Section 8. Powers of

8. Powers of[2] [Board of an Institute].— (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the[2] [Board of an Institute] shall be responsible for the general superintendence, direction and control of the affairs of the Institute and shall exercise all the powers not otherwise provided for by this Act, the Statutes and the Ordinances, and shall have the power to review the acts of the Senate. (2) Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (1), the[2] [Board of an Institute] shall — (a) take decisions on questions of policy relating to the administration and working of the Institute; (b) fix, demand and receive fees and other charges; (c) supervise and control the residence and regulate the discipline of students of the Institute and to make arrangements for promoting their health, general welfare and cultural and corporate life; (d) institute academic and other posts and to make appointments thereto (except in the case of the Director); (e) frame Statutes and Ordinances and to alter, modify or rescind the same; (f) institute and award fellowship, scholarship, prizes and medals; (g) consider and pass resolutions on the annual report, the annual accounts and the budget estimates of the Institute for the next financial year as it thinks fit together with a statement of its development plans; and (h) do all such things as may be necessary, incidental or conducive to the attainment of all or any of the aforesaid powers. 1. Ins. by Act 43 of 2021, s. 10 (w.e.f. 25-5-2022). 2. Subs. by s. 11, ibid ., for "Board" (w.e.f. 25-5-2022). (3) The[1] [Board of an Institute] shall have the power to appoint such committees as it considers necessary for the exercise of its powers and the performance of its duties under this Act. (4) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (2) of section 4, the[1] [Board of an Institute] shall not dispose of in any manner any immovable property without the prior approval of the Central Government. 9.[2] [Institutes] to be open to all races, creeds and classes.— (1)[3] [Every 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[4] [any Institute] which in the opinion of the Board involves conditions or obligations opposed to the spirit and object of this section.