THE INDIAN PAINT ASSOCIATION A PROFILE The Indian Paint Association (IPA), affiliated to the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is a national body which represents both the organized and the Small Sector of the paints and coatings industry. It is a voluntary non-political and non-profit organization which promotes the interests of the paint industry and society. IPA was founded by amalgamating the former two associations, Indian Paint Manufacturers Association and Paint Federation, on 1 st July, 1960. IPA is registered under the Societies Registration Act, XXI of 1860. The Association strives for the following: (a) To promote, maintain and advance interests of manufacturers of paints and other allied products. (b) To provide a forum for exchange of ideas, views, information and recommendation on any problems faced by manufacturers of paints and allied products in India for all-round development. (c) To encourage work studies, research activities with the aim of improving the manufacture of paints. (d) To advance technical know-how used in the manufacture of paints and to disseminate knowledge and information to the members. (e) Generally to do all other things and activities which go towards achieving these objectives. Membership Categories and Eligibility Criteria Member: A firm engaged in manufacturing in India of Paints, Enamels, Lacquers, Varnishes or any other materials associated with the production of those commodities, shall be eligible for membership as a Member only. Associate Member: Distributors/Retailers of Paints, Enamels, Lacquers or Varnishes and all other materials associated with these products, firm engaged in the manufacture and distribution of resins, pigments, paint containers, paint machinery or other raw material manufacturers associated with the paint industry, Industries, Projects, Contracting Companies who use Paints, Enamels, Lacquers, Varnishes and related products to these, educational and other Institutions imparting or conducting research in Paint Technology, Consultants in the Paint Industry, Professors, Researchers and Students in Paint and Coatings Technology shall be eligible to become an Associate Member of the Association. Membership Rights: Other than Members, Associate Members shall have the right to participate in the deliberations and discussions of the Chapter or Regional Meetings of the Association but shall have no voting rights, nor can hold any office of the Association. Associate Members shall not participate in the meetings of the Governing Body of the Association unless specifically invited by the Governing Body for consultation, but without voting rights. Allegiance: It shall be obligatory on the part of Members & Associate Members to abide by and be bound by the Rules of the Association. The same shall also be a condition precedent to the application for new membership. No member shall make any public statement or cause any statement to be published without prior consent of the Governing Body. 1 P a g e
THE INDIAN PAINT ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM To The Secretary THE INDIAN PAINT ASSOCIATION C/o Confederation of Indian Industry 6, Netaji Subhas Road Kolkata 700001 Date Dear Sir, We are desirous of becoming Member / Associate Member of The Indian Paint Association and shall be glad if you will please place this application before the Association for consideration. We enclose a Demand Draft for Rs.----------------------- towards Entrance Fee and Annual subscription for the current year, if membership granted We have read the Constitutions of the Association and agree, if admitted, to abide by and be bound by the rules and regulations of the Association and also undertake to accept the Oath of Allegiance. Yours faithfully Applicant Signature Designation Applicant Company Stamp APPLICATION PROPOSED BY (Name of the Member Proposer) Signature & Stamp of Proposer Company APPLICATION SECONDED BY (Name of the Member Seconder) Signature & Stamp of Seconder Company N.B: Associate Members are not eligible to Propose or Second any Membership Application 2 P a g e
Information on the Applicant Name of the Company/ Firm (in Block Letters): Type of ownership- Company Partnership Others Registered Office Address in full Pin Code Factory Address in full Pin Code Name of Chief Executive Designation Name of Principal Nominee Address for Communications Pin Code (Note: please leave one space after each word ) Tel. No. with STD Code Fax No. with STD Code Mobile No. E-mail : 3 P a g e
Finance (1) (a) If a proprietorship or Partnership concern, state whether registered and if so with whom (Enclose copy of Registration Certificate) (b) Give the names of Proprieters or Partners (c) Main Line of Business (2) (a) Date of Commencement of Business (b) Range of Annual Sales (please tick appropriate box) Under 10 Crores, 10-100 Crores, 100-1000 Crores over 1000 Crores (c) Total number of employees (please tick appropriate box) Production General Under 20, 21-100, 101-1000, Over 1000 Paint Manufacturers please mention the types of paints manufactured Decorative, Industrial, Powder, Speciality products Others (please specify) R & D activities, if any Other Manufacturers, please give types of products manufactured with details Whether member of any other Trade or Commercial Association Enclosure Details: Cheque for Rs. *********************** Copy of Registration Certificate Other: 4 P a g e
CURRENT SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS MEMBERSHIP FEES Entrance Fee The Entrance fee currently for both Members and Associate Members is. 2,000/- This is an one-time payment which has to be made along with Application Form through a Demand Draft /cheque payable to The Indian Paint Association at Kolkata. Annual Membership Fee The Annual Subscription for each Member and Associate Member is Rs. 3,000/- at present. Goods & Services Tax @ 18% will be applicable extra. Mode of Payment Demand Draft/ Cheque for Rs. 5900/- should be drawn for the relevant amount, payable at Kolkata in favour of The Indian Paint Association. For any other details, the Secretariat at Kolkata may be connected. IPA Secretariat: The Indian Paint Association Secretariat C/O Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Royal Exchange Building (2 nd Level) 6, Netaji Subhas Road, Kolkata 700 001 Dial: +9133 2231 2951(Direct) +91 9830029606 (Ashok Barat) E-mail: ashok.barat@cii.in ; indian.paint.association@gmail.com 5 P a g e