21g “Tits, Cuiture and Religious Endowments Department - Archaeology ~~ thins KT.Narashimhan, Superintending Archaeologist (Retired), Archaeological. Survey 6f Indi designate as consultant Archaeologist / Conservationist ~ orders - issued, Tou & Religious Endowments (WA2) Department G.0,(MS) No.t74 Dated:29.08.2013. Thiruvalluvar Aandy-2044, Vijaya, Aani-t6. Read: 4. The Commissioner of Archaeology, Chennal-8 Letter No.G1/2309/18, Dated: 2.5.2013. 2. The Commissioner of HR&CE, Chennal-34, Letter No. 18118/2010/¥2, dated: 6,5.2013, ORDER: ‘The following Announcement was made by tho Hon'ble Minister for Schoo! Education, Sports and Youth Welfare on the floor of Legislative Assembly on 25.4.2013 (Art & Culture Demand No.28):- “As ordered by the Hon'ble Chief Minister, the amount of Rs.18.00 Lakhs may be alloted for_an expert in the field of Archaeology, who has retired from the service, possessing complete and special knowledge and experionce in the conservation works of Archaeology may be appointed as Consultant Archaeologist / Conservationist, ‘as was done in 2001-2008 by appointing a Retired Archaeologist with experience in conservation and restoration work of monument in the Department of Archaeology and HR&CE Department’ 2, To implement the above announcement, the Commissioner of Archaeology has stated thet, a sum of Rs.100 Crores has been allocated under the Heritage protection Component of the 13 Finance Commission grants works to the Department of Archaeology and Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments, Most of the works under Heritage protection Telate to conservation / restoration of archaeological monuments which are between 300 to 1600 years old. These works have been entrusted to the Public Works Department. But the ‘works of conservation / restoration of archaeological monuments are of a special nature andbiter fundamentally from modem structural work / building materials with which the PWD is familar. They must be done in accordance with the principle of conservation of monuments laid down in the Venice charter of 1966. There is, therefore, a need for obtaining technical Suidance from an archaeologist to advise the Public Works Department engineers at the time Cf identification of works to be taken up, oreparation of estimates, method of execution, ‘materials, equipment to be Used and stage by stage during execution of the works whenever any ciffcully arises. Any structure over 100 years old is considered a heritage monument, 3. Even in 1829, Mr. D.P. Roy Chowdhry of ®-ngal, the famous sculptor and painter Was appointed 2y invitation by the then Gavemment of Madras Presidency os. the Superintancent of the School of Arts and Crafts, Madras vide G.0. No.788, dated 2.5 1925, He was also allowed to take private commissions for execution of art productions and accept remuneration for the same Vide G.O, No.1323, dated 2.8.1929. He was the creator of the famous Triumph of Labour Statue and the Mahatma Gandhi Statue even now seen on the Marina Beach, Chennai. 4, in the year 2002, Thiru M.G.Chella Pla, Retired Archaeological Engineer from the Archaeological Survey of india (ASI) was appointed as consultant for this job based on the fecommendation of Thiu K:7. Narasimhan, the then Superintending Archaeologist, Atchaeclogical Survey of Incia. Thiru M.G.Chella Pilai, Retired. Archaeological Engineer of the ASI was accordingly designated as ‘Archaeological Consultant’ for the Department of Archaeology for all conservation/renovation works entrusted by the Deparment. of Archaeology. This time, Thiru K.T. Narasimhan himself is available since he has retired ie 2008, 5. Thiru. 7. Narasimhan, M.A., PG, Diploma in Archaeology (Archaeological Survey gf India - AS!) and Diploma in Conservetion (France), Vyakarana Sahitya Siromani, Siksho Sastr P.O.L, formerly Superintending Archaeologist, Archaeological Survey of India’ Fon St George, Chennai has been identified by the Commissioner of Archaeology (.c,) as 2 person suitable for the job and has recommended that he may be designated as Archaeviogical Consultant for the Department of Archaeology and Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments for all the conservation and restoration works. He has restored and conserved several monuments in Tamil Nadv, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal of the Archaeological Survey of India, He has also set us several Museums for the Archeological Survey of India, He foe |nternational experience 'n Vietnam and Cambodia, where he was the Team Leader of the Archaeological Survey of india representing India in the UNESCO delegation ang gave advice on Siem Reap and the Cham monuments in Quang Nam (Da Nang Provinoe. Vietnam called the Champa civilization who went from the Chola Empire}, &, He gave advice for the Museum Theatre Conservation, restoration of the bronze gallery etc. in 2003 for the 151% Year Anniversary Celebrations of the Government Mussum For the fenovation of the Amaravati Gallery in the Government Museum, Chennal he wee invited o serve on the Committee3 7. The Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology is protecting 85 monuments including vaigious and secular buildings in the State. A sum of Rs, 10.00 Crores was sanctioned forthe conservation of the ial temple monuments by Government of india under the Heritage protection Component cf the 13" Fiqanee Commission Grants. The following schemes are proposed to be implemented under Part | Schemes during the year 2019-2074 by the Government in the conservation and providing infrastructure factties at- (1) Chinnayankvlam, Chinnayampettai Vilage, Chengam Taluk Tiruvannamalai District, for @ sum of Rs 24.00 Lakh. (2) Swasthik well at Tiruvellarai in Lalgudl Taluk of Tinschirapalli District with cost of Rs. 25,00 Lakh. (@) Manora at Sarabendrarajapattinam in Pattukottai Taluk of Thanjavur District for Re. 12.00 Lakh. (4) Mukyachaleswara Temple, Perumukkal, Tindivanam Taluk for Rs.t Crore. 8, The Commissioner of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department has also identified Thiru K-T. Narasimhan as the person that they would like to designate as Archaeological Consultant for the conservation and restoration of their temples. They have the major share of works under the 13" Finance Commission besides their own works for temple: Kumbhabishekams and Samprokshanams. The Commissioner considers Thiru K.T.Narasimhan as a highly experienced and recommended him for designation as Archaeolagical Consultant. He has been impressed with his skills and abilities. He has already been nominated as Consultant for the Sri Rangam Temple Rampart Walls restoration which was approved upto the level of Hon'ble Chief Minister and issued as G.O.(Ms)No.93, ‘Tourism, Culture and Religious Endowments (RE.4) Department, dated 17.05.2013. 9. The Commissioner, HR & CE and the Commissioner of Archaeology also recommended a fee of Rs. $000I- per visit excluding TAJD.A. to be paid as consulting fee. “The visits would be on need basis only and at the request of the work executing authorities, 10. Therefore, there is a need for obtaining the consultancy services and expert ‘pinion from an Archaeologist experienced in the work of conservation and restoration of ‘archaeological monuments, advice and execute the work according to the Principle of Monuments conservation. To execute the work wich includes the advice on the preparation of estimates; implementation of the work stage by stage etc.. it is proposed to designate Thiru. KT. Narasimhan, an eminent Archaeologist and expert in conserving the ancient ‘monuments 11. The following terms and conditions are to be incorporated in the appointment order to the consultant Archaeologist / Conservationist based on the recommendations of the Heads of Departments of Archaeology & Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments:- |, Thirw.K.7.Nerasimhan shall be responsible for guiding the Public Works Department / Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments engineers in the preparation of detailed estimates for monument works proposed of taken upvi a Under the 13th Finance Commission Grant. The Public Works Department is executing the works for the State Department of Archaeology. He should guide the Public Works Departmant / Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments engineers in procuring proper materials and labour (Including skilled labour) as required for archaeological works, He should demonstrate to the Public Works Department / Hindu Religious & Charitabla Endowments engineers and the concerned contractors, how the ‘works of conservation! restoration should be carried out according to archaeological principles. His visit to @ monument site shall be of not less than one day's duration (8 hours) in order to be eligible for the consultancy feo of Rs.6,000/- and he should ublize his visit to Impart in-depth training. He should submit an inspection report for each vist, ‘Transport trom his residence to place (to and fro), Boarding and Lodging will be provided by the respective departments. TAIDA will be provided at Central Government rate as for his last drawn Basic Pay and Grade Pay, where facilites as per para-5 is not given He shall make periodical inspections of the various work sites as required and also whenever requested by the Public Works Department / Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments enginoors concemed or at the direction of the Commissioner of Archaeology and Commissioner of Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments. He should inform the commissioner of Archaeology and Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments before he proceeds for inspection and should submit an Inspection report after completion of the inspection marking a copy to the Executive Engineer, Public Works Department (Buildings) / Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments concerned of the respective departments, He should present his claims on consultancy fee to the Commissioner of Archaeology and Commissioner of Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments concerned. Public Works Department Engineer/ Executive Officer, indy Religious & Chartable Endowments. The payment will be made as soon as he submits the Inspection Report without delay. The Executive Engineers, Public Works Department (Buildings) | Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments and the Heads of the respective department concemed are requested to Honour the claims made by5 “Thiru K.T.Narasiennan subject to the terms and conditions stated above out of Te esSifslon made forthe archaeological consultancy ehargos in their deta’ re Pisise of departmental provision @s the case may be, Where for a minor cena ion of archaaolagieal consultancy has not been made. the payment wo over Naresimnan may be made out of the petty supervision charges provision/ departmental provision. i. Where transport, Boarding and Lodging is not provided, TA/DA etc. af the fates Wneftle for Central Government employees will be paid for his tast drawn Basic Pay and Grade Pay. wii, The coneuitant may be engaged intially for a 2 year period and extended Aeeending. on the need. and performance. Further, each and Svs cera cattemple selected for restoration when entrusted, the number of WPS or etspeciically defined 0 regulate the work in consultation with the ‘consultant. vév. Each temple 1s a separate institution which will consut separately a5 per {hee wach era only the Deparment of Archaeology which will consult as 2 single Dhity and pay from Government funds. The consultant may at Re mactnt enya er annum below 200 days ie. below Rs. 10 lakhs. Therefore, ree Oy evel for the Transparency of Tenders Act will not be attracted vide GO No.382, Finance (Salaries) Department, dated 18.08.2009. 12, The Government ofter careful examination, aovord 10 designate, “hts eT asia WAN PG, Diloma in Archaesiogy (Archaeological Survoy of India) soe Sipiona in Conservation (France), Vyakarara Sahrtya Siromani, Sksha, Sasi, POL, Diclme Superintending Archaeclogist, Archaeological Survey of india, Temple Sete Project (SR), Fort St George, Chennai as the Consultant ‘Archaolagist / Conservationist for Freee (SR ra and renovation wotks envusted by the Department of Culture, (Archaeo'egy all conseration cy and indy Religious & Charitable Endowments of the Government 5 and Museum, ©) fod of to years with the tarms and condiions mentioned at para 2 Tamil Node aneven italy. 2 gum of Rs.10,00,000 (Rupees Ten Lakhs only towards te Consultancy fee for the above purpose. +49, The amount sanctioned in Para 12 above may be credited to the folowing head of account 2008 ~ 00 Art and Culture ~ 103 Archaeology - Schemes in the Twelth Five Fae nti, State plan VA, Repalts, Renovation and Maintenance of Mreumonis ete., and Excavation of Archaeological Sites ~ 33 Payments for Professional and Special Services - 02 Remuneration (PC. 2205 00 103 JA 3524) 44, Necessary funds wilbe orovded in the REEMA for the year 2012-2014, Pending provision of funds, the Commissioner of Archasology is avtorsed to raw and disburse theSmount sanctioned at Para 12 above in The Commissioner of Archaeology is request fa muna the REMFMA 2013-2014 to Government in Finance 218 Rene issues with the concurence of Finance Department, vide its YONo-+14S (REMY2013, Dated:29,08.2013, ASL No, 525 (Five Rand Twenty Six (BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR) R. KANNAN PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT To 7f2 Commissioner, (vc), Department of Archaeology CHennai -8, re Commissioner of Hindu Religious & Chartabie Endowments, Chennai-34. ‘The Commissioner of Museums, Chennai, Th net anainest Buidings) Public Works Deparment, Chepauk, Chennats Tra (KTNarasimhen, Superintencing Archacologist (Rellroe) Archaeological Survey of India (through the Commissioner of Archaeology) Tre Pay and Accounts Officer, Chennal 35. The Principal Accountant General, Chennai -18, ‘The Accountant General, Chennai -18, Sony to: The Chief Ministers Office, Chennai.g Be Serior Personal Assistant, Minister for School Education, Sports & Youth Welfare, Chennai, ‘The Senior Personal Assistant, Minister for HR & CE, Chennai. The Senior Personal Assistant, Minister for Finance, Chennaco The Finance (Edn.\/BG-i!) Department, Chennal-s The Public Works Department, Chena 9 The Private Sectetary to Principal Secretary to Government An gam, Culture and Religious Endowments Department, Chonnal 9 SHeestons Towrsm, Culture ane Religious Endowments Department, Chennai 2 ‘SFISC, , CPs Section Officer be 1 Forwarded by Order if