Section 10 of SCTIMST Act : Section 10: Governing Body And Other Committees Of Institute

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) in Trivandrum is expanding its research capabilities. To manage this expansion effectively, the Institute decides to reconstitute its Governing Body to include leading experts from various fields of medical science and technology. According to Section 10(1), while forming this new Governing Body, SCTIMST ensures that at least two-thirds of the members are from within the Institute, and the remaining one-third may include distinguished external members.

Once the Governing Body is constituted, it starts functioning as the executive arm of the Institute, as described in Section 10(2). It makes key decisions on the allocation of research grants and approves new research projects, exercising the powers conferred upon it by the Institute's regulations.

The President of SCTIMST, as per Section 10(3), chairs the Governing Body meetings and leads the discussions on strategic initiatives for the Institute's growth.

The Governing Body follows a structured procedure for its meetings and decision-making process, which is laid out in the Institute's regulations in accordance with Section 10(4). This includes setting the term of office for its members and the process for filling any vacancies that arise.

Given the complexity of the expansion, the Institute, under Section 10(5), forms several standing and ad hoc committees to manage specific tasks, such as overseeing the construction of new laboratories and the implementation of new IT systems.

Lastly, as per Section 10(6), the members of the Governing Body and the committees receive allowances for their service, which are predefined in the Institute's regulations.