ACMA eligibility criteria

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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR MEMBERSHIP

PLEASE CAREFULLY STUDY THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA BEFORE APPLYING FOR MEMBERSHIP:

A) ORDINARY MEMBER

1. The Company/Firm, operating in India and owning a factory, should be a MANUFACTURER

OF AUTO COMPONENTS/AUTO ACCESSORIES.

AND

2. The Company/Firm should HAVE COMPLETED COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION OF AUTO COMPONENTS/AUTO ACCESSORIES FOR A MINIMUM PERIOD OF 1 YEAR.

AND

3. The Company/Firm should satisfy ANY ONE of the following conditions:

a) Should be a direct supplier to one or more vehicle manufacturers in the country,

including vehicle ordnance factories for vehicles produced by them (ie: Should be a Tier-1 supplier).

b) Should be a direct supplier of auto components to one or more Tier-1 suppliers in the country [as per Tier-1 defined above] (i.e.: Should be a Tier-2 supplier of components or sub-assemblies to Tier-1 suppliers).

c) Should have exported auto components/auto accessories, directly, to the extent of a minimum of 20 per cent of its total production each year, for the last 3 consecutive years.

MEMBERSHIP RATES FOR ORDINARY MEMBERS

i) ENTRANCE FEE: This is exclusive of the yearly Subscription Fee and is a one-time payment.

Amount + Service Tax = Total Amount (@12.36%)

Large and Medium Units : Rs. 50,000/- + 6,180/- = 56,180/- (Companies having investment in Plant & Machinery of over Rs. 5 crores)

Small Scale Units : Rs. 12,500/- + 1,545/- = 14,045/- (Companies having investment in Plant & Machinery of upto Rs. 5 crores)

Companies having turnover upto Rs. 5,000/- + 618/- = 5,618/- Rs. 1 crore



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ii) ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION FEE : The Annual Subscription Fees for all Ordinary Members (irrespective of category) will be in addition to the above one time Entrance Fees and is based on a Slab System on the Annual Gross Sales Turnover. The Subscription Slabs are as follows:-

Gross Sales Turnover Subscription Amount Per Annum

Above Rs. 200 crores Rs. 1,00,000/- + 12,360/- = 1,12,360/- Between Rs. 100 crores to 200 crores Rs. 85,000/- + 10,506/- = 95,506/- Between Rs. 50 crores to 100 crores Rs. 70,000/- + 8,652/- = 78,652/- Between Rs. 30 crores to 50 crores Rs. 50,000/- + 6,180/- = 56,180/- Between Rs. 20 crores to 30 crores Rs. 40,000/- + 4,944/- = 44,944/- Between Rs. 10 crores to 20 crores Rs. 35,000/- + 4,326/- = 39,326/- Between Rs. 5 crores to 10 crores Rs. 27,500/- + 3,399/- = 30,899/- Between Rs. 2 crores to 5 crores Rs. 15,000/- + 1,854/- = 16,854/- Between Rs. 75 lakhs to 2 crores Rs. 11,250/- + 1,391/- = 12,641/- Upto Rs. 75 lakhs Rs. 6,000/- + 742/- = 6,742/-

NOTE : a) The Annual Subscription falls due on 1st April of each year. b) The last date for paying Annual Subscription is 31st May of each year.

C) Procedure For Processing Of Membership Applications

Ordinary Member shall be proposed by one Ordinary Member and seconded by another Ordinary Member. The membership shall be approved in the Executive Committee Meeting.

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B) ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

1. The Company/Firm should HAVE COMPLETED ONE YEAR OF OPERATIONS IN INDIA AND

2. Companies/Firms based in India, having manufacturing operations in India, who are connected to the Automotive Industry as manufacturers/ Job work of auto accessories, spare parts for the domestic aftermarket and companies providing IT, Logistics, Consultancy or Technical and Advisory Services, etc, from operations based in India, and who do not fulfil the basic criteria of Ordinary Membership are eligible to apply for Associate Membership. Vehicle/Engine manufacturers, traders and companies having only liaison/representative offices in India are not eligible.

OR Companies/Firms based in India, having manufacturing operations in India, who are Manufacturers of Tools & Dies and Capital Goods, are eligible to apply for Associate Membership, but at least 30% of the business of the Company should be derived from the automotive Industry 3. Validity of Associate Membership will be for one year and will need to be renewed by the

company at the beginning of every financial year (without payment of Entry Fees again). The annual renewal will be based on a self declaration, in the prescribed format, signed by the CEO of the company certifying that the company still does not fulfil the criteria for Ordinary Membership of ACMA. Please note that companies which become eligible for Ordinary Membership of ACMA shall not be allowed to continue as Associate Members at the time of the annual renewal of membership. In case company has become eligible for "Ordinary membership", then they should apply to ACMA for converting its membership to the “Ordinary Members” category (Associate Membership will not be automatically converted to Ordinary unless and until specifically applied by the company). Such applications would be made by the company in the prescribed format of Ordinary Membership. All cases would be scrutinised and placed before the ACMA Executive Committee for approval as per the normal practice. The decision of the ACMA EC, in this connection will be final.

MEMBERSHIP RATES FOR ASSOCIATE MEMBERS


ENTRANCE FEE : Rs. 50,000/- + 6,180/- = 56,180/- (This is a One-time fees and does not include the Annual Membership Subscription Fee)

ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION : Rs. 1,00,000/- + 12,360/- = 1,12,360/-

FEES (Flat Rate)



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NOTE : a) The Annual Subscription falls due on 1st April of each year. b) The last date for paying Annual Subscription is 31st May of each year. c) Associate members may attend any such meetings of the Executive Committee to

which they may be invited or any Ordinary or special meetings of the Association and may take part in the discussion but shall not have right to vote at such meeting/s nor shall have any right to be elected to the Executive Committee of the Association or to Government representation service of the Association. Associate member would be entitled to all Business Development Services of the Association

d) Procedure For Processing Of Membership Applications Associate Membership Application shall be proposed by one Ordinary Member and

seconded by another Ordinary Member. The membership shall be approved in the Executive Committee Meeting. In case of annual renewal, the upgrade from Associate to Ordinary membership shall follow the same procedure as any new application for Ordinary membership except that the one-time entry fee will not be payable again.

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C) AFFILIATE MEMBER

Any Society, Association, Chamber of Industry or other not-for-profit Organisation, Trust etc registered in India representing Manufacturing Industries, Service Providers, Suppliers, Customers, Dealers etc of the Automotive Industry can apply for Affiliate Membership of the Association

MEMBERSHIP RATES FOR AFFILIATE MEMBERS Amount + Service Tax = Total Amount (@12.36%)

ENTRANCE FEE Rs. 6,000/- + Rs. 742/- = Rs. 6,742/- (This is exclusive of the Annual Subscription Fee and is a one-time payment)

ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION FEES Rs. 5,000/- + Rs. 618/- = Rs. 5,618/- (Flat Rate for all members)

NOTE : a) The Annual Subscription falls due on 1st April of each year. b) The last date for paying Annual Subscription is 31st May of each year. c) Affiliate members may attend any such meetings of the Executive Committee to which they

may be invited or any Ordinary or special meetings of the Association and may take part in the discussion but shall not have right to vote at such meeting/s nor shall have any right to be elected to the Executive Committee of the Association. Affiliate member would be entitled to all Business Development Services of the Association

d) Procedure For Processing Of Membership Applications

Affiliate Member shall be proposed by one Ordinary Member and seconded by another Ordinary Member. The membership shall be approved in the Executive Committee Meeting.

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PLEASE CAREFULLY STUDY THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA BEFORE APPLYING

FOR MEMBERSHIP:

D) INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS Individuals such as independent Professionals, Practicing Experts, Students, etc. may apply for Individual Membership of the Association.

MEMBERSHIP RATES FOR INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS


ENTRANCE FEE : Rs. 400/- + Rs. 50/- = Rs. 450/- (This is exclusive of the Annual Subscription Fee and is a one-time payment)

ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION FEE: Rs. 100/- + Rs. 13/- = Rs. 113/-

NOTE :

I) LIST OF SERVICES THAT CAN BE PROVIDED TO "INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS" Information A) Access to Publications:

1. Buyers Guide 2. Other ACMA publications/Reports at members' rates

B) Access to ACMA Library & published databases C) Participation in Seminars/workshops/ National Conferences Following services can be provided on basis of specific invitation to the individual:- 1. International: Participation in Trade Missions, Exhibitions, Trade Fairs, Buyer-Seller meets, etc. 2. Domestic: Participation in Exhibitions, Trade Fairs, Interaction with Vehicle Makers, Domestic Missions, etc. 3. Any meetings of the Association and of its Committees/Sub-Committees 4. Government Representations/ Meetings/Interactions Such specific invitation is not transferrable by the Individual member to any other person. II) LIST OF SERVICES THAT CAN NOT BE PROVIDED TO "INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS" No Voting Rights/ can not contest for ACMA Executive Committee; can not be invited as co-opted member or special invitee. III) PROCEDURE FOR PROCESSING OF MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Individual Member shall be approved by the Secretary/Regional Secretary or Director of the Association. The application for every such member shall be made in writing and contain such particulars as may be required by the secretariat from time to time. Membership for Individual Members will be valid for one year or till 31st March of the year in which they became individual member and will come up for renewal on 1st April every year. The Individual Membership is not transferrable under any circumstances.

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