(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal executive and academic officer of the University and shall-
(a) exercise general supervision and control over the affairs of the University including the constituent colleges and the Institutes maintained by the University and its affiliated and associated colleges ;
(b) give effect to the decisions of the authorities of the University ;
(c) in the absence of the Chancellor, preside at meetings of the [Executive Council] 1 and at any convocation of the University;
------------------------------------------------------------------- 1- Subs. by sub-section (15) of section 12 of the Uttrakhand Act no. 16 of 2014.
(d) be responsible for the maintenance of discipline in the University.
(e) be responsible for holding and conducting the University examinations properly and at due times and for ensuring that the results of such examinations are published expeditiously and that academic session of the University starts and ends on proper dates.
(2) He shall be an ex-officio member and Chairman of the [***] 1 Executive Council, Academic Council and the Finance Committee.
(3) He shall have the right to speak in and otherwise to take part in the meeting of any other authority or body of the University but shall not by virtue of this subsection be entitled to vote.
(4) It shall be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to ensure the faithful observance of the provisions of this Act, the Statutes and the Ordinances and he shall, without prejudice to the powers of the Chancellor under sections 10 possess all such powers as may be necessary in 'that behalf by the State Government;
(5) The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to convene meetings of the Executive Council [***]1, the Court, the Academic Council and the Finance Committee;
(6) Other than appointment of teacher of the University is of urgent nature requiring immediate action and the same could not be immediately dealt with by any officer or the authority or other body of the University empowered by or under this Act to deal with it, the Vice-Chancellor may take such action as he may deem fit and shall forthwith report the action taken by him to the Chancellor and also to the officer, authority or other body who or which in the ordinary course would have dealt with the matter :
Provided that no such action shall be taken by the Vice-Chancellor without the previous approval of the Chancellor, if it would involve a deviation from the provisions of the Statutes or the Ordinances :
Provided further that if the officer, authority or other body is of opinion that such action ought not to, have been taken it may, refer the matter to the Chancellor who may either confirm the action taken by the Vice Chancellor or annul the same or modify it in such manner as he thinks fit and thereupon it shall cease In have affect or, as the case may be, taken effect in the modified form so however, that such annulment or modification shall be without prejudice to the validity of anything previously done by or under the order of the Vice-Chancellor;
Provided also that any person in the service of the University who is aggrieved by the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor under this sub-section, shall have the right to appeal against such action to the Executive Council within three months from the date on which decision on such action is communicated to him and thereupon the Executive Council may confirm, modify or withdraw the action taken by the Vice-chancellor and in that matters the decisions so to be taken generally within the period of six month from the date of receiving/ sanction of representation and shall be intimated both the parties.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1- Del. by sub-section (15) of section 12 of the Uttrakhand Act no. 16 of 2014.
(7) Nothing in sub-section (6) shall be deemed to empower the Vice-chancellor to incur any expenditure not duly authorized and provided for in the budget and such matters immediately shall be forward to the State Government.
(8) Where the exercise of the power by the Vice-chancellor under sub-section
(6) involves the appointment of an officer such appointment shall terminate on appointment being made in the prescribed manner or on the expiration of a period of six months from the date of the order of the Vice- Chancellor whichever is earlier.
(9) With the approval of the Academic Council and with concurrent of the State Government, the Vice-chancellor shall have the power for reappointment for the not more than five years or till attend the age of 65 years whichever is less to the retired International Eminent Teacher of University or any other University, but the terms of appointment shall be prescribed in the Statutes.
(10) The Vice-chancellor shall have the power to decide exchange of one department to other department and one cadre to other cadre of the educational posts and creation of certain posts of the teachers of the University with the consultation and prior approval of the State Government when and where is required.
(11) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such other powers as may be laid down by the Statutes and the Ordinances.
[***] 14. [***] The Finance Officer 15. (1) There shall be a finance officer for the University, who shall be appointed by the State Government by notification and his remuneration and allowances shall be paid by the University.
(2) The Finance Officer shall be responsible for presenting the budget (annual estimates) and the statement of the accounts to the Executive Council and also for drawing and disbursing funds on behalf of the University.
(3) He shall work directly under the control of the Vice-Chancellor.
(4) The Finance Officer shall have the right to speak in and otherwise to take part in the proceedings of the Executive Council but shall not be entitled to vote.
(5) He shall have duty the duty to exercise general supervision over the funds of the University and advise on financial policy
(6) The Finance Officer shall have the following duties:-
(a) to ensure that no expenditure, not authorized in the budget is incurred by the University otherwise than by way of investment;
(b) to disallow proposed expenditure which may contravene the provisions of this Act or the terms of any Regulations;
(c) to ensure that no other financial irregularity is committed and to take steps to set right any irregularities pointed out during audit;
(d) to ensure that the property and investments of the University are duly preserved and managed.
(e) to have the accounts audited regularly.
(7) Other powers and functions of the Finance Officer shall be such as may be prescribed.
1 {The Registrar’ Deputy Registrar and Assistant Registrar
16. [(1) Registrar, Deputy Registrar and Assistant Registrar shall be appointed by the State Government through Centralized Service Rules for the time being in force in the State of Uttarakhand, in such manner and on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed.}
(2) The Registrar shall have the power of authentication of the records on behalf of the University.
(3) The Registrar shall be responsible for due custody of records and seal of the University. He will be ex-officio Secretary of every Committee for [***] 2 Executive Council, Finance Committee, Academic Council, Examination Committee, Admission Committee and the appointment / promotion of the teachers of the University and he will present such all information before these authorities who is necessary for disposal of their works. He shall be also performing such other duties which are prescribed by the statutes and ordinances of the University or as required by the Executive Council or Vice-chancellor from time to time, but he will not entitle to vote on the basis of this section.
(4) The Registrar shall be appointing authority of the all 3 rd and 4 th class employees of the University.
(5) Save as otherwise the matters, where the Academic Council otherwise made directions, the Registrar shall be responsible for keeping secrecy and secrets regarding to examination of the University.
(6) The Registrar shall be responsible for regarding all subjects of the educational affiliation and institutional activities.
(7) The Registrar shall be responsible for conduct and general and total supervision of inspection of the affiliated all degree colleges and institutions of the University as may be prescribed.
(8) The Registrar shall have the all powers of head of the office as mentioned in the financial hand book as applicable to the Sate of Uttrakhand from time to time.
(9) Except as provided in the Rules made under this Act neither any remuneration shall be paid to the Registrar and nor he shall accept.
The Dean of Faculties 17 The appointment of the Dean of the Faculties shall be made in such method and he shall exercise such powers and perform such act as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
------------------------------------------------------------------- 1- Subs. by the section 3 of the Uttrakhand Act no 11 of 2019.
2- del. by the sub-section (15) of section 12 Uttrakahand Act no 16 of 2014.
Appointment of Director of Pharmacy and other Officers of University their powers 18 (1) The Director of Pharmacy, the Director of Botanical Garden and other officers for the University referred to in clause (h)of section 9 shall be appointed in accordance with the Statutes.
(2) The terms and conditions of service of the officers specified in sub-section
(1) and their powers and duties shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes and Ordinances.
Authorities of the University 19 [The members of Authority of the University shall be as follows-
(a) Executive Council;
(b) Finance Committee;
(c) Academic Council;
(d) Board of Studies;
(e) Sports and Student Welfare Board, and
(f) such other Board and Bodies of the University which may be declared as authority of the University by the Statute.]1 Finance Committee 19.A [The members of finance Committee shall be as follows-
(1) Vice-Chancellor - Chairman
(2) Principal Secretary/Secretary Ayush Department Uttrakhand Government - Member
(3)Principal Secretary/Secretary Finance Department Uttrakhand Government - Member
(4) Finance Officer - Member;
(5) a nominated member by the vice-Chancellor amongst the Professors (tenure shall be two years) of the University - Member;
(6) Registrar - Member Secretary.]
2 20 [******] 3 21 [******] 3 22 [******] 3 23 [******] 3 Executive Council 24 4 [(1) Executive Council shall be executive authority of the University and be comprises with, namely-
(a) Vice-Chancellor - Chairman
(b) Secretary Ayush Department, Health and Family Welfare Ministry, Government of India, New Delhi - Member
(c) Chairman, Central Council for Indian Medicine, New Delhi- Member
(d) Chairman, Central Council for Homeopathy, New Delhi - Member ----------------------------------------------------- 1- Subs. by section 5 of Uttrakhand Act no 16 of 2014.
2- Add. by the section 6 of Uttrakhand Act no 16 of 2014.
3- Del. by the section 7,8,9 and 10 of the Uttrakhand Act no 16 of 2014.
4- Subs. by the clause (a) section 11 of Uttrakhand Act no.16 of 2014.
(e) One working/ retired Judge nominated by the Hon’ble Chief Justice High Court, Uttrakhand, Nainital - Member
(f) Principal Secretary/ Secretary Ayush Department, Government of Uttrakhand - Member
(g) Director, Ayurvedic and Unani Services, State of Uttrakhand-Member
(h) Director, Homeopathic Services State of Uttrakhand - Member
(i) one member amongst the Principals of affiliated Degree Colleges, which shall be nominated by the Vice-chancellor - Member
(j) one member which may be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor amongst the professors of the University - Member
(k) five members amongst Ayush and Science, Industry, Social, Political and Legal field shall be nominated by the Chancellor with the consultation of the State Government in presented panel by Vice-chancellor - Member
(l) Registrar - Member-Secretary;]
1 [(2) The tenure of nominated members of the Executive Council shall be two years.]
2 Powers and duties of Executive Council
25. 3 [(1) Minimum two meetings of the Executive Council shall be conducted in a year at fixed time and place by the Vice-Chancellor ;
(2) The Executive Council shall be supreme Executive Body of the University and shall exercise all such powers of the University which have no provision in the Ordinance /Statutes ;
(3) To provide for promotion of education of Ayush Medical Methods and make provisions for research, teaching, tutorial and training thereto;
(4) To confer and provide the degrees, post Graduation Diploma and other educational Institutions.
(5) To make, amend or repeal of the Statutes.
(6) To consider on the Annual Report and Annual Accounts and passed resolution.
(7) To hold, control and governed the property and funds of the University.
(8) To received / transfer on behalf of University to the transfer of trust, wills, claims and movable and immovable property.
(9) To recommend to the Chancellor for confer the honor and Education Institutions by the prescribed Statutes.
(10) To approve the teaching appointment of the University according the Statutes.
(11) To make Ordinance for educational purposes and to make amendment on them.
----------------------------------------------------- 1- Subs. by the clause (a) of section 11 of Uttrakhand Act no.16 of 2014.
2- Subs. by the clause (b) of section 11 of Uttrakhand Act no.16 of 2014.
3- Subs. by the section 12 of Uttrakhand Act no. 16 of 2014.
(12) To exercise such other powers and to perform such other duties as may be confer by this Act or under the Statutes theirunder.
(13) To delegate other any powers as he deemed fit to any Committee by the Chancellor, Registrar or such other Officers or by him.
(14) to determine, demanding and receiving such fee and other charges as may be determined by the finance Committee of the University from time to time and which are related to the works/ income-expenditure of the University.
(15) Such all powers who was conferred to the senate, shall be deemed vest in the Executive Council.]
Academic Council 26. (1) The Academic Council shall be constitution of University as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
(2) The Academic Council shall be constitution, powers and duties such as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
Board of Studies 27. (1) the group of the every subject and subjects shall be any one Board of Studies, such as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
(2) The Board of Studies shall be constitution, powers and duties such as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
Games and Students Welfare Board and others Board