The University shall have the following powers and functions, namely:-
(i) to provide instruction in Malayalam language, literature, translation, comparative literature, folk, classical, ritualistic arts of Kerala and tribal culture, Kerala’s traditional knowledge systems, folk tales, folklore studies, martial art studies, cultural
1. vide errata no. 23146/Leg.G2/2012/Law. dated 27th June, 2013 published in the Kerala Gazette Extraordinary No. 1844 dated 27th June, 2013.
8 studies, media studies with modern technical knowledge and allied branches as the University may deem fit;
(ii) to take up research in the areas of Malayalam language and linguistics, Malayalam literature, Malayalam diction comparative literature, other forms of cultural expressions particular to Kerala, contemporary cultural issues;
(iii) to do necessary activities to protect and popularize the correct 2[pronunciation] of words and purity of Malayalam language;
(iv) to take steps to protect the dialectal difference of 1[Malayalam language] which was used and being used in various regions of Kerala and to make the subject related to the same as part of the curriculum;
(v) to undertake research for making Malayalam script compatible with computer technology and to enrich Malayalam language for expressing new ideas in science and technology;
(vi) to institute degrees, diplomas, post graduate degrees and research degrees and other 2[academic distinctions, to provide] opportunity to conduct graduate and post graduate degree courses in modern subjects on science and technology, social science, humanities and vocational subjects in Malayalam medium and to provide opportunity to submit research thesis including Ph.D. in any subjects written in Malayalam and to confer degrees by evaluating them;
(vii) to institute courses of study and hold examinations and award degrees, diplomas and other academic distinctions on persons who have successfully completed the course of study in all respects;
(viii) to confer honorary degrees and other distinctions as may be prescribed;
(ix) to co-operate with other Universities and other institutions within the State, within the country or any other country for the furtherance of the objects of the University;
(x) to establish Schools of study in areas such as Malayalam language studies, Malayalam literature, comparative literature, translation, performing arts, inscription arts and vasthu vidya, cultural studies, media studies with modern technical knowledge, 3[Malayalam film studies], traditional knowledge systems, philosophy etc. and in any other areas of interest and concern to the University under the established Faculties;
(xi) to publish books, which can promote the language, culture and history of language in Kerala;
(xii) to arrange study and research activities necessary for making available
1. vide errata no. 23146/Leg.G2/2012/Law. dated 27th June, 2013 published in the Kerala Gazette Extraordinary No. 1844 dated 27th June, 2013.
2. Ibid
3. Ibid 9 resourceful books in Malayalam at graduate and postgraduate levels;
(xiii) to establish and maintain a University library relevant to the course of study and research of the University;
(xiv) to establish and maintain a cultural museum;
(xv) to create posts for teaching and research and other academic activities with the prior approval of the Government and to appoint persons with prescribed qualification to such posts;
(xvi) to create administrative posts as approved by the Government and to appoint persons with prescribed qualifications to such posts;
(xvii) to institute and award fellowships, scholarships and prizes in accordance with the Statutes;
(xviii) to institute Chairs in the name of past eminent personalities who had made great contributions to Malayalam language, literature and art;
(xix) to institute Endowments for conducting specialized lectures, studies and projects;
(xx) to appoint Emeritus Professors as may be prescribed and to invite reputed writers and artists within the country and outside India, without reference to their academic qualifications, as Writer/Artist/Scholar in residence;
(xxi) to fix, demand and receive such fees and other charges as may be prescribed;
(xxii) to provide and maintain residential accommodation to the students, staff, teachers and officers of the University;
(xxiii) to supervise and control the conduct and discipline of the students of the University and to take the required steps to facilitate their health and welfare, and;
(xxiv) to do all such acts, whether in connection to the powers and functions mentioned above or not, as may be necessary, for achieving the aims and objectives of the University.
CHAPTER III AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY