Insertion of new Section 12A, 12B and 12C after Section 12 of Bihar Act 24 of

2008- After section-12 of the said Act, the following new sections shall be inserted :- "12A-(1) The Pro-Vice Chancellor shall be scholar of eminence;

1. (2) The Pro-Vice Chancellor shall be appointed by the State Government;
2. (3) The Pro-Vice Chancellor shall hold his office for a term of three years from the date on which he enters upon his office and he shall be eligible for re-appointment for next one term. The State Government may require the Pro-Vice Chancellor to continue in the office for such period which will not exceed the total period of one year and as may be specified by the Government after expiry of the term;
3. (4) The emoluments and other conditions of service of the Pro-Vice Chancellor shall be as may be prescribed by the State Government. 12B- Powers, Duties and Functions of the Pro-Vice Chancellor :- The Pro-Vice Chancellor shall be responsible for skillful conduct of the academic & administrative affairs and supervision of the university under the control of the Vice-chancellor. 12C - Removal of the Pro-Vice Chancellor:- If at any time and after such enquiry as may be considered necessary, it appears, to the State Government that the Pro-Vice Chancellor-
   • (a) has failed to discharge any duty imposed upon him, by or under this Act, the Statutes, the Ordinances, or
   • (b) has acted in a manner prejudicial to the interests of the University, or
   • (c) has been incapable of managing the affairs of the University, The State Government, may, notwithstanding the fact that the term of office of the Pro-Vice Chancellor has not expired, terminate the appointment of the Pro-Vice Chancellor,

by an order in writing stating the reasons thereof, from the date as may be specified in the

order.

1. (d) No order shall be passed under sub section (c) above till the proposed mentioned grounds, on which action has been proposed, shall be served and adequate opportunities to show cause has been given to the Pro-Vice Chancellor."