Executive Council

(1) The Executive Council shall be the chief executive body of the University and shall have the following powers: (a) to manage and regulate the finances, accounts and investments of the University; (b) to appoint persons as officers, teachers and other employees; (c) to manage and regulate the administration and affairs of the University; (d) to exercise all other powers of the University not otherwise provided for. (2) The Executive Council shall consist of such members as may be prescribed. (3) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the Chairperson of the Executive Council. (4) The Executive Council shall meet as often as necessary. (5) (a) The members of the Executive Council shall hold office for a term of three years. (b) The vacancy caused by resignation or otherwise shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes contained in the Schedule, as amended from time to time, the Ordinances of the University may be made by the Executive Council for all or any of the following matters; namely:- (a) the courses of study, admission of students, fees, qualifications requisite for any degree, diploma or certificate and grant of fellowship; (b) the conduct of examination including the appointments of the examiners and their terms and conditions; (c) management of colleges, institutions, research bodies and other agencies admitted to the privileges of the University; and (d) any other matter required by the Statutes to be dealt by Ordinances of the University. (2) The first Ordinances of the University shall, as soon as may be, after the commencement of this Act, be made by the Vice Chancellor with previous approval of the State Government, and may be amended at any time, in the manner, as is provided under this Act or as may be specified in the Statutes. (3) Save as otherwise provided in sub-section (2), no Ordinances concerning the admission to the University or its examinations, courses of study, scheme of examination, attendance and appointment of examiners shall be considered by the Executive Council unless draft of such Ordinance has been proposed by the Academic Council. (4) The Executive Council shall not amend the draft of the Ordinance proposed by the Academic Council unless the Academic Council consents to said amendment, but the Executive Council shall have power to return the draft to the Academic Council for reconsideration either in whole or in part, together with any amendments, which it may suggest. (5) (i) The draft Ordinances made by the Executive Council shall be submitted to the General Council for consideration at its next meeting, and shall come into force from the date on which the General Council approves the same by resolution; (ii) The General Council shall have power by resolution passed by majority of not less than two third members present and voting to cancel or modify any Ordinance made by the Executive Council and such Ordinance shall, from the date of such resolution be void. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes contained in the Schedule, as amended from time to time, the Ordinances of the University may be made by the Executive Council for all or any of the following matters, namely:- (a) the courses of study, admission of students, fees, qualifications requisite for any degree, diploma or certificate and grant or fellowship; (b) the conduct of examination including the appointments of the examiners and their terms and conditions; (c) management of colleges, institutions, research bodies and other agencies admitted to the privileges of the University; and (d) any other matter required by the Statutes to be dealt by Ordinances of the University. (2) The first Ordinances of the University shall, as soon as may be, after the commencement of this Act, be made by the Vice Chancellor with previous approval of the State Government, and may be amended at any time, in the manner, as is provided under this Act or as may be specified in the Statutes. (3) Save as otherwise provided in sub-section (2), no Ordinances concerning the admission to the University or its examinations, courses of study, scheme of examination, attendance and appointment of examiners shall be considered by the Executive Council unless draft of such Ordinance has been proposed by the Academic Council. (4) The Executive Council shall not amend the draft of the Ordinance proposed by the Academic Council unless the Academic Council consents to said amendment, but the Executive Council shall have power to return the draft to the Academic Council for reconsideration either in whole or in part, together with any amendments, which it may suggest. (5) (i) The draft Ordinances made by the Executive Council shall be submitted to the General Council for consideration at its next meeting, and shall come into effect from the date on which the General Council approves the same by resolution; (ii) The General Council shall have power by resolution passed by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting to cancel any Ordinance made by the Executive Council and such Ordinance shall, from the date of such resolution be void. (1) The Academic Council shall meet as often as may be necessary but not less than two times during the academic year. (2) One half of the total number of members shall form quorum for a meeting of the Academic Council. (3) Every meeting shall be presided over by the Vice Chancellor and in his absence, by a member chosen for the purpose by those present. (4) If urgent action by the Academic Council becomes necessary, the Chairperson may permit the business to be transacted by circulation of papers to the members. The action proposed to be taken shall not be taken unless agreed to by a majority of members. (1) The Academic Council shall meet as often as may be necessary but not less than two times during the academic year. (2) One half of the total number of members shall form quorum for a meeting of the Academic Council. (3) Every meeting shall be presided over by the Vice-Chancellor of the Academic Council and in his absence, by a member chosen for the purpose by those present. (4) If urgent action by the Academic Council becomes necessary, the Vice-Chancellor may permit the business to be transacted by circulation of papers to the members and the action proposed to be taken shall not be taken unless agreed to by a majority of members.