In force · As amended up to 2026-08
1. Chancellor .—(1) The Chancellor shall be appointed by the Central Government from a panel of names of not less than three persons recommended by the Executive Council:
Provided that if the Central Government does not approve any of the persons included in the panel, it may call for an extended fresh panel.
(2) The Chancellor shall be an eminent person in the field of sports who shall either be a sports person himself or a Sports Administrator or a Sports Academician.
(3) The Chancellor shall hold office for the term of five years and shall not be eligible for reappointment:
Provided that notwithstanding the expiry of his term of office, the Chancellor shall continue to hold office until his successor enters upon his office.
Source: India Code