Frequently Asked Questions

Who manages the DSOM&I ?

Management of the Institute

• General Body- The General Body shall comprise all serving officers, including MNS Officers, posted at Dehradun and under jurisdiction of Station HQ Cell, and the oldest 200 retired Officers in terms of length of Membership and Life Members. A General Body Meeting shall be convened every year preferably coinciding with the end of financial year.
• Executive Committee- The Executive Committee will be composed of:-

a	Patron	GOC, Uttarakhand Sub Area.
b	President	Deputy GOC, Uttarakhand Sub Area.
c	VicePresident (Policy)	Nominated by the President amongst the Members of Management Committee.
d	Vice President (Operation)	Nominated by the President/Commanding Officer of the unit running the Institute.
e	Secretary	Selected by the Executive Committee.

What is the composition of the Management Committee ?

Management Committee

• Composition-

a	President	Deputy GOC, Uttarakhand Sub Area.
b	VicePresident (Policy)	Nominated by the President amongst the Members of Management Committee.
c	Vice President (Operation)	Nominated by the President/Commanding Officer of the unit running the Institute.
d	Ex-Officio Members	Group Commander, 501 Field Survey Engineer Group, Commandant, MH Dehradun, Commander, 42 Infantry Brigade, Commander,116 Infantry Brigade, Commander, 69 Mountain Brigade
e	Members (Total Ten). Colonel General Staff, HQ UK Sub Area. Colonel Quartermaster, HQ UK Sub Area. Colonel Adjutant, HQ UK Sub Area. Colonel Adjutant (Discipline & Vigilance), HQ UK Sub Area Col Veteran, HQ UK Sub Area. Director, ECHS, HQ UK Sub Area. Administrative Commandant, Station HQ Cell, Dehradun GE, Dehradun One retired officer nominated by the Members & approved by the Patron, for a period of one year. Secretary, DSOM&I. Three retired officers (one each from tri service) & one lady member (including spouse of a Member) & approved by the Patron, for one year (01 Apr of every year upto 31 Mar of following year).

What is the procedure for Applying for Membership ?

Procedure for Applying Membership

Officers eligible for membership shall complete the prescribed application form and submit the same, along with necessary documents and deposit money to the Secretary. These applications shall be processed for approval by the President.

A separate written application will be required for membership of card room. The total membership of card room shall not exceed 30. Other applications shall be put on waiting list and will be given the card room membership as and when vacancy arises. Card members on waiting list may play in card room, if seats are vacant, however, priority will be given to regular members as and when they arrive.

On approval, the applicant shall be issued suitable membership card, which shall always be brought while visiting the Institute.

The above provisions do not apply to serving officers and MNS Officers, who shall be automatic members through their respective Officers' Messes. Membership cards shall be issued to serving officers on intimation from the unit concerned.

What all documents are required to be submitted alongwith Application Form & how much Fee in required to be paid to take membership ?

Requirement of Document and Fee for Grant of DSOM&I Membership

1. Residential Proof (Permanent Resident of Dehradun) - Electricity Bill/ Aadhar Card/ Passport (Photocopy).
2. Photocopies of the following (in case of Veteran) -
1. PPO
2. Retired officers Identity Card.
3. Ex-serviceman Card Issued by DSS & A Board.
3. Photographs (Passport Size)
1. Self (for serving officers in uniform) - 3 copies
2. Dependents (Wife, Unmarried Daughter and son upto 25 yrs of age) - 2 copies each
3. Ex-serviceman Card Issued by DSS & A Board.
4. Letter from parent unit (in case of serving officers except those retaining FAF Accn).
5. Letter from Stn HQ Cell Dehradun (in case of officers retaining FAF Accn).
6. Institute Fee & Security Deposit.
1. Veteran
• Entry Fee (Non Refundable) - Rs 5,000/-
• Security Deposit (Refundable) - Rs 5,000/-
2. Serving Officers - In station
• Entry Fee (Non Refundable) - Rs 5,000/-
• Security Deposit (Refundable) - Rs 5,000/-
• Advance Yearly Subscription - Rs 7,200
3. Serving Officers - Out station
• Entry Fee (Non Refundable) - Rs 5,000/-
• Security Deposit (Refundable) - Rs 10,000/-
• Advance Yearly Subscription - Rs 7,200
4. FAFA Offrs
• Entry Fee (Non Refundable) - Rs 1,500/-
• Security Deposit (Refundable) - Rs 5,000/-
5. Applicable for All
• Smart Card Charge - Rs 150/- each

What is the Membership Fee ?

Membership Fee

What are the Guest Charges ?

Guest Charges

Category	Charges
(a) Non Dependents of members	Rs 100/- per visit
(b) Non Members -(Serving Officer) & Dependents	Rs 100/- per visit
(c) Non Members (Retired officer)	Not permitted
(d) Reciprocal Member & their Dependents	Rs 100/- per visit
(e) Civilian Guest with Members	Rs 150/-per guest
(f) CivilianGuest withNonMembers	Rs 250/-perguest
(g) Civilan Guest with Reciprocal Members	Rs 200/- per visit

What are the timings of various facilities ?

Institute Timings for Summer

• 1. With effect from 01 Apr Institute timings will be as under :-

a	Bar	Morning	1200h to 1430h
		Evening	1900h to 2200h
b	Restaurant	Lunch	1200h to 1500h (Last order by 1430h)
		Dinner	1900h to 2230h (Last order by 2200h)
c	Cards	-	1430h to 2200h
d	Library	Morning	1000h to 1300h
		Evening	1700h to 1900h 1000h to 1200h (Sunday)
e	Gym	Morning	0600h to 0930h (For All) 0930h to 1030h (For Ladies only) 0830h to 1030h (Sunday / For All)
		Evening	1600h to 1930h (For All)
g	Tennis	Morning	0600h to 1000h
		Evening	1600h to 1930h
h	Cafe	Morning	0800h to 1400h
		Evening	1600h to 2200h
j	Office	-	0930h to 1700h 0930h to 1330h (Sunday)

Institute Timings for Winter

• 1. With effect from 01 Nov Institute timings will be as under :-

a	Bar	Morning	1200h to 1430h Last order by 1400h
		Evening	1900h to 2200h last order by 2130h
b	Restaurant	Afternoon	1200h to 1430h Last order 1400h
		Evening	1900h to 2200h ast order by 2130
c	Library	Morning	1000h to 1300h
		Evening	1600h to 1800h 1000h to 1200h (Sunday)
d	Gym	Morning	0700h to 0900h(for offer only) 0900h to 1030h (for ladies only)
		Evening	1600h to 1930h
e	Tennis	Morning	0700h to 1030h
		Evening	1600h to 1900h 0730h to 1000h(Sunday)
f	Cafe	Morning	0800h to 1300h
		Evening	1600h to 2130h
g	Card Room		1430h to 2130h
h	Office		0930h to 1700h 0930h to 1330h (Sunday)

• Note: Tuesday shall be observed as Weekly Holiday.

What are the various facilities provided by the Institute ?

Facilities Provided by the Institute

Recreational Facilities

Following facilities are provided to all members at nominal/subsidised rates/on no-charge basis on all days except closed days (every Tuesday) and specified gazetted holidays :-

1. Small scale private parties in the Main Lawns/Lounge which do not affect normal functioning of the Institute limited upto 20 Nos
2. Small scale private parties in the Golf Hut upto 50 Nos.
3. DSOM&I Cafeteria for Birth Day Parties/Children's parties upto 50 Nos.
4. Minor functions in the Multi Purpose Hall/ RNR Lawn & Party Room for duration of 2 to 3 hrs for strength less than 150.
5. Small party room at RNR complex upto strength 20.
6. Roof Top Party venue for strength upto 30.
7. Booking of Multi Purpose Hall/RNR Lawn for Wedding/ Reception etc by serving/retired officers of Army/Navy/AF.
8. Officers Messes which are members of the Institute can also book MP Hall for their regimental functions/Raising Day etc on 50% of the normal rates at the discretion of the President/Patron. This booking can only be given 3 days in advance of the date of function depending upon availability of the venue.

Centrally Organised Functions

The Institute holds organized functions (Club Night) besides, major functions on important occasions like :-

1. New Year Eve
2. Republic Day Eve
3. Independence Day Eve

The Institute also hosts official functions on special occasions like visit of dignitaries. Specific approval of the President is required for them. Attendance on such occasions is by invitation only. On these days, the Institute shall remain closed for other members.

Private Functions

The Institute provides facilities for hosting of private functions by members after prior permission in writing has been obtained from the Vice President/President. Application should be submitted to the Institute at least seven days prior to the date requested. Rates for the same will be as laid out from time to time. Member offrs messes can also book for such functions.

What are the rates for booking marriage/reception events venues ?

Booking of MP Hall & R-n-R Lawn Functions

(Above 150 Persons)

Note

• Cat- I- Direct blood relation - Son/Daughter/Real brother/Real Sister/Self Marriage
• Cat-II- Close relative like Grand Children, Nephew, Niece, Brotherin-law, Sister-in-law
• In addition 5000/-shall be charged for each booking as Refundable Security Deposit to offset any damages/losses caused to the Institute property during the event. 1000/- shall be deducted from Security Deposit on account of cleaning charge. The actual electricity consumption charges during function shall also be recovered from security Deposit.
• The booking of MP Hall/RNR Lawn will not be done more than 6 months in adv.

Booking Multi Purpose Hall & R-n-R Lawns for Minor Functions

What are the rates & venues for organising small parties (less then 50 persons) ?

Small Parties in Lawns/Main Lounge - Strength upto 20

Small Parties-Golf Hut (RV)

DSOM&I Cafeteria for Children Parties for 2 hrs upto Strength 50

Roof Top Party Venue

For 2 to 3 hr upto Strength 30

Small Parties-President Lounge

Party Room (R-n-R) for 2-3 hrs upto Strength 20

What is the policy with respect to cancellation of major/minor wedding/reception events ?

Major Functions (MP Hall & R-n-R Lawns)

• Rs 5,000/- will be charged if more than 45 days notice for cancellation of booking is given in writing.
• 25% deduction will be made if notice between 30 to 45 days is given in writing.
• 50% deduction will be made if notice between 20 to 29 days is given in writing.
• No refund will be given if notice of 19 days or less is given.

Minor Function and Small Parties

• 10% will be charges if more than 45 days notice for cancellation of reservation from the actual date of booking is given in writing
• 25% deduction will be made if notice between 30 to 45 days is given in writing .
• 50% deduction will be made if notice between 20 to 29 days is given in writing in advance by me.
• No refund will be given if notice of 19 days or less is given

Reciprocal Affiliation is with which all other clubs/ Institutes ?

Reciprocal Facilities

Currently, the Institute is affiliated on reciprocal basis with the following Institutes :-

• DSOI, Chandigarh
• DSOI, Dhaula Kuan New Delhi
• DSOI, Palam Vihar, Gurgaon
• AOI, Fort William, Kolkata
• United Service Club, Mumbai
• RSAOI, Bangalore
• Bareillly Club Limited
• CTOI, Clement Town, Dehradun
• Sapta Shakti Offrs Institute -Jaipur
• DSOI, Mhow
• RSI, Secunderabad, Telangana
• Jalandhar Club Ltd, Jalandhar
• Arun Vihar Institute, Club Noida
• Usman Offrs' Institute, Jammu
• Wheler Club Ltd, Mall Road, Meerut Cantt
• NOI, Dabolim, Goa
• The Kharga Environmental Park & Trg Area Ambala
• RSI, Pune
• NOI, Kochi
• KOM&I Chandimandir
• AOI, Juhu Mumbai
• YSOI, Patiala
• NOI, Narangi
• DSOI, Panchkula
• The Mahomed Bagh Club Ltd
• Ranbankura Officers Institute, Bikaner

Who is granted Senior Citizen Status ?

Senior Citizen Status

Does the Institute have Guest Rooms what are the room charges ?

1. Yes, the Institute has 05 Guest Rooms in Roost-n-Rollick complex, opposite the main Institute premises (Beside main entrance to RIMC).
2. The Guest Rooms have an operational kitchen which provides all meals on subsidised rates.
3. The booking of Guest Rooms is done by AQ, HQ Uttarakhand Sub Area. Currently, Lt Col M Shekhar, AQ can be contacted on Mob No 9821500281 for booking of Guest Rooms.
4. Guest Room Charges:-

On which day is Movie Screened ?

1. Movie is Screened in Main Lounge on every Wed evening A English movie is screened on every last Wed of the month.
2. Details of movie, proposed to be screened, are uploaded 4-5 days in advance, on website & intimated through watsapp.

When is Tambola organised ?

1. Tambola (05 Houses) is organised on every Sat Evening during Summer season (Holi to Diwali) & on every Sun Afternoon during Winter season (Diwali to Holi).
2. Details are uploaded on website & intimated through watsapp 4-5 days in advance.

Are Social Evenings organised ?

1. Yes, a Social evening (Live Band/Dj/Ghazal/Rain Dance etc) is organised once a month on a at evening during Summer Season (Holi to Diwali) and on Sun afternoon during Winter Season (Diwali to Holi).
2. Major Social Evening is organised before Diwali and on New Year Eve.
3. Details are uploaded on Website & intimated through Watsapp groups 25-30 days in advance.

Is it necessary to become a Member of DSOM&I, Dehradun to take membership of AEPTA, Dehradun ?

No, it is not necessary.

How do I contact the Office ?

Telephone Nos

• Telephone Nos
  1. Secretary : 0135-2754763
  2. Office : 0135-2754010
  3. Catering : 0135-2750588
• Mail ID : dsoidehradun@yahoo.in
• Website : www.dsoiddn.co.in
• Mobile App : dsoidehradun
• Login :
  • Login ID is Membership No (For example : T1234)
  • Password is date of birth in ddmmyyyy format (For example : If birthday in on 01 Feb 1967 then password in 01021967)