Section 26. Statutes

26. Statutes.— 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; 1. Subs. by Act 43 of 2021, s. 23, for "the Institute" (w.e.f. 25-5-2022). 2. Subs. by s. 24, ibid ., for "The Institute" (w.e.f. 25-5-2022). 3. Subs. by s. 24, ibid ., for "the Institute" (w.e.f. 25-5-2022). 4. Subs. by s. 24, ibid ., for "accounts of the Institute" (w.e.f. 25-5-2022). 5. Subs. by s. 25, ibid ., for "The Institute" (w.e.f. 25-5-2022). 6. Subs. by s. 26, ibid ., for "the Institute" (w.e.f. 25-5-2022). (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 categories of persons as may be determined by the Central Government, from time to time; (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 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.