IIPR is a unit of ICAR, New Delhi. ICAR follows Government of India rules mutatis mutandis. The following is a list of rules and regulations which are used for discharging functions by the Institute:

• All rules and regulations of the Government of India
• Memorandum of Association- Rules of the ICAR Society
• Agricultural Research Technical Service Rules
• Audit manual of the ICAR
• Delegation of powers as issued by the ICAR from time to time