Chapter II Chapter II

The University

Andhra Pradesh a University by the name of

1[Dr. N.T.R. University of

Health Sciences] which shall consist of a Chancellor, a Vice-chancellor, a Rector, if any, an Executive Council and an

2[Academic Senate]. (2)The Headquarters of the University shall be at such place in the State as may be notified by the Government and it may establish campuses at such other places within the State as it may deem fit. (3)The University shall be a teaching and affiliating University. (4)The University shall be a body corporate, having perpetual succession and a common seal and shall sue and be sued by the said Corporate name. (5)In all suits and other legal proceedings by or against the University, the pleadings shall be signed and verified by the Registrar and

. Substituted by the Act No. 16 of 2006, S.2.

all processes in such suits and proceedings shall be issued to and served on the Registrar.

1. (i) to maintain a uniform curriculum in all the institutions affiliated to it;
2. (ii) to conduct a common entrance examination to the courses in all the institutions affiliated thereto; and
3. (iii) to improve the standards of Medical Education including

Powers and functions of the University:-The University shall have the following powers and functions, namely:-

1. (a) to formulate and maintain uniform curriculum and system of examinations for all the Medical Colleges in the respective systems of medicine and other institutions;
2. (b) to conduct a common entrance examination for all the medical colleges in the respective systems of medicine, for the selection of students; (c)to provide for instruction and training in such branches of medicine and allied sciences as may be considered suitable and to make provision for research and for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge in Health Sciences;
3. (d) to institute degrees, titles, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions and to provide instruction for such courses of study as it may determine;
4. (e) to develop, upgrade and start Departments in the medical specialities, as may be required and to provide instruction for such courses of study, as it may determine;
5. (f) to confer degrees, titles, diplomas and other academic distinctions on persons who shall have carried out research in the University or in any other centre or institution recognised by the University, under the conditions prescribed;
6. (g) to hold examinations and to confer honorary degrees or other distinctions under conditions prescribed;
7. (h) to prescribe conditions under which the award of any degree, title, diploma and other academic distinction may be withheld;
   • (i) to institute, maintain and administer University Colleges, hospitals and laboratories and institutes of research, libraries or other institutions necessary to carry out the objects of the University;
8. (j) to affiliate or recognise colleges and institutions and to withdraw such affiliation or recognition;
9. (k) to institute Professorships, Associate Professorships, Assistant Professorships, Lecturerships and other teaching or academic posts required by the University and to appoint persons to such posts;
10. (l) to supervise and control hostels and to regulate and enforce discipline among the students of the University and to make arrangements for promoting their health and general welfare;
11. (m) to co-operate with any other University, authority or association or any other public or private body within, or outside India with purposes and objects similar to those of the University on such terms and conditions, as may, from

time to time be prescribed, in respect of such matters as may

be agreed upon;

1. (n) to establish and maintain University libraries, research stations, museums, and Press and Publication bureau;
2. (o) to establish research posts and appoint .persons to such posts;
3. (p) to institute and award fellowships including travelling fellowships, scholarships, incentives and prizes in the manner prescribed;
4. (q) to establish, maintain or recognise hostels for students of the University and residential accommodation for the staff of the University and to withdraw any such recognition;
5. (r) to fix fees and to demand and receive such fees as may be prescribed;
6. (s) to hold and manage endowments, medals, prizes and other properties and funds of the University;
7. (t) to undertake publication of works of merit and research pertaining to the Health Sciences;
8. (u) to participate in National Cadet Corps training; and such other recognised courses of training;
   • (v) to organise, encourage, regulate and control University Unions;
9. (w) to maintain an employment bureau;
   • (x) to enter into agreements with other bodies or persons for the purpose of promoting the objects of the University including the assuming of the management of any institution under them and the taking over of its rights and liabilities;
10. (y) to manage and control all immovable and movable property transferred to the University on the appointed day or subsequent thereto and to apply it as trustee, subject to the provisions of and for the purposes of this Act; and
11. (z) to do all such acts and things, whether incidental to the objects and powers aforesaid or not, as may be necessary or desirable to further the objects of the University;

1. (1) No Medical college in the State of Andhra Pradesh imparting education in health sciences shall, save with the consent of the University and the sanction of the Government, be associated in any way with or seek admission to any privileges of any other University in India. (2) Any such privileges enjoyed from any other University before the appointed date by any Medical College or institution situated in the State of Andhra Pradesh shall be deemed to be withdrawn with effect from such date. (3) With effect on and from the appointed date, all colleges admitted to the privileges of the Andhra University, the

the State of Andhra Pradesh imparting education in health sciences shall, save with the consent of the University and the sanction of the Government, be associated in any way with or seek admission to any privileges of any other University in India.

1. (2) Any such privileges enjoyed from any other University before the appointed date by any Medical College or institution situated in the State of Andhra Pradesh shall be deemed to be withdrawn with effect from such date.
2. (3) With effect on and from the appointed date, all colleges admitted to the privileges of the Andhra University, the

Admission to the University:-(1) The University shall, subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, be open to all persons irrespective of their religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them.

1. (2) Nothing contained in sub-section (1) shall require the University:-
   • (a) to admit to any course of study any person who does not possess the prescribed academic qualification or standard;
   • (b) to retain on the rolls of the University any student whose academic record is below the minimum standard required for the award of a degree, title, diploma or other academic distinction; or
   • (c) to admit any person or retain any student whose conduct is prejudicial to the interests of the University or the rights and privileges of other students and Teachers.

University:-(1) Notwithstanding anything in the Andhra University Act, 1925, Sri Venkateswara University Act, 1954, the Osmania University Act, 1959, the Nagarjuna University Act, 1976, the Kakatiya University Act, 1976 and the Krishnadevaraya University Act, 1981, the colleges and institutions specified in the First Schedule shall, on and from the appointed date, be disaffiliated from the said Universities and thereupon they shall be deemed to have been affiliated to the University.

1. (2) Notwithstanding the disaffiliation of the colleges specified in the First Schedule from the respective Universities, it shall be competent for the Government to issue such directions as may be necessary for the conduct of the examinations and the declaration of results by the respective Universities so far as they relate to the current academic year and it shall also be competent for the Government to give such directions, from time to time, as would be necessary in the interest of the students, to meet any contingency that might arise, as a result of the disaffiliation of the institutions mentioned in the First Schedule. 1[(3) with effect on and from the commencement of the University of Health Sciences (Amendment) Act, 1988,-
   • (a) the control and management of all the Medical Colleges, Teaching Hospitals, Dental Colleges, Nursing Colleges, and Nursing Schools in the State, 2[XXXX] shall stand transferred to and vest in the Government and shall function under the administrative control of the Government, as affiliated colleges of the University;
   • (b) all the properties, assets and liabilities, rights and obligations, in relation to such institutions and all obligations of the University in relation to them shall . Substituted by the Act No.1 of 1988, S.2, w.e.f.29.09.1987. . Omitted by the Act No.15 of 2001, S.2, w.e.f. 22.12.2000. devolve upon the Government.
   • (c) every officer or employee who immediately before such commencement was working in any such institution shall continue to work in such institution as its employee notwithstanding that he exercised the option to be absorbed in the service of the University; and
   • (d) every officer or employee of the Directorate of Medical and Health Services who immediately before such commencement was working on deputation with the University shall be deemed to be the employee of the Government notwithstanding that he exercised the option to be absorbed in the services of the University; Provided that the service rendered by any such officer or employee in the University prior to such commencement shall be deemed to be service under the Government and he shall be entitled to count that service for the purpose of increments, leave, pension, provident fund and gratuity.] 1[(4) With effect on and from the commencement of the 2[Dr.N.T.R. University of Health Sciences] (Amendment) Act, 2001,-
   • (a) the control and management of the following institutions shall stand transferred to and vest in the Government and they shall function under the administrative control of the Government, as affiliated colleges of the University:- 1. Siddartha Medical College, Vijayawada with attached Hospitals, namely,-
   • (a) University General Hospital, Vijayawada,
   • (b) University General Hospital, Mangalagiri,
   • (c) Mangalagiri Hospital, Mangalagiri,
   • (d) Rural Health Centre, Nimmakuru,
   • (e) S.V.R.K.M. Hospital, Vuyyuru,
   • (f) Yarlagadda Venkanna Chowdary Oncology Wing and Research Centre, Chinakakani, Guntur District. 2. University Dental College and Hospital, Vijayawada. 3. School of Nursing, Mangalagiri.
   • (b) all the properties, assets (except unfinished building and appurtenant land) and liabilities, rights and obligations in relation to the institutions as specified in clause (a) and all obligations of the University in relation to them shall devolve upon the Government;
   • (c) every regular officer or employee who immediately prior such commencement was working in any of the institutions as specified in clause (a) shall continue to work on deputation as its employee till absorption; and
   • (d) all temporary employees who immediately prior to such commencement were working in any of these institutions as specified in clause (a) shall continue to work in the institutions in accordance with the relevant Government orders from time to time: . Inserted by the Act No15 of 2001, S.2, w.e.f. 22.12.2000. . Substituted by the Act No.16 of 2006, S.2. Provided that the services rendered by any such officer or employee in the University prior to such commencement shall be deemed to be service under the Government and he/she shall be entitled to count that service for the purpose of increments, promotion, leave, pension, provident fund and gratuity.]

1. (1) The Government shall have the right to cause an inspection to be made by such person or persons as they may direct, of the affairs and properties of the University, its buildings, laboratories, Libraries, Museums, workshops and equipment, and of any college or institution maintained by the University, and also to cause an enquiry to be made into the teaching and other work conducted or done by the University, or in respect of any matter connected with the University. The Government shall in every case give notice to the University of their intention to cause such inspection or inquiry to be made and the University shall be entitled to be represented thereat. (2) The Government shall forward to the Vice-Chancellor a copy of the inspection report for obtaining the views of the Executive Council and on receipt of such views, the Government may tender such advice as they consider necessary and fix a time limit for action to be taken by the University. (3) The Executive Council shall, within such time as the Government may fix, report to them through the Vice-Chancellor the action which has been taken or is proposed to be taken on the advice tendered by them. (4) The Government may, where action has not been taken by the University within the time fixed to their satisfaction, after considering any explanation furnished or representation made by the Executive Council issue such directions as they may think fit and the University shall comply with such directions. CHAPETER III Officers of the University

cause an inspection to be made by such person or persons as they may direct, of the affairs and properties of the University, its buildings, laboratories, Libraries, Museums, workshops and equipment, and of any college or institution maintained by the University, and also to cause an enquiry to be made into the teaching and other work conducted or done by the University, or in respect of any matter connected with the University. The Government shall in every case give notice to the University of their intention to cause such inspection or inquiry to be made and the University shall be entitled to be represented thereat.

1. (2) The Government shall forward to the Vice-Chancellor a copy of the inspection report for obtaining the views of the Executive Council and on receipt of such views, the Government may tender such advice as they consider necessary and fix a time limit for action to be taken by the University.
2. (3) The Executive Council shall, within such time as the Government may fix, report to them through the Vice-Chancellor the action which has been taken or is proposed to be taken on the advice tendered by them.
3. (4) The Government may, where action has not been taken by the University within the time fixed to their satisfaction, after considering any explanation furnished or representation made by the Executive Council issue such directions as they may think fit and the University shall comply with such directions. CHAPETER III Officers of the University

University:-

1. (1) The Chancellor;
2. (2) The Vice-chancellor;
3. (3) The Rector, if any;
4. (4) The Deans of the Faculties;
5. (5) The Registrar;
6. (6) The Finance Officer; and
7. (7) such other persons as may be declared by the Statutes to be the officers of the University.

1[Governor] of Andhra Pradesh shall be the Chancellor of the University.

1. (2) the Chancellor, shall, by virtue of his officer, be the Head of the University.
2. (3) the Chancellor, shall, when present, preside at the convocation of the University held at conferring degrees. He shall exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be conferred on or vested in him by or under the provisions of this . Substituted by the Act No.5 of 1990, S.2, w.e.f. 05.02.1990. Act.
3. (4) The Chancellor, may be order in writing annul any proceedings of the University, which is not in conformity with the provisions of this Act, the Statutes, the Ordinances or the Regulations: Provided that before making any such order, he shall give a notice calling upon the University to show cause why such an order should not be made and if any cause is shown within the time specified thereof, in the said notice, shall consider the same.

1. (1) Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor 1[from out of a panel of names of distinguished educationalists in the field of medicine in the alphabetical order] which shall not be less than three, but not more than five, suggested by a committee consisting of- (i) a nominee of the chancellor: (ii)a nominee of the Government who shall also be the Convenor of the Committee; and (iii) a nominee of the Executive Council; Provided that no employee of the University or member of any authority of the University shall be member of the Committee. (2) The Vice-Chancellor shall be principal executive and academic officer of the University and shall exercise general supervision and control over the affairs of the University and give effect to the decisions of all the authorities of the University. (3) The Vice-Chancellor may, if he is of opinion that immediate action is necessary on any matter, exercise any power conferred on any authority of the University by or under this Act and shall report to such authority the action taken by him on such matter: Provided that if the authority concerned is of opinion that such action ought not to have been taken, it may refer the matter to the Chancellor whose decision thereon shall be final: Provided further that any person in the service of the University who is aggrieved by the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor under this sub-section shall have the right to appeal against such action to the Executive Council within three months from the date on which the decision on such action is communicated to him and thereupon the Executive Council may confirm, modify or reverse the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor. (4) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes or

the Chancellor

1[from out of a panel of names of distinguished educationalists in the field of medicine in the alphabetical order] which shall not be less than three, but not more than five, suggested by a committee consisting of-

1. (i) a nominee of the chancellor: (ii)a nominee of the Government who shall also be the Convenor of the Committee; and
2. (iii) a nominee of the Executive Council; Provided that no employee of the University or member of any authority of the University shall be member of the Committee.

1. (2) The Vice-Chancellor shall be principal executive and academic officer of the University and shall exercise general supervision and control over the affairs of the University and give effect to the decisions of all the authorities of the University.
2. (3) The Vice-Chancellor may, if he is of opinion that immediate action is necessary on any matter, exercise any power conferred on any authority of the University by or under this Act and shall report to such authority the action taken by him on such matter: Provided that if the authority concerned is of opinion that such action ought not to have been taken, it may refer the matter to the Chancellor whose decision thereon shall be final: Provided further that any person in the service of the University who is aggrieved by the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor under this sub-section shall have the right to appeal against such action to the Executive Council within three months from the date on which the decision on such action is communicated to him and thereupon the Executive Council may confirm, modify or reverse the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor.
3. (4) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes or

The Rector:- (1) The Rector shall be appointed by the Executive Council on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor and shall exercise such powers and discharge such duties as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

1. (2) Where the Executive Council does not accept the recommendations of the Vice-Chancellor, the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor, whose decision thereon shall be final and binding on the Executive Council and the Vice-Chancellor. . Substituted by the Act No.4 of 1998, S.5.

1. (1) The Registrar shall be a whole time paid officer of the University appointed by the Executive Council on such terms as may be prescribed by the Statutes. (2) The Registrar shall have the power to enter into agreements, sign documents and authenticate records on behalf of the University and shall exercise such other powers and discharge such other duties as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

the University appointed by the Executive Council on such terms as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

1. (2) The Registrar shall have the power to enter into agreements, sign documents and authenticate records on behalf of the University and shall exercise such other powers and discharge such other duties as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

paid officer of the University appointed by the Executive Council from out

of a penal of names suggested by the Government. He shall exercise such

powers and discharge such duties as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

duties of the Deans of Faculties and other officers of the University shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

payable to each of the officers specified in section 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes. CHAPETER IV Authorities of the University

of the University, namely:-

1. (i) The Executive Council;

1[(ii) Academic Senate;]

1. (iii) The Planning Board;
2. (iv) The Finance Committee;
3. (v) The Boards of Studies; and
4. (vi) Such other bodies as the Statutes may declare to be authorities of the University.

Executive Council shall be the principal executive body of the University.

1. (2) The constitution of the Executive Council and its powers and functions shall be prescribed by the Statutes. 20. 2[Academic Senate] and its powers and functions:-(1) The 2[Academic Senate] shall be the principal academic body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, Statutes and Ordinances, co-ordinate and exercise general supervision over the academic policies of the University.
2. (2) The Constitution of the 2[Academic Senate] and its powers and functions shall be prescribed by the Statutes.

2 [Academic Senate] and its powers and functions:-(1) The 2 [Academic Senate] shall be the principal academic body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, Statutes and Ordinances, co-ordinate and exercise general supervision over the academic policies of the University.

1. (2) The Constitution of the 2 [Academic Senate] and its powers and functions shall be prescribed by the Statutes.

Planning Body of the University and also be responsible for monitoring the development of the University on the lines indicated in the objects of the University.

1. (2) The constitution of the Planning Board and its powers and functions shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes. . Substituted by the Act No.4 of 1998, S.6. . Substituted by the Act No.4 of 1998, S.7.

Finance Committee shall be prescribed by the Statutes.

The constitution and powers of the Board of Studies shall be such as may be prescribed by the

Term of office of members of the Executive Council, the Academic Senate and the Planning Board:- Save as otherwise provided, the members of the Executive Council, the Academic Senate and the Planning Board shall be reconstituted at or about the same time every three years and the members of these authorities shall except in the case of ex-officio members hold office as members thereof upto the date of next reconstitution.]

shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

General Fund:-The University shall have a general fund to which shall be credited:-

1. (i) its income including the fees and endowments;
2. (ii) contributions or grants which may be made by the Government on such conditions as they may, impose; and
3. (iii) other contributions or grants.

funds and maintain such accounts as the Executive Council may determine on the recommendation of the Finance Committee.

Government of India, the State Government, the University Grants Commission and International Agencies like the World Health Organisation and also borrow money from a Bank or a Corporation for the purposes of the University; Provided that where the University intends to borrow money from a Bank or a Corporation or both exceeding an amount of fifty thousand rupees at a time or in the aggregate, it shall obtain the prior written approval of the Government therefor.

shall not without the prior approval of the Government, divert earmarked funds for other purposes, or upgrade any post or revise the scales of pay of its staff or implement any schemes which involve any matching contribution from the Government or create a post or posts resulting in recurring liability on the Government either immediately or in future: Provided that the Executive Council may authorise the creation and filling up of posts of teachers for a period not exceeding one year but any such post or posts shall not be continued or created afresh for any period beyond the said period of one year without priorapproval of the Government. CHAPTER-VI Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations

. Substituted by the Act No.4 of 1998, S.8.

shall have power to make Statutes for all or any of the following matters, namely:-

1. (i) the holding of convocation to confer degrees;
2. (ii) the conferment of honorary degrees and academic distinctions;
3. (iii) the constitution, powers and functions of the authorities of the University;
4. (iv) the manner of filling vacancies among members of the authorities;
5. (v) the allowances to be paid to the members of the authorities and committees thereof;
6. (vi) the procedure at meetings of the authorities including the quorum for the transaction of business at such meeting;
7. (vii) the authentication of the orders or decisions of the authorities;
8. (viii) the formation of departments of teaching and research at the University;
9. (ix) the term of office and methods of appointment and conditions of service of the officers of the University other than the chancellor and Vice-Chancellor;
10. (x) the qualifications, classification, the method of appointment and determination of the terms and conditions of service of teachers and other persons employed by the University;
11. (xi) the institution of pension, gratuity, insurance or provident fund for the benefit of the officers, teachers and other persons employed by the University;
12. (xii) the institution of fellowships, travelling fellowships, scholarships, studentships, bursaries, exhibitions, medals, incentives and prizes and the conditions of award thereof;
13. (xiii) the establishment and maintenance of halls and hostels;
14. (xiv) the conditions for residence of students of the University in the halls and hostels maintained by the University and the levy of fees and other charges for such residence;
15. (xv) the delegation of the powers vested in the authorities or officers of the University;
16. (xvi) the admission of the students of the University;
17. (xvii) the conditions of recognition of hostels not maintained by the University; (xviii) the conditions and mode of appointment and duties of examining bodies and examiners;
18. (xix) the maintenance of discipline among the students of the University;
19. (xx) the fees to be charged for teaching, research and training; (xxi)the procedure for arbitration in case of dispute between employees or students of the University;

1. (xxii) the procedure for appeals to the Executive Council by students against the action of any Officer or authority of the University; (xxiii) the constitution, terms and references of the grievances committee for the employees and students of the University;
2. (xxiv) the participation of students and research scholars in the affairs of the University;
3. (xxv) the creation, composition and functions of any other body which is considered necessary for improving the academic life of the University; and
4. (xxvi) any other matter which is required to be or may be prescribed by the statutes;

set out in the Second Schedule.

1. (2) The Executive Council may, from time to time, make new statutes or any statutes in addition to the first statutes referred to in sub- section (1) and may amend or repeal any statute including the first Statutes: Provided that the Executive Council shall not make, amend or repeal any statute affecting the status, power or constitution of any authority of the University until such authority has been given an opportunity of expressing an opinion in writing on the proposed charges, and any opinion so expressed shall be considered by the Executive Council.
2. (3) Every new statute or addition to the statutes or any amendment or repeal of a statute shall require the approval of the Chancellor who may assent thereto or with hold assent therefrom or remit the same to the Executive Council for reconsideration.
3. (4) A new statute or a statute amending or repealing an existing statute shall have no validity unless it has been assented by the Chancellor.
4. (5) Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing sub-sections, the Chancellor may make new or additional statutes or amend or repeal the statutes referred to in sub-section (1) during the period of three years immediately after the commencement of this Act: Provided that the Chancellor may, on the expiry of the said period of three years make, within three years from the date or expiry, such detailed statutes as he may consider necessary and such detailed statutes shall be laid before the Legislative Assembly of the State.

Chancellor with the previous approval of the Government during the period of two years immediately after the commencement of this Act, and the Ordinances so made may be amended, repealed or added to at any time by the Executive Council in the manner prescribed by the Statutes.

1. (2) Subject to the provisions of this Act, and the Statutes, the Ordinances may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:-
   • (a) the admission of the students to the Colleges affiliated to the University and their enrolment as such;
   • (b) the courses of study to be laid down for all degrees, diplomas, and certificates of the University;
   • (c) the award of degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions the qualifications for the same and the means to be taken relating to the granting and obtaining of the same;
   • (d) the fees to be charged for courses of study in the Colleges affiliated to University and for admission to the examinations, degree and diplomas of the University;
   • (e) the conditions for the award of fellowships, scholarships, studentships, medals and prizes;
   • (f) the conduct of examinations and other methods of evaluation, including the terms of office and appointment and the duties of examining bodies, examiners and moderators;
   • (g) the special arrangements, if any, which may be made for the residence, discipline, and teaching of women students and the prescribing of special courses of studies for them;
   • (h) the appointment and emoluments of teachers and other employees, other than those for whom provision has been made in the statutes;
     • (i) the establishment of the Centres of Studies, Boards of Studies, Special centres, specialised laboratories and other Committees;
   • (j) the terms and conditions of the recognition of institutions of higher learning and its withdrawal;
   • (k) the terms and conditions on which persons working in any recognised institution or in any institution associated with the University may be recognised as teachers and for withdrawing such recognition.
   • (l) the manner co-operation or collaboration or association with other Universities, authorities or institutions of higher learning;
   • (m) the creation, composition and functioning of any other body which is considered necessary for improving the academic life of the University;
   • (n) such other terms and conditions of service of teachers and other academic staff as are not prescribed by the statutes;
   • (o) the management of colleges and institutions established by the University; and
   • (p) all other matters which by this Act or the Statutes may be provided for by the Ordinances.

consistent with this Act, the Statutes and the Ordinances for the conduct of their own business and that of the Committees appointed by them and not provided for by this Act, the Statutes or the Ordinances, in the manner prescribed by the Statutes.

report or the University on or before such date as may be prescribed by the Statutes. A copy of the report with a copy of the resolution thereon shall be submitted to the Government for information.

financial year the annual accounts of the University of the preceding year and submit them to the Executive Council for the consideration with the recommendations of the Finance Committee and thereafter submit them to such audit as the Government may direct before the end of the financial year. The accounts when audited shall be published in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette and copies thereof together with copies of audit report shall be submitted to the Executive Council not later than two years from the end of financial year to which the accounts pertain and to the

Financial Estimates:-(1) The Finance Officer shall prepare before such date as may be prescribed by the Statutes the financial estimates for the ensuing financial year along with the annual accounts whether audited or not, of the preceding financial year and after they are

considered by the Finance Committee submit them to the Executive Council for approval.

1. (2) The Government shall fix the block grant for the University normally for a period of five years: Provided that any liability which the University may have incurred with the approval of the Government and which was not envisaged at the time of fixing the block grant shall in addition to the block grant be reimbursed.

may, for reasons to be recorded in writing, incur any expenditure for which no provision has been made in the budget or which is in excess of the amount provided in the budget.