Authorities of the University

The Authorities of the University shall be as follows, namely:- (i) the General Council; (ii) the Executive Council; (iii) the Academic Council; (iv) the Finance Committee; and (v) such other authorities as may be created by the Board. (1) The Executive Council shall meet at least thrice in a year and not less than fifteen days notice shall be given of such meeting. However, the Chairperson of the Executive Council may convene an emergent meeting on short notice, if required. (2) Nine members of the Executive Council shall constitute a quorum at any meeting thereof. (3) In case of difference of opinion among the members, the opinion of the majority shall prevail. (4) Each member of the Executive Council shall have one vote and if there shall be equality of votes on any question to be determined by the Executive Council, the Chairperson in addition, shall have a casting vote. (5) If urgent action by the Executive Council becomes necessary, the Chairperson of the Executive Council may permit the business to be transacted by circulation of papers or through email or through any other permissible means to the members of the Executive Council. The action proposed to be taken shall not be taken unless agreed to by a majority of members of the Executive Council. The action so taken shall be forthwith intimated to all the members of the Executive Council. The decisions and papers shall be placed before the next meeting of the Executive Council for confirmation.