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Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda CENTRE FOR RESEARCH FOURTEENTH MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AGENDA Date: 25.08.2020 Time: 12.00 Noon Venue : Academic Council Hall 1

Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda ANNA UNIVERSITY CHENNAI SECTION 1 CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF 13th MEETING OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2

Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda SECTION 1 CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES OF 13th MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ITEM DESCRIPTION PAGE NO. NO. 14.1.1 Notice convening the 14th Meeting of the Executive 4 Committee 14.1.2 To confirm the Minutes of the 13th Meeting of the Executive 4 Committee held on 17.05.2016 3

Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda 14.1.1 NOTICE CONVENING THE 14TH MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The notice convening the 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee is given in the Annexure-I. Members of the Executive Committee for the Centre for Research 1. The Vice-Chancellor : Chairman 2. The Registrar, Anna University : Ex-officio Member 3. The Director, Centre for Academic Courses : Member 4. The Chairman, Faculty of Civil Engineering : Member 5. The Chairperson, Faculty of Electrical Engineering : Member 6. The Chairman, Faculty of Science and Humanities : Member 7. The Chairman, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering : Member 8. The Chairman, Faculty of Information and Communication Engineering : Member 9. Dr.R.Gnanamoorthy, Professor, IIT Madras : Member 10. The Director, NITTR, Taramani, Chennai : Member 11. The Finance Officer, Anna University : Ex-officio Member 4

Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda 12. The Director, Centre for Planning & Development : Ex-officio Member 13. The Additional Director(s), Centre for Research : Special Invitee 14. The Deputy Director (s), Centre for Research : Special Invitee 15. The Director, Centre for Research : Convener / Member Secretary 14.1.2 TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF THE 13TH MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HELD ON 17.05.2016 The 13th Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Centre for Research was held on 17.05.2016. The minutes of the meeting was communicated to all members of the Executive Committee and no comments were received. The Executive Committee may confirm the minutes. Members of the 13th Meeting of the Executive Committee held on 17.05.2016 at 11.00 A.M in the Syndicate Hall, Anna University, Chennai – 600 025. The 13th Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Centre for Research was held on 17.05.2016 at 11.00 A.M in the Syndicate Hall, Anna University, Chennai – 600 025. The following Members were present : 1. Dr.M.Rajaram, Vice-Chancellor : Chairman 2. Dr.S.Ganesan, Registrar : Ex-officio Member 3 . Dr.T.V.Geetha, Director, Centre for Academic Courses : Member 4. Dr.K.Nagamani, Chairman i/c, Faculty of Civil Engineering : Member 5. Dr.B.Umamaheswari, Chairperson , Faculty of Electrical Engineering : Member 6. Dr.K.Sivakumar, Chairman, Faculty of Science and Humanities : Member 7. Dr.B.Mohan, The Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering : Member 8. Dr.D.Manjula, The Head, Department of Computer Science & Engineering : Member 9. Dr.A.Subburaj, The Regional Director, Central Ground Water Board, Chennai : Member 10. Dr.J.Kumar, Director i/c, Centre for Planning & Development : Ex-officio Member 11. Dr.K.P.Jaya, Additional Director, Centre for Research : Special Invitee 12. Dr.B.Kumar, Deputy Director, Centre for Research : Special Invitee 13. Dr.T.Raghuveera, Deputy Director, Centre for Research : Special Invitee 14. Dr.R.Muruganandhan, Deputy Director, Centre for Research : Special Invitee 15. Dr.R.Jayavel, Director, Centre for Research : Convener/ Member Secretary 5

Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda Dr.S.Dhanapal, Director, NITTTR, Chennai and Mr.V.P.S.Muthusamy, Finance Officer has not attended the meeting. 6

Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda SECTION 2 ACTION TAKEN REPORT 5

Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda SECTION 2 ACTION TAKEN REPORT ITEM DESCRIPTION PAGE NO. NO. 14.2.1 To make note on Action Taken on the decisions and recommendations made in the 13th Meeting of the Executive Committee held on 17.05.2016 7 6

Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda 14.2.1 TO MAKE NOTE ON ACTION TAKEN ON THE DECISIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS MADE IN THE 13th MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HELD ON 17.05.2016 The action taken on various items approved in the 13th Meeting of the Executive Committee is presented below. Res. Item Action Taken No. 13.5.1 Resolved to revise the sitting fee from Rs.750 to Rs.1,000/- Noted the to the members attending the Doctoral Committee / implementation. Monitoring Committee meetings of the Ph.D / M.S.(by Research) with effect from 1.6.2016. 13.5.3 Resolved to revise honorarium paid for members of Noted the 13.5.6 interview panel for selection of Ph.D / M.S.(by Research) implementation. scholars from Rs.500/- to Rs.1,500/- From 2016 – July Resolved to Purchase a new car for the Director, Centre 2019. Now it for Research at approximate cost of Rs.20 lakhs. curtailed from Jan 2020 Not implemented carried forward to the 14th EC meeting. 13.5.7 Resolved to construct a new building for the centre for Pending. Research. The committee further directed to present the Pending. proposal to the Building Committee through Estate officer. 13.5.8 Resolved to construct a new hostel building for the full time research scholars of the four campus of the Anna University (CEG, ACT , MIT and SAP) and also directed 7

Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda to present the proposal to the Building Committee through Estate officer. The Executive Committee may receive the information. 8

Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda SECTION 3 FOR INFORMATION 8

Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda ITEM SECTION 3 PAG No. E FOR INFORMATION No. DESCRIPTION To inform the Appointment of Dr.K.P.Jaya as Director to the Centre for 11 14.3.1 Research 14.3.2 To inform the Appointment of Dr.K.Malathi as Additional Director to the 11 14.3.3 Centre for Research 11 14.3.4 To inform the Appointment of Dr.G.Kumaresan as Deputy Director to the 11 14.3.5 Centre for Research 12 To inform the Appointment of Dr.T.Mala as Deputy Director to the Centre for 12 14.3.6 Research To inform the Appointment of Dr.R.Vidjeapriya as Deputy Director to the Centre for Research To inform the details about the Ph.D. awardees from 37th to 40th Convocation 13 14.3.7 To inform the Admission of candidates for Ph.D./M.S. (By Research) Programmes during July 2016 to January 2020 14.3.8 To inform about the Meetings of the Research Board from May 2016 to 14 August 2020 14 14.3.9 To inform the list of Institutions Granted Approval / Renewal as Recognized Research Centre from May 2016 to July 2020 9

Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda 14 14.3.10 To inform the Annual Accounts of the Centre for Research from 2015-16 to 2019-20 14.3.11 To inform the Appointment of Professional Assistant – I & II, Clerical 15 - Assistants, Peon and Labourer on daily wage basis in the office of the Centre 16 for Research 14.3.12 To inform about the Revised Budget Estimate 2016-17 to 2019-20 and Budget 17 Estimate for the year 2017-18 to 2020-2021 17- 14.3.13 To inform the list of Equipments purchased during May 2016 to July 2020 18 14.3.14 To inform the transfer of Fellowships from Planning and Development 18 18 14.3.15 To inform the Updation of Regulation 2020 19 20 To inform the increase in the fee structure 20 14.3.16 14.3.17 To inform the transfer of Post Doctoral Fellows admission from Centre for 14.3.18 International Relations to Centre for Research To inform the transfer of sitting fee to Expert Member, Indian Examiner and Doctoral Committee members to their individual account number 10

Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda 14.3.1 TO INFORM THE APPOINTMENT OF DR.K.P.JAYA DIRECTOR TO THE CENTRE The Vice-Chancellor appointed Dr.K.P.Jaya, Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, as Director , Centre for Research and she joined duty on 25.06.2018. The Item is placed before the Executive Committee for Information. 11

14.3.2 TO INFORM THE Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda APPOINTMENT OF DR.K.MALATHI AS ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR TO THE CENTRE The Vice-Chancellor appointed Dr.K.Malathi, Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, as Additional Director , Centre for Research and she joined duty on 25.02.2019. The Item is placed before the Executive Committee for Information. 14.3.3 TO INFORM THE APPOINTMENT OF DR.G.KUMARESAN AS DEPUTY DIRECTOR TO THE CENTRE The Vice-Chancellor appointed Dr.G.Kumaresan, Assistant Professor (Sr.Grade), Institute of Energy Studies, Department of Mechanical Engineering, as Deputy Director , Centre for Research and he joined duty on 2.11.2018. The Item is placed before the Executive Committee for Information. 14.3.4 TO INFORM THE APPOINTMENT OF DR.T.MALA AS DEPUTY DIRECTOR TO THE CENTRE The Vice-Chancellor appointed Dr.T.Mala, Associate Professor, Department of Information Science and Technology, as Deputy Director , Centre for Research and she joined duty on 11.2.2019. The Item is placed before the Executive Committee for Information. 12

Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda 14.3.5 TO INFORM THE APPOINTMENT OF DR.R.VIDJEAPRIYA AS DEPUTY DIRECTOR TO THE CENTRE The Vice-Chancellor appointed Dr.R.Vidjeapriya, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, as Deputy Director , Centre for Research and she joined duty on 4.4.2019. The Item is placed before the Executive Committee for Information. 14.3.6 TO INFORM THE DETAILS ABOUT THE Ph.D. AWARDEES IN THE 37TH , 38TH 39TH AND 40TH CONVOCATION The Number of Scholars awarded Ph.D. / M.S. (By Research) Degree Programme from 37th to 40th Convocation as follows: FACULTY Ph.D. M.S. (By Research) 37th 38th 39th 40th 37th 38th 39th 40th 6 Civil Engineering 83 66 43 51 3 2 3 3 Mechanical 210 233 202 179 4 5 2 -- Engineering 1 Electrical 168 148 107 99 2 -- -- 5 -- Engineering -- Information and 580 463 400 355 8 4 5 Communication Engineering Technology 68 41 55 56 12 3 4 Architecture & 1 5 1 -- -- -- -- Planning Science & 330 247 160 153 -- 1 -- 13

Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda Humanities 67 100 43 18 -- 1 -- -- Management Sciences 1507 1303 1011 911 29 16 14 15 Total The Item is placed before the Executive Committee for Information. 14.3.7 TO INFORM THE ADMISSION OF CANDIDATES FOR Ph.D. / M.S. (By RESEARCH) PROGRAMMES DURING JULY 2016 TO JANUARY 2020 The Number of Candidates admitted to Ph.D. / M.S. (By Research) Programme during July 2016, to January 2020 are as follows: Faculty July Jan July Ph.D July Jan July Jan Tota 2016 2017 2017 Jan 2018 2019 2019 2020 l Civil 71 92 123 2018 57 68 59 Engineering 81 57 608 Mechanical 254 255 307 243 135 59 160 129 1542 14

Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda Engineering Electrical 119 145 211 193 59 65 79 91 962 Engineering 384 429 606 500 230 77 249 113 2588 Information & Communicatio 74 60 53 42 37 30 10 41 347 n Engineering 1 5 3 2 3 2 -- 3 19 Technology 109 118 123 122 35 50 54 57 668 Architecture 5 15 13 21 6 5 13 9 87 and Planning 1017 1119 1439 1204 562 345 633 502 6821 Science & Humanities Management Sciences Total Faculty July Jan July M.S.(By Research) July Jan Tota 2016 2017 2017 Jan July Jan 2019 2020 l Civil 2018 2018 2019 3 Engineering 1 -- 1 1 -- -- -- -- Mechanical 2 1 2 Engineering 1 -- 2 2 2 -- -- -- 9 Electrical 1 2 1 Engineering 1 -- -- -- -- 4 Information & 1 7 6 Communicatio -- -- 1 3 2 -- -- -- 9 n Engineering -- -- -- Technology -- -- -- 3 1 -- -- -- 18 Architecture 6 10 13 -- -- -- -- -- 1 and Planning Science & -- -- -- -- -- -- Humanities Management -- -- -- -- -- -- Sciences 10 5 -- -- -- 44 Total The Item is placed before the Executive Committee for Information. 15

14.3.8 Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda TO INFORM ABOUT THE MEETINGS OF THE RESEARCH BOARD HELD FROM MAY 2015 TO JUNE 2019 Sl.No Research Date of Board Meeting 1 Meeting 2 27th 26.05.2016 3 28th 30.11.2016 4 29th 13.06.2017 5 30th 23.11.2017 6 31st 24.05.2018 7 32nd 22.11.2018 8 33rd 07.06.2019 34th 18.11.2019 The Item is placed before the Executive Committee for Information. 14.3.9 TO INFORM THE LIST OF INSTITUTIONS GRANTED APPROVAL / RENEWAL AS RECOGNISED RESEARCH CENTRE FROM 01.05.2016 TO 31.07.2020 To inform the list of Institutions granted Approval / Renewal as recognized Research Centre from 01.05.2016 to 31.07.2020 for conducting Research is furnished below. Institutions Academic R& D Departments Organizations Approval Renewed 170 19 511 17 The Item is placed before the Executive Committee for Information. 16

14.3.10 Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda TO INFORM THE ANNUAL ACCOUNTS OF THE CENTRE FROM 2015- 16 TO 2019-20 The Annual Accounts of the Centre for Research from 2015-16 to 2019-20 and is furnished in the Annexure The Item is placed before the Executive Committee for Information. 14.3.11 TO INFORM THE APPOINTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANT – I & II, CLERICAL ASSISTANTS AND PEON ON DAILY WAGE BASIS IN THE OFFICE OF THE CENTRE FOR RESEARCH. The following staff members have been appointed temporarily on daily wages /consolidated salary with appropriate break ( as per the University norms) in the office of the Centre for Research and have relieved from duties as on date. Date of Relieving Date S. Name and Designation Category Joining N 31.10.2018 28.01.2017 o 01.09.2016 04.12.2018 1 Ms.J.Kalaitamil Professional Assistant – 17.09.2012 02.04.2019 01.02.2020 I 31.10.2018 2 Mr.K.Dharani Professional Assistant – 01.09.2014 I 3 Mr.P.Uday Kiran Reddy Professional Assistant – 04.06.2016 I 4 Mr.K.R.Govindarajan Professional Assistant – 07.11.2018 I 5 Mr.S.Dhaha Roohulla Professional Asst- I 14.11.2018 6 Mr.R.Srinivasan Professional Assistant – 06.11.2019 II 7 Mr.R.Manikandan Professional Assistant – 09.07.2012 17

Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda II 8 Mrs.Ushakumari Professional Assistant – 15.04.2009 31.10.2018 II 9 Mr.D.Manavalan Professional Assistant – 18.06.2015 19.01.2019 II 10 Mrs.D.Malathi Professional Assistant – 22.11.2018 12.04.2019 II 11 Mrs.P.Yasodha Professional Assistant – 15.05.2019 30.08.2019 II 12 Mrs.K.Rajarajeswari Clerical Assistant 11.12.2000 31.10.2018 13 Mrs.S.V.Subbalakshmi Clerical Assistant 06.03.2000 03.01.2017 14 Mrs.D.Dharani Clerical Assistant 29.03.2006 07.11.2019 Rajeswari 15 Mrs.G.Bharathi Clerical Assistant 26.2.2013 28.02.2017 16 Mr.S.Thilak Clerical Assistant 27.03.2013 31.10.2018 17 Mrs.P.Imayavallisweeta Clerical Assistant 04.07.2013 22.11.2016 18 Mrs.S.Mohana Clerical Assistant 02.02.2015 18.01.2017 19 Mrs.S.Selvi Clerical Assistant 02.02.2015 28.09.2017 20 Mrs.K.Sumitha Clerical Assistant 11.05.2015 17.03.2017 21 Mrs.S.Malarvizhi Clerical Assistant 11.05.2015 30.09.2019 22 Ms.M.Priya Clerical Assistant 06.06.2016 29.06.2019 23 Mrs.A.Malini Clerical Assist 12.05.2017 19.01.2018 24 Mr.Francis A Somji Professional Assistant - 11.05.2017 28.02.2018 II 25 Mrs.Nisha Clerical Asst. 15.05.2019 14.09.2019 26 Mr.R.Santhosh Clerical Asst. 06.11.2019 01.02.2020 27 Mrs.S.Sindhuja Clerical Asst. 06.11.2019 31.12.2019 28 Mr.G.Karthik Peon 04.06.2016 01.02.2020 29 Mr.V.Ganesh Kumar Peon 11.05.2017 08.03.2018 30 Mr.D.Jeya Devan Peon 11.05.2017 29.06.2019 31 Mr.N.Yuvaraj Peon 04.06.2016 03.01.2018 The following staff members have been appointed temporarily on daily wages /consolidated salary with appropriate break ( as per the University norms) in the office of the Centre for Research and presently continuing as on date. 18

Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda S. Name and Designation Category Joining Date No 1 Mr.M.Prabu Professional Asst- I 11.05.2017 2 Mr.K.Ezhilvendhan Professional Asst- I 15.05.2017 3 Ms.K.Kamatchi Professional Asst- I 08.04.2019 4 Mrs.N.Bahavathiammal Professional Asst- I 08.04.2019 5 Mr.M.Balasubramanian Professional Asst- I 04.04.2019 6 Mr.G.Shirivasan Professional Asst- I 06.11.2019 7 Ms.M.Sathya Professional Asst- I 06.11.2019 8 Mr.R.Mahesh Professional Assistant – 24.09.2014 II 9 Mr.R.Vivekananthan Professional Assistant – 06.09.2012 10 Mr.V.Manoj II Professional Assistant – 16.09.2015 11 Mrs.R.Jishamary II Professional Assistant – 09.09.2015 II 12 Mr.N.Govindarajan Professional Assistant – 15.05.2017 13 Ms.R.Mahalakshmi II Professional Assistant – 07.11.2018 14 Ms.M.Jayaprabha II Professional Assistant – 07.11.2018 15 Mrs.V.Vijayalakshmi II Professional Assistant – 22.11.2018 16 Mr.J.Sandeep II Professional Assistant – 06.11.2019 17 Mrs.T.Revathi II 04.08.2006 18 Mrs.R.Bama Clerical Assistant 02.05.2006 19 Mrs.D.Saipreetha Clerical Assistant 17.09.2012 20 Ms.K.Vinothini Clerical Assistant 04.02.2013 21 Ms.Nandhini Clerical Assistant 15.02.2013 Clerical Assistant 22 Mrs.B.Antony Priya Clerical Assistant 05.07.2013 23 Mrs.K.Aiswarya Clerical Assistant 04.07.2013 24 Mrs.R.Brintha Clerical Assistant 02.02.2015 25 Mrs.S.Bhavani Clerical Assistant 01.04.2015 26 Ms.L.Mariamalarvizhi Clerical Assistant 11.05.2015 27 Mrs.L.Selvanayagi Clerical Assist 11.05.2017 28 Mrs.K.Sandhiya Clerical Assist 11.05.2017 29 Mrs.T.Subhashini Clerical Assist 11.05.2017 19

Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda 30 Mrs.D.Janaki Clerical Assist 03.04.2019 31 Mr.V.Nagarajan Peon 20.10.2004 32 Mr.S.Manikandan Peon 10.08.2012 33 Mr.K.Ramar Peon 10.08.2012 34 Mr.S.Kumararaja Peon 03.01.2018 35 Mr.M.Gokul Nath Peon 08.07.2019 36 Mrs.A.Fathima Laborer 09.09.2015 The Item is placed before the Executive Committee for Information. 14.3.12 TO INFORM ABOUT THE REVISED BUDGET ESTIMATE 2016-17 TO 2019-20 AND BUDGET ESTIMATE FOR THE YEAR 2017-18 TO 2020- 2021 The Revised Budget Estimate for the year 2016-17 to 2019-20 and Budget Estimate for the year 2017-18 to 2020-2021 for the Centre recommended by the Finance Committee is furnished in the Annexure. The Item is placed before the Executive Committee for Information. 14.3.13 TO INFORM THE LIST OF EQUIPMENTS PURCHASED DURING MAY 2016 TO JULY 2020 After the merger of erstwhile AUTs with Anna University, to manage the additional work of the Centre, the following equipments were purchased for administrative and maintenance reasons with the approval of the Vice Chancellor S.No Particulars Qty Bill Date Approval Amount 1 no. Date 4950.00 1. Beetel Caller ID 20.06.2016 20

Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda 2. Steel Angle Rack 10 23.09.2016 39,900.00 nos. 3. HP Laser Jet –Model MFP 1no. 31.01.2017 13,000.00 M202dw printer 4. Dell Optiplex 5040 System 5 nos. 06.03.2017 2,46,750.00 5. LCD Projector 1 no. 13.03.2017 58,698.00 6. Plagarism Software 1no. 7. Voltas 3* Inverter Split Air 2 nos. 25.08.2018 79,000.00 66,222.00 conditioner 66,222.00 17,000.00 8. Steel Slot Angle Rack 10 09.08.2018 nos. 9. Steel Slot Angle Rack 10 17.10.2018 nos. 10. Label Printer 1 no. 07.12.2018 11. Steel Slot Angle Rack 10 05.02.2019 66,776.00 12. Dell – 7050 MT System nos. 4,72,000.00 8 nos. 26.02.2019 13. Fire extinguisher 8 nos. 01.03.2019 49,380.00 14. Panasonic cardless phone 1 no. 01.08.2019 4,850.00 15. EPABX System 1 no. 28.03.2019 93,686.00 41,649.00 16. KYOCERA Fax Machine 1 no. 29.03.2019 3,39,915.00 17. KYOCERA TA6002i MFP 1 no. 29.03.2019 12,980.00 photocopier 62,403.00 2,72,000.00 18 5 KVA double booster 2 no. 14.05.2019 stabilizer 19 Steel – Visitors Chair 6 nos. 30.09.2019 20. Godrej – Inverter AC 8 nos. 21.09.2019 21. Power Edge R840 Server 1 no. 24.01.2020 9,76,000.00 1 no. 07.01.2020 9,81,000.00 22. DELL EMC ME4024 8 nos. 18.02.2020 Storage Array 4 nos. 09.01.2020 44,840.00 2,07,050.00 23. 4KVA Double Boost wall mounting 24. Carrier 2.0 Tr Split Air conditoner The item is placed before the Executive Committee for Information. 21

14.3.14 Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda TO INFORM THE TRANSFER OF FELLOWSHIPS FROM PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT The fellowships in respect of the Ph.D scholars were handled by the Centre for Planning and Development till …… This responsibility has been transferred to the Centre for Research with effect from …… The list of fellowships are listed in Annexure. The item is placed before the Executive Committee for Information. 14.3.15 TO INFORM THE UPDATION OF PH.D REGULATION 2020 The Vice – Chancellor appointed a Committee to Review and amend the Regulation for Ph.D. The revised Ph.D Regulations 2020 has been released on ….. The item is placed before the Executive Committee for Information. 14.3.16 TO INFORM THE INCREASE IN THE FEE STRUCTURE Finance Committee in its 129th meeting held on 20.12.2018 has increased the fees to be collected in the Centre for Research and the same has been approved in the 251st Syndicate meeting held on 06.02.2019. Name of the FULL TIME PART TIME approval order Existing Revised Fee Existing Fee Revised Fee Admission (One Fee (Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.) Time) 2000 2500 Regulation Book 2000 2500 (One Time) 500 500 500 500 22

Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda Caution Deposit 10000 10000 10000 10000 (Refundable) Every Semester 750 1000 750 1000 1250 1500 1250 1500 Enrolment Fee 500 500 500 500 1250 1250 2000 Tutition Fee 8750 2000 8750 12000 6500 6500 8000 University 5000 12000 5000 7500 Library Fee 1000 Development 500 8000 500 2500 Fee 10000 7500 10000 12500 Research Co- 100000 Ordination Fee 25000 2000 500 1000 Synopsis fee 500 2500 1000 1500 1000 800 1000 Late Submission 800 12500 400 600 Fee 400 6500 8000 Supervisor Fee 6500 150000 Category 50000 Change Resubmission of 1000 Thesis Institution 1500 Recognition 1000 Institution Renewal 600 Semester Late Fee 8000 Re-Registration Application Fee (General) Application Fee (SC & ST) Viva Differ Fee The item is placed before the Executive Committee for Information. 14.3.17 TO INFORM THE TRANSFER OF ADMISSION OF POST DOCTORAL FELLOWS FROM CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS TO CENTRE FOR RESEARCH 23

Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda The Responsibility for conduct of Admission for Post Doctoral fellowship is entrusted to Centre for Research from Centre for Relations (CIA). The item is placed before the Executive Committee for Information. 14.3.18 TO INFORM THE TRANSFER OF SITTING FEE TO EXPERT MEMBER, INDIAN EXAMINER AND DOCTORAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNT NUMBER To inform the committee about direct transfer of sitting fee to the Expert Member, Indian Examiner and Doctoral Committee members for the Viva – Voce Examination and Doctoral Committee Meeting attended by the members. The item is placed before the Executive Committee for Information. 24

Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda S. Name and Designation Category Period. No 1 Ms.J.Kalaitamil Professional Assistant – 04.06.2016 to 31.10.2016, I 04.11.2016 to 30.04.2017, 04.05.2017 to 31.10.2017, 04.11.2017 to 30.04.2018 and 04.05.2018 to 31.10.2018 2 Mr.K.Dharani Professional Assistant – 04.06.2016 to 31.10.2016, I 04.11.2016 to 30.04.2017 3 Mr.P.Uday Kiran Professional Assistant – 04.06.2016 to 31.10.2016 Reddy I 4 Mr.K.R.Govindarajan Professional Assistant – 07.11.2018 to 30.04.2019 I 5 Mr.M.Prabu Professional Asst- I 11.05.2017 to 31.10.2017. 04.11.2017 to 30.04.2018. 04.05.2018 to 31.10.2018 07.11.2018 to 30.04.2019 06.05.2019 to 31.10.2019 04.11.2019 to 30.04.2020 25

Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda 6 Mr.K.Ezhilvendhan Professional Asst- I 15.05.2017 to 31.10.2017. 04.11.2017 to 30.04.2018. 04.05.2018 to 31.10.2018 07.11.2018 to 30.04.2019 06.05.2019 to 31.10.2019 04.11.2019 to 30.04.2020 7 Ms.K.Kamatchi Professional Asst- I 08.04.2019 to 30.04.2019 06.05.2019 to 31.10.2019 04.11.2019 to 30.04.2020 8 Mrs.N.Bahavathiammal Professional Asst- I 08.04.2019 to 30.04.2019 06.05.2019 to 31.10.2019 04.11.2019 to 30.04.2020 9 Mr.M.Balasubramanian Professional Asst- I 04.04.2019 to 30.04.2019 06.05.2019 to 31.10.2019 04.11.2019 to 30.04.2020 10 Mr.S.Dhaha Roohulla Professional Asst- I 14.11.2018 to 30.04.2019 11 Mr.G.Shirivasan Professional Asst- I 04.11.2019 to 30.04.2020 12 Ms.M.Sathya Professional Asst- I 04.11.2019 to 30.04.2020 13 Mr.R.Manikandan Professional Assistant – 04.06.2016 to 31.10.2016, II 04.11.2016 to 30.04.2017, 04.05.2017 to 31.10.2017, 04.11.2017 to 30.04.2018 04.05.2018 to 31.10.2018 14 Mrs.Ushakumari Professional Assistant – 04.06.2016 to 31.10.2016, II 04.11.2016 to 30.04.2017, 04.05.2017 to 31.10.2017, 04.11.2017 to 30.04.2018 04.05.2018 to 31.10.2018 15 Mr.R.Mahesh Professional Assistant – 04.06.2016 to 31.10.2016, II 04.11.2016 to 30.04.2017, 04.05.2017 to 31.10.2017, 04.11.2017 to 30.04.2018, 04.05.2018 to 31.10.2018, 07.11.2018 to 30.04.2019 06.05.2019 to 31.10.2019 04.11.2019 to 30.04.2020 16 Mr.R.Vivekananthan Professional Assistant – 04.06.2016 to 31.10.2016, II 04.11.2016 to 30.04.2017, 04.05.2017 to 31.10.2017, 04.11.2017 to 30.04.2018, 04.05.2018 to 31.10.2018, 07.11.2018 to 30.04.2019 06.05.2019 to 31.10.2019 26

17 Mr.V.Manoj Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 18 Mr.D.Manavalan 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda 19 Mrs.R.Jishamary 04.11.2019 to 30.04.2020 20 Mr.N.Govindarajan Professional Assistant – 04.06.2016 to 31.10.2016, II 04.11.2016 to 30.04.2017, 21 Ms.R.Mahalakshmi 22 Ms.M.Jayaprabha 04.05.2017 to 31.10.2017, 23 Mrs.D.Malathi 04.11.2017 to 30.04.2018, 24 Mrs.V.Vijayalakshmi 04.05.2018 to 31.10.2018, 25 Mrs.P.Yasodha 07.11.2018 to 30.04.2019 26 Mr.R.Srinivasan 06.05.2019 to 31.10.2019 04.11.2019 to 30.04.2020 Professional Assistant – 04.06.2016 to 31.10.2016, II 04.11.2016 to 30.04.2017, 04.05.2017 to 31.10.2017, 04.11.2017 to 30.04.2018, 04.05.2018 to 31.10.2018 07.11.2018 to 30.04.2019 Professional Assistant – 04.06.2016 to 31.10.2016, II 04.11.2016 to 30.04.2017, 04.05.2017 to 31.10.2017, 04.11.2017 to 30.04.2018, 04.05.2018 to 31.10.2018, 07.11.2018 to 30.04.2019 06.05.2019 to 31.10.2019 04.11.2019 to 30.04.2020 Professional Assistant – 15.05.2017 to 31.10.2017. II 04.11.2017 to 30.04.2018. 04.05.2018 to 31.10.2018 07.11.2018 to 30.04.2019 06.05.2019 to 31.10.2019 04.11.2019 to 30.04.2020 Professional Assistant – 07.11.2018 to 30.04.2019 II 06.05.2019 to 31.10.2019 04.11.2019 to 30.04.2020 Professional Assistant – 07.11.2018 to 30.04.2019 II 06.05.2019 to 31.10.2019 04.11.2019 to 30.04.2020 Professional Assistant – 22.11.2018 to 30.04.2019 II 06.05.2019 to 31.10.2019 Professional Assistant – 22.11.2018 to 30.04.2019 II 06.05.2019 to 31.10.2019 04.11.2019 to 30.04.2020 Professional Assistant – 15.05.2019 to 31.10.2019 II Professional Assistant – 04.11.2019 to 30.04.2020 27

Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda II 27 Mr.J.Sandeep Professional Assistant – 04.11.2019 to 30.04.2020 28 Mrs.K.Rajarajeswari 29 Mrs.T.Revathi II 30 Mrs.S.V.Subbalakshmi Clerical Assistant 04.06.2016 to 31.10.2016, 31 Mrs.R.Bama 04.11.2016 to 30.04.2017, 32 Mrs.D.Dharani Rajeswari 04.05.2017 to 31.10.2017, 33 Mrs.D.Saipreetha 04.11.2017 to 30.04.2018 34 Ms.K.Vinothini 04.05.2018 to 31.10.2018 Clerical Assistant 04.06.2016 to 31.10.2016, 04.11.2016 to 30.04.2017, 04.05.2017 to 31.10.2017, 04.11.2017 to 30.04.2018, 04.05.2018 to 31.10.2018, 07.11.2018 to 30.04.2019 06.05.2019 to 31.10.2019 04.11.2019 to 30.04.2020 Clerical Assistant 04.06.2016 to 31.10.2016, 04.11.2016 to 30.04.2017 Clerical Assistant 04.06.2016 to 31.10.2016, 04.11.2016 to 30.04.2017, 04.05.2017 to 31.10.2017, 04.11.2017 to 30.04.2018, 04.05.2018 to 31.10.2018, 07.11.2018 to 30.04.2019 06.05.2019 to 31.10.2019 04.11.2019 to 30.04.2020 Clerical Assistant 04.06.2016 to 31.10.2016, 04.11.2016 to 30.04.2017, 04.05.2017 to 31.10.2017, 04.11.2017 to 30.04.2018, 04.05.2018 to 31.10.2018, 07.11.2018 to 30.04.2019 06.05.2019 to 31.10.2019 04.11.2019 to 30.04.2020 Clerical Assistant 04.06.2016 to 31.10.2016, 04.11.2016 to 30.04.2017, 04.05.2017 to 31.10.2017, 04.11.2017 to 30.04.2018, 04.05.2018 to 31.10.2018, 07.11.2018 to 30.04.2019 06.05.2019 to 31.10.2019 04.11.2019 to 30.04.2020 Clerical Assistant 04.06.2016 to 31.10.2016, 28

Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda 04.11.2016 to 30.04.2017, 04.05.2017 to 31.10.2017, 04.11.2017 to 30.04.2018, 04.05.2018 to 31.10.2018, 07.11.2018 to 30.04.2019 06.05.2019 to 31.10.2019 04.11.2019 to 30.04.2020 35 Ms.Nandhini Clerical Assistant 04.06.2016 to 31.10.2016, 04.11.2016 to 30.04.2017, 04.05.2017 to 31.10.2017, 04.11.2017 to 30.04.2018, 04.05.2018 to 31.10.2018, 07.11.2018 to 30.04.2019 06.05.2019 to 31.10.2019 04.11.2019 to 30.04.2020 36 Mrs.G.Bharathi Clerical Assistant 04.06.2016 to 31.10.2016, 04.11.2016 to 30.04.2017 37 Mr.S.Thilak Clerical Assistant 04.06.2016 to 31.10.2016, 04.11.2016 to 30.04.2017, 04.05.2017 to 31.10.2017, 04.11.2017 to 30.04.2018 04.05.2018 to 31.10.2018 38 Mrs.B.Antony Priya Clerical Assistant 04.06.2016 to 31.10.2016, 04.11.2016 to 30.04.2017, 04.05.2017 to 31.10.2017, 04.11.2017 to 30.04.2018, 04.05.2018 to 31.10.2018, 07.11.2018 to 30.04.2019 06.05.2019 to 31.10.2019 04.11.2019 to 30.04.2020 39 Mrs.K.Aiswarya Clerical Assistant 04.06.2016 to 31.10.2016, 04.11.2016 to 30.04.2017, 04.05.2017 to 31.10.2017, 04.11.2017 to 30.04.2018, 04.05.2018 to 31.10.2018, 07.11.2018 to 30.04.2019 06.05.2019 to 31.10.2019 04.11.2019 to 30.04.2020 40 Mrs.P.Imayavallisweeta Clerical Assistant 04.06.2016 to 31.10.2016, 04.11.2016 to 30.04.2017 41 Mrs.S.Mohana Clerical Assistant 04.06.2016 to 31.10.2016, 04.11.2016 to 30.04.2017 42 Mrs.S.Selvi Clerical Assistant 04.06.2016 to 31.10.2016, 29

Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda 04.11.2016 to 30.04.2017, 04.05.2017 to 31.10.2017, 04.11.2017 to 30.04.2018 43 Mrs.K.Sumitha Clerical Assistant 04.06.2016 to 31.10.2016, 44 Mrs.R.Brintha 45 Mrs.S.Bhavani 04.11.2016 to 30.04.2017 46 Mrs.S.Malarvizhi 47 Ms.L.Mariamalarvizhi Clerical Assistant 04.06.2016 to 31.10.2016, 48 Ms.M.Priya 04.11.2016 to 30.04.2017, 04.05.2017 to 31.10.2017, 04.11.2017 to 30.04.2018, 04.05.2018 to 31.10.2018 07.11.2018 to 30.04.2019 06.05.2019 to 31.10.2019 04.11.2019 to 30.04.2020 Clerical Assistant 04.06.2016 to 31.10.2016, 04.11.2016 to 30.04.2017, 04.05.2017 to 31.10.2017, 04.11.2017 to 30.04.2018, 04.05.2018 to 31.10.2018, 07.11.2018 to 30.04.2019 06.05.2019 to 31.10.2019 04.11.2019 to 30.04.2020 Clerical Assistant 04.06.2016 to 31.10.2016, 04.11.2016 to 30.04.2017, 04.05.2017 to 31.10.2017, 04.11.2017 to 30.04.2018, 04.05.2018 to 31.10.2018, 07.11.2018 to 30.04.2019 06.05.2019 to 31.10.2019 04.11.2019 to 30.04.2020 Clerical Assistant 04.06.2016 to 31.10.2016, 04.11.2016 to 30.04.2017, 04.05.2017 to 31.10.2017, 04.11.2017 to 30.04.2018, 04.05.2018 to 31.10.2018, 07.11.2018 to 30.04.2019 06.05.2019 to 31.10.2019 04.11.2019 to 30.04.2020 Clerical Assistant 06.06.2016 to 31.10.2016 04.11.2016 to 30.04.2017. 04.05.2017 to 31.10.2017. 04.11.2017 to 30.04.2018. 04.05.2018 to 31.10.2018 07.11.2018 to 30.04.2019 30

Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda 06.05.2019 to 31.10.2019 49 Mrs.L.Selvanayagi Clerical Assist 11.05.2017 to 31.10.2017. 50 Mrs.K.Sandhiya 04.11.2017 to 30.04.2018. 51 Mrs.T.Subhashini 04.05.2018 to 31.10.2018 52 Mrs.A.Malini 07.11.2018 to 30.04.2019 53 Mr.Francis A Somji 54 Mrs.D.Janaki 06.05.2019 to 31.10.2019 55 Mrs.Nisha 56 Mr.R.Santhosh 04.11.2019 to 30.04.2020 57 Mrs.S.Sindhuja 58 Mr.V.Nagarajan Clerical Assist 11.05.2017 to 31.10.2017. 59 Mr.S.Manikandan 04.11.2017 to 30.04.2018. 04.05.2018 to 31.10.2018 07.11.2018 to 30.04.2019 06.05.2019 to 31.10.2019 04.11.2019 to 30.04.2020 Clerical Assist 11.05.2017 to 31.10.2017. 04.11.2017 to 30.04.2018. 04.05.2018 to 31.10.2018 07.11.2018 to 30.04.2019 06.05.2019 to 31.10.2019 04.11.2019 to 30.04.2020 Clerical Assist 12.05.2017 to 31.10.2017. 04.11.2017 to 30.04.2018. Clerical Assist 11.05.2017 to 31.10.2017. 04.11.2017 to 30.04.2018. Clerical Assist 03.04.2019 to 30.04.2019 06.05.2019 to 31.10.2019 04.11.2019 to 30.04.2020 Clerical Asst. 15.05.2019 to 31.10.2019 Clerical Asst. 04.11.2019 to 30.04.2020 Clerical Asst. 04.11.2019 to 30.04.2020 Peon 04.06.2016 to 31.10.2016, 04.11.2016 to 30.04.2017, 04.05.2017 to 31.10.2017, 04.11.2017 to 30.04.2018, 04.05.2018 to 31.10.2018, 07.11.2018 to 30.04.2019 06.05.2019 to 31.10.2019 04.11.2019 to 30.04.2020 Peon 04.06.2016 to 31.10.2016, 04.11.2016 to 30.04.2017, 04.05.2017 to 31.10.2017, 04.11.2017 to 30.04.2018, 04.05.2018 to 31.10.2018, 31

60 Mr.K.Ramar Peon Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 61 Mr.G.Karthik Peon 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda 62 Mr.V.Ganesh Kumar Peon 07.11.2018 to 30.04.2019 63 Mr.D.Jeya Devan Peon 06.05.2019 to 31.10.2019 64 Mr.N.Yuvaraj Peon 04.11.2019 to 30.04.2020 65 Mr.S.Kumararaja Peon 66 Mr.M.Gokul Nath Peon 04.06.2016 to 31.10.2016, 67 Mrs.A.Fathima Laborer 04.11.2016 to 30.04.2017, 04.05.2017 to 31.10.2017, 04.11.2017 to 30.04.2018, 04.05.2018 to 31.10.2018, 07.11.2018 to 30.04.2019 06.05.2019 to 31.10.2019 04.06.2016 to 31.10.2016 04.11.2016 to 30.04.2017. 04.05.2017 to 31.10.2017. 04.11.2017 to 30.04.2018. 04.05.2018 to 31.10.2018 07.11.2018 to 30.04.2019 06.05.2019 to 31.10.2019 04.11.2019 to 30.04.2020 11.05.2017 to 31.10.2017. 04.11.2017 to 30.04.2018. 11.05.2017 to 31.10.2017. 04.11.2017 to 30.04.2018. 04.05.2018 to 31.10.2018 07.11.2018 to 30.04.2019 06.05.2019 to 31.10.2019 04.11.2016 to 30.04.2017, 04.05.2017 to 31.10.2017, 04.11.2017 to 30.04.2018 03.01.2018 to 30.04.2018 04.05.2018 to 31.10.2018 07.11.2018 to 30.04.2019 06.05.2019 to 31.10.2019 04.11.2019 to 30.04.2020 08.07.2019 to 31.10.2019 04.11.2019 to 30.04.2020 04.06.2016 to 31.10.2016, 04.11.2016 to 30.04.2017, 04.05.2017 to 31.10.2017, 04.11.2017 to 30.04.2018, 04.05.2018 to 31.10.2018, 07.11.2018 to 30.04.2019 06.05.2019 to 31.10.2019 04.11.2019 to 30.04.2020 32

Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda SECTION 4 FOR CONSIDERATION AND RATIFICATION 21

Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda SECTION 4 FOR CONSIDERATION AND RATIFICATION ITEM DESCRIPTION PAGE No. No. 23 To Consider and ratify the payment of ACRF Fellowship without 23 14.4.1 the Claim bill 23 To consider and ratify scanned signature made by the supervisor 14.4.2 and the members for attending the doctoral committee and viva voce examination 14.4.3 To consider and ratify the cancellation or rescheduling charges for attending the viva voce examination 14.4.4 To consider and ratify the sitting fee for the research co-ordinator 24 14.4.5 To consider and ratify the excess expenditure ov er the budget 24 estimate under the head of account foreign examiners fee 24 25 14.4.6 To consider and ratify the excess expenditure over the budget 25 estimate under the head of account Ph.D / M.S.(By Research) selection process expenses 14.4.7 To consider and ratify the payment towards purchase of one server and one sanstorage 14.4.8 To consider and ratify the payment of doctoral committee meeting / viva voce examination claim made this year 2020 -2021 and sanction issued in the last financial year 2019 -2020 22

Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda 14.4.1 TO CONSIDER AND RATIFY THE PAYMENT OF ANNA CENTENARY RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP WITHOUT CLAIMBILL To Consider and ratify the payment of Anna Centenary Research Fellowship without claim bill and attendance from March 2020 to June 2020 due to COVID – 19 pandemic situation and to continue to make payment to the scholars by following the same procedure till the pandemic situation restores to normalcy. The Item is placed before the Executive Committee for Ratification 14.4.2 TO CONSIDER AND RATIFY SCANNED SIGNATURE MADE BY THE SUPERVISOR AND THE MEMBERS FOR ATTENDING THE DOCTORAL COMMITTEE AND VIVA VOCE EXAMINATION To consider and ratify the claims made to the Supervisor and the Members with scanned signature for attending the Doctoral Committee and Viva Voce examination through online mode and to follow the same procedure for the online meetings henceforth. The Item is placed before the Executive Committee for Ratification 23

Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda 14.4.3 TO CONSIDER AND RATIFY THE CANCELLATION OR RESCHEDULING CHARGES FOR ATTENDING THE VIVA VOCE EXAMINATION To consider and ratify the payment made towards cancellation or rescheduling charges for attending the Viva Voce examination due to COVID – 19 and to follow the same procedure arising from unforeseen circumstances like Natural calamites and epidemics on submitting of proper proof of documents for not have claimed such amount. The Item is placed before the Executive Committee for Ratification 14.4.4 TO CONSIDER AND RATIFY THE SITTING FEE FOR THE RESEARCH CO-ORDINATOR To Consider and ratify the payment of sitting fee made to the Research Co- ordinator for conducting the Doctoral Committee meeting and Viva Voce examination in place of the Supersivor who are not in a position to continue to guide the scholar. The Item is placed before the Executive Committee for Ratification 24

Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda 14.4.5 TO CONSIDER AND RATIFY THE EXCESS EXPENDITURE OV ER THE BUDGET ESTIMATE UNDER THE HEAD OF ACCOUNT FOREIGN EXAMINERS FEE A sum of Rs.1,49,98,452/- expenditure incurred towards the payment of Foreign Examiners remuneration against the Revised Budget estimate of Rs.25 lakh erroneous entered instead of Rs.2.50 crores under the head of account Foreign Examiners fee in the revised budget 2014-15. The excess expenditure of Rs.1,24,98,452/- over the Revised Budget Estimate under the head of Foreign Examiner Fee may be ratified. The Item is placed before the Executive Committee for Ratification 14.4.6 TO CONSIDER AND RATIFY THE EXCESS EXPENDITURE OVER THE BUDGET ESTIMATE UNDER THE HEAD OF ACCOUNT PH.D / M.S.(BY RESEARCH) SELECTION PROCESS EXPENSES A sum of Rs.19,92,132/- expenditure incurred against Revised Budget estimate of Rs.15 lakh under the head of account Ph.D / M.S.(By Research) selection process expenses in the Revised Budget 2014-15. The excess expenditure of Rs.4,92,132/- over the Revised Budget Estimate under the head Ph.D / M.S.(By Research) selection process expenses may be ratified. The Item is placed before the Executive Committee for Ratification 14.4.7 TO CONSIDER AND RATIFY THE PAYMENT MADE TOWARDS PURCHASE OF ONE SERVER AND ONE SAN STORAGE 25

Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda To consider and ratify the payment made during this financial year 2020-2021 towards the purchase of one server and one san storage purchase made during the last financial year 2019 – 2020. Delay in payment due to COVID – 19 lockdown and necessary Revised Budget Estimate for the year 2020-2021 increased from Rs.5 lakhs to Rs.20 lakhs. The Item is placed before the Executive Committee for Ratification 14.4.8 TO CONSIDER AND RATIFY THE PAYMENT OF DOCTORAL COMMITTEE MEETING / VIVA VOCE EXAMINATION CLAIM MADE THIS YEAR 2020 -2021 AND SANCTION ISSUED IN THE LAST FINANCIAL YEAR 2019 -2020 To consider and ratify the payment made towards the Doctoral Committee Meeting / Viva Voce Examination claim during this financial year 2020-2021 but sanctioned and appropriation made during the last financial year 2019- 2020. Delay in payment due to COVID – 19 lockdown. The Item is placed before the Executive Committee for Ratification 26

Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda 13.4.1 TO CONSIDER AND RATIFY INCREASE IN FEE FOR RESEARCH CENTRE RECOGNITION AND RENEWAL The University is granting recognization to the Research Centre for guiding the Ph.D / M.S.(by Research) students, for which University is collecting recognization fee of Rs.50,000/- and Rs.10,000/- as renewal fee respectively from the Institutions. The Honorarium and the Travelling alowances are paid to the inspection committee constituted by the Vice-Chancellor. The Institutions situated all 27

Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda over Tamil Nadu are applying for research centre recognization. In such cases, the members of the inspection committee travel by air and also they are paid Boarding and Lodging expenses. The matter has been placed before the 26th Research Board Meeting held on 22.01.2016 and the board resolved and revised the recognization fee as follows. Affiliated Engineering Colleges / R & D Organizations - other than Government Organizations Rs.1,00,000/- Renewal of Affiliated Engineering Colleges / R & D Organizations - Rs.25,000/- The Item is placed before the Executive Committee for Ratification 13.4.2 TO CONSIDER AND RATIFY THE COMMITTEE CONSITITUED TO INTERVIEW THE CANDIDATES APPLIED FOR ADMISSION TO Ph.D / M.S.(by RESEARCH) PROGRAMMES As per the norms of the UGC Written test and Interview are conducted for selecting the candidates for admission to the Ph.D / M.S.(by Research)programme. Accordingly, as per the orders of the Vice-Chancellor committees have been constituted (Annexure) to conduct Interview for the candidates applied for Ph.D / M.S.(by Research) Programme for July 2015 and January 2016 sessions . The Item is placed before the Executive Committee for Ratification 28

13.4.3 Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda TO CONSIDER AND RATIFY THE PAYMENT MADE TO THE DIRECTOR, ENTRANCE EXAMINATION FOR THE CONDUCTING ENTRANCE TEST FOR ADMISSION TO Ph.D / M.S.(by RESEARCH) PROGRAMMES. As per the norms of the UGC Written test and Interview are conducted for selecting the candidates for admission to the Ph.D / M.S.(by Research) programme. Accordingly, as per the directions of the Vice-Chancellor, conduct of the written test has been entrusted to the Director, Centre for Entrance Examination , Anna University, for which a sum of Rs.4,25,000/- and Rs.4,50,000/- has been paid for the July 2015 and January 2016 admission respectively, to meet the expenditures related to honorarium of question paper setting, invigilation and other related expenses. The Item is placed before the Executive Committee for Ratification 13.4.4 TO CONSIDER AND RATIFY THE PAYMENT MADE TO M/S.CINTHAMANI CO-OPERATIVE PETROL BUNK FOR THE FUEL CHARGE INCURRED DURING THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 2013 TO NOVEMBER 2014 The Car bearing no. TN 07 BC 1432 is being used by the Director, Centre for Research for official purpose and the fuel is supplied by the Ms.Cinthamani Co-operative Petrol Bunk, chennai-17. Petrol bill pertaining to the period September 2013 to November 2014 was not submitted by the petrol bunk due to change of their premises. On repeated remainders from this office Ms.Cinthamani Co-Operative Petrol Bunk have submitted bills to the tune of Rs.89,283/- for the period September 2013 to November 2014. As per the approval of the Finance 29

officer, Registrar and Centre for Research made on 09.03.2016. Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda Vice-Chancellor the payment of Rs.89,283/- was The Item is placed before the Executive Committee for Ratification 30

Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda 13.4.4 TO CONSIDER AND RATIFY THE PAYMENT MADE TO M/S.CINTHAMANI CO-OPERATIVE PETROL BUNK FOR THE FUEL CHARGE INCURRED DURING THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 2013 TO NOVEMBER 2014 The Car bearing no. TN 07 BC 1432 is being used by the Director, Centre for Research for official purpose and the fuel is supplied by the Ms.Cinthamani Co-operative Petrol Bunk, chennai-17. Petrol bill pertaining to the period September 2013 to November 2014 was not submitted by the petrol bunk due to change of their premises. On repeated remainders from this office Ms.Cinthamani Co-Operative Petrol Bunk have submitted bills to the tune of Rs.89,283/- for the period September 2013 to November 2014. As per the approval of the Finance officer, Registrar and Vice-Chancellor the payment of Rs.89,283/- was made on 09.03.2016. The Item is placed before the Executive Committee for Ratification 31

Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda 13.4.4 TO CONSIDER AND RATIFY THE SITTING FEE AND TA / DA TO THE MEMBERS OF THE EXTERNAL ENQUIRY RACTIFICATION REQUESTED FOR HAVING INCURRED EXPENDITURE OVER AND ABOVE THE BUDGET ESTIMATE UNDER THE HEAD FOREIGN EXAMINER FEE. 14.4.4 TO CONSIDER AND RATIFY THE EXCESS EXPENDITURE OV ER THE BUDGET ESTIMATE UNDER THE HEAD OF ACCOUNT FOREIGN EXAMINERS FEE A sum of Rs.1,49,98,452/- expenditure incurred towards the payment of Foreign Examiners remuneration against the Revised Budget estimate of Rs.25 lakh erroneous entered instead of Rs.2.50 crores under the head of account Foreign Examiners fee in the revised budget 2014-15. The excess expenditure of Rs.1,24,98,452/- over the Revised Budget Estimate under the head of Foreign Examiner Fee may be ratified. The Item is placed before the Executive Committee for Ratification 14.4.5 TO CONSIDER AND RATIFY THE EXCESS EXPENDITURE OV ER THE BUDGET ESTIMATE UNDER THE HEAD OF ACCOUNT PH.D / M.S.(BY RESEARCH) SELECTION PROCESS EXPENSES A sum of Rs.19,92,132/- expenditure incurred against Revised Budget estimate of Rs.15 lakh under the head of account Ph.D / M.S.(By Research) selection process expenses in the Revised Budget 2014-15. The excess expenditure of Rs.4,92,132/- over the Revised Budget Estimate under the head Ph.D / M.S.(By Research) selection process expenses may be ratified. The Item is placed before the Executive Committee for Ratification 32

Centre for Research Anna University, Chennai 14th Meeting of the Executive Committee – Agenda Budget Estimate budget estimate for rs. 25 crores has been provided for the year 2014 -15 under the head foreing examiner fee upto september 2014 a sum of rs....... has been incurred. a sum of rs. 25 lakhs has erronous asked as revised budget instead of rs.25 crs. the same also being approved by the finance committee and syndicate. But foreign examiner fee has to be paid tot he foriengs for having elaatioed research scholar thesis. hence the foreign examiners paid to the tune of rs. (acutal amount) for the year 2014-15. Actual expenditure of rs. 1.49 crors incurred for the payment of fexam fee over and above budget estitmate is rs.1.24 crs lakh . The matter is placed for the ec for its ratification. 33