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Government of India

Ministry of Tourism

(Overseas Marketing Division)

Transport Bhawan

1, Parliament Street

New Delhi - 110001

No. 15-OM(20)/17 Dated : 19.07.2017

Tender Document for Construction of India Pavilion at the World Travel Market

(WTM), London (2017), International Tourism Bourse (ITB), Berlin (2018).

DISCUSSUION HELD DURING THE PRE-BID MEETING ON 17.07.2017

A pre-bid meeting was held at 15:00 hrs on 17.07.2017 in the Ministry of Tourism (MOT),

Government of India, Transport Bhawan, 1, Parliament Street, New Delhi to clarify queries

regarding the Tender Document dated 07-07-2017 issued by the Ministry of Tourism for

Construction of the India Pavilion at the World Travel Market (WTM) London (2017),

International Tourism Bourse (ITB), Berlin (2017).

2. The following officers from the Ministry of Tourism were present to clarify points

raised :

i. Ms. Neela Lad, DDG (OM)

ii. Mr. Karan Singh, Asstt. DG. (OM)

iii. Mr. Sanjiv Vashist, Asstt. Director (OM)

3. Representatives from the following agencies attended the pre-bid meeting:

(i) M/s Incredible design

(ii) M/s Holtmann Messe + Event

(iii) M/s Sanket Communications Ltd

(iv) M/s Milton Exhibits

(v) M/s Bringing Ideas to life.

(vi) M/s Falcon business energisers

(vii) M/s Production Point

4. At the outset, it was conveyed that the objective of having a pre-bid meeting was to

clarify doubts and clear any ambiguity that agencies might have regarding the Tender

Document.

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5. It was conveyed that the objective of the Ministry of Tourism (MOT) for participating

in important international travel fairs and exhibitions is to promote India as a preferred tourism

destination and to showcase varied tourism products. Further, that the India Pavilion set up by

MOT at the above mentioned international travel exhibitions also provides a platform for State

Governments / Union Territories, Tours Operators, Hoteliers etc. to showcase their tourism

products.

6. The agencies present were informed that as stated in the Tender Document, the last

date for submission of bids is 07-08-2017 (15:00 hrs) and the Technical Bids will be opened

on 07-08-2017 at 15:30 hrs. to ascertain fulfilment of eligibility criteria and submission of

required documents. It was conveyed that thereafter, agencies who are found eligible after the

initial screening of the Technical Bids will be required to make presentations on their technical

bids / design in the Ministry of Tourism. It was also conveyed that these presentations would

be organized soon after the initial opening and scrutiny of the Technical bids and that the exact

date/time for the same would be conveyed to the eligible agencies subsequently

7. The agencies were informed that while submitting their designs for the India Pavilion

at the 2 events, they would need to adapt the design as per the dimensions of the Pavilion

contained in the Tender Document for each of the 2 events.

8. It is also informed that the layout / dimensions of the India Pavilion at WTM London

(2017) and ITB Berlin (2018) have been uploaded along website of the Ministry of Tourism.

9. The representatives of the agencies present during the Pre-bid meeting were informed

that they should refer to the instructions regarding construction of pavilion at the 2 events on

the respective websites of the organizers of WTM and ITB. The design submitted should be

submitted timely and also take into account all requirements and restrictions contained in the

instructions of the organizers .

10. The agencies were advised that the India Pavilion should reflect the theme

“ Eco Tourism and Spiritual Tourism.” as indicated in the Tender Document and should also

present modern technology.

11. This Tender has also been floated by the India Tourism Offices in London and

Frankfurt for inviting bids from overseas also.

12. Based on queries raised during the meeting, the following clarifications / information

is provided:

i. Layout Plans of WTM and ITB have been uploaded on Ministry of Tourism’s website.

The same can also be obtained from the organisers of WTM and ITB.

ii. The bids have to be submitted in physical form and not online.

iii. The cost of space at Mezzanine floor will be borne by the Ministry of Tourism.

iv. The press meet is to be held in the press conference room provided by the organisers

and the seating capacity theatre style is for 200 pax approx. and banquet style for 120

pax approx for WTM and 250 pax Theatre style and 150 pax banquet style for ITB.

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v. Eligibility criteria whether the company has worked for Tourism related International

event or any other international event as given in the tender is to be followed. Micro

and small enterprises (MSEs) bidders as defined in MSE procurement policy issued

by Department of (MSME) or are registered with the central purchase organisation or

the concerned Ministry or Department are exempt from depositing EMD. However

the agency has to provide a documentary evidence of the same for exemption of

EMD.

vi. As per the tender document the bids are exclusive of taxes. However, the GST and

TDs will be applicable as per the rules.

vii. As per the tender document the designated area for the activities will be developed by

the pavilion constructor and the components Yoga instructor, Henna Artists etc will

be arranged by Ministry of Tourism.

viii. The additional components beyond the tender document requested by a co-exhibitor

will be paid by the co-exhibitor directly to the company.

ix. Agencies should go through the Tender Document carefully to ensure submission of

all required documents with their bids.

x. All details regarding general instruction for construction of the India Pavilion can be

obtained from the websites of the organisers of the two travel fairs along with a clearer

layout plan. Details regarding requirements within the India pavilion including

provision for restaurant/cafeteria (area only) may be provided as per the Tender

Document.

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF TOURISM

(OVERSEAS MARKETING DIVISION)

TENDER DOCUMENT

TENDER NO.: 15-OM (17)/2017 Dated: 07th July ,2017

Construction of India Pavilion at the World Travel Market (WTM), London

(2017) and International Tourism Bourse (ITB), Berlin (2018) with the theme of

Eco Tourism and Spiritual Tourism

1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India regularly participates in major

international Travel Fairs and Exhibitions, including the World Travel Market (WTM),

London and International Tourism Bourse (ITB).

1.1 For setting up an India Pavilion at these fairs, as listed below, the Ministry of

Tourism requires the services of a professional agency for conceptualization, designing

and construction of the India Pavilion and providing other related ancillary services

during the events (as detailed under the Scope of Work).

(a) WTM – 2017

(b) ITB - 2018

1.2 The Indian Pavilion at these International Fairs should present India as a multi-

faceted destination that combines an ancient culture and heritage with a modern,

innovative and vibrant present. The pavilion should have an inviting look and should

be open with minimum barriers. The essence of a visit to the pavilion should be

experience based and visually appealing with use of various technologies. The aim of

the India Pavilion is to give the visitor the experience of visiting India as a tourist,

focusing on its varied tourist attractions.

1.3 The India Pavilion has as co-exhibitors, Tour Operators, Travel Agents,

Hoteliers, Airlines and State Governments, who are provided space within the Pavilion

to showcase their tourism products and packages. The Pavilion will provide each of the

co-exhibitors with self-contained booths of 4 sq. mtr each. Larger spaces will be

provided in multiples of 4 (i.e 8 sq. mtr. 12 sq.mtr. and so on). The estimated number

of booths required for co-exhibitors at the above travel fairs will be as detailed under

Specifications and Requirements.

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2. DETAILS OF THE PAVILIONS

Name of the Fair Location of the Fair Month of the Fair Area

(in Sq.m)

WTM London November 2017 650

ITB Berlin March 2018 710

2.1 The Areas indicated above are correct as of 2017 and may be subject to

change, either by way of an increase or a decrease at the Ministry of Tourism’s

discretion.

3. SCOPE OF WORK

Conceptualization, designing and construction of India Pavilion and providing other

related ancillary services, as detailed in the Specifications and Requirements in para 5

of this tender document, at the World Travel Market (WTM), London (2017) and the

International Tourism Bourse (ITB), Berlin (2018).

3.1 The scope of work will include providing water supply fittings in the cafeteria

and electrical fittings in the pavilion / and in all booths of co-exhibitors as per

requirements, as well as daily cleaning of the pavilion during the course of the

exhibition.

3.2 The scope of work will include construction of the pavilion at site well in time,

maintenance and cleanliness activities, during the event and dismantling of the pavilion

after the event.

3.3 All the other ancillary works relating to India Pavilion like printing of

participant’s directory, providing ethnic uniforms for staff working in the India

Pavilion, providing backdrop for Press Conference organised during the event are also

included in the scope of work.

3.4 The design must be made adaptable to the booth space as specified above.

3.5 The agency will be responsible for storage and transportation of re-usable

material for the events covered in this tender.

3.6 The India Pavilion must have a fresh look at each of the listed events and

must not appear jaded or worn-out due to normal wear and tear or damage to the

material used / re-used.

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4. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

4.1 A professional agency with an annual turnover of Rs.8.00 crore (USD /Euro as

per official exchange rate of the Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India for

the month of May 2017 or more (during the last financial year i.e. 2016-17).

4.2 Previous experience of handling work of similar nature, i.e. of conceptualizing,

designing and construction of Pavilions at international fairs and exhibitions.

4.3 Preference will be given to the agencies having previous experience of having

designed / constructed pavilions for other countries.

5. SPECIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS

5.1 The India Pavilion at World Travel Market (WTM) will have 45-50 individual

booths of 4 sq. mtr. each for the participants and 7-8 larger booths ranging from 12 sq.

mtr. to 40 sq. mtr. for State Governments/Union Territory administrations participating

in the Pavilion. This may vary depending on the registrations received.

5.2 The India Pavilion at International Tourism Bourse (ITB) will have 50-55

individual booths of 4 sq. mtr. each for the participants and 8-10 larger booths ranging

from 12 sq. mtr. to 40 sq. mtr. for State Governments /Union Territory Administrations

participating in the Pavilion. This may vary depending on the registration received.

5.3 The Pavilion should reflect an open and inviting look, with minimum barriers

and have a professional; business type lay out conducive for conducting buyer–seller

meetings. Material and other items used for construction of India Pavilion should

be of international standards.

5.4 The Pavilions should showcase modern India, along with elements of the

country’s heritage architecture and luxury which are the USPs of Indian tourism and

effective ‘Incredible India’ branding.

5.5 There should be a dedicated activity area for cultural performances, yoga, sari

tying and mehendi demonstrations etc.

5.6 Modern technology including large video screens/walls should be

incorporated in the Pavilion. The video wall / screen would have static displays for

photo opportunities as well as loops of promotional films.

5.7 There should be easy accessibility to and within the Pavilion and visible with

double sided signages for all participants/ co-exhibitors in the Pavilion.

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5.8 The Pavilion should have:

Prominent and visible signage for the India Pavilion.

Visible and prominently located Reception area with Information Counters.

A VIP lounge comfortable enough to hold press interviews, meetings.

Individual storage place for all participants/co-exhibitors as well as a separate

larger, covered storage area with properly visible company name.

Designated areas for activities such as mehendi application, handicraft display /

demonstrations, cultural performances, etc.

Office space, with working desks and chairs.

A Cafeteria/Restaurant area.

A Pavilion plan display in four corners of the pavilion indicating the placement

of booths with booth numbers, for facilitating visitors and business contacts of

the co-exhibitors.

Internet connectivity and individual electrical connections.

Visible fascia for all co-participants.

Greenery/Plants to be placed within the Pavilion.

5.9 Optimum use is to be made of the first / mezzanine floor, where permissible, in

keeping with the overall theme and décor of the Pavilion.

5.10 The Pavilion should be erected on a raised platform of 2 inches and all images

displayed will be back lit in the form of Translites.

5.11 The space earmarked for common facilities including activity area will be

restricted to 30% of the total area of the Pavilion, whereas 70% of the area of the

Pavilion will be for booths / areas for co-participants in the Pavilion. This may change

depending on the registrations received.

5.12 The responsibility for required insurances and other formalities and

adhering to local laws and rules/regulations/requirements of the organisers of the

event would be the responsibility of the agency.

6. PRE-BID MEETING:

A pre- bid meeting to clarify queries regarding the tender will be held in the

Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India, Transport Bhawan, 1 Parliament Street, New Delhi

at 1500 hrs. on 17th July 2017. Any person interested in submitting bids may come for

the pre-bid meeting. A record of discussion held during the pre-bid meeting will be

posted on the website of the Ministry on 19 July 2017.

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7. GUIDELINES FOR SUBMITTING TENDERS:

7.1. The tender for construction of the India Pavilion at WTM and ITB should

be submitted in separate covers as per following:

7.2 Cover-I : Superscribed “ WTM and ITB - Technical Bid”.

To include the following documents/details:

(i) Details of the Tenderer / Bidder

Profile of the Agency / Company.

Details of Technical Manpower and Staff available in–house.

Track record - details of involvement in similar events, with copies of relevant work

orders in support of the details furnished. Experience of setting up Pavilions/

Booths/Stands at International Fairs / Exhibitions/Events as well as at International

Tourism related Fairs / Exhibitions Events during the last three years may be

highlighted with supporting documents. Special mention may be made of Pavilions

/ Stands designed and constructed in areas of 500 sq. mtr and above.

Specific experience relating to the particular event (i.e. WTM and ITB ), if any, with

copies of relevant work orders in support of details furnished.

All bidders should submit a self-undertaking that they have never been blacklisted

by any Government of India Ministry/ Department/ Authority/ Organisation/

Agency.

Chartered Accountant statement, indicating turnover of the company during the last

financial year i.e. 2016-17. (only Chartered Accountant Statement will be acceptable

as supporting document)

Copy of Income Tax Returns submitted for the last three financial years and PAN

(or Income Tax Account Number as may be applicable).

(ii) The Concept/ Design of the India Pavilion with detailed layout, decoration plan,

etc. in hard copy as well as on CD

(iii) EMD (Earnest Money Deposit) for ₹ 10,00,000/- (Rupee Ten Lakh only) (@

2% for estimated cost of Rs. 5.00 crore for 2 fairs for 1 year), in the form of Demand

Draft drawn in favour of the Pay & Accounts Officer, Ministry of Tourism, New Delhi.

EMD will be returned to the unsuccessful tenderers at the earliest after expiry of the

final tender validity and latest on or before the 30th day after the award of the work

contract.

The EMD must be submitted with the Technical Bid and not with the Financial Bid.

7.3 Cover – 2: Superscribed “WTM, and ITB - Financial Bid”

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To include the financial bids separately for WTM and ITB Pavilions containing

the following documents / details:

(i) A Financial Bid, duly dated and clearly indicating the cost against each of

the following components, separately for WTM 2017 and ITB 2018.

(a) Construction, maintenance & dismantling of the pavilion.

(b) Decoration and Display within the pavilion.

(c) Transportation of material if any to the site and back.

(d) Expenditure on any other activities/ components including those listed

in the scope of work (these may be specified).

(e) Total per event (exclusive of taxes)

(f) Per sq. mtr. cost per event (exclusive of taxes)

(g) Taxes as applicable

(h) Total per event (inclusive of taxes)

(i) Grand total cost for all 2 events (exclusive of taxes)

(j) Grand total cost for all 2 events (inclusive of taxes)

(ii) The financial bids will be evaluated on the basis of total cost exclusive of

taxes.

(iii) The financial bid should be in Indian Rupees (INR). If, however, the Agency

has formulated costs in a currency other than Indian Rupees (INR), for the sake

of uniformity and comparison, the same may be converted to Indian Rupees (INR)

as per the official exchange rate of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA),

Government of India for the month of May 2017. In this case, the financial bid

should be quoted both in the currency in which the bid has been formulated and

in INR as per the MEA exchange rate.

Some official MEA exchange rates for the month of May 2017 are as under:

Foreign Currency INR

May 2017

1 US Dollar 65.1000

1 Pound Sterling 82.0300

1 Euro 69.4900

1 Swiss Franc 0.0154

1 Polish Zloty 0.0613

To view the official currency exchange rates of MEA for the month of May 2017,

bidders may see enclosure.

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(v) The cost quoted will be firm (in the currency quoted) and fixed for the

duration of performance of the contract. At no point of time will any deviation

from the quoted rate (in the currency quoted) be entertained by the Ministry

of Tourism.

(vi) The Financial Bid shall not include any conditions attached to it and any such

conditional financial proposal shall be rejected summarily.

7.4 The two sealed covers, superscribed‘WTM and ITB -TECHNICAL BID’ and

‘WTM and ITB - FINANCIAL BID’in Covers I and II respectively should be put up

in a separate cover superscribed“TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL BID for WTM

and ITB” with the details of the company e.i. Full Name, Postal Address, Fax, E-mail,

Telephone number of the Tenderer on the bottom left corner of the cover and submitted

to the Assistant Director General (OM), Room No.117, Transport Bhawan,

Parliament Street, New Delhi – 110001 on or before 7th August 1500 hrs. of 2017.

7.5 All the documents submitted by the agencies should be signed on each page by

the authorised signatory of the company. The document should be spiral bound, duly

page numbered, and properly indexed. The agencies who do not submit their bids in the

proper format, with required documents and in the required format will be liable for

rejection.

7.6 The agencies submitting their bids should also mention that they agree to the

terms and conditions mentioned in the tender document.

8 OPENING OF BIDS AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:

8.1. Technical bids will be opened in the presence of representatives of agencies

submitting bids at 1530 hrs. on 07th August 2017 to ascertain fulfilment of eligibility

criteria and submission of required documents. Thereafter, a Constituted Committee

will evaluate the Technical Bids of the agencies which are found eligible after initial

scrutiny of the bids, on the basis of presentations to be made by the eligible

tenderers/agencies before the said Committee in the Ministry of Tourism. The date, time

and venue of the presentations will be conveyed to the eligible agencies who could

submit their bids in time.

8.2. The technical bids will be judged following the criteria as detailed below:

S.No. Component Marks

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(i) Experience of setting up Pavilions/ Booths/

Stands at International Fairs / Exhibitions /

Events during last three years

5 marks

(ii) Experience of setting up Pavilions/ Booths/

Stands at International Tourism related Fairs

/ Exhibitions / Events during last three years

5 marks

(iii) Previous experience of having designed

/constructed pavilions for other countries

10 marks

(iv) Awards received for Pavilions / Booths /

Stands at events in (i) and (ii) above.

5 marks

(v) Concept & Design of Pavilion 30 marks

(vi) Effective Utilisation of Space including the first

/ mezzanine floor

5 marks

(vii) Effective Branding in the Pavilion 5 marks

(viii) Innovative ideas and other attractions in the

Pavilion

5 Marks

Total 70 Marks

8.3 Whereas, Technical Evaluation will carry a weightage of 70 marks, financial bids

will carry weightage of 30 marks. The agencies scoring 70 per cent marks (49 marks)

or above in Technical Evaluation shall be eligible for opening of their financial bids.

8.4 The financial bids of only those agencies that score 70 per cent marks (49 marks)

or above in Technical Evaluation will be opened in the presence of their representatives.

The date and time of opening of the financial bids will be conveyed to the selected

agencies. Financial evaluation will carry a weightage of 30 Marks.

8.5 The agency which scores the highest aggregate marks on the basis of technical

and financial evaluation (after adding the scores from the technical and financial

evaluation) will be awarded the contract for construction of the India Pavilion at the

event.

8.6 The Financial Bid is to be submitted, based on space of 650sq.mtr. for the

India Pavilion at WTM 2017 and space of 710sq.mtr. for the India Pavilion at ITB

2018. However, in the event of any change in the space booked for the India

Pavilion at any of the events, the total cost (exclusive of taxes) quoted by the agency

would be reduced / increased on pro-rata basis (on per sq. mtr. basis).

9. Terms of Payment: No advance payments will be made. Payment will be made

to the successful bidder as per the following schedule:

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(i) Payment of 40% of the total contractual amount will be made by electronic transfer

as per the Bank details received from the successful bidder on timely completion of

construction of the Pavilion authenticated by the concerned Overseas India Tourism

office of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.

(ii) Payment of 40% of the total contractual amount will be made through electronic

transfer as per the Bank details received from the successful bidder after obtaining a

certificate from the concerned Overseas Office of the Ministry of Tourism, Government

of India on completion of the Travel Mart, dismantling the pavilion and clearing of the

site.

(iii) Payment of balance 20% of the value of the contract will be made by electronic

transfer as per the Bank details received from the successful bidder, after completion

of the event and receipt of certification from the concerned Overseas Office of the

Ministry of Tourism that work was carried out satisfactorily and in accordance with the

terms and conditions of the Work Order issued to the Agency.

10. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

10.1 The Ministry of Tourism reserves the right to reject or accept any offer without

assigning any reasons whatsoever.

10.2 Incomplete and conditional bids will be rejected outright.

10.3 The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India reserves the right to terminate

the Contract in a shorter period than the one specified in this Tender

Document, by giving notice of not less than 30 days prior to termination.

10.4 Any Displays / Translites produced for the India Pavilion at the events will be

the property of the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India, on completion of the

contractual period.

10.5 The selected service provider will ensure that the design, construction and

maintenance of the India Pavilion are in compliance with the regulations

issued by the fair/exhibition organisers including insurance as applicable.

10.6 Before awarding the contract the selected Agency (ies) will have to deposit 5%

of the tendered amount for two events as Security Deposit / Performance

Guarantee in the form of Account Payee Demand Draft / Bank Guarantee from

a commercial bank in an acceptable form. The Demand Draft / Bank Guarantee

should remain valid for a period of sixty days beyond the date of completion of

all contractual obligations of the service providers. The Security Deposit/Bank

Guarantee will be released after satisfactory completion of the contractual

obligation on part of the agency.

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10.7 Validity of Tender: Tender shall remain valid for acceptance for a period of

one year from the date of opening of Tender/or till the end of the event for which

the tenders were called for, whichever is earlier

10.8 Insurance: Insurance, including transit insurance will be arranged by the service

provider.

10.9 Liquidated Damages: In the event of service provider’s failure to complete the

work within the specified time, and as per the requirements of standards of

quality constructions, as mentioned in the tender document, the Ministry of

Tourism will recover from the service provider, as Liquidated Damages, a sum

of 10 % of the contract price for every day’s delay. Besides, if the execution is

delayed, the Ministry may take action to debar the agency from participation

infurther tenders and/or blacklist the agency

10.10 Termination by default: Ministry of Tourism reserves the right to terminate the

contract of any agency in case of change in the Government procedures or for

unsatisfactory services.

10.11 Risk – Purchase Clause: If the service provider, after submission of tender and

the acceptance of the same, fails to abide by the Terms and Conditions of the

tender document or fails to complete the work within the specified time or at any

time repudiates the contract, the Ministry of Tourism will have the right to:

a) Forfeit the EMD

b) Invoke Security Deposit / Performance Bank Guarantee, debar it from

participation in further tenders, can initiate action to recover the liquidated

damage and consider black listing of firm.

c) In case the Ministry gets the incomplete job completed through alternative

sources and if price of completing the work is higher, the service provider

shall pay the balance amount incurred by the Ministry for completing the work,

to the Ministry.

d) For all purposes, the work order accepted by the bidder and issued by the

Ministry of Tourism will be considered as the formal contract.

10.12 Force Majeure: Neither party will be liable in respect of failure to fulfil its

obligations, if the said failure is entirely due to Acts of God, Governmental

restrictions or instructions, natural calamities or catastrophe, epidemics or

disturbances in the country. If there is a delay in performance or other failures

by the service provider to perform its obligation under its contract due to event

of a Force Majeure, the service provider shall not be held responsible for such

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delays/failures. If a Force Majeure situation arises, the service provider shall

promptly notify the Ministry in writing of such conditions and the cause thereof

providing sufficient and satisfactory evidence immediately on occurrence of

such event. Unless otherwise directed by the Ministry in writing, the service

provider shall continue to perform its obligations under the contract as far as

reasonably practical, and shall seek all reasonable alternative means for

performance not prevented by the Force Majeure event.

10.13 Arbitration:

(a) In event of any dispute or difference between the Ministry and the Agency, such

disputes or differences shall be resolved amicably by mutual consultation. If

such resolution is not possible, then the unresolved dispute or difference

shall be referred to arbitration of the sole arbitrator to be appointed by the

Secretary, Ministry of Tourism on the recommendation of the Secretary,

Department of Legal Affairs (‘Law Secretary’) Government of India. The

provision of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (No.26 of 1996) shall be

applicable to the arbitration. The Venue of such arbitration shall be at New Delhi

or any other place, as may be decided by the arbitrator. The language of

arbitration proceedings shall be English. The arbitrator shall make a reasoned

award (the “Award”), which shall be final and binding on the Ministry and the

Agency.

The cost of the arbitration shall be shared equally by both the parties to the

agreement i.e. the Ministry and the Agency (ies) and the service provider.

However, expenses incurred by each party in connection with the preparation,

presentation shall be borne by the party itself.

(b) Pending the submission of and /or decision on a dispute, difference or claim or

until the arbitral award is published; the Ministry and the Agency shall continue

to perform all of their obligations under this Agreement without prejudice to a

final adjustment in accordance with such award.

10.14 Jurisdiction: The contract shall be governed by the Laws of India.

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OFFICIAL RATE OF EXCHANGE BETWEEN INDIAN RUPEES AND FOREIGN CURRENCIES WITH EFFECT FROM 1ST May 2017

S.NO. NAME OF THE COUNTRY CURRENCY REVISED RATE

1 AFGHANISTAN AFGHANI 1.0315

2 ALGERIA # DINAR 1.6899

3 ANGOLA NEW KWANZA 2.5486

4 ARGENTINA PESO 0.2338

5 ARMENIA DRAM 7.4810

6 AUSTRIA EURO 1 (RS.) 69.4900

7 AUSTRALIA DOLLAR 0.0201

8 AZERBAIJAN MANAT 0.0258

9 BAHRAIN DINAR -----(for Rs.100)--- 0.5791

10 BANGLADESH TAKA 1.2450

11 BELARUS ROUBLE(1) 307.5269

12 BELGIUM EURO 1 (RS.) 69.4900

13 BOTSWANA # PULA 0.1614

14 BRAZIL REAL 0.0477

15 BRUNEI DOLLAR 0.0214

16 BULGARIA NEW LEV 0.0283

17 BURKINA FASO *CFA 9.4396

18 CAMBODIA RIEL 61.4516

19 CANADA DOLLAR 0.0204

20 CHILE PESO 9.4487

21 CHINA (RENMINBI) YUAN 0.1056

22 COLOMBIA PESO 43.8627

23 CONGO (DEM REP) CONGO FRANC 21.0906

24 CROATIA KUNA 0.1073

25 CUBA (i)PESO 0.3226

(II) CUC 1 (RS.) 70.3080

26 CYPRUS EURO 1 (RS.) 69.4900

27 CZECH REPUBLIC KORUNA 0.3839

28 DENMARK KRONE 0.1070

29 EGYPT POUND 0.2781

30 ETHIOPIA BIRR 0.3516

31 FIJI DOLLAR 0.0321

32 FINLAND EURO 1 (RS.) 69.4900

33 FRANCE EURO 1 (RS.) 69.4900

34 GERMANY EURO 1 (RS.) 69.4900

35 GHANA # GH cedi 1 0.0648

36 GREECE EURO 1 (RS.) 69.4900

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37 GUATEMALA QUETZAL 0.1127

38 GUYANA DOLLAR 3.1924

39 HONGKONG DOLLAR 0.1193

40 HUNGARY FORINT 4.5173

41 ICELAND ICELANDIC KRONA 1.7035

42 INDONESIA RUPIAH 204.0707

43 IRAN RIAL 498.2796

44 IRAQ DINAR 18.4332

45 IRELAND EURO 1 (RS.) 69.4900

46 ISRAEL SHEKEL 0.0561

47 ITALY EURO 1 (RS.) 69.4900

48 IVORY COAST *CFA 9.4396

49 JAMAICA DOLLAR 1.9728

50 JAPAN YEN 1.6567

51 JORDAN DINAR 0.0109

52 KAZAKHISTAN TENGE 4.7765

53 KENYA SHILLING 1.5892

54 NORTH KOREA WON 0.0200

55 SOUTH KOREA WON 17.4770

56 KUWAIT DINAR -----(for Rs.100)-- 0.4684

57 KYRGHYZSTAN SOM 1.0516

58 LAOS NEW KIP 126.1290

59 LEBANON POUND 23.2258

60 LIBYA DINAR 0.0218

61 MADGASCAR ARIARY 49.1167

62 MALAWI KWACHA 11.1554

63 MALAYSIA RINGGIT 0.0677

64 MALDIVES RUFIYA 0.2369

65 MALI REPUBLIC *CFA Fr. 9.4396

66 MALTA EURO 1 (RS.) 69.4900

67 MAURITANIA OUGUIYA 5.5219

68 MAURITIUS RUPEE 0.5427

69 MEXICO PESO 0.2852

70 MONGOLIA TUGRIK 36.9124

71 MOROCCO DIRHAM 0.1544

72 MOZAMBIQUE METICAL 1.0131

73 MYANMAR KYAT(0) 20.9094

74 NAMIBIA DOLLAR 0.2045

75 NEPAL RUPEE 1.5837

76 NETHERLAND EURO 1 (RS.) 69.4900

77 NEW ZEALAND DOLLAR 0.0217

78 NIGERIA # NAIRA 4.7034

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79 NIGER REPUBLIC *CFA Fr. 9.4396

80 NORWAY KRONE 0.1312

81 OMAN RIAL -----(for Rs.100)-- 0.5916

82 PAKISTAN RUPEE 1.6111

83 PANAMA BALBOA 1 (RS.) 65.1000

84 PAPUA NEW GUINEA KINA 0.0489

85 PERU NEW SOL 0.0499

86 PHILLIPINES PESO 0.7611

87 POLAND ZLOTY 0.0613

88 PORTUGAL EURO 1 (RS.) 69.4900

89 QATAR RIYAL 0.0559

90 ROMANIA NEW LEU (4) 0.0654

91 RUSSIA ROUBLE 0.8594

92 SAUDI ARABIA RIYAL 0.0576

93 SERBIA RS DINAR 1.7829

94 SENEGAL *CFA 9.4396

95 SEYCHELLES RUPEE 0.2098

96 SIERRA LEONE LEONE 115.5914

97 SINGAPORE DOLLAR 0.0214

98 SLOVAKIA EURO 1 (RS.) 69.4900

99 SLOVANIA EURO 1 (RS.) 69.4900

100 SOUTH AFRICA # RAND 0.2044

101 SPAIN EURO 1 (RS.) 69.4900

102 SRI LANKA RUPEE 2.3341

103 SUDAN SDP 0.1027

104 SURINAM SRD 0.1159

105 SWEDEN KRONA 0.1381

106 SWITZERLAND FRANC 0.0154

107 SYRIA POUND 3.2957

108 TAJIKISTAN SOMONI 0.1304

109 TANZANIA SHILLING 34.3164

110 THAILAND BAHT 0.5263

111 TRINIDAD & TOBAGO DOLLAR 0.1036

112 TUNISIA DINAR 0.0354

113 TURKEY Turkish Lira (TL) 0.0563

114 TURKMENISTAN MANAT 0.0538

115 UGANDA NEWSHILLING 55.6068

116 UAE DIRHAM 0.0564

117 U.K. POUND STG. 1 (RS.) 82.0300

118 UKRAINE HRYVNA 0.4124

119 U.S.A. DOLLAR 1 (RS.) 65.1000

120 UZBEKISTAN SUM(3) 56.0790

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121 VENEZUELA BOLIVAR 0.1560

122 VIETNAM DONG 348.7327

123 YEMEN RIAL 3.8441

124 ZAMBIA KWACHA 0.1448

Oanda website Afghanistan, Belarus, syria & tajikistan

* CFA rate also applicable to Benin Dahomey, Congo, Central Africa, Gabon, Cameron,

Togo & Niger Repulic # w.r.t. Pound Sterling

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