Section 31 of The Indian Institutes of Information Technology (Public-private Partnership) Act, 2017
Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—
- (a)the formation of departments of teaching;
- (b)the institution of fellowships, scholarships, exhibitions, medals and prizes;
- (c)the terms of office and the method of appointment of officers of the Institute;
- (d)the qualifications of teachers of the Institute;
- (e)the classification, method of appointment and the determination of the terms and conditions of service of teachers and other staff of the Institute;
- (f)the constitution of pension, insurance and provident funds for the benefit of the officers, teachers and other staff of the Institute as per the provisions existing from time to time;
- (g)the constitution, powers and duties of the authorities of the Institute;
- (h)the establishment and maintenance of halls and hostels;
- (i)the conditions of residence of students of the Institute and the levying of fees for residence in the halls and hostels and of other charges;
- (j)the allowances to be paid to the Chairperson and members of the Board;
- (k)the authentication of the orders and decisions of the Board;
- (l)the meetings of the Board, the Senate, or any committee, the quorum at such meetings and the procedure to be followed in the conduct of their business; and
- (m)any other matter as may be considered necessary for the efficient functioning of the Institute.
Summary
- The Statutes set the rules for creating teaching departments and the conditions for academic awards like scholarships and medals.
- They control the staff, dictating how officers are appointed, the qualifications needed for teachers, and the rules for their pensions and insurance.
- They govern student living arrangements, including the rules for residence and the exact fees charged for halls and hostels.
- They outline the administrative structure by defining the powers of institute authorities and setting the allowances for the Board Chairperson and members.
- They establish the procedures for official meetings, including the required quorum for the Board, the Senate, and other committees.
- They provide the method for officially authenticating the orders and decisions made by the Board.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Do the Statutes determine how teachers are hired?
Yes, they provide the qualifications for teachers, their classification, the method of their appointment, and their terms of service.
2. Where can I find the rules for how the Board conducts its meetings?
The Statutes lay down the rules for the meetings of the Board, the Senate, and committees, including the required quorum and procedures.
3. Are student accommodation fees covered here?
Yes, the Statutes provide the conditions of residence for students and determine the fees for residing in the halls and hostels.
4. Do Board members get paid for their time?
The Statutes determine the allowances to be paid to the Chairperson and members of the Board.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 31 of The Indian Institutes of Information Technology (Public-private Partnership) Act, 2017, which of the following areas is regulated by the Statutes?
Q2.Under Section 31 of The Indian Institutes of Information Technology (Public-private Partnership) Act, 2017, the Statutes have the power to provide for the allowances paid to which specific group?
Q3.Under Section 31 of The Indian Institutes of Information Technology (Public-private Partnership) Act, 2017, what kind of student-related fees are determined by the Statutes?
Q4.Under Section 31 of The Indian Institutes of Information Technology (Public-private Partnership) Act, 2017, which document dictates how the orders and decisions of the Board are authenticated?