Chancellor

(1) The Governor of the State of Goa shall be the Chancellor of the University.

(2) 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 and equipment, and of any collage or 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 like manner in respect of any matter connected with the administration or finances of the University, collages or institution.

(3) The Chancellor shall, in every case give notice of his intention to cause an inspection or inquiry to be made-- (a) to the University, if such inspection or inquiry is to be made in respect of the University, collage or institution maintained by it ; or (b) to the collage or institution, if the inspection or inquiry is to be made in respect of the collage or institution admitted to the privileges of the University;

and the University, collage or institution, as the case may be, shall have the right to make such representations to the Chancellor, as it may considered necessary;

(4) After considering the representation, if any, made by the University, collage or institution, as the case may be, the Chancellor, may cause to be made such inspection or inquiry as is referred to in sub-section (2).

(5) Where any inspection or inquiry has been caused to be made by the Chancellor, the University or collage or institution, as the case may be, shall be entitled to appoint a representative who shall have the right to be present and to be heard at such inspection or inquiry.

(6) The Chancellor may, if the inspection or the inquiry is made in respect of the University or any collage or institution maintained by it, address the Vice-chancellor with reference to the result of such inspection or inquiry, and the Vice-chancellor shall communicate to the Executive council the views of the Chancellor with such advice as the Chancellor may be pleased to offer upon the action to be taken thereon.

(7) The Chancellor, may, if the inspection or inquiry is made in respect of any collage or institution admitted to the privileges of the University, address the collage or institution concerned through the Vice-Chancellor with reference to the result of such inspection or inquiry.

(8) The Executive Council or the collage or institution, as the case may be, shall communicate through the Vice-Chancellor to the Chancellor, such action, if any, as it proposes to take or has been taken upon the result of such inspection or inquiry.

(9) Where the Executive council or the collage or institution, as the case may be, does not, within a reasonable time, take action to the satisfaction of Chancellor, the Chancellor, may, after considering the explanation furnished or representation made by the Executive Councilor the collage or institution, as the case may be, issue such direction as he may think fit and the Executive council or the collage or institution, as the case may be, shall comply with such directions.

(10) Without prejudice to the foregoing provision of this section, the Chancellor may, by order in writing, annul and proceeding of the University which is not in conformity with this Act, Statutes or Ordinances:

Provided that before making such order he shall call upon the University or the collage or institution, as the case may be, to show cause why such an order should not be made, and, if any cause is shown within a reasonable time, he shall considered the same.

(11) The Chancellor, shall have such other powers as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

(12) The Chancellor shall by virtue of his office be the Head of the University.

(13) The Chancellor Shall, if present, preside at the convocations of the University held for conferring degrees. (1) The Executive Council shall have the 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. (2) Subject to the provisions of this Act, these Statutes and the Ordinances, the Executive Council shall, in addition to all other powers vested in it, have the following powers, namely: -- i. to create teaching and academic posts, to determine the number and emoluments of such posts and to define the duties and conditions of service of Professors, Readers, lecturers, and other academic staff and Principals of colleges and institutions maintained by the University: Provided that no action shall be taken the Executive Council in respect of the number, qualifications and the emoluments of teachers of the university and academic staff otherwise than after consideration of the recommendations of the Academic Council; (ii) to appoint such Professors, Readers, Lecturers and other academic staff, as may be necessary, and Principals of colleges and institution maintained by the University on the recommendation of the Selection Committee constituted for the purpose and to fill up temporary vacancies therein; (iii) to create administrative, ministerial and other necessary posts and to make appointments thereto in the manner prescribed by the ordinances; (iv) to grant leave of absence to any officer of the University, other than the Chancellor and the Vice-Chancellor, and to make necessary arrangements for the discharge of the functions of such officer during his absence; (v) to regulate and enforce discipline among employees in accordance with these Statutes and the Ordinances; (vi) to manage and regulate the finances, accounts, investments, property, business and all other administrative affairs of the University, and for that purpose, to appoint such agents as it may think fit; (vii) to fix limits on the total recurring and the total non-recurring expenditure for the year on the recommendations of the Finance Committee; (viii) to invest any money belonging to the University including any unapplied income, in such stocks, funds, shares or securities as it shall from time to time, think fit, or in the purchase of immovable property in India, with the like powers of varying such investments from time to time; (ix) to transfer or accept transfers of any movable or immovable property on behalf of the University; (x) to provide buildings, premises, furniture, and apparatus and other means needed for carrying on the University; (xi) to enter into, vary, carry out and cancel contracts on behalf of the University; (xii) to entertain, adjudicate upon, and, if thought fit, to redress any grievances of the employees and students of the University, who may , for any reason feel aggrieved; (xiii) to appoint examiners and moderators and, if necessary to remove them, and to fix their fees, emoluments and traveling and other allowances, after consulting the Academic Council; (xiv) to select a common seal for the University and provide for the custody and use of such seal; (xv) to make such special arrangements as may be necessary for the residence and discipline of women students; (xvi) to delegate any of its power to Vice-Chancellor, the Registrar or the Finance Officer or such other employee or authority of the University or to a Committee appointed by it as it may deem fit; (xvii) to institute the fellowships, studentships, medals and prizes; and (xviii) to exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred or imposed on it by this Act, or these Statutes.