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Shri Krishna AYUSH University Kurukshetra Act, 2016

The Shri Krishna AYUSH University Kurukshetra Act, 2016

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1. Short title and commencement

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  1. (1) This Act may be called Shri Krishna AYUSH University Kurukshetra Act, 2016.
  2. (2) It shall come into force at once.

2. Short title and commencement.

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Definitions In this Act and in all Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations made thereunder, unless the context otherwise requires,-

  1. (a) “academic course” means a course of study in any discipline of AYUSH according to the syllabus and curriculum prescribed by the University;
  2. (b) “affiliated college” means a college or an institution admitted to the privileges of the University under this Act;
  3. (c) “AYUSH” means the Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy including all branches concerning preventive, promotive, curative and rehabilitative services;
  4. (d) “AYUSH course” means a course of all branches of AYUSH namely pre-clinical, para-clinical, clinical, para-medical and such other courses, as may be prescribed by the University at degree level or above or diploma;
  5. (e) “college” means a college maintained by, or admitted to the privileges, of the University under this Act;
  6. (f) “Department” means a unit set up for the purpose of imparting instructions for courses of study in AYUSH or any discipline allied thereto; (g ) “employee” means any person appointed by the University and includes teachers and all other staff of the University;
  7. (h) “Government” means the Government of the State of Haryana;
    • (i) “Head of Department” means a senior most Faculty member/teacher in respective speciality/super-speciality/ subject/ discipline in the University, an institution or an affiliated college;
  8. (j) “Homoeopathy” means the Homoeopathic System of medicine founded by Dr. Hahnemann and includes the allied system of Bio- Chemistry founded by Dr. Schussler;
  9. (k) “hostel” means a unit of residence for the students;
  10. (l) “institution” means an academic institution not being a college, maintained by or admitted to the privileges of the University;
  11. (m) “prescribed” means prescribed by the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations made under this Act;
  12. (n) “principal’ means the head of a college or institution and includes, when there is no principal, a vice-principal duly appointed as such and in the absence of the principal or the vice-principal, the person for the time being duly appointed to act as the principal;
  13. (o) “recognized teacher” means such person as are approved by the University for the purpose of imparting instructions in a college or an institution admitted to the privileges of the University;
  14. (p) “Schedule” means Schedule appended to this Act;
  15. (q) “Siddha” means the system of medicine, which is basically therapeutic in nature;
  16. (r) “State” means the State of Haryana; “Statutes”, “Ordinances” and “Regulations” mean respectively the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations of the University made under this Act;
  17. (t) “student” means a person enrolled in the University, college or one of its affiliated colleges or institutions for taking a course of study for a degree, diploma or other academic distinction duly instituted by the University;
  18. (u) “Unani” means the Unani System of Medicine, relating to promotion of health and prevention of diseases;
    • (v) “University” means Shri Krishna AYUSH University Kurukshetra as incorporated under this Act;
  19. (w) “University teacher” means Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor and such other person, as may be appointed for imparting instructions or conducting research in the University or in any college or institution maintained by the University and is designated as teacher by the Ordinances;
    • (x) “Yoga and Naturopathy” means a way of life, founded by Patanjali Rishi and includes natural way of healing by air, light, water and earth.

3. Definitions.

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Incorporation

  1. (1) There shall continue to be a body corporate by the name of Shri Krishna AYUSH University Kurukshetra comprising the Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor and the Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University and the members of the Court, the Executive Council and the Academic Council and all persons, who may hereafter become or be appointed as such members or officers, so long as they continue to hold such membership or office.
  2. (2) The University shall have perpetual succession and a common seal with power to acquire, hold and dispose of property and to contract, and may by the said name sue or be sued.

4. Incorporation.

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Territorial exercise of powers

  1. (1) The limits of the area within which the University shall exercise its powers shall be such, as the Government may, from time to time, by notification, specify: Provided that different areas may be specified for different faculties.
  2. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other State law for the time being in force, any college situated within the limits of the area specified under sub-section
  3. (1) shall, with effect from such date, as may be notified in this behalf by the Government, be deemed to be associated with, and admitted to the privileges of the University and shall cease to be associated in any way with, or be admitted to, any privileges of any other university, and different dates may be notified for different colleges: Provided that-
    • (i) any student of any college associated with, or admitted to, the other university before the said date, who was studying for any degree or diploma examination of that university, shall be permitted to complete his course in preparation thereof and the university shall hold for such students, examinations in accordance with the curricula of study in force in that university for such period, as may be prescribed;
    • (ii) any such student may, until any such examination is held by the University, be admitted to the examination of the other university and be conferred the degree, diploma or any other privilege of that university for which he qualifies on the result of such examination.
  4. (3) The University shall not, itself or through franchise or agency, operate or open any off campus centre and study centre. Explanation.—For the purpose of this sub-section,-
    • (i) “off campus centre” means a centre of the University, by whatever name called, established by it outside the main campus, operated and maintained as its constituent unit, having the University’s complement of facilities, faculty and staff; and
    • (ii) “study centre” means a centre, by whatever name called, established and maintained or recognized by the University for the purpose of advising, counselling or for rendering any other assistance required by the students in the context of distance education.

5. Transfer of Shri Krishna Govenrnment Ayurvedic College to University

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  1. (1) Shri Krishna Government Ayurvedic College Kurukshetra with effect from the commencement of this Act, shall stand transferred to the University.
  2. (2) The control and management of all properties and assets pertaining thereto which were in existence at the time of the said transfer, together with any accretions and accessories thereto, shall stand transferred from Government and vest in the University.
  3. (3) All properties and assets which were in existence at the time of the said transfer together with any accretions and accessories thereto, pertaining to Shri Krishna Government Ayurvedic College Kurukshetra except land and building belonging to State Drug Pharmacy and State Drug Testing Laboratory, whether acquired or created out of grants from the Government or otherwise and any cash balances held by the college on its account, whether in deposit, with any bank or otherwise, shall stand transferred from the college and vest in the University.
  4. (4) All rights, powers and privileges, duties, debts, liabilities and obligations of the Government, contractual or otherwise, arising or accrued or incurred in relation to the affairs of any of the college shall stand transferred to the University.
  5. (5) Any doubt or difference in regard to whether any asset or liability stands transferred under the foregoing clauses shall be referred to the Government, whose decision thereon shall be final.
  6. (6) All references in any will, deed or other documents, whether made or executed before or after the commencement of this Act, which contains any bequest, gift, endowment or trust in favour of Government for the purpose of Shri Krishna Government Ayurvedic College Kurukshetra shall stand transferred to the University.
  7. (7) Any student of Shri Krishna Government Ayurvedic College Kurukshetra who immediately prior to the commencement of this Act was studying for any examination of Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak shall continue his academic year as a student of that university and be permitted to complete his course in preparation thereof and be admitted to the examination.
  8. (8) Members of Faculty elected by Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak for Central Council of Indian Medicine shall continue till the expiry of their respective term.

6. Utilization of assets etc

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The properties, assets and rights transferred to the University by virtue of section 4 shall continue to be utilized for the purposes for which they were being utilized or were intended to be utilized immediately before the commencement of this Act.

7. Bar on conferring, granting or issuing degrees, diplomas or certificates by unauthorized institutions

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  1. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or any other State law for the time being in force, no person or institution, other than the University, shall confer, grant or issue or hold himself or itself out as entitled to confer, grant or issue any degree, diploma or certificate in the specified areas of knowledge assigned to it within the territorial jurisdiction of the University which is identical with or is a colourable imitation of any degree, diploma or certificate conferred, granted or issued by the University.
  2. (2) Contravention of the provisions of sub-section
  3. (1) shall be a cognizable offence punishable with imprisonment not exceeding three years or with a fine not exceeding one lac rupees or with both.
  4. (3) Where an offence under this section has been committed by an institution, every person, incharge of and responsible to the institution for the conduct of its business at the time of the commission of the offence, shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against as per the University rules.
  5. (4) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (3), where an offence made under this section has been committed by an institution and it is proved that the offence has been committed with the consent or connivance of or that the commission of the offence is attributable to any neglect on the part of any partner, director, manager, secretary or other officer of the institution, such partner, director, manager, secretary or other officer shall also be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly. Explanation.— For the purpose of this section “institution” means any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals.

8. Powers and functions of University

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

  1. (a) to provide for research and instruction in such branches of learning as the University may think fit and to take such steps, as it considers necessary for the advancement of learning and dissemination of knowledge;
  2. (b) to hold examinations and grant such degrees, diplomas and other academic distinctions or titles to persons as may be laid down in the Statutes, Ordinances or Regulations;
  3. (c) to confer honorary degrees or other distinctions on approved persons in the manner laid down in the Statutes;
  4. (d) to institute prizes, medals, research studentships, exhibitions and fellowships;
  5. (e) to receive gifts, donations or benefactions from the Government and to receive gifts, donations and transfers of movable or immovable property from transferors, donors, testators, as the case may be; and to create such corpus fund with the donations so received for the welfare of the University;
  6. (f) to institute principalship, professorship, associate professorship, assistant professorship and to create other posts of any description required by the University and to appoint persons to such posts;
  7. (g) to co-operate with educational and other institutions in India and abroad having objectives similar to those of the University in such manner, as may be conducive to their common goals;
  8. (h) to provide instructions including correspondence and such other courses to such persons, as are not members of the University, as it may determine;
    • (i) to recognize persons for imparting instructions in any college or institution admitted to the privileges of the University;
  9. (j) to maintain colleges located within the State imparting AYUSH education;
  10. (k) to declare a college, an institution or a department as autonomous college or institution or department, as the case may be;
  11. (l) to borrow with the approval of the Government, on the security of the property of the University, money for the purposes of the University;
  12. (m) to supervise, control and regulate the residence, conduct and discipline of the students of the University and of colleges and institutions within the jurisdiction of the University;
  13. (n) to deal with any property belonging to or vested in the University, in such manner, as the University may deem fit for advancing the objects of the University;
  14. (o) to assess the needs of the State and country in terms of subjects, fields of specialization, levels of education and training of manpower both on short and long term basis and to initiate necessary programmes to meet those needs;
  15. (p) to organize advanced studies and research programmes based on a deep understanding of the trends in such branches of learning, as the University may think fit;
  16. (q) to promote research, design and developmental activities that have a relevance to social needs and the development programmes of the State;
  17. (r) to initiate measures to enlist the co-operation of industries and Government employees to provide complementary facilities; to provide for continuous experimentation in imparting knowledge, organization of training and preparation of text- books and other instructional materials;
  18. (t) to arrange for progressive introduction of continuous evaluation and re-orientation of the subjects in educational measurement;
  19. (u) to further entrepreneurial ability among its students;
    • (v) to educate the public with regard to the requirement of, and opportunities for the advancement of learning and dissemination of knowledge;
  20. (w) to make special arrangements for the education of students and the students belonging to weaker sections of the society, in particular Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, as the University may consider desirable;
    • (x) to frame Statutes, Ordinances or Regulations and alter, modify or rescind the same for all or any of the aforesaid purposes;
  21. (y) to do all such things, as may be necessary, incidental or conducive to the attainment of all or any of the objects of the University.

9. University open to all races, castes and creeds

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The University shall be open to all irrespective of sex, race, creed, caste or class and no test or condition shall be imposed as to religion, belief or profession in admitting or appointing members, students, teachers, workers, or in any other connection whatsoever and no benefaction shall be accepted which in the opinion of the authorities of the University involves conditions or obligations opposed to the spirit and objectives of this provision: Provided that nothing contained in this section shall be deemed to prevent the University from making any special provisions in respect of weaker sections of the society and in particular Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

10. Teaching

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All teaching in the University shall be conducted by and in the name of the University, in accordance with the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations made in this behalf.

11. Officers

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

  1. (i) the Chancellor;
  2. (ii) the Vice-Chancellor;
  3. (iii) the Pro Vice-Chancellor;
  4. (iv) the Registrar; and
  5. (v) such other persons in the service of the University, as may be declared by the Statutes to be Officers of the University.

12. Chancellor

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  1. (1) The Governor of Haryana by virtue of his office shall be the Chancellor of the University.
  2. (2) The Chancellor shall be the head of the University.
  3. (3) The Chancellor shall, if present, preside over the convocation of the University for conferring degrees and meetings of the Court.
  4. (4) The Chancellor shall have the right-
    • (i) 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 college or institution maintained by the University and also of the examinations, teaching and other work conducted or done by the University; and
    • (ii) to cause an inquiry to be made in like manner in respect of any matter connected with the administration of finances of the University, colleges or institutions.
  5. (5) The Chancellor shall, in every case, give notice to the University of his intention to cause an inspection or inquiry to be made and on receipt of such notice, the University shall have the right to make such representation to the Chancellor, as it may consider necessary.
  6. (6) After considering the representation, if any, made by the University, the Chancellor may cause to be made such inspection or inquiry as is referred to in sub-section (4).
  7. (7) Where any inspection or inquiry has been caused to be made by the Chancellor, the University shall be entitled to appoint a representative who shall have the right to be present and to be heard at such inspection or inquiry.
  8. (8) The Chancellor may, if the inspection or inquiry is made in respect of the University or any college 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 and the action to be taken thereon as advised by the Chancellor.
  9. (9) The Executive Council shall communicate through the Vice-Chancellor to the Chancellor such action, if any, as it proposes to take or has taken upon the result of such inspection or inquiry.
  10. (10) Where the Executive Council does not, within a reasonable time, take action to the satisfaction of the Chancellor, the Chancellor may, after considering any explanation furnished or representation made by the Executive Council, issue such directions, as he may think fit and the Executive Council shall comply with such directions.
  11. (11) Without prejudice to the foregoing provisions of this section, the Chancellor may, by order in writing, annul any proceeding of the University, which in his opinion is not in conformity with this Act, the Statutes or the Ordinances: Provided that before making any such order, he shall call upon the University to show cause why such an order should not be made, and if any cause is shown within a reasonable time, he shall consider the same.
  12. (12) The Chancellor may, at any time require or direct the University to act in conformity with the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations made thereunder.
  13. (13) The power exercised by the Chancellor under sub-sections
  14. (11) and
  15. (12) shall not be called in question in any civil court.
  16. (14) Any employee of the University, who is aggrieved by the decision of the Executive Council or the Vice-Chancellor in respect of any disciplinary action taken against him, may address a memorial to the Chancellor in such manner, as may be prescribed by Statutes and the decision of the Chancellor shall be final.
  17. (15) The Chancellor shall have such other powers, as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

13. Vice-Chancellor

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  1. (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed solely on academic considerations. He shall be a distinguished educationist having commitment to the values for which the University stands and abilities to provide leadership to the University by his academic worth, administrative competence and moral stature.
  2. (2) The Government shall constitute a selection committee consisting of one nominee of the Chancellor and two nominees of the Executive Council, which shall prepare a panel of at least three names, in alphabetical order, from which the Chancellor shall appoint the Vice-Chancellor, on the advice of the Government. The terms and conditions of the service of the Vice-Chancellor shall be determined by the Chancellor, on the advice of the Government.
  3. (3) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of three years which may be renewed for not more than one term: Provided that no person shall be appointed to, or continue in, the office of the Vice-Chancellor, if he has attained the age of sixty-eight years.
  4. (4) The Chancellor may, on the advice of the Government, cause an inquiry to be held in accordance with the principles of natural justice, and remove the Vice-Chancellor from office, if he is found on such inquiry, to be a person patently unfit to be continued in such office.
  5. (5) If the Vice-Chancellor is unable to perform his duties owing to his temporary incapacity on account of illness or any other reason or the office of the Vice-Chancellor falls vacant due to death or otherwise, the Pro Vice-Chancellor shall perform the duties of the Vice-Chancellor until the existing Vice-Chancellor is able to resume his office or until a regular Vice-Chancellor is appointed, as the case may be. In the absence of both Vice-Chancellor and Pro Vice-Chancellor, the Chancellor shall make such arrangements for the duties of the Vice-Chancellor to be performed by some authority until Vice-Chancellor or Pro Vice-Chancellor joins.
  6. (6) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal executive and academic officer of the University and shall exercise general supervision and control over the affairs of the University and give effect to the decisions of all the authorities of the University.
  7. (7) The Vice-Chancellor may, if he is of the opinion that immediate action is necessary on any matter, exercise any power conferred on any authority of the University by or under this Act, except in the matters involving creation or abolition of a Faculty, Department, or post, the matter involving appointment or removal of an employee: Provided that the Vice-Chancellor before exercising powers under this section shall record in writing the reasons, why the matter cannot wait till the meeting of the authority concerned: Provided further that if the authority concerned is of the opinion that such action ought not to have been taken, it may refer the matter to the Chancellor, whose decision thereon shall be final: Provided further that any person in the service of the University who is aggrieved by the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor under this sub-section shall have the right to represent to the Executive Council within one month from the date on which decision on such action is communicated to him and thereupon the Executive Council may confirm, modify or reverse the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor. The employee shall be informed that the action has been taken under emergency powers.
  8. (8) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties, as may be prescribed by the Statutes or Ordinances.

14. Pro Vice-Chancellor

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  1. (1) The Pro Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor on the advice of the Government on such terms and conditions of service, as may be determined by him. He shall not be below the rank of a Professor.
  2. (2) The Pro Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of three years which may be renewed for not more than one term: Provided that no person shall be appointed to, or continue in, the office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor if he has attained the age of sixty-eight years.
  3. (3) The Pro Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such duties, as assigned to him by the Vice-Chancellor.

15. Register

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  1. (1) The Registrar shall be appointed by the Chancellor on the advice of the Government.
  2. (2) The Registrar shall be the Chief Administrative Officer of the University.

16. He shall work directly under the superintendence, direction and control of the Vice-Chancellor.

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Other officers The manner of appointment and powers and duties of other officers of the University shall be such, as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

17. Creation of teaching and non-teaching posts

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Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the University shall not create any teaching and non-teaching post or revise the pay scale of the teaching and non-teaching employees without obtaining the prior approval of the Government.

18. Authorities

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

  1. (i) the Court;
  2. (ii) the Executive Council;
  3. (iii) the Academic Council;
  4. (iv) the Finance Committee;
  5. (v) the Faculties;
  6. (vi) the Academic Planning Board; and
  7. (vii) such other authorities, as may be declared by the Statutes to be the authorities of the University.

19. Court

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  1. (1) The constitution of the Court and the term of office of its members shall be prescribed by the Statutes.
  2. (2) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Court shall have the following powers and functions, namely:-
    • (a) to review, from time to time, the broad policies and programmes of the University and to suggest measures for the improvement and development of the University;
    • (b) to consider and pass resolution on the annual report, annual budget and the annual accounts of the University and on the audit report of such accounts;
    • (c) to advise the Chancellor in respect of any matter which may be referred to it for advice; and
    • (d) to perform such other functions, as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

20. Executive Council

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  1. (1) The Executive Council shall be the principal executive body of the University.
  2. (2) The constitution of the Executive Council, the term of office of its members and its powers and duties shall be such, as may be prescribed by the Statutes:

21. Provided that the Pro Vice-Chancellor shall be the ex-officio member of the Executive Council.

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Academic Council

  1. (1) The Academic Council shall be the principal academic body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes and Ordinances, co-ordinate and exercise general supervision over all academic policies of the University.
  2. (2) The constitution of the Academic Council, the term of office of its members and its powers and duties shall be such, as may be prescribed by the Statutes:

22. Provided that the Pro Vice-Chancellor shall be the ex-officio member of the Academic Council.

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Faculties The constitution and functions of the Faculties shall be such, as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

23. Finance Committee

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The constitution of the Finance Committee, the term of office of its members and its powers and duties shall be such, as may be prescribed by the Statutes:

24. Provided that the Pro Vice-Chancellor shall be the ex-officio member of the Finance Committee.

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Academic Planning Board The constitution and functions of the Academic Planning Board shall be such, as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

25. Statutes and their scope

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Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:-

  1. (a) the constitution, powers and functions of the authorities and other bodies of the University, as may be constituted from time to time;
  2. (b) the classification, mode of appointment, powers and duties of the teachers and the officers of the University;
  3. (c) the conditions of the service including, provision for pension or provident fund or insurance schemes for the benefit of the employees of the University;
  4. (d) the conferment of honorary degrees;
  5. (e) the establishment and abolition of Faculties and Departments;
  6. (f) the institution of fellowships, scholarships, studentships, exhibitions, medals and prizes;
  7. (g) the maintenance of discipline among the students;
  8. (h) the conditions under which colleges and institutions may be admitted to the privileges of the University and the withdrawal;
    • (i) the delegation of powers vested in the authorities or officers of the University; and
  9. (j) all other matters which by this Act, are to be or may be provided for, by the Statutes.

26. Framing of Statutes

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  1. (1) On the commencement of this Act, the Statutes of the University shall be those as set out in the Schedule.
  2. (2) The Government or the Executive Council may, from time to time, make new or additional Statutes or may amend or repeal the Statutes in the manner hereinafter provided in this section: Provided that the Executive Council shall not make, amend or repeal any Statute, affecting the status, powers or constitution of any authority of the University until such authority has been given an opportunity of expressing an opinion in writing on the proposed changes, and any opinion so expressed shall be considered by the Executive Council.
  3. (3) The Academic Council may propose to the Executive Council a draft of any Statute relating to academic matters for consideration by the Executive Council.
  4. (4) Every new Statute or addition to the Statute or any amendment or repeal of a Statute shall require the approval of the Chancellor who may approve, disapprove or remit it for further consideration. A Statute passed by Government or the Executive Council shall have no validity until it has been assented to by the Chancellor.
  5. (5) Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing sub-sections, the Chancellor, either suo moto or on the advice of the Government, may direct the Executive Council, to make, amend or repeal the Statutes in respect of any matter specified by him and if the Executive Council fails to implement such a direction within sixty days of its receipt, the Chancellor may, after considering the reasons, if any, communicated by the Executive Council for its inability to comply with such direction, make, amend or repeal the Statutes suitably.

27. Ordinances and their scope

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Subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, the Ordinances may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:-

  1. (a) the admission of students to the University and their enrolment as such;
  2. (b) the admission to the examinations, degrees and diplomas of the University and further to make progressively the fee structure so flexible that the courses could become self-financing to the extent possible;
  3. (c) the conditions under which students shall be admitted to the degree or diploma courses and to the examinations of the University and the eligibility for such degrees and diplomas;
  4. (d) the fees to be charged for courses of study in the University and for admission to the examinations, degrees and diplomas of the University; and further to make progressively the fee structure so flexible that the courses could become self-financing to the extent possible;
  5. (e) the conditions of the award of fellowships, studentships, exhibitions, medals and prizes;
  6. (f) the conduct of examinations, including the terms of office and manner of appointment and the duties of examining bodies, examiners and moderators;
  7. (g) the conditions of residence of students of the University; and
  8. (h) all other matters which by this Act or the Statutes are to be made or may be provided for by the Ordinances.

28. Framing of Ordinances

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  1. (1) The Ordinances shall be made, amended, repealed or added to by the Executive Council: Provided that no Ordinance shall be made-
    • (i) affecting the admission or enrolment of students or prescribing examinations to be recognized as equivalent to the University examinations; and
    • (ii) affecting the conditions, mode of appointment or duties of examiners or the conduct or standard of examination or any courses of study, unless the draft of such Ordinance has been proposed by the Academic Council.
  2. (2) The Executive Council may return to the Academic Council for reconsideration, either in whole or in part, any draft proposed by the Academic Council under sub-section
  3. (1) alongwith its suggestions: Provided that the Executive Council shall not amend the draft proposed by the Academic Council itself. It may, however, reject such draft when submitted to it by the Academic Council for the second time.
  4. (3) All Ordinances made by the Executive Council shall have effect from such date, as it may direct and every Ordinance made shall be communicated, as soon as may be, to the Chancellor.

29. Regulations

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  1. (1) The authorities of the University may make Regulations consistent with this Act, the Statutes and the Ordinances-
    • (a) laying down the procedure to be observed at their meetings; and
    • (b) providing for all matters which by this Act, the Statutes or the Ordinances are to be prescribed by Regulations.
  2. (2) Every authority of the University shall make Regulations providing for giving of notice to the members of such authority of the dates of meetings and of the business to be considered at meetings and for keeping the record of the proceedings of the meetings.

30. Annual report

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The annual report of the University giving details of broad programmes, policies and finances, amendments of Statutes and Ordinances made during the year under report, shall be prepared under the directions of the Executive Council and shall be submitted to the Court on or after such date, as may be prescribed by the Statutes and the Court shall consider the report in its annual meeting.

31. Annual accounts

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  1. (1) The annual accounts and the balance sheet of the University shall be prepared under the directions of the Executive Council and shall be prepared once at least once in every year and at intervals of not more than fifteen months be audited by the Director, Local Audit, Haryana or any other auditor that may be appointed by the Government. The annual accounts when audited shall be published in the Haryana Government Gazette and a copy of the annual accounts alongwith the report of the Director, Local Audit, Haryana or the Auditor shall be submitted to the Court and the Chancellor alongwith the observations of the Executive Council. Any observations made by the Chancellor on the annual accounts shall be brought to the notice of the Court and observations of the Court, if any, shall after being considered by the Executive Council, be submitted to the Chancellor.
  2. (2) The annual accounts and the balance sheet of the University shall also be submitted to the Government at the time of its submission to the Chancellor.

32. Conditions of service of officers and teachers

Statutory text
  1. (1) Every salaried officer and teacher, except the Vice-Chancellor, shall be appointed under a written contract, which shall be lodged with the University and any dispute arising out of a contract between the University and any of the officers or teachers shall, at the request of the teacher or officer concerned or at the instance of the University, be referred to a Tribunal of arbitration consisting of one member appointed by the Executive Council, one member nominated by the officer or teacher concerned and one nominee of the Chancellor. The decision of the majority of the members of the Tribunal shall be final and no suit shall lie in any civil court in respect of the matter decided by the Tribunal.
  2. (2) Every such request shall be deemed to be a submission to arbitration within the meaning of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Central Act 26 of 1996).

33. Pension, provident fund and insurance fund

Statutory text
  1. (1) The University shall institute, for the benefit of its officers, teachers and other employees, such pension, provident fund and insurance fund, as it may deem fit.
  2. (2) Where any provident fund and insurance fund have been so constituted, the provisions of the Provident Fund Act, 1925 (Central Act 19 of 1925), shall be applicable to it as if it were a Government Provident Fund.

34. Vacancy not to invalidate proceedings

Statutory text

No act done, or proceeding taken, under this Act by any authority or other body of the University shall be invalid merely on the ground-

  1. (a) of any vacancy or defect in the constitution of the authority or body; or
  2. (b) of any defect or irregularity in election, nomination or appointment of a person acting as a member thereof; or
  3. (c) of any defect or irregularity in such act or proceeding, not affecting the merits of case.

35. Certain desutes to be referred to Chancellor

Statutory text

If any question arises whether any person has been duly elected or appointed as, or is entitled to be, a member of any authority or other body of the University, the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor, whose decision thereon shall be final.

36. Power to remove difficulties

Statutory text

If any difficulty arises with respect to the establishment of the University or in connection with the first meeting of any authority of the University or otherwise in first giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Government may, at any time, before any authority of the University has been constituted by order, make any appointment or do anything, consistent, so far as may be, with the provisions of this Act, which appears to it necessary or expedient for the purposes of removing the difficulty and every such order shall have effect as if such appointment or action had been made or taken in the manner provided in this Act.

37. Mode of proof of Unviersity record

Statutory text

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (Central Act 1 of 1872) or in any other law for the time being in force, a copy of any receipt, application, notice, order, proceedings, resolution of any authority or committee of the University or other documents in possession of the University, or any entry in any register duly maintained by the University, if certified by the Registrar, shall be received as evidence of such receipt, application, notice, order, proceedings, resolution, document or the existence of entry in the register and shall be admitted as evidence of the matters and transactions therein where the original thereof would, if produced, have been admissible in evidence.

38. Protection of action taken in good faith

Statutory text

No suit or other legal proceedings shall lie against any officer or employee of the University for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of any of the provisions of this Act, the Statutes or Ordinances.

39. Vesting of properties

Statutory text
  1. (1) All properties, movable or immovable except land and building belonging to State Drug Pharmacy and State Drug Testing Laboratory and all the interest of whatsoever nature and kind therein, vested in Shri Krishna Government Ayurvedic College Kurukshetra and the courses run thereunder and the posts created, filled before the commencement of this Act, shall vest in the University.
  2. (2) All debts, obligations and liabilities incurred, all contracts entered into and all matters and things engaged to be done by Shri Krishna Government Ayurvedic College Kurukshetra relating to it shall be deemed to have been incurred, entered into, or engaged to be done by, with or for the University.

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Powers and duties of Vice-Chancellor

  1. (i) The Vice-Chancellor shall be ex-officio Chairman of the Executive Council, the Academic Council and the Finance Committee and shall, in the absence of the Chancellor, preside over the convocations of the University held for conferring degrees and over the meetings of the Court. The Vice-Chancellor shall be entitled to be present at, and to address, any meeting of any authority or other body of the University, but shall not be entitled to vote thereat, unless he is the member of such authority or body.
  2. (ii) It shall be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to see that the provisions of the Act, the Statutes, the Ordinances and the Regulations are duly observed and shall take all necessary steps to ensure such observance.
  3. (iii) The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to convene or cause to be convened meetings of the Court, the Executive Council, the Academic Council and the Finance Committee and any other authority or body of the University.
  4. (iv) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise general control over the affairs of the University and shall give effect to the decisions of the authorities of the University.
  5. (v) The decision of the Vice-Chancellor regarding seniority for nomination to the various authorities or bodies of the University shall be final.

Pro Vice-Chancellor

  1. (1) The Pro Vice-Chancellor shall be ex-officio Vice-Chairman of the Executive Council, Academic Council, Finance Committee, Selection Committee, Establishment Committee and the Planning Board and in the absence of the Vice-Chancellor, preside over the meetings of the Executive Council, Academic Council, Finance Committee, Selection Committee, Establishment Committee and the Planning Board.
  2. (2) It shall be the duty of the Pro Vice-Chancellor to see, in the absence of the Vice-Chancellor, that the provisions of the Act, the Statutes, the Ordinances and the Regulations are duly observed and shall take all necessary steps to ensure such observance.
  3. (3) The Pro Vice-Chancellor, in the absence of the Vice-Chancellor, shall have the power to convene or cause to be convened meetings of the Court, Executive Council, Academic Council, Finance Committee, Selection Committee, Establishment Committee, Planning Board and any other authority or body of University.
  4. (4) The Pro Vice-Chancellor shall exercise general control over the affairs of those branches of University administration that are assigned to him by the Vice-Chancellor and shall give effect in those branches to the decisions of the authorities of University.

Registrar

Other officers

The following persons in the service of the University are also declared to be the officers of the University, namely:-

  1. (a) Proctor;
  2. (b) Chief Warden;
  3. (c) Dean of Students’ Welfare, if any;
  4. (d) Dean, Academic Affairs;
  5. (e) Dean of Colleges;
  6. (f) Librarian;
  7. (g) Controller of Examination;
  8. (h) Finance Officer. 5. The Proctor, the Chief Warden, the Dean of Students’ Welfare, Dean Academic Affairs shall be appointed by the Executive Council, on the recommendations of the Vice-Chancellor from amongst the teachers of the University, who shall not be below the rank of Professor, on such terms and conditions, as the Vice-Chancellor may recommend to the Executive Council: Provided that the term of Dean, Academic Affairs shall be two years extendable by another one year, if deemed proper, by the Executive Council, on the recommendations of the Vice-Chancellor. 6. The Dean of Colleges, if any, shall be a whole-time salaried officer of the University and shall be appointed by the Executive Council, on the recommendations of the Vice-Chancellor, on such terms and conditions, as may be prescribed by the Statutes. He shall discharge such duties, as may be assigned to him by the Vice-Chancellor, from time to time.

Appointment of other officers

Appointment of other officers 5. The Proctor, the Chief Warden, the Dean of Students’ Welfare, Dean Academic Affairs shall be appointed by the Executive Council, on the recommendations of the Vice-Chancellor from amongst the teachers of the University, who shall not be below the rank of Professor, on such terms and conditions, as the Vice-Chancellor may recommend to the Executive Council: Provided that the term of Dean, Academic Affairs shall be two years extendable by another one year, if deemed proper, by the Executive Council, on the recommendations of the Vice-Chancellor.

Dean of colleges

Dean of colleges 6. The Dean of Colleges, if any, shall be a whole-time salaried officer of the University and shall be appointed by the Executive Council, on the recommendations of the Vice-Chancellor, on such terms and conditions, as may be prescribed by the Statutes. He shall discharge such duties, as may be assigned to him by the Vice-Chancellor, from time to time.

Finance Officer

Finance Officer. 7.

  1. (1) The Finance Officer shall be a whole-time salaried officer of the University and shall be appointed by the Executive Council on the recommendations of the Selection Committee, on such terms and conditions, as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
  2. (2) The Finance Officer shall be ex-officio Secretary of the Finance Committee but shall not be deemed to be a member of such Committee.
  3. (3) When the office of the Finance Officer is vacant or when the Finance Officer is by reason of illness or any other cause is unable to perform the duties of his office, the duties of the officer shall be performed by such person, as the Vice-Chancellor may appoint for the purpose.
  4. (4) The Finance Officer shall-
    • (a) exercise general supervision over the funds of the University and shall advise it as regards its financial policy; and
    • (b) perform such other functions, as may be assigned to him by the Executive Council or as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
  5. (5) Subject to the control of the Executive Council, the Finance Officer shall-
    • (a) hold and manage the property and investments of the University including trust and endowed property;
    • (b) ensure that the limits fixed by the Finance Committee for recurring and non- recurring expenditure for a year are not exceeded and that all moneys are expended on the purpose for which they are granted or allotted;
    • (c) be responsible for the preparation of annual accounts and the budget of the University and for their presentation to the Executive Council;
    • (d) keep a constant watch on the state of the cash and bank balances and on the state of investments;
    • (e) watch the progress of the collection of revenue and advise on the method of collection to be employed;
    • (f) ensure that the registers of buildings, land, furniture and equipment are maintained up-to-date and that stock checking of equipment and other connected materials in all offices, special centers, specialized laboratories, colleges and institutions maintained by the University is conducted;
    • (g) bring to the notice of the Vice-Chancellor any unauthorized expenditure and other financial irregularities and suggest action to be taken against the person responsible for it;
    • (h) call for from any officer, centre, laboratory, college or institution maintained by the University, any information or returns that he may consider necessary for the performance of his duties.
  6. (6) The receipt of the Finance Officer or of the person duly authorized in this behalf by the Executive Council for any money payable to the University shall be sufficient discharge for payment of such money.

Controller of examinations

Controller of examinations. 8.

  1. (1) The Controller of Examinations, shall be whole-time salaried officer of the University and shall be appointed by the Executive Council, on the recommendations of the Establishment Committee, on such terms and conditions, as may be prescribed by Executive Council.
  2. (2) It shall be the duty of the Controller of Examinations-
    • (a) to conduct examinations in a disciplined and efficient manner;
    • (b) to arrange for the setting of papers with strict regard of secrecy;
    • (c) to arrange for the evaluation of answer-sheets in accordance with the planned time schedule for results;
    • (d) to constantly review the system of examinations in order enhance the level of impartiality and objectivity with a view to make it better instrument for assessing the attainments of students;
    • (e) any other matter connected with the system of examinations which may, from time to time, be assigned to him by the Vice-Chancellor.

Librarian

Librarian. 9. The Librarian shall be whole-time salaried officer of the University and shall be appointed by the Executive Council on the recommendations of the Establishment Committee on such terms and conditions, as may be prescribed by the Executive Council.

Court and its constitution

  1. (1) The Court shall consist of following members, namely:-
    • (a) Ex-Officio Members-
      • (i) The Chancellor;
      • (ii) Vice Chancellor;
      • (iii) Pro Vice-Chancellor;
      • (iv) Secretary to Government, Haryana, Finance Department, or in his absence, his nominee not below the rank of Joint Secretary;
      • (v) Secretary to Government, Haryana, Health and Medical Education Department or in his absence, his nominee not below the rank of the Joint Secretary;
      • (vi) Director General, AYUSH or his nominee not below the rank of Deputy Director, AYUSH;
      • (vii) Director, AYUSH, Haryana;
      • (viii) Dean of Faculties;
      • (ix) Dean of Colleges;
      • (x) The Registrar;
      • (xi) Dean of Students’ Welfare, if any;
      • (xii) Controller of Examinations;
      • (xiii) Dean of Academic Affairs;
      • (xiv) Librarian;
      • (xv) Finance Officer;
    • (b) Other members-
      • (i) two members to be elected by the Haryana Legislative Assembly from amongst its members;
      • (ii) professors of the University not exceeding ten on the basis of seniority by rotation;
      • (iii) five teachers to be elected from amongst the readers and lecturers of the University of whom at least two shall be readers;
      • (iv) one principal from the colleges admitted to the privileges of the University, on the basis of seniority, by rotation;
      • (v) one principal to be elected from amongst themselves by the principals holding their posts in substantive capacity in Ayurvedic Colleges of the State;
      • (vi) four teachers other than principals to be elected from amongst themselves by the teachers holding their posts in a substantive capacity in Ayurvedic colleges of the State: Provided that not more than one teacher under this sub-clause, shall belong to any one college.
      • (vii) Shri Krishna Ayush University Kurukshetra Students’ Union two secretaries to be elected from amongst themselves by Secretaries of the Students’ Union in Ayurvedic Colleges in the State for the period from the date of election till the 31st May of the academic year;
      • (viii) fifteen representatives (ten from amongst eminent AYUSH academicians and five representatives from industry, commerce, medicine, engineering, law etc.) to be nominated by the Chancellor for a term of three years;
      • (ix) one of the principals of colleges maintained by the University, by rotation for a term of three years;
      • (x) two persons elected from amongst themselves by the representatives of the managements of non-Government colleges. The representatives of the managements shall be from amongst the members of the concerned management.
    • (c) The Registrar shall be Member-Secretary of the Court: Provided that no salaried servant of the University, including its allied institutions, shall be eligible for election or nomination under any of the preceding sub-clauses except sub-clauses
      • (ii) to
      • (iv) and
      • (x) and that if any person elected or nominated under any of the preceding sub-clauses except sub-clauses
      • (ii) to
      • (iv) and
      • (x) is subsequently appointed to any salaried post in the University or its allied institutions, he shall cease to be a member of the Court: Provided further that no person shall be eligible for nomination or election to the Court except under sub-clause
      • (vii) unless he has attained the age of twenty-five years.
  2. (2) Save as otherwise expressly provided, the members of the Court other than ex-officio members, shall hold office for a term of two years.
  3. (3) At all meetings of the Court, two-fifths of the members shall form a quorum.
  4. (4) If the required number of members for purposes of quorum is not present within half-an-hour after the appointed time of the meeting, the meeting shall not be held and the Registrar shall make a record of that fact.
  5. (5) The method of election shall be by simple majority voting by ballot and the election shall be conducted in accordance with the rules framed by the Vice-Chancellor.

Meetings of court

  1. (1) The Court shall meet at least once a year on a date to be fixed by the Vice-Chancellor.
  2. (2) A special meeting of the Court may be convened at any time by the Chancellor, or the Vice-Chancellor on a written request by one-third of its members.

Executive council and its constitution

  1. (1) The Executive Council shall consist of the following persons, namely:- I. Ex-officio-members-
    • (i) The Vice-Chancellor;
    • (ii) The Pro Vice-Chancellor;
    • (iii) The Secretary to Government, Haryana, Finance Department, or in his absence, his nominee not below the rank of Joint Secretary;
    • (iv) The Secretary to Government, Haryana, Health and Medical Education Department, or in his absence, his nominee not below the rank of the Director, AYUSH;
    • (v) The Director General, AYUSH or in his absence, his nominee not below the rank of Deputy Director, AYUSH; II. Other members-
    • (a) two principals (other than the Deans of Faculties) of Ayurvedic colleges of the State, by rotation, on the basis of seniority by age;
    • (b) two Deans of Faculties /Principals of college/ institutions by rotation;
    • (c) one out of the professors of the University Teaching Departments other than the Deans under sub-clause (a), by rotation for one year, on the basis of seniority;
    • (d) one teachers of the University Teaching Departments other than professor by rotation on the basis of seniority;
    • (e) two persons as the Chancellor’s nominee from amongst distinguished educationists of national or international eminence or distinguished serving/retired civil servants;
    • (f) one out of the Non Teaching employees of the University, by rotation for one year, on the basis of seniority.
  2. (2) The Registrar shall be ex-officio Secretary of the Executive Council.
  3. (3) Three-fifths of the members shall form a quorum.
  4. (4) Save as otherwise expressly provided, the members of the Executive Council, other than ex-officio members shall hold office for a term of two years.
  5. (5) Any member who ceases to hold the qualifications by virtue of which he was elected or nominated as member to the Executive Council shall cease to be a member thereof.

Decision of Executive Council

Any decision of the Executive Council in the matters involving additional financial liability and those relating to the annual budget of the University shall hold good only if at least one representative of the Government is present at the time of taking such decision and has consented to that decision.

Power of Executive Council

Power of Executive Council. 14. The Executive Council shall exercise the following powers, namely:-

  1. (a) to hold, control and administer the revenue, property and funds of the University;
  2. (b) 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 as per the Central Council of Indian Medicine: Provided that in the matte rs of creation of new posts involving additional financial liability shall hold good only if the representative of the Government i.e. Finance Secretary or in his absence, his representative and Secretary, Health or in his absence his representative is present at the time of taking such decision and has consented to that decision: Provided further that in case the Government representative from the Finance or Health Department is not present in two consecutive meetings even after the proper notice, then the Executive Council may approve the proposal regarding creation of posts: Provided further that in respect of the number, qualifications and the emoluments of teachers and academic staff, the Executive Council shall take action after consideration of the recommendations of the Academic Council and the Finance Committee;
  3. (c) to appoint professors, readers, lecturers, other academic staff and principals of colleges and institutions maintained by the University, on the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted for the purpose and to fill in temporary vacancies therein;
  4. (d) to create administrative, ministerial and other posts and to make appointments thereto, in the manner prescribed by the Statutes;
  5. (e) 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;
  6. (f) 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 like powers of varying such investments from time to time;
  7. (g) to transfer or accept transfer of any movable and immovable property on behalf of the University;
  8. (h) to provide buildings, premises, furniture and apparatus and other means needed for carrying on the work of the University;
    • (i) to select a common seal for the University;
  9. (j) to delegate any of its powers to the Vice-Chancellor, the Registrar or such other employee or authority of the University or to a committee appointed by it, as it may deem fit;
  10. (k) to enter into, vary, carry out, or cancel contracts on behalf of the University;
  11. (l) to make, amend or repeal the Statutes;
  12. (m) to exercise such other powers and perform such other duties, as may be conferred or imposed on the Executive Council by the Act or the Statutes or the Ordinances; and
  13. (n) to exercise such other powers and perform such other duties, as may be conferred or imposed on the Executive Council by the Act or the Statutes or the Ordinances; and
  14. (o) to exercise all powers of the University not otherwise provided for by the Act, the Statutes, or the Ordinances.

Academic Council and its constitution

Academic Council and its constitution. 15. The Academic Council shall consist of the following persons, namely:- 1. Ex-officio members-

  1. (i) The Vice-Chancellor;
  2. (ii) Pro Vice-Chancellor;
  3. (iii) Additional Chief Secretary, Health Department Haryana or Director, Medical Education and Research or in his absence, a nominee not below the rank of Deputy Director, AYUSH;
  4. (iv) The Registrar;
  5. (v) The Dean of Faculties;
  6. (vi) The Dean, Students’ Welfare, if any;
  7. (vii) The Dean, Academic Affairs;
  8. (viii) The Dean of Colleges;
  9. (ix) The Chairpersons of the Departments;
  10. (x) The Chief Warden of University Hostels;
  11. (xi) The Proctor;
  12. (xii) The Controller of Examinations, if any;
  13. (xiii) The Librarian of the University Library;
  14. (xiv) One out of the principals of colleges maintained by the University, by rotation, provided that he is not a member of the Executive Council;
  15. (xv) Professors Emeritus appointed by the University/Emeritus Fellow appointed by the University Grants Commission (but without having right to vote or seek election). II. Other members-
  16. (i) one professor appointed by the University from each Department, by rotation, on the basis of seniority;
  17. (ii) three educationists of national or international eminence to be nominated by the vice-chancellor, from outside the University, provided that not more than one of them shall be from the same field; III.
  18. (i) The Registrar shall be the Member-Secretary of Academic Council;
  19. (ii) three-fifths of the members shall form a quorum;
  20. (iii) save as otherwise expressly provided, the members of the Academic Council, other than ex-officio members, shall hold office for a term of two years;
  21. (iv) the method of election shall be by simple majority voting by ballot and the elections shall be conducted in accordance with the rules framed by the Vice- Chancellor.

Powers of Academic Council

Powers of Academic Council. 16.

  1. (1) The Academic Council shall exercise the following powers, namely :-
    • (a) to exercise general supervision over the academic policies of the University and to give directions regarding methods of instruction, co-operative teaching among colleges and institutions, evaluation of research or improvements in academic standards;
    • (b) to consider matters of general academic interest either on its own initiatives or on a reference by the Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor, the Executive Council or a Faculty and to take appropriate action thereon;
    • (c) to recommend to the Executive Council, the creation and abolition of teaching posts;
    • (d) to prescribe syllabi and courses of study for various examinations on the recommendations of the faculties;
    • (e) to frame such regulations consistent with the Statutes and Ordinances regarding the academic functions of the University, discipline, residence, admissions, awards of fellowships, studentships, scholarships, medals and prizes, fee concessions, corporate life and attendance; and
    • (f) to exercise such other powers and perform such other duties, as may be conferred or assigned to the Academic Council by this Act, the Statutes, or the Ordinances.
  2. (2) All decisions of the Academic Council concerning syllabi, courses of studies and conducting of examinations in so far as they are not provided for by the Statutes and Ordinances shall be final.

Composition of Finance Committee

  1. (1) The Finance Committee shall consist of the following persons, namely:-
    • (I) Ex-officio members-
    • (a) the Vice- Chancellor (Chairperson);
    • (b) the Pro Vice-Chancellor;
    • (c) the Secretary to Government, Haryana, Finance Department or in his absence, his nominee not below the rank of Joint Secretary;
    • (d) the Secretary to Government, Haryana, Health Department or in his absence, his nominee not below the rank of the Director, AYUSH;
      • (II) Other members –
    • (a) Two outside member having expertis e in finance to be nominated by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor;
    • (b) Two Deans of Faculties to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor.
  2. (2) The Registrar shall be the Member- Secretary of the Committee.
  3. (3) Nominated members of the Finance Committee shall hold office for a term of two years.
  4. (4) Five members, out of whom at least two members shall be a Government nominee, shall form the quorum.

Functions and powers of Finance Committee

Faculties

There shall be the following Faculties, namely:-

  1. (1) Faculty of Ayurveda;
  2. (2) Faculty of Yoga and Naturopathy;
  3. (3) Faculty of Unani;
  4. (4) Faculty of Sidha;
  5. (5) Faculty of Homeopathy;
  6. (6) Such other faculty, as the Executive Council on the recommendation of Academic Council may prescribe by the Statutes.

Constitution of Faculties

  1. (1) Each Faculty shall consist of –
    • (i) Dean of the Faculty (Chairperson);
    • (ii) Chairman of the Departments included in that Faculty;
    • (iii) One professor from each Department on the basis of seniority by rotation;
    • (iv) One reader and one lecturer appointed or recognized by the University in the Departments included in the Faculty by rotation according to seniority;
    • (v) Two principals of Ayurvedic colleges admitted to the privileges of the University on the basis of seniority by rotation.
  2. (2) Members nominated shall hold office for a period of two years: Provided that the Executive Council, at the request of the Academic Council, may increase the number of members of a Faculty.
  3. (3) The Registrar shall be the Secretary of every Faculty.
  4. (4) Two–fifths of the members in each Faculty shall form the quorum.

Deans of Faculties

  1. (1) There shall be a Dean of each Faculty who shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor. The Dean shall be appointed in rotation on the basis of seniority amongst the professors in various Departments comprising the Faculty: Provided that a professor appointed as Dean shall get his next turn after all the professors in the Faculty have been appointed as Dean in order of their seniority: Provided further that in case there is no professor in the Faculty, the Dean shall be appointed from amongst the readers in the concerned Departments.
  2. (2) Suitable remuneration shall be attached to the office of the Dean who shall hold office for a term of two years.
  3. (3) The Dean shall convene meetings of the Faculty and shall preside over them.
  4. (4) The Dean shall be responsible for the co-ordination of teaching therein and the execution of the decisions of the Faculty.
  5. (5) The Dean shall have the right to be present and to take part in discussion at any meeting of committee of the Faculty.

Powers of Faculty

Subject to control of the Academic Council, the powers of the Faculty shall be-

  1. (a) to co-ordinate teaching and research work of the University in the Departments assigned to the Faculty;
  2. (b) to recommend to the Academic Council courses of studies and syllabi for the different examinations after necessary report from the Boards of Studies;

(c ) to receive reports from the Departments for the creation and abolition of posts and to

forward them to the Academic Council with such recommendations, as it may consider reasonable;

  1. (d) to discuss and suggest to the Academic Council, schemes for the advancement of standards of teaching and examinations; and
  2. (e) to deal with any matter that may be referred to it by the Academic Council or the Vice-Chancellor or the Dean of the Faculty.

Chairperson of Department

Chairperson of Department.

  1. (1) Each teaching department shall have a Chairperson who shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor for a period of three years by rotation: Provided that-
    • (a) if a Department has two or more professors, the Chairpersonship shall rotate by seniority only among the professor; provided that a professor appointed as Chairman shall get his next turn after all the professors in the Department have been appointed as Chairperson in order of their seniority ;
    • (b) if a Department has only one professor, the Chairpersonship shall rotate between the professor and the senior-most Reader;
    • (c) if a Department has no Professor, the Chairpersonship shall rotate between the two senior–most Readers;
    • (d) the Vice-Chancellor, if he considers it necessary for any administrative reason, may deviate from the principle of seniority, in which case he shall report the matter to the Executive Council at its next meeting .
  2. (2) In the case of a Department where no teacher is eligible for appointment as Chairperson or for such Departments where instruction is imparted only upto the under–graduate level in the colleges, the Dean of the concerned Faculty shall be the Chairperson.
  3. (3) In case a senior person is on long leave, the next eligible person shall be appointed as Chairperson of the Department and he shall continue as such till the completion of his term, even if the senior person returns from leave during that period. However, the senior person shall be eligible for appointment as Chairperson after the expiry of the term of the present incumbent.
  4. (4) In case the Chairperson of the Department by reason of illness, absence or any other cause, is unable to perform the duties of his office, the duties of the office shall be performed by the next eligible person, unless, the Vice- Chancellor orders otherwise.
  5. (5) In case a person refuses to accept the offer of appointment as Chairperson or resigns on his own, he shall not be eligible for appointment as Chairperson of the Department till his turn comes again after the completion of the rotation circle among the eligible teachers.
  6. (6) If the Vice- Chancellor deems it necessary, he may appoint the next eligible person as Chairperson irrespective of the fact that the term of the present Chairperson has not yet expired, in such case, he shall report the matter to the Executive Council at its next meeting.

Appointments

Appointments.

  1. (1) All appointments to teaching posts shall be made by the Executive Council on the recommendations of the Selection Committee.
  2. (2) Appointments to Group A posts (non-teaching/technical) shall be made by the Executive Council, on the recommendation of the Establishment/Selection Committee. (3)
    • (i) Appointments to posts other than Group A shall be made by the Vice- Chancellor after complying with the due procedure laid down in the rules or orders.
    • (ii) Appointments on daily wages in respect of Group C and D employees shall be made by the Registrar after complying with the due procedure laid down in the rules or orders.
  3. (4) Notwithstanding anything contained in clauses (1),
  4. (2) and
  5. (3) above, the Vice-Chancellor may, where he considers necessary, make an adhoc or temporary appointment for a period not exceeding six months, if it is not possible or desirable to make regular appointment. Where the appointing authority is the Executive Council, the decision taken by the Vice-Chancellor shall be reported to the Executive Council in its next meeting.

Selection Committee

Selection Committee.

  1. (1) A Selection Committee for any appointment of Professor/ Reader/ Lecturer specified below shall consist of –
    • (i) The Vice-Chancellor;
    • (ii) The Dean of the Faculty;
    • (iii) The Chairperson of the Department concerned, if he is a Professor ;
    • (iv) The senior–most Professor in the Department except where otherwise decided by the Vice- Chancellor;
    • (v) Three persons not connected with the University, nominated by the Vice- Chancellor from a panel of names drawn up by the Academic Council on the basis of their special knowledge of , or interest in the subject with which the person is concerned : Provided that the Vice- Chancellor may add more names to the panel in special circumstances and report these to the Academic Council at its next meeting.
    • (vi) A nominee of the Chancellor.
  2. (2) The panel names drawn up by the Academic 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 for a period of two years from the date of issue of the orders: Provided that in case one of the experts fails to turn up at Selection Committee, after accepting the invitation to attend the same, the proceedings of the meeting shall not be invalidated: Provided further that the proceedings of the meetings of a Selection Committee shall not be invalidated in case of any of the ex- officio members of the Selection Committee fails to attend the meeting.
  3. (3) The Vice- Chancellor shall preside over 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. (4) The Selection Committee shall consider and submit to the Executive Council the 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.

Establishment Committee

Establishment Committee. The constitution of the Establishment Committee shall be such as determined by the Ordinances.

Constitution and functions of Academic Planning Board

Constitution and functions of Academic Planning Board.

  1. (1) The Academic Planning Board shall consist of –
    • (a) the Vice- Chancellor;
    • (b) not more than seven persons of high standing on education who shall be appointed by the Chancellor on the recommendations of the Vice- Chancellor for a term of two years;
    • (c) the Registrar, who shall be the Secretary to the Board.
  2. (2) The recommendations of the Board shall be implemented after they are approved by appropriate authorities of the University.
  3. (3) It shall advise on the planning and development of the University particularly in respect of the standards of education and research in the University.

Convocation

Convocation. Convocation of the University for conferring of degrees and for other purposes shall be held in such manner, as may be laid down by the Executive Council from time to time, by means of an Ordinance: Provided that every proposal to confer an honorary degree shall be subject to the confirmation of the Chancellor.

Departments

There shall be University Teaching Departments duly created by the Academic Council on the recommendation of the Vice- Chancellor in the various Faculties of the University.

Assignment of Department of Studies to Faculties

The Departments of Studies shall be assigned to various Faculties by the Academic Council on the recommendation of the Vice- Chancellor.

Board of Studies

  1. (1) Every Department included in a Faculty, shall have two Boards of Studies, one for under- graduate studies and the other for post- graduate studies and research.
  2. (2) The Board of under-graduate studies shall consists of-
    • (i) the Chairperson of the Department;
    • (ii) one professor appointed or recognized by the University in the Department, to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor, by rotation, according to seniority;
    • (iii) one reader and one lecturer appointed or recognized by the University in the Department, to be nominated by the Vice- Chancellor, according to seniority;
    • (iv) six teachers (including principals) of under- graduate courses from the Ayurvedic colleges in the subject concerned, to be nominated by the Vice- Chancellor, by rotation, according to seniority, to be determined by the length of under- graduate teaching experience ensuring that there is not more than one such member from any one college: Provided that no such teacher shall be nominated for two consecutive terms: Provided further that a teacher who has been nominated as a member of the Faculty shall not be nominated under this sub-clause.
    • (v) two outside experts to be nominated by the Vice- Chancellor on the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Department: Provided that the Executive Council at the request of the Academic Council may increase the number of members of a Board of under-graduate studies, under sub-clause
    • (iv) above.
  3. (3) The Board of post-graduate Studies and Research shall consist of-
    • (i) the Chairperson of the Department;
    • (ii) all the professors appointed or recognized by the University in the Department;
    • (iii) two readers and two lecturers appointed or recognized by the University in the Department to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor by rotation according to seniority;
    • (iv) two teachers including the Heads of the Post- Graduate Departments in Ayurvedic colleges admitted to the privileges of the University in the subject concerned with at least ten years teaching experience, out of which five years shall be as a Post-Graduate Degree teacher, to be nominated by the Vice- Chancellor, by rotation according to seniority to be determined by the length of post- graduate teaching experience: Provided that if the number of Ayurvedic colleges having Post-Graduate Department is more than six, then one more teacher of the subject concerned shall be nominated but not more than one such member shall be from the same college.
    • (v) two outside experts to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor, on the recommendation of the Chairman of the Department: Provided that the Executive Council at the request of the Academic Council, may increase the number of members of a Board of post-graduate studies under sub-clause
    • (iv) above. (4)
    • (i) The Board of under-graduate studies shall recommend to the Academic Council, through the Faculty concerned, courses and syllabi of studies and text books for the various subjects for under-graduate courses and the Board of post-graduate studies shall make such recommendations in respect of the courses for Post-Graduate classes and Research Degrees.
    • (ii) The Boards of Studies shall also make recommendations to the Academic Council, regarding the appointments of paper setters and examiners for the under-graduate or the post-graduate courses, as the case may be.
    • (iii) The Board of Studies shall deal with any other matter that may be referred to them by the Faculty. The Chairperson of the Department shall be the Chairperson of the Board. Members, other than ex- officio members, shall hold office for a term of two years: Provided that a person whose book or any other publication is to be the subject of consideration before the Board, shall not be attached to the Board: Provided further that a person who, in one way or the other, is involved in publication of cheap notes, guides or help books shall not be eligible to be a member of a Board of Studies.

Withdrawal of degree/diploma etc

A degree, diploma, certificate and other academic distinctions may be withdrawn by the University-

  1. (a) if the candidature of the person concerned has been cancelled or result quashed in accordance with the manner laid down by the Ordinances; or
  2. (b) if the candidate has misbehaved at a convocation of the University; provided that the question whether a person has misbehaved in terms of this Statute shall be finally decided by the Vice- Chancellor; or
  3. (c) when sufficient evidence is laid before the Academic Council showing that any person on whom a degree or diploma etc. was conferred by the University has been convicted of what is in their opinion a serious offence, the Academic Council may recommend to the Executive Council that such a degree or diploma be cancelled.

Withdrawal of approval, recognition of teachers

Approval, recognition to a teacher may be withdrawn by the University-

  1. (a) if the teacher fails to perform duties in accordance with the manner laid drawn by the Ordinances;
  2. (b) if sufficient evidence is laid before the Executive Council that the teacher has committed an act which in their opinion is a serious offence, the Executive Council may withdraw approval, recognition of the teacher.

Gratuity, ex-gratia grant etc

The University shall provide for the benefits of its officers, teachers and other employees, gratuity, ex- gratia grant etc. on the pattern of the Government.

Fellowship, scholarship, medals and prizes

The number and value of fellowships, scholarships, medals and prizes to be awarded shall be determined by the Executive Council either on its own initiative or on the recommendations of the Academic Council or the Finance Committee.

Limitation of terms of membership

  1. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in these Statutes, a person, who is a member of any authority or body of the University in his capacity as a member of a particular authority or body or as a holder of particular appointment, shall hold office so long only as he continues to be a member of that particular authority or body or the holder of that particular appointment, as the case may be: Provided that teacher-member of any authority or body of the University who resigns his services or proceeds on leave for six months or more shall cease to be a member of the respective body and a substitute shall be appointed. If the period of his leave is less than six months, his membership shall be held in abeyance till his return or the expiry of the period of six months, whichever is later. No substitute member shall be appointed or elected, where the membership is held in abeyance.
  2. (2) If a teacher is on leave for a period of six months or more, he shall not be eligible for nomination or re-election for that particular vacancy. He shall, however, be eligible for nomination or election in a vacancy which may arise after his return from leave.

Disqualification of membership

Notwithstanding anything contained in these Statutes or the Ordinances of the University, no person, who has been convicted of any offence involving moral turpitude or has been dismissed for misconduct from a Government or Semi-Government institution or from a university or an educational institution of any kind, shall be eligible to become, or to continue as a member of any authority of the University or of any committee appointed by the University. A person under suspension shall not be allowed to sit in any meeting of the above authorities or committees during the period of his suspension.

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If a person is debarred by the Academic Council from any work of the University on account of any kind of malpractice on his part in connection with a University examination, such a person shall be disqualified to become, or to continue as a member of any body or authority of the University so long as the bar lasts.

Delegation of administrative and financial powers to the officers/teachers/employees

  1. (1) The officers, teachers and other employees of the University may exercise, subject to the control of the Vice-Chancellor and the superior officers concerned, such administrative and/ or financial powers, as the Executive Council may delegate through Ordinances or Rules or Regulations or by resolutions adopted by it.
  2. (2) The Vice-Chancellor or the Registrar with the approval of the Vice-Chancellor may delegate to an officer, teacher or any other employee of the University such powers, as he considers necessary, which have been vested in them by the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations.