NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY DELHI (An Institute of National Importance under MHRD, 001) Sector A-7, Institutional Area, Narela, Delhi

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1 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY DELHI (An Institute of National Importance under MHRD, 001) Sector A-7, Institutional Area, Narela, Delhi ADVERTISEMENT NO: 15/2015 Applications are invited from the Indian Nationals for filling up the vacancy of Non- Teaching Post of Technical Assistant (PWD-OH) in Library and Information on regular basis of the institute. For details of post and other information Science please visit institute website wwvv.nitdelhi.ac.in. The last date of receipt of Application is 30th November 2015 up to5:00 PM only. Dy. Registrar

2 WOZffileftiarat NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY DELHI (An autonomous Institute under the aegis of Ministry of HRD, Fit-Poo'do,Sector A-7. Institutional Area Nare la. trw-j. ilf-re-ol7i-f.- erar. V-11117Tele: , tv/t/ Fax: evvlebsite:.wyy",nik:10.11lac,in Govt. of India) Delhi-I INDIA ADVERTISEMENT.NO. 15/2015 Special Recruitment Drive for PWDs of NIT Delhi invites applications from Indian Nationals for recruitment of Non-Teaching Post at the levelfor Technical Assistant (Library and Information Science) under Special Recruitment Drive only Orthopedically Handicapped (PWD-OH) candidates in the Central Library, NIT Delhi. The vacancy is one (PWD-01). The last date of receipt of applications is November 30, 2015 (Till 5:00 PM only). Interested candidates may apply in prescribed application form, which may be downloaded along with details of post qualifications, experience and general conditions from the website i.e. ac.in and complete applications must reach to the Office of the Director, NIT, Delhi. Deputy Registrar

3 Designation Technical Assistant: [Library and Information Science] Summary of Posts and their Discipline-Wise Distribution No of posts Group 01 PB-2 Category 01-PWD (OH) Pay Band with Grade Pay Rs ; GP 4200 Mode of Recruitment Direct The waiting list may be operated within a period of one year from the date of interview. Reservation of PWD (Orthopedically Handicapped only-oh) category shall be given as per the directives/policy of the Government of India. The relevant qualifiations and experience are based upon Recruitment Rules for the Non- Teaching d b c Govt. of India, New Delhi with Reference to F.33-2/2012-TS.Ill dated 05/02/2014. positions prescribe by the Ministry of HRD, The essential/ desirable qualifications and experience /age criteria for the above post is as under: 1. Technical Assistant - 01 Direct (Library and Information Science) Pay Scale: Age Limit: avntidallarigatim (i) Desirable (i) (ii) Rs (PB-2) GP Rs.4200 Not exceeding 30 years First class Bachelor's Degree in Library & Information Science, B. Lib. Information Science/ B. Lib. Science from a recognized University/Institute. Or Post Graduate Degree in Library & Information Science/ Lib. Sc. from a recognized University/Institute. PG Diploma in Library Automation and Networking or PGDCA or equivalent from a recognized Institution. The working experience in the field shall be given preference. 3. Selection Procedure All applications received by the Institute shall be scrutinized and incomplete applications will be 1. out-rightly rejected. Candidates not eligible for above post mentioned in the above advertisement shall be 2. disqualified. The Institute reserves the right to place a reasonable limit on the total number of 3. candidates to be called for test or interview. Mere fulfillment of qualification does not 4. entitle a candidate to be called for written test, skill/ proficiency test and interview. List of the ineligible candidates will be displayed on Institute website i.e. ac.in.

4 5. Candidates are further advised to bring Photo ID Card (Driving License, Voters Card, PAN Card, Bank Pass Book with Photo, Passport and Aadhar Card). Candidates are further advised to bring all the original Educational & Experience documents for verification with one set of self attested copies. HOW TO APPLY General Instructions 1. No Application Fee. Candidates shall complete the form in all respects without leaving any mandatory column blank. 2. Incomplete applications will be rejected. Please enter NA if the information sought is not applicable. Candidates are advised to fill the application form completely and carefully. No appeal will be considered to correct the information given in application form. Candidates should submit self-attested photocopy of certificates and documents mentioned below in the same sequence. No additional documents / certificates should be attached. Applications without enclosing copies of appropriate certificates / documents shall be rejected. Proof of Date of Birth (If not attached application will be rejected). Category Certificate (For SC/ST/OBC Candidates only) if not attached, application will be considered in General Category. only, based on Parents Income). The Non-creamy Layer Certificate (for OBC candidates Candidates are requested to submit the non-creamy layer certificate issued on or after 1st April If caste certificate or non-creamy layer is not attached, the application will be considered in General. Person with Disability (PWD-OH only) Certificate from Competent Authority only will be 8. accepted, if not attached application will be rejected th Standard Certificate and Mark-Sheet Certificate and Mark-Sheet. Diploma /Degree Certificates for the Examinations mentioned in the Application Form in the 11. same sequence. Any degree mentioned will not be considered unless copies of certificates are attached. Experience Certificate from employer. Any experience claimed without certificate will not 12. be considered. Any other information which the candidate wants to provide (One Page only, duly signed). 13. The employees working in IITs/ NITs/ Center Govt. / Autonomous bodies, the deserving 14.

5 candidates will be given preference and suitable moderation if any, may be granted by the screening committee appointed by the competent authority. All photocopies and documents including covering letter should be attached behind the 15. application form. Application form must be the first document. All photocopies, documents 16. should be in A4 size. Please do not submit your application in any file, neither uses any cover sheet or binding strips etc. Simply tie all the pages by stapler / Tag. Application should be sent to the Director, National Institute of Technology, Delhi, Sector A- 7, Institutional Area, Narela, Delhi , India on or before 30th November, Candidate's Name, Application for (the name of post with specialization on envelope) by Post 17. only. Application complete in all respects including Self-Attested Photocopies and Documents 18. mentioned in the list, should reach in the Institute on or before 30th November, Any application received after 05:00 PM on 30th November, 2015 shall not be entertained. Institute will not be responsible for any postal/otherwise delay. Persons serving in Govt./Semi-Govt./PSUs should send their applications either through 19. proper channel or furnish a NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE at the time of interview. The Institute reserves the right not to fill up the posts, cancel the advertisement in whole or in 20. part, without assigning any reason and its decision in this regard shall be final. 21. No TA / DA will be paid for attending the test / interview. Incomplete applications / applications without relevant supporting enclosures / applications not 22. in prescribed form will be out-rightly rejected. The Institute will not be responsible for any postal delay. Interim correspondence will not be entertained or replied to.

6 I 4) 1414,di d 44721M far NATIONAL INSTITUE OF TECHNOLOGY DELHI (An Institute of National Importance established by MHRD, Govt. Of India) IAMR Campus, Sector A-7, Narela, Institutional Area, Delhi Web site: Phone No , 04 Application Number Particulars of Demand Draft. DD Number Date of receipt (To be filled by the office) Date Amount Name of Bank Notes: Self-Attested copies of all certificates/testimonials should be attached. Originals are required to be shown at the time of interview. Persons in Govt. Employment should send their application through proper channel. They may, however, send a copy in advance, but it must be on the prescribed form & accompanied by copies of certificates/testimonials etc. 3. Application received after the due date or found incomplete may not be considered. To, Director, National Institute of Technology, Sector A-7, Institutional Area, Narela, Delhi Application Form for Recruitment of Non-faculty position Recent Photograph to be affixed here 1. a) Post applied for L b) Advt. No. & Date 2. Name of applicant (in capital letter) 3. Name of father/husband 4. Marital status/sex 5. Address a) Permanent address (Mobile No & , Phone No. with STD code-, if any) b) Address for communication (Mobile No & , Phone No. with STD code-, if any)

7 6. a) Date of birth (please enclose Self-Attested copy of certificate) L 7. a) Nationality: (b) Place of birth: 8. Whether you belong to PWD category or not, if Yes please specify: 9. Caste: SC ST OBC Gen. (In case of reserved category, enclosed duly attested certificated) 10. If you are employed, please state the name of your employer, your present basic pay & scale of pay 11. Details of educational qualifications: (Matriculation onward): Exam Passed Year Percentage of Marks Division/ Class Institution Board/University 12. Particulars of previous employment, if any: Give particulars of previous services in chronological reverse order. Post held From To Total period of service Scale of pay & present basic pay Institute/ Organization Nature of Duties & Responsibility

8 13. Particulars of present employment, if any Designation Date of joining Name & address of employer, Type of organization, Fax No. Scale of pay & present basic pay Nature of Duties & Responsibility 14. Languages you can read, write & speak? Name of Languages Read Write Speak Examination passed if any Are you a member of any professional body? If so give details: Have you been a member of the N.C.C. or any other similar organization? 17. Have you previously applied for any post in this Institution? If, so give particulars stating date of Application 18. Have you any near relation among staff of this Institute? If so, state Name of the person Designation Relationship with the candidate 19. Have you been outside India? If so, state Country visited Purpose of visit Year 20. Give particulars of places where you reside for more than 1 year during the preceding 5 years From To Residential address in full

9 21. Summary of Total Working Experience Total experience in Govt. organization on regular basis Total experience in Govt. organization on adhoc basis 22. Additional Remarks: (Applicant may mention here any special qualification or experience including that of Computer knowledge, which has not been included under the heads given above. 23. Reference: (These should be persons resident in India a nd hold ers of responsible posit i they shouldthe be ant aracter and woer k, spbut not be ons, rela and ti ons. Where intimately acquitted with the applic's ch candidates has been in employment, he should either give his present or most recent employer or immediate supervising officer as a reference) 1. Name Occupation Address 2. Name Occupation Address 24. Details of enclosures sent with the application(s): S. 6.

10 ftrialitei I give the undertaking that I have read all the information and Instructions given in Advert(wriepit (Advt. No ) on the website www,nitslelhi.ac.in and the above information given by me is correct, I understand that my application shall be rejected if ) the information is not correct or ii) all the required certificates and documents are not attached or iii) application is incomplete. Date Place; Signature of Candidate 25, flecommenciation/comments of the present employer with office seal: (For employed person only) Seal with date Signature Qt the employer

11 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY DELHI, Sector A-7, Institutional Area, Narela, Delhi , ADVERTISEMENT NO: 13/2015 Applications are invited from the Indian Nationals for filling up the vacancies of Faculty Positions for the Post of. Assistant Professor (on contract) or regular basis in the diffe mt disciplines of the institute. For details of posts and other information like qualifications, experience, upper age limit, reservation norms and application fee etc., visit institute website The last date of filling up of Online Applications is 30 th Novemeber 2015 up to 5:00 PM only.

12 usaa ulal cm?tz-erra NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY DELHI (An autonomous Institute under the aegis of Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India) Sector A-7, Institutional Area, Narela, Delhi , INDIA Phone No. -I , Fax No Website: vixwagethia19,11 ADVERTISEMENT NO.13/2015 Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC/PWDs NIT Delhi invites applications from Indian Nationals for recruitment of faculty at the level of Assistant Professor (on contract) or on regular basis for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Humanities & Social Sciences (English with specialization in Communication Skill). The vacancies are 13 (SC-04, ST-02, OBC-06, PWD-01). The last date of filling up online applications is November 30, 2015 (till 5 PM only). Interested candidates may apply through the online portal available at Institute's website (www&ltskl.hla_cdn). Peputy i4egistrar

13 Advertisement No National Institute of Technology, Delhi invites applications from Indian Nationals for faculty positions in the following Departments/ Centres. i ii. III. iv. Computer Science and Engineering Electronics and Communication Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering Mechanical Engineering v. Humanities and Social Sciences (English with specialization in Communication Skills) SAY KALE 1. Assistant Professor (on Contract) or on Regular Basis (AGP as per Table in A) (Minimum Pay Scale of the Post: PB-3, Rs ) FOR MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE OF FACULTY POSITIONS NOTIFIED BY THE GOVERNMENTOF INDIA, MINISTRY OF HRD, NEW DELHI PLEASE SEE ENCLOSED TABLE-A, General Instructions and Conditions: 1. The relevant qualification and experience is based upon Recruitment Rules notified by the Ministry of 11RD, Govt. of India, New Delhi vide letter No.F.No.33-9/201 1TS.Ill dated 15th January, 2014 under four tier flexible faculty structure and subsequent change in RRs, if any, notified by the MHRD shall be applicable at the time of short listing/selection process. Further, the recommendations of the oversight committee notified by the MHRD vide letter no. F.No. 33-3/2014-TS.Ill dated 17th June The application procedure to apply will be online and last date of submission of online applications is November 30, 2015 till 5.00 PM only. 3. Persons serving in Government and Semi-Government organizations must send their applications complete in all respect through proper channel. However, an advance copy of the same may be submitted before last date of receipt of application. They are required to submit No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of appearing for interview (if short listed). 4. The online applications received after the due date (November 30, 2015) and time (till 5 PM only) will not be considered and rejected straight way. 5. The eligible and interested persons are required to apply on-line in the format available at the Institute Website by November 30, Applications, except on -line, will not be accepted. Applications are also required to submit the hard copy, i.e. signed copy of the online application along with one latest passport size photograph duly pasted in the space prescribed in the application form and signed across on it (the stapled photograph will not be accepted) and selfattested copies of the certificates of educational qualifications, date 9f birth,

14 experience, caste certificate, identity proof (Election I-Card/UID Aadhar/PAN etc.), check list etc to the following address by December 10th, 2015 upto 5:00 P.M only : The Director, National Institute of Technology Delhi Sector A-7, Institutional Area, Narela, Delhi , India. Data Cell Tele: Crucial date of fixing eligibility criteria, upper age limit, etc. shall be last date of submission of application. Both submission of the on-line application as well as subsequently the hard copy of on-line application is mandatory along with the testimonials/certificates etc. 6. The Institute has the right to set higher norms than the minimum prescribed norms. The list of short listed / ineligible candidates will be displayed on the Institute website in due course of time. The applicants are required to visit the Institute's website regularly. 7. All qualifications and experience will be considered as on closing date i.e. November 30, 2015 for receipt of application form. 8. The original documents/ certificates required to be produced at the time of interview for verification (if shortlisted). 9. Higher starting pay and / or Academic Grade Pay (AGP) may be offered to deserving candidates on recommendations of the Selection Committee. 10. The Selection Committee shall be the only entity empowered to consider the past services and the qualifications of the candidate. 11. In order to keep the number of candidates interviewed within practical limits, Scrutiny Committee may reject a candidate on his/her third or further attempt, if the candidate has failed to win the same post in two previous attempts (either in scrutiny even if he/she meets the short listing criteria for selection stage), 12. Pay Allowances will be as applicable to Central government employees at Delhi. 13. The prescribed essential qualification/experience indicated are bare minimum and mere possessions of same will not entitle the candidates to be called for interview. Where number of applications received in response to the advertisement in large, it may not be convenient or possible for the NIT Delhi to conduct interview of all the candidates, NIT Delhi may restrict the number of candidates to bp called for interview to a reasonable limit, on the basis of qualifications and experience higher than that of the minimum prescribed in the advertisement The candidates should, therefore, furnish details of all the qualifications and experience possessed in the relevant field, over and above the minimum qualifications Pi:O Crillecl along with documentary evidences. 14. No correspondence whatsoever will be entertained from the candidates regarding internet problems, problems in online procedure, postal delayi, conduct of interview and reasons for not being called for interview or sole5tion etc. 15. Canvassing in any form bringing any influence political or otherwise will be treated as disqualification for the post. Interim enquiries will not be entertained, 16. No request for change of schedule of the interview shall be entertained. 17. in the event of selection, the appointment letter to in service candidates will be issued only after getting the vigilance & integrity clearance certificate from the concerned competent

15 authority. 18. NIT Delhi reserves the right to increase/ decrease the number of vacancies advertised for selection. Further, NIT Delhi also reserves the right NOT to fill any of the post advertised. 19. Only candidate with Orthopedically Handicapped (PWD) may apply and PWD Certificate issued by the Competent Authority will be accepted, if not attached, application will be straight way rejected. 20. Relevant Caste/Category certificates are required to be submitted at the time of online application and at the time of presentation/interview, if short listed. No other certificate will be accepted as a sufficient proof. 21. Original documents with one set of self-attested copies and four passport size recent photographs of the candidate will have to be produced at the time of interview for verification (if shortlisted). 22. The candidate is responsible for the correctness of the information provided in the application. If it is found at a later date that any information given in the application is incorrect/false, the candidature/appcintment is liable to be cancelled/terminated. 23, The candidates those who have applied in response to previous rolling advertisement No. NITD/04/Admin/38/2014, are also required to apply again. Their previous applications shall not be considered under this Special Drive. flow to apply: 1. Candidates are requested to apply online through proper link 9.illyuainsLthis advertisement available at the Institute website. httpj/wwvv.nitdelhi,ac tin. 2. The eligible and interested persons are required to apply on-line in the format available at the Institute Website by November 30, Applications, except on-line, will not be accepted. Applications are also required to submit the hard copy, i.e. signed copy of the online applicatw along with one latest passport size photograph duly pasted in the space prescribed in the application form and signed across on it (the stapled photograph will not be accepted) and self-attested copies of the certificates of educational qualifications, date of birth, experience, caste certificate, identity proof (Election I-Card/DID Aadhar/PAN etc.), check list etc to the following address by December 10th, 2015 upto 5:00 P.M only : The Director, National Institute of Technology Delhi Sector A-7, Institutional Area, Narela, Delhi , India. Data Cell Tele: Crucial date of fixing eligibility criteria, upper age limit, etc. shall be last date of submission of application. Both submission of the on-line application as well as subsequently the hard copy of on-line application is mandatory along with the testimonials/certificates etc. Procedure for filling up online application form is given in Annexure 1 in detail.

16 4. There is no application fee. Table A; Prescribed Minimum Qualifications and Experience for Faculty Positions of National Institutes of Technology Delhi Designation Pay Band andacademic Grade Assistant Professor (On contract) PB-3 with Academic GradePay of Rs,6000/- +07 additional noncompounded increments ASsIstantWoTes sor-- (On contract) PB-3 with Academic Grade Pay of Rs.7000/- +07 additional noncompounded increments AssistantProfessor PR-3 with Academic Grade Pay of Rs.B000/- {Under Four Tier Flexible Faculty Structure) Essential Other I Additional/ Qualifications Pay Reevant l essential I Desirable Experience requirements 1 requirements 1., --1 Ph D None None! One publication in an SC1 Journal, Ph D EPh D One year Three years after PhD or Six years total (not counting for Ph.D.enrolm ent period)after ohtainingm.t ech, Degree. One paper accepted for publication in SCI Jo3,.rnal Tvvo papers in SCI -7 Journals outside Ph.D. work (i) Ongoing Sponsored Project for candidates from academia, (ii) Experiments orcomputation-al Projects added to teaching and laboratories where appropriate Two papers in SC1 journals or one patent; may be based on Ph.D work. One PhD supervision ongoing, One Patent, Experience in industry R&D Lab of repute, or (ii)m Tech, M Sc or BTech, Project supervision on live industrial Problems. NOTE: The relevant qualifications and experience are based upon Recruitment Ryles for the faculty positions prescribed by the Ministry of HRD, GOt. of India, New Delhi vide their letter No. F. No. 33-9/201 1-T$.111 dated 15th January, 2014 under Four Tier flexible faculty structure. Further, the recommendations of the oversight - committee notified by the WIRD vide letter no. F.Ne. 33-3/2014-T5.111 dated 17th June 2015.

17 Area of specialization in the Department concerned but not limited to: S. NO. NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT ; 1. Computer Science and Engineering a. AREA OF SPECIALIZATION Design and Analysis of Algorithms. Cloud Computing Analytics Business Analytics Computer Architecture and Organization Computer Communications& Wireless Sensors Network Formal Languages Design of Programming Languages and Compilers ' Computational Mathematics (Discrete Mathematics, Probability theory, Number theory, Combinatorial Theory) High Performance Computing (Advanced Computer Architecture, Parallel and Distributed Architecture, Multi Core Architecture, Reconfigurable Computing, Fault Tolerance) Green Computing Security in Computing Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. 1 Micro Electronics 2. Electrical and Electronics Control and Instrumentation Engineering VLSI Design Control and Instrumentation Power Electronics and Drives Electrical Machine Design i -4_ Optical Communications and Networks 3. Electronics and Micro/Nano Electronic Devices, Communication Integrated Circuits & Systems (VLSI) Engineering Electro-Magnetics, Communication & Signal Processing 0 High Performance/Embedded-Computing Very High Frequency/Optical Devices & Communication 4. English and Humanities Economics(Economics & Econometr ics) English (Language/Literature/Drama) Mechanical Engineering Thermodynamics and Thermal Sciences Design and Drafting Production and Structural Analysis Mechanics Mechatrunics and Robotics Deputy Registrar NIT, Delhi

18 CERTIFICATE FROM THE PRESENT EMPLOYER, IF APPLICABLE The application of Mr. /Ms as in this Departrnent/Organization for the post of who is presently working at National Institute of Technology, Delhi is forwarded and recommended for consideration. In case he/she is selected for employment at National Institute of Technology, Delhi, he/she will be relieved from his/her present position on notice. Place Dated (Signature of the Head) of Office/OrganizatSon (Seal of Office)

19 ANNEXURE I Instructions for Filling up Online Application Form 1. Click on the link for online application in the NIT Delhi website. 2. Click on the registration button: Register your address. 3. Upon successful registration, candidates will receive an auto generated in specified address, where pass word will be provided to the candidate. 4. Click on the Log in button. Enter the address and password. Upon first login, system will ask to change the password. It is strongly recommended that candidate will change their password. 5. There are total 21 pages in the form, which candidate has to fill up properly. Mandatory fields are notified with Red Colored asterick Mark adjacent to the respective fields. 6. After filling up each page, please do not forget to click the save and next button at the bottom of each page, 7. In required pages, additional rows can be created by clicking the Green coloured button Non the right hand top of the page and created rows can be deleted as well by the Red coloured button (-)just located below the Green coloured button. 8. Candidates are requested to carefully fill up ll the fields, especially the addresses of the referee's. On upon final submission of their form, an auto generated regarding the reference letter will be send to the referee address as filled up by the applicants. 9. In page 19, candidate has to upload various documents in the following order: SI. Documents Mandatory/ Optional No. (a) Bachelor's mark sheet Mandator b Bachelor's certificate. Mandatory c Master's mark sheet. Mandatory (d) Master's certificate. Mandatory (e) PhD degree certificate (final one, Mandatory not provisional). Work experience certificate. Research experience certificate. (f) (g) (h) NOC from the present employer (i) Awards/ Recognition certificate. Optional (j) journal papers. Mandatory (k) Conference papers. Mandatory (1) Book/ Book chapters. Optional (m) Patent certificate. Optional (n) Sponsored Project certificate. Optional (o) Category certificate (if applicable Mandatory (p) PWD certificate Cif a likable Mandatory 0 tional Mandatory Mandatory if working under any Government organization

20 3 All the above mentioned documents to be uploaded should be in the pdf format. In case of multiple documents under single item (like pts. no. (f), (g), (i), (j), (k), (1), (m) and (n)), single pdf document has to be uploaded after merging up all the multiple documents. 10. In page no. 20, photograph (less or equal to 200 Kb size) and Resume/Bio Data (in pdf format) are mandatory to be uploaded, but digital signature is optional. However, candidates are encouraged to upload the digital/ scanned signature in that field, if possible. 11. After filling up all pages, candidates have to take a printout of the same. 12. After taking the printout of application form, candidates are requested to click on the save and next button and then finally on the exit button to complete their application. Otherwise the submission will not be successfully completed. 13, After successful submission, candidates are advised to take a print out of the complete application and send that along with all the relevant documerts (selfattested) to the address specified in the "How to Apply" section of this advertisement. Candidates are requested to bring that hard copy of application at the time of interview as well (if shortlisted). 14.The online application form will be activated during the mentioned period of duration in the advertisement. 15. Before the submission through the exit button, any candidate is allowed to change/ modify their application as many times they wish. However, after that, the application procedure will be locked and candidates will not be allowed to change any further in their present application. 16.Candidates are strictly allowed to apply for a particular department only once. However, application for multiple departments is welcome with the same procedure mentioned above (pts, 1-14). 17. For any further query, please contact at the following contact addresses: Contact: