Section 13 of The Indian Institutes of Information Technology Act, 2014
- (1)The Board of Governors of each Institute shall be the principal executive body of that Institute.
- (2)The Board of Governors of each Institute shall consist of the following members, namely:—
- (a)a Chairperson, an eminent technologist or industrialist or educationist to be nominated by the Visitor from a panel of three names recommended by the Central Government;
- (b)Secretary incharge of Information Technology or Higher Education in the State in which the Institute is located, ex officio;
- (c)one representative of the Department of Higher Education, Government of India dealing with Indian Institute of Information Technology, ex officio;
- (d)one representative of the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, Government of India, ex officio;
- (e)Director of Indian Institute of Technology to be nominated by the Central Government;
- (f)Director of Indian Institute of Management to be nominated by the Central Government;
- (g)four persons having special knowledge or practical experience in respect of information technology or engineering or science or allied areas to be nominated by the Council;
- (h)two Professors of the Institute nominated by the Senate;
- (i)Director of the Institute, ex officio;
- (j)the Registrar, ex officio Secretary.
Summary
- The Board of Governors is the main executive body of the institute.
- It is led by a Chairperson chosen by the Visitor of the institute from a list of three names given by the Central Government.
- The Board includes representatives from state and central governments, including the departments dealing with information technology and higher education.
- It also includes the directors of an Indian Institute of Technology and an Indian Institute of Management.
- The Board features four experts in technology or science, two professors from the institute, the institute's Director, and the Registrar.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who is in charge of the Board of Governors?
A Chairperson who is an eminent technologist, industrialist, or educationist.
2. Do the teachers at the institute get a say on the Board?
Yes, two professors from the institute are nominated by the Senate to sit on the Board.
3. Does the institute's Director have a seat on the Board?
Yes, the Director of the institute is automatically a member of the Board.
4. What role does the Registrar play on the Board?
The Registrar serves as the Secretary of the Board.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 13 of The Indian Institutes of Information Technology Act, 2014, how is the Chairperson of the Board of Governors selected?
Q2.Under Section 13 of The Indian Institutes of Information Technology Act, 2014, who acts as the Secretary for the Board of Governors?
Q3.Under Section 13 of The Indian Institutes of Information Technology Act, 2014, which external academic leaders must be nominated to the Board by the Central Government?
Q4.Under Section 13 of The Indian Institutes of Information Technology Act, 2014, who nominates the four persons with special knowledge in information technology or science to the Board?