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student of the Jawaharlal Nehru College, students in Pasighat and the Government Degree College, colleges Itanagar who immediately before the admission of these Colleges to the privileges of Arunachal University was studying for a degree of

The Punjab University, shall be permitted by the Arunachal University to complete his course for that degree, and the Arunachal University or these colleges shall provide for the instructions and examination of such student in accordance with the syllabus of students of the Punjab University. Publication of Statutes,Ordinances and Regulations in the Official Gazette.

X43 (1) Every Statute. Ordinance or Regulation made under this Act shall be published in the Official Gazette.

(2) Every Statute, Ordinance or Regulation made under this Act shall be laid as soon «5 may be after it is made, before the State Legislative Assembly of Arunachal Pradesh.
(3) The power to make Statutes, Ordinances or Regulation shall include the power to give retrospective effect from a date not earlier than the Arunachal University (Amendment Act, 1993 to the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations or any of them, but rc retrospective effect shall be given to any Statute,Ordinance or Regulation so as to prejudicially affect the interest of any person to whom the Statutes, Ordinances or regulations may be applicable.
- • Savings ¥ 44. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Amendment Act any decision given, orde: | made, any action taken or any proceedings commenced under any of the provisions of the Act or Rules, Statutes, Ordinances, Regulations in force immediately before the commencement of this Act, shall in so far as they are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Amendment Act shall continue to be in force and shall be deemed to have been given, made, done, taken or commenced under the provisions of this Act.] *[Inserted of new sec 43and 44 by 1994 Act 5.29] THE FIRST SCHEDULE ( See Section 4) The University shall endeavour through research, education, training and extension to play a- positive role in the socio-economic development of Arunachal Pradesh, and based on the rich heritage to advance the culture of its people. Towards this it shall undertake :
- (i) to strengthen and diversify certificate and diploma courses related to that needs of employment, and building the economy of the region: on the basis of its Natural resources ;
- (ii) to introduce “relevant undergraduate courses for enhancing knowledge and skills ;
- (iii) to provide education .and training in the various arts;crafts and skills of the regicn raising their quality; and improving their availability to the people ;
- (iv) to provide or arrange training of teachers required- - for - such activities or institutions;
- (v) to provide training" and other facilities. To equip persons for different categories of jobs; +
- (vi) to provide suitable postgraduate courses of study;
- (vii) to undertake and organise research to develop the -creative potential of its - peop e optimal use of the resources of the “territory, particularly that which is related to regional development ; and
- (viii) to provide for counselling and guidance and facilities for helping in- placement of students. In furtherance of the fulfilment of the above objectives and activities the University shal function in close collaboration of the Union Territory and concerned institutions in the Union Territory and the country. THE SECOND SCHEDULE [See Section 25 (1)] The Statutes of the University *1.[ Cl 1.1. to 1.10............deleted by 1994 Act 5.30(1)(i)] | Power and duties of Vice Chancellor 2.(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be ex-officio Chairman of the Court, the Executive Council, the Academic Council, Planning Board and the Finance Committee and shall in the absence of the Chancellor preside at the Convocations of the University held for conferring degrees. The Vice-Chancellor shall be entitled to be present at, and to address, any meeting of any authority or other body of the University, but shall not be entitled to vote thereat unless he is a member of such authority or body.
(2) It shall be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to see that this Act, these Statutes, the Ordinances and Regulations are duly observed and he shall have all powers necessary to ensure such observance.
(3) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise general control over the affairs of the university and shall give effect to the decision of the authorities of the University.
(4) All powers relating to the proper maintenance and discipline in the University shall stand vested in the Vice-Chancellor.
(5) The Vice-Chancellor shall be empowered to grant leave to any officer of the University other than the Chancellor. And the Vice-Chancellor in accordance with such rules as may be prescribed and to make necessary arrangements for discharge of the functions of such officers during such absence.
(6) The Vice-Chancellor shall grant leave of absence to any employee of the University n accordance with the rules framed and he may if he so desires delegate this power n relation to non-teaching staff to another officer of the University.
(7) The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to convene or cause to be convened the meetings .of the: Court, the Executive Council; the Academic Council, the Planning Board and the Finance Committee. Pro vice chancellor *3.(1) [.....deleted by 1994 Act s.30(1)(ii)]
(2) The term of office of a Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be such as maybe decided by the Executive: Council but it shall not in any case exceed five years or until the expiration of the term of office of Vice-Chancellor whichever is earlier, and he shall be eligible for reappointment. Provided that a Pro-Vice Chancellor shall retire on attaining the age of 65 years. Provided further that the Pro Vice-Chancellor shall while discharging of duties of the Vice-Chancellor under sub-clause (10) of clause 1 continue in office notwithstanding the expiration of his term of office as Pro Vice-Chancellor, until a new Vice-Chancellor, as the case may be, assume office :- Provided also that when the office of the Vice-Chancellor becomes vacant ‘and there 's no Pro- Vice-Chancellor to perform the function of the Vice-Chancellor, the Executive Council may with the prior approval of the Chancellor appoint a Pro- Vice-Chancellor and the Pro- Vice Chancellor so appointed shall cease to hold office as such as soon as a Vice- Chancellor is appointed and .enters upon his office.
(3) [....deleted by 1994 Act 5.30(1)(iii)]
(4) A Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall assist the Vice-Chancellor in respect of such matters as may be specified -by the Vice Chancellor in this behalf from time to time, and shall also exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be assigned or delegated to him by ©] the Vice-Chancellor. Action taken by the Vice-Chancellor under this clause shall be reported to the Chancellor, as soon as a decision is taken. Deans of Faculties. 4.(1) There shall be a Dean for each faculty who shall be appointed by the Vice Chancellor from among the professors in the faculty for a period of three years and shall be eligib e for re-appointment: Provided that a Dean on attaining the age of sixty years shall cease to hold office as such, Provided further that if at any time there is no professor in a faculty, the Vice-Chancellor or the Pro Vice-Chancellor, if any, if authorised by the Vice-Chancellor on this behalf, shall exercise the powers faculty of the Dean of the faculty.
(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 the | office shall be performed by such persons as the Vice-Chancellor may appoint for the | purpose .
(3) The Dean shall be the Head of the Faculty and shall be responsible for the co- ordination, conduct and maintenance of the standards of teaching and research in the faculty. The Dean shall have such other duties as may be required from time to time, by the Planning Board or the Vice-Chancellor.
(4) The Dean shall have the right to be present and to speak at any meeting of the Boards of Studies or Committees of the - Faculty, as the case may be, but shall not have the right to vote there at unless he is a member thereof. Registrar 5. (1) The Registrar shall be appointed by the Executive Council on the recommendation of the Selection Committee constituted for the purpose and he shall be a whole time salaried officer of the University.
(2) The Registrar shall be appointed for a period of five years and shall be eligible for reappointment for one more term of five .years. The' emoluments and other terms ard conditions of service of the Registrar shall be such as may be prescribed: Provided that the Registrar shall retire on attaining the age of sixty years.
(3) 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 person as the Vice-Chancellor may appoint for the purpose.
(4) (a) The Registrar shall have power to take disciplinary action against such of the employees excluding teachers 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 or to impose on them the penalty’ of censure or the withholding of increment.
- (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, alongwith his recommendations: Provided that an appeal shall lie to the Executive Council against the order of the Vice- Chancellor imposing- any penalty.
(5) The Registrar shall be ex-officio Secretary of the Court, the Executive Council, the Academic Council, the Planning Board and the Faculties, but shall not be; deemed to be a member of any of these authorities.
(6) It shall be duty of the Registrar,-
- (a) to be the custodian of the records, the common seal -and such other property of the University or the Executive Council shall commit to his charge ; (b)to issue all notices convening meetings of the Court, the Executive Council, the Academic Council; the Planning Board, the Faculties, the Boards of Studies ard such: other Committees which may be appointed by the authorities other than the Finance. Committee of the University;
- (c) to Keep the minutes- of all the meetings of the Court, the Executive Council, the Academic Council, the Faculties, and the Board of Studies and of any Committee appointed by the authorities other than the Finance Committee of the University]
- (d) to conduct the official correspondence of' the Court, the Executive Council, the Academic Council and the Planning Board ;
- (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 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-these Statutes, or as may be required from time to time,by the Executive Council or the Vice-Chancellor. Finance Officer 6. (1) The Finance officer shall be appointed by the Executive council on deputation from an organised Accounts Service fora period not exceeding five year and shall be a whole time salaried officer of the University.
(2) The emoluments and ether terms and conditions of service of the Finance Officer shall be such as may be prescribed: Provided that a Finance Officer shall - retire on attaining the age of sixty years.
(3) When- the- office of the Finance Officer is vacant or when the Finance officer 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.
(4) The Finance Officer shall be ex-officio Secretary of the Finance Committee or committees constituted by it, but shall not be deemed to be a member of the Finance Committee.
(5) The Finance Officer shall -
- (a) exercise general supervision over the funds of the University and shall advise it | as: regards its financial policy ; and | (b) perform such other financial functions as may be assigned to him by the | Executive Council or as may be prescribed by these Statutes : Provided that the Finance Officer shall not authorise any expenditure or make any investment exceeding ten thousand rupees without the previous approval of the Executive Council.
(6) Subject to the control of the Executive Council through the Vice-Chancellor, 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 Finance Committee for recurring and non- recurring expenditure for a year are not exceeded and that all moneys are expended on the purpose for which they are granted or allotted ;
- (c) be responsible for the preparation of annual accounts and the budget of the University and for their representation to the Executive Council after they have been considered by the Finance Committee ;
- (d) keep a constant watch on the state of the cash and bank balances 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 is conducted, of equipment and other consumable materials in all offices, departments, special centres, specialised laboratories, Colleges and Institutions maintained by the University ;
- (g) bring to the notice of the Vice-Chancellor any unauthorised expenditure or other financial irregularities and suggest appropriate action being taken against persons at fault ; and
- (h) call for from any office, department,laboratory College or Institutiors maintained by the University, any information or returns that may be considered necessary for the performance of his duties
(7) The receipt of the Finance Officer or of 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. Heads of Departments. 7. (1) Each Department of the University shall be placed in charge of a Head, who shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor from amongst the Professors. If there is no Professor in a department he shall be appointed from amongst the Readers: Provided that if there is no Professor or Reader, in a department, the Dean of the Faculty concerned shall act as the Head of the department : Provided. also that where in the opinion of the Vice-Chancellor, the situation so demands, the Vice-Chancellor may himself take temporary charge of a - Department or place it under the charge of .the Dean of the Faculty concerned or a Professor from other Department for a period not exceeding six months.
(2) It shall be open to a Professor or Reader to decline the offer of an appointment as the Head of the Department.
(3) A person appointed as the Head of the Department shall hold office as such for a period of three years' and shall be eligible for re-appointment.
(4) A Head of a Department may resign his office at any time during the tenure of office
(5) A Head of a Department shall perform such: functions as may be prescribed. Meetings of the Court 8. (1) An annual meeting of the Court shall be held on a date to be fixed by the Executive Council unless some other date: has been fixed by the Court in respect of any year.
(2) At an. annual meeting of the Court, a report on the working of the University during the previous year, together with a statement of the receipts, expenditure, the balance sheet, as audited and the financial estimates for the next year .shall be presented.
(3) A copy of the statement of receipts and expenditure, the balance sheet and the financial estimates referred to in sub clause (2) shall be sent to every member of the Court at least seven days before the date of the annual meeting.
(4) Seven members of the Court shall form a quorum of a meeting’ of the Court. Powers and Functions of Executive Council 9. (1) [Deleted by 1994 Act 5.30(1)(vi)]
(2) Subject to the provisions of this Act and these Statutes, the Executive Council shall, n addition to all other powers vested in it, have the following powers, namely :-
- (i) to create teaching and academic posts, to determine the number and emoluments of such posts and to define the duties and, condition of service of Professors, Readers, Lecturers and other academic staff and Principals of Colleges and Institutions maintained ‘by the: University : Provided that the qualifications to be prescribed for teachers and academic staff shall be such as laid down by the University Grants Commission or where necessary prescribed with the approval of the University Grants Commission ;-
- (ii) to appoint such Professors, Readers, Lecturers and other academic staff as may be necessary and the Principals of Colleges and Institutions maintained by the University on recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted for the purpose and to fill up temporary vacancies therein ;
- (iii) to create administrative, ministerial and other necessary posts after taking into account the recommendations of the Finance Committee and to make appointments thereto in the manner prescribed ;
- (iv) to regulate and enforce discipline among employees in accordance with these Statutes ;
- (v) to manage, and ‘regulate the finances, accounts, investment, property, busines and all other administrative offices of the University and for that purpose, to appoint such agents as it may think fit ;
- (vi) to invest any money belonging to the University including any unapplied income in such stocks, funds, shares or securities as it ‘shall, from time to time think fit or in the purchase of immovable property in India, with the like power of varying such investments from time to time provided that no action- under this sub-section will be taken without consulting the Finance Committee;
- (vii) to transfer or accept transfers of any movable or immovable property on behalf of the University ;
- (viii) to provide buildings, premises, furniture -and apparatus and other mears needed for carrying on the work of the University ;
- (ix) to entertain, adjudicate upon; and if think fit to redress any grievances of the employees and students of the University, who may, for any reason feel aggrieved
- (x) to fix the remuneration payable to examiners, moderators and invigilators and travelling and other allowances payable, after consulting the Academic Council and the Finance Committee ;
- (xi) to select a common seal for the University, and provide for the custody and use of such seal ;
- (xii) to make such special arrangements as may be necessary for the residence and discipline of- women students ;
- (xiii) to delegate through the Statutes, any of its powers to the Vice-Chancellor, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor:, the Registrar or the Finance Officer or such other employee or authority of the University or to a committee appointed as it may deem fit ;
- (xiv) to institute fellowships, scholarships, studentships, medals and prizes ; and
- (xv) [deleted 1994 Acts.30(1)(vi) ] 10. [......deleted by 1994 Act s.30(1)(vii) ] Powers of Academic Council 11. Subject to this Act, these Statutes and the Ordinances, the Academic Council shall, n addition to all other powers vested with, the following powers, namely :- |
- (a) to exercise general supervision over the academic policies of the University and | to give directions regarding methods of instruction, evaluation of research or improvements - in academic standards ;
- (b) to bring about inter-department,inter-faculty, co-ordination, to establish or appoint committees or Boards for taking up projects on an inter-department or inter-faculty basis ;_
- (c) to consider matters of general, academic interest either on its own initiative or on reference from Planning Board or a Faculty or the Executive Council and to take appropriate action thereon ; and
- (d) to frame such regulations and rules consistent with these Statutes and the Ordinances regarding the academic functioning of the University, discipline, residences, admissions, award of fellowships and studentships, fee concessions, mpm mnt TE min ol Ahm mm on Powers and Functions of the Planning Board. 12. (1) [Omitted by 1994 Act s.30(1)(viii)]_
(2) The Planning Board: shall, in addition to all other powers vested on it by this Act, have the right to advise the Executive: Council and .the Academic Council on any matter which it may deem necessary for the fulfilment of the objects of the University.
(3) The Planning Board may constitute Committee or Committees for the plann ng or monitoring of the programmes of the University.
(4) The Planning Board shall meet at such intervals as it may deem expedient, but it shall meet at least thrice a year. Powers and Functions of Finance Committee 13. (1) All the members of the Finance Committee, other than ex-officio members, shall hold office for a term of three years.
(2) A member of the Finance Committee shall have the right to record a minute of dissent if he does not agree with any decision of the Finance Committee.
(3) The Finance. Committee shall meet at least thrice every year to examine the accounts and to scrutinise proposal for expenditure.
(4) All proposals relating to creation of posts,revision and upgradation of scales of pay, and those items which have not been included in the budget would be examined by the Finance Committee before they are considered by the Executive Council.
(5) The annual accounts and the financial estimates of the University prepared by t-he Finance Officer shall be laid before the Finance Committee for consideration and comments and- thereafter submitted to the Executive Council for approval, within the overall ceiling fixed by the Finance Committee.
(6) The Finance Committee shall fix limits for the total recurring expenditure and the total recurring expenditure for the year based on the income and Resources of the University (which in the case of productive works, may include the proceeds of loans). 14.[.....Deleted by 1994 Act 5.30(1) (ix)] Selection Committees. 15. (I) There shall be Selection Committees for making recommendations to the Executive Council for appointment to the posts of Professors, Readers, Lecturers, Librarian and Principals of Colleges and Institutions maintained by the University.
(2) The Selection Committee for appointment to the posts specified in column | of the tabl> below shall consist of the Vice-Chancellor, the Pro-Vice Chancellor, if any, a nominee of the Chancellor, and the persons specified in the corresponding entry in column 3 of the said table 1 12 3 1. Professor/Reader Three persons not in the service of the University, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor, out of a penal of names recommended by the Planning Board for their special knowledge of or interest in the subject with which the Professor or Reader, as the case may be will be concerned. ~~~ [ 2 Lecturer (i) The Head of the Department ; and | (ii) two persons not in the service of the University nominated by the Vice Chancellor out of a | penal of names recommended by the Planning Board for their special knowledge of or interest in the subject with which the Lecturer will be concerned. 3. Librarian | (i) 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 | | (ii) one person, not in the service of the University, nominated by the Planning Board. 4. Principal of College or | (i) Two persons not in the service of the Librarian. institution maintained | University, who: have special knowledge of the by University subject of Library Science or Library Administration, | to be nominated by the Executive Council; and | (ii) one person, not in the service of the University, i | nominated by the Planning Board. 0 _
(3) The Vice-Chancellor, or in his absence the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, if any, shall preside at the meetings of a Selection Committee provided that the meetings of the Selecton Committee shall be fixed only after prior consultation with, and subject to the concurrence of the Chancellor's nominee and the persons nominated under sub-clause (2) above : Provided further that the proceedings of the Selection Committee shall not be valid un'ess ;
- (a) where the number of Chancellor's nominee and the expert member is four in all, atleast three of them attend the meeting; and
- (b) where the number of Chancellor's nominees and expert members is three in all | atleast two of them attend the meeting.
(4) The procedure to be followed by a Selection Committee in making recommendat or shall be prescribed.
(5) If the Executive Council is unable to accept the recommendation made by a Selection Committee, it shall record its reasons and submit the case to the Chancellor for final orders.
(6) No temporary appointment shall be made to the post of a Professor or a Reader. The appointment to the temporary posts of Lecturers could -be made in the manner indicated below :
- (i) if the temporary vacancy is for a duration longer than one academic session, it shall be filled on the advice of the Selection Committee in accordance with the procedures indicated in the foregoing clause : Provided that if the Vice-Chancellor is satisfied that in the interest of the work, 't 's necessary to fill the ‘vacancy, the appointment may be made on a purely temporary bas's by a local Selection Committee referred in sub-clause(ii) for a period not exceeding six months ;
- (ii) if the temporary vacancy is tor a period 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 person holds the office of the Dean and the Head of the Department, the Selection Committee may contain two nominees of the Vice-Chancellor
- (iii) a teacher appointed temporarily, shall not, if he is not recommended by a regular Selection Committee, for appointment under these statutes, be agan appointed as a temporary Lecturer. | ®
(7) The Selection Committee for the post of Registrar and the Finance Officer shall consist of vice-Chancellor, a nominee of the Visitor and a nominee of the. Chancellor. Special Mode of appointment Special Mode of appointment 16. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in Statutes-15, 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 may deem fit, and on the person agreeing to do so, appoint him to that post.
(2) The Selection Committee for the post of teacher or any other academic staff working in any other University or organisation for teaching or for undertaking a Joint Project on such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Executive Council in accordance with the manner prescribed.
(3) This Statute shall .be operative: for ten years only from the establishment of the University. Appointment for a fixed tenure. 17. The Executive Council .may appoint a person selected in accordance with the procedure laid down in Statute 15 for a such term's and conditions as it deems fit. Recognised Teacher. 18. (1) The qualifications of recognised teachers shall be such as may be prescribed by the University Grants Commission. (2)The manner of recognising teachers, the period of recognition ‘and withdrawal of recognition shall be prescribed. Approved Teacher 19. (1) The qualification of approved teachers shall be such as may be prescribed with the approval of the University Grants Commission.
(2) The manner of recognising as approved teachers the period of recognition and withdrawal of recognition shall be prescribed. Commitees 20. Any authority of the University may appoint as many standing or Special Committees as it may deem fit, and may appoint to such Committees persons who are not members | of such authority. Any such Committee may deal with any subject delegated to it subject to subsequent confirmation by the authority appointing it. Terms and Conditions of Service of University Teachers 21. (1) All the teachers of the University shall in the absence of any agreement to the contrary, governed by the terms and conditions of service as specified in these Statutes.
(2) Every teacher of the University shall be appointed on a written contract, the form of which shall be prescribed. A copy of the contract shall be deposited with the Registrar Removal of Teachers. 22. (1) Where there is an allegation of misconduct against a teacher, or a member of the academic staff, the Vice-Chancellor may, if he thinks fit, by order in writing, place the teacher under suspension and shall forthwith report to the Executive Council the circumstances in which the order was made : Provided that the Executive Council may, if it is of the opinion, that the circumstances of the case do not warrant the suspension of the teacher or a member of academic staff, revoke such order.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in the terms of his contract of service or of his appointment, the Executive Council shall be entitled to remove a teacher or a member of the academic staff on the ground of misconduct. Save as aforesaid, the Executive Council shall not be entitled to remove a teacher or a member of the academic staff except for good cause and after giving three months’ notice in writing or on payment of three months salary in lieu of notice.
(4) No teacher or a member of the academic staff shall be removed under sub-clause (2) or under sub-clause (3) until he has been given .a reasonable opportunity of showing cause against the action proposed to be taken in regard to him.
(5) The removal of a teacher or a member of the academic staff shall require a two-thirds majority of the members of the Executive Council present and voting.
(6) The removal of a teacher or ‘a member of the academic staff shall take effect from the date on which the order of removal is made : Provided that where a teacher or a member of the academic staff is under suspension at the time of his removal, the removal shall take effect from the date on which he was placed under suspension.
(7) Notwithstanding anything contained in these Statutes, a teacher or a member of the academic staff may resign by giving three months' notice in writing to the Executive Council or on payment to the University of three months' salary in lieu thereof. Removal of employees other than teachers of the University. 23. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the terms of his contract of service other his appointment, an employee, other than a teacher or a member of the academic staff may be removed by the authority who is competent to appoint the employee-
- (a) if he is of unsound mind or is a deaf mute or suffers from a contagious leprosy; |
- (b) if he is an undischarged insolvent; © (if he has been convicted by a Court of law of any offence involving moral turpitude and sentenced in respect thereof to imprisonment for not less than six months ;
- (d) if he is otherwise guilty of misconduct: Provided that no employee shall be removed from, his office unless a resolution to that effect is passed by the Executive council by a majority of two-thirds of its members present and voting.
(2) No employee shall be removed under sub-clause (1) until he has been given a reasonable opportunity of showing cause against the action proposed to be taken n regard to him.
(3) Where the removal of such employee is for a reason other than specified in sub-clause
- (c) or sub-clause (d) of sub clause(1) he shall be given three months’ notice in writing or paid three months’ salary in lieu of such notice.
(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in these Statutes an employee, not being a teacher or a member of the academic staff, shall be entitled to resign- | (i) if he is a permanent employee, only after giving three months' notice in writing to the | appointing -authority or paying to the University three months’ salary in lieu thereof ;
- (ii) if he is not a permanent employee, only after giving one month's notice, in writing to the appointing authority or paying to the University one months salary in lieu thereof : Provided that such resignation shall take effect from the date on which the resignation 's accepted by the appointing authority. Maintenance Of discipline among students of the University 24.(1) All powers relating to discipline and disciplinary action in relation to students of the University shall vest in the Vice-Chancellor.
(2) The Vice-Chancellor may delegate all or any of his powers as he deems proper to such other offices as he may specify in this behalf.
(3) Without prejudice to the generality of his powers relating to the maintenance of discipline and taking such action, as may seem to him appropriate for the maintenance of discipline, the Vice Chancellor may, in the exercise of his powers, by order, direct that anv ctiidant ar ctndante ha avaallad Ar riicticatad far a cnnrifind norind ar ho not ©, admitted to a course or courses of study in a College, Institution, or an Approved Institution Department of the university, for a stated period, or be punished with fine for an amount to be specified in the order, or be debarred from taking an examination or examinations conducted by the University; College, Institution; a Department ‘or an Approved. Institution for one or more years, or that the results of the student or students concerned in the examination or examinations in which he or they have appeared be cancelled.
(4) The Principals of Colleges, Institutions, Head of Special Centres, Approved Institutions, Deans of Faculties and Heads of teaching Department in the University shall have the authority to exercise all ‘such disciplinary powers over the students in their respective Colleges, Institutions, Approved Institutions, Special Centres, Faculties and teaching departments in the University as may be -necessary for the proper: conduct of such Colleges, Institutions, Approved Institutions,Special Centres, Faculties and teaching in the Departments.
(5) Without prejudice to the powers of the Vice-Chancellor, the Principals and other persons specified in sub-clause (4), detailed rules of discipline and proper conduct shall be made by the University.The Principals: of Colleges, Institutions,Heads of Special Centres, and Approved Institutions, Deans of Faculties and Heads of teaching departments in the University may also make the supplementary rules as they deem necessary for the aforesaid purposes. Every student shall be supplied with a copy of the rules made by the University and a copy of the supplementary rules shall be supplied to the students concerned.
(6) At the time of admission, every student shall be required to sign a declaration to the effect that he submits himself to the disciplinary jurisdiction of the Vice Chancellor and other authorities of the University. 25. Acting Chairman of Meetings. Where no provision is made for a President or Chairman to preside over a meeting of any | Committee of such authority or when the President or Chairman so provided for his | absent, the members present shall elect one from among themselves to preside at such meeting. Resignation. 26. Any member, other than an ex-officio member of the Court, the Executive Counc; the Academic Council or any other- authority of the University or any Committee of such authority may resign by letter addressed to the Registrar and the resignation shall take effect as soon as such letter is received by the Registrar. Disqualification 27. (1) A person shall be disqualified for being chosen as, and for being a member of any of the authorities of the University-
- (a) if he is of unsound mind or is a deaf —mute or suffers from contagious leprosy;
- (b) if he is an undischarged insolvent ; -
- (c) if he has been convicted by a Court of law of an offence involving moral turpitude and sentenced in respect thereof to imprisonment for not less than six months.
(2) If any question arises as to whether a person is or had been subjected to any of the disqualifications mentioned in sub-clause (1), the question shall be referred for the decision of the Chancellor and his decision shall be final and no suit or other proceedings shall lie in any Civil Court against such decision. Residence condition for membership and office. 28. Notwithstanding anything contained in these Statutes; no person, who is not ordinarily resident in India shall be eligible to be an officer of the University or a member of any authority of the University. Membership of authorities by virtue of membership other bodies. 29.Notwithstanding anything contained in these Statutes, a person who holds any post of authorities the University or is a. member of any authority or body of the University 'n his capacity as a member of a particular authority or body or the holder of a particular appointment shall hold such office or membership only for so long as he continues to be a member of that particular authority or body or the holder of that particular appointment, as the case may be. Delegation of powers 30. Subject to the provision of this Act and these Statutes, any officer or authority of 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. | |

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