Issue of Corrigendum in respect of Gazette notification No 669 with GSR No 828E

## Policy Analysis Report: Corrigendum to Ministry of Culture Notification **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a corrigendum issued by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, published on December 28, 2021. The corrigendum addresses errors in a previous notification (G.S.R. 828E dated 23rd November, 2021). The key changes involve correcting the name of a state government (from Andhra Pradesh to Telangana) and adjusting the end date of a specific period (from January 3, 2024, to February 4, 2024). This report details these changes, their likely rationale, affected parties, and expected outcomes based on the provided text. **2. Introduction:** This report provides an analysis of the Ministry of Culture's corrigendum, G.S.R. 887E, dated December 28, 2021. The analysis is based solely on the content of the provided government policy text and aims to inform the affected industry about the specific changes implemented. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Type:** Amendment (Corrigendum) * **Original Policy:** This corrigendum amends the Ministry of Culture's notification G.S.R. No. 828E dated 23rd November, 2021. * **Core Objective(s):** The original policy's core objective cannot be determined from the provided text of the corrigendum. However, the *corrigendum's* objective is to rectify errors within the original notification to ensure accuracy. **4. Background and Rationale:** This amendment is a corrigendum, indicating that the original notification (G.S.R. 828E) contained errors. The rationale for this specific amendment is to correct these inaccuracies. The text reveals two specific errors: an incorrect state name ("Andhra Pradesh" instead of "Telangana") and an incorrect end date ("03.01.2024" instead of "04.02.2024"). Correcting these errors is crucial for the policy's accurate implementation and interpretation. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This section focuses specifically on the changes introduced by the amendment: * **Change 1:** * **Original Policy (as implied in the Corrigendum):** Paragraph 1 of G.S.R. 828E incorrectly refers to "Government of Andhra Pradesh". * **New Rule/Provision:** The corrigendum mandates that "Government of Andhra Pradesh" be read as "Government of Telangana state." * **Difference/Effect:** This change ensures the policy correctly identifies the relevant state government. This is critical for accurate communication, collaboration, and proper application of the original policy. * **Change 2:** * **Original Policy (as implied in the Corrigendum):** Paragraph 2 of G.S.R. 828E incorrectly states the end date of a "period of 5 years" as "03.01.2024." * **New Rule/Provision:** The corrigendum mandates that "period of 5 years upto 03.01.2024" be read as "period of 5 years upto 04.02.2024." * **Difference/Effect:** This change corrects the end date of the specified 5-year period. This will affect the timing and duration of any activities or benefits associated with that period under the original policy. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the provided text, the target audience and stakeholders most directly affected by these changes include: * The Government of Telangana state * Individuals or organizations whose rights, responsibilities, or entitlements are tied to the "period of 5 years" mentioned in paragraph 2 of the original policy. * Ministry of Culture personnel responsible for administering the original policy. * Anyone who relies on the Gazette of India for accurate policy information. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Culture is responsible for issuing and implementing this corrigendum. * **Timelines/Procedures:** The corrigendum is effective immediately upon publication in the Gazette of India (December 28, 2021). No specific procedures are outlined in the text, but the Ministry of Culture is expected to communicate these changes to relevant parties. The controller of publications, Delhi, published this document. * **Specific to Changes:** The changes are self-implementing; once the corrected information is recognized, related actions should reflect the accurate state name and date. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcomes of these specific changes introduced by the amendment are: * **Increased Accuracy:** The primary outcome is to ensure the accuracy and clarity of the original policy. * **Improved Implementation:** Correcting the state name and end date will facilitate the correct implementation of the original policy concerning stakeholders within Telangana and ensuring that any timeline-dependent provisions are applied accurately until February 4, 2024, instead of January 3, 2024. * **Reduced Confusion:** The corrigendum aims to minimize potential confusion or misinterpretation of the policy due to the initial errors. **9. Conclusion:** The Ministry of Culture's corrigendum addresses important errors in its notification G.S.R. 828E. By correcting the state name and the end date of a specific period, the amendment ensures greater accuracy and clarity in the policy's implementation. This is significant as it directly impacts the stakeholders and entities affected by the original notification, ensuring that it is applied correctly.

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