Discipline

(1) The final authority responsible for maintenance of discipline amongst students of the University shall be the Vice-Chancellor. The directions of the Vice-Chancellor in that behalf shall be carried out by the Heads of Departments, hostels and institutions. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), the punishment of debarring a student from an examination or rustication from the University or an institution shall, on the report of the Vice-Chancellor, be considered and imposed by the Board of Management: Provided that no such punishment shall be imposed without giving the student concerned a reasonable opportunity to show cause against the action proposed to be taken against him.