Section 24 of The National Institute of Fashion Technology Act, 2006
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 classification, the method of appointment and the determination of the terms and conditions of service of officers, teachers and other staff of the Institute;
- (d)the reservation of posts for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes and other backward categories of persons as may be determined by the Central Government;
- (e)the constitution of pension, insurance and provident funds for the benefit of the officers, teachers and other staff of the Institute;
- (f)the constitution, powers and duties of the authorities of the Institute;
- (g)the establishment and maintenance of halls and hostels;
- (h)the manner of filling up of vacancies among members of the Board;
- (i)the authentication of the orders and decisions of the Board;
- (j)the meetings of the Senate, the quorum at such meetings and the procedure to be followed in the conduct of their business; and
- (k)any other matter which by this Act is to be or may be prescribed by the Statutes.
Summary
- Statutes are the formal written rules of the Institute, and this section lists what topics they can cover.
- Statutes can set up teaching departments, hostels for students, and awards like scholarships or medals.
- They set the rules for classifying staff, how staff are hired, their working conditions, and their pension or insurance funds.
- They outline how jobs are reserved for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other backward categories based on Central Government determinations.
- They define the powers of the Institute's authorities, how to fill empty seats on the Board, and how the Senate runs its meetings.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can the Statutes dictate how teaching departments are organized?
Yes, Statutes can provide for the formation of departments of teaching.
2. Do Statutes deal with student living arrangements?
Yes, they can cover the establishment and maintenance of halls and hostels.
3. Who decides the reservation quotas that get written into the Statutes?
The Central Government determines the reservation of posts for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other backward categories.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 24 of The National Institute of Fashion Technology Act, 2006, which of the following is an authorized topic for the Institute's Statutes?
Q2.Under Section 24 of The National Institute of Fashion Technology Act, 2006, who is responsible for determining the reservations for Scheduled Castes and Tribes that are included in the Statutes?
Q3.Under Section 24 of The National Institute of Fashion Technology Act, 2006, can the Statutes contain rules about employee retirement benefits?
Q4.Under Section 24 of The National Institute of Fashion Technology Act, 2006, what aspect of the Senate's operations can be governed by the Statutes?