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FIGSI/SGM/ 12.11.2019 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING OF FIGSI HELD ON 9TH NOVEMBER 2019 AT 11.00 AT HOTEL RENAISSANCE, BENGALURU. The following members were present:

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Membership Number

Name of the Company Name of Representative

1. LM - 0007 M/s. Prasad Granites Sri. S. Krishna Prasad 2. LM - 0021 M/s. Hind Nippon Rural Industries

Pvt. Ltd. Sri. Amitabh Poddar

3. LM - 0052 M/s. Regar Exports Ms. Ajitha Joy 4. LM - 0059 M/s. GTP Granites Ltd., Sri. Siva Subramanian 5. LM - 0070 M/s. Ugama Enterprises Sri. G.M. Hegde 6. LM - 0073 M/s. Malbros Impex Pvt, Ltd., Sri. Arun Malhotra 7. LM - 0109 M/s. I.S. Constructions Pvt, Ltd., Sri. Ishwinder Singh 8. LM - 0119 M/s. Om Exports Sri. N. Ashoken 9. LM - 0173 M/s. United Granites Pvt. Ltd. Sri. D. Vadivelu 10. LM - 0260 M/s. Metro Granites & Marbles Pvt.

Ltd., Sri. Manoj Kumar Singh

11. LM - 0267 M/s. Saka Stones Sri. Venkatesh V Saka 12. LM - 0274 M/s. Rachana Stones Sri. Mahavir Singh Rathore 13. LM - 0447 M/s. K-Mark Sri. K. Keshava Murthy 14. LM - 0466 M/s. Natural Granites Sri. Gautam Chopra 15. LM - 0479 M/s. Quality Marble Exports Pvt,

Ltd., Sri. Zaki Chakkiwala

16. LM - 0551 M/s. B.N. Granites Sri. C.H. Jameel Ahmed 17. LM - 0572 M/s. Quartz Stone (India) Pvt, Ltd., Sri. Anuj Modi 18. LM - 0620 M/s. Sri Aiswariya Rock Export Sri. S. Shankarnarayanan 19. LM - 0639 M/s. Arkay Glenrock Pvt. Ltd. Sri. R. Muthusankar 20. LM - 0675 M/s. Mount Victoria Granites Ltd. Sri. R. Sekar 21. LM - 0723 M/s. Sohaan Enterprises Sri. Ramesh N. 22. LM - 0733 M/s. P.M. International Sri. Prithvi Singh Bhati 23. LM - 0755 M/s. Yes Stones Sri. Yeshwant Ranka 24. LM - 0759 M/s. Decorative Stones Sri. Dr. H.S. Yadav 25. LM - 0780 M/s. Jayes Exports Sri. Joy Panakkal 26. LM - 0827 M/s. Omkar Stone Impex Sri. Laxmi Kant Jain

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27. LM - 0868 M/s. Shakti Stone and Marble Sri. S.J. Patel 28. LM - 0916 M/s. P.R. Stones Sri. Purushotham 29. LM - 0954 M/s. Laxmi Granite and Minerals Sri. I.A Patil 30. LM - 1039 M/s. Y.R.K Granites Sri. Y.K. Khan 31. LM - 1040 M/s. Y.R.K. Enterprises Sri. Y.K. Khan 32. LM - 1042 M/s. Patthar M. International Sri. Om Singh Bhati 33. LM - 1125 M/s. Federation of AP Granite

Industry Sri. Dr. C. H. Rao

Sri Krishna Prasad General Secretary FIGSI welcomed the members for the Special General Body meeting for amendment of the Bye-Laws of FIGSI. The quorum was confirmed by the CEO. Sri. Ishwsinder Singh, President took the chair and conducted the SGM. This SGM commenced with the National Anthem. Sri S Krishna Prasad General Secretary FIGSI requested Sri. Ishwinder Singh, President to give the welcome address. a) Welcome by the President.

Dear Friends, I welcome you all for today’s Special General Meeting of FIGSI which is exclusively convened to deliberate on bringing out the suitable amendments to the bye-law of the Federation and approve the same. Friends, you are well aware during the election to the executive committee for the term 2018 -20 which was held in Oct 2018, many of the members expressed their displeasure on various ambiguities in the existing bye-law. Taking note of the concern of all the members as soon as I took over as the President of FIGSI for term 2018-20, I assured the members that, I will take immediate steps to bring more clarity by bringing suitable amendments. Accordingly bye-law sub-committee was constituted with Sri. Krishna Prasad (General Secretary) who has been associated with amendments of bye-law from past more than 12 years as chairman of the sub-committee. We requested all the members to send their suggestions/recommendations clause by clause for consideration of bye-law sub-committee. We received the suggestions from the following members:- 1) Sri. J.B. Surana 2) Sri. Lalit Rathi 3) Sri. Prem Kumar Singhal 4) Sri. Brij Kishore Biyani

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5) Sri. Rajesh Angara 6) Dr. K. Subba Reddy All these recommendations were deliberated in several meeting of the bye-law sub committee and many of the suggestions which were feasible were incorporated and recommended to Executive Committee. Executive Committee in its 280th Executive Committee Meeting held at Bangalore on 6th September 2019 deliberated and approved the recommendation of bye-law subcommittee with suitable changes and recommended to place before Special General Meeting for approval. Friends, amendments are always a continuous process which is never ending in spite of making so much efforts there may be shortfalls. We have taken utmost care to bring more transparency and clarity to various clauses of bye-law. The Special General Meeting is exclusively called for deliberating the amendments to bye-law and hence I request all the members not to take other issues other than bye-law. Kindly participate in deliberations in cordial, amicable way without raising voice and allow Special General Meeting to be conducted in a smooth way. Please do not discuss among yourself and address only to the chair with permission. I welcome you all once again to the SGM.

b) Adoption of Revised by-laws-Memorandum of Association and Rules and

Regulation with or without Modification/s (copy of revised clauses enclosed) (Resolution is placed below). President informed the meeting that the proposal for amendment of certain clauses of the byelaw has been recommended by the Executive Committee and the same has been circulated to all the members along with todays meeting notice. Now the SGM has to deliberate each and every clause and give the approval and also to pass a resolution for adopting the revised bye-laws.

The deliberations started on each and every existing clauses and the proposed modifications to the Bye-Laws. General Secretary informed that in respect of the memorandum there is no change proposed and the existing clause will continue without any modification. In respect of Rules and Regulation only there are certain amendments proposed which are as follows. Clause no. 1 to 5. 6 there is no change – same clauses will continue.

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Clause Number 5.7 Sri. R. Sekar, Imm. Past President suggested to add annual and thereafter it should be called as ‘Annual General Meeting’. For this, SGM unanimously approved and agreed. Further Sri. R. Sekar, Imm. Past President and Sri. Ishwinder Singh, President suggested to add ‘EGM and its definition’. SGM unanimously approved and agreed and added to the Bye-Law vide clause number 5.7(c). This is to make it more clear. This was approved. Clause no. 5.8 to 5 17 no change proposed and the existing clauses will continue. Clause Number 5.18 Sri. Ishwinder Singh, President suggested to remove the word ‘time to time’, on case to case basis and further said that it would also be like any other Sub-Committee which would be for the full period of the Executive Committee and end with the term. Sri. Joy Pannakal, EC Member suggested that instead of 3 members 5 EC members / office bearers should be there. Sri. R. Sekar, Imm. Past President suggested that the disciplinary committee should not only look into the violation of Rules and Regulations by the member but it should also cover EC members and office bearers also. After deliberations, the SGM approved the suggestions unanimously. Clause no. 5.19 to 6.5 no change has been proposed and the existing bye-law provisions will continue without change. Clause Number 6.6 Dr. C H Rao suggested that instead of various courts it would be appropriate if it is properly expanded as various Lower Courts / High Courts/Supreme Court/ International Court. Sri. R. Sekar suggested that it would be appropriate to add Appellate Tribunals also. After deliberations, the SGM approved the suggestions unanimously. There is no change proposed from clause no. 6.7 to 6.9

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Clause Number 6.10 In this clause, lots of members deliberated and wanted more clarity to widen the scope. Dr. C.H. Rao suggested to add the relevant international judgments pertaining to Natural Stones and other related industries and tax notifications and orders. Sri. K. Keshava Murthy, EC Member suggested to add hard copies of the Geological Maps country wise. Sri. R. Sekar, IPP suggested to add various photographs, digitized copies and upgrading it to digitized library. After deliberations, the SGM approved the suggestions unanimously. No changes proposed from clause no. 6.11 to 6.18. Clause Number 6.19 This is a new clause added to have clarity on the mobilization of funds by FIGSI . Sri. Joy Pannakal suggested to add other authorized fees instead of other fees. This suggestion has been accepted unanimously. Clause Number 6.20 Sri. S. Krishna Prasad, General Secretary suggested that in order to contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of the work force and their families and local villagers contributions could be made from Federation. In this regard, the auditors of FIGSI have also been consulted and they have also suggested to include this clause. Dr. C.H. Rao suggested to add apart from economic development, economic/ social development may be mentioned. After deliberations taking note of the effect of the auditors suggestions and the importance of contribution to the economic and social development of the workforce, families, and nearby villages and in around Natural Stone clusters SGM has applauded and approved unanimously. Clause Number 7.1 Sri. J.B. Surana, Past President has opposed for the inclusion of overseas agents who are engaged by FIGSI for marketing STONA Fairs as members in his suggestions.

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Sri S Krishna Prasad and Sri. Ishwinder Singh have clarified why this inclusion is required and this inclusion is also as per the suggestions of the auditors. Moreover they will be only the ordinary members and will not have voting powers and also cannot contest since their membership will cease by 31 st of March itself. Sri. Joy Pannakal suggested that if they have to be included as members let them be there as ordinary members and not as life members. The SGM appreciated this suggestion and approved unanimously. In respect of clause no. 7.2 (a) to (d ) no change proposed and the existing clauses will continue as it is. Clause Number 7.2(e) General Secretary informed that it is proposed to increase the co-opted members from 10 to 15 out of which 3 will be eminent personalities from the field and organization to make use of their experience and knowledge for betterment of the industry and federation. Sri. J.B. Surana has suggested that inclusion of 3 eminent personalities is not required. These eminent personalities will not be members of the federation. Sri. S. Krishna Prasad and Sri. Ishwinder Singh have clarified why this inclusion is required and how co-opted members and eminent personalities are different. Sri. Joy Pannakal, Dr. C.H. Rao have insisted that 3 eminent personalities of National / International prominence should also be included for the better exposure and better performance of the Federation. This suggestion has been accepted unanimously. Clause no. 7.2 (g) : General Secretary informed that in the last 37 years no request to become patron member has been received and in view of this EC has recommended to delete this caluse and the SGM unanimously approved the proposal No changes has been proposed in case of clause no. 7.2(h) (i) 7.3 to 7.4 (a) to 7.4 (c) and the existing clauses will continue without change. Clause no. 7.5 the word patron has been removed due to deletion of the patron member clause. In respect of clause no. 7.5 (a) to 7.5 (f) no change has been proposed and hence the existing clauses will continue without change.

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Clause Number 7.6(a) Sri. Joy Pannakal vociferously objected the modification of this clause as the withdrawal of privileges pertaining to rights of the member and therefore the earlier clause itself is proper and be retained by adding additional sub clauses of 7.6 (f) and (g). Dr. K. Subba Reddy had also suggested in his letter that the old clause be retained as it is against the fundamental right of the members. Sri. Ishwinder Singh President also agreed to the point by Sri. Joy Pannakal. SGM unanimously decided not to modify the Clause Number 7.6(a) and dropped the suggestion of the Executive Committee. And only to add 7.6 e, f and g Clause No 7.6 (e) It is an additional clause proposed by the sub-committee after the approval of executive committee and it is placed before SGM for approval. Here, the period required to be mentioned. Sri. S. Krishna Prasad, General Secretary suggested if the members are dormant for 4 years could be placed under abeyance. Ms. Ajitha Joy, EC Member said 4 years is too long a period which should be reduced. Sri. Joy Pannakal, EC Member said that if two registered posts are returned back to the Federation then they have to be kept in abeyance. Dr. C.H. Rao, Sri. Arun Malhotra and all the members seriously objected for the same. After deliberations and discussions it was unanimously decided by all the members of the SGM that if the member is dormant for a period of one financial year should be kept in abeyance and till they provide documentary proof of company/firm / proprietorship / LLP / trust etc. is in existence. Clause No 7.6 (f) & (g) Ms. Ajitha Joy and Sri. Joy Pannakal suggested for the removal of the word ‘knowingly’. All the members in the SGM agreed for the suggestion. Clause No 7.7 The members in the SGM agreed for the removal of Patron membership.

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Clause No 7.8(a) Dr. C.H. Rao suggested to add members additionally after the affected member which is agreed by the members of the SGM. Clause No. 7.8 (b), (c), (d) (e) additional provision to send the communication by speed post/courier/email etc. This proposal was approved unanimously. Clause no. 7 .8 (f) and g no change proposed and hence it will be continued without change. Clause No 7.8 (h) Sri. Joy Pannakal is of the opinion that this clause is not necessary and clause no. 7.6(a) is sufficient. Sri. Ishwinder Singh, President suggested that this is an independent clause and it is required. Sri. B.R. Ravi suggested that the necessity of this clause in what way this is different from 7.6(a) and 7.8(h) is an independent clause and suggested for inclusion of suspension as decided by the disciplinary committee. All the members have unanimously agreed and approved for inclusion. Clause no 7 (i) - This clause gives the details to be followed in case of violation of clauses mentioned above which is added to give more clarity to the process. The committee after deliberation approved the recommendations. From clause no. 7.9 no change is proposed and hence the old clause will continue. Clause no, 7.10 – General Secretary informed that since in boards and corporation where we cannot expect the Chairman/managing director to be the authorized person, it is suggested that these organization can nominate some senior management person by passing a board resolution. This proposal was approved unanimously. Clause no, 7.11 – only it has been made more clear by adding the boards, public sector undertaking etc and in the case of GST it has been kept from time to time since government may change periodically.

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Further, it is also recommended in case registered office is changed from one zone to the other zone, the member is required to pay a fee of Rs.2,000/- + GST and to be approved by Executive Committee.

In the case of change of Registered address / correspondence address in the same zone, member is required to pay a fee of Rs.500/- + GST along with proper proof like GST certificate / rent agreement / tax paid receipt or any other documents, to be approved by Executive Committee, to record the same in members register. This proposal was approved unanimously. Clause no. 7.12 to 9.2 no change is proposed and hence the existing clauses will continue without change. Clause no. 10. 1 General Secretary informed that in this clause, to attend the AGM/SGM/EGM, production of photo ID card is mandatory. In this Mr. Surana has suggested that the photo ID card issued by the FIGSI has to be made compulsory. Mr. Joy Panakkal informed that in the General Election itself, the government has allowed more than 16 to 18 photo id cards issued by various government departments. it may not be correct only to restrict to photo id card issued by the FIGSI. The committee approved the suggestion of having FIGSI photo ID cards or any other photo cards issued by the Government departments. This is to ensure that only the authorized persons attend the meetings. Further provision has been made to dispatch the meeting notice by Speed post/courier/registered post/email to ensure proper delivery to the members. Clause no. 10(2) – no change Clause no. 10. 2 (a) it has been made for more clarity about the business transaction in the AGM / SGM 10.2 (b) no Change. 10.2( c ) to 10. 2 (k) has been made more clear regarding the points to be taken up in the AGM so that it will have more scope to discuss various important issues like some small amendments in the bye-law etc. This was approved unanimously Clause no. 10 .3 to 10.8 © no change proposed and hence the existing clause will continue.

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Clause no. 10. 9 – This is a new addition proposed to be included for conduct of business in the SGM as listed and circulated in the Agenda. Clause no. 10.10 – A new clause has been introduced for conduct of AGM/SGM in case of postponement due to any reason within a period of 30 days. SGM approved both the amendments. Clause No 11.1 Dr. K. Subba Reddy has suggested that we should have 15% of the total members as EC members. SGM felt that the present number is Ok and making 15 % will increase the number of EC members to 180 which is not practical and hence the suggestion of Dr. K. Subba Reddy was not accepted. Sri. Joy Panakkal has said that this clause is confusing and redrafting is required as at present it is not giving any proper information with regard to the Executive Committee Members. As per his suggestions it has been redrafted as follows: The Executive Committee (EC) shall consist of 70 Elected Executive Committee Members apart from the members co-opted, Founder President and Immediate Past President and the Executive Committee shall elect the following office bearers: President 1 Vice Presidents 6 General Secretary 1 Joint Secretaries 8 Treasurer 1 Jt. Treasurer 1 ---------------- Total 18 ---------------- Note: Founder President and Immediate past President are ex-officio members of Executive Committee. Only in case of Joint secretary the number has been increased from 5 to 8 numbers and Note: There could be 15 co-opted members including 3 eminent personalities in the Executive Committee as per Clause No. 7.2(e).

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All the members present in the SGM after satisfying themselves have unanimously agreed for the change / redrafting of the Clause No 11.1. Clause no. 11.2 & 3 – No change proposed and hence the existing by-law will continue Clause no. 11.4 only one clause is added in this mentioning that the minimum attendance clause is not applicable for the co-opted members from eminent personalities. Clause no. 11.4 (a), 11.4 (b) and 11.5 and 11.6 - no change proposed and the existing bye law will continue. Clause No 11.7 In case the union government creates any union territories or new states, the same be incorporated in this clause as and when required. The suggestion to add Union territories while dividing the Federation into 4 zones. This has been agreed and approved by the SGM. Clause No 11.8 The Executive Committee has been given powers to increase or decrease the number of members that constitute the Executive Committee. Earlier this power was vested with the General Body. Dr. K. Subba Reddy has suggested that increase / decrease of number of EC members can be decided by General body and not EC itself. Dr. C.H. Rao, Sri. Joy Pannakal, Ms. Ajitha Joy, Sri. Arun Malhotra, Sri. Zaki Chakkiwala, Sri. Prithvi Singh Bhati and Sri. Laxmi Kant Jain and others have opposed for this move and are of the opinion that the power should be vested with the General body. It is also pertinent to note that Sri. J.B. Surana had also suggested the same. After deliberations, the earlier clause has been retained with slight modification that the dormant member should not be taken into account while calculating the number of members for contesting the elections. Clause no. 11.9, 11.10, 11.11, 11.11 (a), 11 (b) no change has been proposed and hence the existing clause will continue. Clause No 11.11 (C) Sri. S. Krishna Prasad explained to the members present in the SGM that, Election officer has been given additional responsibility to conduct the election of the Office Bearers, along with the past presidents present in that meeting. Further, the Executive Committee has the power to nominate one of the past presidents to supervise / chair the meeting along with election officer. Hence the proposed change is recommended.

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All the members agreed for the change unanimously accepted the modification proposed. Clause no.11.11 (d) to 11.11 (g) - no change proposed and the existing bye-law will continue Clause no. 11.12 (a) no change proposed. Clause No 11.12(b) The members present in the SGM objected on the inclusion of identification of venue by Election officer. They are of the opinion that Executive Committee is the body which can decide the mode and manner of elections apart from finalising the venue. However, the opinion of the Election officer in finalizing the venue should be forwarded to the Executive Committee for final decision. All the members present in the SGM unanimously agreed and approved the modifications. Clause No 11.12 (b) (ii) Sri. Joy Pannakal suggested that in the event of death of a contesting/winning candidate, the same could be filled by the Executive Committee by way of nominating a person. However, that nomination should be from the same zone and they shall continue to be there as Executive member. Dr. C.H. Rao, Ms. Ajitha Joy, Sri. Prithvi Singh Bhati, Sri. R. Sekar also agreed for this suggestion by recommending it. All the members present in the SGM accepted and approved the modifications. Clause no. 12 .12 (c) and (d) no change proposed and existing clause will continue Clause No 11.12 (e) Since Clause No 11.12(b) is modified to the effect that opinion of the election officer to be sought before finalizing the venue by the executive committee and nomination of one of the past presidents to chair and supervise the election of the office bearers along with election officer. In the same lines this clause is required to be modified. All the members present in the SGM agreed for the said modification.

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Clause No 11.12 (f) (ii) & (iii) It is suggested by Sri. Joy Pannakal to add authorized person by the Executive Committee and removal of any other person in charge of the Federation. After deliberations by the other members deletion and addition have been accepted by the members present in the SGM. Clause no. 11.13 – no change and existing clause will continue Clause no. 11.14 – the period of notice the word minimum 21 days added to enable the secretariat to send the papers before 21 days so as to reach the members well within time. Clause No 11.15 It is suggested to remove the Patron Members. This removal of Patron members has been agreed by the members present in the SGM. Clause no. 11.16 in this earlier it was mentioned that in case of non-conduct of the election due to any reason, the office-bearers will continue for 90 days on approval of Registrar of societies. Since the registrar is not giving any permission in writing, it is proposed to make a small change mentioning by informing the Registrar of Societies. This was approved unanimously 11.17 and 11.18 – no change proposed and hence the existing bye-law will continue. Clause no. 12 to 12.1(d) no change is proposed and the existing clause will continue. Clause no. 12.1 (e) - New addition to have free and fair election This was approved unanimously Clause no. 13 to 13.3 no change proposed and the existing clauses will continue. 13.4 - earlier the mode of election was at the option of the members and now it has been vested with the EC to decide whether to election has to be conducted by voting in person/ by postal ballot / by proxy / by electronic voting etc. This was approved unanimously Clause no. 13.5 to 13.7 – no change proposed and hence the existing clause will continue.

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Clause no. 13.8 – only the word production of Photo id card has been made mandatory to make the election more transparent. Clause no. 13.9 and 13.10 – no change and hence the present clause will continue. Clause No 14.1 Sri. Joy Pannakal raised objection for this clause saying that it is not properly worded. Sri Krishna Prasad explained the reasons for the modification of this clause. Dr. C.H. Rao wants this to be properly worded. In the end it is suggested that after the word ‘authorized’ person, the same individual could be added to avoid confusion in implementing this clause. The suggestion has been given by Sri. B R Ravi. This has been accepted by Sri. Joy Pannakal, Dr. C.H. Rao, Sri. R Sekar, Sri. Ishwinder Singh and Sri. Krishna Prasad. The members present in the SGM also noticed the changes and after analyzing properly unanimously approved the same. Clause no. 14.2 to 15 and 15.1 no change proposed and the existing clause will continue. 15.2 – in the functions of EC – the word SGM and EGM is added Clause 15.3 to 15.8 no change proposed. And the existing clause will continue Clause no. 15.9 – the number has been rectified. 15.10 to 15.21 no change proposed and hence the existing clause will continue. Clause No 15.22 Lot of discussion on this clause was taken up by Sri Krishna Prasad and Sri. Joy Pannakal. Finally it was decided to add the authorized person of the same member cannot claim the post relinquished by the member as a matter of right. The members present in the SGM agreed for this proposal and unanimously approved the same. 15.23 no change proposed. 15. 24 and 15.25 is new addition allowing the EC to invite eminent people to the EC. Clause 16.1 no change is proposed

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Clause no. 16.2 members present felt that in the EC we are having 70 elected and 15 co-opted members. In view of this the quorum for AGM/SGM of 25 is very less at least 50 % of the EC members should be the quorum. After deliberation it was decided to increase the number from existing 25 to 40. However the other things will continue. Clause no. 17 to 17.6 no change proposed and hence the existing clauses will continue. Clause no. 17.7 is additional clause authorizing the president to have correspondence with State Government on natural stone issues Clause no. 17.8 – to operate the bank account as per the bye law – new clause Clause no 18 to 18.3 no change proposed Clause no. 18.4 new clause permitting Vice President to chair AGM/SGM/EGM and EC meeting in the absence of the president. Clause no. 19 to 20.9 – no change proposed and hence the existing bye-law will continue. Clause no. 20.10 is a new addition authorizing the General Secretary to correspond with State and Central Government on issues pertaining to natural stone industry. Clause no. 21.1 & 21.2 No change – existing clause will continue. Clause no. 21.3 This is new clause authorizing the president to delegate additional duties on case to case basis which will be ratified bh the next EC meeting. Clause 22 to 22.7 no change proposed and existing clause will continue. Clause no. 23 It was suggested by Sri. Joy Pannakal not to delegate the powers of signing of cheques to Joint Treasurer. The same has been accepted by the members present at the SGM. And it was decided to continue old clause. Clause no. 24 to 27.6 no change proposed and the existing clauses will continue Clause No 27.7 The procedure of viewing of the documents by the members and for taking out of the records out of the premises by the members the President Sri. Ishwinder Singh gave the suggestion that with the present clause the executive committee is required to take decision. There is a delay in taking the decision. In order to simplify it the same powers could be delegated to President and General Secretary.

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This suggestion has been accepted unanimously by all the members present in the SGM. Clause No 27.8 The procedure of perusal of the Minutes of the General body or Executive Committee and with regard to the accounts of the Federation also the Executive Committee is required to give its approval. There is a delay in taking the decision. In order to simplify it the same powers could be delegated to President and General Secretary. This suggestion has been accepted unanimously by all the members present in the SGM. Clause No 27.9 Sri. R. Sekar suggested for inclusion of members/international institutions / bonafide persons towards donations received by the Federation. All the members unanimously agreed for the same. Clause no. 27.10 to 27.13 no change proposed and hence the existing clauses will continue. The rest of the amendments have been accepted unanimously by the Special General Body Meeting. Sri. Ishwinder Singh President has expressed his pleasure that the deliberations of the amendments went on well with the active participation of all the members. He also said that more and more suggestions and deliberations are required for the better performance of the Federation. Special appreciation was given to Sri. Joy Pannakal for actively participating on each and every clause by the President.

c) Vote of Thanks

Sri. S. Krishna Prasad, General Secretary proposed the vote of thanks by stating that the Bye-Law Meeting was successfully completed.

Ishwinder Singh President