(i) in Statute 3, after clause {2), the following clause shall be inserted, namely:— "(2A) When the Upacharya (Vice-Chancellor) by reason of leave or absence or any other cause is unable to perform the duties of his office, the current duties of the Upacharya (Vice-Chancellor) shall be performed—
(a) in the case of leave or absence for more than thirty days, by such Professor as the Karma-Samiti (Executive Council) may appoint for the purpose on the recommendation of the Upacharya (Vice-Chancellor);
(b) in the case of leave or absence for a period not exceeding thirty days, by such teacher or an officer as the Upacharya (Vice-Chancellor) may appoint for the purpose.";
(ii) in Statute 7, after item (2), the following Item shall be inserted, namely: — "(3) Dean of Student Welfare.";
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(lit) alter Statute 9, tho following Statute shall be inserted, namely: — "9A. Dean ol Student Welfare
(1) 'ihe Dean, -̂ L biuuent "Weliare shall be appointed, from amongst the ciiijjio,) ~es? 01 the University who are or who have Peen leachers 01 the L-iversuy, oy the Karma-Samiti (Executive Council) on L.î .'ccoiv.mentiation ol the Upacharya (Vice-Chancellor).
(2) Tii& Dean vi auident Weliare shall exercise such powers and perioxrn pucii uutie-i either whole-time, or, depending upon the need of tnc University, part-time, accordingly as the Karma- Samiti (Ex&oatn y Council) may, on the recommendation of the Upacharya ( /-ccj-ChiuiceHor), direct.
{?•, 'xtim period anu ieims of the appointment of the Dean of Student V.^iaAs siiaJi be determined by the Karma-Samiti (Executivt- Council).";
(iv) Slatuies 10 and 11 shall be omitted;
(v) for Statute 13, the following Statute shall be substituted, namely:-— "13. The Karma-Samiti (Executive Council) U) The Karma-Samiti (Executive Council) shall consist of the lullowing memL^rs, namely:-—
(a) the Upacharya (Vice-Chancellor), ex-officio;
(b) seven persons of whom not more than four shall be Professors ot me University, to be nominated by the Paridarsaka ( Visitor); and
(c) one p .i'son to be nominated by the Pradhan (Rector) oi the University.
(2) l'jv\i members of tho Karma-Samiti (Executive Council) shall foim the quorum i-or its meeting.
(3) j-lacli member of the Karma-Samiti (Executive Council) other than the Upacliarya (Vice-Chancellor), shall hold office for a term of three years from the date on which he is nominated as its member.'1;
(vi) for Statute 14, the following Statute shall be subsituted, namely: — :
"14. The Si&sha-Samiti (Academic Council)
(1) The Siksha-Samiti (Academic Council) shall consist of the following members, namely: —
(a) the Upacharya (Vice-Chancellor), ex-offi.cio-t
(b) Chalra-Parichalaka (Proctor), ex-officio;
(c) Granthagarika (Librarian);
(d) Head of the Palli-Samgathan Vibhag, ex-officio;
402 THfi 6AZETT& OF IlNftHA EXTRAORDINARY [PART l i - te) fifteen teachers of the University to be nominated by the Paridarsaka (Visitor); and (/) two persons, not being employees of the University, to be nominated by the Paridarsaka (Visitor) for their specialised knowledge.
(2) Eight members of the Siksha-Samtti (Academic Council) shall form the quorum for its meeting.
(3) Each member of the Siksha-Samiti (Academic Council), other than the ex-officio members, shall hold office for a term of three years from the date on which he is nominated as its member.";
(vii) for Statute 16, the following Statute shall be substituted, namely: — "16. The Artha-Samiti (Standing Finance Committee)
(1) The Artha-Samiti (Standing Finance Committee) shall consist of the following members, namely: —
(a) the Upacharya (Vice-Chancellor), ex-officio;
(b) two persons to be nominated by the Paridarsaka (Visitor);
(e) one Professor of the University to be nominated by the Karma-Samiti (Executive Council); and
(d) the Artha-Sachiva (Treasurer), who shall be the Secretary thereof.
(2) Four members of the Artha-Samiti (Standing Finance Committee) shall form the quorum for its meeting.
(3) Each member of the Artha-Samiti (Standing Finance Committee), other than the Upacharya (Vice-Chancellor), shall hold office for a period of three years from the date on which he is nominated as its member.";
(viii) for Statute 19, the following Statute shall be substituted, namely:— "19. Patha-Samitis (Boards of Studies)
(1) There shall be separate Patha-Samitis (Boards of Studies) for each of the following, namely: —
(i) school studies;
(it) each subject of the—
(a) under-graduate studies, and
(b) post-graduate studies.
(2) The constitution of such Patha-Samitis (Boards of Studies) shall be as such as may be prescribed by Ordinances.
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(3) It shall be the duty of each Patha-Samiti (Board of Studies) to make recommendations to the Siksha-Samiti (Academic Council) regarding—
(i) courses and syllabi of studies and text books for its subject or subjects with which it is concerned;
(ii) fellowships, scholarships, medals and prizes in the subject or subjects with which it is concerned;
(in) combination of subjects permitted in the various courses; and
(iv) the names of examiners.";
(ix) after Statute 19, the following Statute shall be inserted, namely: — "19A. Principals of Colleges
(1) There shall be an Adhyaksha (Principal) for each College.
(2) Each Professor within the College shall, by rotation according to seniority, act as the Adhyaksha (Principal) of the College for a period of two years:
Provided that if there is no Professor in the College, a senior teacher shall be asked by the Upacharya (Vice-Chancellor) to act as the Adhyaksha (Principal) till such time as a Professor is appointed;
Provided further that the Upacharya (Vice-Chancellor) may on the written request of the Professor or senior teacher, as the case may be, exempt such Professor or teacher from having to work as the Adhyaksha (Principal) or accept the resignation of an Adhyaksha (Principal) during the tenure of his office as such, if the Upacharya (Vice-Chancellor) is satisfied with the reasons given by him for such resignation.
'Explanation-. For the purpose of this Statute, a Professor shall be senior to a Reader and a Reader shall be senior to a Lecturer.
(3) For the purpose of this Statute, there shall be maintained separate common seniority lists, respectively, in relation to the Professors, Readers and Lecturers working in the various colleges of the University.
(4) If a question arises as to the seniority of any Professor, Reader or Lecturer, as the case may be, the same shall be determined by the Karma-Samiti (Executive Council).";
(x) in Statute 21. in clause (2), sub-clause (d) shall be omitted;
(xi) in Statute 22, in clause (2), the words "approval of twothirds of the members present at any meeting of the Samsad (Court) and the" shall be omitted;
(xu) after Statute 46, the following Statute shall be inserted, namely: — "47. Maintenance of discipline amongst students of the University
(2) All powers relating to discipline and disciplinary action 404 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRA ";-HDTNAEY |_PAKT II—SEC. 1] Transitional provisions.
in relation to students of the University shall vest in the Upacharya (Vice-Chancellor).
(2) The Upacharya (Vice-Chancellor) may delegate such of his powers as he deems proper to the Chatra-Parichalaka (Proctor) and to such other persons as he may specify in this behalf and the powers so delegated chill be exercised under the direction, supervision and contrc-1 of the [Jpjclmrya (Vice- Chancellor) .
(3) Without prejudice to the generality of his powers relating to the maintenance of discipline and the taking of such action in the interests of maintenance of discipline as may sc^m to him appropriate the Upacharya (Vice-Chancellor) may, in the exercise of his powers aforesaid order or direct that any studen'. or students be expelled, or be, for a stited period, rusticated, or be not, for a stated period, admitted to a course or courses of study i.>r be fined in a sum of rupees that may be specified or he debarred from taking examination or examinations for 'me or more years or that the results of student or students concerned in the examination or examinations in which ho or they have appeared, be cancelled.
(4) Without prejudice to the powers of the Upacharya (Vice- Chancellor) and the Chatra-Parichalaka (Proctor) as aforesaid, detailed rules of discipline and proper conduct shall be framed by the University.".
13. (1) Every person holding ofnre as a member of the Samsad (Court), Karma-Samiti (Executive Council), Siksha-Samiti (Academic Council), Artha-Samiti (Standing Finance Committee) or a Patha-Samiti (Board of Studies), as the case may be, immediately before the commencement of this Ordinance shall, on and from such commencement, cease to hold office as such:
Provided that where any such person held, immediately before such date, any other office in the University, nothing contained in this sub-section shall be construed as affecting hi.; rontmunnne in such othar office.
(2) Until the Samsad (Court), Karma-Samiti (Executive Council), Siksha-Samiti (Academic Council), Artha-Simiti {Stpndmq Finance Committee) or a Patha-Samiti (Eoard of SturHr\s), as the case may be, is constituted in accordance with the rrovisions of the principal Act as amended by this Ordinance or the Statutes as modified by this Ordinance, the Parldarsaka (Visitor) may, by «enDral or special eHQr, dj'reot any officer of the University to exercise the powers rind perform the duties conferred or imposed by or under the principal Act as yo amended or the Statutes as so modified on the Samsad (Court"», Karma-Samiti (Executive Council), Siksha-Samiti (Academic Council), Artha-Samiti (Standing Finance Committee) or the Patha-Samiti (Board of Studies), as the case may be.
V. V. GIRI, President.
N. T>. p, NAMBOODIRIPAD.
Taint. SPCII In the C-ovt. of India.
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