Section 8 of The National Institute of Fashion Technology Act, 2006
- (1)The Institute shall be open to persons of either sex and of whatever race, creed, caste or class, and no test or condition shall be imposed as to religious belief or profession in admitting or appointing members, students, teachers or workers or in any other connection whatsoever.
- (2)No bequest, donation or transfer of any property shall be accepted by the Institute, which in the opinion of the Board involves conditions or obligations opposed to the spirit and object of this section.
Summary
- The Institute must remain open to all people, regardless of their sex, race, creed, caste, or class.
- The Institute is forbidden from imposing any test or condition based on religious belief for admitting students, appointing staff, or any other connection.
- The Institute cannot accept any donation, transfer of property, or bequest if the Board believes it comes with conditions that go against this rule of equality.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can the Institute create a campus exclusively for women?
No, the law requires the Institute to be open to persons of either sex.
2. What if someone wants to leave their estate to the Institute with strict religious conditions?
The Institute cannot accept the estate. The Board is required to reject bequests that conflict with the rule of being open to all creeds and classes.
3. Are administrative workers protected by this rule, or just students?
Everyone is protected. The rule specifically lists members, students, teachers, and workers.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 8 of The National Institute of Fashion Technology Act, 2006, how does the law address conditions attached to property donations made to the Institute?
Q2.According to Section 8 of The National Institute of Fashion Technology Act, 2006, which groups of people are explicitly protected from tests or conditions regarding religious belief?
Q3.What does Section 8 of The National Institute of Fashion Technology Act, 2006 mandate regarding the admission of individuals based on their sex?
Q4.Under Section 8 of The National Institute of Fashion Technology Act, 2006, who is responsible for forming the opinion on whether a donation involves conditions opposed to the spirit of equality?