- The Controller of Administration (CoA), controls the administration of CSIR-NERI Nagpur and its five Zonal Centres situated at Delhi, Kolkata Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad and ensure healthy working environment for smooth operation of research and development activities.
- The CoA functions as Head of Office and overall in-charge of administrative sections along with expenditure control of the Institute. As an Estate manager the CoA is overseeing the institute's premises, land, property, including its security etc.
- The COA looks after all the vigilance and legal cases and is authorised to sign the legal documents, agreements, contracts etc., on behalf of this Institute and CSIR, New Delhi.
- Coordination with various Zonal centres, Verticals/Sub verticals of the institute and with other CSIR entities is an essential part of the duties of the CoA. The CoA execute powers delegated by the Director and advise him on various Administrative issues.
- He acts as an ex-officio member in statutory and other committees, such as Management Council, Technical & Purchase Committees, Departmental Promotion Committees, and as a Vice President of Staff Club.
- The CoA may delegate his powers to the Administrative Officer or to other officer working under him.
Last modified date : 02-04-2025
