(1) There shall be a Governing Body in every college to be constituted in the manner and procedure provided under the provisions of this Act.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force or in any custom or usage to the contrary, the constitution, powers and functions of the Governing Bodies for all colleges shall be uniform irrespective of the nature of their promoting or sponsoring bodies:
Provided that the Government-aided colleges run by minorities may adopt their own rules regarding constitution, powers and functions of their Governing Bodies with the approval of the State Government.
(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, or in any custom or usage to the contrary, the State Government shall have power to dissolve the Governing Body of a college, other than the college run by minorities, if, in the opinion of the State Government that the Governing Body of such college is unable to perform its functions as per provisions of this Act or the statutes of the affiliating University, or the continuance of the Governing Body or any of its members in such Governing Body is detrimental to the interest of the college, and in every such case, the State Government may appoint an Administrator in place of the Governing Body who shall discharge all functions for such period as may be determined by the State Government or until constitution of a new Governing Body, whichever is earlier.
(4) The affiliating University shall, in every such case, take steps to constitute the new Governing Body of such college referred to in sub-section (3) within such time as may be prescribed.