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dated, (7" June, 2009 as required in clause (3) ofarviicle 348 of GOVERNMENT OF HIMACHA! PRADESH DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION Shimla-171002, 17" June, 2009 NOTIFICATION No. EDN-A-Ka (1)-21/07.—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 26 of the Eternal University (Establishment and Regulation) Act, 2008 (Act No. 3 of 2009), the Governor, Hisnachal Pradesh, is pleased.to make the following First Statutes of the Eternal University, Baru Sahib, Himachal Pradesh, namely :—- THE FIRST STATUTE OF THE ETERNAL UNIVERSITY, HIMACHAL PRADESH, BARU SAHIB, DISTT. SERMOUR.
1. Short title and commencement.— (1) These Statutes may be called the First Statutes of the Eternal University, Himachal Pradesh, Baru Sanib, 2009.
(2) They shall come into force from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette,
2. Definitions.— (1) In these Statutes unless there is any thing repugnant to the subiect or context:—-
(i) “Act” means the Eternal University (Establishment and Regulation) Act,
2008.
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(11) “Authority” means any of the Authority of the University, (iy. “employee “means all the employees whether teaching or non-teaching of.
the University;
(iv) “Officer or Officers” means Officers of the University; and
(v) “section” means a section of the Act;
(2) All words and expressions used herein but not defined shall have the same meanitigs respectively as assigned to them in the Act.
3. Other Officers of the University.— In addition to the officers specified in'section 11, there shall be the following other persons declared officers of the University, namely:—
(i) the Dean ofAcademics Affairs;
(ii) the Dean of Faculty (s);
‘ (i11) the DeanofStudies;
{iv) the Dean of Students Welfare;
(v) the Dean of Postgraduate Studies;
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(vl) the Dean of Co-operative Studies & Placement;
(vii) the Dean ofDistance Learning/Education;
(viii) the Controller of Examination;
(ix) the Librarian.
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4. Terms and conditions of service of the Chancellor and his powers andfunctions.—(1) In addition to the powers conferred upon him, under sub-section (4) of section 12the Chancellor shall exercise the following powers, namely:—
(a) The Chancellor shall be the chairperson of the Governing Body.
(b) The Chancellor shall have the rightto catise an inspection to be made, by suchperson or persons as he may direct,of the University, or any institution maintainedby the University, or of its Faculty/school/college, including the buildings,laboratories, record and equipment thereof and also of the examinations, teaching and other or done by it, or to cause an inquiry to be made in a like:manner in respect of any matter connected with the administration and finances of © the University, or the institutionmaintained by it;
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(c) In case of inspection or inquiry relating to any of the affairs of the University or aFaeulty/school/college maintained by it, the Chancellor may communicate to theVice-Chancellor the result of such inspection or inquiry together with his viewsthereon and advise with regard to the action to be taken thereon as the Chancellormay pleased to offer and on receipt of the report made by the chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor shall communicate forth with to the board ofManagement, the result ofthe inspection or inquiry and the views of the Chancellor and the advice rendered syhim upon the action to be taken thereon’ and ‘the board of Management shallcommunicate through the Vice-chancellor to the Chancellor such action, if any as itproposes to take or has been taken by it upon the results of such inspection orinquiry.
(d) Where the Board ofManagément or the Management of the Faculty/school/college,as the case may be, does not take action to the satisfaction of the Chancellor, theChancellor may after consideringany explanation furnished or representation madeby the Board of Management, as the case may be, issue such direction as he maydeem fit and the University or the Facultv/school/college shall comply with suchdirections.
(e) Without prejudice to the foregoing provisions, the Chancellor may, by orderinwriting, annul proceedings of the University or of its any authority or the decision.ofany officer of the University, which is not in conformity with the provisions of tieAct or the subsequent Statutes made by the University:
Provided that before making such order, the Chancellor shall call upon the University, orits academic unit as thecase may be, its authority or the officer, to show cause why such an ordershould not be made and if any cause is shown within the period specified by him in this behalf,shal]] consider the sarne.
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(2) When the Chancellor is away from the Head-quarter or if he is unable to perform hisduties due to ill health or for any other reasons the Vice-Chancellor, and if the Officeof the Vice-Chancellor is also vacant: such person; as’ the Chancellor may appoint,shall perform the duties of the Chancellor, and the:Vice-Chancellor or as the case maybe the person appointed by the Chancellor shall, at the earliest opportunity, report theaction taken by him for confirmation to the Chanccllor:
Provided that if the action taken is not approved, the decision thereon of theChancellor shali be final.
5. Terms and conditions of service and powers and functions of the Vice- Chancellor.— (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be a whole time salaried officer of the University.
(2) The Vice-chancellor shall be entitled to rent free residence and full maintenance thereof.
(3) The Vice-chancellor may resign from his office by serving a notice of one month in writing under his hand addressed to the Chancellor:
Provided that where the circumstances so warrant, the Chancellor may waive off the period ofnotice and accept the resignation forthwith.
(4) If the office of the Vice-Chancellor becomes vacant due to, resignation or otherwise, the Chancellor may appoint any person of his choice who shall perform the duties of the Vice- Chancellor, until the vacancy is filled up on regular basis or until the Vice-Chancellor resumes his duties, as the case may be and the person so appointed shall have all the powers of the Vice- Chancellor and shall be entitled to the privileges of the Vice-Chancellor:
Provided that such interim arrangement shall not exceed a period of one year from the date on which such an arrangement is made.
(1) . In addition to the power conferred upon him under section 13 of the Act the Vice- Chancellor shall exercise and perform the following powers and functions, namely:- .
(2) The Vice-Chancellor shall be entitled to be present ai, and to address anymeeting of any authority or anybody of the University.
(3) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise control over the affairs of the University and shall give effect to the decisions of all the authorities of the Universityix letter and spirit and shall ensure that they are not contradictoryin nature and practice.
(4) The Vice-Chancellor sha]l have all the powers necessary for the proper maintenance ofdiscipline in the University and he may delegate any such powers to such person or persons as he may deem fit.
(5) The Vice Chancellor shall make appointments of the Deans, Principals, Professors, Associate Professors, Readers, Lecturers, Librarian other teachers and such academic staff of Faculty/school/colleges and Institutions established by the University, as may be necessary, on the recommendations of the selection committees constituted for the purpose by the Chancellor. The Vice-chancellor shall be the chair person of such committee.
Provided that the Vice-Chancellor may make short-term appointments, for a period not exceeding one year, of such persons as may be considered necessary for the functioning of the University.
(6) The Vice-Chancellor shall grant leave of absence to any officer of the University and make necessary arrangements for the discharge of the functions of such an officer during the period ofhis absence.
(7) The Vice-Chancellor shall grant leave of absence to any employee of the University in the specified manner and if he so decides may delegate such powers to any other officer or officers of the University.
(8) | The Vice-chancellor shall have the authority to take disciplinary action against any employee of the university as specified by the subsequent statute: 7Provided that if the decision taken by the authority or body on the report of the Vice- Chancellor affects adversely any person in the service of the University, the person may appeal to the Chancellor within thirty days from the date on which decision was communicated to him and the decision of the Chancellor on such appeal shall be final.
(9) The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to convene or cause to be convened meetings of the various authorities/bodies of the University, except the Governing body.(10) If in the opinion of the Vice-Chancellor it is necessary to take immediate action on any matter for which powers are conferred on any other authority by or under the Act, he may take such action as he deems necessary and shall, at the earliest opportunity thereafter, report his action to such officer or authority as would have in the ordinary course dealt with the matter:Provided that if in the opinion of the concerned officer or authority such action should not have been taken by the Vice-Chancellor, then such case shall be referred to the Chancellor, whose decision thereon shall be final.
(11) The Vice-chancellor shall as a vital link with the UGC, AICTE, NCTE, Council for Architecture /Universities/Pharmacy Council, NAAC/NBA, other National and International agencies and other regulatory bodies. To have liaison with Directorates of Higher Education, Himachal Pradesh for providing healthy and cordial relations with the Government Departments with which the University has to deal with.
(12) The Vice-chancellor shall take steps and bring about NAAC/NBA accreditation for Institutions/Departments, to provide guidance and Jogistic support for getting the highest possible grade for the Institutions. To help the Departments and Institutions get maximum amounts of financial grants from various funding agencies including UGC, AICTE, State and Central Governments.
(13) To keep abreast with the latest Educational policies ofboth the State Government as well as Central Government and also to apprise the Department/Institutions about the same, guiding them in their proper implementation.
(14) The Vice-Chancellor shall, at the close of each academic year, in the manner specified in the subsequent Statutes or Ordinances, assess and evaluate the teaching and research work done by the members of the Faculty, if necessary through a committee of experts appointed by him. On such assessment or the evaluation, if the Vice-Chancellor is of the opinion that the work and conduct of any member of the Faculty is not satisfactory, he may, in the manner as laid down in the subsequent Statutes or Ordinances, initiate or cause to be initiated action against such a member.
(15) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such other powers as may be specified by subsequent Statutes made by the university under the Act.
(16) The Vice-Chancellor shall see that the provisions of the Act, statutes, ordinances and the regulations are duly observed and he shall take all necessary steps to ensure such observance.
6. Appointment, terms and conditions of service of the Registrar and his powers and functions —({1) The Registrar shall be appointed by the Chancellor on the recommendations of a Selection Committee constituted for the purpose on the terms and conditions of service as specified by the Subsequent Statutes.
(2) When the office of the Registrar is vacant or when the Registrar is by reason of iliness or absence for any other cause unable to perform the duties of the office, the duties of the office shall be performed by such person as the Vice-Chancellor may appoint subject to the approval of the Chancellor.
(3) The Registrar shall be a whole time salaried officer of the University and work under the control of the Vice-Chancellor.
(4) The Registrar shall be the ex-officio Member Secretary of the Governing Body, the Board ofManagement and the Academic Council, but shall not have the right to vote.
(5) It shall be the duty of the Registrar, —
(a) to receive applications for admission into the University;
(b) to keep a permanent record of all syllabi, curricula and mformation connected therewith;
(c) to assist the Controller of Examination for the conduct of examinations as may be provided by the Subsequent statutes.
(d) to maintain a register of all degrees, diplomas and academic distinctions conferred by the University;
(e) to have the cusiody of the record, the common seal and other properties of the University as the Chancellor shall commit to his charge;
(f) to supply to the Chancel'>- copies of the agenda of meetings of the authorities of the University as soon as they are issued and theminutes of the meetings of the authorities ordinarily within a month of the ‘holding of the meetings;
(g) to represent the University in suits or proceedings by or against the University, sign power of attorney, verify pleadings and depute his representative for the purpose;
(h) ‘to enter into agreements/contracts, sign documents and authenticate records on behalfof the University; and
(i) to perform such other functions as may from time to time be assigned to him by the Vice-chancellor and the Chancellor.
7. Appointment, terms and conditions of service of the Chief Finance and Accounts Officer and his powers and functions.— (1) The ChiefFinance and Accounts Officer shall be appointed by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the Selection Committee constituted for the purpose and chaired by the Vice-chancellor on terms and conditions of the service as specified by the Subsequent Statutes.
(2) The Chief Finance and Accounts Officer shall be a whole time salaried officer of the University and shall work under the control of the Vice-Chancellor.
(3) When the office of the Chief Finance and Accounts Officer is vacant or when the Chief Finance and Accounts Officer is by reason of iliness or absence for any other cause, unable to perform the duties of his office, the duties of the office shall be performed by such person as the Vice-Chancellor may appoint for the purpose. This appointment may be good for one year or till his permanent replacement is appointed by the Chancellor.
(4) The Chief Finance and Accounts Officer shall,—
(a)
(b)
(c) exercise general supervision over the funds ofthe University and shall advise it as regard its financial policy; .
be responsibie for the proper maintenance of the accounts of the University;
and perform such other financial functions as may be assigned to him by the Vice-chancellor as may be specified in the Subsequent Statutes or the Ordinances of the University.
(5) Subject to the control of the Vice-Chancellor, the Chief Finance and Accounts Officer shall,—
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(f)
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(h) hold and. manage the property and investments including trust and endowed property for furthering any of the objects of the University;ensure that the limits fixed by the Finance Committee for recurring and nonrecurring expenditure for the financial year are not exceeded and that all moneys are expended on the purposes for which they are granted or allotted;be responsible for the preparation of annual accounts and the budget of the University for the next financial year and for presentation of the same to the Board of Management, through the Vice-Chancellor and also for that the financial sanctions are obtained in time;
keep a constant vigilance on the state of the cash and bank balances and on the state of investments;
watch and progress the collection of revenue and advise on the methods of collection employed;
(e) keep all money belonging to the University in a Scheduled Bank approved by the Chancellor;
ensure that the registers of the properties, buildings, land, furniture andequipment of the University are maintained up-to-date and that the stockchecking of equipment and other consumable material in all offices, teaching departments, faculty/school/colleges and institutions maintained by theUniversity is conducted at regular intervals, or as may be required from time to time;
call for from any office or department or faculty/school/college or institution under the University any information or returns that he may consider necessary to discharge his financial responsibilities; and
(i) _ to prepare and issue agenda and maintain minutes of the méetings of the Finance Committee, and conduct the correspondence on behalf of the Finance Committee.
(6) The receipt of the Chief Financ e and Accounts Officer or of the person or persons duly authorized in this behalf by the Chancellor for any money payable to the University shall be sufficient discharge for the same.
8. Appointment, terms and conditions of service of the Dean of Studies and his powers and functions.—
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(5) There shall be appointed a Dean of faculty in each faculty/School of Studies by the Chancellor, on the recommendations of the selection committee chaired by the Vice-chancellor.
Subject to the approval of the Chancellor, every Dean shall be appointed from amongst the persons, who are or who have been the teachers of any University, not below the rank of Reader (Associate Professor), or equivalent experience in research and industry by the Vice-Chancellor on the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted for the purpose and chaired by him.
When the office of the Dean of studies is vacant-or whe re the Dean is by his, absence or any other cause unable to perform the duties of his office, the duties ofhis office shall ‘be performed by any person designated by the Vicechancellor and confirmed by the Chancellor.
The Dean of faculty shall be responsible for the conduct and maintenance of the standards of teaching and research in the Faculty/School of Studies.
The terms and conditions of service and dutics .: .d the powers of the Dean of studies shall be as may be provided for by the Subsequent Staiutes and ordinances.
%. Appointment, terms and conditions of service of the Controller of Examinations and his powers and functions.— (1) The Controller of Examinations shall be a whole time salaried officer of the university and appointed by the Chancellor, on the recommendations of the selection committee chaired by the Vice-Chancellor.
(2) The terms and conditions of service of the Controller of Examinations shall be as of the Registrar and such other officers of the University.
(3) The Controller of Examinations shall exercise and perform the following powers and functions, with the approval of the Vice-Chancellor. He/she shall work under the direct control of the Vice-Chancellor:-—
(i) (a1) to arrange for and supervise the work of examinations of the University in accordance with the manner specified by Regulations and Rules of the University;
to perform such other duties as may be specified in the Subsequent Statutes,
(iii)
(iv)
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(xi) the Ordinances the Regulations and Rules or as may be.required from time totime, the Vice-Chancellor or the Chancellor;
to conduct all University examinations and make preparatory arrangements, there for Examinations, Setting up of the examination centers, appointment of Supervisory and invigilation and other staff, ensuring smooth, efficient, fair and transparent conduct of examinations, the printing and supply ofAnswer Books and receipt back of..the used' ‘Answer Books’ from theCenters;
to set the question papers for ail University examinations.by the examiners /paper setters, ensuring that the Question Papers set are in accordance withthe approved scheme of examinations and as per the prescribed syllabi for aparticular course / paper. The confidentiality of the entire process of papersetting atall stages must bemaintained in total;
to get the question papers printed from some reputed but confidentialPresses. The name and address and phone numbers etc. of the Press must bekept as secret. The printed Question Papers must be received back fromPress well before the start of the examination so that these reach theexamination centers well in time. The entire transportation process must alsobe kept confidential to prevent any kind of leakage of.Question Papers;
to fix the commencement dates of various examinations; to prepare the datesheet and schedule for all-examinations to:be-held. during;the next one yearand publishing the same well in time for the information ofall concerned;
(vi to get the Answer books for all University Examinations evaiuated so thatthe award lists in all such cases are supplied to examination branches /computer section for tabulation, scrutiny and declaration of variousexaminations results. To ensue that all examination results are declared andpublished within the schedule fixed for the purpose and the public widelyinformed accordingly. Rectification of results, rechecking and re-evaluationofAnswer Books, wherever permissible;
vil) to get the Detailed Marks Cards (DMCs), Degrees and other relevanttestimonials prepared for all those students passing, out from the Universityand the same be supplied to students / faculty/school/colleges / Institutions,within the period specified for the purpose;
to make arrangements for verifications of credentials of students, who had © passed out of the University and make application either for Jobs oradmissions in India or abroad and would like their credentials to be verifiedby the University;
to prepare and maintain accounts for secrecy funds, get the same checked /counter signed from the specified authority and keep. permanent records forall such confidential transactions / accounts;
to take steps for continuous examinations reforms so as to keep updating theexisting S Statutes, Regulations and Rules relating to examinations, to propose
(xit) to draw out the lists of examiners, paper setters, evaluators, centre superintendents, centre Inspectors, members of flying squads, observers, Chief coordinators, Coordinators of various Examinations, both traditional and Entrance tests Examinations and get the same approved with appropriate revisions, if any, by the competent bodies of the University;
(xiii) to sign Detailed Marks Cards, Degrees and all other certificates and testimonials, wherever it is required to do so. The confidential seals, stamps including the ones carrying signatures be got prepared and kept in safe custody for use at the required time. It will be the responsibility of the Controller of Examination to ensure that these confidential seals are not misused or tampered or lost by anyone for any ulterior puxpose. Is suance of duplicate DMCs' and Degrees shall be issued on an application by the candidate on payment ofrequisite fee;
(xiv) to keep liaison with Dean Faculty of Instituti on / Heads ofDepartments with regard. to student’s enrolments, conduct of examinations and on other issues relating to students and teachers;
(xv) to work under the direct superintendence and direction of the Vice- Chancellor
(xvi) to receive the Examination forms and issuance of admit card for university examinations;
(xvii) to countersign-and: sanctioning-of various ‘TA/DA-bills in-respectof staff, examiners, supervisory, invigilation and other staff appointed for the conduct of examinations, Evaluation / Re-evaluation ofAnswer Books and tabulation / declaration / publication of Examination results; and
(xviii) to perform any other duty or function allotted tu him by the Vice- Chancellor and the Chancellor.
4. The Vice-Chancellor may authorise any other person to exercise any or all of the powers ofController of Examinations i in his absence.
10. Appointment, terms and conditions of service of the Dean of Student Welfare (DSW) and his powers and functions— (1) The Dean of Student Welfare (DSW) shall be appointed by the Vice Chancellor, from amongst teachers of the University or who has been teacher of any other university or any suitable person who shall not be below the rank of Professor, or equivalent experience on the recommendation of selection committee chaired by the Vicechancellor. He shall report to the Vice-chancellor.
(2) The terms and conditions of service of the Dean of Student Welfare (DSW) shall be such as may be specified by the Subsequent Statutes and Ordinances of the university.
(3) The Dean of StudentWelfare (DSW) shall perform the following functions, with the approval of the Vice-chance llor.
(1) to make arrangement for the student residence in various University Hostels to plan, orgamze.and supervise the co-curricular:
‘and cultural activities of theDe students i in the University campus; 3 G (ii}i -*. to look after the Physical welfare and NCC and NSS activities of the studentsin the University campus; .
(iv): to deal with all matters pertaining to discipline among the University students on the campus,’and outside, excepting those relating to their Academic work, which will be dealt with by the Heads of Departments and/or the Dean of Studies and to recommend penalties as may be deemednecessary, after due enquiry;
‘(v) to devise ways and means for promoting the well being of the University students- social, moral and emotional values inculcating among them, regard for great ideas, like loyalty to country, devotion to duty and pursuit of truthand achieving excellence in studies and other co-curricular activities and .
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(vi) to have the overall charge and supérvision ‘of the Office of the Dean ofStudents Welfare; and
(vii) to perform any other dutyor function allotted to himaby the Vice-Chancellor from time to time.
(4) The Vice-Chancellor may authorise any other person to éxercise any or all of the duties of the Dean of Student Welfare in his absence.
11. Appointment, terms and conditionsof service of the Dean of Postgraduate studies and his functions.—(1) There shall'be appointed.a Dean of Post Graduate Studies by the Vice Chancellor, from amongst teachers of the University or who has been teacher of any other university who shall not be below the rank of Prosessor or the eyuivalent research and industrial qualification, on the recommendaticns of the selection comunittee chaired by the Vice-chancellor and confirmed by the Chancellor.
(2). The'terms arid conditions of service of theDean of Post Graduate Studies shall be such as may be specified by the Subsequent statutes andordinances of the university:
_ > @) The Dean of Post Graduate Studies shall exercise and perform the following powers and functions, with the approval of the Vice-chancellor and report directly to the Vice-Chancellor,
(i) to organise and co-ordinate and conduct of postgraduate teaching researchacross faculty/school/colleges and.
departments of the university;
(a1) to co-ordinate all Postgraduate academic activities at University levelthrough respective Deans of faculties and Deans of Studies,(iii) to’co-ordinate wherever necessary, the work of the teaching staff of theUniversity Academic Departments butnot to directly control, the work of theDeansof faculty, Deans of Studies and Heads of Departments in theirrespective departments;
-{iv) ‘tO @ét as an Academic guide, in developing and imnrovine the teaching and
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(vi) to suggest and propose innovations ad newer ideas in the working of the various educational processes and systems with a view to bring in latest technologies and ideas; and to perform any other duty or function allotted to him by the Vice-Chancellor and or the Chancellor.
(4) The Vice-Chancellor may authorise any other person in the University to exercise any or all of the powers of Dean Post Graduate Studies in his absence.
12. The Librarian.
(1) Subject to the approval of the Chancellor, the Librarian shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor on the recommendation of the Selection Committee chaired by the Vice-chancellor constituted by the Chancellor for the purpose and he shall be a whole time salaried officer of the University.
(2) The Librarian shall work under the control and supervision of the Vice-
(3) Chancellor and shall be responsible for the maintenance of all libraries of the University and for the organization of their services.
The University Librarian shal] have the following duties as approved by the Vice Chancellor, namely:—
(a) he shall have general overall supervision of the University Library, aad Library personnel and departments’ libraries or collections;
(b) he shall prepare the Library budget for the University Library including Department collections;
(c) he shall have the responsibility of receiving and accessioning all librarymaterials;
(d) he shall have the responsibility of initiating the purchase requisition for all libr2rymaterials;
(e) he shall have the responsibility of renewing in time subscription io journals;
() he shall prepare a library newsletter at monthly intervals which will carry a list of all library materials received since the last preceding newsletter and other timely library news of interest to students and staff
(g) he shall initiate, participate and co-operate in programme designed to stimulate and encourage the use of the library by the students and faculty;
(h) be shall arrange library hours with the approval of Vice-Chancello r so as to permit maximum library use by both students and faculty members; and G) be shall arrange for departments and other research centers,faculty/school/colleges and Institutions established and maintained by.
the University, small collections of volumes and journals that are inalmost constant use by the faculty and postgraduate students as references/matenial.
13. Other Authorities of the University In addition to the authorities specified in the Section 17, there shall be the following other authorities of the University,namely:— ¢3) the Planning Board;
(ii) the Finance Committee;(i) ‘the university Development Committee; and(iv) Alumni Relation Committee.
14. Term of office of the nominated Members of the Governing Body.— (1) The term of the office of the nominated members of the Governing Body under clauses (c) and (d) of section 18 shall be two years.
(2) Ifa nominated member under clause (1) ceases to be a member, new member shall be nominated for the remaining period.
(3) A nominated member may be re-nominated as a member of the Governing Body atter the completion of the term.
(4) All decisions at the meeting shall be taken by a majority vote of the members present. The Chairperson at the meeting shall have a casting vote and a second vote in the case of equality.
15. Powers and Functions of the Governing Body.- In addition to the provisions of sub-section (3) of Section 18, the Governing Body shall have the following additional powers, namely:—
(i) to approve the subsequent Statutes to be framed under section 27 and amendments there to as per provisions of Section 27 and the First Ordinancesto be framed under section 28 by the. Board ofManagement and amendments there to and the subsequent Ordinances to be framed under section 29 andamendments there to;
(ii) to establish, equip and maintain a University library/laboratories;(ii) to provide for research and the advancement and dissemination ofknowledgein such branches of learning as itmay deem necessary; and(iv) to take all such measure and to do all such acts, as may be necessary ordesirable to achieve the objects of the University.16. Term of office of the nominated Members of the Board ofManagement.—(1) ‘The term of the office of the nominated members of the Board ofManagement under clauses (b), (c) and (d) ofSection 19 shall be three years.(2) If a nominated member under clause (1) ceases to be a member, newmember shall be nominated for the remaining period.
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(4)
(5) A nominated member can be re-nomineted as 2 member of the Board of Management after the completion of term.
All decisions at the meeting shall be iaken by a majority vote of the members present. The Chairman at the meeting shali have a casting vote in the case of equality.
The undecided matters shall be forwarded to the Chancellor for decision and his decision shall be final.
17. Powers and functions of the Board of Management.— Under the provisions of the sub-section (3} of Section 19, the Board of Management shall exercise and perform following powers and functions ,namely:—
(1)
(2) The Board of Management shall, subject to control of the Chancellor, have the power ofmanagement and administration of the revenue and property of the University and the conduct of all administrative affairs of the University not otherwise provided for.
Subject to the provisions of the Act, the Subsequent Statutes and the Ordinances, the Board ofManagement shall, in addition to the other powers vested in it, have the following powers, namely:— G) to approve teaching and other academic posts and to define the functions and conditions of service of Professors, Readers, Lecturers and other Teachers, and other academic staff employed by the University recommended by the Academic Council;
i} to manage and regulate the finances, accounts, investments, property ot the University and all other affairs of the University and to appoint such, agents as may be considered fit;
(iii) to invest any money belonging to the University including any unapplied income, in suck stocks, funds, shares or securities as it thinks fit or in the purchases of immovable property in India with like power ofvarying such investment from time to time, provided that no action under this clause shall be taken without consulting the Finance committee;
(iv) to create administrative, ministerial and other necessary posts after taking into account the recommendations of the Academic Council, Finance Committee and to specify the number of appointments thereto;
(v) to regulate and enforce discipline amongst the employees in accordance with the Subsequent Statutes and Ordinances;
(vi) to transfer or accept transfers of any immovable property on behalfof the University;
(vii) to entertain, adjudicate upon, or redress the grievances of theJ ip employees and the students of the University who may, for any reason, feel agetieved:
(viti) to select the common seal for the University and to provide for theuse of such seal;
(ix) to delegate any of its powers to the Vice-Chancellor, the Registrar,the Chief Finance and Accounts Officer, or to any other officer,employees or authority of the University, or to a committee appointedby it as it may deem fit;
(3) The Board ofManagement shall publish an annual report containing: —
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(iv) a review of the progress made in different spheres of activities of theUniversity;
the amounts of receipts and disbursements and the purpose for which they were made;
the number of officers , teachers and other employees and position and remuneration of each, the number of students in the several sections and classes and course of instruction pursued in each; and an estimate of the expenses for the next following year.
18. Constitution of the Academic Council.—
(1) The Academic Council shall consist of the following persons, namely.—
(a) Ex-officio members:—
(i) the Vice-Chancellor (Chairperson);
(ii) the Dean(s) of Faculties of the University,
(iii) the Dean of Studies;
(iv) the Registrar(Member Secretary);
(v) the Controller ofExaminations;
(vi) the Dean of Students Welfare;
(vii) the Dean ofDistant Education;
(viii) the Dean of Postgraduate Studies;
(ix) the Dean Co-operative Studies and Placement;
(x) the Librarian; and
(xi) the Directors of the institutes established by the university(b) Other members:—
(i) two persons, not being employees of the University, co-optedby the Academic Council for their special knowledge;
(ii) the Registrar shall be the Member-Secretary of the AcademicCouncil and shall not have right io vote;
(in) one -third of the members shall form the quorum:
(iv) the members of the Academic Council, other than Ex-officio members, shall hold office for a term of two years;
(v) all decisions at the meeting shall be taken by a majority vote of the members present. The Chairperson at themeeting shall have a casting vote in the case of equality; and-
(vi) the undecided matters shall be forwarded to the Chancellor and decision of the Chancellor shall be final.
19. Powers and function of the Academic Council.—{1) The Academic Council being principal Academic Body of the University shall, superintend, direct and control, and be responsible for the maintenance of standards of instructions, education and examinations and other matters connected with the obtaining of degrees and shall exercise such other powers and performsuch other duties as may be specified by the Subsequent statutes.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers, and subject to the provisions of the Aci, ine Subsequent Statutes and the Ordinances, the Academic Council shall in addition to all other powers vested in it, have the following powers and duties, namely:—
(a) to exercise general supervision over the academic policies of the University, and to give directives regarding methods of instructions, combined teaching among faculty/school/colleges, evaluation of research or improvements in academic standards;
(b) to bring about Inter-Faculty co-ordination to establish or appoint committees for takingup projects on an Inter-Faculty basis;
(c) to consider matters of general academic interests either on ite own initiative or referred to it by a Faculty or Board ofManagement and to take appropriate action thereon;
(d) to frame regulations in consonance with the Subsequent Statutes and Ordinances regarding the academic functioning of the University, discipline, residence,admissions, award of fellowships and studentships, fee concessions, attendance etc;
(e) to recommend to the Board of Management the draft of new Ordinances or draft amendments to the existing Ordinances relating to,-
(i) the qualifications of teacher;
(ii) Student participation in University/Faculty/school/college affairs and governance;
(iii) management of faculty/schooV/colleges and other institutions founded or maintained by the University;
(iv) degrees, diplomas, certificates, and other academic distinctions to be awarded by the University, qualifications for the same, the duration of the courses of study and other essential features of such courses and the type and nature of examination for such degrees, diplomas or certificates and other academic distinctions;
(v) the conduct of examinations, including the terms of office and the manner of appointment and the duties of examining bodies, examiners and moderators5
(vi) the admission of the students of the University and their enrolment, the maintenance of discipline among the students; the conditions regarding the residence of students;
(vii) the conditions for award of fellowships, scholarships, Stipend, medals and prizes;
(vii) the fees to be charged for courses of study and for admission to the examinations, degrees and diplomas of the University;
(ix) remuneration to be paid to examiners, moderators and tabulators, etc:
(x) creation, composition and functions of other bodies, committees, or boards necessary or desirable for improving the academic life of the University;
(xi) special arrangements, if any, for the residence, discipline and teaching of women students;
(xii) to recommend to the Chancellor introduction of a new subject(s) or openingof a new department(s)/ Institute(s)/school(s)/centre(s) of studies in a particular Faculty/Faculties. However, the Academic Council shall evaluatethe performance of existing Kaculty/Faculties before finally recommendingto the Board ofManagement in the matter:
Provided that if the Board of Management disagrees with the Academic Council, it may adopt the draft in an amended form or reject it by a two-third majority of the members present and voting: and if the majority two-third members is not available, the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor, whose decision shall be final.
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(i) to prescribe number , qualifications and other eligibility conditions for teachers and other academic staff subject to the qualifications specified by UGC and other regulatory bodies;
(11) to specify the manner of appointment to temporary vacancies of academic staff;
(111) to provide for the appointment of visiting Professors, Emeritus Professors, Fellows, Artists, and Writers and determine the terms and conditions of such appointments;
(iv) to fix the remuneration payable to course writers, counselors, examiners and invigilators and travelling and other allowances payable, after consulting the Finance Committee; and
(v) to institute fellowships, scholarships, studentships; and
20. Meetings of the Academic Council.— (1) The meeting of Academic Council shall be held on such date and at such time and place as may be fixed by the Vice-Chancellor.
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(2) The copies of the agenda of the meeting shall be supplied to the members at least fifteen days before the meeting.
(3) The quorum of the meetings of the Academic Council shall be one- third of its total members.
(4) All questions to be considered in ameeting of the Acade mic Council shall be decided by a majority ofvotes of t hemembers present. The Chairman of the Academic Council shall be entitled to vote and in case of equality of votes the Chairman shall a second or casting vote.
Powers and duties of the planning Bo ard:
(1) The Planning Board shall consist of the Vice- Ch ancellor and not more than six members to be nominated by the Chancellor.
(2) All the members of the Planning Board, other than the Vice- Chancellor, shall hold office for a term of three years.
(3) The Planning Beard shall design and formulate appropriate plans for development and expansion of the University, and it shall, in addition, have the right to advise the Chancellor, Board ofManagement and the Academic Council on anymatter which it may deem necessary for the f ulfillment of the objects of the University.
(4) The:Planning Boardmay constitute such committees as may be necessary for planning and mouitoring the programmesof the University.
(5) The Planning Board shall meet at such intervals as it may deem expedient, but it shall meet at least twice in a year.
(6) The Vice-chancellor shall be the chairman of Planning Board.
(7) Decision to be taken by majority vote with chaitman have second deciding vote in an event of equality.
Powers and duties of the Finance Committee.—
(1) The Finance Committee shall consist of the following, namely:—
(a) the Vice-Chancellor, {b) one person to be appointed by the Board ofManagement from amongst its members other than an employee of the University,
(c) three persons to be nominated by the Chancellor.
(2) The Vice-Chancellor shal l be the Chairperson of the Fi nance Committee.
(3) The Chief Finance and Accounts Officer of the University shall be the exofficio Secretary of the Finan ce Committee and he shall have a right to vote.
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(9) All members of the Finance Committee, other than the ex-officio Member, shall hold office for a term of three years from the date on which he _ becomes amember of the Committee.
Three members of the Finance Committee shall form a quorum for ameeting of the Committee.
The Finance Committee shall meet at least thrice in a year to examine the accounts and scrutinize the for expenditure:
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Provided that a period of not exceeding 180 days shall elapse between two consecutive mectings.
All proposals relating to revision of grades, up gradation of the pay-scales and those items which are not included in the budget, shall be examined by the Finance Committee before those are considered by the Board of Management.
The Finance Committee shall fix the limits for the total recurring and nonrecurring expenditure for the year, based on income and resources of the University, and no expenditure shall be incurred by the University in excess of the limits so fixed, without the approval of the Finance Committee.The annual accounts and the financial estimates of the University prepared by the Chief Finance and AccountsOfficer shall be laid before the Finance Committee for consideration and comments and thereafter submitted, with or without amiéndments to the Board éf'Management within the overall ceiling fixéd by the Committée.
23. The Faculties.—
(1) The University shall have such Faculties as may be specified by the Subsequent Statutes.
(2) Each Faculty shall consist of such colleges/schools/departments of studies as inay be assigned to it by the Ordinances.
(3) No department shall be established or abolished except by the Subsequent Statutes.
24. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS CONCERNING AUTHORITIES(1) Other Committees.— The Governing Body or the Academic Council may appoint such Boards or Committees consisting of members of the Governing Body or Academic council making such appointment may appoint such other persons as that Authority in each case may think fit; and any such Board or Committee may deal with any such subject assigned to it subject to subsequent confirmation by the Authority which appointed it.
(2) Elected Chairman to preside where no provision is made in the Statutes.— Where, by the Act, the Statutes or the Ordinances, no provision is made for a Chairman to preside over a meeting of any University Authority; Board or Committee, or when the Chairman so provided for is absent, the members present shall elect one among them to preside at the meeting.
(3) Resignation.
(i) Any member other than an ex-officio Members of the Governing Body, the Board ofManagement, the Academic Council or any other Authority of the University or Committee may resign by a letter addressed to the Registrar and the resignation shall take effect as soon as letter is received by the Registrar;
Gi) Any Officer of t he University (whether sala ried or otherwise) may resign his office by a letter addressed to the Registrar:
Provided that such resignation shall take effect only on the date from which the same is accepted by the Auth ority competent to fill th e vacancy.
(iii) Lf any member of the Authority of the University ceases to be a member of the body from which he has been elected/ nominated or appointed he shall cease to be themember of that authority.
25. The manner of appointments and removal of teaching posts.— (1) The teachers of the University shall be appointed by the Vice-chancellor on the recommendation of selection committee with the approval of the Chancellor.-
(2) The Academic Council may, by a special res olution passed by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting, withdra w recognition of a teacher:
Provided that no such resolution shall be passed until a notice in writing has been given to that teacher calling upon him to show cause, within such time as may be specified in the notice as to why such resolution should not be passed and until his objections, if any, and any evidence he may produce in support of them, have been considered by the Academic Council.
(3) No person shall be appointed or recognized as a teacher of the University for the Regular Post except on the recommendations of a Selection Committee constituted for the purpose.
(4) "The Vice-chancellor shall ber authorized to make need based ad-hoc/contract appointments for a period not to exceed one year.
26. Selection Commiiitee-—(1) There shall be Selection Committees for making recommendations for appointments to the posts of the Professor, Reader (Associate Professor), Assistant Professor, Lecturer, R egistrar, Contro ller of Examinations, Finance Officer and the Librarian.
(2) Every such Selection Committee shall consist of the Vice-Chancellor who shall be the Chairman thereof, and person(s) nominated by the Chancellor and, in addition, the Selection Committee for making recommendations for appointment to a post specified in column (1) of the table below shall have as its members the persons specified in the corresponding entry in column
(2) of the said table:— Professor/
(7) The Head of the Department concemed ifhe is Professor.
Reader(Associate Professor)
(ii) Two persons not connected with the University, nominated by the Chancellor, out of a panel of the names recommended by the Vice Chancellor for their special knowledge of or in the subject with which the Professorwill be concerned.
Assistant Professor/ (i) The Head of the Department concemed.
Lecturer
(ii) Two persons not connected with the University, nominated by the Chancellor out of a panel of the names recommended by the Vice Chancellor for their special knowledge of or in the subject with which the Assistant Professor or Lecturer will be ‘concerned.
Registrar / Controller Three persons nominated by the Chancellor. One member each ofExamination/ should be an expert in an Academic Administration, Chief Finance and Management and Finance respectively.
Account officer Librarian Two persons connected with the University, who have special knowledge of the subject or Library Science to be nominated by the Chancellor. .
(3) The recommendations of the Selection Committee shall be subject to the issued by the University Grants Commission or other regulatory bodies as the case may be, from time to time, with regard to appointment and promotion of Professors, Reader (Associate Professors), Lecturers and administrative posts of the University.(4) The recommendations of the Selection Committee shall be subject to the regulations issued by the University Grants Commission or other regulatory bodies as the case may be, from time to time, with regard to appointment and promotion of Professors, Reader (Associate Professors), Lecturers and administrative posts of the University.27. The manner of appointments of non-teaching posts.—(i) All Candidates to non-teaching posts shall be appointed by the Chancellor on the recommendations of tie Selection committee consisting of—(i) the Vice-Chancellor (Chairperson),(ii) twomembers nominated by the Board ofManagement; and
(iii) the Registrar ---- Secretary Member
(2) The member Secretary of the committee shall keep record of its proceedings and shall perform such other functions as may be assigned to him by the Vice- Chancellor.
28. Terms.and Conditions of Service of the teaching posts.— (1) All the teachers and other academic staff of the University shall, in the absence of any agreement to the contrary, be governed by the terms and conditions of service as are specified in the Statutes made by the University Subsequently.
(2) The ernoluments ofmembers of the academic staff shall be such asmay be specified in the Statutes made by the University subsequently.(3) Every teacher and member of the academic staffof the University shall be appointed on a written contract, the form of which shall be specified in the Statutes made by the University subsequently.
(4) A copy of every contract referred to in clause (3) shall be deposited with the Registrar.
(5) Any dispute arising out of a contract between the University and those mentioned in clause (1) shall at the request of the teacher or the officer or employee concemied, or at the instance of the University be referred to a Committee consisting of one member appointed by the authority competent to make the appointment, one member nominated by the employee concerned and an umpire appointed by the Chancellor and the decision of the Committee shall be final.
29. Removal of Teachers.— (1) Where there is an allegation ofmisconduct against a teacher, the Vice-Chancellor may, if he thinks fit, by order in writing place the teacher under suspension and shall forthwith report to the Chancellor the circumstances under which the order was made:
Provided that the Chancellor may, if he is of the opinion that the circumstances of the case do not warrant the suspension of the teacher, revoke that order.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in terms of his contract of service or of his appointment, the Chancellor shall be entitled to remove a teacher on the ground ofmisconduct.
(3) Save as aforesaid, the Chancellor shall not be entitled to remove a teacher except for a good and sufficient cause and after giving three months notice in writing or payment of three months’ salary in lieu of notice.
(4) No teacher shall be removed under clause (2) or under clause (3) until he has been given a reasonable opportunity to show cause against the action proposed to be taken with regard to him.
(5) The removal of a teacher shall take effect from the date on which the order of removal is made:
Provided that where a teacher is under suspension at the time of his removal, the removal shall take effect on the date on which he was placed under suspension.
(6) Notwithstanding anything contained in these Statutes, a teacher shall be entitled to resign by giving three months notice in writing to the Vice-Chancellor.
30. Terms and Conditions of Service of the Non-teaching posts-—— (1) All the employees of the University, other than the teachers and other academic staff shall, in the absence of any contract to the contrary, be governed by the terms and conditions of service as are specified in the Statutes made by the University subsequently.
(2) The manner of appointment and emoluments of employees, other than the teachers and other academic staff, shall be such as may be specified in the Statutes made by the University subsequently.
31. Removal of employees other than a teacher— (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in terms of his contract of service or of his appointment, an employee, other than a teacher, may be removed by the authority which is competent to appoint the employee if he has incurred any disqualifications under section 22 ;
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(a) heis ofunsound mind and stands so declared by a competent authority;
(b) heis an un-discharged insolvent;
(c) he has been convicted by the court of Jaw of any criminal offence or anoffence involvingmoral turpitude; and
(d) heis otherwise guilty ofproven misconduct:
Provided that no employee shall be removed without the approval of the Chancellor.
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(4) ‘No employee shall be removed from service under clause (1) until he hasbeen given a reasonable opportunity to show cause against the actionproposed to be taken with regard to him.
Where the removal from service of an employee is for a reason other thanthat specified of clause(1), he shall be given three months notice in writing orpaid three months salary in lieu of notice, provided the employee is apermanent regular employee. In case of employee who is on probation onlyone month notice is required.
Notwithstanding anything contained in these Statutes, an employee, otherthan a teacher, shall be entitled to resign unless he,-
(i) gives a three months’ notice in writing.to the appointing authority orpays to’thie University three months’ salaryin lieu ofnotice if he is apermanent employee; and
(ii) gives a one months’ notice in writing to the appointing authority orpays to the University one month salary “- "en thereof in any othercase.
32. Code of Conduct for Employees.— (1) every employee shail, at ali times maintainabsolute integrity and devotion to duty, and also be strictly honest and impartial in his official
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(5) An employee shail at all times be courteous in his dealings with other members of the staff, students andgeneral public.
Unless otherwise provided specifically in the terms of appointment, everyemployee is a whole-time employee of the University, and may be called upon to perform such duties, as may be assigned to him by the concemedauthority or officer, beyond scheduled working hours and on holidays and during: vacations. These duties shall inter alia include attendance at meetingof committees to which hemay be appointedby the University.
An employee shall be required to observe the scheduled hours of work,during which he is required to be present at the place ofhis duty.
Except for valid reasons and or unforeseen contingencies no employee shallbe absent from duty without prior written permission.
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(10) No employee shall leave statiori except with the prévious written permission of proper authority, even during leave or vacation.
Whenever leaving the station, an employee shall inform the Head of the Department to whom he is attached, or Dean of Studies if he is himself the Head of a Department, of the address where he would be available during the period of the absence from station.
No employee shall take. active part in politics in the campus of the University or exploit his official position or permit the use of University facilities for political purposes.
No employee shall, in any broadcast or in any document published anonymously or in his own name or in the name of any other person or in any communication to the press or in any public utterance, make any statement of fact or opinion;
(i) which has the effect of an adverse criticism of anypolicy or action of the University;
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(ii) which is capable of embarrassing the relations between the Universityand.the Central Government or any State Government or any other Institution or organization ormembers ofpublic; or
(iii) which exploits the name of theUniversity or his position thegein;
(iv) Nothingin this paragraph shalt apply-to any statements.‘Or views expressed by an employee in his official capacity or in the due performance of the duties assigned to him.
Save as provided in ragraph (c) (iii) of this para— -
(a) no employee shall, except with the previous sanction of the concerned authority, give evidence in connection with any inquiry conducted by any person, Committee or authority.
(b) where any sanction has been accorded under sub-paragraphc (i) no employee giving such evidence shall criticize the policy or any action of the University or ‘the Central Government or any State Government.
(c) nothing in this paragraph shall apply for —
(i) evidence given at any inquiry before any authority appointed by the University, by Parliament or by a State Legislature; or
(ii) evidence given in any judicial inquiry; or
(iii) evidence given at any departmental enquiry ordered by the University authorities.
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(17) No employee shall, except in accordance with any. generalyor specigl order ofthe concemed authority or in the performance in good faith of the duties assigned to him, communicate, directly or indirectly, any official document or information to any person to whom he is not authorized to communicate such document or information.
No employee shall, except with the previous written permission of the concerned authority, engage directly or indirectly, in any trade or business or undertake any employment outside his official assignments.
No employee shall speculate in any business nor shall make or permit his spouse or any members of his family to make, any investment likely to embarrass or influence him in the discharge of his official duties and shall lend money at interest to any person nor shall he borrow money from any person with whom he is likely to;have official dealings.
An employee shall so manage his private affairs as to avoid habitual indebtedness or insolvency. When an employee'is found liable to arrest for debt or has recourse to insolvency or when it is found that a moiety of his salary is continuously being attached, he may be liable to dismissal. Any employee, who becomes the subject of legal proceedings for insolvency shallforthwith report full facts to the University authorities. In case any employeewho gets involved in some criminal proceedings shall immediately inform the competent authority through the Head of the Department to which he is attached, irrespective ofthe fact whether he has been released on bail or not and the employee who is detained in police custody whether on criminal chargeor. otherwise. fora period.Jonger thanA8 hours shall not join his.duties * .-«inythe.
he: that ‘effect from the Dean of Studies of the Institution.
Every member of the staff shall, on first appointment in the ‘* iversityservice and thereafter at such intervals as may be prescribed by general or special orders of the concemed authority, submit return in such form as the University may prescribe in this behalf, of all movable and immovable property owned, acquired or inherited by him or held by him on lease or mortgage, either in his own name or in the name of any member of his fatnily or in the name of anyother person.
No employee shall, except with the previous sanction of the concerned(16) authority, have recourse to any court of law or to press for the vindication of any official act which has been the subject matter of adverse criticism or an attack ofdefamatory character:
Provided nothing in this para shall be deemed to prohibit an employee from vindicating his private character or any act done by him in his private capacity.
Whenever an employee wishes to put forth any claim, or seeks redress of any wrong done to him, he shall forward his case through proper channel, and shall not forward such advance copies of his representation to any higher authority, unless the lower authority has rejected the claim or refused relief, ar the af the matter fa dAalaviad hue mare than Pherae os anthe: peer ast
(18) that no employee shall be signatory to any joint representation a ddressed to the authorities for redress ofany grievances or for any other matter.
An employee shall be governed by the provisions of the Statutes made by the University subsequently regarding imposition ofpenalties for breach of any of conduct rules or otherwise and preferring an appeal against any such action taken against him.
33. The procedure for arbitration.— (1) In case of any dispute arising between the University and an employee of the University and the same remains undecided for a period more than one year then the’sdime shall be, om the request of eitherparty, referred to a Arbitral Tribunal for decision, which shall consist of the following :—
(i) a Chairman nominated by the Chancellor;
(ii) one person nominated by the Board ofManagement; and
(iii) one person nominated by the employee concemed.
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(6) The University shall furnis h any record, report or other information called for by the Arbitral Tribuna l to discharge its function in an efficient manner.
The décision of the Arbitral Tribunal shall be final and no suit shall lie in any civil court in respectof the matter decided by it.
Any student or candidate for an examination whosename has been removed from the rolls of the University by the orders or resolution of the Vice- Chancellor,, Discipline :Committee:or:Examinations@emmittee,as.the.case may be, and-who has fromappearing‘at the examination ofthe ~~ University formore than one year, may, within ten days of the date of receipt of such orders or copy of such resolution by him, appeal to the Chancellor and the Chancellor may confirm, modity....reverse the decision of the Vice- Chancellor or the Committee,asthe case may be and any dispute arising out of any disciplinary action taken by the University against a student shali, a t the request of such student, be referred to a Arbitral Tribunal as specified in the Ordinances/Regulations.
Every employee or student of the University or Institution-‘maintained by the University shall, notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, have a right to appeal within such time as may be specified by the Statutes made by the University subsequently, to the Chancellor against the decis ion of any officer or authority of the: University or of Institution, as the case may be, and thereupon, the Chancellor.may confirm, modify or reverse the decision appealed against.
All disputes shall be subject to jurisdiction of the Civil Courts, Rajgarh, District -Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh.
me) No suit or other legal proceedings shall lie against any officer o r employee of the University for anything whichis in good faith done or intended to be donein pursuance of any of the provisions of the Act or the Statutes or the Ordinances made under the Act.
34. Maintenance of discipliné among students of the University — (1) All powers relating to discipline and disciplinary action are vested in the Vice-Chancellor.
(2) —G) The Vice-Chancellormay delegate all or as he deems proper to such.powers such other persons as hemay specifyin this behalf.Without prejudice to the generality ofpowers to enforce discipline under the Statue, the following will amount to act ofgross indiscipline:-(a) physical, assault, or threat to use physical force, against any member of the teaching and non-teaching staff of any institution, department against any student or any other person within, the University;(b) carrying or use of, or threat ofuse of any weapon;.
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(c) any violation ofthe provisions:oftheProtectionofCivil Rights. Act, 1955 (22 of 1955);’ mm
(d) __ violation of the status, dignity and honour of students belonging to the Schedule Castes and Tribes;
(e) any practice whether verbal orotherwise derogatory to women;(f} any attempt to bribe or corruption imanymanner;.(g) . Wilful destruction of institutionand property;
_ creating, ill. or intoleranceorreligious’or. commiunal ‘grounds;
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(i) causing disruption in any manner of the academic functioning of theUniversity system; and Gj) ragging .
(4) Without prejudice to the generality ofhis powers relating to the maintenance of discipline and taking such action in the interest of maititaining discipiine as may seem to him appropriate, the Vice-Chancellor,may in the exercise of his powers aforesaid.orderors Pt thaany: arstusients oop studentign & sven . th .Ha) oO.
(d) rene erties“be expelled;or CA open ie ment dors oe bé, for a stated period rusticated; or.
(b) be not for a stated period, admitted to a course or courses of study in a
(c) Faculty/school/college, Department or Institution of theUniversity; orbe fined with a sum ofrupees thattay be specified, or‘be debarred from taking a - University - or Faculty/school/college or {e Departmental Examination or Examinations for one ormore years; orthat the result of the student or students concemed in the examination or examination in which he or they have appeared be cancelled.
(5) The Dean of the Faculty/school/colleges, Head of the Halls, Deans of Faculties, Heads ofTeaching Departments in the University, the Head of the Distant Education and the Librarian shall to exercise disciplinary authority over students in their respective Faculty/school/colleges, Institutions, Faculties and Teaching departments, in the University as may be necessary for the proper conduct of the Institutions, residence halls and teaching in the concerned Departments subject to the approval of the Vice-chancellor.
(6) Without prejudice to the powers of the Vice-Chancellor and the officers as aforesaid, detailed Regulations of discipline and proper conduct shall be framed by the University.
(7) Atthe time of admission, every student shall be required to sign a declaration that on admission he submits himself to the disciplinary jurisdiction of the Vice-Chancellor and the other authorities of the University who may be vested with the authority to exercise discipline under the Act, the Statutes, the Ordinances and the Regulations that have been framed thereunder by the University.
35. Prohibition of and Punishment for Ragging.— (1) Ragging in any form shall be strictly prohibited, within the premises of University or Faculty/school/college or Institution or outside the faculty/school/college.
(2) Any individual or collective act or practice of ragging shall amount to a gross indiscipline and shall be dealt with under this Statute.
(3) Ragging for the purposes of this Statute, ordinarily means any act, conduct or practice by which.dominant powers or status of senior students is brought to bear on students freshly enrolled or students who are in, way considered junior or inferior by other students and includes individual or collective acts or practices winch—
(a) _ involve physical assault or threat to use ofphysical forc>:..
(b) violate the status, dignity and honor ofwomen students;
(c) violate the status, dignity and honor of students belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Tribes;
(d) expose students to ridicule and contempt and affect their self esteem; and
(e) entail verbal abuse and aggression, indecent gestures and obscene behaviour.
(4) The Dean of a Faculty/school/college, the Head of the Department or an Institution, the authorities or Faculty/school/college or University Hostel or Halls of Residence shall take immediate action on any information of the occurrence of ragging.
(5) Notwithstanding anything in Clause (4), the officer may also enquire into any incident of ragging and make a report to the Vice-Chancellor of the identity of those who are engaged in raging and the nature of the incident.
(6) The Officer may also submit to the Vice-chancellor an initial report establishing the identity of the perpetrators of ragging and the nature of the ragging incident.
(7) If the Dean of a Faculty/school/college or Head of the Department orInstitution is satisfied that for some reason, to be recorded in writing, it isnot reasonably practical to hold such an enquiry, hemay so advise the Vice-Chancellor accordingly.
(8) When the Vice-Chancellor is satisfied that it is not expedient to hold suchenquiry, his decision shall be final.
(9) On receipt of a report under Clause (5) or (6) or a determination by therelevant authority under Clanse (7) disclosing the occurrence of raggingincidents described in Clause 3(a), (b) and (c), the Vice-Chancellor shalldirect or order rustication of a student or students for a specific number ofyears.
(10) The Vice-Chancellor may in other cases of ragging order or direct that any student or students be expelled or be not for a stated period, admitted to acourse of study in a Faculty/school/college, Departmental Examination forone or more years or that the result of the student or students concerned inthe examination or examinations in which they appeared be cancelled.
(11) In case any students who have obtained degrees of the University are foundguilty under this Statute, appropriate action for withdrawal of degrees conferred by the University shall be initiated.
(12) For the purpose of this Statute, abetment of ragging whether by way of anyact, practice or incitement of ragging.shall also amount to ragging.
(13) All institutions within the University system shall be obligated to carry outinstractions/directions issued under the Statute, and to give aid andassistance to the Vice-Chancellor to achieve the effective implementation ofthe Statute.
36. Conferment of Honorary Degrees and Academic Distinctions.—{1) The Academic Council on the recommendations of the Vice-chancellor and subject to confirmation by the Chancellor, to confer honorary degrees and other academic distinctions en persons by virtue of their emiinence and attainments in industry or contributions to the cause of social/community service/leaming in science, humanities, engineering, technology, management, education, pharmacy, hospitality, media, fashion, architecture, fine arts or have established position in the industrial/scientific world and who are considered fit and proper to receive such honorary degrees.
(2) All recommendation of the Academic Council for conferment of honorary degrees and distinctions shall be made through a Committee consisting of the Vice-Chancellor and two other members appointed by the Board of Management subject to the confirmation of the Chancellor.
-(3) The honorary degrees or distinctions shall be conferred at convocation and may be taken in person or in absentia.
(4) The presentation at convocation of persons on whom honorary degrees are to be conferred shall be made by the Vice-Chancellor or by any other person nominated by the for the purpose.
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(5) The Board of Management shall have the authority to make or alter the rules of arocedure to be followed at such convocation.
(6) The Academic Council may, by a special resolution passed by a majority of not less than two —thirds of the members present and voting ,withdraw any degree of academic distinction conferred on , or any certificate or diploma granted to, any person by the University for good and sufficient cause:
Provided that no such resolution shall be passed until, a notice in writing has been given to that person calling upon him to show cause within such time as may be specified in the notice as to why such resolution should not be passed and until his objections, if any, and any evidence he may produce in support of them, have been considered by Academic Council.
37. Institution of Fellowships, Scholarships, Studentships, Medals, Prizes, etc.—{1) The Academic Council shall initiate action in consultation with the appropriate Faculty of each Institute and recommend the instituting of tuition freeships, fellowships, scholarships, studentships,, medals, prizes, etc. The recommendations of the Academic Council shall recommend these awards to the Chancellor for confirmation.
(2) It shall be the responsibility of the Dean of Faculty of the Institute to ensure sufficient provision in the budget ofhis Institute for such of the schemes approved by the Academic Council.
(3) The Board ofManagement shall have full powers to make rules and regulations for the purposes of award, suspension, or cancellation of the tuition free ship, fellowships, scholarships, studentships, medals, prizes and others approved by it:
- Provided that the existing schemes of tuitions freeships, fellowships, scholarships, studentships, medals, prizes, Merit-cum-Means Scholarships, Educational Loans and other concessions shall continue to be in force in respect of each of the constituent Institutes until such time as they are replaced, altered or otherwise dealt with by the Chancellor .
(4) The tuition fee concessions may be granted on the basis ofmerit as may be decided by the Academic Council from time to time.
38. Admission policy—(1) Subject to provisions of the Act and any other law for the time being in force, the admissions in the Under-Graduate/Integrated/Post-Gratuate/Doctral programs shall be made strictly on the basis ofmerit/rank in the entrance examination conducted at state level/All India level and marks/grades obtained in the qualifying examination and achievements in co-curricular activities. In case no entrance test is conducted at state level/All India level for a program, the Universitymay conduct its own entrance test.
In case no examination is conducted by the University, merit in the qualifying examination shall be the criterion for admission.
The eligibility criteria and procedure for admission in various programs run by the University shall be specified through the Ordinances/Regulations from time to time.
(2) 25% seats shall be reserved for the candidate in all the courses for bonafide Himachali. University shall reserve seats for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, Physically Handicapped and other socially and educationally backward classes to such extent as notified by the Government ofHimachal Pradesh from time to time:
Provided that in case seat(s) allotted under reserved categories remain vacant , the seat(s)shall be converted to General category and offered to the candidates belonging to the Generelcategory.
39. Provisions regarding fees to be charged from the students.- In addition to theprovision made under Section 32 of the Act , the following procedure shall be adopted todecide the fee structure :— The University shall charge such fees from the undergraduate, postgraduate,research and post-doctoral students for different Academic programmes asmay be determined by the Finance Committce with the approval of theChancellor.
(2) The University shall also award fee waivers to. the Students and researchscholars in accordance with the recommendations of Academic Council andwith approval of the Chancellor.
(3) The procedure for the deposition of fees, delay fine, entry/deletion, of thenames from the rolls of the academic programmes of the Institute, and suchother matters as may be decided by the Academic Council, shall be laiddown in the Ordinances.
(4) The University fee shal] be charged under the following main
(a) Admission fee.
(b) Tuition fee.
(c) Medical fee.
(d) Examination fee.
(e) Studeiis Service Fund.
(f) University Registration fee.
(g) Institutional Development Fund.
(h) Caution Money (Refundable, One time, at the time of admissiononly)
(i) Contribution to such educational, social and recreational funds asmay be specified.
(j) Transport fees (as required).
(k) Hostel fees (as required).
Any other fee prescribed from time to time.
(5) The following documents shall be issued by the University on the request ofthe students on the specified Performa along with the fee as may be fixed bythe Board ofManagement from time to time:—
(a) Duplicate certificate/Degree.
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(b) Provisional Certificate/Degree.
(c) Merit Certificate.
(d) Detailed marks Card (DMC).
(e) Duplicate DMC.
(f) Admission form. .
(g) Transcript.
(h) Re-appear form.
(i) Re-evaluation form.
G) Examination form.
(k) Registration form.
(1) ~— Migration Certificate.
(m) Confidential result.
(n) Any other document required by the student.
(6) the Board ofManagement shall have the power to revise, from time to time, the rates of various fees, fines and other charges: fixed and to also specify additional fees, fines and other charges, as may be determined, from time to time.
40. Provisions regarding number of seats in different courses—{1) Total number of seats in different courses shall be decided bythe -Academic--Council -and approved by the Chancellor. However, reservation of seats for different categories in each course shall bc kept as per Govt. rules and vacancies in different categories may be filled by open category candidates.
(2) Number of seats in different courses may bs increased or decreased at the discretion of the Academic Council subject to approval of the Chancellor.
(3) The distribution of seats in different courses shall be decided by the Academic Council with the approval of the Chancellor.
41. Dean of Academic Affairs.— The Dean of.Academic Affairs shall report directly ° to the Vice-Chancellor and perform the following functions:
(1) Developing syllabi of new academic programmes to be established by various faculties/schools/colleges/institutions of the University.
(2) Update syllabi of existing academic programmes of various programmes of the University.
(3) Develop inter-discipline and joint degree academic programmes and their syllabi.
(4) Seek accreditation from the appropriate accrediting/professional agencies both national and international agencies.
(5) acadernic collaboration for the University with Institutions of reputeboth in India and abroad.
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(6) Recommend to the Vice-Chancellor about the establishment of newacademic programmes and for the elimination of certain other programmes.
{7) to control and implement the various scholarships schemes of State/CentralGovernment for Campus students;
(8) to publish In-house magazines and other similar publications as their ChiefEditor and Coordinator;
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42. Dean of Faculty.— The Dean ofFaculty shall I report directly to the Vice-Chancellor and shall perform the following functions:
(1) Shall oversee the functioning and development of academic units (schools,departments, institutions) under the faculty and shall co-ordinate with theDean ofAcademics in performing such duties.
(2) Shall advise the Vice-Chancellor vis-a-vis. all academic and administrativemattersof faculty.under
(3) The heads of various academic units, i.e., departments, schools, colleges,institutions with the faculty, shall report tohim on a regular basis.
Dean of Co-operative Studies and Placement.— The Dean of Co-operative Studies and Placement shall report to Vicé*Chancellor and perform the following: duties andfunctions:
(1) To identify institutions of higher learning 2nd training centers where studentscould be placed under co-operative academic education and practical trainingarrangements with perspective employers.
(2) Under this arrangement a select number of students shall study a part of aacademic year at the Eternal University and spend a part of Academic Yearat the training site. At the end of this co-operative arrangement of academictraining and practical-training, may lead to placement opportunities.
44. Dean ofDistance Learning The Dean ofDistance Learning shall report to Vice-Chancellor and will be incharge of all academic programmes under the university. His duties willbe established as specified in subsequent statute.
By order Principal Secretary (Hr. Education) to theGovernment ofHimachal Pradesh feo vo, / 22~8-2009-150.ARTs