National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) under the Department of Pharmaceuticals proposes to engage One Principal Legal Consultant on contract basis. Detailed terms and conditions, qualifications for engagement and format of the application are available on the Department’s website pharmaceuticals.gov.in. Interested candidates may send their duly filled in application in the prescribed format along with supporting documents within fifteens (15) days from the date of issuance of this circular to Shri S. K. Jha, Under Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals, G. No. 19, Shastri Bhawan, Dr. R. P. Road, New Delhi — 110001. Email id is (usadmn-pharma@nic.in).
Post : Principal Legal Consultant
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
(i) Graduate with LLB degree from a recognized university:
(ii) Minimum 7 years working experience in dealing with legal matters preferably of Government, court cases of economic Ministries and Regulatory agencies, preparation of rejoinders, affidavit, appeal petition etc. (in High Court/Supreme Court)
(iii) Retired officer from the Government/ Government of India undertakings/ State Governments/ Government Autonomous Bodies.
DESIRABLE:
(i) Science or Pharmacy Graduate from a recognized university.
(ii) Three years experience in dealing with Drug Price Control Orders (DPCOs) court cases and related matters.
(iii) Working knowledge of computer.
AGE : The maximum age limit is 65 years. No person will be hired or the services won't be continued beyond 65 years.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Selected candidate will be required to provide assistance in various legal matters of NPPA which involve the following work:-
• Updation of court cases and their status
• Preparation of draft comments/ replies to Petitions or Appeals
• Arranging annexures required for affidavits/ SLPs
• Briefing of counsels
• Attending court hearings
• Follow up with Department of Legal Affairs/ Branch Seen/ Central Agency for court case
• Preparation of replies/ comments in RTI matters/ Parliament Questions etc.
• Examination of Counsel fees/ correspondence, etc.
• Any other work which may be assigned to the appointees.
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EMOLUMENTS: Consolidated fee upto Rs. 50,000/- per month shall be paid excluding the tax deductible at source (service tax). In respect of retired government officials, total emoluments paid, i.e. Pension + Proposed emoluments shall not be exceed last pay drawn subject to overall ceiling of Rs. 50,000/- per month.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
i) Selection of Consultant will be made through a Selection Committee to be set up in the Department of Pharmaceuticals.
ii) Candidates shall be hired on contractual basis for a given piece of work or for a period upto 1 year. This term can be extended upto 3 years depending on the performance of the candidate or need of the NPPA. Thereafter a fresh advertisement shall have to be made.
iii) The contract can be terminated at any time by the NPPA giving one month’s notice without assigning any reason. His services can also be terminated if the competent authority is dissatisfied with the performance.
iv) The Consultant shall perform the duties assigned to him. The competent authority reserves the right to assign any duty as and when required. No extra/additional allowance will be admissible in case of such assignment.
v) Consultants shall be eligible for 8 days leave during the period of one year beside the Gazetted holidays. However, unavailed leave shall not be carried forward, in case of extension beyond one year.
vi) ‘No work no pay’ will be applicable during the period of contract, if more than prescribed leave will be taken.
vii) Basic support like office space, furniture, stationery, computer, access to internet etc. will be provided where needed by the NPPA so that assigned duties may be handled smoothly.
viii) The Consultant shall not be entitled to any benefit like Provident Fund, Pension, Insurance, Gratuity, Medical Attendance Treatment, Seniority, Promotion etc. or any other benefits available to a Government Servant appointed on regular basis.
ix) NPPA will not be responsible if there is any mishappening/untoward incident etc. inside or outside.
x) I he Consultant will not be granted any claim or right or preference for regular appointment to any post in the Government set up.
xi) fhe Consultant shall not be entitled to any 1 A for joining the appointment.
xii) If any declaration given or information furnished by Consultant proves to be false or if he/she is found to have willfully suppressed any material information, he /she will be liable for removal from such contract and also such other action as the Government may deem necessary.
xiii) The hiring/contract will be subject to physical fitness and the Consultant is required to submit a certificate to this effect at the time of joining.
xiv) fhe appointee will have to attend the NPPA office as per office hours and early or late as & when required for which no additional payment will be made.
xv) fhe appointee cannot accept/involve himselfherself in any other part-time job/profession during the contractual period.
xvi) Selected candidate will be required to join within prescribed period as indicated in the engagement letter.
xvii) Incomplete applications or without copies of certificates of qualifications are liable to be rejected without consideration.
Interested persons may send their CVs in prescribed format along with copies of certificates of qualifications to the undersigned within 21 days from the date of this Notice.
Last Date : 30th October, 2017.
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