Letter to Registrar of Indian Institute of Science
I found the draft of this letter addressed to the Registrar of the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore. Apparently the Registrar is asking for authentic, commercial quality invoices and receipts from K.L. Kamat for services rendered at the Scientific Photo Lab.. Kamat usually handwrote or typed the receipts on a letterhead. I think only a courageous and straight-forward businessman can write such a letter to what was his only customer at that time.
- Vikas Kamat
Dr. K.L.Kamat, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Scientific Photo Lab,
Vinayak Building, Sampige Road
Malleswaram, Bangalore - 560 003
August 31, 1982
To:
The Registrar
Indian Institute of Science
Bangalore - 560 012
Your Reference:
1. No. R (IV B) 018/BRM 2309/82/5315 dated August 26, 1982
2. No R (IV B) 018/BRM 2186/82/5316 of August 26, 1982
Dear Sir,
Thank you for your above mentioned two letters. In this regard, I want to bring to your kind notice that I undertake Scientific Photography as a service to the scientific community of Bangalore, and not as a commercially run business. I do not wish to get involved in this service to issue invoices, bills, or adhere to your "approved forms".
I understand your difficult position due to the pressures of Government notifications and guidelines from auditors. I regret that the only solution for you is to advise your faculty and researchers not to seek my services.
Yours sincerely,
(K.L.Kamat)
