Chander Kanta (Miss) 3H9 12. Smt. J. Sah 11 (Orissa). 5 Oin Dutt Kaushik 399 13. Smr. Moliitider Kaur (Punjabi. M. Smt, Asoka Gupta (West Bengal). .SRI RAMA KRISHNA MISSION VIDYALAYA RURAL 15. Smt. Kamla K. Shrntriva (Rajasthan). INSTITUTE, COIMBATORE 16. One member from Andhra Pradesh (to be nominated 6 Palaniswami G. R. 319 later). VIDYA BHAWAN RURAL NSTITUTE, UDAIPUR 17. One member from Uttar Pradesh (to be nominated later), 7 Hari Ballabh Mahcshwari 341 18. Shnmati Lcelavati Indersen (Pondicherry), 11 Ram Singh Mandloi 346 \9. Smt. T. Lakshmi Kanlhamma, Member Lok Sabha, The following candidates have been placed in compartment 20. Smt. Shakuntala Devi, Member Lok Sabha. in English :— 21. One member from the Rajya Sabha (to be nominated later). Rural Institute of Higher Studies, Bhmili. 22. Dr. J, F. BuJsara. 21 Prof. D. It. Saiival (indiaVi Institute of Social Welfare Roll No. Name & rSnslncss Management. (Calcutta). 24. Dr. K. N, George (Madras School of Social Work, 0 Rishi Kesh Tiwari Madras). 25. Shri R. K. Kapur, Joint Educational Adviser, Ministry KASTURBA RURAL INSTITUTE, RAJPURA of Education (representative of the Ministry of. Education). 4 Karam Chand. 20, Shri P, C. Bhattacbaryya, Joint Secretary Ministry of Finance (Representative of the Ministry of Flna'ncc). VIDYA BHAWAN RURAL, INSTITUTE, UDAIPUR "7. Representative of the Ministry of Community Develop- ment, Paiichayatl Raj and Co-operation (to be nomi- 8 Mogji Bhil nated later). 28. Director General of Hrallh Services, New Delhi, (Re- 9 Nagaji Ram Parmar presentative of the Ministry of Health). JO Om Prakash Tyagi 29. Dr. D. K. Malhotra, Joint Secretary, Planning Com- mission (icprcsenrative of the Planning Commission). 11 Vimala Bhil (Miiis) ORDER S. Ordered that this resolution be published in the Gazette R. P. NAIK. Jt. Secy. of India. 4. Ordered also that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to:- 1. All the members of the Central Social Welfare Board. (Central Advisory Board of Education) 2. All State Governments and Union Territories, New Delhi, the Rth February 1963 3. Ministries of Finance, Community Development, Pan- chayati Raj and Co-operation, Health and the No, F.1.5/fi2-SE.I.-Shri U. N. Dhcbar, M.P. has been nomi- Planning Commission. nated by the Government of India a» a member of the Central 4. Lok. Sabha Secretariat. Advisory Board of Education for a period of three years with effect from 20th November, 1962, vice late Prof, N, K.'Sidhanta. 5. Rajya Sabha Secretariat. 6. Press Information Bureau. 2. Shri Frank Anthony, M.P., has been nominated by the 7. Accountant General, Central Revenues, and Government of India as a member of the Central Advisory Board of Education for a period of three years with effect from 8. Secretary, Central Social Welfare Board (with 35 spare 20lh November, 1962, fire Smt. Hansa Mehta. copies). NAUHRfA RAM, Dy. Educl. Advisor. 3. Smt. Sarojini Mahishi, M.P., has been nominated by the Government of India as a member of the Central Advisory Board of Education for a period of three years with effect from New Delhi, the 8th February 1963 10th December, 1%2, incr Smt. /.arlna Currimbhoy, No. 8-l/03-PF_l.—In partial modification of this Ministry Notification No. l'\23-24/66-PEU, daied the 3rd August, 19G1 4. Kntnari S. Panandikar. Principal, College of Education, regarding the rccoiistitution of the Central Advisory Board Dharwar, has heen nominated by the Government of India a? of Physical Education and Recreation, the following have a member of the Central Advisory Board of Education for a been nominated members of the 13oard for the rest of the prri.xi of thice years with effect from lGth Dei ember, 19fi2, terra of the Board expiring on 2nd August, I9fi4;— vice Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundalc, (i) Shri Bhagwa'n Prasad, Deputy Director of Education, Bihar Starr to represent Bihar State vice Shri Deo A, H. HEMRAJANI, Narayan Sinha. Assistant Educational Adviser. 108 THE GA7ETTE OF INDIA: FEBRUARY 16, 1EI63/MAGHA 27, 1884 [PART I_SEC. 1 1'ART I-SEC. I'I THE GAZETTE Of INDIA: FEBRUARV 16, 196\S/MAOHA 27, 1^84 1O9

MINISTRY'or SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH & CULTURAL AFFAIRS RESOLUTION NEW Delhi, the 2nd February, 1903 SuBjFfT.—Central Advi.\;>ry Board of Museums—Composition— Amendment. No. F.12-) /0S-C.8.—Government of India hereby resolves to make the loHowing amendments to the Resolution of the Gov- ernment of India in the Ministry of Scientific Research and Cultural Affairs No. F.3S-1'-><), 59-C.3, dated 15th Fehruary, I960, lcconslituting the Central Advisory Board of Museums, namely : — In clause 2 of the Resolution— (a) for the twisting item (vi), the following item shall he substituted, namely :— " (vi) A nominee of the Lalit Kala Akadcmi"; (b) for the existing item (xiii), the following Item shall be substituted, namely :— " (xiii) A representative to be nominated by each State Government, who should normally be the Curator of the iSrate Museum or the Olficcr in charge of the work relating to museums''. The Government of India further resolves that after the expiry ot the term of members of Ihe Board on 14th February, J9(j!t, the memhrrs of the new Buaid shall he appointed in accordance with the provision of clause 2 of the Resolution as amended.

OUUFK Ordered that a copy of this Resolution may be communi- cated to all concerned. Ordered also that the Resolution he published in the Gazette of India for general information, T. S. KRISHNAMURT1, Dy. Secy.

MINISTRY OF HEALTH RESOLUTION

New Delhi, the Hlh February, 19G3 SunjECT.— National School Hralth Council. No. F.fi-18/62-P.II.— The Government of India appointed a School Health Committee under the Chairmanship ot Smt. Renuka Rav, M.I1., to assess the present standard of health and nutrition of school children and to suggest ways and means of improving Ihem. The Committee, inter alia, recom- mended the setting up at the Centre of a National School Health Council. The Government of India, after due consideration of the recommendation of the School Heahh Committee, have ''"dded to set up a National School Health Council. The Council shall consist of the following :— Chairman 1. Union Minister for Health (Ex-Officio). Vire-Chairmen 2. Deputy Minister for Health (F.x-O/ficio). 3. Deputy Minister for Education, (Ex-Officio). Members 4. Lt. Col. Amir Chand 12, Curzon Road, New Delhi. 5. Dr. C. G. Pandit, Director, I.C.M.R. TTO THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: FEBRUARY 16, 1963/MAG11A 27, 188± (VART J-Sr.c. 1

6. Dr. C. Ccipalan, Director, Nutrition Research Labora- MINISTRY OF IRRIGATION AND TOWER tories, Hyderabad. RESOLUTION 7. Dr. T. U. Patel, Director of Health Services, Gujarat. g,—10. Three non-official experts to be nominated by the New Delhi, the 5th January J9G3 Ministry of Education. 11-12. Two Members of Parliament to be nominated by No, 7/7/Gl-GB/FBP.~Serial Nos. 1-5 of para 2 of the Min- the Lok Sabha. isiiy ol Irrigation "und Power Resolution No. 7/7/(il-GB, dated 13. One Member of Parliament to be nominated by the the I3th June, 1961, about the constitution of Ihe Executive Rajya Sabha. Sub-Committee of the Farakka Barrage Control Board, may fou amended to read as follows :— 14. Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Health, fx-vf/iriu. Chairmun. 15. Director General of Health Services, Ex-offirin. 16-17. Two representatives of the Ministry of Education, (!) Minister of State for Irrigation and Power, 18. One representative of the Ministry of Food & Agriculture. Vice-Chaiiman 19. One representative of the Ministry of Community Development, Panchayati Raj & Cooperation. (2) Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Irrigation and Power. 20. One representative o£ the Ministry of Finance, 21. One representative of the Planning Commission. Members. 22. One representative of the Indian Medical Association. (3) Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of 23. One representative of the Central Social Welfare Transport and Communication (Department of Trans- Hoard. port). 24. One representative of the Indian Public Health Association. (1) Secretary to the Government of West Bengal, IffcW 25. Otie representative of the Indian Teachers' Asso- Department. ciation. 2G. One representative of the Indian Council of Child (3) Joint Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry Welfare. of Finance. Department of Expenditure,

27. One representative of the Indian Red Cross Society. Member-Secretary 28, One representative of the All-India Women's Confeiencc. (6) Chief Engineer and Ex-Officio Joint Secretary to lh? Government of India, Ministry of Irrigation and 29—44. One representative oi each State Government, Power.

Secretary M. R. SACHDEV, Secy. 45. Assistant Director General of Health Services, ex- officio.

Joint-Secretary MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS 4

The tonnages of Ihc Imports and exports of some of the Crossing and Nurpur har controlled the draft of ships for important commodities handled during the year 1900-61 and 30 days, 34 days and 11 days respectively. The controlling bars 1961-62 are eiven below:— were thus below Diamond Harbour for 290 days as against 314 days during the previous year. Commoditicj 1960-61 1961-62 Vigorous steps were taken to intensify dredging operation (Million tonnes) (Million tonnes) to improve the depth of water over the governing bars. The total number of hours of dredging on the various bars and IMPORTS crossings was 5,781 and the quantity of spoil lifted was 8'338 million tonnes. The total expenditure on dredging including Foodgraini 1 800 0-993 dredging of the navigable channel, lierlhs, lock entrances and Fait 0*357 0-392 dock basin amounted to Rs. 10943 lakhs as against Rs. 8817 lakhs during the previous year. The increased expen- EXPORTS diture during the year wa_s primarily due to Intensive dredg- Co.il i'385 1-704 ing done at the .Balari liar and the commissioning into ser- vice of the dredger "Churni" and the dredger "Ajoy". This Gunnies . 01954 0-967 figures does not take into account the capital depreciation of Tea 0 159 0^74 the dredgitig fleet, Ores 0-731 0-632 5. River Model Experiments To arrive at a better understanding of the hytltaujic Passenger Traffic: mechanism of the river, a new department was set up The number of passengers who embarked from the Port during the year. The work of this new department covers was 10,580. The number o£ passengers who disembarked was expert studies such as application of scientific observation 12,266. The corresponding figures were 15,418 and 12,108 of the results of actual dredging done, use of radioactive (.luring 1900-01. and fluorescent tracers to track movement of bed material, 3. Labour mathematical analysis of Tivei tonditions, model exepri- ments and technical direction for the execution of river The I-abour situation in the Port during the year continu- tiaining works for improving the navigability of the River ed to be peaceful, with no major stoppage of work except for liooghiy. short spells on a few occasions. The performance of the. cargo handling labour was generally satisfactory, and on At the Central Water and Power Research Station. Poona, LLiLuin urcisiun, cargo handling records were set up In the experiments ivere carried out during the year on the Estuary case of certain i.ommodities. Model for determining the alignment of a cut across Jiger- khali Flat for developing a new channel over the Balari Bar. The aveiage rate of discharge per ship per day in the case Experiments weie also carried out on the model to study the of general imports excluding foodgiains was as follows:— effect ol proposed training works In the Balari Tower region, under bed conditions obtaining In 1958.

; Nationality of Vessels Averugc diFCr £1 f C 11 6. Hooghly Pilotage Tbnncs The income from Pilotage during the year was Rs. 3808 1960-61 1961-62 lakhs and the expenditure Rs. 4021 lakhs leaving a deficit of Rs. 7-53 lakhs. To cover the deficit, a contribution of Rs. 75 lakhs was made from the Revenue Reserve Fund. U. K. Vessels .... 483 459 7. Port Railway U. S.A. Vessels 45 y 456 The Income derived from the Railway during the year Continental Vessels 462 4K0 amounted to Rs. 200 67 lakhs as against Rs. 10394 lakhs Far Eastern Vessels 482 442 in the previous year. The improved earnings were due to Coastal Vessels .... 451 488 the realisation from the Railways of arrears of terminal and other charges. Orlier vessels 561 472 8. Pilferage The fall in average daily rate of discharge in certain cases is primarily due to the pattern of cargo carried and stowage. The various measures introduced in 1959 to minimise the incidence of pilferage in the Port continued to have their In the case of foodgrains imports, the average rate of dis- wholesome effect. charge per ship per day worked out to 1,414 tonnes as against 1,481 tonnes during the previous year. The fall was due 9. Haldia Anchorage to somewhat lower output on the part of the stevedore For the thirl year in succession, deep-drafted foodgrain labour. vessels were woikcd at the Haldia Anchorage during the The average rate of loading per ship per day in the case fair weather season from November to February. In all, 10 of general exports excluding coal and ores was as follows:— foodgrain vessels were worked at the Anchorage, The deepest draft ship to use the anchorage was the s.s. "Gems- tone" which drew 30 ft. 3 inches. The total quantity of Nicioriility of Vessels Average loading in foodgrain discharged amounted to 47,510 tonnes of wheat. tonnes In addition, one vessel loaded 5,665 tonnes of sugar for ex- port from the anchorage. 1960-61 1961-62 ,| 10. Port Development LLK.Vcsscls 376 398 The expenditure during the year on Capital works in U.S.A.VcsselB . 386 416 progress amounted to Rs. 52988 lakhs. CoTHinentalVcsscls 335 324 Important capital works completed during the year were Far Eistern Vessels . 430 425 construction of the new Bucket Dredger "Ajoy" at a Colt of Rs. I-I crores, construction of the new Suction Dredger Coastal Vessels . 381 427 "Churni", at a cost of Rs. 185 crorcs and the execution of Other Vessels . 573 538 the major phase of the River Training work at Fulta- Hooghly Point Reach at an estimated cost of about Rs, 4:5 In the case of coal exports, the average rate of loading per crorcs. ship worked out to 9998? tonnes as against 902 tonnes during the previous year. The average rate of loading in the case 11. Miscellaneous of ore vessels worked out to 1,242 tonnes as against 1331 ton- Some of the other noteworthy features of the report are nes in Ihc previous year. (i) the introduction of the Incentive Tonnage Scheme for The accommodation available in the transit sheds and yards cargo handling workers which envisaged payment of higher was almost fully utilised during the year. There was no wages for increased output by way of incentive involving serious congestion in the Port at any time. an estimated additional expenditure of about Rs. 30 lakh* per annum, and (ii) tht revision of pay-scales of class III 4. Shipping and class IV employees in accordance with the recommenda- The number of vessels that entered the Port during the tions of the Classification and Categorisation Committee and year was 1800 with a total gross tonnage of 12-192 millions the Second Pay Commission's award involving an arrear as against 1786 in the previous year with a gross tonnage of payment in the Tegion of Rs. 272 lakhs. 12182 millions. The ship with the deepest draft to enter the Port was the s.s. "Crest Hank", drawing 20' and 6" ford 12. Acknowledgment and 25' and 10" aft and the ship with the deepest draft to k'ave the Port was the s.s. "Jalajyoti", drawing 25' and 2i" The Port Commissioners performed another vcaj- of use- For'd and 25'-5 J" aft. ful work despite difficult conditions and Government view with appreciation the work of the Port Commissioners Tn the Port approaches, the Balari bar controlled the draft during the year under review. of ships for 188 days as against 314 days in the previous year and Rangafalla for 102 days. The Eastern Gut, Hopes G. VENKATESWARA AYYAR, Secy, 112 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: FEBRtlARY I(i, 1963/\fAGHA 27, 1884 ^ART I—SEC. 1 PART I-SEC. 1] THE GA/EJ'TE OF INDfA : FKBRUARY lfi, I9fi3/MAGHA 27, 1884 H3