Appointment of Kulapati

Appointment of Kulapati. —

1. (1) The Kulapati shall be appointed by the Kuladhipati from a panel of not less than three persons recommended by a committee constituted under sub-section (2).
2. (2) The committee shall consist of following members, namely: —
   • (i) One person elected by the Executive Council;
   • (ii) One person nominated by the Chairman of the University Grants Commission;
   • (iii) One person nominated by the Kuladhipati. The Kuladhipati shall appoint one of the members of the committee to be its Chairman.
3. (3) The committee shall submit a panel of not less than three persons, in alphabetical order, to the Kuladhipati, who shall appoint, the Kulapati from the panel: Provided that the Kuladhipati may, if he does not approve of any of the persons so recommended, call for a fresh panel.
4. (4) The Kulapati shall hold office for a period of four years and shall not be eligible for re-appointment: Provided that a Kulapati shall, notwithstanding the expiration of his term continue to hold office until his successor is appointed and enters upon his office.
5. (5) The Kulapati shall be a whole-time officer of the University and shall be entitled to such salary, allowances and perquisites as may be determined by the State Government.
6. (6) If the office of the Kulapati becomes vacant due to any reason, the Kuladhipati may appoint the Rector or any other Professor of the University or the Vice-Chancellor of any other University established by law in the State of Chhattisgarh to perform the functions of the Kulapati until a new Kulapati is appointed: Provided that the arrangement contemplated in this sub-section shall not continue for a period of more than six months.
7. (7) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), the first Kulapati after the commencement of this Act shall be appointed by the State Government, for a period not exceeding three years on such terms and conditions as it may deem fit.