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NML
is a constituent establishment of Council of Scientific & Industrial
Research – an Autonomous Body of Government of India. Thereby, it is
governed by Society Rules and regulations adopted from time to time.
Functions of the Society
Its
functions include the following:
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Review the
progress and performance of CSIR.
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Give the
policy direction to Governing Body.
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Approve the
annual report and yearly accounts of CSIR.
Functions & Powers of the
Governing Body
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It shall be the function
of the Governing Body generally to carry out the object of the Society as
set forth in the Memorandum of Association.
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The Governing Body shall
administer, direct and control the affairs and funds of the Society and
shall have authority to exercise all the powers of the
Society subject nevertheless in respect of expenditure to such
limitations as the Government of India may from time to time impose.
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The Governing Body may
delegate powers to Director-General, Directors/Heads of National
Laboratory, Management Councils, Controllers of Administration, Project
Leaders in the Laboratory and such other officers of the Society as may be
necessary for their efficient functioning.
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The Governing Body shall
have powers, with the sanction of the Government of India, to frame, amend
or repeal bye-laws not inconsistent with these rules for the
administration and management of the affairs of the Society.
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The Governing Body shall
have the power to enter into arrangements with the Government of India,
State Government and other public or private organizations or individuals
for securing and accepting endowments, grants-in-aid, donations or gifts
to the Society on mutually agreed terms and conditions provided that the
conditions of such grant-in-aid, donations or gifts, if any, shall not be
inconsistent or in conflict with nature or objects of the Society or with
the provisions of these rules.
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The Governing Body shall
have the power to take over and acquire by purchase, gift or otherwise,
from Government and other public bodies or private individuals willing to
transfer the same, libraries, laboratories, museums, collections,
immovable properties, endowments or other funds together with any
attendant obligations and engagements not in consistent with the object
stated in the Memorandum of Association and provision of these rules.
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The Governing Body may
by resolution appoint Committees, Sub-Committees, Advisory Board and Panel
of Experts for such purposers and with such power as the Governing Body
may think proper.
Functions of Advisory Board
The
functions of Advisory Board shall be:-
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Provide
S&T inputs to the Governing Body
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Advise CSIR
on creating and implementing its vision
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Review major
R&D areas of CSIR
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Suggest new
R&D perspectives, Networked/Mission oriented programmes and their
inter-se priorities
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Any other
matter as may be assigned by the Governing Body/Director General.
Functions of Performance
Appraisal Board
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Review and
appraise the performance of the National Laboratory
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Advise the
AB/GB of the outcome of the review
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Suggest the
remedial measures to improve the performance of the national laboratory.
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Any other
function as may be assigned by the Advisory Board/GB.
Functions of Research Council
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Advise on the
formulation of R&D programmes and future directions of activities of the
laboratory keeping in view the Five Year Plans, national priorities and
opportunity areas.
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Suggest networking with
other CSIR National Laboratories on programmes of mutual interest.
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Review R&D activities
and research programmes and advise on future directions.
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Advise on fostering
linkages between the Laboratory, industry and potential clients.
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Constitute Selection
Committees and Assessment Committees/Peer Groups for selection, merit and
assessment promotions of Scientific staff.
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Any other function as
may be assigned by Director General/Governing Body.
Functions of Management Council
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Administer
and manage the affairs and environs of the laboratory
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Write off
irrecoverable monetary losses and Stores within the limits prescribed by
CSIR
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Recommend the
resource allocation for R&D activities/facilities of Lab./Instt.
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Monitor the
progress of R&D and other activities of the Lab./Instt.
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Recommend
devolution of powers to the Project Leaders for the proper implementation of
the projects/activities.
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Approve
contract R&D, consultancy projects and licensing of IPR beyond the
powers of Director.
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Consider the
annual report of the National Laboratory.
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Constitute
selection committees and assessment committees for all Technical staff.
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Any other
matter, as my be referred by the Director-General.
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