The West Bengal University Of Teachers' Training, Education Planning And Administration Act, 2014

ReJstered No. WB/SC-247 No.NVB(Part-III)/2015/SAR-3 lk t tie RWI4q- qz1-4- Evraordinary Published by Authority PAUSA FRIDAY, JANUARY 16. 2015 ISAKA 1936

PART 111—Acts of the West Bengal Legislature, GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL LAW DEPARTMENT Legislative NOTIFICATION 60-1,.-4anuaryi 16. 2015.--The following Act of the We Bengal Legislature, having been assented by the C3o-Yernor, is hereby published for general information:— West Bengal Act XXI of12014 TH \VEST BENGAL I N 1VERSI FY OF TEACHERS' 1 RA !NINE.

E1)II(A1 ION PLANNING A NI) A DM N 1ST R A Ti ACT, 2014.

[Passed in. the West .13(.'Itgal Lxislauere.1 ssern the Governor was first pithfislicd I ' hI aun Gazctre.

Extraordinal y, of the January I 6. 2015.1 Aci to i»-aridc far the estalili,shment and inc<vporamm if 0 tinirci .,.tv for p1'omot1n,1.; 1,.....:acherv . fil1111-7g, eihicanonal planning and administration in 160 •5i6 11:

111cst Bengal and It! provide fat matters COOMYred Or 111C,01111011 0 is neet-si.ary to promote the creation 01 a cello:, of c'ACI,'Ili'ItCc III the field it( tea.cilors• planotioi nod \ 1 hi! I til,ti htc wc,..mk i THE KOLIKATA GAZEITE. EXTRAORDINARY. JANUARY 16, 2015 7/ic Wax I tin TeilllICVX • TIM. 11171g, Ethutatioil Plouniou Atiminittrrotion Act, :()/4.

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Asai witfin-tv, ii is necessary to support the eshilnishment :nid development of facilities of rest red M [he 1,2achers education:, and dainine crdlt-cs and cerore!, 01 study in education planning and administration and allied areas, responsive to (he global eharn2cs in methodology 1:11 teachers; training. education plannino and administi adon. and the need of West Bengal:

Ann ivnituttAs it is expedient to establish a Univershy of teachers' trainine. education planning and administiation in West 11ientalt AND witEltrAs; it is necessary to cooler upon David Hare Training Collencs a century old Teachers Training institute in the State, the status of a University to enable it to function as the umbrella institute for all the institutions imparting, education and research in teachers' education and training, education planning and administration:

It is hereby enacted in the Sixty-fifth Year of the Republic of India, by the Legislature of West Bengal. isfollows..-- ClIA1)TIT 1 Sheri cNt,T,!

CO ill 1,,,:11,;I:f 11011 i.)1:i1THI ion - I. ( I Kilts Act may he called the NVe:411.-tenal Univers i ty of Teachers' Trtu n i n ,.

Education Planning and Administration Act, 2014.

( 7) 111 11 extends to the whole of on' State of West Bengal, (3i This section told section 66 shall conic into lore-eat once, and the rernaininit provisions of this Act shall come into force on such date or dates as the State Gove rnment miry. by notification, in the Officio/ GO:CI , Zippnint and different d May be appointed for different provisions Of this Act.

In this Act. unless there is anything. repugnant to the subject or context.- 1 1 "ACadCtnit- Council- MCan\ the Academic Council of the ) -acadenn, year - means a period of twelve tittiutlis cornmen,t ric, 011 the lire ilas. of July or :itch otlic, period tI Evel -vt: months. crinimen,_mi c on it v .

1H * 11:;-.111', .1 iH . fli , i .1 l H, ins 01 ;In IW,111111H)11 kwiot to hart aIlilILitlt cHilep; ii 'W.:MI.0.'10H under this Act:.

collett(.2- ItiCall!, 1111V CtIncc an autonomous tilleire hy Scatute.

-(-1,,,ne,2 1i t ir- means lie' Chancellor of the I Iii -o.ersitY, t --collejte- means any colltattc tifillitited to the fa t , crstiv ;aid pros ((Finn ill I .

study il lean hers education, teachers training including teachers training in primary education.

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(Chapter .1.—Prelim 1WIT•—Section 2_7

(11) "existing college" means the David Hare Training Collete;

(12) "Finance Committee" means the Finance Committee. of the University;

(13) "financial year- means the year ending on the 31st day of March:

(14) "Governor" means the Governor of the State of West Benalt

(15) "Minister' means the Minister-in-Charge of the Higher Education Department of the State Government;

(1(i) "Notional Council or- leacher Education- or -NCTE- means the National council for TeacherEducaticm L:tablished under the National Council for 'Leacher Education Act. 1993.

(17) "non-teaching employee" means a non-teaching employee. other than an officer, or a teacher (including part-time teaching post). appointed or recognised as such by the University;

(18) "officer" means an officer of the University:

(19) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Actt

(20) "Principal" means the head of a college or of an institution, by whatever name called;

(21) "Prci-Vice-Chancellor" means the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the. University;

(27) "self-financed college" means a college which is fully financed, maintained and managed by private organization;

(23) "State Council of Education. Research and Training,- means the State Council cif Education, Research and Training as constituted by the State Government;

(24) "Stale Government" means the Ciovernm ni of West Bengal in the Higher Ethical ion Deparimunt;

-Statutes", "Ordinances" and "Regulations" mean, respectively. the Statutes, Ordinances. and Regulations made under tics Act;

(26) -student" means a student of the University, and includes any person enrolled by the University for pursuing any course of study or research in the University:

(27) -students' council- means:— in relation to the. University, the Students' council constituted in the Mani-ICY provided regulations: and

(h) in relation to an affiliated college. the Students' council constituted in the manner provided by regulatitill

(28) "teacher of college" means a Professor or an Associate Prolessor ot an Assistant Prolusi,or or any tither person. hoiden: a Wiftile 11111C pcy:t and appointed in a perni.incnt 01 re, iignized as snub b.:. ttic Si,IIe (litvernment:

s achci ii unitonsity 'Huai's a Piolus,itil As:sot:law an A,sisittnt Pritiusmti i i any othei purson. holding a ,t.tiolc timu teaching post and appointed in a permanent vacancy in a Universiv) recognized as such by the Linivrsity with prior approval of' the State .Tiovernmcnit

(311) -'1]niYe'r:,..ity- means the West \- of Teachers . Training, Lthie.:.tion Planning and Administration consiiitued t his Acir

(25) 7 ci 1 Si').'.

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(31) "University Grants Commission" means the University. Grants ComMission established under the University Grants Commission Act, 1956;

(32) "University Laboratory", "University library', -University Museum" or "University Institution- mean a laboratory, a library, a museum or an institution, as the case may he, maintained and managed by the University.

whether established by it or not;

(33) "Vice-Chancellor" means the Vice-Chancellor of the University.

CHAPTER 11 The University and its Officers Thc university. 3. (1) ['here shall be a University by the name of the West Bengal University of Teachers' Training, Education Planning and Administration, to he constituted on the land and properties of the David Hare Training College, a century old Government Teachers Training Institute,

(2) The first Chancellor and the. first Vice-Chancellor of the University and the first members of the Court and the Executive Council, and all persons who may hereafter become the Chancellor or the Vice-Chancellor of the. University or the members of the Court or the Executive Council, so lone was they continue to hold such office or membership, Shall constitute a body corporate by the name of the West Bengal University of Teachers' Training, Education Planning and Administration.

(3) The headquarter of the University shall he situated within the metropolitan area of Kolkata.

(4) The Univer!,iry shall have perpetual succession and a conurion seal and shall sue and he sued by the name of the West Bengal University of Teachers' Trainin,l, Education Mania n2 and Adminiration.

(5) in all suits and other legal proceedings by or against the University, the pleadings shall be r,ignled and verified by the Registrar and all processes in such suits and proceedings shall be issued to. and served on, the Registrar.

objci:tr, of taro 4, The ribjects of the University ;hall ) To organize pre-service and in-service training programmes in the arca of pedagogy, teachers' training including training in primary education.

educational planning and administration and allied disciplines;

(2) to provide academic and professional guidance to agencies, institutions and personnel engaged in teachers' training including training in primary educational planning and administration:

t o offer undeqn-atillatt' and post-graduate courses and to award degree:, in training, advance., studik.5, in education, physical education.

,..-.111.K.ational planning. educational adininearation, olucalion. professional education. sports niarraineni and information and in %tic!). oth...1 I elated branche s aci as a t. flon,,e ul iclea ,-; anrl nformation on roseareh. training and in educational planning and adrninn,iration services and othet preo.=lainyrie!,..

(3) 3 of 1056.

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(Chapter IL—The University and its Officers.—Section 4.)

(5) to prepare, print and publish papers, periodicals and books in furtherance of these objectives and especially to bring out Journal on Educational Planning and Administration:

(6) to organize training, conferences. workshops. meetings. seminars and briefing sessions for educational personnel of State Governments;

(7) to offer consultancy services to State Government, other State.

Governments, educational institutions and institutions or organizations in the State or outside the State and abroad upon approval of the State Government:

(8) to organize orientation and training programmes and refresher courses for teacher-educators and for University and College Administrators engaged in educational planning and administration;

(9) to organize orientation programmes, seminars and discussion groups for persons including legislators, administrators and officers in the field of educational planning and administration at the level of policy making in State Government;

(10) to collaborate with other agencies, institutions and organizations, including the University Grants Commission, the National Council for Teacher Education, the Universities and other allied institutions in the State, outside the State and abroad upon approval of the State Government. in such way as may be considered necessary -for the promotion of these objectives:

(11) to offer fellowships, scholarships and academic awards in furtherance of the objects of the University:

0 2) to confer honorary fellowships on eminent .educationists for their contribution in the field of educational planning and administration;

(13) to undertake extension programme and field outreach activities to contribute to the development of society;

4) to conduct -the above-mentioned progrlrmnes and courses in its Campus, off- Campuses. and off-shore campuses;

(.1.5) to evolve and implement a new programme of teachers' education that would provide education and training to prospective teachers that aim at development of new integral development of teachers;

to train prospective teachers ha wed on globally hem- hi-narked curriculum with ideas gleaned from the fusion of the intellectual traditions of India and the West:

; 1 7) to promote the indigenous tradition of teacher-student re lationship in various fields of humanities, arts. crafts. sciences. technologies and yoga_ psychological and physical education;

18) to publish and disseminate results or advanced research relating to teachers' education for purposes of advancement of capacities to teach and learn among professional teachers as also among parentii, social educators and social workers:

19) to promote national and international cooperation in teachers' education as also i n the development teaching-learning material through online programmes. docUMentarieS, IYILISiCal and dramatic progartm ics and ti moils;:

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(Chapter 11.—The University and its Officers_—Section 5.)

(20) to undertake, conduct and promote any programme that will enhance the highest aims of pedagogy and synthesis of knowledge-systems and internationalism:

(21) to introduce and nurture innovations in the education system so as to reflect India's spiritual knowledv,e. intellectuality and inexhaustible creatiyhty.:_.

(22) to do or pcstorm all such other nets, functions and thi(42s as may he deemed necessary in furtherance of the above objectives of Mc University in collaboratic'in with National Council for Teacher Education and other regulatory bodies.

Powers of the • Llniversity.

5. The University/ shall have the powers :— (I) to make Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations for the conduct of the affairs of the University and to-add, amend, vary or rescind them from time to tine_;

(2) to establish .Departments. Schools or Centres Of advance study and research in such branches of study as the University deems appropriate for the advancement of learning and dissemination of know-ledge in such branches:

(3) to desiri.n and deliver courses of study and research and id provide ri struci ions in such branches of study as the University deems appropriate for the advancement of learning and dissemination of knowledge i n sinf h branches:

to provide for instruction in such branches of learning as the University may. from time to time. determine and to make provisions (or research and for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge:

to confer or grant, subject to such criteria or conditions as the University may determine. Degrees. Diplomas or Certificates and other academic distinctions on the basis of examinations, evaluation or any other method of testing, on persons who have .satisfactorily completed the approved courses of study or research as may he Prescribed and shall have passed the relevant examinations or fulfilled any other conditions as laid down horn time to time:

10 withdraw such Degrees, Diplomas or Certificates and other academic distinctions for good and sufficient cause:

to institute and ;tward Fetlov,'.hips. Scholarships, En rims Professorships.

Visilittu Professorships Honorary Dcgree,- PriLe and l\lc,_htls in such trim-mei is may be provided by regulations.

IX) to i- Ippoint. eithe- (in contract or otherwise. visitim)21'rotessors Emernus Professors. Consultantsi,„110.,„, s, „c hohli.s. drid pc, ,ons us nuiv contribtitt• to the advanceme n t of the objects of the 1 iniversit v, 14)

(5)

(6)

(7)

0.)) to i,c;_o rd ;illihation to in)..tiunions impartin p instruction in such branches of study :IN the Uni, ...ersity deems appropriate for the advancement of icainiin! and dis:-emination Lrf knowledge in :itch hranches;

pfoviik• fur the inspection of, or investigation into, the al lair, ofcollc e, or (ritittilions affiliited to it and In eNcleise 2eneral supervision ( -). L.1 ihem includini2 rnonitoring of academic performances:

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(11) to determine the standard and procedure of admission to different courses of study in the University and also in the affiliated institutions which may include examination, evaluation or any other method of testing:

(12) to recognize any institution of higher learning or studies for such purposes as the University may determine and to withdraw such recognition:

(13) to organize and to undertake extramural studies, extension services and other measures for promotion of education;

(14) to institute, with priOr approval of the State Government, the posts of Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors and other teaching OT academic posts required by the University for imparting instruction or for preparing educational material orconducting other academic activities, including providing guidance to the students, designing and delivering of courses, and evaluation of the work done by the students, and to appoint persons to such posts of Professors, Associate Professors. Assistant Professors or other posts either on full-time or part-time basis or on contract;

(15) to create, with prior approval of the State Government, academic.

administrative,. technical, ministerial or any other posi(,$) under the University and to make appointments thereto in accordance with the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations of the University:

(16) to recognize persons working in other Universities, institutions or organizations as teachers of the University on such terms and conditions as may be provided by regulations:

(17) to co-operate, collaboratcand interact with the West Bengal State Council of Higher Education constituted under the West Bengal State Council of Higher Education Act. 1994, as well as Universities and educational or research institutions and authorities within the country and abroad, in such manner and for such purposes as the University may determine:

(18) to set up or establish and maintain Centres, Campuses. off-campuses and off-shore campuses, on its own or in association with partner institutions in such manner and for such purpose,: as tinny he determined by the

1.1niversny with a view to achieving its objectives;

(19) to sponsor and undertatic research arid advisory services. and tar that purpose to enter into such arrangements with other instituti ons. or holies as the University may deem necessary:

(20) to organi:ze and conduct refresher courses;. workshops, seminars and other programmes for teachers, evaluators, and other academic. administrative and technical staff of the University and other institutions and also for the members of the. general public;

(21) to regulate. control and enforce discipline among the students and all categories of employees and to provide by regulations the conditions of set vice and the code of conduct of such employees and take such disciplinary measures in this retlard as may be (teemed he the Li n i versiiv to he necessaiyi t22) to make arran2crnents dor prounotin. the health ,2.cncral welfare oh clic miiplovees of UM% t:vsity:

Wesi Ben. Ac( XXNVII 01 99-1.

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The West Bengal Universin, of Teachers' Theining, Educe:Ilion Planning and Adminimration AC1, 2014.

(Chaprer 11—The Unircrsity and as Officers.—,5 cc! ion 5.)

(23) to receive and accept benefactions_ donations. nits. subscriptions.

securities and property of any kind on such terrns as may be deemed desirable for the purpose of the University consistent with the objects for which the University is established;

(24) to acquire by gift, purchase, exchange, lease, hire or otherwise, or hold and manage any property movable or immovable, including trust and endowment properties. which may be necessary or convenient for the purpose of the University. and to bu i ld, construct, improve, alter, demolish and acquire such buildings, works and constructions as may be necessary for-canying out the objectives of the University;

(25) to sell, lease, exchange, hire or otherwise transfer and dispose of all or any portion of the property, movable or. immovable, of the University.

provided that the same is for the purposes of the University and further provided that prior approval in writing of the State Government is obtained for such transfer or transaction of movable or immovable property:

(26) to invest and deal with any money and securities of the University not immediately required for any of its activities in such a manner as may be provided by the Statutes. Ordinances and Regulations of the Univers:UN as may be laid down front time to time:

(27) to draw and accept, to make and endorse. to discount and ne2otiate, promissory notes, bills of exchange, cheques hr other negotiable instruments;

(28) to create any Reserve Fund, Corpus Fund, Sinking Fund, Insurance Fund, Provident. Fund or any other Special Fund. whether for depreciation Or for repairs, improving, extending or maintaining any of the properties or rights of the University or for recoupment of wasting assets or benefits of the employees and for any other purposes for which the University deems it expedient or proper to create .or maintain any such fund or funds:

(29) to borrow and raise .money with or without security or on the security of a mortgage. charge or hypothecation or pledge of all or any properly helorq.2ill to the University or in any other manner ‘vhatsoever. provided that prior approval in writing of the State Government is obtained in that hichidi and the same iN for the purposes tit the University.

tat.)) to execute conveyances, trimsiers. re-conveyances. mortgages. leases.

Item se. and ii i4reemerili, in respect of properties. Movable or 111111101:able, ,:ecurilles belonging to the University or to he acquired for the purpose of the University, to enter into agreement \vith the E,lovernmcro of India. the Stale Gr- ,, ernment. the Governments of other Stares in India. the University Grants Commission, the All India Council for Technical Education, or other authorities, industries Cr professional organizations for receiving grants:

lo infer into. carry out, van', or cancel contracts:

CO) to regulate the ciNpenditure and inanugc the accounts of the t htiversity so as io make II sell-hinancing as fdr as possible:

till such acii• nutty h riccess;trY I or. or incideni tt l tit , the e \ercis,- of thc rstiy ,„1 of the lint vyrsity e) condacnic of all or Ho, tai the id the t r.•..

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JunsdIction.

(Chapter Ilniversdr and as Officersi—)colon 6.)

6. (1) Notwithstanding contained elsewhere in this Act or in any other law for the time being in force, with effect from such date as the State Government may. by notification, appoint in this behalf,—

(a) all colleges and educational institutions, whether Government or Government-aided or self-financed, imparting education in teachers' training, primary teachers training, advance studies in education, educational planning. educational administration, physical education, sports education, educational management and information system and such branches of study as.the University deems appropriate for the advancement of learning and dissemination of knowledge in such branches and affiliated to any other University in the State shall—

(i) be deemed to he affiliated to the University subject to such terms and conditions. as imposed be the University. not inconsistent with the fir of this Act or any other law for the 011ie boliV iii force. and

(ii) cease to be affiliated to the University to which any such college or institution may have been affiliated before the said date;

(b) any Principal, teacher, or other employee, or any member of the Governing Body, by whatever name called, or any student, of any such affiliated college- or institution, holding, by virtue of his being such Principal, teacher, or other employee, or member or student, any office in or under any University or any of the authorities of such University to which such college or institution was affiliated before the said date. shall cease to hold such office and the vacancy so caused shall be deemed to be a casual vacancy for die purposes of the law under which that University was established:

(e) whenever the University issues directions in addition to the requirements stipulated in sub-clause (1) of clause (a), the affiliated institution shall be bound to comply with such terms and conditions as may be incorporated in the directions at the i lniversity within such reasonable time as may he determined by d i e jiliversif,v:

d) Ihe University 11;;VC rOWil b);flIC1- witildrw,\- the ziniji;iiirm lo have hcen grimted under this section. if the id-I-dialed institution (lo.;

not comply with all the terms and conditions of such Ali hat ion:

(e) for the purpose of deemed affiliation under this sub-section, it shall be competent for the University to satisfy itself in such manner as it may decide, if an affiliated institution was validly affiliated to any University established before the said date.

(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law lbr the time being in force, no cotlet.ae or institution proytdinil, courses of study or programmes of etineallon.

TeSC31-Ch or training in the field of engineering, technology or management and situated in West Bengal. but not admitted to the privileges of the University. shall be admitted Lo the privileges of any other University except with the prior approval of the State Government:

providc-d that 11 01111 1 ;g in this, suh-section shrill_ save an Olficr,viSc irooVi(dCLI III tint, Act. apply to.— (.!) airy conaluiein eollugc. insuinou. kit Depaitirli. lit tit am odic., 1 -ra ,,s,.;is. c, I ia :11 ,y ill hi' 1 tA•ndil: 1111(101 ,i - C11,111 (11 Iht' ,111,C1 -,i1V t \ ~.i.

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'Thu (Amyx I lor Delegation ( The West Pcitgol Teachcr.i . Tromin.Q, Eihtconr ,n ond Ailmmistratioli Ari. 2014.

(ChtiPiel 11.-1171C' 1,11711TISIII coal ifs 0111CCIS.--SeCTIOUS 7- 11.

(b) any other college or institution affiliated to any other University mainly providing courses of study in subjects other than teachers' training, educational planning, educational administration, physical education. sports education, educational management and information system and such branches of study as the University deems appropriate for the advancement of learning and dissemination of knowledge in such branches.

Explanation.— For the avoidance of doubt it is hereby declared that the State Government shall have powers to decide whether a college or institution provides mainly the courses of study in subjects other than teachers' training, educational planning. educational administration, physical education, sports education. educational management and information system and such branches of study will be admitted to the privileges of the University or nol .

7. 1 ) All recognised teachings in connection with the degrees, diplomas and certificates of the University shall be conducted by the Teachers of the University or of any affiliated institution, as the case may he., under the general control of the Court and immediate control of the Executive Council and the Academic Council.

-(2) The courses of study, the curricula and the, authorities responsible for organising such teaching shall be such as may be provided by regulations.

8. The University shall be open to persons of either sex and of whatever race, creed. caste or class, and it shall not be lawful for the. University to adopt or impose on any person any test whatsoever of religious belief or profession in order to entitle him to be, appointed as a Teacher of the University or to hold any office therein or to be admitted as a student in the University, or to enjoy or exercise any privilege thereof.

9. ( 11 The Governor of the State of West Bengal shall, by virtue. of his office, be the Chancellor of the University. He shall ho the Head of the University and the Plesident of the Court :mil shall, when piesent. preside over the meetings of the Court i2u TH.' Cftrincd101 T all exercise such riftwers as tytav be conferred on hi nt by or under the provisions of this Act or n ma y id) Where power is conferred upon the Chancellor to make nominations to any authority or body of the University. the Chancellor shall, to the extent necessary.

nominate persons to represent interests not otherwise adequately represented.

(A) Every proposal to confer any honorary degree shall be subject to confirmation by the Chancellor.

10. The 1.Thiversity may delegate such of its powers as it may deem expedient to airy of its authorities referred to in section 25 or tel any 01 its 010cCFS. and nlav, at any tirne. wiuhIm;us at its di:,.cretitm any power so delqtatect.

P Ilse 1‘)11tRying ,hall tie the 4)11R:cp.; of the 1. nivemsity , - I ) the iho Pt \u iht‘ iD Dii cit nil Schooi ni sni,h;tt.

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(Chapter 11.—The University and its 0 icers.—Section 12.)

(6) the Law Officer;

(7) the Controller of Examinations;

(8) such other persons as may be declared by Statutes to be the officers of the University.

The Vicechancellor_

12. (I) (a) The Vice-Chancellor shall be a distinguished academic with proven competence and integrity, and having a minimum of ten years of experience in a University system of which at least five years shall be as professor or ten years of experience in a reputed research or academic administrative organization of which at least five years shall be in an equivalent position of professor.

(b) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor out of the panel of three names recommended in order of preference by the Search Committee constituted by the State Government. While preparing the panel, the Search Committee must give proper weightage to academic excellence, exposure to the higher education system in the country and abroad and adequate experience in academic and administrative governance and reflect the same in writing submitting the panel to the Chancellor;

(c) The Search committee shall be constituted in the following: manner:—

(i) an academician, not below the rank of the Vice-chancellor of a Central or State aided University or the Director of a National institute of higher • learning, to be nominated by the. Chancellor in consultation with the.

Minister, and such academician be the. Chairperson of the Committee;

(ii) an academician, not below the rank of a Professor of a Central or State aided University or National institute of higher learning, to be nominated by the State Government:

tiii) an academician not below the rank- of a Professor of a Central or State aided University or National institute of high'er learning, to be nominated by the Court,

Provided that the nominees. as mentioned under sub-clause (i). (ii) and tut) shall not be the persons associated with the concerned University for which the Search Committee is constituted.

(2) (a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a term of four years or till he attains the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier, and shall be eligible. for reappointment for another term of four years or till he .attains the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier, following the provisions of sub-section ).

(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the. term of the office ofihe Vice-Chancellor or his attaining the age of sixty-five years, allow him to continue in Office till a successor assumes office, provided that he shall not continue as such for any period exceeding six months.

(3) The Vice-Chancellor shall be a whole-time officer of the University and shall be paid from the University Fund such salary and allowances as the. Chancellor may decide in consultation with the Siaic Government,

(4) The Vice-Chincellor ma). resign his ()thee by writing under his hand addressed to the Chancellor.

(5) ) the Vice-Chancellor by reason of leave, illness 01 other cause, temporarily unable to exercise the powers and perform the duties of his office: or 12 THE KOLKA1 A GAZETTE. EXTRA01,,D1NARY, JANUARY 16. 2015 The West Bengal Universitv of Teachers' Training, Education Planning and Administration Act, 2014.

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(Chapter IL—The University and its Officers Section

(h) a vacancy occurs, in the office of the Vice-Chancellor by reason of death, resignation, removal, expiry of term of his office or otherwise.

then, during the period of such temporary inability or pending the appointment of a Vice-Chancellor, as the case may be, the Chancellor in consultation with the Minister may appoint a person to exercise the. powers and perform the duties of the Vice- Chancellor.

(6) The vacancy in the office of the Vice-Chancellor OCC1.11Tific4 by reason of death, resignation or expiry of the terra of his office, removal or otherwise shall be filled up by appointment of a Vice-Chancellor in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (I)-within a period of six months from the date of occurrence of the vacancy, and such period sh•.d.1 be held IC.) indirde .1r13.' period fbr which a Vice-Chancellor is alhOWed to cOntirwe in Orrice under clause (b) of sub-section (2), or a person is appointed by the Chancellor in consultation with the Minister to exercise the powers and perform the duties of the Vice-Chancellor under sub-section (5).

(7) The Vice-Chancellor may be removed from his office by the Chancellor if Ire is satisfied that the incumbent,—

(a) has become insane and adjudged by a competent court to he of unsound mind; or

(b) has become an undischarged insolvent and stands so declared by a competent Court: or

(c) has been physically unfit and incapable of discharging function due to protracted illness or physical disability; or

(5) has wilfully omitted or refused to carry out the provisions of this Act or lois committed breach of any of the terms and conditions of the servic e contract or has abt,cd ot misused the powers vested in him c)r if the continuance in the office of the Vice-Chancellor is detrimental to the interest of the University : of has been proved to he 22uilty of criminal breach of trust or criminal negligence Or cross financial irregularity or impropriety or gross negligence of duty, or

(f) has shown incompetence to perform or has persistently made default in the performance of the dirties imposed on him by or tinder this Act: or

(e) has been convicted by a Court for any offence within the concept and meanini,, of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973; or any partisan mariner while in office.

.s a membei of, or otherwise associated with, any political party or acts rra Expia,iation. —For the Purpose of this sub-clause. whether any party is a political party or any association is a political association or any of the Vice-Chancellor is partisan. the decision of the Chancellor thereon sha ll he fi na l,

Provided that the Vice-Cltiincello r he given a reasonable opportunity ) show H si Ow (71-wnc,-,110) lily 1c1"011Ne f; 11 - Ili ,. removal undei clans id (1) it) ).

3, (i) Th W ins -Chmeellor \Jiall IR the principtle\CULIlivi.

and ic.•.(1erilic officer the Uni crsity and shall_ in the all-.eitcc of tyre Chancellor, pre side ovvcr the meeting t he (.2ourt, ll droll, by ,., irirre Cif ill`, 0111 LT, he a Inc- mber and the n rnion t counc il and citesAcademic councils and also the Chairma t_Thai ol any o oih the ei anlhority or bodY of the 1-i ntvQ1 ̀,' ii1 which he tints be a member. lie shall also he te) 2 of 1974

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The Pro-Vice- Ch:in cellor, (Chapter 11,—The University and its Officers.—Section 14.)

entitled to be present at and to address any meeting of any other authority or body of .the University of which he may not be a member, but shall not be entitled to vote thereat.

(?) The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to convene meetings of the Court, the Executive Council, the Academic Councils, the Department of Post-graduate and Undergraduate Sttidies and of any other authority or body of the University.

(3) 11 shall be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to ensure that the provisions of this Act, the rules, the Statutes. the Ordinances and the Regulations. are faithfully observed and to take such action as may be necessary for this purpose,

(4) The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to exercise general control and supervision over all other of ficers of the University and over all teachers and employees of the University and generally over all the. affairs of the University.

(5) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise .such other powers and discharge such other duties as may be delegated to him by any .authprity or body of the University or as maybe provided by Statutes, Ordinances Or Regulations.

(.6) The Vice-Chancellor may take on behalf of the University such action as he .may deem expedient in any matter which, in his opinion, is either urgent or of an emergent nature and shall report the same for confirmation at the next meeting to thP authoritv or body which. in the ordinary ..course. would have dealt with the matter:

Provided that if the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor is not approved by the authority or body concerned, the matter shall immediately be referred to the Chancello r whose decision thereon shall be ri'oai.

(7) The vice_onincc lio r may, with the approval of the Executive Council.

delet'ate any of his powers. other than the power referred to in sub-section (6). to any other officer subordinate - to him.

14. (I) The Ero-Vice-Chancellor shall be a distinguished academic with proven competence and integrity, and having a minimum of ten years of experience in a University system of which at least five years shall be as professor or ten years of experience in a reputed research or academic administrative organization of which at least five years shall be in an equivalent position of professor.

(7) The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the .Chitneellor consultation with the Minister. The term of his office shall be for four years and he shall be eligible for re-appointment for another term of four years but shall not hold office beyond the age of sixty-five years.

(3) The Pro-Vice-Chancellor may resign his office by \vri'ing under his hand addressed to the Chancellor.

(-1-t t he pro.vp,:e-Chancellor is. by reason or letave. illness or oibet

(it) temporarily unable to exer-cisc the pcnycits and perform the duties of Int;

office, ot fb) a vacancy occurs in the office of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor by reason of death. resignation. expiry of term of his office. removal or oliliii•xvise.

period of such temporary inability or pending. tile -,Ippoi nt mem of a then_ during the ProNke-ChancellOr. as the case may be. the Chancellor in consultation with the 'mi n ister the Vice-Chancellor. may appoint a senior teacher of the University or ,:dricer of the University to exercisc the powers and perform the dillies of ill,:

Pro - Vice-Chai 14 THE KoLKATA GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, JANUARY 16, 2015 IP AR, 7he West Bengal University of Teachers' Training, Education P101712ilw and Adn7ir7i.stralion Act, 2014.

Th 1,.. cp1S11;.11 (Chapter 11.—The Universa-s and its gfficirs.—Sections 15, 16.)

Tk vacancy in die office of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor occurring by reason of death. resi ,Ination cr expiry of the term of his of lice. removal or otherwise shall he filled up hv appointment 44. a Pro-Vice-Chancellor in accordance with the proyisioft„ of sub-section I I (Co The Pro-Vice-Chancellor may be ft:moved front his office by the. ChancelIcn if he is satisfied that the incumbent.— (;a) has become insane and adjudged by a competent cowl to be of unsound mind -, or

(5) has become %in undischarged insolvent and stands so declared by a competent Court: or tc) has been physically unfit and incapable of discharging function due to protracted illness or physical disability; or

(d) has wilfully omitted or refused to carry out the provisions of this Act or has committed breach of any Of the terms and conditions of the service contract or has abused or misused the powers vested in him or if the continuance in the office of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor is detrimental to the interest of the University; or fe) has been proved to be guilty or criminal breach of trust or criminal negligence or gross financial irregularity or impropriety or gross negligence of du ty: or

(1) has shown incompetence t ,c perform ur tins persiqemli, !nude default in the performance of the duties imposed on Into by or under tins Act; or

(g) ha', been convicted i)v a Court for ;111V oilencc within the concept and meaning of the Code of Criminal Procedure. 1573: or (hi is a member of. or otherwise associated with, any political party cr acts in any partisan manner while in office.

.

F.1..planation.—F.:61 the purpose of this sub-clause, whether any party is a political party or any association is a political association or any act of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor is partisan. the decision of the Chancellor thereon shall be final:

provided that the Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be p.iven a reasonable opportunity to show cause by the CIiance.11ot before taltinu recourse for his reino‘val under clauses Id), (e), (I), (g) and (hi.

(i) The rio_yi,,,_chi,nceticir shall be art administrative and academic officer ersuy and shall. Sct virtue of his office. be a member of t11C Court. all,' bxecubye f_otineil and I. (...( ,1111L a.kii thi , inombe r atithi2ily is hod ), Inio.crsity lc .-;hall ako he entitled to be pFescm at and ;Aim less ;_ins id :no, othei Atilhq- ity ihv ersitv 01 which he ma:, hic: iiwinhei. if the Vice-t.halp:tilor considers, 11 nevesstr‘.; hut Bull not be entitled to vote. thereat Ci Subject to the g.ciatu al control 01111;: vicc..t.'hancellor. the. pro-VIce-chancelloi.

shahli:xercise such power, and dischan2c such clinics as may be delegated to any hifn 11)' authoinv (jf the i Inivcri6 or may he provided b\. the Statutes.

(1) The 1,4:Tistrar shall be a \yhole-time officer of the 1lniversit\ and shall be appottnd by the 1±, \•,J1'etitt ‘, e Council on the recommendation of a Committee consisting die V ice-t:haneelli. (Mailman. a nominee of the Chancellor two nominees 01 ('‘ioncil and ihe `_tail' (loveinment. and on such win), and h. O F 111)1.1y L 7\ c1 .7 of 1974

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Powers acid duties of the F.Cgistrar.

The Finance Officer.

powers and duties of the Finance Officer.

cmti.12{F. u1 OW Reilistrai and Finance Officer.

rite Lsv, Officer.

(Chapter 11.—The University and its Officers.—Secrious 17-21.)

(2) The Registrar may resign his office by writing under his hand addressed to the Vice-Chancellor.

(3) if the Registrar is for any reason temporarily unable to exercise the powers or perform the duties of his office, the Vice-Chancellor may with the approval of the Executive Council appoint a teacher of the University or an officer of the Unimsity, temporarily for a period-not exceeding six months, to exercise the powers and perform the duties of the Registrar.

17.

Subject to the supervision, direction and general control of the Vice-Chancellor.

the Registrar shall act as the Secretary of the Court as also of the Executive Council and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be provided by the Statutes, or delegated to him by-or under this Act.

18.

(1) The Finance Officer shall be a whole-time officer of the University. He shall be appointed by -the Executive Council on the recommendation of a committee consistinct of the 'Vice-Chancellor as the Chairman, a nominee of the Chancellor, two nominees of the Executive Council and a nominee of the State Government for such period and on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed by, or under, this Act.

resign his office by writinu under his hand CT) The Finance Officer may addressed to the Vice-Chancellor.

(3) If the Finance Officer is for any reason temporaril-, ) unable to exercise the powers and perform the duties of his office, the Vice-Chancellor, with the approval of the. Executive Council, may appoint a person temporarily for a period not exceeding six months to exercise the powers and perform the duties of the Finance Officer.

19. (1) Subj-ect to the supervision, direction and general control of the Vice-Chancellor, the Finance Officer shall be in charge of the administration of the funds, the finances and the properties and assets of the 'University and of all trusts and .endowments, and he -shall take special interest in activities that aim at raising, funds for the purposes of the University and for augmenting the resources of the University.

t2) The Finance Officer shall exercise such other powers and perform suet' other duties as may he provided by Statutes or delegated to hi in by. tnr under. the provisions, of this Act. the Statutes. the Ordimilices (q' the Regulations, as the case may be .

10. In their fi•-,TCCtivC sphcies of duties. the Registuit and thc l inrnnCe Mice] provisions of this Act. have the powet of supervision and control shall, subject to the over all officers and employees serving in tkipartments under their charge and shall exercise such disciplinary rasiwer as may he conferred on them by or under this Act or by the Statutes or Ordinances or the Regulations, as the case may be.

21. (I) There shall be -a Law Officer in the University, to be appointed by the State Government, on deputation.

(2) The Law Officer shall assist the University in all legal issues and shall represent the University in all legal proceedings before the Court of

(3) The Law Officer shall have such powers and i unctions may he provided by the Statues, 16 THE KOLKATA GAZE TIE, EXTRAORDINARY, JANUARY 16. 2(115 The Wes/ Bcfigal Univer.sio of Teachers' Training. Education Plannim; an(I Administration Act, 2014.

The Controller in torts wt. ry. and dtnics of the Controller of t.s nt nit t ion tr, S open: irtory powers of die Rog imrat, Officer and Controller of a nit II les of art, 4.Inivcr.sa ;C7.:Th.1. 1I.—Thc Untre.,1\a. uuii itc Lqiicu) ,.--.Sccttoav 22-24.-- (hapi ,r —Awhoritics of du. University —Secii6w, 25, 26.)

22. (1) The Controller of Examinations shall be a whole-time officer of the University. He shall be appointed by the Executive Council on the recommendation of a committee consisting of the Vice-Chancellor as the Chairman, a nominee of the Chancellor, two nominees of the Executive Council and a nominee of the State Government for such period and on such terms and conditions as may he prescribed by or under this Act.

(2) The Controller of Examinations may resiut his office by writing under his hand addressed to the Vit:-.e-Cbancel

(3) If the 'Controller of Examinations is for any reason temporarily unable to exercise the powers and perforrn the duties of his office, the Vice-Chancellor, with the approval of the Executive Council. may appoint a person temporarily for a period not exceeding six months to exercise the powers and perform the duties of the Controller of Examinations,

23. (1) Subject to the supervision, direction iim.1 general control of the Vice- Chancelh.-ir, the Controller of Examinations shall he in charge of the conduct of examinations and lusts of the University and declarations of their results.

(2) The Controller of Examinations shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be provided by Statutes or delegated to him by or under the provisions of this Act, the Statutes. the Ordinances or the Regulations. as the case may be.

24. In their respective. spheres of duties, the. Registrar, the Finance Officer and the Controller of Examinations shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, have the power of supervision and control over all officers and employees serving in departments under their charge and shall exercise such disciplinary power as may be conferred on them by or under this Act or by the. Statutes or Ordinances or the Regulations, as the case may he (*HA 1)TH: 111 Authorities of the 1. nis ersiir

25. The foliov, Mr, shall be the authorities of the Uni versitvt 1 t the Court:

(2) the Executive Council:

=',) the Academic Council :

(4; iho Board of Studies;

'the Finance Committee:

it)) such other authorities as may he csiablished by the statutes.

1 1 1 i ie t , )1II I shall he The Supreme it the 'University ii i t •

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((.7hopicr 111.—Anthortne.,, of the (_-nircrsity.--Scclii.m 76.)

( die Vice-Chancellor;

(in) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor;

(iv) the Secretary, Higher Education Department, Government of West Bengal or his nominee not below the. rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of West Bengal:

(v) the Secretary, Madrasah Education Department, Government of West Bengal;

(vi) the Secretary, School Education Department, Government of West Bengal 'or his nominee not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of West Bengal;

(vii) the Secretary, Department of Technical Education and Training, Government of West Bengal or his nominee not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of West Bengal;

(viii) the Secretary, Finance Department, Government of West Bengal or his rit'lininec not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of West Bengal

(ix) the Chairman, West Bengal State Council of Higher Education or his nominee;

(x) the President. West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education; -

(xi) the President, West Bengal Madrasah Education Board:

(xii) the President, West Bengal Board of Secondary Education;

(xiii) the President. West Bengal Board of Primary Education;

(xiv) the Director. State Council of Education, Research and Training:

(xv) the Director of Public Instruction, W es t. Bengal or his representative not below the rank of Additional Director of Public Instruction:

(xvi) the Director of School Education, West Bena1 or his representative not below the rank of Additional Director of School Education:

s vii ) a nominee of the Chairman of University Grants Commission:

) a non minee of the Chan non ol Nat onal Council of Tcachet Education.

(air:) the Chairperson of the West Bengal ColleL, e Service Commis,lon or a member of the Commission as his nominee:

(x),) the Director, Madrasah Education Department. (-4-wen-m" of West Bens al:

Representatives of Depart:rue:tits of the liniversity and affiliating Colleges-- (x xi) Heads of Departments of the University (;,., xi i) two senior most Professors of Departments of the University to be selected by rotation for two years by the Vice-Chancellor in alphabetical order of the Department, 01 whom not more t h an one Professor shill be from the same Department, Iwo sesjoi. nio,,t Associate Professors 01 Departments (51 the k, be selected by rotation for Iv.o y„!;i rs bv the 1.1k:c- Chilncciloi r:vcrse alphabetical ord.( of the pep:H.031cm. „1 wit 'JAL d1:111 Inc ii •gill alb_ h.- im!lint- W .

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(Chapter 111.—Authorities of rim Uniyersirv,—Section 26.)

two senior most Assistant Professors of Departments of the University to be selected by rotation for MO years by the Vice-Chancellor in alphabetical order of the Department, of whom not more than one Assistant Professor shall be from the same Department;

(xxv) Principals or Teachers-in-Charge or Director of the affiliated colleges, not more than ten, to be nominated by the Vice- Chancellor of whom—

(a) one shall be from Government Teachers' Training College.

(b) one shall be from Government Sponsored Teachers' Training College,

(c) one shall be from Self-Financed Teachers' Traininy, College.

(d) one shall be from Physical Education. Teachers' Training College, One shall be from Government Primary TeaChers' Training Institute.

(f) one shall be from Government aided Primary Teachers' Training Institute, one shall be. from Government sponsored Primary Teachers' Training institute,

(h) one shall tic: from self financing Primary Teachers' Training Institutes,

(i) one shall be from District Institute of Education and training:

(xx ) one representative of the Officrs of the University to he elected from 01110112ci themselves in the manner provided in the Statutes:

Ixxvii) two representatives of non-teaching employees of whom--

(a) one from non-teaching employees of the University.

(b) one from non-Leaching employees of the affiliated Government and Government Sponsored colleges of the University, to he elected from amongst themselves in the manner as may be provided by the Statutes;

(c) Nominated Members-- not more than five persons to he nominated by the Chancellor from amongst persons interested in Teachers''raining. Education Plannine and Administration:

Provided that no employee of the University or of a,C:ollq1(: or Institution al filiated with the University or recognize(' by ii shrill 'C eligible It , IV.

(11) Special In vi tee-- anY official or ;:xp,,,, rt in any field of eminent educationist. whom the lor may require for advice k:onsidialion or May he invited in a meeting at Pmvided Ihm not more than ontr-, OffiCial t r e.:.tpert or CinirnAlt educationist frniV he invited in a meeting at a lime

(xxiv)

(e)

(g)

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po,vers dul of ihr Court (Chapter 1.1.1.—Authornie.s. of the Universny.—Section 274

(3) A member of the Court shall hold office for a period of four years, if not expressly provided otherwise in sub-section (1).

(4) Any vacancy among the members of the Court shall be filled up immediately by the concerned authority.

(5) No act or proceedings of the Court or of any Body constituted by the Court shall be invalid or called in question by reason of the existence of any vacancy, initial or subsequent, in the Court or in any Body constituted by the Court, as the case may be.

27. ( 1 ) Subject to such conditions as may be provided by or under the provisions of this Act. the Court shall exercise the following powers and perft-irm the following duties1-- (it to establish University Colleges, University Departments, institutions.

libraries. laboratories and museums of study and research:

(ii) to confer, on the recommendation of the State. Government and the University Grants Commission, such special powers as may be provided by Statutes on any college or institution providing instruction for courses of study in fine arts or music or conducting higher studies and research:

Provided that the Court may withdraw, with the concurrence of the State Government and the University Grams Commission, all or any of the special powers conferred on any such college or institution

(iii) ;

to create and institute Professorships including Distinguished or Chair Professorships, Associate Professorships. Assistant Professorships, and such posts including posts of officers as may be necessary for the establishment of the University Colleges, University Departments.

institutions, libraries. laboratories and museums referred to in Clause (i) with the approval of the State Government:

(iv) to institute degrees, titles, diplomas, certificates and ether academic distinctions:

V tO ntttUtC ICI1AM MIVC1111.11! lOW!,hipS, Slip121-1tk. C5I111111i011,. medals ::1111.1 pri,q,-!, out of the University Fund:

(vi) to confer degrees. titles, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions on persons who--

(a) hiay ti, pu rsued courses of studie::, or haVC been exempted therefrom in the manner, and have passed such examinations as may be provided by regulations.

(b)have carried on research in accordance with such conditions as may be provided by regulations:

to withdinv,i or to cancel degrees. titles diplomas. certificates or other academic distinctions under such conditions as nay he provided by regulations ;.ind after giving the person affected a reasonable 01)p.m-utility ( to present his case.:

) to confer honorary degrees or other acarkiinik:

to ( ,.„,„„idcr the Annual Statement of Accounts and the Annual financial Est t mates iii)pro%eil by the fi.i\ectitive Council and to esolotions relatim: thoi chi as Itilt ht COliStdel'C'd iii! Itic IIIIIpo>,c 0i 1):15S111,,,,1 i id5iiluti0n inoditylni 01 rcio2W-10 '.I.1(11 LW:111's:0 shell iescv poi ro.pii.21-11vit dii it ,U11 110 1111,Vf oh 11.Klilhys oi the ( 0011 [ h„. „ mu 'avoi . of the resolution:

con,nd, 21 the Annual Rupori as prcpal,:d h,„ t ( 21) THE KOLKATA GAZETTE. EXTRAORDINARY; JANUARY 16, 2015 [PART The West Bengal University of Teachers Training, Education Planning and Administration Act, 2014.

(Chapter !IL—Authorities of the Universim—Sect ms 28, 29.)

to pass such resolutions relating thereto as may he considered necessary;

(xi) to consider, and advise on, such other reports from the Executive Council or any other body as may he made to it:

x i i) to consider, and advise on. proposals from the Executive Council for enterm.0 into agreement with tire Government or with any person, body or authority for the tithing over by the University of the management of anv college or institution. including its assets and liabilities, or for any other purpose not reptntnant to the provisions of this Act;

(xiii) to consider. and advise on, proposals .from the Executive Council for cooperation with other universities, institutions and educational authorities in matters that relate to or further the educational objectives of the University;

(xiv) to consider and suggest measures for the improvement of the administration and finances of the University, and generally for the furtherance of its objectives

(xv) to make guidelines for the transaction of its own business:

(xvi) to exercise all other powers and perform all other functions conferred and imposed on the Court by or under this Act.

(2) The Court shall not exercise the powers and perioi-m the duties referred to in Clauses Or tend (it ) to (1 except on the recommendation of the Executive Conned but may send r,roposals lii r,spect thercol to the Executive Council for its recommend:16ot, Him:lions of [11[..

it]] \]

(3) The Court shall have the pov.,er to rev iew the action of tine Executive Council, save where the Executive Council has acted in accordance with the powers conferred on it by or under this Act:

Provided that if any question arises as to whether thel-,:ixecutivo Council has acted in accordance with the powers conferred on it by or under this Act, the matter shall be decided by reference Ti) the Chancellor Nvhosc decision shall he final.

I) The Court shall meet at least thrice in a financial year, other than for convocation, on rates to be fixed by the Vice-Chancellor, One of such meetings shall be held before March and shall be called the Annual Mee-ling . The Court may dso meet at such other times as it may. from time to time, decide.

r2 t One-third (.4 the total number (if menthers of the Court shall be a (pion] M for !fleet inn of the Court:

Ern \ided quorum ',Hll not hr con y k,„;,"1 „ "IM: Vicc -1-11, IncOlor wh[2iinvci 11[2 In, [dniii. upon ;[ 1, 0;11[1,1'1km in Y,Aninc -.12.noi not.h.,,,s Cum fifty ructribei of the (..'ourt, convene a meetin.,2 ol il,, ''nrt. A incetin ,..uch CLi . lr5ii F ,,halt held nfrecn (Jay, ot rcuetryt of li v the

29., (I) Thi- LyecutIvc- Council :11-,t11 be the chief eN,_.curive body (.if the Univerkiity.

EN(cutive Council ii illconsist I the following members:— ') Ex f)ffici,I N-1ernheis ti the Vicc-Chanellor:

ti I the Sc:c rciary Higher Ftiu (int ion Department. ctovernment if Wei•at p„..,..rqn or hi s nomi rkx not htetos the ranl.. or Joint Seerctars Fdtasation i)epartment. to Mk!. Government of II, s„1,01 THE. KOLKATA GAZE l 1E, EXTRAORDINARY. JANUARY 1(i. 2015 2 ) The West Bengal University of Teachers' Tiyiining, Education Planning and Administration Act, 2014.

(Chapter 111.—Authorities of the Universim—Section 29.)

Bengal or his nominee not below the rank of Joint Secretary, to the Government of West Bengal;

(iv) the Secretary, Department of Technical Education and Training.

Government of West Bengal or his nominee not below the rank of Joint Secretary, to the Government of West Bengal:

( v) (he Secretary, Finance Department. Government of West Bengal or his nominee not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of West Benn.al:

(vi) the Secretary. Madrasali Education Department. Government of West Bengal:

(vii) the Chairman. West Bengal State Council of Higher Education or his nominee;

(viii) the President, West Bengal Board of Secondary Education:

(ix) the President, West Bengal Council for Higher Secondary Education;

(x) the President, West Bengal Board of Primary Education;

&xi) the Director, State Council of Education, Research and Training;

(xii) the Director of Public Instruction, West Bengal or his nominee.

not below the rank of Additional Director of Public. Instruction:

(xiii) the Director of School Education, West Bengal or his nominee not below the. rank of Additional Director of School Education;

(xiv) Principals of affiliated Colleges, not more than seven. to he nominated by the Vice-Chancellor of whom—

(a) one shall he from Government Teachers. Training College.

(h) one sh a ll he from Government Sponsored Teachers' Training College.

(e) one shall be from Self-Financed Teachers' TritininLiColleoe.

(d) one shall be from Physical Education Teachers' Training College.

(e) one shall he from Government Primary Teachers' Training institutes, and

(f) one shall be from Government aided 'Primary Teachers.

`Training Institutes;

( sr,v) the President, West Bengal Board of Madrasah Education:

(xvi) the Director. Madrasah Education Department_ Government of West Benga l or his nominee. not below the rank of Additional Director;

Other .Menibersi—

(xvii) two Heads of Departments, by rotation ft:» one year in alphabetical order of the Department_ to he selected by the Vice-Chancellor:

Vitt) I lye teacheii.; from Wu Academic Council of whom Iwo shall h e twk) shall be Associate l'uotessoo. and one shall Iv 1'WlCY.01 and skill he elected Vry the rtic-ruhL - s Ul due i \c;,klellitc LottiwIl irt>nt aun tnl 1 Ihcniselves in the marine). as 'nay he po.tvided by the Statutes:

t\VO persons nominated by the Chancellor interested in Teitchei Training, Education Planning and _Administration:

pr ovided that no employee of the University or sal a c o ttee inst i tut ion a ffiliated with the University or recognized by it shall he eh or hie to be a member.

THE KOLKATA GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY_ JANUARY 16. 2015 The West Bengal University Of Teachers' Training, Education Planning and Ad, iNicirall00 Act. 2014.

t'nwers end functions of the Executive (Chapter 111 --A:Amities 4 the liniversiry.—Secnon 30,) t 3) A nteitther of the Executive council hold office for a pt.i,„(1 of f our vears. If not expressly prodded otherwm: in su b.-,ection

(4) Any vacancy among the members of the Executive Council shall be filled up immediately by the, concerned authority.

(5) No act or proceedings of the Executive Council or any Body constituted by the. Executive Council shall he invalid or called in question by reason of the existence of any vacancy. initial or subsequent, in the Executive Council or in any body constituted by the E,xccutive Council, as the case may be_

(6) One-third of the total number of members shall be a quorum for a Meeting of the. Executive Council.

30. Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Executive Council shall exercise the following powers and perform the Following duties:—

(i) to initiate proposals for the. making of Statutes and Ordinances including proposals for amendment or repeal thereof. in the manner hereinafter provided;

to recommend 10 the Court, after consulting the Academic Council, the establishment of University Colleges, university Departments, institutions.

libraries, laboratories and museums for study and icsearch

(iii) to maintain university Colleges, University Departments, 1Jniversity institutions. University libraries. University laboratories and University museums;

(iv) to establish, maintain and nittna(2e halls and to recognize hostels:

(y) to direct the inspection of University Jibraries, University laboratories.

University museums and hostels-,

(vi) to recommend to the. Court, after consulting the respective Academic Council, the institution of fellowships, travelling fellowships, scholarships, stipends, bursaries, exhibitions, medals and prizes, the expenses of which shall be met from the University Fund. and to award the same after institution thereof by the Court,

(vii) tic reconunend 1" the Court. tificaf consultIng the Academic Council. the creatit in and instninion of PIOIC,,M)Hhip; MCIIICIi1121tistinguished or Chair PriffessorThip. Issoifiate Hitless; trships. As.astant lin dessoiships and such po.fas as inio. h.. thicessan. for 1111.-• tilk. (20114..

I 1 )cputinen[.. nv,titutiow,. hbrat i S laboiatorics and museums referied to in Clouse 6) id sub-section r I) if section 27:

( el it to Cft.;)te. posts of officers. Teachers tint) employees of the University or to recommend to the Court for such creation. with the approval of the State f_ over- Its) to appoint Officers and employees of the University and to fix their emoluments and doline their duties and other terms and conditions cif service in aixoi dance with the Statutes and the Ordinances and to suspend, discharge or otherwise punish in accordance with the Statutes and the Ordinances such Officers and employeesi p,itis appropriate Ort.levt, on the basis or the recommendation nr the ."\cati,:hht- rcp;...ndinLF. affiliaMin of a college or an Institution .1n `;cc ); more subject s Withdtfo.i. al of tiihijttI1 11 lit reco;j:itutiori 0) if! infaiortiou ell t e mpo! jr,s., 14, ,ifilierwo ill -.1 lei oJimiseii erillJfiJe THE KOLKATA GAZETTE. EXTRAORDINARY, JANUARY 16. 2015 23 The West Bengal University of Teachers' T1711- fling, Education Planning and Administration A CI, 2014.

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(xi) to provide. on the recommendation oldie Academic Council for colleges.

other than Govern item Colleges—

(a) the constitution, powers and functions of their Governing, [ladies:

(b) the terms and conditions of service and emoluments for posts of Principals, Teachers and such other employees as it may deem fit:

(c) the rules for Teachers. Councils and Provident Funds: and

(d) duties and,responsibili ties of the Principal. Teachers and any other employee as deemed fit and disciplinary actions for negligence or 'violations thereof;

(xii) to determine and collect fees or charges for the registration of students and their admission to courses of studies organised by the University, for holding examinations, for the grant of degrees, diplomas and certificates, and for other like, purposes;

xiii) to recommend to the Court. after consulting, the Academic Council, the institution of degrees, tides, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions:

(xi v) to recommend to the Court. On the advice of the appropriate hodv, the conferment of degrees. titles. diplomas. certificates and other academic distinctions on persons who have pursued prescribed courses of studie or have been exempted there from in the mariner provided. and have passed such examinations or have carried on research under such conditions. as may he provided by regulations:

(xv) to recommend to the Court the conferment of honorary degrees and other academic distinctions:

(x vi) to approve. the constitution or reconstitution of the respective department of teaching on the recommendation of the. Academic Council:

(xvii) to ruake regulations and syllabi regarding the courses of studies and the division of subjects includin_ interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary approach for inteprated courses in selected subjects after obtaining and considering the recommendation of the Academic Cou ncil in this regard;

ixviii) .0 milks rcotilations regarding the examinations which shall be recognised as the equivalent examinations held by the University:

( ix) to mile regulations reoincling the conduct of examinations held by the Univert,ity and the (tooditionitt under \vhich \indent:, nitty be Admitted to the dillert.tni cottisett tit simile, ;Hid th '\animation,. to ld by the txx) try inake rcg:ailing till ()Owl' Intitteis vt.hich intlytie eti .ire required to he prescribed or provided for by regulations:

txxi) to provide for co-operation and reciprocliNt among institutions and laboratories and lire Universities so as to foster the development cif academic life and to encourage Cluster Concept to ensure the fullest utilization of die teaching and infrastructural resources available_ on the recommc, nclation of die Academic Council to form (....'.011.2e Development (.'extneil !tr this purpose if thought necessary:

\ 1.1.1 directions retti....2tircling the 14?rm. eustod\ and tlsi ut the common scot /2r THE KOLKATA. GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY, JANUARY 16, 2015 The Ws/ Ben go/ tin/re/say of reochers' Training, Education (111(1 At111/1111.yrration Act. 201,1.

(Chaplet' L11.—Aftilb , riltr'S 1 ,1 L IS! 012 1.)

(xxiii) to acquire. hold and dispose of property. movable and immovable., and to administer all assets, properties and funds of the University, and to undertake all measures necessary or desirable for the conservation or augmentation of the resources of the University:

Provided that for the purpose of disposing of any property valued at not less than one lakh of rupees previous approval of the Court shall be necessary;

(xxiv)- to accept and administer gifts, endowments and benefactions for the furtherance of the purposes of this Act;

(xxv) to accept grants and to raise or accept loans on behalf of the University and to make grants or advances .from the University fund or other special funcis maintained by the University:

(xxvi) to enter into an agreement with the Governmen t o r with any person, body or authority for the tal;ing over by the University of the management of any college or institution, including its assets and liabilities, or for anY other purpose not repugnant to the provisions of this Act on the recommendation of the Academic Council:

4..xxvii) to manage the Press Establishment, the Publication bureau and the Employment Bureau of the University and to exercise general -supervision over Students.

• Council, University Extension Board, University Sports Board and other bodies instituted by the University;

.(xxvii.i) to approve the Annual Statements of Accounts and the Annual Pinancial Estimates of the University and to submit the same to the Court for consideration;

(xxix) to prepare the Annual Report and submit the same to the Court lot consideration:

txxx) to make duc provision for the health. welfare. residence and disciphrtc of students and their relationship with the University and to provide for such other traittinp of studcnts he consult:red ik•sirablc:

xNxiv) to eNcrcise othet powers ;:ind perform all other functions eon ft:Trcd and imposed on the Executive Council by or under this Act:

to exercise general supervision over the t air Academic Council and give such T•o lion!:. o the Council fc.ii the due dischatL ,e of it!, dutie s as it rIthy C011icicr necessary.

txxxii) to institute Collahorativc - fe;tchin and R.esearch Proinitinmes with other (Jnlversitie!.: and preserilye modalitics for Credit Transfer and Award of lotut Degrees in a manner not inconsistent with the purposes of this Act -, to make guidelines for the transaction of its own husincss:

xsxit totAt-operate ‘vith other Universities. Institutions As.,oelations. ;Societies nl Bodi.r, on such lei tits and ior purposc. not inc;oriistent with the putpose:, of this Act. it may den.:Trnine:

1,1vp:Ai -lh(..re shall fie the frtlli-nAnn2 ..snidies di,- 3, •parti lleni of Po,r-,,radtial,2 an,11.,rF..,err;iduate id) 1).

1C .!11)I I - Pit,: 11t ; l: I 11C;lik,r, THE KOLKATA GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, JANUARY 16, 2015 25 The West Bengal University of Teachers. Training, Education Planning and Administration Act. 2014, (Chapter 111.—Autharities Uni,,ersily. —.S'ectioli.,; 32, 33.)

rb) Department of Post-gradualc and Undergraduate Studies of F,due.ation Administration and Mandgetnent Information system:

Department of Post-graduate and Undergraduate Studies of Training and Capacity Building in School Education:

(d) Departthent of Post-graduate and Undergraduate Studies of Training and Capacity Building in Higher Education;

(e) Department of Post-graduate and Undergraduate Studies of Training and Capacity Building in Physical Education and Sports Education.

( -f) Such other Department of Post--graduate and Undergraduate Studies as the University deems appropriate.

(c) The Academic Council.

.1.1:11d jiriie. 4,1 flu:

Ac:‘,Icwic Council

32. (1) The Academic Council shall be the principal academic body of the University and shall have, subject to the provisions of this Act and the reeuiations, the contn)I of. and shall be responsible for. the maintenance of standards of learning.

education: -instruction. evaluation and eNaminations within the Urrivcrsit\

(2) The Academic Council shall consist of the following members: -- re) Vice-Chancellor--Chairman;

(b) the Heads of the Departments.:

(e) the Professor or Professors of the Departments as may he decided by the Vice-Chancellor;

(d) the Librarian of the 'University, if the post is -vacant then the person acting as Libruian of the University;

(e) five Teachers of the University, other than Professors, to be elected by such Teachers amongst themselves:

(f) not more than the persons having special knowledge in the subjeCI or subjects concerned nominated by the Vicc-Chancellor;

(g) one student representative pursuing Post-Traduate Studies iii the University and one Research Scholar pursuim, research in the University to be elected by Post-iu- aduatc siudents and Research Scholars from amorwst themselves in the as may he provided by the Statutes:

1-corded that the si udent lepre,.entiitive or the resetuch scholar telerred to under this clause shalt inn he permitted in take part iii arIN' ACadClil/C Courier! in w Inch. confidential matters relating to conduct of eNamination, checking of answer scripts. publication cut results and inatters of similar nature arc to be discussed 3) The Academic Council Audi have n Secretary who shall he a member or the Academic Council. .

ibers of Academic Council shall he a (4) One-third if the.. total number or men quorum (or a meeting of the Academic Council.

33. Subject to the provisions or this Act t he statutes, the Crdincncus and thc, Rett.ulat ions. the Academic Council shall exercise the following powers and perform the following duties:--- t.it to make proposals to the 1:Nei:wave Conned for the establishment of ; H i Colki-2: es. 1 io! -mtiv Icsc;irch to be 1 ran Hi 1 I 1 )1 the 1,11111.1-111.

90 THE KOLKATA CiAZETTE. EXTRAORDINARY, JANUAR 1' 16. 7015 The Wes! Bengal University of Teachers' Training, Education Planning and Administration Act, 2014.

(Chapter M.—Authorities of the University.—Section 33.)

(ii) to recommend to the Executive. Council the creation and institution of Professorships including Distinguished or Chair Professorships. Associate Professorships, Assistant Professorships, and other teaching posts and the duties and emoluments thereof;

(in) to make proposals to the Executive Council for the promotion of research and, through special committees, if any constituted for the purpose. to call for reports on such research work from persons engaged therein, and to make recommendations to the Executive. Council thereon:

(iv) to determine after consulting the Executive Council the minimum qualifications for posts of Teachers of the University. as per guidelines of the University Grants Commission or any other concerned body;

(v) to make proposals to the Executive Council regarding provisions to be made for enabling the University to undertake specialization of studies and for organization of common laboratories, libraries, museums, institutes of research and other institutions maintained by the University;

(vi) to constitute or reconstitute the departments of teaching with the approval of the Executive Council;

tiv:ij to-make provisions for lectures and instructions for students of constituent and University Colleges and University Laboratories and also for other persons who are not such students;

(viii) to advise the Executive Council on the institution of degrees, titles.

diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions;

(ix) to hold and conduct, subject to general supervision by the Executive Council. University examinations and publish the results thereof in accordance with the Ittcp_dations made in this rc;, tit - ti:

(N) to provide for the inspection or the investigation inio the affairs of any department or any University College and submit re.port to the Exe.cutive Council;

(xi) to have general supervision over the Boards of Studies attached to the Academic Council.

(xii) to frame rules relating. to the courses of Post-graduate Studies and the division of subjects in regard thereto including interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary integrated courses in selected subjects and to recommend to the Executive Council the making of Regulations in this regard:

(xiii) to appoint, if required by the Executive Council, after considerino the views of the Boards of Studies attached to the Academic Council. Boards of Examiners in the subject or subjects relating to Post-graduate Studies, including the subjects for doctoral thesis and for prizes and medals'.

lc, stich repiatx or miorination as the Academic Council nay consider not,s!,..in,- efl !clew ol 11- 1n the leaching deparoucnis research units tam Pioards of Studies:

it) an.'" relatirn,2. to the Academic Council and to arrive. it decisions or make recommendations pertaining thereto to the appropriate authority or Officer:

(xx,j) tip ell Ilni.:3)11 r:Orli;ICI with the correspondilv Council lie t inder(2raduaic i'-i , ntlizs 11,1 We putpose of sharing ideas and en:-nary' co-ordmilltoin (X ) THE KOLKATA GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY. JANUARY 16_ 2015 The 1Vcsi /.-h-qrgat Lihrt:-..siry of Teaclicis • Trainin.Q, Education Planninx and flthnini.viration Art. 2014.

tits rltc Fitttlutst:

Commit.ley.

Selectioll Committee for at,pniutmcnt of tc.tIcIlers 101 hOlding 13)(i011g',4 Or SCICC11$111 (-(OI1110 00i.

(Chapter- 111.-4uthoritie the Univcrsay.—Sections 34-38.)

(xvii) to submit each Year its Annual Report to the Executive Council;

(xviii.) to make rules for the transaction of its own business:

(xix) to exercise all other powers -and perform all other functions conferred and imposed on it by or under this Act:

(xx) to delegate to the teaching departments, research units, and Boards of Studies attached to it the responsibility for such academic matters as respectively concern such departments, units and Boards:

(;:xi) to consider and approve results of examinations leading to post-graduate degrees. diplomas and certificates;

(xxii) to recommend to the Executive Council the conferment of post-graduate degrees_ diplomas and certificates.

34. There shall he Boards of similes attached to the Academic Council. The constitution Of the Boards of Studies shall be prescribed by Statutes and the powers and functions of the. Boards shall be provided by Regulations.

35. There shall be a Finance Committee with the Vice-Chancellor as the Chairman.

The constitution, powers and functions of the Finance Committee shall be provided by Statutes and its procedure in financial matters, including the delegation of its powers, shall be provided by Ordinances.

3(. (I) A University Professor or a University Associate Professor or a University Assistant Professor_shall be appointed by the Viee-Chanceilior, on the recommendation of the Selection Committee, and the constitution of the Selection Committee as well as the procedure for holding its meetings shall be in consonance with the University Grants Commission regulations and recruitment rules framed by the State Government front time to time.

t2) Notwithstanding anything contrary to the provisions of University Grants Commission regulatioie„ the nornince ot the Vice-Chancellor shall he the head of the Selection Commutet.i. which shall send its recommcnrhiron, to /he \'t se_ Chancel lor along with reasoned record of assessment 4)1 the persom appeared before it (or selection.

37, ( At least four members, it winding two outside subject experts. shall constitute The quorum for a meeting of the Selection Committee.

(2) If the Vice-Chancellor does not accept the reconimendation of a Selection Committee, it shall refer the recommendation back to the Selection Committee with reasons for reconsideration and if the Vice. Chancellor does slot accept the reconsidered yic.ws of the S.clection Committee. the Mater shall be referred to the Chancellor \viol reasons and the decision of the Chancellor shall be final,

38. (I i Notwithstanding i.tnytlting contained in sectii,, n 36, until the constitution of a Selection Committee referred to therein. a University Assistant Professor. Assoc i ate rwessor or Professor shall be appointed by the West Bern.rill Uni vet sity of Teachers Training, f'ducation I lttnnint and Administration Council, ruicnvil to Hi t., t1 I.,_,.;,:,,-11011 I I t till the icconunk.ndiltin 01 a ticicction t.. ommittuc.

thc 0..,uncil ;is tt thinl; fit, which shall include as rober leas) t)rii: pet soil, not kl! 1)1010 lintitj 111,2 i!!:2 .,1!(Zt_1;i1 kilo', L.:4C the .'.11h. PrOje ,,,:co LI N c :\!,..f.,1;1,- 17 ,1 iiJ' Prok:,,,,or of the Assi,tam ;,, : 111,1\ hi.. icai, h. nominated tr, Mt rot Termination el services of temporary teachers.

and employecs.

Standing Comirditee los eicction r.)1 offi<:ers ;Intl non erpley,:es.

Triburc..0.

KOL,KATA GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, JANUARY 16, 2015 The West Bengal University of Teachers' Training, Education Planning and Administralion Act, 2014.

Later of appomintent. to teachers, olficcrs and whet employees.

(Chapter 111.—Authorities of the University_—.Sections 39-42.)

(2) If the West Bengal University of Teachers' Training, Education Planning and Administration Council do not accept the recommendation of the Selection Committee, the provision of sub-section (2) of section 37 shall apply !nitwits mutandis.

39. (1) Every teacher, every officer and every employee of the University shall, on appointment as such, be provided with a letter of appointment containing such terms and conditions of appointment and duties and responsibilities as may be provided by Ordinances.

(2) A teacher or an officer or an employee appointed against a permanent vacancy shall be on probation ordinarily for a period of one year from the date of such appointment and such period of probation may, at the discretion of the appropriate authority of the University, be extended for a further period not exceeding one year,

(3) at any time during the period of probation, the probationer's work is not considered satisfactory, the probationer shall be discharged by the authority concerned.

(4) On satisfactory completion of the period of probation, a teacher or an officer or an employee, as the case may be, shall be confirmed with effect from the date of his appointment on probation by an order in writing made by the University in this behalf and the fact. of such confirmation shall be communicated to the person concerned:

Provided that if, on completion of the period of probation, no such order of confirmation is ruade. and communicated to the. person concerned within a period of two months of the completion of the period of probation, the person concerned shall be deemed to have been confirmed with effect from the date of his appointment on probation:

Provided further that if. prior to the completion of the period of probation, a teacher or an officer or an employee, as the case May be.. desires to extend the period of probation, the Executive Council may extend it further by any period depending on the circumstances of the case.

40. The services of a temporary teacher or officer or employee shall not be period for which he. is appointed except after terrninated before the expiration of the servint_. one month's notice or paying him One month's salary in lieu thereof. 7

41. The Executive Council may, subject to the provisions of this Act, provide by Ordinances the constitution of a standing cormnince or standing committees for selection of . persons for 8Plitintlinent 10 the posts of officers and to the other non-teaching posts „f t he university and the procedure and the method of such s.election .

42. t. i i if in Iiii c ac '111 any di hole hi:Jwee. n the University and any Teachm Mt seer or emnloYecoil Inc no final ander has been passed within a period 01 one year liom We date on vsthich the dispute was referred to the University by such Tcachei, Ofneer or employee. such dispute shall on the request of such Teacher.

Officer or crnployce he referred to a Tribunal consisting of the following members.

mime ly:--- fi) a Chairman, to lie nominated by the Chancellor in consultation with the minister;

onc person to he nominated by the Court; and one person to he norninated by the. Teacher, (Nicer t.ic einployee concerned.

t2,j Ao appeal from an employee of the University in a diseiplinar,,' matter shalt is -rre-il in Itti Tribunal and shall he decided anti disposed h the "'frihtin:11 /77 PAtzT THE KOLRATA GAZETTE. EX:i ,AORDI.NAR.Y. .1A.NUAR Y 16. 2015 The 1.Vest Bengal University of Teachers' Training; Elm-ahoy Planninp and Adininistration Act, 2014 (Chapter IV.—General Provision.s- Governing All A taborines or Other Bodies of the Unipersity.—Sections 4345.)

(3) The Tribunal may call for any record, report or other information from the University if, in its opinion, such record, report or other information is necessary for efficient discharge of its functions, and the University shall furnish such record. report or other information to the Tribunal.

2 a 19'iln.

(4) Every requtis) under sub-section shall be deemed to be a submission to arbitration upon the terms of this section. within the ineanim,-i of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act. 1996 and all the provisions of that Act with the exception of section 2 ihercof shall apply accordingly.

CHAPTER IV General Provisions Governing All Authorities or Other Bodies of the University DiRquailificationr,,

43. (I) No person shall be qualified for election or nomination as a member of any authority ,of body of the University or shall continue as such member if he,— f,i) is of unsound mind, or is an undischarged insolvent, or

(lb) has been convicted by a court of law for an offence involvint2 moral turpitude.

(2) In case or any doubt or dispute the Chancellor's decision whether a person is disqualified under the provisions of sub-section (I) shall be final.

(3) No person shall be entitli,,,d to yaand as e candidate for election 10 any authority or hotly of the University Inoue than one constituency.

01-) No person shall he entitled to be enrolled as a voter for. or to east his vote a t.

an election to any authority or body of the University from inore than one constituency -.

Provided that this- sub-section shall not apply in the case of an election ol inember ot the Court. the Executive Council and the Academic Council.

reitciteri, or pi)n- Pan-time

44. N ..otwithstanding anything contained elsewhere in this Act, no person shall,— lime non- t a) if he is a teacher, not holding any whale-timi.) teaching or appointed not for a specified period, or lie entitled ti..)

enurillccl its tt) if he is a member or the non-teaching staff, not appointed On regular votelis OF 10 I h:

nominated. scale of pay. Or not holding any wholc-tinic non-teaching post. be entitled to be enrolled as a vonn lot, or to ctn4 his VULC Ltn election to any ';Itithority lmdy (tithe University or of any college oi institution alit hated to die Univer,.tity or to he noinintned to any :,11,.Th LunhoF ity or hod \ scalc pro. shall 111Cd11 pay \thich. idibiLio am, cond i t i on hy by increincnt I win ininnrinin It) „ lion ill /11iii• ii1

45. (1 provti cicCiCii 110111111.11Cd inCrithLif I v ;1111110111\ riiitly Ihe tin; fi n pcnod IOU yc:Ils Ciei.1.1011 Cif riiimin:ait.)1)_ providi.:-.L1111...0 peljoij the dale of co hods held alter such elections ,ind norriinntiorh

1. ill(' if thi 30 THE KU—RATA GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, JANUARY 16. 20 I5 The West Bengal University of Teachers' Training, Education Planning and Administration Act, 2014.

Cessntion of membe.pdlip in certain cast's.

C;351.1al v;,cancy.

ATIt:Ciliq:, 1101 11) iva,, (chtepter iv,...,..Generoi Provisions Governing All A whoritws or Oilier Bodies oj The L),urel-511y— -Se(nons 40-49.)

( -Y) The terra of office elf members other than e.N officio members of any authority or body of the University shall be held to include any pet iod which may elapse between the expiry of the said term and the date of election (4 new members to such authority or body to fill vacancies arising by efflux of time.

(3) When elections are held on more than one date, the last of such dates shall be taken to be. the date of election for the purposes of this section.

(4) Any member elected or nominated to fill a casual vacancy shall hold office for the unexpired portion of the term of office of the member in whose. seat he is so elected or nominated.

46. (1) When a person is qualified to be a member of any authority or body of the University by virtue of his membership of any other authority or body, he shall cease to be a member of the authority or body of the University when he ceases to be a member of the other.

(2) When a person it, elected or nominated as a member of any authority or body of the University f rem any constituency, he shall cease to he such a member when he ceases to belong to that constituency.

It)47. Any casual Vacancy among the elected members of any authority or body of the University shall be filled, in such nrianner and within such time as may he prescribed, by election by such authority or body of a person representing, the interest which the member, whose seat has become vacant, represented, (?)Any vacancy among the nominated members of any authority or body of the University shall be filled, within such time as may'be prescribed, by nomination by the. person or authority that nominated the member whose seat has become vacan(.

(3) Vacancies, arising by efflux of time in the seats of elected members of any authority or body of the University shall be filled by election to be held on such date or dateS, not 1,:iter than six mi:mths or such extended period as the Chancellor may, by order made in this behalf, specify, from the date on which the yacancii.."; arise, as the Vicc-Chanectlor may IV i 01

48. No proceitilnit2 ,, in the 1 l itiver.in In ill \ atnliin it \ bitil . of the iiiiveptilty shall 11:: deemed to lkitisilid lielel\ by reason of hhhh.,.:Ahhh h.ch nah oh ii vacancy or acarlCie`. :11ntwq2i in(.11)1,1'1 , or theiiivtil t d of the election of any 1l the members.

Ex-ph/no/ion the avoidance of doubt it i s tv,:rt.by declared that where the office of any nen-,bei of any authoriti.

Or body of the 1.lniversity etumot be filled up. when such authcolit: or burl is constituted for the tithe, (.10 hiccount of any election or a ppo i n t ment not being for any reason feasible. there shall he deemed lobe a vacancy in the ofricc of such inember until such eltction takes pliwe nt !inch appointment is madc.

49_ (U There shrill he an Dec-Alin) Tribunal to which sItuP l ie referred any quct,;tion 1$ itnip.a iittito whollittr ahy pc! son is elitzfailc .in - l- this A ct jot ek,clion or norninarion bin hr en elc.cied nounnitn ed, or "nail to to hc . niernhvi of any itIthoi l\ or boil y t iid lie (Icci:•ion lb':Firs t r .m "Tribunal 0u such quei•ition

PART Ill] THE KOLKATA GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, JANUARY 16, 2015 31 The West Bengal University of Teachers Training, Education Planning and Administration Act, 2014.

Cisting the vote by the CIloirtnan.

(Chapter IV—General Provisions Governing All Authorities or Other Bodies of the Lhziversity.—Section 50,—Chapter V.—Funds of the University.

Accounts, Audit and Inspection.—Sections .5/, 52.)

()) The constitution of the Election 'tribunal shalll :ie such as may he prescribed.

t3t 11. durini2, the progress of . ittv election of members to any authority or body of the University, the Election Tribunal is satisfied than such election is vitiated by fraud or corrupt practice. the Election 'Tribunal may make an order annulling the proceedings in respect of such election or any part thereof and direct fresh proceedings to be started, in accordance with the provisions of this Act, rulcs and the Statutes. the Ordinances and the Regalatihns, horn such stage as may he specified in the- order and such order of the.Election Tribunal shall be final.

50. At a meeting of the Court, the Executive Council. the Academic Council or any other authority or body of the University, the person presiding at the meeting shall not vote in the first instance, but shall have and exercise a casting vote in the case of an equality of vote-s.

CHAPTER V Funds of the University, Accounts, Audit and Inspection The UnivkJsity 51. The University shall have a fund to he known its the University Fund to which Fund ShA be credited— tat an its income from Ices, fine. donations and endowments:

(b) contributions or grants which may be made by the Central Government or the State Government or the Government of any other State or the University Grants Commission or the All India Council for Technical Education on such conditions as it may impose;

(C.) an other contributions or grants Or loans and advances:

(d) money received from any other source whatsoever:

(e) all its income from fees. fines, contributions, donations, loans and advances and from any other source whatsoever. The University may also create, by Ordinances made in this behalf, separate special funds for the administration of Students' Welfare. Endowments. Donations and Gins.

Trust or specific grants or grants for other special purpose, i Thy': Stalt (i0Vcfrirlier11. rl 1:::;10 one ninth ()Hove the k.nd of the vc.n, i 1 » ',_.' hi' Ilku4t.-1 ill,:

provided that 113,2 .:,t,itt• iron-11 .1;11c to um,. o rmit!,i t t H i, Entsersity to incur eNrc-nchiLive till tIi,- 1)t_let is ))-0,)ioNucl,

(3) no COMITILIalial1011 IS n111 tO Inc Crnyersny b nu, State (7-i kp,ernincni within the period as aloresnid, the budget shall he l r.Cerned ti) base approved Itv:

tic StatcGovcrturient.

(4) Notwithstanding anything. to the contrary contained in this Act. the 1..:niversity still not, eNcepi with the prior appro \ al of the Stale Government. ifiCur. nriv eNciCridifurr.

nit arlY arrlOtint tfl CXCt'Ss 01 ar1101.1111 SpCdfa:d ii the budget on that account .

hovided that no such prior approval shall hr.:necessary in respcct tit ans cspeniinurc it - iinv SCI1Crli• I101.1110VICInt in ii stmrb 0:1)(11(111.1.1rt' IS 111.1 nim'scr'niit 4,1 u of it own resoureu, Gencrai 52. The budget of the Limycrsiv:.• showing the receipt and expenditure of the iimitantue; 01, Univeritv in diflexent irronni sIt:111 ht. submitted to the Staic Government :n It 151 of iht. thou' months befOre the end of the year for appii1V.A.

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Ik'cv IbliverNiv ()1. 7 rochcr.N Tratilow, Eclucarerin Plonitilel: 11101 .Achiline.;rrotioo e 2014 hov)dcrn Fund.

Annual Accounts and Audi" lnspcoion_ (Chopier ().1 Univer.Ory. Accounix, Audit and Inspection.—Sections 53-55.)

53. Any provident fund instituted by the University for the benefit of its teachers.

ofFicers or employees shall be governed by the provisions of the Provident Funds Act.

1925, as if such fund were a Government Provident Fund and shall be maintained in the State Government:Treasury, and the Executive Council shall have power to framc Ordinances. not inconsistent with the provisions of that Act, for the administration of the fund.

54. (I) The Annual Statement of Accounts shall, after examination by the Executive Council, be subjeCted to such audit as the State Government may direct.

(2) Such Annual Statement of Accounts shall. totatther with copies of the audit report thereon ., he submitted to the Court and.to the State Government and' shall thereupon be published by the Collft.

(3) The University shall have a continuous internal audit, and the report of such audit shall be submitted to the State Government as soon as possible after the end of every financial year.

(4) The State Government may require the University to supply to it arty information in regard to the accounts and the. budget and tile University shall comply with such requisition.

55. (I) The State Government shall have the right,—

(a) to cause an inspection, to be mack by such person or persons as it may direct,— 19 of 1925.

(i) of the University, its buildings, laboratories, libraries, MUSCUMS, press establishment, workshops and equipment, t II) of any college or institution mai,ntained by or affiliated to the University. and t it I) Into 'all of the University and of such colletle inctitution including examination and other work conducted or done bY the UM\ ersity ',welt colle,ge or institution', told to cause an el-Ito:my to he made into the income, expenditure. operties. t ati.sets and liabilities oi the University and ot any college or institution ruituru,i,i ned liy af Filiated to the University.

(et)) The State GOV(Tinnem shall. in every such case of inspection or enquiry. give previous notice to the thliversity or to such college or institution, as the case may be.

of its intention to cause such inspection or enquiT

(3) The State Government shall communicate to the Court and the Executive Council or to such college or institution, us the case may be, its views on the results ,01 suc h inspection or enquiry and may, after considering the opinion of the Colin and the fi-ixecutive Council or of such college or institution thereon. advise the Universip v or -,Lic..11 co114!.e or institution rc.i.arcling the action which the State G,overnmeni considers fi t hc hy the Univtm•ity or by such college or institution in the matters concerne d ault1 the University or such collet,2e ot institution shall report to the State (trovcinant:rii. wilhin stiCh time at; the Stittic Ciovernment mitt. direct. the ;Jet ion luch prop‘INtt1.1 101--.11 1)1' 1•11 .... keen bv the Universety ho such colicte instinnion to C it h.) MVlt ;id V it:C ni [L. Si ;tjvC.tnniCTII ( , Ckl!p.iii.,-11r1. ic.1),11I IC) ,!;! 2)). :.,d1k.h ;I:, ill,. c;0,t• in;19 scl tindlCH•l concerned. as initv in the opinion oi the Sttnit i:jiiitt•eirnitimiii. he and the I lnivtirsti, ii.iilticolleitte or insintmon take hurih,-) time as May bc Npei:ilic.d Ihnl s„kau.r. ( etilinem • THE KOLKATA .GAZEI 1E, EXTRAORDINARY, JANUARY 16. 2015 The West Bengal University of Teachers' Training, Education Planning and Administration Act. 2014.

(Chapter VI.—Stattaes, Ordinances and Regulutions.--Secnons 56. 57.)

CHAPTER vl Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations statutes. 56. Subject to the provisions of this Act, Statutes may be made to provide lot all or any of the following matters:— Hoy., to rittlitT St;tortes the declaration of posts as posts of officers of the University;

the establishment of authorities of the University;

the powers, duties and terms and conditions of service of the officers of the University in so far as these have not been specifically provided for in this Act;

(d) the constitution, powers and dirties of the authorities of the University in so far as these have. not been specifically provided lbr in this Act;

(e) the rules and procedure for holding, elections to the Court. the Executive Council and other authorities and bodies of the University;

the terms and conditions of affiliation or recognition of colleges or institutions. including terms and conditions for continuance of such affiliation or recognition and rules for disaffiliation or withdrawal of recognition of such colleges or institutions:

the -terms and conditions of recognition of colleges as professional colleges or autonomous colleges:

(h) the constitution, powers and functions of the Governing Bodies of colleges, other than Government Colleges:

(i) the terms and conditions of service and the minimum emoluments for posts of PrincIpals. Teachers and such oth6r employees as the. University may deem fit, of all affiliated colleges. other than Government Colleges.

their duties and responsibilities and disciplinary actions 'or negligence or violations thereof;

the rules of Provident Funds for Teachers of colleges, other than Government Colleges:

(Is) the holding of COilveleatiOn,.; to confer degrees, diplomas, certificates and othei academic distinctions, including honorary degrees and distinctions:

the condition,. for the regklmtion _:ti;rtit,:ite!.; 01 the tititver:,ity and for the maintenance of a regisiet foi registered graduates, (-in) the minimum qualifications lor teachers ;Ind officers ol the University:

(n) all other matters which under this Act arc- reCILII red to h:e or may he provided by Statutes.

57, (0 The. Executi ve. Council may of its own motion, and shall, when required draft riireci hv the (Atirt. make a draft of any Statute and submit the same to the Court. The so sotanitied .shall be considered by the Court at meeting, or meeting to be held a per iod of six weeks from the date of such submission (hereinafter rei„,Ted -v itltitl as the said period), and the drab so submitted shall, unless rejected ()I untended by th e C'ourt before the expiry of 'ht s,aidperiod by a majority it the total nu mber of its menl bcr, c-xkting ihe he deemed to (nice been passed by the Court. II the ccuir jvwci:, or dyt ri (if arn.,, Statute. it shall he sent bituk to Mc -Becniivt.

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(a)

(b)

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(Chapter VI—Statures, Ordinances and Regitiations.--Section 58.)

Council shall reconsider the draft and resubmit it to the Court with such changes as it may deem necessary. On such resubmission of the draft, it shall again be considered by the Court at a meeting to be held within a period of six weeks from the date of such submission (hereinafter referred to as the latter period) and the draft so resubmitted shall, unless rejected by the Court before the expiry of the latter period by a majority of the total number of its members existing at that time, be deemed to have been passed by the Court without any amendment. or be passed by the Court with such i.imendrnents as it may deem fit to make therein within the latter period and by the same majority as aforesaid,

(2) A Statute, passed in the manner provided in sub-section (1), shall be presented to the Chancellor for assent and shall come into force on being assented to by the Chancellor in consultation with the Minister.

(3) A Statute shall remain in force until repealed or amended by a new Statute similarly passed and assented to by the Chancellor.

Ordinnticus. 58. Subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, Ordinances may be made to provide for all or any of the .following matters:— (0 the admission of students to the University-and the colleges affiliated to or recognised by it and their enrolment as such;

(b) the levy or fees in University Colleges and in University Laboralonles;

the COIldi11011S of residence and rules of discipline of the students of the 1„..inivetity, including students 01 the colic:12es affi hated to or recognised by it, and the levy of lees tor resIdence in halls:

the, appointment of Teachers, officers and employees of the University, their einoluments their duties and other terms and conditions of their Service_ in so far as these have not been specifically provided for in this Act or in the Statutes:

(c:i rules for the institution of Provident Fund or other .funds for the benefit of the teachers, officers and employees of the University;

(1) rules for the establishment, maintenance and management of

1..iniversity Libraries, University Museums, halls and other University institutions.

for study, research and residence:

rtite.s for the recognition of iihrarie,;, laboratories, museums, hostels, and nstiitititms for study, research and ir<isidence, other than those established.

maintinned and managed by the tin auks for the taking over oi the managitiment of an itf ifilitited or a reCCT liked e011,..4'e 111NtitillHil. other than a Governinoll ii intittliltl t ail rote sir i`ns is drat pioptit oti d thiacin. ud instruction f I ,„1,_.„-; ( or the e\ereisc.

super% ision and uotorol over affiliated or c.olle ges or inmitutions anti I'm the of finani::ial aid to them. t:.

j) rules. for the inspection ot investigation into the id itairs of Colli:Tes othei institutions. affiliatcd or ti.-cogilised by ul t the titinture h at proper standards of teaching._ training anti ret,tiarch are inaitiimimcd

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((.7haliter 1'I.—Statutes, Ordinance.s and Regulations.—Secnon. 59, (0.)

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(k) rules for the imposition and collection of lees. lines arid other dues payable to the University:

(1) the duties and functions of the Teachers of the University including the Heads of Departments;

(m) rules for-the registration of students;

(n) the appointment, duties and remuneration of examiners;

(o) .rulcs.for the administration of gifts, endowments and benefactions, and for the institution and award of fellowships, travelling fellowships, schOlarships, studentships. stipends, bursaries, exhibitions. medals and prizes;

(p) rules and procedure for accepting grants arid for raising or accepting loons oilier than loans front the Central or any Stare Government or the University Grants Commission:

lig) all other niatters which under this Act or the SlattitC>, arc tetitin-CCI to be or nary he provided by Ordinances.

59. (1) The Executive Council shall take into consideration drafts of Ordinances proposed to be passed, after -notice. thereof has been given to the members of the Executive Council at least three weeks in advance of the date fixed for consideration of the same by the Executive Council. The Vice-Chancellor may direct a shorter notice in a matter which in his opinion is -c.rf an emergent nature.

(2) An Ordinance shall be deemed to be passed - by the Executive Council if it is agreed to by a majority of the total number of members of the Executive Council existing at the time.

(3) An Ordinance passed by the. Executive Council in the manner provided hcreinbefore in this section shall he submitted to the Chancellor for assent and shal l come into force can being assented to by the Chancellor and shall he reported to the Court at its next succeeding meeting.

(4) The (hancllia ;nay drrc. i !Lit lire cperation of airy ()rdinance shall he ti ,pciiticd drib) such as the Court 11;1, had an (limortunity f)1L-4)11‘;iticrin ,2 the' (.5) An Ordinance shall, utiles, cancelled t)r mot ldi,,,; by the ch.a,,,,j101., ferry jin in force until repealed or :Intended by a new Ordinance similarly passed and brodyln into force.

60. Subject to the provisions of. this Act and the Statutes and the Ordinance,,, reoulations may be made to provide for all or any of the followinu tnatters:—

(a) the powers and Junctions of the Boards of Studies:

(b) the functions and duties of Teachers• Councils in Universities and in colleges and institutions othiT than Governincni Collet'-es and institutions.

(c) the conditions for admission to the different courses of xtudv and examinations of students:

thy-' tot 0.,in t hict 01 I iniversity cxatriinationi— the s 1 1111,h gild tilt. \ tsiiin of slthicils ri.'comnien(htion!„ oi :lie I iasit ;t ) THE 1<',..OLICATA GA.ZE1 1E, EXTRAORDINARY, JANUARY 16. 2015 [PART The West Bengal University of Teachers' Training, Educarion Planning and Administration Act, 2014.

(*Chapter W.—Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations,--Sections 61, 62.

—Chapter VII.--Miscellaneous and Transitory Provisions.---Secrion 63.)

(1) the minimum qualifications for Teachers of the University as per guidelines of the University Grams Commission or any other appropriate authority:

tot all other flatters winch mulct this Act or the SUILUICS or the Ordinance!, ate required to be or may be provided b), re!Iltilations.

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61. (1) The Executive Council of a Committee appointed by it shall take into consideration drafts of regulations, consistent with this Act and the Statutes and the Ordinances after notice of the proposed regulations has been given to the members of the Executive Council at least three weeks in advance of the date fixed for consideration of the same by the Executive Council or the Committee appointed by it. The Vice- Chancellor may direct a shorter notice in a matter which in his opinion is of an emergent nature.

(2) A regulation shall be. deemed to be passed by the Executive Council if it is agreed 10 at a -meeting of the Executive Council by a majority of the total number of members of the Executive Council existing at the time. A regulation shall come into force immediately on being passed unless otherwise. directed by the. Chancellor.

(3) The Court shall have the power, by a resolution passed by a majority of its total number of members existing at the time, to cancel or modify any regulation.

(4) A regulation shall, unless cancelled or modified by the Court under subsection (3i. remain in force until repealed or amended by a new regulation similarly passed and Nought into force.

Ruk 61, (It The State Government may make rules for the purpose of carrying out any of the provisions of this Act.

(2t -E,vety rules made under this Act shall, as soon they are made, be laid down hcfore the State Legislature while it is in session.

C HAF,TER iliscellattcots and Transitory Provisions

63. t ) The Vice- Chancellor or. with the approval of the Vice-Chancellor, the 0ion Re2iSMI.r.

may- Nubjecl to lhi provisions of this Act dclegtue such of his po'NeTS lit d1;11(:5 conferred or imposi.,,,- 1 by or nilikv this Act as may he provided by the Statutes to an on tcer jr)1 "17-',11 Cci:idmini .1r;_ttiVC control.

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(ll) dm FAceulivc• Ctuncil may cit..1.e , :atc..any of its powers or duties_ conferred ctr imposed 1:A; or uncle] ihk Act_ to-- ihanUC1101'. or r , a c:onintittec appointed in ac:t-ordance ,,,;,i..the Statutes:

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PART 111) 77u, West Bengal Unlyersity Tr(/chers' Training, Education Planning and Administration Act, 2014.

Completion of courses for studeiiis II colleye-S affiliatf:d io former Trany.itory provisiow;

repetil (Chapter VIL—Aliscellaneous and Transitory Provisiom.—)sections 64, 65.)

(ii) a committee constituted from among its own members, or

(iii) a committee constituted in accordance with the Statutes or the Ordinances. or

(iv) the ,Aeademic Council, or

(v) the Finance Committee:

(c) the Academic Council may delegate any of its powers or duties. conferred or imposed by or under this Act, to-- 6) the Vice-Chancellor, or tri I a committee constituted from among its own members, or

(ii) a committee constituted ill accordance with the reeulations. or

(iv) any of the Bard °I - Studies, cd) the Finance Committee may delegate any ol its powers or duties, conferred or imposed by or under this Act, to—

(1) the Vice-Chancellor. or

(ii) a committee constituted from amone, its own members.

64. (1) Notwiths tandinganyilhinl.z-contai lied in this Act, the Statutes, the Ordinances and the Regulations., any student ofa college affiliated formerly to any other University.

who was studying for any examination of such other University, shall upon admission o f such college to the privileges of the University, be permitted to complete his course in preparation tliereal and appear for examinations conducted by the former -University or the 'University shall hold. for such students, examinations in accordance with the curricula of study in force in the former University for such period as may be determined.

(2) Every....;ttillent carrving out his course of study in the David I late Trainino col i et„c ofj-ih o lcd t o the University of Calcutta. an the date l7.1111C42) tn this I\ Ct, M;III COntilillt.' ler he reyistered nuclei the 1..inike 'r..ity s hc permitted to coniplete his course it prep,ninion thercol „Ind appear for exiou i r, ;it h,„, conducted by die University of t.Taleutta or the University shall hold_ for such , i „denis, nai ions i n occord ance with the curricula of study in lorce tn the University ii Calcutta for such period as may be determined by the linlyersity in consultation with the University cif Calcutta.

(1) The Chancellor shall. within three months from the. date ofpublication - • k Act in the oficiai Cazeite, appoint a person to be the \Tice-Chancellor t tidet sub- ,ceticlri (4.) or scction 66, iti(t he sho ll the first Vice-Chauk.-.clior of the n sit inn] shall hold lice for such period as may be determined hy the c-onsultation with the Minister, from time to rime, or his istUtiniu.2 w is car jet.. The first Vice-Chancellor shall exercise all the pow hichever.

ei ',111 i the Chanecli» and with oic oi ;, 111 1 1 leSs 01:111un till his nomm,nuil h v Siatute ,, , [he hist tIrdni.ince,„mil iris' lirsi t,it t he Ir;tinet1 api)(,;11-1Im71 i'l.

1;:).:;."1„., i In Iii tippoinintent_ StillC ( i 10\ ,..rlItin:111 Coorl. F'XCiltivt' 0111.1C11.

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(Chapter V11.—Ahscelloneous and Transitory ProNsiott,v.—Seciwa 65.)

Boards of Studies in accordance with the provisions of the first Statutes. the first Ordinances and the first Regulations of the University as framed under sub-section

(2), as if they had already come into force.

(41) If, for any reason,—

(a) the constitution of the Court, the Executive Council and other bodies referred to in sub-section (3) cannot be. completed within the period of office of the first Vice- Chancellor appointed under sub-section (1), then .on the expiry of such period, the Chancellor may in consultation with the Minister, on such terms and conditions as he. thinks fit, appoint the first Vice-Chancellor whose period of office has expired or another person to be the Vice-Chancellor for the purpose of this section for such period not exceeding two years or his attaining of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier, as the Chancellor. thinks fit. or

(b) a vacancy occurs in the office of the first Vice-Chancellor before the exPirY of the period of his office, then. the Chancellor may. in consultation with the Minister, on such terms and conditions as he thinks fit, appoint another person to be the Vice- Chancellor for the for the unexpired portion of such period or such further period not purposes of this section exceeding three years or his attaining of sixty-five Years, whichever is earlier, as the Chancellor- thinks fit, nnd references in this Act to the firSt Vice-Chancellor shall be deemed to include referenres to the 'Vice-Chancellor appointed under this sub-section.

0) The State Government shall, by notification in the Qtficial Gazette, appoint a date and on and from such date the Court, the Executive Council, the Academie Council and the Boards of Studies shall commence to exercise their respective functions and the first Statutes, the first Ordinances and the first Regulations of the University as framed under sub-section (2) shall come into force and shall be the first Statutes, the first Ordinances and the first Regulations of the University.

the (6) The first .`•:taintes. the fir, Ordinances and die first Regulations ( Univ. ism, shall rem;iin IMV(I: [WV,' Ordirhinees and nev, Regulations are made under !he piovisions of this Act.

("it The first Vice-Chancellor may Nuhjeci to the approval of the Chancellor, appoun such achninistrnlive. clerical and other staff LIS he deems necessary for ,giving effect to the provisions of this section.

(8) la) All properties and all rights of whatever kind used, enjoyed or. possessed by, all interests of whatever kind owned by or. vested in or. held in trust by or, for the existin college we.11 as liabilities le2.ally sulisistim.2 against the existing college shall pass to the University as constituted under this Act.

(h) All sanctioned posts of the existinL, collee shall stand transferred to the University and all Goverument employees employed in the College will continue to functitiii under the Uni ,,Trsity in their eNistim, capacities till such time the posts are actually up by he 1 !ni versit v the ilYe posted elsewhere br appropriaie Go'cl- iur"21-1t Ordt:r , or Notificalnin.; to be ,..,stk.,(.1 frc:mn time to time. Th,- said durint,t lhen tenure In 111(1' Univer,d1y ' !nd condition.- H ' Pt'.

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(Chapter 1111.-111iscellaneaus crud Transitory Provisions.—Section 65.)

same rights and privileges as to pension, gratuity, provident fund, savings cum group insurance scheme and other matters as they would enjoy as the State Government employees:

Provided that the State Government may consider creation of appropriate number of cadre-specific supernumerary posts or shadow posts under the aegis of Higher Education Department or Education Directorate to protect the interest of these Government employees.

(c) All Government employees including teachers. librarians and non-teaching staff who have been employed in the existing college or, arc liable to be posted to the existing college shall be given opportunity to exercise their option for beinE, considered for selection in the University services in a phased manner as may be decided by the State Government by issuing of suitable orders or notifications from time to time

Provided that the last date for such option shall not be later than one year alter the appointed day:

Provided further that no employee who has opted for being considered for selection -in University services shall be debarred for selection in University •services only on the ground that he has already exceeded the upper age limit for recruitment to the concerned post.

(9) On and from the appointed day:—

(a) section 66 shall stand repealed and thereupon the West Bengal University of Teachers' Training, Education [Planning and Administration Council referred in stab-section (1) of the. said section. and all bodies and all committees constituted by Mc said Colincli.:hall stand dissolved:

(b) all colleges and institutions of. whatever kind established. maintained or maringc...d by any other University and affiliated to or recognised by that University prior to the appointed day shall be deemed to be colleges Or institutions established, maintained or managed by the University under this Act;

all affairs, functions or activities of the . University, including studies and examinations, commenced and in progress before the appointed day, shall be deemed to be in progress as if they had been commenced by due University under this Act;

(0) all things done or deemed to have been done. and all actions taken or deemed to have been taken and all appointments made in relation to any college or institution referred to in clause (hi Or under any law in force far the time being. shall he deemed to he thines done or actions taken or appointments made by the UM\ eisitv under this Act as if this Act had been in force when sueh•things done 1.-,1 actions tater inr such appoinumeins made. provided that until the app,..mitcd ;1(1' IVICYCIII:C!, to the Vice-Chancelliq under any such law shall he deemed in he references • to the first Vice-Chaneelloi under this Act (101 tn construing t.1-..! of section IL section 20. section l."2 a nd section 24 and in construing the provisions of the first. Statutes. the first Ordinances and die Reoulations of the University in relation to the constitution. under this section_ 01 the Court, the Executive Council. the Academic Council and the Boards of Studies, references to the Heads of depalliTICMS 01. teai.hin of the um vcr-;ity, the University ProlCssors, University Associate Professors. linkers-a:, Assistant Professors. and

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Be,roj Univei -iiiry .11 I C1C11,2!• • T1:111111,!....

FL :Titling and Administration Council.

(Chapter 101.—Miscellancou_s and Transitoty Provisions.—Section 66.)

teaehers of the University shall he deemed to be references to the persons holding offices respectively as the Heads of teaching Departments, Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors and teachers of the University; if any, immediately before die date of appointment of the first Vice-Chancellor.

(11) The. provisions of the section shall have effect notwithstanding no thing to the contrary contained CISCV,11C12 in this Act or in any other law.

W. (1) With effect from such cline as the State Government may, by notifieitio n ni the Official Gazette, appoint. and until the appointed day all the power s and functions of ,he ri n i ver.,i t y. the Court, the F:•teetthvet -flint-11. the Acztdenuu Council, tilt:. Boards of Studies. the Finance Committee and all either authorities to he constituted under this Act or the Statutes ordinano,:s shall_ respectively, be exercised and performed by a Council to be known as the West Bengal University of Teachers' Training, Education Planning and Administration Council.

(2) The following shall be the members of the Council:

(i) the Chancellor:

(ii) the Vice-Chancellor.

(iii) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor;

the Secretary. Department of Higher Education, Government of West Bengal or his nominee not below the rank of Joint Secretary to th e Government of West Bengal:

the Seciettiry. Depar'tmeit of School Educiition. Government of West Bengal Or his nominee not below the rank of join( Secretary to the Governinent (if West Bengal;

tYli /he s. liepailine n t of Technical Education ;111(1 1 taming. G,,yern ,„,,_.ni or Nve y i lier d or Ins nominee Will ht:s.IONS' the rank of JOinl ( ili a the Secretary.

Fl11:111CC IkpartMelit., Government of \Vest Bengal or his West Bengal:

nom i nee no; below Me lank of Joint Secreun v to the GliVer11111CIll, of (sail) Secret arv.1\ ladrasah Education Department- Government of West Bengal:

membcr secretary West Ben g al State Council of Higher Educmion: (x ) the President West Bengal Council of iii) S the Secondary Education, t Presideni West Bengal Madrasah Education Board:

ylii the President. West Bengal Board of Secondary Education_ t suit) the President. \Vest Council lOr Higher Secondary Education.

not less than ten ;Ind 001 more-than fifteen persons nominated by the Chanselloi eon i'tr with the Minister from p;:t sonS nit )1) 11111,:c 11‘.rN edUL'iH1011. PI and it:',I.ChCFS ;11111t;oed colleges ,tild o r IL L, t Hu hall my yi 1111 c . nctt •...t t h t. 111,1 . tu, •h:Itt Htttontt.tt Yh t, ht...e 1,t tit t.t.,h!,,titi.titott Si.• ,„ t.t.tutt.t ei itu htt'.1t. tti tuade h-v tit Settrt:h IL" rtii „wut otut:Thottittt, • tItt,,tittuu:1 tor this put putt( hty Ike` Stine Cttrt- ttrutth ttt

(iv) ( v) THE KOLKATA GAZETTE. EXTRAORDINARY, JANUARY 16, 2015 11

PART 1111 The West Bengal University of Teachers' Training, Education Planning and Administration Act. 2014.

(Chapter 1111.—Miscellaneous and Transitory Provisions,—Section 66.)

(5) The first Registrar, the first Finance Officer. the first Controller of Exarylimnion and such other officers of the University i including technical personnel) as may be required to be appointed from time to time shall he appointed by the Council on the recommendation of a committee consisting of the Vice-Chancellor as Chairman. a nominee of the Council, a nominee of the Chancellor and a nominee of the State Government., and subject to the supervision. direction and general control of the Vice- Chancellor, they shall exercise all the powers and perform all the duties conferred and imposed on them by or under this Act, or delegated to there by the Vice-Chancellor

(6) The Council may, subject to the approval of the State Government, appoint such administrative, clerical and other staff (includirag technical staff) as it deems necessary for giving effect to the provision's of this section.

17) The Council may, with the approval of the Chancellor. delegate any of its powers and functions to such body or bodies as may be constituted by it to carry on the functions of the Court, the Executive Council, the Academic Council, the Board of Studies, the Finance Committee and all other authorities to he constituted under this Act or the Statutes or the Ordinances:

Provided that such delegation shall not prevent the exercise of" any such power or diSCh',11U.0 of any such functions by the Council.

tit) t i The ChancelloL or in Ins absence the Vitx-Chancellor. shall preside al the meetings 01 the Counci

(ii) twenty-five peirceni of the members 01 the Council shall he a quorum for a meeting of the Council:

(lit twenty'-live percent of the members a an v-Bodv constituted by the Council shall he a quorum for a meeting of .such body,

(9) No act or I-trot:a:ling of the Council or oh' any Body constituted by it shall he invalid or called in question by reason of the existence of any vacancy, initial or subsequent_ in the Council or in any Body constituted by the Council, as the case may be.

(_ ICI) The other provisions of this Act shall. if in conflict with the provisions of this section, stand modified to the extent provided in this section:

Provided that nothing in this sub-section shall effect the power of the Chancellor or the Vie,-C.TrancHlor under [hi: Ac!.

vauwic\ occur' in the of t i ce i,)! the \ ice-Chancellor by ref ,(n In death.

re',1 titation or e \w ry of his orhee nl nhervvise. the same -tdmil he filled up by the (imneellor in c0iltiOIL:111011 With (11C Minister.

112) A nt vacant:) in the Council occurring by reason of death. resignation or otherwise shall be filled up by the Chancellor in consultation with the Minister and the Vice-Chancellor. in so far us such filling up is not inconsistent with the provisions, al. this section.

IS) if, hr rea son of the other provisions of this Act, any difficulty arises in vinl2 oft.

ect to the provisions of this section, dui Council shall refer such difficult \' to the State Government which may make such order or do such thing. net 111COOSiStC- Ilt the Pmvisions of this section- a`t appears to it to be necessary or expedient for removing the difficulty 42 THE KOLKATA GAZETTE. EXTRAORDINARY, JANUARY 16, 2015 IPART DI The West Bengal University of Teachers' Training, Education Planning and Administration Act, 201-i.

Pov,'ers it>uivc Removal ol (Chapter \tn.—Miscellaneous and Transitory Provisions.—Sections 67, 68.)

67, The State Government shall have powers to give directions to the University for any purpose not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, which the University shall comply.

68. If on account oh. any lacuna or Omission in the provisions of this Act. or for any other reason whatsoever, any difficulty arises as to the first constitutions of any authority or the University under this AeL: or otherwise in givina, effect to the provision of this Act, the State Government, as occasion may require, may by order do anything which appears to it to be necessary lot- the purpose of removing the difficulty notwithstanding anvtliinp, to the contrary contained elsewhere in this Act or in any other law.

By order of the Governor.

MALAY MA.RUT BANFRJEE.

Secy to t/.74, Govt. of West Bengal.

Lair Deportment.

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