Officers.

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

1. (1) the Visitor;
2. (2) the Chancellor;
3. (3) the Vice-Chancellor;
4. (4) the Registrar;

(4A) the Controller of Examinations;*

1. (5) the Chief Finance and Accounts Officer;
2. (6) such other officers as may be declared by the Statutes to be the officers of the university.

Powers of Visitor. 15. (1) The Governor of Haryana shall be the Visitor of the university.

1. (2) The Visitor shall have the following powers, namely:-
   • (a) when present, he shall preside over the convocation of the university for conferring degrees and diplomas ;
   • (b) to call for any paper or information relating to the affairs of the university; and
   • (c) on the basis of the information received under clause (b), if he is satisfied that any order, proceeding, or decision taken by any authority of the university is not in conformity with the provisions of this Act, Statutes, Ordinances, Regulations or Rules, he may issue such directions as he may deem fit in the interest of the university and the directions so issued shall be complied with by the university. Appointment, functions and powers of Chancellor. 16. (1) The Chancellor shall be appointed by the sponsoring body for a

period of three years with the approval of the Visitor by following such procedure

and on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed.

1. (2) The Chancellor shall be the head of the university.
2. (3) The Chancellor shall preside over the meetings of the Governing Body and shall, when the Visitor is not present, preside over the convocation of the university for conferring degrees, diplomas or other academic distinctions.
3. (4) The Chancellor shall have the following powers, namely:-
   • (a) to call for any information or record;
   • (b) to appoint the Vice-Chancellor;
   • (c) to remove the Vice-Chancellor in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (7) of section 17; and
   • (d) such other powers as may be specified by the Statutes. Appointment, functions and powers of Vice-Chancellor. 17. “(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor as per the qualifications prescribed by the University Grants Commission, subject to the provisions contained in sub-section (7) and shall hold office for a term of three years:* Provided that after expiry of the term of three years, the Vice-Chancellor shall be eligible for re-appointment for another term of three years: Provided further that a Vice-Chancellor shall continue to hold the office even after the expiry of his term till new Vice-Chancellor joins. However, in any case the period shall not exceed one year.”.
4. (2) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal executive and academic officer of the university and shall exercise general superintendence and control over the affairs of the university and shall execute the decisions of various authorities of the university.
5. (3) In the absence of both the Visitor and the Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor shall preside over the convocation of the university.
6. (4) If, in the opinion of the Vice-Chancellor, it is necessary to take immediate action on any matter for which powers are conferred on any other

authority by or under this Act, he may take such action as he may deem necessary

and shall at the earliest opportunity thereafter report his action to such officer or authority as would have in the ordinary course dealt with the matter:

Provided that if in the opinion of the concerned officer or authority such action should not have been taken by the Vice-Chancellor then such case shall be referred to the Chancellor, whose decision thereon shall be final: Provided further that where any such action taken by the Vice-Chancellor affects any person in the service of the university, such person shall be entitled to prefer, within three months from the date on which such action is communicated to him, an appeal to the Board of Management and the Board of Management may confirm or modify or reverse the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor.

1. (5) If, in the opinion of the Vice-Chancellor, any decision of any authority of the university is beyond the scope of the powers conferred by this Act, Statutes, Ordinances, Regulations or Rules or is likely to be prejudicial to the interests of the university, he shall direct the concerned authority to revise its decision within fifteen days from the date of such direction and in case the authority refuses to revise such decision wholly or partly or fails to take any decision within fifteen days, then such matter shall be referred to the Chancellor and his decision thereon shall be final.
2. (6) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be specified by the Statutes or the Ordinances.
3. (7) If, at any time upon representation made or otherwise and after making such inquiry as may be deemed necessary, the situation so warrants and if the continuance of the Vice-Chancellor is not in the interests of the university, the Chancellor may, by an order in writing stating the reasons therein, ask the Vice- Chancellor to relinquish his office from such date as may be specified in the order: Provided that before taking an action under this sub-section, the Vice chancellor shall be given an opportunity of being heard. Appointment, functions and powers of Registrar 18. (1) The appointment of the Registrar shall be made by the Chairperson of the sponsoring body in such manner, as may be specified by the Statutes. The Registrar shall possess the qualifications prescribed by the University Grants Commission.*
4. (2) All contracts shall be signed and all documents and records shall be authenticated by the Registrar on behalf of the university.
5. (3) The Registrar shall be the Member-Secretary of the Governing Body, Board of Management and Academic Council but shall not Appointment and functions of the Controller of Examinations. have a right to vote.
6. (4) The Registrar shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be specified by the Statutes. “18A. - (1) The Controller of Examination shall be whole time salaried officer of the university and shall be appointed by the Chancellor in accordance with the Statutes.
7. (2) It shall be the duty of the Controller of Examinations,-
   • (i) to conduct examinations in a disciplined and efficient manner;
   • (ii) to arrange for the setting of papers with strict regard to secrecy;
   • (iii) to arrange for the evaluation of answer-sheets in accordance with

the planned time schedule for results;

1. (iv) to constantly review the system of examinations in order to enhance the level of impartiality and objectivity with a view to make it better instrument for assessing the attainments of students;
2. (v) to deal with any other matter connected with examinations which may, from time to time, be assigned to him by the Vice- Chancellor.”.* Appointment, powers and duties of Chief