Section 10(1)(a) in The First Statutes of Indian Institute of Technology Goa, 2017
(a)To fix, on the recommendations of the Selection Committee, the initial pay of an incumbent at stage(s) higher than the prescribed minimum in respect of posts to which appointments can be made by the Board under the provisions of section 25 of the Act. Notwithstanding anything contained above, he shall have full powers to accord protection of pay in all cases where Board is the appointing authority.