Power and functions of the University

5. The powers and functions of the University shall be --

1. (a) to administer and manage the University and such centers for study, research, education and instructions as are necessary in furtherance of the objects of the University;
2. (b) to provide for instruction in all branches of knowledge or learning pertaining to law and allied subjects as the University may deem fit;
3. (c) to make provisions for research and for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge of law including through distance learning/continuing education programmes;
4. (d) to institute degrees, titles, diplomas, certificates and other distinctions;
5. (e) to hold examinations and to confer degrees, titles, diplomas and other academic distinctions on persons subject to such conditions as the University may determine and to withdraw any such degrees, titles, diplomas and other academic distinctions subject to such conditions as the University may determine;
6. (f) to fix, demand and receive fees and other charges as may be prescribed;
7. (g) to institute and maintain halls and hostels and to recognize places of residence for the students of the University and to withdraw such recognition accorded to any such place of residence;
8. (h) to establish special centers, specialized study centers or other units for research and instructions as are, in the opinion of the University, necessary in furtherance of its objects;
   • (i) to supervise and control the residence and to regulate the discipline of the students and staff of the University and to make arrangements for promoting their health and general welfare;
9. (j) to make such arrangements in respect of residence, discipline and teaching of women students;
10. (k) to create academic, technical, administrative, ministerial and other posts and to make appointments thereto;
11. (l) to regulate and enforce discipline among the employees of the University and to take such disciplinary measures as may be deemed necessary;
12. (m) to institute professorships, associate professorships, assistant professorships, readerships, lecturerships and any other teaching, academic or research posts required by the University;
13. (n) to appoint persons as professors, associate professors, assistant professors, readers, lecturers or otherwise as teaching and researchers of the University and as other classes of employees;
14. (o) to institute and award fellowships, scholarships, prizes and medals;
15. (p) to provide for printing, reproduction and publication of research and other works and to organize exhibitions;
16. (q) to sponsor and undertake research in all aspects of law, justice and social development;