Chapter IV OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY

1. (i) The Chancellor;
2. (ii) The Vice-Chancellor;
3. (iii) The Directors;
4. (iv) The Deans;
5. (v) The Registrar;
6. (vi) The Comptroller;
7. (vii) Such other persons in the service of the University as may be declared by the Statutes to be the Officers of the University.

office be the Chancellor of the University.

1. (2) The Chancellor shall be the Head of the University and shall when present, preside at the Convocation of that University.
2. (3) Every proposal to confer an honorary degree shall be subject to the confirmation of the Chancellor.
3. (4) The Chancellor may
   • (i) call for any paper for information relating to the affairs of the University; and
   • (ii) for reasons to be recorded, refer any matter except a matter falling under Section 42 for reconsideration to any officer or authority of the University that has previously considered such matter.
4. (5) The Chancellor may by an order in writing annul any order or proceeding of the officer or authority of the University which is not in conformity with this Act, the Statutes or the Regulation; Provided that before making any such order he shall call upon the officer or authority concerned to show cause why such an order should not be made and if any cause is shown within the time specified in this behalf, he shall consider the same.
5. (6) The Chancellor shall exercise such powers and perform such other duties as are conferred on him by this Act or the Statutes.
6. (7) The Chancellor shall have the right to cause an inspection to be made by such person or persons, as he may direct, of the University including its building, laboratories, libraries, museums, workshops and equipments and any institution, college or hostel

maintained or administered by the University or the teaching and other work conducted by the University or in its auspices; and of the conduct of any other functionary of the University; and to cause any enquiry to be made in respect of any matter connected with administration and finances of the University.

1. (8) The Chancellor shall communicate to the University the view of the State Government with reference to the result of such inspection or enquiry and after ascertaining the opinion thereon of the University, advice the University, upon the action to be taken and fix a time limit for taking such action.

of the University and he shall be appointed by the Chancellor from a panel of names recommended by the State Government. The State Government shall prepare a panel on the basis of the recommendations of the Search Committee. The Search Committee shall consist of the following Members:-

1. (i) One nominee of Director General, ICAR
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3. (iii) One nominee of the Chancellor Provided that one of these Members shall be nominated by the State Government to act as Convener; Nominee of the Government and the Chancellor shall be in the rank of Vice Chancellor or equivalent. The first Vice Chancellor of the University shall, however, be appointed by the State Government from eminent agricultural scientists.

1. (2) A person who has attained academic excellence and demonstrated leadership qualities in research, education and extension shall be eligible for candidature to the post of Vice Chancellor.
2. (3) Notice of Search Committee shall be widely publicized and go to all agricultural universities/institutes. The Search Committee will select and suggest a panel of the three names.
3. (4) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1) above the second and subsequent Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor on terms and conditions as he may determine.
4. (5) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office, or until he attains the age of sixty five years, whichever is earlier.In case of vacancy of first Vice Chancellor created before five years the state government shall appoint the Vice Chancellor for remaining period of five years.
5. (6) The Vice-Chancellor may relinquish his office by resignation in writing under his hand addressed to the Chancellor which shall be delivered to the Chancellor normally 60 days prior to the date on which the Vice-Chancellor wishes to be relieved from his office, but the Chancellor may relieve him earlier.
6. (7) In the event of a temporary vacancy of the post of Vice-Chancellor or his absence on leave or for any other reason, senior most Director/Dean of Faculty of the University, with the approval of the Chancellor, may perform the duties of the Vice- Chancellor but his period shall not exceed six months.
7. (8) The Vice-Chancellor shall not be removed from his office except by order of the Chancellor passed on the ground of mis-behaviour or incapacity or if it appears to the Chancellor that the continuance of the Vice-Chancellor in office is detrimental to the interests of the University, after due inquiry by such person nominated by the Chancellor in which the Vice-Chancellor, shall have an opportunity of making his representation.

the Principal Executive Officer of the University and exofficio Chairman of the Board, Academic Council and other authorities and shall, in the absence of the Chancellor, preside at the Convocation of the University and confer degrees on persons entitled to receive them.

1. (2) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise overall control over the affairs of the University and shall be responsible for due maintenance of discipline in the University.
2. (3) The Vice-Chancellor shall convene meetings of the Board of Management and Academic Council.
3. (4) The Vice-Chancellor shall ensure faithful observance of the provisions of this Act and Statutes and Regulations and he shall exercise such powers as may be necessary in this behalf.
4. (5) The Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible for the presentation of the annual financial estimates and the annual accounts to the Board of Management.
5. (6) The Vice-Chancellor may take any action in any emergency which in his opinion calls for immediate action. He shall in such case and as soon as may be thereafter report his action to the authorities who would ordinarily have dealt with the matter. If the ?बहार गजट (असाधारण)] 16 अूील 2010 authority disagrees with the action of the Vice-Chancellor the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor whose decision shall be final.
6. (7) Where any action taken by the Vice-Chancellor under sub- sections (6) affects any person in the service of the University to his disadvantage, such person may prefer an appeal to the Board within thirty days from the date on which such person has been served a notice of the action taken.
7. (8) If the Vice-Chancellor is satisfied that a decision of the Board is not in the best interest of the University, he shall refer it to the Chancellor whose decision thereon shall be final.
8. (9) Subject to the provisions of the preceding sub-sections, the Vice Chancellor shall give effect to the decisions of the Board regarding the appointments, promotions and dismissal of officers, teachers and other employees of the University.
9. (10) The Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible for the proper administration of the affairs of the University and for a close co-ordination and integration of teaching, research and extension.
10. (11) The Vice-Chancellor may appoint under intimation to the Board of Management, any suitable person temporarily for a period not exceeding six months in a

vacancy of an officer of a University referred to in clause (iii) to (vii) of Section-18.

1. (12) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as are conferred or imposed upon him under the provisions of this Act and the Statutes.
2. (13) The Vice-Chancellor, for a period of six months from the date of first enforcement of this Act may have the following extra powers:
   • (i) Subject to the approval of the Chancellor, to make the statutes under this Act to provide functioning of the University; Provided, the Vice-Chancellor may adopt mutatis mutandis the Statutes existing before the commencement of this Act in the University;
   • (ii) With the prior approval of the Chancellor, to constitute provisional authorities and bodies and on their recommendation make rules for the conduct of the work of the University;
   • (iii) Subject to the control of the Chancellor to make such financial arrangement and incur such expenditure as may be necessary to enable this Act or any part thereof to be brought into operation;
   • (iv) With the prior approval of the State Government, to make such appointments as may be necessary to enable this Act or any part thereof to be brought into operation;
   • (v) With the prior approval of the Chancellor to appoint committees that he thinks fit to discharge such of the functions as he may direct,
   • (vi) To exercise all or any of the powers conferred on the Board of Management by this Act or the Statutes.

General Terms and Conditions: The officers of the University referred to in clause (iii) to (vii) of section-18 shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the concerned authority of the University on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed shall be the whole time Officer of the University. The salary and allowances and other conditions of service of such an officer shall be as prescribed by the Statutes.

1. (1) Director of Resident Instruction-cum-Dean (PGS) shall be responsible for inter-faculty and inter-departmental co-ordination of under graduate and post-graduate resident instructions ?बहार गजट (असाधारण)] 16 अूील 2010
2. (2) Director of Research shall be responsible for the direction and co-ordination of research programmes in the University.
3. (3) Director of Extension Education shall be responsible for direction and co- ordination of agricultural extension programme. The duties and responsibilities of other Directors shall be as prescribed by the Statutes.
4. (4) Dean of the Faculty/Deans: The Dean shall be the Chairman of the Faculty and its Board of Studies and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the organization of the teaching programme of the Faculty.
5. (5) Registrar:—
   • (a) shall be Ex-officio Secretary of the Board of Management and Academic Council and permanent invitee of all councils.
   • (b) shall be responsible for the due custody of records and common seal of the university.
   • (c) shall be responsible for establishment matters and general administration in the university as prescribed.
   • (d) shall be responsible for admissions of Under Graduate (UG) and Post

Graduate (PG) and conduct and management of examinations at UG and

PG, maintenance of permanent records of the students at the university including the courses taken, credits obtained, degrees, prizes or other distinctions and other items pertaining to academic performance and discipline of the students.

1. (6) Comptroller:
   • (a) shall be responsible for preparation of the budget, the statement of accounts, management of the funds and investments of the University.
   • (b) shall be responsible for ensuring that expenditure is made as authorized.
   • (c) shall arrange periodical internal inspection of the accounts maintained in various units of University.
   • (d) shall be responsible for the maintenance of the accounts of the University in the form and manner as approved by the Board and keep constant watch on the state of cash and bank balance and on the state of investment.
   • (e) shall see that the asset registers are maintained up-to date and that the regular stock checking is conducted.
2. (7) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Officers of the University referred to in clauses (iii) to (vii) of section-18 shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed or as may be assigned to them from time to time, by the Vice-Chancellor. CHAPTER-V SERVICE CONDITION OF TEACHERS AND STAFF

1. (1) Subject to the provision of this Act, procedure for appointment, promotion, selection, fixation of pay and allowance, and other service conditions of teachers and members of the staff of the University shall be as prescribed in the Statutes.
2. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Act no University or any colleges or its institutions shall create any teaching or non-teaching post involving financial liability, nor shall increase the pay and allowances of its staff without prior sanction of the State Government. ?बहार गजट (असाधारण)] 16 अूील 2010