Section 12(3) in The first statutes of the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, 2017
(3)The Deans and the Associate Deans shall be deemed to be the officers of the Institute and will enjoy such powers and perform such duties as may be delegated to them by the Director with the prior approval of the Board and the Associate Deans shall normally assist the respective Deans in the performance of their duties.
