(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be a full-time officer of the University.
(2) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor on the advice of a Search Committee consisting of a nominee of the Chancellor, a representative of the Government and a representative of the UGC. The nominee of the Chancellor shall be the Chairman of the Search Committee:
Provided that if the advice rendered by the Search Committee is not unanimous, the Chancellor may accept the opinion of the majority of its members.
(3) The Search Committee may establish its own procedure for securing the names of eligible candidates for consideration from individuals and bodies as it considers appropriate.
(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (2), the first Vice- Chancellor, after commencement of his Act shall be appointed by the Chancellor for a period not exceeding five years on such terms and conditions as the chancellor may determine.
(5) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a term of 5 years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for one more term:
Provided that a Vice-Chancellor appointed under this section shall cease to hold office on his completing the age of sixty five years.
(6) The emoluments, perquisites and other service conditions of the Vice- 23 Chancellor shall be such as may be prescribed.
(7) The Vice-Chancellor may resign his office by conveying in writing to the Chancellor.
(8) The resignation of the Vice-Chancellor shall take effect from the date of the Chancellor accepting it and relieving him from the duties.
(9) In the event of a temporary or permanent vacancy occurring in the office of the Vice-Chancellor, the Chancellor shall make necessary interim arrangements till the vacancy is duly filled in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (2) and such interim arrangement shall not ordinarily continue for more than three months.