Question : CONSULTANTS HIRED BY NIPER



(a) the number of consultants hired by the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Mohali after January, 2010 along with their names, designation and salary given to them;

(b) whether these consultants are hired in a competitive manner and advertisements were given in National Newspapers as per the Government Rules/Guidelines;

(c) if so, the details thereof;

(d) the policy approved by Board of Governors, NIPER for hiring the retired persons/faculty on ad-hoc basis without the advertisements/competitive selection and financial clearances;

(e) the details of the tenure, remuneration and financial clearances accorded by the Board of Governors of NIPER mentioned in the appointment letters or multiple appointment letters sent to those consultants;

(f) whether full salary/contract amount and pension amount is being subjected to deduction of tax deducted at source as per the income tax rules;

(g) if so, the details thereof; and

(h) the action taken by the Board of Governors in the matter against violation of various rules/guidelines?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (SHRI SRIKANT KUMAR JENA).

(a)to(h) National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Mohali has reported that seven Consultants were hired as per provisions contained in General Financial Rules, 2005. The appointment of consultants is reported to Board of Governors (BoG) for information and ratification. A statement indicating names of consultants hired after January, 2010 and other relevant information is enclosed.

A Committee has been constituted to frame guidelines in this regard and making recommendation to BoG NIPER, Mohali for approval.