Section 6 of The Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology Act, 2007
- (1)Save as otherwise provided in this section, the term of office of the President or any other member of the Board, other than ex officio members shall be three years from the date of his appointment or nomination thereto.
- (2)An ex officio member shall cease to be a member of the Board as soon as he vacates the office by virtue of which he is a member of the Board.
- (3)The term of a member nominated to fill a casual vacancy shall continue for the remainder of the term of the member in whose place he has been nominated.
- (4)Notwithstanding anything contained in this section, an outgoing member shall, unless the Central Government otherwise directs, continue in office until another person is nominated as a member in his place.
- (5)The members of the Board shall be entitled to such allowances, if any, from the Institute, as may be provided for in the Statutes, but no member other than the member referred to in clause (f) of section 5 shall be entitled to any salary.
Summary
- Most Board members, including the President, serve a term of three years.
- "Ex officio" members (people who are members because of their job, like the Director) leave the Board as soon as they leave their main job.
- If someone leaves early (a "casual vacancy"), the person who replaces them only serves for the time that was left in the original term.
- Even when their term is up, a member stays in office until a new person is officially named to take their place, unless the government says otherwise.
- Members can receive allowances (repayment for costs) as set by the rules, but they do not get a salary for being on the Board.
- The only members who can receive a salary are the two Institute Professors who are on the Board (because they are paid as teachers).
Practical examples
FAQ
1. How long is the standard term for a nominated Board member?
The standard term is three years from the date of appointment or nomination.
2. What happens if a Board member resigns halfway through their term?
A new person is nominated to fill the vacancy, but they only serve for the remainder of the original member's three-year term.
3. Are there any exceptions to the "no salary" rule on the Board?
Yes, the two Professors of the Institute nominated by the Senate (under Section 5) can receive their regular salary.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 6 of The Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology Act, 2007, what is the typical term of office for the President of the Board?
Q2.According to Section 6 of The Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology Act, 2007, if a member is appointed to fill a "casual vacancy," how long do they serve?
Q3.Under Section 6 of The Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology Act, 2007, what happens to a member's position when their three-year term expires but no successor has been named?
Q4.Who is the only type of Board member entitled to a salary under Section 6 of The Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology Act, 2007?