This item refers letter from Dr.(Mrs.) Madhuri R.Shah, Chairman, UGC regarding the Hari Om Ashram Trust Award to late Dr.M. K. Vainu Bappu, includes folder containing citation and certificate, One D.D. for Rs.10,000/- drawn on the SBI, New Delhi and receipt proforma for Rs.10,000/- to be returned to the UGC duly signed on the revenue stamp.

The item was a petition submitted by P. R. Chidambara Ayer to The Secretary to the Government of India, Revenue and Agricultural Department, about his salary. The facts of the case have been stated very clearly in the petition. The letter was sent to The Director General of Observatories and the Director of Kodaikanal and Madras Observatories in 1920.

The item was about M.K.Vainu Bappu being elected as the President of IAU and also speaks about other achievements and his position.