In exercise of the powers conferred by subsection 1 of Section 9 of the Indian Statistical Institute Act

## Policy Analysis Report: Extension of Tenure for Review Committee under the Indian Statistical Institute Act, 1959 **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification (S.O. 412 E) issued by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on January 28, 2021. This notification constitutes an *amendment* extending the tenure of a Review Committee constituted under the Indian Statistical Institute Act, 1959. The committee's report submission deadline is extended for another six months beyond January 27, 2021. This report details the amendment's background, rationale, specific changes, affected stakeholders, and expected impact. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the notification S.O. 412 E, issued on January 28, 2021, regarding an extension of tenure for a Review Committee under the Indian Statistical Institute Act, 1959. The analysis is based solely on the provided policy text. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Original Policy Being Amended:** The notification amends the initial notification S.O. 415E dated January 28, 2020, which constituted the Review Committee under Section 9(1) of the Indian Statistical Institute Act, 1959. This amendment also refers to subsequent amendments to the original notification, specifically S.O. 771E (February 20, 2020), S.O. 2622E (August 5, 2020), and S.O. 3567E (October 12, 2020). * **Core Objective(s):** The core objective of the original policy was to constitute a Review Committee under the Indian Statistical Institute Act, 1959. The notification analyzed here focuses on extending the deadline for the committee to submit its report. **4. Background and Rationale:** The provided text suggests that the Review Committee required additional time to complete its work. The notification extends the submission deadline for the second time, indicating potential complexities in the review process or unforeseen delays. The original deadline was extended by six months beyond July 27, 2020, and now it has been extended for another six months beyond January 27, 2021. This suggests that the initial timeframe allotted was insufficient for the committee to conduct a thorough review and prepare its report. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This notification specifically amends para 5 of the revised notification dated 05.08.2020. It extends the date of submission of the report by the Review Committee for another six months beyond January 27, 2021, on the same terms and conditions as before. * **Specific Part Changed:** Paragraph 5 of the revised notification dated August 5, 2020 (S.O. 2622E). * **New Rule/Provision:** The new provision sets the final deadline for report submission as six months beyond January 27, 2021. * **Difference/Effect:** The amendment provides the Review Committee with an additional six months to finalize and submit its report. This prevents the committee from being dissolved before completing its mandate, ensuring a more comprehensive and considered review. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The primary stakeholders directly affected by this amendment are: * **The Review Committee:** They are granted additional time to complete their review and submit their report. * **The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation:** They are responsible for overseeing the review process and receiving the committee's report. * **The Indian Statistical Institute (ISI):** The ISI is subject to the review and potentially affected by the committee's recommendations. * **Government of India:** As the review committee has been established through the powers of the Central Government, it is expected that the report would be for the benefit of this stakeholder. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation is the responsible agency. The Review Committee is directly responsible for producing the report. * **Timelines:** The key timeline is the extended deadline, which is six months beyond January 27, 2021. * **Specific to the changes:** The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation is expected to acknowledge receipt of the report by the extended deadline and take necessary actions based on the committee's recommendations. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome of this amendment is to provide the Review Committee with sufficient time to conduct a thorough review and produce a comprehensive report. The extension aims to ensure that the report is well-researched and provides valuable insights for the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation and the Indian Statistical Institute. The impact of the change will be that the final report is delivered at a later date than originally planned, which may delay any subsequent actions based on the report's findings. **9. Conclusion:** The notification S.O. 412 E extends the tenure of a Review Committee constituted under the Indian Statistical Institute Act, 1959, for another six months beyond January 27, 2021. This extension is crucial for ensuring the committee can complete its review and submit a comprehensive report. While the specific reasons for the initial delays are not explicitly stated, the extension highlights the importance of allowing adequate time for thorough reviews, especially when dealing with complex institutions and policies. This amendment ensures the review process is completed effectively, ultimately contributing to informed decision-making regarding the Indian Statistical Institute.

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