F.No.12/1/2023-24/CCSCSB
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel Public Grievance & Pensions
(Department of Personal and Training
CENTRAL CIVIL SERVICES CULTURAL AND SPORTS BOARD

Room No.361, ‘B’ Wing, $3^{\text {rd }}$ Floor
Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi-3
Dated the $4^{\text {th }}$ September, 2023

CIRCULAR

Sub :Inter-Ministry Music, Dance \& Short Play Competition 2023-24

Central Civil Services Cultural and Sports Board (CCSCSB) is organizing Inter-Ministry Music, Dance \& Short Play Competition 2023-24 from $9^{\text {th }}$ to $13^{\text {th }}$ October, 2023 at CSOI, 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 will be Rs.100/- per head per event for solo music and dance category. The entry fee for group events and short play will be Rs. 500/-. 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 $3^{\text {rd }}$ October, 2023.
2. 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.
3. The following categories of employees are not eligible for participation in this competition:-
(a) Uniformed personnel in Defence Services/Para Military Organisations/CentralPoliceOrganisation/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.

1. 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. 5. The name of each participant for group dance and short play may be mentioned in entry form. Each participant may participate in two solo and two groups. The competition will be held in the following categories:-

| Ser
No | Event | Duration |
| — | — | — |
| (a) | Instrumental
(i) Classical
(ii) Light Classical
(iii) Western | 03-05 Minutes |
| (b) | Hindustani Vocal
(i) Classical
(ii) Light Classical | 07 Minutes
03-05 Minutes |
| (c) | Carnatic Vocal
(i) Classical
(ii) Light Classical | 07 Minutes
03-05 Minutes |
| (d) | Western Vocal (Solo) | 03-04 Minutes |
| (e) | Folk Song (Solo) | 03-05 Minutes |
| (f) | Folk Song (Group) | 03-05 Minutes |
| (g) | Classical Dance (Solo) | 07 Minutes |
| (h) | Folk Dance (Solo) | 05 Minutes |
| (i) | Western Dance (Solo) | 03-04 Minutes |
| (j) | Folk Dance (Group) | 03-05 Minutes |
| (k) | Short Play
(Hindi or Regional Language) | 30-60 Minutes
(including stage set
up) |

1. Winners and runners-up of team championship will also be awarded cash prize of ₹10,000/- and ₹7000/- respectively.
2. Decisions of the judges shall be final & no appeal against their decision would be entertained. All the participants are requested to maintain discipline and decorum and report on time for their performance during the Competition.
3. The Selection of the artists for All India Civil Services Music and Dance Competition will be made on the basis of their performance in this competition.
4. The rules and regulations, guidelines etc for conduct of Competition is enclosed at Annexure II.
5. The Final fixture will be uploaded after the last date of entries.
6. 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,
7. All Welfare Officers in the Ministries/Departments.
8. Shri Pradeep Kumar Khanna, Convenor – CCSCSB, Music, Dance \& Short Play ( 9871021440 )

PROFORMA (TO BE TYPED / WRITTEN IN BLOCK LETTERS)

1. Name of the Cultural / Sports Event $\qquad$
2. Name of the Ministry $\qquad$
3. Full name of the participants with office Identity Card No:-

| Ser
No | Category | Name & Designation | Employment ID/ Pay Level |
| — | — | — | — |
| (a) | Instrumental Music | | |
| | (a) Classical | (i)
(ii) | |
| | (b) Light Classical | (i)
(ii) | |
| | (c) Western | (i)
(ii) | |
| (b) | Western Vocal | (i)
(ii) | |
| (c) | Carnatic Music (Vocal) | | |
| | (a) Classical | (i)
(ii) | |
| | (b) Light Classical | (i)
(ii) | |
| (d) | Hindustani Music (Vocal) | | |
| | (a) Classical | (i)
(ii) | |
| | (b) Light Classical | (i)
(ii) | |
| (e) | Folk Song (Solo) | (i)
(ii) | |
| (f) | Folk Song (Group) | (i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
(viii) | |
| (g) | Classical Dance (Solo) | (i)
(ii) | |
| (h) | Folk Dance (Solo) | (i)
(ii) | |

Full Name of the Manager/ Officer- Incharge with Tele No. ______________________________

Signature (Welfare Officer) ______________________________ (Rubber Stamp)

Name ______________________________

Tele. No (O) ______________________________

e-mail if any ______________________________

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.

RULES FOR INTER MINISTRY COMPETITION OF MUSIC, DANCE & SHORT PLAY COMPETITION: 2023-24

RULES FOR INTER MINISTRY COMPETITION OF MUSIC, DANCE & SHORT PLAY COMPETITION: 2020-21

RULES FOR SHORT PLAY COMPETITION

(a) The maximum duration of Play shall be 30-60 Minutes (inclusive stage set up etc.) Curtain will be dropped on expiry of 60 Minutes of allotted time. The minimum duration of the play should not be less than 30 minutes.
(b) Individual prizes $1^{\text {st }}, 2^{\text {nd }} & 3^{\text {rd }}$ will be awarded in each of the following category:-

(c) No controversial matter/content in any form will be entertained.
(d) If Board finds any controversial entry, the play will be stopped and disqualified. Notwithstanding the above rules, the Board/Organiser may reject any entry at any time without assigning any reasons.
(e) Request for postponement of Play either in respect of time or date will not be entertained.
(f) Decision of the Organisers/Board will be final and binding on all and no representation will be entertained against any judgment.
(g) Minus marking to the extent of maximum 10 marks may be made by the judges for indecency in speech, action or gestures beyond dramatic norms.
(h) To provide level playing field, participants will use lights \& sounds of the auditorium only.

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATION FOR THE COMPETITION

(a) No competition will be conducted in an event if the number of entries is less than three.
(b) No prizes will be given if the entries are less than five in any category.
(c) One team can give Two entries in Solo & One entry in Group Event.
(d) A participant can participate in two solo and two groups items (song \& dance only).
(e) Prizes will be awarded on the recommendation of panel of Judges appointed by the Board.
(f) The Judges will give clear verdict of $1^{\text {st }}, 2^{\text {nd }} \& 3^{\text {rd }}$ position. There will be no tie in ANY POSITION.
(g) The judgement made by the judges shall be bound on all the participants/teams. No representation for reconsideration for the same shall be entertained under any circumstances.
(h) The decision taken by the Board regarding Prizes shall be final and no representation shall be entertained to this effect.
(i) Participants may bring their own Instruments \& instrumentalists in the Competition.
(j) A harmonium \& table alongwith Tabla Player will be made available to accompany the participant. No other Instrumentalist will however be provided.
(k) In Group performance minimum 06 \& maximum 08 participants can perform.
(I) Any awardwinning performance whether it is play or group song/dance or solo performance, raga can be repeated but bandish should be new, it cannot be repeated by the same ministry during the next four years.
(m) All Notices served on the Official Notice Board at the venue will serve as the only official intimation to the participants/Official Judges. All are requested to see the Notice Board without fail.
(n) Entries once submitted would not be allowed to be altered/changed and no request will be entertained in this regard at any time.
(o) The strict discipline shall be maintained by all participants on and off the stage during the period of the Competition. The Manager of the team will be responsible for this purpose. In case of misbehavior or indiscipline by any participant strict disciplinary action, including debarment from future participation in the competition, shall be taken against the participant/team.

GUIDELINES FOR JUDGES

Prizes will be awarded on the recommendations of panel of Judges that will be appointed by the Board. The judges will make their recommendation by awarding marks for various aspects of each item as per details given below:-