No.7/1/2020-21-CCSCSB
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
CENTRAL CIVIL SERVICES CULTURAL & SPORTS BOARD

Room No.361, ‘B’ Wing, 3^{rd } Floor
Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi-3
Dated the 23^{th } September, 2021

CIRCULAR

Sub : Inter-Ministry Cricket Tournament 2021-22.

On the occasion of 75 years of independence of India, Government of India is celebrating Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. The objective of the Mahotsav is to enhance interaction and promote mutual understanding between people of different States and Union Territories by conducting activities in the field of language and culture.

2. To commemorate the glorious history of Indian people and culture, Central Civil Services Cultural and Sports Board (CCSCSB) is organizing Inter-Ministry Cricket Tournament 2021-22 from 26^{th } October, 2021 at Vinay Marg Sports Complex, Chankya Puri, New Delhi. The Ministry/Department desirous to participate in the tournament may send their entries in the prescribed proforma along with the entry fee of Rs.1000/-. Last date for submission of entries in the Central Civil Services Cultural & Sports Board office Room No 361, ‘B’ Wing, Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market, New Delhi – 110003 is 14^{th } October, 2021.
3. A team would consist a maximum of 18 players including Coach/Manager. Fixture of the tournament will be uploaded after the last date of receipt of entries. Tournament will be organised on league and Knock Out basis. Rules/Regulations for the tournament are available at Annexure-IV.
4. Kindly note that there will be only one team from each Ministry. The Ministry may include in their team persons working in the attached and subordinate offices located at Delhi/ New Delhi. All teams/ Individuals would be represented as a part of Ministry’s Team only. Central government autonomous organization like UPSC, Election Commission, C&AG’s Office, Lok Sabha Secretariat, Rajya Sabha Secretariat, Cabinet Secretariat, PMO etc. can sent independent teams. The entries are to be sent through the Welfare Offices of the Ministry concerned.
5. The following categories of employees are not eligible for participation in this competition:-
   (a) Uniformed personnel in Defence Services/Para Military Organisations/ Central Police Organisation/Police/RPF/CISF/BSF/ITBP/NSG etc.
   (b) Employees of Autonomous bodies/Undertakings/Public Sector Banks/ Corporations even though administratively controlled by the Central Ministries.
   (c) Casual/Daily wages workers.
   (d) Employees attached to offices on temporary duty.

In case, at any time, it is found that a player included in the team is not eligible, the team would stand automatically disqualified from the tournament.

6. No entry will be accepted unless accompanied with fee. The entry should be sent in the prescribed proforma (Annexure I) duly signed by the Welfare Officer concerned and should reach on or before the last date mentioned above. The entry fee should be deposited in CCSCSB account as per details given below:-

Account Holder Name – Secretary CCSCSB,
Bank – Canara Bank
Account No. – 90432010052140,
Branch – Khan Market, New Delhi,
IFSC Code – CNRBOO19043.
Note: – Kindly mention “name of player and game” in Remarks column while making the payment.

QR Code and UPI i.e. 9717990948@upi linked with earlier banking details of CCSCSB STANDS DEACTIVATED. All concerned are requested to make payment in favour of CCSCSB on the above mentioned banking details only.

7. Winners and runners-up of team championship will also be awarded cash prize of 210,000 / – and 27000 / – respectively.
8. The rules and regulations governing the eligibility conditions for participation, etc. in the Inter-Ministry Tournament are available on the website of the Department of Personnel & Training (https://dopt.gov.in/about-us/wings-or-division-in-dopt/welfare-divisons).
9. The general instructions as per SOP/ Guidelines of COVID-19 issued by Central/State Govt., are to be strictly followed by all players and supporting staff during the competition (Annexure-II). If it is found that the general instructions are not followed by any player/ official in the tournament he/she shall be liable to be debarred from the tournament.
10. A Screening Check List for COVID-19 (Annexure III) is mandatory to fill up daily at venue during the entire period of tournament.
    Kulbhushan Malhotra)
    Secretary (CCSCSB)
    To,
    All Welfare Officers in the Ministries/Departments.
    Shri Sajeeta Nand, Convenor (Cricket) (Mobile – 9810230617)

Central Civil Services Cultural & Sports Board

(Department of Personnel & Training)

APPLICATION FORM FOR INTER MINISTRY CRICKET TOURNAMENT 2021-22

1. Name of the Cultural/Sports Event: Inter Ministry Cricket Tournament
2. Name of the Ministry/Deptt:
3. Details of the participants:

(Note: As far as general safety is concerned, all the participants will take care of themselves during the game/event. The Central Civil Services Cultural and Sports Board shall not be responsible for any injuries/accidents/mishappening during the game/events.)

Signature of Welfare Officer …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE

This Ministry intends to enter a team for the Inter-Ministry Tournaments/Competition. Accordingly, the entry form duly filled up is sent herewith. I hereby undertake on behalf of the Ministry to abide by the rules and instruction of the Tournament/Competition.

2. I certify that the participants mentioned in this form are employees of this Ministry/ Department. No member of the team is a casual / daily wage employee. All the players are eligible to participate in the tournament/competition as per eligibility criteria laid down by the Board. In case if it is found that any member of the team is not eligible and is included in the team, the team will be automatically disqualified from the tournament/competition without any notice to this ministry/ department.
3. I also undertake the responsibility to ensure that this Ministry’s team after being entered in the Tournament/Competition will participate in the Tournament/ Competition and at any stage would not refuse to participate or withdraw from the Tournament/Competition without prior approval of the Board.

Signature (Welfare Officer)
(Rubber Stamp)
Name
Tele. No (O)
e-mail if any
Full Correspondence address.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLAYERS AND SUPPORTING STAFF

To avoid mass gathering and to follow SOP guidelines of COVID-19 issued by Central/State Govt, the following instructions will be strictly followed by all participants/officials for smooth conduct of Inter-Ministry Cricket Tournament 2021-22 from 26^{th } October, 2021 at Vinay Marg Sports Complex, Chankyapuri, New Delhi:-

1. No extra person other than player and designated officials will be allowed inside the playing hall.
2. A Screening Check List for COVID-19 (Annexure III) is mandatory to fill up daily at venue during the entire period of tournament.
3. Thermal screening of all players/officials shall be checked by a non-contact thermometer (wrist/forehead).
4. All players and supporting staff to show and carry a copy of their RTPCR COVID-19 negative test report conducted 72 hours prior to their date of competition. It is further stated that all players and supporting staff is required to show and submit their Test Report at the entrance prior to start of their match. No entry and participation will be allowed without the test report.
5. Physical distancing of at least 6 feet to be strictly followed except while playing.
6. Personal equipment such as gloves, face masks, mouth guard, helmet, shin guards, wrist band, head band, shoes etc shall be used without sharing.
7. No hand shake and high five is allowed.
8. Equipment which is bound to be shared and utilised continuously during tournament must be used carefully without using such equipment to rub/ touch face, remove sweat, cover mouth white hyperventilating etc.
9. Wearing of Face masks will be mandatory at all times except while playing. All participants and officials must carry their own Face mask, hand sanitizer and water bottle all the times during the competition.
10. While not at field of play, wash your hands with soap even when hands are not visibly dirty. Use of alcohol based hand sanitizers can be made wherever feasible.
11. Strict practice of covering one’s mouth and nose while coughing/sneezing with a tissue/handkerchief/flexed elbow and disposing off used tissues properly.
12. If any player/official or his/her family member/relative is suspected/tested positive for COVID-19 to whom the player/official has been sharing common living space or has been in contact, then it is expected from the concerned Player/Official to inform the Convenor/Covid Task Force/Office immediately and refrain from attending the tournament/office to prevent risk of exposing others in the tournament/office as has been specified in the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by M/o H&FW.
13. At venue all the players/officials may ensure and implement the instructions strictly as issued by the MHA Govt. of NCT of Delhi from time to time.
14. Only those players are permissible in the field of play whose events are in progress. The next lot of players and officials should wait outside the field of play and shall enter the field of play once the players from previous event will leave the field of play.
15. Use covered dustbins to manage used masks and waste materials.
16. Aarogya Setu App must be installed in the phones of all participants/officials. Entry will be allowed in the venue only if the status is found to be “Safe”.
17. All players are requested to support the Covid Task Force to ensure the Covid norms are followed strictly.

Annexure III

Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Department of Personnel & Training CENTRAL CIVIL SERVICES CULTURAL & SPORTS BOARD

INTER-MINISTRY CRICKET TOURNAMENT 2021-22 SCREEING CHECK LIST FOR COVID-19

Name of Player/Official (in block Letter): ___

Name of Ministry/Department ___

Designation ___

Mobile Number __

*If any of the above symptoms answer is yes (or tick), then the respective player cannot be allowed to participate until he/she has undergone a complete check-up by medical doctor, which should have to be documented by the doctor and present the same to Chief Referee/Convenor of the tournament.

PLAYERS/OFFICIALS DECLARATION

During the current Corona Pandemic I am participating in the tournament of my own accord. I will not hold tournament organisers or Convenor/Chief Referee/Officials accountable for any infection happen to me. I assure you the information given by me above is correct. I will take all mandatory protocol/precaution/guidelines during the tournament.

Date: , 2021_

Signature of Player/Official

Inter Ministry Cricket Tournament Rules & Regulations:

1. Only one team can participate from each Ministry. The photocopy of the Identity Card of the players should be enclosed with the Entry Form. Welfare Officer from Ministry may please ensure before sending the respective team. Partially filled form will not be entertained.
2. Inter Ministry Cricket Tournament 2021-21. will be played on 20-20 over patter on LEAGUE CUM KNOCK OUT basis.
3. Minimum of 06 over will constitute a match.
4. Simple Average will be considered for deciding a reduced over match due to light and weather conditions.
5. In case of wash out/tie till quarter final stage, the decision will be taken through ball out on cemented wicket at the ground (i.e. 1 over to be bowled on single wicket).
6. In case of wash out from Semi-finals onwards, the match will be played on the next day. If the situation persists, the decision will be taken through ball out on cemented wicket at the ground (i.e. 1 over to be bowled on single wicket).
7. Teams must report to the Umpires at the ground 30 minutes before the scheduled start of the match i.e. 9.30 AM. Walk over will be awarded against the team (minimum of 8 players) which fails to report on the ground, maximum of 30 minutes after the scheduled start of the play.
8. Throughout minimum of 4 players will remain inside the 30 yard circle while fielding.
9. The team does not turn up for the match will be debarred for participating in the Inter-Ministry for 2 years.
10. No request for rescheduling/postponement of matches will be entertained.
11. Only 3 players will be allowed to participate from other Ministry, if their Ministry is not participating in the Tournament. It is the sole discretion of the Ministry for allowing the player to participate from their Ministry.
12. The employees working in Delhi Region can only participate in the tournament.
13. All the players who participate in the tournament must carry their Identity Card on the ground.
14. Decisions of the Umpires will be final and binding.
15. Due to COVID-19, all the participating Ministries should follow the instructions issued by MHA from time to time and ensure that the players will follow the instructions and keep social distancing in the ground during the match.