(1) The Vice Chancellor;
The Pro-Vice Chancellors;
Deans of faculties;
The Registrar;
The Finance Officer; and Controller of Examination;
Such other officers as may be declared by the Statutes to be officers of the University.
The Visitor shall appoint the Chancellor of the University from the panel of names forwarded by the sponsor of the University in consultation with the State Government.
(2) The Chancellor so appointed shall hold office for a period of 5 (five) years.
(3) The Chancellor shall be the head of the University.
(4) The Chancellor, in the absence of the Visitor, shall preside at the convocation of the University for conferring degrees, diplomas, Charters, Designations or Certificates.
(5) The Visitor shall have the power to remove the Chancellor on the recommendations of the sponsor of the University, after due enquiry.
(6) The Chancellor shall have the following powers, namely: .
(a) to call for any information or record.
(b) to appoint and to remove the Vice-Chancellor; The Chancellor is empowered to remove the Vice-Chancellor after due enquiry. It will be open to the Chancellor to suspend the Vice-Chancellor during enquiry depending upon the seriousness of the charges, as he may deem fit.
(c) such other powers as may be conferred on him by this Act or the Statutes made there under.
The Sponsor shall appoint two Pro-Chancellors of the University namely Pro-Chancellor (Administration) and Pro- Chancellor (Academic)
(2) The Pro-Chancellor so appointed shall hold office for a period of 5 (five) years.
(3) The Pro-Chancellor shall preside at the meeting of the Board of Governors when the Chancellor is not present and 9
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(6) The Vice- 14. (1) Chancellor shall, when the Visitor or Chancellor is not present, preside at the convocation of the University for conferring degrees, diplomas, Charters, Designations or Certificate.
The Pro-Chancellor (Administration) shall have the following powers, namely;
to cal/ for any information related to the entire administration of the University;
such other powers as may be conferred on him by this Act or the Statutes made there under.
The Pro-Chancellor (Academic) shall have the following powers, namely:- to call for any information related to the entire Academic including research proceedings of the University;
such other powers as be conferred on him by this Act or the Statutes made there under.
The Sponsor is empowered to remove the Pro-Chancel/or.
The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor from a panel of 3 (three) persons recommended by the Board of Governors on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed and shall hold office for a term of 5 (five) years.
Provided that, after expiry of the term of 5 (five) years, the Vice-Chancellor shall be eligible for re-appointment for another term not exceeding 5 (five) years. The Vice- Chancellor shall be stationed in Headquarters.
(2) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the Principal executive and academic officer of the University and shall exercise general supervision and control over the affairs of the University and give effect to the decisions of the authorities of the University.
(3) If in the opinion of the Vice-Chancel/or it is necessary to take immediate action on any matter for which powers are conferred on any other authority by or under this Act, he may take such action as he deems necessary and shall, at the earliest opportunity, thereafter report his action to such officers or authority as would have in the ordinary course dealt with the matter:
Provided that where any such action taken by the Vice-Chancellor affects any person in the service of the University, such person shall be entitled to prefer, within 3 (three) months from the date on which such action is communicated to him, an appeal to the Board of Governors and the Board of Governors may confirm or modify or 10 reverse the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor.
(4) If in the opinion of the Vice-Chancellor any decision of any authority of the University is outside the powers conferred by this Act, Statutes or is likely to be prejudicial to the interest of the University, he shall request the concerned authority to revise its decision within 7 (seven) days from the date of his decision and In case the authority refuses to revise such decision wholly or partly or fails to take any decision within 7 (seven) days, then such matter shall be referred to the Chancellor and his decision thereon shall be final.
(5) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be laid down by the Statutes.
(6) The Vice-Chancellor shall preside at the convocation of the University in the absence of the Visitor, the Chancellor and the Pro Chancellors for conferring· degrees, diplomas, Charters, Designations or Certificates.
The two Pro-Vice Chancellors of the University viz. Pro-Vice Chancellor (Administration) and Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic) shall be appointed by the Vice Chancellor in such manner and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed by the statutes.
The Pro-Vice 15. (1) Chancellor
(2) The Pro-Vice chancellor so appointeo shall hold office for a period of 5 (five) years.
(3) The Pro-Vice Chancellor (Administration) shall be a member of the Board of Governors.
Deans of faculties
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The Registrar 17. (1)
(4) The Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic) shall be a member of the Board of Management.
Deans of faculties shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor in such manner and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed by Statutes.
The appointment of the Registrar shall be made in such manner as may be prescribed by the Statutes
(2) All contracts shall be signed and all documents and records shall be authenticated by the Registrar on behalf of the University.
(3) The Registrar shall be responsible for due custody of the records and the common seal of the University and shall be bound to place before the Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor or any other authority, all such information and documents as may be necessary for transaction of their business.
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(4) The Registrar shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
The Finance 18.
Officer Other 19.
Officers Authorities of 20.
the University
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(e) The Board of 21. (1) Governors and its Powers
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(i) U) The appointment of the Finance Officer shall be made in such manner as may be prescribed by the Statutes. The Finance Officer shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
The manner of appointment, terms and conditions of service and powers and duties of the other officers of the University shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
CHAPTER IV AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY The following shall be the Authorities of the University, namely:- The Board of Governors;
The Board of Management;
The Academic Council;
The Finance Committee; and Such other authorities as may be declared by the Statutes to be the authorities of the University.
The Board of Governors shall consist of the following.
Namely:- The Chancellor.
The Pro-Chancellor (Administration).
The Pro-Chancellor (Academic).
The Vice-Chancellor.
The Pro-Vice Chancellor (Administration).
A nominee of the University Grant Commission.
Three persons nominated by the Sponsor.
Two representatives of the State Government.
One person of repute to be nominated by the Visitor.
Two persons to be nominated by the Chancellor.
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(2) The Chancellor shall be the Chairman of the Board of Governors.
(3) The Registrar shall be an ex-officio Secretary of the Board of Governors.
(4) The Board of Governors shall be the supreme authority and principal governing body of the University and shall have the following powers, namely :-
(a) to appoint the Statutory Auditors of the University;
(b) to lay down policies to be pursued by the University;
(c) to review decisions of the other authorities of the University if they are not in conformity with the provisions of this Act, or the Statutes or the rules;
(d) to approve the budget and annual report of the University;
(e) to make new or additional Statutes and rules or amend or repeal the earlier Statutes and rules;
(f) to take decision about voluntary winding up of the University;
(g) to approve proposals for submission to the State Government; and
(h) to take such decisions and steps as are found desirable for effectively carrying out the objects of the University;
(5) The Board of Governors shall, meet at least twice in a calendar year at such time and place as the Chancellor thinks fit.
The Board of 22. (1) Management
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(2) The Board of Management shall consist of the following, namely;
The Vice-Chancellor.
The Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic) The Registrar.
4 (four) persons, nominated by the Sponsor.
2 (two) Deans of the faculties as nominated by the Chancellor.
2 (two) representatives to be nominated by the State Government.
The Vice-Chancellor shall be the Chairperson of the Board of Management and the Registrar shall be the Secretary of the Board of Management.
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Authorities Proceedings 26.
not invalidated on account of Vacancy
(3) The powers and functions of the Board of Management shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
The Academic Council shall consist of the following, namely:-
(a) The Vice-Chancellor - Chairman.
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(b) The Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic).
(c) The Registrar - Secretary.
(d) Such other members as may be prescribed in the Statutes.
(e) One representative to be nominated by the state Government.
(2) The Academic Council shall be the principal academic body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes and the rules, co-ordinate and exercise general supervision over the academic policies of the University.
The Finance Committee shall consist of the following, namely :-
(a) The Vice-Chancellor - Chairman.