Registrar

(1) The Registrar shall be a whole-time salaried officer of the University and shall perform his duties under the Act subject to the general superintendence and control of the Vice-Chancellor. He shall act as the Secretary of the Executive Council and the Academic Council. (2) The appointment of the Registrar shall be made by the Executive Council with the approval of the Kulpati (Chancellor) as per the Statutes. Provided that the first Registrar of the University shall be appointed by the State Government. (3) Subject to the powers of the Executive Council, the Registrar, unless otherwise provided in the Statutes, shall be responsible for ensuring that all funds are spent only for the purpose for which they are approved or allocated. (4) Except as otherwise provided by or under this Act, all contracts shall be signed by the Registrar on behalf of the University and all documents and records shall be authenticated by the Registrar on behalf of the University. (5) The Registrar shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be conferred or imposed upon him by the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations. (6) When the office of the Registrar is vacant or when the Registrar is by reason of illness, absence or for any other cause unable to perform his duties, his duties shall be performed by such person as the Vice-Chancellor may appoint for this purpose.