Chapter VII Chapter VII

General

members other than ex-officio members of any authority or other body of the University shall be filled as soon as may be, by the person or body who or which nominated the member whose place has become vacant and the person nominated to a casual vacancy shall be member of such authority or body for the residue of the term for which the person whose place he fills would have been a member. Provided further that no casual vacancy shall be filled if such vacancy occurs within six months before the date of the expiry of the term of the members of any authority or other body of the University.

proceedings, shall lie against any officer of employee of the University for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of any of the provisions of this Act, the Statutes or Ordinances.

invalidated by vacancies:- No act or proceeding of any authority or other body of the University shall be invalidated merely by reason of the existence of any vacancy or of any defect or irregularity in the election, or appointment of a member of any authority or other body of the University or any defect or irregularity in such act or proceeding not affecting the merits of the case.

1. (1) No person shall be qualified for election or nomination as a member of any of the authorities of the University if, on the date of such election or nomination, he is- (a) of unsound mind, deaf-mute or suffering from leprosy, or (b) an applicant to be adjudicated as an insolvent or an undischarged insolvent; or (c) sentenced by a criminal Court to imprisonment for any offence involving moral turpitude. (2) In case of dispute or doubt as to whether a person is disqualified under sub-section (1), the Executive Council shall refer such case to the Chancellor, whose decision thereon shall be final.

election or nomination as a member of any of the authorities of the University if, on the date of such election or nomination, he is-

1. (a) of unsound mind, deaf-mute or suffering from leprosy, or
2. (b) an applicant to be adjudicated as an insolvent or an undischarged insolvent; or
3. (c) sentenced by a criminal Court to imprisonment for any offence involving moral turpitude.

1. (2) In case of dispute or doubt as to whether a person is disqualified under sub-section (1), the Executive Council shall refer such case to the Chancellor, whose decision thereon shall be final.

Council may remove by an order in writing made in this behalf any person from membership of any authority of the University by a resolution passed by a majority of the total membership of the Executive Council and by a majority of not less than two third of the members of the Executive

Council present and voting at the meeting. If such person has been convicted by a criminal Court for an offence which in the opinion of the Executive Council involves moral turpitude or if he has been guilty of gross misconduct and for the same reason the Executive Council may withdraw any degree or diploma conferred on or granted to that person by the University.

1. (2) No Executive Council may also by an order in writing made in this behalf remove any person from the membership of any authority of the University if he becomes of unsound mind or deaf-mute or suffers from leprosy or has applied to be adjudicated or has been as an insolvent.
2. (3) No action under this section shall be taken against any person unless he has been given a reasonable opportunity to show-cause against the action proposed to be taken.
3. (4) A copy of every order passed under sub-section (1) or sub- section (2), as the case may be, shall as soon as may be after it is so passed, be communicated to the person concerned in the manner prescribed.

If any question arises whether any person has been duly elected or nominated as, or is entitled to be, a member of any authority of the

Constitution of Committees:-All the authorities of the University shall have power to constitute or reconstitute Committees and delegate to

them such of their powers as they deem fit. Such Committees shall, save

as otherwise provided, consist of members of the authority concerned and of such other persons, if any, as the authority in each case may think fit.

constituted under sub-section (1) of Section 49, the Vice-Chancellor, shall, subject to the approval of the Chancellor, have power-

1. (1) to appoint such advisory or selection committees as he may think fit;
2. (2) to appoint such members of the teaching staff as may be necessary; and
3. (3) to appoint such ministerial and lower grade staff as may be necessary.

in this Act or any other law for the time being in force, the Government may by order in writing, call for any information from the University on any matter relating to the affairs of the University and the University shall, if such information is available with it, furnish the Government with such information within a reasonable period:

Mode of proof of University record:-Copy of any receipt, application, notice or proceeding, resolution of any authority or Committee of the University or other documents in possession of the University or any entry in any register duly maintained by the University, if certified by the Registrar shall be received as prima facie evidence of such receipt, application, notice, proceeding or resolution, document for the existence of entry in a register and shall be admitted as evidence of the matters and transactions, wherein the original thereof would, if produced, has been admissible in evidence.

the first Finance Officer:- Notwithstanding anything in this Act, and the Statutes, the first Vice-Chancellor, the first Registrar and the first Finance Officer shall be appointed by the Chancellor on a salary to be fixed by him and each of the said officers shall hold office for a period to be fixed by him, but not exceeding three years.

Chancellor to make arrangements for constituting the Executive Council and such other authorities of the University within six months from the commencement of the Act or such longer period not exceeding one year as the Government may by notification, direct.

1. (2) The first Vice-Chancellor shall, in consultation with the Government, make such rules as may be necessary for the functioning of the University.
2. (3) The authorities constituted under sub-section (1) shall commence to exercise their functions on such date as the Government may, by notification specify in this be half.
3. (4) It shall be the duty of the first Vice-Chancellor to draft such Statutes, as may be necessary and submit them to the Executive Council for their approval. Such Statutes when framed shall be published in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette. (5)Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, and the Statutes and until such time an authority is duly constituted, the first Vice-Chancellor may appoint any officer or constitute any committee temporarily to exercise and perform any of the powers and duties, of such authority under this Act and the Statutes.

be accepted by the University, which in the opinion of the authorities of the University, involves conditions or obligations as to the religious belief in the admission or appointment of members, students, teachers or in any other connection whatsoever: Provided that nothing in this section shall prevent the University from accepting any such benefaction intended for the promotion of research in any branch of study.

1. (1) The Executive Council may invite a person of high academic distinction and professional attainments to accept a post of Professor in the University on such terms and conditions as it deems fit, and on the person agreeing to do so, appoint him to the post. (2) The Executive Council may appoint a teacher or any other member of the academic staff working in any other University or organisation for undertaking a joint project in the manner prescribed.

person of high academic distinction and professional attainments to accept a post of Professor in the University on such terms and conditions as it deems fit, and on the person agreeing to do so, appoint him to the post.

1. (2) The Executive Council may appoint a teacher or any other member of the academic staff working in any other University or organisation for undertaking a joint project in the manner prescribed.

constitution or reconstitution of any authority of the University after the commencement of this Act, or otherwise in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Government may by notification make such provision, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act as may appear to them to be necessary or expedient for removing the difficulty: Provided that no such notification shall be issued after the expiry of three years from the date of commencement of this Act.

1. (2) All notifications made under sub-section (1) shall, as soon as may be after they are made, be placed on the table of the Legislative Assembly of the State and shall be subject to such modifications by way of amendments or repeal as the Legislative Assembly may make either in the same session or in the next session.

1. (1) Every employee shall be appointed under a written contract which shall be lodged with the Registrar and a copy of which shall be furnished to the employee concerned.
2. (2) Any dispute arising out of a contract between the University and any employee may be referred by the Vice-Chancellor to a grievances

Procedure of appeal in disciplinary cases against students:-Any student or candidate for an examination whose name has been removed from the rolls of the University by the Orders or resolution of the Vice- Chancellor, discipline Committee or Examination Committee, as the case may be, and who has been debarred from appearing at the examinations of the University for more than one year may, within ten days of the date of communication of such orders or copy of such resolution to him, appeal to the Executive Council and the Executive Council may confirm, modify or reverse the decision of Vice-Chancellor or the Committee, as the case may be.

notwithstanding anything contained in this Act have a right to appeal within such times as may be prescribed by the Statutes to the Executive Council against the decision of any officer or authority of the University and thereupon the Executive Council may confirm, or modify decision appealed against.

1. (1) The University shall, constitute for the benefit of its employees in such manner and subject to such conditions as may be prescribed by the Statutes, such schemes of pension, provident fund and insurance as it may deem fit with the prior approval of the Government. (2) Where such provident or pension fund has been so constituted, the Government may declare that the provisions of the Provident Funds Act, 1925 shall apply to such funds as if it were a Government Provident Fund. THE FIRST SCHEDULE [See Section 8] (1) Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam; (2) Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada; (3) Guntur Medical College, Guntur; (4) Sri Venkateswara Medical College, Tirupathi; (5) Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool; (6) Kakatiya Medical College, Warangal; (7) Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad; (8) Gandhi Medical College, Hyderabad; (9) Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada; (10) Government Dental College, Hyderabad; (11) Ayurvedic College, Vijayawada; (12) Ayurvedic College, Warangal; (13) Ayurvedic College, Hyderabad; (14) Ayurvedic College, Tirupathi (run by T.T.D.); (15) Homoeopathi College, Gudiwada; (16) Homoeopathi College, Hyderabad; (17) Homoeopathi College, Cuddapah; (18) Nizamia Tibbi College, Hyderabad; (19) Unani College, Kurnool; (20) College of Nursing, Hyderabad; (21) College of Nursing, Visakhapatnam; (22) College of Nursing, Kurnool. THE SECOND SCHEDULE [See Section 30] The Statutes of University The Vice-Chancellor 1. (1)(a) The vice-Chancellor shall be a whole-time officer of the University. The salary and other emoluments and conditions of service of the Vice- Chancellor shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes. (b) Subject to the provisions of clause (c), the Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a term of three years from the date of his appointment and he shall be eligible for re-appointment to that office for another term of three years only: Provided that in no case the Vice-Chancellor shall hold office beyond the age of sixty-five years; Provided further that the Vice-Chancellor shall however continue to hold office after the expiration of his term of appointment for a period not exceeding six months or until his successor is appointed and enters upon his office, whichever is earlier. (c) The Vice-Chancellor shall not be removed from his office expect by an order of the Chancellor issued on the ground of misbehaviour or incapacity and after due inquiry by such person who is or has been a Judge of a High Court or the Supreme Court as may be appointed by the Chancellor, in which Vice-Chancellor, shall have an opportunity of making his representation against such removal. (2) (a) The Vice-Chancellor shall, by virtue of his office, be a member and Chairman of the Executive Council and of the *[Academic Senate] and shall preside at the convocations of the University in the absence of the Chancellor. (b) The Vice-Chancellor shall have power to convene meetings of the Executive Council and the *[Academic Senate]. (c) The Vice-Chancellor shall be entitled to be present at and address at any stage of any meeting of any authority of the University but not to vote thereat unless he is a member of the authority concerned. (3) It shall be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to see that the provisions of this Act, the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations are duly observed and he may exercise all powers necessary for this purpose. (4) When the vice-Chancellor is unable to exercise his powers, perform his functions and discharge his duties owning to absence, illness or any other cause, the Rector, if any, shall exercise, the powers, perform the functions and discharge the duties of the Vice-Chancellor until a new Vice-Chancellor assumes office or until the existing Vice-Chancellor attends to the duties of his office, as the case may be: Provided that if the Rector is not available, the Chancellor may make necessary arrangements to perform the duties of the Vice-Chancellor by appointing a Vice-Chancellor incharge or otherwise. . Substituted by Act No.4 of 1998, S.10. * Throughout the Act, for the words “Academic Council”, the words “Academic Senate” shall be substituted. (5) It shall be competent for the Vice-Chancellor to accept the resignation of the Vice-Chancellor. (6) When the post of the Vice-Chancellor falls permanently vacant either by resignation or otherwise, the vacancy shall be filled by the Chancellor by appointing another person as Vice-Chancellor and the vice- Chancellor so appointed shall hold office for a full three years. The Registrar 2.(1) The emoluments and other terms and conditions of service of the Registrar shall, be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes: Provided that the Registrar shall retire on attaining the age of fifty- eight years; Provided further that the Registrar Shall, notwithstanding his attaining the age of fifty-eight years, continue in office until his successor is appointed and enters upon his office or until the expiry of a period of one year whichever is earlier. (2) When the office of the Registrar is vacant or when the Registrar is, by reason of illness, absence or any other cause, unable to perform the duties of his office, the duties of the office shall be performed by such persons as the Vice-Chancellor may appoint for the purpose. (3) (a) The Registrar shall have power to take disciplinary action against such of the employees, excluding teachers of the University and academic staff as may be specified in the orders of the Executive Council and to suspend them pending inquiry, to administer warnings to them, to impose on them the penalty of censure or the withholding of increment; Provided that no such penalty shall be imposed unless the person concerned has been given an opportunity of showing cause against the action proposed to be taken in regard to him. (b) An appeal shall lie to the Vice-Chancellor against any order of the Registrar imposing any of the penalties specified in sub-clause (a). (c) In a case where the inquiry discloses that a punishment beyond the powers of the Registrar is called for, the Registrar shall, upon conclusion of the inquiry, make a report to the vice-Chancellor along with his recommendations: Provided that an appeal shall lie to the Executive Council against an order of the Vice-Chancellor imposing any penalty. (4) The Registrar shall be the ex-officio Secretary of the Executive Council and the *[Academic Senate], but shall not be deemed to be a member of any of those authorities. (5) It shall be the duty of the Registrar- (a) to be the custodian of the records, the common seal and such other property of the University as the Executive Council shall commit to his charge; (b) to issue all notices convening meetings of the Executive Council, *[Academic Senate] and the Boards of studies or any committees appointed by the authorities of the University; (c) to keep the minutes of all the meetings of the Executive Council, *[Academic Senate], and of any Committees appointed by the authorities of the University; (d) to conduct the official correspondence of the Executive Council and the *[Academic Senate]; (e) to supply to the Chancellor copies of the agenda of the meetings of the authorities of the University as soon as they are issued and the minutes of such meetings; (f) to represent the University in suits or proceedings by or against the University, sign powers of attorney and verify pleadings or depute his representative for the purpose; and (g) to perform such other duties as may be specified in the Statutes, the Ordinances or the Regulations or as may be required, from time to time, by the Executive Council or the Vice-Chancellor. The Finance Officer 3.(1) The Finance Officer shall be the ex-officio Secretary of the Finance Committee, but shall not be deemed to be a member of such Committee. (2) When the office of the Finance Officer is vacant or when the Finance Officer is, by reason or illness, absence or any other cause, unable to perform the duties of his office, the duties of the office shall be performed by such persons as the Vice-Chancellor may appoint for the purpose. (3) The f Finance Officer shall,- (a) exercise general supervision over the funds of the University and shall maintain the accounts of the University and shall advice it as regards its financial policy; (b) perform such other financial functions as may be assigned to him by the Executive Council or as may be prescribed by these Statutes or the Ordinances: Provided that the Finance Officer shall not incur any expenditure or make any expenditure or make any investment exceeding ten thousand rupees without the previous approval of the Executive Council. (4) Subject to the control of the Executive Council, the Finance Officer shall- (a) hold and manage the property and investments of the University including trust and endowed property; (b) ensure that the limits fixed by the Executive Council for recurring and non-recurring expenditure for a year are not exceeded and that all moneys are expended on the purposes for which they are granted or allotted; (c) be responsible for the preparation of annual accounts and the budget of the University and, their presentation to the Executive Council; (d) keep a constant watch on the state of the cash and bank balance and on the state of investments; (e) watch the progress of the collection of revenue and advise on the methods of collection employed; (f) ensure that the registers of buildings, land, furniture and equipment are maintained up-to-date and that stock checking of equipment and other consumable materials in all offices, special centres, specialised laboratories, colleges, and institutions maintained by the University is conducted; (g) call for explanation for unauthorised expenditure and for other financial irregularities and suggest disciplinary action against persons at fault; and (h) call for from any office, centre, laboratory, college or institution affiliated to or maintained by the University, any information or returns that he may consider necessary for the performance of his duties. (5) The receipt of the Finance Officer or the person or persons duly authorised in this behalf by the Executive Council for any money payable to the University shall be sufficient discharge for payment of such money. The Executive Council 4. (1) The Executive Council shall consist of the following persons, namely:- Class I –Ex-Officio Members (i)Vice-Chancellor; (ii)Secretary to Government, Medical and Health Department or his nominee; (iii)Secretary to Government, Finance and Planning Department or his nominee; (iv) Director of Medical Education; (v) Director of Health and Family Welfare; (vi) Director of Indian Medicine and Homoeopathi; Class II- Other Members 1[(vii) three eminent educationalists in the field of medicine representing the interests of Health Sciences in the State to be nominated by the Government;] (viii) Three members, one each from the Andhra, Telangana and Rayalaseema regions of the State of Andhra Pradesh having proficiency in Allopathic Medicine. 2[(ix) three professors from the faculties of the affiliated colleges of the University to be nominated by the Government.] (2) When a person ceases to be a member of the Executive Council, he shall cease to be a member of any the authorities of the University of which he may happen to be a member by virtue of his membership in the Executive Council. (3) The members of the Executive Council shall not be entitled to receive any remuneration from the University except such daily and travelling allowances as may be prescribed: . Substituted by the Act No.4 of 1998, S.9. . Added by the Act No.4 of 1998. S.9. Provided that nothing contained in this clause shall preclude any member from drawing his emoluments to which he is entitled by virtue of the Office he holds. (4) A member of the Executive Council, other than an ex-officio member, may tender resignation of his membership at any time before the term of his office expires. Such resignation shall be conveyed to the Chancellor by a letter in writing by the member, and the resignation shall have effect from the date of its acceptance by the Chancellor. (5) The quorum for the meeting of the Executive Council shall be one-third of the total number of members or four persons whichever is higher. Powers of the Executive Council 5. The Executive Council shall have the following powers, namely:-(1) to make statutes and amend or repeal the statutes; (2) to co-operate with other Universities, academic authorities and Colleges in such manner and for such purposes as it may determine; (3) to provide for research and advancement and dissemination of knowledge in Health Sciences and allied fields and for this purpose to establish such Colleges, Departments and Institutions as may be considered necessary, from time to time, in addition to those specified in the First Schedule; (4) to institute lecturerships, readerships, professorships and any other teaching or research posts required by the University; (5) to institute degrees, titles, diplomas and other academic distinctions; (6) to confer degrees, titles, diplomas and other academic distinctions on persons who shall have carried on research under conditions prescribed; (7) to confer honorary degrees or other distinctions on the recommendation of not less than two-thirds of the members present at the Executive Council; (8) to establish and maintain halls and hostels; (9) to institute fellowships, travelling fellowships, scholarships, studentships, bursaries, exhibitions, medals incentives and prizes and to award the same in accordance with the statutes; (10) to consider and take such action as it may deem fit on the annual report, the annual accounts and the financial estimates; (11) to institute a publication bureau with necessary equipment and to maintain it; (12) to enter into any agreement with the Central or any State Government or with a private management for assuming the management of any institution and for taking over its properties and liabilities or for any other purposes not repugnant to the provisions of this Act; (13) to make statues regulating the method of election to the authorities of the University and the procedure at the meetings of the Executive Council and other authorities of the University and the quorum of members required for the transaction of business by the authorities of the University; (14) to hold, control and administer the properties and funds of the University; (15) to direct the form, custody and use of the common seal of the University; (16) to regulate and determine all matters concerning the University in accordance with this Act and the statutes; (17) to administer all properties and all funds placed at the disposal of the University for specific purposes; (18) (a) to appoint Tutors, Assistant Professors, Professors, Visiting Professors, Professors of Emeritus, Researchers, and fix their emoluments, if any, define their duties and the conditions of their services and provide for filling up of temporary vacancies; (b) to make statutes specifying the mode of appointment of administrative and other similar posts and fix their emoluments, if any, define their duties and the conditions of their services and provide for filling up of temporary vacancies; (19) to suspend and dismiss or reinstate the University teachers and other employees of the University; (20) to accept on behalf of the University endowments, bequests, donations, grants and transfer of any movable and immovable properties made to it; (21) (a) to raise, on behalf of the University loans from the Central or any State Government or the public or any Corporation owned or controlled by the Central or any state Government; (b) to borrow money with the approval of the Government on the security of the property of the University for the purposes of the University; (22) to recognise hostels not maintained by the University and to suspend or withdraw recognition of any hostel which his not maintained in accordance with the statutes and the conditions imposed thereunder; (23) to arrange for, and direct, the inspection of hostels; (24) to prescribe the qualifications of teachers and other employees; (25) to charge and collect such fees as may be prescribed; (26) to make statutes regarding the admission of students to the University; (27) to appoint members to the Boards of Studies; (28) to appoint examiners, after consideration of the recommendations of the Boards of Studies and to fix their remuneration; (29) to supervise and control the residence and discipline of the students of the University and make arrangements for securing their health and well-being; (30) to institute and manage libraries, museums, institutes of research and other institutions established or maintained by the University; (31) to manage hostels instituted by the University; (32) to promote research within the University and to call for reports, from time to time, of such research; (33) to exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred in imposed on it by this Act or the statutes; and (34) to delegate any of its powers to the Vice-Chancellor or to a Committee appointed in accordance with the statutes. Meetings of the Executive Council 6. (1) The Executive Council shall meet at such times and places and shall, subject to the provisions of Clauses (2) and (3) observe such rules of procedure in regard to transaction of business at its meetings (including the quorum at meetings) as may be prescribed: Provided that the Executive Council shall meet atleast once in every six weeks and may meet more often if necessary. (2) The Vice-Chancellor or in his absence any member chosen by the Members present shall preside at a meeting of the Executive Council. (3) Upon a requisition in writing signed by not less than one third of the total number of Members of the Executive Council, the vice-Chancellor shall convene a meeting of the Executive Council on a date appointed by him which shall not be later than seven days from the date of receipt of requisition aforesaid. (4) All questions at any meeting of the Executive Council shall be decided by a majority of the votes of the members present and voting and in the case of an equality of votes, the Vice-Chancellor or the member presiding, as the case may be, shall have and exercise a second or casting vote. (5) (a) The Executive Council may, for the purpose of consultation, invite any person having special knowledge or practical experience in any subject under consideration to attend to any meeting. Such person may speak in, and, otherwise take part in the proceedings of the meeting but shall not be entitled to vote: (b) the person so invited shall be entitled to such daily and travelling allowances as are admissible to a member of the Executive Council. 1[The Academic Senate 7.The Academic Senate shall consist of the following persons, namely:- (1) the Vice-Chancellor; (2) the Rector; (3) all members of the Executive Council; (4) all principals of affiliated Colleges; . Substituted by the Act No. 4 of 1998, S.9. (5) twenty professors from affiliated colleges other than Principals nominated by the Vice-chancellor; (6) three professors from Indian System of Medicine one each from Ayurveda, Unani and Homeopathy system of Medicine nominated by the Government; (7) four professors having proficiency in Modern Medical sciences nominated by the Government; (8) The Director, Institute of Genetics; (9) The Director, Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad; (10) The Director, Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupathi; (11) The Director, National Institute of Nutrition; (12) The Deputy Director, incharge of Extension Education; National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad; (13) three Professors of the affiliated colleges other than the members specified in item 5 belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes nominated by the Vice-Chancellor.] Powers and Functions of the *[Academic Senate] 8.(1) The *[Academic Senate] shall have power, subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes and the regulations to prescribe all courses of study and determine the curricula and have general control of teaching within the University and be responsible for the maintenance of the standards thereof. It shall have power to make regulations consistent with this Act and the statutes relating to all academic matters which by this Act or the Statutes may be provided for by regulations and to amend or repeal such regulations. (2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, the *[Academic Senate] shall have power- (a) to advise the Executive Council on all academic matters including the control and management of the libraries; (b) to make recommendations to the Executive Council for the institution of academic posts and in regard to the duties and emoluments thereof; (c) to make recommendations to the Executive Council for the recognition of teachers in affiliated and recognised colleges and institutions; (d) to formulate, modify or revise schemes for the constitution or reconstitution of departments of teaching; (e) to make regulations regarding the admission of students to the University; (f) to make regulations regarding the examinations of the University and the conditions on which students shall be admitted to such examinations; (g) to make regulations, prescribing equivalence of examinations, degrees and diplomas of other Universities and Boards; (h) to make regulations relating to courses of study leading to degrees, diplomas and titles in the University; (i) to make regulations prescribing the manner in which exemptions relating to the admission of students to examinations may be given; (j) to make recommendations to the Executive Council regarding post-graduate teaching and research; (k) to make regulations for collaboration, co-ordination and reciprocity with other Universities and Institutions in India abroad with a view to promote academic life. 9. The Planning Board:-(1) There shall be constituted a Planning Board of the University which shall advise generally on the Planning and development of the University and to maintain excellence in the standards of education and research of the University. (2) The Planning Board shall consist of the following members, namely:- (i) the Vice-Chancellor who shall be Chairman of the Board; and (ii) not more than eight persons of high academic standing nominated by the Chancellor in consultation with the Vice-Chancellor of whom atleast two persons shall be from outside the State and one shall be nominee of the University Grants Commission for such period as the Chancellor may determine 1[and one shall be a nominee of the Medical Council of India]. (3) The Board shall in addition to all other powers vested in it by this Act have the right to advise the Executive Council on any academic matter. 10. The Finance Committee:- (1) The Finance Committee shall consist of the following members, namely:- (i) the Vice-Chancellor; (ii) The Secretary to the State Government in the Finance and Planning (Finance Wing) Department or his nominee or delegate not below the rank of Deputy Secretary to Government in that Department. (iii) the Secretary to the State Government, in the Medical and Health Department or his nominee or delegate not below the rank of Deputy Secretary to Government in that Department; (iv) three members nominated by the Executive Council form among its members of whom one shall be a Dean, one shall be a Director and one shall be a Professor other than Dean. (2) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the ex-officio Chairman and the Finance Officer shall be the ex-officio Secretary of the Finance Committee. (3) All members of the finance Committee, other than ex-officio members shall hold office for a period of three years. (4) The Finance Committee shall meet atleast twice in every year to examine the accounts and to scrutinize proposals for expenditure. . Added by the Act No.4 of 1998, S.9. (5) The annual accounts of the University prepared by the Finance Officer shall be laid before the Finance Committee for consideration and comments and thereafter submitted to the Executive Council for approval. (6) The Finance Committee shall recommend limits for total recurring expenditure and the total non-recurring expenditure for the year based on the income and resources of the University which in the case of productive works may include the preceeds of loans. (7) The Finance committee shall,- (a) review the financial position of the University form time to time; (b) make recommendation to the Executive Council on every proposal involving investment or expenditure for which no provision has been made in the annual financial estimates or which involves expenditure in excess of the amount provided for in the annual financial estimates; (c) prescribe the methods and procedure and forms for maintaining the accounts of the University; (d) make recommendation to the Executive Council on all matters relating to the finances of the University; and (e) perform such other functions as may be prescribed. (8) The financial estimates of the University prepared by the Finance Officer shall be laid before the Finance Committee for consideration and comments. The said estimates, as modified by the Finance Committee, shall then be laid before the Executive Council for consideration. The Executive Council may accept the modifications made by the finance Committee. 11. Deans of Faculties:-(1) Every Dean shall be appointed by the Vice- Chancellor from among the Professors in the Colleges for a period of three years and he shall be eligible for re-appointment: Provided that a Dean on attaining the age of sixty years shall cease to hold office as such: (2) When the Office of the Dean is vacant or when the Dean is, by reason of illness, absence or any other cause, unable to perform the duties of his office, the duties of his office shall be performed by such person as the Vice- Chancellor may appoint for the purpose. (3) The Dean shall be the head of the College and shall be responsible for the conduct and maintenance of the standards of research in the College. The Dean shall also have such other functions as may be prescribed. (4) The Dean shall have the right to be present and to speak at any meeting of the Boards of studies or Committee of the colleges, as the case may be, but shall not have the right to vote there at unless he is a member thereof. Selection Committees 12.(1) For the University and campus college, there shall be constituted selection committees:- (a) One in regard to the appointment of Tutors, Assistant Professors and Professors; and (b) one in regard to the Librarian. (2) (a) The selection committee constituted under sub-clause (a) of Clause (1) shall consist of the following persons, namely:- (1) The Vice-Chancellor or his nominee who shall be the Chairman of the committee; (2) The Dean of the Faculty concerned; (3) The Head of the Department concerned; (4) Three external experts; (5) a nominee of the Chancellor. (b) The Selection Committee constituted under sub-clause (b) of Clause (1) shall consist of the following persons, namely:- (1) The Vice-Chancellor or his nominee; (2) two persons not in the service of the University, who have special knowledge of the subject of Library Science, or Library Administration, to be nominated by the Executive Council; and (3) one person, not in the service of the University, nominated by the Executive Council; Provided that no person shall participate in the meetings of the Selection Committee for any appointment if he is or if he is near relative of a candidate for that appointment; Provided further that no person holding a post lower in rank than the one to which appointment is to be made shall be a member of the Selection Committee. (4) The quorum for a meeting of the Selection Committee for the posts of Tutors, Assistant Professors and Professors shall be five members of whom two shall be experts in the subject concerned. (5) The quorum for a meeting of the Selection Committee for the post of Librarian shall be five members of whom one shall be an external expert in the subject concerned. (6) The procedure to be followed by a Selection Committee in making recommendation shall be laid down by the regulations. (7) If the Executive Council is unable to accept the recommendations made by a Selection Committee, it shall record and submit the case to the Chancellor for final orders. (8) Appointments to temporary posts shall be made in the manner indicated below: (i) If the temporary vacancy is for a duration longer than one year, if shall be filled on the advice of the Selection Committee in accordance with the procedure indicated in the foregoing clauses: Provided that if the Vice-Chancellor is satisfied that in the interests of work it is necessary to fill the vacancy, the appointment may be made on a purely temporary basis by a local Selection Committee referred to in sub-clause (ii) for a period not exceeding six months. (ii) If, the temporary vacancy is for a period of less than a year, an appointment to such vacancy shall be made on the recommendation of a local selection committee consisting of the Dean of the faculty concerned, the Head of the Department and a nominee of the Vice-Chancellor; Provided that if the same persons holds the Offices of the Dean of the Faculty and the Head of the Department, the Selection Committee may consist of two nominees of the Vice-Chancellor: Provided further that in case of sudden casual vacancies in teaching posts caused by death or any other reason, the Vice-Chancellor may, in consultation with the Dean of the Faculty concerned and the Head of the Department concerned make a temporary appointment for a month. (iii) No teacher appointed temporarily shall, if he is not recommended by a regular Selection Committee for appointment under these statutes, be continued in service on such temporary employment, unless he is subsequently selected by a local Selection Committee or a regular Selection Committee for a temporary or permanent appointment as the case may be. Ordinance how made 13.(1) The first ordinance made under sub-section (1) of section 32 may be amended, repealed or added to at any time by the Executive Council in the manner specified below: (2) No ordinance in respect of the matters enumerated in section 32, other than those enumerated in clause (n) of sub-section (2) thereof, shall be made by the Executive Council unless a draft of such Ordinance has been proposed by the *[Academic Senate]. (3) The Executive Council shall not have power to amend the draft of any Ordinance proposed by the *[Academic Senate] under clause (2), but may reject the proposal or return the draft to the *[Academic Senate] for reconsideration, either in whole or in part, together with any amendment which the Executive Council may suggest. (4) Where the Executive Council has rejected or returned the draft of an Ordinance proposed by the *[Academic Senate], the *[Academic Senate] may consider the question afresh and in case the original draft is reaffirmed by a majority of the total number of members of the *[Academic Senate] and by a majority of not less then two-third of members present and voting, the draft may be sent back to the Executive Council which shall either adopt it or refer it to the Chancellor whose decision thereon shall be final. (5) Every Ordinance made by the Executive Council shall come into effect immediately. (6) Every Ordinance made by the Executive Council shall be submitted to the Chancellor within two weeks from the date of its adoption. The Chancellor shall have the power to direct the University within four weeks of the receipt of the Ordinance to suspend the operation of any such Ordinance and he shall, as soon as possible, inform the Executive Council about his objection to the proposed Ordinance. The Chancellor may, after receiving the comments of the University, either withdraw the order suspending the Ordinance or disallow the Ordinance and his decision thereon shall be final. Regulations 14. (1) The authorities of the University may, make regulations consistent with the provision of this Act and Statutes and the Ordinances. (a) laying down the procedure to be observed at their meetings and the number of members required to form a quorum; (b) providing for all matters which are required by this Act, the Statutes or the Ordinance to be prescribed by Regulations; (c) providing for all other matters solely concerning such authorities or committees appointed by them and not provided for by this Act, these statutes or the Ordinances. (2) Every authority of the University shall make Regulations providing for the giving of notice to the members of such authority of the dates of meeting and of the business to be considered at meetings and for the keeping of a record of the proceedings of meetings. (3) The Executive Council may direct the amendment in such manner as it may specify, of any Regulations made under this statute or the amendment of any such Regulation. Delegation of Powers 15. Subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, any officer or authority of the University may delegate his or its powers to any other officer or authority or person under his or its respective control and subject to the condition that overall responsibility for the exercise of the powers so delegated shall continue to vest in the officer or authority delegating such powers.

the benefit of its employees in such manner and subject to such conditions as may be prescribed by the Statutes, such schemes of pension, provident fund and insurance as it may deem fit with the prior approval of the Government.

1. (2) Where such provident or pension fund has been so constituted, the Government may declare that the provisions of the Provident Funds Act, 1925 shall apply to such funds as if it were a Government Provident Fund. THE FIRST SCHEDULE [See Section 8]
2. (1) Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam;
3. (2) Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada;
4. (3) Guntur Medical College, Guntur;
5. (4) Sri Venkateswara Medical College, Tirupathi;
6. (5) Kurnool Medical College, Kurnool;
7. (6) Kakatiya Medical College, Warangal;
8. (7) Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad;
9. (8) Gandhi Medical College, Hyderabad;
10. (9) Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada;
11. (10) Government Dental College, Hyderabad;
12. (11) Ayurvedic College, Vijayawada;
13. (12) Ayurvedic College, Warangal;
14. (13) Ayurvedic College, Hyderabad;
15. (14) Ayurvedic College, Tirupathi (run by T.T.D.);
16. (15) Homoeopathi College, Gudiwada;
17. (16) Homoeopathi College, Hyderabad;
18. (17) Homoeopathi College, Cuddapah;
19. (18) Nizamia Tibbi College, Hyderabad;
20. (19) Unani College, Kurnool;
21. (20) College of Nursing, Hyderabad;
22. (21) College of Nursing, Visakhapatnam;
23. (22) College of Nursing, Kurnool. THE SECOND SCHEDULE [See Section 30] The Statutes of University The Vice-Chancellor 1. (1)(a) The vice-Chancellor shall be a whole-time officer of the University. The salary and other emoluments and conditions of service of the Vice- Chancellor shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
    • (b) Subject to the provisions of clause (c), the Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a term of three years from the date of his appointment and he shall be eligible for re-appointment to that office for another term of three years only: Provided that in no case the Vice-Chancellor shall hold office beyond the age of sixty-five years; Provided further that the Vice-Chancellor shall however continue to hold office after the expiration of his term of appointment for a period not exceeding six months or until his successor is appointed and enters upon his office, whichever is earlier.
    • (c) The Vice-Chancellor shall not be removed from his office expect by an order of the Chancellor issued on the ground of misbehaviour or incapacity and after due inquiry by such person who is or has been a Judge of a High Court or the Supreme Court as may be appointed by the Chancellor, in which Vice-Chancellor, shall have an opportunity of making his representation against such removal.
24. (2) (a) The Vice-Chancellor shall, by virtue of his office, be a member and Chairman of the Executive Council and of the *[Academic Senate] and shall preside at the convocations of the University in the absence of the Chancellor.
    • (b) The Vice-Chancellor shall have power to convene meetings of the Executive Council and the *[Academic Senate].
    • (c) The Vice-Chancellor shall be entitled to be present at and address at any stage of any meeting of any authority of the University but not to vote thereat unless he is a member of the authority concerned.
25. (3) It shall be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to see that the provisions of this Act, the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations are duly observed and he may exercise all powers necessary for this purpose.
26. (4) When the vice-Chancellor is unable to exercise his powers, perform his functions and discharge his duties owning to absence, illness or any other cause, the Rector, if any, shall exercise, the powers, perform the functions and discharge the duties of the Vice-Chancellor until a new Vice-Chancellor assumes office or until the existing Vice-Chancellor attends to the duties of his office, as the case may be: Provided that if the Rector is not available, the Chancellor may make necessary arrangements to perform the duties of the Vice-Chancellor by appointing a Vice-Chancellor incharge or otherwise.

. Substituted by Act No.4 of 1998, S.10. * Throughout the Act, for the words “Academic

Council”, the words “Academic Senate” shall be substituted.

1. (5) It shall be competent for the Vice-Chancellor to accept the resignation of the Vice-Chancellor.
2. (6) When the post of the Vice-Chancellor falls permanently vacant either by resignation or otherwise, the vacancy shall be filled by the Chancellor by appointing another person as Vice-Chancellor and the vice- Chancellor so appointed shall hold office for a full three years. The Registrar 2.(1) The emoluments and other terms and conditions of service of the Registrar shall, be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes: Provided that the Registrar shall retire on attaining the age of fifty- eight years; Provided further that the Registrar Shall, notwithstanding his attaining the age of fifty-eight years, continue in office until his successor is appointed and enters upon his office or until the expiry of a period of one year whichever is earlier.
3. (2) When the office of the Registrar is vacant or when the Registrar

is, by reason of illness, absence or any other cause, unable to perform the

duties of his office, the duties of the office shall be performed by such persons as the Vice-Chancellor may appoint for the purpose.

1. (3) (a) The Registrar shall have power to take disciplinary action against such of the employees, excluding teachers of the University and academic staff as may be specified in the orders of the Executive Council and to suspend them pending inquiry, to administer warnings to them, to impose on them the penalty of censure or the withholding of increment; Provided that no such penalty shall be imposed unless the person concerned has been given an opportunity of showing cause against the action proposed to be taken in regard to him.
   • (b) An appeal shall lie to the Vice-Chancellor against any order of the Registrar imposing any of the penalties specified in sub-clause (a).
   • (c) In a case where the inquiry discloses that a punishment beyond the powers of the Registrar is called for, the Registrar shall, upon conclusion of the inquiry, make a report to the vice-Chancellor along with his recommendations: Provided that an appeal shall lie to the Executive Council against an order of the Vice-Chancellor imposing any penalty.
2. (4) The Registrar shall be the ex-officio Secretary of the Executive Council and the *[Academic Senate], but shall not be deemed to be a member of any of those authorities.
3. (5) It shall be the duty of the Registrar-
   • (a) to be the custodian of the records, the common seal and such other property of the University as the Executive Council shall commit to his charge;
   • (b) to issue all notices convening meetings of the Executive Council, *[Academic Senate] and the Boards of studies or any committees appointed by the authorities of the University;
   • (c) to keep the minutes of all the meetings of the Executive Council, *[Academic Senate], and of any Committees appointed by the authorities of the University;
   • (d) to conduct the official correspondence of the Executive Council and the *[Academic Senate];
   • (e) to supply to the Chancellor copies of the agenda of the meetings of the authorities of the University as soon as they are issued and the minutes of such meetings;
   • (f) to represent the University in suits or proceedings by or against the University, sign powers of attorney and verify pleadings or depute his representative for the purpose; and
   • (g) to perform such other duties as may be specified in the Statutes, the Ordinances or the Regulations or as may be required, from time to time, by the Executive Council or the Vice-Chancellor. The Finance Officer 3.(1) The Finance Officer shall be the ex-officio Secretary of the Finance Committee, but shall not be deemed to be a member of such Committee.
4. (2) When the office of the Finance Officer is vacant or when the Finance Officer is, by reason or illness, absence or any other cause, unable to perform the duties of his office, the duties of the office shall be performed by such persons as the Vice-Chancellor may appoint for the purpose.
5. (3) The f Finance Officer shall,-
   • (a) exercise general supervision over the funds of the University and shall maintain the accounts of the University and shall advice it as regards its financial policy;
   • (b) perform such other financial functions as may be assigned to him by the Executive Council or as may be prescribed by these Statutes or the Ordinances: Provided that the Finance Officer shall not incur any expenditure or make any expenditure or make any investment exceeding ten thousand rupees without the previous approval of the Executive Council.
6. (4) Subject to the control of the Executive Council, the Finance Officer shall-
   • (a) hold and manage the property and investments of the University including trust and endowed property;
   • (b) ensure that the limits fixed by the Executive Council for recurring and non-recurring expenditure for a year are not exceeded and that all moneys are expended on the purposes for which they are granted or allotted;
   • (c) be responsible for the preparation of annual accounts and the budget of the University and, their presentation to the Executive Council;
   • (d) keep a constant watch on the state of the cash and bank balance and on the state of investments;
   • (e) watch the progress of the collection of revenue and advise on the methods of collection employed;
   • (f) ensure that the registers of buildings, land, furniture and equipment are maintained up-to-date and that stock checking of equipment and other consumable materials in all offices, special centres, specialised laboratories, colleges, and institutions maintained by the University is conducted;
   • (g) call for explanation for unauthorised expenditure and for other financial irregularities and suggest disciplinary action against persons at fault; and
   • (h) call for from any office, centre, laboratory, college or institution affiliated to or maintained by the University, any information or returns that he may consider necessary for the performance of his duties.
7. (5) The receipt of the Finance Officer or the person or persons duly authorised in this behalf by the Executive Council for any money payable to the University shall be sufficient discharge for payment of such money. The Executive Council 4. (1) The Executive Council shall consist of the following persons, namely:- Class I –Ex-Officio Members (i)Vice-Chancellor; (ii)Secretary to Government, Medical and Health Department or his nominee; (iii)Secretary to Government, Finance and Planning Department or his nominee;
   • (iv) Director of Medical Education;
   • (v) Director of Health and Family Welfare;
   • (vi) Director of Indian Medicine and Homoeopathi; Class II- Other Members 1[(vii) three eminent educationalists in the field of medicine representing the interests of Health Sciences in the State to be nominated by the Government;]
   • (viii) Three members, one each from the Andhra, Telangana and Rayalaseema regions of the State of Andhra Pradesh having proficiency in Allopathic Medicine. 2[(ix) three professors from the faculties of the affiliated colleges of the University to be nominated by the Government.]
8. (2) When a person ceases to be a member of the Executive Council, he shall cease to be a member of any the authorities of the University of which he may happen to be a member by virtue of his membership in the Executive Council.
9. (3) The members of the Executive Council shall not be entitled to receive any remuneration from the University except such daily and travelling allowances as may be prescribed: . Substituted by the Act No.4 of 1998, S.9. . Added by the Act No.4 of 1998. S.9. Provided that nothing contained in this clause shall preclude any member from drawing his emoluments to which he is entitled by virtue of the Office he holds.
10. (4) A member of the Executive Council, other than an ex-officio member, may tender resignation of his membership at any time before the term of his office expires. Such resignation shall be conveyed to the Chancellor by a letter in writing by the member, and the resignation shall have effect from the date of its acceptance by the Chancellor.
11. (5) The quorum for the meeting of the Executive Council shall be one-third of the total number of members or four persons whichever is higher. Powers of the Executive Council 5. The Executive Council shall have the following powers, namely:-(1) to make statutes and amend or repeal the statutes;
12. (2) to co-operate with other Universities, academic authorities and Colleges in such manner and for such purposes as it may determine;
13. (3) to provide for research and advancement and dissemination of knowledge in Health Sciences and allied fields and for this purpose to establish such Colleges, Departments and Institutions as may be considered necessary, from time to time, in addition to those specified in the First Schedule;
14. (4) to institute lecturerships, readerships, professorships and any other teaching or research posts required by the University;
15. (5) to institute degrees, titles, diplomas and other academic distinctions;
16. (6) to confer degrees, titles, diplomas and other academic distinctions on persons who shall have carried on research under conditions prescribed;
17. (7) to confer honorary degrees or other distinctions on the recommendation of not less than two-thirds of the members present at the Executive Council;
18. (8) to establish and maintain halls and hostels;
19. (9) to institute fellowships, travelling fellowships, scholarships, studentships, bursaries, exhibitions, medals incentives and prizes and to award the same in accordance with the statutes;
20. (10) to consider and take such action as it may deem fit on the annual report, the annual accounts and the financial estimates;
21. (11) to institute a publication bureau with necessary equipment and to maintain it;
22. (12) to enter into any agreement with the Central or any State Government or with a private management for assuming the management of any institution and for taking over its properties and liabilities or for any other purposes not repugnant to the provisions of this Act;
23. (13) to make statues regulating the method of election to the authorities of the University and the procedure at the meetings of the Executive Council and other authorities of the University and the quorum of members required for the transaction of business by the authorities of the University;
24. (14) to hold, control and administer the properties and funds of the University;
25. (15) to direct the form, custody and use of the common seal of the University;
26. (16) to regulate and determine all matters concerning the University in accordance with this Act and the statutes;
27. (17) to administer all properties and all funds placed at the disposal of the University for specific purposes;
28. (18) (a) to appoint Tutors, Assistant Professors, Professors, Visiting Professors, Professors of Emeritus, Researchers, and fix their emoluments, if any, define their duties and the conditions of their services and provide for filling up of temporary vacancies;
    • (b) to make statutes specifying the mode of appointment of administrative and other similar posts and fix their emoluments, if any, define their duties and the conditions of their services and provide for filling up of temporary vacancies;
29. (19) to suspend and dismiss or reinstate the University teachers and other employees of the University;
30. (20) to accept on behalf of the University endowments, bequests, donations, grants and transfer of any movable and immovable properties made to it;
31. (21) (a) to raise, on behalf of the University loans from the Central or any State Government or the public or any Corporation owned or controlled by the Central or any state Government;
    • (b) to borrow money with the approval of the Government on the security of the property of the University for the purposes of the University;
32. (22) to recognise hostels not maintained by the University and to suspend or withdraw recognition of any hostel which his not maintained in accordance with the statutes and the conditions imposed thereunder;
33. (23) to arrange for, and direct, the inspection of hostels;
34. (24) to prescribe the qualifications of teachers and other employees;
35. (25) to charge and collect such fees as may be prescribed;
36. (26) to make statutes regarding the admission of students to the University;
37. (27) to appoint members to the Boards of Studies;
38. (28) to appoint examiners, after consideration of the recommendations of the Boards of Studies and to fix their remuneration;
39. (29) to supervise and control the residence and discipline of the students of the University and make arrangements for securing their health and well-being;
40. (30) to institute and manage libraries, museums, institutes of research and other institutions established or maintained by the University;
41. (31) to manage hostels instituted by the University;
42. (32) to promote research within the University and to call for reports, from time to time, of such research;
43. (33) to exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred in imposed on it by this Act or the statutes; and
44. (34) to delegate any of its powers to the Vice-Chancellor or to a Committee appointed in accordance with the statutes. Meetings of the Executive Council 6. (1) The Executive Council shall meet at such times and places and shall, subject to the provisions of Clauses (2) and (3) observe such rules of procedure in regard to transaction of business at its meetings (including the quorum at meetings) as may be prescribed: Provided that the Executive Council shall meet atleast once in every six weeks and may meet more often if necessary.
45. (2) The Vice-Chancellor or in his absence any member chosen by the Members present shall preside at a meeting of the Executive Council.
46. (3) Upon a requisition in writing signed by not less than one third of the total number of Members of the Executive Council, the vice-Chancellor shall convene a meeting of the Executive Council on a date appointed by him which shall not be later than seven days from the date of receipt of requisition aforesaid.
47. (4) All questions at any meeting of the Executive Council shall be decided by a majority of the votes of the members present and voting and in the case of an equality of votes, the Vice-Chancellor or the member presiding, as the case may be, shall have and exercise a second or casting vote.
48. (5) (a) The Executive Council may, for the purpose of consultation, invite any person having special knowledge or practical experience in any subject under consideration to attend to any meeting. Such person may speak in, and, otherwise take part in the proceedings of the meeting but shall not be entitled to vote:
    • (b) the person so invited shall be entitled to such daily and travelling allowances as are admissible to a member of the Executive Council. 1[The Academic Senate 7.The Academic Senate shall consist of the following persons, namely:-
49. (1) the Vice-Chancellor;
50. (2) the Rector;
51. (3) all members of the Executive Council;
52. (4) all principals of affiliated Colleges; . Substituted by the Act No. 4 of 1998, S.9.
53. (5) twenty professors from affiliated colleges other than Principals nominated by the Vice-chancellor;
54. (6) three professors from Indian System of Medicine one each from Ayurveda, Unani and Homeopathy system of Medicine nominated by the Government;
55. (7) four professors having proficiency in Modern Medical sciences nominated by the Government;
56. (8) The Director, Institute of Genetics;
57. (9) The Director, Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad;
58. (10) The Director, Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupathi;
59. (11) The Director, National Institute of Nutrition;
60. (12) The Deputy Director, incharge of Extension Education; National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad;
61. (13) three Professors of the affiliated colleges other than the members specified in item 5 belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes nominated by the Vice-Chancellor.] Powers and Functions of the *[Academic Senate] 8.(1) The *[Academic Senate] shall have power, subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes and the regulations to prescribe all courses of study and determine the curricula and have general control of teaching within the University and be responsible for the maintenance of the standards thereof. It shall have power to make regulations consistent with this Act and the statutes relating to all academic matters which by this Act or the Statutes may be provided for by regulations and to amend or repeal such regulations.
62. (2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, the *[Academic Senate] shall have power-
    • (a) to advise the Executive Council on all academic matters including the control and management of the libraries;
    • (b) to make recommendations to the Executive Council for the institution of academic posts and in regard to the duties and emoluments thereof;
    • (c) to make recommendations to the Executive Council for the recognition of teachers in affiliated and recognised colleges and institutions;
    • (d) to formulate, modify or revise schemes for the constitution or reconstitution of departments of teaching;
    • (e) to make regulations regarding the admission of students to the University;
    • (f) to make regulations regarding the examinations of the University and the conditions on which students shall be admitted to such examinations;
    • (g) to make regulations, prescribing equivalence of examinations, degrees and diplomas of other Universities and Boards;
    • (h) to make regulations relating to courses of study leading to degrees, diplomas and titles in the University;
      • (i) to make regulations prescribing the manner in which exemptions relating to the admission of students to examinations may be given;
    • (j) to make recommendations to the Executive Council regarding post-graduate teaching and research;
    • (k) to make regulations for collaboration, co-ordination and reciprocity with other Universities and Institutions in India abroad with a view to promote academic life. 9. The Planning Board:-(1) There shall be constituted a Planning Board of the University which shall advise generally on the Planning and development of the University and to maintain excellence in the standards of education and research of the University.
63. (2) The Planning Board shall consist of the following members, namely:-
    • (i) the Vice-Chancellor who shall be Chairman of the Board; and
    • (ii) not more than eight persons of high academic standing nominated by the Chancellor in consultation with the Vice-Chancellor of whom atleast two persons shall be from outside the State and one shall be nominee of the University Grants Commission for such period as the Chancellor may determine 1[and one shall be a nominee of the Medical Council of India].
64. (3) The Board shall in addition to all other powers vested in it by this Act have the right to advise the Executive Council on any academic matter. 10. The Finance Committee:- (1) The Finance Committee shall consist of the following members, namely:-
    • (i) the Vice-Chancellor;
    • (ii) The Secretary to the State Government in the Finance and Planning (Finance Wing) Department or his nominee or delegate not below the rank of Deputy Secretary to Government in that Department.
    • (iii) the Secretary to the State Government, in the Medical and Health Department or his nominee or delegate not below the rank of Deputy Secretary to Government in that Department;
    • (iv) three members nominated by the Executive Council form among its members of whom one shall be a Dean, one shall be a Director and one shall be a Professor other than Dean.
65. (2) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the ex-officio Chairman and the Finance Officer shall be the ex-officio Secretary of the Finance Committee.
66. (3) All members of the finance Committee, other than ex-officio members shall hold office for a period of three years.
67. (4) The Finance Committee shall meet atleast twice in every year to examine the accounts and to scrutinize proposals for expenditure. . Added by the Act No.4 of 1998, S.9.
68. (5) The annual accounts of the University prepared by the Finance Officer shall be laid before the Finance Committee for consideration and comments and thereafter submitted to the Executive Council for approval.
69. (6) The Finance Committee shall recommend limits for total recurring expenditure and the total non-recurring expenditure for the year based on the income and resources of the University which in the case of productive works may include the preceeds of loans.
70. (7) The Finance committee shall,-
    • (a) review the financial position of the University form time to time;
    • (b) make recommendation to the Executive Council on every proposal involving investment or expenditure for which no provision has been made in the annual financial estimates or which involves expenditure in excess of the amount provided for in the annual financial estimates;
    • (c) prescribe the methods and procedure and forms for maintaining the accounts of the University;
    • (d) make recommendation to the Executive Council on all matters relating to the finances of the University; and
    • (e) perform such other functions as may be prescribed.
71. (8) The financial estimates of the University prepared by the Finance Officer shall be laid before the Finance Committee for consideration and comments. The said estimates, as modified by the Finance Committee, shall then be laid before the Executive Council for consideration. The Executive Council may accept the modifications made by the finance Committee. 11. Deans of Faculties:-(1) Every Dean shall be appointed by the Vice- Chancellor from among the Professors in the Colleges for a period of three years and he shall be eligible for re-appointment: Provided that a Dean on attaining the age of sixty years shall cease to hold office as such:
72. (2) When the Office of the Dean is vacant or when the Dean is, by reason of illness, absence or any other cause, unable to perform the duties of his office, the duties of his office shall be performed by such person as the Vice- Chancellor may appoint for the purpose.
73. (3) The Dean shall be the head of the College and shall be responsible for the conduct and maintenance of the standards of research in the College. The Dean shall also have such other functions as may be prescribed.
74. (4) The Dean shall have the right to be present and to speak at any meeting of the Boards of studies or Committee of the colleges, as the case may be, but shall not have the right to vote there at unless he is a member thereof. Selection Committees 12.(1) For the University and campus college, there shall be constituted selection committees:-
    • (a) One in regard to the appointment of Tutors, Assistant Professors and Professors; and
    • (b) one in regard to the Librarian.
75. (2) (a) The selection committee constituted under sub-clause (a) of Clause
76. (1) shall consist of the following persons, namely:-
77. (1) The Vice-Chancellor or his nominee who shall be the Chairman of the committee;
78. (2) The Dean of the Faculty concerned;
79. (3) The Head of the Department concerned;
80. (4) Three external experts;
81. (5) a nominee of the Chancellor.
    • (b) The Selection Committee constituted under sub-clause (b) of Clause (1) shall consist of the following persons, namely:-
82. (1) The Vice-Chancellor or his nominee;
83. (2) two persons not in the service of the University, who have special knowledge of the subject of Library Science, or Library Administration, to be nominated by the Executive Council; and
84. (3) one person, not in the service of the University, nominated by the Executive Council; Provided that no person shall participate in the meetings of the Selection Committee for any appointment if he is or if he is near relative of a candidate for that appointment; Provided further that no person holding a post lower in rank than the one to which appointment is to be made shall be a member of the Selection Committee.
85. (4) The quorum for a meeting of the Selection Committee for the posts of Tutors, Assistant Professors and Professors shall be five members of whom two shall be experts in the subject concerned.
86. (5) The quorum for a meeting of the Selection Committee for the post of Librarian shall be five members of whom one shall be an external expert in the subject concerned.
87. (6) The procedure to be followed by a Selection Committee in making recommendation shall be laid down by the regulations.
88. (7) If the Executive Council is unable to accept the recommendations made by a Selection Committee, it shall record and submit the case to the Chancellor for final orders.
89. (8) Appointments to temporary posts shall be made in the manner indicated below:
    • (i) If the temporary vacancy is for a duration longer than one year, if shall be filled on the advice of the Selection Committee in accordance with the procedure indicated in the foregoing clauses: Provided that if the Vice-Chancellor is satisfied that in the interests of work it is necessary to fill the vacancy, the appointment may be made on a purely temporary basis by a local Selection Committee referred to in sub-clause
    • (ii) for a period not exceeding six months.
    • (ii) If, the temporary vacancy is for a period of less than a year, an appointment to such vacancy shall be made on the recommendation of a local selection committee consisting of the Dean of the faculty concerned, the Head of the Department and a nominee of the Vice-Chancellor; Provided that if the same persons holds the Offices of the Dean of the Faculty and the Head of the Department, the Selection Committee may consist of two nominees of the Vice-Chancellor: Provided further that in case of sudden casual vacancies in teaching posts caused by death or any other reason, the Vice-Chancellor may, in consultation with the Dean of the Faculty concerned and the Head of the Department concerned make a temporary appointment for a month.
    • (iii) No teacher appointed temporarily shall, if he is not recommended by a regular Selection Committee for appointment under these statutes, be continued in service on such temporary employment, unless he is subsequently selected by a local Selection Committee or a regular Selection Committee for a temporary or permanent appointment as the case may be. Ordinance how made 13.(1) The first ordinance made under sub-section (1) of section 32 may be amended, repealed or added to at any time by the Executive Council in the manner specified below:
90. (2) No ordinance in respect of the matters enumerated in section 32, other than those enumerated in clause (n) of sub-section (2) thereof, shall be made by the Executive Council unless a draft of such Ordinance has been proposed by the *[Academic Senate].
91. (3) The Executive Council shall not have power to amend the draft of any Ordinance proposed by the *[Academic Senate] under clause (2), but may reject the proposal or return the draft to the *[Academic Senate] for reconsideration, either in whole or in part, together with any amendment which the Executive Council may suggest.
92. (4) Where the Executive Council has rejected or returned the draft of an Ordinance proposed by the *[Academic Senate], the *[Academic Senate] may consider the question afresh and in case the original draft is reaffirmed by a majority of the total number of members of the *[Academic Senate] and by a majority of not less then two-third of members present and voting, the draft may be sent back to the Executive Council which shall either adopt it or refer it to the Chancellor whose decision thereon shall be final.
93. (5) Every Ordinance made by the Executive Council shall come into effect immediately.
94. (6) Every Ordinance made by the Executive Council shall be submitted to the Chancellor within two weeks from the date of its adoption. The Chancellor shall have the power to direct the University within four weeks of the receipt of the Ordinance to suspend the operation of any such Ordinance and he shall, as soon as possible, inform the Executive Council about his objection to the proposed Ordinance. The Chancellor may, after receiving the comments of the University, either withdraw the order suspending the Ordinance or disallow the Ordinance and his decision thereon shall be final. Regulations 14. (1) The authorities of the University may, make regulations consistent with the provision of this Act and Statutes and the Ordinances.
    • (a) laying down the procedure to be observed at their meetings and the number of members required to form a quorum;
    • (b) providing for all matters which are required by this Act, the Statutes or the Ordinance to be prescribed by Regulations;
    • (c) providing for all other matters solely concerning such authorities or committees appointed by them and not provided for by this Act, these statutes or the Ordinances.
95. (2) Every authority of the University shall make Regulations providing for the giving of notice to the members of such authority of the dates of meeting and of the business to be considered at meetings and for the keeping of a record of the proceedings of meetings.
96. (3) The Executive Council may direct the amendment in such manner as it may specify, of any Regulations made under this statute or the amendment of any such Regulation. Delegation of Powers 15. Subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, any officer or authority of the University may delegate his or its powers to any other officer or authority or person under his or its respective control and subject to the condition that overall responsibility for the exercise of the powers so delegated shall continue to vest in the officer or authority delegating such powers.