Rules & Bylaws
ICAR–Directorate of Mushroom Research, Solan
ICAR–Directorate of Mushroom Research, Solan is a unit of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The following information is reproduced from the institute’s published Rules & Bylaws page.
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1. The powers and duties of its officers and employees
ICAR-Directorate of Mushroom Research, Solan is a unit of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The Director of the Centre exercises such powers for its functioning as are delegated by the Governing Body or any authority of ICAR.
Powers are delegated to the Director from time to time by ICAR vide letter No. F.11(4)/75-Cdn (A&A) dated 1 April 1977 and modified vide Order No. 6-2/90-Cdn (A&A) dated 4 February 1993, 28 May 1993 and 23 September 1994, and Office Order No. 6-3/92-Cdn (A&A) dated 28 July 1992.
Officers and employees carry out duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Director of the Centre.
2. Procedure followed in the decision-making process, including channels of supervision and accountability
The Director is assisted in executing and implementing research activities and other programmes by five Sectional In-charges, the Administrative Officer and the Assistant Finance & Accounts Officer.
The Centre is organised into five sections: Crop Production, Crop Protection, Crop Nutrition, Crop Improvement and Transfer of Technology. The Administration and Finance Sections provide supporting services.
The Institute Management Committee (IMC) guides and supports the Director in reviewing programmes and approving investments within the powers delegated to the IMC. The Research Advisory Committee (RAC) and Staff Research Council (SRC) provide broad guidelines and assist in developing and implementing specific research programmes and projects.
3. The norms set for the discharge of its functions
The norms are set by ICAR Headquarters, New Delhi. The research activities and functions carried out by the Centre are indicated in the mission, mandate and objectives of the Centre.
4. Rules, regulations, instructions, manuals and records
ICAR-Directorate of Mushroom Research is a unit of ICAR, New Delhi. ICAR follows Government of India rules, mutatis mutandis, in addition to Agricultural Research Service rules and Technical Service Rules specially designed for scientists and technical personnel in ICAR.
The Centre follows the rules, regulations and instructions applicable within ICAR, as indicated in the manuals and guidelines of ICAR Headquarters, New Delhi.
5. Categories of documents held by the authorities or under their control
The various sections of ICAR-DMR maintain files, documents and records relating to their respective sections, along with references and correspondence.
6. Arrangements for consultation with, or representation by, members of the public
The Centre is guided and supported by the Institute Management Committee (IMC) and Research Advisory Committee (RAC). Both the IMC and RAC include two members drawn from the public, who take part in the deliberations and decisions of these committees.
The IMC reviews programmes and supports decisions on investments in new areas of research and related activities. The RAC and SRC provide broad guidelines and assist in developing and implementing specific research programmes and projects.
7. Boards, councils, committees and other bodies
The IMC, RAC and SRC help guide and implement the Centre’s programmes and activities. The composition of these committees follows the guidelines of ICAR Headquarters, New Delhi.
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