(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act and in conformity with the norms of the U.G.C., the Board shall have, in addition to all other powers vested in it, the power to make Regulations to provide for the administration and management of the affairs of the University:
Provided that the first set of Regulations shall be prepared by the Board and shall be submitted to the Government for approval:
Provided further that no amendment to the first set of Regulations shall be made by the Board without approval of the Government.
(2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers, such Regulations may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:
(i) summoning and holding the meetings of the Authorities of the University other than the first meeting of the Board and the quantum and conduct of business at such meetings;
(ii) constitution, powers and duties of the authorities, bodies and other committees of the University established under this Act including the qualifications and disqualifications for members of such Authorities, term of office of the members, appointment and removal of members thereof and other matters connected therewith;
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(iii) procedure to be followed by the Board and any Committee or other body constituted under this Act or by the Regulations in the conduct of the business, exercise of the powers and discharge of the functions;
(iv) procedures to be followed for creation of centers of excellence and management of the centers;
(v) the admission procedure and fixation of fees in conformity with the norms and guidelines prescribed by the U.G.C., other concerned Regulatory Bodies and in adherence to the fee control regulation of the Government;
(vi) the procedure to be followed for enforcing discipline in the University;
(vii) the management of the properties of the University;
(viii) degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions and titles which may be conferred or granted by the University and withdrawal or cancellation of any such degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions and titles and the requirements thereof;
(ix) conduct of examinations including the term of office and appointment of examiners;
(x) creation of posts of Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, Readers, lecturers, instructors or equivalent academic designations or posts, officers and employees of the University and the appointment of persons to such posts including the qualifications requisite therefore;
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(xi) the manner and conditions for constitution of Insurance, pension and provident funds and such other schemes for the benefit of officers, teachers and such other employees of the University;
(xii) the terms and conditions applicable for association of the University with other institutions;
(xiii) preparation of budget estimates and maintenance of accounts;
(xiv) mode of execution of contracts or agreements by or on behalf of the University;
(xv) classification and procedure for appointment of officers and staff of the University;
(xvi) terms and tenure of appointments, salaries and allowances, contractual services, rules and discipline and other conditions of service of the Vice-Chancellor, other officers, teachers and employees of the University;
(xvii) all terms and conditions governing deputation of officers and staff of the University;
(xviii) the powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor and other officers, teachers and employees of the University;
(xix) the terms and conditions governing fellowship, scholarships, stipends, medals and prizes;
(xx) authentication of the orders and decisions of the Board;
(xxi) all matters relating to hostels and halls of residence including disciplinary control therein; and
(xxii) any other matter in relation to administration, management and control of the University.
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Power to issue directions.
Filling of casual vacancies.
Protection of action taken in good faith.
35. Any casual vacancy among the members, other than ex-officio members, of any authority or Body of the University shall filled in the same manner in which the member whose vacancy is to be filled, was chosen and the person filling the vacancy shall be a member of such Authority or Body for the residue of the term for which the person whose place he fills would have been a member.
36.(1) No suit or other legal proceedings shall lie against any officer or other employee of the University for anything, which is done in good faith or intended to be done in pursuance of the provision of this Act or the Regulations.
(2) Nothing in sub-section (1) shall be a bar for filing suits, prosecution or other legal proceedings for anything done in contravention of the provision of this Act and the Regulations made thereunder.
37. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Vice-Chancellor may, with the prior approval of the President and subject to availability of funds, discharge all or any of the functions of the University for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act and the Regulations and for that purpose may exercise any power or perform any duty which, by this Act and the Regulations, are to be exercised or performed by any Authority of the University until such Authority comes into existence as provided by this Act and the Regulations.
38. The Government shall have powers to issue directions, from time to time, as may be required to be followed by the University under the provisions of this Act and the Regulations made thereunder and under any other law for the time being in force.
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Delegation of powers.
Removal of difficulties.
39. The Government shall not bear any financial liability for establishment of the University or for any action of the University or its officers or functionaries.
40. Subject to the provisions of this Act and Regulations, any officer or authority of the University may, by order, delegate his or its powers, except the power to make Regulations, to any other officer or Authority under his or its control and subject to the condition that the ultimate responsibility for the exercise of the power so delegated shall continue to vest in the officer or Authority delegating them.