Rules and Regulations
for the MISS INDIA TEXAS PAGEANT 2009
1. Who Can Participate: Any single woman of Indian
Origin (regardless of her place of birth) between ages of 18 and
25 is eligible to participate. The contestant must be a resident
in the State of Texas for the past 6 months. Appropriate documentation
regarding the age and residency status of the contestant must be
submitted in order to meet the eligibility requirements.
2. Contestant Regulations: The contestant must behave
in a manner befitting the title of Miss India Texas. All contestants
will submit a registration fee of $50.00 (non-refundable). We expect
many contestants to register, but only a maximum of 30 contestants
will be chosen to participate in the pageant itself. If selected as
one of the 30 contestants, there will also be a mandatory sponsorship
fee of $195.00 (non-refundable). All checks should be made payable
to Miss India Texas Pageant.
3. The MITP will conduct the Texas Regional Contest
and may provide one or more winners to the next level. The regional
contest will consist of four segments (a) Indian Dress, (b) Evening
Gown, (c) Talent and (d) Question and Answer. The MITP, in its sole
discretion, retains the right to alter the format. The MITP may also
give franchises to a reputable individual/organization in various
cities within the State of Texas to conduct the Miss India Texas Pageant.
4. Time Constraints: Due to time constraints each
contestant will only be allowed three (3) minutes for talent category
(NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE ALLOWED TO THIS RULE). The contestant must
notify the MITP of any special technical need at least two weeks
prior to the pageant. THE CONTESTANT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO HAVE
ANYONE ON THE STAGE DURING THE TALENT SEGMENT (I.E. MODEL, BACKUP
SINGERS, ETC.).
5. Judges: the Miss India Texas Pageant (MITP)
will select Judges for the Miss India Texas Pageant. They will be
eminent respected members of the Indian, American and International
Community. The MITP reserves the right to appoint all such judges.
THE DECISION OF THE JUDGES, ONCE TABULATED, IS FINAL. THE MITP BEARS
NO RESPONSIBILTY FOR THE DECISION OF THE JUDGES. Individual scores
will be provided with an additional fee of $200.
6. Prizes: Past winners have received various gifts
including jewelry, screen tests, picture portfolio, modeling opportunities,
and an expense paid trip to the next level pageant.
7. Contestants: All contestants for Miss India Texas
Pageant will be required to report to MITP no later than 8:00 AM on
the day of the Miss India Texas Pageant to be held at the location
for final rehearsal. All contestants are required to attend all meetings
unless other arrangements have been made in advance. Contestants are
responsible for their food, transportation and lodging expenses. MITP
will not be liable for any loss of properties, physical injuries or
any other claims by the contestants or their parents or representatives.
The foregoing rules are subject to change without notice by MITP.
All decisions regarding the eligibility of the contestants and the
conduct of the Miss India Texas Pageant, in general, are subject
to the ultimate approval of the MITP.
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