Statutes and their Scope

Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:- (a) the constitution, powers and functions of the authorities and other bodies of the University as may be constituted from time to time; (b) the classification, mode of appointment, powers and duties of the teachers and the officers of the University; (c) the conditions of service including provision for pension or provident fund or insurance scheme for the benefit of the employees of the University; (d) the conferment of honorary degrees; (e) the establishment and abolition of faculties and departments; (f) the institution of fellowships, scholarships studentships, exhibitions, medals and prizes; (g) the maintenance of discipline among the students; (h) the conditions under which colleges and institutions may be admitted to the privileges of the University and the withdrawal of the same; (i) the delegation of powers vested in the authorities or officers of the University; and (j) all other matters which by this Act, are to be or may be provided for by the Statutes. (1) A Selection Committee for any appointment of Professor/ Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor specified below shall consist of:- For the Post of University Assistant Professor: 1. The Vice-Chancellor to be the Chairperson of the Selection Committee. 2. Three experts in the concerned subject, to be invited on the basis of the list recommended by the Vice-Chancellor and approved by the Executive Council. 3. Dean of the concerned Faculty. 4. Chairperson of the Department, if he is a Professor. 5. An academician nominated by the Chancellor. The quorum should be four out of which at least two outside subject-experts must be present. For the Post of Associate Professor 1. The Vice-Chancellor to be the Chairperson of the Selection Committee. 2. An academician who is the nominee of the Chancellor. 3. Three experts in the concerned subject/ field, out of the list recommended by the Vice-Chancellor and approved by the Executive Council. 4. Dean of the concerned Faculty. 5. Chairperson of the Department, if he/she is a Professor. At least four members, including two outside subject-experts, must constitute the quorum. For the Post of Professor 1. Vice-Chancellor to be the Chairperson of the Selection Committee. 2. An academician who is the nominee of the Chancellor. 3. Three experts in the concerned subject/ field, out of the list recommended by the Vice-Chancellor and approved by the Executive Council. 4. Dean of the Faculty. 5. Chairperson of the Department, if he/she is a Professor. At least four members, including two outside subject-experts, must constitute the quorum. Note: A representative of the SC/ST, women and physically handicapped persons, should be in the Selection Committee whenever a candidate from any of the categories appears for the interview. It is optional for the University to utilize the Seminar or Colloquium as a method for the selection of Lecturer, Associate Professor or Assistant Professor. Selection Committee for the Librarian, Deputy Librarian and Assistant Librarian and Director, Deputy Director and Asstt. Director of Physical Education shall be the same as that of Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor respectively, except that the concerned expert in Physical Education or administration or Library Science, as the case may be, shall be associated with the Selection Committee. At least four members, including two outside subject-experts, shall constitute the quorum. For the post of principal 1. Chairpersons of the Governing Board as chairperson. 2. One member of the Governing Board to be nominated by the Chairperson. 3. Two Vice-Chancellor’s nominees, out of whom one should be an expert. 4. Director Technical Education’s nominee. 5. Three experts consisting of the principal of a college, a Professor and an accomplished educationist not below the rank of a Professor (to be nominated by the Governing Board) out of a panel of experts approved by the Vice-Chancellor. At least four members, including two outside experts shall constitute the quorum. Provided that the Vice-Chancellor may add more names to the panel in special circumstances and report these to the Executive Council at its next meeting. (2) The panels of names drawn up by the Executive Council and the additions, if any, made thereto by the Vice-Chancellor as provided in the statutes, shall be subject to approval of the Chancellor: Provided that in case one of the experts fails to turn up at the Selection Committee, after, accepting the invitation to attend the same the proceedings of the meeting shall not be invalidated: Proceedings of the meeting of a Selection Committee shall not be invalidated in case any of the Ex officio members of the Selection Committee fails to attend the meeting. (3) The Vice-Chancellor shall preside at the meetings of a Selection Committee and the Registrar shall act as its Secretary. The meeting of a Selection Committee shall be convened by, or under the directions of the Vice-Chancellor. (4) The Selection Committee shall consider and submit to the Executive council recommendations as to the appointment referred to it. If the Executive Council is unable to accept the recommendations made by the Committee, it shall record its reasons and submit the case to the Chancellor for final orders. (5) The process of selection shall involve the following: (a) Short listing of applications in accordance with the guidelines as prescribed by the ordinances. (b) Assessment of aptitude for teaching, research and publications. (c) Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. (d) Ability to analyze and discuss. (e) Optional: Ability to communicate may be assessed by requiring the candidate to participate in a group discussion or by exposure to a class room situation/ lecture wherever it is possible. Note: A representative of the SC/ST, women and physically handicapped persons should be in the Selection Committee whenever a candidate from any of these categories appears for the interview.