Memorandum of Association - Rules and Regulations - (As amended from time to time)

The names, addresses, occupation and designations of the first members of the Executive Council to whom the management of the affairs of the Institute is entrusted, in accordance with the rules of the Institute, as required under section 2 of the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860 are as follows: S. [...] In these presents if not inconsistent with the subject or contexts, the words set out in the first column of the table below shall bear thereof: Words Meanings “The Institute” The Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses “The General Body” The General Body of the Institute “The Council” The Executive Council of the Institute “The President” The President of the Institute “The Di. [...] Executive Council: Composition of the Executive Council: As hereinafter provided, the Executive Council of the Institute shall be composed of: (i) The President of the Institute (ii) Not less than 8 and not more than 10 members of the Institute elected by the members (iii) Director General of the Institute (Ex- officio) (iv) The Deputy Director General (Ex-officio)7 and the academic staff member8. [...] (a) Powers and Functions of the Executive Council Subject to the general control and directions of the General Body, the Executive Council shall be responsible for the management and the administration of the affairs of the Institute in accordance with the these rules and the bye-laws made thereunder for the furtherance of its objects and shall have all powers which may be necessary or expedient f. [...] The Institute may sue or to be sued in the name of the Director General who shall, for the purpose of Section 6 of the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860, be the Principal Secretary of the Institute and the Executive Council.