(i) Chancellor;
(ii) Vice-Chancellor;
(iii) Registrar;
(iv) Comptroller;
(v) Dean, Post-Graduate Studies;
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(vi) Dean of the College;
(vi) Director of Research;
(viii) Director of Extension Education;
(ix) Director of Students’ Welfare;
(x) Estate Officer-cum-Head of Engineering wing in the University;
(xi) such other person in the service of the University, as may be so declared by the Statutes or Regulations.
Chancellor. 18. (1) The Governor of the State of Haryana by virtue of his office, shall be the Chancellor of the University.
(2) The Chancellor shall be the Head of the University and if present, shall preside over the convocation of the University for conferring degrees.
(3) The Chancellor shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties, as may be conferred upon him under this Act, Statutes and Regulation s.
Inspections. 19. (1) The Chancellor may cause an inspection to be made by such person, as he may direct, of the University, its buildings, laboratories, equipments and any institution maintained by the University and may cause an inquiry in respect of any matter connected with the administration and the finances of the University.
(2) The Chancellor shall, in every case, give notice to the University of his intention to cause an inspection or inquiry to be made and on receipt of such notice, the Univ ersity shall be entitled to appoint a representative, who shall have the right to be present, and be heard, at such inspection or inquiry.
(3) The Chancellor may address the Board with reference to the result of such inspection or inquiry, as the case may be, with such advice, as he may deem appropriate.
(4) The Board shall intimate to the Chancellor about the action, it proposes to take on the advice communicated to it, under sub-section (3).
(5) If the Board does not take action within a reasonable time, the Chancellor may, after considering any explanation furnished or representation made by the Board, issue such directions, as he may deem fit, and the Board shall comply with such directions.
Vice-Chancellor. 20. (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be a whole-time officer of the University and shall be appointed by the Chancellor on the advice of the State Government based on the recommendation of a Selection Committee to be constituted for this purpose in such manner as may be prescribed.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), in the event of the Vice-Chancellor, being not in a position to discharge his functions on account of illness, absence or leave or any other contingency, the Chancellor may appoint any senior eligible person on the recommendation of the State Government to act as Vice-Chancellor for the disposal of the business during this period.
(3) The term of office of the Vice-Chancellor shall be three years and he shall be eligible for re-appointment subject to the maximum age of 68 years.
(4) The emoluments and other conditions of service of the Vice-Chancellor shall be such, as may be prescribed and the same shall not be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment.
(5) The Vice-Chancellor may, relinquish office by resignation in writing, addressed to the Board and deliver it to the Secretary of the Board at least two months prior to the date, on which he wishes to be relieved.
(6) When a vacancy occurs or is likely to occur in the office of the Vice-Chancellor on account of resignation or expiry of the term of office, the Registrar shall report the fact forthwith to the Board and such vacancy shall be filled in accordance with the provision of sub-section (1).
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21. (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal executive and academic officer of the University and the Chairman of the Academic Council.
(2) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise control over the affairs of the University and shall be responsible for the due maintenance of discipline at the University.
(3) The Vice-Chancellor shall convene meeting of the Academic Council.
(4) Without prejudice to the powers conferred by this Act on the State Government, the Vice-Chancellor shall ensure faithful observance of the provisions of this Act, Statutes and Regulations and shall also exercise all such powers, as may be necessary in this behalf.
(5) The Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible for the presentation of the budget and the statement of accounts to the Board.
(6) In any emergency, which, in the opinion of the Vice-Chancellor, requires immediate action to be taken, he shall take such action, as he deems necessary except dismissal, removal and reduction in rank of the persons appointed by the Board and shall, at the earliest possible, report about the action taken to the concerned authority for confirmation, who or which in the ordinary course, would have dealt with the matter, but nothing in this sub -section shall be deemed to empower the Vice-Chancellor to incur any expenditure, not duly authorized and provided for, in the budget:
Provided that no action shall be taken to his disadvantage unless such a person has been given opportunity of being heard.
(7) The person aggrieved by an action, referred to in sub-section (6) may prefer an appeal to the Board within a period of thirty days from the date, on which the action against him is communicated to him.
(8) Subject as aforesaid, the Vice-Chancellor shall give effect to the orders of the Board regarding the appointment, suspension or dismissal etc. of officers, teachers and other employees of the University.
(9) The Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible for the co-ordination and integration of teaching, research and extension education.
(10) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such other powers, as may be prescribed.
Powers and duties of Vice- Chancellor.
22. (1) The Registrar shall be a whole-time officer of the University and shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Board on the recommendation of State Government from amongst the persons, having the following qualifications and experience:
(i) at least fifteen years experience as Assistant Professor or eight years experience as Associate Professor in recognized university or college alongwith experience in educational administration; or
(ii) equivalent experience in research establishment or other institutions of higher education; or
(iii) fifteen years of administrative experience of which at least eight years as Deputy Registrar or on an equivalent post.
(2) The Registrar shall be the Chief Administrative Officer of the University and work directly under the superintendence, direction and control of the Vice-Chancellor.
(3) The Registrar shall receive such remuneration and other emoluments, as may be prescribed.
Registrar.
23. The Registrar shall,-
(a) be the ex-officio Secretary of the Board and Member Secretary of Academic Council and shall place all such information before the Board and Academic Council, as may be necessary for the transaction of business of the Board and Academic Council, as the case may be;
(b) be responsible for the custody of the records and the common seal of the University;
(c) receive applications for admission to the University;
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(d) make arrangement for admission of Non-Resident Indian students, Non- Resident Indian sponsored students, foreign students, industry sponsored students;
(e) keep permanent record of all syllabi, curriculum and information connected therewith;
(f) make arrangement for the conduct of such examination, as may be prescribed and be responsible for the due execution of all processes connected therewith;
and
(g) perform such other duties, as may be prescribed from time to time, by the Vice-Chancellor.
Comptroller. 24. (1) The Comptroller shall be a whole-time officer of the University and shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Board.
(2) The Comptroller shall manage the property and investments of the University and advise with regard to its financial policy.
(3) The Comptroller shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for all the financial matters of the University including the preparation of its budget and statement of accounts.
(4) The Comptroller shall receive such remuneration, as may be prescribed.
(5) The Comptroller shall,-
(a) ensure that the expenditure not authorized in the budget is not incurred by the University, except by way of investment approved by the Board;
(b) disallow any expenditure, not warranted by the terms of any Statutes or for which provision is required to be made by the Statutes but has not yet been made; and
(c) ensure that all money belonging to the University, be kept in a Scheduled Bank.
Dean of Post Graduate Studies.
25. (1) The Dean of Post Graduate Studies shall be a whole time officer and shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Board.
(2) The Dean of Post Graduate Studies shall be responsible to the Vice- Chancellor for all matters concerning the Post Graduate Studies.
(3) The Dean of Post Graduate Studies shall be responsible for organization, origination and conduct of postgraduate instruction.
(4) The Dean of Post Graduate Studies shall act as liaison officer with national and international organizations, agencies or individuals for education, research and employment.
Dean of college. 26. (1) The Dean of college shall be a whole time officer and shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Board.
(2) The Dean of college shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for all matters concerning the College.
(3) The Dean of college shall be responsible for the organization, origination and conduct of the College instruction.
(4) The Dean of college shall act as liaison officer with national and international organizations, agencies or individuals for education, research and employment.
Director of Research.
27. (1) There shall be a Director of Research in the University to be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Board.
(2) The Director of Research shall be a whole time officer trained in Horticulture or allied sciences and shall initiate, guide and co-ordinate research programmes of the University and its institution and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor.
Director of Extension Education.
28. (1) There shall be a Director of Extension Education who shall be a whole time officer technically trained in Horticulture or allied sciences and shall be appointed by the Vice- Chancellor with the approval of the Board.
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(2) The Director of Extension Education shall be responsible to the Vice- Chancellor and shall prepare programmes for assisting farmers and entrepreneurs interested in horticulture in applying results of scientific investigations for the solution of their problems.
29. (1) The Director of Extension Education shall be responsible for,-
(a) the Horticulture and allied sciences which are primarily educational in nature;
(b) imparting training to the Extension Officers;
(c) such other duties, as may be prescribed.
(2) The Director of Extension Education shall perform his functions in co - ordination with the Department of Horticulture or any other department , as the case may be.
Functions of Director of Extension Education.
30. (1) The Director of the Students’ Welfare shall be a whole time officer of the University and shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Board.
(2) The Director of the Students’ Welfare shall perform the following duties, namely:-
(a) to make arrangements for housing of the students;
(b) to make programmes of students’ counselling;
(c) to arrange employment of the students in accordance with the plans approved by the Vice-Chancellor;
(d) to supervise the extra-curricular activities of the students;
(e) to assist placement of the students of the University;
(f) to organize and maintain contact with the alumni of the University;
and
(g) to ensure maintenance of discipline by the students.
(h) such other duties, as may be prescribed.
(3) The Director of the Students’ Welfare shall be responsible for the custody, maintenance and management of all the buildings, lawns, gardens, playgrounds and other properties of the University.
Director of Students’ Welfare.
31. The Head of Engineering Wing in the University shall be the Estate Officer and shall be whole time officer of the University and shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Board. The Estate Officer shall be responsible for all the civil work including infrastructure development, landscaping etc.
Estate Officer.
CHAPTER-IV COLLEGES AND INSTITUTIONS
32. (1) Each college shall comprise such Departments, as may be prescribed.
(2) There shall be a Head of each Department, who shall be responsible to the concerned Deans for instruction; to the Director of Research for research work; and Director of Extension Education for extension education.
(3) The Head of the Department shall be selected by the Vice-Chancellor and appointed by him with the approval of the Board, in the manner, as may be prescribed.
(4) The duties, powers and functions of the Head of Department shall be such, as may be prescribed.
Composition of college.
CHAPTER-V SERVICES
33. The salary and allowance payable to the officers, teachers and other employees of the University shall be such, as may be determined by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Board.
Salary and allowances.
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34. The age of retirement and other conditions of service of every officer, teacher or other employee of the University shall be such, as may be prescribed.
Provident fund. 35. The University shall constitute gratuity and provident fund for the benefit of its officers, teachers and other employees in such manner, and subject to such conditions, as may be prescribed.
Appointment of technical staff.
36. Subject to the provisions of this Act, the members of the technical staff of the University shall be selected by the Head of the Department in consultation with the members of the Department concerned and further be recommended by the concerned Dean or the Director of Research or the Director of Extension Education, as the case may be, to the Vice-Chancellor and shall be appointed by him with the approval of the Board.
Temporary arrangements.
37. The Vice-Chancellor may appoint temporarily any officer of the University subject to the provisions of this Act until such time, the authorities of the University are duly constituted.
CHAPTER-VI STATUTES AND REGULATIONS Statutes. 38. Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes may provide for the following matters, namely:-
(a) constitution, powers and duties of the authorities of the University;
(b) selection, appointment and continuance in office of members or authorities of the University;
(c) filling up of vacancies, designation, manner of appointment, powers and duties of officers of the University;
(d) classification, filling up of vacancies and manner of appointment of teachers;
(e) constitution of gratuity or provident fund or both for the benefit of officers, teachers and other employees of the University;
(f) institution of degree, diploma, certificate and academic distinction;
(g) conferment of honorary degrees;
(h) establishment, amalgamation, sub-division and abolition of Departments of the College;
(i) establishment and abolition of hostels;
(j) institution of fellowships, scholarships, medals and prizes;
(k) maintenance of a register of graduates;
(l) admission of students to the University and their enrolment and continuance as such;
(m) courses of study to be laid down for degree, diploma certificate or academic distinction of the University;
(n) conditions under which students shall be admitted to a degree, diploma, certificate or academic distinction and manner in which the examinations are to be held and eligibility for award of degree, diploma, certificate and academic distinction;
(o) conditions of residence of students of the Univers ity and levy of fees for residence in hostels maintained by the University;
(p) recognition and supervision of hostels not maintained by the University;
(q) number, qualifications, emoluments and other conditions of service of officers, teachers and other employees of the University and preparation and maintenance of record of their services and activities;
(r) fees to be charged by the University;
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(u) all other matters, which under this Act are to be or may be provided for by the Statutes or Regulations.
39. (1) The relevant provisions of the Statutes, made for the existing university and in force immediately before the commencement of this Act, shall, in so far as they are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act and subject to such adaptations and modifications, be the first Statutes of the University.
(2) The Board may, from time to time, make new or additional Statutes and may amend or repeal the same.
(3) The Academic Council may propose to the Board, the draft of Statutes and such draft shall be considered by the Board at its next meeting:
Provided that the Academic Council shall not propose the draft of any Statutes or any amendment therein, affecting the status, powers or constitution of any authority of the University, until such authority has been given an opportunity to express its opinion upon the proposal, and any opinion so expressed, shall be considered by the Board.
(4) The Board may consider any such draft, as is referred to in sub-section (3) and pass the proposed Statutes or reject or return it to the Academic Council, for re-consideration, either in whole or in part, together with any amendment, which it may suggest.
(5) Any member of the Board may,-
(a) propose to the Board, the draft of any Statutes and the Board may, either accept or reject the proposal, if it relates to a matter, not falling within the purview of the Academic Council;
(b) in case, such a draft relates to a matter, which is within the purview of the Academic Council, the Board shall refer it for consideration to the Academic Council, which may, either report to the Board that it approves or does not approve the proposal, which then, shall be deemed to have been rejected by the Board or submit the draft to the Board in such form, as the Academic Council may, approve;
(c) the provisions of clause (b) shall apply in the case of the draft submitted by any member of the Board under clause (a) to the Board, as they apply in the case of a draft, presented to the Board by the Academic Council.
Statutes how made.
40. (1) The Regulations made for the existing university and in force immediately before the commencement of this Act, shall, in so far as they are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act and subject to such adaptations and modifications, be the first relevant Regulations of the University.
(2) The authorities of University may make Regulations consistent with this Act and the Statutes for:-
(a) suitable recruitment procedure both for teaching and non-teaching posts;
(b) conduct of employees and disciplinary procedure to be followed in case of misconduct and other lapses in the discharge of their duties;
(c) giving of notice to the members of each authority of the dates of meetings and also for keeping the record of the proceedings of the meetings;
(d) the procedure to be followed at the meetings;
(e) all matters concerning and provided for under this Act and the Statutes.
(3) Every Regulation made under this section, shall come into force on such date, as may be specified by the Board.
Regulations.
41. (1) The University shall carry out such directions as may be issued to it, from time to time, by the State Government for the efficient administration of this Act.
(2) The State Government may, at any time, either on its own motion or on application made to it in this behalf, call for the record of any case disposed of, or order passed by the University for the purpose of satisfying itself as to the legality or propriety or correctness of any order passed or directions issued and may pass such order or issue such direction in relation thereto, as it may think fit:
Control by State Government.
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Provided that the State Government shall not pass any order adversely affecting any person without affording such person an opportunity of being heard.
(3) The State Government may depute any officer to inspect or examine the University or its development work and to report thereon and the officer so deputed may, for the purposes of such inspection or examination, call for-
(a) any extract from any proceeding, record, correspondence, plan or other documents of the authority or any committee constituted under this Act;
(b) any return, estimates, statement of accounts, statistics;
(c) any report, and the University shall furnish the same.
Protection of action taken in good faith.
42. No suit or other legal proceedings shall lie against any officer or employee for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of any of the provisions of this Act, Statutes and Regulations.
Transitory powers of first Vice- Chancellor.
43. (1) It shall be duty of the first Vice-Chancellor to make arrangement for constituting the Board and other authorities of the University within a period of six months from the date of commencement of this Act or such longer period not exceeding one year, as th e State Government may, by notification direct.
(2) The First Vice-Chancellor shall, in consultation with the Chancellor, make such Regulations, as may be necessary for functioning of the University.
(3) It shall be duty of first Vice-Chancellor to draft such Statutes, as may be immediately necessary and submit the same to the Board for approval.
(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act and until such time an authority is duly constituted under this Act, the first Vice-Chancellor may appoint any officer or constitute any committee temporarily to exercise and perform any of the powers and duties of such committee under this Act.
Officers to be public servant.
44. The officers and officials appointed under this Act while acting or purporting to act in pursuance of any of the provisions of the Act, shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Act 45 of 1860).
Annual report. 45. The annual report of the University giving details of broad programmes, policies and finances, amendments of Statutes made during the year shall be prepared under directions of the Vice-Chancellor and be submitted to the Board on or after such date, as may be prescribed by the Statutes and the Board shall consider the report at its meeting.
CHAPTER- VII FINANCE, ACCOUNT AND AUDIT General fund. 46. The University shall have a general fund and the following shall be credited to it, namely:-
(a) income from fees, endowments, grants and properties of the University;
(b) contributions or grants from the State Government and the Central Government on such conditions, as may be imposed by that Government;
and
(c) other contributions, grants, donations and benefactions.
Other funds. 47. The University may have such other funds, as may be prescribed.
Constitution of Finance Committee.