CENTRAL COUNCIL MEETING 16.9.2014
The Central Council Meeting of IADVL for the year 2014 was held at Hotel Ajanta
Ambassador,Aurangabad on 16 August 2014 at 11 am.
Attendees
Dr. Deepak Parikh, Dr. Suresh Talwar, Dr. Venkataram Mysore, Dr. Rashmi Sarkar, Dr. Sanjeev Gupta,
Dr. Rajesh Verma, Dr. Narendra Gokhale, Dr. Krina Bharat Patel, Dr. Somesh Gupta, Dr. Vineet
Relhan, Dr. Vijay Garg, Dr. Sidhartha Sonthalia, Dr. Davinder Parsad, Dr. Asheesh Batra, Dr. I
Chandershekhar Reddy, Dr. S. Konda Reddy, Dr. B Udaya Kumar, Dr. Reena Rai, Dr. Byravarathinam,
Dr. Baby Stephen, Dr. Pavithran, Dr. K.Muhammed, Dr. George Kurien, Dr. James Joseph, Dr. Sudip
Das, Dr. Siddhartha Das, Dr. Vinay Shanker, Dr. M Ramam, Dr. D.M Thappa. Dr. Raghunatha Reddy R,
Dr. Shashi Kumar, Dr. Narendra Kamath, Dr. Vijay kumar B Kote, Dr. Deepak K. Mathur, Dr. Harish H.
Parikh, Dr. Suresh T. Patel, Dr. Rajib Kr. Gogoi, Dr. Manish Gautam, Dr. Vibhavari Nigale, Dr. S.K Ravi,
Dr. Prabhat Kumar, Dr. V.K Sharma, Dr. Ramesh Bhat M, Dr. V.P Kuriyepe, Dr. Prasoon Kumar Roy,
Dr. Shyam Verma, Dr. Chetan N Patel, Dr. Rajesh M. Buddhadev, Dr. Manas Chatterjee, Dr. S
Sacchidanand, Dr. Roopak Saxena, Dr. Arun C Inamdar, Dr. Y.S Marfatia, Dr. Ameet Valia, Dr. Vijay
Bakaya, Dr. Biswajit Samal, Dr. Abhishek Jha, Dr. Binod Kumar Sinha, Dr. Amar kant Jha Amar, Dr.
Sudhanshu Singh, Dr. Manish Rathor, Dr. Rajeev Saxena, Dr. Vijay Zawar, Dr. Narendra Patwardhan,
Dr. Pradip Laha, Dr. Umashankar N., Dr. R. Rajesh ,Dr. Gurvinder Banga, Dr. Shyamanta Barua.
Dr. Rashmi Sarkar welcomed all CC members for CC meeting 2014.
Dr. Rashmi Sarkar announced the names of deceased IADVL members whose names were received
from state secretaries. Dr. Rashmi Sarkar requested all present secretaries to add any name left out
and one minute silent was observed in their respect.
Dr. Gopikrishnan – Tamilnadu
Dr. B. Halder – West Bengal
Sr. SK Mitra – West Bengal
Dr. S.K. Arora – U.P.
Dr. R.V. Singh – U.P.
Dr. Devesh Mahendra – U.P.
Dr. Antonio Salafia - Maharashtra
Dr. Nitin Puniyarthi - Maharashtra
Dr. Deepak Jena – Orissa
Dr. Rashmi Sarkar invited President IADVL Dr. Deepak Parikh to give welcome address.
Dr. Deepak Parikh welcomed all for CC meet 2014 with a request to keep mobile phones silent and
not to discuss among members and to come to mike for any comments so that proper recording can
be done. He requested to follow proper norms of meeting. He requested all members to participate
fully and give their views for betterment of IADVL.As the many members had flights to catch in the
afternoon on 17th, he proposed to start the meeting on 17 August at 8 am. The house approved the
same. . He also stated that all election contestants have been invited as observers. Also few young
dermatologists who wanted to be part of the CC meeting but are not CC members were also invited
as observers. The observers would not have any voting rights.
Change in agenda were announced. The AP issue would be taken up on Saturday 16 August itself as
members had to leave tomorrow morning. Treasurer’s report will be on 17th August morning with
issues related to DERMACON.
Dr . Rashmi Sarkar was invited to present Secretary’s report.
1) Membership (April to July 2014)
IADVL membership – LM -7
PLM -45
ALM – 8
Conversion PLM to LM – 42
PLM to LM is made easy and is done on fast track
2) EC meet – 13th 14th April 2014
IADVL news letter was released, IT commissioner Mr Solanki’s talk was arranged.
3) Constitution Committee meet was arranged on 26th January 2014 at Mumbai for updation of
IADVL Constitution as print version is due this year.
4) Other IADVL Meetings held-MIDDERMACON 2014 meeting between local committee and IADVL
office bearers, IADVL Academy meet 3- 4 May in New Delh to discuss IADVL Galderma and Ranbaxy
research grant awardees.
5) Important Day Observations- Leprosy day celebration on 30th January2014 where Leprosy
awareness posters were prepared by IADVL Residents’ group and IADVL e-group and Website
Development Committee. Vitiligo day was observed on 19th May with posters and activities.IADVL
distributed a Vitiligo Awareness poster to all members.
6) Venue inspection for DERMACON 2016 , Coimbatore and SARAD conference, Mysore was done by
Inspection Committee ,Dr Deepak Parikh,Dr Venkataram Mysore,Dr Suresh Talwar,Dr Rashmi Sarkar.
7) IADVL Research Methodology Workshops- were successfully held in Mumbai,Kolkata,Bengaluru
and Delhi.
8) IADVL Resident Welfare programme: Was initiated with IADVL ‘Residream’, IADVL Residents’
Newsletter edited by Residents, and IADVL Resident facebook group was started for interaction of
PGs with each other and seniors and teachers.
9) IADVL Academy and EC IADVL for first time invited applications for SIG membership.
10) MOU for conferences was signed for first time by Dr Ramesh Bhat ,Organising
Secretary,DERMACON 2015 and team and MIDDERMACON Aurangabad,Organising Secretary,Dr
Prashant Palwade.
11) New website of IADVL was launched in January 2014.
12) Practice Management Cell was launched by Dr Venkat Mysore,President Elect with Dr
S.C.Rajendran as Chair and Dr Niteen Dhepe as Convener.
13) IADVL Media Cell was launched by Dr Venkat Mysore,President Elect with Dr Anil Abraham as
Chair and Dr Rajib Gogoi as Convener.
14) ITATSA initiative (IADVL Task Force on Topical Steroid Abuse) was launched by President,Dr
Deepak Parikh with Dr Koushik Lahiri as Chairperson and Dr Abir Saraswat as Convener.
15) Applications for the faculty for MIDDERMACON 2014 were invited for first time.
16) IADVL Sister society meeting will be held at EADV Armsterdam on 8th October 2014, at WCD
Vancouver on 8th June 2015.
17) WCD bidding for WCD 2019 to be done under Dr S Sacchidanand and Dr. V. Mysore as Co-Chairs.
18) e-voting registration drive done energetically by Dr. Rajesh Verma,Vice President IADVL.
19) DVL welfare trust promotion handled by Dr. Sanjiv Gupta ,Vice President IADVL.
17) IADVL yahoo and acad groups are being streamlined by Dr Narendra Gokhale,Joint Secretary
IADVL.
18) IADVL Resident group co-moderated by Dr Krina Patel,Joint Secretary IADVL.
19) Dissemination of IADVL news through IADVL journals and website was being done.
20) Elections 2014 being conducted by Dr .VK Sharma – election officer 2014.
22) IADVL –Pharma Quiz program is handled by Dr. Vijay Zawar.
23) IADVL poster reciprocal scholarship for AAD and registration schlorship recipients for Annual
AAD 2015 were announced.
Winners of IADVL poster reciprocal scholarship for AAD 2015:
1.Dr Vinay Keshavamurthy
2.Dr Govind Mittal
Winners of Registration Scholarship for AAD 2015:
1.Dr Soumya Jagadeesan
2. Dr Pooja Agarwal
Dr. Deepak Parikh thanked Dr Rashmi Sarkar and commented on Constitutional committee meeting
and suggestions, put on website for comments and final constitution will be updated and will be sent
for printing on 15th October finally. MOU sign by Dermacon2016 will be handed over in this meeting
and SARAD 2015 will be handed over in next CC meet. DERMACON Mangalore is taking up requests
for speaker proposal as per suggestion by IADVL EC. E-voting looked after by Dr. Rajesh Verma, DVL
trust looked after by Dr .Sanjiv Gupta and ITASTA movement chaired by Dr .Koushik Lahiri are doing
well.
Dr. Koushik Lahiri gave idea about ITASTA movement and thanked IADVL EC for taking up project. He
thanked all other associations across country for joining hands for this movement.
State president and secretary were directed to nominate al least one member from state and send
to Dr .Abir Saraswat. Other guidelines to add impact to movement.
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Nominate 1 member from each state
Approach drug controller of state
Sensitize chemist association
TSDF session during CUTICON
Awareness marches
Badge of smart steroid prescriber to be given with Kit
Dr. VK Sharma inquired about the budget for elections to which Dr. Deepak Parikh replied that
there will be projected budget but if required can be exceeded.
Permission of house was asked for passing EC meeting minutes as they were already circulated.
On concern raised by Dr .VK Sharma that EC minutes have to be projected on screen; Dr. Deepak
Parikh suggested that it has already been circulated to all members and as minutes are in
multiple pages, any member who wish to go through minutes can do so today and minutes will
be passed in tomorrow’s meeting.
Dr. Deepak Parikh informed regarding change of editor of IJDVL. Dr. DM Thappa was
acknowledged with certificate of appreciation and memento by Dr. Deepak Parikh and Dr
M.Ramam was welcomed as incoming editor and acknowledged by bouquet by Dr .Rashmi
Sarkar.
EDITORS REPORT
1. Dr. DM Thappa presented the editors report along with the accounts.
2. The new editor has taken over since January 2014. He informed about last impact factor
gained in 2014.
3. Regarding finance – he informed that he had received Rs.56 lac from last editor Dr .Uday
Khopkar and he has transferred Rs.1.98 crore to new editor.
4. He has not received any interest from IADVL headquarters in last year and requested IADVL
to be more liberal to journal editor regarding finance.
5. He informed that some money from Dr. Reddys Lab was pending which will be passed on
once received. Dr. Deepak Parikh asked him to mail Dr. Reddys with a copy to him and Dr.
Rashmi Sarkar.
6. He also complained about the money of IJDVL lying in IADVL accounts which has not been
transferred to IJDVL account which is around 3.24 crores. Accounts of journal circulated to
members.
Dr Deepak Parikh said that although money may not be transferred as journal is self
sufficient but fund with interest should reflect in the ledger as IJDVL fund. This is decided in
CCmeet at Ahmedabad conference.
The treasurer informed that the Past Hon. Gen Sec had said that tentatively 50 lakhs can be
set aside for IJDVL as FD and interest can be calculated from that. Part of membership fees
goes to IJDVL but It is not in records what exact amount of fund is lying in account of IJDVL in
central fund.
Dr .DM Thappa informed that in last account circulated by Dr.Narsihma Rao shows Rs
3.24crore of IJDVL is lying with centre and should be shown as separate IJDVL fund.
Dr. Roopak Saxena informed that when during his tenure as treasurer they had made an FD
and the interest was transferred to IJDVL. When he finished his term the IJDVL amount was
2.9 crores.
Dr. Jaydev Betkerur informed that around 23 lakhs was received as interest every year from
IJDVL FDs.
Dr VK Sharma asked why the practice was changed. It should be recorded and minuted. Dr.
Deepak Parikh informed that the decision was taken in GBM at Ahmedabad and minuted.
After discussion, Dr. Deepak Parikh suggested that Rs. 3.5 crores in ledger must be ear
marked for IJDVL. This was passed by house.
7. Dr. Chetan Patel asked why fixed assets of journal office are not transferred, to which he was
told that this is as the value is very less.
8. Dr. Venkatram Mysore wanted to know whether the accounts are till December or till
March. Dr. Thapa informed that they are April to December. January to March account will
be submitted by new editor with next year’s account.
9. Dr Venkatram Mysore asked why ad figures are odd figures. He was told that the amount is
received after TDS has been cut.
10. Dr. Venkatram Mysore asked why IJDVL gets tax deducted while IADVL doesn’t pay tax. Dr.
Deepak Parikh suggested that there are various issues regarding taxes in IADVL account
which should be streamlined.
11. Dr. Laha asked why receivables are not mentioned. Dr. Parikh informed that it was to reduce
unnecessary tax paying before receiving the actual amount.
12. There was a query on the issue of payments to Aurora enterprises and Hawai Singh.
13. The house passed the account with request to clarify points regarding Aurora enterprises
and Hawai Singh by auditor of IJDVL.
14. Dr. DM Thappa handed over policy and procedures for the journal to Dr .Ramam.
IADVL ACADEMY REPORT
Dr. Rashmi Sarkar invited Dr .Manas Chatterjee to give report on academy. Dr. Deepak Parikh
asked Dr .Manas Chatterjee to discuss only points which need discussion.
IADVL academy report was presented by Dr. Manas Chatterjee, the Chairman of IADVL
Academy. He gave a brief overview of how the academy is functioning since he has taken
over. He proceeded to present the reports of various SIGs.
Pigmentary disorder, Occupational & contact dermatitis, Leprosy, Dermatosurgery are 4 new
SIGs formed.
1. Occupational and Contact dermatitis – there is no activity in this SIG. The convenor is not
active and he is out of country also.
Dr. Parikh asked the house whether the chairman can be replaced. The house agreed to
replace the Chairman.
2. There was a discussion on the course of action to be taken against non functioning SIGs.
Many members wanted such SIGs to be dissolved. The house agreed to this. Later there
was a discussion whether closing a SIG will mean closing with immediate effect? Dr.
Deepak Parikh suggested that a letter be sent to such non performing SIGs. If they do
not improve their performance, such SIGs will be closed with existing members.
Immediately fresh applications will be invited from new members. If no interested
suitable candidates are found, such SIGs will be scrapped. The house agreed to this
course of action.
3. In some SIGs only lectures are taken which can not be considered as activity.
4. Teledermatology – No report is received from this SIG. Decided to close.
5. Dr. Ramesh Bhat wanted to know what to do with this SIGs session during DERMACON?
It was decided to give to another SIG.
6. Curriculum development and training – No work done and no substantial report
received.
Dr Arun Inamdar pointed out that curriculum development and training is done by MCI, so this SIG
cannot do it. Dr. Sudip Das commented that selection of right people at the right place should be
done. Dr. Deepak Parikh reminded members that applications were invited.
Dr. Jayadev Betkerur informed about difficulties faced in functioning SIG including funds. He wanted
to know why research methodology workshop was conducted by SIG clinical trials when that can be
done under SIG curriculum development. Dr. Parikh answered that all training can’t be done by this
SIG alone and the topic of the workshop was more suitable for the clinical trials SIG. Dr. Koushik
Lahiri asked that activity like uniform UG and PG teaching program across country can be done by
this SIG. Dr .Deepak Parikh agreed to this and added that we can influence government on teaching
program.
The house agreed to wait for 6 more months before deciding. During Manglore DERMACON report
will be reviewed and then decision should be taken.
7. Pemphigus SIG – workshop was done in 2013. . Dr. Marfatia said that every year one
CME is done under SIG pemphigus. No other activity done. House decided to close.
8. STI and HIV – no significant activity done under this SIG. As there are already NACO and
other government agencies working on this subject ,Dr Manas seeked the opinion of
house.
9. SIG trichology , SIG urticaria
On opinion of many members Dr. Deepak Parikh informed that final decision on all non
–functioning SIGs is to wait for 6 months till DERMACON 2014. These SIGs will be given
guidelines in area of work and their activity will be reviewed. If CC feels that there is no
activity that particular SIG will be closed or fresh applications for post of convener and
members will be invited.
Dr. Mysore also showed a concern that there are more than required number of SIGs
which is difficult to handle by academy and should be reviewed.
IADVL Training fellowships
As there were no guidelines and criteria for IADVL training fellowship centers, criteria for the same
are laid down.
Dr. Manas Chatterjee informed that there is a prescribed format for all training centers for those
who want to start a fellowship program. Applications received from those centers which score more
than 40% will be visited on site and if found suitable will be approved.
Dr. Deepak Parikh informed that even existing centers will have to fulfill criteria. He asked house’s
opinion whether 40% cut off suggested is proper or not and whether on site visit is required.
Dr. Arun Inamdar wanted the centers to specify their field for fellowship. Dr. Manas informed that
institutes will apply with specific subject for fellowship.
Dr. Vijay Garg informed that administrative charges are applicable at different institutes.
Dr. Arun Inamdar wanted a limit on such administrative charges.
Dr. Amit Valia said that for administrative charges specific limits can be decided depending upon
type of institute.
Dr. PN Rao wanted that the advertisement should include the information about administrative
charges, an option to pay these charges either through IADVL or from scholarship given to
candidate. To which Dr .Deepak Parikh informed that IADVL will pay admin charges and not
candidate.
Dr Karthick wanted IADVL not to pay this charge. Dr .Deepak Parikh informed that this is association
activity and member benefit activity.
There was also a debate on whether administrative charges are part of the scholarship.
Finally the following points were agreed upon
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Centres scoring less than 40% not to be considered
Centres scoring more than 40% or more to be visited by academy
Cap of Rs. 2500/- as admin charges will be paid by IADVL
Admin charges to be borne by IADVL
5. Inspector to inspect and report to IADVL academy
6. Academy to write back to the centre concerned
7. Feedback form by institute and by candidate will be mandatory.
Academy finances
1)From DERMACON Surplus 25% will go to IADVL academy is decided by GBM at Jaipur conference.
There is a need to create separate ledger for IADVL Academy. Passed by house.
2) Use of IADVL PAN by SIG – Dr Deepak Parikh informed that this will be discussed along with
accounts.
3)Model MOU is prepared for SIG to do activity
4) Dr. Deepak Parikh informed that as on today SIG activity can be done with states and PAN card of
State may be used. Surplus amount can go to state.
5) There will be one meeting in the middle of year for academy ; suggested budget for academy – 5
13.24lac ; 5 lac each for SIG activity and academy meeting, other expenses to be covered are visit to
training centers, administrative charges for convener and chairman – 1000Rs. Per month, other
contingencies and stationary as per requirement. Dr. Marfatia suggested local centers can spend on
visit charges and person visiting should be from nearby places.
Dr. Kartik suggested inspector shall visit and give report. If an inadequacies found can be
communicated for correction. Finally academy shall decide on continuing / granting fellowship
centre. These suggestions were agreed.
Other activities academy will do are 1) Manual on recent advances in Dermatology from India – Dr. Imran Majid has agreed to do it.
2) Year book of Indian Dermatology
All these will be done as e-book to avoid expenses.
Academy pages will be updated on website.
DVL REPORT
Dr. Rashmi Sarkar invited Dr. Chetan Patel to give DVL Trust Report.
Dr. Chetan Patel gave overview of DVL welfare trust.
Dr. Deepak Parikh asked to discuss points only needing discussion.
Accounts of DVL welfare trust was presented. Audited account for year 2013-14 was projected
including income, expense details.
Money collected from member is deposited in FD under SBI and till now every year Rs .5 lac is
given by IADVL for expense.
Dr .Jaydev Betkerur informed that advertisement of DVL welfare trust will be put in all journals
and on journal website link will be attached.
AWARDS COMMITTEE AND DERMACON 2015
Dr. Rashmi Sarkar invited Dr .Ramesh Bhat to give report of DERMACON 2015 and awards
committee.
1) Dr. Ramesh Bhat informed that Award committee has recommended drastic changes in
awards given which require constitutional approval and will be presented in GBM. One
approved at Delhi GBM are life time achievement award and excellence award. House
agreed on starting both at next DERMACON.
2) Orations – out of three orations – Systopic and Ambady oration are going on at present and
third oration is stopped as Neutrogena has not renewed oration ; so with house’s
permission IADVL oration as 3rd oration will be started in next DERMACON only.
3) Dr .P.N.Rao said that if any sponsor come forward, will IADVL allow 3rd oration to pharma
company ? Dr .Deepak Parikh said that any pharma company or any member ready to give
Rs.10lac will be allowed till then it will continue as IADVL oration
4) Final decision Life time achievement awards – 3 and excellence awards – 5 and orations – 3
5) Dr. PB Haribhakti travel award for contact dermatitis in AIMS – this will be reviewed.
Dr. Ramesh Bhat gave updates regarding DERMACON 2015. Plan of conference venue, Halls with
capacity, accommodation arrangements, stall arrangements etc . were highlighted. MOU signed by
organizers and installments from registration and pharma sponshorship incomes deposited at
central IADVL account was highlighted. Dr. Deepak Parikh also informed that accommodation will be
available to members at discounted rates through organizers. Speaker and chairperson proposals is
invited for DERMACON Mangalore.
Signed MOU was handed over to President Dr .Deepak Parikh by Dr .Ramesh Bhat
WORLD CONGRESS OF DERMATOLOGY BID
Dr. Sacchidanand was invited by Dr. Rashmi Sarkar for highlighting WCD bid.
Dr. Sacchidanand showed proposed venue for WCD at Banglore.
Dr. Deepak Parikh informed that it was decided in EC meet at Mumbai to actively participate as
IADVL association in bidding process. IADVL has sanctioned Rs 10lac and Bangalore Dermatology
Association has also granted Rs.10lac to meet expenses for bidding. Dr. V Mysore from EC will be
looking after bidding process.
Dr. Sachidanand gave overview of financial committement –
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Organization shall l have separate account
ILDS registration fees will be 60$ per participant
70% of net surplus after deducting taxes will go to ILDS
IADVL will get 30% of total income
All officials of ILDS travelling shall be given business class air fare and 5 star accommodation
If WCD bid is won 100,000$ will be given as seed money by ILDS.
Dr. Sacchidanand presented the activities that have taken place and are being considered. He
informed that Bangalore Dermatology society will contribute financially for the bid.
Dr. PN Rao wanted to know if BDS is contributing, then why Karnataka branch of IADVL. The house
was informed that Karnataka branch will also contribute.
Also even if IADVL loses the bid, BDS and Banglore Dermatology Society will write off the amount.
The house also wanted to know the registration charges. The details of the finances involved were
outlined by Dr. Sacchidanand. Dr. Deepak Parikh informed that Dr .Sacchidanand will have to find
out ways to decrease fees for Indian delegates.
Dr. Shyam Verma suggested that IADVL should look beyond WCD2019 and also keep an eye on 2023.
ANDHRA PRADESH ISSUE
Since the political split of the state of Andhra Pradesh, there was a demand for separate branch of
IADVL for the newly formed Telangana state. The house was informed that the president had
personally intervened and had been able to work out an amicable solution to the issue which was
agreeable to both the sides. The representatives from both the sides informed the house of the
same. An extra ordinary GBM of the state would be held to pass this proposal. Financial agreement
was also decided by both states mutually as to divide assets equally between both branches.
Dr. Deepak Parikh and house congratulated all representatives from both states for working on
problem and finding solution by mutual understanding.
Dr. Ganeshwar Rao president of Telangana branch and Dr .Reddy president of AP branch thanked Dr
Deepak Parikh, Dr. Rashmi Sarkar, Dr. V Mysore and Dr. Suresh Talwar for their help in solving the
issue.
WCD 2019 website was released by Dr V. Mysore and Dr. Deepak Parikh and Dr .Suresh Talwar and
highlights and important features were displayed by Dr. V Mysore.
Dr. V Mysore informed that representatives from IADVL will promote Bangalore bidding in all
upcoming international conferences including EADV, AAD, and others with different kind of activity
like booth booking, boat cruise etc. Budget for all these activities is Rs 45 lac which will be met
through pharma help, government help.
Dr .V Mysore and Dr .Sacchidanand requested all members to whole heartedly support WCD
bidding.
Dr .K .Lahiri suggested to plan booth booking and get to gather in international conferences shall be
done by end of September.
IADVL News letter was released by Dr. Deepak Parikh and Dr Rashmi Sarkar. Copies of newsletter
were distributed to all members present.
Report of SARCD 2015
Dr. Betkerur highlighted the theme, venue, accomodation and other aspects of SARCD which will be
held between 4th -6th September 2015. Proposed budget was projected. Website is launched and
expected delegates are 800-1000. Proposed registration fees was highlighted. 180 $ for SARCD
delegates and Rs. 8000/- for Indian delegates including service tax.
Dr. Deepak Parikh asked Dr. Betkerur for any seed money required. Dr .Betkerur proposed 15 lakhs
seed money which was sanctioned. Dr .Deeapak Parikh informed that money will be given in
installments as and when required.
Signed MOU was handed over to Dr .Deepak Parikh by Dr .Betkerur.
IADVL TEXTBOOK
Presented by Dr. Sacchidanand
All 106 chapters received.
It is in 3 volumes. Copy editing and type setting done for almost 98 chapters.
Dr Raghunataha Reddy wanted to know if a chapter on TSDF can be included. Dr Sacchidanand
replied that he will take the opinion of the editorial board and get back.
The text book would be released during DERMACON 2015.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROPOSALS FROM EC (Refer to EC Proposals last issue)
1. Registration during DERMACON –Proposer: Dr Deepak Parikh
Decision at CC meeting –Passed
2. Overseas scholarship versus stand alone achievement awards –Proposer: Dr Rashmi Sarkar
Decision at CC Meeting-Passed
Dr. Ameet Valia suggested maintaining archives of awards given. One member cannot get award/
scholarship in the same category twice.
3. IADVL Mentorship Program –Proposer: Dr Rashmi Sarkar
Decision at CC meeting; Passed. The detailed methodology to be worked up.
4. Community dermatology –Proposer: Dr Venkat Mysore
Decision at CC Meeting-Passed
IADVL Media Cell Report
Dr Rajib Gogoi presented the report of the media cell. They are publishing in newspapers and
have created a facebook page. The President, President Elect, Past President unveiled the
facebook page. The media cell would strive to create awareness in the general public about
dermatology.
Dr. Koushik Lahiri pointed out that a similar page was created by Dr Atul Kochhar. He wanted to
use the name of IADVL on the IADVL page.
5. Dr VK Sharma has been conferred the ILDS appreciation award. It was to be presented by Dr.
Hema Jerajani. Since she could not come the presentation will be done later.
6. Selection of judges for IDOJ editor and IADVL digital lecture series
It was decided to have one set of judges for both
The names finalized were
Dr. Ramam, Dr. DM Thapa, Dr. Shyam Verma, Dr. HR Jerajani, Dr. Jayakar Thomas
7. Selection of nominees for ILDS regional director and international director
The house was informed that there were 3 applications each for the post of regional and
international director.
Judges decided were Dr. Chetan Oberai, Dr. HR Jerajani and Dr. VK Sharma
Dr Koushik Lahiri pointed out that ITATSA was missing from the IADVL NEWS. The EC
apologized for the error of omission.
DAY2
The Central Council Meeting of IADVL for the year 2014 was held at Hotel Ajanta Ambassador,
Aurangabad on 17 August 2014 at 08.00 am to 1.00 pm
Dr. Deepak Parikh, Dr. Suresh Talwar, Dr. Venkataram Mysore, Dr. Rashmi Sarkar, Dr. Sanjeev Gupta,
Dr. Rajesh Verma, Dr. Narendra Gokhale, Dr. Krina Bharat Patel, Dr. Somesh Gupta, Dr. Amar Kant
Jha Amar, Dr. Sudhanshu Singh, Dr. Binod Kumar Sinha, Dr. Prasoon Kumar Roy, Dr. Ramesh Bhat,
Dr. Shyam Verma, Dr. Shyamanta Barua, Dr. Manish Gautam, Dr. Vibhavari Nigale, Dr. Rashmikant
Jha, Dr. V.K Sharma, Dr. Vijay Bakaya, Dr. Manas Chatterjee, Dr. S. Karthik Prabhu, Dr. Reena Rai, Dr.
Vijay Zawar, Dr. Binodini Behra, Dr. V Shanmuga Sundram, Dr. Rajesh Rajagopalan, Dr. AJS Pravin, Dr.
Manish Rathore, Dr. M Ramam, Dr. Vijay Garg, Dr. Vineet Relhan, Dr. Gurvinder Banga, Dr. Vinay
Shanker, Dr. I Chandershekhar Reddy, Dr. Raghunath Reddy, Dr. Vijay Kumar B. Kote, Dr. Jaydev
Betkerur, Dr. Shashi Kumar B.M, Dr. Umashankar N, Dr. George Kuriyep, Suresh T. Patel, Dr. Harish H
Parikh, Dr. B. Udaya Kumar, Dr. Chetan N.patel, Dr. R.M Buddhadav, Dr. S. Sacchidanand, Dr. Kaushik
Lahiri, Dr. Akshay Kumar Jain, Dr. Sudip Das.
8. MIDDERMACON
Dr. Somesh Gupta informed that 48 lakhs were collected and 2 lakhs as saving received by
Treasurer, Dr. Somesh Gupta. There were certain queries which remained to be answered.
a. Income and expenditure statement not prepared.
b. Period of receipts and expenses not shown.
Dr. Sudhanshu Singhs was asked to answer the above queries after consulting their CA.
c. TDS deduction not shown on payment. Dr. Jha replied that since there was no event
manager all payments were made to the hotel so TDS was not cut.
d. Separate income from stall booking and registration not shown.
Dr Jha replied that 280 delegates registered. For most members from CC the registration
amount was returned. 2.3 lakhs were by registration and rest was from stall booking. He
informed that he will reply with the details with the breakup of head of stall and registration.
Dr. Venkatraam Mysore asked whether all CC members were refunded. Dr. Jha informed
that many resisted. On direction of the president he stopped registration and the original
receipts of those who had already registered were collected and such members were
refunded.
The house passed the accounts of Patna MIDDERMACON once the queries were answered.
Dr. Venkatram Mysore pointed out that MIDDERMACON has helped finance the CC meet.
9. DERMACON 2012 Jaipur
Dr. Somesh Gupta informed the house that certain queries were raised by IADVL auditors who
reaudited the accounts. They were replied to by the OC and further queries were raised in
response to those replies.
Dr. Somesh Gupta presented the report of the Finance Committee and EC regarding the same.
The treasurer Dr. Mathur was present to answer the queries. He told the house that he will get
back after consulting the OC.
a. The trust was formed without consulting EC.
b. Dr. Venkataram Mysore appreciated the willingness of OC to personally come and answer all
quires in front of the CC. He wanted to know why a payment of Rs 2.5 lakhs was made to a
laser company for workshop.
c. There was a query on the disproportionate number of lunch plates consumed for which the
answer given was volunteers. No suitable answer to why such a huge number of volunteers
was not provided.
d. There was a query on payment to volunteers. These expenses should be under different
head. He was asked to produce name of volunteer, his bank statement with PAN card
number and whether TDS was cut on payment to volunteers?
e. TDS certificates where TDS was cut was not included
Finally Dr. Deepak Parikh concluded that the account cannot be closed as the house was not
satisfied with the replies provided by the OC. He said that he hoped that the OC of Jaipur
appreciates this and answers the queries. He also expressed his displeasure at the language
used at certain times during the communication between IADVL EC and the OC of Jaipur.
f.
Dr Manish Gautam wanted to know if more than one company was involved and if payments
were made to them? Dr. Mathur replied that other machines were from the college and so
no payment was made to any other company.
g. There are a lot of payments which are not supported by bills. When this issue was raised by
IADVL auditor, the OC sent many bills but still there are many payments which are not
supported by bills.
h. Dr. Koushik Lahiri wanted to know if the house had information on how much was paid to
the brother of the chairman, organizing committee. Dr. Suresh Talwar mentioned that
specific payment to relatives was not mentioned.
Dr. Deepak Parikh admitted that he had not asked the specific question of payment to
relatives to the chairman, organizing committee. So a specific query will be sent to the
chairman, organizing committee regarding this.
i. Dr. VK Sharma said that records should be preserved and IADVL accounts should also be re
audited.
j. Dr. Rajib Gogoi wanted to know the stand of IADVL stand on the issue of Jaipur. Dr. Deepak
Parikh informed that the stand will be taken only after the facts are cleared.
k. Dr. Venkatram Mysore pointed out that the IADVL auditor and FC was asking routine
questions during the course of re auditing. He wanted to know why a language like “we had
enough of this” was used during correspondence. Dr. Deepak Parikh asked why they asked
the matter to be closed. Dr. Mathur apologized for the same.
l. Dr. Manas Chatterjee wanted to know if an expense of 20 lakh on liquor is acceptable. Dr.
Deepak Parikh said that there is no guideline.
It was decided not to pass the accounts of Jaipur DERMACON. The house was not satisfied with
replies provided by the OC and the accounts will be passed only when the queries are answered.
10. DERMACON 2013 AHMEDABAD
Dr. Deepak Parikh pointed out with regret that in spite of invitation to attend the CC meet, no
responsible member of the OC of DERMACON2013 at Ahmedabad is present for the meet.
Hence issues may be raised and then written to the OC.
Dr. PN Rao said that since Gujrat state president and secretary are here, they can also convey
the issues.
Dr. Somesh Gupta gave the background about the whole issue from the visit of the fact finding
committee to look at the systems and procedures followed to the reaudit of the conference
accounts. Dr. Deepak Parikh stated that there are two issues here the, the auditors report and
the report of the fact finding committee.
Dr Koushik Lahiri congratulated the President and EC for putting in place a structured
mechanism for the redressal of this issue. Dr. Deepak Parikh in turn said that the organizers
have also cooperated completely.
Dr. Shyam Verma asked why the treasurer is not present. Dr. Deepak Parikh said that he was
invited. Dr. PN Rao asked, whether he was specifically invited. Dr. Parikh said that in one of the
mails, he complained that OC is not being given a chance to present their view point. So he was
specifically asked to come and present their position.
Dr. Byravathinam suggested that we write to the office bearers of organizing committee that the
CC has decided that their physical presence is a must in the GBM at Mangalore.
Dr. Chetan Patel informed that this is the first meeting where no member of organizing
committee is present. Dr. Ranjan Rawal is suffering from enteric fever. Dr VK Sharma wanted to
add that, if they do not come, it will be a conduct unbecoming of a member.Passed.
Dr. AK Bajaj wanted the state to be penalized too.
It was passed to direct the members of organizing committee to be physically present during the
GBM at Mangalore and answer the queries raised by the members.
Dr. Rajib Gogoi asked why infrastructure and rent increased so much. Dr Parikh informed that
the owner of the venue changed who increased the rates.
Dr. Koushik asked how much is the alcohol expense. The alcohol was served on one day only and
that too with limited area and the alcohol expenditure is same as that of Jaipur where alcohol
was served freely on all days.
Dr. Jayadev Betker asked why the accounts are being discussed threadbare when the auditors
have already given their report. Dr Parikh replied that members have a right to ask questions.
Dr. Lahiri asked why the fact finding committee did not check accounts. Dr. Parikh replied the
GBM had authorized them to check procedures. Dr V Mysore reminded him that they are not
finance experts but IADVL members.
Dr. Somesh Gupta presented the view point of the IADVL FC and EC.
Dr. Deepak wanted to put up standards for expenses under various heads.
Dr. Suresh Talwar said that it was not necessary with the MOU in place.
The fact finding committee felt that there were procedural lapses.
Dr. Parikh informed that the OC Chairman had tendered his apology and the EC and FC accepted
it. Dr Deepak Parikh read out the letter of apology. Dr.Koushik Lahiri said it is to be appreciated
and felt a lot of pain when he spoke against Dr. Joshipura, but he felt it is delayed. Dr. VK Sharma
appreciated the apology but it is unfair to dissociate himself from the OC. Dr. Byravathinam
appreciated the letter. Dr. PN Rao said that this apology should be considered before taking
action.
Dr Shyam Verma appreciated the apology but said it should be noted that he has dissociated
himself from financial matters. Dr Deepak Parikh reminded him that he has owned
responsibility.
The house appreciated and accepted the apology and the CC recommended that he should be
pardoned for procedural lapses. Dr. Venkatram Mysore said that the idea is correction not
retribution.
Dr. AK Bajaj asked if all OC members apologize, will it be accepted. Dr. Deepak Parikh said that it
will be.
11. ICD 2013
Seed money has been received along with 10% interest and affiliation money. IADVL has already
received 46 lakhs + and another 50 lakhs is expected. Dr. VK Sharma said that accounts are being
finalized and expected to give IADVL more than 1 crore rupees and also 100,000 dollars to ISD.
Dr. Shyamanta Barua raised the issue of ICD certificates. Dr. VK Sharma said that they can be
asked for. Dr. Deepak Parikh wanted a last date for receiving certificates of conference.
12. SERVICE TAX, INCOME TAX
IADVL doesn’t have service tax number and has never paid service tax. Auditors stated that
IADVL has to pay service tax with a permanent office.
Dr Deepak Parikh gave an overview of service tax discussion and talk by Mr Solanki, service tax
commissioner, during EC meeting.
Dr Mysore pointed out that SIGs can’t organize meetings on their own but because of lack of
PAN have to organize it with a state branch.
Dr Chetan Patel wanted service tax to be paid now onwards. Dr PN Rao wanted to wait till court
ruling on service tax for societies. He suggested separate PAN card for SIG activities.
Dr Deepak Parikh pointed out that if different SIGs use a PAN which belonged to IADVL, any
irregularities done by them will have bearing on the treasurer.
Dr. Ameet Valia wanted a separate PAN for the IADVL Academy. Dr. Somesh Gupta wanted a
separate PAN for IJDVL. Dr Manas Chaterjee agreed to take responsibility of it if given adequate
staff. Dr. PN Rao agreed to 3 separate PAN for IADVL, IJDVL, Academy.
Dr. VK Sharma wanted to set up trust to save income tax. He suggested IADVL Academy run as a
trust. Dr Karthick pointed out that for income tax exemption, the trust will have to carry out
charitable activities. Dr Deepak Parikh said that it should be for public services and work
according to objectives of the trust.
Finally it was agreed that there should be separate PAN card for IJDVL and Academy. The
Academy PAN should preferably be in the name of a trust.
There was a debate on form 12AA, whose original is missing. Dr Deepak Parikh informed the
house that form 12 AA requires tax filing at the place where it is issued and is not applicable for
service tax. The 12AA certificate of IADVL has not been acknowledged by even GSK. Dr VK
Sharma informed that ICD CA had also not acknowledged it and ICD has cut TDS before paying
IADVL. He suggested that we work like a corporate. Finally after much discussion it was decided
to do away with 12AA exemption and pay income tax.
Dr. Somesh Gupta warned that if we start paying tax from back date with interest, there is a
danger of bankruptcy. Dr. Deepak Parikh informed that there is an amnesty scheme for those
who come clean the first time. Dr. Venkatram Mysore agreed. Dr Somesh Gupta wanted to
explore the possibility of reviving 12 AA as SBI still accepts it for TDS. Dr PNR said his bank didn’t
accept it. But for that accounts from 1987 will be needed. Certificates issued before 2008 are
valid for lifetime but for that all past returns have to be filed.
Finally after much discussion it was decided to do away with 12AA exemption and pay income
tax. The house authorized Dr. PN Rao to settle the income tax issues including back issues and
that he will be reimbursed for any expenses borne for this.
Dr Assheesh Batra wanted to know how state branch branches can get PAN if they can’t use the
state name. He was suggested to use a city name or different name. He can bring a separate
proposal for the same.
It was decided that since IJDVL and Academy will have separate PAN and service tax number,
IADVL need not pay service tax as the income will be from membership fees and conference
surplus. Regarding membership fees we should wait till the court ruling and then decide to pay
service tax.
Dr Rajib Gogoi wanted to know how much money IADVL has. Dr. PN Rao answered that it was
around 7 crores.
13. Dr Prashant Palwade presented the unaudited provisional accounts of MIDERMACON 2014
at Aurangabad. Income from registration 25l , pharma 50,90,000 expenses for
accommodation 6l, lunches and dinner 17,65000, cultural 3.5l, liquor 1,50,000 total 56l.
Balance 17 lakhs. The house appreciated and applauded him.
14. EC MINUTES
The minutes of the EC meeting held in April 2014 were passed.
15. CENTRAL OFFICE OF IADVL
Many members wanted IADVL to have a permanent physical office with full time staff. The
following venues were considered
a. Dr Venkatram Mysore said he was looking at KMC office in Bangalore, which they are
vacating
b. Hyderabad
c. Dr. Laha offered office space in Kolkata in the premises of IADVL WB branch after permission
from EC of WB branch.
16. IADVL APP FOR MOBILE PHONES
Dr. Venkataram Mysore gave an overview of an application for smart phones which can be very
useful for IADVL members. This was approved.
17. ACADEMY BUDGET
Passed
18. ITASTA
The letter drafted by Col Rajesh Verma to be signed by President and Secretary IADVL and the
Chairman and convenor of ITASTA and to be sent to pharma companies. This letter can be used by
any member of IADVL to influence pharma companies.
19. DERMACON2016
a. 10% increase from Ahmedabad including service tax
b. Dr. Shyamanta Barua wanted to increase rates for non IADVL members. It was decided to
increase non member registration fee by 50% in all classes. Researchers in the field of
Dermatology can be given a concession.
c. Spot registrations also to produce copy of registration with MCI if they are not IADVL
members
d. The house allowed Dr. Reena Rai, Organizing secretary to begin registration for
DERMACON2016.
e. Dr Reena Rai presented the MOU signed by OC of Coimbatore to the President elect Dr
Venkataram Mysore.
20. Vote of thanks
Dr. Deepak Parikh and Dr. Rashmi Sarkar thanked all the members present for taking out their
valuable time on a long week end to have helped make this meet a successful one. They also
thanked the hosts of CC meeting and MIDERMACON for working hard to make the meet a
reality.