(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?