Section 12: Selection Committee

Q: What does Section 12 of The Indira Gandhi National Open University Act, 1985 (TIGNOUA) deal with?

Section 12 TIGNOUA pertains to "Selection Committee". It is part of the The Indira Gandhi National Open University Act, 1985, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 12 of The Indira Gandhi National Open University Act, 1985 (TIGNOUA) governs selection Committee. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 12 TIGNOUA still in force?

Yes, Section 12 of the The Indira Gandhi National Open University Act, 1985 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 12 TIGNOUA?

धारा 12 TIGNOUA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 12 of the The Indira Gandhi National Open University Act, 1985. Section 12 of The Indira Gandhi National Open University Act, 1985 (TIGNOUA) governs selection Committee. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 12 TIGNOUA?

Dhara 12 TIGNOUA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 12 of the The Indira Gandhi National Open University Act, 1985. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 12 of The Indira Gandhi National Open University Act, 1985 (TIGNOUA) governs selection Committee. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 12 of The Indira Gandhi National Open University Act, 1985?

Cite as: "Section 12, The Indira Gandhi National Open University Act, 1985 (TIGNOUA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Indira Gandhi National Open University Act, 1985, § 12 (India).

Law on Tips Editorial Board

(1)

[ There shall be Selection Committees for making recommendations to the Board of Management for appointments to the post of Professors, Readers, Lecturers and other academic staff and heads of institutions maintained by the University.] [Clauses (1) of Statute 12 amended by the Board of Management at its meetings held on October 7, 1988 and March 8, 1989 respectively and received the approval of the Visitor vide MHRD letter no. F.5-7/88-U.(Desk) dated March 8, 1989.]

(2)

[ (i) Each of the Selection Committees for appointment to the post of Professors, Readers, Lecturers and the academic staff shall consist of the following members, namely :-

(a) the Vice-Chancellor;

(b) [ Pro-Vice Chancellor associated with the School/Division/Centre nominated by the Vice-Chancellor;]

(c) a person nominated by the Visitor;

(d) [ three experts not in the service of the University to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor in such manner as may be specified in the Ordinances; and] [Amendment to Sub-Clause, 2(i)(d) of Statute 12 regarding Selection Committees is approved by the Visitor vide Ministry of HRD's letter No. F-5-26/93. U-1 (Desk) dated 20th October 1994.]

(e) [ Director of the School/Division/Centre concerned/Professor of the Discipline nominated by the Vice-Chancellor;] [Amendment to Clause 2 addition of Sub Clause (i)(e) of the Statute 12 was approved by the Board of Management at its meeting held on 28.2.03 and assent of the Visitor conveyed vide MHRD letter No.F-2/2003-Desk(U)(A).]

(a) the Vice-Chancellor:

(b) a Pro-Vice-Chancellor to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor;

(c) a person nominated by the Visitor

(d) two members of the Board of Management nominated by it; and]

(e) [ one person not in the service of the University nominated by the Board of Management.] [Amendment to sub-clause (2)(ii)(e) of Statute 12 regarding Selection Committees is approved by the Visitor vide Ministry of HRD's letter No.F.5-26/93-U.I (Desk) dated 20th October, 1994.]

(3)

The quorum for a meeting of a Selection Committee shall be four, which will include at least two experts in the case of the Selecting Committee mentioned in Sub-clause (2)(i) of this Statute.

(4)

The procedure to be followed by a Selection Committee in making recommendations shall be laid down in the Ordinances.

(5)

If the Board of Management is unable to accept the recommendations made by a Selection Committee, it shall record its reasons for such non-acceptance and submit the case to the Visitor for final orders.