The Frozen Policy is introduced as a precautionary measure to hold grantees responsible for the timely completion of projects and submission of project reports. The grantee, its head of organisations, and project-in-charge will be listed in the ADC Frozen List immediately when the project/ project report is overdue. All persons and organisations whose names in the ADC Frozen List will not be eligible to apply for and receive any grant during the overdue period and the six-month frozen period after the overdue item is completed/ submitted.

Grant applications made during the frozen period by any such person in the capacity of "key personnel involved" will also be automatically rejected.