The Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University Act, 2019

(1) This Act may be called the Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University Act, 2019. (2) It shall come into force on such date as the Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, appoint.

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) "Academic Council" means the Academic Council of the University; (b) "Appointed Day" means the date as the Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint under sub-section (3) of section 1 of this Act; (c) "Board" means the Board of Management of the University; (d) "Board of Studies" means the Board of Studies of the University; (e) "Chancellor" means the Chancellor of the University; (f) "Department" means a department of study of the University; (g) "Director" means the head of an institution or the director of an institution or a centre maintained by the University; (h) "Employee" means any person appointed by the University, and includes teachers and other staff of the University; (i) "Fee" means the fee prescribed by the Board; (j) "Government" means the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi; (k) "Hall" means a unit of residence or of corporate life for the students of the University; (l) "Institution" means an academic institution, not being a college, maintained by, or admitted to the privileges of, the University; (m) "Notification" means a notification published in the Official Gazette; (n) "Prescribed" means prescribed by the Statutes or Ordinances; (o) "Principal" means the head of a college or an institution affiliated to the University; (p) "Registrar" means the Registrar of the University; (q) "Regulations" means the Regulations of the University made under this Act; (r) "Statutes" means the Statutes of the University; (s) "Student" means a student of the University, and includes any person who has enrolled himself for pursuing any course of study of the University; (t) "Teacher" means a professor, associate professor, assistant professor and any other person appointed for imparting instruction or conducting research in the University or in any college or institution maintained by the University; (u) "University" means the Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University established under this Act; (v) "Vice-Chancellor" means the Vice-Chancellor of the University; (w) "Visitor" means the Visitor of the University, referred to in section 4. (x) "Authorities" means the authorities of the University as specified under this Act; (y) "Vocational Education" or "Skill Education" means, vocational or skill education as defined by the University, which is focused on the acquisition of skills through training and practice, and which may be provided in such mode as may be decided by the University, including through work-integrated learning, and leading to certification, diploma, degree or other academic award; (z) "Work-integrated learning" means a mode of learning that integrates education with work/industry experience, as may be defined in the Ordinances. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires - (a) "Academic Council" means the Academic Council of the University; (b) "Academic Staff" means such categories of staff as are designated by the Statutes to be the academic staff of the University; (c) "Board" means the Board of Management of the University; (d) "Campus" means the unit established or constituted by the University for making arrangements for instruction, or research, or both within the territorial jurisdiction of National Capital Territory of Delhi; (e) "Competency" means the ability to use acquired knowledge and learning and development of character for performing a job role successfully and efficiently; (f) "Center" means the Center established or maintained by the University; (g) "Certificate" means such award granted by Delhi Skills and Entrepreneurship University certifying that the recipient has successfully completed a course of study as prescribed; (h) "Chancellor", "Vice Chancellor" and "Pro-Vice Chancellor" mean the Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor and the Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University; (i) "Controller of Examinations" means Controller of Examinations of the University; (j) "Controller of Finance" means Controller of Finance of the University; (k) "Court" means the Court of the University; In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires - (a) "Academic Council" means the Academic Council of the University; (b) "Academic Staff" means such categories of staff as are designated by the Statutes to be the academic staff of the University; (c) "Board" means the Board of Management of the University; (d) "Campus" means the unit established or constituted by the University for making arrangements for instruction, or research, or both within the territorial jurisdiction of National Capital Territory of Delhi; (e) "Competency" means the ability to use acquired knowledge and learning and development of character for performing a job role successfully and efficiently; (f) "Center" means the Center established or maintained by the University; (g) "Certificate" means such award granted by Delhi Skills and Entrepreneurship University certifying that the recipient has successfully completed a course of study as prescribed; (h) "Chancellor", "Vice Chancellor" and "Pro-Vice Chancellor" mean the Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor and the Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University; (i) "Controller of Examinations" means Controller of Examinations of the University; (j) "Controller of Finance" means Controller of Finance of the University; (k) "Court" means the Court of the University; (l) "Credit Framework" means the framework, developed by the University, built on measured units of education, skills and learning credits for a student to achieve the competency for performing a job role successfully or efficiently; (m) "Curriculum package" means the competency based curriculum package consisting of syllabus, textbooks, student's manual, trainers guide, training manual, assessment and evaluation guidelines and all such material, including electronic material, required to impart skills education and teaching to prepare a student to acquire the performance outcomes, skills and competencies required of a person engaged or likely to be engaged, in a particular job role; (n) "Dean," means the Dean of the University. (o) "Degree" means any such degree, as may be specified by the University Grants Commission, by notification in the Official Gazette, under section 22 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956; (p) "Delhi" means the National Capital Territory of Delhi; (q) "Department" means an Academic Department within a Faculty; (r) "Diploma" means such award, not being a degree, granted by the University certifying that the recipient has successfully completed a course of study as prescribed; (s) "Employee" means any person appointed by the University; (t) "Faculty" means a Faculty of Studies of the University; (u) "Finance Committee" means the Finance Committee of the University; (v) "Government" means Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi appointed by the President under article 239 and designated as such under article 239 AA of the constitution; (w) "Hall" means a unit of residence or of corporate life for the students of the University; (x) "Institution" means an academic institution established or maintained by the University; (y) "Instructors" means persons appointed specifically for imparting skills in their specialized zones; (z) "Misconduct" means a misconduct prescribed by the Statutes and the Ordinance; (aa) "National Occupational Standards" means National Occupational Standards developed by Sector Skill Councils concerned and defines the measurable performance outcomes, skills and competencies required of a person engaged or likely to be engaged, in a particular job role forming the benchmarks for education, training or recruitment for particular employments; (ab) "National Skill Development Agency" means the National Skill Development Agency notified as such by the Central Government; (ac) "National Skill Development Corporation: means National Skill Development Corporation notified as such by the Central Government; (ad) "National Skill Qualification Framework" means the qualifications assurance framework for skills, notified as such by the Central Government, based on national principles, organizing qualifications according to a series of levels of knowledge and skills defined in terms of learning outcomes regardless of how such knowledge, skills or competency is required; (ae) "Notification" means a notification published in the official Gazette; (af) "Proctor" means the Proctor of the University; (ag) "Prescribed" means prescribed by the Statutes or Ordinances or Regulations made under this Act; (ah) "Registrar" means the Registrar of the University; (ai) "School" means a School of Studies of the University; (aj) "Skills" means the qualification and competency achieved through education and learning for performing a job role successfully and efficiently; (ak) "Staff" means all teaching and non-teaching staff of the University; (al) "Statutes", "Ordinances" and "Regulations" mean the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations of the University; (am) "Teachers" means professors, associate professors, assistant professors and such other persons as may be appointed for imparting instruction, teaching or conducting research in the University, or in any institution/centre maintained by the University and are designated as teachers by the Statutes; (an) "University" means the Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University as incorporated under this Act; (ao) "University Grants Commission" means University Grants Commission established under the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.

(1) There shall be established a University by the name of the "Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University" which shall consist of a Chancellor, a Vice-Chancellor, the Board of Management, the Academic Council, and such other authorities and officers as may be provided for in this Act. (2) The University shall be a body corporate by the name aforesaid, having perpetual succession and a common seal, and shall have power to acquire, hold and dispose of property, both movable and immovable, and to contract, and shall, by the said name, sue and be sued. (3) The headquarters of the University shall be at Delhi, and the University may establish campuses, centres, colleges, off-shore campuses or regional centres, having such jurisdiction and such academic and administrative powers as the University may determine, and the University may, with the approval of the Government, declare any institution as its constituent college or institution. (1) With effect from such date as the Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, appoint, there shall be established a University by the name of the Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University, comprising of the Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor, the Pro-Vice Chancellors, the first members of the Court, the Board of Management, the Academic Council and the Finance Committee of the University and all such persons as may hereafter be appointed to such office or as members so long as they continue to hold such office or membership; (2) The University shall be a body corporate with the name aforesaid having perpetual succession and a common seal with power, subject to the provisions of this Act, to acquire, hold and dispose of property and to contract and may, by the said name, sue or be sued; Provided that the land acquired and building constructed with the assistance of the Government shall not be disposed without the prior approval of the Government. (3) The University shall be a Centre for excellence engaged in teaching and research in emerging areas of higher education with focus on but not restricted to Engineering, Technology, Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences and Management and shall promote inter-disciplinary education and research to achieve excellence in these and committed fields;

The Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi shall be the Visitor of the University and shall have the right to cause an inspection to be made by such person or persons as he may direct, of the University, its buildings, laboratories, libraries, museums, workshops and equipment and of any institution maintained by the University and also of the examinations, teaching and other activities conducted or done by the University. Save as otherwise provided by or under this Act, the limits of the area within which the University shall exercise its powers, shall be that of the National Capital Territory of Delhi;

The objects of the University shall be:— (a) to provide for instruction and research in such branches of knowledge as the University may deem fit, particularly in areas of skill education and entrepreneurship; (b) to design and develop courses which are directly relevant to the industry requirements; (c) to facilitate the learning process through a mix of face-to-face and technology-enabled learning and other flexible modes; (d) to promote, foster and encourage life-long learning and to provide for continuing education; (e) to provide for the establishment of centres for research and development to promote the skill and entrepreneurial ecosystem; (f) to provide for the improvement of the teaching-learning process in order to make it more professional, application-oriented and responsive to the needs of the industry; (g) to provide for standards of teaching, research, and evaluation of education as an integral part of the learning process; (h) to facilitate the development of entrepreneurship and to support startups and incubator centres; (i) to organize, hold and conduct examinations and to grant degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions; (j) to collaborate, network and partner with other universities, research institutions, skill centers, industry, and corporate bodies both in India and abroad. The objects of the University shall be - (a) to establish as a world class institution of quality in applied sciences and skills education recognized by industry, nationally and internationally; (b) to develop employable human resource and assist in placement for the growth and development of economy; (c) to train persons in the field of applied sciences and skill proficiencies and competencies at different levels designed on principles of applied sciences and skills education; (d) to establish the world class standards of training, teaching and integrated research; (e) to provide opportunities for flexible learning systems and provide a platform for life long learning in applied sciences and skill development; (f) to develop linkages with industries to provide applied sciences and skills education as per their requirements and expectations; (g) to design and implement applied sciences oriented programmes jointly with industries; (h) to promote entrepreneurship development initiatives and to create inspiring ecosystem for experimenting ideas; (i) to ignite the spirit of innovation, creativity and experimentation; (j) to maintain transparency of highest order in matters of admission, appointments, evaluation, accreditation, administration and finance; (k) to set up business incubators, technology transfer company and innovation foundations; (l) to publish books, journals, periodicals, reports, scholarly articles in such areas as prescribed; (m) to do all such things as are incidental, necessary or conducive to the attainment of all or any of the objects of the University;

The University shall have the following powers and functions:— (i) to manage the assets of the University; (ii) to regulate and provide for the courses of study, instruction and research at the University; (iii) to establish and maintain campuses, regional centres, or off-shore centres as the University may determine, and to manage and run the same through the regulations of the board; (iv) to confer degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions for courses and examinations; (v) to establish chairs, research positions and other posts, and to invite and appoint persons of repute, including industry experts, to hold such chairs/positions for the advancement of the University and the ecosystem; (vi) to establish chairs, research positions and other posts and to invite and appoint persons of repute, including industry experts, to hold such chairs/positions for the advancement of the University and the ecosystem; (vii) to provide for instruction, research and extension as the University may deem fit; (viii) to institute and award fellowships, scholarships, studentships, medals and prizes in accordance with the Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University Act, 1956 and the Statutes; (ix) to demand and receive such fees as may be prescribed for the purpose of the University and to regulate the same for the academic and administrative activities; (x) to demand and receive fees for such services to the industry, research and development related activities, and to maintain the same for the activities of the University as a whole, including the development of infrastructure and other administrative activities; (xi) to manage the internal and external examination system and to provide for the assessment and evaluation system as the University may define and for the academic and administrative requirements defined by the University; (xii) to define the curriculum and the academic rigour of the courses offered by the University and to ensure that the programmes are relevant to the needs of the industry, technology and development; (xiii) to establish industry-University linkages for practical exposure and industry-ready education; (xiv) to develop and implement the internal quality assurance and monitoring framework, and to ensure that the students and stakeholders benefit from the same and that the overall quality of programs is maintained; (xv) to manage the research and development activities and to conduct the same through the University as an independent entity or through the agencies of the University and to engage, train and build the research and development capabilities of the faculty and students; (xvi) to maintain the standards of education and skills through the internal audit and through the feedback taken from the industry and to ensure the standards are in accordance with the industry demands; (xvii) to create, modify and delete the courses and programmes to meet the industry demands; (xviii) to manage the books, records, and databases (including digital records) of the University, including but not limited to the student and faculty records, research databases, industry databases, and the like for the overall advancement of the University's objectives; (xix) to pursue such development as may be required for the University to become a leader in the field of skill and entrepreneurship; (xx) to ensure that the programmes provide for the career paths of the students through industry linkages, industry exposure and employment, and to facilitate the same including the development of an incubation and entrepreneurship cell or the creation of an individual entrepreneurship support, and the like, to ensure the career advancement of the students. (i) to provide for instruction in such branches of learning as the University may think fit; (ii) to provide for research and for the advancement of and dissemination of knowledge; (iii) to organize and undertake academic, professional and vocational studies and to provide for industry relevant education in skill based training to students, workers and other members of the society; (iv) to develop and provide industry relevant skill development courses and programmes in accordance of the needs of the industry and society at large; (v) to act as a pivot for skill development and entrepreneurship in the National Capital Territory of Delhi, and to ensure that the skill ecosystem is responsive to the needs of the industry and the society; (vi) to conduct skill development programmes in a manner which ensures that students, workers and other members of the society get the opportunity to excel, and to maintain the standards in skills and entrepreneurship; (vii) to provide for infrastructure and resource centre for skill development, training and research and for such other purposes as may be prescribed; (viii) to institute and confer degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions or titles in accordance with the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 and other directions issued by the University Grants Commission, from time to time; (ix) to institute and award fellowships, scholarships, exhibitions, prizes and medals in accordance with the statutes and regulations; (x) to confer honorary degrees or other distinctions in the manner prescribed and to withdraw the same in the interest of the university and excellence of skill and academic pursuits; (xi) to organize and provide for continuing education programmes, consultancy and extension services, and to enter into MoUs with industries and other organizations for the purpose; (xii) to provide for the design, development and monitoring of curriculum and learning outcomes for different levels of skill based education and to ensure quality and relevance; (xiii) to provide for evaluation of skill based programmes and to issue certificates for the same; (xiv) to set up and maintain a system for placement, internship and industry interaction for the students of the University; (xv) to provide for the support and incubation of start-ups and entrepreneurship ventures for the students, alumni and members of the society, and to facilitate the same with the necessary ecosystem; (xvi) to provide for the recognition of prior learning and to grant credit for the same in accordance with the procedures and standards as may be determined by the University from time to time; (xvii) to provide for the admission of students to the University courses of study; (xviii) to create posts of professor, reader, lecturer and other academic or non-academic posts and to make appointments thereto, in accordance with the norms, rules and regulations as may be framed by the University; (xix) to provide for the discipline of students and to make arrangements for promoting their health and general welfare; (xx) to create, modify and make rules for the administration of the University and its departments, and to provide for the decentralization of powers and authorities to the departments and other subordinate bodies; (xxi) to levy and collect fees and other charges, examination fees, library fees, and other charges as may be prescribed; (xxii) to accept grants, endowments, donations or contributions and to hold personal or real property for the purposes of the University; (xxiii) to frame statutes, ordinances and regulations for the management and functioning of the University; (xxiv) to establish regional centres, study centres, and other outreach facilities for the purpose of the University and to provide for their administration and management; (xxv) to provide for the welfare of students and faculty; (xxvi) to facilitate, support, monitor and regulate the quality of skill, vocational, and professional education and training provided by the University and its affiliated centres, colleges or institutes; (xxvii) to collaborate with other academic institutions, organizations and industries for research, teaching, and other purposes, both within Delhi and elsewhere; (xxviii) to promote, conduct and support research in skill development, entrepreneurship and related fields, and to facilitate the publication of the same; (xxix) to establish and maintain libraries, laboratories, research centres, and other facilities for the purpose of the University; (xxx) to foster the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship among the students, staff, and other members of the community; (xxxi) to facilitate the development and implementation of programmes for the skills, training and employment of persons with disabilities; (xxxii) to provide for the development and use of innovative teaching and learning methods, including digital, blended and other modern techniques, as may be approved by the University, with the objective of making such methods and technologies accessible to all, and to ensure the quality of such programmes; (xxxiii) to establish, maintain and run hostels, guesthouses, and other residential facilities for students and staff; (xxxiv) to provide for the guidance, counselling and career services for students, and to mentor them in their transition from education to the workforce; (xxxv) to establish, maintain and operate any other facilities or services that may be necessary or desirable for the purposes of the University; (xxxvi) to provide for the periodic review and assessment of the University's programmes; (xxxvii) to conduct, manage, regulate and oversee such other activities, and to perform such other functions as may be necessary to carry out the objects of the University; (xxxviii) to exercise all other powers which are necessary or incidental to the achievement of the objectives of the University; (xxxix) to provide for the establishment and management of, or to collaborate with, centres of excellence, schools of specialized learning and other such institutions as may be deemed necessary for the promotion of skill development, entrepreneurship and research; (xxxx) to do all such other acts and things as may be necessary or incidental to the exercise of the powers and the performance of the functions of the University. The University shall have the following powers and perform the following functions, namely:- (i) to comply with the National Skills Qualification Framework & the framework applicable to courses of applied sciences; (ii) to have autonomy in financial, administrative and academic matters in regard to the attainment of its objects; (iii) to develop credit framework in accordance with the National Occupational Standards developed by such bodies as may be specified, by or under, the National Skills Qualification Framework and framework applicable to courses of applied sciences; (iv) to develop curriculum packages for each level and each skill as may be defined, by or under, the National Skills Qualification Framework and framework applicable to courses of applied sciences; (v) to define norms and parameters of applied sciences, skills education, teaching and instruction, consistent with the credit framework and curriculum packages, in such skills and allied areas as the University may deem fit; (vi) to impart instruction in accordance with the credit framework and curriculum packages, in such skills and allied areas of applied science, as the University may deem fit, for the dissemination of knowledge and skills training and consistent with its objects; (vii) to impart instruction in such branches of learning, other than skills, consistent with its objects, as the University may, from time to time, determine; (viii) to award degrees, diplomas, certificates and other distinctions that conform to the provisions of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, or the National Skills Qualification Framework, as the case may be; (ix) to define norms of examination or any other measure of assessment of knowledge and competency of a student or, or admission to the University; (x) to conduct examinations or other assessments of knowledge or competency, or accredit the examination or other assessment systems of institutions of skills education, as the University may, from time to time, determine; (xi) to recognize industries for purposes of practical training of students in skills and to define norms for recognition of competency attained by a student in such practical training in industry for the purpose of earning credits; (xii) to define norms and measures of assessment for recognition or prior learning and competency in skills, based on relevant experience at work or in industry; and to assign credits for such prior learning or competency in accordance with the credit framework; (xiii) to lay down norms for transfer of credits to promote new learning opportunities without compromising on learning outcomes; (xiv) to institute education in applied sciences, skills education, teaching or other academic positions, required by the University, with such qualifications and designations as it may deem fit, and to appoint persons on tenure, term or otherwise to such positions; (xv) to appoint persons working or having significant experience or working, in any other University or educational institution or any industry, possessing the required knowledge or competency, as adjunct, guest or visiting faculty of the University on such terms and for such duration as University may decide; (xvi) to lay down parameters for assessment and accreditation of courses of applied sciences, skill educators and training providers in accordance with the norms specified by or under the National Skills qualification Framework, or in their absence, such norms as may be determined by the University; (xvii) to create administrative and other posts and to make appointments thereto; (xviii) to determine, specify and receive payment of fees and other charges, as the University may deem fit, from students and any other person, institution, industry or body corporate for instructions and other services, including training, consultancy and advisory services, provided by the University; (xix) to establish and maintain such infrastructure, including campuses and training centres within its territorial jurisdictions, as may be necessary for attainment of its objects; (xx) to undertake, or cause to be undertaken, such studies for assessment of courses, skill needs as may be required in the future and to prepare and maintain a database of courses of applied sciences, skills assessment and requirements in terms of the emerging employment market in Delhi, nationally or internationally, as the case may be, relevant to the instructions imparted or proposed to be imparted in the University; (xxi) to institute and award fellowships, scholarships, exhibitions, prizes and medals; (xxii) to collaborate with any other university or institution in offering joint degree programmes for bridging, education in applied sciences, skill education with higher education; (i) to comply with the National Skills Qualification Framework & the framework applicable to courses of applied sciences; (ii) to have autonomy in financial, administrative and academic matters in regard to the attainment of its objects; (iii) to develop credit framework in accordance with the National Occupational Standards developed by such bodies as may be specified, by or under, the National Skills Qualification Framework and framework applicable to courses of applied sciences; (iv) to develop curriculum packages for each level and each skill as may be defined, by or under, the National Skills Qualification Framework and framework applicable to courses of applied sciences; (v) to define norms and parameters of applied sciences, skills education, teaching and instruction, consistent with the credit framework and curriculum packages, in such skills and allied areas as the University may deem fit; (vi) to impart instruction in accordance with the credit framework and curriculum packages, in such skills and allied areas of applied science, as the University may deem fit, for the dissemination of knowledge and skills training and consistent with its objects; (vii) to impart instruction in such branches of learning, other than skills, consistent with its objects, as the University may, from time to time, determine; (viii) to award degrees, diplomas, certificates and other distinctions that conform to the provisions of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, or the National Skills Qualification Framework, as the case may be; (ix) to define norms of examination or any other measure of assessment of knowledge and competency of a student or, or admission to the University; (x) to conduct examinations or other assessments of knowledge or competency, or accredit the examination or other assessment systems of institutions of skills education, as the University may, from time to time, determine; (xi) to recognize industries for purposes of practical training of students in skills and to define norms for recognition of competency attained by a student in such practical training in industry for the purpose of earning credits; (xii) to define norms and measures of assessment for recognition or prior learning and competency in skills, based on relevant experience at work or in industry; and to assign credits for such prior learning or competency in accordance with the credit framework; (xiii) to lay down norms for transfer of credits to promote new learning opportunities without compromising on learning outcomes; (xiv) to institute education in applied sciences, skills education, teaching or other academic positions, required by the University, with such qualifications and designations as it may deem fit, and to appoint persons on tenure, term or otherwise to such positions; (xv) to appoint persons working or having significant experience or working, in any other University or educational institution or any industry, possessing the required knowledge or competency, as adjunct, guest or visiting faculty of the University on such terms and for such duration as University may decide; (xvi) to lay down parameters for assessment and accreditation of courses of applied sciences, skill educators and training providers in accordance with the norms specified by or under the National Skills qualification Framework, or in their absence, such norms as may be determined by the University; (xvii) to create administrative and other posts and to make appointments thereto; (xviii) to determine, specify and receive payment of fees and other charges, as the University may deem fit, from students and any other person, institution, industry or body corporate for instructions and other services, including training, consultancy and advisory services, provided by the University; (xix) to establish and maintain such infrastructure, including campuses and training centres within its territorial jurisdictions, as may be necessary for attainment of its objects; (xx) to undertake, or cause to be undertaken, such studies for assessment of courses, skill needs as may be required in the future and to prepare and maintain a database of courses of applied sciences, skills assessment and requirements in terms of the emerging employment market in Delhi, nationally or internationally, as the case may be, relevant to the instructions imparted or proposed to be imparted in the University; (xxi) to institute and award fellowships, scholarships, exhibitions, prizes and medals; (xxii) to collaborate with any other university or institution in offering joint degree programmes for bridging, education in applied sciences, skill education with higher education; (xxiii) to partner with institutions and industries for creating and operating centres and programmes. (xxiv) to promote international collaboration in applied sciences and skills education with institutions of applied sciences for the purpose of developing competency, knowledge and ability to global standards; (xxv) to promote a spirit of entrepreneurship in skills amongst youth; (xxvi) to establish, maintain institutions, centres, campuses and such other centres of education, research, training and extension as deemed appropriate by the University; (xxvi) to determine mode and standards for admissions to the University which may include examinations, evaluation or any other method of selection; (xxvii) to establish, maintain and manage halls, hostels, residences etc for the residence of , staff, students and scholars; (xxviii) to prescribe, regulate and enforce the discipline and conduct of students of the University and to make arrangements for promoting their health, welfare and cultural and corporate life; (xxix) to regulate the work and conduct of employees of the University and take such disciplinary measures in this regard as may deem necessary; (xxx) to make arrangements for promoting the health and general welfare of employees of the University; (xxxi) to create any Reserve Fund, Insurance Fund or any other special Fund whether for depreciation or for repairing, improving, extending or maintaining any of the properties or rights of the University and/or for recoupment of wasting assets and for any other purposes for which the University deems it expedient or proper to create or maintain such Funds; (xxxii) to draw, make, accept, endorse and discount cheques, notes or other negotiable instruments; (xxxiii) to receive benefactions, donations and gifts from persons and organizations and to name, after them, such chairs, institutions, buildings and the like as the University may determine, whose gift or donation to the University is worth such amount as the University may decide; (xxxiv) to acquire by gift, purchase, exchange, lease, hire or otherwise howsoever any movable or immovable property which may be necessary or convenient for the purpose of the University and to build, construct, improve, alter, demolish, repair and maintain such buildings, works and constructions as may be necessary for carrying out the objects of the University; (xxxv) to borrow money, with the approval of the Government, for the purpose of the University; (xxxvi) to assess the needs in terms of subjects, fields of specialization, levels of education and training of technical and other manpower, both on short and long term basis, and to initiate necessary programmes to meet those needs; (xxxvii) to initiate measures to enlist the cooperation of the industry and other expert agencies to provide complementary facilities; (xxxviii) to prescribe code of ethics, code of conduct and disciplinary rules for its employees and Code of Discipline for the students. However, the disciplinary rules for the employees should be on the line of conduct rules and disciplinary rules applicable to employees of Government; and (xxxix) to do all such things as may be necessary, incidental or conducive to the attainment of all or any of the objects of the Skills University. (xxiii) to partner with institutions and industries for creating and operating centres and programmes. (xxiv) to promote international collaboration in applied sciences and skills education with institutions of applied sciences for the purpose of developing competency, knowledge and ability to global standards; (xxv) to promote a spirit of entrepreneurship in skills amongst youth; (xxvi) to establish, maintain institutions, centres, campuses and such other centres of education, research, training and extension as deemed appropriate by the University; (xxvi) to determine mode and standards for admissions to the University which may include examinations, evaluation or any other method of selection; (xxvii) to establish, maintain and manage halls, hostels, residences etc for the residence of , staff, students and scholars; (xxviii) to prescribe, regulate and enforce the discipline and conduct of students of the University and to make arrangements for promoting their health, welfare and cultural and corporate life; (xxix) to regulate the work and conduct of employees of the University and take such disciplinary measures in this regard as may deem necessary; (xxx) to make arrangements for promoting the health and general welfare of employees ofthe University; (xxxi) to create any Reserve Fund, Insurance Fund or any other special Fund whether for depreciation or for repairing, improving, extending or maintaining any ofthe properties or rights ofthe University and/or for recoupment of wasting assets and for any other purposes for which the University deems it expedient or proper to create or maintain such Funds; (xxxii) to draw, make, accept, endorse and discount cheques, notes or other negotiable instruments; (xxxiii) to receive benefactions, donations and gifts from persons and organizations and to name, after them, such chairs, institutions, buildings and the like as the University may determine, whose gift or donation to the University is worth such amount as the University may decide; (xxxiv) to acquire by gift, purchase, exchange, lease, hire or otherwise howsoever any movable or immovable property which may be necessary or convenient for the purpose of the University and to build, construct, improve, alter, demolish, repair and maintain such buildings, works and constructions as may be necessary for carrying out the objects ofthe University; (xxxv)to borrow money, with the approval ofthe Government, for the purpose ofthe University; (xxxvi) to assess the needs in terms of subjects, fields of specialization, levels of education and training of technical and other manpower, both on short and long term basis, and to initiate necessary programmes to meet those needs; (xxxvii) to initiate measures to enlist the cooperation of the industry and other expert agencies to provide complementary facilities; (xxxviii) to prescribe code of ethics, code of conduct and disciplinary rules for its employees and Code of Discipline for the students. However, the disciplinary rules for the employees should be on the line of conduct rules and disciplinary rules applicable to employees of Government; and (xxxix) to do all such things as may be necessary, incidental or conducive to the attainment of all or any of the objects ofthe Skills University.

(1) The University shall be open to persons of either sex or whatever race, creed, caste or class, to be admitted as student of the University or to graduate thereat and it shall not be lawful for the University to adopt or impose on any person any test whatsoever of religious belief or profession or political opinion in order to entitle them to be admitted as students of the University, in order to entitle them to be appointed as a teacher of the University or to hold any office therein. (2) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to prevent the University from making any special provision for the appointment or admission of women or of persons belonging to the weaker sections of the Society, and in particular, of persons belonging to the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes; and physically challenged. However, the provision prevalent in the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi such instructions will be followed;

(1) All teaching in the University shall be conducted in such manner as may be prescribed by the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations. (2) The programmes of study, including the curriculum, evaluation and other academic matters, shall be as developed by the University in accordance with the norms, rules and regulations as may be framed from time to time. (1) The training and teaching in connection with the degree, diploma and certificate programmes of the University shall be conducted in accordance with the Ordinances and Regulations; (2)The courses and curricula and the authorities responsible for organizing the training and teaching of such courses and curricula shall be as prescribed by the Ordinances;

(1) The following shall be the officers of the University: (2) The Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, the Registrar, the Finance Officer, the Controller of Examinations and such other officers as may be declared by the Statutes to be the officers of the University. (1) The University shall have the following powers and functions, namely:— (2) to provide for instruction and research in such branches of knowledge as the University may think fit and to make provision for advancement of skill, entrepreneurship and dissemination of knowledge; (3) to grant, subject to such conditions as the University may determine, diplomas or certificates to, and confer degrees or other academic distinctions on the basis of examinations, evaluation or any other method of testing on persons, and to withdraw any such diplomas, certificates, degrees or other academic distinctions for good and sufficient cause; (1) The President ofthe Republic of India shall be the Visitor of the University. (2)Any dispute arising between the University and any other University established by law in Delhi, may be referred to the Visitor whose decision shall be final and binding on the parties.

(1) The Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi shall be the Chancellor of the University. (2) The Chancellor shall, by virtue of his office, be the head of the University. (3) The Chancellor shall have the right to cause an inspection to be made by such person or persons as he may direct, of the University, its buildings, laboratories, libraries, museums, workshops and equipment and of any institution maintained by the University and also of the examinations, teaching and other work conducted or done by the University and to cause an inquiry to be made in the like manner in respect of any matter connected with the University. (4) The Chancellor shall in every case give notice to the University of his intention to cause an inspection or inquiry to be made. (5) The Chancellor may address the Vice-Chancellor with reference to the result of such inspection or inquiry. (6) The Vice-Chancellor shall communicate to the Board of Management the views of the Chancellor and shall, after ascertaining the opinion of the Board of Management, report to the Chancellor the action which the University proposes to take or has taken. (1) No person shall be excluded from any office of the University or from membership of any of its authorities or from admission to any degree, diploma or other academic distinction or course of study on the sole ground of sex, race, creed, class, caste or political or other opinion. (2) It shall not be lawful for the University to adopt or impose on any person any test whatsoever relating to religious belief or profession in order to entitle him to be admitted thereto as a teacher or student or to hold any office therein or to graduate thereat or to enjoy or exercise any privilege thereof. (3) The University shall be open to persons of either sex and of whatever race, creed, caste or class, and it shall not be lawful for the University to adopt or impose on any person any test whatsoever of religious belief or profession in order to entitle him to be admitted thereto as a teacher or student, or to hold any office therein or to graduate thereat, or to enjoy or exercise any privilege thereof. (4) The University shall not discriminate against any person on the ground of sex, race, creed, class, caste or place of birth, or any of them. (5) The University shall strive to ensure that the representation of women and other marginalized sections are provided for. (6) No person shall be required to satisfy any test of religious belief or profession in order to entitle him to be admitted thereto as a teacher or student or to hold any office therein or to graduate thereat, or to enjoy or exercise any privilege thereof.

The following shall be the officers of the University: (i) Chancellor; (ii) Vice-Chancellor; (iii) Pro-Vice-Chancellor; (iv) Registrar; (v) Finance officer; (vi) Controller of examinations; (vii) Such other persons as may be declared by the Statutes to be the officers of the University. The following shall be the authorities of the University:— (i) the Court; (ii) the Executive Council; (iii) the Academic Council; (iv) the Finance Committee; (v) the Planning Board; (vi) the Boards of Studies; and (vii) such other authorities as may be declared by the Statutes to be the authorities of the University.

(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal executive and academic officer of the University. (2) He shall be responsible for the proper administration of the University and for the close co-operation and integration of teaching, research and other work in the University. (3) The Vice-Chancellor shall preside at the meetings of the authorities of the University and at the convocation of the University; he shall be entitled to be present and to address any meeting of any authority or other body of the University but shall not be entitled to vote thereat unless he is a member of such authority or body. (4) In the event of an emergency, the Vice-Chancellor may take such action as he deems necessary and shall as soon as possible report the same to the next meeting of the authority which would have ordinarily dealt with the matter. (5) The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to enforce and implement the decisions of the authorities of the University. (6) The Vice-Chancellor shall have power to hold the meetings of the authorities or bodies of the University and such other powers and functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes. (7) If the Vice-Chancellor is satisfied that any action or proposed action of any authority or body of the University is not in the interest of the University, he may request such authority or body to reconsider the matter and if the authority or body does not reconsider the matter, he may refer the matter to the Chancellor. (8) The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to appoint such staff and in such manner as may be prescribed by the Statutes or Regulations, as the case may be, and to perform such other functions as may be necessary to carry out the objects of the University. (9) The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to delegate any of his powers to any other officer or authority of the University as he may deem fit, subject to the approval of the Board of Management; provided that in case of emergency, the Vice-Chancellor may delegate his powers without such prior approval, but shall report the same to the Board of Management at the next meeting. (1) The Court shall be the supreme authority of the University and shall have the power to review the acts of the Executive Council and the Academic Council. (2) The Court shall consist of such members as may be provided for in the Statutes. (3) The Court shall meet at least once in a year and the meeting shall be called the annual meeting of the Court and the Court may also meet at such other times as it may, from time to time, determine. (4) One-third of the members of the Court shall form a quorum for a meeting of the Court. (5) The Court shall formulate the broad policies and programmes of the University and suggest measures for the improvement and development of the University. (6) The Court shall have the power to review the broad policies and programmes of the University and suggest measures for the improvement and development of the University. (7) The Court shall perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes. (8) The Court shall consider the annual report and the annual accounts and the audit report of the University and the decisions taken by the Executive Council in respect of these. (9) The Court shall review the performance of the University and advise the Executive Council on the future development and expansion of the University, including in matters of introducing new courses, establishing new centers and departments, and the overall governance of the University. (10) The Court shall ensure that the University adheres to the vision and mission of the University, including the promotion of skill and entrepreneurship, and that it serves the public interest and the needs of society. (11) The members of the Court shall hold office for such term as may be prescribed by the Statutes. (12) The Court shall have the power to make, amend or repeal Statutes, subject to the approval of the Chancellor, and to frame Ordinances. (13) The Court shall have the power to constitute committees for such purposes as it may deem fit. (14) The Court shall exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be conferred or imposed on it by this Act or the Statutes. (15) The Court shall maintain the records of its proceedings and decisions. (16) The Court shall ensure that the University maintains transparency and accountability in its functioning and that it adheres to the principles of good governance. (17) The Court may delegate any of its powers to the Executive Council or such other authorities as it may deem fit. (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be a person of eminence having rich administrative and academic experience; (2)The Vice-Chancellor will be appointed by the Chancellor ofthe University; (3) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal academic and executive officer of the University and shall be responsible for proper administration of the University and for imparting instruction and maintenance of discipline therein and give effect to the decisions of all the authorities of the University and all other staff of the University shall be subordinate to him; (4)The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to delegate some of his powers to any of his subordinates under intimationto Boardof Management; (5)In case the Vice-Chancellor is on leave, in his absence, Pro-Vice Chancellor as nominated by the Vice-Chancellor or in his absence, a Dean of the University as nominated by the Vice-Chancellor shall perform the functions of Vice-Chancellor; (6)In the event of the post of the Vice-Chancellor remaining vacant for any reason, it shall be open to the Chancellor to authorize a senior regular Professor in the service of the University to exercise such powers, functions and duties ofthe Vice-Chancellor as the Chancellor may deem fit; (7)The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power of the Secretary of Government for purposes of rules in the account code, the Fundamental and Supplementary Rules and other Rules of the Government in so far as they are applicable or may be made applicable to the conduct of the business of the University, subject to the additional power that may be delegated by the Boardof Management from time to time; (8)The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to incur expenditure in accordance with the procedures as may be prescribed by the Board of Management, subject to the budget provisions made for the specific purpose and for expenditure charged on works the Vice-Chancellor shall have the powers of the Chief Engineer and the Superintending Engineer as per CPWD Works Manualtill such time these posts are created and filled up; (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be a person of eminence having rich administrative and academic experience; (2)The Vice-Chancellor will be appointed by the Chancellor ofthe University (3) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal academic and executive officer of the University and shall be responsible for proper administration of the University and for imparting instruction and maintenance of discipline therein and give effect to the decisions of all the authorities of the University and all other staff of the University shall be subordinate to him; (4)The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to delegate some of his powers to any of his subordinates under intimationto Boardof Management; (5)In case the Vice-Chancellor is on leave, in his absence, Pro-Vice Chancellor as nominated by the Vice-Chancellor or in his absence, a Dean of the University as nominated by the Vice-Chancellor shall perform the functions of Vice-Chancellor; (6)In the event of the post of the Vice-Chancellor remaining vacant for any reason, it shall be open to the Chancellor to authorize a senior regular Professor in the service of the University to exercise such powers, functions and duties ofthe Vice-Chancellor as the Chancellor may deem fit; (7)The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power of the Secretary of Government for purposes of rules in the account code, the Fundamental and Supplementary Rules and other Rules of the Government in so far as they are applicable or may be made applicable to the conduct of the business of the University, subject to the additional power that may be delegated by the Boardof Management from time to time; (8)The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to incur expenditure in accordance with the procedures as may be prescribed by the Board of Management, subject to the budget provisions made for the specific purpose and for expenditure charged on works the Vice-Chancellor shall have the powers of the Chief Engineer and the Superintending Engineer as per CPWD Works Manualtill such time these posts are created and filled up; (9)The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to re-appropriate funds with respect to different items constituting the recurring budget up to a prescribed limit as prescribed by the Board of Management for each item provided that such re-appropriation will not involve any liability in future years, every such re-appropriation shall, be compulsorily reported to the Board of Management, inthe next meeting; (10) The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to write off irrecoverable losses upto prescribed limit of Government Rules/ norms of irrecoverable value of stores lost or rendered unserviceable due to fair wear and tear according to the powers vested inHead of Department of Government, as per Government rules/norms, and subject to such stipulations as may be made by the Board of Management, from time to time; (11) The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to employ technicians, workmen and administrative and management staff reporting to the academicians paid from contingencies involving emoluments not exceeding the approved rates ofthe Government, and the said staff should only be engaged against the vacant sanctioned posts; (12) The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to send members of the staff for training or for a course of instruction or to attend any conference or symposium or workshop within India or abroad and pay the registration fees and sanction expenditure ofthe concerned staff: > Provided that his own travel outside India for any of the above purposes/ official duty would have to be sanctioned by the Chancellor before thejourney: > Providedthat Vice Chancellor can approve his own travels within India for the same purposes. (13) The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to sanction remission or reduction of rents for buildings rendered wholly or partially unsuitable on the recommendation of the Finance committee; (14) The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to sanction temporary allocation of any building for any purpose other than that for which it was constructed; but in any case it will not be for commercial use; (15) The Vice-Chancellor may, at his discretion, constitute such Committees as he may consider appropriate; (16) In emergent cases, the Vice-Chancellor may exercise all the powers of the Board of management, Senate and Finance Committee and put up inthe respective Bodies ofthe action taken inthe next meeting; > Provided that if authority concerned is of the opinion that such action ought not to have been taken, it may refer the matter to the Chancellor, whose decision thereon shall be final; > Provided that any person in the service of the University who is aggrieved by this action taken by the Vice-Chancellor under this sub-section shall, have the right to appeal against such action to the Board of Management within sixty days from the date on which such action is communicated to him and thereupon the Board of Management may, confirm, modify or reverse the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor; (17) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes and the Ordinances; (9)The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to re-appropriate funds with respect to different items constituting the recurring budget up to a prescribed limit as prescribed by the Board of Management for each item provided that such re-appropriation will not involve any liability in future years, every such re-appropriation shall, be compulsorily reported to the Board of Management, inthe next meeting; (10) The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to write off irrecoverable losses upto prescribed limit of Government Rules/ norms of irrecoverable value of stores lost or rendered unserviceable due to fair wear and tear according to the powers vested inHead of Department of Government, as per Government rules/norms, and subject to such stipulations as may be made by the Board of Management, from time to time; (11) The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to employ technicians, workmen and administrative and management staff reporting to the academicians paid from contingencies involving emoluments not exceeding the approved rates ofthe Government, and the said staff should only be engaged against the vacant sanctioned posts; (12) The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to send members of the staff for training or for a course of instruction or to attend any conference or symposium or workshop within India or abroad and pay the registration fees and sanction expenditure ofthe concerned staff: > Provided that his own travel outside India for any of the above purposes/ official duty would have to be sanctioned by the Chancellor before thejourney: > Providedthat Vice Chancellor can approve his own travels within India for the same purposes. (13) The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to sanction remission or reduction of rents for buildings rendered wholly or partially unsuitable on the recommendation of the Finance committee; (14) The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to sanction temporary allocation of any building for any purpose other than that for which it was constructed; but in any case it will not be for commercial use; (15) The Vice-Chancellor may, at his discretion, constitute such Committees as he may consider appropriate; (16) In emergent cases, the Vice-Chancellor may exercise all the powers of the Board of management, Senate and Finance Committee and put up inthe respective Bodies ofthe action taken inthe next meeting; > Provided that if authority concerned is of the opinion that such action ought not to have been taken, it may refer the matter to the Chancellor, whose decision thereon shall be final; > Provided that any person in the service of the University who is aggrieved by this action taken by the Vice-Chancellor under this sub-section shall, have the right to appeal against such action to the Board of Management within sixty days from the date on which such action is communicated to him and thereupon the Board of Management may, confirm, modify or reverse the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor; (17) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes and the Ordinances;

(1) The Executive Council shall be the principal executive body of the University. (2) The administration, management and control of the University and the income thereof shall be vested in the Executive Council. (3) The Executive Council shall perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes. (1) Every Pro Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by Board of Management (BOM) in such manner, on such emoluments and other conditions of service, and shall exercise such powers and perform such functions, as may be prescribed; (2)The Pro Vice-Chancellors shall perform such duties and exercise such functions and powers as the Vice-Chancellor may specify generally or in individual cases and shall assist the Vice-Chancellor on academic and administrative matters; (3)The term ofthe Pro Vice-Chancellors shall be co-terminus with the term of Vice-Chancellor;

The Academic Council shall be the principal academic body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes and the Ordinances, co-ordinate and exercise general supervision over the academic policies of the University. Every Dean shall be appointed in such manner, and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed;

(1) The Finance Committee shall be the principal financial body of the University to take care of financial matters. (2) The constitution, powers and functions of the Finance Committee shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes. (3) The Finance Committee shall oversee the financial health of the University. (1) The Registrar shall be appointed by Board of Management (BOM) in such manner, on such emoluments and other conditions of service, and shall exercise such powers and perform such functions, as may be prescribed; (2) The Registrar empowered by the Board of Management shall have the power to enter into and sign agreements and legal documents and authenticate records on behalf ofthe University; (3) The Registrar shall act as the custodian of records;

The Planning Board shall be the principal planning body of the University and shall be responsible for the design and development of the academic programmes of the University. The Controller of Examinations shall be appointed by the Board of Management in such manner, on such emoluments and other conditions of service, and shall exercise such powers and perform such functions as may be prescribed;

The Boards of Studies shall be the principal academic body for the design and development of the academic programmes of the University. The Controller of Finance shall be appointed by Board of Management (BOM) in such manner, on such emoluments and other conditions of service and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed;

The constitution, powers and functions of such other authorities of the University as may be declared by the Statutes to be the authorities of the University shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

A person shall be disqualified for being a member of any of the authorities of the University, if he: (1) is of unsound mind; (2) is an undischarged insolvent; (3) has been convicted by a court of law of any offence involving moral turpitude; (4) is conducting, directly or indirectly, a share of interest in any contract with the University; (5) is a person who has been dismissed or removed from the service of the Government or any University. The following shall be the authorities ofthe University, namely:- (1) The Court; (2) The Board of Management; (3) The Academic Council; (4) The Finance Committee; and (5) Such other authorities as may be declared by the Statutes to be the authorities of the University;

(1) The members of the authorities of the University shall be nominated or elected, as the case may be, in such manner as may be provided by the Statutes: (a) Chancellor, ex-officio; (b) Vice-Chancellor, ex-officio; (c) Pro-Vice-Chancellor; (d) Deans of schools; (e) Heads of departments/centres; (f) Professors of the University; (g) Associate Professors of the University; (h) Assistant Professors of the University; (i) Representatives from industry, commerce, research institutions, and other bodies; (j) Nominees of the Government; (k) Finance Officer, ex-officio; (l) Registrar, ex-officio; (m) Students representatives as may be provided by the Statutes. (2) The term of office of the members, other than ex-officio members, shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes. (3) A member of any authority of the University may resign his office by letter addressed to the Vice-Chancellor. (4) If any member fails to attend three consecutive meetings of the authority, he shall be deemed to have vacated his office unless he is granted leave of absence. (5) A member of any authority shall be eligible for re-nomination or re-election. (6) No act or proceeding of any authority of the University shall be invalidated merely by reason of the existence of any vacancy or defect in the constitution of such authority. (7) If any question arises whether any person has been duly nominated or elected as a member of any authority, the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor for decision. (1) The Board of Management of the University shall consist of the following members, namely:— (a) The Vice-Chancellor, who shall be the Chairperson; (b) Representative of the Department of Higher Education, Government of NCT of Delhi (ex-officio); (c) Secretary (Finance) (ex-officio); (d) Secretary-Planning (ex-officio); (e) Dean of Skill Development/Vocational Education (Academic and Research) (ex-officio); (f) Dean of Skill Development/Vocational (Skill Training) (ex-officio); (g) Registrar of the University (Ex-officio) (Member Secretary); (h) Nominated, Eminent, Experts, Academicians, Industry Experts and Persons of eminence from diverse fields as may be prescribed; (i) An educator from the University as nominated by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor; (j) Such other members as may be prescribed for the Board of Management: (k) Board of Management may invite special invitees; (l) One or two elected Faculty members of the University. (2) The Board of Management shall be the principal executive body of the University; all such powers of the University as are not otherwise provided for by this Act or the Statutes shall vest in the Board of Management. (3) The constitution of the Board of Management and the term of office of its members shall be prescribed by the Statutes. (4) The Board of Management shall meet at such times and places and shall, subject to the provisions of the Statutes, observe such rules of procedure in regard to the transaction of business at its meetings (including the quorum at meetings) as may be prescribed; (5) The Board of Management shall have the power to appoint, such officers, teachers and other employees of the University as are necessary for the functioning of the University, in such manner as may be prescribed. (6) It shall be the duty of the Board of Management to see that the University is run in conformity with the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, and the directions issued by the Government from time to time. (7) The Board of Management may delegate such of its powers as it may deem necessary to the Vice-Chancellor or any other officer of the University or to a committee appointed by it. (1) The Court shall be the supreme authority of the University and shall consist of the following persons namely:- (a)Chancellor, who shall be the chairperson; (b)Minister of Training& Technical Education ofthe Government (ex-officio); (c)Vice-Chancellor (ex-officio); (d)Pro Vice-Chancellors (ex-officio); (e)Principal Secretary/Secretary (Training and Technical Education) of the Government (ex-officio); (f) Principal Secretary/Secretary (Higher Education) ofthe Government (ex-officio); (g)Principal Secretary/Secretary (Finance) of the Government (ex-officio); (h)Two eminent persons in the disciplines of engineering, technology, sciences, humanities, social sciences and management, nominated by the Government; (i) One representative of alumni of the University to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor for a period of two years; (j) Four Deans ofthe University as nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; (k)Two Heads of Departments as nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; (1) A member of non-teaching staffto be nominated by Vice-Chancellor by rotation for a tenure of one year; (m) Registrar - Member-Secretary (ex-officio); (2) The term of office of the nominated members of the Court, other than ex-officio members, shall be three years; (3) Where a person has become a member of Court by reason of the office or appointment he holds, his membership shall terminate when he ceases to hold that office or appointment; (4)A member of the Court shall cease to be a member if he resigns or becomes of unsound mind, or becomes insolvent or is convicted of a criminal offence involving moral turpitude; (5)A member shall also cease to be member ifhe accepts a full time appointment in another University, or ifhe not being an ex-officio member fails to attend three consecutive meetings of the Court; (6)A member of the Court, other than an ex-officio member, may resign his office by a letter addressed to the Chancellor and such resignation shall take effect as soon as ithas been accepted by him; (7)Any vacancy inthe Court shall be filled by nomination by the respective nominating authority and on expiry ofthe period of the vacancy such nomination shall cease to be effective;

(1) The Executive Council shall have the following powers: (a) to create teaching and other academic posts; (b) to appoint persons to such posts; (c) to manage and regulate the finances and accounts of the University. (2) The Executive Council shall delegate its powers, subject to the Statutes, to the Vice-Chancellor. (3) The Executive Council shall review the annual report of the University. (4) The Executive Council shall ensure the implementation of the objectives of the University. (5) The Executive Council shall have the power to frame Ordinances and Regulations. (6) The Executive Council shall meet at such time and place as may be determined by the Vice-Chancellor. (1) The Academic Council of the University shall be the principal academic body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes and Ordinances, coordinate and exercise general supervision over the academic policies of the University: (a) The Vice-Chancellor shall be its Chairperson; (b) Such other members as may be prescribed by the Statutes of the University; (c) Such other members as may be decided. (2) The powers and functions of the Academic Council shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes: (3) The Academic Council shall meet at such times and places as may be prescribed: (4) The Academic Council may constitute committees/sub-committees for specific academic purposes. (5) Each Academic Council shall prepare such academic courses and provide such skill and vocational courses which are required for the employment of the students, as may be approved by the Board of Management, or by the Government, as may be required; (6) Decisions of the Academic Council regarding academic policies and standard of instructions shall be final. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Court shall review, from time to time, the broad policies and programmes of the University and suggest measures for improvement and development of the University, the Court shall have the following other powers and functions namely:- (a) to consider the broad policies or any proposed modification thereof by the Board of Management; (b) to advice the Chancellor inrespect of any matter which may be referredto it for advice; and (c) to perform such other functions as may be prescribed. (2)The Court shall ordinarily meet at least once in every calendar year, and that meeting of the Court shall be called by the Registrar with the approval of the Chancellor; (3)For every meetingofthe Court, normally fifteen days notice shall be given; (4)One halfofthe members existing on the rolls ofthe Court shall form the quorum; (5)Each member shall have one vote and if there be equality of votes on any question to be determined by the Court, Chairperson of the Court shall, in addition, have a casting vote; (6)In case of difference of opinion among the members, the opinion ofthe majority shall prevail;

(1) The University shall promote excellence in skill development and entrepreneurship. (2) The academic matters shall be governed as follows: (a) Chancellor (ex-officio); (b) Vice-Chancellor (ex-officio). (1) The Finance Committee of the University shall be responsible for the financial administration of the University, and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, provide advice/directions to the Board of Management and the University in matters related to the planning, budgeting, audit and evaluation of the University's finances, property and investments, and such other related matters as may be prescribed. (2) The Finance Committee shall consist of the following members, namely:— (a) Chairperson : Vice-Chancellor (ex-officio); (b) Member-Secretary (Registrar); (c) Representative of the Finance Department of the Government of NCT of Delhi (not below the rank of Joint Secretary); (d) Representative of the Higher Education Department of the Government of NCT of Delhi (not below the rank of Joint Secretary); (e) Representative of the University Grant Commission (UGC) (if required); (f) Representative of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) (if required); (g) Director of the University (Academic Affairs/Training); (h) Finance Officer of the University (Member Secretary); (i) Experts nominated by the Vice-Chancellor (two); (j) Chancellor Nominee. (3) The Finance Committee shall meet to consider the annual accounts and financial estimates of the University and shall submit the same to the Board of Management for its approval. (4) The Finance Committee shall exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes. (5) If there is a difference of opinion between the Finance Committee and the Board of Management, the decision of the Board of Management shall prevail and the Board of Management shall give reasons for its decision to the Finance Committee. (6) The Finance Committee shall be responsible for the sound financial management of the University and for ensuring that the University's finances are managed in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the Statutes. (1) The Board of Management shall be the principal executive authority of the University and, as such, shall have all powers necessary to administer the University subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes made there under, and may make Ordinances and Regulations for that purpose and also with respect to matters provided hereunder; (2)The Board shall consist ofthe following persons, namely- (a)Vice-Chancellor : Chairperson (ex-officio); (b)Pro Vice-Chancellors (ex-officio); (c)Two eminent persons from the disciplines of engineering, technology, science, humanities, social sciences and management to be nominated by the Government on the recommendations of the Vice-Chancellor; (d)Two eminent persons from the Industries or Organizations to be nominated by the Government on the recommendations ofthe Vice-Chancellor; (e)A representative of University Grants Commission (UGC); (f) A representative of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE); (g)Principal Secretary or Secretary, Technical Education ofthe Government (ex-officio); (h)Principal Secretary or Secretary, Finance of the Government (ex-officio); (i) Principal Secretary or Secretary, Higher Education ofthe Government (ex-officio); (j) Four Deans of the University as nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; (k)One person of eminence who is alumni, as nominated by the Vice- Chancellor; (1) Two Heads ofDepartments as nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; (m) Registrar - Member-Secretary (ex-officio); (3)Where a person has become a member of the Board by reason of the office or appointment he holds, his membership shall terminate when he ceases to hold that office or appointment; (4)The term of office of the nominated members of the Board, other than ex-officio members, shall be three years but they are eligible for re-nomination for maximum oftotal two tenures; (5)A member of the Board shall cease to be a member, if he resigns or becomes of unsound mind, or becomes insolvent or is convicted of a criminal offence involving moral turpitude; A member, who is employee of the University shall also cease to be member, if he accepts a full time appointment in another University or ifhe not being an ex-officio member, fails to attend three consecutive meetings of the Board without taking prior approval of the Vice-Chancellor; (6)A member of the Board, other than an ex-officio member may resign from his office by a letter addressed to the Chairperson, Board of Management and such resignation shall take effect, as soon as, it has been accepted by him; (7) Any vacancy inthe Board shall be filled by nominationby the respective nominating authority and on expiry of the period ofthe vacancy such nomination shall cease to be effective; (1) The Board of Management shall be the principal executive authority of the University and, as such, shall have all powers necessary to administer the University subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes made there under, and may make Ordinances and Regulations for that purpose and also with respect to matters provided hereunder; (2) The Board shall consist of the following persons, namely:- (a) Vice-Chancellor : Chairperson (ex-officio); (b) Pro Vice-Chancellors (ex-officio); (c) Two eminent persons from the disciplines of engineering, technology, science, humanities, social sciences and management to be nominated by the Government on the recommendations of the Vice-Chancellor; (d) Two eminent persons from the Industries or Organizations to be nominated by the Government on the recommendations of the Vice-Chancellor; (e) A representative of University Grants Commission (UGC); (f) A representative of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE); (g) Principal Secretary or Secretary, Technical Education of the Government (ex-officio); (h) Principal Secretary or Secretary, Finance of the Government (ex-officio); (i) Principal Secretary or Secretary, Higher Education of the Government (ex-officio); (j) Four Deans of the University as nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; (k) One person of eminence who is alumni, as nominated by the Vice- Chancellor; (l) Two Heads of Departments as nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; (m) Registrar - Member-Secretary (ex-officio); (3) Where a person has become a member of the Board by reason of the office or appointment he holds, his membership shall terminate when he ceases to hold that office or appointment; (4) The term of office of the nominated members of the Board, other than ex-officio members, shall be three years but they are eligible for re-nomination for maximum of total two tenures; (5) A member of the Board shall cease to be a member, if he resigns or becomes of unsound mind, or becomes insolvent or is convicted of a criminal offence involving moral turpitude; A member, who is employee of the University shall also cease to be member, if he accepts a full time appointment in another University or if he not being an ex-officio member, fails to attend three consecutive meetings of the Board without taking prior approval of the Vice-Chancellor; (6) A member of the Board, other than an ex-officio member may resign from his office by a letter addressed to the Chairperson, Board of Management and such resignation shall take effect, as soon as, it has been accepted by him; (7) Any vacancy in the Board shall be filled by nomination by the respective nominating authority and on expiry of the period of the vacancy such nomination shall cease to be effective;

(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the University shall have the following powers, namely: - (i) To provide for instruction in such branches of learning as the University may think fit and to make provision for research and for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge; (ii) To conduct innovative, skill-based, employment-oriented and research based courses and programmes, including workshops, seminars, symposiums, conferences, and such other activities as the University may deem necessary, in order to impart the required skills and knowledge to the students; (iii) To devise and conduct such skill development and vocational training programmes, which are industry-relevant and in line with the needs of the industry and society, and to recognize and certify the skills and knowledge attained by the students, in such manner as the University may deem fit; (iv) To provide for research and training in areas related to skill development and entrepreneurship; (v) To provide for consultancy, testing, and other services to the industry and other organizations in such manner as the University may deem fit; (vi) To establish centers for research, innovation, and entrepreneurship development in such manner as the University may deem fit; (vii) To enter into agreements and conduct programmes with other institutions and organizations for the promotion of skill development and entrepreneurship; (viii) To award degrees, diplomas, certificates, and other academic distinctions; (ix) To maintain a database of Placement Information Officers (PIOs), Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and other relevant stakeholders and to disseminate information, as may be required; (x) To do all such other acts and things as may be necessary or desirable to further the objects of the University. (2) (a) The University may conduct such programmes through its own campus or through such other centres or affiliated institutions; (b) The University may charge such fees as may be prescribed by the Finance Committee with the approval of the Board of Management; (c) The University may accept grants, donations, and other contributions from individuals, organizations, and other sources; (d) The University may, with the approval of the Government, borrow money for the purpose of the University; (e) The University shall ensure that the academic standards of the courses and programmes offered are in accordance with the standards laid down by the University Grants Commission, or such other body as may be authorised by the Government; (f) The Government, through the Higher Education Department, shall provide such grants and support to the University as may be necessary for its growth and development; (g) The Government, in consultation with the University, may issue such guidelines and directions as it may deem necessary for the functioning of the University; (h) The University shall abide by all such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the Government from time to time. (1) The Board shall have the following powers and functions, namely:- (a)to consider and pass resolutions on the annualreport and the annual accounts of the University and the report of its auditors on such accounts; (1) The Board shall have the following powers and functions, namely:- (a) to consider and pass resolutions on the annual report and the annual accounts of the University and the report of its auditors on such accounts; (ii) to exercise all financial powers and manage and regulate the finances, accounts, investment, properties, business and all other administrative affairs of the University and for the purpose, constitute committees and delegate the powers to such committees or such officers of the University as it may deem fit; (iii) to invest any money belonging to the University, including any unapplied income in securities as it may, from time to time, think fit, on the advice of Finance Committee, except land acquired or buildings constructed with the assistance of the Government, in which cases, the prior approval of the Government shall be required; (iv) to enter into, vary, carry out and cancel contracts on behalf of the University and for that purpose to appoint such officers as it may think fit; (v) to provide the buildings, premises, furniture, computers and apparatus and other means needed for carrying on the work of the University; (vi) to entertain, adjudicate upon, and if it thinks fit, to redress any grievances of the officers, the teachers, the students and the employees of the University; (vii) to create posts of all Groups on the recommendation of Senate and appoint persons to academic as well as other posts in the University; (viii) to select a common seal for the University; (ix) to lay down policy guidelines for admitting "Foreign students, Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), the Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and sponsored students" as supernumerary against higher fee prescribed by it from time to time; (x) to exercise such other powers and to perform such other duties as may be considered necessary or imposed on it by or under this Act; (2) (a) The Board shall meet at least, three times in a year and not less than fifteen days notice shall be given for such meetings; (b) The meetings of the Board shall be called by the Registrar under instructions of the Vice-Chancellor or at the request of not less than eight members of the Board; (c) One half of the members of the Board shall form the quorum at any meeting; (d) In case of difference of opinion among the members, the opinion of the majority shall prevail; (e) Each member of the Board shall have one vote and if there be equality of votes on any question to be determined by the Board, the Chairperson of the Board or, as the case may be, the member presiding over that meeting shall, in addition, have a casting vote; (f) Every meeting of the Board shall be presided over by the Chairperson, Board of Management, who shall be the Vice-Chancellor of the University. In the absence of the Vice-Chancellor, a senior-most Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall preside over the meeting of Board of Management, and if there is no Pro-Vice-Chancellor in the University, senior-most Dean shall preside over the meeting; (g) In emergent cases, the Chairperson may exercise the powers of the Board of Management and inform the Board of the action taken by him in good faith for its ratification in the next meeting of the Board and the Board may either ratify the decision of the Chairperson or accept it with modifications or reject it and in the event of modification or rejection of the decision of the Chairperson by the Board, such decision shall stand modified or rejected, as the case may be, retrospectively i.e., from the date of implementation of such decision of the Chairperson; (h) If urgent action by the Board becomes necessary, the Chairperson, Board of Management, may permit the business to be transacted by circulation of papers to the members of the Board, and the action so proposed to be taken shall not be taken unless agreed to by a majority of members of the Board and the action so taken shall be forthwith intimated to all the members of the Board and in case the authority concerned fails to take a decision, the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor, whose decision shall be final; (1) (ii) to exercise all financial powers and manage and regulate the finances, accounts, investment, properties, business and all other administrative affairs of the University and for the purpose, constitute committees and delegate the powers to such committees or such officers of the University as it may deem fit; (iii) to invest any money belonging to the University, including any unapplied income in securities as it may, from time to time, think fit, on the advice of Finance Committee, except land acquired or buildings constructed with the assistance of the Government, in which cases, the prior approval of the Government shall be required; (iv) to enter into, vary, carryout and cancel contracts on behalf of the University and for that purpose to appoint such officers as it may think fit; (v) to provide the buildings, premises, furniture, computers and apparatus and other means needed for carrying on the work of the University; (vi) to entertain, adjudicate upon, and if it thinks fit, to redress any grievances of the officers, the teachers, the students and the employees of the University; (vii) to create posts of all Groups on the recommendation of Senate and appoint persons to academic as well as other posts in the University; (viii) to select a common seal for the University; (ix) to lay down policy guidelines for admitting "Foreign students, Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), the Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and sponsored students" as supernumerary against higher fee prescribed by it from time to time; (x) to exercise such other powers and to perform such other duties as may be considered necessary or imposed on it by or under this Act; (2) (a) The Board shall meet at least, three times in a year and not less than fifteen days notice shall be given for such meetings; (b) The meetings of the Board shall be called by the Registrar under instructions of the Vice-Chancellor or at the request of not less than eight members of the Board; (c) One half of the members of the Board shall form the quorum at any meeting; (d) In case of difference of opinion among the members, the opinion of the majority shall prevail; (e) Each member of the Board shall have one vote and if there be equality of votes on any question to be determined by the Board, the Chairperson of the Board or, as the case may be, the member presiding over that meeting shall, in addition, have a casting vote; (f) Every meeting of the Board shall be presided over by the Chairperson, Board of Management, who shall be the Vice-Chancellor of the University. In the absence of the Vice-Chancellor, a senior-most Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall preside over the meeting of Board of Management, and if there is no Pro-Vice-Chancellor in the University, senior-most Dean shall preside over the meeting; (g) In emergent cases, the Chairperson may exercise the powers of the Board of Management and inform the Board of the action taken by him in good faith for its ratification in the next meeting of the Board and the Board may either ratify the decision of the Chairperson or accept it with modifications or reject it and in the event of modification or rejection of the decision of the Chairperson by the Board, such decision shall stand modified or rejected, as the case may be, retrospectively i.e., from the date of implementation of such decision of the Chairperson; (h) If urgent action by the Board becomes necessary, the Chairperson, Board of Management, may permit the business to be transacted by circulation of papers to the members of the Board, and the action so proposed to be taken shall not be taken unless agreed to by a majority of members of the Board and the action so taken shall be forthwith intimated to all the members of the Board and in case the authority concerned fails to take a decision, the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor, whose decision shall be final;

(1) The University shall constitute such Selection Committees for the recruitment of the faculty and other officers, as may be prescribed by the Statutes. (2) The constitution of the Selection Committee shall be as prescribed by the Statutes. (3) Every Selection Committee shall consist of the following members, namely: - (a) Chairperson : Vice-Chancellor (or his/her nominee); (b) Member-Secretary (Registrar); (c) The Head of the Department/Centre concerned, if any; (d) Two experts in the relevant field of study to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; (e) One representative of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), if required; (f) One representative of the Delhi Government; (g) One representative of the University; (h) One representative of the SC/ST/OBC category (or as per government norms); (i) One representative of the Women; (j) Such other experts as may be prescribed; (k) One expert from Industry; (l) One representative of the Academic Community and Industry (as may be nominated); (m) One representative of the Delhi Government (as may be nominated). (4) The Selection Committee shall be responsible for the recruitment and selection of the faculty and other officers in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the Statutes. (1) The Board of Management shall be the principal executive body of the University. All the movable and immovable property of the University shall vest in the Board of Management. (2) The Board of Management shall consist of such number of members as may be prescribed. (3) The Board of Management shall consist of the following members, namely:— (a) Chairperson: the Vice-Chancellor (Ex-officio); (b) Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Ex-officio); (c) three Deans, by rotation based on seniority to be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor for a period of two years; (d) Director, Directorate of Training and Technical Education; (e) All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) nominee; (f) Industry representative from industry sector; (g) Skill Council representative; (h) Representative from department of Finance; (i) Representative from department of Planning; (j) Skill University representative from among Professors and other academic staff by rotation based on seniority; (k) Two Educationists; (l) Representative from among the employees of the University; (m) Representative from among the skill/vocational teachers; (n) Registrar—Member-Secretary (Ex-officio). (4) The term of office of the nominated members of the Board of Management shall be two years from the date of nomination. (1) The Academic Council shall be the principal academic body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statues and the Ordinances, have the control and regulation of, and be responsible for, the maintenance of standards of instruction, education and examination within the University and shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred or imposed upon it by the Statutes; (2) The Academic Council shall have the right to advise the Board of Management on all academic matters; (3) The constitution of the Academic Council and the term of office of its members shall be as under:- (a) Chairperson: Vice-Chancellor of the University (ex-officio); (1) The Academic Council shall be the principal academic body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statues and the Ordinances, have the control and regulation of, and be responsible for, the maintenance of standards of instruction, education and examination within the University and shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred or imposed upon it by the Statutes; (2) The Academic Council shall have the right to advise the Board of Management on all academic matters; (3) The constitution of the Academic Council and the term of office of its members shall be as under:-(a) Chairperson: Vice-Chancellor of the University (ex-officio); (b) Pro Vice-Chancellors (ex-officio); (c) Four persons, who are not employees of the University to be co-opted by the Academic Council on the recommendations of the Vice-Chancellor from amongst educationists, scientists or engineers of repute; (d) A nominee of the University Grants Commission; (e) A nominee of the All India Council for Technical Education; (f) A representative of Industries, as nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; (g) All Deans of the University; (h) Four Heads of Departments as nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; (i) Four Professors of the University as nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; (j) One Associate Professor and one Assistant Professor as nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; (k) Controller of Examinations; (l) One person of eminence who is alumni, as nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; (m) Two Student representatives as nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; and (n) Registrar-Member-Secretary (ex-officio). (4) The term of the members of the Academic Council, other than ex-officio members, shall be three years except the student representative, in which case the tenure will be for one year;

(1) The Vice-Chancellor, as the principal academic and executive officer of the University, shall be responsible for the overall supervision and control of the affairs of the University, and shall exercise such powers and perform such functions as may be prescribed. (i) To ensure that the academic and administrative activities of the University are in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the Statutes; (ii) To preside over the meetings of the Board of Management, the Academic Council, and such other bodies of the University as may be required, and to ensure that the business of the University is conducted in an efficient and transparent manner; (iii) To initiate and promote such academic and research programmes... (1) The Board of Management shall have the power of management and administration of the revenue and property of the University and the conduct of all administrative affairs of the University not otherwise provided for, and shall have the following powers, namely:— (i) to create teaching and other academic posts; (ii) to define the duties and conditions of service of Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors and other academic staff; (iii) to prescribe the mode of appointment of persons for teaching and other posts; (iv) to institute fellowships, scholarships, studentships, medals and prizes; (v) to appoint examiners and moderators and to fix their remuneration; (vi) to conduct examinations and approve the results thereof; (vii) to regulate and enforce discipline among the employees and students of the University; (viii) to manage and regulate the finances, accounts, investments, property, business and all other administrative affairs of the University; (ix) to exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred or imposed on it by this Act or the Statutes; (x) to manage and regulate the administration of the University; (xi) to approve the annual report, annual accounts and audit report; (xii) to frame, amend or repeal the Statutes; (xiii) to delegate any of its powers to the Vice-Chancellor, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Directors or other officers of the University; (xiv) to accept, on behalf of the University, trusts, bequests and donations; (xv) to exercise the powers of the University to acquire land or other property, for the purposes of the University; (xvi) to perform such other functions as may be necessary for the working of the University. (2) (i) The Board of Management shall meet at least once in three months; (ii) The quorum for the meeting of the Board of Management shall be one-third of the total members; (iii) In case the Chairperson is not present, the members present shall elect a Chairperson from amongst themselves; (iv) If a meeting is adjourned for want of quorum, it shall be held on the same day in the next week at the same time and place or on such other day, time and place as the Chairperson may determine; (v) The Board of Management may exercise its powers through committees or Boards appointed for such purposes; (vi) Any resolution or decision taken by the Board of Management in any of its meetings, if it is not possible to conduct a meeting, the same may be decided by circulation or by emergency meeting, as the case may be. (1) subject to the provisions of this Act, Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations and overall supervision of the Board, the Academic Council shall manage the academic affairs and matters in the University and in particular shall have the following powers and functions, namely:-(i) to report on any matter referred or delegated to it by the Board; (ii) to make recommendations to the Board with regard to the creation, abolition or classification of teaching posts in the University and the emoluments payable and the duties attached thereto; (iii) to make recommendations to the Board with regard to the creations and abolition of various faculties of studies and academic Departments; (iv) to promote research within the University and to require from time to time, report on such research; (v) to consider proposals submitted by the teachers on the academic activities; (vi) to lay down policies for admissions to the University; (vii) to recognize diplomas and degrees of other Universities and Institutions and to determine their equivalence in relation to the diplomas and degrees of the Universities; (viii) to fix, subject to any conditions accepted by the Board, the time, mode and conditions of the competition for Fellowship, Scholarship and other prizes and to recommend for award of the same; (ix) to appoint examiners and moderators, and if necessary to remove them and to fix their fees, emoluments, travelling and other allowances and expenses; (x) to recommend arrangements for the conduct of examinations and the dates for holding them; (xi) to declare and review the result of the various examinations or to appoint committees or officers to do so, and to make recommendations regarding the conferment or grant of degrees, honors, diplomas, licenses, titles and marks of honor; (xii) to recommend stipends, scholarships, medals and prizes and to make other awards in accordance with the regulations and such other conditions as may be attached to the awards; (xiii) to approve or revise the syllabus for the prescribed courses of study and lists of prescribed or recommended text books and to decide for publishing of books by the University; (xiv) to approve such forms and registers as are from time to time, required by the ordinances and regulations; (xv) to formulate, from time to time, the desired standards of education to be adhered in drawing up the curriculum and syllabi for being taught in the University; (1) subject to the provisions of this Act, Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations and overall supervision of the Board, the Academic Council shall manage the academic affairs and matters in the University and in particular shall have the following powers and functions, namely:- (i) to report on any matter referred or delegated to it by the Board; (ii) to make recommendations to the Board with regard to the creation, abolition or classification of teaching posts in the University and the emoluments payable and the duties attached thereto; (iii) to make recommendations to the Board with regard to the creations and abolition of various faculties of studies and academic Departments; (iv) to promote research within the University and to require from time to time, report on such research; (v) to consider proposals submitted by the teachers on the academic activities; (vi) to lay down policies for admissions to the University; (vii) to recognize diplomas and degrees of other Universities and Institutions and to determine their equivalence in relation to the diplomas and degrees of the Universities; (viii) to fix, subject to any conditions accepted by the Board, the time, mode and conditions of the competition for Fellowship, Scholarship and other prizes and to recommend for award of the same; (ix) to appoint examiners and moderators, and if necessary to remove them and to fix their fees, emoluments, travelling and other allowances and expenses; (x) to recommend arrangements for the conduct of examinations and the dates for holding them; (xi) to declare and review the result of the various examinations or to appoint committees or officers to do so, and to make recommendations regarding the conferment or grant of degrees, honors, diplomas, licenses, titles and marks of honor; (xii) to recommend stipends, scholarships, medals and prizes and to make other awards in accordance with the regulations and such other conditions as may be attached to the awards; (xiii) to approve or revise the syllabus for the prescribed courses of study and lists of prescribed or recommended text books and to decide for publishing of books by the University; (xiv) to approve such forms and registers as are from time to time, required by the ordinances and regulations; (xv) to formulate, from time to time, the desired standards of education to be adhered in drawing up the curriculum and syllabi for being taught in the University; (xvi) to perform, in relation to academic matters, all such duties and to do all such acts as may be necessary for the proper carrying out of the provisions of this Act and the Ordinances and Regulations made there under; (2) (i) The Academic Council shall meet as often as may be necessary, but not less than three times, during an academic year; (ii) One half of the existing members of the Academic Council shall form the quorum for a meeting of the Academic Council; (iii) In case of difference of opinion among the members, the opinion of the majority shall prevail; (iv) Each member of the Academic Council, including the Chairperson of the Academic Council, shall have one vote and if there be an equality of votes on any matter to be determined by the Academic Council, the Chairperson shall in addition, have a casting vote; (v) Every meeting of the Academic Council shall be presided over by the Vice-Chancellor and in the absence of Vice-Chancellor, the Pro-Vice Chancellor as nominated by the Vice-Chancellor, will preside the meeting and in his absence, senior most Dean will preside over the meeting; (vi) If urgent action by the Academic Council becomes necessary, the Chairperson of the Academic Council may permit the business to the transacted by circulation of papers to the members of the Academic Council and the action proposed to be taken shall not be taken unless agreed to, by a majority of the members of the Academic Council, and the action as taken shall forthwith be intimated to all the members of the Academic Council and in case the authority concerned fails to take a decision, the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor whose decision shall be final.

(1) The Academic Council shall be the principal academic body of the University. (2) The Academic Council shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed. (1) There shall be such number of the Schools of Studies as the University may determine from time to time. (2) The constitution, powers and functions of the Schools of Studies shall be such as may be prescribed.

(1) The Academic Council shall consist of the following members, namely:— (i) Chairperson: Vice-Chancellor (Ex-officio); (ii) Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Ex-officio/Departmental nominees); (iii) Deans of Faculty/Directors (Ex-officio/Departmental nominees); (iv) Heads of Departments/Centres (Ex-officio/Departmental nominees); (v) Senior Professors of the University (Departmental nominees); (vi) Registrar - Member-Secretary (Ex-officio); (vii) Controller of Examinations (Ex-officio); (viii) Experts from the field of industry/Skill ecosystem to be nominated by the Chancellor; (ix) Industry-Academia Interface (Ex-officio). (2) The term of the nominated members shall be two years. (3) The Academic Council shall have the following powers, namely:— (a) to formulate policy for the standards of education and research to be maintained by the University; (b) to approve the curriculum and syllabus for all courses and programmes of study; (c) to promote research and innovation, including industry-linkage and collaboration, in all spheres of learning; (d) to formulate policies for registration of students and award of degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions; (e) to prescribe the mode of assessment and evaluation of students; (f) to review the academic performance of the University and suggest improvements; (g) to coordinate with industry and other stakeholders for skill development and placement; (h) to lay down, from time to time, the general policy for recruitment of teachers and other academic staff and their conditions of service; (i) to perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Board of Management. (1) There shall be a Finance Committee consisting of the following; (i) Vice-Chancellor :Chairperson (ex-officio); (ii) Principal Secretary/Secretary (Training & Technical Education) of the Government or his nominee (ex-officio); (iii) Principal Secretary/Secretary (Finance) of the Government or his nominee, (ex-officio); (iv) Principal Secretary or Secretary (Planning)/Director Planning of the Government or his nominee, (ex-officio); (v) Principal Secretary or Secretary (Higher Education) of the Government or his nominee; (vi) Pro-Vice Chancellors (ex-officio); (vii) Registrar (ex-officio); (viii) Two other members nominated by the Board from amongst its members of whom at least one should not be an employee of the University; (ix) Controller of Finance - Member-Secretary (ex-officio); (2) The term of the members of the Finance Committee other than the ex-officio members, shall be three years; (3) The functions and duties of the Finance Committee shall be as follows:- (a) to examine and scrutinize the annual budget of the University and to make recommendations on financial matters to the Board of Management; (b) to consider proposals for new expenditure and to make recommendations to the Board of Management; (c) all proposals relating to revision of grades, up gradation of the pay-scales and those items which are not included in the budget, shall be examined by the Finance Committee before they are considered by the Board of Management; (d) to consider the annual accounts and the financial estimates of the University prepared by the Controller of Finance and laid before the Finance Committee for approval and thereafter submitted to the Board of Management; (e) the Finance Committee shall fix the limits for the total recurring and non-recurring expenditure for the year, based on income and resources of the University, and no expenditure shall be incurred by the University in excess of the limits so fixed, without the approval of the Finance Committee; (f) to give its views and to make recommendations to the Board of Management on any financial question affecting the University either on its own initiative or on reference from the Board of Management; (g) to recommend the investment of any money belonging to the University, including any unapplied income, in such securities as it may, from time to time, think fit, or in the purchase or immovable property in India, with the like power of varying such investments from time to time. (4) The Finance Committee shall meet, at least, four times in a year; five members of the Finance Committee shall form the quorum at any meeting; (5) In case of difference of opinion among the members, the opinion of the majority of the members present shall prevail;

The Finance Committee shall be the principal financial body of the University, responsible for the management of the funds and accounts of the University. The University shall establish a Fund to which shall be credited all moneys received by or on behalf of the University. The constitution, powers and functions of the other authorities which may be declared by the Statutes to be the authorities of the University, shall be such as may be prescribed;

The Finance Committee shall perform the following functions: (a) to examine the annual accounts and the annual budget estimates of the University and advise the Board of Management thereon; (b) to review the financial position of the University from time to time and make recommendations to the Board of Management; (c) to make recommendations to the Board of Management on all proposals involving expenditure for which no provision has been made in the budget; (d) to consider the annual accounts together with the audit report and submit to the Board of Management; (e) to recommend the creation of teaching and other posts to the Board of Management; (f) to oversee the investment of the funds of the University; (g) to perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Board of Management. (1) The Fund shall be applied for meeting the expenses of the University including the expenses incurred in the exercise of its powers and discharge of its functions. (2) The Fund shall be administered in such manner as may be prescribed. (3) The University may accept funds from the Government or any other source for the purposes of the University and such funds shall be credited to the Fund. (4) The University may invest its funds in such securities and in such manner as may be prescribed. (5) The University may maintain such accounts and other relevant records as may be prescribed. (6) The accounts of the University shall be audited annually by such authority as may be prescribed. (7) The annual accounts and audit report shall be submitted to the Government. (8) The University shall ensure that the funds are utilized for the purposes for which they are granted. (9) The University shall maintain a separate account for each grant or fund received by it. (10) The University shall ensure that the expenditure is incurred in accordance with the rules and regulations of the University. (11) The University shall ensure that the funds are not diverted for any other purpose than those specified. Subject to the provision of this Act, the Statutes may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely- (a) the constitution, powers and functions of the authorities and other bodies of the University, as may be found necessary to be constituted from time to time; (b) the selection and continuance in office of the members of the authorities and bodies of the University, the filling up of vacancies of members and all other matters relating thereto which the university may deem necessary or desirable to provide; (c) the appointing and disciplinary authorities for all Group employees teaching and non-teaching employees of the University; (d) the composition of Selection Committees for direct recruitment in respect of Group A (teaching and non-teaching) and other services for all Groups A, B and C teaching and non-teaching employees of the University; (e) terms and conditions for continuation of the teachers and other employees in the employment shall be such as may be prescribed; (f) the manner of appointment of the officers of the University, terms and conditions of their service, their powers and duties and emoluments; (g) the manner of appointment of the teachers of the University, other academic staff, and other employees and their emoluments; (h) the manner of appointment of teachers and other academic staff working in any other University/Industry for a specified period for undertaking a joint project, their terms and conditions of service and emoluments; (i) the terms and conditions of service of the teachers and other members of the academic staff appointed by the University; (j) the terms and conditions of other employees appointed by the University; (k) the constitution of the pension or the provident fund and the establishment of an insurance scheme for the benefit of the employees of the University; (l) the principles governing the seniority of employees of the University; (m) the procedure for any appeal by an employee or a student of the University; (n) conferment of honorary degrees; (o) institution of fellowships, scholarships, studentship, medals, prizes and other incentives; (p) maintenance of discipline among the employees of the University; (q) establishment of chairs, schools and institutions; (r) management, supervision and inspection of institutions and centers established and maintained by the University; (s) the delegation of powers vested in the authorities or the officers of the University; (t) all other matter which, by or under this Act, are to be, or may be, provided for by the Statutes; Subject to the provision of this Act, the Statutes may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely- (a) the constitution, powers and functions of the authorities and other bodies of the University, as may be found necessary to be constituted from time to time; (b) the selection and continuance in office of the members of the authorities and bodies of the University, the filling up of vacancies of members and all other matters relatingthereto which the university may deem necessary or desirable to provide; (c) the appointing and disciplinary authorities for all Group employees teaching and non-teaching employees of the University; (d) the composition of Selection Committees for direct recruitment in respect of Group A (teaching and non- teaching) and other services for all Groups A, B and C teaching and non-teaching employees ofthe University; (e) terms and conditions for continuation of the teachers and other employees in the employment shall be such as may be prescribed; (f)the manner of appointment of the officers of the University, terms and conditions of their service, their powers and duties and emoluments; (g) the manner of appointment of the teachers of the University, other academic staff, and other employees and their emoluments; (h) the manner of appointment of teachers and other academic staff working in any other University/Industry for a specified period for undertaking ajoint project, their terms and conditions of service and emoluments; (i) the terms and conditions of service of the teachers and other members of the academic staff appointed by the University; (j) the terms and conditions of other employees appointed by the University; (k) the constitution of the pension or the provident fund and the establishment of an insurance scheme for the benefit ofthe employees ofthe University; (1) the principles governing the seniority of employees ofthe University; (m) the procedure for any appeal by an employee or a student ofthe University; (n)conferment of honorary degrees; (o)institutionof fellowships, scholarships, studentship, medals, prizes and other incentives; (p)maintenance of discipline among the employees ofthe University; (q)establishment of chairs, schools and institutions; (r)management, supervision and inspection of institutions and centers established and maintained by the University; (s) the delegation of powers vested inthe authorities or the officers of the University; (t) all other matter which, by or under this Act, are to be, or may be, provided for by the Statutes;

(1) The Annual Report of the University shall be prepared under the direction of the Board of Management and shall be submitted to the Government on or before such date as may be prescribed. (2) The Government shall, as soon as may be, cause the report to be laid before the Legislative Assembly. (3) The annual report shall contain such details as may be specified in the Statutes. (4) The University shall ensure that the annual report is accurate and reflects the true state of affairs of the University. (1) The first Statutes shall be those made by the Government with the prior approval of the Chancellor within sixty days of the commencement of this Act. (1) The first Statutes shall be those made by the Government with the prior approval ofthe Chancellor within sixty days ofthe commencement of this Act. (2) The Board may, from time to time, make new or additional Statutes or may amend or repeal the Statutes referredto insub-section (1): Provided that the Board shall not make, amend or repeal any Statutes affecting the status, powers or constitution of any authority of the University until such authority has been given a reasonable opportunity of expressing its opinion in writing on the proposed change and any option so expressed within the time specified by the Board has been considered by the Board. (3) Every new Statute or addition to the Statutes or any amendment or repeal thereof shall require the approval of the Chancellor, who may assent thereto or withhold his assent or remit it to the Board for reconsideration in the light ofthe observations, ifany, made by him. (4) A new Statute or a Statute amending or repealing an existing Statute shall not be valid unless it has received the assent of the Chancellor, who will take into consideration the views of the concerned department while deciding the matter. (2) The Board may, from time to time, make new or additional Statutes or may amend or repeal the Statutes referred to in sub-section (1): Provided that the Board shall not make, amend or repeal any Statutes affecting the status, powers or constitution of any authority of the University until such authority has been given a reasonable opportunity of expressing its opinion in writing on the proposed change and any option so expressed within the time specified by the Board has been considered by the Board. (3) Every new Statute or addition to the Statutes or any amendment or repeal thereof shall require the approval of the Chancellor, who may assent thereto or withhold his assent or remit it to the Board for reconsideration in the light of the observations, if any, made by him. (4) A new Statute or a Statute amending or repealing an existing Statute shall not be valid unless it has received the assent of the Chancellor, who will take into consideration the views of the concerned department while deciding the matter.

(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Board of Management shall have the power to make statutes for all or any of the following matters, namely: (a) the constitution of authorities and their functions; (b) the terms and conditions of service of the teaching and non-teaching staff; (c) the manner of appointment and the duties of the officers of the University; (d) the procedure for admission of students; (e) the fees to be charged; (f) the holding of convocations; (g) the conferment of honorary degrees; (h) the management of the properties of the University; (i) the creation, abolition or restructuring of departments or centres; (j) the rules of procedure for the conduct of business of the authorities; (k) any other matter which is or may be prescribed by or under this Act. (2) No statute or any amendment thereof shall be valid unless it is approved by the Chancellor or such other authority as may be prescribed. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, the Ordinances may provide for all or any ofthe following matters, namely:- (a) the admission of students, the courses of study and the fees therefore, the qualifications pertaining to the award of degrees and diplomas and other academic distinctions, the conditions for the grant of fellowship and awards and the like; (b) the conduct of examinations, includingthe terms and conditions of office and appointment of examiners; (c) the conditions of residence of students and their general discipline; (d) the management of institutions, schools and centers maintained by the University; (e) the procedures for the settlement of disputes between the employees and the University, or between the students and the University; (f) the procedures for the settlement of disputes betweenthe employees and students; (g) the procedure for any appeal by an aggrieved employee or a student; (h) maintenance of discipline among the students ofthe University; (i) regulation of the conduct and duties of the employees of the University and regulation of the conduct of the students ofthe University; (j) the categories of misconduct for which action may be taken under this Act or the Statutes or the Ordinances; (k) any other matter which, by or under this Act or the Statutes, is to be, or may be, provided for by the Ordinances. (2) The first Ordinances shall be made by the Vice-Chancellor with the prior approval of the Government and the Ordinances so made may be amended, repealed or added to, at any time by the Board in such manner as may be prescribed; (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, the Ordinances may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— (a) the admission of students, the courses of study and the fees therefore, the qualifications pertaining to the award of degrees and diplomas and other academic distinctions, the conditions for the grant of fellowship and awards and the like; (b) the conduct of examinations, including the terms and conditions of office and appointment of examiners; (c) the conditions of residence of students and their general discipline; (d) the management of institutions, schools and centers maintained by the University; (e) the procedures for the settlement of disputes between the employees and the University, or between the students and the University; (f) the procedures for the settlement of disputes between the employees and students; (g) the procedure for any appeal by an aggrieved employee or a student; (h) maintenance of discipline among the students of the University; (i) regulation of the conduct and duties of the employees of the University and regulation of the conduct of the students of the University; (j) the categories of misconduct for which action may be taken under this Act or the Statutes or the Ordinances; (k) any other matter which, by or under this Act or the Statutes, is to be, or may be, provided for by the Ordinances. (2) The first Ordinances shall be made by the Vice-Chancellor with the prior approval of the Government and the Ordinances so made may be amended, repealed or added to, at any time by the Board in such manner as may be prescribed;

The power to make statutes shall be exercised by the Board of Management in such manner as may be provided for in the Statutes. The authorities of the University may make regulations consistent with this Act, the Statutes and the Ordinances, in the manner prescribed by the Statutes for the conduct of their own business and that of the committees, ifany, appointed by them and not provided for by this Act, the Statutes or the Ordinances.

(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, the Board of Management shall have the power to make Ordinances to regulate the academic and administrative affairs of the University. (2) The Ordinances shall be published in the Official Gazette. (3) Any Ordinance made under this section shall be consistent with the provisions of this Act and the Statutes. (1) The annual report of the University shall be prepared and placed before the Board of Management for approval, which shall include, among other matters, the steps taken by the University towards the fulfilment of its objects. (2)The annual report so prepared shall be submitted to the Chancellor within 12 months from the date of completion ofthe academic year. (3)A copy of the annual report, as prepared under sub-section (1), shall also be submitted to the Government which shall, as soon as may be, cause the same to be laidbefore the Legislative Assembly of Delhi. (1) The annual report of the University shall be prepared and placed before the Board of Management for approval, which shall include, among other matters, the steps taken by the University towards the fulfilment of its objects. (2) The annual report so prepared shall be submitted to the Chancellor within 12 months from the date of completion of the academic year. (3) A copy of the annual report, as prepared under sub-section (1), shall also be submitted to the Government which shall, as soon as may be, cause the same to be laid before the Legislative Assembly of Delhi.

(1) The authorities of the University may make regulations consistent with this Act, the Statutes and the Ordinances for the conduct of their own business and that of the committees appointed by them. (2) The regulations shall be published in such manner as the Board of Management may determine. (3) The regulations shall be subject to such modifications or annulment as the Board of Management may direct. (1) The annual accounts and the balance sheet of the University shall be prepared and place before the Finance Committee for approval and shall, at least, once every year at intervals of not more than fifteen months, be audited by the Controller and Auditor General of India or such person or persons as he may authorize inthis behalf. (2)A copy of the annual accounts together with the audit report shall be submitted first to the Board of Management and then to the Government along with the observations, ifany, of the Board. (1) The annual accounts and the balance sheet of the University shall be prepared and place before the Finance Committee for approval and shall, at least, once every year at intervals of not more than fifteen months, be audited by the Controller and Auditor General of India or such person or persons as he may authorize in this behalf. (2) A copy of the annual accounts together with the audit report shall be submitted first to the Board of Management and then to the Government along with the observations, if any, of the Board. (3) A copy of the annual accounts together with the audit report shall be as submitted to the Government which shall, as soon as may be, cause the same to be laid before the Legislative Assembly of Delhi.

(1) Every employee of the University shall be appointed under a written contract which shall be lodged with the University and a copy thereof shall be furnished to the employee concerned. (2) Any dispute arising out of a contract between the University and an employee shall be settled in such manner as may be prescribed. (1) The University shall have the power to conduct examinations for such academic programmes as the Board may prescribe in accordance with the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations. (2) The power of the University under sub-section (1) shall include the power to conduct examinations of students studying in the Campuses or Centers. (1) The University shall enter into a written contract of service with every new employee of the University appointed, on regular basis or otherwise and the terms and conditions of the contract shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, the Statutes and the Ordinances. (2) A copy of the contract referred to in sub-section (1) shall be lodged with the University and a copy thereof shall also be furnished to the employee concerned. (1) The University shall enter into a written contract of service with every new employee of the University appointed, on regular basis or otherwise and the terms and conditions of the contract shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, the Statutes and the Ordinances. (2) A copy of the contract referred to in sub-section (1) shall be lodged with the University and a copy thereof shall also be furnished to the employee concerned.

(1) Any dispute arising out of any disciplinary action taken by the University against an employee or a student shall be settled in such manner as may be provided for in the Statutes. (2) The appellate authority shall be as specified in the Statutes. (3) The procedures for appeals and arbitration shall be as prescribed. (4) The decision of the appellate authority shall be final and binding. (1) The University shall have the power to confer degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions for such academic programmes as the Board may prescribe in accordance with the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations and to hold convocation for the same. (2) The University shall be entitled to confer honorary degrees or other academic distinctions in the manner as laid down by the Statutes. (3) The University shall keep records of the degrees and other academic distinctions. (4) The University shall have the power to withdraw any degree, diploma, certificate or other academic distinction conferred by it in the manner as may be provided by the Statutes. (1) Any dispute arising out of a contract of employment referred to in section 32 between the University and the employee shall be referred to a Tribunal of Arbitration which shall consist of one member nominated by the Board of Management, one member nominated by the employee concerned and an arbitrator to be nominated by the Chancellor. (2) Every such reference shall be deemed to be a submission to arbitration on the terms of this section within the meaning to the law of Arbitration as in force, and all the provisions of that law, with the exception of section 2 thereof, shall apply accordingly. (3) The procedure for regulating the work of the Tribunal of Arbitration shall be such as may be prescribed by the University. (4) The decision of the Tribunal of Arbitration shall be binding on the parties and no suit shall lie in respect of any matter decided by the Tribunal. (1) Any dispute arising out of a contract of employment referred to in section 32 between the University and the employee shall be referred to a Tribunal of Arbitration which shall consist of one member nominated by the Board of Management, one member nominated by the employee concerned and an arbitrator to be nominated by the Chancellor. (2) Every such reference shall be deemed to be a submission to arbitration on the terms of this section within the meaning to the law of Arbitration as in force, and all the provisions of that law, with the exception of section 2 thereof, shall apply accordingly. (3) The procedure for regulating the work of the Tribunal of Arbitration shall be such as may be prescribed by the University. (4) The decision of the Tribunal of Arbitration shall be binding on the parties and no suit shall lie in respect of any matter decided by the Tribunal.

Any employee or student aggrieved by any decision of the University shall have the right to appeal to the appellate authority within such time and in such manner as may be prescribed. The University shall constitute for the benefit of its employees such provident fund and pension fund or provide such insurance scheme as it may deem fit in such manner and subject to such conditions as may be prescribed.

The University may constitute such committees as may be necessary for the efficient discharge of its functions, and such committees shall have such powers and duties as may be prescribed. If any question arises as to whether any person has been duly appointed as, or is entitled to be, a member of any authority or other body of the University, the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor with Board's recommendations, whose decision thereon shall be final.

All the casual vacancies among the members (other than ex-officio members) of any authority or other body of the University shall be filled, as soon as may be convenient, by the person or body who appoints, elects or co-opts the members whose place has become vacant and any person appointed, elected or co-opted to a casual vacancy shall be a member of such authority or body for the residue of the term for which the person whose place he fills, would have been a member.

No suit or other legal proceeding shall lie against the University or any of its officers or employees for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of any of the provisions of this Act. No act or proceedings of any authority or other body shall be invalidated merely by reasons of the existence of any vacancy or vacancies among its members.

A copy of any receipt, application, notice, order, proceeding, or resolution of any authority or committee of the University, or other documents in possession of the University, or any entry in any register duly maintained by the University shall, if certified by the Registrar or any other officer authorised by the Vice-Chancellor, be received as prima facie evidence of such entry or record in any court or tribunal. No suit or other legal proceeding shall lie in any court against the University or against any authority, officer or employee of the University or against any person or body of persons acting under the order or direction of any authority or officer or other employee of the University for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of the provision of this Act or the Statutes or the Ordinances.

If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Government may, by order published in the Official Gazette, make such provisions, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, as appear to it to be necessary or expedient for removing the difficulty. A copy of any receipt, application, notice, order, proceedings, resolution of any authority or committee of the University, or other documents in the possession of the University, or any entry in any register duly maintained by the University, if certified by the Registrar so designed shall, notwithstanding anything contained in the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (1 of 1872) or in any other law for the time being in force, shall be admitted as evidence of the matters and transaction specified therein, wherein, where the original thereof would, if produced, have been admissible in evidence.

Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the first Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Government and shall hold office for such period as may be determined by it. [Content regarding the power to make Ordinances] If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Government may, by order, published in the official Gazette, make such provisions, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, as appear to it to be necessary or expedient for removing the difficulty: Provided that no such order shall be made under this section after the expiry of three years from the commencement of this Act;

Save as otherwise provided in this Act: (a) all appointments made shall be deemed to have been made under this Act. [Content regarding the process of making Ordinances] Notwithstanding anything contained in the Act and the Statutes:— Notwithstanding anything contained in the Act and the Statutes: (a) The first Vice-Chancellor, shall be appointed by the Chancellor and he shall be governed by the terms and conditions of service specified by the Statute; (b) The first Board of Management shall consist of not more than eleven members nominated by the Chancellor and shall hold office for a term of three years;

[Content regarding power to make Regulations] (1) Every Statute and Ordinance made under this Act shall be published in the official Gazette. (2) Every Statute and Ordinance made under this Act shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before the House of the Legislative Assembly of Delhi while it is in session for a total period of thirty days which may be comprised in one session or two or more successive sessions, and if, before the expiry of the session immediately following the session or the successive sessions aforesaid, the House agrees in making any modification in the Statute or the Ordinance or the House agrees that the Statute or the Ordinance, as the case may be, should not be made, the Statute or the Ordinance shall thereafter have effect only in such modified form or be of no effect, as the case may be; so, however, that any such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of anything previously done under that Statute or Ordinance as the case may be.

[Content regarding preparation of annual report] If not less than two-third of the members of the Senate recommend that an honorary degree, or academic distinction be conferred on any person on the ground that he is, in their opinion, by reason of eminent attainment and position, fit and proper to receive such degree or academic distinction, the Chancellor may, by an order, decide that the same may be conferred on the person recommended.

[Content regarding financial accounts and audit] (1) The Board may either on its own motion or on the recommendation of the Senate, withdraw any distinction, degree, diploma or privilege conferred on, or granted to, any person, by a resolution passed by the majority of the total membership of the Board present and voting at the meeting, if such person has been convicted by a court of law for an offence, which, in the opinion of the Board, involves moral turpitude or if he has been guilty of gross misconduct. (2) No action under sub-section (1) shall be taken against any person unless he has been given an opportunity to show cause against the action proposed to be taken. (3) A copy of the resolution passed by the Board of Management shall be immediately sent to the person concerned. (4) Any person aggrieved by the decision taken by the Board of Management may appeal to the Chancellor within thirty days from the date of receipt of such resolution. (5) The decision of the Chancellor in such appeal shall be final.

[Content regarding service conditions] (1) The University shall maintain a strict discipline among students through its Proctorial Board in a manner as may be prescribed.

[Content regarding right to appeal] Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law or instrument having the force of law for the time being in force, the appointments made to any post in the University in accordance with the Statutes, the Ordinances and the Regulations shall be deemed to be valid and in accordance with law.

[Content regarding retirement benefits] The provisions of the Act, the Statutes, the Ordinances and the regulations made there under shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent contained therewith in any other law or instrument having the force of law for the time being in force.

[Content regarding resolution of disputes] Whenever the University receives funds from any Government, the University Grant Commission or other agencies sponsoring a scheme to be executed by the University, notwithstanding anything in this Act or the Statutes or the Ordinance made there under - (a) the amount received shall be kept by the University separately from the University Fund and utilized only for the purpose of the scheme; and (b) the staff required to execute the scheme shall be recruited in accordance with the terms and conditions stipulated by the sponsoring organization.

[Content regarding committee formation] The Chancellor may either suo moto or on the recommendation of the Government may issue such directions as may be necessary or expedient in the interest of administration, financial or academic functioning of the University and in particular to ensure peace and tranquillity in the University and to protect the property of the University.

[Content regarding casual vacancies] The Government may, by order published in the official Gazette, annul any order, notification, resolution or any proceedings of the University which, in its opinion, is not in conformity with the provisions of this Act, or the Statutes, Regulations, or Ordinances or is otherwise inconsistent with the policy of the Government: Provided that before making any such order, the Government shall afford an opportunity to the University to be heard against any such proposed action.

[Content regarding validity of proceedings] The Chancellor shall cause a performance audit of the University every five years and the cost of performance audit shall be borne by the University.

[Content regarding legal protection for officials] The Chancellor shall be the Supreme Authority of the University and shall have the power to review the acts of the Board and the Senate and shall exercise all the powers of the University not otherwise provided for by this Act or the Statutes.

(1) The University shall constitute such Selection Committees for the recruitment of the faculty and other officers, as may be prescribed by the Statutes. (2) The constitution of the Selection Committee shall be as prescribed by the Statutes. (3) Every Selection Committee shall consist of the following members, namely: - (a) Chairperson : Vice-Chancellor (or his/her nominee); (b) Member-Secretary (Registrar); (c) The Head of the Department/Centre concerned, if any; (d) Two experts in the relevant field of study to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; (e) One representative of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), if required; (f) One representative of the Delhi Government; (g) One representative of the University; (h) One representative of the SC/ST/OBC category (or as per government norms); (i) One representative of the Women; (j) Such other experts as may be prescribed; (k) One expert from Industry; (l) One representative of the Academic Community and Industry (as may be nominated); (m) One representative of the Delhi Government (as may be nominated). (4) The Selection Committee shall be responsible for the recruitment and selection of the faculty and other officers in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the Statutes. (1) The Board of Management shall be the principal executive body of the University. All the movable and immovable property of the University shall vest in the Board of Management. (2) The Board of Management shall consist of such number of members as may be prescribed. (3) The Board of Management shall consist of the following members, namely:— (a) Chairperson: the Vice-Chancellor (Ex-officio); (b) Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Ex-officio); (c) three Deans, by rotation based on seniority to be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor for a period of two years; (d) Director, Directorate of Training and Technical Education; (e) All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) nominee; (f) Industry representative from industry sector; (g) Skill Council representative; (h) Representative from department of Finance; (i) Representative from department of Planning; (j) Skill University representative from among Professors and other academic staff by rotation based on seniority; (k) Two Educationists; (l) Representative from among the employees of the University; (m) Representative from among the skill/vocational teachers; (n) Registrar—Member-Secretary (Ex-officio). (4) The term of office of the nominated members of the Board of Management shall be two years from the date of nomination. (1) The Academic Council shall be the principal academic body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statues and the Ordinances, have the control and regulation of, and be responsible for, the maintenance of standards of instruction, education and examination within the University and shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred or imposed upon it by the Statutes; (2) The Academic Council shall have the right to advise the Board of Management on all academic matters; (3) The constitution of the Academic Council and the term of office of its members shall be as under:- (a) Chairperson: Vice-Chancellor of the University (ex-officio); (1) The Academic Council shall be the principal academic body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statues and the Ordinances, have the control and regulation of, and be responsible for, the maintenance of standards of instruction, education and examination within the University and shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred or imposed upon it by the Statutes; (2) The Academic Council shall have the right to advise the Board of Management on all academic matters; (3) The constitution of the Academic Council and the term of office of its members shall be as under:-(a) Chairperson: Vice-Chancellor of the University (ex-officio); (b) Pro Vice-Chancellors (ex-officio); (c) Four persons, who are not employees of the University to be co-opted by the Academic Council on the recommendations of the Vice-Chancellor from amongst educationists, scientists or engineers of repute; (d) A nominee of the University Grants Commission; (e) A nominee of the All India Council for Technical Education; (f) A representative of Industries, as nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; (g) All Deans of the University; (h) Four Heads of Departments as nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; (i) Four Professors of the University as nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; (j) One Associate Professor and one Assistant Professor as nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; (k) Controller of Examinations; (l) One person of eminence who is alumni, as nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; (m) Two Student representatives as nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; and (n) Registrar-Member-Secretary (ex-officio). (4) The term of the members of the Academic Council, other than ex-officio members, shall be three years except the student representative, in which case the tenure will be for one year;

(1) The University shall constitute such Selection Committees for the recruitment of the faculty and other officers, as may be prescribed by the Statutes. (2) The constitution of the Selection Committee shall be as prescribed by the Statutes. (3) Every Selection Committee shall consist of the following members, namely: - (a) Chairperson : Vice-Chancellor (or his/her nominee); (b) Member-Secretary (Registrar); (c) The Head of the Department/Centre concerned, if any; (d) Two experts in the relevant field of study to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; (e) One representative of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), if required; (f) One representative of the Delhi Government; (g) One representative of the University; (h) One representative of the SC/ST/OBC category (or as per government norms); (i) One representative of the Women; (j) Such other experts as may be prescribed; (k) One expert from Industry; (l) One representative of the Academic Community and Industry (as may be nominated); (m) One representative of the Delhi Government (as may be nominated). (4) The Selection Committee shall be responsible for the recruitment and selection of the faculty and other officers in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the Statutes. (1) The Board of Management shall be the principal executive body of the University. All the movable and immovable property of the University shall vest in the Board of Management. (2) The Board of Management shall consist of such number of members as may be prescribed. (3) The Board of Management shall consist of the following members, namely:— (a) Chairperson: the Vice-Chancellor (Ex-officio); (b) Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Ex-officio); (c) three Deans, by rotation based on seniority to be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor for a period of two years; (d) Director, Directorate of Training and Technical Education; (e) All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) nominee; (f) Industry representative from industry sector; (g) Skill Council representative; (h) Representative from department of Finance; (i) Representative from department of Planning; (j) Skill University representative from among Professors and other academic staff by rotation based on seniority; (k) Two Educationists; (l) Representative from among the employees of the University; (m) Representative from among the skill/vocational teachers; (n) Registrar—Member-Secretary (Ex-officio). (4) The term of office of the nominated members of the Board of Management shall be two years from the date of nomination. (1) The Academic Council shall be the principal academic body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statues and the Ordinances, have the control and regulation of, and be responsible for, the maintenance of standards of instruction, education and examination within the University and shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred or imposed upon it by the Statutes; (2) The Academic Council shall have the right to advise the Board of Management on all academic matters; (3) The constitution of the Academic Council and the term of office of its members shall be as under:- (a) Chairperson: Vice-Chancellor of the University (ex-officio); (1) The Academic Council shall be the principal academic body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statues and the Ordinances, have the control and regulation of, and be responsible for, the maintenance of standards of instruction, education and examination within the University and shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred or imposed upon it by the Statutes; (2) The Academic Council shall have the right to advise the Board of Management on all academic matters; (3) The constitution of the Academic Council and the term of office of its members shall be as under:-(a) Chairperson: Vice-Chancellor of the University (ex-officio); (b) Pro Vice-Chancellors (ex-officio); (c) Four persons, who are not employees of the University to be co-opted by the Academic Council on the recommendations of the Vice-Chancellor from amongst educationists, scientists or engineers of repute; (d) A nominee of the University Grants Commission; (e) A nominee of the All India Council for Technical Education; (f) A representative of Industries, as nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; (g) All Deans of the University; (h) Four Heads of Departments as nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; (i) Four Professors of the University as nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; (j) One Associate Professor and one Assistant Professor as nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; (k) Controller of Examinations; (l) One person of eminence who is alumni, as nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; (m) Two Student representatives as nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; and (n) Registrar-Member-Secretary (ex-officio). (4) The term of the members of the Academic Council, other than ex-officio members, shall be three years except the student representative, in which case the tenure will be for one year;

(1) The Annual Report of the University shall be prepared under the direction of the Board of Management and shall be submitted to the Government on or before such date as may be prescribed. (2) The Government shall, as soon as may be, cause the report to be laid before the Legislative Assembly. (3) The annual report shall contain such details as may be specified in the Statutes. (4) The University shall ensure that the annual report is accurate and reflects the true state of affairs of the University. (1) The first Statutes shall be those made by the Government with the prior approval of the Chancellor within sixty days of the commencement of this Act. (1) The first Statutes shall be those made by the Government with the prior approval ofthe Chancellor within sixty days ofthe commencement of this Act. (2) The Board may, from time to time, make new or additional Statutes or may amend or repeal the Statutes referredto insub-section (1): Provided that the Board shall not make, amend or repeal any Statutes affecting the status, powers or constitution of any authority of the University until such authority has been given a reasonable opportunity of expressing its opinion in writing on the proposed change and any option so expressed within the time specified by the Board has been considered by the Board. (3) Every new Statute or addition to the Statutes or any amendment or repeal thereof shall require the approval of the Chancellor, who may assent thereto or withhold his assent or remit it to the Board for reconsideration in the light ofthe observations, ifany, made by him. (4) A new Statute or a Statute amending or repealing an existing Statute shall not be valid unless it has received the assent of the Chancellor, who will take into consideration the views of the concerned department while deciding the matter. (2) The Board may, from time to time, make new or additional Statutes or may amend or repeal the Statutes referred to in sub-section (1): Provided that the Board shall not make, amend or repeal any Statutes affecting the status, powers or constitution of any authority of the University until such authority has been given a reasonable opportunity of expressing its opinion in writing on the proposed change and any option so expressed within the time specified by the Board has been considered by the Board. (3) Every new Statute or addition to the Statutes or any amendment or repeal thereof shall require the approval of the Chancellor, who may assent thereto or withhold his assent or remit it to the Board for reconsideration in the light of the observations, if any, made by him. (4) A new Statute or a Statute amending or repealing an existing Statute shall not be valid unless it has received the assent of the Chancellor, who will take into consideration the views of the concerned department while deciding the matter.