Composition of the Authority

Composition of the Authority.- The Authority shall consist of following members namely:-

1. (a) The Minister in-charge of Archeology - ex-officio-Chairperson.
2. (b) The Secretary to Government, Department of Tourism-ex-officio Member-Secretary.
3. (c) The Secretary to Government, Finance Department - ex-officio Member.
4. (d) The Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department - ex-officio Member.
5. (e) Vice-Chancellor, Hampi Kannada University- ex-officio Member.
6. (f) The Director, Oriental Research Institute, Mysuru- ex-officio Member.
7. (g) The Commissioner, Department of Archaeology Museums and Heritage- ex-officio Member.
8. (h) Three eminent scholars in Indology, Kannada literature or manuscriptology nominated by the State Government- Members.
   • (i) Two representatives of private manuscript holders or mathas-Members.
9. (j) One expert in digital humanities – Member.