Director

(1) The Director of the Institute shall be appointed by the General Council in accordance with the Regulations made in this behalf: Provided that the first Director shall be appointed by the Chairman of the General Council. (2) The Director shall hold office for a period of five years which shall be renewable upon a resolution to this effect passed by the General Council, he shall continue to hold office on the expiry of his term until his successor is appointed and assumes office. (3) The Director shall:- (i) ensure that the provisions of this Act and Regulations are duly observed; (ii) be invested with all powers relating to the proper maintenance of discipline in the Institute. (4) If in the opinion of the Director, an emergency has arisen which requires that immediate action should be taken, he shall take such action as he deems necessary and report the same for confirmation at the next meeting of the authority which would have in normal course dealt with the matter.