(i) to examine the annual accounts and annual budget estimates of the University and to advise the Board thereon;
(ii) to review from time to time the financial position of the University;
(iii) to make recommendations to the Board on all financial policy matters of the University;
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(iv) to make recommendations to the Board on all proposals involving raising of funds, receipts and expenditure;
(v) to provide guidelines for investment of surplus funds;
(vi) to make recommendations to the Board on all proposals involving expenditure for which no provision has been made in the budget or for which expenditure in excess of the amount provided in Lile budget needs to be incurre<l;
(vii) to examine all proposals relating to the revision of pay-scales, upgradation of the scales and those items which are not included in the budget prior to placing before the Board; and
(viii) to exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be conferred or imposed upon it by the regulations.
20. ( 1) · The Director of Research and Development shall be appointed by the Director General with the approval of the Board.
(2) He shall be a renowned researcher having out-standing published research work in reputed National or International Journals and under whom at least ten candidates should have obtained the doctorate degree.
(3) The qualifications and other terms and conditions of the Director of Research and Development shall be such as may be prescribed by the regulations.
( 4) He shall assist the Director General in managing the research and development related academic, administrative and other affairs of the institute.
(5) He shall exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be prescribed or entrusted to him by the Director General.
Director of I«search · and Development
21. (!) The Registrar shall be appointed by the University in such Registrar.
' manner and on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed.
(2) The Registrar shall exercise the following powers and perform following duties, namely:- .. . . .. ... . - .. .. . . .... . ...
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(i) he shall be responsible for the custody of records. common seal, the fonds of the University and such other property of the University;
(ii) be shall place before the Board and other authorities of the University, all such information and documents as may be necessary for transaction of its business;
(iii) he shall be responsible to the Director General for the proper discharge of his functions;
(iv) he shall be responsible for the administration of the University and conduct the examinations and make all other arrangements necessary thereof and be responsible for the execution of all processes connected therewith;
(v) be shall attest and execute all documents on behalf of the University;
(vi) he shall verify and sign the pleadings in all suits and other legal proceedings by or against the University and all processes in such suits and proceedings shall be issued to and served on the Registrar; and
(vii) he shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be assigned to him by or under this Act, the regulations or as may be delegated to him by the Board or the Director General.
Directors. 22. ( 1) The Directors of the institutes shall be appointed by the Director General witl:i the approval of the Board in such manner and on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed.
(2) The Directors shall assist the Director General in managing the academic, administrative and other affairs of the institutes and shall exercise such powers and perform such functions as may be prescribed or entrusted to them by the Director General.
Deans. 23. (I) The Deans shall be appointed by the Director General from amongst the faculties of the University.
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(2) The Deans shall assist the Director General and respective Directors of the institutes or centres in managing the academic and other affairs of the University and shall exercise such powers and perform such functions as may be prescribed or entrusted to them by the Director General and the Director.
CHAPTER IV FINANCE
24. The State Government shall place funds at the disposal of the University to be called the Permanent Endowment Fund of sum of five crores of rupees or such sum, required for meeting the fuli operational expenditure of the University, whichever is more, for a period of five years in the form of long term interest bearing securities issued or guaranteed by the Central Government or the State Government.
-25. The Government shall pay to the University from time to time such sums of money and in such manner as may be considered necessary for the exercise of powers and discharge of its functions by the University by or under this Act.
26. (!) The University shall establish a fund to be called the 'University Fund' consisting of-
(i) any contribution or grants or loans by the State Government and the Central Government;
(ii) the income of the University from all sources including income from fees and charges;
(iii) the moneys received by the University by way of grants, loans, gifts, donations, benefactions, bequests or transfer endowments and other grants, if any;
(iv) the moneys received by the University from the collaborating industries in terms of the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding entered between the University and the industry, for establishment of sponsored chairs, fellowships or infrastructure facilities of the University; and Permanent Endowment Fund or University.
Payment by State Government to University.
Fund or University.
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(v) the moneys received by tbe University in any other manner or from any other source.
(2) All funds of the University shall be deposited in such banks or invested m such manner as the Board may decide on the recommendation of the Finance Comminee.
(3) The funds of the University sball be applied towards the expenses of the University including expenses incurred in the exercise of its powers and discharge of its functions by or under this Act.
27. (I) The University shall maintain proper accounts and other relevant records and prepare an Annual Statement of Accounts, including the income and expenditure account and the balance sheet, in such form and in such manner as may be prescribed.
(2) The University shall adopt a proper system of internal checks and balances and control in the discharge of its financial, accounting and auditing functions as may be prescribed by the Regulations.
(3) The accounts of the University shall be audited every year by an auditor, who shall be a Chartered Accountant as defined in the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 or a firm of Chartered Accountants, to be appointed by the Board.
(4) The accounts of the University certified by the person or fitm so appointed or any other persons authorized in this behalf together with the audit report thereon shall be placed before the Board and the Board may issue such instructions to the University in respect thereof as it deems fit and the University shall comply with such instructions.
(5) The accounts of the University shall be audited by an internal auditor who shall be a Chartered Accountant or a firm of Chartered Accountants appointed by the Board to ensure concurrent audit of all books of accounts.and · such periodic internal audit reports shall be placed before the Board for review.
38of
1949.
19of
1925.
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(6) The University shall prepare for each year an annual report of its activities of the previous year containing such particulars as the Board may specify and submit the same in the form of Annual Report to the Board on or before such date as may be prescribed, for review and approval.
(7) The copy of the annual report and annual audit report along with the resolution of the Board thereon shall be submitted to the State Government.
28. (1) The University shall, ·with the approval of the Board, constitute for ' the benefit of its officers, teachers and other employees in such manner and subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, such schemes of pension, provident fund and insurance as it may deem fit and also aid in esrablishment and support of the associations, institutions, funds, trust and conveyance calculated to the benefit of the officers, teachers, employees of the University.
(2) Where any such provident fund has been constituted, the provisions of the Provident Funds Act, 1925 shall apply to such fund as if it were a Government Provident Fund.
CHAPTER IV SUPPLEMENT ARY PROVISIONS
29. No act or proceeding of the Board or any authority of the University or any committee constituted under this Act or by regulations shall be invalided on the ground merely of the existence of any vacancy in or defect of, in the constitution of such Board, authority or committee of the University.
30. Not withstanding anything contained in any other State law for the time being in force, the University shall have powers to confer degrees, diplomas and grant certificates and confer honorary degrees and other academic distinctions and titles as approved by the Board.
Pension, insurance aod Provident Fund.
Acts and proceedings nottobe invalidated by vacaocies.
Confermeat or degrees, diplomas aod gnntof catilicates by University.
31. The University shall furnish to the State Government, University Returns and Grants Commission and other statutory authorities, such reports, returns, statements and other information as may be required by them from time to time.
information.
] 8-20 GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, EX,. 30-9-2008 [PART IV O!facers and employees to bepublk scrvanL Dismissal, removal, reduction or termination of services or staff of University.
Power or State Government to give directions.
Power to make
32. Every officer, teacher and employee of the University shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code.
Explanation.- - For the purpose if this section, any person, who is appointed by the University for a specified period or a specified work of the University or who received any remuneration by way of allowances or fees for any work done from the University fund, shall be deemed to be an officer or employee of the University while he is perfonning the duties and functions connected with such appointment or work.
33. (1) No officers or employees or members of the teaching, non-teaching and other academic staIT of the University shall be dismissed or removed or reduced in rank except after an inquiry in which be bas been informed of the , charges against him and given a reasonable opportunity of being heard in respect of those charges.
(2) An appeal against an order of dismissal, removal or reduction in rank under sub-section (I) or of termination of service shall be made to the Director General v..ithin ninety days from the date of communication of such order and the decision of the Director General in such appeal shall be final.
34. The State Government shall have powers to issue directions from time to time as may be required for compliance of the provisions of this Act, the regulation made thereunder and any other law for the time being in force and the University shall be bound to comply with such direction.
(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Board shall have in regulations. 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.
(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:- 45 ofl860.
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(i) the summoning and holding of meetings of the authorities of the University, other than the first meeting of tbe Board and the quomm and conduct of business at such meeting;
(ii) the powers and functions to be exercised and discharged by the Director General;
(iii) the constitution, powers and duties of ihe authorities, bodies and other committees of the University, the qualifications and disqualifications for membership of such authorities, terms of office of the membership, appointment and removal of member thereof and other matters co1U1ected therewith;
(iv) the procedure to be followed by the Board and any committee or other body constituted by or under this Act or by the regulation in the conduct of the business, exercise of the powers and discharge of the functions;
(v) the procedure and criteria to be followed in establishing courses of study and admission of students;
(vi) the procedure to be followed for enforcing discipline in the University;
(vii) the management of the properties of the University;
(viii) the 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 degree, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions and titles and the requirements thereof;
(ix) the conduct of examinations including the term of office and appointment of examiners ;
(x) the creation of posts of Directors, Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, Readers, Lectures or equivalent academic designations or posts, officers and employees of the University, and the appointment of persons to such posts including the requisite qualifications thereof;
(xi) the fees and other charges to be paid to the University for the courses, training, facilities and services provided by it;
(xii) the manner and conditions for constitution of insurance, pension and provident funds and such other schemes for the benefits of officers, teachers and employees of tl1e University;
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Transitory provisions.
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(xiii) the terms and conditions for association of the University with other institutions;
(xiv) the preparation of budget estimates and maintenance of accounts;
(xv) the mode of execution of contracts or agreements by or on behalf of the University;
(xvi) the classification and procedure for appointment of officers, employees and other staff of the University;
(xvii) the terms and conditions and tenure of appointment, salaries and allowances, contractual services, rules of discipline and other conditions of service of the Director of Research and Development, Director, other officers, teachers and employees of the University;
(xviii) the terms and conditions governing deputation of teachers, officers and employees of the University;
(xix) the powers and duties of the Director of Research and Development, Directors and other officers, teachers and employees of the University;
(xx) the terms and conditions governing fellowships, scholarships, stipends, medals and prizes;
(xxi) the authentication of the orders and the decisions of the Board;
(xxii) the matters relating to hostels and halls of residence and housing for faculties, officers and employees and guest house including disciplinary control therein; and
(xxiii) all matters which by this Act are to be or may be prescribed.
36. Notwithstanding anything contained in section 20, the first Registrar shall be appointed by the State Government as soon as practicable after the commencement of the Act for a period not exceeding three years and on such conditions as the State Government thinks fit.
37. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Director General may, with the prior approval of the Board and subject to availability of the fimds, discharge all or any of the fimctions of the University for the purpose of carrying -·-=------....... ~=,,,... ....... ~~------
PART JV) GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, EX,. 30-9-2008 18-23 out the pro"isions of this Act and the regulations and for that purpose, may exercise any power or perform any duty which by or under this Act and regulations are to be exercised or performed by any authority of the University until such authority comes into existence in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the Regulations.
38. No suit, prosecution or other legal proceedings shall lie against and no Indemnity.
damage shall be claimed from the University, the Director General, the Directors, the authorities or officers or employees of the University or any other person in respect of anything which is done in good faith or purporting to be done in pursuance of this Act or any regulations made thereunder.
39. (l) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the State Government may, by order published in the Official Gazelle, make such provisions not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, as may appear to be necessary for removing difficulties:
Provided that no such order shall be made under this section after the expiry of rwo years from the date of commencement of this Act.
(2) Every order made under this section shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before the State Legislature.
Government Central Press, Gandhinagar.
Power or State Government lo remove difficnlties.
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