5. Powers of the Institute

The Institute shall, subject to the provisions of this

Act, have the power—

to appoint, employ, remunerate and exercise disciplinary control over its officers and servants;

to manage and maintain regional centers of the

to conduct training programmes and courses, for persons who wish to be qualified as trainers in prescribed fields and award certificates and diplomas to those who have successfully completed such programmes and courses;

to purchase machinery or raw material and such other equipment required for the training programmes and courses conducted by the

to conduct National level examinations and tests, in accordance with the regulations made by the

to assess and evaluate from time to time, the standards maintained, and results obtained by the trainees in the prescribed fields of training and to make necessary adjustments thereto;

to promote the introduction of new techniques and equipment in order to obtain maximum results from the vocational training programmes conducted by the Institute;

to acquire, hold, take or give on lease, mortgage or hire, pledge, sell or otherwise dispose of, any movable or immovable property of the Institute;

to enter into and execute, whether directly or through any officer or agent authorized in that behalf by the Institute, all such contracts or agreements as may be necessary, for the discharge of the functions of the Institute;

to make rules in respect of —

to levy fees and other charges for training and services provided by the Institute;

to provide recreational and welfare facilities, official quarters and accommodation for trainees, officers and servants of the Institute; and

to do all such other acts or things which, in the opinion of the Institute are necessary for, or are conducive or incidental, to the attainment of its objects.