AUTHORITIES OF THE INSTITUTECentral

Section 20 of The Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development Act, 2012 in hindi

Other authorities.

The constitution, powers and functions of the other authorities, as may be declared by the Statutes to be authorities of the Institute, shall be such as may be provided by the Statutes.

Summary

The Act allows the Institute to have other official governing bodies or authorities beyond the ones specifically named in the law.
For a new body to be recognised as an official authority, it must be declared as such within the written Statutes of the Institute.
The rules about how these extra authorities are set up, what powers they hold, and what jobs they do must also be detailed in those Statutes.

Practical examples

1The Institute decides it needs a dedicated Board of Alumni Affairs. To make this an official authority, they write its creation, structure, and powers into the official Statutes of the Institute.

2A proposal is made to create a Campus Safety Council. Until its constitution and functions are officially added to the Statutes, it cannot act as a legally recognised authority of the Institute.

FAQ

1. Are the Executive Council and Academic Council the only authorities allowed?

No, the Act allows for other authorities to be created if the Institute needs them.

2. How does a new group become an official authority?

The Statutes of the Institute must formally declare the group as an authority and outline its powers.

3. Can the Director alone dictate what a new authority does?

No, the constitution, powers, and functions of any other authority must be provided by the Statutes.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 20 of The Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development Act, 2012, what document must provide the constitution, powers, and functions of any new authority?

Q2.Under Section 20 of The Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development Act, 2012, how is a body officially recognised as an authority of the Institute if it is not named directly in the Act?

Q3.A new disciplinary committee has been proposed. Under Section 20 of The Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development Act, 2012, what happens if its powers are not detailed in the Statutes?

Q4.Section 11 lists the Executive Council and Academic Council as authorities. Under Section 20 of The Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development Act, 2012, who determines what specific jobs any additional authorities will perform?

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