Section 15 of The Kalakshetra Foundation Act, 1993
- (1)The Academic Committee shall consist of--
- (a)the Director;
- (b)the Heads of the constituent units;
- (c)three distinguished persons in the field of art and culture including dance, music, folk arts and crafts, to be nominated by the Central Government; and
- (d)one person to be nominated by the State Government, representing the Department of Education of that Government.
- (2)The tenure of office and other terms and conditions of the members of the Academic Committee shall be such as may be specified by regulations.
- (3)The Academic Committee shall observe such procedure in regard to the transaction of its business at its meetings (including the quorum at the meetings) as may be specified by regulations.
Summary
- The Academic Committee includes the Director and the Heads of the Foundation's constituent units.
- The Central Government nominates three distinguished experts in art and culture, such as dance, music, folk arts, or crafts, to the committee.
- The State Government nominates one person from its Department of Education to serve on the committee.
- The length of time members serve on this committee, and their other terms, are set by regulations.
- The rules for how the committee meets and conducts business, including the required quorum, are also specified by regulations.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who are the automatic members of the Academic Committee?
The Director and the Heads of the constituent units are automatically members.
2. How many outside art experts sit on the committee, and who picks them?
There are three distinguished experts in art and culture, and they are nominated by the Central Government.
3. Does the State Government have a say on the Academic Committee?
Yes, the State Government nominates one person representing its Department of Education.
4. Who decides how long these committee members keep their jobs?
Their tenure and terms of office are specified by regulations.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 15 of The Kalakshetra Foundation Act, 1993, how many distinguished persons in the field of art and culture are nominated to the Academic Committee by the Central Government?
Q2.Under Section 15 of The Kalakshetra Foundation Act, 1993, which department must the single State Government nominee represent?
Q3.Under Section 15 of The Kalakshetra Foundation Act, 1993, who automatically serves on the Academic Committee by virtue of their position within the Foundation?
Q4.Under Section 15 of The Kalakshetra Foundation Act, 1993, how are the tenure of office and other terms of the Academic Committee members established?
Q5.Under Sections 15 and 14 of The Kalakshetra Foundation Act, 1993, the Academic Committee's meeting procedures are defined by regulations. Based on Section 14, who ultimately holds the supreme authority over the management framework that these regulations support?