10.5.1 Sections to be replaced

From a date to be notified by MoRD the procedures prescribed in this Chapter will come into force. Subsequently the following sections/portions of SOP version 2.0.0 issued on August 3, 2015 will stand repealed:  

• Section 1.5 and 1.6 of Chapter 1
• Section 3.1.1.2 of Chapter 3
• SF 7.1F of Chapter 7 – portion relating to correction of errors found in the 1^st round of desk data verification by SRLM (for APS) and CTSA (for YPS) on the samples checked by the PIA OP team and Q team

10.5.2  Dealing with defaults where action has already been initiated

All defaults that occur after the notification of this Chapter will be dealt with in accordance with the processes described in this Chapter. However, in cases where a default has occurred before the date of this notification the same shall be dealt with, as per earlier procedures.

10.5.3 Nomination of competent authorities by CTSA/ SRLM

The competent authorities for handling defaults at the State level shall be decided by each State within one month of the notification of this Chapter. Failing this, the powers delegated to levels lower than COO/Skills of SRLM will be vested with COO/Skills, and all other powers will remain as per this Chapter. The competent authority from SRLM for handling default procedures for APS should not be below the level of State Project Manager (SPM).

The competent authorities for handling defaults at the CTSA level shall be decided and notified by each CTSA within one month of the notification of this Chapter. Failing this, MoRD will issue a notification on the matter, in consultation with the CTSAs, within two months of the notification of this Chapter.