17. FORMULATION AND PROCESSING OF PROPOSALS
17.1	The exception according to the guidelines 1987 is that "proposals complete in all respects must be submitted to the CSIR at least two months in advance and that proposals received not before one month from the date of deputation will require relaxation by DG, CSIR. Proposals received just less than 15 days from the date of departure may not be processed at all". (ref. CSIR letter no. 21(3489)/92-ISC II of 23rd December 1992). This situation needs to be improved as far as possible.
17.2	The improved procedure introduced in the present guidelines aims at CSIR clearance of proposals within one week, provided: 17.2.1 The proposals will be furnished to the CSIR HQ., strictly in the prescribed format (Appendix XIII) well in advance for timely processing. For emergent cases, proposals must be received at the CSIR at least seven working days prior to the scheduled date of departure. The proposals for Directors will continue to require approval of VP, CSIR and their deputation proposals must therefore reach at least four weeks in advance of the date of departure. Note: Where acceptance from host is received well in advance, such proposals should be sent to CSIR HQ without delay for timely processing. 17.2.2 No major changes will be introduced / entertained while the proposal is already under processing. In such cases it would be essential to submit s fresh proposal. 17.2.3 Deputation report for the previous visit was received within the prescribed time.