The Jawaharlal Nehru University Act, 1966

Section 28. Special mode of appointment

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

28. Special mode of appointment. —Notwithstanding anything contained in Statute 27, the Executive Council may invite a person of high academic distinction and professional attainment to accept a post of Professor or Reader in the University, as the case may be, on such terms and conditions as it deems fit, and on the person agreeing to do so, appoint him to the post.

Source: India Code