The Vice-Chancellor—(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be a whole time officer

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
2. (ii) One nominee of the State Government ?बहार गजट (असाधारण)] 16 अूील 2010
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.