Chapter VI MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.

The State Government shall have powers to issue directions from time to time as may be required to be followed by the University under the provisions of this Act, the Regulations made thereunder and under any other law for the time being in force.

(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Board shall have, in addition to all other powers vested in it, the power to make Regulations to provide for the administration and management of the affairs of the University. (2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers, such Regulations may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely :- (i) the summoning and holding of meetings of the authorities of the University other than the first meeting of the Board, and the quorum and conduct of business at such meeting; (ii) the powers and functions to be exercised and discharged by the President of the Board of the University; (iii) the constitution, powers and duties of the authorities, bodies and other committees of the University established under this Act, the qualifications and disqualifications for membership of such authorities, term of office of the membership, appointment and removal of members thereof and other matters connected therewith; (iv) the procedure to be followed by the Board and any committee or other body constituted under this Act or by the Regulations in the conduct of the business, exercise of the powers and discharge of the functions; (v) the procedure and criteria to be followed in establishing courses of study and admission of students; (vi) the procedure to be followed for enforcing discipline in the University; (vii) the management of the properties of the University; (viii) the degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions and titles which may be conferred or granted by the University and withdrawal or cancellation of any such degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions and titles and the requirements thereof; (ix) the conduct of examinations including appointment of examiners; (x) the creation of posts of Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, Readers, Lecturers or equivalent academic designations or posts, officers and employees of the University and the appointment of persons to such posts including the qualifications requisite therefor; (xi) the fees and other charges which may be paid to the University for the courses, training, facilities and services provided by it; (xii) the manner and conditions for constitution of pension, provident funds, insurance and such other schemes for the benefit of officers, teachers and other employees of the University; (xiii) the terms and conditions applicable for association of the University with other institutions; (xiv) the preparation of budget estimates and maintenance of accounts; (xv) the mode of execution of contracts or agreement by or on behalf of the University; (xvi) the classification and procedure for appointment of officers and staff of the University; (xvii) the terms and tenure of appointments, salaries and allowances, contractual services, rules of discipline and other conditions of service of the Director General, other officers, teachers and employees of the University; (xviii) the terms and conditions governing deputation of officers and staff of the university; (xix) the powers and duties of the Director General and other officers, teachers and employees of the University; (xx) the terms and conditions governing fellowship, scholarships, stipends, medals and prizes; (xxi) the authentication of the orders and decisions of the Board; (xxii) the matters relating to hostels and halls of residence including disciplinary control therein; and (xxiii) all matters which, by this Act, are to be or may be prescribed by the Regulations.

No suit, prosecution or other legal proceedings shall lie against and no damages shall be claimed from the University, the Director General, the authorities or officers of the University or any other person in respect of anything which is done in good faith or purporting to be done in pursuance of this Act or any Regulation made thereunder.

Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act,- (i) the existing Hon. Director of the Foundation holding the office at the time of commencement of this Act, shall be deemed to have been appointed as the first Director. The Director, subject to availability of funds, discharge all or any of the functions of the University for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act and the Regulations and for that purpose may exercise any power or perform any duty which by this Act and the Regulations are to be exercised or performed by any authority of the University until such authority comes into existence as provided by this Act and the Regulations; (ii) the Board functioning as such immediately before the commencement of this Act shall continue to so function until the Board is constituted for the University under this Act, but on the constitution of the Board under this Act, the members of the Board holding office before such constitution shall cease to hold office; (iii) the Academic Council functioning as such immediately before the commencement of this Act shall continue to so function until the Academic Council is constituted for the University under this Act, but on the constitution of the Academic Council under this Act, the members of the Academic Council holding office before such constitution shall cease to hold office; (iv) the Finance Committee functioning as such immediately before the commencement of this Act shall continue to so function until the Finance Committee is constituted for the University under this Act, but on the constitution of the Finance Committee under this Act, the member of the Finance Committee holding office before such constitution shall cease to hold office; (v) until the first Regulations of the University are made under this Act, the existing rules and regulations of the Mehsana District Education Foundation, Ganpat Vidyanagar, Kherva, Mehsana as approved by the Board as in force immediately before the commencement of this Act, shall continue to apply to the University in so far as they are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act.

Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or Regulations made thereunder, any student of the Institutions, named (1) S.K. Patel College of Pharmacy Education and Research (2) U.V. Patel College of Engineering (3) V.N. Patel College of Management Studies (4) V.M.Patel Institute of Management (5) Acharya Motibhai Patel Institute of Computer Studies situated within the University area and affiliated to the Hemchadracharya North Gujarat University, was studying or was eligible for any examination of the Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, shall be permitted to complete his course in preparation therefor, and the University shall provide for such period and in such manner as may be prescribed for the instruction, teaching, training and examination of such students, in accordance with the courses of studies of the Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University.

If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the State Government may, by order published in the Official Gazette make such provisions not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act as may appear to be necessary for removing the difficulty: Provided that no such order shall be made after the expiry of the period of three years from the date of commencement of the Act.