(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall by virtue of his office be a member and Chairman of the Executive Council and of the Academic Council and shall preside at the convocation of the University in absence of the Chancellor.
(2) He shall be entitled to be present at the address at any stage, any meeting of any Authority of the University, but not to vote there at, unless he is a member of the authority concerned.
Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor.
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(3) He shall have the power to convene meetings of the Executive Council and the Academic Council.
(4) It shall be his duty to see that the provisions of this Act, the Statutes, the Ordinances and Regulations are duly observed, and he may exercise all powers necessary for this purpose.
(5) He shall have power to interpret the provisions of this Act, the Statutes, the Ordinances and the Regulations. Any person or authority aggrieved may, within such time as may be prescribed by an Ordinance, appeal to the Board of Governors.
Provided that,
(a) if such interpretation was given at a meeting of the Executive Council, the appeal shall lie to the Chancellor direct.
(b) if such interpretation was given otherwise than at a meeting of the Executive Council, the appeal shall be forwarded to the Chancellor through the Executive Council.
(6) He shall give effect to the decision of the Authorities of the University taken in accordance with the powers conferred by or under this Act.
(7) He shall have such other powers as may be prescribed.
Rector.