(1) The Governor of Kerala shall, by virtue of his office, be the Chancellor of the University,
(2) The Chancellor shall be the Head of the University and shall, when present, preside at the meetings of the Senate and any convocation of the University.
(3) The Chancellor may, by order in writing, annul any proceedings of any of the authorities of the University (not being a matter in which an appeal may lie to the Tribunal) and which is not in conformity with this Act and the Statutes, the Ordinances, the Regulations, the Rules or any other law for the time being 1n force:
Provided that, before making any such order, the Chancellor shall call upon such authority to show cause why such an order should not be made and consider the cause, if any, shown by such authority within a reasonable time.
(4) The Chancellor shall have the right to suspend or dismiss any of the authorities of the University and to take measures for the interim administration of the University.
Provided that before taking any such action the Chancellor shall give an opportunity to such authority to show cause why such an action should not be taken.
(5) Every proposal for the conferment of an honorary degree shall be subject to confirmation by the Chancellor.
(6) The Chancellor shall have power to remove the Vice-Chancellor from office by an order in writing on charges of mismanagement of funds or misconduct or for any other gvod and sufficient reasons.
Provided that such charges are proved by an enquiry conducted by a person who 1s or has been a Judge of the High Court or the Supreme Court and appointed by the Chancellor for the purpose.
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Provided further that the Vice-Chancellor shall not be removed under this section unless he has been given a reasonable opportunity of showing cause against the action proposed to be taken against him.