Location via proxy:   [ UP ]  
[Report a bug]   [Manage cookies]                

Metro

Download as pdf or txt
Download as pdf or txt
You are on page 1of 115

Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn.

(RED LINE) in DMRC Network

DELHI METRO RAIL CORPORATION LIMITED

Tender Document for awarding Exclusive Advertising Rights


inside Selected Metro stations from Shaheed Nagar to New
Bus Adda Metro Stations on Line-1 Extn. (RED LINE)

Tender No. DMRC/PB/4191-00001/01


March-2019

Metro Bhawan
Fire Brigade Lane, Barakhamba Road
New Delhi-11 00 01, India

Page 1 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

Tender Document for Awarding Exclusive Advertising Rights


inside Selected Metro stations from
Shaheed Nagar to New Bus Adda on Line-1 Extn. (RED LINE)

Cost of Tender Document: Rs 23,600/- (Rupees Twenty Three Thousand Six Hundred
only) inclusive of 18 % GST, which is non-refundable.

Page 2 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

CONTENTS

Chapter No. Items Page No.

1 Notice Inviting Bid 4


2 Disclaimer 7
3 Eligibility Criteria for Bidders 8
4 Submission of Bids by Bidders 11
5 Instructions for Online Bid Submission 17
6 Evaluation of Bids 20
7 Objective & Scope 23
8 Terms & Conditions 27
9 Fraud and Corrupt Practices 34
10 Miscellaneous 36
A) Details of Advertising spaces offered for Licensing on
37
Line-1 Extn. (RED LINE)
Annexure-1 B) Details of Advertising spaces offered for Licensing on
39
Line-1 Extn. (RED LINE)
Annexure-2 Letter of Application & Interest 41
Annexure-3 Financial Bid Form 43
Annexure-4 General Information of the Bidder 44
Annexure-5 Format for Power of Attorney for Signing of Application 45
Annexure-6 Consortium Agreement/ Memorandum of Understanding 46
Annexure-7 Affidavit 49

Annexure-8 Undertaking of Responsibility 50

Annexure-9 Certificate of Statutory Auditor 51


Annexure-10 Undertaking for downloaded document 48

Annexure-11 Form of Tender – Undertaking for not being banned / 49


debarred from business
Declaration / Undertaking regarding Holding / Subsidiary
50
Annexure-12 Company
Annexure-13 Draft License Agreement 51-115

Page 3 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

CHAPTER-1: NOTICE INVITING BID

1.1. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. Invites open E-Tenders from reputed
advertising agencies who may be a sole proprietary firm, a partnership firm or
a company incorporated under the Companies Act 1956 / 2013 & having its
registered office in India or as a Joint Venture / Consortium of such entities to
License out Exclusive Advertisement Rights inside selected Metro Stations
from Shaheed Nagar to New Bus Adda Metro Stations on Line-1 Extn. (RED
LINE) of DMRC network, as per Annexure-1 of Tender Document.

1.2. The Bidders shall not have a conflict of interest that affects the Bidding
Process. Any Bidder found to have conflict of interest shall be disqualified. A
Bidder shall be deemed to have a conflict of interest affecting the Bidding
Process if the constituent of one Bidder is also a constituent of another Bidder.

1.3. DMRC shall receive Bids (e-tender) pursuant to this Tender Document, in
accordance with the terms & conditions set forth herein and as modified,
altered, amended and clarified from time to time by DMRC. Bidders shall
submit bids in accordance with such terms & conditions on or before the last
date specified in this document for this purpose. The Bidders are advised to
visit the site/stations and familiarise themselves with the proposed
arrangements and all activities necessary in this regard.

1.4. Salient features of Bidding Process:


DMRC has adopted a single stage two packet Bidding Process to select a
suitable highest Bidder(s) to grant Exclusive Advertisement Rights inside
Selected Metro Rail Stations from Shaheed Nagar to New Bus Adda Metro
Stations on Line-1 Extn. (RED LINE) of DMRC network in a single schedule as
per Annexure-1 of RFP.

a) Bidders have to bid for the full/entire schedule as per Annexure-1along


with/after submitting tender cost and EMD. Contract for Inside Station
Advertisement on Line-1 Extn. (RED LINE) at 8 (eight) selected metro stations
with minimum offered area of 100 sqm at each station shall be awarded to
the bidder as per the H-1 rate received and accepted by DMRC, for each
schedule.
b) Schedule of Bidding Process:

Rs. 23,600/- (Rs.20,000/- + 18% GST)


Cost of Tender Document shall be accepted on
line only in form of RTGS/NEFT/IMPS in favour of
Cost of Tender Document
“Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd” and payable
1. (Non-Refundable)
to/for credit of account of DMRC Ltd, with
Syndicate Bank, Barakhamba Road Branch, New
Delhi, IFSC code – SYNB0009036, MICR code –
110025004, A/c No. - 90363210000015

2. Bid Security Rs. 12,00,000/-(Rupees Tweleve Lakh only) to be

Page 4 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

accepted online in form of RTGS/NEFT/IMPS as


per above details in 1.4(b)(1).
From 11.04.2019 to 10.05.2019 (up to 1500hrs)
Sale of Tender Document
3. at e-tendering website:
(online only)
https://eprocure.gov.in/eprocure/app
4. Pre-Bid Conference 25.04.2019 at 1500hrs at Metro Bhawan
Last Date of receiving
5. 29.04.2019 up to 1700 hrs
written queries by DMRC
DMRC’s response to queries
6. 06.05.2019
by
Last Date & Time of
7. Submission (e-tender) of Bid 10.05.2019 up to 1500hrs
(online only)
Date & Time of Opening of
8. 13.05.2019 at 1500hrs
Technical Bids online
Up to 180 days from the last date of submission
9. Validity of Bid of bid.

The Cost of Tender Document and Bid Security amount have to be submitted
on line through RTGS/NEFT/IMPS in the account as given in 1.4 (b)(1) of the
table, by specified date and time i.e before the last date & time of
uploading of bid as per Clause 1.4(b) (7) above, failing which the offer/bid of
such bidder shall be declared as ineligible and the said bid submitted shall
be summarily rejected. The Bid shall be valid for a period not less than 180
days from the last date of submission of bid. Bidders who fail to submit the
Cost of Tender Document and the Bid Security online on or before the
prescribed date and time, shall be declared as ineligible and the Bid
submitted by them shall be summarily rejected.

c) Bidders are expected to carry out extensive survey of DMRC premises and
analysis at their own cost, before submitting their respective Bids for award of
the License Agreement. DMRC shall provide necessary permission and
assistance to the prospective Bidders.
d) The Bid submissions must be made online after uploading the mandatory
scanned documents towards Cost of Tender Document, Bid Security and
other documents as stated in Tender Document.
e) All the uploaded files in Bid submission should be named properly and
arranged systematically. No special character/space should be there in the
name of uploaded file.
f) Bids received after due Date & Time of Submission (e-tender) of Bid shall not
be accepted under any circumstances.
g) If a Bid is submitted by a JV/Consortium, following shall be abided by all its
members:
i. For the purpose of evaluation of Consortium, each member’s
contribution towards the turnover shall be considered in the same ratio
of their equity participation in the Consortium.

Page 5 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

ii. The Lead Member of the JV/Consortium shall maintain a minimum


percentage share of 51% of the aggregate shareholding of the
JV/Consortium during full tenure of License Agreement.
iii. Any change in percentage stake of JV/Consortium members without
prior written approval of DMRC shall be treated as Material Breach of
Contract and Licensee’s Event of Default entitling DMRC to encash
Security Deposit/Performance Security and/or to terminate the License
Agreement after 30 days notice.
iv. Minimum percentage stake of any member in JV/Consortium during
license period (including lock-in period) shall not be less than 15%.
v. Partners having less than 26% participation shall be considered as non-
substantial partner and shall not be considered for evaluation which
means that their eligibility shall not be considered for evaluation of
JV/Consortium.
vi. All members of such entity shall be jointly and severely liable for the
performance of License agreement.
vii. For the purpose of evaluation of the consortium/JV each members
contribution towards the turnover shall be considered in the same
ratio of their equity participation in the consortium of JV.
Illustration: Say If ‘A’ and ‘B’ are two members of JV/Consortium. ‘A’
is having 70% equity holding in JV and ‘B’ is having 30% equity
holding in JV. In such a condition, 70% of A’s turnover and 30% of B’s
turnover will be taken for the calculation of eligibility of the JV.

1.5 The Bidders are advised to keep in touch with e-tendering portal and
https://eprocure.gov.in/eprocure/app www.delhimetrorail.com for
updates.

Page 6 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

CHAPTER-2: DISCLAIMER
2.1 This Tender Document is an invitation by DMRC to the interested Bidders for
participation in the e-tendering process for selection of Licensee. This Tender
Document is provided with information that may be useful to bidders in
making their financial offers (Bids) pursuant to this Tender Document. This
Tender Document includes statements which reflect various assumptions and
assessments arrived at by DMRC. Such assumptions, assessments and
statements do not purport to contain all the information that each Bidder may
require. Each Bidder should, therefore, conduct their own investigations and
analysis and should check the accuracy, adequacy, correctness, reliability
and completeness of the assumptions, assessments, statements and
information contained in this Tender Document and obtain independent
advice from appropriate sources.

2.2 Information provided in this Tender Document to the Bidder(s) is on a general


range of matters, some of which may depend upon interpretation of law. The
information given is not intended to be an exhaustive account of statutory
requirements and should not be regarded as a complete or authoritative
statement of law. DMRC accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or
otherwise for any interpretation or opinion on law expressed herein.

2.3 DMRC may in its absolute discretion, but without being under any obligation
to do so, update, amend or supplement the information, assessment,
assumptions or scope contained in this Tender Document. DMRC, its
employees and advisors make no representation or warranty and shall have
no liability to any person, including any Bidder under any law, statute, rules or
regulations for any loss, damages, cost or expense which may arise from or be
incurred or suffered on account of anything contained in this Tender
Document or otherwise arising in any way for participation in this Bid Stage.

2.4 The issuance of this Tender Document does not imply that DMRC is bound to
select a successful Bidder or to appoint the Preferred/Selected Bidder as a
Licensee, as the case may be, for the grant of License and DMRC reserves the
right to reject any or all of the Bids without assigning any reason whatsoever.
Bidders shall bear all costs associated with or relating to the preparation and
submission of the Bid. Bidders are expected to carry out extensive study and
analysis at their own cost, before submitting their respective Bids for award of
the License Agreement. Any queries or request for additional information
concerning this Tender Document shall be considered only if it is submitted in
writing.

Page 7 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

CHAPTER-3: ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR BIDDERS

3.1 Bidders and/or their holding companies and / or other subsidiaries engaged in
and conducting advertisement business and controlled by the same holding
company should have a minimum annual average turnover of Rs. 2.95 Crores
in last 3 (three) audited financial statements/years i.e. 2015-16, 2016-17 and
2017-18 duly certified by statutory auditor under his signature along with
stamp. (i.e. gross aggregate turnover of Rs. 8.85 Cr for in the last three
financial years stated above). Here, gross turnover shall mean turnover from
all sectors of advertisement business only. The bidders shall upload the
audited financial statements including profit and loss account for the above
mentioned last three financial years, as applicable and stated above. In case
of JV/Consortium, the audited reports of each relevant member of
Consortium for the last 3 financial years shall be submitted.

In case the audited balance sheet of the latest financial year is not yet
available, then the bidder(s) is required to submit financial statements/reports
for F.Y. 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17 along with an affidavit and a certificate
from the Statutory Auditor duly certifying that the balance sheet for F.Y. 2017-
18 has not been audited so far.

3.2 For the purpose of the above said eligibility criteria, turnover of the bidding
entities including holding companies and or other group subsidiaries
companies engaged in advertisement business and controlled by the same
holding company, whether Indian or foreign would be considered.

3.3 If the bidder fulfills the eligibility criteria on account of the holding company or
subsidiary company and not on its own capability, the bidder has to submit
an additional Interest Free Security Deposit equivalent to 6 months of licensee
fee in the form of Bank Guarantee/Demand Draft/RTGS. This will be in addition
to the regular Interest Free Security Deposit required as per contract
conditions.

3.4 In all such cases where the bidder submits the financials of its holding or other
group subsidiary company for the purpose of evaluation of eligibility, the
concerned holding company and/or subsidiary company shall also submit a
letter of consent/undertaking for such submission of financial data for
evaluation purpose and acceptance of terms and conditions of the bid
document as per the prescribed format (Annexure 12 attached).

3.5 Bidders who opt to include and submit the turnover of its controlling company
and or other group subsidiaries companies, controlled by the same holding
company and which are also engaged in advertisement business for the
purpose of evaluation of eligibility, they shall also submit explicit documentary
evidence of controlling interest between the holding companies and its other
group subsidiary companies engaged in advertisement business whose
financials are submitted. The bidder must be an Indian entity, however the
holding company or its group subsidiary company engaged in advertisement
business and whose financial are included for evaluation of eligibility may be
incorporated overseas.
Page 8 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

3.6 In case the successful bidder (H1) fails to accept the terms and conditions of
the LOA and/or fails to make due payments there under, then such Bidder
and/or their holding companies and/or other subsidiaries engaged in and
conducting advertisement business and controlled by the same holding
company and where such financials are resorted to and submitted for the
purpose of evaluation of eligibility shall be banned for doing business with
DMRC for a period of one year for such a default. The decision of DMRC in
such case shall be final.

3.7 For the purpose of evaluation of the consortium/JV each members


contribution towards the turnover shall be considered in the same ratio of
their equity participation in the consortium of JV.
Illustration: Say If ‘A’ and ‘B’ are two members of JV/Consortium. ‘A’ is
having 70% equity holding in JV and ‘B’ is having 30% equity holding in JV.
In such a condition, 70% of A’s turnover and 30% of B’s turnover will be
taken for the calculation of eligibility of the JV.

3.8 The Bidder(s) shall enclose the following document(s) along with their Bid:

a) A Certificate(s) from their statutory auditors along with their Bid providing
the information sought as per format given in Annexure-9.
b) Audited financial statements including Gross Annual Turnover, Balance Sheet,
Profit Loss Account, etc. for immediate preceding 3 (three) completed
financial years [i.e. 2015-16, 2016-17 & 2017-18]. If audited financial statement
for the last completed year i.e. 2017-18 is not available, the Bidder shall furnish
an affidavit along with a certificate from the statutory auditor in this regard. In
such case, the financial statements may be submitted for the year 2014-15
along with those of the year 2015-16 & 2016-17.In case Audited Balance
Sheets/ financials of last 3 preceding years other than the Latest /Last
financial year (2017-18) are not submitted, the BID shall be considered as
non responsive and shall not be evaluated.

c) An undertaking stating that all the necessary supporting documents,


including audited accounts and financial statements have been
provided.

3.9 A stamped undertaking that:


DMRC/ any other Metro Organization (100% owned by govt.) / Ministry of
Housing & Urban Affairs / Order of Ministry of Commerce, applicable for all
Ministries must not have banned/debarred business with the tenderer
(including any member in case of JV/consortium) or with/of its holding or
subsidiary companies in case their financials are resorted to for the purpose of
evaluation of eligibility as per clause 3.1 to 3.8 above as on the date of tender
submission. The bidder should submit undertaking to this effect in Annexure 11
of the tender document.
Also no contract of the bidder with/of or/its holding or subsidiary companies in
case their financials are resorted to for the purpose of evaluation of eligibility
as per clause 3.1 to 3.8 above executed in either individually or in a
JV/Consortium, should have been rescinded/terminated by DMRC after

Page 9 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

award during last 03 years (from the last day of the previous month of tender
submission) due to non-performance of the bidder or any of JV/Consortium
members. The bidder should submit undertaking to this effect in Annexure 11
of the tender document.

In case, at a subsequent date, the successful bidder/licensee is found to have


been banned for business as given above, DMRC shall be at liberty to and
have full rights to cancel the allotment of license for advertising rights inside
the eight (8) selected metro stations on Line-1 Extn. Of DMRC network and
forfeit the Interest Free Security Deposit (IFSD) after adjusting any dues
payable by the successful bidder/licensee. The bidder should submit
undertaking for the above as per Annexure-11

Page 10 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

CHAPTER-4: SUBMISSION OF BIDS BY BIDDERS

4.1 For participation in e-tendering process, the Bidder(s) has to be registered on e-


tendering portal https://eprocure.gov.in/eprocure/app. Upon registration, they
will be provided with a User ID and a system generated password enabling them
to submit their Bids online using Digital System Certificate (DSC) and can witness
various activities of bid process. The authorized signatory of intending Bidder, as
per Power of Attorney (POA), must have valid Class-II or Class-III digital signature.
The Tender Document can only be downloaded or uploaded using Class-II or
Class-III digital signature of the authorized signatory. If needed prospective bidder
can be imparted training on ‘online tendering processes’.

4.2 The Bid should be furnished in the format at Annexure 2 to 13, clearly providing
the details for fulfilling Eligibility Criteria. The Tender Documents shall be signed
by the Bidder’s Authorised Signatory.

4.3 Bidders are required to submit non-refundable Cost of Tender Document (as
specified in Notice Inviting Tender) online along with their Bid. The Cost of Tender
Document shall be accepted only in the form of RTGS/NEFT/IMPS in favour of
“Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd” and payable to /for credit of A/C of
DMRC Ltd. with Syndicate Bank, Delhi Barakhamba Road Branch, IFSC
code – SYNB0009036, MICR code – 110025004, A/c No. – 90363210000015
payable at “New Delhi”. The Bids of the Bidders who fail to submit the Cost of
Tender Document on or before the specified date and time shall be summarily
rejected.

4.4 Bid Security:

a) Bidders are required to submit refundable Bid Security as per NIT (as
specified in Notice Inviting Tender) online along with their Bid. The Bid
Security shall be accepted only in the form of RTGS/NEFT/IMPS in favour of
“Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd” and payable to/for credit of A/C of
DMRC Ltd. with Syndicate Bank, Barakhamba Road Branch, New Delhi,
IFSC code – SYNB0009036, MICR code – 110025004, A/c No. –
90363210000015 payable at “New Delhi”.
b) Bidders who fail to submit the Bid Security online on or before the specified
date and time shall be declared as ineligible and the Bid submitted by
them shall be summarily rejected. The Bid shall be valid for a period not
less than 180 days from bid due date.
The payment receipt of Tender Document cost and Bid Security/EMD shall
be submitted online at the time of tender submission.

c) The Bid Security of unsuccessful bidders shall be refunded after award of


License without considering any interest thereon. The Bid Security of the
Selected Bidder shall be adjusted against the Interest Free Security
Deposit/Performance Security.
d) If the selected Bidder withdraws/alter their Bid at any stage, their Bid
Security shall be forfeited by DMRC.

Page 11 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

4.5 Bid Variable: The Bidder(s) shall quote the rate of license fee in per sqm/month
“X” for space in both words as well as figures. If there is a discrepancy
between words and figures, the amount in words shall prevail.

4.6 The bid shall be submitted by the bidder in two parts comprising of Technical
Bid and Financial Bid. The Technical Bid shall include the details for fulfilling
Eligibility criteria as laid down in this Tender Document. The Financial Bid shall
include the financial offer of the Bidder in the manner prescribed in this
document. Both the Technical Bid and Financial Bid shall be submitted by the
Bidder on the same date and time as mentioned in the Tender Document.
The offer of Bidder, who does not fulfill the Eligibility criteria, shall be summarily
rejected. The Bidder shall enclose with their Bid an undertaking stating that all
the necessary supporting documents, including audited accounts and
financial statements, certificate(s) from their statutory auditors have been
provided.

4.7 Technical Bid: The Bidder shall on or before the date and time given in the
Notice Inviting Tender, upload their Tender on e-tendering portal
https://eprocure.gov.in/eprocure/app. The Bidder shall ensure that a receipt
is obtained for the submission of their Tender. Such receipt is being issued free
of cost. The Bidder shall upload scanned copies of, subject to maximum of,
following documents in Technical Bid:

4.7.1 Tender Document Cost deposit slip.

4.7.2 Bid Security submission slip.

4.7.3 Annexure-2 (On Official letter head of the Bidder)

4.7.4 Annexure-3 (Financial Bid)

4.7.5 Annexure-4 (General Information of the bidder)

4.7.6 Annexure-5 (Format for Power of Attorney for Signing of Application)

4.7.7 Annexure-9(Certificate of Statutory Auditors)

4.7.8 Annexure-10 (Undertaking for downloaded tender document)

4.7.9 Annexure-11 (Undertaking of not being banned / debarred from


business)

4.7.10 Annexure-12 (Declaration / Undertaking for resorting to & submitting


financials for evaluation of eligibility)

4.7.11 Attested copies of Memorandum of Association and Articles of


Association in case of companies or bodies corporate and copy of
partnership deed in case of the Partnership Firm.

4.7.12 In case of JV/Consortium, Annexure-6, 7 and 8 – Consortium


Agreement, Affidavit & Undertaking of responsibility

4.7.13 Self attested copies of the PAN Card and GST Registration Certificate
(of lead member in case of JV/Consortium). In case any or all of the
Page 12 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

provisions mentioned above are not applicable, the Bidder should give
a declaration to that effect. Non submission will not be considered as
exemption.

4.7.14 Copies of (duly audited and certified by a Statutory Auditor) Profit and
Loss Account/Balance Sheet of sole proprietor concern or a
partnership firm or a company & of all members in case of
JV/Consortium, Annual Report in case of a company as per the
Companies Act.

4.7.15 Copy of the complete Tender Document including Draft License


Agreement (Annexure-13) and Addendum/ Corrigendum (if any) duly
signed and stamped on each page by authorized representative of
the Bidder as a token of acceptance of terms and conditions set out
therein.

4.7.16 In addition, a declaration by the bidders, as per Annexure -10, must be


submitted stating that the tender document has been downloaded
from official website of e-tendering portal
https://eprocure.gov.in/eprocure/app and no changes, whatsoever,
have been made by the bidder. Bids received without the declaration
are also liable to be rejected at any stage.

4.8 Financial Bid: The bidder shall quote the Bid Variable as rate of "License Fee
per sqm/month “X” for space (Area in Sqm)" in the Financial Bid form in both
words as well as in figures as given in Annexure-3. If there is a discrepancy
between words and figures, the amount mentioned in words shall prevail.
4.9 The documents including this Tender Document provided by DMRC shall
remain or become the properties of DMRC and are transmitted to the Bidders
solely for the purpose of preparation and submission of Bid. The Bidders are to
treat all information as strictly confidential and shall not use it for any purpose
other than preparation and submission of their Bid. The provisions of this clause
shall also apply mutatis mutandis to Bids and all other documents submitted
by the Bidders and DMRC shall not return to the Bidders any Bid, document or
any information provided along with Bid.

4.10 Cost of Bidding: The Bidders shall be responsible for all of the costs associated
with the preparation of their Bid and their participation in the Bidding Process.
DMRC shall not be responsible or in any way liable for such costs, regardless of
the conduct or outcome of the Bidding Process.

4.11 Pre-Bid Conference: The date and time for Pre-Bid conference of the Bidders
has been notified in Notice Inviting Tender. During the course of Pre-Bid
conference, the participants may seek clarifications and put suggestions for
considerations. DMRC shall endeavour to provide clarifications and such
further information as it may consider appropriate and valuable suggestions
shall be deliberated upon by DMRC. DMRC’s point of view/response to
queries shall be uploaded on website. Please note that individual
communication shall not be issued to any participant.

4.12 It shall be deemed that by submitting a Bid, the Bidder has:

Page 13 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

4.12.1 made a complete and careful examination of the bidding documents;

4.12.2 received all relevant information from DMRC;

4.12.3 Accepted the risk of inadequacy, error or mistake in the information


provided in the bidding documents or furnished by or on behalf of DMRC
relating to any of the matters referred to in tender document;

4.12.4 Satisfied itself about all matters, things and information necessary and
required for submitting the Bid, execution of the License Agreement and
performance of all of its obligations there under;

4.12.5 Acknowledged and agreed that inadequacy, lack of completeness or


incorrectness of information provided in the bidding documents or
ignorance of any of the matters hereinabove shall not be a basis for any
claim for compensation, damages, claim for performance of its
obligations, loss/ profits, etc. from DMRC or a ground for termination of the
License Agreement by the Licensee;

4.12.6 Acknowledged that they do not have a conflict of interest with bidding
process; and

4.12.7 Agreed to be bound by the undertakings provided by them under and


in terms hereof.

4.13 DMRC shall not be liable for any omission, mistake or error in respect of any of
the above or on account of any matter or thing arising out of or concerning
or relating to tender document or the Bidding Process, including any error or
mistake therein or in any information or data given by DMRC.

4.14 Verification and Disqualification: DMRC reserves the right to verify all
statements, information and documents submitted by the Bidder in response
to the tender document or the Bidding Documents and the Bidder shall, when
so required by DMRC, make available all such information, evidence and
documents as may be necessary for such verification. Any such verification or
lack of such verification, by DMRC shall not relieve the Bidder of their
obligations or liabilities hereunder nor shall it affect any rights of DMRC there
under.

4.15 Amendment of Tender Document:-

4.15.1 At any time prior to the Bid due date, DMRC may for any reason, modify
the Tender Document by the issuance of Addendum/Corrigendum.
4.15.2 Any addendum/corrigendum issued hereunder shall be uploaded on
the DMRC official website i.e. www.delhimetrorail.com and
https://eprocure.gov.in/eprocure/app only.

4.15.3 In order to provide the Bidders a reasonable time for taking an


Addendum into account or for any other reason, DMRC may, in its sole
discretion, extend the Bid submission Date.

4.15.4 The Bidders are requested to be in touch with official website of DMRC
i.e. www.delhimetrorail.com and https://eprocure.gov.in/eprocure/app

Page 14 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

for all updates of the Tender Document such as addendum/corrigendum,


replies to queries, postponement of Bid schedules etc. No claims or
compensation shall be entertained on account of the Bidder having not
read/noticed the updates, etc.

4.16 Preparation and Submission of Bids:

4.16.1 Format and Signing of Bid: The Bidder shall provide all the information
sought under this Tender Document as per the format.

4.16.2 The Bid and its copy shall be typed or written in indelible ink and signed
by the authorised signatory of the Bidder who shall also initial each page
in blue ink. All the alterations, omissions, additions or any other
amendments made to the Bid shall be initialled by the person(s) who
is(are) authorized to sign the Bid.

d) 4.16.3 The Bidder shall have to submit their Bids (Technical Bid &
Financial Bid) online only in electronic format with digital signatures and
after uploading the mandatory scanned documents towards cost of
Tender Document, Bid Security and other documents as required in the
Tender Document. The Tender Document Cost & Bid Security must be
submitted in the form RTGS/NEFT/IMPS in favour of “Delhi Metro Rail
Corporation Ltd” and payable to/for credit of A/C of DMRC Ltd. with
Syndicate Bank, Barakhamba Road Branch, New Delhi, IFSC code –
SYNB0009036, MICR code – 110025004, A/c No. – 90363210000015 payable
at “New Delhi”.

4.16.4 The Bidders have to produce the original documents as and when
required by DMRC. The failure of the Bidder or Licensee to furnish the said
original documents will empower DMRC to summarily reject their Bid.

4.16.5 Before submission of online Bids, Bidders must ensure that scanned
copies of all the necessary documents have been uploaded with the Bid.

4.16.6 The Bidders should carefully note the following instructions:

1. The Bidders should ensure that the complete Tender Document has
been downloaded.

2. The printout of Tender Documents should be taken on an ‘A4’ size


good quality paper. The printout should be same as available on
website. The print should be legible and indelible.

3. In case of any correction/addition/alteration/omission in the Tender


Document, as made available by DMRC, is observed at any stage, the
bid shall be treated as non-responsive and shall be rejected out-
rightly.

e) 4.17 Late Tenders: Tenders have to be uploaded on e-tendering


portal https://eprocure.gov.in/eprocure/app before the due date and
time of tender submission. The tender security and cost of tender
documents shall be submitted online in the form of RTGS/NEFT/IMPS in

Page 15 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

favour of “Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd” and payable to/for credit of
A/C of DMRC Ltd. with Syndicate Bank, Barakhamba Road Branch, New
Delhi, IFSC code – SYNB0009036, MICR code – 110025004, A/c No. –
90363210000015 payable at “New Delhi”. It shall be the responsibility of the
bidder to ensure that their tender security and cost of tender documents is
submitted before the schedule date and time for submission of bid.
Tenders document Cost & Bid Security received after due date and time
of submission of Bid shall not be accepted. DMRC will not be responsible
for any delay, internet connection failure or any error in uploading the
tender submission. The bidders are advised to upload their submissions well
before the due date and time of tender submission to avoid any
problems. DMRC shall not be responsible for tender security and tender
cost delivered in other form to any other place/person in DMRC (like DAK
section/Tapal/Receipt Section, etc.) DMRC may, at its sole discretion,
extend the deadline for submission of tenders by issuing an amendment. In
such case, all rights and obligations of DMRC and the tenderer previously
subject to the original deadline will thereafter be subject to the deadline
as extended. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Tender
Document, DMRC reserves the right to accept or reject any Bid offer and
to annul the Bidding Process and reject all Bid offers, at any time without
any liability or any obligation for such acceptance, rejection or
annulment, and without assigning any reasons therefore.

4.18 Applicants will not be considered if they make any false or misleading
representations in statements/ attachments. If any submission is found false or
misleading even at later stage (i.e, after the award of Tender) then also,
DMRC may annul the award. Further, the Applicant may be blacklisted for
participation in any future Tenders of DMRC. In such a case DMRC shall forfeit
the EMD (if any), Security Deposit (if any) &/or any other payments made to
DMRC. The Bidder are required to download the addendum, post bid queries
etc. from e-Tendering portal https://eprocure.gov.in/eprocure/app

Confidentiality: Information relating to the examination, clarification, evaluation, and


recommendation for the Bidders shall not be disclosed to any person who is not
officially concerned with the process or is not a retained professional advisor
advising DMRC in relation to or matters arising out of or concerning the Bidding
Process. DMRC shall treat all information, submitted as part of Bid, in confidence and
shall require all those who have access to such material to treat the same in
confidence. DMRC may not divulge any such information unless it is directed to do
so by any statutory entity that has the power under law to require its disclosure or is
to enforce or assert any right or privilege of the statutory entity and/ or DMRC or as
may be required by law or in connection with any legal process.

Page 16 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

CHAPTER-5 : INSTRUCTIONS FOR ONLINE BID SUBMISSION

5.1 General
The bidders are required to submit soft copies of their bids electronically on the CPP
Portal, using valid Digital Signature Certificates. The instructions given below are meant to
assist the bidders in registering on the CPP Portal, prepare their bids in accordance with
the requirements and submitting their bids online on the CPP Portal.
More information useful for submitting online bids on the CPP Portal may be
obtained at: https://eprocure.gov.in/eprocure/app.
5.2 REGISTRATION
a) Bidders are required to enroll on the e-Procurement module of the Central
Public Procurement Portal (URL: https://eprocure.gov.in/eprocure/app) by
clicking on the link “Online bidder Enrollment” on the CPP Portal which is free
of charge.
b) As part of the enrolment process, the bidders will be required to choose a
unique username and assign a password for their accounts.
c) Bidders are advised to register their valid email address and mobile numbers
as part of the registration process. These would be used for any
communication from the CPP Portal.
d) Upon enrolment, the bidders will be required to register their valid Digital
Signature Certificate (Class II or Class III Certificates with signing key usage)
issued by any Certifying Authority recognized by CCA India (e.g. Sify / nCode
/ e-Mudhra etc.), with their profile.
e) Only one valid DSC should be registered by a bidder. Please note that the
bidders are responsible to ensure that they do not lend their DSC’s to others
which may lead to misuse.
f) Bidder then logs in to the site through the secured log-in by entering their user
ID / password and the password of the DSC / e-Token.
5.3 SEARCHING FOR TENDER DOCUMENTS
a) There are various search options built in the CPP Portal, to facilitate bidders to
search active tenders by several parameters. These parameters could include
Tender ID, Organization Name, Location, Date, Value, etc. There is also an
option of advanced search for tenders, wherein the bidders may combine a
number of search parameters such as Organization Name, Form of Contract,
Location, Date, Other keywords etc. to search for a tender published on the
CPP Portal.
b) Once the bidders have selected the tenders they are interested in, they may
download the required documents / tender schedules. These tenders can be
moved to the respective ‘My Tenders’ folder. This would enable the CPP
Portal to intimate the bidders through SMS / e-mail in case there is any
corrigendum issued to the tender document.
c) The bidder should make a note of the unique Tender ID assigned to each
tender, in case they want to obtain any clarification / help from the Helpdesk.
5.4 PREPARATION OF BIDS
a) Bidder should take into account any Corrigendum / Addendum published on
the tender document before submitting their bids.
b) Bidders are advised to go through the tender advertisement and the tender
document carefully to understand the documents required to be submitted
as part of the bid. Please note the number of covers in which the bid
Page 17 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

documents have to be submitted, the number of documents - including the


names and content of each of the document that need to be submitted.
Any deviations from these may lead to rejection of the bid.
c) Bidder, in advance, should get ready the bid documents to be uploaded as
indicated in the tender document / schedule and generally, they can be in
PDF / XLS / RAR / DWF/JPG formats. Bid documents may be scanned with 100
dpi with black and white option which helps in reducing size of the scanned
document.
d) To avoid the time and effort required in uploading the same set of standard
documents which are required to be uploaded as a part of every bid, a
provision of uploading such standard documents (e.g. PAN card copy,
annual reports, auditor certificates etc.) has been provided to the bidders.
Bidders can use “My Space” or ‘’Other Important Documents’’ area available
to them to upload such documents. These documents may be directly
submitted from the “My Space” area while submitting a bid, and need not be
uploaded again and again. This will lead to a reduction in the time required
for bid submission process.

5.5 SUBMISSION OF BIDS

a) Bidder should log into the site well in advance for bid submission so that they
can upload the bid in time i.e. on or before the bid submission time. Bidder will
be responsible for any delay due to other issues.
b) The bidder has to digitally sign and upload the required bid documents one
by one as indicated in the tender document.
c) Bidder has to select the payment option as “online” to pay the tender fee /
EMD as applicable and enter details of the instrument.
d) Bidders are requested to note that they should necessarily submit their
financial bids in the format provided and no other format is acceptable. If the
price bid has been given as a standard BOQ format with the tender
document, then the same is to be downloaded and to be filled by all the
bidders. Bidders are required to download the BOQ file, open it and
complete the white coloured (unprotected) cells with their respective
financial quotes and other details (such as name of the bidder). No other cells
should be changed. Once the details have been completed, the bidder
should save it and submit it online, without changing the filename. If the BOQ
file is found to be modified by the bidder, the bid will be rejected.
e) The server time (which is displayed on the bidders’ dashboard) will be
considered as the standard time for referencing the deadlines for submission
of the bids by the bidders, opening of bids etc. The bidders should follow this
time during bid submission.

f) All the documents being uploaded by the bidders would be encrypted using
PKI encryption techniques to ensure the secrecy of the data. The data
entered cannot be viewed by unauthorized persons until the time of bid opening.
The confidentiality of the bids is maintained using the secured Socket Layer 128 bit
encryption technology. Data storage encryption of sensitive fields is done. Any
bid document that is uploaded to the server is subjected to symmetric encryption
using a system generated symmetric key. Further this key is subjected to
asymmetric encryption using buyers/bid openers public keys.

g) The uploaded tender documents become readable only after the tender
opening by the authorized bid openers.
h) Upon the successful and timely submission of bids (i.e. after Clicking “Freeze
Bid Submission” in the portal), the portal will give a successful bid submission

Page 18 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

message & a bid summary will be displayed with the bid no. and the date &
time of submission of the bid with all other relevant details.
i) The bid summary has to be printed and kept as an acknowledgement of the
submission of the bid. This acknowledgement may be used as an entry pass
for any bid opening meetings.

5.6 ASSISTANCE TO BIDDERS


i) Any queries relating to the tender document and the terms and conditions
contained therein should be addressed to the Tender Inviting Authority for a
tender or the relevant contact person indicated in the tender.
ii) Any queries relating to the process of online bid submission or queries relating
to CPP Portal in general may be directed to the 24x7 CPP Portal Helpdesk.
iii) For any Technical queries related to Operation of the Central Public
Procurement Portal Contact at:
Mobile Numbers: 91 7878007972, 91 7878007973, 91 7574889871, 91 7574889874,
91 8826246593 Tel: The 24 x 7 Toll Free Telephonic Help Desk Number 1800 3070
2232. Other Tel: 0120-4200462, 0120-4001002. E-Mail: cppp-nic@nic.in

Page 19 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

CHAPTER-6 : EVALUATION OF BIDS

6.1 Tender Opening: Bids shall be opened online by the Tender Opening Committee of
DMRC on due date and time of tender opening. The Bid security amount will be
checked. Tender Document for selection of Licensee for Exclusive Advertisement
Rights inside selected Metro Stations from Shaheed Nagar to New Bus Adda Metro
stations of Line-1 Extn. (RED LINE), details will be read out for the information of the
representatives of Bidders. Technical bids of those Bidders who have not submitted
Bid security and/or cost of tender document shall not be opened. Tender which is
accompanied by an unacceptable or fraudulent Bid Security shall be considered as
non – compliant and shall be rejected. The Technical Bids of all the Bidders shall be
opened in the presence of Bidders or their representatives who choose to attend on
date & time as mentioned in the Tender Document. If such nominated date for
opening of Tender is subsequently declared as a Public Holiday by DMRC, the next
official working day shall be deemed as the date of opening of Technical Bids. The
Tender of any Bidder who has not complied with one or more of the foregoing
instructions may not be considered. The details will be read out for the information of
representative of Bidders, present at the time of opening of Tender. On opening of
the Tender, it will be checked if they contain Pre–Qualification, Technical & Financial
Bids. Pre– Qualification & Technical bids of the Bidders not containing financial bids
shall not be opened. DMRC shall prepare a record of opening of the Pre–
Qualification, Technical & Financial Bids which shall include, the name of bidder and
whether there is a withdrawal, substitution or modification; alternative proposals, and
presence or absence of a Bid security + cost of tender documents. The Bidders’
representatives who are present shall be requested to sign the record. The omission
of a bidder’s signature on the record shall not invalidate the contents and effect of
the record. The Bidders name, details of the Bid security and such other details as
DMRC or their authorized representative, at their discretion, may consider
appropriate will be announced at the time of tender opening. The sealed financial
bids will be opened on a subsequent date after evaluation of technical bids.
Financial bids of only those Bidders, whose submissions are found substantially
responsive and technically compliant, will be opened. The time of opening of
financial bids shall be informed separately to only those bidders who have qualified
during Pre– Qualification and Technical evaluation stages and bidder(s) can be
present to witness opening of Financial Bids.

6.2 Evaluation of Financial Bids: DMRC shall open Financial Bids of all Bidders who
have passed the Pre-Qualification eligibility criteria and are found technically
eligible & qualified and have submitted substantially responsive Technical
Tenders, in the presence of Bidder’s representatives who choose to attend at
the address, date and time informed/specified by DMRC. The financial bids of
the bidders shall be opened one by one, by reading out: the name of the
Bidders and whether there is a modification; the Tender Price(s), offer bid and
any other details as DMRC may consider appropriate. Only Financial Bids
read out and recorded during the opening of financial bids/Tenders shall be
considered for evaluation. No bid shall be rejected at the opening of Price
Tenders. The omission of a Bidder’s signature on the record shall not invalidate
the contents and effect of the record. A copy of the record shall be
distributed to all Bidders. In case two or more bids are of the same rates then
Page 20 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

Bidder whose turnover is higher will be selected. However, DMRC’s decision


shall be binding and final.

6.3 To facilitate evaluation of Bids, DMRC may, at its sole discretion, seek
clarifications in writing from any Bidder regarding their Bid.

6.4 Selection of Bidder who qualifies the Eligibility & Financial Criteria:

a) After selection, Two Letter of Acceptance (the “LOAs”) shall be issued, in


duplicate, by DMRC to the Selected Bidder.
b) One copy thereof shall be returned to DMRC within seven (7) days of date
of issue of LOA, duly signed with stamp as a token of unconditional
acceptance and acknowldgement.

c) Schedule of Various Stages: The Selected Bidder shall follow the following
time lines:

S.No. Stage of Activity Time Period


Payment of Interest Free Security Within 30 days of date of issue of
1 Deposit/ Performance Security Letter of Acceptance.
to DMRC by Licensee.
Handing over of advertisement Within 10 days of making the
spaces at the selected metro payments of Interest Free
2 stations to the Licensee for Security Deposit/ Performance
advertisement Security as per LOA.
Signing of License Agreement. Within 30 days after handing
3 over of selected metro stations
for advertisement spaces as per
Annexure-1.
Payment of Advance License Within 75 days from the date of
Fee for 1st Quarter to DMRC by first handing over of the licensed
4 Licensee. spaces for advertisement,
without consideration of any
interest.

6.5 The selected Bidder is required to submit Interest Free Security


Deposit/Performance Security within 30 (Thirty) days from the date of issuance
of Letter of Acceptance. Any request of successful Bidders for seeking any
clarification/approval/document from DMRC shall be considered only after
submission of requisite Interest Free Security Deposit/Performance Security. In
case, the bidder fails to submit Interest Free Security Deposit/Performance
Security within 30 days from date of issuance of LOA, an extended period of
15 days to make LOA payments along with interst for delayed payment
payable to DMRC shall be as follows:

Days from date of issue of LOA Rate of Interest


Up to 30 days NIL
@ 3% flat on balance LOA
amount remaining unpaid with
31st to 45th day GST (as applicable)

Page 21 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

After 45 days from date of issue of LOA, if Bidder fails to comply with the terms
& conditions of the LOA & make due payments there under, the LOA may
stand cancelled and Earnest Money deposit / bid security submitted by the
successful bidder may be forfeited in favour of “Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
Ltd”. No further request for extension in making payment of LOA amount may
be considered. The bidder voluntarily and unequivocally agrees not to seek
any claim, compensation, damages or any other consideration whatsoever
on this account.

6.6 Selected Bidder shall sign the License Agreement within 30 days of handing
over of the advertisement space at selected metro stations as indicated in
Annexure-1. The Selected Bidder shall not be entitled to seek any deviation,
modification or amendment in the License Agreement.

6.7 The licensee shall pay Advance License Fee with GST for 1st Quarter within 75 days
from the date of first handing over of licensed advertisement spaces (Annexure-1)
without consideration of any interest. If the Selected Bidder fails to pay
Advance License Fee for 1st Quarter within 75 days from date of first handing
over of the advertisement Space, it shall be treated as non-payment of
DMRC dues and action shall be taken as per ARTICLE-7 & ARTICLE-2 (Clause
2.10) of Draft License Agreement.
6.8 Notwithstanding anything contained in this Tender Document, DMRC reserves
the right to accept or reject any or all Bids/offers and to annul the Bidding
Process and reject all Bid offers, at any time without any liability or any
obligation for such acceptance, rejection or annulment, and without
assigning any reason therefore.

Page 22 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

CHAPTER-7: OBJECTIVES & SCOPE


7.1 Objective

a) To augment non-operational revenue of DMRC through advertisements.


b) Position Delhi Metro as the most sought after location for advertising.
c) Contribute to the aesthetical view of the Delhi Metro through high quality
advertising comparable to world class Airports & Metro Railways and other
leading destinations.
d) Provide value to the Corporate who advertises in Delhi Metro.
e) To promote Delhi Metro as the gateway to Delhi Tourism by highlighting
Delhi’s heritage and cultural beauty.

7.2 Scope of Work

The selected Bidder shall have the exclusive rights to design,


procure/manufacture, install, manage, operate, maintain, market and sell
advertising opportunities at Selected Delhi Metro stations subject to the terms
and conditions specified in the License Agreement. The Licensee shall be
responsible for the following activities:-
The detail of minimum chargeable inventory at selected metro station from
Shaheed Nagar to New Bus Adda Metro Station of Line-1 extn. (RED LINE) is as
per Aneexure-1.

a) The Licensee shall have to clearly earmark, develop and maintain


properly 5% of total advertisement spaces at each selected metro station for
carrying out DMRC’s campaigns, social activities, social messages by DMRC, in
consonance with it’s extant CSR policy. Cost for printing advertisements with
regard to social marketing activities or social messages shall be borne by
DMRC.
b) The advertiser/Licensee shall provide the advertisement as per their
requirement, subsequent to the prior approval of DMRC, as stipulated.
c) This contract is for total inventory / prefabricated panels available at the
stations, which may be more than the minimum offered at each selected
metro stations as per Annexure-1 or utilized by the licensee. Licensee shall be
submitting a list of proposed inventory (consisting of minimum chargeable area
offered as per Annexure-1 along with any additional area that the licensee
wishes to utilize during the tenure of the contract). The maximum area
available for advertisements at each selected metro stations shall be 500 sqm,
however at interchange stations it shall be 750 sqm. The Licensee shall
accordingly propose their advertisement plans for prior approval by DMRC.
Such additional area, over & above the minimum chargeable area at each
selected metro station as per Annexure-1, shall be charged on pro rata basis
at the applicable rate of monthly License Fee per sqm per month.
Notwithstanding the proposed inventory as per Annexure-1 as mentioned
above, licensee may apply for any additional inventory in addition to
proposed minimum inventory as per their requirement as per terms &
conditions of the contract agreement during the tenure of the contract,
subject to the aforesaid maximum limits. The proposed inventory at the selected

Page 23 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

metro stations shall be re-furbished by the licensee as per DMRC’s specifications at


their own cost and shall be available for utilization by Licensee for commercial
advertisements as per terms & conditions of the contract. At no stage immediately
after the fitment period of 75 days, any installed advertisement panels/
prefabricated panels even if more than proposed/approved inventory of the
Licensee should be left blank or unattended and all panels should have
advertisements / displays mounted on them and shall be maintained/updated
properly by the Licensee. And, for the intervening time, when licensee is not
fully utilizing the same, it shall not bear a barren, deserted & shabby look; and
presents a pleasant & aesthetic view of the station.
If the licensee is not able to utilize installed advertisement panels /
prefabricated panels, licensee shall display DMRC message(s) on vacant
panels for which write up shall be provided by DMRC. However, advertiser shall
be permitted to mention their contact details on the same. However, if the
licensee fails to update the unutilized inventory within 30 days of providing
DMRC messages after the fitment period of 75 days, DMRC may provide the
same & recover the cost from the licensee. A suitable penalty may also be
applicable in case any panel is left blank after the fitment period.
However, the excess installed inventory in addition to proposed one available
at the elevated stations (if any) is to be dismantled & disposed-off by the
licensee at their own cost from DMRC premises within 180 days of handing over
of the metro stations, for which DMRC shall assist. DMRC shall not have any
claim with regards to such disposal.
d) Preparation of an advertising plan for each station which must clearly
earmark exact locations and type of advertisement planned for each
advertising site and other relevant details. DMRC shall consider the plan
with respect to aesthetics, operational feasibility, safety and security
concerns. If the part of plan is not approved by DMRC, Licensee is
required to submit revised plan for approval. All further
modification/revision in plans requires DMRC approval.
e) Designing of all advertising units/structures to complement station
architecture for advertising sites.
f) Procurement, fabrication, installation & erection of advertising units.
Advertisement inventory shall include spaces inside selected metro
stations only and no advertisement shall be allowed on outer side of the
metro stations. Advertisement spaces inside selected metro stations may
include all possible spaces including staircases, escalators, platform
screen doors, turnstile, frisking panels/equipments, fixed/moveable panels,
floor or roof branding, logo other than that of DMRC on the roof, elevator
spaces, smart posters, visual display by electronic media (without audio),
projectors/holography or any other innovative advertisement media, etc,
subsequent to the approval of DMRC, as stipulated. Advertisement
inventory shall include smart posters, QR codes/graphics, canopy, etc to
advertise the e-commerce activities for generating business opportunities

Page 24 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network
through on-line or off-line shopping. Licensee is expected to provide
certain display area for e-commerce at each station. The minimum
chargeable area at each station shall be as per Annexure-1. The
maximum area available for advertisements at each station shall be 500
sqm except at interchange station where it shall be 750 sqm. Licensee
shall accordingly prepare the plan for approval of DMRC. The area of
jurisdiction at interchange stations shall be decided by DMRC and in case
of any dispute regarding the area of jurisdiction at interchange stations,
the decision of DMRC shall be final and binding.
h) Appoint an architect to interact with nodal DMRC representative to bring
clarity in understanding of spaces, to coordinate and implement decisions
taken.
i) Operate, manage and maintain the entire advertisement plans.
j) Management of sales & marketing of the advertising within stations
including providing adequate professionally trained manpower.
k) Design of themes depicting Delhi culture and its natural beauty and Delhi
tourism for display at the advertising sites as per the tender conditions.
l) Promote DMRC amongst India’s top three Destination Brands for
Advertising.
m) Create new innovative advertising opportunities inside selected metro
stations including Experiential Marketing, advertisements by visual aids,
smart posters for use, e-commerce for on-line or off-line shopping
purposes, etc.
n) Obtain all approvals, permits, etc. from all competent authorities including
different tiers of government, statutory, local, Civic Authorities, etc. at their
own cost.
o) Comply with all statutory requirements in connection with License
Agreement.
p) Ensure regular and timely payments of all amounts due to DMRC and
discharge all obligations as per License Agreement.
q) All applicable taxes including Municipal/Advertisement Taxes, GST and all
other statutory dues where applicable shall be borne solely by the
licensee without any contest.
r) At present, DMRC is not liable to share its revenue generated from
advertisements inside DMRC Metro stations with local bodies including
MCD, etc. However, if DMRC becomes liable to share such revenue with
local bodies from advertisements Inside Selected Metro Stations in future,
then DMRC shall deposit the due share to local bodies out of its own
funds. Licensee shall not be liable to part with any additional amount on
this account.

7.3 Route / Section Available For Exclusive Advertisement Rights Inside Selected
Metro Stations:

Selected Metro Stations as per Annexure-1 from Shaheed Nagar to New Bus
Adda Metro Stations of Line-1 Extn. (RED LINE) of DMRC network are proposed to
be given for Exclusive Advertisement Rights in different schedules.

Page 25 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

7.4 Exception to Exclusivity:

(i) DMRC has provided contract for operation, regular cleaning & maintenance of
toilet blocks with continuous serviceability round the clock and also for cycle
stands along with advertisement rights (for area not exceeding 15 sqm at each
facility/ metro station) on the toilet blocks/ cycle stand to the contractor.

(ii) DMRC has provided contracts for water ATMs where in water is made available to
commuters along with advertisement rights (for area not exceeding 02 sqm) on
the water ATMs.

(iii) DMRC provides contract for providing dual display digital media signage / DMRC
messages at ticket counters (TOM, CCC, TVM, etc.) through LED, video wall, etc,
wherein advertisement rights shall be provided to the contractor on this digital
media on time sharing basis, whereby contractor would get time slot for
advertisement on these digital media along with display of DMRC signage,
information, messages, etc. These digital media would be licensed for an area
not exceeding 10 sqm at inside each metro station. And, successful bidder for the
advertisement rights inside selected stations metro stations will also be eligible to
bid with contract for DDIS.

(iv) DMRC may nominate some of the locations / stations of DMRC network for
providing Art / Exhibition / event corner, wherein DMRC would be utilizing a
defined location at the station for displaying exhibits, artwork, etc, without any
commercial consideration to the licensee.

(v) DMRC may install / create any new inventory, panels, etc. for its partners, etc.
without any commercial exploitation from the same which may be for displaying
artwork/ exhibition corner, other exhibits without any commercial consideration to
the Licensee.

(vi) The licensee shall not be provided rights for advertising through wi-fi, mobile/radio
signals on advertisement media not installed / owned by them, viz, mobile, tablet,
etc. of commuters’, DMRC staff, etc.

(vii) DMRC has provided/intends to provide spaces inside these metro stations for
display of Art work, handicrafts portraits, promotion of Heritage, Art & Culture, etc.
The licensee shall be at liberty to identify other available spaces at these stations
after excluding the spaces identified for display of these activities.

(viii) Co-branding Rights - DMRC may provide Co-Branding Rights at selected stations
wherein the selected licensee would be allowed to prefix/ suffix, as applicable
the brand name of approved brand with the existing name of the station, along
with up to 10 sqm of branding space (both inside as well outside) on civil structure
of the station which are earmarked for Co-branding wherein indoor / outdoor
advertisement rights are kept with the Co-branding licensee.

(ix) DMRC has provided/intends to provide spaces inside these metro stations for
display of handicrafts portraits, promotion of Heritage, Art & Culture, etc. The
licensee shall be at liberty to identify other available spaces at these stations after
excluding the space for display of these activities.

(x) DMRC shall normally not interfere with the approved/installed advertisement
display of the licensee.

Page 26 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network
CHAPTER-8: TERMS AND CONDITIONS

8.1 TENURE OF LICENSE


a) Tenure of License Agreement shall be 9 (Nine) years from the date of first
handover of advertising spaces, unless otherwise terminated by DMRC or
surrendered by the Licensee. The tenure of License Agreement shall
commence from the date of handover of first lot of stations for the advertising
spaces as mentioned in Annexure-1 (Line-1 Extn. (RED LINE)). The license
period for additional advertisement space handed over/allotted during the
currency of the contract including minimum area mentioned in Annexure-1
will also be co-terminus with original license period of this License Agreement.
b) There shall be a lock in period of two (2) years from the date of
commencement of the License Period.
c) If the Licensee is desirous of surrender the license hereby created before
expiry of the lock-in period of 2 years, the License Agreement shall deemed to
be foreclosed on the date mentioned in surrender notice, subject to
confirmation by DMRC. In such a case, the balance Interest Free Security
Deposit/ Performance Security shall be forfeited in favour of DMRC after
adjustment of outstanding dues, if any, payable to DMRC. No grace period
shall be provided to licensee in such a case. DMRC may also recover the
balance outstanding dues, if are more than Interest Free Security Deposit/
Performance Security, from the other contracts of licensee in DMRC. Balance
outstanding dues, if are more than Interest Free Security Deposit/
Performance Security, shall also be recoverable from the licensee before
licensee is permitted to remove their establishment(s) or else DMRC will seize
their property treating as’0’/NIL value. DMRC shall be free to dispose-off the
seized property / goods in whatsoever manner as it deems fit. Licensee shall
have no claim for compensation or consideration / damages in this regard.
d) The Licensee shall have option to exit from the License Agreement immediately
after completion of lock-in period of 2 years. For this, the licensee shall give 180
days prior intimation to DMRC which can be given before completion of defined
lock-in period of 2 years e.g. (In case lock-in period is of 2 years, prior intimation
can be given after 1½ years). However, option to exit will be available only after
two years. In such a case, balance Interest Free Security Deposit/ Performance
Security of the Licensee shall be refunded after adjusting the outstanding dues, if
any, payable on the part of Licensee. DMRC may also recover the balance
outstanding dues, if are more than Interest Free Security Deposit/ Performance
Security, from the other contracts of licensee in DMRC. Balance outstanding dues,
if are more than Interest Free Security Deposit/ Performance Security, shall also be
recoverable from the licensee before licensee is permitted to remove their
establishment(s) or else DMRC will seize their property treating as ‘0’/NIL value.
DMRC shall be free to dispose-off the seized property / goods in whatsoever
manner as it deems fit. Licensee shall have no claim for compensation or
consideration / damages in this regard.
e) If the Licensee is desirous of terminating the license after expiry of specified
lock-in period but without serving any prior intimation period or shorter
intimation period than 180 days, the agreement shall deemed to be
terminated on completion of such improper/short intimation period. In such
cases, the Interest Free Security Deposit/ Performance Security shall be
refunded to the Licensee after adjustment of license fee for period shorter

Page 27 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network
than 180 days (notice period) and outstanding dues, if any. DMRC may also
recover the balance outstanding dues, if are more than Interest Free Security
Deposit/ Performance Security, from the other contracts of licensee in DMRC.
Balance outstanding dues, if are more than Interest Free Security Deposit/
Performance Security, shall also be recoverable from the licensee before
licensee is permitted to remove their establishment(s) or else DMRC will seize
their property treating as’0’/NIL value. DMRC shall be free to dispose-off the
property / goods in whatsoever manner as it deems fit. Licensee shall have no
claim for compensation or consideration/damages in this regard.
f) In case of successful completion of the full term of the License period i.e. Nine
(9) years of License Agreement, Interest Free Security Deposit/Performance
Security of the Licensee shall be refunded after adjusting the outstanding
dues, if any payable to DMRC by the Licensee. If balance outstanding dues
are more than Interest Free Security Deposit/Performance Security, they shall
also be recoverable from the licensee before licensee is permitted to remove
their establishment(s) or else DMRC will seize their property treating as ‘0’/NIL
value. DMRC may also dispose of the same in any manner as deemed fit
without reference or notice to the Licensee. DMRC reserves it right to recover
the balance outstanding dues from the other contracts of licensee in DMRC.

8.2 TAXES AND OTHER STATUTORY DUES

a) All other statutory taxes, statutory dues, local levies, GST, etc. as
applicable shall be charged extra and shall be remitted along with the
License Fee for onward remittance to the Government. The Selected
Bidder indemnifies DMRC from any claims that may arise from the statutory
authorities in connection with this License.
b) Payment of stamp duty for execution of license agreement shall be borne
by Selected Bidder.
c) Taxes/Municipal Taxes, if any, shall be solely borne by Selected Bidder.
d) The Selected Bidder will not ask for any claim or compensation from DMRC
if advertisements are not permitted due to local laws/civil authorities. The
maintenance of all advertisement inserts will be borne by Selected Bidder.

8.3 Interest Free Security Deposit/ Performance Security:

a) The selected Bidder/Licensee shall submit & pay Interest Free Security
Deposit/Performance Security to DMRC equivalent to half yearly (6 months)
License Fee based on the minimum chargeable area mentioned in Annexure-1
as per existing prevailing rate of license fee applicable as on date of its
submission for applicable schedule.

b) The selected Bidder shall deposit & pay to DMRC minimum 25% of Interest Free
Security Deposit/Performance Security in the form of DD/PO in favor of DMRC
Ltd and 75% or remaining amount of Interest Free Security Deposit/Performance
Security shall be paid in form of Bank Guarantee/PO/DD. Interest Free Security
Deposit/Performance Security up to Rs 10.00 lacs shall be paid in the form of
DD/PO only. The DD/PO shall be payable in Delhi & drawn on a scheduled
commercial bank.

Page 28 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network
The Bank Draft/PO in favour of DMRC Ltd. shall be payable at Delhi/New Delhi
and issued from a Scheduled Commercial Bank based in India.

c) Irrevocable Bank Guarantee in the prescribed format (Annexure-III of DLA)


issued by the State Bank of India or any other Nationalized Bank or any other
Scheduled Commercial Banks, acceptable to DMRC from/payable at
branches of the said bank located in Delhi. The Bank Guarantee shall be valid
for at least three years and shall be extended and renewed further for at least
three years, well before expiry of earlier Bank Guarantee, failing which, the
previous Bank Guarantee shall be invoked/en-cashed by DMRC without any
prior intimation to the licensee. For the last year of license period, the Licensee
shall submit the Bank Guarantee valid for remaining license period plus six
months and shall renew it further, if required, till the final settlement of all
accounts is carried out, failing which, the Bank Guarantee of the Licensee shall
be invoked & en-cashed by DMRC without any prior notice to the Licensee.
d) In case of a JV/ Consortium, the Interest Free Security Deposit/ performance
security is to be submitted in the name of its JV/Consortium. However, splitting
of the Interest Free Security Deposit/performance security (while ensuring the
Interest Free Security Deposit/ performance security is in the name of
JV/Consortium) and its submission by different members of the JV/ Consortium
for an amount proportionate to percentage stake or otherwise is also
acceptable.

e) The Bank Guarantee issuing bank as defined in clause no. 8.3 (c) above must
be on the Structured Financial Messaging System (SFMS) platform. A separate
advice of the Bank Guarantee will be invariably be sent by issuing bank to the
DMRC’s bank through SFMS and only after this, the Bank Guarantee will
become operative and acceptable to DMRC. Accordingly, it is licensee’s
responsibility to advise DMRC’s bank particulars at present, in this regard as
detailed below to Bank Guarantee issuing bank and ensure the forwarding of
advice of said Bank Guarantee through SFMS to DMRC’s designated bank at
present:

ICICI Bank Limited 9A,


Phelps Building,
Connaught Place, New
Delhi – 110001. IFSC
Code: ICIC0000007

f) The License Fee and the Interest Free Security Deposit/ Performance Security
shall be escalated by 20% on completion of every 3 (three) years of license
period, on compounding basis. First escalation in License Fee and the Interest
Free Security Deposit/ Performance Security shall be after completion of 3 years
of License Period. This may be read in conjunction with the Clause 3.9.6 of DLA
regarding Additional Area.

g) Interest Free Security Deposit/ Performance Security shall remain constant for a
variation in area up to (+/-) 10% of the initial tendered area / minimum
chargeable area as per annexure-1. However, in case of variation in area more
than (+/-)10% from the initial tendered area / minimum chargeable area as per

Page 29 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network
Annexure-1then Interest Free Security Deposit/ Performance Security shall be
updated/adjusted on pro-rata basis.

8.4 Creativity and New Media

Licensee shall be at liberty to choose the media format including canopies /


display window, canopies to be restricted to maximum 3 at each metro
station & should not have base area of more than 6ft x 6ft, etc, its design,
type and carry out innovation and creativity to add value for maximization of
revenues, subject to the scope of advertisement spaces specified in Clause
3.9.5 of the Draft License Agreement. Licensee may utilize state of art
technology prevalent globally.
a) The licensee can utilise any format of advertisement including and not limited
to backlit panels, scrollers, floor branding, roof branding, digital display
(without audio), canopy, etc. Minimum area for which license fee shall be
charged as per Annexure-1 for each station handed over for advertisement
activities, even if the licensee does not utilise this minimum area mentioned in
the Annexure, license fee & other dues shall be charged for this said minimum
area.
b) The rate of License Fees to be charged for advertisement at the stations is as
under:

Rate/stru Type of Advertisement Display Rate of Licence fee in


cture Rs. per Sqm/ Month
All Types of Format of Advertisement at “X” as bid &
selected Stations except Digital accepted by DMRC
R1 Advertisement Display in the Form of subsequent to
LCD / LED Screens, Video Walls, etc. Bidding process.

Digital advertisement Display in the form 1.5 times the rate “X”
R2
of LCD/LED screen, video walls etc. as above (X * 1.5)

c) The area to be charged shall be the actual display area, exclusive of any border
or width of framework. In case of LCD/LED/Digital Display/Video Walls, the area to
be charged shall be the actual display area of screen, exclusive of any border or
non-digital width. Advertisement Area for canopies shall be charged for the
surface area of 5 surfaces (excluding base area) at the rate structure of R1 as
mentioned above along with charging of area occupied at same rate. Digital
advertising shall as per rate of R2 i.e 1.5 times the rate of static advertisement.

8.5 Factors Governing Selection of Permissible Advertisements

The Licensee shall take into account the following aspects while selecting
advertisements on the panels and abide by all the instruction of the
authorized DMRC representative on the same:

a) The advertiser is prohibited from carrying information or graphic or other


items relating to alcohol and tobacco products.
b) The advertiser will have no objectionable and indecent portrays of
people, products or any terms.
Page 30 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network
c) The use of DMRC name, logo or title without prior written permission is
strictly prohibited. No co-branding with the Licensor is allowed without
prior permission.
d) No Surrogate advertisement is permitted unless application for placement
of the same is accompanied by "no objection certificate" from the Ministry
of Information and Broadcasting.
e) Advertisements pertaining to achievements of different Governments, their
Departments, Ministries, Government Undertakings, other Authorities or
Political Parties shall be permitted. However, no advertisement of any political
party, person violating “Model Code of Conduct” shall be allowed during the
period, whereby, "Model Code of Conduct" has been enforced by Election
Commission. Further, no advertisement which violates “Model Code of
Conduct" shall be permitted during the period whereby "Model Code of
Conduct" have been enforced by Election Commission. It should be ensured
that all political parties and candidates get equitable opportunities to have
access to such advertisement spaces for election related advertisement
during election period and such spaces should not be
dominated/monopolized by any particular party(ies) or candidate(s). Fair
and equal opportunity has to be given to all parties / candidates.
f) Station naming and Co-branding shall not be allowed.
g) Any type audio advertisement including from/in digital media shall not be
allowed.
h) All advertisement/creative must be approved by DMRC before display in
metro premises.
i) Negative list of Advertisements: the licensee shall take into account that
the following types of advertisements are strictly prohibited:
Nudity
Racial advertisements or advertisements propagating caste,
community or ethnic differences.
Advertisements of drugs, alcohol, cigarette, or tobacco items.
Advertisement propagating exploitation of women or child.
Advertisements having sexual overtone.
Advertisements depicting cruelty to animals.
Advertisements depicting any nation or institution in poor light.
Advertisements banned by the Advertising Council of India or by
Law.
Advertisements glorifying violence.
Advertisements of destructive devices and explosives depicting
items, weapons and related items.
Lottery tickets, sweepstakes entries and slot machines related
advertisements.
Advertisements which may be obscene or contain pornography or
contain an “indecent representation of women”.
Advertisements which may be defamatory, trade libelous,
unlawfully threatening or unlawfully harassing.

8.7 Minimum Material Specifications

Licensee shall provide advertisement media/panels/fixtures conforming to


international standards of high quality advertising comparable to Airports and

Page 31 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network
Metro of leading nations. Advertisement panels shall be provided by Licensee
conforming to the following minimum specifications or its equivalent:
a) Frame work –SS 304
b) Backing sheet of G.I.
c) Internal cables of Fire Retardant Low Smoke type (FRLS) for Elevated
& (FRLSZH) for U/G as specified in Electrical Procedure Order.
d) TL tubes for back lighting/illumination with electronic ballast.
e) Polycarbonate sheet as cover of GE make or equivalent.
f) Advertising media to be made from Fire Retardant, Low Smoke &
Zero Halogen material.
g) For elevated stations frame finishes of Aluminum is also permissible.
h) In order to have energy conservation, LED or any other energy saving
devices confirming to BEE standards should be used at the advertisement
sites. For existing sites, the conservation of energy saving devices may also
be carried out.

8.8 The advertising media should be of fire retardant, low smoke and comply
with all Indian and International Standards.

Page 32 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network
CHAPTER-9 FRAUD AND CORRUPT PRACTICES

9.1. Bidders and their respective officers, employees, agents and advisers shall observe
highest standard of ethics during Bidding Process and subsequent to issue of LOA
and during subsistence of License Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the
contrary contained herein, or in the LOA or the License Agreement, DMRC may
reject a Bid, withdraw the LOA, or terminate the License Agreement, as the case
may be, without being liable in any manner whatsoever to the Bidder or Licensee,
as the case may be, if it determines that the Bidder or Licensee, as the case may
be, has directly or indirectly or through an agent, engaged in corrupt practice,
fraudulent practice, coercive practice, undesirable practice or restrictive practice
in the Bidding Process. In such an event, DMRC shall be entitled to forfeit &
appropriate Bid Security, Interest Free Security Deposit / Performance Security and
advance License Fee received as the case may be, as Damages, without
prejudice to any other right or remedy available to DMRC under Bidding
Documents and/ or License Agreement, or otherwise.

9.2. Without prejudice to the rights of DMRC under Clause 9.1 hereinabove and the
rights and remedies which DMRC may have under the LOA or the License
Agreement, or otherwise if a Bidder or Licensee, as the case may be, is found by
DMRC to have directly or indirectly or through an agent, engaged or indulged in
any corrupt practice, fraudulent practice, coercive practice, undesirable practice
or restrictive practice during the Bidding Process, or after the issue of the LOA or the
execution of the License Agreement, such Bidder or Licensee shall not be eligible to
participate in any tender or RFP issued by DMRC during a period of 2 (two) years
from the date such Bidder is found by DMRC to have engaged, directly or
indirectly, in any corrupt practice, fraudulent practice, coercive practice,
undesirable practice or restrictive practice.
9.3. For the purposes of this Clause, the following terms shall have the meaning
hereinafter respectively assigned to them:

(a) “Corrupt practice” means offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting, directly or


indirectly, of anything of value to influence actions of any person connected
with Bidding Process.

(b) “Fraudulent practice” means a misrepresentation or omission of facts or


suppression of facts or disclosure of incomplete facts, in order to influence the
Bidding Process;
(c) “Coercive practice” means impairing or harming, or threatening to impair or
harm, directly or indirectly, any person or property to influence any person’s
participation or action in the Bidding Process;
(d) “Undesirable practice” means (i) establishing contact with any person
connected with or employed or engaged by DMRC with the objective of
canvassing, lobbying or in any manner influencing or attempting to influence
the Bidding Process; or (ii) having a Conflict of Interest; and
(e) “Restrictive practice” means forming a cartel or arriving at any understanding
or arrangement among Bidders with the objective of restricting or
manipulating a full and fair competition in the Bidding Process.
9.4. DMRC reserves the right to reject any Bid and appropriate the Bid Security if:
(a) At any time, a material misrepresentation is made or uncovered, or

Page 33 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network
(b) The Bidder does not provide, within the time specified by DMRC, the
supplemental information sought by DMRC for evaluation of the Bid.
Such misrepresentation/ improper response shall lead to the
disqualification of the Bidder.
9.5. In case it is found during the evaluation or at any time before signing of the License
Agreement or after its execution and during the period of subsistence thereof,
including the License thereby granted by DMRC, that one or more of the Eligibility
criteria have not been met by the Bidder, or the Bidder has made material
misrepresentation or has given any materially incorrect or false information, the
Bidder shall be disqualified forthwith if not yet appointed as the Licensee either by
issue of the LOA or entering into of the License Agreement, and if the Selected
Bidder has already been issued the LOA or has entered into the License
Agreement, as the case may be, the same shall, notwithstanding anything to the
contrary contained therein or in this RFP, be liable to be terminated, by a
communication in writing by DMRC to the Selected Bidder or the Licensee, as the
case may be, without DMRC being liable in any manner whatsoever to the
Selected Bidder or Licensee. In such an event, DMRC shall be entitled to forfeit and
appropriate the Bid Security and Interest Free Security Deposit / Performance
Security and advance License fee received if any, as the case may be, as
Damages, without prejudice to any other right or remedy that may be available to
DMRC under the Bidding Documents and/ or the License Agreement, or otherwise.

Page 34 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network
CHAPTER-10: MISCELLANEOUS

10.1 The Bidding Process shall be governed by and construed in accordance with
the laws of India and the Courts at New Delhi shall have exclusive jurisdiction
over all disputes arising under, pursuant to and/ or in connection with the
Bidding Process. Even in such cases where DMRC asks for additional
information from any bidder, the same cannot be adduced as a reason for
citing any dispute.

10.2 During License period, all disputes between the successful bidder and DMRC
shall be settled as per the Dispute Resolution procedure elaborated in the
Draft License Agreement (Annexure-13) after signing the License Agreement.

10.3 DMRC, in its sole discretion and without incurring any obligation or liability,
reserves the right, at any time, to;

a) suspend and/or cancel the Bidding Process and/or amend and/or


supplement the Bidding Process or modify the dates or other terms and
conditions relating thereto;
b) consult with any Bidder in order to receive clarification or further
information;
c) retain any information and/or evidence submitted to DMRC by, on
behalf of, and/ or in relation to any Bidder; and/or
d) Independently verify, disqualify, reject and/or accept any and all
submissions or other information and/or evidence submitted by or on
behalf of any Bidder.

10.4 It shall be deemed that by submitting the Bid, the Bidder agrees and releases
DMRC, its employees, agents and advisers, irrevocably, unconditionally, fully and
finally from any and all liability for claims, losses, damages, costs, expenses or
liabilities in any way related to or arising from the exercise of any rights and/or
performance of any obligations hereunder, pursuant hereto and/or in connection
with the Bidding Process and waives, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable
laws, any and all rights and/or claims it may have in this respect, whether actual
or contingent, whether present or in future.

Page 35 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

Annexure-1
DETAILS OF ADVERTISING SPACES OFFERED FOR LICENSING

Name of Metro Stations for awarding advertising rights inside selected


Metro Stations on Line-1 Extn. (RED LINE) of DMRC Network.

Minimum
S/N Station Name Chargeable Area
offered (in sqm)
1 Shaheed Nagar 100
2 Raj Bagh 100
3 Rajendra Nagar 100
4 Shyam Park 100
5 Mohan Nagar 100
6 Arthala 100
7 Hindon River 100
8 New Bus Adda 100
Total Area 800

Successful bidder is to be charged for the higher of the following, i.e. minimum
chargeable area offered whether fully utilized or not or the actual utilized area.
Jurisdiction of an advertisement site, whether falling inside station or outside,
shall be decided by DMRC.
Note:
The offered area is the display area of the advertising media excluding area
of panels, fixtures, etc.
Licensee shall not have any claim for compensation or damages,
revision/reduction in License fee, in case of delay in commissioning of stations
as mentioned in Annexure-1.

Page 36 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

Annexure-2
LETTER OF APPLICATION & INTEREST
(To be submitted (duly signed) by the Bidder or Authorized Signatory on Letter Head)
To
General Manager/Property Business,
3rd Floor, ‘A’ Wing, Metro Bhawan,
Fire Brigade Lane, Barakhambha Road,
New Delhi-110 001

Sub: - “Tender for Licensing out Exclusive Advertisement Rights inside selected Metro
stations from Shaheed Nagar to New Bus Adda of Line-1 Extn. (RED LINE)

Sir,
I / We understand: -

1.0 That this tender is to License out Exclusive Advertisement Rights inside
selected Metro Stations from Shaheed Nagar to New Bus Adda of Line-1
Extn. (RED LINE)”
2.0 That the Advertisement Rights Inside selected Metro Stations are for a minimum
area of approx 800 sqm of the section from Shaheed Nagar to New Bus Adda
of Line-1 Extn. (RED LINE).
3.0 That the Terms and Conditions governing the Tender to license out
Advertisement Rights on inside selected Metro Stations and hereby agree to
abide the same.
4.0 Agree to submit one LOA as a token of unconditional acceptance within 7
(Seven) days from the date of issue of LOA.
5.0 To deposit the first advance quarterly license fee within 75 (Seventy Five) days
from the date of handover of the first lot of stations as mentioned in Annexure-
1.
6.0 To deposit the requisite Interest Free Security Deposit/Performance Security to
DMRC equivalent to half yearly (6 months) License Fee based on area
mentioned in Annexure-1 and existing rate of license fee applicable as on
date of its submission.
7.0 The selected Bidder shall deposit minimum 25% of Interest Free Security
Deposit/Performance Security in the form of DD/PO in favor of DMRC Ltd. and
remaining 75% or remaining amount of Interest Free Security
Deposit/Performance Security in form of Bank Guarantee/PO/DD. Interest Free
Security Deposit/Performance Security up to Rs 10.00 lacs shall be paid in the
form of DD/PO only.
Irrevocable Bank Guarantee in the prescribed format (Annexure-III) issued by
the State Bank of India or any other Nationalized Bank or other Scheduled
Commercial Banks, acceptable to DMRC from/ with branches located in
Delhi. The Bank Guarantee shall be valid at least for three years and shall be
renewed before expiry of earlier Bank Guarantee, failing which the previous
Bank Guarantee shall be en-cashed by DMRC without any prior intimation. For
last year of license period, the Licensee shall submit the Bank Guarantee valid
for remaining license period plus six months and shall renew it, if required, till
the final settlement of all accounts failing which the Bank Guarantee of the
Licensee shall be en-cashed by DMRC.

Page 37 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

8.0 That the Tender Security/Bid Security of the successful Bidder shall be adjusted
against the Interest Free Security Deposit.
9.0 That the License Fee shall commence from the 76th day (on expiry of fitment
period) of handing over of the first lot of advertisement area as per Annexure-
1.
10.0 To sign the License Agreement within the prescribed time or on date as
indicated by the authorized representative of DMRC, failing which, DMRC may
deem that Bidder are not interested in the offer and forfeit all payments made
in favour of DMRC. Bidder hereby voluntarily and unequivocally agree not to
seek any claim, compensation, damages or any other consideration
whatsoever on account of such forfeiture and also agree not to enter into any
correspondence on this account.
11.0 That the cost of Stamp Duty for execution of License Agreement, Registration
Charges and any other related Legal Documentation charges/incidental
charges shall be borne by us.
12.0 That all Taxes/Municipal Taxes, if any, shall be solely borne by us. GST and other
taxes as applicable from time to time shall also be paid by us.
13.0 Not to seek any claim or compensation from DMRC if certain advertisements
are not permitted due to local laws/civil authorities. The maintenance of all
advertisement inserts will be borne by us.
14.0 And satisfied with the locations of the advertisement areas and fully
understand comprehend the technical requirements. We are also fully satisfied
as to the business viability of licensing the advertisement panels and shall not
claim any compensation, dues or any other consideration whatsoever on this
account.
15.0 And shall abide by all terms & conditions and other clauses mentioned in this
TAF, and is attached herewith duly signed and stamped on each page as
token of my/our voluntary and unequivocal acceptance.
16.0 To undertake not to tamper/alter/modify the document in any manner what-
so ever. DMRC may reject the tender outright in case it is found at any time
that the Tender Application Form has been tampered/modified/altered in any
manner. DMRC reserves the right to cancel the agreement, forfeiting all
amounts in case of successful Bidder and also take necessary legal action. The
Bidder voluntarily and unequivocally agrees not to seek any claim,
compensation, damages or any other consideration whatsoever, in case
DMRC takes necessary action to reject the tender/terminate the agreement,
at any time it is found that the downloaded TAF has been tampered/
altered/modified or even corrected.

Signature__________________
Name of the Authorized Signatory with rubber stamp

Address: ___________________________________________________________________
Telephone No:__________________
Place: __________________
Dated: __________________

Page 38 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

Annexure-3
Financial Bid

Name of the Bid: Exclusive Advertisement Rights inside selected Metro Stations
from Shaheed Nagar to New Bus Adda on Line-1 Extn. (RED LINE).

Period of License: Nine (9) years with a lock in period of Two (2) years

The Financial Bid is need to be filled in the Bill of Quantity (BOQ) format available on:

https://eprocure.gov.in/eprocure/app.

Page 39 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

Annexure-4
GENERAL INFORMATION OF THE BIDDER

(Each member in case of JV / Consortium)

1. (a) Name of the Bidder :


(b) Country of Incorporation (in case of Firm) :
(c) Address of the corporate headquarters and
its : branch office(s), if any, in India

2. Details of individual(s) who will serve as the point of


contact/communication for DMRC within the Company:
(a) Name :
(b) Designation :
(c) Company :
(d) Address :
(e) Telephone/Mobile Number :
(f) Fax Number :
(g) E-Mail Address :

3. In case of Consortium:
(a) The information above (1 & 2) should be provided for all the
members of the consortium.
(b) Information regarding the role of each member should be provided:

S/N Consortium Equity Stake (%) in Role of the Member in the


Member the Consortium Consortium (i.e. whether Lead
Name Member/Member)
1.
2.
3.

Signed
(Name of the Authorized Signatory)
For and on behalf of
(Name of the Bidder / Lead Member)
Designation :
Place :
Date :

Page 40 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

Annexure-5

FORMAT FOR POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR SIGNING OF APPLICATION

Know all men by these presents, We ______________________________________ (name


and address of the registered office) do hereby constitute, appoint & authorize
Mr./Ms. __________________________________ (name and residential address) who is
presently employed with us and holding the position of _________________
_____________as our attorney, to do in our name and on our behalf, all such acts,
deeds and things necessary in connection with or incidental to our Tender, including
signing and submission of all documents and providing information / responses to
DMRC, representing us in all matters before DMRC, and generally dealing with
DMRC in all matters in connection with our Tender.

We hereby agree to ratify all acts, deeds and things lawfully done by our said
attorney pursuant to this Power of Attorney and that all acts, deeds and things done
by our aforesaid attorney shall and shall always be deemed to have been done by
us.

For

______________________

Accepted

_______________________ (signature)

(Name, Title and Address) of the Attorney

Note: -

• The mode of execution of the Power of Attorney should be in accordance with


the procedure, if any, laid down by the applicable law and the charter
documents of the executant(s) and when it is so required the same should be
under common seal affixed in accordance with the required procedure.

** It should be on non-judicial stamp paper of Rs.100/- duly notarized with supported


by copy of Board of Resolution passed for this purpose only in case of company.

Page 41 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

Annexure-6
CONSORTIUM AGREEMENT/MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
(Duly Stamped)

This Consortium Agreement/Memorandum of Agreement is executed at New Delhi


on this _____ day of _________, 2019
BETWEEN
M/s ______________________, a Company incorporated under the Companies Act,
1956 (further amended in 2013) and having its Registered Office at
_______________________ acting through its ___________________ duly authorized by a
resolution of the Board of Directors dated ______ (hereinafter referred to as the ‘LEAD
MEMBER’ which expression unless excluded by or repugnant to the subject or
context be deemed to mean and include its successors in interest, legal
representatives, administrators, nominees and assigns) of the ONE Part;
AND

M/s ______________________, a Company incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956


(further amended in 2013) and having its Registered Office at __________________
and acting through its ______________, duly authorized by a resolution of the Board of
Directors dated __________ (hereinafter referred to as the (‘Participant member’)
which expression unless excluded by or repugnant to the subject or context be
deemed to mean and include its successors in interest, legal representatives,
administrators, nominees and assigns) of the OTHER/SECOND PART
[AND

M/s ______________________, a Company incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956


(further amended in 2013) and having its Registered Office at __________________
and acting through its ______________, duly authorized by a resolution of the Board of
Directors dated __________ (hereinafter referred to as the (‘Participant member’)
which expression unless excluded by or repugnant to the subject or context be
deemed to mean and include its successors in interest, legal representatives,
administrators, nominees and assigns) of the THIRD PART]

Whereas Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (hereinafter referred to as ‘DMRC’) has
invited Tenders to License out Exclusive Advertisement Rights inside selected Metro
Stations from Shaheed Nagar to New Bus Adda on Line-1 Extn. (RED LINE) and
whereas the parties hereto have discussed and agreed to form a Consortium for
participating in the aforesaid application and have decided to deduce the agreed
terms to writing.

NOW THIS CONSORTIUM AGREEMENT/MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT HEREBY


WITNESSES:

1. That in the premises contained herein the Lead Member and the Participant
Member(s) having decided to pool their technical know-how, working
experiences and financial resources, have formed themselves into a
Consortium to participate in this DMRC’s tender.

Page 42 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

2. That the members of the Consortium have represented and assured each
other that they shall abide by and be bound by the terms and conditions
stipulated by DMRC for the tender.
3. That the Consortium has agreed to nominate __________ as the common
representative who shall be authorized to represent the Consortium for all
intents and purposes for dealing with DMRC and for submitting the bid as well
as doing all other acts and things necessary for submission of the Tender.

4. That the share holding of the members of the Consortium for this specified
purpose shall be as follows:

(i) The Lead Member _________________ shall have _____per cent (___%) of
share holding with reference to the Consortium for this specified project.
(ii) The Participant Member _________________ shall have ____ (___%) of share
holding with reference to the Consortium for this specified project.
(iii) [The Participant Member _________________ shall have ____ (___%) of
share holding with reference to the Consortium for this specified
project.]

5. That in order to fulfill the requirement of the tender process and also keep an
altogether separate legal entity of the Consortium, the Members of the
Consortium undertake to provide their own nominees as share holders to the
extent of their respective share holding for the purpose of formation of a
Special Purpose Company (SPC) through which the Consortium proposes to
undertake the work.

6. That in case to meet the requirements of tender or any other stipulations of


DMRC, it becomes necessary to execute and record any other documents
amongst the members of the Consortium, they undertake to do the needful
and to participate in the same for the purpose of the said project.

7. That it is clarified by and between the members of the Consortium that


execution to this Consortium Agreement/Memorandum of Agreement by the
members of the Consortium does not constitute any type of partnership for
the purposes of provisions of the Indian Partnership Act and that the members
of the Consortium shall otherwise be free to carry on their independent
business or commercial activities for their own respective benefits under their
own respective names and styles. This Consortium Agreement is limited in its
operation to the specified project.

8. That the Members of the Consortium undertake to specify their respective


roles and responsibilities for the purposes of implementation of this Consortium
Agreement and the said project if awarded to the Consortium in the
Memorandum & Articles of Association of the proposed Special Purpose
Company to be got incorporated by the Consortium Members to meet the
requirements and stipulations of DMRC.

Page 43 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

IN FAITH AND TESTIMONY WHEREOF THE PARTIES HERETO HAVE SIGNED THESE PRESENTS
ON THE DATE, MONTH AND YEAR FIRST ABOVE WRITTEN.

1. (__________________)
Authorized Signatory
(___________________)
For (Name of company)
2. (__________________)
Authorized Signatory
(___________________)
For (Name of company)

Enclosure: Board resolution of each of the Consortium Members authorizing:


(i) Execution of the Consortium Agreement, and
(ii) Appointing the authorized signatory for such purpose.

Page 44 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

Annexure-7
AFFIDAVIT
(To be given separately by each consortium member on Stamp Paper of Rs. 10, (Duly
Notarized)

I, ……………………….. S/o ………………………….……….., resident of ………………


…………………………………………………………… the ……………...(insert designation) of
the ………………..(insert name of the single bidder/consortium member if a
consortium), do solemnly affirm and state as follows :

1. I say that I am the authorised signatory of …………..(insert name of


company/consortium member) (hereinafter referred to as
“Bidder/Consortium Member”) and I am duly authorised by the Board of
Directors of the Bidder/Consortium Member to swear and depose this
Affidavit on behalf of the bidder/consortium member.
2. I say that I have submitted information with respect to our eligibility for Delhi
Metro Rail Corporation’s (hereinafter referred to as “DMRC”) Tender
Document for licensing Exclusive Advertisement Rights inside selected Metro
Stations from Shaheed Nagar to New Bus Adda on Line-1 Extn. (RED LINE) and
I further state that all the said information submitted by us is accurate, true
and correct and is based on our records available with us.
*Strike out whichever is not applicable.
3. I say that, we hereby also authorize and request any bank, authority, person or
firm to furnish any information, which may be requested by DMRC to verify our
credentials/information provided by us under this Bid and as may be deemed
necessary by DMRC.
4. I say that if any point of time including the License period, in case DMRC
requests any further/additional information regarding our financial and/or
technical capabilities, or any other relevant information, we shall promptly
and immediately make available such information accurately and correctly
to the satisfaction of DMRC.
5. I say that, we fully acknowledge and understand that furnishing of any false
or misleading information by us in our Bid shall entitle us to be disqualified from
the tendering process for the said project. The costs and risks for such
disqualification shall be entirely borne by us.
6. I state that all the terms and conditions of the Tender Document have been
duly complied with.

DEPONENT
VERIFICATION:-
I, the above named deponent, do verify that the contents of paragraphs 1 to 6 of
this affidavit are true and correct to my knowledge. No part of it is false and nothing
material has been concealed.
Verified at ………………………, on this …………………. .day of………….……..,2019.

DEPONENT

Page 45 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

Annexure-8
UNDERTAKING FOR RESPONSIBILITY
(On Rs. 100/- stamp paper duly notarized)

___________________ as a lead member of the consortium of ____ companies -


namely ___________________________________________________________ (Complete
name with address) jointly & severely undertake the responsibility in regards to the
license agreement with DMRC in respect of Licensing of ………………………….:-

1. That, we Solely undertake that __________________ (Name of the Company/


consortium member) shall conduct all transactions/ correspondences and
any other activity in connection with License agreement pertaining to
licensing Exclusive Advertisement Rights inside selected Metro Stations from
Shaheed Nagar to New Bus Adda of Line-1 Extn. (RED LINE),
2. That, all consortium members are jointly or severely responsible for all
commitments / liabilities/ dues etc. to DMRC.
3. That, we further confirm that, the stake holding of lead member-
_________________ (Name of the company/ consortium member) shall always
remain more than 51% and we, all consortium members, insure that there shall
be no change in the stake holding of all parties during the initial lock-in period
of license agreement.
4. We also confirm that our consortium was made on Dt.____________, for
seeking licensing Exclusive Advertisement Rights inside selected Metro Stations
from Shaheed Nagar to New Bus Adda of Line-1 Extn. (RED LINE), in support of
which a copy of our Board Resolution is attached with this Undertaking.

(Authorised/CEO of all ____ consortium members to sign on undertaking with witness


signatures)
1. ______________________
2. ______________________
3. ______________________
4. ______________________
5. ______________________
6. ______________________

Witness 1.

2.

Page 46 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

Annexure-9

CERTIFICATE OF STATUTORY AUDITOR

(On the Letterhead of the Statutory Auditor)

We have verified the relevant statutory and other records of M/s ______________
[Name of Bidder], and certify that the cumulative gross turnover of M/s _________
(Name of the Bidder) in the last 3 completed financial years is Rs. _________________.

Year wise detail of Annual Gross Turnover is as under:

Name of Bidder Annual Gross Turnover


or member of JV 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
Name of Bidder or
member(1) of Consortium/JV
Name of Bidder or
member(2) of Consortium/JV
Name of Bidder or
member(3) of Consortium/JV
TOTAL

Name & address of Bidder’s Bankers:


Signature and Seal of the
Statutory Auditor clearly
indicating their membership number

Note: Turnover as brought out in the audited annual financial results is to be


indicated in above table and certified by the statutory auditor of the Bidders.

Page 47 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

Annexure-10

UNDERTAKING FOR DOWNLOADED TENDER DOCUMENT


We here by confirm that, we have downloaded/read the complete set of tender
documents /addendum/clarifications along with the set of enclosures hosted on e-
tendering portal https://eprocure.gov.in/eprocure/app. We confirm that we have
gone through the Tender Documents, addendum/corrigendum and clarifications up
to the date of opening of bids on the e-tendering portal
[https://eprocure.gov.in/eprocure/app]. We confirm our unconditional acceptance
for the same and have considered these in the submission of our financial bid. We/I
hereby give our acceptance to all the terms and conditions of the Tender
Document as well as the draft licensee agreement.

Company Name _____________________________

Name______________________________________

Signature___________________ Date: ___________

Postal Address ______________________________

E-Mail ID __________________________________

Phone ___________________ FAX ______________

Company Seal:

Page 48 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

Annexure-11

FORM OF TENDER
Undertaking for not being banned / debarred from business

(Undertaking as per Clause No. 3.10)


(On non-judicial stamp paper of Rs. 100)

We do hereby undertake & confirm that DMRC/ any other Metro Organisation (100%
owned by Govt.), Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs / Order of Ministry of
Commerce, applicable for all Ministries have not banned/debarred business with us
as on the date of tender submission. Also any work executed by us either individually
or as member in a JV/Consortium, has not been rescinded/terminated by DMRC
after award of contract to us during the last 3 years (from the last day of the
previous month of tender submission) due to our non-performance either on our own
or as a member of a JV/Consortium.

In case at a later date the undertaking is found to be false or incorrect, DMRC


shall have the right to cancel the allotment/license and forfeit all payments made
by the licensee including the interest free security deposit after adjustment of all
dues payable by the licensee.

Stamp & Signature of Authorised Signatory

Note:

1. In case of JV/Consortium, the undertaking shall be submitted by each


member of the JV/Consortium.
2. The undertaking shall be signed by authorised signatory of the tenderer. In
case of JV/Consortium by the authorised signatory of the constituent
members & duly counter signed by the authorised signatory of tenderer.
3. In all cases where the Bidding Entities fulfils the eligibility criteria by way of &
on account of submission of the financials of its group holding company
and/or other group subsidiary company controlled by the same holding as
per Clause 3.1 to 3.6 of RFP, the above undertaking shall be executed by
such holding as well as group subsidiary company.

Page 49 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

Annexure-12

Declaration/Undertaking regarding Holding / Subsidiary Company


(On letter head of holding company)

Declaration/undertaking is executed at _________(place)_______ on this the


_______________ day of____(month and year)_____________________

We hereby declare, confirm and undertake as follows:

1. That we M/s ________(name of holding co) ___(“Z”)_____________are a


company incorporated in (name of
country)____________________on___(date)________________& have our Regd.
Office at ___________(address)________________.
2. That M/s ____(foreign entity whose financials/turnover is resorted
to)__________(”X”) is our wholly owned subsidiary company also incorporated in
____(nameofcountry)___________________on
____________(date)____________________.ThatthesaidM/s
______________(“X”)________________________is engaged in & carrying on
advertisement business.
3. That M/s ______________(bidder)__________________(“Y”)_________ is wholly
ownedsubsidiarycompanyincorporatedinIndiaon
______________(date)_____________________ under the companies act,
1956/2013 having its Regd. Office at ______________(address)_______________
and the said company is also engaged in & carrying on advertisement
business.
4. That our wholly owned Indian subsidiary company M/s
_____________(“Y”)_______________is intending to take part in a tender for
advertisement on line ______________(name of tender) of DMRC and offer a
bid there under, relying on & based on financials of its foreign group holding
company and/or of the above said group subsidiary company in order to
meet the eligibility criteria for the said tender.
5. We_____(“Z”)_______________(holdingcompany)and
__________________(“X”)____________(subsidiary company incorporated
overseas) hereby confirm and under take that we are fully aware of the
implications of the above submission ____by (“Y)________ and give our explicit
and unconditional consent and agreement to the same/above and shall
willingly submit the required financial statement to our Indian subsidiary for
onward submission to DMRC. We further undertake that all the terms and
conditions of the said tender are acceptable to us and shall be binding upon
us.

Confirmed above
Signature of bidder
1. Holding company signature
(With stamp)
2. Subsidiary company Signature
(With stamp)

Page 50 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

Annexure-13

DRAFT LICENSE AGREEMENT

Agreement No. __________________ of the year 2019

THIS AGREEMENT entered into at Delhi on this the_____ day of ___________ 2019
between Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.(DMRC) incorporated under the
Companies Act, 1956 having its registered office at Metro Bhawan, Fire Brigade
Lane, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi-110001, India, hereinafter referred to as
“DMRC” (which expression shall unless repugnant to the context, mean and include
it’s successors and assigns) of the First Party

AND

M/s ________________________ a company incorporated under the provisions of the


Companies Act 1956 (amended in 2013) having its registered office at
_______________________ , _________________________ hereinafter called ‘Licensee’
through its duly Authorised Signatory Sh.________________, which expression shall
unless repugnant to the context or meaning thereof include the successors and
assigns) of the Second party

WHEREAS

a) a) DMRC with a view to augment its earning through non-operating revenues


by licensing of commercial advertisement spaces, had invited Request for
Proposal (RFP) through open e-tender from the interested parties for granting
of Exclusive Advertisement Rights inside Selected Metro Stations from Shaheed
Nagar to New Bus Adda Metro Stations of Line-1 Extn. (RED LINE), as per
Annexure-1 through the open e-tender process. Based on fulfillment of
eligibility criteria
as laid down in RFP document, The successful
bidder____________________________has been selected for assigning Exclusive
Indoor Advertisement Rights inside eight (8) Selected Delhi Metro Stations on
‘as is where is’ basis on Line-1 Extn. (RED LINE) of DMRC network as detailed in
Annexure-1 of this license Agreement, with minimum chargeable of 100 sqm
at each selected Metro Stations.
b) The selected bidder/licensee _____________________ shall perform the
obligations and exercise the rights under the Letter of Acceptance (LOA),
including the obligations to enter into the License Agreement, pursuant to
issue & acceptance of the LOA for undertaking the above License.
c) DMRC has agreed to provide to the licensee advertising spaces, to be
identified by the licensee and thereafter approved by DMRC, (and to be
commissioned by the Licensee at their own cost) prior to their installation on
“as is where is” basis, on Line-1 Extn. (RED LINE) as detailed in Annexure-1 of
this agreement.
d) Herein after referred to as Advertisement spaces, on [payment of license fee
to DMRC on the terms and conditions hereunder contained in this License
Agreement.

e) The Licensee shall design, procure, manufacture, fabricate, install,


commission, manage, operate, maintain, market and sell advertisement
spaces/opportunities inside selected metro stations as specified in this
Agreement at its own cost. Advertisement spaces on bare / prefabricated
Page 51 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

installed sites shall be identified by the licensee and got approved from
DMRC before their commissioning.

f) Advertising Rights Inside the selected Metro Stations are for a minimum
chargeable area aggregating 800 Sqm (minimum)i.e minimum chargeable
area of 100 sqm at each selected Metro Station of the section from Shaheed
Nagar to New Bus Adda Metro Station of Line-1 Extn. (RED LINE),

g) After natural completion /premature termination by DMRC/ surrender of the


contract, all advertisement panels/ infrastructure installed by the Licensee
shall become the property of DMRC at Zero/Nil Value & DMRC shall have full
rights to remarket/ retender the same without any right of claim by the
Licensee.

NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH AND IT IS HEREBY AGREED BY


AND BETWEEN THE PARTIES HERETO AS FOLLOWS:

A The following documents shall be deemed to form of and be read and


construed as part of this License Agreement, namely:
1.1 Letter of Acceptance No.___________dated____________
1.2 Request for Proposal (RFP) including the Draft License Agreement, its
Addendum & Corrigendum
1.3 Any other document issued by/ of DMRC forming part of the Bidding
Process.

B The Licensee hereby covenants as follows:-

1. Licensee hereby assumes responsibility for Exclusive Advertising Rights inside


the selected DMRC stations on Line-1 Extn. (RED LINE) as specified in
Annexure-1. Licensee shall be responsible for designing, procurement,
manufacture, fabrication, installation, commissioning, management,
operation, maintenance, marketing and selling advertisement
spaces/opportunities inside the selected metro stations as specified in this
Agreement at its own cost. All the advertisement sites and formats proposed
by the Licensee are
subject to prior approval by DMRC with regard to operational feasibility,
aesthetics, safety and security concerns. Licensee shall prepare the
advertisement plan for prior approval of DMRC. Licensee shall also, maintain
all available advertising panels not used by the licensee and display DMRC
ads / social messages as required by DMRC.

2. Licensee irrevocably agrees to make all payments including License Fee, GST
and other applicable taxes as per this Agreement as and when due without
delay or demur and without waiting for any formal advice from DMRC in this
regard.

3. The Licensee confirms having examined the potential locations Inside the
Selected Metro Stations (as per Annexure-1) in detail and fully understands
and comprehends the technical requirements of the advertisement
insert/media. The Licensee also confirms full satisfaction as to the business
viability of licensing the advertisement spaces inside the said Metro Stations

Page 52 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

and hereby voluntarily and unequivocally agrees not to seek any claim,
damages, compensation or any other consideration, whatsoever, on this
account. Licensee also confirms having made independent assessment of
present and future market potential and no future claim whatsoever
regarding change in market circumstances shall be used by it as an alibi for
non-payment of License Fee and other amounts due to DMRC under this
License Agreement.

4. That DMRC and LICENSEE represent and warrant that they are empowered,
authorized and able to enter into this agreement.

In Witness whereof the parties hereto have caused this agreement to be signed in
their respective hands as of the day and year first before written.

…./…../2019 …./…./ 2019

(…………………….) Authorized Signatory.

FOR AND ON BEHALF OF DELHI FOR AND ON BEHALF OF


METRO RAIL CORPORATION LICENSEE
LIMITED

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the LICENSEE and the DMRC have set their hands hereunto on the
day, month and year first written above in the presence of the following witnesses

-------------------------- ---------------------

DMRC LICENSEE

Page 53 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

ARTICLE-1: DEFINITIONS

a) “Agreement” means the License Agreement to be executed between DMRC


and the Selected Bidder in the format approved by DMRC and includes any
amendments, annexure hereto made in accordance with the provisions hereof.
b) “Applicable Laws” means all laws, brought into force and effect by Govt. of
India, State Governments, local bodies and statutory agencies and rules/
regulations/ notifications issued by them from time to time. It also include
judgments, decrees, injunctions, writs and orders of any court or judicial authority
as may be in force and effected from time to time.
c) “Applicable Permits” means all clearances, permits, authorizations, consents and
approvals required to be obtained or maintained under Applicable Law, in
connection with the commercial advertisement spaces during the subsistence of
this Agreement.
d) “As is where is basis” means License of the said commercial advertisement
space including all equipment, installations, fittings and fixtures is given on ‘as is
where is basis’. The Licensee may make additions or alterations in the licensed
space, carry out various installations including electric installations and wiring,
with the prior permission of DMRC in writing at its own cost. Licensee shall not be
entitled for any compensation with regard to additions carried out by them in the
licensed Commercial spaces. Licensee shall be required to hand over the
Licensed Space at the end of license period.
e) “Bid” means the documents, including all clarifications, addendum, corrigendum
and revisions issued by DMRC to the Bidders, the Proposal submitted by the
successful Bidder (Licensee) in response to the Bid Notice in accordance with the
provisions thereof.
f) “Bidder” means any entity which is a sole proprietorship firm, a partnership firm or
a company having registered office in India, or a combination of above in the
form of Joint Venture (JV) or consortium.
g) “Bid Security” means the refundable amount to be submitted by the Bidder along
with Tender Documents to DMRC as a security against the earnestness of bid.
h) "Change in Law” means the occurrence or coming into force of any of the
following after the date of signing this Agreement:
a) The enactment of any new Indian law
b) The repeal, modification or re-enactment of any existing Indian law
c) Any change in the rate of any Tax

Provided that Change in Law shall not include:


i. Coming into effect after the date of signing this Agreement of any provision
of a statute which is already in place as of the date of signing this
Agreement (or)
ii. Any new law or any change in existing law under the active consideration of
or in the contemplation of any Government as of the date of signing this
Agreement, which is a matter of public knowledge.

Page 54 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

i) “Commencement Date or Handover Date” means the date on which the


Licensed Space of first lot of stations as per Annexure 1 is handed over by DMRC
to the Selected Bidder, in accordance with the terms of this agreement.
j) “Control” shall mean the power to direct the management or policies of the
Bidder/Subsidiary companies, whether through the ownership of over 50%
(Fifty percent) of the voting power or through the power to appoint more
than half of the board of directors or similar governing body of the
companies i.e having enough voting stock so as to influence and control the
management and operations of such companies , here “Controls” and
“Controlled by” shall be construed accordingly
k) “Damages” shall mean any claim of DMRC against the Licensee for breach of
this Agreement, including but not limited to, losses, dues, arrears etc. against
which DMRC shall be entitled to claim and adjust the Security Deposit/
Performance Security.
l) “DMRC” means Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited.
m) Financial Year” shall for the Bidder mean the period commencing April 1 of
each calendar year and ending on March 31 of the immediately
succeeding calendar year. The relevant financial year for a foreign holding
and or group subsidiary company will be the nearest period of financial year
applicable in their respective countries as compared to the Indian financial
year stipulated above.
n) “Holding company’ of the Bidder/Subsidiary company shall mean such entity
that owns and Controls the Bidder/subsidiary companies. Further, the Holding
company maybe an Indian or a foreign incorporated entity, so long as the
Bidder is an Indian entity.
o) “Interest Free Security Deposit/ Performance Security” means interest free
amount to be deposited by the Licensee with DMRC as per terms and conditions
of License Agreement as a security against the performance of the License
Agreement.
p) “License” means the licensing rights granted by DMRC to the Selected Bidder for
various activities excluding the banned activities as per banned list of usage of
premises attached as Annexure-II.
q) “Licensee” means the Selected Bidder, who has executed the license
agreement with DMRC pursuant to bidding process.
r) “License Fee” means the amount payable by the licensee to DMRC as per rates
offered by the Selected Bidder for utilization of licensed space and accepted by
DMRC to be paid by the Licensee along with other charges and any kind of
Central or State Taxes, local levies, statutory dues, etc. that may be payable by
the licensee as per prevalent law.
s) “License Period” means the period beginning from the Commencement Date
and ending on the Termination Date.
t) “Permits” shall mean and include all applicable statutory, environmental or
regulatory licenses, authorization, permits, consents, approvals, registrations and
franchises from concerned authorities.
u) “Selected Bidder” means the bidder who has been selected by DMRC, pursuant
to the bidding process for award of license.
v) Subsidiary company is one which is part of the group controlled by a holding
company. Further, the Subsidiary company maybe an Indian or a foreign
incorporated entity, so long as the Bidder is an Indian entity

Page 55 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

w) "Tax" means and includes all taxes, fee, cesses, levies that may be payable by the
Licensee under the Applicable Law to the Government or any of its agencies.
x) “Termination Date” means the end of the License period or date of sooner
termination of the License period in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement whichever is earlier.
y) “Advertising” or “Advertisement” means display of any advertisement material
including pictures, printed material, Electric/Electronic media, smart posters,
holographic images, visual display or any other innovative advertising media, etc
which are not objectionable or prohibited under various statutes, codes, policies,
etc as applicable from time to time (Except Audio Advertising).

Page 56 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

DISCLAIMER

The Licensee acknowledges & confirms that prior to execution of this License
Agreement, it has:

a. Extensively analyzed & satisfied itself about the requirement of this License
Agreement including but not limited to the market & trade conditions.
b. Carefully assessed the business prospects from inside the metro station & shall be
fully responsible for its assessment in this regards.
c. It has visited/seen/assessed the potential advertising location/spaces inside the
selected metro stations & fully understands & comprehends the technical,
financial, commercial & investment requirements. It has fully analyzed to its full
satisfaction the business viability of this License/Contract & hereby voluntarily &
unequivocally agrees not to seek any claim for damages, compensation, costs,
etc whatsoever in this regard at any point of time.

Page 57 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

ARTICLE-2: GRANT OF LICENSE


TENURE OF LICENSE

2.1 Tenure of the License Agreement shall be 09 (Nine) years, unless otherwise
terminated by DMRC or surrendered by the Licensee without provision for
further extension of the License Agreement. The tenure of License Agreement
shall commence from the date of first handover of the advertising spaces as
mentioned in Annexure-1. The license period for any additional advertisement
spaces handed over/allotted subsequently during the currency of the contract
other than & including area mentioned in Annexure-1 will also be co-terminus
with the original license period as per this agreement.

2.2 (a) There shall be a lock in period of two years from the date of
commencement of the License Period.

(b) There shall be a fitment period of 75 days from the date of First handing
over of advertisement spaces as per Annexure-1.

LICENSE FEE

2.3 The quarterly advance license fee (exclusive of all taxes) at the accepted rate of
Rs. XXXX per sqm/month for the minimum chargeable licensed space as per
Annexure-1 Plus GST (as applicable, presently @18%) / any other taxes shall also be
paid by Licensee to DMRC. The license fee shall be paid in advance on quarterly
basis for the actual area handed over or minimum chargeable area as per
Annexure-1, whichever is higher.

2.4 The License fee shall commence immediately after expiry of the fitment period
of 75 days, i.e, from the 76th day from the date of first handing over of
advertisement area/spaces at stations as per Annexure-1, on expiry of fitment
period as per clause 2.2(b) above and shall be charged until the termination/
completion of agreement/Contract.

2.5 Along with License Fee, Licensee shall also pay other dues like GST, other taxes,
statutory dues/liabilities, electricity charges, damage/penal charges, pending
arrears, etc. as applicable from time to time.

2.6 The License Fee and the Interest Free Security Deposit/Performance Security
shall be escalated by 20% on completion of every 3 (three) years of license
period on compounding basis. 1st escalation shall be applicable on
completion of 3 years of License Period.

2.7 The license fee along with GST as applicable shall be paid to DMRC on Quarterly
basis in advance to DMRC by the last working day of the previous running quarter.
This has also been illustrated below for better understanding of licensee:

 The Billing quarter - 1st April - 30thJune


 Period for the issue of invoice - 1st March - 15th March
 Last Date of payment of Dues to DMRC - 31stMarch
2.8 The Licensee agrees voluntarily and unequivocally to make all payments to
DMRC before the due date, without waiting for any formal advice from DMRC.
Page 58 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

If the Licensee does not receive invoice before 7 days of due date of payment,
the Licensee agrees to collect the same from the office of authorized
representative of the Licensor.

2.9 The Licensee shall periodically advise the details of payments deposited with &
paid to DMRC. In the case of non-submission of such details, initially Third Party
dues, i.e. statutory dues/ liabilities shall be settled first (mandatory liabilities of
DMRC), then others dues/ liabilities like electricity, etc. and lastly License fee
shall be accounted for. The account shall be reconciled by DMRC on half
yearly basis. Discrepancy, if any, shall be adjusted in next invoice.

2.10 If the Licensee fails to pay or partly pay the due license fee and other dues by
the due date, a 15 days’ Cure Notice shall be issued to pay the outstanding
license fee and other dues along with an interest of 18% (Eighteen percent) per
annum on the amount of License Fee and other dues remaining outstanding
after the due date of payment. Interest shall be charged on net outstanding
dues for the actual number of day(s) of delay in payment. Interest shall
continue to be accrued on monthly compounding basis until all the payable
dues of License Fee and other dues are finally squared up & paid to DMRC.
a) If the Licensee fails to pay the outstanding License Fee and other dues within
15 days’ Cure Notice, DMRC shall issue 30 days termination notice to make
payment of outstanding License Fee and other dues. No representation of
the licensee shall be entertained in this period till the licensee pays the entire
outstanding dues to DMRC.
b) In the event of Licensee failing to pay the outstanding License Fee and other
dues within 15 days from the date of issue of termination notice, DMRC shall
disconnect all utilities provided to the Licensee.
c) In the event of Licensee failing to pay the dues within 30 days from the date of
issue of Termination Notice, it shall constitute Material Breach of Contract and
Licensee’s Event of Default under this Agreement and shall entitle DMRC to
terminate the License Agreement as per provisions stipulated in ARTICLE-7 of the
License Agreement. In such a case, the balance Interest Free Security
Deposit/Performance Security shall be forfeited in favour of DMRC after
adjustment of outstanding dues, if any. If balance outstanding dues are more
than Interest Free Security Deposit/ Performance Security, the same shall be
recoverable from the licensee before licensee is permitted to remove their
establishment(s) or else DMRC will seize their goods/property at Zero/Nil value.
DMRC shall be free to dispose of the said goods/property in any manner
deemed fit & the Licensee shall have no claim for compensation/damages in
this regard. DMRC may also recover the balance outstanding dues, if are more
than Interest Free Security Deposit/ Performance Security, from the other
contracts of licensee in DMRC.
d) Licensee shall vacate the premises within 30 days after date of issue of
termination notice
e) The Licensee should preferably make the payment of advance quarterly
License fee and GST (as applicable) to DMRC by E mode via RTGS/NEFT for
credit of DMRC designated account. Licensee shall take prior approval of
DMRC after complying with the required procedure/guidelines as per
Annexure-IV of Bid Document. The license fee and other dues can also be
Page 59 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

paid by DD/PO in favour of DMRC Ltd., payable at Delhi& drawn on a


scheduled commercial bank.

Interest Free Security Deposit/ Performance Security:

2.11 The Licensee shall submit & pay Interest Free Security Deposit/Performance
Security to DMRC equivalent to half yearly (6 months) License Fee based on
the minimum chargeable area mentioned in Annexure-1 as per existing
prevailing rate of license fee applicable as on date of its submission for
applicable schedule.

2.12 The Licensee shall deposit minimum 25% of Interest Free Security
Deposit/Performance Security in the form of DD/PO in favor of DMRC Ltd
payable at Delhi and 75% or remaining amount of Interest Free Security
Deposit/Performance Security shall be paid in form of DD/PO/Bank Guarantee
in favour of DMRC Ltd. Interest Free Security Deposit/Performance Security up to
Rs 10.00 lacs shall be paid in the form of DD/PO only in favour of DMRC Ltd,
payable at Delhi & issued by a scheduled commercial bank.

2.13 Irrevocable Bank Guarantee in the prescribed format (Annexure-III of DLA)


issued by the State Bank of India or any other Nationalized Bank or any other
Scheduled Commercial Banks, acceptable to DMRC from payable at
branches located in Delhi. The Bank Guarantee shall be valid at least for
three years and shall be extended and renewed for at least three (3) years
well before expiry of earlier Bank Guarantee, failing which, the previous
Bank Guarantee shall be invoked/en-cashed by DMRC without any prior
intimation to the Licensee. For the last year of license period, the Licensee
shall submit the Bank Guarantee valid for remaining license period plus six
months and shall renew it, if required, till the final settlement of all accounts
is carried out, failing which, the Bank Guarantee of the Licensee shall be
invoked & en-cashed by DMRC without any information to Licensee.
2.14 In case of a JV/ Consortium, the Interest Free Security Deposit/ performance
security is to be submitted in the name of its JV/Consortium. However,
splitting of the Interest Free Security Deposit/performance security (while
ensuring the Interest Free Security Deposit/ performance security is in the
name of JV/Consortium) and its submission by different members of the JV/
Consortium for an amount proportionate to percentage stake or otherwise is
also acceptable.
2.15 The Bank Guarantee issuing bank as defined in clause no. 2.13 above must be
on the Structured Financial Messaging System (SFMS) platform. A separate
advice of the Bank Guarantee will be invariably be sent by issuing bank to the
DMRC’s bank through SFMS and only after this, the Bank Guarantee will
become operative and acceptable to DMRC. Accordingly, it is Licensee’s
responsibility to advice DMRC’s bank particulars at present, in this regard as
detailed below to Bank Guarantee issuing bank and ensure the forwarding of
advice of said Bank Guarantee through SFMS to DMRC’s designated bank:
ICICI Bank Limited
9A, Phelps Building,
Connaught Place,
New Delhi – 110001.
IFSC Code: ICIC0000007
Page 60 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

2.16 The License Fee and the Interest Free Security Deposit/ Performance Security
shall be escalated by 20% on completion of every 3 (three) years of license
period, on compounding basis. First escalation in License Fee and the
Interest Free Security Deposit/ Performance Security shall be after
completion of 3 years of License Period. This may be read in conjunction
with the Clause 3.9.6 of DLA regarding Additional Area.

2.17 Interest Free Security Deposit/ Performance Security shall remain constant for
a variation (+/-) in area of up to 10% of initial tendered area / minimum
chargeable area as per Annexure-1. However, in case of variation in initial
from the tendered area / minimum chargeable area, as per Annexure-1 of
more than (+/-)10% then Interest Free Security Deposit/ Performance
Security shall be updated & adjusted on pro-rata basis.
2.18 DMRC shall reserve the right for deduction of DMRC dues from Licensee’s
Interest Free Security Deposit/Performance Security at any stage of
agreement i.e. currency/ completion/termination/surrender, against:-
a) Any amount imposed as a penalty and adjustment for all
loses/damages suffered by DMRC for any nonconformity with the
Agreement terms & condition by the Licensee.
b) Any amount which DMRC becomes liable to the Government/Third
party due to any default of the Licensee or any of their employee/
agent.
c) Any payment/ fine made under the order/judgment of any
court/consumer forum or law enforcing agency or any person working
on their behalf.
d) Any other outstanding DMRC’s dues/ claims, which remain outstanding
after completing the course of action as per this License Agreement.
e) Interest Free Security Deposit / Performance Security will be refunded
after adjusting any payable dues without consideration of any interest,
after completion of full term of the license agreement i.e. 9 years or in
case of surrender of this License Agreement after lock in period of 2
years as per the provisions of the License Agreement.
2.19 Once an amount is debited from the interest free Security
Deposit/Performance Security, the Licensee shall replenish the Security
Deposit/Performance Security to the extent the amount is debited, within
15 days period, failing which, it shall be treated as Licensee’s event of
default enabling DMRC to terminate this License Agreement as per the
provisions of the License Agreement.
2.20 In no case, due payments to DMRC shall be allowed to remain outstanding
& unpaid for a period of more than 60 days. If at any stage, the dues remain
unpaid & outstanding for a period of more than 60 days the License
Agreement may be terminated by DMRC with immediate effect without
giving any prior notice to the Licensee and in such case the Interest Free
Security Deposit / Performance Security & advance License fee received, if
any, shall stand forfeited in favour of DMRC Ltd after adjustment of any dues
payable by the Licensee to DMRC. The Licensee would be required to
remove the advertisements immediately thereafter within three (3) days of
receipt of such notice of termination by DMRC.

Page 61 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

TAXES AND OTHER STATUTORY DUES

2.21 All other statutory taxes, statutory dues, local levies, GST, other taxes, etc. as
applicable from time to time shall be charged extra and shall be remitted/paid to
DMRC along with the License Fee for onward remittance to the Government. The
Licensee indemnifies DMRC from any claims that may arise from the statutory
authorities in connection with this License. The present rate of GST is @18%.

2.22 Payment of stamp duty on execution of license agreement, if any, shall be


borne by licensee.

2.23 Taxes/Municipal Taxes, if any, shall be solely borne by licensee.

2.24 The licensee will not ask for any claim or compensation from DMRC if
advertisements are not permitted due to local laws/civil authorities. The
maintenance of all advertisement inserts will be borne by licensee.

Page 62 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

ARTICLE-3: MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF LICENSED SPACES


ADDITIONAL AREAS/ PANELS & FORMS OF ADVERTISING.

3.1 Additional new Metro station(s) on this line, if any, other than those listed in
Annexure-1, may also be allotted by DMRC to the licensee for exclusive
advertisement rights and DMRC’s decision in this regard shall be final and
binding. The license fee for such stations shall commence immediately from
76th day (on expiry of fitment 75 days fitment period) from the date of handing
over of these stations. The tenure of the license period of these additional
stations shall be co-terminus with this license agreement.

3.2 Minimum area for which license fee shall be charged immediately after the
fitment period will be as given in Annexure-1 for each station. If the Licensee
utilizes less than the area given in Annexure-1, in such case, the license fee and
other dues shall be charged for minimum chargeable area given in Annexure-
1 for Line-1 Extn. (RED LINE). The licensee can however utilise more area for
advertising purposes at any of the stations. The additional area will/ may be
allowed at the sole discretion of DMRC and shall be charged on pro-rata basis
at the applicable rate of License fee. The maximum area available for
advertisements at each station shall be 500 sqm except at interchange station
where it shall be 750 sqm.

3.3 The cost of preparation of the advertisements/media/inserts shall be borne


solely by the licensee. The licensee shall also maintain all the media/inserts and
advertisements as per standards indicated by DMRC.

3.4 Creativity and New Media


Licensee shall be at liberty to choose the media introduce any format, its
design, type and carry out innovation and creativity to add value for
maximization of revenues, subject to the scope of advertisement spaces
specified in Clause 3.9.5 of the License Agreement. Licensee may utilize state
of art technology prevalent anywhere globally.

3.5 The licensee can utilise any format of advertisement including and not limited
to backlit panels, scrollers, floor branding, roof branding, digital display (without
audio), canopy, etc. canopies are to be restricted to maximum 3 at each
metro station & should not have base area more than 6ft x 6ft. Minimum area
for which license fee shall be charged as per Annexure-1 for each station
handed over for advertisement rights, even if the licensee do not utilise this
minimum area mentioned in the Annexure.

3.6 The rate of License Fees to be charged for advertisement at the selected
metro stations is as under:
Rate/stru Type of Advertisement Display Rate of Licence fee in
cture Rs. per Sqm/ Month
All Types of Format of Advertisement at “X” as bid &
selected Stations except Digital accepted by DMRC
R1 Advertisement Display in the Form of subsequent to
LCD / LED Screens, Video Walls, etc. Bidding process.

Digital advertisement Display in the form 1.5 times the rate “X”
R2
of LCD/LED screen, video walls etc. as above (X * 1.5)

Page 63 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

3.7 The area to be charged shall be the actual display area exclusive of any
border or width of framework. In case of LCD/LED/Digital Display/Video Walls,
the area to be charged shall be the actual display area of screen exclusive of
any border or non-digital width. In case, the licensee is utilising Digital Display
for advertisement, the same shall be charged at the rate structure of R1 as
mentioned above. Advertisement Area for canopies shall be charged for the
surface area of 5 surfaces at the rate structure of R1 as mentioned above
along with charging of area occupied at same rate. Digital advertisement shall
be charged as per rate of R2 i.e 1.5 times the rate of static advertisement.

3.8 The Licensee shall have to earmark, develop & maintain up to 5% of total
advertisement area subject to minimum chargeable advertisement spaces at
each metro station, acceptable to DMRC, for carrying out social activities or
social messages by DMRC in consonance with its extant CSR policy. Cost of
printing such messages will be borne by DMRC. In case some of the advertising
panels are left out / opted out by the licensee at the stations, the same shall
also be maintained by the contractor and social messages / social activities /
DMRC messages as desired by DMRC shall be put up by the contractor on
these advertising panels. Cost for printing advertisements with regard to social
marketing activities or social messages shall be borne by DMRC.

3.9 Approval of Plan:

3.9.1 Licensee shall submit advertising plan for each location/site indicating type of
media and its format, location of advertisement spaces, etc. with compliance
to existing guidelines or any other applicable policy, statutes, codes,
applicable laws. However, Licensee is solely responsible for the compliance of
applicable laws and adherence of them is to the submitted to DMRC. All the
advertising sites proposed by the Licensee in the plan shall be subject to
approval by DMRC with regard to:-

a) Operational feasibility,
b) Aesthetics,
c) Safety & Security Concerns

3.9.2 In this regard, a committee comprising of DMRC officials shall be formed for
granting approval. The committee shall communicate its decision in writing
within ten working days from the date of submission of proposals by the
Licensee to DMRC for display of advertisements. If DMRC does not send any
communication within ten working days of the recorded receipt of
advertisement plans in PB wing, the proposal for approval of advertisement
plans at any specified metro station shall be considered as deemed to be
approved by DMRC.

3.9.3 If the plan does not conform to the requirement as mentioned above, DMRC may
reject the plans/proposals, duly specifying the reason(s) thereof. Licensee shall
resubmit their plan/proposal after such modification and conforming to the
requirement of DMRC for approval. Licensee shall display advertisements only
at the spaces approved in the above said plan.

Page 64 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

3.9.4 If any approval is required to be taken from any local authority for display of
the advertisement, the same is the sole responsibility of the Licensee. DMRC
may assist in submission of application on written request from the Licensee.

3.9.5 Scope of Work

The selected Bidder shall have exclusive rights to design, procure/manufacture,


install, manage, operate, maintain, market and sell advertising opportunities at
Selected Delhi Metro stations subject to the terms and conditions specified in the
License Agreement. Licensee shall be responsible for the following activities:-

a) The Licensee shall have to clearly earmark, develop and maintain


properly 5% of total advertisement spaces at each selected metro station
for carrying out DMRC’s campaigns, social activities, social messages by
DMRC, etc. in consonance with it’s extant CSR policy. Cost for printing
advertisements with regard to social marketing activities or social
messages shall be borne by DMRC.
b) The advertiser/Licensee shall provide the advertisement as per their
requirement, subsequent to the prior approval of DMRC, as stipulated.
c) This contract is for total inventory / prefabricated panels available at the
stations, which may be more than the minimum offered at each selected
metro stations as per Annexure-1 or utilized by the licensee. Licensee shall
be submitting a list of proposed inventory (consisting of minimum area
offered as per Annexure-1, along with any additional area that the
licensee wishes to utilize during the tenure of the contract). The maximum
area available for advertisements at each selected metro stations shall be
500 sqm, however at interchange stations it shall be 750 sqm. The Licensee
shall accordingly propose their advertisement plans for prior approval by
DMRC. Such additional area, over & above the minimum chargeable
area at each selected metro station as per Annexure-1, shall be charged
on pro rata basis at the applicable rate of monthly License Fee per sqm
per month.
Notwithstanding the proposed inventory as per Annexure-1as mentioned
above, licensee may apply for any additional inventory in addition to
proposed minimum inventory as per their requirement as per terms &
conditions of the contract agreement during the tenure of the contract,
subject to the aforesaid maximum limits.
The proposed inventory at the selected metro stations shall be re-furbished by
the licensee as per DMRC’s specifications at their own cost and shall be
available for utilization by Licensee for commercial advertisements as per
terms & conditions of the contract. At no stage immediately after the fitment
period of 75 days, any installed advertisement panels/ prefabricated panels
even if more than proposed/approved inventory of the Licensee should be
left blank or unattended and all panels should have advertisements /
displays mounted on them and shall be maintained updated properly by
the Licensee. And, for the intervening time, when licensee is not fully
utilizing the same, it shall not bear a barren, deserted & shabby look; and
presents a pleasant & aesthetic view of the station.
If the licensee is not able to utilize installed advertisement panels /
prefabricated panels, licensee shall display DMRC message(s) on vacant
Page 65 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

panels for which write up shall be provided by DMRC. However, advertiser


shall be permitted to mention their contact details on the same. However,
if the licensee fails to update the unutilized inventory within 30 days of
providing DMRC messages after the fitment period of 75 days, DMRC may
provide the same & recover the cost from the licensee. A suitable penalty
may also be applicable in case any panel is left blank after the fitment
period.
d) Preparation of an advertising plan for each station which must clearly
earmark exact locations and type of advertisement planned for each
advertising site and other relevant details. DMRC shall consider the plan
with respect to aesthetics, operational feasibility, safety and security
concerns. If the part of plan is not approved by DMRC, Licensee is
required to submit revised plan for approval. All further
modification/revision in plans requires DMRC approval.
e) Designing of all advertising units/structures to complement station
architecture for advertising sites.
f) Procurement, fabrication, installation & erection of advertising units.
Advertisement inventory shall include spaces inside selected metro
stations only and no advertisement shall be allowed on outer side of the
metro stations. Advertisement spaces inside selected metro stations may
include all possible spaces including staircases, escalators, platform
screen doors, turnstile, frisking panels/equipments, fixed/moveable panels,
floor or roof branding, logo other than that of DMRC on the roof, elevator
spaces, smart posters, visual display by electronic media (without audio),
projectors/holography or any other innovative advertisement media, etc,
subsequent to the approval of DMRC, as stipulated. Advertisement
inventory shall include smart posters, QR codes/graphics, canopy, etc to
advertise the e-commerce activities for generating business opportunities
through on-line or off-line shopping. Licensee is expected to provide
certain display area for e-commerce at each station. The minimum
chargeable area at each station shall be as per Annexure-1. The
maximum area available for advertisements at each station shall be 500
sqm except at interchange station where it shall be 750 sqm. Licensee
shall accordingly prepare the plan for approval of DMRC. The area of
jurisdiction at interchange stations shall be decided by DMRC and in case
of any dispute regarding the area of jurisdiction at interchange stations,
the decision of DMRC shall be final and binding.
g) Appoint an architect to interact with nodal DMRC representative to bring
clarity in understanding of spaces, to coordinate and implement decisions
taken.
h) Operate, manage and maintain the entire advertisement plans.
i) Management of sales & marketing of the advertising within stations
including providing adequate professionally trained manpower.
j) Design of themes depicting Delhi culture and its natural beauty and Delhi
tourism for display at the advertising sites as per the tender conditions.
k) Promote DMRC amongst India’s top three Destination Brands for
Advertising.
l) Create new innovative advertising opportunities inside selected metro
stations including Experiential Marketing, advertisements by visual aids,

Page 66 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

smart posters for use, e-commerce for on-line or off-line shopping


purposes, etc.
m) Obtain all approvals, permits, etc. from all competent authorities including
different tiers of government, statutory, local, Civic Authorities, etc. at their
own cost.
n) Comply with all statutory requirements in connection with License
Agreement.
o) Ensure regular and timely payments of all amounts due to DMRC and
discharge all obligations as per License Agreement.
p) All applicable taxes including Municipal/Advertisement Taxes, GST and all
other statutory dues where applicable shall be borne solely by the
licensee without any contest.
q) At present, DMRC is not liable to share its revenue generated from
advertisements inside DMRC Metro stations with local bodies including
MCD, etc. However, if DMRC becomes liable to share such revenue with
local bodies from advertisements Inside Selected Metro Stations in future,
then DMRC shall deposit the due share to local bodies out of its own
funds. Licensee shall not be liable to part with any additional amount on
this account.
r) All the advertisement sites & formats proposed by the Licensee are
subject to prior approval by DMRC with regard to operational feasibility,
aesthetics, safety & security concerns. Licensee shall prepare the plans
accordingly for approval of DMRC & shall properly maintain the panels
with advertisement displays.

Exception to Exclusivity:

(i) DMRC has provided contract for operation, regular cleaning & maintenance of
toilet blocks with continuous serviceability round the clock and also for cycle
stands along with advertisement rights (for area not exceeding 15 sqm at each
facility/ metro station) on the toilet blocks/ cycle stand to the contractor.

(ii) DMRC has provided contracts for water ATMs where in water is made
available to commuters along with advertisement rights (for area not
exceeding 02 sqm) on the water ATMs.

(iii) DMRC provides contract for providing dual display digital media signage /
DMRC messages at ticket counters (TOM, CCC, TVM, etc.) through LED, video
wall, etc, wherein advertisement rights shall be provided to the contractor on
this digital media on time sharing basis, whereby contractor would get time
slot for advertisement on these digital media along with display of DMRC
signage, information, messages, etc. These digital media would be licensed
for an area not exceeding 10 sqm at inside each metro station. And,
successful bidder for the advertisement rights inside selected stations metro
stations will also be eligible to bid with contract for DDIS.

(iv) DMRC may nominate some of the locations / stations of DMRC network for
providing Art / Exhibition / event corner, wherein DMRC would be utilizing a
defined location at the station for displaying exhibits, artwork, etc, without
any commercial consideration to the licensee.

Page 67 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

(v) DMRC may install / create any new inventory, panels, etc. for its partners, etc.
without any commercial exploitation from the same which may be for
displaying artwork/ exhibition corner, other exhibits without any commercial
consideration to the Licensee.

(vi) The licensee shall not be provided rights for advertising through wi-fi,
mobile/radio signals on advertisement media not installed / owned by them,
viz, mobile, tablet, etc. of commuters’, DMRC staff, etc.

(vii) DMRC has provided/intends to provide spaces inside these metro stations for
display of Art work, handicrafts portraits, promotion of Heritage, Art & Culture,
etc. The licensee shall be at liberty to identify other available spaces at these
stations after excluding the spaces identified for display of these activities.

(viii) Co-branding Rights - DMRC may provide Co-Branding Rights at selected


stations wherein the selected licensee would be allowed to prefix/ suffix as
applicable the brand name of approved brand with the existing name of the
station, along with up to 10 sqm of branding space (both inside as well
outside) on civil structure of the station.

(ix) DMRC has provided/intends to provide spaces inside these metro stations for
display of handicrafts portraits, promotion of Heritage, Art & Culture, etc. The
licensee shall be at liberty to identify other available spaces at these stations
after excluding the space for display of these activities.

(x) DMRC shall not normally interfere with the approved/installed advertisement
display of the licensee.

3.9.6 Additional Area:

If the licensee is desirous of taking up additional area and revising already


approved advertisement plan at any particular location/site, the Licensee shall
submit advertisement plan of the additional area for approval of DMRC once
in a quarter only and in multiples of 25 sqm only. In case additional area is
taken up for short duration, it shall be charged from the date of handing over
of such additional area. Additional area shall be charged on pro-rata basis &
shall be charged for a minimum period of 90 days irrespective of the fact that it
is utilized or not and the license period for such additional area shall be co-
terminus with the original license period. No fitment period shall be given for
any additional space so provided at existing stations. Fitment Period shall be
applicable only for new metro stations.

3.9.7 Surrender of Additional Area:

If the Licensee is desirous of surrendering additional advertisement area over


and above minimum chargeable area as mentioned in Annexure-1, the
licensee shall submit the plan for withdrawal of advertisement area. Such plans
of surrendering advertisement area at any location/site shall be submitted at a
frequency not more than once in a quarter and in one lot of minimum variation
of 25 sqm of display area per quarter. The License fees for the reduced area
shall be calculated from the actual date of removal of such advertisement
media. Reduction in license fee shall be done consequent to certification from
Page 68 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

Station Manager or their authorized representative. This is subject to minimum


chargeable period as per clause no 3.9.6.

3.9.8 The Licensee shall submit details along with contact numbers of their authorized
representative(s) who shall be available at the Metro Stations at a short notice
for inspection of advertisement spaces including measurement of area. In the
absence of licensee’s representative, inspection shall be done by DMRC
official(s) and it shall be final and binding to the Licensee. If during inspection,
the area of advertisement space is found to be at unapproved location or
more than the approved area, it shall be treated as unauthorized occupancy.
The license fee of such unauthorized occupancy shall be charged at double
the rate of applicable license fee from the first day of that quarter or from the
date of previous inspection in which the space was found as per approved
plan, whichever is earlier and shall be charged till a vacation certificate of that
unauthorized occupancy from the concerned Station Manager or their
authorized representative is submitted to DMRC or the unauthorized space is
approved from the DMRC, whichever is earlier.

3.9.9 Licensee shall submit the monthly statement to PB wing of approved area as well as
actual area utilized for advertisement at each station for each category, after due
certification from the concerned Station Manager or their authorized
representative. If the actual area utilized for advertisement at any station is found
to be more than the approved area, the license fee shall be charged for actual
area utilized for that rate structure at double the normal rate for whole month.

No partial surrender of advertisement spaces, below the minimum chargeable


area as given in Annexure-IA and IB of each metro station at inside selected
metro stations licensed under this license agreement, shall be allowed /
permitted to the Licensee.

3.9.10 Operation & Maintenance of Licensed spaces:

a) Licensee confirms that he/they fully understand and confirm that the
panels/advertisements spaces shall, at all time belong to DMRC, and no
interest in the same shall be created by the licensee. The Licensee also
agrees not to sub license, lease, sub lease or part with, partially or fully in any
form, the panels/advertisement spaces.

b) The advertising rights for panels will vest with the licensee only. Any persons
wishing to advertise in the above mentioned panels will have to deal
directly with the licensee and DMRC will have no dealing in this regard. At
no time subletting of rights for advertisement to other advertising
agencies/outdoor agencies, Out of Home advertising agencies, etc. would
be permissible under this agreement. The licensee agrees voluntarily and
unequivocally to place DMRC messages at their own cost in the panels
which lie vacant and not commercialized at any time after the fitment
period of 75 days from date of handover.

c) All the advertising panels shall belong exclusively to DMRC Ltd at all times.
No permanent interests or lien of whatever nature is allowed to be created

Page 69 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

on the advertising spaces and the advertising panels fabricated installed


and commissioned.

d) The Licensee will not ask for any claim or seek any compensation from
DMRC if advertisements are not permitted due to court order/local laws/civil
authorities. The maintenance of all advertisement inserts and the panels
handed over will be borne solely by the licensee. The replacement of bulbs,
electrical chokes, other electrical parts and also other components of all
advertisement panels will be done as per directions and standards specified
by the authorized representative of DMRC Ltd.

e) The licensee agrees to pay and will continue to pay the license fees and all
dues, even if any or all the panels are not functional or has/have been
dismantled for repair or upkeep etc. The Licensee agrees that in the event
of such dysfunction of the panels, the licensor will not be liable to pay any
compensation to the licensee.

f) If any approvals are required to be taken from any local/municipal authority for
display of advertisement, the licensee is solely responsible for their
arrangements. If any, fine/penalty is imposed on DMRC (Licensor) due to non-
availability of any such approval(s), the same shall be recovered from the
Security Deposit of the licensee and licensee shall reimburse the security
deposit to that extant within 15 days of such debit by DMRC.

g) The licensee will have to maintain all the advertisement inserts in proper,
neat and clean condition for the currency of the contract. The advertising
media should be of fire retardant low smoke/zero halogen material and of
international standards. The Licensee must submit the media sample for
DMRC’s approval to the office of the DGM/PB before using the same. DMRC
reserves the right not to give such permission.

h) The Licensee fully understands and comprehend that all panels constructed
/ fabricated, installed and commissioned by him/her/them will become the
sole property of DMRC at the end of the license period.

i) The licensee should at all times indicate the date till which their license is
valid on each of their advertisements displayed.

j) All terms and conditions indicated in this agreement will also be applicable
for the additional panels/spaces offered and accepted by the licensee.

k) Licensee shall keep and maintain the advertisement media/panel, etc, in


safe and sound manner during all the time of contract period. Any
defective, weak or corroded structure should be replaced immediately with
new proper structure after due certification from reputed agency/DMRC to
ensure safety of DMRC commuters.

l) Licensee shall ensure that all electrical wiring, power outlets and gadgets
used are maintained properly, guarded against short circuits / fires. The
instructions of DMRC’s electrical inspectors/ authorized representative shall
be complied by the licensee at its own cost. The Licensee shall make
provision for TOD Energy Meter.

Page 70 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

m) In case of accident caused due to negligence of the Licensee resulting into


injury/ death to DMRC employees/ other users/ any person or loss to DMRC
property, Licensee shall compensate the loss (es), without prejudice to other
actions under this Agreement at the sole discretion of DMRC, including
termination of Agreement.

n) The Licensee voluntarily and unequivocally agrees not to seek any claims,
damages, compensation or any other consideration whatsoever because of
implementing the instruction issued by DMRC fire officer, electrical inspector,
Security officer or their authorized representatives from time to time.

o) Licensee and its employees or other persons involved in the execution of the
work shall not, in any way, impinge on the safety and security of metro
operations, passenger safety, safety of metro properties and its assets.

p) The Licensee shall comply with the laws of land including Court judgments/
court orders/Delhi Pollution Control Board and Delhi Fire Service guidelines
and/or other government regulatory bodies, regulating the advertisements/
displays and DMRC can’t be held liable for any change/modification in these
laws which adversely affects this tender and the licensee voluntarily and
unequivocally agrees not to seek any claim, damages, compensation or
any other consideration whatsoever on this account.
q) Penalty Clauses

Further, DMRC can impose the fine on Licensee up to Rs.5,000/- per offence
on the following offenses: -

a) Any staff of Licensee found in drunken condition/indulging in bad


conduct.
b) Any staff of the Licensee found creating nuisance.
c) Improper maintenance & defacement of the Metro Property.
d) Dishonor of Cheques and Drafts submitted by Licensee to DMRC. Cheques
will be accepted only in emergent conditions & with the approval of
DMRC by official not below the rank of HOD.
e) Misbehavior with staff and commuters of DMRC.
f) Not following safety and security norms as may be indicated by authorized
representative of DMRC.
g) Utilizing advertisements at locations other than that approved by DMRC.
h) Non submission of monthly statement of approved plan and actual utilized
area of advertisement at each station.
i) Vacant panels i.e. without mounted display/advertisement/filler/display of
DMRC at any time after completion of fitment period.
r) The option to impose fine, penalty, etc. under this License Agreement shall
be exercised by DMRC official not below the rank of Dy.HOD
3.9.11 Factors Governing Selection of Permissible Advertisements

The Licensee shall take into account the following aspects while selecting
advertisements on the panels and abide by all the instruction of the
authorized DMRC representative on the same:

a) The advertisement is prohibited from carrying information or graphic or


other items relating to alcohol and tobacco products.
b) The advertisement will have no objectionable and indecent portrays of
people, products or any terms.
Page 71 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

c) The use of DMRC name, logo or title without prior written permission is
strictly prohibited. No co-branding with the Licensor is allowed, without
prior permission.
d) No Surrogate advertisements are permitted unless application for
placement of the same is accompanied by "no objection certificate"
from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
e) Advertisements pertaining to achievements by different Governments, their
Departments, Ministries, Government Undertakings, other Authorities or
Political Parties shall be permitted. However, no advertisement of any
political party, person violating “Model Code of Conduct” shall be allowed
during the period whereby "Model Code of Conduct" has been enforced by
Election Commission. Further, no advertisement which violates “Model Code
of Conduct" shall be permitted during the period whereby "Model Code of
Conduct" have been enforced by Election Commission.
f) Station naming and Co-branding shall not be allowed.
g) Any type of audio advertisement including by digital media shall not be
allowed.
All advertisement creative must be approved by DMRC before display in metro
premises.

3.9.12 Negative list of Advertisements: the licensee shall take into account that
the following types of advertisements are strictly prohibited:
Nudity
Racial advertisements or advertisements propagating caste, community
or ethnic differences.
Advertisements of drugs, alcohol, cigarette, or tobacco items.
Advertisement propagating exploitation of women or child.
Advertisements having sexual overtone.
Advertisements depicting cruelty to animals.
Advertisements depicting any nation or institution in poor light.
Advertisements banned by the Advertising Council of India or by Law.
Advertisements glorifying violence.
Advertisements of destructive devices and explosives depicting items,
weapons and related items.
Lottery tickets, sweepstakes entries and slot machines related
advertisements.
Advertisements which may be obscene or contain pornography or
contain an “indecent representation of women”.
Advertisements which may be defamatory, trade libelous, unlawfully
threatening or unlawfully harassing.

3.9.13 Minimum Material Specifications:-

Licensee shall provide advertisement media / panels / fixtures conforming to


international standards of high quality advertising comparable to Airports and
Metro of leading nations. Advertisement panels shall be provided by the
Licensee conforming to the following minimum specifications or its equivalent:
a) Frame work –SS 304
b) Backing sheet of G.I.
c) Internal cables of Fire Retardant Low Smoke type (FRLS) for Elevated
& (FRLSZH) for U/G as specified in Electrical Procedure Order.
d) TL tubes for back lighting/illumination with electronic ballast.
e) Polycarbonate sheet as cover of GE make or equivalent.
f) Advertising media to be made from Fire Retardant, Low Smoke &
Zero Halogen material.
g) For elevated stations frame finishes of Aluminum is also permissible.

Page 72 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

h) In order to have energy conservation, LED or any other energy saving


devices confirming to BEE standards should be used at the advertisement
sites. For existing sites, the conservation of energy saving devices may also
be carried out.

The advertising media should be of fire retardant, low smoke and comply with all
Indian and International Standards.

Page 73 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

ARTICLE-4: RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

4.1 Licensee’s Obligations:

The Licensee’s Responsibilities and Duties shall include the following, in addition
to and without prejudice to other obligations under this Agreement:

a) to obtain due permits, necessary approvals, clearances and sanctions from


the competent authorities for all activities or infrastructure facilities
b) to operate and maintain the Licensed Area at all times in conformity with
this License Agreement;
c) to ensure that no structural damage is caused to the existing buildings and
other permanent structures at the station as a result of their activities or any
of its agents, contractors, sub-Licensee, etc.;
d) to take all reasonable steps to protect the environment (both on and off the
Licensed Space) and to limit damage and nuisance to people and
property resulting from construction and operations, within guidelines
specified as per Applicable Laws and Applicable Permits;
e) to duly supervise, monitor and control the activities of contractors, sub-
licensees, agents, etc., if any, under their respective License Agreements as
may be necessary;
f) to take all responsible precautions for the prevention of accidents on or
about the site and provide all reasonable assistance and emergency
medical aid to accident victims;
g) not to permit any person, claiming through or under the Licensee, to create
or place any encumbrance or security interest over whole or any part of the
Licensed Spaceor its assets, or on any rights of the Licensee therein or under
this Agreement, save and except as expressly permitted in this Agreement;
h) to keep the Licensed Space free from all unnecessary obstruction during
execution of works and store the equipment or surplus materials, dispose of
such equipment or surplus materials in a manner that causes least
inconvenience to the Metro Station, Commuters or DMRC’s activities;
i) at all times, to afford access to the Licensed Space to the authorised
representatives of DMRC, other persons duly authorised by any
Governmental Agency having jurisdiction over the business at Licensed
Space, to inspect the Licensed Space and to investigate any matter within
their authority and upon reasonable notice;
j) to comply with the divestment requirements and hand over the Licensed
space to DMRC upon Termination of the Agreement;
k) to ensure that no foul/ unpleasant smell shall spread out from the premises
of the licensee;
l) To ensure that its equipment does not interfere with the function of DMRC’s
equipments installed at the station. The Licensee is advised to obtain prior
written consent from DMRC for installing such equipments. However, DMRC
reserves the right to refuse installation of the equipment if it is of the opinion
that the Licensees equipment shall interfere with the station installations.
4.2 The Licensee shall be solely and primarily responsible to DMRC for observance of all
the provisions of this License Agreement on behalf of its employees and
representatives and any person acting under or for and on behalf of the Licensee;
contractor (s) appointed for the Licensed Space as fully as if they were the acts or
defaults of the Licensee, its agents or employees.

4.3 The Licensee shall comply with all rules and regulations under the Metro
Railways (Operations and Maintenance) Act 2002 & amendments thereto.

Page 74 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

4.4 No lease/ tenancy/sub-tenancy is being created by DMRC in favour of


Licensee under or in pursuance of this Agreement and it is distinctly & clearly
understood, agreed and declared by/ between the parties hereto that:
a) The Licensee shall not have or claim any interest in the licensed space as a
lessee/ tenant/sub-tenant or otherwise.
b) The rights, which Licensee shall have in relation to the said premises, are only
those set out in this Agreement.
c) The relationship between DMRC and Licensee under and/or in pursuance of
this Agreement is as between Principal and Principal. Consequently, neither
party shall be entitled to represent the other and/or make any commitment
on behalf of and/ or with traders or any other party. Furthermore, no
relationship in the nature of Partnership or Association of persons is hereby
being created or intended to be created between DMRC on the one hand
and Licensee on the other hand in connection with and/or relating business
to be operated by Licensee at the said premises.

Page 75 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

ARTICLE-5: INDEMNITY AND INSURANCE

5.1 The Licensee hereby undertakes to indemnify and hold DMRC harmless
against all costs, damages, liabilities, expenses arising out of any third party
claims relating to non- completion of the Fit-out; quality of the Fit-out and the
construction/ construction activities.

5.2 The Licensee hereby undertakes to indemnify DMRC against all losses and
claims in respect of death or injury to any person or loss or damage to any
property which may arise out of or in consequence of the execution and
completion of works and remedying defects therein and against all claims,
proceedings, damages, costs charges and expenses whatsoever in respect
thereof or in relation thereto.

5.3 The Licensee hereby undertakes that DMRC shall not be liable for or in respect of
any damages or compensation payable to any workman or other person in the
employment of Licensee or any of their contractors/ sub-contractors/sub-
Licensees. The Licensee shall indemnify and keep indemnified DMRC against all
such damages and compensation; all claims proceedings, damages, costs,
charges and expenses whatsoever in respect thereof or in relation thereto.

5.4 The licensee must strictly comply with all the provisions of The EPF Act 1952,
The ESI Act, Minimum Wages Act 1948, Labour Laws & regulation in force
including but not limited to the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act-
1976 including any subsequent amendment thereof and the rules made there
under as per prevalent Government orders and ensure timely payment under
these Acts. Failure to comply these acts shall attract penalty as per provisions.
Licensee shall indemnify DMRC Administration for any loss and damages
suffered due to violation of its provision.

5.5 The Licensee hereby indemnifies DMRC against any loss, damage or liabilities
arising because of any act of omission or commission on part of Licensee or
on part of its personnel or in respect of non-observance of any statutory
requirements or legal dues of any nature.

5.6 The Licensee hereby undertakes to discharge all statutory obligations and
liabilities in connection with employment of its personnel in the said premises.
Licensee hereby indemnifies DMRC against any liability arising in connection
with the employment of its personnel in the said premises of Licensor. Licensee
hereby undertakes to carry out police verification of its employees and submit
its copy to DMRC in accordance with its extant policies.

5.7 The Licensee shall indemnify DMRC from any claims that may arise from the
statutory authorities against any statutory taxes, statutory dues, local levies,
etc. in connection with this License.

5.8 The Licensee shall indemnify DMRC from any serious accident caused due to
negligence of the Licensee, resulting in injury, death to commuters or DMRC
employees or loss to DMRC property during the currency of license agreement.

Page 76 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

5.9 The Licensee shall be liable for and shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold
harmless DMRC, DMRC’s officers, employees and agents from and against
any and all demands, claims, suits and causes of action and any and all
liability, costs, expenses, settlements and judgments arising out of the failure of
the Licensee to discharge its obligations under this clause and to comply with
the provisions of Applicable laws and Applicable Permits.

5.10 The Licensee shall indemnify and keep indemnified DMRC for any losses/
penalties on this account levied by any Judicial/ Statutory Authorities/ Courts
on Licensee.

5.11 Insurance and Waiver of Liability: The Licensee shall bear the cost, throughout
the term of the License, for a comprehensive general liability insurance
covering injury to or death of any person(s) while working in DMRC premises,
including death or injury caused by the negligence of the Licensee or the
Licensee’s failure to perform its obligations under the agreement. Upon
DMRC's request, the Licensee shall submit to DMRC, suitable evidence that
the foregoing policy or policies are in effect. In the event of the default i.e.
avoiding the insurance cover, the Licensee agrees and undertakes to
indemnify and hold the licensor harmless against all liabilities, losses,
damages, claims, expenses suffered by the licensor as a result of such default
by the Licensee.

Page 77 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

ARTICLE-6: FORCE MAJEURE

6.1 In case of Force Majeure Events neither DMRC nor Licensee shall be liable for any
inability to fulfill their commitments and obligations hereunder occasioned in whole
or in part. Any of the following events resulting in total block up of business/adverse
material effect from the licensed space shall constitute Force Majeure Event:
a) Earthquake, Flood, Inundation, Landslide.
b) Storm, Tempest, Hurricane, Cyclone, Lighting, Thunder or other extreme
atmospheric disturbances.
c) Fire caused by reasons not attributable to the Licensee.
d) Acts of terrorism
e) War, hostilities (Whether war be declared or not), invasion, act of foreign
enemy, rebellion, riots, weapon conflict or military action or civil war.
f) Strikes or boycotts, other than those involving the Licensee, its contractors, or
their employees, agents etc.
g) Any other similar things beyond the control of the party, except court order/
court judgment/action of civic authorities.
Such Force Majeure occurrence shall be notified to the other party within 15
days of such occurrence. If such Force Majeure continues for a period of
three months, the party notifying the force majeure condition may be entitled
to, through not being obliged to terminate this agreement by given a notice
of 7 days to the other party and in such a case this interest free security
deposit / performance security shall be refunded by DMRC by the Licensee
after adjustment of outstanding dues, if any.

Page 78 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

ARTICLE-7: BREACHES/SURRENDER/TERMINATION OF LICENSE AGREEMENT

Surrender of License Agreement:

7.1 If the Licensee is desirous to exit & surrender the license hereby created
before expiry of the lock-in period of 2 years, the License Agreement shall
deemed to be foreclosed on the date mentioned in surrender notice, subject
to confirmation by DMRC. In such a case, the balance Interest Free Security
Deposit/ Performance Security shall be forfeited in favour of DMRC after
adjustment of outstanding dues, if any, payable to DMRC. No grace period
shall be provided to licensee in such a case. DMRC may also recover the
balance outstanding dues, if are more than Interest Free Security Deposit/
Performance Security, from the other contracts of licensee in DMRC. Balance
outstanding dues, if are more than Interest Free Security Deposit/
Performance Security, shall be also recoverable from the licensee before
licensee is permitted to remove their establishment(s) or else DMRC will seize
their property at Zero/Nil Value. DMRC shall be free to dispose-off the said
property / goods in whatsoever manner as it deems fit. Licensee shall have no
claim for compensation or consideration / damages in this regard.

7.2 The Licensee shall have an option to surrender & exit from the License Agreement
immediately after completion of lock-in period of 2 years. For this, the licensee
shall give 180 days prior intimation to DMRC which may be given before
completion of defined lock-in period. (In case lock-in period is of 2 years, prior
intimation can be given after 1 ½ years) however option to exit will be available
only after 2 years. In such a case, balance Interest Free Security Deposit/
Performance Security of the Licensee shall be refunded after adjusting the
outstanding dues, if any, payable on the part of Licensee. DMRC may also
recover the balance outstanding dues, if are more than Interest Free Security
Deposit/ Performance Security, from the other contracts of licensee in DMRC.
Balance outstanding dues, if are more than Interest Free Security Deposit/
Performance Security, shall also be recoverable from the licensee before licensee
is permitted to remove their establishment(s) or else DMRC will seize their property
at Zero/Nil value. DMRC shall be free to dispose-off the said property / goods in
whatsoever manner as it deems fit. Licensee shall have no claim for
compensation or consideration / damages in this regard.

7.3 If the Licensee is desirous of terminating the license after expiry of lock-in period of
2 years but without serving any prior intimation period or shorter intimation period
than 180 days, the agreement shall deemed to be terminated on completion of
such short/ improper intimation period. In such cases, the Interest Free Security
Deposit/ Performance Security shall be refunded to the Licensee after adjustment
of license fee for period shorter than 180 days (notice period) and outstanding
dues, if any. DMRC may also recover the balance outstanding dues, if are more
than Interest Free Security Deposit/ Performance Security, from the other
contracts of licensee in DMRC. Balance outstanding dues, if are more than
Interest Free Security Deposit/ Performance Security, shall also be recoverable
from the licensee before licensee is permitted to remove their
establishment(s) or else DMRC will seize their property at Zero/Nil value. DMRC
Page 79 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

shall be free to dispose-off the said property / goods in whatsoever manner as


it deems fit. Licensee shall have no claim for compensation or consideration /
damages in this regard.

7.4 In case of successful completion of the full term of the License period i.e. Nine
(9) years from commencement date of License Agreement, in such a case,
balance Interest Free Security Deposit/Performance Security of the Licensee
shall be refunded after adjusting the outstanding dues. Balance outstanding
dues, if are more than Interest Free Security Deposit/ Performance Security,
shall be recoverable from the licensee before licensee is permitted to remove
their establishment(s) or else DMRC will seize their property at Zero/Nil value &
dispose-off the same in any manner as deemed fit. Licensee shall have no
claim for compensation / damages etc in this regard. DMRC may also
recover the balance outstanding dues, if are more than Interest Free Security
Deposit/ Performance Security, from the other contracts of licensee in DMRC.

Breach of License Agreement/Licensee’s Events of Default

7.5 Following shall be considered as Material Breach of the License Agreement by


Licensee resulting in Licensee’s Events of Default:

a) If the Licensee has failed to perform or discharge any of its obligations in


accordance with the provisions of License Agreement, unless such event
has occurred because of a Force Majeure Event, or due to reasons solely
attributable to DMRC without any contributory factor of the Licensee.
b) If the Licensee fails to pay License Fee, utility charges, penalty or Damage
herein specified or any other due payable by the Licensee to DMRC by the
stipulated date.
c) If the Licensee makes any of the following changes in Ownership:
i. Any change in percentage stake of JV/Consortium by the members of
the License Agreement without prior written permission of DMRC.
ii. Dilution of stake of Lead Member in the JV/Consortium below 51% at any
time during the License Period.
iii. Dilution of stake of any consortium member in JV/ Consortium below 15%
during the license period
d) If the Licensee during pendency of the License Agreement becomes
insolvent or is put under receivership by a competent court.
e) If the Licensee is in persistent non-compliance of the written instructions of a
DMRC officials.
f) If the Licensee or any of its representatives cause an incident or accident
that results in injury or death to DMRC employees/ commuters or loss to
DMRC property.
g) If the Licensee is in violation of any of the other Clauses of License Agreement
and after two written notices (unless otherwise specifically mentioned therein)
from DMRC, fails to cure the Default to the satisfaction of DMRC.

h) If any representation made or warranties given by the Licensee under this


Agreement is found to be false or misleading.
i) If the Licensee engaging or knowingly has allowed any of its employees,
agents, or sub-Licensee to engage in any activity prohibited by law or which
Page 80 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

constitutes a breach of or an offence under any law, in the course of any


activity undertaken pursuant to this Agreement.
j) If the Licensee has created any encumbrance, charges or lien in favour of
any person or agency, over the Licensed Space except expressly permitted
under this Agreement.
k) If a resolution for voluntary winding up has been passed by the shareholders
of the Licensee.
l) If any petition for winding up of the Licensee has been admitted and
liquidator or provisional liquidator has been appointed or the Licensee has
been ordered to wind up by Court of competent jurisdiction, except for the
purpose of amalgamation or reconstruction with the prior consent of DMRC,
provided that, as part of such amalgamation or reconstruction and the
amalgamated or reconstructed entity has unconditionally assumed all
surviving obligations of the Licensee under this Agreement.
m) If the Licensee has abandoned the Licensed Space.
n) If the licensee violates banned usage as per list given in Annexure-II.

Termination of License Agreement by DMRC

7.6 Provided that in the event of application of clauses 7.5 (a) and (b) above, DMRC
shall give to the Licensee 15 days’ time to cure the default and in the event the
Licensee rectifies the default to the satisfaction of the DMRC within the cure period,
the event shall not be considered as a Licensee Event of Default. However, in the
event of application of Clause No. 7.5 (c) to (n), DMRC may terminate the licensee
agreement with immediate effect.

7.7 If the Licensee failing to cure the default within 15 days it shall constitute Material
Breach of Contract under this Agreement. It shall entitle DMRC to disconnect all
utilities provided to the Licensee and to terminate license agreement. No
representation of licensee shall be entertained after the expiry of cure period.

7.8 Termination on Operational Ground:


DMRC reserves the right to terminate the License Agreement on operational
ground by giving three months notice. The License agreement shall stand
terminated after expiry of three months’ notice and the Interest Free Security
Deposit/Performance Security shall be refunded after adjusting outstanding
dues. The Licensee voluntarily agrees not to seek any claim, compensation,
damages or any other consideration whatsoever on any ground in this regard.

7.9 Termination due to Force Majeure conditions: The License Agreement may be
terminated for Force Majeure Reasons as specified in ARTICLE-6.

Other Terms & Conditions:

7.10 Upon termination/ completion/ Surrender of License Agreement:

a) All sub-licenses/ third party agreements, if permitted & applicable, entered


by the Licensee, shall stand terminated with immediate effect ;
b) In case of termination of agreement on account of Licensee’s Events of
Default, the balance Interest Free Security Deposit/ Performance Security

Page 81 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

shall be forfeited in favor of DMRC after adjustment of outstanding dues, if


any, payable to DMRC. Balance outstanding dues, if are more than Interest
Free Security Deposit/ Performance Security, shall also be recoverable from
the licensee before licensee is permitted to remove their establishment(s) or
else DMRC will seize their property at Zero/Nil value & dispose-off the same in
any manner as deemed fit. Licensee shall have no claim for compensation /
damages etc in this regard. DMRC may also recover the balance
outstanding dues, if are more than Interest Free Security Deposit/
Performance Security, from the other contracts of licensee in DMRC.
c) All utilities shall be disconnected with immediate effect, unless otherwise
specified elsewhere, and
d) The Licensee shall vacate the premises within 30 days after date of issue of
termination notice.

7.11 Upon termination of the license agreement, the Licensee shall handover the
vacant possession of premises to the Station-in-charge or their authorized
representative within 30 days from the date of termination of License Agreement,
after removal of media, fixtures, panels, etc. installed by the Licensee at its own
cost, without causing damage to DMRC structures. The Licensee agrees voluntarily
and un-equivocally not to seek any claim, damages, compensation or any other
consideration whatsoever on this account. If the premise is not handed over in
good condition as required under this clause, DMRC reserves the right to deduct/
recover damages/ charges.

7.12 If, the Licensee fails to vacate the licensed space/premises within the grace period,
penalty of twice the prevalent monthly Licensee Fee shall be chargeable for
occupation for and beyond this 30 day period. Apart from this, such violation shall
empower DMRC to dispose-off the property & goods from the premises. And after
lapse of this 30 days grace period, DMRC shall take over the goods/property
treating at NIL value, even if it is under lock & key; and shall be free to dispose-off
the property in whatsoever manner as it deems fit. Licensee shall have no claim for
compensation or consideration/damages after completion of grace period. If,
licensee fails to pay the penalty, applicable in case of non-vacation of premises,
the same shall be adjusted from the Interest Free Security Deposit/Performance
Security available with DMRC. No grace period shall be provided to licensee, if
licensee surrenders the contract within the lock-in period of 2 years.

7.13 After vacating the premises, the Licensee shall submit a vacation certificate issued
by the Station in-charge or its authorized representative as a proof of Licensee
having vacated the site. Licensee’s statement regarding vacation, without a
vacation certificate issued by the Station in-charge or its authorized representative,
shall not be accepted.

7.14 The termination of this Agreement shall not relieve either party from its obligation to
pay any sums then owing to the other party nor from the obligation to perform or
discharge any liability that had been incurred prior thereto. The Licensee shall be
liable to pay all dues outstanding to DMRC including electricity, chiller and other
utility charges under this agreement without prejudice to rights and remedies
applicable under the law. The final settlement of dues shall take place after
submission of vacation certificate from the Station in-charge or their/her authorized
representative subsequent to termination of License Agreement.
Page 82 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

7.15 Rights of DMRC on Termination: DMRC shall not have any obligation whatsoever
including but not limited to obligations as to compensation for loss of employment,
continuance or regularization of employment, absorption or re-employment on any
ground, in relation to any person in the employment of or engaged by the Licensee
in connection with the Licensed space.

7.16 On termination of Agreement, DMRC shall have rights to re-market/re-tender and


or to seal/ lock the Licensed Space.

Page 83 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

ARTICLE-8: DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Arbitration: All disputes relating to this agreement or claims arising out of or relating
to this agreement or breach, termination or the invalidity thereof or on any issue
whether arising during the progress of the services or after the completion or
abandonment thereof or any matter directly or indirectly connected with this
agreement shall be referred to Arbitrator(s) appointed by Director, DMRC on receipt
of such request from either party. Matters to be arbitrated upon shall be referred to
a sole Arbitrator if the total value of the claims is upto Rs.50 Lakhs and to a panel of
three Arbitrators, if total value of claims is more than Rs.50 Lakhs. DMRC shall provide
a panel of three Arbitrators for the claims upto Rs.50 Lakhs and a panel of five
Arbitrators for claims of more than Rs.50 Lakhs. Licensee shall have to choose the
sole Arbitrator from the panel of three and / or one Arbitrator from the panel of five,
in case three Arbitrators are to be appointed. DMRC shall also choose one Arbitrator
from this panel of five and the two so chosen will choose the third Arbitrator from the
panel only. The Arbitrator(s) shall be appointed within a period of 30 days from date
of receipt of written notice / demand of appointment of Arbitrator from either party.

The decision of sole Arbitrator / panel of Arbitrators shall be binding on all the parties.
The cost of arbitration shall be borne by respective parties equally. The venue of
such arbitration shall be Delhi / New Delhi. The parties agree to comply with the
awards resulting from arbitration and waive their rights to any form of appeal insofar
as such waiver can validly be made.

Rules governing Arbitration Proceedings: The Arbitration Proceedings shall be


governed by Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996, as amended from time to
time including provisions in force at the time the references made. During the
pendency of arbitration proceedings, the Licensee shall continue to perform and
make due payments to DMRC as per the License Agreement.

Jurisdiction of Courts: The Court at Delhi/New Delhi shall have the exclusive
jurisdiction to try all disputes between the parties arising out of this agreement.

Page 84 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

ARTICLE-9: REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

9.1 The Licensee represents and warrants to DMRC that-


a) It is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of
India;
b) It has full power and authority to execute, deliver and perform its
obligations under this Agreement and to carry out the transactions
contemplated hereby;
c) It has taken all necessary corporate and other action under Applicable
Laws and its constitutional documents to authorize the execution, delivery
and performance of this Agreement;
d) It has the financial standing and capacity to undertake the commercial
utilization of Licensed Commercial spaces;
e) This Agreement constitutes its legal, valid and binding obligation
enforceable against it in accordance with the terms hereof;
f) The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement shall not
conflict with, result in the breach of, constitute a default under or
accelerate performance required by any of the terms of the Licensee
Memorandum and Articles of Association or any Applicable Law or any
covenant, agreement, understanding, decree or order to which the
Licensee is a party or by which Licensee or any of its properties or assets
are bound or affected;
g) There are no actions, suits, proceedings or investigations pending or to the
Licensee’s knowledge threatened against the Licensee at law or in equity
before any court or before any other judicial, quasi-judicial or other
authority, the outcome of which may constitute the Licensee Event of
Default or which individually or in the aggregate may result in Material
Adverse Effect;
h) It has no knowledge of any violation or default with respect to any order,
writ, injunction or any decree of any court or any legally binding order of
any government authority which may result in Material Adverse Effect;
i) It has complied with all applicable law and has not been subject to any
fines, penalties, injunctive relief or any other civil or criminal liabilities which
in the aggregate have or may have Material Adverse Effect;
j) No representation or warranty by the Licensee contained herein or in any
other document furnished by the Licensee to DMRC or to any government
authority in relation to Applicable Permits contains or shall contain any
untrue statement of material fact or omits or shall omit to state a material
fact necessary to make such representation or warranty not misleading;
k) The Licensee also acknowledges and hereby accepts the risk of
inadequacy, mistake or error in or relating to any of the matters set forth
above and hereby confirms that DMRC shall not be liable for the same in
any manner whatsoever to the Licensee.

l) The Licensee shall make its own arrangements in engagement of its staff and
labour and shall at no point represent to or claim that the staff, labour is being
recruited for and on behalf of DMRC. The Licensee shall at all times comply
and represent to the staff and labour employed/ engaged by them the
requirement for complying with Applicable Laws and applicable Permits,
particularly in relation to safety and environmental regulations.
Page 85 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

9.2 Obligation to notify change: In the event that any of the representations or
warranties made/ given by the Licensee ceases to be true or stands changed,
it shall promptly notify DMRC of the same.

9.3 DMRC covenants:


a) DMRC covenants and represents that it has good and marketable title to the
said premise, free and clear of all liens, claims, mortgages or deeds of trust
affecting the Licensee’s possession of the Licensed Premises, Licensee’s use of
the premises, or the rights granted to the Licensee hereunder.
b) DMRC covenants and represents that it has full and complete authority to
enter into a license agreement under all terms, conditions and provisions
set forth in the agreement, and so long as the Licensee keeps and
substantially performs each and every term, provision and condition
contained in the agreement, the Licensee shall peacefully and quietly
enjoy the premises without hindrance or disturbance by DMRC or by any
other person(s) claiming by, through or under or in trust for DMRC.
c) On paying the License fee, Licensee hereby reserved and observing &
performing the several covenants and stipulations on its part and the
conditions herein contained, shall peacefully hold and enjoy the licensed
space throughout the said term without any interruptions by the DMRC or
by any person claiming by, through, under or in trust for DMRC.
d) That the overall control & supervision of the premises shall remain vested
with DMRC who will have the right to inspect the whole or part of the
licensed premises as & when considered necessary with respect to its
bonafide use and in connection with fulfillment of the other terms &
conditions of the license agreement. DMRC also reserves the right to enter
the demised premises to repair & replace the fixtures provided by DMRC.

Page 86 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

Chapter: 10 Electrical Specifications and Procedure for Release of Electric Power Supply

Electrical Specifications

10.1 Electricity supply will be provided as per terms and conditions indicated in
Annexure - V. The Licensee shall bear the amount of all the bills/costs for the
electricity that may be consumed due to the operation of the advertisement
panels /spaces allotted under this agreement. Licensee shall use energy
efficient equipment. Advertiser shall follow the I.E. Rules, Acts for safety of
equipment, public & Staff.

10.2 Rate of electricity chargeable from Licensee shall be at the rate at which
Electricity Company / Distribution Company /Agency would levy on such a
customer, had he obtained supply directly from Electricity Company /
Distribution Company /Agency. DERC policy and Electricity Act (as amended
from time to time) shall be applicable.

10.3 Advertising Equipment: All fittings/ erections including electrical cabling,


calibration and installation of Pre-Paid Energy Meters, electrical MDI/TOD, etc.
are to be installed as per DMRC’s specifications.

10.4 DMRC may provide electricity at the point nearest to the required location on
payment of required charges as specified in Annexure-V. The Licensee may
also undertake electrical works for extension of power from nominated source
under DMRC supervision and complying all codal provisions & DMRC
specifications. The Licensee shall follow the provisions stipulated in “Rules and
Guidelines for Release of Electric Power” (Annexure-V) as amended from time
to time.

10.5 The licensee shall make provision for TOD energy meter as per extend DERC
guidelines.

Page 87 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

ARTICLE-11: MISCELLANEOUS

11.1 Licensee shall comply with the laws of land including Delhi Pollution Control
Board guidelines, building guidelines, fire norms, and other government
regulatory bodies, etc. DMRC shall not be held liable for any
change/modification in these laws which adversely affect this agreement.
Licensee shall have no right/ claim in this regard, whatsoever the reason may
be.

11.2 Licensee shall bear all salaries, wages, bonuses, payroll taxes or accruals including
gratuity, superannuation, pension and provident fund contributions, contributions
to worker’s compensations funds and employees state insurance and other taxes
and charges and all fringe and employee benefits including statutory
contributions in respect of such personnel employed/deployed by the Licensee.
These personnel shall at no point of time be construed to be employees of DMRC
and the Licensee shall be solely responsible for compliance with all labour laws
which shall include all liabilities of the Provident Fund Act, ESI Act, Workmen’s
compensation Act, Minimum Wages Act and other Labour Welfare Acts in respect
of its personnel. The Licensee shall indemnify DMRC from any claims that may arise
in connection with above.

11.3 Employees conduct: The Licensee shall ensure that all persons employed
behave in an orderly and disciplined manner and that the said employees are
prohibited from carrying on any unlawful, unfair activities or demonstrations.
The Licensee shall submit the details/Bio data of personnel to whom it intends
to employ/deploy for carrying out the work of media installation, within 45
days of handing over of the stations. The personnel deployed shall be decent,
courteous and without any adverse or criminal background. In this
connection, Licensee shall be required to furnish declaration to DMRC with
respect to all their personnel deployed. Further within 45 days of issue of LOA,
Licensee shall submit police verification report in respect of all its personnel (to
be deployed for the work of media installation) to DMRC. All the Licensee’s
personnel shall be required to possess ID card issued by DMRC while working in
DMRC’s premises as per prevailing procedure. Access inside the stations in
paid areas shall be through smart cards as per prevailing applicable charges,
in addition to the valid ID cards.

11.4 DMRC reserves the right to put Signage of the retail outlets in the property
development areas in stations/circulating areas of the station. Such signage
will be restricted to the Inside/outer faces of the property development
areas/circulating area for which licensee will have no claim.

11.5 Notices : DMRC and Licensee voluntarily and unequivocally agrees –


a. That any notice to be served upon DMRC shall be sufficiently served
and given if delivered to-
“General Manager/Property Business,
3rd Floor, ‘A’ Wing, Metro Bhawan,
Fire Bridge Lane, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi-110 001”

b. That any notice which may be required to be served upon the Licensee
shall be served and given if delivery by Registered / Speed Post/ Courier at
the Address given on the First page of the License Agreement or delivered
in person to the authorized representative of Licensee.

c. That any notice or correspondence under the terms of this License shall be in
writing by registered post/ Speed Post/ Courier or delivered personally. All
activities including day to day management, billing, cancellation / termination /
Page 88 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

surrender etc. shall be carried out from the office of the General
Manager/Property Business or by their duly authorized representative.

d. No instruction/ notice of any party if not communicated in writing, shall


be entertained by the other party.

In Witness whereof the parties hereto have caused this agreement to be signed in
their respective hands as of the day and year first before written.

…..…..-2019 …..….- 2019

(……………….......................…….) (……………….......................…….)
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF Authorized Signatory
DELHI METRO RAIL CORPORATION FOR AND ON BEHALF OF
LIMITED LICENSEE

In Witness whereof the LICENSEE and the DMRC have set their hands hereunto on
the day, month and year first written above in the presence of the following
witnesses:

-------------------------- ---------------------
DMRC LICENSEE

Page 89 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

Annexure-I

DETAILS OF ADVERTISING SPACES OFFERED FOR LICENSING

Name of Metro Stations for awarding advertising rights inside selected


Metro Stations on Line-1 Extn. (RED LINE) of DMRC Network.

Minimum
S/N Station Name Chargeable Area
offered (in sqm)
1 Shaheed Nagar 100
2 Raj Bagh 100
3 Rajendra Nagar 100
4 Shyam Park 100
5 Mohan Nagar 100
6 Arthala 100
7 Hindon River 100
8 New Bus Adda 100
Total Area 800

Licensee is to be charged for the higher of the following, i.e. minimum


chargeable area offered, whether fully utilized or not or the actual utilized
area.
Jurisdiction of an advertisement site, whether falling inside station or outside,
shall be decided by DMRC.
Jurisdiction of area at Interchange station shall be decided by DMRC.
Note:
The offered area is the display area of the advertising media excluding area
of panels, fixtures, etc.
Licensee shall not have any claim for compensation or damages,
revision/reduction in License fee, in case of delay in commissioning of stations
as mentioned in Annexure-I.

Page 90 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

Annexure-II

Factors Governing Selection of Permissible Advertisements

The Licensee shall take into account the following aspects while selecting
advertisements on the panels and abide by all the instruction of the authorized
DMRC representative on the same:

a) The advertisement is prohibited from carrying information or graphic or other


items relating to alcohol and tobacco products.
b) The advertisement will have no objectionable and indecent portrays of
people, products or any terms.
c) The use of DMRC name, logo or title without prior written permission is strictly
prohibited. No co-branding with the Licensor is allowed, without prior
permission.
d) No Surrogate advertisements are permitted unless application for placement
of the same is accompanied by "no objection certificate" from the Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting.
e) Advertisements pertaining to achievements by different Governments, their
Departments, Ministries, Government Undertakings, other Authorities or
Political Parties shall be permitted. However, no advertisement of any political
party, person violating “Modal Code of Conduct” shall be allowed during the
period whereby "Modal Code of Conduct" has been enforced by Election
Commission. Further, no advertisement which violates “Modal Code of
Conduct" shall be permitted during the period whereby "Modal Code of
Conduct" have been enforced by Election Commission.
f) Station naming and Co-branding shall not be allowed.
g) Any type of audio advertisement shall not be allowed.
h) Negative list of Advertisements: the licensee shall take into account that the
following types of advertisements are strictly prohibited:
Nudity
Racial advertisements or advertisements propagating caste, community
or ethnic differences.
Advertisements of drugs, alcohol, cigarette, or tobacco items.
Advertisement propagating exploitation of women or child.
Advertisements having sexual overtone.
Advertisements depicting cruelty to animals.
Advertisements depicting any nation or institution in poor light.
Advertisements banned by the Advertising Council of India or by Law.
Advertisements glorifying violence.
Advertisements of destructive devices and explosives depicting items,
weapons and related items.
Lottery tickets, sweepstakes entries and slot machines related
advertisements.
Advertisements which may be obscene or contain pornography or
contain an “indecent representation of women”.
Advertisements which may be defamatory, trade libelous, unlawfully
threatening or unlawfully harassing.
Page 91 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

Annexure-III

Format of Bank Guarantee


(The Bank Guarantee shall either be from State Bank of India or any other
Nationalized Bank or other Scheduled Commercial Banks from/payable
at______,(New Delhi) only on non-judicial stamp paper of appropriate value)

BANK GUARANTEE NO. ________________________ dated ____________________________

This Deed of Guarantee executed at _____________ by ________________ (Name of


Bank) having its Head / Registered office at ____________________________
(hereinafter referred to as “the Guarantor”) which expression shall unless it be
repugnant to the subject or context thereof include its, successors and assigns;

In favour of

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (hereinafter called “DMRC”), having its
office at Metro Bhawan, Fire Brigade Lane, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi-110001,
which expression shall unless it be repugnant to the subject or context thereof
include its, successors and assigns;

WHEREAS:-

1. DMRC, with a view to augment its earning through non operating revenue,
has licensed exclusive advertising rights inside selected Metro Stations from
Shaheed Nagar to New Bus Adda Metro stations on Line-1 Extn. (RED LINE) of
DMRC network to M/s____________ (herein after called “Licensee”).
2. DMRC has agreed to provide to the Licensee, advertising spaces on “as is
where is basis” in accordance to LOA No. ________________________
dated ___________.
3. Therein after referred to as exclusive advertising rights, on payment of
License Fee to DMRC on the terms and conditions hereunder
contained in this License Agreement.
4. This License is for a period of Nine (9) years from the date of
Commencement of License period, unless otherwise
terminated/surrendered earlier or extended further.
5. The offer submitted by M/s ______________________ having their
registered office at ___________________________ has been accepted
by DMRC vide LOA No. ______________________ dated ______________.
6. As per the terms of the above mentioned LOA, the Licensee has been
selected for exclusive advertising rights form Shaheed Nagar to New Bus
Adda Line-1 Extn. (RED LINE) of DMRC network for the duration of the
License.
7. The Licensee is also required to make payments of License Fees & other
dues as per contractual obligations and applicable taxes to DMRC.
8. The Licensee is required to also bear and pay all expenses, costs and
charges incurred in the fulfillment of all its obligations under the License
Agreement.
9. The Licensee is required to furnish an unconditional irrevocable Bank
Guarantee for an amount of Rs. ______________ (Rupees ______________

Page 92 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

only) as a part of Interest free security deposit which is equivalent to


the Annual license fee for exclusive advertising rights form Shaheed
Nagar to New Bus Adda Line-1 Extn. (RED LINE) of DMRC network, as security
for the performance and fulfillment of all its responsibilities and obligations
as per the LICENSE Agreement. The Licensee has requested the Guarantor
to issue the said Bank Guarantee in favour of DMRC.
10. Now, therefore at the request of the Licensee, the Guarantor has
agreed to execute this Guarantee in favour of DMRC for the due
payment of Rs. ________________(Rupees ____________ only).

NOW, THEREFORE, THIS BANK GUARANTEE WITNESSETH AS FOLLOWS: -

1. The Guarantor, as primary obligor shall, without demur, reservation,


contest, recourse or protest and/or without reference to Licensee, pay to
DMRC an amount not exceeding Rs. ________________(Rupees
____________ only), on the same working day of receipt of a written
demand from DMRC, calling upon the Guarantor to pay the said amount.
For the purpose of this clause, any letter making demand on the Bank by
DMRC dispatched by Registered Post with Ack. due or by any Electronic
means addressed to the above mentioned address of the Bank shall be
deemed to be the claim/demand in writing referred to above irrespective
of the fact as to whether and when the said letter reached the Bank, as
also any letter containing the said demand or claim is lodged with the
Bank personally.
2. The Guarantor agrees that DMRC shall be the sole judge to decide as to
whether the Licensee has defaulted in the performance of its obligations
as per the License Agreement, and the decision of DMRC in this regard
shall be final and binding on the Guarantor, notwithstanding any
differences in this regard between DMRC and the Licensee or any dispute
pending before any Court, Tribunal, Arbitrator or any other Authority. The
scheduled commercial Bank issuing the above Bank Guarantee confirms
that it is on the SFMS (structured financial messaging system) platform, and
it will invariably send a separate advise of the BG to the designated bank
of DMRC, through SFMS.
3. Any such demand made on the Guarantor by DMRC shall be conclusive,
absolute, final and binding on the Guarantor, and the amount due and
payable by the Guarantor under this Guarantee will be honored by the
Guarantor, simply on demand, without demur, reservation, contest,
protest, recourse whatsoever and without need for ascribing any reason
to the demand. The liability of the Guarantor under this guarantee is
absolute and unequivocal. The above payment shall be made without
any reference to the Licensee or any other person.

4. This Guarantee shall be irrevocable, valid and remain in full force


until
…………………….. (period of expiry) or till the end of 6(Six) month after
completion of the License Period, or for such extended period as may be
desired by DMRC, and as conveyed by DMRC to Bank.
5. In such case of renewal, the Guarantor shall renew the Bank Guarantee,
sixty days prior to the expiry of validity of the Bank Guarantee and the
Page 93 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

process for extension of the Guarantee would be repeated till period of


License Agreement is exhausted.
Failure to extend the validity of Bank Guarantee at least sixty days prior to
the expiry date of Bank Guarantee would lead to encashment of this Bank
Guarantee as per the concept of extend or pay.
6. For last year of License period, the Licensee shall submit the Bank
Guarantee valid for remaining License period plus six months and shall
renew it, if required, till the final settlement of all accounts failing which the
Bank Guarantee of the Licensee shall be invoked and en cashed by
DMRC without any prior notice to the Licensee,
7. This Guarantee shall continue to be enforceable till all amounts under this
Guarantee are paid. The said Guarantee shall be released by DMRC after
the expiry of the License Period subject to fulfillment of all handover
requirements by the Licensee, to the satisfaction of DMRC and further
subject to adjustment for all damages suffered by DMRC.
8. This Guarantee is unconditional and irrevocable during the currency of BG
till such time DMRC discharges this Guarantee by issuing a letter to the
Guarantor in this behalf.
9. The Guarantor undertakes to pay the amount mentioned herein as
Principal debtor and not a surety and it shall not be necessary for DMRC
to proceed against the Licensee before proceeding against the
Guarantor, notwithstanding the fact that DMRC may have obtained or
obtains from the Licensee, any other security which at the time when
proceedings are taken against the Guarantor hereunder, is outstanding
and unrealized.
10. The obligations of the Guarantor shall not be affected by any variations in
the terms and conditions of the License Agreement or other documents or
by extension of time of performance of any obligations granted to the
Licensee or postponement / non-exercise/delayed exercise of any of its
rights by DMRC against the Licensee or any indulgence shown by DMRC
to the Licensee, and, the Guarantor shall not be relieved from its
obligations under this Bank Guarantee on account of any such variation,
extension, postponement, non exercise, delayed exercise or omission on
the part of DMRC or any indulgence by DMRC to the Licensee to give
such matter or thing whatsoever which under the law relating to sureties
would, but for this provision, have effect of so relieving the Guarantor.
11. The Guarantee shall not be affected by any change in the constitution or
winding up of the Licensee/the Guarantor or any absorption, merger or
amalgamation of the Licensee/the Guarantor with any other person.
12. The Bank agrees that DMRC at its option shall be entitled to enforce this
guarantee during its currency against the Bank as a Principal Debtor in the
first instance without proceeding against the Licensee and
notwithstanding any security or other guarantee that DMRC may have in
relation to Licensee’s liabilities.
13. The guarantee hereinbefore contained shall not be affected by any
change in the constitution of the Bank or of the Licensee.

Page 94 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

14. The expressions “Bank” and “Licensee” hereinbefore used shall include
their respective successors and assigns.
15. The Bank also agrees that this guarantee shall be governed and
construed in accordance with Indian laws and subject to the exclusive
jurisdiction of the courts at Delhi.
16. Partial and Multiple drawings/withdrawals are permitted under this bank
Guarantee.
17. The Guarantor declares that it has power to issue this Guarantee and
discharge the obligations contemplated herein and the undersigned is
duly authorized to execute this Guarantee.
18. This guarantee shall come into effect forthwith and shall remain in force up
to
____________ or the extended period if any and shall not be revoked by
the Guarantor at any time without DMRC’s prior consent in writing.
19. Notwithstanding anything contained hereinabove:
a) Our liability under this Bank Guarantee shall not exceed and is restricted
to Rs.________________(Rupees ____________ only).
b) This Guarantee shall remain in force up to ______________.
c) Unless the demand/claim under this guarantee is served upon us in
writing on or before _____________ all the rights under this guarantee shall
stand automatically forfeited and we shall be relieved and discharged
from all liabilities mentioned hereinabove.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF THE GUARANTOR HAS EXECUTED THIS


GUARANTEE ON THE DAY, MONTH AND YEAR FIRST ABOVE MENTIONED
THROUGH ITS DULY AUTHORISED REPRESENTATIVE.

For and on behalf of the _____________ Bank.

Signature of authorized Bank official

Name: ____________________________

Designation: _______________________

I.D. No.: ________________________

Stamp/Seal of the Bank: ___________

Signed, Sealed and Delivered

for and on behalf of the Bank

by the above named _________________

In the presence of:

Page 95 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

Witness–1

Signature _________________________

Name ____________________________

Address __________________________

Witness–2

Signature _________________________

Name ____________________________

Address __________________________

Page 96 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

Annexure-IV

UNDERTAKING FOR PAYMENTS THROUGH RTGS/NEFT/ECS MODE


No. ...................................................... Dt. __/___/____

The license agreement between Mr./Mrs./Miss/M/s. _______________________ (name


of the Licensee/ company/ party) and DMRC Ltd. executed on Dt.___________.
Lease out No. ____________ and Customer ID____________ (as mentioned in invoice).
I/We____________________________ (name of the Licensee/ company/ party) have
been made to understand that payments of contract shall be acceptable to M/s
DMRC Ltd. in the form of Bank Draft/ Pay order/ Demand draft only and in case,
I/we______________________ intend to make payments through RTGS/NEFT/ECS
procedures the same shall require prior approval of DMRC as per the terms and
conditions detailed as under:
1. RTGS/NEFT/ECS mode of payments shall require prior approval of DMRC for which
Licensee/ party/company must take consent from the Property Business cell of
DMRC Ltd. in the standard format attached at Annexure–IV(1).
2. Once DMRC has given their approval, the party must intimate every time before
submission of any payment through RTGS/ NEFT/ ECS at least seven (7) days prior
to due date for making payment in prescribed format attached at Annexure–
IV(1). DMRC shall give their consent within two working days within the receipt of
aforesaid intimation for submission of request as per Annexure–IV(2).
3. In case of any delay in receipt of aforesaid intimation mentioned at Pt. No. 2,
DMRC reserve the right for refusal to accept payments through RTGS/ NEFT/ RTGS
mode of payments.
4. In event of Licensee/ party/ company‘s non-compliances to the aforesaid
requirements. DMRC shall take action as under:
a.) In the absence of any details from Licensee/ party/ company for
consideration of DMRC amount received from the party shall not be
accounted for and party shall continue pay interest/ penalty on the
outstanding as per the provision of contract.
b.) In case of receipt of payment with incomplete details payment received shall
be adjusted /allocated in the following order:
i) All the statutory dues/ Taxes shall be adjusted first.
ii) All payments made by DMRC on behalf of Licensee/ party/ company
such as water/ electricity/ maintenance charges/ annual maintenance
charges etc. shall be adjusted after the adjustment statutory dues/ Taxes
as mentioned in Pt. No. 4.b.i above.
iii) All previous outstanding dues existing on date of receipt of payment
including interest/ penalty imposed.
iv) Sum remaining after adjustments as per items No. (i) to (iii) above shall be
adjusted against lease rent/ space rent/ license fee as per the terms of
contract.
v) In case amount received is even shorter than statutory dues, the Licensee
shall be liable to pay all the penalties as declared/ decided by the
statutory bodies or as applicable under the provisions of law. In addition to
this, Licensee/ party/ company shall also attract penalties as per the
provisions of license agreements. Repeated violations of aforesaid

Page 97 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

instructions shall be treated as non performance/ breach of agreement


and under the provisions of license agreement may attract maximum
penalty of termination of license agreement.

I/We ____________________________(name of the Licensee /company/ party) hereby


agree to the abovementioned procedure / terms and conditions related to
submission of payments through RTGS/NEFT/ECS mode.

Name and designation of authorized


Date: _____/______/________ representative of client/ Licensee/
company

Preferable mode of payment will be RTGS/NEFT/ECS and the same shall be intimated by
the licensee to DMRC. Banker details viz. Account number, IFSC Code and other
required details will be provided by DMRC to the licensee before any such payments.

Page 98 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

Annexure-IV (1)

FORMAT FOR INTIMATION FOR DEPOSITION OF PAYMENTS VIA


RTGS/NEFT/ECS IN PB CONTRACTS

1. Name and address of client/Licensee__________________________________________


2. Customer ID _______________________________________________________________
3. Lease out No ______________________________________________________________
4. Invoice No. and Date ______________________________________________________
5. Period of Invoice __________________________________________________________
6. Head/item wise details of payment to be submitted as described in the invoice

Item No. Description/Head details Period Amount

Gross amount to be deposit


Less statutory deductions such as TDS, VET, S. Tax etc.
Net amount to be deposit

7. TDS registration No. of client/Licensee_________________________________________


8. S. Tax registration No. of client /Licensee_______________________________________
9. D.VAT registration No. of client /Licensee______________________________________

Note: DMRC’s authorized bank name and account No. to which payments to be
made–M/s Syndicate Bank, Delhi Barakhamba Road Branch, IFSC code –
SYNB0009036, MICR code – 110025004, A/c No. - 90363210000015

Name and designation of authorized representative of client/ Licensee/ company


All clients/ Licensees are directed to give complete compliance to this and ensure
to deposit the details at least seven days before of due date of making payments as
mentioned in invoice for approval of DMRC.

To be filled by DMRC Officials


The aforesaid details is checked and verified by MGR/AM-Property Business and is
approved/ disapproved for submission through ECS/RTGS/NEFT, with following
observations:
1.__________________________________________________________________________
2.__________________________________________________________________________
3.__________________________________________________________________________
Licensee is hereby directed to submit confirmation of deposition of payment before
the due date.

Dated: ____/____/_______ Signature of MGR/AM-Property Business

Page 99 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

Annexure-IV (2)

FORMAT FOR APPROVAL FOR SUBMISSION OF PAYMENTS VIA RTGS/NEFT/ECS IN PB CONTRACTS

To,
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.
O/o- General Manager/ ______________.
3rd Floor, Metro Bhawan,
Barakhamba Road,
Delhi – 110001
Sub: Request for approval for submission of payments via RTGS/ NEFT/ ECS in our
contract with DMRC.
Ref: 1.) The license agreement between Mr./Mrs./Miss/M/s._________________________
(name of the Licensee/company/party) and DMRC Ltd. executed on Dt.____ 2.)
Lease out No. and Customer ID___________________ (as mentioned in invoice).
Sir,
1.) With reference to above mentioned subject matter, it is requested that
kindly allow us to avail the RTGS/NEFT/ECS mode of payment for deposition
of payments against aforementioned license agreement.
2.) That, I/we___________________________________ (Name of Licensee/ authorized
representative of company/ party/ Licensee) have understood the terms and
conditions related to deposition of payments via RTGS/ NEFT/ ECS mode.
3.) That, I/we also voluntarily agree to submit the format for intimation for
deposition of payments via RTGS/NEFT/ECS in PB contracts seven (7) days
before due date as mentioned in invoice or last date for submission of
payments as per the terms and conditions of license agreement every time
for approval of DMRC Ltd for making payments via RTGS/NEFT/ECS mode.
4.) After making payments, I/we shall also undertake to submit the details with
payment confirmation before due date.
5.) I/we also understand that in case of non-compliances, it shall be considered
as breach of agreement and action shall be taken as per the terms and
conditions of license agreement.

Thanking you

Name and designation


of authorized representative
of client / Licensee / company

To be filled by DMRC Officials


On the request for the ___________________________________(name of Licensee/
party/ company), they are allowed to deposit the payment via RTGS/ NEFT/ ECS
mode in DMRC’s authorized bank name and account No. to which payments to be
made– M/s Syndicate Bank, Delhi Barakhamba Road Branch, IFSC code –
SYNB0009036, MICR code – 110025004, A/c No. - 90363210000015 subject to
submission of format for intimation for deposition of payment via RTGS/NEFT/ECS in
PB contracts every time seven (7) before due date for approval of DMRC Ltd and
submission of confirmation of deposition of payments before the due date.

Dated: ____/____/_______ Signature of MGR/AM-Property Business

Page 100 of 115


Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

Annexure-V
Rules and Guidelines for Release of Electric Power

1. Electric power required for commercial activity within footprint of metro


station is required to be sourced from existing available source of DMRC at
station, availing power supply from outside agencies in DMRC is not
permitted. The disbursement of power at different stations shall be dealt with
individually under separate connections.
2. The power supply connection released for commercial activity shall be from
the available DMRC power network, which is reliable having adequate
redundancy. DG supply will not be made available. The power fed shall be
from normal source without backup network, licensees may however, provide
UPS/ Inverter at their cost if they so desire. Installation of DG set is not
permitted.
3. DMRC will attempt to provide electricity at the point nearest to location;
licensee is required to pay the cost of electrical works required for extension of
power from DMRC panel/ DB up to site on actual basis + DMRC service
charges @ 15%. Alternatively, licensee may also undertake electrical work for
extension of power from nominated source under DMRC supervision and
complying all codal provisions listed DMRC specifications, upon payment of
requisite fees of Rs. 10,000/- per feeder (one feeder with energy meter).
4. DMRC provides power supply up to leased premises on chargeable basis. For
meeting the requirement following works shall be done:
a) Supplying and laying including end termination of suitable size (rating
suitable for allowable electric load) LT FRLS cable (from source to nearest
point) as per standard specifications.
b) Supplying and laying of meter box, pre-paid energy meter and MCB for
extending the power. Pre-paid energy meters require periodic recharge
if timely recharge is not done then electric supply is automatically
disconnected.
6. Licensee shall extend power supply from this Meter box at their own cost. Please
find attached list of approved makes and specifications to be complied for
carrying out electrical works inside leased premises, Annexure-V (A). Licensee is
also required to comply with necessary provision for fire safety in accordance with
stipulations attached at Annexure-V (F). The work executed by licensee
shall be inspected by DMRC representative for ensuring compliance of
specifications / stipulations of contract.
7. At the end of the contract (pre-mature surrender/termination, natural completion,
etc.) all cable, pre-paid meter, connected software, etc. shall be sole property of
DMRC. The licensee voluntarily and unequivocally agrees not to seek any claim,
damage, compensation or any other consideration whatsoever on account of
time and costs associated, in making provision of electricity.
8. Mode of power supply: If licensee desires they may seek temporary or
permanent connection. Temporary connection is given for limited time i.e. 30
days.
9. Permanent connection is given after ensuring all safety compliance and
completion of electrical and fire safety works in leased premises in all respect.
10. During tenure of temporary power supply Rs.100/- per week per KW or part
thereof shall be charged over and above applicable tariffs.
Page 101 of 115
Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

11. In case of failure to convert, the temporary connection to permanent within


stipulated time, temporary connection charge shall be doubled. Format of
application for temporary and permanent connection and lists of documents
required are attached at Annexure-V (B) & V (C).
12. TARIFF: Rate of electricity shall be charged from licensee at whom concerned
DISCOM would be charging, had they obtained electric connection from them.

Page 102 of 115


Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

Annexure-V-A

SPECIFICATIONS FOR ELECTRICAL WORKS

1. Licensee is required to prepare all the plans/drawings for Electrical & Fire work to
be carried by them and obtain prior approval of DMRC before execution. The
work is required to be executed as per IE rules and through a licensed Sub
Contractor. All costs associated with provision of electricity will be borne solely by
the Licensee. The Licensee hereby voluntarily and unequivocally agrees not to
seek any claim, damages, compensation or any other consideration whatsoever
on account of time and cost associated in making provision of electricity.

2. For Elevated station load up to 10 KVA shall given in single phase & in case of
underground stations load up to 5KVA shall be given. Load above this shall only
be given in three phase. License is required to balance load at their end so that
no unbalancing occurs at DMRC end.

3. Cables up to 6 Sq.mm. will be of Copper conductor and above 6 Sq.mm. Aluminum


conductors may be used. However in case of underground station, use of Aluminum
conductor cable is not allowed. Cables for single phase shall be three core, with one
core as earth. For three phase load four core cables along with separate 2 nos. of 8
SWG GI wires shall be used for earthing. For underground stations, 2 separate earth
wire of 8 SWG copper conductors shall be used.

4. For elevated stations all wires shall be FRLS. Cables shall be armoured, XLPE, FRLS.
In case of Underground stations all wires and cables shall be armoured, XLPE
FRLSZH and conform to NFPA-70, BS-6724 & BS6724.

5. The meter box along with MCB & ELCB box will be metallic and without any holes.
DP MCB & ELCB is required for single phase supply. TPN MCB and ELCB is required
in case of three phase. ELCB, cables, MCB rating for main connection shall be as
per table- E-1.

6. Use of any PVC material is not permitted in the underground stations.

7. Licensee will provide their proposed protection philosophy with proper


discrimination with upstream breaker and seek approval from DMRC.

8. Specification for all materials / works must follow the standards, codes and
specifications as used by DMRC in the E&M works. If any item/ equipment/ work is
not covered in standards, codes and specifications of DMRC, then the same has
to be procured / installed from reputed manufacturer/ make in line with relevant
IS/IEC standard with prior approval of DMRC.

9. In case, the Licensee draws power more than the sanctioned load, electricity
connection may be disconnected. The electricity connection will be restored on
first occasion only when Licensee pays necessary penalty as per DERC norms and
removes excess load. On the subsequent occasion, DMRC reserves the rights to
revoke the license and forfeited the interest free security deposit.

10 Only Galvanized Cable tray, Conduit, Cable Ladder shall be allowed.

Page 103 of 115


Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

11 Internal wiring of luminaries (Light Fittings) and Signage in signage’s panel shall
also be FRLSZH in case of UG stations.

12 All Plastic accessories used in luminaries shall be non-flammable material, meeting all
the NFPA requirements, preferable by UV and shall be suitable for application at UG
station conforming to UL – 94 standards on flammability of material.

TABLE: E-1 (Rating of Electric items)

Power Rating of Rating of ELCB Cable Size Copper


Requirement MCB (Sq.mm.)
(A, mA)
(KVA) (A, 10kA) DB to Licensee premises
0 - 0.1 0.5 16, 30 1.5
0.1 - 0.2 1 16, 30 1.5
0.2 - 0.5 2 16, 30 1.5
0.5 - 0.7 3 16, 30 1.5
0.7 - 0.9 4 16, 30 1.5
0.9 - 1.2 5 16, 30 1.5
STATI

1.2 - 1.4 6 16, 30 1.5


ON

1.4 - 2.3 10 16, 30 2.5


2.3 - 3.7 16 16, 30 4
ELEVA

3.7 - 4.6 20 25, 30 4


TED

4.6 - 7.4 32 32, 30 6


7.4 - 9.2 40 40, 30 10
9.2 - 10.0 50 63, 30 16
3 Core x 4 Sq. mm
0 - 0.1 0.5 16, 30
STATI

(for single phase )


ONS

(for single phase )


0.1 - 0.2 1 16, 30 3 Core x 4 Sq. mm
GROU
ND

3 Core x 4 Sq. mm
0.2 - 0.5 2 16, 30
(for single phase )
UND
ER

3 Core x 4 Sq. mm
0.5 - 0.7 3 16, 30
(for single phase )

Page 104 of 115


Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

LIST OF APPROVED MAKES

S. N. Item Approved Makes


1. GI Conduit Pipes BEC, AKG, NIC, Steel Craft -- ISI Marked
2. GI Conduit Accessories Confirming to BIS as per approved
samples
3. Copper Conductor FRLS, National, Ecko, Finolex, Havells, Grandly,
PVC insulated wires NICCO, Asian, Poly Cab
4. Copper Conductor FRLSZH , Polycab, Ducab Dubai, Cords Cables, KEI.
PVC insulated wires
5. FRLS Cables Fort Gloster, NICCO, Finolex, Asian/RPG,
KEI, Havells, Polycab, CCI, Universal
6. FRLSZH , PVC Cables Polycab, Ducab Dubai, Cords Cables, KEI,
Rashi Cables.
7. Switches & Socket outlets Crabtree, Anchor, MDS, LK (Schneider)
8. MCB, RCCB (ELCB) L&T Hager, MDS, Siemens, GE, Merlin-
Gerin, ABB, Schnieder
9. Distribution Boards L&T Hager, MDS, Siemens, ABB, INDO,
ASIAN, Havells, GE, Schnieder
10. Energy Meters with L&T, Secure, Ducati.
MDI/TOD (pre-paid)
11. Luminaries Philips / Schrader / Osram / Bajaj / Thorn /
Crompton

Page 105 of 115


Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

Annexure-V- B

FORMAT OF APPLICATION FOR POWER SUPPLY

SN ITEM DETAILS
1 Name of the Licensee :
2 Station :
3 Reference to allotment letter :
(Copy to be attached)
4 Load Requirement (KW) :
5 Details of submission of Advance Consumption :
Deposited as per load
6 Details of Cable installed along with earthing :
(Make and rating) Attach cable test report
7 Details of MCCB/MCB installed (make and :
rating)
8 Details of ELCB installed ( make and rating) :
9 Details of MDI / TOD Energy meter installed :
(Make and rating)
Attach Original Meter Test Report
10 Please confirm whether lockable meter box :
with earthing has been provided and sealed
by DMRC representative
11 Attach Cable layout plan (submitted by : Attached / Not
license & signed by concerned E & M Attached
supervisor)
12 Attach Electrical Declaration as per Annexure : Attached / Not
V-D1/D2 on Rs.100/- Non-judicial Stamp paper Attached

13 Attach Electrical Installation Test Report {In : Attached / Not


stipulated format as per Annexure-V(E)} signed Attached
from Electrical contractor holding valid
license

PROCEDURE

1. After ensuring completion of all electrical works as per stipulations and


completion of all safety requirements i.e. Fire safety, clearance by local fire
service etc., Licensee shall apply to concerned PB department in above form.

2. Electrical Department and Fire Department shall carry out inspection at site and
if found complied, permanent electric connection shall be released.

Page 106 of 115


Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

Annexure-V-C
DECLARATION
{For Elevated Stations, on non-judicial stamp paper of Rs. 100/-}
(Duly Notarized)

I____________________, son/daughter/wife of ____________________ Resident of


_____________________________ (hereinafter referred to as the “Applicant”, which
term shall mean and include executors, administrators, heirs, successors and assigns),
do hereby swear and declare as under:
OR
________________________ , a company incorporated under the provision of the
Companies Act 1956, a sole proprietorship, a partnership having its registered office at
________________________________(hereinafter referred as “Applicant”, which
expression shall unless repugnant to the context or meaning thereof, include its
successors and assigns), do hereby swear and declare as under:

That the Applicant is an occupant of the premises No.______________ at


_______________ having taken the premises from DMRC on the terms and conditions
agreed to with DMRC which include that DMRC may supply electricity as a part of
the lease or license of the premises, based on the commercial arrangement.

The Applicant has requested the DMRC to provide an electricity connection at the
above-mentioned premises in the Applicant’s name for the purpose mentioned in
the application form.

The Applicant hereby agrees and undertakes:


1. That the Applicant desires to have and agrees with DMRC to take supply of energy
for the above mentioned purpose, for a period of not less than two years from the
date of commencement of supply and to pay for the energy so supplied and all
other charges at the rates set out in the concerned State Electricity Regulatory
Commission’s Tariff Schedule and the miscellaneous charges for supply as may be in
force from time to time including advance Consumption Deposit etc.
2. That the Applicant shall have no objection for the DISCOMs to carry out
Inspections of the Applicants’ Meters & Equipments & Any Observation made by
such Agencies, Which are acceptable to DMRC, shall be binding on the
Applicant for Attention/Compliance.
3. That DMRC shall be entitled to disconnect the supply of energy by issuing a
disconnection notice in writing, to the Applicant, if the Applicant is in default of
payment of the due charges.
4. That the applicant shall pay the full amount mentioned in the Monthly/Bi-monthly
Consumption Bill as raised by DMRC before the last date mentioned in such
Monthly./Bi-monthly Bill. Licensee shall provide Test Report/Calibration report in
regard to Energy Meter installed. DMRC may ask Licensee to recalibrate the
Energy Meter whenever considered necessary.
5. That all or any taxes/duties, as may be levied on the supply of electricity to the
Applicant by DMRC, shall be paid and borne by the Applicant.
6. That the Applicant agrees that DMRC would accept an application from the
Applicant for reduction in load only after two years from the original sanction. All

Page 107 of 115


Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

applications for load enhancement by the Applicant would be dealt with by


DMRC as a new connection and DMRC would follow the procedure as in the
case of a new connection.
7. That DMRC shall have the right to recover the fixed charges due as per
applicable tariff for the remaining contracted period in case the contract is
terminated prior to the expiry of the contracted period.
8. That all the electrical work done within the Applicant’s premises including wiring,
power outlets and gadgets are used and maintained properly for guarding against
short circuits/fires and are as per the Indian Electricity Rule, 1956 and other
applicable laws, statutory provisions and standards in force at the time, and
indemnify DMRC against any loss accrued to the Applicant on this account. Further,
the Applicant agrees that if there is any harm/loss to the property of DMRC or to any
other third party due to fault in the electrical work, outlets or apparatus within the
premises of the applicant, all the loss shall be borne by the Applicant.
9. That specification for all materials / works will follow the standards, codes and
specifications as used by DMRC in the E&M works. If any item/ equipment/ work is
not covered in standards, codes and specifications of DMRC, then the same will
be procured / installed from reputed manufacturer/ make in line with relevant
IS/IEC standard with prior approval of DMRC.
10. To pay DMRC all costs and expenses that DMRC may incur by reason of a fresh
service connection being given to the Applicant.
11. To indemnify DMRC against all proceedings, claims, demands, costs, damages
and expenses that DMRC may incur by reason of a fresh service connection
given to the Applicant.
12. To be bound by DMRC’s conditions of supply, and all applicable acts and rules.
13. That DMRC shall not be responsible for any interruption/diminution of supply.

14. Others
14.1 Licensee will have to provide a Low voltage switch-board with MCBs&
ELCB’s of required capacity with Electronics Static Energy Meters having
provision of MDI, TOD etc. of required capacity at their cost conforming to
relevant BIS standards and of approved make along with test certificate
shall be arranged by the applicant. The meter shall be installed and
sealed by DMRC, either within the premises of the applicant or at a
common meter room/board. Applicant shall not tamper with or disturb the
meter in any manner whatsoever, and shall be responsible for its safety.
14.2 DMRC shall provide supply, if available, at one fixed point as per DMRC plan.
All cabling work to tap off the supply from the fixed point and to avail it
within their premises shall be done by the applicant in line with scope of
work provided by DMRC. Approval to the layouts/schemes/details shall be
taken from DMRC O&M wing.
14.3 Only FRLS /FRLSZH cable of required size shall be used for tapping off
supply from DMRC fixed supply to Licensee premises in rigid GI Conduit
pipe in line with specifications of Electrical works provided to applicant by
DMRC.
14.4 Licensee will also do wiring within their shop/stall by using GI conduit or fire
resistance PVC casing/capping. The Licensee shall use FRLS /FRLSZH copper
wire of the required size in line with specifications of Electrical works
provided to applicant by DMRC (the wiring scheme, the type of wiring, size

Page 108 of 115


Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

of wires, various loads, plug point, light fan etc. shall be as per DMRC’s
approval).
14.5 DMRC will provide Power Supply of single phase, 230V, 50Hz for maximum
connected load up to 10KW in line with specifications of Electrical works
provided to applicant by DMRC. Electrical load requirement exceeding
above will be given on 3-phase, 415V, 50Hz subject to availability.
14.6 Licensee shall be given only normal power supply available in station
premises. Licensee may use suitable voltage stabilizers and power factor
correction equipment as per their requirement. DMRC shall not be
providing any standby power supply from station DG set or UPS.
14.7 Licensee shall not be permitted to use any standby Diesel Generator Sets.
Licensee will only be the permitted to use standby UPS/Inverter system will
also be taken as a part of total connected load.
14.8 The Total Demand Load& Total Connected load shall be treated as same.
Licensee will have to pay applicable demand charges as per the Total
Connected Load Only.
14.9 Licensee shall use Energy efficient lighting& shall provide proper Lighting
fixtures, Lamps, Electronic Ballast etc. Licensee shall provide uniform &
good illumination level not less than 100 lux in any case.
14.10 Licensee shall use Brand/make Electrical wiring and switch gear items in line
with specifications of Electrical works provided to applicant by DMRC. The
Electrical Contractor/agency at Licensee’s cost shall carry the entire work.
DMRC’s representative may inspect and supervise the work.
14.11 Licensee shall provide proper earthing connection as per the applicable
standards and shall terminate the same to the DMRC’s Distribution Board
or to any other place as directed by the DMRC. Installation Test Report
issued by licensed electrical wiring contractor in the prescribed format
(available with the application form) and countersigned by the applicant
shall be submitted by the Licensee. Every shop/ property Development
area must have enough Fire Extinguishers as stipulated.
14.12 Licensee will not be allowed to provide Room Heating appliance of any
kind.
14.13. The power shall be supplied normally at the rate of 0.5kVA/Sq.Mtr. of
space licensed out. Minimum load to be given shall be 2 KVA on which
the demand charges as applicable shall be paid by the Licensee.
Additional power up to 10 kW on single phase and thereafter on three
phase system if required by the Licensee will be supplied subject to
availability at an additional cost and conditions to be stipulated by DMRC.
14.14. In case, Licensee draws power more than the connected load, their
electricity connection shall be disconnected. The electricity connection
will be provided back on first occasion only when Licensee pays necessary
penalty as per State ERC norms and removes excess load. On the
subsequent occasion, DMRC reserves the right to revoke the license and
forfeit the interest free security deposit.
14.15 In case, the Licensee is found misusing Electricity or tampering with the Energy
meter, a token penalty of Rs. 1000/- will be charged from him along with
disconnection of power supply. Reconnection of power supply will be done
only after charging Rs. 100/- as reconnection fee and clearance of all
dues duly obtaining approval of Competent Authority of DMRC.

Page 109 of 115


Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

15. That the Applicant shall have no objection at any time to the rights of DMRC to
supply energy to any other consumer from the service line or apparatus
installed on the Applicant’s premises.
16. That the supply shall be used for the purpose that it has been sanctioned by
DMRC and shall not be misused in any way to serve any other purposes.
17. That the supply shall not be extended/sublet to any other premises.
18. That the Applicant’s industry/trade has not been declared to be obnoxious,
hazardous/pollutant by any Government agency and that no court orders are
being infringed by grant of applied electricity connection at the Applicant’s
premises.
19. That DMRC shall be at liberty to adjust the electricity consumption charges
along with any other charges against the consumption deposit paid by the
Applicant, in the event of termination of the agreement prior to the expiry of
the contracted period or in case of any contractual default.
20. That DMRC shall be at liberty to transfer the dues remaining unpaid by the
Applicant, after adjusting the advance consumption deposit, to other service
connections(s) that may stand in the Applicant’s name.
21. To allow clear and unencumbered access to the meters for the purpose of
meter reading, maintenance, inspection, checking, testing etc.
22. That DMRC shall be entitled to disconnect the service connection under
reference in the event of any default and /or non-compliance of contractual
and / or statutory requirements, and/or in consequence of legally binding order
by statutory authority(ies)/court of Law, without prejudice to the DMRC’s rights
to exercise its rights under law including that of getting its due payments as on
the date of connection. The Applicant undertakes to pay penalty imposed by
DMRC on its own discretion for the damages caused to the leased property on
account of any default or non-compliance of any statutory requirements.
23. That all details furnished in this Requisition form are true to the Applicant’s
knowledge. If any information is found incorrect at a later date, the company
will have the right to withhold/disconnect supply, as the case may be, and
forfeit the advance consumption deposit.
24. The applicant acknowledges and accepts that the relationship of the
applicant with DMRC is not that of a consumer and a Licensee but that of a
commercial arrangement where the applicant has taken on lease/license
premises of DMRC and the Electricity connection is being provided as a part of
the above arrangement.
The applicant further agrees that this declaration given by him will be construed as
an agreement with the DMRC to the above effect.

Date:
Place: Signature of
Applicant (Full name)
Signed and delivered in the presence of:

Page 110 of 115


Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

Witness 1 Witness 2
Signature__________________________ Signature____________________________
Full Name__________________________ Full Name___________________________
Complete Address ___________________ Complete
Phone No.__________________________ Address_____________________
Phone No.___________________________

Page 111 of 115


Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

List of Documents to be submitted along with Declaration.

1. Installation Test Report issued by licensed electrical wiring contractor in the


prescribed format (available with the application form) and countersigned by
the applicant. {FORMAT annexure}

2. Proof of allotment of the space/area leased out by DMRC in the form of the
following:

a) Allotment/possession letters, Lease deed

b) General Power of Attorney together with proof of ownership of the


executor. {Applicable in case of company}

Page 112 of 115


Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

Annexure-V-E

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION TEST REPORT

SN Description Details
1 Name & Address
of the Licensee
2 Location

3 Station Name

4 Connected Load

5 Energy Meter S. No.


& Make
(Manufacturer’s test
report is to be
enclosed)

It is certified that all the electrical work at above installation have been carried out in
compliance to the IE rules, IE acts adhering to the safety norms, rules and regulations of
DMRC & that of any other statutory body. All men and material and temporary earthing
have been removed from our end & the installation is fit for energizing.

I will be responsible on behalf of Licensee for non-compliance of any of the above.


Copy of my valid electrical Contractor license is attached.

Seal & Signature of the Licensee Seal & Signature of Electrical Contractor

(Holding Valid License)

Page 113 of 115


Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

Annexure-VI

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THE TENDER DOCUMENT

1. AoA: Article of Association

2. DD: Demand Draft

3. DMRC: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.

4. JV Joint Venture

5. Sr. DGM/PB: Deputy General Manager/Property Business

6. EMD: Earnest Money Deposit

7. ID Card: Identity Card

8. KVA: Kilo Volt Ampere

9. KW: Kilo Watt

10. LF: License Fee

11. LOA: Letter of Acceptance

12. MoA: Memorandum of Association

13. MoU: Memorandum of Understanding

14. MRTS: Mass Rapid Transport System

15. NIT: Notice Inviting Tender

16. OMC: Other Maintenance Charges

17. PO: Pay Order

18. PoA: Power of Attorney

19. SD: Interest Free Security Deposit/ Performance Security

20. Sqm: Square meter

21. GST: Goods & Service Tax

Page 114 of 115


Exclusive Advertising Rights Inside Selected Metro Stations on Line No. 1 Extn. (RED LINE) in DMRC Network

Station Codes

1. : SHDN Shaheed Nagar

2. : RJBH RaJ Bagh

3. : RJNM Major Mohit Sharma Rajendra Nagar

4. : SMPK Shyam Park

5. : MNGM Mohan Nagar

6. : ATHA Arthala

7. : HDNR Hindon River

8. : NBAA Shaheed Sthal New Bus Adda

Page 115 of 115

You might also like