तेजपुर वि�िवि饍यालय / UNIVERSITY MINUTES OF THE NINETY SEVENTH (97th) MEETING OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT (B.97/2020/1) HELD BY CIRCULATION on 3rd July, 2020

A meeting of the Board of Management (BoM) of the University was due to consider various agenda items. However, due to lockdown for COVID-19 pandemic, we could not organise any physical meeting of BoM till date in this year. Hence, the 97th meeting of the BoM was organized by circulation on 03.07.2020 The agenda of the 97th meeting of the Board of Management was approved/ ratified (along with suggestions on some agenda items) by the following members through email. Sl. No. Name Designation 1. Prof. Vinod Kumar Jain Vice Chancellor and Chairperson, BoM 2. Prof. D. K. Saikia Member, BoM 3. Shri Bimal Sankar Nanda Member, BoM (Visitor’s Nominee) 4. Dr. Thiyam David Singh Member, BoM (Visitor’s Nominee) 5. Shri O. R. Shallam Member, BoM (Visitor’s Nominee) 6. Prof. P. K. Das Member, BoM 7. Prof. M.K. Sarma Member, BoM 8. Dr. Madhurima Goswami Member, BoM 9. Dr. Heera Barpujary Member, BoM 10. Dr. Biren Das Registrar and Secretary, BoM

No comment was received from one of the Visitor’s Nominees, Dr. Abhijit Nath.

Approval / Ratification / Comments forwarded by the hon’ble members of the Board of Management were put on record. Accordingly, the Minutes are recorded as follows:

Routine Items (B.97/2020/1/1) Item No. Agenda B.97/2020/1/1.1 Confirmation of minutes of the 96th meeting of the Board of Management held on 22.12.2019

Note The minutes of the 96th meeting of the Board of Management held on 22.12.2019 have been circulated to all members for perusal and comments, if any. No comment was received from any of the members. The Minutes are placed before the Board for consideration and confirmation.

Decision The minutes were confirmed.

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B.97/2020/1/1.2 To consider for acceptance of the Action Taken Report on the minutes of the 96th meeting of the Board of Management

Note The Action Taken Report on the minutes of the 96th meeting of the Board of Management held on 22.12.2019 are placed for consideration and acceptance by the Board.

Decision The Action Taken Report was accepted.

B.97/2020/1/1.3 To consider for approval of the minutes of the fifty fourth (54th) meeting of the Finance Committee, Tezpur University held by circulation

th th The Finance Committee in its fifty fourth (54 ) meeting held by circulation on 25 Note June, 2020 recommended for approval of the Annual Accounts of Tezpur University for the year 2019-20 and onward submission of the same to the C&AG for audit and certification. The minutes of the said meeting of the Finance Committee are placed before the Board for consideration of approval. Decision The recommendations of the Finance Committee were approved by the Board.

Items for approval (B.97/2020/1/2) B.97/2020/1/2.1 Nomination of a Lady Member on the Board of Management

The three years term of Ms. Gita Upadhyay as a Member on the Board of Management has been completed on 26.03.2020. As per the provision 1.0(vii) of the Staute 49 of the Tezpur University Act, One lady of distinction of Academic and Public life is to be nominated by the Vice-chancellor vice Ms. Upadhyay. The Vice Chancellor has proposed Prof. Jayanti Chutia, Former Director, IASST, for the nomination. Placed before the Board for consideration of approval. Decision Approved.

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B.97/2020/1/2.2 Adoption of the Guidelines for engaging Senior Academicians / Officers as Distinguished Visiting Faculty

Note Guidelines for engaging Senior Academicians / Officers as Distinguished Visiting Faculty in Higher Educational Institutions have been received from the University Grants Commission vide their letter D.O No. F.9-1/2010/(PS/Misc.) Pt. Vol.II, dated 3rd June, 2019.

The content of the Guidelines are as under: 1. This type of faculty may be designated as “Distinguished Visiting Faculty.” 2. The senior Academicians, Senior Government Officers, Senior Industry Personnel and Eminent Personalities who have made significant contribution to the knowledge in the concerned/ allied /relevant/applied disciplines are eligible to be invited as Distinguished Visiting Faculty. 3. The Distinguished Visiting Faculty shall be from outside the concerned University/ Institution. 4. The proposal to invite the Distinguished Visiting Faculty may be initiated by the concerned School/ Department/Centre. The invitation shall be extended with the approval of the Vice Chancellor/ Head of the Institution. 5. An honorarium of ₹ 5000/- (five thousand) per lecture of one (01) hour duration be paid to the Distinguished Visiting Faculty. 6. The Distinguished Visiting Faculty can be invited for single/series of lectures. 7. The General Development Fund/ Block Grants/ other sources of the Universities/ HEIs may be used for paying the honorarium. 8. The travel and other expenses may also be paid in addition to the honorarium.

Placed before the Board for consideration of approval and adoption. Decision Approved.

However, the Board resolved to frame a guideline with minimum criteria for selecting Eminent Scholars by the Departments / Centres as distinguished guest faculty. It was also resolved to constitute a Standing Committee under the Chairmanship of the Pro Vice Chancellor, or in his absence, Deans of Academic Affairs for reviewing all such proposals received from various Departments/Centres for inviting distinguished guest faculty. Deans of Schools will frame the guidelines referred above.

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B.97/2020/1/2.3 Amendment in the Regulations for Allotment and Vacation of Residential Houses – 2005 Note

The existing Regulations for Allotment and Vacation of Residential Houses 2005, approved by the Board of Management vide Res. No. B.43/2005/1/3.9, dated 12.01.2005 require some amendments in it. A designated Committee headed by Prof. S.K. Dolui has drafted a fresh Regulations with some amendments in the existing one.

The Draft ‘Tezpur University Residential Accommodation and Vacation Regulations 2020’ is placed before the Board for consideration of approval. Decision Approved with a suggestion to include the eligibility criteria for contractual employees of the University in the Regulations.

However, allotment of residential accommodation to contractual employees may be considered subject to availability of accommodation on need base as Special Case.

B.97/2020/1/2.4 Promotion of Prof. Bolin K. Konwar, Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology under CAS of UGC

Note The Expert Committee has recommended for promotion of Prof. Bolin K. Konwar, Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology to stage 6 /level-15 Professor under CAS of UGC w.e.f. 13.11.2018 and accepted by the competent authority.

Placed before the Board for consideration of approval.

Decision Approved.

B.97/2020/1/2.5 Adoption of UGC Public Notice on Self Plagiarism

Note The University Grants Commission, New Delhi has issued a Public Notice vide letter No. F.1-1/2020(SECY), dated 20th April, 2020 on Self Plagiarism.

The Public Notice on Self Plagiarism is placed before the Board for consideration of adoption of the same. Decision Approved .

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B.97/2020/1/2.6 Confirmation of services of teaching employees

Note The following teaching employees of the University have been recommended by the committees constituted to assess their performance on completion of the probation period of one year on the date shown against their names for confirmation. Sl. Name, Designation Date of Joining in Date of Completion of No. and Department the post held probation 1 Ms. Sikha Bhuyan, 03.10.2016 02.10.2017 Asstt. Professor Mechanical Engineering 2 Dr. Vivek Kumar Mehta 07.09.2016 06.09.2017 Asstt. Professor Mechanical Engineering

Placed before the Board for consideration of approval. Decision Approved. B.97/2020/1/2.7 Promotion of Dr. (Ms.) Runumi Das, Department of Business Administration under Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) of UGC

Note The Screening-cum-Evaluation Committee has recommended for placement of Dr. (Ms.) Runumi Das, Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration to Stage - 3 / Academic level – 12 of Assistant Professor under Career Advancement Scheme of UGC w.e.f. 12.01.2019.

Placed before the Board for consideration of approval. Approved. B.97/2020/1/2.8 Promotion of Dr. Rupak Mukhopadhyay under Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) of UGC

Note The Screening-cum-Evaluation Committee has recommended for placement of Dr. Rupak Mukhopadhyay, Assistant Professor, Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology to Stage - 2 / Academic level – 11 of Assistant Professor under Career Advancement Scheme of UGC w.e.f. 17.09.2017.

Placed before the Board for consideration of approval. Decision Approved. B.97/2020/1/2.9 Appointment of Dean, School of Sciences

The term of Prof. Ramesh C. Deka as the Dean, School of Sciences will be completed Note on 31.08.2020. Prof. A.K. Mukherjee,, Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology is proposed to be appointed as the Dean, School of Sciences w.e.f. 01.09.2020

Placed before the Board for approval. Decision Approved.

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Items for Ratification (B.97/2020/1/3) B.97/2020/1/3.1 To consider for ratification of the reports of the Board of Examiners of viva-voce examinations for award of degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)

Note Viva-voce examinations of the enlisted candidates for the degree of Ph.D were held as per requirements of the Ph.D Regulations. Reports of the Board of Examiners are placed for consideration of ratification by the Board of Management. Name & Address Department & Title of the Thesis Supervisor(s) Thesis Examiners School 1. Mr. Pinku Department of A Study on the Prof. C.K. i. Prof. Duncan McDuie- Muktiar Sociology Inter-State Rural Sharma, Ra, Development Studies, S/o. Mr Debendra Out-Migration Department of University of New Soulth Nath Muktiar, School of among the Nepali Sociology, Wales Sydney, Australia. Morikalong Humanities and Community of Tezpur Home address: 97 Charikhuti, Social Sciences : A Case University Dumaresq St, Hamilton I.C.D.P. Campus, Study in Sonitpur NSW, 2303, Australia. P.O. Nagaon, PIN District 782001, Dist ii. Prof. Arupjyoti Saikia, Nagaon, Assam Academic Complex Block F, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Guwahati, Guwahati-781039.

iii. Prof. C.K. Sharma, Department of Sociology, Tezpur University. 2. Ms. Swati Department of Studies on Dr. D. Mohanta, i. Dr. Rene Lopez, Nawami Aideo Physics Characteristic Department of Department of Physics and D/o Pranyan Structural Colour Physics, Tezpur Astronomy, University of Kumar Bora, School of and Wettability University Carolina at Chapel Hall, Lichubari, Sciences Properties of USA. opposite Gattani Certain Natural Flour Mill, Na- Systems ii. Prof. S. Narayana Ali, District: Kalkura, Crystal Growth Jorhat, Centre, Anna University, Pin:785001, State: Chennai- 600025 Assam iii. Dr. D. Mohanta, Department of Physics, Tezpur University. 3. Ms. Lakhi Department of Photocatalytic Dr. G.A. Ahmed, i. Prof. Richard Gordon, Chetia, Physics Activity and Department of Theoretical Biologist, Gulf D/o Kriti Chetia, Chemical Sensing Physics, Tezpur Speciman Marine Konwar Gaon, School of Behaviour of Fresh University Laboratory, 222 Clark Po: Moidomia, Sciences Water Diatoms Drive Panacea FL 32346 District: USA and C.S. MottCentre Lakhimpur, for uman Growth and Pin:787032 Development Department of Obst. and Gynecology, Wayne State University Detroit MI 48201 USA.

ii. Prof. Anjali Pal, Department of Civil

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Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur- 721302.

iii. Dr. G.A. Ahmed, Department of Physics, Tezpur University. 4. Mr. Raju Department of Studies on the Prof. A.J. Thakur, i. Prof. Tewodros (Teddy) Kumar Borah Chemical Development of Department of Asefa, Department of S/o Reba kanta Sciences Palladium and Chemical Chemistry and Chemical Borah, Mazgaon Copper Based Sciences, Tezpur Biology, Department of Baruah Chuburi, School of Nanocatalysts for University Chemical and Biochemical PO: Nikamul, Pin: Sciences Sustainable Engineering, The Rutgers 784001, Suzuki-Mivaura, Catalysis Research Center Sonogashira and (RCRC) Rutgers, The State Chan-Lam Cross- University of New Jersey, Coupling Reaction Piscataway, NJ, USA.

ii. Dr. Sasanka Deka, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, North Campus Delhi-110007.

iii. Prof. A.J. Thakur, Department of Chemical Sciences, Tezpur University. 5. Ms. Chandrama Department of Studies on Prof. S.K. Dolui, i. Prof. Tamaki Nakano, Sarkar, Chemical Catalytic Department of Institute for Catalysis D/o Sri Hari Sciences Properties of Chemical (ICAT) and Graduate Mohan Sarkar, Graphene and Sciences, Tezpur School of Chemical Vill: Nakhula School of Functionalized University Sciences and Engineering, Grant, Marigaon, Sciences Graphene Based Hokkaido University, N 21, Assam. Nanocomposite W 10, Kita-Ku, Sapporo 001-0021, Japan.

ii. Prof. Neelotpal Sen Sarma, IASST, Vigyan Path, Pachim Boragaon, Guwahati-781035.

iii. Prof. S.K. Dolui, Department of Chemical Sciences, Tezpur University. 6. Mr. Anup Jyoti Department of Studies on Prof. Robin K. i. Prof. Barbara Kasprzyk- Bora, Chemical Removal of Some Dutta, Hordern, Department of S/o Indrajit Kumar Sciences Metal Ions from Department of Chemistry, University of Bora, Vill: Gohain Groundwater by Chemical Bath Bath, BA2 7AY, UK. Tekela Gaon, School of Oxidation- Sciences, Tezpur Jorhat, Assam Sciences Coagulation- University ii. Prof. Diganta Kumar Adsorption at Das, Department of Optimized pH Chemistry, , Guwahati- 781014.

iii. Prof. R.K. Dutta, Department of Chemical Sciences, Tezpur University.

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7. Mr. Biraj Jyoti Department of Synthesis, Dr. Pankaj i. Prof. Daniel Guay, Borah, Chemical Charcterization and Bharali, Institut National de la S/o Mr. Trailokya Sciences Catalytic Department of Recherche Scientifique Nath Borah, Vill: Application o Chemical (INRS), Central Energie Kotoha Boria School of Palladium and Sciences Tezpur Materiaux et Gaon, Jorhat, Sciences Copper-Based University Telecomunications Assam. Nanoparticles Universite du Quebec, 1650 Boulevard Lionel-Boulet Varennes, Quebec J3X IS2, Canada.

ii. Dr. N. Lingaiah Catalysis and Fine Chemical Division CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Uppal Road, Hyderabad- 500007

iii. Dr. Pankaj Bharali, Department of Chemical sciences, Tezpur University.

8. Mr. Krishna Department of Discretization of Prof. M. Borah i. Prof. Ong Seng-Huat Ram Saikia, Mathematical Certain Univariate Department of Dept. of Actuarial sciences S/o Ananda Sciences Continuous Mathematical and applied statistics, UCSI Saikia, Vill and Distributions: Sciences, Tezpur University, Tama PO: Napam, School of Properties and University Connaught, Cheras Kuala. Tezpur, Sonitpur, Sciences Applications Assam ii. Prof. Amarendra Mishra, University Professor and Head of the Department of Statistic Hony director, Population Research centre, Dean, Faculty of Science, Patna University Patna- 800-05, India.

iii. Prof. M. Borah, Former Professor of Mathematical Sciences, Tezpur University.

9. Mr. Dhruba Department of Isolation and Dr. t. Medhi, i. Prof. Masayuki Hara, Jyoti Sarma, Molecular Purification of Department of Cell/Tissue Engineering S/o Subash Sarma, biology and Cytochrome P450 Molecular Research Group, Bikash Nagar Biotechnology from Bacillus Biology and Department of Biological Road, Kahilapara, stratosphericus for Biotechnology, Science, 1-2 Gakuen-cho, Guwahati, Assam. School of Development of an Tezpur Naka-ku, Osaka 599-8570, Sciences ENFET Device for University Japan. n-Hexadecane Sensing ii. Prof. Pranab Goswami, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati.

iii. Dr. Tapas Medhi, Department of MBBT, Tezpur University.

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10. Ms. Happy Department of Neutrinoless Dr. M.K. Das, i. Prof. Alakabha Datta, Borgohain, Physics Double Beta Department of Department of Physics and D/o Herambor Decay, Lepton Physics, Tezpur Astronomy, 209 Lewis Borgohain, School of Flavour Violation University Hall, The University of District: Dhemaji, Sciences and Neutrino Mississippi P O Box 1848, PO: Dhemaji, Phenomenology in University Mississippi Assam. Left-right 38677-1848, USA. Symmetric Model ii. Prof. Ngangkham Nimai Singh, , Indo-Myanmar Road, Canchpur – 795003, Imphal, Manipur.

iii. Dr. M.K. Das, Department of Physics, Tezpur University.

11. Mr. Simanta Department of Development of Prof. S.K. Dolui, i. Dr. Jonathan M. Curtis, Doley, Chemical Bio-Based Non- Department of Professor – Lipid S/o Tileswar Sciences Isocyanate Chemical Chemistry Group (LCG), Doley, Vill: Polyurethanes Sciences, Tezpur Department of Agricultural, Kalakhowa, School of Through University Food and Nutritional Golaghat, Assam. Sciences CO2Insertion and Sciences (AFNS), Its University of Alberta, Nanocomposites Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2P5, Office address: 3- 60D South Academic Building (SAB).

ii. Prof. Smit Kumar Ray, Department of Polymer, Science and Technology University, college of Science and technology (UCST), University of Calcutta 92, APC Road, 700009.

iii. Prof. S.K. Dolui, Department of Chemical Sciences, Tezpur University.

12. Ms. Anindita Department Development of Prof. S.K. i. Prof. Yuehe Lin, Bora, of Chemical Carbon Based Dolui, School of Mechanical D/o- Jayanta Sciences Nanomaterials Department of and Materials Bora, PO- and Their Chemical Engineering and Panigaon School of Applications. Sciences, Materials Science and Itachali, Dist.- Sciences Tezpur Engineering Program, Nagaon, Washington State University, Laboratory Fellow, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Pullman, WA 99164-2920.

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ii. Prof. Abhijit Saha, UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research, Kolkata Centre Sector III, LB 8, Bidhan Nagar, Kolkata- 700098.

iii. Prof. S.K. Dolui, Department of Chemical Sciences, Tezpur University.

13. Mr. Saurabh Department Investigation of Dr. D. i. Prof. Ya-Ping Sun, Jyoti Hazarika, of Physics Photocatalytic, Mohanta, Ph.D, Frank Henry S/o- Prasanna Photoluminescen Department of Leslie Chair Professor of Kumar School of ce and Physics, Natural & Physical Hazarika, Sciences Mechanical Tezpur Sciences, Department of Vill.- Ulubari, Properties of University Chemistry and Dist.- Tungsten Laboratory for Emerging , Disulphide Materials and Assam (WS2) Technology Clemson Nanosystems University. along with Irradiation ii. Dr. Bharat Kataria, Induced Associate Professor, Modifications Department of Nanoscience and Advanced Materials, Saurashtra University, Rajkot – 360 005.

iii. Dr. D. Mohanta, Department of Physics, Tezpur University.

14. Ms. Taw Department A Study of Dr. D. i. Prof. T.K. Bamon, Azu, of English English Mohapatra EFL University, Shillong D/o- Late Taw Language Department of Campus, NEHU Topu, Senki School of Proficiency Vis- English, Campus, Umshing, Park, Riverside, Humanities a-vis Socio Tezpur Shillong- 793022 Itanagar, Dist.- and Social Economic Back University Papum Pare, Sciences Ground of ii. Prof. Watanabe Arunachal College Students Yoshinori, Dean of the Pradesh in Arunachal Graduate School of Pradesh Languages and Linguistics, Sophia University Yotsuya Campus, 7-1 Kio-cho, Chiyodo-ku, Tokyo 102- 8554, Japan.

iii. Dr. D. Mohapatra, Department of English, Tezpur University.

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15. Ms. Department Hindi Kee Dr. S.K. i. Prof. Ratnakar Narle, Aparajita Roy, of Hindi Samkaleen Tripathi, Ryerson University, 180 D/o- Mr. Muslim Mahila Department of Torresdale Ave, Toronto, Dineswar Roy, School of Upanyaskaron Hindi, Canada- M2R 3E4. Vill/Town- Humanities Ke Upanyason Tezpur ii. Prof. Yogendra Pratap Hasanpur Surat, and Social Ka Anushilan University Singh, Department of P.O.- Shahpur Sciences Hindi, University of Patory, Dist.- Allahabad, Allahabad, Samastipur, UP. State- Bihar iii. Dr. S.K. Tripathi, Department of Hindi, Tezpur University. 16. Ms. Mami Department A Study on Prof. D. i. Prof. Valentin Gregori, Sharma of Some Aspects of Hazarika, Institutode Investigacion D/o- Late Mathematical Fuzzy Normed Department of Parala Gestion Integrada Tikendrajit Sciences Linear Spaces Mathematical de Zonas Costeras, Sarmah, and L-fuzzy Sciences, Universitat Politecnica Biswanath School of Metric Spaces Tezpur de Valencia Chariali, Dist.- Sciences University (Polytechnical Sonitpur, State- University of Valecia), Assam Campus de Gandia, C/Paranimf, 1, 46730, Gandia, Spain.

ii. Prof. tanmoy Som, Department of Mathematical Sciences, IIT BHU (), Varanasi – 221005 (UP), India.

iii. Prof. D. Hazarika, Department of Mathematical Sciences, Tezpur University. 17. Mr. Rupam Department Thermoelectric Prof. D.C. i. Dr. Mike Clifford, Patowary, of Energy Conversion and Baruah, Department of S/o- Ramo Utilization of Department of Mechanical Materials Patowary, HPC School of Waste Heat From Energy, and Manufacturing Colony, PO- Engineering Fixed Clay Cook Tezpur Engineering, University kagajnagar, Dist. Stove University of Nottingham, Room Morigaon, C52 Coates, University Assam Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK.

ii. Prof. Sadhan K Ghosh, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jadavpur University, 188, Raja S.C. Mallick Rd, Kolkata – 700032. 3. Prof. D.C. Baruah, Department of Energy, Tezpur University.

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18. Mr. Dwipen Department Performance Prof. T.K. i. Prof. Tetyana Konwar, of Mechanical Evaluation of Gogoi, Morozyuk, S/o- Mr. Ranjit Engineering Single and Department of Institute for Energy Konwar, Vill.- Double Effect Mechanical Engineering, technische, Saikia para, School of H2O- Engineering, Universitat Berlin, Dist.- Engineering LiC1Absorption Tezpur Marchstr.18, 10587 Mangaldai, Refrigeration University Berlin, 9, Germany. Darrang, State- Systems Through Assam Exergy Analysis ii. Prof. R. Saravanan, and Optimization Department of Mechanical Engineering, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Division, College of Engineering, Guindy Campus, Anna University, Chennai- 600025.

iii. Prof. T.K. Gogoi, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tezpur University. 19. Mr. Biswajit Department of Development of a Prof. D.C i. Prof Christopher Gogoi Energy Fuel Efficient Baruah, Enweremadu, S/o Bhalin Multi-Purpose Department of Department of Mechanical Chandra Gogoi, Biomass Stove Energy, Tezpur and Industrial Engineering, Hijugury Rly School of University. GJ Gerwel Building Room Colony, Dist – Engineering 03-076, School of Tinisukia, PO- Engineering, College of Hijuguri, State- Science, Engineering and Assam. Technology, University of South Africa, South Africa.

ii. Prof. Jyotimay Mathur Department of Mechanical Engineering, MNIT, Jaipur 302017, Rajasthan.

iii. Prof. D. C. Baruah, Department of Energy, Tezpur University. 20. Mr.Dipal Department of Development of a Prof. D.C. i. Dr. Robba Michela, Baruah Energy Decision Support Baruah, Department of Informatics, S/o. Mr. Krishna System for Department of Bioengineering, Robotics Kumar Baruah, Decentralized Energy, Tezpur and Systems Engineering, BhairabNagar School of Energy Generation University University of Genoa, Via (Tila), Po: Tezpur, Engineering Using Biomass Opera Pia 13, 16145, Italy. Dist.: Sonitpur, Gasification Assam ii. Prof. A.K. Jain, 16-A, Basant City, Ludhiana-141013 (PUNJAB).

iii. Prof. D.C. Baruah, Department of Energy, Tezpur University.

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21. Mr. Kaushal Department of Morphological Dr. S. Patra, i. Prof. Begum Demir, Bhardwaj Computer Profiles for Department of Professor and Head of the S/o Lalit Mahan Science and Spectral-Spatial Computer Remote Sensing Image Upadhyay, Engineering Classification of Science and Analysis (RSiM), Group Sitamarhi, PO: Hyperspectral Engineering, Faculty of Electrical Sitamarhi, Dist. School of Remote Sensing Tezpur Engineering and Computer Sitamarhi, State: Engineering Images. University Science, Bihar(BR) Techniche Universitat Berlin, EN 627, Einsteinufer 17, 10587, Berlin, Germany.

ii. Prof. Mita Nasipuri, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata- 700032.

iii. Dr. S. Patra, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Tezpur University. 22. Mr. Rajarshi Department of Renewable Prof. Niranjan i. Prof. Jae Whan Cho, Bayan Chemical Resources Derived Karak, Division of Chemical S/o Hari Ram Sciences Hyperbranched Department of Engineering, Konkuk Bayan, Kailash Polyurethane Chemical University, Nagar, PO- School of Nanocomposites Sciences, Tezpur 120 Neungdong-ro, Noonmati, Sciences for Multi-Faceted university Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, Guwahati, Assam. Applications South Korea.

ii. Prof. Tushar Jana, School of Chemistry, , P.O.: Gachibowli, Hyderabad, A.P Hyderabad-500046, India.

iii. Prof. Niranjan Karak,, Department of Chemical Sciences, Tezpur University. 23. Ms. Munmi Department of A Study on Dr. R. i. Prof. Crystal Weyman, Majumder Molecular Anticancer Mukhopadhyay, Biological Geological and D/o Uma Biology and Activity of Two Department of Environmental Sciences, Zamader, Biotechnology Ethnomedicinal Molecular Purdue University, Bongaon, PO: Plants Ricinus Biology and 2121 Euclid Avenue, SI Bongaon, Dist: School of communis L. & Biotechnology, 219 Goalghat, Assam Sciences Amorphophallus Tezpur Cleveland, OH 44115- paeoniifolius University 2214, USA. (Dennst.) Nicolson Collected from ii. Prof. Mahadeb Pal, Assam, India Division of Molecular Against Selected Medicine, Breast Cancer Centenary Campus, Cells Bose Institute, P-1/12 C. I. T. Scheme VII-M, Kolkata-700054

iii. Dr. R. Mukhopadhyay, Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Tezpur University.

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24. Ms. Trisha Department of A Grammar of Prof. G.K. Borah, i. Prof. Scott DeLancy, Borgohain English Things and Department of Department of Linguistics, D/o. Dr. Borun Situations in Tai- English University of Oregon, Borgohain, Jail School of Khamti 3515, Glen Oak Drive Road, Dist: Jorhat, Humanities and Eugene, OR 97405, USA. P.O: Jorhat, Social Sciences ii. Prof. Chungkham Assam Yashawanta Singh, Professor of Linguistics, Dean of Humanities, Manipur University, Indo Myanmmar Road, Canchipur, Imphal-795003.

iii. Prof. G.K. Borah, Department of EFL, Tezpur University. 25 Mr. Department of Emerging Land Dr. R. Deka, i. Prof. Bengt G. Karlsson, Thepfusalie Sociology Relations in Department of Department of Social Theunuo Nagaland: A Study Sociology, Anthropology, S/o Late Sanei o School of of Angami Tezpur Universitetsvagen 10 B Theunuo, Humanities and Community University 106 91 Stockholm, Thizama Village, Social Sciences Sweeden. PO: Kohima, Dist: ii. Prof. Dwipen Bezbaruah, Kohima, Department of Nagaland. Anthropology, Gauhati University, Guwahati-781014.

iii. Dr. R. Deka, Department of Sociology, Tezpur University. 26 Ms. Snigdha Department of Magnetostructural Prof. R.C. Deka, i. Prof Lyudmila Dutta Chemical Study of Transition Department of Moskaleva, University of D/o Late Dilip Sciences Metal Complexes Chemical the Free State, PO Box 339, Dutta, Ward No: and Clusters by Sciences, Tezpur Bloemfontein 9300, 10, PO: Golaghat, School of Computational University Republic of South Africa. Dist: Golagat, Sciences Methods Assam. ii. Dr. Sailaja Krishnamurthy, Principal, Scientist Physical and materials, Chemical Division, Convergence MSM Building, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, PIN 411008.

iii. Prof. R.C. Deka, Department of Chemical Sciences, Tezpur University. 27. Ms. Kabirun Department of Polymer Prof. Nashreen S. i. Dr. Mohammad Abrar Ahmed Chemical Immobilized Islam, Alam, D/o. Mislahuddin Sciences Peroxido Department of Department of Chemistry Ahmed, Purani- Complexes of Chemical and Physics, gudam, PO: School of Titanium (IV) and Sciences, Tezpur Arkansas State University, Puranigudam, Sciences Molybdenum (VI): University Jonesboro, Arkansas 72467, Dist: Nagoan, Synthesis, United States. Assam. Characterization ii. Prof. K.C. Kumara and Application as Swamy, FASc, FNA

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Eco-Compatible J.C. Bose National Fellow, Catalysts in School of Chemistry, Organic Oxidations University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad-500046, Telangana, India.

iii. Prof. Nashreen S. Islam, Department of Chemical Sciences, Tezpur University.

28. Mr. Subha Pal Department of A Study of Navier- Dr. R. Haloi, i. Prof. C G Gal, S/o Sakti Sankar Mathematical Stokes Equations Department of Department of Mathematics Pal, Nischindipur, Sciences with Navier-slip Mathematical and Statistics, PO: Ghatal, Boundary Sciences, Tezpur Florida International Dist:Paschim School of Conditions University University, Medinipur, State: Sciences Department of West Bengal. Mathematics, DM 435B, Miami, Florida 33199.

ii. Prof. Usha R. Emeritus Professor, Department of Mathematics,.IIT Madras, Chennai-600036, India.

iii. Dr. R. Haloi, Department of Mathematical Sciences, Tezpur University.

29. Ms. Priyam Department of Theoretical Studies Prof. A K i. Dr. Ralf Tonner Bharadwaz Chemical on Chemistry of Phukan, Philipps-Universitat D/o. Late Bijit Sciences Divalent Carbon Department of Marburg, Baruah, Tarajan, and Monovalent Chemical Department of Chemistry, PO: Jorhat, Dist: School of Boron Bases Sciences, Tezpur Theoretical Surface Jorhat, Assam. Sciences University Chmistry, Hans-Meerwein StraBe, 35032 Marburg.

ii. Prof. Swapan Chakrabarti, Department of Chemistry, Calcutta University 92, Acharya Prafull Chandra Road, Kolkota 700009.

iii. Prof. A K Phukan, Department of Chemical Sciences, Tezpur University.

Decision Ratified. Degrees will be awarded in the next Convocation.

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B.97/2020/1/3.2 MoU signed with , Arunachal Pradesh

Note Subject to ratification by the Board of Management, the University has signed an MoU with Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh on 27th June, 2020 to promote joint educational and research collaborations between the two Universities.

The Copy of the MoU is placed before the Board for consideration of ratification.

Decision Ratified.

B.97/2020/1/3.3 Tripartite MoU to be signed with MHRD and UGC

Subject to ratification by the Board of Management, the University has forwarded draft Note tripartite MoU to be signed with MHRD and UGC on 22 June, 2020 with the objective

to assess and facilitate the performance of the University on selected key parameters against the targets set so as to incrementally improve the performance of the University.

The MoU in prescribed format of MHRD is placed before the Board for consideration of ratification.

Decision Ratified.

B.97/2020/1/3.4 Amendment in the Ordinance No. 6 regarding the draft MoA to be signed by the Teachers on their appointment

Note

Subject to approval by the Board of Management, the existing Ordinance 6 of the University approved by the Board of Management vide its Res. No. B.96/2/4.4(6), dated 27.06.1996 regarding the Draft MoA to be signed by the Teachers on their appointment has been amended with some minor additions / deletions on it.

The amended Draft Ordinance 6 is placed before the Board for consideration of ratification.

Decision Ratified.

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B.97/2020/1/3.5 Promotion of faculty members under Career Advancement Scheme of UGC

Subject to ratification by the Board of Management and on recommendations of the Note concerned Screening cum Evaluation Committees, following faculty members of the University have been promoted to the Posts /Higher Academic Level as mentioned at

column No. 4 with effect from the dates shown against their names.

S. No. Name & Designation Department Promoted to Date of Effect 1 2 3 4 5 1 Dr. Santanu Sharma 22.01.2014 Associate Professor Professor 2 Dr. Soumik Roy Electronics and In Academic 05.01.2015 Associate Professor Communication Level-14 Engineering 3. 05.01.2015 Dr. Bhabesh Deka Associate Professor 4. Dr. Vijay Kumar Nath 01.09.2015 Associate Professor 5. Dr. Manuj K. Hazarika Food Engineering and 16.04.2015 Associate Professor Technology 6. Dr. Brijesh Srivastava 19.08.2016 Associate Professor

7. Dr. Nandan Sit 26.08.2017 Professor Associate Professor In Academic 8. Dr. Partha Pratim Dutta Mechanical Engineering Level-14 08.01.2020 Associate Professor 9. Dr. Robin Doley Molecular Biology and 22.02.2016 Associate Professor Biotechnology 10. Dr. Rabin Deka Sociology 10.01.2020 Associate Professor 11. Dr. Joya Chakraborty Mass Communication 11.01.2020 Associate Professor and Journalism 12. Dr. Sravani Biswas English 15.02.2017 Associate Professor 13. Dr. Deepika Hazarika Electronics and Associate 17.02.2015 Assistant Professor Communication Professor Engineering 14. Dr. Susen Kirtania Mechanical Engineering Academic 25.08.2019 Assistant Professor Level-12 of Asstt Professor 15. Mr. Amit Baran Das Food Engineering and Academic 13.12.2017 Assistant Professor Technology Level-11 of 16. Dr. Esther Daimari English Asstt Professor 06.02.2018 Assistant Professor These Promotions / Higher Grade Pay are under the Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) of UGC and are personal to them till they hold the posts.

Placed before the Board for consideration of ratification. Decision Ratified.

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B.97/2020/1/3.6 Appointment of Heads in various Departments/Centres of the University

Subject to ratification by the Board of Management, following faculty members have Note been appointed as Head/ Head, in-charge in the Departments as shown in the table below

SN Name Appointed as With effect from Till 01 Dr. Parasmoni Dutta Head, 06.02.2020 for a period Associate Professor Deptt. Of Cultural Studies of three 02 Dr. Anjulata Head, 01.02.2020 (03) years Associate Professor Deptt. Of Hindi or until 03 Dr. Priya Ranjan Kumar Head, 31.12.2019 further Associate Professor Deptt. Of Law order, 04 Dr. Subrata Jyoti Neog Head, 04.03.2020 whichever Associate Professor Deptt. Of Assamese is earlier. 05 Prof. C.L. Mahanta, Head, in-charge 09.03.2020 FET Deptt. Of Applied Sciences 06 Dr. Pabitra Kumar Nath, Head, Sophisticated and 12.06.2020 Physics Analytical Instrumentation Centre (SAIC)

Placed before the Board for consideration of ratification. Decision Ratified.

B.97/2020/1/3.7 Appointment of teaching employees

Subject to ratification by the Board of Management and as per the recommendations Note of duly constituted Selection Committees as per the Provisions of Tezpur University Act, the following appointments for the teaching positions have been made.

Sl. Name of the Advt. Date of Department / Post Reserv No. person Number Selection Centre at-ion appointed Committee (s) Meeting/ Skill Test 01 Dr. Ratul Kr. 05/2019 09.01/2020 Electronics and Associate UR Baruah Communication Professor Engineering

02 Dr. Rupam 07/2019 19.01.2020 Electronics and Assistant UR Goswami Communication Professor Engineering

03. Mr. Shiv Kr. 07/2019 18.01.2020 Design Assistant UR Verma Professor

Placed before the Board for consideration of ratification

Decision Ratified.

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B.97/2020/1/3.8 Extension of the term as Dean/Head/Director of various Schools/Departments /Centres of the University

Note Subject to ratification by the Board of Management, the term of the following faculty members have been extended as Dean/Head/Director of the School/Department/Centre as shown below in the table: S N Name, Department Term extended as Term extended up to 01 Prof. P.K. Das, Dean, Humanities and For a period of one (01) year w.e.f English Social Sciences 30.12.2019 or until further order, whichever is earlier. Prof. Ramesh C Deka Dean, Sciences Up to 31.08.2020 or until further Chemical Sciences order, whichever is earlier. 02 Prof. Dhanapati Deka, Dean, Students’ Welfare For a period of one (01) year w.e.f Energy 01.02.2020 or until further order, whichever is earlier. 03 Prof. Manabendra Head, ONGC-Centre for Till 31.12.2020 or until further Mandal, MBBT Petroleum Bio-technology order, whichever is earlier. 04 Prof. Mrinmoy K. Director, TLC w.e.f 24.05.2020 to 31.12.2020 or Sarma,Business until further order, whichever is Administration earlier. 05 Prof. Nil Ratan Roy, Head, Department of Till 31.01.2021 or until further Education Education order, whichever is earlier. 06 Prof. Suryakant Tripathi, Head, Department of Hindi Till 31.01.2020 or until further Hindi order, whichever is earlier.

Placed before the Board for consideration of ratification. Decision Ratified.

B.97/2020/1/3.9 Re-appointment of Prof. Kali Prasad Sarma, Retired Professor, Department of Environmental Science

Note Subject to ratification by the Board of Management and in pursuance of clause 2.1 of the UGC Regulations 2018 and Statute 44 of the Tezpur University Act 1993, Prof. Kali Prasad Sarma, Retired Professor, Department of Environmental Science, Tezpur University has been re-appointed as Professor in the Department of Environmental Science, Tezpur University w.e.f 04.05.2020 till 31.12.2020 so that the courses taught by him can be continued in autumn semester 2020. During the period of re-appointment, he shall be paid a fixed emolument of Rs. 96,000/- (Rupees ninety six thousand nine hundred only) per month. Placed before the Board for consideration of ratification. Decision Ratified.

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B.97/2020/1/3.10 Re-appointment of Prof. Sunil Kumar Behera in the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism

Note Subject to ratification by the Board of Management, Prof. Sunil Kumar Behera has been re-appointed as Professor in the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism Tezpur University for a period of one (01) year. During the period of re-appointment, he shall be paid a fixed emolument of Rs. 83,756/- (Rupees eighty three thousand seven hundred fifty six only) per month. Other terms and conditions will be as per University rules. Placed before the Board for consideration of ratification.

Ratified.

B.97/2020/1/3.11 Re- Appointment of Prof. Debabrata Das, Department of Business Administration as Director, Centre for Open and Distance Learning

Note Subject to ratification by the Board of Management, Prof. Debabrata Das, Department of Business Administration has been re-appointed as Director, Centre for Open and Distance Learning, Tezpur University for another period of two (02) years w.e.f. 06.02.2020 or until further order, whichever is earlier. Placed before the Board for consideration of ratification.

Decision Ratified.

B.97/2020/1/3.12 Appointment of faculty members in the Centre for Open and Distance Learning, Tezpur University on contract basis

Note Subject to ratification by the Board of Management, following Assistant Professors have been appointed in the Centre for Open and Distance Learning, Tezpur University on contract basis with a fixed emolument of Rs. 36,000/- (thirty six thousand) per month for a period as mentioned against their names: S.No. Name Period 01. Dr. Suchibrata Goswami 14.05.2020 to 31.12.2020 02. Ms. Ankita Bhattacharyya Eleven months w.e.f. 30.12.2019 or from the date of her joining.

Placed before the Board for consideration of ratification.

Decision Ratified.

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B.97/2020/1/3.13 Appointment of M/s Das and Sharma, Chartered Accountants as Financial Consultant of the University

Note Subject to ratification by the Board of Management, M/s Das and Sharma, Chartered Accountants are appointed as Financial Consultant of the University pertaining to the financial year 2020-21. They are required to take up the following assignments: 1. Compilation and preparation of Annual Accounts of the University for the year 2019-20 as per the Format of Accounts approved by MHRD, Govt. of India. The accounts shall be finalized in all request on or before 22nd May, 2020 so as to enable the University to obtain approval of the same by the Statutory Committees and for submission to external audit within the prescribe time line. 2. Examination of the Bank Reconciliation Statements prepare by the Finance Office and carrying out necessary adjustments, wherever required. 3. Preparation of the Fixed Assets Register for due inspection by external audit. 4. Assist in preparation of draft replies on the audit paras on the accounts of the university for the year 2019-20. 5. Carrying out any other allied works as relevant to the above-mentioned assignments and to advise the University on such financial matters as may be sough from time-to-time. A consolidated remuneration of Rs. 1,50,000/- (Rupees one lakh fifty thousand) only, excluding GST, shall be paid to the firm. Applicable GST as per relevant Govt. of India guidelines shall be paid extra. TA and local hospitality (accommodation and food) shall be borne by the University on actual basis. The firm may submit the bill for payment of the remuneration after completion of the works to the satisfaction of the University authority. Placed before the Board for consideration of ratification. Decision Ratified.

B.97/2020/1/3.14 Invitation to Prof. Sasi K.K. as Adjunct faculty in the Department of Energy

Subject to ratification by the Board of Management Prof. Sasi K.K., Department of Note Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidya Peetham, Ettimadai, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu has been invited as Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Energy for a period from July 2020 to June 2021. He will be paid an honorarium of ₹1000/- per lecture to a maximum of ₹4000/- per day of service subject to maximum of ₹80,000/- per month and travel expenses for joining the assignment and back and maximum three (03) round trips per academic year as per rules. Rent free accommodation will be provided to him on the University campus. Placed before the Board for consideration of ratification. Decision Ratified.

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B.97/2020/1/3.15 Extension of the term of temporary appointment of Dr. Dhrubajyoti Talukdar as Scientific Officer in the Department of Chemical Sciences

Subject to ratification by the Board of Management, the term of appointment of Dr. Note Dhrubajyoti Talukdar as Scientific Officer in the Department of Chemical Sciences has been extended with a fixed monthly remuneration of Rs. 35,000/- (Rupees thirty five thousand) for a period of three months w.e.f. 25.02.2020 or until further order, whichever is earlier. His term of appointment has been extended again for a period of three months w.e.f. 26.05.2020 or until further order, whichever is earlier for maintaining the 400 MH NMR. The other terms and conditions contained in the office order dated 26.07.2019 will remain unchanged. Placed before the Board for consideration of ratification.

Decision Ratified. B.97/2020/1/3.16 Extension of the term of Dr. Shubhrangshu Dhar, Assistant Professor (Contractual), Centre for Inclusive Development

Note Subject to ratification by the Board of Management, the term of contractual appointment of Dr. Shubhrangshu Dhar, Assistant Professor in the Centre for Inclusive Development has been extended till 31.12.2020 or until further order, whichever is earlier.

This engagement is for the ongoing collaborative Diploma Programme in Child Rights and Governance, sponsored by UNICEF.

Placed before the Board for ratification. Decision Ratified.

B.97/2020/1/3.17 Extension of the term of temporary appointments of the employees in the Centre for Endangered Languages (CFEL)

Note Subject to ratification by the Board of Management, and in pursuance of the UGC’s Public Notice No. F. 1-8/2016(CPP-II) Pt., dated 22 April 2020, the term of temporary appointments of the following employees in the Centre for Endangered languages (CFEL), Tezpur University under the UGC Scheme entitled “Establishment of Centre for Endangered Languages in Central Universities” have been extended till 30/09/2020 or until further order, whichever is earlier. Other terms and conditions will remain unchanged.

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S. No. Name Designation 1. Dr. Bobita Sarangthem Assistant Professor 2. Dr. Monali Longmailai Assistant Professor 3. Dr. Pushpa Renu Bhattacharyya Research Associate 4. Dr. Widinibou Research Associate 5. Mr. Elangbam Manimohan Meitei Research Associate 6. Dr. Dhanapati Shougrakpam Research Associate 7. Ms. Dipali Sona Nayak Upper Division Clerk 8. Mr. Trilok Narzari Field Assistant 9. Mr. Raju Ram Boro Field Assistant 10. Ms. Rima Saikia Field Assistant 11. Mr. Dinkur Borah Field Assistant 12. Ms. Mayashri Das Field Assistant 13. Ms. Radhika Boruah Field Assistant 14. Dr. Huiningshumbam Surchandra Singh Field Assistant 15. Mr. Gunjan Pegu Field Assistant 16. Ms. Sagarika Saikia Field Assistant

Placed before the Board for consideration of ratification. Decision Ratified.

B.97/2020/1/3.18 Extension of the term of temporary engagements of the employees engaged in the Teaching Learning Centre

Note Subject to ratification by the Board of Management, and in pursuance of the MHRD’s letter No. F.1-15/2018-PN.II, dated 30 March 2020, the term of contractual engagement of the following employees in the Teaching Learning centre, Tezpur University under the scheme, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT)’ of the Ministry of Human Resoure Development, Govt. of India have been extended till 31/03/2021 or until further order, whichever is earlier. Other terms and conditions will remain unchanged.

S. No. Name Designation 1. Ms. Swanarani Bora Assistant Professor 2. Mr. Ikbal Husssain Ahmed Assistant Professor 3. Dr. Bhushita Patowari Research Associate

Placed before the Board for consideration of ratification. Decision Ratified.

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B.97/2020/1/3.19 Permission to invite Distinguished Visiting Faculty in the Department of Sociology

Subject to ratification by the Board of Management, Head of the Department of Note Sociology is allowed to invite the following Scholars as Distinguished Visiting Faculty to take classes for the students of the Department during Spring Semester for the period mentioned against their names: S.N Name Period of engagement 1. Dr. Virginius Xaxa 01 - 06 February, 2020 Professor (Retired) Delhi School of Economics 2. Professor Amman Madan 11 - 16 February, 2020 Azim Premji University, Banglore-560010 3. Dr. Chandra Shekhar Bhatt 22 March – 05 April, Former Professor of Sociology 2020 University of Hyderabad

An honorarium of Rs. 5,000/- per lecture and travel expenses shall be borne by the University as per rules. The University will also provide rent free accommodation on the University campus. Placed before the Board for consideration of ratification. Decision Ratified.

B.97/2020/1/3.20 Permission to faculty members to attend Seminar/Conference abroad.

Note Subject to ratification by the Board of Management, following faculty member of the University has been allowed to attend Seminars/Conferences abroad with/without financial assistance from the University.

Sl. Name, Designation Conference / Date and venue Remarks No and Department Seminar / Workshop 01 Prof. S.C. Deka Leadership for 6-10 Jan, 2020 Completed. Food Engineering and Academicians IFM, Cambridge Technology Programme University 02 Prof. D. P. Nath For exploring 24 March -9 April, 2020 Cultural Studies Academic University of Aukland, Collaboration New Zealand 03 Prof. D. Deka Leadership for 23-27 March, 2020, Postponed due to COVID-19 Energy Academicians University of Pandemic Programme Pennsylvania, USA 04 Prof. Papori Baruah Leadership for 25-29 March, 2020 Business Academicians Harvard Graduate Administration Programme School of Education, Cambridge, USA

Placed before the Board for consideration of ratification. Decision Ratified.

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B.97/2020/1/3.21 Permission to employees of the University for private visit Abroad

Note Subject to ratification by the Board of Management the following employees of the University have been allowed for private visit abroad.

S. No Name & Desg. Department Date Place of visit Remarks i Dr. Santa Kalita Env. Science 16-30 June, London, Paris, Postponed due to Asstt. Professor 2020 Brussels, Zurich, COVID-19 Pandemic etc. ii. Dr. Sanghamitra Computer 12-18. Jan Thailand Completed Nath Science and 2020 Asstt. Professor Engineering iii. Mr. Jayanta Civil 4-12 Jan, Thailand Completed Deori Bharali, Engineering 2020 Asstt. Professor

Placed before the Board for consideration of ratification.

Ratified.

B.97/2020/1/3.22 Release of Shri Biswajit Gogoi, Technical Officer, Department of Energy from the service of Tezpur University on lien

Note Subject to ratification by the Board of Management, Shri Biswajit Gogoi, Technical Officer, Department of Energy has been released from the service of Tezpur University w.e.f. 18.05.2020 (AN) to enable him to join the post of Scientist, CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat, Assam. Shri Gogoi is allowed to retain lien in his post of Technical Officer at Tezpur University, for a period of 01 (one) year w.e.f. 18.05.2020 (AN). If Shri Gogoi does not resume his duties at Tezpur University on expiry of lien period, his lien shall stand relinquished and the services of Shri Gogoi at Tezpur University shall be deemed to have ended on 17.05.2020 (AN). During the period of lien, either the CSIR-NEIST, Jorhat, Assam or Shri Gogoi himself, as the case may be, shall have to contribute towards his leave salary, as per Government of India rules, to Tezpur University.

Placed before the Board for consideration of ratification.

Decision Ratified.

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B.97/2020/1/3.23 Granting of Study leave to Shri Anjan Gohain, Professional Assistant, Central Library

Note Subject to ratification by the Board of Management of the University, Sri Anjan Gohain, Professional Assistant, Central Library, Tezpur University, is granted Study Leave for the period 05th February to 05thAugust, 2020 enabling him to purse Ph.D. research in the Department of Library and Information Science, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong-22, Meghalaya. He will be required to submit report on progress of his research to the University. His salary will be regulated as per Tezpur University Study Leave Rules for Non- Teaching Employees approved by the Board of Management vide Resolution No. F.52/2008/I/3.6 dated 13-05-2008.

Placed before the Board for consideration of ratification.

Decision Ratified.

B.97/2020/1/3.24 Release of Dr. Anil Hazarika, Technical Officer, Sophisticated Analytical Note Instrumentation Centre (SAIC) from the service of Tezpur University on lien

Subject to ratification by the Board of Management, Dr. Anil Hazarika, Technical Officer, Sophisticated Analytical Instrumentation Centre (SAIC), Tezpur University has been released from the service of Tezpur University w.e.f. 13-02-2020 (AN) to enable him to join the post of Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, , Guwahati on the following terms and conditions: 1. Dr. Hazarika, is allowed to retain lien in his post of Technical Officer at Tezpur University, for a period of 01(one) year w.e.f. 13-02-2020(AN). If Dr. Hazarika does not resume his duties at Tezpur University, his lien shall stand relinquished on expiry of the lien period as started above and the services of Dr. Hazarika at Tezpur University shall be deemed to have ended on 12-02-2021(AN). 2. During the period of lien, either the Cotton University, Guwahati or Dr. Hazarika himself, as the case may be, shall have to contribute towards his leave salary, as per Government of India rules to Tezpur University.

Placed before the Board for consideration of ratification.

Decision Ratified.

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B.97/2020/1/3.25 Release of Dr. Dibyakanta Seth, Assistant Professor, Department of Food Engineering and Technology on lien

Note Subject to ratification by the Board of Management of the University, Dr. Dibyakanta Seth, Assistant Professor, Department of Food Engineering and Technology, Tezpur University, is granted lien for a period of one year w.e.f. 11.06.2020, enabling him to join as Assistant Professor Grade II in the Department of Food Process Engineering at National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha, in response to the offer of appointment vide no. NITR/ES/2020/L/0417 dated 12.02.2020. Accordingly, Dr. Seth is relieved from the service of Tezpur University w.e.f. 10.06.2020 (afternoon).

During the period of lien either NIT Rourkela, the new employer of Dr. Seth, or Dr. Seth himself, as the case may be, shall pay the leave salary and matching contribution for NPS to Tezpur University as per Government of India rules. If Dr. Seth does not revert to Tezpur University on or before expiry of the lien period as stated above, he shall be deemed to have been relinquished from the service of Tezpur University with effect from 10.06.2020 (afternoon).

Placed before the Board for consideration of ratification.

Decision Ratified.

B.97/2020/1/3.26 Relinquishment of Dr. Sougata Saha, Assistant Professor, Department of Molecular Biology and Bitechnology

Consequent upon completion of the period of lien for one year w.ef. 15.12.2018 granted

Note to Dr. Sougata Saha, Assistant Professor, Department of Molecular Biology and Bitechnology vide Office Order No. F.02-594/I(E)/3622, dated 13.12.2018, he is relinquished from the services of Tezpur University w.e.f. 14.12.2018 (AN) Placed before the Board for information.

Placed before the Board for consideration of ratification.

Decision Ratified.

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Reporting Items (B.97/2020/1/4) B.97/2020/1/4.1 Authenticity of SC Certificate in respect of Ms. Prerana Banik, Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work

The matter of SC Certificate of Ms. Prerana Banik, Assistant Professor, Department of Note Social Work, Tezpur University was discussed in the 95th meeting of the Board of Management of the University held on 11.11.2019 and it was resolved to allow her a maximum of three (03) months’ time to submit her reply.

It was also suggested by the Board that the University may write a letter to the concerned Issuing Authority to clarify whether the earlier Certificate countersigned by the SDO (Civil) is genuine or not.

In response to the letter of the University, Additional Deputy Commissioner vide letter No. TAI.2/SC Complaint/2019/84 dated 20.02.2020 has confirmed that the SC Certificate issued by Asom Anusuchit Jati Parishad and countersigned by the SDO (C), Margherita is authentic.

Placed before the Board for information.

Decision Noted.

B.97/2020/1/4.2 Appointment of non-teaching employees On the recommendation of duly constituted Selection Committees as per the Provisions of Tezpur University Act, the following appointments have been made as per the BoM Note Resolution No. B.87/2018/2/1.2, dated 11.06.2018.

Sl. Name of the Advt. Date of Selection Department / Post Reservat- No. person Number Committee Centre ion (s) appointed Meeting/ Skill Test 01. Ms. Bidisha 01/2019 18.02.2020 General Upper Division UR Baishya Administration Clerk 02. Mr. Daniel Bori 01/2019 18.02.2020 General Upper Division ST Administration Clerk 03. Mr. Durlav Pegu 01/2019 18.02.2020 General Upper Division ST Administration Clerk 04. Ms. Simimoyee 01/2019 20.02.2020 General Hindi Typist UR Devi Administration (Lien vacancy) 05. Mr. Anupam 01/2019 20.02.2020 Education Laboratory UR Saikia Attendant 06. Mr. Chandan 01/2019 20.02.2020 Education Library OBC Nath Attendant

Placed before the Board for information.

Decision Noted.

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B.97/2020/1/4.3 Promotion of non-teaching employees of the University

Consequent upon the recommendations of the Departmental Promotion Committees Note and approval of the competent authority following non-teaching employees of the University have been promoted with effect from the date of their joining.

S Name Present Promoted to Date of N. post Post Pay level Joining 1. Shri Sobhan Section Assistant Registrar 9 (Pre revised PB2: 9300- 09.06.2020 Mahanta Officer 34800/- with GP 5400/- 2. Shri Biren Assistant Section Officer 7 (Pre revised PB2: 9300- 09.06.2020 Sarma 34800/- with GP 4600/- 3. Shri Santanu UDC Assistant 6 (Pre revised PB2: 9300- 09.06.2020 Sarmah 34800/- with GP 4200/- 4. Shri Deba Section Officiating 9 (Pre revised PB2: 9300- 10.06.2020 Kumar Bharali Officer Assistant Registrar 34800/- with GP 5400/- Vice Shri P. Borah

5. Shri Anupal Assistant Officiating Section 7 (Pre revised PB2: 9300- 10.06.2020 Kumar Das Officer vice Shri 34800/- with GP 4600/- Deba K Bharali 6. Shri Umesh UDC Officiating 6 (Pre revised PB2: 9300- 09.06.2020 Patir Assistant vice Shri 34800/- with GP 4200/- Anupal K Das

Placed before the Board for information. Decision Noted. B.97/2020/1/4.4 Extension of the term of appointment of non-teaching employees engaged under various schemes of UGC/MHRD

Note The term of temporary appointments of the following non-teaching employees engaged under various schemes have been provisionally extended as mentioned against their names: S.N. Name Designation Deptt. / Name of the Scheme Period Centre 1. Ms. Sonali Research UGC Scheme: Development 31.03.2020 to Boro Assistant Centre of Women Studies in Indian 30.09.2020 2. Shri Pranjal Data Entry for Universities and Colleges Or until further Kumar Sarma Operator Women’s order, 3. Shri Uttam MTS Studies whichever is Kumar Borah earlier. 4. Shri Niranjan MTS CFEL UGC Scheme: Establishment Boro of Centres for Endangered Languages in CUs 5. Shri Bhola MTS TLC MHRD Scheme: 31.03.2021 or Sharma PMMMNMTT until further 6. Shri Nayan MTS MHRD Scheme: order, which- Jyoti Kalita Dr. Ambedkar Chairs ever is earlier.

Placed before the Board for information. Decision Noted.

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B.97/2020/1/4.5 Release of Dr. Ritumoni Das, Assistant Professor (Contractual) Centre for Inclusive Development

Note On acceptance of her resignation by the University authority and after obtaining necessary clearances regarding her outstanding dues/liabilities from the concerned offices/sections, Dr. Ritumoni Das, Assistant Professor (Contractual), Centre for Inclusive Development, Tezpur University has been released from the service of the University w.e.f. 31.12.2019 (AN)

Placed before the Board for information.

Decision Noted.

B.97/2020/1/4.6 Relinquishment of Shri Raj Kiran Doley, Upper Division Clerk

Consequent upon completion of the period of lien for one year w.ef. 14.03.2019 (AN) Note granted to Shri Raj Kiran Doley, Upper Division Clerk, office of the Registrar, Tezpur University, on his joining of new assignment as Lecturer (DRU), DIET, Sonitpur, Assam vice Office Order No. F.02-551/I(E)/5151, dated 13.03.2019 and in accordance with the condition No. 1 of the said Office Order, he is relinquished from the service of Tezpur University from the original date of his release i.e 14.03.2019 (A.N)

Placed before the Board for information.

Decision Noted.

B.97/2020/1/4.7 Change of date of effect of revision of Pay Scale of the post of Library Assistant

Note As per the UGC letter No. 8-2/2019(JCRC), dated 08.01.2020 and in partial modification of the Notification issued vide No. 06-41/I(E))/2101, dated 16.08.2009, the revision of Core Pay Scale of the post of Library Assistant from PB 1 with GP:2000/- (Level 3 of Pay Matrix) to PB-1 with GP:2400/- (Level 4 of Pay Matrix) as communicated vide UGC letter No. 8-2/2019(JCRC)Pt. file dated 01.08.2019, becomes effective in this University from 16.08.2019 i.e. the date of issue of the earlier notification for implementation of the revision of the core pay scale, instead of 01.01.2006, as notified earlier.

Placed before the Board for information.

Decision Noted.

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B.97/2020/1/4.8 Change of date of effect of revision of Pay Scale of the post of Library Assistant

In compliance with the UGC letter No. 8-2/2019(JCRC) the revision of Core Pay Scale Note of the Library Assistants of this University from PB 1 with GP:2000/- (Level 3 of Pay Matrix) to PB-1 with GP:2400/- (Level 4 of Pay Matrix), which was earlier considered from the date of their joining the post on or after 01.01.2006 has been reckoned w.e.f. 16.08.2019 i.e. the date of issue of the relevant implementing order / notification of the University.

Accordingly, the revision of core pay scale of the following Library Assistants of this University will be effective from 16.08.2019.

1. Mr. Rajesh Kumar Sharma 2. Mr. Ijaz Ahmed 3. Mr. Sourav Kumar Mahanta

Further, the other former Library Assistants viz. Ms. Aru Das and Mr. Gagan Chandra Talukdar who were released from their services on superannuation or on technical resignation before 16.08.2019, shall not be eligible for drawing the benefit of such revision of core pay scale as aforesaid.

Placed before the Board for information.

Decision Noted.

Sd/- Sd/- Registrar Vice-Chancellor & Secretary & Chairperson Board of Management Board of Management Tezpur University Tezpur University

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