Course Manual - National Academy of Direct Taxes

Course Manual

From the Director General’s Desk… A warm welcome all of you at the National Academy of Direct Taxes. In these few weeks, we shall take you through those cru-cial initial steps that would prepare you to serve the country and the society at large as a public servant. Coming from such diverse background and qualifications, I congratulate you on your choice of a career in public service. The 15 week Foundation course aims at imparting insights into the basic tenets of our defined role as civil servants. These are formative months when you would learn to work towards a common objective, imbibe correct values and attitudes and inculcate the essential lessons of team spirit. I wish you a successful and satisfying career as a civil servant.

Ujjwal Choudhary

The National Academy of Direct Taxes (NADT) is the premier

training institution of the Income-Tax Department. Known earlier as

Income-Tax Officers’ Training College and Indian Revenue Service

(IRS) Staff College, the NADT acquired the status of a National Acad-

emy in 1981. It imparts sixteen months’ professional induction training

to directly recruited officers of the Indian Revenue Service and is an

alma mater of all the IRS officers of the Income-Tax Department. Fur-

ther, the NADT, Nagpur along with its seven Direct Taxes Regional

Training Institutes (DTRTIs) and twenty three Ministerial Staff Training

Units (MSTUs) located across the country, caters to the training needs

of more than 52,000 officers and staff of the Income-tax Department in

India. More than 100 training courses and seminars are held by NADT,

DTRTIs and MSTUs every year.

The National Academy of Direct Taxes, as the apex institution in

the training apparatus for the officers and staff of the Income Tax De-

partment in India, performs the critical role of developing the human

capital resources of the nation’s Direct Taxes strategies and admini-

stration. In addition to the responsibility of providing Induction Training

to the officers at the entry level, the Academy also serves as the centre

of its knowledge management and the centre for evolution and sharing

of its best practices and specialized skills. It functions as a think tank of

the Department and is also involved in continued development of the

officers. Towards this end, it conducts many in-service courses that

are in line with the Department’s overall vision, mission and values and

serve to maintain and enhance the capacity of officers in terms of

knowledge, skill and attitude.

During the last few years, the Academy has also conducted train-

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The Academy

ing for Tax officers of several foreign countries, including Bhutan,

Oman, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Tanzania and Malaysia. It also organ-

izes training on emerging issues in International Taxation and Transfer

Pricing in collaboration with multilateral agencies like the Organization

for Economic Development (OECD) at the NADT. It has also devel-

oped specialization in the

areas of Money Laundering

and Right to Information.

Seven Direct Taxes

Regional Training Institutes

(DTRTIs) at Ahemadabad,

Bangalore, Chandigarh,

Chennai, Mumbai, Lucknow

and Kolkata function under the Administrative control of the NADT and

are headed by officers of the rank of Commissioners of income Tax.

Various training activities for the Officer Trainees at NADT such as On-

the-job Training are conducted in close collaboration with these RTIs.

They also organize in-service course for the officers up to the level of

Additional Commissioners of income-Tax and some international

Courses as instructed by NADT. Twenty three Ministerial Staff Units

function under these seven RTIs and train staff members (Tax Assis-

tants, Office Superintendents etc.) of the Department in various techni-

cal, administrative and personality oriented areas. The MSTUs are

headed by income Tax Officers.

The Academy is located in a 67 acres Campus situated on

Chinndwara Road, off Sadar Bazar, near Nelson Square. The campus

is one of the greenest of its kind and has about 20 acres of forest

cover. The hostels and other buildings of the Academy are named af-

ter famous places of learning in ancient India, like, Nalanda, Tak-

shashila, Kanchi, Avantika etc. The campus has all the facilities which

are required for a Premier Training Institute, such as Library, Computer

Training facilities, facilities for sports and games. The Academy Library

holds a rich collection on International Taxation and comparative law,

in addition to a large number of books on all technical and non-

technical subjects, totaling over 50,000 titles.

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The Academy has a modern and well equipped Indoor Sports providing facilities for

Indoor games including Badminton, Squash, Table-tennis, Billiards, Chess, and Carom. It

also has a well equipped state of the art Gymnasium. It also has two synthetic Tennis

Courts, a Basketball court, a Volleyball court and a Cricket ground. There is a 2.45 km walk-

way along the periphery of the Academy. It also has an excellent Swimming Pool equipped

with automatic filtration plant, two diving boards and a viewers’ gallery.

During the last few years, the size of new batches of IRS has increased, and cur-

rently stands at around 150 officer trainees every year. Accordingly, a new Hostel with 156

rooms is at completion stage. An Advanced Training Centre is also coming up in the Acad-

emy with state of the art facilities for training, along with a new Auditorium, Library and Offi-

cer’s Mess.

The NADT is headed by Director General of Income Tax (Training), of the rank of

Additional Secretary to the Government of India. It has two Additional Director Generals of

Income Tax of the rank of Joint Secretaries to the Government of India. There are eight

Additional/Joint Directors of Income Tax and eight Deputy/Assistant Directors of Income

Tax as faculty. One Asst. Director (Systems) looks after training and technical matters re-

lated to Computers and network. Two Asst. Directors (Official Language) are responsible

for Official Language training and implementation of Official Language Policy.

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Team NADT

Shri Ujjwal Kumar Choudhary is an officer of the 1979

batch of the Indian Revenue Service.

Shri Ujjwal Kumar Choudhary after

completion of the professional train-

ing at the NADT, served in various

capacities in the Income Tax Depart-

ment in Delhi and Patna. He was on

deputation to the Ministry of Defense

and Ministry of Environment & Forest

in the capacity of Under Secretary,

Deputy Secretary and Director. He was nominated as the Di-

rector of the India-Canada Environment Facility (ICEF) for

three years. While on study leave for two years he worked

with TERI, New Delhi.

Shri Ujjwal Kumar Choudhary worked extensively in the In-

vestigation wing of the Department as Assistant Director, Ad-

ditional Director, Director of Income Tax (Investigation) and

Director General of Income tax (Investigation). He was in-

strumental in carrying out the high profile search on Madhu

Koda group. On being promoted to the grade of Chief Com-

missioner of Income Tax, he was posted as Director general

of Income Tax (Investigation) of Pune and Mumbai region. He

assumed the Charge of Director General (Training) in July

2012.

He is a keen sportsman having interest in Billiards and

swimming.

Shri N Sankaran holds Post Graduate qualifications in

Economics and Business Administration be-

sides possessing a Bachelor of Law degree.

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Post training, he has served the department in various ca-

pacities in Chennai and Hyderabad. Outside the Department,

he was on deputation at Chennai as the Second Member in

the Main Bench of the Tamil Nadu Sales Tax Appellate Tribu-

nal and the Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL)

under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas as its Chief

Vigilance Officer (CVO). On his return from Deputation he

was posted to the NADT and is presently posted as Additional

Director General-I since July 2010.

Shri R Ravichandran completed his M.Sc (Agriculture)

from TNAU, Coimbatore. He has wide exposure both

within the Department and on deputations outside. He

served in Chennai before proceeding on deputation to

the Directorate General of Shipping as Deputy General of

Shipping. He was selected by the Government of India

as an expert in a project of UN-ESCAP to establish MARI-

NET. He did a one-year post graduate degree course in

Shipping and Port Management at the World Maritime Univer-

sity (Under the aegis of the United Nations), Malmo, Sweden

in 2001.

He worked on deputation as Chief General Manager with the

Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and was in charge

of Investigation and Surveillance. He was part of the com-

mittee constituted by the Government of India, Ministry of

Finance for framing legislation under the Prevention of Money

Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). Upon promotion as Commis-

sioner of Income tax after serving for a brief period in Salem,

joined the NADT in June 2009. Since then he is holding the

post of the Additional Director General.

His wife Ms. Geeta Ravichandran is an 1987 batch IRS officer

presently posted at Nagpur as Commissioner of Income Tax.

They have two sons Vasuman and Aditya.

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Team NADT

Shri Rajeev Ranade holds post graduate degrees in Or-

ganic Chemistry and Education. He has also been conferred

Ph.D. by Pune University in 2009 for his thesis on

„Exemption given to public charitable trusts‟. He has seven

years teaching experience prior to joining IRS; including a

two year stint in OMAN. He has worked in various areas in

the department like assessment, investigation, TDS, Head-

quarters and administration. His last assignment prior to

joining NADT was Additional Commissioner, Central Range,

Pune. Presently he holds the post of Additional Director

(Faculty) and the Course Director of the 65th Batch of the

IRS.

He is a keen sportsman and has trekked extensively in the

Sahyadries. He is also an accomplished performer of Instru-

mental classical music- Bansuri and has been learning from

his Guruji Pt. Ginde for the last eight years . His wife Padmaja

is an artist specializing in watercolor paintings. His son Vibhas

is currently pursuing his studies in Mech. Engg. at Pune.

Shri S S Kalyan joined the Income tax department in

1978, and was promoted as Assistant Commissioner of

Income tax in 2000 and became Joint Commissioner of

Income tax in 2011. He is a B.Sc (Hons.) graduate in

Physics from the University of Calcutta and has a Post-

Graduate Diploma in Business Management from the In-

stitute of Modern Management, Calcutta. He was also in

the sub-committee involved in the updating and publication of

the new Search and Seizure Manual.

His interests lie mainly in training, and in spirituality, reading

and music. His family consists of his wife, Smt. Sivakami

Kalyan, and two sons, viz., Shri K. Sivaraman and Shri K.

Subramanian. Shri Sivaraman is a B.Com. M.B.A. and is

working in a bank; Shri Subramanian is studying 4th year B.

Tech (Information Technology) at Chennai.

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Shri. Rajkumar Ghosh belongs to 2002 Batch of Indian

Revenue Service. He holds M.Phil degree in Geography. After

the completion of Induction Training, he was posted at Bho-

pal. He worked in various capacities in Assessment, Investiga-

tion and Headquarters at Bhopal. He is a keen sportsman and

likes playing Badminton and Cricket. His family consists of his

wife Amrita and two children Arnav and Ananya. Upon his pro-

motion he joined NADT as Joint Director, Planning & Research-

I.

Mrs. V. Rajeetha belongs to 2002 Batch of Indian Revenue

Service. She holds Masters degree in Political science. She

was posted as Assistant/Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax

in Wapi, Surat, Ahmedabad and Bhavnagar at Gujarat. Upon

her promotion, she joined NADT in July2012 and presently

posted as Joint Director (Administration). Her husband Shri.

V.Chandrasekar is an IPS officer of Gujrat Cadre. They have

two children Nikhila and Jishnu.

Shri K.M.Mahesh has a graduate degree in Agriculture from

the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Bengaluru fol-

lowed by a Post Graduate degree in Agricultural Extension

from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New

Delhi. Additionally, Shri Mahesh possesses a Bachelor‟s degree

in Law. He belongs to the 2003 Batch of the IRS.

After completing training he has worked as an Assistant/

Deputy Commissioner in various functions in Surat and Ah-

medabad. He was the Associate Course Director for THE 64th

Batch (2010) of the IRS. Now, presently posted as Joint Di-

rector and Course Coordinator of the 87th Foundation Course.

Among his interests is the game of badminton. His spouse-

Rajeshwari has completed her Master‟s degree in Food Sci-

ence & Nutrition and is a Dietician by profession.

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Team NADT

Dr. Rohit Sharma belongs to the 2003 Batch of the IRS and

is presently posted at NADT as Joint Director (Headquarters).

Dr Rohit Sharma has done his graduation in MBBS from Gov-

ernment Medical College, Amritsar. He is the recipient of Cer-

tificate of Appreciation for Excellence in Administrative and

Social Service from Indian Medical Association.

He has served in the capacity of Assistant/Deputy Commis-

sioner of Income tax in Amritsar and Chandigarh in Assess-

ment, Investigation and Headquarters. He is married to his

batch mate, Jaishree Sharma and they have a 6 year old

daughter Manya Sharma.

Mrs. Jaishree Sharma belongs to the 2003 Batch of the

IRS and is presently posted at NADT as Joint Director

(Faculty) and one of the Course-coordinator of the 87th

Foundation Course at NADT. Her education qualifications in-

clude B.Sc., LLB from Punjab University, Chandigarh and PG

Diploma in Journalism. Mrs Jaishree Sharma was awarded the

Gold medal in Law.

After completion of the professional training, she worked in

Amritsar in assessment charges and in the Income Tax Appel-

late Tribunal (ITAT) Chandigarh.

She is married to Dr. Rohit Sharma, a batch mate of hers and

they have a 6 year old daughter Manya Sharma.

Shri Chandrashekhar W. Angolkar joined the Income Tax

Department in 1984 was promoted as Assistant Commissioner

of Income Tax in 2003. He was promoted as Joint Commis-

sioner of Income Tax in 2012, He has done B.Com LLB from

Mumbai University and CAIIB from Indian Institute of Bank-

ers. Presently posted at NADT as Joint Director (Faculty).

He has a varied experience. He has worked in various capaci-

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ties in the department including Vigilance, Investigation, As-

sessment, Recovery etc. He has also worked as Faculty in Di-

rect Taxes Regional Training Institute Mumbai for 7 years. He

was on deputation with the Enforcement Directorate and Min-

istry of Petroleum and Natural gas.

His Wife Mrs. Shruti is working in Bank of India. His elder

daughter Ms. Swarali has completed her studies of B.D.S.

from Mumbai and son Om his presently studying in 10th Stan-

dard.

Shri Prakash Mane joined the Department in 1988 and was

promoted as Assistant Commissioner of Income tax in 2003.

He joined the NADT upon his promotion as Joint Commissioner

in 2012. Shri Prakash Mane held various positions in the de-

partment and is presently posted at NADT as Joint Director

(Faculty).

His family consists of wife and two daughters.

Shri Amitava Bhattacharyya joined the Department in

1990. He is B.Com (Honours in Accounting). He was promoted

as Assistant Commissioner of Income tax in 2003. He worked

in Assessment, Recovery, Systems and Head Quarters. Pres-

ently he is posted as Joint Director at NADT.

His family consists of Smt. Aparajita Bhattarcharyya, who is

working as Senior Lecturer in Vivekananda College, Thakurpu-

kur, Kolkata and they have a daughter Adrija Bhattacharyya.

Shri Hitendra Ninawe joined the Income tax department in

1989. He completed his B.Sc from Nagpur University. He was

promoted as Assistant Commissioner of Income tax in 2003.

His experience in the department is in the areas of assess-

ment, judicial, systems, head-quarters and international

taxation.

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Team NADT

His wife Mrs. Shaila Ninawe is housewife and his son Pratiek

is studying in B.Com and has participated in youth Olympics

trials for Asian Zone held at Signapore in 2010. His daughter

Pratikshaa is studying in class X.

Shri Vijay Kumar Singh has done his Graduation in Sanskrit

Literature from Delhi University. He is a Gold Medalist and

University Topper. He has also done Masters in Business &

Taxation from NALSAR University, Hyderabad.He belongs to

2004 batch of the IRS and after the Induction training served

in Hazaribagh & Ranchi in the capacity of Assistant and Dep-

uty Commissioner of Income Tax. He is also the Associate

Course Director of 65th batch of IRS.

His Wife Dr. Anamika has done Post Graduate & Ph D in Ge-

ography. They have two sons namely Shashwat and Dha-

nush.

S.P.G. MUDALIAR has done B.Sc. and B.Sc. (Tech)

(Cellulose Technology). He joined Department in 1989 and

was Promoted as Assistant Commissioner of Income tax on

29.06.2007. He worked in various capacities including Cen-

tral Circle and Investigation. He joined as Faculty in NADT in

May 12 and presently working as (Admn.- I).

Dr. Kaumudi Patil is a post graduate degree in Phys-

ics followed by postgraduate and doctoral degrees in Edu-

cation. Sher was awarded Dadasaheb Gaikwad Puraskar of

the Maharashtra Government.

She joined the Income Tax Department in 1991 and pro-

moted as an Assistant Commissioner of Income tax In Oc-

tober 2008 Upon her promotion, she joined the NADT as

Assistant Director. She was the Associate Course Director of

the 64th Batch (2010) of the IRS. She has to her credit a book

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of poems named „Ekach Shabda‟. She has translated a book

titled „How to overcome Mental Tension‟ by Swami Goku-

lananda into Marathi, which was published serially in the

magazine „Jivan Vikas' and later published by Sri Rama-

krishna Math, Nagpur in Book Form.

Shri Ashim Kumar Chakraborty is a Graduate in Com-

merce (with Honours in Accountancy) from the Calcutta Uni-

versity. He joined the Department in October 1991 was pro-

moted to officiate as an Assistant Commissioner of Income

Tax in 2008. He was one of the Associate Course Directors of

the 62nd Batch of the IRS. His areas of interest include acting,

reading, music and outdoor games.

He is supported by his wife Ananya who is a Graduate in

Commerce. They have seven year old son, Jitaditya. Pres-

ently he holds the charge of Assistant Director (Faculty) and

the Associate Course Co-coordinator of NADT.

Shri Johnson A Kadaloor is a post Graduate degree

holder in Physics, he joined the Department in 1990. He was

promoted as an Assistant commissioner of Income Tax in

2010 and since then has been posted to the NADT, Nagpur.

He is currently Associate Course Director of 65th Batch of

IRS.

He hails from Kerala. He has keen interest in religion, mu-

sic & reading. He is supported by his wife Vini, who has a

post graduate degree in Hindi. They have two children, a son,

who is pursuing his graduate studies and Chartered Accoun-

tancy and a school-going daughter, who is in class XI.

Shri C S Pojge joined the department in 1989 and promoted

as Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax (ACIT) in Septem-

ber, 2010. Since his promotion as an ACIT, he has been

posted to the NADT, where he currently holds the charge of

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Team NADT

Assistant Director (Admn).

His family consists of his mother, wife and two children. His

wife Megha is a homemaker. His children are at school; elder

son Tanmay is in the 5th standard and younger son Aashay is

in 3rd standard.

Shri Anindya Mukharjee is a Post Graduate in physics and

additionally has an Honors Diploma in Computer Applications.

Since his joining the Income Tax Department, he has worked

as the Assistant Director (Systems), Regional Computer Cen-

tre, Nagpur. He joined the NADT in August, 2008, where he

currently works as the Assistant Director (Systems). He has

keen interest in games like Table Tennis and Badminton. He

hails from Chandannagar, West Bengal.

His wife Deepali, a Post Graduate in Chemistry, works as a

Senior Scientist with a private company. His daughter, Mad-

humanti is in Class XII.

Shri Arvind Yadav is an M.Sc degree holder in Botany and

an M.A. in Sociology. Additionally he also possesses a B.A., a

B. Ed and a P.G. Diploma in Environmental Science. He com-

pleted his schooling and Post Graduation Degree and Diploma

from the Shibli National College, Azamgarh (U.P.) which func-

tions under the Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University

Jaunpur.

He joined the NADT in October, 2009 as an Assistant Director

(O.L.). Prior to the same, he was an Assistant Director (O.L.)

in the office of CCIT, Mumbai.

His wife is a Home Maker. The couple have 3 children, Soni

and Namrata Yadav who study in Classes VII and VI respec-

tively. Their third child, Master Shyam Nandan Yadav, was

born on 17 th January, 2010.

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Ms Kusum Sharma Jha has graduated from Gargi

College of Delhi University. She has done her post gradua-

tion in Hindi from Delhi University. She has also done PG

Diploma in Translation from Delhi University.

She joined Government Service in 1999 at Central

Translation Bureau, Department of Official Language , Minis-

try of Home Affairs as a Technical Assistant. She bagged

Silver Medal in Translation Training Course of C.T.B. She was

promoted as Senior Hindi Translator in year 2001. Before

joining N.A.D.T. she was working as senior Hindi Translator

in C.T.B., New Delhi. She joined N.A.D.T in March 2011 as

Assistant Director (O.L.) Her spouse Shri Sanjay Jha is Re-

gional Manager at Akumentis Health Care Ltd, a Mumbai

based Pharmaceuticals Company.Her daughter Gauri is 8 yrs

old is studying in 5th standard.

Sh. Nishikant Anasane is presently posted as Assistant Di-

rector (Systems).Shri. Nishikant R. Anasane possesses a

Masters degree in Science and a Master of Philosophy degree

in Statistics. He is also a Bachelor of Education and holds ad-

ditional Bachelor of Science and Post Graduate Diploma

qualifications in Computer Science, besides also possessing a

Diploma in Civil Engineering. He joined the Income Tax De-

partment in 1997 as a Group B Officer in the Systems wing.

Prior to the same, he worked in the Departments of Central

Excise and Customs. In these assignments, his experience

has been as Systems Administrator charged with managing

different Operating Systems including UNIX/XENIX, AIX, NT

etc. He also has expertise in databases like ORACLE-6.1,

ORACLE-7.3.2, ORACLE-8i in which he has hands-on experi-

ence as Data Base Administrator. He joined the NADT in

September, 2011. He has keen interest in games like Chess,

Badminton.

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Course Manual

FOUNDATION COURSE

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the 87th Foundation Course are:

Promote all round development of the personality of Of-

ficer Trainees and develop their leadership ability.

Impart an understanding of the “machinery of the gov-

ernment” and of the Political, Social, Economic and Ad-

ministrative Environment.

Build up a spirit of public service & set norms of behav-

ior and standards of performance.

Build esprit de corps in order to foster greater coordina-

tion among different public services.

Instill right attitude and values such as self discipline,

propriety and integrity, dignity of labour, commitment

to the Constitution, sensitivity to the rights of citizens,

particularly the disadvantaged and differently-abled.

At the end of the Foundation Course a trainee will be able to:

Display the right values, ethical standards, norms of be-

haviour and personal conduct expected of civil servants.

Have full appreciation of the principles of good govern-

ance, and their application to meet the needs of the citi-

zens of India.

Possess basic administrative skills, knowledge and com-

petencies required for their job.

Work in coordination with others and imbibe the esprit-

de-corps of the services.

To appreciate the country‟s rich traditions, history, cul-

Long years ago we

made a tryst with

destiny, and now

the time comes

when we shall re-

deem our pledge,

not wholly or in full

measure, but very

substantially.

-Jawaharlal Nehru

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ture and diversity and develop a nationalist perspective.

To apply to administrative situations, concepts from the

field of economics, law, management, public administra-

tion, political & constitutional theory and Information

and Communication Technology (ICT).

Have a greater appreciation of the interrelationship be-

tween the administrative and the political, economic and

social environment and of the implications of govern-

mental action on the nation's socio economic system.

Have an all round personality by participation in co-

curricular activities.

Imbibe the spirit of physical fitness and be in sound

health.

Use the computer as an

office productivity tool and

learn the application of

computer software pack-

ages.

OUR COMMITMENT

To provide exposure to the

best teaching material and

resource persons to facilitate your professional, intellec-

tual and emotional growth.

To be courteous, friendly and responsive to your needs

and aspirations.

To be impartial, principle-centered, value-driven and

free from all affectations.

To provide you with an environment of inquiry and free-

dom, but yet imbued with discipline, to foster your intel-

lectual growth and physical fitness.

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Course Manual

COURSE DESIGN

The Foundation Course is a transition from the academic world

of the college and universities to the structured system of government.

For most of the course participants, this course will be the first intro-

duction to government and governance, and the role of government in

the society. The course is designed in a manner so as to achieve the

objectives outlined by arranging a combination of academic, outdoor,

extra-curricular and co-curricular activities. During this transition the

Academy endeavors to provide appropriate training inputs which would

be useful to officers in understanding the basic concepts of govern-

ance and the rules and regulations which are necessary for effective

performance in government. Officer Trainees (OTs) shall also acquire

the personality traits and attitudes necessary for effective functioning.

ACADEMIC INPUTS

Academic inputs would be provided in the following subjects –

Public Administration

Law

Basic Economics for Administrators

Management and Behavioral Sciences

Indian History and Culture

Political Concepts and the Constitution of India

Inputs in Political Concepts & Constitution of India aim to sensi-

tize future civil servants to political theories, the basic structure of our

Constitution, federalism, role of the Judiciary, human rights, democ-

ratic values, fundamental rights and directive principles, foreign policy

etc.

Inputs in Law expose the Officer Trainee to the concepts of rule

of law, principles of natural justice, substantive and procedural laws of

the land - IPC, Cr PC, CPC, Indian Evidence Act, the legal structure

Excellence is an

art won by train-

ing and habitua-

tion. We do not

act rightly because

we have virtue or

excellence, but we

rather have those

because we have

acted rightly. We

are what we re-

peatedly do. Ex-

cellence, then, is

not an act but a

habit. -Aristotle

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Course Design

which form the basis for all governmental function. In addition, topics

such as IT Act, Cyber crimes, Dowry Prohibition Act, Administrative

laws and rules, Prevention of Corruption Act etc are also covered.

In Public Administration we will introduce you to the structure of

bureaucracy, the new challenges faced by the bureaucracy, basic ad-

ministrative skills - time management, delegation, conduct of meetings,

presentation skills, report writing, noting, office procedure and provide

exposure to different areas of governance such Social Sector, Rural

Development, Agriculture, Science and Technology, Biotechnology,

Public Distribution System, Ethics, Audit, Social Audit, Budgeting, Con-

duct rules, Disciplinary Proceedings, Disaster / crisis management,

role of NGOs and civil society organizations, people‘s participation in

governance etc. Special emphasis will be given to innovations in gov-

ernance, e-governance, BPR, PPP etc. It will be our endeavor to sen-

sitize the OTs on issues relating to gender,

weaker sections, the differently-abled and

human elements in administration etc.

In Management and Behavioral Sci-

ences, the emphasis is to provide an intro-

duction to management techniques and

methodologies relevant to public administra-

tion. These will cover areas like leadership,

motivation, team building, self-awareness,

communication skills, quantitative techniques, data analysis, project

appraisal and management, financial management, TQM, introduction

to six-sigma etc.

The basic concepts of Economics including basic tools of eco-

nomic analysis would be covered along with an exposure to some of

the fundamental issues in different sectors of our economy and the

impact of liberalization. There will be special emphasis upon issues

relating to WTO, inclusive growth etc.

Information Technology has revolutionized the world. Hands-

on experience on computers would be a major input and Officer Train-

ees would be exposed to the latest in computer technology applica-

tions. We shall try to ensure that by the end of the course even Officer

Trainees with no prior exposure to ICT (Information and Communica-

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87th Foundation Course

tion Technology) develop adequate skills to handle computers and se-

lected software with familiarity and ease.

There will be inputs on the Indian History and Culture with the

objective of providing an overview of Indian history emphasizing on

those aspects which have administrative significance and promote un-

derstanding about the various regional

and cultural groups within the country,

and also an appreciation of the various

facets of Indian culture in a global perspective.

The approximate number of sessions for different subjects will

follow the pattern given below.

TEACHING –LEARNING MATERIAL:

Background reading material has been provided for all the sub-

jects. An attempt has been made to give you the reading material as

per the topics to be covered during the course. These are also sup-

posed to reinforce the class inputs. We have tried to select standard

articles on different topics. Some of the modules / lectures may also be

supplemented by handouts. The presentations made by speakers will

be available online and you can access them from your computers.

Please maintain subject-wise files to properly catalogue the material.

S.No. Subject No. of Sessions

1. Management & Behavioural Sciences 35

2. Basic Economics for Administrators 35

3. Public Administration 50

4. Law 35

5. Political Concepts and the Constitution of India 20

6. Indian History and Culture 20

7. Information and Communication Technology 20

8. Language 20

Wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks for an-other day of loving.

- Kahlil Gibran

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Course Design

COMPUTER SKILLS

Use of computers is increasingly becoming critical to an admin-

istrator's effectiveness. We propose to give considerable weight to the

acquisition of computer application skills during the course. The class

inputs will cover MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint, MS-Access,

Data Analysis and Problem solving using MS- Excel‘s advanced fea-

tures and other multimedia software applications for those who have

basic knowledge of MS Office. This will also be supplemented by Web

based instruction and officers are expected to devote time for self-

learning. We will arrange a module on GIS for giving hands on experi-

ence along with the theoretical inputs on the subject to clarify basic

concepts and facilitate exposure on its practical applications in admini-

stration.

To put your IT skills in the right perspective, we shall also focus

on the information technology revolution in India during some of the

classroom sessions. You shall be exposed to leaders in the field both

from the Government and the business sector. You will begin to appre-

ciate the principles of e-governance, and the immense importance of

computer applications in public service.

LANGUAGES

Language teaching is an important activity

during the Foundation Course. It is compulsory for

all Officer Trainees to pass the Hindi test at the end

of the course. The Officer Trainees will be split into

two streams i.e. those who are exempted from at-

tending Hindi classes and those who are not. This

categorization will be done based on a test con-

ducted at the time of joining the Course.

The Officer Trainees (except those who have to

compulsorily attend Hindi) will have to chose one of

the language option available in the Academy.

It is exercise

alone that sup-

ports the spirits,

and keeps the

mind in vigor.

- Cicero

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OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Attainment of physical fitness is an essential element of an offi-

cer‘s personality. The Course will introduce you to the world of physi-

cal well being with a view to ensure that it becomes a part of your daily

make-up for the rest of your life. A healthy mind in a healthy body is

what we would like to strive for.

There will be several outdoor activities as course inputs. The

day will begin with compulsory Morning Activity (Physical Training/Self

Defense/Yoga). The Officer Trainees will have the opportunity to play

various games and avail of the facilities of a well-equipped gymnasium

in the evening. The Officer Trainees will be required to participate in a

two-day Athletic Meet wherein they will get a chance to display their

athletic prowess. The Officer Trainees will compulsorily participate in

adventure sports like River-

rafting, Rock climbing, Para-

sailing and visits to National

Parks etc. The Officer Trainees

will go for a compulsory trek in

the Himalayas for nearly 7-8

days. There will also be short

treks both for the purpose of

trek-conditioning and also to

familiarize the Officer Trainees

with the environment. The Offi-

cer trainees will also be re-

quired to participate in an extra

-curricular module, where trainees can pick up skills such as photogra-

phy, music (Vocal & Instrumental), games, swimming, etc. The Officer

Trainees will also get the assistance of professional coaches to learn

games like Badminton, Lawn tennis, Billiards, swimming etc as part of

the Extra-curricular modules. Participation in any one of the game is

compulsory.

The Officer Trainees shall report for Morning Activity at 05:50 hrs.

The Morning Activity is a ‗specified session‘, where attendance is com-

NON ACADEMIC INPUTS

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pulsory. Absence or irregularity in Morning Activity will be treated on

par with absence from classroom activities. No Officer Trainee shall

absent himself / herself from Morning Activity on grounds of ill health.

All the OTs shall report at the Indoor Sports Complex at the stipulated

time. Those who are sick will be given light exercises after obtaining

necessary permission from the course team member present. Those

who are seriously incapacitated will be allowed exemption from the

Morning Activity only on doctor's recommendations or his / her hospi-

talization. The Post facto leave on medical grounds shall not be al-

lowed.

The prescribed dress for P.T is:

a) Gentlemen OTs - White Shorts and Academy T-Shirt /

Academy Track Suit with white socks and sports shoes.

b) Lady OTs -White Salwar-Kurta / Academy track Suit—with

white socks and sports shoes.

The Officers' Club will organize competitive events in many sports

during the course in which all Officer Trainees are expected to partici-

pate. There will be a Cross Country Race and Athletic Meet as well as

several out door activities like nature walks, visit to national parks etc

will be organized during the week end, participation in which will be

compulsory.

TREKKING

The trek is perhaps one of the high points of the Foundation

Course, both literally and metaphorically. The trek exposes the Officer

Trainees to the grandeur and beauty of the nature and is one of the

most important activities scheduled in the Course. It is also one of the

most exhilarating experiences one can have. It is a significant learning

experience in group dynamics and brings out leadership qualities. The

mountains evoke a sense of respect for nature as well as humility in

any person who makes the attempt to know them. It is also a test of

endurance and courage. The Trekking is planned for 7-8 days and on

conclusion of the trekking we expect that you would have developed

stronger bonds with each other, honed your sense of adventure and

emerged a more confident person. Detailed instructions and formation

of groups would be intimated separately. A detailed trek manual also

will be issued before departure for the trek.

Reading maketh a

full man; confer-

ence a ready

man; and writing

an exact man.

Francis Bacon

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VILLAGE VISIT

India lives in her villages. Mahatma Gandhi‘s words ring re-

soundingly true today also. But, it is also a fact that the majority of the

poor also continue to reside in the rural areas.

The Village Visit is a major component of the Foundation

Course, not only because it exposes the Officer Trainees to the reali-

ties of rural India through a structured study, but also because it pro-

vides them the opportunity to stay in villages and interact intensively

with the rural populace to understand and appreciate their concerns

and priorities. They will be trained in the techniques of data collection

and analysis; sampling, rural development schemes etc before the

visit. They will be also be given inputs on Data Collection & Analysis,

Rural development programs, Social sector, Role of NGOs, PRA tech-

niques etc. to equip them adequately for the visit. Officer Trainees are

expected to conduct a survey in the village as per the guidelines pro-

vided to them.

On return they will submit individual as well as group reports of

the activities, findings and recommendations. and make group presen-

tations, which will be graded for factuality and the depth of analysis. In

addition to this they will help villagers prepare action plan on their vil-

lages. Further, individual reports on selected subjects are also ex-

pected. The findings of the group will be subjected to the scrutiny of

their peers, and faculty. The group will also be required to defend its

report from questions posed by the faculty and other officer trainees.

The visit has the following objectives:

1. Assess the dynamics of the socio-economic-political situation

existing in a village.

2. Describe the problems faced by the rural people especially the

I believe in the

equality of man;

and I believe that

religious duties

consist in doing

justice, loving

mercy, and en-

deavoring to

make our fellow

creatures happy.

- Thomas Paine

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Course Design

deprived sections and women.

3. Evaluate the spatial and temporal changes that have occurred in

the village in terms of quality of life as a result of Government

and non-Governmental interventions or through the sheer efflux

of time.

4. Evaluate the working of various village level institutions, both for-

mal and informal in terms of participation and effectiveness.

5. Recognize the importance of the need to learn from the villagers

in evolving people based solutions to their problems.

6. Study the physical environment of the village in relation to eco-

logical imbalances and vulnerability to disasters.

Do remember that the visit should not be reduced to a passive

exercise, in data gathering and sightseeing. We expect you to apply

your minds to the problems you see in the villages, think and suggest

appropriate strategies for their solution.

ESSAY COMPETITIONS

The officer trainees will be required to write at least one out of 3

essays –

1. Essay on National security for Army Trophy

2. National Integration & Communal Harmony

3. Human Rights

The topics for each essay will be announced shortly. The essay

topic for each trainee will be finalized in the Counselor Group meet-

ings. The essays should be less than 3000 words in length. They are

to be submitted to the Counselor, and the last date of submission is

15th October 2012.

Separate awards will be presented

for three best essay in each of the above

essay competitions.

FETE

The Officer Trainees will organize

and participate in a Fete in which they will

put up stalls for eatables and recreation /

games on a commercial basis. This will

test their managerial and financial acu-

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men, besides being an enjoyable experience. The profits from the

Fete will be donated to the Social Service Society of the Academy

which will use the funds for various social service activities.

BLOOD DONATION CAMP

A Blood Donation Camp will be organized during the course.

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

There will be a number of cultural activities during the

course. Eminent artistes would be invited by the Academy to give

performances. Besides, the Officer Trainees will also put up a num-

ber of cultural programs where they will get a chance to showcase

their talents. The officer trainees will be given some exposure in dra-

matics and will participate in a One Act Play competition.

India Day will be celebrated during the course. On this day,

the culture, customs, art & crafts and cuisine of different regions of the

country will be on display - both through outdoor and indoor activities.

India Day celebrations help to build pride for the rich national heritage.

The cultural activities in general will also help in appreciation of

the richness and diversity of Indian Culture.

Clubs and Societies in the Academy, which are run by the Offi-

cer Trainees, also organize a large number of activities like debates,

quiz and events etc. which enrich the campus life.

REPORT WRITING

Report writing skills are an essential part of an effective offi-

cer‘s basic administrative capabilities. The ability to write succinct,

clear and decisive notes and reports are the hallmark of a good offi-

cer. The course design gives sufficient priority to developing this skill.

The Counselor Group meetings will also provide a forum to take up

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Course Design

this aspect for discussion. The Officer-Trainees will be assessed on

report writing skills. Officer Trainees are expected to submit the follow-

ing analytical reports:

1. A report on a critical issue / area identified during the village

visit. The length of the report should not exceed 1200 to

1500 words.

2. Session Brief– A brief note on the Lectures conducted during

the course.

BOOK REVIEW

The Officer Trainees would be required to read and review a

non-fiction book written in English language and present a write up in

about 750-1000 words. The OTs are required to submit the name of

the book selected for reading and review latest by 10.09.2012. The last

date for submission of book review write-ups by the Officer Trainees

shall be 15th October, 2012. Separate rules for the Book Review shall

be notified by the Course team.

TERM PAPER

Term Paper writing aims to develop analytical skills of OTs. All

Officer Trainees would be required to write a term Paper of around

4000-5000 words on a topic notified by the Course team. The topics of

general interest having bearing on enhancing administrative acumen

will be identified and assigned to each OT by the Course team. The

last date of submission of Term Papers by the Officer Trainees shall

be 19th November 2012. Separate rules for the Term Paper shall be

notified by the Course team.

It is reiterated that the OTs are encouraged to demonstrate

their originality while preparing report, review or otherwise without re-

course to plagiarism.

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

A range of indoor and outdoor activities are available to Officer

Trainees. These activities are organized through various Clubs under

the aegis of the NADT Officers‘ Club functioning in the Academy. The

clubs are run by the elected representatives of the Officer Trainees

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under the over-all guidance of the Course Team and other faculty

members. The activities of the clubs provide an excellent medium to

the Officer Trainees for self-expression and self-development. These

activities not only enrich the Academy's campus life but also activate

every Officer Trainee's desire for creative expression. All Officer Train-

ees are expected to actively participate and make full use of the facili-

ties according to their tastes and disposition. The Academy places

great emphasis on organizing and participating in these activities and

they form an important basis for the end-of-the-course Director Gen-

eral‘s Assessment. You will be briefed separately about the activities of

the clubs. The bye laws of all clubs and societies are available at

Academy‘s website. Various Clubs functioning in the Academy at pre-

sent are

EXTRA CURRICULAR MODULE

The endeavor of the course team is not merely to provide aca-

demic inputs, but also to ensure that the course provides enough

scope for enrichment of your overall personality and inculcating Officer

Like Qualities (OLQ). A number of activities are available as Extra-

curricular modules. All officer Trainees are expected to give their op-

tions for various activities in the extra curricular module. They may

choose from

Photography

Music Instrumental

Dance

Yoga

Fine Arts

Table Tennis

Badminton

Volley Ball

Basket ball

Lawn Tennis

Billiards

Squash

Swimming

Cricket

Football

Billiards

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ECM sessions shall be scheduled in the afternoons of working days.

We will provide you with the best of the coaches and instructors for

these activities. Each OT must participate in at least two activities

listed above. There will be end of the course evaluation made to as-

sess the proficiency.

Discipline is the

bridge between

goals and accom-

plishment

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OUR EXPECTATIONS

Punctuality: We believe that punctuality forms the basic fulcrum

around which discipline revolves. We expect that you will reach

the venue of any scheduled event, academic or otherwise, ten

minutes ahead of time and will be seated in your allotted

place-position at least five minutes before the event. This is

our first expectation from you and we hope that you will not give

us any occasion to remind you of it during the course.

Behaviour: We expect the highest standards of behaviour and deco-

rum, befitting an officer - both inside and outside the Academy.

We expect you to be courteous and well mannered towards each

other, with staff and with the faculty. Officer Trainees must en-

sure that their behaviour towards Officer Trainees of the opposite

sex is beyond reproach.

Participation: This is your course. What you get out of it will depend

a good deal on what you put into it. We would like you to partici-

pate fully in all the activities that make-up the Course. Do let us

know where the bottlenecks are or where you see a possibility for

further improvement. When you participate in classroom discus-

sions we expect you to be polite and considerate to all others

present.

Discipline:. Discipline is non-negotiable. As civil servants, a strict

code of conduct and norms of behaviour bind each of us. We

expect you to follow the code of conduct and these norms of be-

haviour in letter and spirit and set the highest standards for your-

selves.

Attire: We expect you to be appropriately attired for every occasion.

The details about what constitutes proper attire were included in

the joining instructions and the chapter on ―Shishtachar‖; please

read them once again. The dress for classrooms is expected to

be simple, sober and dignified. Officer Trainees will not attend

'Character is,

doing the right

thing when no

one is looking.'

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Conduct

classes in T-shirts, jeans and sneakers. Gentlemen officer train-

ees are not to wear slippers or sandals. Lady Officer Trainees

are expected to attend classes in sarees, salwar kameez or

churidar-kurta or western business suite. This dress code will

also apply to other premises like the main Institute building,

mess, lounge, library etc.

On formal occasions, the office trainees shall be in the pre-

scribed formal wear. Gentlemen officer trainees are advised that

black or white Jodhpuri coat and trousers are the preferred for-

mal attire. Lady Officer Trainees should wear sarees of sober

colours on such occasions.

Maturity, Creativity and Endeavour: Above all we expect Officer

Trainees to behave like mature individuals. A mature person

does not indulge in deviant or self destructive behavior. He does

not burn up in anxiety. He neither resents authority nor does he

become overbearing when he is himself in a position of power. In

short, mature persons are balanced people who are an asset to

any organization. Creativity is that spark which improves all hu-

man endeavour, and makes that critical difference between the

great and merely good. We hope that you will contribute crea-

tively to all activities and raise the standard of the course. Above

all, an officer is expected to excel and constantly strive towards

setting higher benchmarks. We expect from you these qualities of

head and heart.

General Conduct

Residence in the Campus is compulsory; spouses, friends or

relatives of the Officer Trainees will not be permitted to stay on

Campus under any circumstances. Violation of this will be con-

sidered an act of indiscipline.

Officer Trainees should not play loud music in their rooms or

speak loudly in lounges or the corridors.

Keeping or consuming alcoholic drinks is not permitted in the

Discipline is the

soul of an army.

It makes small

numbers formi-

dable; procures

success to the

weak and esteem

to all.

-George Washington

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CONDUCT


Academy. Inebriated conduct will invite expulsion from the

course and action under Conduct rules.

Smoking is not permitted inside the campus as it is a declared

Public place.

Officer Trainees are not permitted to keep private vehicles in the

Academy.

The entire range of activities at the Academy, including co-

curricular and extra-curricular activities, are integral parts of the

course and Officer Trainees are required to take an active part in

all of them.

Redressal of grievances, if any, should be sought within the

Academy. A direct representation to the Ministries of the Gov-

ernment of India, without going through the proper channel, vio-

lates the Conduct Rules.

Personal firearms are strictly prohibited on campus.

Mobile phones are not allowed in the Academic Area which in-

cludes Faculty building, Administrative block, library and Audito-

rium. Any mobile found in possession will be confiscated and

penalties will be imposed by the disciplinary authorities.

Officer Trainees may kindly note that in the interests of conserva-

tion of electricity, they are expected to switch off all the electrical

appliances and lights, whenever they leave the room.

Water is a scarce resource. Officer Trainees are expected to en-

sure that taps are properly closed, whenever they leave the

room.

Conduct in Class

Officer Trainees are assigned specific seats in the lecture halls.

Each Officer Trainee is expected to take the assigned seat be-

fore the session commences. Attendance would be taken in ac-

cordance with the seating arrangement.

The Academy encourages freedom of expression and diverse

viewpoints. Alert and active participation in class room sessions

is encouraged and expected. Politeness in discussions is a hall-

mark of an officer. You are expected to listen carefully to the

views of others and raise your hand to be called upon by the pre-

Keep feeling the

need for being

first. But I want

you to be the first

in love. I want you

to be the first in

moral excellence. I

want you to be

the first in gener-

osity.

- Martin Luther

King, Jr.

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Conduct

siding officer, before making any points of your own. The Officer

Trainees are also free to meet faculty members after the class, to

seek any further clarification.

Identity Cards

Officer Trainees are issued identity cards for the duration of the

course they attend. This identity card has to be carried by the

Officer Trainees at all times, both within and outside the campus.

Separate lapel cards will be issued and it is compulsory to wear

them during the specified sessions.

Lapel cards should be clipped on to shirts, pullovers, jackets or

sarees, as the case may be. It is compulsory to display the cards

during working hours, in classes, in the mess and on all formal

occasions in the Academy.

Leave and Absence

All course activities, including classes, P.T. and extra curricular

activities deemed compulsory by the course team constitute offi-

cial duty for the course participants. No officer trainee shall ab-

sent himself / herself from any of these activities.

Course activities have been designed in a manner in which they

merge into each other. Therefore, it would not be possible to

grant any leave during the course. Requests for leave will not be

entertained.

All Officer Trainees are required to reside on Campus during the

entire duration of the Foundation Course. No Officer Trainee

shall leave the Municipal Limits of Nagpur without obtaining prior

written permission from the course authorities, even on holidays

or weekends.

Penalties

We are confident of full participation in all activities by the Train-

ees. Any absence without explicit permission would be treated as

"unauthorized absence from duty" and will be dealt with as per

rules. The range of penalties, (which you may be required to suf-

fer), may be either in the form of negative marking, as pre-

A man has honor

if he holds himself

to an ideal of

conduct though it

is inconvenient,

unprofitable, or

dangerous to do

so.

-Walter Lippmann

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scribed, or under the Rules relating to Conduct and Discipline or

both. We sincerely hope that no occasion would arise, which

would compel us to resort to such drastic measures.

At any point of time during the course, if any Trainee indulges in

any act of misconduct or indiscipline, the course authorities may

relieve him / her from the course without any notice and a report

to the controlling ministry will be made.

Any damage to Govt. property resulting from negligence will be

recovered from your salary.

Using or carrying mobile phone in the barred premises will result

in confiscation of mobile and a minimum fine of Rs. 1000/-

would be collected and remitted into the Social Welfare Club.

Repeat offenses in this aspect will be dealt with very seriously.

Informal Meetings with the Faculty

Officer Trainees are expected to call on their counselors and

other faculty members and meet them informally in their resi-

dences. These informal meetings are considered an important

part of the community life at the Academy. Kindly be punctual on

such engagements, and inform the host / hostess in advance.

Behavior during Guest Lectures

Never leave the class till the guest speaker leaves. Courtesy de-

mands that you rise from your chairs at the end of the session

and wait till the guest speaker leaves the room.

While we encourage you to ask questions to the Guest speakers,

please learn to be careful in framing your questions and be polite

and dignified in your interaction. Please remember that they are

the guests of the Academy and have to be given due respect and

regard. They also have the highest expectations from you.

Let me win, but if

I cannot win, let

me be brave in the

attempt.

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Academic Sessions

Classes will be of 55 minutes duration both in the forenoon and in the

afternoon.

The session plan for each day will be as follows:

0 Session : PT 06 00-06 45 hrs.

Forenoon: This will consist of four sessions.

Recap of previous days learning: 08 50-09 00 hrs.

I Session : 09 00-09 55 hrs.

II Session : 10 05-11 00 hrs.

III Session : 11 15-12 10 hrs.

IV Session : 12 20-13 15 hrs.

Lunch Break : 13 15-14 30 hrs.

V Session : 1430 -1525 hrs.

VI Session : 1600-1800 hrs.

Venues

The academic sessions will be held in the lecture hall on the Ground

Floor in the Faculty building. Joint sessions held with the Offices Train-

ees of the 65th Batch of the IRS may be addressed either in the Centre

Hall on the first floor in the Faculty building or in the Auditorium.

Attendance & Reporting

All Officer Trainees are expected to take their seats before 08 50

hours every morning. Any delays will be considered a failure of con-

duct on the part of the officer Trainee and will be noted, and taken into

account for their performance appraisal. Repeated late-coming may

attract proceedings and penalty.

Daily Briefing

A ten minute daily briefing will be undertaken by the Course Team or

designated Faculty member to provide feedback to the Officer Train-

ees about their performance. There may be discussions about plan-

ning, administration and organizational issues and to notify any

changes in activities already planned. This may also be utilized by the

Officer Trainees for clearing their doubts about notifications already

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issued.

Duties Related to Academic Sessions

All Officer Trainees must be fully attentive during the Academic ses-

sions and participate in the ongoing discussions. Carrying a Mobile in

the Classroom by an Officer Trainee will lead to immediate confisca-

tion of the Handset and imposition of prescribed penalty. Attending and

participating in Academic sessions is a duty assigned to Officer Train-

ees and a failure will be considered in their performance appraisal.

Sessions Brief

For every Academic session some Officer Trainees will be as-

signed the duty of preparing a ‗Sessions Brief‘ of 500-1000 words in a

narrative form, with proper Title and subtitles prepared in the own lan-

guage of the OT, prepared in MS Word file. It should be submitted

online and will be made available to all the trainees. These Sessions

Brief prepared by the OTs will be evaluated and marks obtained will

form part of Internal Evaluation for that subject having 10% weightage.

The Sessions Brief prepared by the Officer Trainees will also be

shared with all Officers and is expected to be a resource for revision

and examinations. When more than one officer is assigned a duty for

Sessions Brief, they must prepare it independently and in their own

language. Use of common language, even in part, will lead to disquali-

fication leading to no marks apart from call for explanation and penalty

in the nature of additional project work.

Session Quiz

For every Academic session, some Officer Trainees will be assigned

the duty of preparing six Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) covering

some issue discussed in the Academic session. Every question should

have four or five choices. The correct choice should be provided, along

with a very brief explanation in not more than 75 words. This exercise

will also be evaluated, and marks will be awarded, which will be

counted towards internal evaluation for that subject, carrying a weight

of 10%. The quality of questions prepared and the explanation of an-

swer will be taken into account for evaluation. The question should be

such as can be answered correctly by 25 to 75% of the class. These

Multiple Choice Questions will also be shared with the whole class,

and may also be selected for the End of the Course Examination.

A friend is one

before whom I

may think aloud.

- Ralph Waldo Em-

erson

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Academic Sessions

It is our endeavor to provide you with the best possible aca-

demic inputs. The Academy has devised a comprehensive method of

getting your feedback on various aspects of the Academic and other

activities organized for you. Your Feedback is an important considera-

tion in the evaluation of training imparted and is taken into account for

design and improvements in the Course.

The Feedback is to be given everyday at the end of the days‘

sessions using online form. The same needs to be furnished before

midnight everyday. It is compiled into a database and used to improve

the Course Design and Content.

You are the most important stakeholder in your Training, hence

what you feel about it is important. It should also be remembered that it

is part of the assigned duties, which must be fulfilled with all sincerity

and attention. The Feedback form also has inherent systems to high-

light inconsistencies between different answers given in the Feedback

by you, allowing identification of Feedback given without application of

mind. Please note that giving feedback regularly is an index of your

commitment to the course and sense of responsibility.

The Feedback given by you is shared with the Faculty con-

cerned, to help them in identifying the constraints if any and remove

them. However confidentiality is maintained regarding your Feedback,

so while the Feedback given by you is communicated, the name of

persons are not told.

The Course Team also holds Feedback sessions from time to

time to discuss matters with the Officer Trainees and understand their

constraints and difficulties in all areas of Academy life including Aca-

demics.

It may be remembered that your feedback must be objective

and contextual. Feedback from the Faculty will also be obtained to

assess the quality of involvement of the Officer Trainees.

A master can tell

you what he ex-

pects of you. A

teacher, though,

awakens your ex-

pectations.

Patricia Neal

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FEEDBACK


The Academy places a great deal of importance upon Counsel-

ing as a mode of interaction between the faculty and the respective

counselees. The Counselor is a friend, guide and a person who is

genuinely concerned about the individual needs of the officer trainees.

Each trainee is attached to a Counselor for closer interaction,

facilitation of training and advice on personal matters. Formal coun-

selor group meetings will be scheduled in the timetable. However, in-

formal meetings with the counselor are also welcome and encouraged.

The trainees are expected to be in close association with their coun-

selor and establish an effective rapport. This will enable the Counselor

to give individual attention to each of her / his counselees, besides

crystallizing the learning points for the officer trainee.

The counselors will be regular faculty members of the Acad-

emy.

INITIATIVE AND CAMARADERIE

A very important aspect of Foundation Course is to develop and

encourage the habit of taking initiatives. For Officers in different Civil

Services, this is of utmost importance, for it is the senior bureau-cracy

which is the fulcrum of improvement and reforms in the domain of pub-

lic management. The ability to take initiative and pursue the goal with

perseverance is one of the core strengths of a good officer, and must

be developed right from the entry into service. One must also be wise

in taking initiatives, and must exercise due discretion while jumping

into new projects.

Another important aspect of Foundation Course is to develop

camaraderie with your colleagues. One must be able to work in teams

and enjoy being part of the group with a common objective. There are

very few targets that one can achieve within the public sector all alone,

or without the cooperation of different stakeholders. Thus, the ability to

develop empathy with other team members, identify with them and de-

velop common goals is a core capability of a government servant.

While working is teams one should be able to work around interper-

sonal dynamics.

COUNSELLING

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The Foundation Course aims at providing professional knowl-

edge, developing job-oriented skills, inculcating espirit de corps and

building appropriate attitudes and values. We try to achieve these ob-

jectives through a harmonious blend of academic and extra-curricular

inputs. We expect the course will help the Officer Trainee not only to

acquire more knowledge and professional skills, but also to imbibe offi-

cer-like qualities and understand the administrative environment.

Regular evaluation of these qualities would form part of our duties. We

do not intend to burden you with heavy end of course examinations,

but would prefer to test you as you go along the course, through ex-

aminations/quizzes/seminar/presentations etc and also through obser-

vation and interaction.

The overall breakup of evaluation is as follows:

Director General‘s Assessment - 150

Academic Inputs - 450

Total - 600

Proficiency in various subjects will be evaluated through

concurrent examinations, quizzes and other methods, which may

amount to approximately 40% of the total marks allocated for each

subject. The end-of-course examination will amount to about 60% of

the total marks for the subject.

With respect to soft skills, values and attitudes, Officer-

Trainees will be assessed on a continuous basis on their participation

and performance during the trek, , village visit, other extra-curricular

activities, their general behaviour, punctuality and personal conduct.

This evaluation forms part of the Director's Assessment.

ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATIONS

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Assessment and Examinations

There will be tests on Hindi and Computers for 50 marks at

the end of the Course. Marks obtained in these tests are not added to

the aggregate. However, these are compulsory papers and failure in

these examination will mean failure in the Foundation Course Exami-

nation.

Officer Trainees will have to secure at least 50% marks in each

subject to pass the examination.

An Officer Trainee, who fails in any of the six prescribed sub-

jects as mentioned above or in any qualifying tests (Hindi and Com-

puters) shall not be entitled to any credit for the Foundation Course

Examination carrying 450 marks. In other words, in such an event,

he / she shall get '0' out of 450.

SUBJECT MARKS

1 Public Administration 90 2 Law 90

3 Basic Economics for Administrators 90

4 Management & Behavioural Sciences 60

5 Indian History & Culture 60

6 Political Concepts & the Constitution of India 60

Total 450

SUBJECT MARKS

1 Village Study Report 10

2 ECM 10

3 Espirit de Corps 10

4 PT/Self Defense 15

5 Report /Term Paper 10

6 Games 10

7 ICT 10

8 Participation in extra curricular activities 10

9 Book Review 5

10 Trek and adventure sports/Cross country 10

11 Director Generals‘ Overall assessment 40

TOTAL MARKS FOR DIRECTOR GENERAL’S ASSESSMENT

150

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There will also be a test of physical fitness at the end of the

course.

A number of medals and trophies will be awarded to the Officer-

Trainees who distinguish themselves in various activities in the Acad-

emy. Details of these medals and trophies are given below:-

ACADEMIC AWARDS

Director General’s Medal/Trophy for the Officer-Trainee who

achieves the best all-round record at the Academy in the Foundation

Course.

Director General’s Medal/Trophy for the highest aggregate marks

in written examination at the Foundation Course Examination.

Medal for the highest marks in "Public Administration" at the Foun-

dation Course Examination.

Medal for the highest marks in "Basic Economics for Administra-

tors" at the Foundation Course Examination

Medal for the highest marks in "Political Concepts and Constitution

of India" at the Foundation Course Examination

Medal for the highest marks in "Law" at the Foundation Course Ex-

amination.

Medal for the highest marks in "Indian History and Culture" at the

Foundation Course Examination

Medal for the highest marks in "Management and Behavioural Sci-

ences" at the Foundation Course Examination

Medal for the highest marks in "Hindi" at the Foundation Course Ex-

amination (Only for those whose mother tongue is other than Hindi)

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Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals for contribution to Esprit de

Corps. These medals are given to Officer-Trainees making the maxi-

mum contribution to the Esprit de Corps in the batch.

We have identified the following special qualities as conducive

to and reflective of esprit-de-corps:

Commitment to public service

Belief in the unity and integrity of India and its pluralistic cul-

ture.

Understanding the inter-dependence of various public ser-

vices and appreciation of the need for harmonious relation-

ship and mutual co-operation for achievement of the common

goal.

Spirit of fellowship, fraternity and common brotherhood.

Readiness to empathise as well as share difficulties and dan-

gers faced by others.

Willingness to sacrifice for the common good/group interest.

Sense of values, as enshrined in the Constitution of India.

Ability to transcend the narrow loyalties of service, caste,

creed, region and religion.

Liveliness, humor and wit.

Passion to strive toward excellence in all spheres of collective

activity.

A poll will be conducted towards the end of the Course. The Of-

ficer Trainees themselves will choose the Officer Trainee who pos-

sesses the above qualities and is perceived to have contributed most

toward building esprit de corps during the course.

OTHER AWARDS

1. Gold medal for the Best Essay on Human Rights

2. Communal Harmony Essay trophy for best three entries.

3. Army Trophy for National Security Essay for best three en

tries .

4. Medals (Gold, Silver and Bronze) for the Village Study Group

Report

5. Shri Homi Bhabha Trophy for Science, Technology and

Environment: This trophy is for the best debater in a debat-

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ing competition organized on issues of Science, Technology

and the Environment.

6. Director General’s medal for the best performance in P.T.

(for men).

7. Director General’s medal for the best performance in P.T.

(for women).

8. Director General’s medal for the best performance in Karate.

(for men).

9. Director General’s medal for the best performance in Karate.

(for women).

10. Running Trophy donated by the Commissioner of Police, Bor-

der Security Force for the winner in the Cross Country Run

(for men).

11. Shield for the Counselor Group with the best performance in

the Cross Country Run.

12. Director General’s Trophy awarded to the best one-act

play.

13. Director General’s Trophy: It is a Trophy which goes to the

best Actor and the best Actress of the Competition.

14. Trophy for the Officer Trainee who prepares the best script for

the One Act Play Competition.

15. Trophy for Best Group Centered Activities during Foundation

Course.

16. Director General’s Medal for best performance amongst clubs

and societies (to be decided by officer trainees).

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Officer Trainees designated as Escort Officers shall have the following

responsibilities:-

1. Collect the travel plan and ensure that a suitable vehicle is de-

tailed by the batch office in time to receive the Guest Speaker at the

Railway Station or Airport, as the case may be. Get the details of the

Vehicle and mobile number of the Driver.

2. Do inspect the room allotted to the Guest Speaker and ensure

that they are well made-up. Please check up whether the furniture and

fittings are all right; the taps and lights work.

3. To ensure that the reception (of Guest House) has all the details

of arrival and stay and keep the reception informed of your where-

abouts so that in the event of an unscheduled arrival of the Guest, you

can be located and informed.

4. Receive the Guest Speaker at the Guest House on his/her arri-

val. Help him/her to settle down comfortably. Please enquire whether

he/she would like to have tea/coffee etc. You should look after him/her

generally throughout his/her stay in the Academy and ensure that his/

her needs (including special diet, if any) are attended to. While you

need not impose yourself on him/her, it is necessary that you ensure

that the Guest Speaker is not left high and dry unless he chooses to.

You must be available for him/her to contact at any time. Please in-

struct his/her room bearer about your whereabouts. Please accom-

pany him/her to breakfast/lunch/dinner, unless he/she has different

programmes. If the Guest Speaker has brought any hand-out, collect

them and hand over to the batch office for getting copies made. En-

sure that the Guest Speaker is invited to all the functions of the vari-

ous societies/clubs that may be scheduled during his stay.

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5. Ensure that due arrangement has been made for his return jour-

ney to airport/railway station. Please have this checked well in time

and ensure that the driver is told the departure time. You may ascer-

tain the convenience of the VIP before fixing the time. Ascertain the

vehicle number and the name of the driver from the administration.

6. Acquaint the Guest Speaker with the Course Design, the sylla-

bus prescribed and other activities in the Academy, if he is not already

familiar with the same. You may also appraise the Guest Speaker

about the Composition of the audience he will be addressing.

7. Collect from the Course Team or any other reliable source the

bio-data of the Guest Speaker before his/her arrival. If this is not avail-

able in the office, the data may be obtained from library sources or

from the Guest Speaker politely. The bio data should be prepared

properly in Word Document and emailed to [email protected].

8. Inform the Guest Speaker about the duration and number of his

lectures. You should also tell him that generally some time should set

apart for questions at the end of the lecture at the Academy. Ensure

that the Visitors‘ Book is put up to the Guest Speaker for his signature

and remarks. (Verify with the Course Coordinator whether the Visitors‘

Book is to be placed before the speaker or not).

9. Ascertain the Guest Speaker on his arrival about any special

arrangements that he/ she would like to be made in the lecture hall

apart from normal provisions of a LCD/Slide Projector, white-board

and collar Microphone etc.

10. Ensure that the name plates are ready in time and placed on the

table before the lecture. Personally check the spelling.

11. To ascertain from the Course Coordinator whether the lecture is

to be recorded and if required, ensure arrangement for the same is

made.

12. You have to preside over the lecture session and to ensure that

the meeting is conducted in a manner which neither embarrasses the

Guest Speaker not the Academy in any way. You will introduce him to

the audience briefly and use the bio-data already collected for the pur-

pose. After the talk is over, you will announce that the Guest Speaker

would welcome question from the audience (unless the Guest

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Speaker has any objection to this, which should be ascertained well in

advance). At the end of the session, you will thank the Guest Speaker

on behalf of the probationers, the Academy and yourself in the appro-

priate manner. This is the most important part of your duties.

13. Please thank him/her for his/her visit to NADT and request him/

her to visit again. If you face any problem, contact the Course Team

for help and guidance.

14. Get in touch with the PAs of the Officers concerned and fix up

appointments in case the Guest Speaker wishes to call on the Director

General or Additional Director General.

15. Inform the Course Team in advance, if the Guest Speaker ex-

presses a desire to visit places of interest in the city.

16. Ensure that the honorarium and the acknowledgment letter are

handed over to him and necessary receipts are collected. See

him/her off from the Guest house.

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The Officers‘ Mess at National Academy of Direct Taxes is entirely

managed by the Officer Trainees (OTs) themselves. For this purpose

a Mess Committee is elected from the OTs for four months period.

One OT will be deputed as MDO daily. There will be one MDO each

day. Officer Trainees would be assigned mess duty by rotation. His/

her job will be to check the accounts (including sales & purchases)

and stock of the Mess. In case of some serious problems e.g. work-

ers‘ grievances or other administrative matters, it will be the duty of

MDO to bring the issue to the knowledge of the Mess Committee.

Every OT will perform the MDO duty as per the schedule provided by

the Course Authorities. The role of the OTs as MDOs will help them in

having first hand experience in managing the human resources &

sharpening their organization skills.

Duties/ Responsibilities

As per the Constitution of Officers' Mess, the officer on the Mess Duty

has the following duties and responsibilities:-

1. To release the Provision for Breakfast / Snacks / Lunch / Dinner etc

from the Mess Store.

2. To check the Quantity and Quality of the provisions released and to

note the same in the ―Store Provisions Register‖.

3. To be the custodian of the Store- Keys. He / She should not hand

over the keys to anyone, except to the next designated MDO or to

any of the Mess Committee Member, if the next designated MDO

is not accessible.

4. To Monitor and to Guide the over all activities of the Mess during

the Duty Period (like Stores, Cooking, Service, Dinning Hall,

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Cleanliness etc).

5. All the incoming provisions such as milk and milk products, vegeta-

bles, meat and other materials shall be entered in the incoming

register.

6. The MDO shall give a feed back to the Administration‘s Nominee

1. PMC and other members of the Mess Committee on what he/

she had observed in duty in the Mess.

7. MDO shall ensure the cleanliness & hygiene in the Kitchen and

Dinning Hall.

8. MDO shall cross check attendance register of staff with the staff

present and write observation in the attendance register.

9. The MDO shall also check the balance quantity of food after serving

to the Officer trainees. The daily feed back shall be given to the

PMC and the Mess Manager.

10. The MDO shall report any case of excess pricing in invoicing to

the Mess Committee if any such doubts arise.

11. The MDO should enter his / her name, OT code, Room No. and

Contact Number in the Register provided for the purpose in the

Mess Store.

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FACILITIES IN THE ACADEMY

Hostel Accommodation

Residence in the campus is compul-

sory. Spouses, friends or relatives of

the Officer Trainees will not be permit-

ted to stay on campus under any cir-

cumstances. Violation of this will be

considered as an act of indiscipline.

Self-contained residential accommodation is available to all the train-

ees. There are two hostels with well-equipped rooms. These are

known as Nalanda and Vikramshila. Nalanda has 208 rooms whereas

Vikramshila has 156 rooms. The air-conditioned rooms in Takshashila

are used by senior officers attending the in-service courses.

Vaishali Guest House: This beautiful guest house is with three suites

for VIPs visiting the Academy.

Other Facilities

The Academy is self-contained with an Administrative Building, a

Faculty Building, Library, Computer Center, Auditorium, Indoor

Sports Complex, Hostels, Mess, Guest Houses etc. The lecture halls

are fitted with modern training aids/equipments. There are good facili-

ties for sports and games. A number of cultural and recreational clubs

are run within the Academy by the Officer Trainees.

Library

The Academy Library is housed in an exclusive building. There is ex-

tensive reading material on Taxation,

Law, Management, History, Econom-

ics, Political Science, Philosophy, Ac-

countancy, Computers and allied top-

ics. It has a rich collection of about

50,000 titles including those of general

interest. Many Indian and foreign jour-

nals on Taxation, Management, Eco-

“Tough

times

never

last

but

tough

people

do”

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nomics and general topics are also available. The Library has a Read-

ing Room where over 200 journals and newspapers are displayed and

made available for Officers and staff. The Library also has a Digital

Library with over 3000 digitalized documents, which can be accessed

through Internet with the User Id and Password.

Immediately after arrival in the Academy, the Officer Trainees

should apply for the temporary Membership in the NADT Library, for

which the form may be collected from the Batch Office or from the Li-

brary itself.

Computer Centre

The Computer Centre is equipped with the latest systems in two labs

each with over 45 PCs and a third lab with 30 Computers. All the com-

puters are networked. Labs are provided with teaching aids like LCD

Projectors. The faculty uses computers for designing courses & lec-

tures and for developing training material. There are two reference

rooms, one in the Faculty building and the other in Nalanda Hostel,

which have judicial and other softwares and leased line internet con-

nectivity. The Academy also has its own website http://

www.nadt.gov.in All the 150-plus PCs in the Academy and the com-

puters in hostel rooms are networked with broadband internet connec-

tivity.

Facilities for Sports, Games & Swimming

The probationary officers are actively encouraged to spend some part

of their time on games and sports.

The Academy has extensive facilities for games and sports.

There is a Cricket ground which is also being used for hosting football

matches. There are facilities for Volleyball, basket ball and athletics.

Two Tennis Courts with synthetics surface are also available for the

Officer Trainees

There is a well equipped In-

door Sports Complex, which has a

Badminton Complex with three

wood surfaced courts. There is

also a Squash Complex having

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two courts , a Billiards room with two tables and a Table Tennis

Room. Within the Indoor Complex, there is a Music Room and also a

very well equipped Gymnasium with state of the Art Equipment, for all

kind of exercises. Apart from these a beautiful swimming pool is

also functional, and is the centre of attraction during summers. It is

also used to host Water Polo matches, and has got two diving boards.

Auditorium & Amphitheatre

The Academy has a well equipped Auditorium for organizing Cultural

programs and Movie Shows. It is also used for holding Inauguration

and Valediction functions. It can also be used by Clubs and Hobby

Clubs to organize programs. The recently included Amphitheatre can

be used for meetings, screening movies and holding informal get to-

gether.

Meeting Point & Lal Bungalow

Meeting Point is located as an extension of the Lumbini garden. It

houses a canteen run by Shri Mulchand. It is the fulcrum of informal

gatherings of the OTs and Faculty post academic sessions.

Lal Bungalow is the club house renovated and refurbished through

shramdaan of the Officer Trainees of the 64th batch(2010) of the IRS. It

is used for the informal gathering and celebrations.

Astronomy Equipments

The Nalanda Hostel has one Lounge dedicated to the Astronomy

facilities including a modern telescope.

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Officers’ Mess

The Officer Trainees run the Officer‟s Mess on a co-operative

basis in the campus. The Mess is considered not just an eating place

but also a place where officers get together in keeping with the best

traditions of the Service. Formal and informal dinners and get-

togethers are organized from time to time to facilitate social interaction.

Medical & Other Facilities

The Academy has a fully equipped dispensary within its campus

which is run by the Government of India under its Health Scheme.

Social Networking Portal

The officer Trainees of the Academy run and manage a Social

networking Portal. “NADTConnect” where Officer Trainees can ex-

change ideas, information and stay connected.

Newsletter

The NADT publishes a monthly newsletter titled NADTree which

is edited by a team of faculty members and Officer Trainees and

serves to document the activities and developments within the Acad-

emy.

About NAGPUR

Nagpur is the winter capital of Ma-

harashtra State. The city derives its

name from the rivulet Nag flowing

through it. It is also known as the City of

Oranges. Nagpur is an important educa-

tional centre and its university is

amongst the oldest in the country.

A bench of Bombay High Court also

functions at Nagpur. There are various

places of tourist importance in and

around Nagpur. The Ramtek hillock situated about 60 kms. from Nag-

pur is believed to be Ramgiri mentioned in Ramayana and Meghdoot.

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Introduction

Good manners and etiquette lend confidence and charm to an officer's

personality. They help smoothen the sharp edge of authority and ease

the course of personal relations. The principles underlying the form

and behaviour suggested in the following pages are courtesy, polite-

ness and consideration for others.

The issues covered are important to an officer's life, both during

his/her probation and in the later stages of his/her career. A major part

of Shishtachar is of immediate relevance for life in the Academy.

Most of the prescriptions in this manual have their origins in

western cultural practices. However, it is important to remember that

manners and etiquette are culture specific. India with its rich cultural

heritage offers a wide variety of cultural practices. It is, therefore, im-

portant to be sensitive to these variations and adapt one's responses

according to the cultural traditions of the person or group of persons

one is interacting with.

Keeping the importance of business lunches and dinners in

mind, we have added a chapter on Formal Dining Etiquettes. We hope

that the Officer Trainees would go through this booklet carefully and

liberally use the guidelines/tips for displaying dignified, courteous be-

haviour on all occasions.

ETIQUETTE IN THE ACADEMY

Dress Regulations- Ceremonial

Black or White Jodhpur Suit/ Sherwani with formal Shoes (Oxfords/

Brogues) for Gentlemen

Prescribed Academy Saree (preferably in sober colors) with formal

Shoes / Sandals for Ladies

Life is short, but

there is always

time enough for

courtesy.

- Ralph Waldo Em-

erson

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Dress Regulations– Formal

Black or White Jodhpur Suit / 2 or 3 piece Lounge Suit

(preferably in dark colors) with Necktie / cravat and formal Shoes for

Gentlemen.

Sober colored saree or Salwar Kameez or Churidar Kurta or

Western Business Suit with Shoes/ Sandals for Ladies

Dress Regulations– Informal

Full Sleeve Shirt and Trousers with

Necktie (summer) and Jacket and Trou-

sers with Necktie (winter) with Shoes

(other than casuals) for Gentlemen

Salwar Kameez or Churidar Kurta

or Western Business Suit with Shoes/

Sandals for Ladies

Dress Regulations Casual

Open Collar Shirt with Trousers (not

jeans) and Shoes (other than sports shoes/ sneakers) for Gentlemen

Salwar Kameez or Churidar Kurta or Shirt and Trousers with

footwear (other than chappals/ slip-ons/ sneakers) for Ladies

OCCASIONS

Ceremonial

Republic Day and Independence Day Function

Course Inauguration/Valediction Ceremony

Visit of VVIPs such as President/ Vice-President/ Prime Minister

Any other occasion specifically so designated

Formal

Formal Lunch/ Dinner (other than those where a VVIP is present)

Visits of dignitaries other than VVIPs

Informal

During Class Hours

Casual

Cultural Evenings.

Mess (other than for Formal Lunch/ Dinner)

Lapel cards shall always be worn on all formal, informal functions and

while attending classes.

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GENERAL BEHAVIOUR

At no time or occasion should an officer trainee conduct herself /

himself in a manner not befitting an officer.

Officer Trainees are expected to treat each other politely and

with due regard to decency and courtesy. Consideration for the feel-

ings of others should be a dominant concern. This becomes even

more important during outdoor programmes like the trek and the vil-

lage visits. Conduct on these occasions should be such as to instill

confidence and trust.

It is only natural that

intelligent men and women

have an opinion of their

own. However courtesy

demands that if you have

to disagree, do so politely

and in an urbane manner.

When dealing with

subordinates special care

should be taken to ensure politeness. This is especially true in your

dealings with mess staff, room bearers and non-teaching staff of the

Academy.

Officer like behaviour should be maintained outside the Academy

as well, in dealing with shopkeepers etc and the public at large.

CONDUCT IN CLASS

Punctuality and decorum is to be maintained for all sessions /

events academic or non-academic.

Officer Trainees should enter the classroom and take their allot-

ted seats five minutes before the time designated for the commence-

ment of the lecture. Attendance will be noted according to the seating

arrangement.

Officer Trainees will not be admitted, after the doors have been

closed.

Smoking is not permitted in any public place.

Officer Trainees are expected to be attentive and conduct them-

selves with due regard for the feelings of the lecturer and fellow Officer

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Trainees. Questions addressed to faculty members / guest speakers

should be clear, precise and polite. Please stand up when asking a

question. Officer Trainees must remember that guest faculty is invited

by the Academy. As such, they are honoured guests; and their dignity

should be upheld under any circumstances.

Talking or whispering during a lecture not only disturbs the

speakers but other Officer Trainees also. Effective listening is an art

and essential as a matter of courtesy to the speaker as well as your

colleagues.

The posture adopted while sitting in the classroom is extremely

important. One should sit with the back upright, without slouching in

the chair, either to the front or to the back. One‟s arms should not be

crossed behind one‟s head while sitting. This is extremely impolite.

While applauding guest speakers, thumping on the table should

not be done. This is a bad manner. One should clap with hands only.

When a lecturer takes classes, Officer Trainees are expected to

remain standing after the lecture concludes till the speaker leaves the

class.

CONDUCT IN HOSTELS

Officer Trainees are expected to behave decently in the hostels

at all times. Shouting, loud music,

noisy parties / revelry must be

avoided as it is a source of inconven-

ience and nuisance to others. As a

consideration to other residents in

the hostels, music after 2200 hrs is

to be heard only through ear-phones.

Keeping or consuming alcohol

in the hostels is prohibited. Inebri-

ated conduct will result in disciplinary action.

MESS ETIQUETTE

Dining in the Mess

Every officer trainee is a host. You are expected to be present 10

minutes before the guests arrive to receive them and to see that no

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guest is left unattended to. Move around freely and look after the

guests. Do not leave the mess until after all the guests have left.

Officer Trainees appointed as Escort Officers to guests or Faculty

Members and their spouses should receive their guests at the en-

trance and remain in attendance throughout. Escort Officers are ex-

pected to look after their guests and should introduce them to other

Officer Trainees and faculty members if the guests have not met them

earlier. On conclusion of the meal, Escort Officers are expected to see

their guests off.

Do not monopolize the senior guest or leave him/her abruptly. Re-

quest to be excused when you leave him/her.

Unless on the Mess Committee, Officer Trainees have no authority to

reprimand a mess employee. Even

officers on the mess committee are

not to use intemperate language or

conduct themselves in a manner not

befitting an officer. They can report

matters needing attention to the

President, Secretary or a member of

the Mess Committee. While making

any complaint (e.g., about the qual-

ity of food), do not use intemperate

language.

Courtesy and consideration is to be shown to all the colleagues during

meals. Due consideration is to be paid to correct table manners.

CONDUCT IN THE LOUNGE

When you enter the lounge, if there is a lady or a senior staff member

present, please greet them appropriately. When any lady or a senior

staff member or a Mess Guest enters the lounge, you should stand up

and greet him/her.

You need not be rigid in your movements inside the lounge, but should

avoid being sloppy or slovenly.

Do not sit in the lounge with your legs up on a table or chair.

Do not fail to wish staff members, their spouses or senior guests.

Do not form your own exclusive groups.

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Do not play music too loudly. It may disturb others.

If you are sitting near a fan or in front of the fire when a senior staff

member or a lady arrives, and if there is no other comfortable seat

available, offer your seal to him or her.

Avoid controversial subjects, which may lead to a heated discussion.

While in conversation, do not interrupt a person who is talking.

Do not gossip about other people. It is said: “Cultured people talk

about ideas, where uncultured people talk about person”.

Do not disturb the lounge arrangements. In case, it has been neces-

sary to move the furniture, please rearrange it before leaving.

Please do not be loud or brash in your behavior, and show considera-

tion to others present in the lounge.

SOCIAL CALLS AND VISITS

Calls are both a social and an official obligation. They may be made

alone or in a group. Besides being part of the etiquette expected of an

officer, they are functional in building inter personal relations and creat-

ing a better work environment. Social calls are to be made after

checking the convenience of the officer.

Calls should never be

made before 9.00 am or

after 7.30 pm except on the

suggestion of the officer

called on. Usually calls

should be made between

6.00 pm and 7.00 pm de-

pending upon the season.

The first call may be brief

and should not last more

than 30 minutes. Later, when friendly calls are made, they may last as

long as desired and appropriate, always taking care not to keep the

hosts from their meals and other engagements.

The question often arises whether a senior officer or a junior officer

should make a social call first. This depends upon circumstances.

Senior officers newly posted to a station should, unless there is great

disparity in rank, call socially on junior, after the junior has paid an offi-

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cial call. Where their ranks differ greatly, the junior should make the

first social call.

Do not go away if you find other visitors already present. Knock or ring

the bell if the door is closed and send in your card if a servant or a mi-

nor child opens the door. If the door is opened by the host/hostess or

an adult member of the family, you should introduce yourself and offer

your card only if it is asked for.

Calls should be returned in person as early as possible. If there is

great disparity in rank or if the call is at a mess, the return call will usu-

ally take the form of an invitation to a meal.

OFFICIAL CALLS

In the Academy, Officer Trainees are expected to call on the

Course Coordinator, Counselors and other faculty members within

2 weeks of joining. They must also call on the Director General

and the Additional Director Generals. One should call on mem-

bers of the faculty only after ascertaining their convenience. All

such cases should be made Counselor Group wise.

Please note that having met an officer at some party or func-

tion is no substitute for a regular call.

CONVERSATION

Never talk with your hands in your pockets or on your hips or

crossed in front of the Chest.

If you have to withdraw from company say, “Excuse me” while

doing so.

DRAWING ROOM MANNERS

Gentlemen will stand when ladies enter a room, and officers will

stand when seniors enter.

Officers‟ wives normally rise only when the President, the

Vice-President, the Prime Minister, the Governor or the Chief

Minister enters. Officers will stand up when they are introduced.

Shaking hands on being introduced is quite normal but not with

ladies unless the lady makes the first move. Otherwise, a

„Namaste‟ or an equivalent word in any other Indian language is

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the proper form. Never shake hands with gloves on, though la-

dies can exercise this privilege.

Introductions are made as follows:

Gentlemen are introduced to ladies, juniors to seniors and

young person‟s to old, with the exception of VITs, to whom others

are always introduced. The person making the introduction

should say, “May I introduce…” or “Let me introduce Mr./Ms….”.

Add a few words of description to help them make contact e.g.

“Mr. & Mrs. Alpha have just returned from Utopia wherein they

were researching beta radioactivity of unicorns. Mr. Gamma is

the Counselor of the Star Ship Enterprise”. The reply to “How do

you do” is “How do you do” and never “Quite well, thank you” or

“Fine”.

If you wish to smoke in company, especially in the presence

of ladies or elders, always seek permission. Also offer your com-

panion a cigarette. Deposit ash only in ashtrays and when stub-

bing a cigarette do so completely to prevent it from giving out

smoke.

Do not sit aloof but conduct a conversation with your

neighbours. As far as possible, avoid talking shop. As educated

young officers you would have sufficiently wide interests to stard

and sustain a conversation on many subjects.

RECEIVEING VISITORS

Receive your visitors at the door or, if they are senior officers

or old people, on the drive as they alight from their cars. Open the

door for them and see them into the house. Offer them a seat and

after a while, a drink (soft drinks, tea, coffee, etc.).

On conclusion of the visit, see your visitors off to their car or

to the gate. Do not shut the door on them.

AS GUEST AT A PARTY

When invited to a party, make it a point to inform the host/

hostess of your acceptance or inability well in advance. Remem-

ber that without knowing the exact number of their guests, it is im-

possible for anybody to provide adequate food and drink.

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Arrive on time. Punctuality is politeness and should be culti-

vated as a habit.

Search out your host and hostess, if it is a big party, and

greet them.

A good host will usually name the drinks available. Make

your choice and politely state your preference. Do not ask for

something that has not been mentioned. Do not mutter or say

something vague like “I don‟t mind”. Never omit “Please” and

“Thank you”.

After adding sugar and milk to your coffee/tea do not keep

the bearer waiting while you stir it in the tray. Remove your cup at

once and let him move on.

Do not start on your drink straightaway. Put it down on a side

table and sip it from time to time. If snacks are served, the bearer

will usually offer you a small plate and a serviette. Hold the latter

under the plate while helping yourself. Place the plate on the side

table when done with.

Do not sip your during with a slurp. When eating a sandwich,

cake or other snacks, hold it between the thumb and the first two

fingers.

On leaving, never fail to thank your host and hostess. It is a

good idea to phone your host/hostess the following day express-

ing your thanks for an enjoyable party.

At large parties, it is not necessary to take leave of everyone

present individually. It is enough to take leave of the person with

whom you may be sitting or talking and of the host and the host-

ess.

Leave taking should be brief and unobtrusive. Officers must

neither depart ostentatiously as some VIPs like to do, not should

they slink away.

Government officers are not expected to drink alcohol in pub-

lic, even in places where there is no prohibition. It is essential to

familiarize yourself with government instructions and the conduct

rules. If you are a teetotaler, do not refuse an invitation to a cock-

tail party only on that account. When offered alcohol you may de-

cline politely. If anyone wishes to abstain from drinking alcohol do

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not urge him or her to reconsider.

CIVIC MANNERS -Road Manners

If walking, keep well to the side of the road, especially in a

group. Do not edge others off the road. Do not stop to talk in the

middle of a road or footpath.

If accompanying a lady, always keep between her and the

traffic. You may offer to carry her coat, but not her handbag.

Greetings on the road may be made by just wishing the time

of day or by saying “Namaste” or any appropriate greeting in a

regional language. If you have a friend with you and you stop to

talk, you should normally introduce him. If for some reason you

do not wish to do so, say, “Excuse me a moment”. He will walk on

slowly, in which case you should get through your conversation as

soon as possible. Always be properly dressed on the street even

if you have gone out only for a short errand.

As a junior officer, be observant, try to catch the eye of your

senior officer and greet him. Never be seen avoiding a greeting

and never permit your juniors or subordinates to do so to you.

Make it a point to greet all faculty members, guest speakers

and visitors to the Academy whenever you cross them.

PLACES OF ENTERTAINMENT (In the Auditorium, etc.)

Always be punctual lest you cause inconvenience to others

during the performance while finding your seat. If late, wait a

while and take your seat with the least disturbance to others.

If with a lady, lead the way to your seats. Do not leave her

alone to go out during intervals and if it is necessary, ask her per-

mission.

During the show avoid loud comments or predictions about

the course of the play and do not hiss, murmur or get excited at

embarrassing moments, others would like to follow the show and,

if it is live, the performers should be shown the courtesy of si-

lence. Even if the performance does not appeal to us we must

respect the dignity of the artiste and the right of others to enjoy the

show. Dignified Behaviour befitting an officer is expected in all

public places.

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GENERAL BEHAVIOUR

Attention to personal hygiene and especially mouth odour is

essential Noses should be cleared, finger nails cut, and ears

cleaned at home and not in company. Natural functions like

belching, yawning, sneezing and coughing, clearing of throats,

noses, etc., should be done as silently as possible with an

“excuse me” if in company.

If possible, use a handkerchief to sneeze or cough into.

Sharing a room and bathroom with others imposes social ob-

ligations.

Leave bathroom as clean as you would like to find them.

Bathroom floors should be left clean, basins emptied of soapy wa-

ter, commodes properly flushed or covered after use.

Litter must be thrown into waste-paper baskets; ashtrays

must be used for ash or for stubbing out a cigarette. Cigarette

stubs, etc., should not be disposed of in wash basins and water

closets.

FORMAL DINING ETIQUETTES

Before the Meal:

Prepare to be conversational: Read national and local newspa-

pers ahead of time so that news and events can be discussed.

Punctuality: It is important to be on time. Always allow extra

time as no one wants to be kept waiting. If a delay is unavoidable,

try to contact the host.

Greeting and introductions: A Good handshake is important. It

should be firm and should continue for three to four seconds. In-

troduce a younger person to an older person; introduce a non-

official person to an official person; and in business, introduce the

junior to the senior. Use full names unless you are told to use a

first name.

Seating: In most cases, wait as a group to be seated. Women

go first, followed by men. Purses/ briefcases should be placed on

the floor as the bottom of these items may be dirty and should not

be placed on the table.

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Ordering: Hold the menu so that it does not hide you from every-

one else at the table. Skim the menu quickly and when a decision

is made, place the menu off to the side signaling to the server that

you are ready to order. Unsure of what to order ? Ask the host

what he or she would recommend. The recommended meal may

give a clue as to the price range the host has in mind. Or, let the

host take the lead when ordering. Always talk softly to the server

and do not hesitate to ask for advice. Order food that does not

distract from the ability to converse.

Napkin: Sometimes locating the napkin can be tricky. It can of-

ten be placed in a coffee cup, wine glass, or other clever location.

Traditionally, it is placed at the left of the dinner plate. As liquids

are always to your right, once you determine your place setting

territory, you can easily decide that the napkin in the cup to the

right is yours. The meal begins when the host unfolds his or her

napkin. Immediately place the napkin on your lap after everyone

at the table has been seated. If you must leave the table, place

the napkin on your chair.

Napkin: You napkin should not get dirty during the dining proc-

ess. It is meant to catch food that that falls in your lap and is used

to gently blot your mouth or dust the crumbs from your lips.

‘Reading’ the table setting: Bing using utensils from the outside

and work you way in. If the place setting has two forks that are

the same size: being with the fork on the outside. Food is gener-

ally served from the left and beverages are poured from the right.

During the Meal:

Being eating when everyone has received his or her food. Eat at

the same pace as your host.

Conversation: Relax and keep the conversation focused on

business related or casual topics. Avoid dominating the conversa-

tion.

Soup: Make a circle: spoon away from you, bring around to your

mouth and back t the bowl. Soup is eaten from the side of the

soup spoon, not inserted into your mouth.

Bread: Bread/rolls should be broken into smaller, more manage-

able pieces, buttering only a few bites at a time. Toast and garlic

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bread, however, may be eaten whole as they are usually already

buttered. Avoid making a sandwich!

After the Meal:

Napkin: The host will signal the end of the mal by placing his/her

napkin on the table. Place the napkin (loosely folders) to the right

of your plate (never on the plate).

Place Setting: Leave plates in the same position that they were

presented. Do not push them away or stack them. Any unused

silverware is simply left on the table.

Used Utensils: Do not leave a fork or spoon in a bowl or cup.

Place used utensils on a flat dist. That is why a flat dish is usually

under the soup bowl. When finished, place the knife (blade edge

toward you) and fork diagonally across the centre of the plate so

they do not slide off when the plate is removed by the server.

Thank the host: Shake hands and thank the host for providing

the meal. Remember to maintain good eye contack.

Unusual Situations:

If a piece of silverware falls on the floor, pick it up and let the

server know that you need a clean one. If you cannot reach it, tell

the server you dropped a piece of silverware and that a clean one

is needed.

If someone you are dining with is left-handed, it is best for the

left-handed person to set at the left end of the tables or at the

head of the table. If the host is not aware that you are left-

handed, do not mention it.

Never spit a piece of bad food into your napkin. Attract the

least amount of attention by removing the food using the same

utensil used to place the food in your mouth. Place the food on

the edge of your plate and, if possible, cover with some other food

from your plate.

Remember to take dining etiquette seriously. Regardless of

whether you are having a meal with a senior or junior colleague,

manners can speak volumes about you as a professional.

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Clubs and Societies

INTRODUCTION

Various indoor and outdoor activities are organized by the OTs

through Clubs and Societies. These Clubs and Societies are run by the

OTs themselves under the overall guidance of Course team. Activities

of the Clubs provide an excellent medium to the OTs for their self-

expression and development. The OTs through their creative innova-

tions, generate activities which are not only entertaining but also enrich

the Academy’s campus life. All the OTs are expected to actively par-

ticipate and make full use of the facilities according to their taste and

disposition. The Officer bearers of Clubs are elected by the OTs them-

selves but the activities of Clubs are run with the cooperation and as-

sistance of all the OTs. The Faculty members provides necessary

guidance and assistance in running of the Clubs and Societies and in

organizing activities undertaken by them. The Faculty Members and

even their families are invited to join the OTs in all such activities. For

running their activities the Clubs are provided with grants-in-aid apart

from the fund which they receive through membership fees.

The participation in the activities of the Clubs and Societies is

evaluated at the end of the Course as part of the Director General’s

assessment. A brief outline in respect of the objectives of each of the

Clubs and Societies is given below.

OFFICERS’ CLUB

Every officer undergoing training at the Academy is a member of

the Officers’ Club and has to pay a subscription for every course. The

Executive Committee of the Club consists of a President and 11other

members. The Executive Committee organizes the activities of the

Club and Administrations looks after the over all organization and the

Administrative requirements of the Club.

The objectives of the club are as under:

To serve the members of the Club and a Centre for their social

and recreational activities.

CLUBS & SOCIETIES

A mind at liberty

to reflect on its

own observations,

if it produce noth-

ing useful to the

world, seldom fails

of entertainment

to itself.

George Berkeley

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To organize and provide for the members of the club sports and

recreational pursuits.

To promote and provide facilities for indoor and outdoor games.

To select and coach the teams of the club in various games and

for the Athletic meet on behalf of the Academy and participate in

meets within and outside the Academy.

To organize periodical sports meet and tournaments within the

Academy.

To organize sports, quiz, talks, films etc. relating to the club’s

spheres, in cooperation with other clubs and societies in the

Academy

OFFICERS’ MESS

Objectives

The Officers’ Mess is an institution of the Academy where the

OTs meet in an informal/formal atmosphere to dine and relax. Apart

from the Dining Hall, the Mess has an Officer’s Lounge for relaxation

and recreation. It is the Centre for community life at the Academy. An

active Mess life also contributes significantly to esprit-de-corps among

the trainees from different cadres and services. The effectiveness of

the Mess is measured in terms of quality of food, quality of service and

cost effectiveness. Every OT is a member of the Mess.

The Officers’ Mess in the Campus is run by the OTs themselves

on a contributory basis. The Mess Committee is elected by the OTs

and it functions under the overall guidance of the Administration. The

Committee comprises of a President, a Secretary, a Treasurer and five

other members. It is assisted by a full time Mess Manager and other

staff members of the Officer’s Mess. The organization, besides meet-

ing the messing requirements of the trainees, helps develop manage-

rial and organizational skills amongst the office bearers.

The Mess Committee organizes formal and informal get-

together, often in association with other clubs and societies. Celebra-

tion of different festivals of the country and India Days, where an at-

mosphere of the several regional cultures is created, are among the

more important functions organized. On several occasions the trainees

are joined by the Director General, other faculty members, their fami-

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lies and, dignitaries visiting the Academy.

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Recognizing that civil servants have a crucial and historic role to play

in the present context of our society and the need to develop a com-

mon professional code of ethics, competence and esprit-de-corps

among members of the civil services, it was decided to form an Alumni

Association of the National Academy of Direct Taxes.

It has following objectives:-

To foster Esprit-de-corps among civil servants and the concept of

the common responsibility and unity of purpose in the functioning

of the different organise services which constitute the body of

civil services in the country.

To promote professional norms and competence of the civil ser-

vice.

To work for a better understanding and appreciation of the impor-

tance of the role of the civil servants in society.

To co-operate with the Academy in its training and research ac-

tivities with a view to meeting the requirements of administration

better.

To look after the legitimate interests of the civil service, as a

whole.

Facilities and Benefits of Members

All members would be entitled to get digital subscription of the

NADTree, the monthly newsletter of NADT, as well as any journal/

news letter published by the Alumni. In additional when members visit

Nagpur, the Academy would endeavor to provide them with accommo-

dation wherever available, on payment of the rates in force. Such visit-

ing members would also be entitled to honorary membership of the

various clubs and societies functioning in the Academy during their

stay in Academy. They can also subscribe to membership of the NADT

Digital Library which can be accessed from anywhere in the world with

user –id and password.

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There are various clubs and societies formed for organizing various

indoor and outdoor activites by the Officer Trainees. Each of these

clubs are managed by four Officer Trainees selected from among and

by the Officer Trainees. The Officer Trainees of the foundation Course

will select two representatives for each of these clubs.

ADVENTURE CLUB

The objectives of the club are:

To inculcate the spirit of adventure amongst the OTs by organiz-

ing various adventure sports activities.

To organize periodically, adventure sports activities like cross

country race, trekking, jungle safari, cycle race, river rafting, div-

ing, mountaineering, rock-climbing, hang-gliding, para sailing etc.

AMATEUR ASTRONOMY CLUB.

The amateur astronomy Club of the Academy is equipped with

Telescopes and computer software for their analysis, which are avail-

able to the members of the club.

The objectives of the club are:

To provide opportunity to the Officer Trainees to indulge in Astro-

nomical study using latest instruments.

To generate interest among OTs about Astronomy.

To conduct activities like exhibitions, and circulate notices about

opportunities of special observations.

COMPUTER SOCIETY

The Computer Society was established with the objective of pro-

moting computer knowledge and skills in an informal and user friendly

way. In this regard the efforts made by the Computer Society will be

complementary to the training imparted by the Academy.

The main activities of the computer society have been:

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Organizing computer tutorial sessions outside the regular

classroom sessions to benefit OTs who require extra assis-

tance. Computer wizards amongst the OTs can conduct lec-

tures themselves.

Providing multimedia facility for the OTs.

To bring to the notice of everybody in the Academy campus the

latest facilities/ services/ software available on the Internet or

otherwise.

To organize such competitions, presentations etc which gener-

ate and promote interest in computer and its areas of applica-

tion.

Preparing a CD on the course activities and a directory of the

trainees.

DRAMATICS AND THEATRE CLUB

The main purpose of this club is to promote dramatic pursuits in differ-

ent forms, including Mimicry, One Act play, skits etc..

The objectives include:

Arranging inter house drama competitions within NADT.

Conducting workshops on drama and theatre.

Arranging professional drama shows for all officer trainees.

EXTRA MURAL CLUB

This club enables the OTs to invite eminent personalities from

various arenas like administration, economics, law, tax, film, theatre,

social activities, journalism etc to have the chance to be a part of their

rich experience which would be valuable for all the Officer Trainees to

have the glimpse of different aspects of life which is indispensable to

become all round personalities.

FILM SOCIETY

The main purpose of the Film Society at the Academy is to intro-

duce the OTs to cinema as an art form. Despite the many onslaughts

from video and cable television, it still remains, in many ways, the

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paramount art form of the twenty-first century. Almost every OT would

be familiar with cinema as a popular medium of entertainment. It is

important that OTs understand its enormous potential for carrying vari-

ous social messages to the people as well as its aesthetics.

Objectives

To promote the study of the films as an art and a social force.

To serve as a forum for the members of the Society to exchange

information and notes on films.

To maintain necessary laboratory, library and equipment con-

nected with films.

To provide the members with technical advice on films and pro-

duce experimental films.

To organize lectures and seminars of films in and out of the

Academy.

To exhibit films, both feature and documentary.

To establish and maintain liaison with national and international

film societies.

To efficiently manage the Academy’s equipment, laboratory, fund

and staff connected with films placed at Society’s disposal.

FINE ARTS CLUB

Everybody has some hidden talents, which can be developed. In

the Academy, the Fine Arts Club takes up and coordinates activities

related to art form like painting, sketching, calligraphy, origami, collage

making etc. Fine Arts Club has the required instruments in the fine

Arts Lounge in Nalanda Hostel. Interested OTs can utilize the facili-

ties. During the course, opportunities will be provided for showcasing

the talents by way of exhibitions, including in the FETE organized by

OTs as part of the Foundation Course. All interested OTs should util-

ize the facilities for Fine Art Club during the course to the maximum

extent to explore and develop their hidden talents.

A mind at liberty

to reflect on its

own observations,

if it produce noth-

ing useful to the

world, seldom fails

of entertainment

to itself.

George Berkeley

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PHOTOGRAPHY AND MOVIE PRODUCTION CLUB

The Objectives of the Club are:

To organise workshop for learning photography.

To arrange for photography exhibitions/seminars

To organise photography competitions

To prepare thematic photography viz. places, nature, people,

travels etc.

To develop photo repository

To arrange short duration courses on movie production / docu-

mentaries etc.

To coordinate with film club in arranging film festival of National

and International movies

to liaison with other clubs in activities related to photography and

movie production.

LITERARY CLUB


to publish four issues of the House Journal “ecsTAXy” every year

which may be published in the months of March, June, Novem-

ber and January

To publish supplementary issues with focus on special events of

the training course within and outside NADT at suitable opportu-

nities.

Organizing debate, preferably once in a month on issues of vari-

ous aspects of contemporary India and the world.

Conducting of various theme based literary competitions

Conducting workshops and lectures will be conducted at suitable

times.

Organizing Quiz contests on myriad topics.

WILD LIFE AND NATURE CLUB


Preparing an inventory of flora and fauna of the campus and to

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create interest in nature and wild life among the inmates.

Making NADT a “Green Campus” by adopting environmental

friendly practices.

Arranging visits to sanctuaries and national parks to appreciate

the wild life wealth of the country.

Conducting lectures, seminars and discussions on topics related

to environment and sustainable development.

Celebrating important days relating to environment through exhi-

bitions, quiz competitions etc.,

Organizing workshops and training programmes for promoting

hobbies such as bird watching, bonsai, gardening etc.

Rearing of water birds in the existing water bodies in the cam-

pus.

Coordinating with organizations involved in environment and

wildlife.

OTHER CLUBS

Cultural Club

Language Club

Music Club

Social Welfare Club

Sports Club

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SEPTEMBER MONDAY TUESDAY

WEDNES-DAY

THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

1 2

JOINING FOR-MALITIES

4 TEAM BUILD-ING EXRCISE

6 INAUGAR-

TION

WORKSHOP ON PHOTOG-

RAPHY 9

10 11 SRINIVAS ME-MORIAL LEC-

TURE 13

SEMINAR ON HISTORY

SAHAS CAMP SAHAS CAMP

17 18 GANESH

CHATURTHI 20

SEMINAR ON CONSTITU-

TION

VISIT TO CEN-TRE FOR DIF-

FERENTLY ABLED

VISIT TO SEVAGRAM

24 25 26 27 28 TREKKING TREKKING

OCTOBER MONDAY TUESDAY

WEDNES-DAY

THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

TREKKING TREKKING TREKKING TREKKING TREKKING TREKKING TREKKING

8 9 10 11

SEMINAR ON PUBLIC AD-

MINISTRATION

WORKSHOP ON ART & CULTURE

14

15 16 17 18 SEMINAR ON ECONOMICS

20 21

22 INDIA DAY

CELEBRATION DUSSSEHRA/

INDIA DAY HOMI BABA

DEBATE Idu'l Zuha VILLAGE VISIT VILLAGE VISIT

VILLAGE VISIT VILLAGE VISIT VILLAGE VISIT

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DECEMBER MONDAY TUESDAY

WEDNES-DAY

THURS-DAY

FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

1 2

EXAM EXAM EXAM EXAM EXAM 8 CROSS

COUNTRY

FIELD OFFICE VISIT

FETE 12 13 VALEDICTION

NOVEMBER MONDAY TUESDAY

WEDNES-DAY

THURS-DAY

FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

VILLAGE

VISIT VILLAGE

VISIT VILLAGE

VISIT VILLAGE

VISIT

5 6 7 8 SEMINAR ON

LAW 10 11

ONE ACT PLAY DIWALI 14 15 SEMINAR ON

MAAGE-MENT

18

19 20 21 22 SEMINAR ON

ETHICS ATHLETIC

MEET MUHARRAM

26 27 GURU NANAK

JAYANTI 29

SEMINAR ON NATIONAL SECURITY

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