Management structure

The 3.6m Devasthal Optical Telescope (DOT) Facility is operated and managed by ARIES, Nainital. The 3.6m DOT Time Allocation Committee (DTAC) act as an advisory body and guides the Director for smooth functioning.

The composition of D-TAC, the DOT Time allocation committee (w.e.f. 1 July 2025) is as follows:
1. Prof. Anandmayee Tej, IIST, Thiruvananthapuram - Chairperson
2. Dr. Ramakant Singh Yadav, ARIES, Nainital - Member
3. Dr Joe Philip Ninan, TIFR, Mumbai - Member
4. Prof. Gulab Devangan, IUCAA Pune - Member
5. Dr Bharat Yerra, IIA Bengaluru - Member
6. Dr Jagdish Chandra Joshi, ARIES, Nainital - Member
7. Dr. Saurabh, ARIES, Nainital - Member & Convener