Section 3 in The Grants-in-Aid (Cultural and Sports Institutions) Rules, 1986
3.
Soon after approval of the budget estimates for a financial year, the Director shall invite applications in Form No. 1 from Cultural Institutions desirous of financial assistance from Government. He shall specify a date by which the application should reach him. Applications received beyond the prescribed date shall not be entertained :Provided that the Government may authorise the Collectors of the districts to invite applications in Form No. 1 from Cultural Institutions desirous of financial assistance from the Government situated within the jurisdiction of the district concerned and take such action on them as may be authorised by the Government in this behalf from time to time.
