FUNCTIONS OF RESEARCH COUNCIL

• Advise on the formulation of R&D programmes and future directions of activities of the laboratory keeping in view the Five Year Plans, national priorities and opportunity areas.
• Suggest networking with other CSIR National Laboratories on programmes of mutual interest.
• Review R&D activities and research programmes and advise on future dirctions.
• Advise on fostering linkages between the Laboratory, industry and potential clients.
• Any other function as may be assigned by Director General/Governing Body.

FUNCTIONS OF MANAGEMENT COUNCIL

• Administer and manage the affairs and environs of the laboratory
• Write off irrecoverable monetary losses and Stores within the limits prescribed by CSIR
• Recommend the resource allocation for R&D activities/facilities of Lab./Instt.
• Monitor the progress of R&D and other activities of the Lab./Instt.
• Approve contract R&D, consultancy projects and licensing of IPR beyond the powers of Director.
• Consider the annual report of the National Laboratory.
• Constitute selection committees and assessment committees for all Technical staff.
• Any other matter, as my be referred by the Director.