Chapter III AUTHORITIES AND OFFICERS OF UNIVERSITY

The following shall be the authorities of the University, namely.-

1. (i) The Board of Governors,
2. (ii) The Academic Council,
3. (iii) The Council of Post-Graduate Studies and Research,
4. (iv) The Finance Committee,
5. (v) The Boards of Studies,
6. (vi) The Board for Sports and Students’ Welfare, and
7. (vii) Such other Boards and bodies of the University as may be declared by the regulations to be the authorities of the University.

The following shall be the officers of the University, namely:-

1. (i) The Chancellor,
2. (ii) The Vice-Chancellor,
3. (iii) The Registrar,
4. (iv) The Director, School of Post-Graduate Studies and Research, and
5. (v) Such other officers in the service of the University as may be declared by the regulations to be the officers of the University.

1. (1) The Board of Governors shall be the supreme authority of the University.
2. (2) The Board of Governors shall consist of the following members, namely:-
   • (i) the Vice-Chancellor, who shall be the ex-officio Chairman of the Board of Governors;
   • (ii) the Director of School of Post-Graduate Studies and Research;
   • (iii) the Secretary to the Government, Health and Family Welfare Department;
   • (iv) the Secretary to the Government; Finance Department;
   • (v) the Secretary to the Government, Higher and Technical Education;
   • (vi) the Commissioner of Health, Medical Education and Medical Services, Gujarat State;
   • (vii) the Director, Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda
   • (ITRA) Gujarat State;
     • (viii) the Director of AYUSH, Gujarat State;
     • (ix) upto two Heads of University Departments nominated by the Government by rotation;
     • (x) three Principals of affiliated colleges to be nominated by the Government by rotation;
     • (xi) two eminent academicians in the field of Ayurved to be nominated by the Government;
     • (xii) upto three expert representing disciplines such as finance, legal, administration, humanities and management to be nominated by the Government;
     • (xiii) one expert from the Good Manufacturing Practices
   • (GMP) certified Ayurved Drug Industries nominated by the Government;
     • (xiv) one expert from the Institutes of Research and Development in the field of Ayurved and allied subjects to be nominated by the Government;
     • (xv) the Registrar, who shall be the Secretary to the Board of Governors:
3. (3) The nominated members shall continue for a period of three years from the date of their nomination.

1. (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the Chairman and shall preside at the meetings of the Board of Governors.
2. (2) The Chairman shall exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be assigned to him by or under this Act or the regulations.

1. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Board of Governors shall be responsible for the general superintendence, direction and the control of the affairs of the University and shall exercise all the powers of the University, and shall have the power to review the acts of the Academic Council and the Finance Committee and other committees or authorities constituted by the University.
2. (2) Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (1), the Board of Governors shall have the following powers and functions, namely:-
   • (i) to take decision on question of policy relating to the administration and working of the University;
   • (ii) to institute courses of study at the University;
   • (iii) to make regulations;
   • (iv) to consider and approve Annual Report and Annual Budget, annual accounts with balance sheet of the University for every financial year;
   • (v) to invest money and funds of the University and to take decision on the recommendation of the Finance Committee;
   • (vi) to finance and publish the publication of studies, treaties, books, periodicals, reports and other literature from time to time and to sale or arrange for the sale as it may deem fit;
   • (vii) to create or abolish posts of teachers, officers and employees of the University;
   • (viii) to appoint such committees as it considers necessary for the exercise of powers and the performance of its duties under this Act;
   • (ix) to appoint Directors of the schools, department or Institute of studies of the University;
   • (x) to delegate any of its powers to the Directors, Registrar or any other officers, employees or any authority of the University or to the committee appointed by it;
   • (xi) to upgrade the skill and knowledge of teaching and non-teaching staffs of the university colleges by developing a mechanism for arranging induction training programme, orientation, refresher courses, etc. as prescribed; and
   • (xii) to exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be conferred or imposed upon it by or under this Act or the regulations, and such other powers for achieving the objects of the University.

1. (1) Save as otherwise provided in this section, the term of a nominated member of the Board of Governors shall be three years from the date of nomination.
2. (2) The ex-officio member shall continue to be a member so long as he holds the office by virtue of which he is the member of the Board of Governors.
3. (3) Any vacancy in the Board of Governors occurring before the next reconstruction or before the expiry of the prescribed period shall be filled in

the same manner as prescribed in section 15 and such a member shall hold

office for the remainder of the term of the member in whose place he is nominated.

1. (4) A member shall be eligible for re-nomination for the next term.
2. (5) A member may resign from his office by writing under his hand addressed to the Chairman and his resignation shall take effect from the date it is accepted by the Chairman.

1. (1) The Academic Council shall consist of the following members, namely:-
   • (i) The Vice-Chancellor who shall be the ex-officio Chairman of the Academic Council;
   • (ii) Two academicians to be nominated by the Board of Governors;
   • (iii) Two experts in Ayurved, having special knowledge and experience in the field of education and research to be nominated by the Board of Governors;
   • (iv) Three Chairman of the Board of Studies from clinical subject to be nominated by the Board of Governors;
   • (v) Three Chairman of the Board of Studies from non-clinical subject to be nominated by the Board of Governors;
   • (vi) The Director of School of Post-Graduate Studies and Research;
   • (vii) Upto three academic heads of Post-Graduate department to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor by rotation;
   • (viii) Upto two principals of the affiliated colleges by rotation to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor;
   • (ix) One professor or associate professor/reader or assistant professor/ lecturer having ten years’ experience in academic field from any discipline of the University by rotation to be nominated by the Vice- Chancellor: Provided that, where three or more professors or associate professors/readers are available such nominations be made from that category only.
2. (2) The Registrar shall be the Secretary of the Council.
3. (3) The term of the nominated members shall be three years.

The Academic Council shall exercise the following powers and perform the following functions, namely:-

1. (i) to exercise and control over the academic policies of the University and shall be responsible for the maintenance and the improvement of standards of instruction, education evaluation and research;
2. (ii) to consider the matters of general academic interest either on its own initiative or on reference from the Board of Studies or the Council of Post-Graduate Studies and Research and to take appropriate action thereon;
3. (iii) to recommend to the Board of Governors such regulations as are consistent with this Act regarding the academic functioning of the University including discipline of the students;
4. (iv) no academic programme, curriculum, syllables, or method of instructions shall be implemented without the approval of the Academic Council; and
5. (v) to exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be conferred or imposed upon it by the regulations.

1. (1) The Council of Post-Graduate Studies and Research shall consist of the following members, namely:-
   • (i) the Vice-Chancellor;
   • (ii) three Heads of Department of Post-Graduate Section of University by rotation;
   • (iii) one member nominated by the Board of Governors from amongst fix members, who are pursuing Post-Graduate qualification in Ayurved;
   • (iv) the Director of School of Post-Graduate Studies and Research;
   • (v) three Senior Professors in Post-Graduate Teaching to be nominated by Vice-Chancellor;
   • (vi) three Professors or Associate Professors/Readers or Assistant Professors/Lecturers, who are recognised for guiding research leading to Ph.D;
   • (vii) two outside academician who have been conducting research or heading any research in any laminating institute outside the University.
2. (2) The term of the members of the Council of Post-Graduate Studies and Research shall be three years.

Subject to the provisions of this Act and the regulations, the Council of Post-Graduate Studies and Research shall exercise following powers and perform the following functions, namely:-

1. (i) to exercise and control over the academic policy of Post-Graduate Teaching and Research and shall be responsible for the maintenance of standards and quality of Post-Graduate Teaching and Research in different fields of Ayurved;
2. (ii) to organize and co-ordinate the Post-Graduate instruction, teaching and training in the University area;
3. (iii) to deal with all matters relating to Post-Graduate instruction, training and research in various subjects taught in the University or in which training is given research conducted;
4. (iv) to report to the Board of Governors on all matters referred to it by either of them;
5. (v) to recommend to the Board of Governors the names of teachers in faculties to be recognised as University teachers for Post-Graduate instruction or guidance in research;
6. (vi) to lay down conditions under which Post-Graduate students should work;
7. (vii) to recommend to the Board of Governors the names of suitable persons as referees for examining the thesis submitted by the students;
8. (viii) to exercise such other powers and discharge such duties as may be provided for by regulations; and,
9. (ix) generally, to advise on all academic matters falling within its purview.

1. (1) The Finance Committee shall consist of the following members, namely: -
   • (i) the Vice-Chancellor, who shall be the ex-officio Chairman of the Committee;
   • (ii) one member of the Board of Governors, to be nominated by the Board of Governors;
   • (iii) one Director, by rotation, to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; and
   • (iv) One expert in the field of finance, to be nominated by the Board of Governors.
2. (2) The Registrar shall be the Secretary of the Committee.
3. (3) The term of the office of the nominated member shall be three years.

Subject to the other provisions of this Act, the Finance Committee shall exercise the following powers and perform the following functions, namely:-

1. (i) to examine the annual accounts and annual budget estimates of the University and to advise the Board of Governors thereon;
2. (ii) to review from time to time, the financial position of the University;
3. (iii) to make recommendation to the Board of Governors on all proposals involving raising of funds, receipts and expenditure,
4. (iv) to provide guidelines for investment of surplus fund;
5. (v) to make recommendation to the Board of Governors on all financial policy matters of the University;
6. (vi) to make recommendation to the Board of Governors on all proposals involving expenditure for which no provision has been made in the budget or for which expenditure in excess of the amount provided in the budget needs to be incurred;
7. (vii) to examine all proposals relating to the revision of pay-scales, up-gradation of pay-scales and those items which are not included in the budget prior to placing before the Board of Governors; and
8. (viii) to exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be conferred or imposed upon by the regulations.

1. (1) There shall be a Board of Studies for every subject or group of subjects as may be prescribed by the regulations.
2. (2) The constitution, powers and duties of the Boards of Studies shall be such as may be prescribed by the regulations.

1. (1) The University shall establish a Board of Sports and Students’ Welfare and such other Boards as may be prescribed by the regulations.
2. (2) The constitution, powers and duties of the Boards established under sub- section
3. (1) shall be such as may be prescribed by the regulations.

The constitution, powers and duties of the other bodies as may be declared by the regulations to be the authorities of the University shall be such as may be prescribed.

All the authorities of the University shall have power to appoint committees. Such committees may include persons who shall not be the members of the authority appointing the committee.

1. (1) The Registrar shall be appointed by the University in such manner and on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed.
2. (2) The Registrar shall-
   • (i) be responsible for the custody of records, common seal, funds of the University and such other properties of the University;
   • (ii) place before the Board of Governors and other authorities of the University all such information and documents as may be necessary for the transaction of the business;
   • (iii) be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the proper discharge of his function;
   • (iv) be responsible for the administration and services of the University and conduct of the examinations and make all other arrangements necessary thereof and be responsible for the execution of all processes connected therewith;
   • (v) attest and execute all documents on behalf of the University verify and sign the pleadings in all suits and other legal proceedings by or against the University and all processes in such suits and proceedings shall be issued to and served upon the Registrar; and
   • (vi) exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be assigned to him by or under this Act, the regulations or as may be delegated to him by the Board of Governors or by the Vice- Chancellor.