The Indira Gandhi National Open University Act, 1985

Section 15. Other officers

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

15. Other officers. —The manner of appointment, emoluments, powers and duties of the other officers of the University shall be prescribed by the Statutes. — — 16. Authorities of the University. The following shall be the authorities of the University: (1) The Board of Management; (2) The Academic Council; (3) The Planning Board; (4) The Board of Recognition; (5) The Schools of Studies; (6) The Finance Committee; and (7) Such other authorities as may be declared by the Statutes to be the authorities of the University. 15. Recognised Teachers (1) The qualifications for recognition of persons working in other universities, Institutions or organisations as teachers shall be prescribed by the Ordinances. (2) The manner of recognising teachers, the period of recognition and withdrawal of recognition shall be prescribed by the Ordinances. 16 . Committees (1) Any authority of the University may appoint as many standing or special committees as it may deem fit, and may appoint to such committees, persons who are not members of such authority. (2) Any committee appointed under clause (1) may deal with any subject delegated to it subject to the subsequent confirmation by the authority appointing it.

Source: India Code