Statutes

Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:- (a) the constitution, powers and functions of the authorities, and other bodies of the University, as may be constituted from time to time; (b) appointment and continuance in office of the members of the said authorities and bodies, filling up of vacancies of members and all other matters relating to those authorities and other bodies for which it may be necessary or desirable to provide; (c)the appointment, powers and duties of the officers of the University and their emoluments; (d) the appointment of teachers and other academic staff and other employees of the University, their emoluments and other conditions of service; (e) the appointment of teachers, academic staff working in any other University or organistion for specific period for undertaking a joint project; (f) the conditions of service of employees including provision for pension, insurance and provident funds, the manner of termination of service and disciplinary action; (g) the principles governing the seniority of service of the employees of the University; (h) the procedure for arbitration in cases of dispute between employees or students and the University; (i) the procedure for appeal to the Executive Council by any employees or student against the action of any officer or authority of the University; (j) the conferment of autonomous status on an Institution; (k) the establishment and abolition of Department, Centers and Institutions; (l) the conferment of honorary degrees; (m) the withdrawal of degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions; (n) the institution of fellowships, scholarships, studentships, medals and prizes; (o) the delegation of powers vested in the authorities or officers of the University; (p) the maintenance of discipline among the employees and students; and (q) all other matters which by this Act are to be or may be provided for by the Statutes. (a) The University may establish and maintain one or more Energy field experiment stations for research, both fundamental and applied in all faculties. The Executive Council shall appoint, in the manner prescribed, a person who had expertise in renewable energy field as the Director of Energy Experiment Stations. The Director shall institute, guide and coordinate all energy research with focus on renewable energy and be responsible for the efficient working of such stations; (b) The University may, at any time, with the approval of the Government close down, either permanently or temporarily any of the renewable energy experiment stations specified in sub-clause (a); (c) The Government shall endeavour to secure proper co-ordination between the departments of the Government and the University in the conduct of research and extension work and may tender necessary advice to the Executive Council in that regard.