Establishment and incorporation of Institutes
Section 4 of the National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Act, 1998 deals with establishment and incorporation of Institutes. [ 4.Establishment and incorporation of Institutes.]--[(1) Each of the Institutes mentioned in column (3) of the Schedule shall be a body corporate.] (2) [Each Institute] shall have perpetual succession and a common seal with power, subject to the provisions of this Act, to acquire, hold and dispose The Act came into force on 08 Jul 1998.
1 [ 4.Establishment and incorporation of Institutes.]--2 [(1) Each of the Institutes mentioned in column (3) of the Schedule shall be a body corporate.]
(2) 3[Each Institute] shall have perpetual succession and a common seal with power, subject to the provisions of this Act, to acquire, hold and dispose of property and to contract, and shall, by that name, sue and be sued.
4[(2A) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, establish similar Institutes in different parts of the country.]
5 [(3) The Board of Governors of an Institute shall consist of the following persons, namely:--
(a) a Chairperson, who shall be an eminent academician or scientist or technologist or professional, to be nominated by the Visitor;
(b) the Director of the Institute, ex officio;
(c) the Joint Secretary to the Government of India in Department of Pharmaceuticals dealing with the national institutes of pharmaceutical education and research, ex officio;
(d) the Secretary, dealing with medical or technical education in the State Government concerned, ex officio;]
(e) the representative of Drug Controller General of India, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of the Government of India, ex officio;
(f) three eminent pharmaceutical experts, at least one of whom shall be a woman, having special knowledge or practical experience in education, research and biotechnology, to be nominated by the Council;
(g) two pharmaceutical industrialists to be nominated by the Council;
(h) two professors of the institute, to be nominated by the Senate:
Provided that one member from amongst members to be nominated under clauses (f), (g) and (h) shall be either from the Scheduled Castes or from the Scheduled Tribes. ]
(4) The term of office of the Chairperson and Governors other than ex officio Governors shall be three years and they shall be entitled for such allowances as may be determined by the Central Government:
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(5) The term of office of Governor nominated to fill a casual vacancy shall continue for the remainder of the term of the Governor in whose place he has been nominated.
(6) The Board shall meet at least three times in a year at such place and time and observe such rules of procedure in regard to the transaction of business at its meetings as may be determined by the Board.
Section 4, The National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Act, 1998 (Act 13 of 1998).
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Questions about Section 4
What does Section 4 of the National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Act deal with?
Section 4 of the National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Act is headed "Establishment and incorporation of Institutes". [ 4.Establishment and incorporation of Institutes.]--[(1) Each of the Institutes mentioned in column (3) of the Schedule shall be a body corporate.] (2) [Each Institute] shall have perpetual succession and a common seal with power, subject to the provisions of this Act, to acquire, hold and dispose
How do I find court cases under Section 4 of the National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Act 4, section 4 National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Act, section 4 of the National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 4 of the National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Act, and has it changed?
3 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it. 2 instruments name it without being made under it, most recently NIPER Statutes updated as on 15.5.2025 (2025), then NIPER (Amendment) Act, 2021 (2021).
When did Section 4 of the National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Act come into force?
Section 4 of the National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Act, cited as National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Act 4, came into force on 08 Jul 1998, having been enacted on 26 Jun 1998. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 7. Functions of Institutes426 words
- 8. Powers of Board of an Institute300 words
- 30E. Power to make rules in respect of matters in this Chapter265 words
- 30C. Functions of Council260 words
- 30A. Establishment of Council250 words
- 6. Effect of incorporation of Institute246 words
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