Persons to Whom the Award is Open

The award is open to living persons in India, regardless of race, creed, sex, caste or ideology.

Nominations for the Award :

Only candidates recommended in writing by invited nominators, as described in Sec. 24 of  this Code, shall be considered for an award.

Nominators for the Award :

The privilege of submitting award nominations shall be enjoyed by persons described under Sec. 24 of this Code.

Self Nomination :

Self nominations shall not be accepted or shall not be accepted or considered.