Appointment, qualifications, powers and functions of Chairman.-

(1) The Chairman shall be a whole-time officer appointed on contract basis by the Government on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed. (2) (a) To be the Chairman of the Board, a person must have at least a Master’s Degree from any recognized Indian University with a minimum of 20 years experience in the field of education. (b) The Chairman must be between 50 and 70 years of age, and the upper age limit may be extended by the Government in public interest. (3) The Chairman shall be appointed for a term of three years at the first instance. The Government may, however, extend the contract if mutually agreed upon for a specific period it may deem fit, but the term of the Chairman shall not be extended except under special circumstances: Provided that the Government may, at any time, terminate the services of the Chairman if he functions in violation of the provisions of this Act or rules made thereunder. (4) The Chairman may resign his office by giving notice in writing to the Government. (5) It shall be the duty of the Chairman to see that the provision of this Act, the rules and the regulations made thereunder are faithfully observed and shall have all powers necessary for this purpose.