Sports Development Authority Of Tamilnadu

116-A, Periyar EVR High Road Nehru Park

Chennai = 600 084

RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT 2005

Manual

(A Government of Tamilnadu Undertaking Department of Youth Welfare and Sports Development)

CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION 1. ORGANISATION The Sports Development Authority of Tamilnadu is an organisation registered under the Tamilnadu Societies Registration Act 1975. It is headed by the Honble Chief Minister of Tamilnadu as its Chairman. The Management of the Authority is entrusted with an Executive Committee chaired by the Honble Minister for Sports and Youth Welfare as its Chairman.

The head office of The Sports Development Authority of Tamilnadu (SDAT) functions at 116-A, Periyar EVR High Road, Nehru Park, Chennai 84 and its District Offices / Stadia all over the State of Tamilnadu Covering all the Districts. In Chennai the Modern Stadia namely, SDAT-Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, SDAT-Multipurpose Indoor Stadium, SDAT-Mayor Radha Krishnan Hockey Stadium, SDAT-Tennis Stadium, SDAT-Aquatic Complex and the Chennai District Unit Office at Shenoy Nagar Swimming Pool Complex are also functioning under SDAT. In all the District Head Quarters, SDATs District unit offices are functioning in the Stadium Complex situated in the heart of the district head quarters. Contact Person: The Deputy General Manager, having knowledge of the functions of SDAT is posted as Public Information Officer, at the Head office, Chennai and Regional Senior Managers of Regions, District Sports Officers of Districts may also be contacted.

FEE: Every application for obtaining information under section 6(1) of the Act shall be accompanied by an application with a fee of Rs.50/- by Cash / DD / Bankers Cheque payable in favour of the Member Secretary, Sports Development Authority of Tamilnadu, Chennai.

OBJECTIVES To providing opportunities for talent identification. To develop identified talent to excellence at State, National and International levels. To bringing in a competition culture throughout the State in order to promote physical fitness, talent identification, competitiveness and brotherhood. To establishing sports infrastructure and encouraging the same in the private arena to suit a wide range of requirements from community level sports meets to that of international competitions. To develop appropriate coaching methods through coaching clinics, workshops, courses in India and abroad so as to ensure that correct techniques are taught at the learning stage and appropriate techniques towards international performances are in line with research based advancements abroad. OUR VISION That everyone in Tamilnadu will develop a passion for physical fitness and sports. That every talented child will have an equal opportunity to develop and achieve excellence to the extent of his abilities. OUR MISSION Providing need-based assistance and involvement within our available financial resources to build and support all those participating at each level of our strategy towards ultimate sporting excellence in the international sphere.

OUR SLOGAN Strive Drive Achieve Triumph OUR IMMEDIATE TARGET Nine sportspersons (at the minimum) on the medal podium in the 2012 Olympics from Tamilnadu. OUR ULTIMATE TARGET To ensure that Tamilnadu leads the way in co-ordination, co-operation and strategy so as to achieve International sporting excellence in an ongoing manner at the Olympics and all major International events.

CHAPPTER 2 (Manual 1) Particulars of Organisation, Functions and Duties AUTHORITY SETUP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2123 2425 2627 2831 Honble Chief Minister of Tamilnadu Honbe Minister for Sports and Youth Welfare Thiru B.Sivanthi Adityan Thiru S.Kumarasamy, I.PS. (Retd) Minister for Finance Minister for Transport Minister for Public Works Minister for Local Administrative Chief Secretary to Government Secretary to Govt. Youth Welfare& Sports Development Dept. Secretary to Govt. Finance Dept. Secretary to Govt. Information & Tourism Dept. Secretary to Govt. Home Dept. Director General of Sports Authority of India or the Joint Secretary, Sports, Government of India One person from among the Vice-Chancellors of the Universities in Madras nominated by Government Director General of Police Director of Collegiate Education Director of School Education Director of Elementary Education Director, NCC Three members of Tamilnadu Legislative Assembly, One of whom shall be a woman member Two members from among the Outstanding Sports Physical education experts nominated by the Government Two member from recognized State Level Sports Association nominated by the Govt. Four members representing Industrial, Philanthropists, Banker and other members of public who have contributed to the development of Sports nominated by the Government Member Secretary appointed by the Government President Vice President (General) Vice President (Executive) Vice President Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Members Members

Members Members

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Member

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1 2 3 4 5 6. 7 8. 9. Honble Minister for Sports & Youth Welfare Vice President (Executive) Vice President Chief Secretary to Government Secretary to Govt. Youth Welfare & Sports Development Dept.. Secretary to Government, Finance Department Secretary to Govt. Information & Tourism Department The Vice Chancellor who is the Member of the Authority One representative from among the Industrialists, Philanthropists and Bankers who is the member of the Authority Member Secretary, SDAT Chairman Vice Chairman Member Member Member Member Member Member Member

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Member Secretary and Chief Executive Officer

(HEAD OFFICE) MEMBER SECRETARY GENERAL MANAGER

DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER ACCOUNTS OFFICER ASST.EXE. ENGINEER (CIVIL) SENIOR MANAGER MANAGER I MANAGER II

STADIUM OFFICERS

SDAT JN STADIUM

SDAT INDOOR STADIUM

SDAT HOCKEY STADIUM

SDAT TENNIS STADIUM

SDAT AQUATIC COMPLEX

REGIONAL SET UP
HEAD QUARTERS CHENNAI REGION COIMBATORE COIMBATORE REGION SALEM SALEM REGION TRICHY TRICHY REGION TIRUNELVELI THIRUNELVELI REGION MADURAI MADURAI REGION

RSM

RSM

RSM

RSM

RSM

RSM

DSO Chennai Thiruvallu r Kanchee puram

DSO Coimba tore Nilgiris Erode Namakkal Karur

Warden Erode Girls Hostel

DSO Salem Villupuram Dharmapuri Krishnagiri Vellore Thiru vannamalai

DSO Trichy Tanjore Nagapa ttinam Cuddalore Pudukottai Tiruvarur Perambalur

Warden Trichy Sports Hostel

DSO Thirunel veli Tuticorin Kanyakumari Ramnad

Warden Thiru nelveli Sports Hostel

DSO Madurai Virudhu Nagar Siva ganga Theni Dindigul

Warden Madura Sports Hostel

DISTRICT SET UP DISTRICT SPORTS OFFFICER COACHES MINISTERIAL STAFF

SPORTS HOSTEL SET UP WARDEN COACHES MINISTERIAL STAFF

CHAPTER 3 (Manual 2) Powers and Duties of Officers and Employees.

The SDAT is governed by the Executive Committee constituted by the Government under the Chairmanship of the Honble Minister in-charge of Sports and Youth welfare to look into the functioning of the Sports Development Authority of Tamilnadu. Further a Stadium Committee is constituted in each district of Tamilnadu where sports infrastructure projects are taken up. The Stadium Committee of the district is chaired by the District Collector of that district and other members such as MPs, MLAs of the district, sports philanthropists and prominent citizens of that district to look after the implementation of the sports infrastructure projects allotted to their districts.

Member Secretary is the Chief Executive Officer of SDAT monitoring all the wings of Administration, Creation and maintenance of Sports infrastructure facilities, organizing sports and coaching programmes. Providing recognition and affiliation to State Sports Association.

CHAPTER 4 (Manual 3) Rules, Regulations, Instructions, Manual and Records for Discharging Functions.

The Sports Development Authority of Tamilnadu is functioning as an autonomous body under the Sports and Youth Welfare Department, following the Rules and Regulations framed by the Government of Tamilnadu and the Executive Committee of the Authority 1. 2. 3. 4. Memorandum and Bye Laws of SDAT Service Rules for Employees of SDAT Government Servants Conduct Rules Fundamental Rules

CHAPTER 5 (Manual 4) Particulars of any arrangement that exists for consultation with, or representation by, the members of the public in relation to the formulation of its policy or implementation thereof Policy proposals are evolved and formulated by SDAT and with the recommendation of the Executive Committee, send to Government for its approval. The Approved policy proposals are implemented by SDAT following the guidelines of the Government.

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CHAPTER 6 (Manual 5) A statement of the categories of documents that are held by its or under its control The following documents 1. 2. 3. 4. Memorandum and Bye Laws of SDAT Service Rules for Employees of SDAT Government Servants Conduct Rules Fundamental Rules

are available with the Administrative Officer of this Authority.

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CHAPTER 7 (Manual 6) A statement of boards, councils, committees and other bodies constituted as its part The Executive Committee of The Sports Development Authority of Tamilnadu is constituted by the Government as follows. 1 2 3 4 5 6. 7 8. 9. Honble Minister for Sports & Youth Welfare Vice President (Executive) Vice President Chief Secretary to Government Secretary to Govt. Youth Welfare & Sports Development Dept.. Secretary to Government, Finance Department Secretary to Govt. Information & Tourism Department The Vice Chancellor who is the Member of the Authority One representative from among the Industrialists, Philanthropists and Bankers who is the member of the Authority Member Secretary, SDAT Chairman Vice Chairman Member Member Member Member Member Member Member

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Member Secretary and Chief Executive Officer

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CHAPTER 8 (Manual 7) The names, designation and other particulars of the Public Information Officers Department Appellate Authority : The General Manager, SDAT, Chenna- 84
S. No . 1 Name Designation STD Code Phone No FAX E-mail Address

General Manager

044

Office 28255322

Residence sportstn@ eth.net 116, EVR Periyar High Road, Nehru Park Complex, Chennai 84

Name of the Public Authority Public Information Officer

: Sports Development Authority of Tamilnadu : Deputy General Manager,. SDAT

S. No . 1

Name

Designation

STD Code

Phone No

FAX

E-mail

Address

Deputy General Manager

044

Office 28255322

Residence sportstn @ eth.net 116, EVR Periyar High Road, Nehru Park Complex, Chennai 84

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CHAPTER 9 (Manual 8) Proceedures followed in Decision Making Process The Executive Committee is the Competent Authority to take decisions in all pivotal matters and policy matters. The Member Secretary, being the Chief Executive Officer of the SDAT, is the Decision making authority in day to day activities of all wings of SDAT.

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CHAPTER 10 (Manual 9) Directory of Officers and Employees Information - Head Office wise
S. No . 1 Name Designation & Region STD Code Phone No FAX E-mail Address

Apoorva, IAS

Member Secretary

044

Office 28250011

Residence 24794550

28258234

sportstn @ eth.net

General Manager

044

28255322

sportstn @ eth.net

Deputy General Manager

044

28255322

sportstn @ eth.net

Tmt.V. Mary Rajathi

Senior Manager

044

28255322

26604134

sportstn @ eth.net

Thiru R.Stephen David

Manager-I

044

28255322

24731515

sportstn @ eth.net

116, EVR Periyar High Road, Nehru Park Complex, Chennai 84. 116, EVR Periyar High Road, Nehru Park Complex, Chennai 84. 116, EVR Periyar High Road, Nehru Park Complex, Chennai 84. 116, EVR Periyar High Road, Nehru Park Complex, Chennai 84. 116, EVR Periyar High Road, Nehru Park Complex, Chennai 84. 116, EVR Periyar High Road, Nehru Park Complex, Chennai 84.

Thiru T.Chandra sekar

Manager-II

044

28255322

26442182

sportstn @ eth.net

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Accounts Officer

044

28255322

sportstn @ eth.net

Thiru G.Venkataraman

Administrative Officer

044

28255322

sportstn @ eth.net

Thiru Rathinavel

A.E.E. (Civil)

044

28255322

26263651

26163651

sportstn @ eth.net

116, EVR Periyar High Road, Nehru Park Complex, Chennai 84. 116, EVR Periyar High Road, Nehru Park Complex, Chennai 84. 116, EVR Periyar High Road, Nehru Park Complex, Chennai 84.

Information - Regional Offices

S. No . 1 Name Designation & Region STD Code Phone No FAX E-mail Address

Tmt. Mary Rajathi

Regional Senior Manager Chennai

044

Office 28255322

Residence 26604134

sportstn @ eth.net

116, EVR Periyar High Road, Nehru Park Complex, Chennai 84 Mahatma Gandhi Stadium, Salem 7 Nehru Stadium, Coimbatore 18

Thiru M.Dharmaraj

Thiru N.Sundaram

Regional Senior Manager Salem Regional Senior Manager Coimbatore

0427

2412717

0422

2380010

2608269

16

Thiru K.Jayamani

Thiru G. Mohan

Thiru V.Chinnaponraj

Regional Senior Manager Madurai Regional Senior Manager Trichy Regional Senior Manager Thirunelveli

0452

2537835

Dr.MGR Stadium, Madurai-02 237631 Anna Stadium, Kajamalai, Trichy 23 Anna Stadium, Palayam Kottai, Tirunelveli.

0431

2420685

0462

2572632

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Information on District wise

S. No . 1

Name

Designation & District

STD Code

Phone No

FAX

E-mail

Address

Thiru S.Paneer selvam

DSO, Chennai

044

Office 26474794

Residence District Sports Office, Shenoy Nagar, Chennai. Anna Stadium, Station Road, Kanchee puram. 4/129, Ma.Po.See Nagar, Jawaharlal Nehru Road Thiruvallur. Nehru Stadium, Coimbatore 18 40A/9, PVR Road Gandhi Nagar, Namakkal. V.O.C.Park Erode. 4th Floor, Collectorate Building, Karur 5 Open Air Stadium, Ooty. Dr.MGR Stadium, Madurai-02 Collectorate Building, Sivaganga

Thiru J.Selvin

DSO, Kanchee puram

044-

27222628

Thiru A.C.A.Theodore

DSO, Thiruvallur

04116

264093

Thiru R.Rajamahendran

DSO, Coimbatore

0422

2380010

Thiru K.Mathi maran

DSO, Namakkal

04286

224798

Thiru J.M.Sivasankar Tmt. Geethanjali Rathnamala

DSO, Erode

0424

2223157

DSO, Karur

04324

256728

Thiru P.Samuel Raja Daniel Thiru R.Gopinathan Thiru R.Radhakrishnan

DSO, Nilgiris DSO, Madurai DSO, Sivaganga

0423

2444084

0452

2537835

2532890

10

04575

240406

18

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Thiru V.Valveemaraja

DSO, Virudhu nagar

04562

252947

12

Thiru C.Paul Suthanthiradas

DSO, Theni

04546

265080

13

Thiru V.R.Newbegin Chellappa

DSO, Dindigul

0451

2461162

14

Thiru G.Thiruvasagam

DSO, Salem

0427

2412717

2415006

15

Thiru C.Kirupa

DSO, Dharmapuri DSO, Krishnagiri

04342

260936

16

Thiru Selva Kumar

--

--

17

Thiru K.Pugazhendhi

DSO, Thiruvanna malai

04175

251236

18

Thiru H.Peter Chandra Raja Pandian Thiru K.Thirumugam

DSO, Vellore

0416

2221721

2252675

Outdoor Stadium, Sattur Road Virudhu Nagar 4-1-173, J.B.Street, Kambam Road Palani Cheety Patti Themi Collectorate Building, Thaddi kommbu Road Dindigul Mahatma Gandhi Stadium, Salem 7 Dist. Sports Unit Stadium Dharmapuri Sports Stadium, Royakottai Salai Krishnagiri 188, Muthu Vinayakar Koil St. Thiru vannamalai. Nethaji Stadium, Vellore. Dist. Sports Unit, Kezhil perumbak kam, Villupuram Anna Stadium, Kajamalai, Trichy 23

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DSO, Villupuram

04146

243358

20

Thiru C.Punya moorthy

DSO, Trichy

0431

2420685

19

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Thiru A.Rajendran

DSO, Pudukottai

04322

2422187

2446305

22

Thiru P.Gandhi

DSO, Tiruvarur

04366

227158

23

Thiru I.John Sahayaraj Thiru D.Padmanaban Thiru Punniya moorthy

24

DSO, Nagapatti nam DSO, Cuddalore DSO (i/c) Ariyalor

04365

253059

04142

220590

2256083

25

04329

223153

26

Thiru S.Tamilselvan Thiru C.J.Dawson

DSO, Thanjavur DSO, T.Veli

04362

235633

222834

27

0462

2572632

2522036

28

Thiru B.Sivakumar

DSO, Ramnad

04567

230238

29

Thiru P.Shaju

30

Thiru A.Santhan

DSO, Kanyakumari, at Nagarcoil DSO, Thoothukudi

04652

232060

271271

0461

2321149

2301131

District Stadium, Governor Street, Pudukottai 15, Bajanai Mada Street Madapuram Thiruvarur Collectorate Building, Nagapattinam Anna Stadium, Cuddalore Senthurai Road Opp. Lakshmi Theater Ariyalur Annai Sathya Stadium, Thanjavur Anna Stadium, Palayam Kottai, Tirunelveli. S.S.Sports Stadium, Collectorate Compound Ramnad Anna Stadium, Nagarcoil. Tharuvai Maidan Stadium, Thoothu kudi

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CHAPTER 11, (Manual 10) Monthly Remuneration Received by each its Officers and employees Including the System of Compensation as Provided in Regulations The monthly remuneration of Officers and employees including the system of compensation. (Section 4(I)(b)(x) of the Right to Information Act 2005) The total remuneration consists of Basic Pay, Dearness allowance and other allowances as applicable under the rules of Government of Tamilnadu. The Scale of Pay received by the Officers and employees of the Authority are as under:S.No. Designation Scale of Pay 1 Member Secretary 2 General Manager 12000-375-16500 3 Deputy General Manager 10000-325-15200 4 Accounts Officer 8000-275-13500 5 Senior Manager / Regional Senior Manager 8000-275-13500 6 Administrative Officer 8000-275-13500 7 Asst. Executive Engineer (Civil) 8000-275-13500 8 Assistant Engineer (Civil) 6500-200-11100 9 District Sports Officer / Warden, Sports 5900-200-9900 Hostel / Manager / Stadia Officer 10 Senior Coach 5900-200-9900 11 Senior Console Operator 5900-200-9900 12 Superintendent 5700-175-9200 13 Commercial Accountant 5500-175-9000 14 Coaches / Sports Officers 5300-150-8300 15 Steno Typist Grade I 5300-150-8300 16 Console Operator 5300-150-8300 17 Yoga Instructor 5000-150-8000 18 HT Operator 5000-150-8000 19 Steno Typist Grade III 4000-100-6000 20 Projectionist 4000-100-6000 21 Assistant 4000-100-6000 22 Jr. Asst. Cum Typist 3200-85-4900 23 Typist 3200-85-4900 24 J.A. Cum Computer Operator 3200-85-4900 25 Care Taker 3200-85-4900 26 Driver 3200-85-4900

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Electrician Skilled Assistant Record Clerk / Reneo Operator Office Assistant Office Assistant cum Driver Marker

3050-75-3950-80-4590 2650-65-3300-70-4000 2610-60-3150-65-3540 2550-55-2660-60-3200 2550-55-2660-60-3200 2550-55-2660-60-3200

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CHAPTER 12 (Manual 11) The Budget Allocated to each Agency (Particulars of all plans, proposed expenditure and reports on disbursement made)

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DETAILS OF BUDGET ESTIMATE 2006 2007 Grants for Current Expenditure 2006 - 2007
S. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Description Salaries Dearness Allowances Retirement Benefits Travel Expenses Office Expenses Pension Contribution Stationery & Printing Rent,Rates & Taxes Advertisements Motor Vehicle maintenance Building Maintenance (Head Office) Group Insurance Scheme Computer Maintenance Audit Fee Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Maintenance SAF Stadia Maintenance District Stadia Maintenance Total Budget Estimate 24314 14104 615 275 2525 100 200 118 50 250 60 155 50 250 6000 12000 1500 62566

DETAILS OF SPECIFIC SCHEMES 2006 - 2007

S. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Description Sports School / Sports Hostel Maintenance Sports Hostel of Excellence Volley Ball Development Centre Coaching Camp State Level All India Women Sports All India Rural Sports Anna Cycle Race Scholarship to Student Purchase of Sports Materials Promotion of Sports for non student youth Education District Camps Match Practice Sports Schools / Sports Hostels Hockey & Athletics Development Programme RD / BD Sports Scholarship C.M. Awards Special Development Centre Weight Lifting Special Development Centre Basket Ball Special Development Centre Hockey Joint Sports Development Centre Total Budget Estimate 45.00 12.00 0.71 2.50 7.00 5.00 1.00 6.47 10.00 1.70 5.44 2.00 11.00 7.50 3.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 10.00 134.32

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DETAILS OF ON GOING SCHEMES 2006 - 2007

S. No. 1 2 3 4 Description Budget Estimate 40.00 30.00 35.00 5.00 110.00 2.50 2.50 60.00 14.50 25.00 10.00 15.00 30.00 159.50 50.00 30.00

Sports Schools & Sports Hostels Enhancement of Dietary & Kit Charges Hosting of National Sports in Tamilnadu by State Sports Association Grants to State Sports Associations for Participation in National Championships Conduct of Inter School Competitions Total Specialised Academies - Throws & Athletics Specialised Academies Sprint & Jumps at Madurai Supply of consumable & non-consumable sports materials to District Units & 5 modern stadia & NPSC PET to be provided orientation to develop their skills and upgrade their knowledge in each game Monthly Competitions World Beaters Talented Spotting Schemes Talent Development Centre Coaching Camps (Residential) at District level for world Beaters Talent Scheme Total Establishment of Sports Specialised Academies in 10 Centres Upgrading the knowledge attending International Course Seminar / Clinic / Competition for coaches talented PET & Sports Administrators Advanced Training & Participation in Competitions for out standing Sports Persons Revitaling the Coaching Programmes Establishment of specialized sports academies in 5 centres Total Special Civil & Electrical repairs to Modern Stadia

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1 2

3 4 5

35.00 20.00 25.00 160.00 84.20

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CHAPTER 13 (Manual 12) Manner of execution of subsidy Programmes No subsidy programmes are available in SDAT

CHAPTER 14 (Manual 13) Particulars of Recipients of concessions, permits or authorization granted by it NIL

CHAPTER 15 (Manual 14) Norms set by it for the discharge of its functions NIL

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CHAPTER 16 (Manual 15) Information Available in an Electronic Form

The Sports Development Authority of Tamilnadu owns its exclusive Web Site in the address www.sportsinfotn.com

Public can browse and get the details from connected links also. The E-Mail address of the Sports Development Authority of Tamilnadu is sportstn@eth.net

HOW CAN YOU CONTACT SPORTS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF TAMIL NADU OFFICIALS ? SDAT Officers will be available on all working days The District Sports Officer will be available on all working days at the District office Coaches will be available in the coaching venues / stadium in the mornings and evenings The easiest way of contacting is to mail us on our Feedback link in our website or write to: sportstn@eth.net You will receive a reply online within 72 hours

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CHAPTER 17 (Manual 16) Facilities available to citizens for obtaining information

Necessary Press releases are issued in English and Tamil language and also in visual medias. Every announcement is displayed in the notice board of our office and our Web-site also. CHAPTER 18 (Manual 17) Other Useful Information SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS & INCENTIVES The Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted scholarships, awards and incentives for outstanding sportspersons. Sports Scholarship Scheme Under the Sports Scholarship Scheme, outstanding sportspersons (minimum eligibility: National Medal Winner) in 27 disciplines are given a one-time scholarship of Rs.5000/- for a student of High School / Higher Secondary School and Rs.6500/- for a student of College / University. Pension Scheme To Sports Persons Who Are In Indigent Circumstances Outstanding sportspersons of yesteryears in indigent circumstances, whose monthly income does not exceed Rs.2,000/- and who have crossed the age of 58 years, are provided with a financial assistance of Rs.500/- per month during their life-time. Sports Persons Welfare Fund A Sportspersons' Welfare Fund has been created for providing financial help to those who are injured during their participation in National and International level competitions. Reservation in recruitment for outstanding sportspersons 10% Reservation of jobs for outstanding sportspersons in recruitment in Police has been extended to other Uniformed Services like Prisons and Forest and will be extended to Fire and Rescue Services.

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Chief Minister's State Sports Award for Outstanding Sports Persons The Chief Ministers State Sports Award consists of a Citation, a Replica and an award of Rs.1 lakh. Till date, Twelve outstanding sportspersons who have brought laurels to the State in International competitions have been awarded with the Chief Ministers State Sports Award. CHIEF MINISTERS AWARD FOR COACHES AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHERS Every year, Chief Ministers Award will be given to 2 Coaches and 2 Physical Education Teachers with proven excellence in having produced excellent sportspersons. Each individual will be entitled for Rs.1 lakh Cash award and a citation. Cash Incentives The Govt. of Tamil Nadu have announced the Cash Incentives in lieu of House / Flat / Plot to the sportspersons of Tamil Nadu who win medals in Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games which are conducted once in 4 years and for South Asian Federation Games and National Games which are being conducted once in 2 years vide G.O.Ms.No.5, Youth Welfare and Sports Development Department, dated: 24.1.2002 as follows:Competition And Cash Incentives (Rupees in Lakhs) Category 1. Order of priority sports discipline Olympics Individual event / Team events per player Asian Games Individual event / Team events per player Commonwealth Games Individual event /Team events per player Quantum of Cash Award Gold Silver Bronze 100.00 50.00 25.00

2.

20.00

15.00

10.00

3.

20.00

15.00

10.00

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(in Rupees)
Competition SAF Games/ National Games Individual Events Gold Silver Bronze 1.00 50,000 25,000 Lakh Team Games Gold Silver 20,000 15,000 per player per player Bronze 10,000 per player

SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRES

Special Development Centres (SDCs) have been established in places that show promise in specific sports disciplines. At SDAT, our objective is to identify such sports, tap the talent pool, and work to nurture/support sports persons who have the passion and the potential. Currently, in different parts of Tamilnadu, there are SDCs that deal with weightlifting, hockey, and basketball.

S.No. 1

Sports Discipline Weightlifting

Centre Sathuvachari, Vellore

Hockey

Tirunelveli

Basketball

Coimbatore

Assistance given by SDAT Refreshment charges of Rs.10 per day per trainee for 365 days in a year and a Kit allowance of Rs.2400/- per training per year Transports charges of Rs.10/- per day and Refreshment charges of Rs.10 per day per trainee of 300 days in a year and Kit allowance of Rs.3600/- per trainee per year Transports charges of Rs.10/- per day and Refreshment charges of Rs.10 per day per trainee of 300 days in a year and Kit allowance of Rs.3200/- per trainee per year

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Joint Sports Development Centre In order to develop talent among sportspersons in Colleges and to encourage them to achieve laurels at national and international levels, the Government have permitted the establishment of Joint Sports Development Centers in Colleges by utilizing the available infrastructure facilities in 7 Colleges for Men and 5 Colleges for Women. The Government also prescribed the minimum eligibility and permitted college authorities to select 230 students (Men & Women) for the scheme. Students of these colleges with outstanding performances are enrolled in the Joint Sports Development Centers. The Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu provides financial assistance to the selected sports persons of concerned colleges as indicated below:S.No. 1. 2. Description Dietary charges per student per month for 10 months Kit and sports equipments per student per year Amount Rs.600/Rs.500/-

SPORTS SCHOOLS AND SPORTS HOSTELS The Government has established 3 Sports Schools and 4 Sports Hostels in the State. S.No. 1. 2. Name of the Sports School YMCA Sports School, Nandanam, Chennai. Swami Shivananda Hr.Secondary Sports School, Periyanaickenpalayam, Coimbatore. Neyveli Lignite Corporation Sports School, Neyveli. Coaching facilities. Athletics, Boxing, Football, Hockey, Swimming Athletics, Basketball, Volleyball & Foot ball

3.

Athletics, Football & Basket Ball

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Sl.No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5 6

Location of the Sports Hostel Tiruchirappalli Madurai Tirunelveli Erode (for Girls only) Thiruchencode Govt.H.Sec.School, Pudur, Chennai

Disciplines Athletics, Football, Volleyball & Hockey Athletics, Basketball, Football & Volley Ball Athletics, Hockey, Volleyball Athletics, Basketball, Volleyball Volley Ball Cricket

The Sports Hostels are functioning with Hostel Wardens, Coaches and Kitchen staff under the direct control of the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu. Selection:- Selections are conducted on a two tier basis viz. District level and State level. District Level State Level Physical Efficiency tests are conducted Test in skills and technique of the game in team games and individual performance in individual events are conducted. The selected students are admitted in VIII Std., IX Std. and in XI Std. Coaching is imparted by trained Coaches.

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The Government provides dietary charges and other allowances for the permitted strength of 710 students admitted in Sports Schools and Sports Hostels as follows:
Sl.No. 1. 2. 3. 4. Description Dietary charges per month per Student (for 10 months) Uniform and kit allowance per student Playing equipment per student per year Service Charges per student per year a) Sports School b) Sports Hostel Amount Rs.1200/Rs.1600/Rs.250/-

Rs.400/Rs.300/-

SPORTS HOSTEL OF EXCELLENCE The Government sanctioned the establishment of the Sports Hostel of Excellence with a strength of 50 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai during 1994-95. The Sports Hostel of Excellence has been established for college students in Athletics, Basketball, Boxing, Swimming and Volleyball. The purpose of this hostel is to ensure that the best sportspersons in the disciplines mentioned are encouraged to continue their college studies while preparing themselves for sporting excellence. Sl.No. 1 2. 3. Description Dietary charges per student per month (for 10 months) Uniform and kit allowance per student per year Academic fees per student per year Amount Rs.1800/Rs.3000/Rs.1500/-

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INFRASTRUCTURE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD FACILITIES 1.Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Periamet, Chennai.

This Stadium with seating capacity of 40,000 has facilities such as an International standard Football field (Grass) and 400m eight lane Synthetic Athletic Track. This Stadium has flood lights and electronic Score Board Facilities. 2.Multi Purpose Indoor Stadium, Periamet, Chennai. This Stadium with seating capacity of 8,000 with centralized Air-conditioning has facilities for Volleyball, Basketball, Table Tennis, Badminton, Boxing, Wrestling, Weight Lifting. Now a International standard Roller Skating rink and Roller Skating Hockey rink have also included. 3.Hockey Stadium, Egmore, Chennai. This Stadium has a seating capacity of 4000. The Hockey field has been relaid with a new mega turf Synthetic Hockey Surface with 30 x 15m practice pitch. Flood lighting for Color TV Broadcasting facility has also available. 4. Aquatic Complex, Velachery, Chennai This stadium with a seating capacity of 4000 has a Racing pool (40x25m), a diving pool (18x25m) and a warm-up pool (20x25m) 5. Tennis Stadium, Nungambakkam, Chennai This stadium has a seating capacity of 5000 in the artificial surface center court and 2000 in the other six artificial courts of International standard with flood lighting facilities. 6. Squash Court at State Sports Complex, Nehru Park, Chennai. As a part of Joint Infrastructure Development Programme eight International Standard Squash Courts have been developed in the State Sports Complex, at Nehru Park, by the Tamilnadu State Squash Rocket Association as a Joint Venture. 34

7. District Sports Complex, Thirunelveli. A Synthetic Surface Hockey ground is being developed for the conduct of International Competitions and training. 8. District Sports Complex, Madurai An artificial Synthetic Athletic Track is being developed for the Conduct of International Competitions and Training. 9. District Sports Complex, Coimbatore An artificial Synthetic Athletic Track is being developed for the Conduct of International Competitions and Training.

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Sports Infrastructure Facilities in the Districts.

S.No 1 District Chennai Facilities Available Anna Swimming Pool, Shenoy Nagar Swimming Pool Foot ball ground and 4 Cricket training pitches at Govt. Hr. Sec.School, Pudur 2 Nos. Synthetic Tennis Courts 400m Athletic Track, 1 Foot ball Ground, 2 basket ball courts, 2 volley ball courts, 1 kabaddi court, 1 Hockey training ground (synthetic) 2 Nos Tennis Courts at Mogappair, 25m Swimming Pooll at Mogappair, District Sports Complex (tobe commenced) 400m Athletic Tract, 1 football ground, 1 hockey ground, 1 basket ball court, 2 volley ball court, 1 kabaddi court, 1 ball badminton court. 1 Foot ball ground, 400m Athletic Track, Multi gym hall 400m Athletic Track, 1 football ground, 1 hockey ground, 1 basket ball court, 1 volley ball court, 25m swimming pool, Multi gyme, Indoor Hall for Badminton 1 foot ball ground, 1 valley ball court, Multi Gym 400m Athletic Track, 1 football ground, 25m swimming pool, Multi gym 400m Athletic Track, 1 foot ball ground, 1 hockey ground, 1 basket ball court, 1 volley ball court, 25m swimming pool, Multi gym 400m Athletic Track, 1 football ground, 1 hockey ground, 1 basket ball court, 1 volley ball court, 25m swimming pool, multi gym, Indoor Stadium (under construction) 400m Athletic Track, 1 football ground, 1 basket ball court, 1 volley ball court, 25m swimming pool, Multi gym 400m Athletic Track, 1 foot ball ground, 1 basket ball court, 1 volley ball court, Multy Gym, synthetic hockey training ground 25x30m

State Sports Complex, Chennai

Tiruvallur

Kancheepuram

4 5

Vellore Cuddalore

6 7 8

Villupuram Nagapattinam Thanjavur

Trichy

10

Pudukottai

11

Permbalur @ Ariyalur

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Dindigul

13

Madurai

14

Virudhunagar

15

Thoothukkudi

16

Tirunelveli

17

Kanyakumari @ Nagercoil

18

Dharmapuri

19

Salem

20

Erode

21

Coimbatore

22

Nilgiris

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Ramanathapuram

400mt Athletic Track, 1 foot ball ground, 1 basket ball court, 1 volley ball court, Multi gym,. 400 M Athletic Track, 1 football ground, 2 hockey ground, 1 basket ball court, 1 volley ball court, 25m Swimming pool, Indoor hall for badminton, multi gym, synthetic hockey training ground (25x30m) 400 M Athletic Track, 1 football ground, 1 hockey ground, 1 basket ball court, 1 volley ball court, 25m multi gym, synthetic hockey training ground (25x30m) 400 M Athletic Track, 1 football ground, 2 hockey ground, 1 basket ball court, 1 volley ball court, 25m Swimming pool, multi gym, synthetic hockey training ground (25x30m) 400 M Athletic Track, 1 football ground, 1 hockey ground, 2 basket ball court, 2 volley ball court, 25m Swimming pool, Indoor hall for badminton, multi gym. 400 M Athletic Track, 1 football ground, 2 basket ball court, 2 volley ball court, 25m Swimming pool, multi gym 400 M Athletic Track, 1 football ground, 1 basket ball court, 1 volley ball court, 25m Swimming pool, ulti gym Indoor Stadium, 1 Foot ball ground, 1 basket ball court, 1 volley ball court, 25m swimming pool, Multi gym hall. 400m Athletic Track, 1 foot ball ground, 2 basket ball courts, 2 volley ball courts, 25m swimming pool, Indoor hall for badminton, multi gym hall 400m Athletic Track, 1 foot ball ground, 2 basket ball courts, 2 volley ball courts, Synthetic hockey training ground (25x30m), Multi gym hall 400m Athletic Track, 1 football ground, 2 synthetic tennis courts, 1 multipurpose indoor stadium, 1 basket ball court, 1 volley ball court, indoor hall for Badminton, Multi gym hall 400m Athletic Track, 1 foot ball ground, 1 Basket ball court, 1 Volley ball court, 25m swimming pool, Indoor hall for Multi gym hall

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Mini stadium facilities at 10 Taluk Head Quarters

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Perambalur at Perambalur Uthangarai at Krishnagiri Paramakudi at Ramanathapuram Alankulam at Madurai Kovilpatti at Thoothukudi Senthurai at Perambalur Kallidaikurichi at Tirunelveli Denkanikottai at Krishnagiri Sivakasi at Virudhunagar Tharangampadi at Nagai To extend the sports facility to Taluk level Category II out door stadia are being developed with a Foot ball ground, Basket ball ground, Volley ball ground etc., with Gallery and change room facility.

Squash Court Facilities at District Head Quarters

1 2 3 4 5 6 Salem Theni Kancheepuram Nagapattinam Thoothukudi Virudhunagar The Game of Squash has been included in the Inter school competitions and is becoming popular. Hence, Squash Courts are being developed in 6 districts by SDAT

Boxing Ring facilities at District Head Quarters

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Madurai Cuddalore Trichy Salem Kancheepuram Nagercoil Thanjavur Ramnad Dharmapuri Tirunelveli

There is tremendous potential for the Sports of Boxing in Tamilnadu. Considering the number of persons taking to this sport. Boxing rings were installed in 10 centers. Further boxing has been included in inter-school competitions.

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Sports Development Authority Of Tamil Nadu believes in Networking i.e. utilizing your strengths and ours to promote physical fitness and sports in all corners of our State. Sports Development Authority Of Tamil Nadu believes in Convergence pooling our efforts to ensure maximum benefit. Sports Development Authority Of Tamil Nadu believes that Sports Associations, Schools, Colleges, Sports Trusts, Philanthropists, Private/Public Sector / Trusts / Businessmen / Physical Education Teachers / Coaches in short ALL and the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu need to work in a combined effort to showcase Tamil Nadu as the leader in sports and physical fitness. *****

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INTERNAL PROCEDURES Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu, Chennai-84 Appellate Authority Public Information Officer General Manager Deputy General Manager

The applicant requiring any information or document have to apply in written to the Public information Officer-Deputy General Manager, SDAT. The applicant will have to remit a sum of Rs.50/- in the form of demand draft drawn in favour of Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu per request and submit it to the Public Information Officer-Deputy General Manager, in the prescribed format. The applicant will have to indicate the exact information required-subject matter. The specimen format in which the applicant has to indicate the information is herewith enclosed. Along with the official Name Board of the Deputy General Manager indication of the Public Information Officer-Right to Information Act will also be displayed and Appellate Authority-Right to Information Act will be displayed in the Official-General Manager Name Board. The Public Information Officer-Deputy General Manager after receiving the fee will scrutiny the applicants request whether the subject matter is related and dealt in SDAT and after ascertaining will remit the fee in the SDAT account. The Public Information Officer-Deputy General Manager will call the concerned next level Officer who is dealing the subject matter along with connected information and file. If the information could not be given at that time to the applicant due to nonavailability of the concerned file, etc., the Deputy General Manager will fix a date and time for the disclosure of the information or inspection of document to the applicant. The Deputy General Manager will inform the applicant the date and time fixed by a written information letter, and entry in the application form.

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After fixation of date and time the applicant may contact the DGM on the fixed date and time. During the date and time fixed by the DGM for the disclosure of information or inspection of document required by the applicant, the concerned next level dealing Officer will have to be physically present with the DGM. If the applicant require copy of the document, after getting due permission from the Member-Secretary, the DGM will issue the Xerox copy of the document. In the absence of DGM, the Senior Manager will act as the Pubic Information Officer. If any dispute arises during disclosure of information or inspection of document, the Public Information Officer-DGM will refer the matter to the Appellate Authority, the General Manager. If the dispute continues the matter will be referred to the Member-Secretary of SDAT and so on. The matter will also be informed to the Secretary to Govt., Youth Welfare and Sports Development Department, Secretariat, Chennai-9. The DGM will maintain the application, which will be self explanatory on the action taken on each application. A register will also be maintained for easy tracking of applications.

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SPORTS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF TAMIL NADU, CHENNAI-84 RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT APPLICATION FOR GETTING INFORMATION Application NO . Name and Address :

Contact Phone No. Mobile No. Details of Information (Please tick appropriate subject)

: : : 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Infrastructures / Equipments Sports Competitions Camps Administration (Establishment / CM Cell Petition) Awards / Scholarships Youth Activities/Adventure Programmes YES / NO Demand Draft No. Date:

Whether paid the charges

Actual information required on the above : ticked subject

Date and time of First visit Whether obtained required information

: : YES / NO

If NO date and time fixed by the Public : Information Officer for giving required information / showing documents (date and time to be filled by Public Information Officer)

SIGNATURE OF THE APPLICANT

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YES / NO

SIGNATURE OF THE APPLICANT

If NO application to be sent to Appellate : Authority Whether the applicant is satisfied :

Date ____________ Time _____________ YES / NO

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