F.No.7/2/2023-24/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, $3^{\text {rd }}$ Floor
Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi-3
Dated the $18^{\text {th }}$ September, 2023

CIRCULAR

Sub : Inter-Ministry Cricket Tournament 2023-24.

Central Civil Services Cultural and Sports Board (CCSCSB) is organizing Inter-Ministry Cricket Tournament 2023-24 from $17^{\text {th }}$ October, 2023 to $24^{\text {th }}$ November, 2023 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 (Annexure-I) along with the entry fee and photocopy of Identity Card of all the players. The entry fee for the Tournament is Rs.1200/-. Last date for submission of entries in Central Civil Services Cultural \& Sports Board office, Room No 361, ‘B’ Wing, Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market, New Delhi – 110003 is $13^{\text {th }}$ October, 2023.
2. 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-II.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. The entry fee shall 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 – CNRB0019043.
The entry fee can also be paid using the following QR code:

Note: – No other payment mode will be accepted except above. The “name of player/ministry and game” may be mentioned in Remarks column while making the payment.
6. Winners and runners-up of team championship will also be awarded cash prize of $210,000 /-$ and $27000 /-$ respectively.
7. Referees’/Umpires’ decision shall be final and binding on the competing teams.
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).
(Kulbhushan Malhotra)
Secretary (CCSCSB)

To,

1. All Welfare Officers in the Ministries/Departments.
2. Shri Jagdish Chandra, Convener-Cricket (Mob. 7428812707)

Central Civil Services Cultural & Sports Board

(Department of Personnel & Training)

APPLICATION FORM FOR INTER MINISTRY TOURNAMENT

1. Name of the Cultural/Sports Event: Inter Ministry Cricket 2023-24
2. Name of the Ministry/Deptt with: Complete Address
3. Details of the participants:

1. Details of Manager & Captain

Signature (Welfare Officer) …………………….. (Rubber Stamp)

Name …………………………………………………… Tele. No (O) …………………………………….. e-mail if any ……………………………………..

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.

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 2023-24 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.