Statutes.

Subjects to the provision of this Act, the Statutes may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:- (a) the appointment, powers and duties of the officers of the University, their emoluments and their terms and condition of service; (b) the constitution, powers and functions of the authorities and other bodies of University as may be constituted from time to time; (c) the election and continuance in office of the members of the said authorities and bodies, the filling of vacancies of members and all other matters relating to those authorities and other bodies for which it may be necessary or desirable to provide; (d) the conferment of honorary degrees; (e) the establishment, maintenance and abolition by the University, Departments, collages, institution of research and specialized studies, hall and hostel; (f) the appointment of the teachers of the University and other academic staff and the emoluments and other terms and conditions of their service; (g) the appointment of the teachers and other academic staff working in any University or Organization for a specified period to undertake a joint project; (h) the conditions of service of employees including provision for pension, insurance and provident fund, the manner of termination of service and disciplinary action; (i) the Principal governing the seniority of service of employees; (j) the procedure for arbitration in cases of disputes; (k) the procedure for appeal to the Executive Council by any employees or student against the action of any officer or authority of University; (l) the establishment of Centers of Studies, Board of Studies, Special centers, Specialized Laboratories and other centers; (m) the establishment and recognition of Students Council or other association of teachers, academic staff or other employees; (n) participation of the students in the affairs of the University; (o) the withdrawal of degrees, diplomas, certificate, and other academic distinctions; (p) the institution of fellowships, scholarships, studentships, medals and prizes; (q) the maintenance of discipline amongst students; (r) the extend of autonomy which a Department, collage or institution may have and the matters in relation to which such autonomy may be exercise; (s) the delegation of powers vested in the authorities or officers of the University; and (a) all other matters which by this Act are to be, or may be provided by the Statutes. (1) Where there is an allegation of misconduct against a teacher, or a member of the academic staff, the Vice-Chancellor may if he thinks fit, by order in writing, place the teacher under suspension and shall forthwith report to the Executive Council the circumstances in which the order was made: Provided that the Executive Council may, if it is of the opinion, that the circumstances of the case do not warrant the suspension of the teacher or a member of the academic staff, revoke such order. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in terms of his contract of service or of his appointment, the Executive Council shall be entitled to remove a teacher or a member of academic staff on the ground of misconduct. (3) Save as aforesaid, the Executive Council shall not be entitled to remove a teacher or a member of the academic staff except for good cause and after giving three months notice in writing or on payment of three month’s salary in lieu of notice. (4) No teacher or a member of the academic staff shall be removed under clause (2) or under clause (3) until, he has been given a reasonable opportunity of showing cause against the action proposed to be taken in regard to him. (5) The removal of a teacher or a member of the academic staff shall require a two–thirds majority of the member of the Executive Council present and voting. (6) The removal of a teacher or a member of the academic staff shall take effect from the date on which the order of removal is made: Providing that where a teacher or a member of the academic staff is under suspension at the time of his removal, the removal shall take effect from the date on which he was placed under suspension. (7) Notwithstanding anything contained in these Statutes, a teacher or a member of the academic staff may resign by giving three month’s notice in writing to the Executive Council or on payment to the University of three months salary in lieu thereof.