(1) There shall be an Adhishthata (Dean) for each Sankaya (faculty). He shall be an academic officer of the university and responsible for implementation of the academic policies approved by the Vidvat-Parishad in respect of academic development, maintenance of standards of teaching and research and training of teachers within his Sankaya.
(2) The Adhishthata of every Sankaya shall be nominated by the Kulaguru from the teachers, as prescribed.
(3) The Adhishthata shall hold the office for a period of five years.
(4) The Adhishthata shall be responsible for the academic development of the Sankaya and shall ensure proper implementation of the decisions of the Vyavasthapana Parishad (Management Council), Vidvat-Parishad (Academic Council), the Niyojana-Vikasa Mandala (Board of University Planning and Development), the Pariksha Mandala (Board of Examinations) in respect of his Sankaya and the decisions of the Sankaya and the Adhyayana Mandalas (Boards of Studies) under his purview.
(5) The Adhishthata shall enquire, on being directed by the Vidvat-Parishad, into any malpractice related to any academic programme in his faculty by a university department, affiliated or conducted college or recognised institution or school or Pathashala and report the findings to the Vidvat-Parishad.