law: The Jawaharlal Nehru University Act, 1966
  26. Transitional provisions.-
  Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act and the Statutes-
  (a) the first Chancellor, members of the Court, the Executive Council and the Academic Council shall be nominated by the Visitor and shall hold office for a term of three years;
  (b) the first Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Visitor and he shall hold office for a term of five years.