Section 7 of The Jawaharlal Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, Act, 2008 — President of Institute, his powers and functions
Bare section text
Official Legislative Text
(1) There shall be a President of the Institute who shall be nominated by the Central Government from among the members other than the Director of the Institute. (2) The President shall exercise such powers and discharge such functions as are laid down in this Act or as may be prescribed.
Educational Study Layer
Summary
- The Institute will have a President who is chosen by the Central Government.
- The President must be selected from among the existing members of the Institute.
- The Director of the Institute is strictly forbidden from being the President.
- The powers and duties of the President are defined by this Act or by specific rules created later.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who has the authority to choose the President of the Institute?
The Central Government has the sole authority to nominate the President.
2. Can anyone off the street be made the President?
No, the Central Government must pick someone who is already a member of the Institute.
3. Is the Director of the Institute also the President?
No, the Act specifically excludes the Director of the Institute from being nominated as the President.
Practice Quiz
Q1.Under Section 7 of The Jawaharlal Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, Act, 2008, who is explicitly disqualified from being nominated as the President of the Institute?
Q2.Under Section 7 of The Jawaharlal Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, Act, 2008, which body holds the power to nominate the President of the Institute?
Q3.Under Section 7 of The Jawaharlal Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, Act, 2008, where are the powers and functions of the President found?
Q4.Under Section 7 of The Jawaharlal Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, Act, 2008, what is a prerequisite for a person to be considered for the role of President?