1. The Centre for Innovations in Public Systems (CIPS) ( http://www.cips.org.in/public-sector-systems-government-innovations/) at the Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI) invites designs for its Logo and Punch-line.
2. The requirements of the Logo and Punch-line are as follows:
(a) They should essentially reflect the concept and ethos of CIPS and be representative of its mission and objectives.
(b) They should be pleasing and appealing, imaginatively conveying the role and functions of CIPS.
(c) They should be novel and unique and, in keeping with the high stature and standing of CIPS.
(d) They should enhance the visibility and popularity of CIPS and fetch it good mileage.
3. The terms and conditions in this regard are as under:
(a) While there is no limit or ceiling on the number of entries or designs that an individual or organization/institution might submit, only one Logo and/or one Punch-line will be finally selected and the same paid for, in the form of a lump sum one-time honorarium as may be
decided by CIPS.
(b) CIPS reserves the right to select the Logo from one offer and Punch-line (along with its design) from another offer.
(c) The Punch-line should be in English. Its Hindi translation should also be provided, with its own design (if any).
(d) The selected/winning designs of the Logo and Punch-line shall become the property of CIPS and therefore, the intellectual propriety rights for the same shall perpetually vest with CIPS.
(e) As mentioned earlier, the designs for the Logo and Punch-line of CIPS shall be new, unique, novel and most importantly, original.
CIPS accordingly stands indemnified (either in the present or in the future) against any impacts and implications (financial or otherwise) such as suits, damages, costs, etc. arising out of any
infringement/breach of any intellectual propriety (Indian or foreign) in any form, in respect of the designs/offers submitted to it.
Individuals / institutions offering the designs should explicitly confirm compliance with this condition, for their offers to be considered.
(f) The last date for receipt of offers at the above address is 1700 hours on 31 January 2011 (Monday).
(g) CIPS reserves the right to receive and consider offers suo moto.
(h) Full payment of honorarium would be released in one go, for the selected design(s).
(i) The decision of CIPS in all matters concerning this invitation and final selection of Logo and Punch-line shall be final and binding on all concerned.
Please contact:
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF COLLEGE OF INDIA
CENTRE FOR INNOVATIONS IN PUBLIC SYSTEMS
BELLA VISTA, RAJ BHAVAN ROAD, HYDERABAD – 500 082
PHONE: 040-6653 4340; FAX: 040 – 6653 4342
Email: cips[at]asci[dot]org[dot]in; director[dot]cips[at]gmail[dot]com