26 Ordinances of Tezpur University… Bare Act

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Long title	Ordinance 1-26 of Tezpur University
Type	Ordinance
Citation	No. 45 of 1993
Year	1993
Jurisdiction	Central
Ministry	Ministry of Education
Status	In force as published by the source
Text	Published as one document, as the source published it
Subjects	education

32 ORDINANCE NO.-1 Ordinance No-1 (As amended by the Board of Management vide Resolution No.

B/44/2005/2/3.8 dt. 17/06/2005 and noted by the MHRD’s letter No.F.14-6/ 2005-Desk(U) dt.25/07/2006) On establishment of Schools of Studies - School Boards under Statutes 17(1), (2), (3),(4) 5(a)

1.0 There shall be the following Schools of Studies and School Boards under Statutes 17

(1) (2) (3) (4) and 5 (a) of the Second Schedule A. The School of Science and Technology B. The School of Energy, Environment and Natural Resources.

C. The School of Humanities and Social Sciences.

D. The School of Management Sciences.

E. The School of Engineering

2.0 Each School shall consist of the Departments assigned to it hereunder:

A. Departments under the School of Science and Technology

1. Department of Physics.

2. Department of Chemical Sciences.

3. Department of Mathematical Sciences.

4. Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.

5. Department of Food Processing and Technology B. Departments under the School of Energy, Environment and Natural Resources

1. Department of Energy

2. Department of Environmental Studies

3. Department of Earth Science.

C. Departments under the School of Humanities and Social Sciences

1. Department of English and Foreign Languages

2. Department of Cultural Studies.

3. Department of Mass Communication and Journalism

4. Department of Sociology

5. Department of Modern Indian Languages D. Departments under the School of Management Sciences

1. Department of Business Administration

2. Department of Banking and Financial Management

3. Department of Commerce

4. Department of Business Economics 33 E. Departments under the School of Engineering

1. Department of Computer Science & Engineering

2. Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering

3. Department of Mechanical Engineering

4. Department of Planning & Architecture

5. Department of Civil Engineering

6. Department of Chemical Engineering.

7. Department of Electrical Engineering

8. Department of Biomedical Engineering

9. Department of Agricultural Engineering

10. Department of Environmental Engineering

11. Department of Automobile Engineering

3.0 The Dean of School shall be the Head of the School as specified under Statute 7(1) of the Second Schedule.

4.0 The Controller of Examinations/ Academic Registrar / Deputy Registrar / Assistant Registrar (Academic) of the Tezpur University shall act as the Secretary of the School Board and render assistance to the Dean of the School in conducting the meeting and implementation of the decision of the Board including maintenance of continuous records.

5.0 School Boards

5.1 Every School shall have a School Board. The School board shall consist of :

a) The Dean of the School concerned - Chairman b) The Heads of all the Departments under the school - Member c) The Controller of Examinations / Academic Registrar - Ex Officio Secretary Dy. Registrar/Asstt. Registrar (Academic)

5.2 Power & Functions of the School Boards :

It shall be the responsibilities of the School Boards to translate the enshrined objectives of the University into realities. The School Board shall recommend to the Academic Council such courses of Studies and Research Programmes so as to play a positive role in the development of the North-Eastern Region in particular and the State of Assam in general, besides, encouraging national integration through study and research in the field of cultural heritage and diverse ethnic linguistic and tribal culture of the state. Due importance should be given to scientific and technological education and research, distance education techniques, modern communication technologies to reach the large segments of uneducated population etc. relevant to the needs of the region.

5.3 The Board shall co-ordinate teaching and research works in the Departments and Centres assigned to the School.

5.4 The School Board shall consider and recommend to the Academic Council proposals for creation and abolition of teaching posts for the departments under it.

5.5 The Board shall recommend to the Academic Council the names of examiners / Moderators on the basis of proposals of the Board of Studies.

5.6 The School Board shall recommend the names of Examiners for the research degrees.

5.7 The Board shall frame general rules for the continuous evaluation of the students under it.

5.8 The Board shall encourage inter-disciplinary research and may appoint Committee to organise teaching and research of such nature.

5.9 The Board shall perform all other functions as may be prescribed under the Act, Statutes or Ordinances and as may be directed by the Planning and Academic Committee or Academic Council or the Board of Management and the Vice-Chancellor from time to time.

6.0 Meeting of School Boards:

6.1 The meetings of the School Boards shall be convened by the respective Deans of the Schools at the interval of 2 (two) months to review the performance and progress of teaching and research in the Departments under it.

6.2 Notice for the meeting of the Board shall be issued at least 10 days before the day fixed for the meeting.

6.3 Special meeting of the Board may be called at any time by the Dean concerned on his/her own or at the suggestion of the Vice-Chancellor with at least 24 hours notice.

************ 35 ORDINANCE NO.- 2 (Adopted by the Board of Management vide Resolution No. B/96/2/4.4(2) dt. 27.6.96 and noted by the Government vide MHRD letter No. F.14-24/96-Desk(U) dt. 30.10.96) On Powers and Functions of the Deans of Schools under Statute 7(3) and 7(4) included in the Second Schedule of the Act The Dean shall have the following powers and function :

1.0 To convene and conduct the meeting of the School Boards.

2.0 To coordinate and generally supervise the teaching and research work in the school through the Head of the Departments/Centres.

3.0 To take steps to promote modular and inter-disciplinary teaching and research wherever necessary.

4.0 To maintain discipline in the School through the Heads of the Departments/Centres.

5.0 To cooperate with the University in the conduct of the University examinations in respect of the students of the School in accordance with such conditions as may be given by the School Board or the Planning and Academic Committee.

7.0 To take steps and to give effect to the decisions and recommendations of the School Board.

8.0 To perform such other duties as may be assigned to him by the Board of Management, the Planning and Academic Committee or the Vice-chancellor.

****** 36 ORDINANCE NO.- 3 (Adopted by the Board of Management vide resolution No. B/96/2/4.4(3) dt. 27.06.96 and noted by the Government vide MHRD letter No. F.14-24/96-Desk(U) dt. 30.10.96) Ordinance on Powers and Functions of the Heads of the Departments included in the Second Schedule of the Act, under Statute No.8(5)

1.0 The Head of the Department shall convene and preside over the meetings of the Board of Studies/Department and shall function under the general supervision of the Dean of School.

2.0 Shall implement the decision of the School Board and the Board of Studies.

3.0 Shall be the in-charge of the Departmental Library.

4.0 Organise teaching and research works in the Department.

5.0 Supervise and conduct all examinations of the Department.

6.0 Frame the time table in conformity with the allocation of the teaching work made by the Department.

7.0 Maintain discipline in the Class room and Laboratories through the teacher.

8.0 Assign to the teachers in the Department such duties as may be necessary for proper functioning of the Department.

9.0 Assign work to exercise control over the non-teaching staff in the Department.

10.0 To keep records of continuous internal evaluation of class examinations, attendance etc. of the students as prescribed, and to forward the records of such evaluation in time to the Controller of Examinations for necessary action.

11.0 Perform such other duties as may be assigned to him by the Dean, Board of Studies and the Vice-Chancellor.

37 ORDINANCE NO. – 4 (Adopted by the Board of Management vide Resolution No. B/96/2/4.4(4) dt.27.6.96 and noted by the Government vide MHRD letter No.F.14-24/96-Desk(U) dt. 30.10.96 ) On Board of Post-Graduate Studies under Statute 18(2) included in the Second Schedule of the Act.:

1.0 Composition :

(i) The Head of the Department - Chairman & Convenor

(ii) All full time teachers in the - Member Department

(iii) 2(two) experts to be nominated - Member by the Vice-Chancellor in consultation with the Head of the Department Dean of the School may be present as provided under Statute 7(4) included in the Second Schedule of the Act.

Provided that the function of the Board of Post Graduate Studies during the period of first 3 years shall be performed by the Department.

2.0 Term of Office :

The term of office of the nominated members of a Board of Studies shall be 3 years.

3.0 Powers and Functions :

3.1 To coordinate teaching and research work(s) in the Department.

3.2 To prepare the course of studies and submit the same to the school Board for consideration and recommendation to the Planning and Academic Committee for approval.

3.3 To prepare and submit to the School Board the panel of examiners for Post-Graduate courses.

3.4 To recommend to the School Board for creation and abolition of teaching and academic posts.

3.5 To consider schemes for the advancement of the standard of teaching and research and to submit such proposals to the School Board.

3.6 To prepare the time table of a Department and submit the same to the Vice-Chancellor for consideration and approval.

3.7 To perform all other functions which may be prescribed by the Act, Ordinances, Statutes and Regulations and to consider all such matters as may be referred to it by the Board of Management, Planning and Academic Committee, School Board or the Vice-Chancellor.

4.0 Meeting of the Board of Studies:

The Board of Studies shall meet in the months of August and November in the Autumn Semester and in January and April in the Spring Semester. Special meeting, if and when necessary may be called at the suggestion of the Vice-Chancellor. Notice for holding meetings of the Board of Studies, formation of quorum, rules for conduct of the meeting and such other matters shall be prescribed by the Regulation.

******** 39 ORDINANCE NO. - 5 (Adopted by the Board of Management vide resolution No. B/96/2/4.4(5) dt. 27.6.96 and Resolution No.B/96/4/2.10 dt. 28.12.96 and noted by the Government vide MHRD letter No.F.14-24/96-Desk(U) dt.12.01.98) Ordinance on creation of post, appointment and emoluments and manner of Selection of Administrative, Ministerial and Other staff of the University under Section 28(j) of the Act and under Section 12(2) III of the Statutes under Second Schedule ( other than those posts for whom provisions have been made under the Statutes)

1.0 A. General Provision :

a) Group of posts as per existing scale of pay as on 1.1.96 (Non teaching staff ) or as may be revised from time to time.

(i) Group A posts : The minimum of whose Scale of pay is Rs.2200/- and above.

(ii) Group B Posts : The minimum of whose scale of pay is Rs. 2000/-

(iii) Group C Posts : The minimum of whose scale of pay is Rs.950/- and above but below Rs.2000/-

(iv) Group D Posts : The maximum of whose scale of pay does not exceed Rs. 1200/- B. Nature of posts :

A post may be permanent, temporary or a tenure post. A permanent post means a post carrying a definite scale of pay sanctioned without any limit of time and is intended to continue indefinitely. A temporary post means a post carrying a definite rate of pay or scale of pay sanctioned for a limited period of time only and cannot continue indefinitely.

A tenure post means a permanent post which the same incumbent/ officer cannot hold for more than a fixed period of time.

2.0 Creation of Posts:

2.1 Proposals for creation of any post under any grade and of any nature may be submitted by the respective Heads of teaching Department or administrative officers to the Registrar with detailed particulars of duties and responsibilities proposed to be attached to the post, scale of pay, qualification and experience required and total number of existing employees of the same grade and cadre etc. The Registrar when satisfied, shall recommend such proposal to the Finance Officer for obtaining approval of the Finance Committee. The Board of Management shall create all such posts on recommendation of the Finance Committee.

2.2 Provided that the Board of Management shall have the authority to create any post without the recommendation of the Finance Committee. The recommendation of the Finance Committee shall not be binding on the Board of Management.

2.3 In the case of urgent and unforeseen needs the Vice-Chancellor may also create any temporary post of Grade ‘D’ for a duration not exceeding 11(eleven) calendar months and report the matter to Finance Committee and the Board of Management for making necessary provision in the Budget for the required period or to meet the expenditure by re-appropriation.

2.4 Notwithstanding anything contained in the above rules, creation of any post shall be subject to any guide-lines or direction that may be issued by the University Grants Commission from time to time. Any procedure that may be prescribed by the UGC for the creation of post and appointment there to shall be followed by the University.

3.0 Appointment :

3.1 Appointment to Group A Posts : Appointment to Grade A Posts, other than the Statutory Officers shall be processed through the Selection Committee as provided for under Section 20 of the Statutes (2 nd Schedule) and constituted with the following members.

(1) Chairperson – Vice-Chancellor

(2) Member – 1 (one) member of the Board of Management to be nominated by the BoM

(3) Member - 2 experts in the concerned field not in service of the University to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor.

(4) Member- Head of the Department/ Office/ Centre concerned.

(5) Member- One SC/ST representative to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor.

(6) Member- Representative of the Minority community to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor.

(7) Member- Dean of the School concerned in case of posts related to academic departments/ centres.

5 (five) members shall form the quorum.

3.2 The recommendation of the Selection Committee shall be placed in the Board of Management for final approval. The Board of Management shall be the appointing authority for all Grade ‘A’ Posts.

3.3 The Board of Management may approve a panel of candidates recommended for selection by the Selection Committee. Such panel shall remain valid for a period of one year from the date of approval by the Board of Management.

3.4 All Group‘A’ posts shall be advertised in one National Daily, and /or Employment News and one leading newspaper of the region. The detailed information and service conditions may be made available on the University website.

3.5 The Screening of applications received shall be done by a Committee to be constituted by the Vice Chancellor with reference to the terms and conditions of the advertisement.

Applications found incomplete and not in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Advertisement shall be rejected.

The Screening Committee will decide on the criteria for screening taking into consideration the terms and conditions of the advertisement. In case of a large number of applicants the Committee may prepare a short list based on performance in screening tests, such as written test, group discussion, presentation etc. If required the committee may seek expert help for such test. In case of short listing the ideal ratio of posts to applicants will be 1:7.

3.6 A detailed statement of all the candidates recommended by the Screening Committee shall be placed before the Selection Committee together with the original applications.

3.7 The Selection Committee shall make its recommendation from the list of candidates placed before it for consideration on the basis of records and performance in the interview. The Selection Committee shall decide its own method of evaluating the suitability of the candidates.

3.8 If any candidate is recommended by the Selection Committee for appointment in relaxation of any of the prescribed qualification (s) and experience, it shall be so stated in the recommendation with reason(s) for such relaxation.

3.9 The Selection Committee may recommend higher initial pay to be offered to a deserving candidate for consideration of the Board of Management with reason (s) to be recorded in writing.

3.10 The proceeding of the Selection Committee shall be treated as “most confidential”.

Hence, only the members of the Selection Committee shall be present when the selections are deliberated upon and the recommendations made.

3.11 The recommendations of the Selection Committee may be considered by the Board of Management along with the original applications of the candidates for approval. Should the Board of Management consider it necessary to alter the preferential position of the candidates where more than one candidate is recommended in order of preference, it may do so with reason(s) to be recorded. The Board of Management may not accept the recommendations of the Selection Committee in which case the post shall be readvertised.

3.12 In the case of temporary vacancy of less than a period of one year, if the Vice- Chancellor is satisfied that the post should be filled up immediately, the appointment may be made on purely temporary basis on the recommendation of the Selection Committee consisting of the following :

i) Vice-Chancellor or a Professor nominated by the Vice Chancellor Chairperson ii) Dean of the concerned School Member iii) One member of the Board of Management to be : Member nominated by the Vice-Chancellor.

Member iv) One expert to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor Member v) The Head of the Administrative Office/ Department/ Centre Member

3.13 The Vice-Chancellor shall report the matter to the Board of Management for consideration and approval.

3.14 In the case of appointment on promotion of employees moving from Group ‘B’ to Group ‘A’ or within the Group ‘A’ posts from a post with a lower scale to post with higher scale, the Selection Committee shall be as per CCS (CCA) Rules.

4.0 Appointment to Group ‘B’ Posts

4.1 There shall be a Selection Committee for selection of candidates for appointment to Group ‘B’ posts (B Group Officers) of the University. The Committee shall be constituted with the following members:

i) Vice-Chancellor or his nominee Chairperson ii) One member of the BoM to be nominated by the BoM.

Member iii) Two experts not in University Service to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor.

Member iv) One representative of SC/ST Member v) One representative of Minority Community Member vi) Head of the Department/ office/ Centre concerned Member 4 (Four) members shall form the quorum.

4.2 The appointing authority shall be the Vice-Chancellor for all the posts of Group ‘B’ Officers.

4.3 The panel recommended by the Selection Committee shall remain valid for a period of one year from the date of approval by the competent authority.

4.4 All Group ‘B’ officers posts shall be advertised at least in two news papers – National Daily/ Local Daily/ Employment news with relevant particulars. The detailed information and service conditions made available at the University website.

4.5 Qualifications etc. shall be as prescribed by the Board of Management/Vice- Chancellor.

4.6 In the case of promotion to the Group ‘B’ posts from a lower Group or from a post with a lower scale within the Group, the Selection Committee shall be as per CCS (CCA) Rules.

5.0 Appointment to Group ‘C’ Posts :

5.1 There shall be a Selection Committee for selection of candidates for appointment to Group ‘C’ posts of the University. The Board shall be constituted as below:

i) Vice-Chancellor or his nominee Chairperson ii) One member of the Board of Management to be nominated by the Board of Management.

Member iii) The Head of the Department/Office concerned Member iv) One expert to be nominated by the Vice- Chancellor Member v) Registrar Member vi) One representatives from SC/ST community to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor if not already included by virtue of i) to v) above Member vii) One representative of minority community to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor, if not already included by virtue of i) to iv) above Member

5.2 Four members shall form the quorum.

5.3 The Vice-Chancellor shall be the appointing authority of all Group ‘C’ posts.

5.4 All vacancies in the Group ‘C’ posts shall be advertised in the Employment News and at least one regional daily newspaper.

5.5 The Screening of applicants shall be done by a Committee constituted by the Vice Chancellor to short list candidates for interview. If considered necessary, the Screening 44 Committee may recommend for a written test of the candidates and the candidates qualified in the written test may be called for interview by the Selection Committee.

5.6 The Selection Committee shall make its recommendations from the list of candidates in the interview.

5.7 Notice to the candidates for the interview shall be sent at least 15(fifteen) days before the date of interview by post. Candidates who fail to appear before the Selection Committee in time shall not be considered for appointment. The list of short listed candidates shall be placed on the University website.

5.8 The Selection Committee may decide its own method of evaluating the suitability of the candidates.

5.9 The report of the Selection Committee shall be treated as confidential”. Hence, only the members of the Selection Board shall be present when selections are deliberated upon and recommendations made.

5.10 The recommendations of the Selection Committee shall remain valid only for a period of 12 months from the date of recommendation.

5.11 Appointment shall be made only after the approval of the recommendations by the Vice-Chancellor.

6.0 Appointment to Group ‘D’ Posts:

6.1 There shall be a Selection Committee to select Group ‘D’ staff for appointment to various Group ‘D’ posts of the University.

6.2 The composition of the Selection Board shall be as under:- i) Registrar Chairperson ii) One member of the Board of Management to be nominated by the Board of Management Member iii) One teacher to be nominated by the Vice- Chancellor Member iv) District Employment officer, Tezpur or his nominee Member v) One representative of SC/ST community nominated by the Vice-Chancellor if not already included by virtue of (ii) to (iv) above Member vi) One representative of minority community to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor if not already included by virtue of (ii) to (iv) above Member vii) Assistant Registrar(Estt.) Secretary Four members shall form the quorum.

6.3 The Registrar shall be the appointing authority for all Grade ‘D’ staff of the University.

6.4 All technical post of Grade ‘D’ staff shall be advertised in at least one local daily newspaper and all non-technical posts shall be notified in the Notice Boards of all the Departments/Offices and District Employment office. List of candidates shall be invited from the District Employment Exchange.

6.5 Applications shall be scrutinized category-wise by the Registrar or any other authorized officer. All eligible candidates shall be called for interview by the Selection Committee.

6.6 The administration shall prescribe different educational qualifications required for different posts of Grade ‘D’ staff on the basis of cadre Recruitment Rules and job requirement.

6.7 The proceeding of the Selection Committee shall be treated as “most confidential”.

Hence only the members of the Selection Committee shall be present when the selections are deliberated upon and the recommendations made.

6.8 The recommendation of the Selection Committee shall be reported to the Vice- Chancellor before appointment letters are issued.

6.9 The recommendations of the Selection Committee shall remain valid for a period of 12 months from the date of recommendation.

7.0 Emoluments :

The scale of pay for the posts in various Groups like officers, Group ‘C’ and Group ‘D’ shall be as prescribed by the Board of Management on the basis of recommended scales of Government of India from time to time. Their pay shall be fixed in the respective scales of pay as per rules prescribed for the purpose by the CCS (CCA) Rules. In addition to pay all the staff shall be eligible to such other allowances as may be admissible to the employees of the Central Government. The Board of Management may decide the quantum of the allowances as and when necessary.

7.1 The Board of Management shall classify or group different posts as may be necessary.

7.2 In addition to pay and allowances, all the staff shall be eligible to such retirement benefits as may be prescribed by the UGC/ Govt. of India from time to time.

7.3 The Selection Committee may also recommend higher initial pay to any candidate considered deserving with reason to be recorded. The Board of Management shall consider and finalise such recommendation.

8.0 Promotion :

The Board of Management will devise when needed, means of promotion from posts with lower scale to posts with higher scale of pay within the same group and also from posts of lower group to higher group. The Board of Management shall also prescribe eligibility criteria for such promotional posts or else recommend compliance with CCS (CCA)/ UGC Rules as deemed necessary.

8.1 Provided that if there is no suitable candidate for promotion for an identified post in any grade, the post shall be filled up by direct recruitment.

8.2 Every appointment by promotion shall be on seniority-cum-suitability basis.

8.3 All Promotional cases shall be processed through the respective Selection Committees as prescribed separately.

8.4 The Selection Committee shall consider past service records, Annual confidential Report and specific confidential report relating to the proposed promotion.

8.5 There may be different cadres of posts within the same group of service. It will be necessary to identify the cadre for creating promotional channel from one post of lower cadre to a post in higher group/cadre. Considering the nature of duties, prescribed qualification, scale of pay attached and transferability of the employee, the Vice- Chancellor shall finalise the cadre of promotional channel of all Group ‘C’ &’D’ staff of the University and submit such proposals for promotion of the administrative officers to the Board of Management for approval.

9.0 Reservation of posts for SC/ST/OBC /PWD etc. shall be made as per guidelines prescribed by the Govt. of India from time to time.

********** 47 ORDINANCE NO. – 6 (Adopted by the Board of Management vide Resolution No. B/96/2/4.4(6) dt. 27.6.96 and noted by the Government vide MHRD letter No.F.14-24/96-Desk(U) dt. 30.10.96) Form of Contract under Statutes 25(2) of the Second Schedule :

Memorandum of agreement made this ______ day of _____________ and_____________ between Prof/Dr./Mr. ___________________ Son/Daughter/ Wife of __________________ residence ________ aged ____________ ( hereinafter called the ‘Teacher’) on the first part, and the Tezpur University being a body corporate constituted under the Tezpur University Act, 1993 of Parliament (hereinafter called the “University”) of the second part

1.0 Whereas the Board of Management in exercise of the power conferred on it by the said Tezpur University Act. 1993 appoints the party of the first part to serve as Professor/Reader/Lecturer, hereinafter called the Teacher, in the Tezpur University in the scale of pay of Rs._________ plus other allowances as admissible under rules with effect from _______ , the date of joining the post And whereas the said Mr/Dr./Prof. _______________________ agrees to accept the said engagement in the Tezpur University with effect from ____________.

2.0 Now the parties hereto agrees as follows :

The teacher undertakes to take such duties in the University as may be required by and in accordance with the said Act. the Statutes and the Ordinance being in force, whether the same relate to organisation of instruction or teaching including inter disciplinary teaching or research or the examination of students or their discipline or their welfare and generally to act under the direction of the authorities of the University.

2.1 The teacher shall be on probation for a period of 12 months which may be extended so as not to exceed 24 months in all.

2.2 The University shall have the power to relax the provisions contained in sub paragraph

2.1 and shall also have the right to assess the suitability of the teacher for confirmation even before the expiry of the period of 12 months from the date of his/her appointment but not earlier than 9 months from that date.

2.3 If the University is satisfied with the suitability of the teacher for confirmation he/she shall be confirmed in the post to which he/she was appointed at the end of the period of his/her probation.

2.4 In case the University decides not to confirm the teacher whether at the end of the 12 months period of probation or at the end of the extended period of probation, as the case may be, the teacher shall be informed in writing, at least 30 days before the expiry 48 of that period that he/she would not be confirmed and would, consequently cease to be in the service of the University at the end of the period of his /her probation.

3.0 That the said ……….. shall be a whole time teacher of the University and unless the contract is terminated by the Board of Management or by the teacher as hereinafter provided, shall continue in the service of the University until he/she completes the age of sixty (60) years or as prescribed by the MHRD/UGC from time to time.

4.0 That the University shall pay salary in the said scale of pay during the continuance of his/her engagement hereunder as remuneration for his her service a salary of Rs. ….. per mensem rising by annual increment of Rs………………. to a maximum salary of Rs…………… per mensem.

Provided that whenever there is any change in the nature of appointment or the emoluments of the teacher, particulars of the change shall be recorded in the Schedule annexed hereto, under the signature of both the parties and the terms of this agreement shall apply mutatis mutandis to the new post and the terms and conditions attached to that post.

Provided further, that no increment shall be withheld or postponed save by a resolution of the Board of Management on a reference by the Vice-chancellor to it and after the teacher has been given sufficient opportunity to make his/her written representation.

5.0 That the said teacher agrees to be bound by the Statutes, Ordinances, Regulations and Rules for the time being in force in the University. Provided that no change in the terms and conditions of service of the teacher shall be made after his/her appointment in regard to designation, scale of pay, increment, provident fund, retirement benefits, age of retirement.

Probation confirmation, leave, leave salary and removal from service so as to adversely affect him.

6.0 That the teacher shall devote his/her whole time to the service of the University and shall not, without the written permission of the University, engage directly or indirectly, in any trade or business whatsoever, or in any private tuition or other work to which any emoluments or honorarium is attached, but this prohibition shall not apply to the work undertaken in connection with the Examination of Universities or learned bodies or publication or radio talk or extension lecturers, or with the permission of the Vicechancellor to do any other academic work.

7.0 That the said teacher agrees to observe the code of conduct formulated by the University on its teachers.

8.0 It is further agreed that this agreement shall not be liable to be terminated by the University except on the grounds specified and in accordance with the procedure laid down in clauses

(1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) of Statute 28 ( reproduced below ) :

8.1 Where there is an allegation of misconduct against a teacher, or a member of the academic staff, the Vice-chancellor may, if he thinks fit, by order in writing, place the teacher under suspension and shall forthwith report to the Board of Management the circumstances in which the order was made.

Provided that the Board of Management may, if it is of the opinion, that the circumstances of case don’t warrant the suspension of the teacher or a member of academic staff, revoke such order.

8.2 Notwithstanding anything contained in the terms of his/her contact of service or of his /her appointment the Board of Management shall be entitled to remove a teacher or a member of the academic staff on the grounds of misconduct.

8.3 Save as aforesaid, the Board of Management shall not be entitled to remove a teacher or a member of the academic staff except for good cause and after giving three months notice in writing or on payment of three months salary in lieu of notice.

8.4 No teacher or a member of the academic staff shall be removed under clause 8.2 or under clause 8.3 until he/she has been given a reasonable opportunity of showing cause against the action proposed to be taken in regard to him/her.

8.5 The removal of a teacher or a member of the academic staff shall require a two thirds majority of the members of the Board of Management present and voting.

8.6 The removal of a teacher or a member of the academic staff shall take effect from the date on which the order of removal is made.

9.0 Any dispute arising out of the contract shall be settled in accordance with the provisions of clause 32(2) and (3) of the Tezpur University Act,1993.

"Any disputes arising out of the contract between the University and any teacher shall , at the request of the employee, be referred to a Tribunal of Arbitration consisting of one member appointed by the Board of Management concerned, one member nominated by the employee concerned and an umpire appointed by the Visitor.

The decision of the Tribunal shall be final and no suit shall be in any Civil Court in respect of the matter decided by the Tribunal."

10.0 A teacher may, at any time, terminate his/her assignment by giving the Board of Management three months notice in writing or on payment to the University of three months salary in lieu thereof, provided that the Board of Management may waive the requirement of notice at its discretion.

11.0 On the termination of this agreement, for whatsoever cause, the teacher shall deliver to the University all books, apparatus, records and such other articles belonging to the University as may be due from him.

50 In witness whereof the parties hereto affix their hands and seal Signature of the employee Signed and sealed Designation : on behalf of the University by Registrar, Tezpur University In the presence of In the presence of

1. Signature 1. Signature Designation Designation

2. Signature 2. Signature Designation Designation

SCHEDULE Name of the teacher in full :

Address:

Designation:

Salary Rs. In the grade of :

Note: The change in grade, salary on designation should be briefly described.

Change of Designation or Grade :

Date of approval of the Board of Management. :

Date from which change takes effect:

Signature of the teacher :

Signature of the Officer of the University :

51 ORDINANCE NO. – 7 (Adopted by the Board of Management vide Resolution No. 96/2/4.4(7) dt. 27.6.96 and B.98/2/22 dt:14.6.97 and noted by the Government vide MHRD letter No. F.14-/96-Desk(U) dt. 30.10.96 & F.14-4/99-Desk (U) dated 2.3.2000) Ordinance on admission of students, course of studies, medium of instruction and examination leading to Master’s Degree, (under Section 28(1), (b), (c) and (d) of the Tezpur University Act.)

1.0

1.1 Candidates who have passed the Bachelor Degree Examinations or equivalent degree examinations from a recognized University/Institute under the (10+2+3) pattern of study or any technical degree examination from a recognized University/Institute are eligible for admission to a Master’s Degree course of this University.

1.2 The requirement of subject combination in the degree course or the discipline of study in case of a technical graduate, the minimum qualifying marks and other academic necessities for admission to a particular Master’s Degree Course shall be laid down in the regulations/Syllabi of the concerned subject/Course.

1.3 Candidates eligible for admission to a Course may have to appear at an entrance test to be decided and conducted by the respective Department/ Centre.

2.0 The duration of study for a particular Master’s Degree course shall be laid down in the syllabus for the concerned course.

3.0 The medium of instructions and examinations shall be English Provided that for Language subjects, if it is not otherwise required, the language of the concerned subject shall be the medium of instruction and examination.

4.0 The starting of a session for a course may be either from 16 th January or from 24 th July depending upon the subject and the course.

5.0

5.1 There shall be Semester/Trimester pattern of education and evaluation of the students where such academic year is divided into either two Semester or three Trimester as the case may be.

5.2 There shall be a winter break and a summer break each of 15(fifteen) days and 30(thirty) days duration from 1 st January to 15 th January and from 24 th June to 23 rd July respectively.

12.0 The dates of end semester/End Trimester examinations shall be notified by the Controller of Examinations.

Provided that the examinations, evaluation and declaration of the results shall be completed by 31 st December or 23 rd June as the case may be.

6.0 The syllabi and the details of the course of study shall be as approved by the School Board on the recommendation of the Board of Post Graduate Studies.

The guide lines for introducing a new syllabus or for modification of certain syllabus shall be laid down by Regulations. The Syllabus for each course of study shall include a list of text books framed as per guidelines given in the Regulations for preparation of syllabi.

7.0

7.1 Attendance of classes in the University is compulsory.

7.2 A student shall be eligible to appear in the End Semester/End Trimester examination at the end of each semester/Trimester only if he/she has pursued a regular course of study in the subject concerned and has attended at least 75% of the classes separately in each course/paper/unit (including theory and practical classes, Seminars, sessional works, unit test etc) held during the period.

Provided that the shortage in attendance upto a maximum of 5% may be recommended by the Departmental Advisory Committees for condonation to the Vice-Chancellor stating reasons for such recommendation and the decision of the Vice-Chancellor to condone or not to condone the short fall in attendance shall be final.

13.0 A student having more than 75% attendance shall be eligible to score marks for attendance subject to a maximum of 5 marks out of the total of 100 marks in a paper/unit in the following pattern:

Attendance in percentage Marks 76-80 1 81-85 2 86-90 3 91-95 4 96-100 5

8.0 Evaluation of Students

8.1 The evaluation of a student is designed on the system of continuous assessment and evaluation. Thus there shall be continuous evaluation of the student through seminar work, project work, practicals, sessional work and unit test during the semester/Trimester and there shall be an End Semester/Trimester examination at the end of each Semester/Trimester. The final results shall be worked out by combining the marks of the continuous evaluation and of the End Semester/End trimester Examinations.

14.0 The distribution of papers and marks allotted to each Semester/Trimester shall be laid down in the syllabus of a course. Each paper/Unit shall be of 100 marks, 60% weightage in marks shall be given to continuous evaluation including 5% marks for attendance and 40% weightage to End Semester examination for each paper /unit. The 60% continuous evaluation marks shall be distributed as follows :

Unit Tests (At least two) - 30 marks Assignment/Class studies - 15 marks Project - 5 marks Attendance - 5 marks Internal Assessment - 5 marks Total - 60 marks

8.3 A six point letter grade system as detailed in the regulations shall be employed to assess the performance of a student in various courses. A Semester Grade point Average (SGPA)/ Trimester Grade point average(TGPA) and to reflect the cumulative performance of a student from the first Semester/Trimester to the last, cumulative Grade point Average (CGPA) shall be calculated as per procedure laid down in the regulations.

8.4 A student who secures letter Grade F i.e. less than 45% marks shall be deemed to have been unsuccessful or failed in the paper/Unit.

15.0 Candidate shall have to appear and qualify in both the continuous assessment and semester/ trimester End examination separately.

If a candidate fails to qualify in the continuous assessment separately in each unit in a semester/trimester he/ she shall be debarred from appearing in the term end examination and his /her name shall be struck off from the rolls of the University. Such a candidate can get himself/herself readmitted in the immediately next session’s corresponding semester/trimester.

Such a readmitted candidate shall have to discontinue his/her studies if he/she fails to qualify in the continuous assessment in the second instance also.

16.0 A student who has failed in two or less number of papers/units but obtains a SGPA/TGPA of 6.0 or more in the other papers, exclusive of the papers/units in which the student has failed, shall be allowed to continue his/her studies in the next semester/Trimester.

Provided that the student must improve his/her marks in the failed papers/units at least to the passing grade in the make –up examination to be held before the immediate next End Semester/End Trimester examinations.

8.7 A student who was ineligible for Make-up Examinations or who has failed in the Make – up Examination of a particular Semester/Trimester as per the provisions of clause 8.6 of this Ordinance shall have to discontinue the class and may get himself/herself re-admitted in the immediately next corresponding Semester/Trimester.

Such re-admitted candidate shall have to discontinue his/her studies if he/she fails to pass the Semester/Trimester examination available to him/her at the first instance or the immediately next Make-up Examinations as may be available to him/her under the provisions of clause 8.6.

9.0 Audit Course :

9.1 There shall also be audit ( Non–Credit ) course(s) as prescribed in the syllabus.

9.2 A student shall have to secure at least letter Grade C in the Audit Course(s) examination in order to qualify himself/herself for award of a Degree.

9.3 A student may appear at an examination in Audit Course(s) to be held immediately after his/her admission and commencement of the Classes to qualify himself/herself in the Audit subject(s) or may attend Audit Classes in the concerned subject (s) and may appear the audit course (s) examination to be held at a later date.

Provided that if the student fails to secure letter Grade C in this examinations he/She shall have to attend Audit Classes and shall have to appear and pass the Audit course(s) examination at a suitable date later.

10.0 Re-totaling/Re-evaluation :

A student may submit application in a prescribed form to the Controller of Examinations through the Head/In charge of the department along with the prescribed fees for retotaling/re-evaluation of one or mores of his/her papers in any End Semester/ End Trimester examinations. The Controller of examinations shall take appropriate action on the matter and inform the student about the outcome in due course.

11.0 Award of Degree :

A student who successfully completes all the requirements as above shall be qualified for award of a Master’s Degree by the University in the concerned subject.

Provided that a student shall be given a certificate to the above effect by the Registrar after the declaration of the results of his/ her last End Semester/End Trimester Examinations.

Provided further that the degree shall be conferred on him/her at the immediate next Convocation of the University.

12.0 Not more than one chance of readmission, as provided by the Ordinance shall be allowed to a candidate.

55 ORDINANCE NO. – 8 (Adopted by the Board of Management Vide Resolution. No.96/2/4.4(8) dt. 27.6.96 and amended vide BoM resolution No. B.98/2/22 dated 14/06/97 and noted by the Government Vide MHRD letter No. F.14-24/96-Desk(U) dt. 30.10.96 & F.14-4/99-Desk (U) dt: 2.3.2000) (Ordinance on admission of students, course of studies, medium of instruction and examination leading to Post-Graduate Diploma/Post-Graduate Certificate ( Under Section 28(1), (b), (c) and

(d) of the Tezpur University Act)

1.0

1.1 Candidates who have passed the Bachelor Degree Examination or equivalent degree examinations from a recognized University/Institute under the (10+2+3) pattern of study or any technical degree examination from a recognized University/Institute are eligible for admission to a Diploma/Certificate course of this University.

Provided that deputed candidates having a Bachelor’s Degree under the (10+2+3) pattern of education shall also be eligible for admission to a Diploma Course.

Also provided that depending upon the nature of the course candidates having a Bachelor’s degree under the (10+2+3) pattern of education may also be eligible for admission.

1.2 The requirement of subject combination in the degree course or the discipline of study in case of a technical graduate, the minimum qualifying marks and other academic necessities for admission to a particular Diploma/Certificate course shall be laid down in the Regulations/Syllabi of the concerned subject/ course.

1.3 Candidates eligible for admission to a course may have to appear at an entrance test to be decided and conducted by the respective department/centre.

2.0 The duration of study for a particular Diploma/Certificate course shall be laid down in the syllabus for the concerned course.

3.0 The medium of instructions and examinations shall be English.

Provided that depending upon the nature of the course of studies, Hindi and Assamese may also be used as the medium of instruction and examination in addition to English. However, the same shall be decided by the School Board on the recommendations of the Board of Post Graduate Studies.

4.0 The starting of a session for a course may be either from 16 th January or from 24 th July depending upon the subject and the course.

5.0

5.1 There shall be Semester/Trimester pattern of education and evaluation of the students where such academic year is divided into either two Semesters or three Trimesters as the case may be.

5.2 There shall be a winter break and a summer break each of 15(fifteen) days and 30(thirty) days duration from 1 st January to 15 th January and from 24 th June to 23 rd July respectively.

5.3 The dates of end semester/End Trimester examinations shall be notified by the Controller of Examinations.

Provided that the examinations, evaluation and declaration of the results shall be completed by 31 st December or 23 rd June as the case may be.

6.0 The syllabi and the details of the course of study shall be as approved by the School Board on the recommendation of the Board of Post Graduate Studies. The guidelines for introducing a new syllabus or for modification of certain syllabus shall be laid down by Regulations. The Syllabus for each course of study shall include a list of text books and other recommended books of study. Syllabus shall be framed as per guidelines given in the Regulations for preparation of syllabi.

7.0

7.1 Attendance of classes in the University is compulsory.

10.0 A student shall be eligible to appear in the End Semester/End Trimester examination at the end of each Semester/Trimester only if he/she has pursued a regular course of study in the subject concerned and has attended at least 75% of the classes separately in each course/paper/unit (including theory and practical classes, Seminars, sessional works, unit test etc) held during the period. Provided that the shortage in attendance upto a maximum of 5% may be recommended by the Departmental Advisory Committees for condonation to the Vice-Chancellor stating reasons for such recommendation and the decision of the Vice-Chancellor to condone or not to condone the short fall in attendance shall be final.

7.3 A student having more than 75% attendance shall be eligible to score marks for attendance subject to a maximum of 5 marks out of the total of 100 marks in a paper/unit in the following pattern:

Attendance in percentage Marks 76-80 1 81-85 2 86-90 3 91-95 4 96-100 5

8.0

8.1 The evaluation of a student is designed on the system of continuous assessment and evaluation. Thus there shall be continuous evaluation of the student through seminar work, project work, practicals, sessional work and unit test during the semester/Trimester and there shall be an End Semester/Trimester examination at the 57 end of each Semester/Trimester. The final results shall be worked out by combining the marks of the continuous evaluation and of the End Semester/End Trimester examinations.

11.0 The distribution of papers and marks allotted to each Semester/Trimester shall be laid down in the syllabus of a course. Each paper/Unit shall be of 100 marks. 60% weight age in marks shall be given to continuous evaluation including 5% marks for attendance and 40% weight age to End Semester/End Trimester examinations for each paper /unit. The 60% continuous evaluation marks shall be distributed as follows :

Unit Tests (At least two) - 30 marks Assignment/Class studies - 15 marks Project - 5 marks Attendance - 5 marks Internal Assesment - 5 marks Total 60 marks

8.3 A six point letter grade system as detailed in the regulations shall be employed to assess the performance of a student in various courses. A Semester Grade point Average (SGPA)/Trimester Grade point average(TGPA) and to reflect the cumulative performance of a student from the first Semester/Trimester to the last, cumulative Grade point Average (CGPA) shall be Calculated as per procedure laid down in the Regulations.

8.4 A student who secures letter Grade F i.e. less than 45% marks shall be deemed to have been unsuccessful or failed in the paper/Unit.

12.0 Candidate shall have to appear and qualify in both the continuous assessment and semester/ trimester End examination separately.

If a candidate fails to qualify in the continuous assessment separately in each unit in a semester/trimester he/ she shall be debarred from appearing in the term end examinations and his /her name shall be struck off from the rolls of the University.

Such a candidate can get himself/herself readmitted in the immediately next session’s corresponding semester/trimester.

Such a readmitted candidate shall have to discontinue his/her studies if he/she fails to qualify in the continuous assessment in the second instance also.

8.6 A student who has failed in two or less number of papers/units but obtains a SGPA/TGPA of 6.0 or more in the other papers, exclusive of the papers/units in which the student has failed, shall be allowed to continue his/her studies in the next semester/Trimester.

Provided that the student must improve his/her marks in the failed papers/units at least to the passing grade in the make –up examinations to be held before the immediate next End Semester/End Trimester examinations.

8.7 A student who was ineligible for Make-up Examinations or who has failed in the Make –up examinations of a particular Semester/ Trimester as per the provisions of clause 8.6 of this Ordinance shall have to discontinue the class and may get himself/herself re-admitted in the immediately next corresponding Semester/Trimester Such re-admitted candidate shall have to discontinue his/her studies if he/she fails to pass the Semester/ Trimester examination available to him/her at the first instance or the immediately next Make-up Examination as may be available to him/her under the provisions of clause 8.6

9.0 Audit Course:

9.1 There shall also be audit (Non–Credit) course(s) as prescribed in the syllabus.

9.2 A student shall have to secure at least letter Grade C in the Audit Course(s) examination in order to qualify himself/ herself for award of a Diploma.

9.3 A student may appear at an examination in Audit Course(s) to be held immediately after his/her admission and commencement of the Classes to qualify himself/herself in the Audit Subject(s) or may attend Audit Classes in the concerned subject (s) and may appear the audit course (s) examination to be held at a later date.

9.4 It is provided that the Audit Course (s) shall not be insisted upon in the case of Certificate Courses.

10.0 Re-totaling/Re-evaluation:

A student may submit application in a prescribed form to the Controller of Examinations through the Head/In charge of the department/Centre along with the prescribed fees for retotaling/re-evaluation of one or more of his/her papers in any End Semester/ End Trimester examinations. The Controller of examinations shall take appropriate action on the matter and inform the student about the outcome in due course.

11.0 Award of Diploma/Certificate:

A student who successfully completes all the requirements as above shall be qualified for award of a Diploma/Certificate by the University in the concerned subject.

12.0 Not more than one chance of readmission, as provided by the Ordinance shall be allowed to a candidate.

******* 59 ORDINANCE NO. – 9 (Adopted by the Board of Management vide Resolution No. B/96/2/4.4(9) dt. 27.6.96 and No.B/96/4/2.10 dt. 28.12.96 and noted by the Government vide MHRD letter No.F 14-24/96- Desk (U) dated 12/01/98 and modified by the Board of Management vide Resolution No. B.

37/2003/3/8 dt: 15/10/03 and B. 45/ 2005/3/5 dt: 20/09/05 and noted by the Ministry vide MHRD letter F. No. 14-2/ 2004-Desk (U) dt: 02/06/09) Emoluments, terms and conditions of service of the Registrar:

(Under Section 15(1)(2) of the Act and Statutes No. 5(3) of the Second Schedule )

1.0 The Registrar shall be a whole time officer of the University as per the Statute.

2.0 The Registrar shall draw pay in the scale of pay as prescribed by the Ministry of HRD and the UGC from time to time.

Provided further that in the event of the office of the Registrar being filled up by obtaining services of a person on deputation from the Govt. of Assam / India. or other Organisation/ Institute, the salary and other allowances and service condition shall be regulated as per deputation rules of the Govt. of India.

In the event of opting for the University scale of pay by the officer on deputation, the officer concerned shall have to opt for the same within a period of three months from the date of joining.

3.0 The Board of Management may offer higher initial pay on the recommendation of the Selection Committee to an exceptionally suitable candidate by way of giving additional increments as per rules of Govt. of India.

4.0 The Registrar may be provided staff quarter as per his/ her entitlement without furnishing the house. He/ she will not get HRA and License fee will be charged as per norms of Govt. of India.

5.0 The Registrar shall use official pool car for his official work provided no transport allowance is given.

6.0 The Registrar shall be eligible to earned leave, half pay leave and other form of leave as per the Employees Leave Rules of the University as admissible to permanent employees.

7.0 Encashment of earned leave shall be allowed to the Registrar as per University Rules for the number of days of unutilised earned leave at his/her credit at the end of term of office, subject to a maximum of 300 days in all and provided that the Registrar completes the tenure of his her/ appointment.

8.0 In the event of death of the Registrar during the tenure of service, the leave encashment shall be paid to his/her family even though the Registrar does not complete the terms of appointment.

9.0 Other retirement/terminal benefits shall be admissible as per the Statutes of the University for Retirement benefits of the Employees.

10.0 The Registrar shall be appointed in accordance with the terms and conditions laid down in the Act and the Statutes.

11.0 The prescribed qualification and experience etc. of the Registrar shall be determined by the University Grants Commission from time to time on all India basis. The same shall be applicable in this University.

12.0 The Advertisement for the post of Registrar shall be made in at least three News Papers out of which one must be of National News paper.

13.0 In case of non-availability of suitable candidates through the open advertisement, the Selection Committee may suggest appointment of a suitable person on deputation from the Central/ State Government or from other reputed educational Institute/Institutions to the BoM.

******** 61 ORDINANCE NO. – 10 (Adopted by the Board of Management vide Resolution No. B/96/2/4.4(10) dt. 27.06.96 & noted by the Government vide MHRD letter No. F.14-24/96-Desk (U) dt. 30.10.96 and modified by the Board of Management vide Resolution No. B. 37/ 2003/3/8 dt: 15/10/03 and B. 45/ 2005/3/5 dt: 20/09/05 and noted by the Ministry vide MHRD letter F. No. 14-2/ 2004- Desk (U) dt: 02/06/09) Emoluments, terms and conditions of service of the Finance Officer.

(Under Section 16 of the Act and Statute 6(3) of the Second Schedule)

1.0 The Finance Officer shall be a whole time salaried Officer of the University as per Statute.

2.0 The Finance Officer shall receive pay in the scale of pay as prescribed by the Ministry of HRD and UGC from time to time.

Appointment of Finance Officer may be made by drawing officers belonging to the Audit and Accounts or other similar resources on deputation and his / her pay scales will be fixed in accordance to rules/ norms framed by Ministry of HRD and UGC from time to time.

In the event of opting for the University scale of pay by the officer on deputation, the officer concerned shall have to opt for the same within 3 months from the date of joining.

4.0 The Finance Officer may be provided staff quarter as per his/ her entitlement without furnishing the house. He/ she will not get HRA and License fee will be charged as per norms of Govt. of India.

5.0 The Finance Officer will be allowed to use office pool cars on official duties.

6.0 The Finance officer shall be eligible to earned leave, half pay leave and other form of leave as per the Employees Leave Rules of the University, as admissible to permanent employees.

7.0 Encashment of earned leave shall be allowed to the Finance Officer as per the University Rules for the number of days of unutilised earned leave at his/her credit at the end of the term of office, subject to a maximum of 300 days in all and provided that the Finance Officer completes the tenure of his/her appointment.

8.0 In the event of death of the Finance Officer during the tenure of service, the leave encashment shall be paid to his/her family even though he/she does not complete the tenure of appointment.

9.0 The Finance Officer shall be eligible to other retirement/terminal benefits as per Statutes on Retirement Benefits of the University.

10.0 The Finance Officer shall be appointed in accordance with the terms and conditions laid down in the Act and the relevant Statutes.

11.0 When the post of Finance Officer falls vacant the Registrar shall float an advertisement in at least three news papers out of which one shall be National News paper. The advertisement shall mention the required qualification, experience and all the terms and conditions of service as laid down in the Statutes and Ordinances of the University.

12.0 Qualification and experiences:

The applicant for the post of Finance Officer should possess qualifications and experiences as laid down hereunder:

12.1 He/She must have at least a high second class Master’s degree in Commerce/Financial Management.

Or He/She should have professional qualifications in Finance/Accountancy from the Institute of Cost and Works Accounts of India (ICWA) or from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ACA/FCA).

12.2 He/ She should have at least 15 years experience in the officer’s grade in the finance and accounts department in a University or Financial Organisation of Government Department. Provided that preference will be given to candidates possessing adequate administrative experience at management level in Finance & Accounts work or Business Organisation of repute or in University or Government Department for at least 10 years.

12.3 Any of the above qualifications and experiences may be relaxed in case of otherwise exceptionally good applicants in calling for interview and making recommendations to the Board of Management.

13.0 The Selection Committee and procedure for convening the Selection Committee as shall be as laid down in the Statutes included in the Second Schedule of the Tezpur University.

14.0 All the eligible candidates shall be called to appear at an interview before the Selection Committee. Provided that the Selection Committee shall have the right to consider bio-data of candidates in absentia also.

15.0 In case of non-availability of suitable candidate through advertisement, the Selection Committee may also suggest appointment of a person having requisite qualifications and experiences on deputation from State Govt./Central Govt. or other University/Institutions by the Board of Management.

****** 63 ORDINANCE NO. – 11 (Adopted by the Board of Management vide Resolution No. B/96/2/4.4(II) dt. 27.6.96, No.B/96/4/2.10 dt. 28.12.96 and noted by the Government vide MHRD letter No.F.14-24/96- Desk(U) dt. 12.1.98 ) ON ADMISSION OF STUDENTS AND THEIR ENROLMENT UNDER SECTION 28(1)

(a) OF THE TEZPUR UNIVERITY ACT

1.0 Invitation of Application Admission to a course in a Department/Centre of the University shall be made on the basis of the applications received from the eligible candidates. For this purpose, applications in the prescribed form shall be invited by the Registrar from the eligible candidates through open advertisement inserted at least in one regional and one National Daily News paper.

Information Brochure and application form shall be made available from the Registrar’s office on payment of fee to be prescribed for the purpose.

2.0 Selection of candidates to a course shall be made strictly on the basis of merit.

3.0 Reservation of Seats: 49 ½ % of the seats in a course shall be offered to the candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and OBC/MOBC as shown below :

(a) Schedule Caste - 15%

(b) Schedule Tribe - 7½ %

(c)OBC/MOBC - 27 % Separate lists for each of the above categories of the candidates shall be prepared in order of merit from amongst the eligible candidates.

Provided that if some seats reserved in any of the three categories remain unfilled, then the unfilled seats reserved for a particular category of candidates shall first be offered to candidates belonging to the other categories.

Further provided that if any seat in the reserved quota remain vacant due to death of eligible candidates, the same shall be filled up by eligible candidates of the general categories on merit basis.

4.0 Minimum qualification for admission:

Minimum qualification for admission to the various courses of studies shall be prescribed by the Regulations/Syllabus of the concerned subject/course.

5.0 Candidates having the requisite qualifications may be considered for admission on the basis of the academic record and /or performance of a candidate in the qualifying admission test/Viva voce as may be prescribed in respect of each course.

6.0 Special reservation:

Certain number of seats in each department may be kept reserved by the Govt. of India for candidates from States other than Assam and foreign Countries. However, the number of such reserved seats shall not exceed 5% of the total number of seats in the department.

Sponsored candidates may only be admitted provided they fulfil the minimum qualification for admission prescribed for the course.

7.0 Courses :

Each course shall be of 2 types, Credit and Audit course. The performance of a student will be accounted for in the overall result in the Credit Courses only. Performance of a student in the Audit Course will not have any bearing on the overall result.

However, each student shall have to take at least one Audit Course and shall have to secure at least Grade ‘C’ in order to qualify for a degree/diploma performance of which shall be recorded in the Grade Card.

In a Semester one Audit Course may normally be allowed.

8.0 The selected candidates shall be admitted on payment of fees prescribed by the Ordinance.

9.0 A student admitted to the University shall be a member of a University hall.

10.0 If at any time, it is discovered that a candidate has made a false or incorrect statement or fraudulent means have been used for securing admission his/her name shall be removed from the rolls of the University.

11.0 Enrolment :

The name of a student admitted to various courses of studies shall be entered in the Enrolment Register maintained for each course separately. Name of a student whose continuance in a course is considered to be undesirable for good and sufficient reasons may be removed from the Enrolment Register under orders of the Vice- Chancellor.

12.0 Compliance of Rules and Orders :

The students admitted to the University shall be required to abide by the Ordinances, Rules and Orders issued by the University authorities from time to time. Violation of provisions of the Ordinances, Rules and Orders of the University by the students shall be liable to disciplinary action including expulsion from the University.

******** 65 ORDINANCE NO. -12 (Adopted by the Board of Management vide Resolution No.B/96/2/4.4(12) dt. 27.6.96 and noted by the Government vide MHRD letter No.F.14-24/96/Desk (U) dt. 30.10.96 ) On Medium of Instruction and Examination under section 28(1) (c) of the Tezpur University Act.

1.0 Medium of Instruction:

Medium of Instruction and Examination at all levels shall be in English. But in case of language subjects, the instruction and examination may be in the respective languages.

2.0 Examination :

a) All examinations of the University shall be held at Tezpur University campus unless otherwise stated.

Dates for each End Semester examination shall be notified by the Controller.

c) Application for permission to appear at any examination together with the prescribed fees shall be submitted to the Controller through the Head of the Department/Centre within the date specified for the purpose.

Provided that late application may be entertained upto 7 days after the prescribed date on payment of penalty fee as may be prescribed from time to time on the recommendation of the Head.

d) A candidate who fails to appear at any examination shall not be entitled to refund of the examination fees paid by him.

******** 66 ORDINANCE NO. - 13 (Adopted by the Board of Management vide Resolution No. B/96/2/4.4(13) dt.27.6.96 and noted by the Government vide MHRD letter No. F.14-24/96-Desk-(U) dt. 30.10.96) ON FEES TO BE CHARGED FOR COURSE OF STUDY IN THE UNIVERSITY AND FOR ADMISSION/EXAMINATION TO DEGREES AND DIPLOMAS (UNDER SECTION 28(1)(C) OF THE ACT) I. MA (Any subject)

1. Admission fee(once on admission) Rs.100/-

2. Enrolment fee(per semester) Rs. 10/-

3. Tuition fee( per semester) Rs.250/-

4. Library fee (Once on admission) Rs 50/-

5. Students activities fee(per semester) Rs.50/-

6. Identity Card fee Rs. 20/- II. M.Sc (Any subject )

1. Admission fee(once on admission) Rs.100/-

2. Enrolment fee(per semester) Rs. 10/-

3. Tuition fee( per semester) Rs.250/-

4. Library fee (Once on admission) Rs 50/-

5. Laboratory fee (Per semester) Rs. 50/-

6. Students activities fee(per semester) Rs. 50/

7. Identity Card fee Rs. 20/- III. M.Sc.(Tech) (Any Subject )

1. Admission fee(once on admission) Rs.200/-

2. Enrolment fee(per semester) Rs. 10/-

3. Tuition fee( per semester) Rs.250/-

4. Laboratory fee Rs.50/-

5. Library fee (Once on admission) Rs 100/-

6. Students activities fee(per semester) Rs. 50/

7. Identity Card fee Rs. 20/- IV. MCA

1. Admission fee(once on admission) Rs.200/-

2. Enrolment fee(per semester) Rs. 10/-

3. Tuition fee( per semester) Rs.250/-

4. Laboratory fee (Per Semester) Rs. 50/-

5. Library fee (Once on admission) Rs 100/-

6. Students activities fee(per semester) Rs. 50/

7. Identity Card fee Rs. 20/- 67 V. M.B.A.

1. Admission fee(once on admission) Rs.100/-

2. Enrolment fee(per semester) Rs. 10/-

3. Tuition fee( per semester) Rs. 250/-

4. Library fee (Once on admission) Rs 100/-

5. Students activities fee(per semester) Rs. 50/

6. Identity Card fee Rs. 20/- VI. M.Phil ( Any subject )

1. Admission fee(once on admission) Rs.150/-

2. Enrolment fee(per semester) Rs. 50/-

3. Tuition fee( per semester) Rs. 250/-

4. Library fee (Once on admission) Rs 50/-

5. Students activities fee(per semester) Rs. 50/

6. Identity Card fee Rs. 20/- VII. Ph. D.

1. Admission fee(once on admission) Rs.300/-

2. Enrolment fee(Once on admission) Rs.100/-

3. Cource fee( per cource) Rs. 50/-

4. Research fee Rs.500/-

5. Library fee (Once on admission) Rs.200/-

6. Students activities fee(per semester) Rs.50/

7. Identity Card fee Rs. 20/- VIII. Diploma Course :

1. Admission fee(once on admission) Rs.100/-

2. Enrolment fee(per semester) Rs. 10/-

3. Tuition fee( per semester) Rs.200/-

4. Library fee (Once on admission) Rs. 50/-

5. Laboratory fee Rs 50/-

6. Students activities fee(per semester) Rs. 30/

7. Identity Card fee Rs. 20/- IX. Fee for Examination, Mark-Sheet and Certificates Sl Examination Theoretical Practical Dissertation Marksheet/ Certificate Grade Card No. (Per Semester) (Per semester) 1 MA 50 /- - 150/- 25/- 50/-

2. M.Sc 50/- 100/- 150/- 25/- 50/-

3. M.Sc. Tech 50/- 100/- 150/- 25/- 50/-

4. MCA 50/- 100/- 150/- 25/- 50/- 68 Sl Examination Theoretical Practical Dissertation Marksheet/ Certificate Grade Card No. (Per Semester) (Per semester)

5. MBA 50/- 100/- 150/- 25/- 50/-

6. PG Diploma 50/- 100/- 150/- 25/- 50/-

7. M. Phil 150/- 150/- 500/- - 50/-

8. Ph.D. - - 2000/- - 100/- X. Provided that the Board of Management shall be free to revise the above fees at any time from any Semester.

********* 69 ORDINANCE NO. - 14 (Adopted by the Board of Management vide Resolution No.B/96/2/4.4(14) dt. 27.6.96 and noted by the Government vide MHRD letter No. F.14-24/96-Desk (U) dt: 30.10.96) On conduct of examinations including the term of office and manner of appointment and the duties of Examining Bodies and Moderators.

Under Section 23(1) (g) of the Act.

1.0 Conduct of examinations :

Examination for the 60% continuous evaluation marks for each Department/Centre shall be conducted by the respective Department/Centre under the supervision of the Head of the Department/Centre.

Provided that the End Semester Examinations having weightage of 40% marks shall be conducted by the Controller of Examinations.

Provided further that all the records of the continuous evaluation shall be submitted to the Controller of Examinations by the Head of the Department/Centre for preparation of the final results, preparation of the Grade Card and record.

2.0 Appointment of Examiners and Moderators.

2.1 The lists of Examiners and moderators for all examinations except for M. Phil/Ph.D.

degree shall be drawn up by the Department/Centre. The Dean, after necessary scrutiny, shall forward the same to the Controller of Examinations for approval of the appropriate authorities.

2.2 The panel of examiners for M. Phil / Ph.D degree shall be submitted by the respective supervisors to the Controller of Examinations to place it before the Research Committee for consideration and approval. The panel will be placed before the Vice- Chancellor for selecting required number of examiners.

2.3 The question papers for examination in such subject/course shall be moderated by a committee consisting of the Head of the Department concerned, a subject Expert.

2.4 The external examiners/ moderators shall be paid remuneration at the rates to be prescribed from time to time.

******** 70 ORDINANCE NO. -15 (Adopted by the Board of Management Vide Resolution No. B/96/2/4.4(15) dt. 27.6.96 and noted by the Government vide MHRD letter No.F.14-24/ 96-Desk(U) dt.30.10.96) Ordinance on the procedure to be followed by Selection Committee in making recommendation for appointment of teachers and Statutory Officers under Statute 20(5) included in the Second Schedule of the Tezpur University Act.

1.0 The Selection Committee shall be informed and it shall duly take note of the terms and conditions with regard to the qualifications, experiences and other matters advertised by the University with which the selection is concerned.

2.0

2.1 A detailed comparative statement of all the candidates including those candidates who desire to be considered in absentia, eligible to be considered, made in a tabuler form and authenticated by the Registrar or by an officer assigned for the purpose by the Vice-Chancellor be placed before the Selection Committee together with the application and /or bio-data in original of each such candidate.

2.2 Before the commencement of the interview, the original certificates of qualifications, experiences, proof of age and other documents in respect of any statement made by the candidate shall be duly verified and authenticated by the Registrar or an officer assigned for the purpose by the Vice-Chancellor.

2.3 The Selection Committee shall make its recommendations from the list of candidates placed before it by the Chairman for consideration. The list shall include curricular vitae of candidates who have desired to be considered in absentia.

2.4 A Selection Committee may decide its own method of evaluating the performance of candidates.

Provided that when two or more candidates are selected, the recommendations to the Board of Management shall invariably be made in order of preference.

Also provided that if any candidate is recommended by the Selection Committee for appointment in relaxation of any of the prescribed qualification/experience, it shall be so stated justifying its action and recorded in the proceedings of the Selection Committee for consideration of the Board of Management.

2.5 When the Selection Committee considers it fit to recommend a higher initial pay to be offered to a selected candidate, it may do so justifying its action and recording the same in the proceedings of the Selection Committee for consideration of the Board of Management. Provided that, pay shall not be a condition for accepting the recommendation by the Board of Management.

3.0 In case suitable candidates for appointment to the post through this process is not available the Chairman of the Selection Committee may place before it a list of persons together with their bio-data who desire to be considered for appointment on deputation. The Selection Committee after due consideration may recommend such a person for appointment by the Board of Management on deputation.

4.0 Proceedings of the Selection Committee shall be treated as confidential. Only members of the Selection Committee shall be present when the selections are deliberated upon and recommendations are made.

5.0 The recommendations of the Selection Committee when approved by the Board of Management shall remain valid for a period of one year from the date of such approval.

******* 72 ORDINANCE NO.- 17 (Adopted by the Board of Management vide Resolution No. 96/2/7 dt. 27.6.96and noted by the Government vide MHRD letter No F..14-24/96-Desk(U) dt.30.10.96 ) On Library Committee under Section 28(m) of the Act.

COMPOSITION, POWER AND FUNCTIONS OF THE LIBRARY COMMITTEE

1.0 Composition.

There shall be a library Committee. The Library Committee shall consist of the following members.

(i) Vice-Chancellor - Chairman ( In absence of the Vice-Chancellor, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor will preside over the meeting. In the absence of Pro-Vice-Chancellor, the senior most Dean shall preside over the meeting.

(ii) Pro-Vice-Chancellor - Member

(iii) All Deans of Schools - Member

(iv) One person from each of the Schools - Member to be nominated by the Planning and Academic Committee other than the Deans of Schools

(v) Librarian - Member Secretary In the absence of the Librarian, the Deputy Librarian and in the absence of the Deputy Librarian, the Assistant Librarian shall be the Member Secretary of the Library Committee.

Four members shall form the quorum. The terms of the nominated members shall be for a period of 3 years.

2.0 Powers & Functions:

The following shall be the powers and functions of the Library Committee-

2.1 To frame general rules for management of the Library.

2.2 To advise the Librarian regarding the overall development of the Library.

2.3 To prepare the annual budget estimates of the Library for submission to the Board of Management.

2.4 To allocate funds from the sanctioned annual budget of the University to the Departments and Centres of Studies for purchase of books, journals, periodicals and other accessories required for the Library.

2.5 To arrange for annual stock taking of the Library.

2.6 To consider and recommend the annual report prepared by the Librarian, summerising the activities of the Library for perusal and necessary action by the Planning and Academic Committee.

2.7 To perform such other duties as may be assigned to it by the planning and Academic Committee/Vice-Chancellor.

********* 74 ORDINANCE NO.- 18 (Adopted by the Board of Management vide Resolution No. B/96/2/7 dt. 27.06.96 and noted by the Government vide MHRD letter No. F.14-24/96-Desk (U) dt: 30.10.96.)

Constitution of a Tender & Purchase Committee under Section 28(m) of the Act.

1.0 There shall be a Tender & Purchase Committee for the purpose of scrutiny of tender(s) for supply of office equipments, Laboratory equipment, Chemicals, Furniture , Stationary, Electrical goods etc. and their acceptance.

2.0 The term of the committee shall be 3 years from the date of notification.

3.0 The composition of the committee shall be as under.

(i) Registrar - Chairman

(ii) Three Heads of the teaching Departments - Member to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor.

(iii) One person having special knowledge - Member in the item proposed to be purchased to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor.

(iv) Finance Officer - Member Secretary

4.0 The recommendation of the Tender & Purchase Committee shall be placed before the Vice- Chancellor for approval. The purchase should be made only after the financial sanction is received.

5.0 Four members shall form the quorum.

6.0 In case of equipments valued at Rs. 1.00 lakh or more, comments of the expert member ( as in Sl. iii ) shall be obtained in the event of his absence in the meeting.

********* 75 ORDINANCE NO. -20 ( Adopted by the Board of Management vide Resolution No. B/98/3/32 dt.29.08-98 and noted by the Government vide MHRD letter No. F.14-19/98-Desk (U) dt: 16.2.2000 ) As per clause No.11(3) of the Tezpur University Act,1993 “The Chancellor shall, if present, preside at the Convocation of the University” ; in the absence of the Chancellor the Vice- Chancellor shall preside over the Convocation.

On Convocation for Conferring Degrees/ under Statute 32 of the Second Schedule of the Act.

1.0 A Convocation for the purpose of conferring degrees shall ordinarily be held annually on such date and place as may be fixed by the Vice-Chancellor with prior approval of the Chancellor.

2.0 A special Convocation for conferring honorary Degree envisaged under Statute 29 of the Second Schedule of the Act may also be held as and when such occasion arises, with the approval of the Chancellor.

3.0 The Diplomas or Degrees shall bear the signatures of the Registrar and the Vice-Chancellor of the University.

However, the Provisional Certificates/Diplomas shall be issued by the Registrar under his seal and signature.

4.0 The Convocation shall consist of the body corporate of the University and such other members of authorities and other officers as indicated in clause No.16 below. They will be supplied with the Academic costumes for the Convocation.

5.0 The Registrar shall issue notice for the convocation at least 6 weeks before the convocation inviting applications with prescribed fees from the eligible candidates.

6.0 The Registrar shall issue to each member of the Convocation a detailed programme of the Convocation and the procedure to be observed there at least 10 days before the date of Convocation.

7.0 The candidates who have passed their Examinations in any year prior to the holding of the first Convocation of the University shall be eligible to be admitted to the convocation on payment of prescribed fees as may be decided by the Vice-Chancellor. If, in any subsequent year, the Convocation is not held, all candidates who have passed their Examinations after the last Convocation, shall be eligible to be admitted to the immediate next Convocation on submission of forms and payment of fees. If any candidate does not submit application for admission or fails to attend the Convocation, such candidates may be admitted to the Degree by the Chancellor/ Vice-Chancellor in absentia and the Degree/Diploma shall be delivered by the Registrar after the Convocation, on submission of application in prescribed form with necessary fees prescribed for the purpose.

8.0 Honorary Degree shall be conferred only at the Convocation and may be taken in person or in absentia.

9.0 The presentation of the person(s) at the convocation on whom the Honorary Degree(s) is/are to be conferred shall be made by the Vice-Chancellor or the senior most Dean of the University.

10.0 The respective Deans of Schools or in his/her absence the Dean in charge shall present their students to the Chancellor or in his/her absence to the Vice-Chancellor for award of the Degrees at the Convocation.

11.0 The names of the recipient of medals and prizes shall be read out by the Registrar of the University.

12.0 The Registrar shall present the candidates for admission to their Degrees in absentia.

13.0 Degree Certificates to the candidates present in the Convocation shall be delivered in person at the Convocation by the Chancellor/Vice-Chancellor as the case may be.

14.0 Descriptions of the Academic Costumes/Dress/Scarves shall be decided by the Vice- Chancellor.

Convocation Procedure :

15.0 All candidates at the Convocation shall wear appropriate Academic Dress prescribed by the Vice-Chancellor. No candidates without the proper Academic Dress shall be admitted to the Convocation.

16.0 The Chancellor, the Chief Guest, the Vice-Chancellor, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, the Registrar, the Deans of Schools, the members of the University authorities and bodies shall wear their convocation Dress prescribed by the Vice-Chancellor and shall assemble at a place appointed for the purpose and shall enter the convocation Hall in a procession in the following order.

 The Registrar with the University Flag  Members of the Board of Management  Members of Planning and Academic Committee/Academic Council and the Planning Board  The Deans of Schools of Studies  The Finance Officer  The Pro-Vice-Chancellor  The Vice-Chancellor  The Chief Guest.

 The Chancellor/Vice-Chancellor when the Chancellor is absent All of them shall take seats reserved for them.

17.0 The students shall assemble at a place appointed for the purpose and wear their Academic Dresses and shall proceed in a procession in separate groups Schools and Department-wise, so that they can occupy their seats reserved for each School/ Department at least 15 minutes before the schedule time of the convocation.

18.0 When the procession led by the Registrar enters the Convocation Hall, the candidates and all other invitees shall rise and remain standing until the members of the procession have taken their seats.

19.0 University song.

20.0 Welcome address by the Vice-Chancellor but when the Chancellor is absent and the Vice- Chancellor chairs the Convocation, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor/Senior most Dean of School shall deliver the welcome address.

21.0 The President/Chairperson shall declare the convocation open and shall say

22.0 “This convocation of the Tezpur University has been called to confer Degrees and Diplomas upon the candidates who have been examined and found to be worthy of Degrees and Diplomas by the University authorities”

23.0 Then with the permission of the Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor shall address the students and say- “Will all the candidates for the Degrees and Diplomas of the Tezpur University kindly stand” With the candidates standing, the Chancellor shall put the following questions to the candidates to which they shall answer “ I do promise” after each question.

Question 1 : Do you solemnly and sincerely promise and declare that if admitted to the Degrees/Diplomas for which you have been recommended, you will in your daily life conduct yourselves as become the members of the University?

Answer : I do promise Question 2 : Do you solemnly and sincerely promise that you will endeavour to uphold social security, equity and justice in the society?

Answer : I do promise Question 3 : Do you solemnly and sincerely promise that in your daily life you will resist all kinds of inducements and influences to deviate you from your rightful duty ?

Answer : I do promise At the end the Vice-Chancellor shall ask the candidates to resume their seats.

24.0 The Chancellor will then say – “Let the candidates be now presented” 78

25.0 The Deans of respective Schools then shall present the candidates in the following orders.

(I) School of Science & Technology The Dean of School of Science and Technology shall say- “Will the candidates for Degrees of Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Philosophy and Master of Science and Diploma Courses in the school of Science and Technology kindly stand”,.

And when the candidates stand up, the Dean shall address the Chancellor/Vice-Chancellor and say- "Mr. Chancellor/Vice-Chancellor, Sir, I present you these candidates and pray that they be admitted to their respective Degrees of Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Philosophy, Master of Science and Diploma Courses in the School of Science & Technology.

The Chancellor/Vice-Chancellor shall admit the candidates who shall remain standing, with the following words:

"By virtue of the Authority vested in me as Chancellor/ Vice-Chancellor of the Tezpur University, I admit you to your respective Degrees of Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Philosophy, Master of Science and Diploma Courses and I charge each of you to prove worthy of the Degree throughout your life”.

The Dean shall read the names of the candidates serially for each Degree and Diploma as below:

“ Candidates for Ph.D. Degree will now come to the dias one by one to receive their Degree Certificate from the Chancellor.

(Read the names of the candidates) In the same manner the candidates for M.Phill, Master Degree in Science and Diploma shall be called to the dais to receive their respective Certificates. Candidates resume their seats after receiving the certificates.

(II) School of Energy, Environment and Natural Resources.

(III) School of Management Sciences (IV) School of Humanities and Social Sciences.

The respective Deans shall follow the same procedure as laid down in case of the School of Science and Technology.

26.0 Admission to Degrees and Diploma in absentia: The Registrar will present the candidates for admission to various Degrees and Diploma IN ABSENTIA. He will say “Mr Chancellor / Vice-Chancellor, Sir, I move that …………………… (nos of candidates) candidates be admitted to their respective degrees and Diplomas in absentia.

The Chancellor/Vice-Chancellor will then say- By Virtue of the Authority vested in me as Chancellor/Vice-Chancellor of the Tezpur University, I admit the candidates listed to their 79 respective Degrees and Diplomas in several school of studies, in absentia and in token thereof permit the Registrar to present them with their Degrees and Diplomas and charge the Degree/Diploma holders to prove worthy of their degrees and diplomas throughout their lives .

27.0 EXHORTATION by the Chancellor/Vice-Chancellor.

Speak the truth. Be virtuous and tolerant to other. Listen what others have to say. Devote your time and energy for the betterment of yourself and the society as a whole. You cannot be happy if all around you are unhappy and live in misery. Do not wait for the opportunity to come to you by itself, instead, you create them and be quick to get hold of it. Time is life; do not waste a moment. Do not neglect your “Gurus, Father, Mother and the Teachers.

Never be despair in life, your success is sure to come. Concentrate on your duty and let your inner self to command you to your goal.

28.0 Award of Medals and Prizes. :

The Registrar shall read out the names of the candidates who have been declared entitled to the University and Endowment Medals and Prizes. As he reads the names, each candidates shall come to the dias and receive the medal or prize from the Vice-Chancellor. But when the Vice-Chancellor chairs the convocation in absence of the Chancellor the medals and prizes shall be delivered by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor/ Senior most Deans of the Tezpur University.

29.0 Address by the Chief Guest The Chancellor will say “I now invite Dr. / Prof………………………………………………. to deliver the Convocation Address”.

30.0 Speech from the Chair.

31.0 Vote of thanks by the Registrar, Tezpur University.

32.0 The Chair will declare the Convocation closed.

33.0 National Anthem will then be played and all shall remain standing.

34.0 The Chancellor, Vice-chancellor with all members of the authority and Deans shall retire from the hall in a procession in the same order when they entered the hall led by the Registrar. All other audience including the candidates and invitees will remain standing till the entire procession is retired.

35.0 The Candidates shall leave the hall in an orderly manner in a procession.

****** 80 ORDINANCE NO. -21 On emoluments and other terms & conditions of service of the Pro- Vice Chancellor under Statute 4 (3) of the Second Schedule of Tezpur University Act, 1993

1. The qualification and other eligibility criteria for the post of Pro Vice-Chancellor shall be same as that of a Professor of this University.

2. The Pro Vice-Chancellor shall be paid a monthly salary at the scale prescribed by the University Grants Commission.

3. The University shall provide the Pro Vice-Chancellor with hard furnished residential accommodation for which he/ she shall pay rent at usual rate. The Pro Vice Chancellor shall not be entitled for House Rent Allowance.

4. The Pro Vice-Chancellor shall be allowed to use an official car for attending official duties. The University shall deduct an amount of Rs. 300/-p.m.(Rupees Three hundred ) only from his salar

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