(i) Laying down the procedure for their meetings and number of members required to form the quorum.
(ii) Providing for matters which by this Act and the Statutes are to be regulated by Regulations;
(iii) Providing for any other matter solely concerning the authority and not provided for by this Act and the Statutes
(2) The Academic Council may subject to the provisions of Act and the Statutes, make regulations providing for courses of studies, system of examination, academic calendar, award of degrees and diplomas of the University and other matters related to Resident Instruction.
(3) The regulations made by any authority of the University shall be subject to such directions as the Board may from time to time give in this behalf.
(4) Academic Council of the University may make regulations for-
(i) The holding of Convocations to confer degrees and diplomas;
(ii) The conferment of honorary degrees, academic distinctions and withdrawal of degrees.
(iii) The establishment and abolition of hostels maintained by the University;
(iv) The institution of fellowships, scholarships, stipends, bursaries, medals and prizes and the conditions of award thereof;
(v) The entrance or admission of the students to the University and their enrollment and continuance as such and the conditions and procedures for dropping students from enrollment;
(vi) The fees which may be charged by the University;
(vii) The course of study to be laid down for all degrees, diplomas and certificates of the University;
(viii) The conditions under which students shall be admitted to the degrees, diplomas, or other courses and examinations of the University and their eligibility for the award of degrees and diplomas;
(ix) The conditions for conferment of degrees and other academic distinctions.
(x) The maintenance of discipline among the students of the University
(xi) The special arrangements, if any, which may be made for residence, discipline and teaching of women students and the provision of special courses of study for women.
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(xii) The conditions of residence of students of the University and the levy of fees for residence in hostels.
CHAPTER IX MISCELLANEOUS
38. Residence of students—The students shall reside in the accommodation hostels provided as per rules.
39. Annual Report—The annual report of a University shall be prepared by the Registrar or any other officer, assigned under the direction of the Vice-Chancellor normally within six months from the close of the Financial Year and circulated to the Members of the Board before the meeting at which it is to be considered. The Board shall after consideration of the annual report forward a copy thereof to the Government.
40. Delegation of powers—The B.O.M. may, by statutes, delegate the powers exercisable under this Act or the Statutes made there under, to any authority, officer, heads of colleges/departments/ institutions or units/office subject to such conditions and restrictions as the B.O.M. may deem proper.
41. Constitution of ad-hoc committees—Notwithstanding anything in this Act and until such time as the authorities are duly constituted, the Vice-Chancellor may subject to the approval of the Board, after it has been constituted appoint committees temporarily to exercise, perform and discharge any of the powers, functions and duties of such authority under this Act.
42. Disputes as to institution of University Authorities and Bodies—If any question arises as to whether any person has been duly appointed or is entitled to be a member of any authority or other body of University, the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor whose decision thereon shall be final;
Provided that before taking any such decision, the Chancellor shall give the person affected thereby reasonable opportunity of being heard.
43. Legal Proceeding—All suits and other legal proceedings by or against the University shall be instituted, prosecuted or defended on behalf of the University by the Law Officer under the Administrative control of Registrar or any other officer specifically nominated in this behalf by the Vice-Chancellor.
44. Appointment to posts in connection with the affairs of University—(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes made there under, appointment to posts and services in connection with the affairs of the University may be made by the Vice- Chancellor with the approval of the concerned authority as prescribed.
Provided that such approval of Board shall not be necessary in respect of appointment of posts carrying scales of pay lower than the pay scale of an Assistant Professor.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act and until such time as the Statutes are made or the authorities of the University are constituted, appointments to posts and services in connection with the affairs of the University may be made by the Vice-Chancellor on such terms and conditions as may be approved by the Chancellor.
45. Transitional Provisions—(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or in the other universities Act in the State or in the Statutes or regulations made under any of these enactments any student who immediately before the commencement of this Act was studying in a college which has been or may hereafter be admitted to the privileges of a University for degree, diploma or certificate of the (other) Universities, in accordance with the regulations of the University be permitted:-
(a) to complete his course in accordance with the curriculum of studies of (other university in state) University;
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(b) to be examined by the University and if on the results of such examination he qualifies, be entitled to be conferred a corresponding degree or diploma or certificate of the University;
(c) to appear at the examination within two years of the normal period required for completing the said course of studies.
(2) In the year of the establishment of the University, University examinations of all courses in different faculties and disciplines shall be conducted by other universities in the State as the case may be, and in subsequent years, the examination shall be conducted by the University.