Subject to the other provisions of this Act, the Senate shall have the following powers and functions, namely:-
(a) to review, from time to time, the broad polices and programmes of the University and to suggest measures for the improvement and development of the University;
(b) to advise the Chancellor in respect of any matter, which may be referred to it for advice; and
(c) to exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the statutes.
23. Meetings of the Senate: (1) The senate shall meet at least twice in every year on dates to be fixed by the Vice-Chancellor. One of such meetings shall be called the annual meeting. The Senate may also meet at such other times as it may, from time to time, determine.
(2) One-third of the total strength of the members of the Senate shall be the quorum required for a meeting of the Senate.
Provided that such quorum shall not be required at a convocation of the University or a meeting of the Senate, held for the purpose of conferring degrees, titles, diplomas or other academic distinctions.
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(3) The Vice-Chancellor may, whenever he thinks fit, and shall, upon a requisition in writing signed by not less than fifty percent of the total members of the Senate, convene a special meeting of the Senate.