(Statutes of Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar) (See Section 21)

Powers and duties of the 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 a member of such authority or body. (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 he shall take all necessary steps to ensure such observance. (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. (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. (v) The decision of the Vice-Chancellor regarding seniority for nomination to the various authorities or bodies of the University, shall be final. Power & Duties of Registrar. 2. *(i) Deleted (ii) The Registrar shall be ex officio Secretary of the Executive Council and Faculties but shall not be deemed to be a member of any of these authorities, and shall be ex officio Member Secretary of the Court and the Academic Council. **(iii) When the Office of the Registrar is vacant or when the Registrar is by reason of illness, or any other cause unable to perform the duties of his office, the duties of the office shall be performed by such person as the Vice-Chancellor may appoint temporary for the purpose till regular appointment is made by the Chancellor on the Advice of the Government. (iv) It shall be the duty of the Registrar- (a) to be the custodian of the records, common seal and such other property of the University as the Vice-Chancellor shall commit to his charge; (b) to issue all notices convening meetings of the Court, the Executive Council, the Academic Council, the Faculties and any Committee appointed by any authority of the University; (c) to keep the minutes of all meetings of the Court, the Executive Council, the Academic Council, the Faculties and any Committee appointed by the authorities of the University; (d) to conduct the official correspondence of the Court, the Executive Council, the Academic Council and the Faculties; (e) to supply to the Chancellor copies of the agenda, the minutes of the meetings of the authorities of the University as soon as they are issued. (f) to perform such other duties as may, from time to time, be assigned to him by the Vice-Chancellor. (v) The Registrar shall have power to administer warning or to impose the penalty of censure or withholding of increments upon such of the employee, excluding teachers of the University and academic staff, as may be specified in the orders of the Executive Council and to suspend them pending enquiry; • Deleted by Haryana Act No. 3 of 1998. ** Substituted by Haryana Act No. 19 of 1999. Provided that no such penalty shall be imposed unless the person concerned has been given a reasonable opportunity of showing cause against the action proposed to be taken against him. (vi) An appeal shall be to the Vice-Chancellor against any order of the Registrar imposing any of the penalties specified in clause (v). (vii) In case the inquiry discloses that a punishment, beyond the powers of the Registrar is called for, the Registrar shall, upon conclusion of the inquiry make a report to the Vice-Chancellor alongwith his recommendations. Provided that an appeal shall lie to the Executive Council against an order of the ViceChancellor imposing any penalty. (viii) The Registrar shall be the authorized officer to enter into agreements, sign documents and authenticate records on behalf of the University and shall act in such capacity when the appropriate authority has taken a decision in the matter. The Registrar shall also exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by Statutes. Other Officers of the University. 3. The following persons in the service of the University are also declared to be the officers of the University, namely:- *(a) Dean Academic Affairs (b) Proctor; (c ) Chief Warden; (d) Dean of Students Welfare; *(e) Dean of Colleges; (f) Controller of Examinations Dean Academic Affairs, Proctor, Chief Warden and Dean of Students Welfare. *4 The Dean Academic Affairs, the Proctor, the Chief Warden, and the Dean of Students Welfare, shall be appointed by the, Executive Council on the Recommendations of the Vice-Chancellor, from amongst the teachers of the University, not below the rank of Professor, on the terms and conditions to be determined by the Executive Council, on the recommendations of the ViceChancellor. • Amended by the Executive Council Resolution No. C-6 of 19.03.1997 and received the assent of the Chancellor on 12.06.2001. Statute-4(I) The Dean of Colleges 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 Executive Council. He shall discharge such duties as may be assigned to him by the Vice-Chancellor from time to time. Amended by the Executive Council Resolution No. 7 of 29.03.2012 and received the assent of the Chancellor on 18.06.2012. Controller of Examinations. 5. (i) 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 the Executive Council. (ii) 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 to 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 to enhance the level of the impartiality and objectivity with a view to making it a 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. Court and its constitution. 6. The Court shall consist of the following members, namely:- (a) Ex officio members- (i) The Chancellor; (ii) The Vice-Chancellor; (iii) The Secretary to Government, Haryana, Finance Department, or a nominee not below the rank of Director/Joint Secretary; (iv) The Secretary to Government, Haryana, Education Department or a nominee not below the rank of Director/joint Secretary; (v) The Secretary to Government, Haryana, Technical Education Department or a nominee not below the rank of the Director/ Joint Secretary: (vi) the Deans of Faculties; (vii) the Registrar: *(vii-a) Dean Academic Affairs; *(vii-b) Dean of Colleges; (viii) the Controller of Examinations (b) (i) Professors of the University not exceeding five on the basis of seniority by rotation; (ii) four teachers from amongst the Associate Professors and Associate Professors of the University of whom atleast two shall be Associate Professor on the basis of seniority by rotation; (iii) four Principals/ Directors of Colleges/ Institutes admitted to the privileges of the University on the basis of seniority by rotation to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; (iv) five eminent academicians and representatives from industry, commerce, engineering, etc., to be nominated by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor (c ) (i) The Registrar shall be the Member-Secretary of the Court. (ii) Save as otherwise expressly provided, the members of Court, other than ex officio members, shall hold office for a term of two years. (iii) At all meetings of the Court two fifths of the members shall form a quorum. Amended by the Executive Council Resolution No. 7 of 29.03.2012 and received the assent of the Chancellor on 18.06.2012. Meetings of the Court. 7. (i) The Court shall meet atleast once a year. (ii) A special meeting of the Court may be convened at any time, by the Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor or on a written request by one third of its members. Executive Council and its Constitution. 8. The Executive Council shall consist of the following persons, namely:- I. Ex officio member(i) The Vice-Chancellor; *(ii) The Secretary to Government, Haryana, Finance Department or nominee not below the rank of Joint Secretary; (iii) The Secretary to Government, Haryana, Education Department or a nominee not below the rank of Director/ Joint Secretary; (iv) The Secretary to Government, Haryana, Technical Education Department or a nominee not below the rank of the Joint Secretary; II. Other members- *(a) Three Deans of Faculties to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor, by rotation in accordance with the procedure laid down by the University; (b) Two Principals of Colleges/ institutions admitted to the privileges of University by rotation on the basis of seniority; (c ) Two professors (other than Deans of the Faculties) by rotation on the basis of seniority; (d) Two teachers of the University Teaching Department (other than Professors) may be elected from amongst themselves out of whom one shall be an Associate Professor; (e) Six persons to be nominated by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the Vice Chancellor from amongst distinguished professionals and eminent persons from the industry/ chambers of Commerce/ Technical Universities/ Indian Institute Technology/ Indian Institute of Management/ All India Council for Technical Education, etc. III. (i) The Registrar shall be the Ex officio Secretary of the Executive Council. (ii) Two fifth of the members will form a quorum. (iii) 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. Power of the Executive Council. 9. The Executive Council shall exercise the following powers, namely:(a) to hold, control and administer the revenue, property and funds of the University; Amended by the Executive Council Resolution No. C-3 of 20.03.1996 and received the assent of the Chancellor on 12.06.2001. (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, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors and other academic staff and Principals of colleges and institutions maintained by the University; Provided that in the matters of creation of new posts involving additional financial liability shall hold good if the representative of the Government as given below:Finance Secretary or in his absence his representative OR Education Secretary 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/Higher Education 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 and emoluments of teachers and Academic staff, the Executive Council shall take action after considering the recommendations of the Academic Council and the Finance Committee. In respect of qualifications of teachers and academic staff, the Executive Council shall take action after considering the recommendations of the Academic Council and also the regulations laid down by the U.G.C. and other concerned statutory bodies. (c ) to appoint Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, other academic staff and Principals of colleges and institutions maintained by the University, on the recommendations of the Selection Committees constituted for the purpose and to fill up temporary vacancies herein; (d) to create administrative, ministerial and other posts and to make appointments thereto, in the manner prescribed by the Statutes; • Amended by the Executive Council Resolution No. C-3 of 20.031996 and received the assent of the Chancellor on 12.06.2001. (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; (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 the like power of varying such investments from time to time. (g) to transfer or accept transfer of any movable and immovable property on behalf of the University; (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; (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; (k) to enter into, vary, carry out, or cancel contracts on behalf of the University; (l) to make, amend or repeal the Statutes; (m) to make decisions regarding maintenance of discipline among students; (n) to exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred or assigned to the Executive Council by the Act or the Statutes, or the Ordinances; and (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. 10. The Academic Council shall consist of the following persons, namely:- I. Ex officio members:- (i) The Vice-Chancellor; (ii) The Director of Higher Education, Haryana; (iii) The Director of Technical Education, Haryana; (iv) The Registrar; (v) The Deans of faculties; (v-a) Ex-officio Members (a) Dean Academic Affairs (b) Dean of Colleges; (vi) Three Principals by rotation on the basis of their seniority; (vii) The Controller of examinations; **(viii) The Librarian of the University Library. II. Other members:- (i) one professor appointed by the University from each faculty by rotation on the basis of seniority; (ii) one University Associate Professor from each faculty, by rotation on the basis of seniority; (iv) one University Assistant Professor from each faculty, by rotation on the basis of seniority. (iv) Four eminent educationists 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; (v) four persons from public sector industries of the Central and State Government, in the State having proficiency in matters relating to industry and research, to be nominated by Chancellor on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor: Provided further that any other Chairman/ officer of the University whose association is necessary regarding a particular item may be invited to attend the meeting. However, the special invitee shall not have any right to vote. III. (1) The Registrar shall be the Member-Secretary of Academic Council. ** Substituted by Executive Council vide Resolution No. 5 of 27.10.1999 and received the assent of the Chancellor on 12.06.2001. Amended by the Executive Council Resolution No. 7 of 29.03.2012 and received the assent of the Chancellor on 18.06.2012. (2) Two fifth of the members will form a quorum. (3) 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. (4) 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. 11. (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, cooperative 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 initiative 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 on 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 the Act, the Statutes, or the Ordinances. (2) All decisions of the Academic Council concerning syllabi, courses of studies and conducting of examinations so for as they are not provided for by the Statutes and Ordinances shall be final. Composition of the Finance Committee. 12. (1) The Finance Committee shall consist of the following persons, namely:- (I) Ex Officio member:- (a) the Vice-Chancellor (Chairperson); (b) the Secretary to Government, Haryana, Finance Department or nominee not below the rank of Joint Secretary; (c ) the Secretary to Government, Haryana, Education Department or a nominee not below rank of Director/ Joint Secretary Higher Education; (d) the Secretary to Government, Haryana, Technical Education Department or a nominee not below rank of Director/ Joint Secretary of Technical Education, Haryana. (II) Other members- (a) two outside members having expertise 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) The Registrar will be the Member-Secretary of the Committee. (3) Nominated members of the Finance Committee shall hold office for a term of two years. (4) Three members, out of whom at least one member shall be a government nominee, shall form the quorum. Functions and powers of the Finance Committee. 13. (1) The Finance Committee shall examine the accounts and scrutinize the proposals for expenditures and shall submit the annual budget to the Executive Council for approval. No expenditure in the budget shall be incurred by the University without the prior approval of the Finance Committee which shall fix limits for the total recurring and non- recurring expenditure for the year based on the resources and the income of the University. No expenditure shall be incurred by the University in excess of the limits so fixed. (2) It shall examine a recommend to the Executive Council the creation of teaching and other posts. (3) The annual accounts and the official estimates of the university shall be laid before the Finance Committee for its consideration and comments thereon and thereafter submitted to the Executive Council for approval. Faculty of the University. 14. There shall be following School and Faculties; (1) Faculty of Physical Sciences; (2) Haryana School of Business; (3) Faculty of Information Technology and Computer Science; *(4) Faculty of Engineering & Technology; (5) Faculty of Architecture, Urban and Town Planning; *(6) Faculty of Non-Conventional subjects in Humanities and Foreign Languages; (7) Faculty of Religious Studies; (8) Faculty of Environmental and Bio Sciences & Technology; **(9) Faculty of Media Studies; *(10) Faculty of Law; *(11) Faculty of Medical Sciences; *(12) Faculty of Education; (13) Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (14) Such other faculties as the Executive Council, on the recommendation of the Academic Council, may institute, in the emerging areas of Higher Education. • Amended and substituted by the Executive Council Resolution No. C-2 of 20.03.1996 and received the assent of the Chancellor on 12.06.2001. ** Instituted by the Executive Council Resolution no. 16 of 12.11.1998 under Clause-14 above. Constitution of Faculties 15. (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 Associate Professor and one Assistant Professor or equivalent from each department included in the faculty by rotation according to seniority; *(v) One Professor, one Associate Professor and one Assistant Professor from each department of the Regional Centre (s) included in the faculty, on the basis of seniority by rotation. *(vi) Upto two teachers from the affiliated colleges/institutes, in the concerned disciplines, one of whom shall be the Principal/ Director, on the basis of seniority by rotation. *(vii) Upto two outside experts out of which one may be from the Industry, to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor on the recommendations of the Dean of the Faculty. Provided that wherever considered necessary, the Vice-Chancellor may on the recommendation of the Dean increase the number of experts. (2) Members nominated shall hold office for two years: Provided that the Executive Council, at the request of the Academic Council, may increase the number of members of a Faculty. (3) The Branch Incharge of the Academic Branch not below the rank of Assistant Registrar may act as Secretary of every Faculty. (4) Two-fifths of the members in each Faculty shall from the quorum. • Substituted and amended by Executive Council Resolution No. 8 to 19.03.1997 and received the assent of the Chancellor on 12.06.2001. Deans of Faculties. *16. (1) There shall be a Dean of each Faculty who shall be appointed by the ViceChancellor. The Dean shall be appointed in rotation from amongst the professors in various Departments comprising the Faculty; provided that a Professor appointed as Dean, will get his/her next turn after all the Professors in the Faculty, have been appointed as Dean of any faculty and all have completed their full term of three years in order of seniority. In case any Professor has resigned during term then he/she shall not be entitled to take chance of further remaining period again. Provided further that where there is no Professor in a Faculty, the Vice-Chancellor may appoint the Dean of faculty. (2) Suitable remuneration shall be attached to the office of the Dean who shall hold office for a term of three years. (3) The Dean shall convene meetings of the Faculty and will preside over them. (4) The Dean shall be responsible for the coordination of teaching therein and the execution of the decisions of the Faculty. (5) He shall have the right to be present and to take part in discussion at any meeting of any committee of the Faculty. Powers of the Faculties 17. Subject to the control of the Academic Council, the powers of the Faculty shall be:- (a) to coordinate teaching and research work of the University in the Departments assigned to the Faculty; (b) to recommend to the Academic Council courses of studies and syllabi for the different examinations after necessary reports 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; (d) to discuss and suggest to the Academic Council schemes for the advancement of standards of teaching and examinations; and (e) to deal with any other matter that may be referred to it by the Academic Council or the Vice-Chancellor or the Dean of the Faculty. Chairpersons of the Departments. *18. (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 chairpersonship shall rotate among Professors and Associate Professors on seniority basis. Provided further that if a Professor/Associate Professor/Reader, who has availed one full term of chairpersonship, then he/she will be eligible for appointment of chairperson on rotation only after completion of full chain of cycle in order of seniority. (2) In the case of a Department where no teacher is eligible for appointment as Chairperson or for Departments where instruction is imparted only upto the under-graduate level in the colleges, the Dean of the concerned faculty shall be the Chairperson. • Amended by the Executive Council Resolution No. 13 & 14 of 02.05.2013 and received the assent of the Chancellor on 31.05.2016. (3) In case a senior person is on long leave, the next eligible person will be appointed as Chairperson of the Department and he will continue as such till the completion of his term, even if the senior person returns from leave during that period However, the senior person will be eligible for appointment as Chairperson after the expiry of the term of the present incumbent. (4) In case the Chairperson of a 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 ViceChancellor orders otherwise. (5) In case a person refuses to accept the offer of appointment as Chairperson or resigns of his own, he will 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) If the Vice-Chancellor deems it necessary, he may appoint next eligible person as Chairperson irrespective of the fact that the term of the present Chairperson has not yet expired, in which case he will report the matter to the Executive Council at its next meeting. Appointments 19. (1) All appointments to teaching posts shall be made by the Executive Council on the recommendations of the Selection Committees. (2) Appointments to non-teaching posts carrying an initial pay of Rs. 15600-39100+5400 GP per mensum or more, shall be made by the Executive Council, on the recommendation of the Establishment Committee. (3) For posts carrying an initial salary not exceeding Rs. 9300-34800+4200 GP per mensum, appointments shall be made by the Vice-Chancellor. (4) Notwithstanding anything contained in clauses (1), (2) and (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. Selection Committees. 20. *(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 subjectexperts 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. Amended by E.C. Resolution No. 5 of 21.12.2004 and received the assent of the chancellor on 23.06.2006. 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. Establishment Committee. *[21.(1) Subject to the control of the Executive Council, the Establishment Committee shall consist of:- (i) the Vice-Chancellor; (ii) Deleted (iii) two members of the Executive Council nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; (iv) Expert(s) nominated by the Vice-Chancellor, whenever deemed necessary; Provided that where there are more than one Expert and one of the Experts fails to turn up at the time of the meeting after accepting the invitation to attend it, the proceedings of the meeting shall be valid. (v) The Registrar. (2) The Vice-Chancellor shall preside at the meetings of the Establishment Committee and the Registrar shall be the Member-Secretary of the Committee. (3) The nominated members of the Executive Council shall hold office for two years provided that any such member, who ceases to be the member of the Executive Council, shall cease to be the member of the Establishment Committee.] *(4) The Committee shall have the following powers and duties: The Establishment Committee shall recommend to the Executive Council appointments to Non-Teaching Posts including posts carrying an initial pay of Rs. 15600-39100+5400 GP per mensum or more in terms of provision under clause (2) of Statute-19. Explanation: The term ‘appointment’ shall include direct appointment as well as promotion to all Non-Teaching posts including posts in the University Library and Sports Department carrying initial pay of Rs. 15600-39100+5400 GP per mensum or more. • Substituted by Executive Council Resolution No. C-2 of 2.3.96 and received the assent of the Chancellor on 25.3.1996. Constitution and Function of the Planning Board. 22. (1) The Planning Board shall consist of:- (a) Vice-Chancellor; (b) Secretary to Government, Haryana, Finance Department; (c ) Secretary to Government, Haryana, Education Department; (d) Secretary to Government, Haryana, Technical Education Department; (e) not more than ten persons of high standing in education and industry who shall be appointed by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the ViceChancellor for a term of two years which may include the followings:- (i) Nominee of the All India Council for Technical Education; (ii) Director of one of the Indian Institute of Technology; (iii) Director of one of the Indian Institute of Management; (iv) Vice-Chancellor of one of the Technical Universities of India; (v) Nominee of the Government; (vi) Five persons of high standing in Education and Industry; (f) the Registrar shall be the Secretary to the Board. (2) The recommendations of the Board shall be implemented after they are approved by appropriate authorities of the University. (3) It shall advise on the planning and development of the University particularly in respect of the standard of education and research in the University. Convocation. 23. 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. 24. 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. Assignments of Department of Studies to Faculties. 25. The Departments of Studies shall be assigned to various Faculties by the Academic Council on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor. Boards of Studies *26. (1) (i)Every University Teaching Department, included in Faculty, shall have Board of Studies and Research. (ii) Every Department other than University Teaching Departments included in faculty shall have also Board of Studies and Research. (2) The Board of Studies and Research of University Teaching Departments shall consist of:- (i) The Chairperson of the Department/Director of School; (ii) All the Professors appointed or recognized by the University in the Department; (iii) Two Associate Professors and two Assistant Professors appointed or recognized by the University in the Department to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor, by rotation, according to seniority; (iv) Two university approved teachers from the colleges/institutions admitted/ affiliated to the privileges of the University in the subject concerned to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor, by rotation, according to seniority; Provided that 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 recommendations of the Chairperson of the Department / Director of School; Provided that the Executive Council at the request of the Academic Council, may increase the number of members of a Board of Studies and Research under subclause (v) above. 26.(3) The Board of Studies and Research other than University Teaching Department shall consist of :- (i) The Dean of the concerned Faculty- Chairperson (ii) One University approved Professor, one Associate Professor and one Assistant Professor from the affiliated colleges/institutions in the subject concerned recognized by the University to be nominated by the ViceChancellor, by rotation, according to seniority. Provided that not more than one such member shall be from the same college. (iii) Two outside experts to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor on the recommendations of the Dean of the concerned Faculty. Provided that the Executive Council at the request of the Academic Council, may increase the number of members of a Board of Studies under sub-clause (v) above. (4)(i)The Board of Studies and Research shall make recommendations in respect of the courses and syllabi of studies and text books for the various subjects for all classes and Research Degree to the Academic Council through the Faculty concerned. (ii)The Board of Studies shall also make recommendations to the Academic Council, regarding the appointments of Paper-setters and Examiners for all the courses. (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 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. Amended by the Executive Council Resolution No. 22 of 06.11.2013 and received the assent of the Chancellor on 06.12.2013. Withdrawal of degree, diploma etc. 27. A degree, diploma, certificate and other academic distinctions may be withdrawn by the University:- (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 (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 (c ) When sufficient evidence is laid before the Academic Council showing that any person 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. 28. Approval, recognition to a teacher may withdrawn by University- (a) if the teacher fails to perform duties in accordance with the manner laid down by the Ordinances; (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. 29. The University shall provide for the benefit of its officers, teachers other employees, gratuity, ex-gratia grant etc. on the pattern of the Government. Fellowships, scholarships, medals and prizes. 30. 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 Finance Committee. Limitation of term of membership. 31. (1) Nowithstanding 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 continue to be member of that particular authority or body or the holder of that particular appointment, as the case may be: Provided that a teacher-member of any authority or body of the University who resigns his service 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 will be held in abeyance till his return or the expiry of the period of six months, whichever is later. No substitute member will be appointed or elected, where the membership is held in abeyance. (2) If a teacher is on leave for a period of six months or more, he shall not be eligible for nomination or reelection for that particular vacancy. He will, however, be eligible for nomination or election in a vacancy which may arise after his return from leave. Termination of membership etc. 32. 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 SemiGovernment institution or from a University or an educational institution of any kind, shall be eligible to become or to continue as a member or any authority of this University or of any committee appointed by the University. A person under suspension shall not be allowed to sit in any meeting of above authorities or Committees during the period of his suspension. Disqualification for memberships. 33. 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 will 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 power to the Officers, teachers, employees of the University. 34.(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 and Regulations or by resolutions adopted by it. (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. 35. HONORARY DEGREES If not less than tow-third members of the Academic Council recommend that an Honorary Degree be conferred on any person on the ground that he is, in their opinion, by reason of his eminent position and/or academic attainments, a fit and proper person to receive such degree, and this recommendation is endorsed by the Executive Council and approved by the Chancellor, the University may confer on such a person the Honorary Degree, so recommended, without requiring him/her to undergo any examination. 36. Special Mode of Appointment (i) Notwithstanding anything contained in the statutes, the Executive Council may invite a person of high academic distinction and professional attainments to accept a post of Professor in the University, on such terms and conditions as it may deem fit and on the person agreeing to do so, appoint him to the post. (ii) The Executive Council may appoint a teacher or any other academic staff working in any other University or Organization in accordance with the manner laid down in the Ordinances. 37. Conditions for admission of colleges/institutes to the privileges of the University and withdrawal of such privileges. (1) The University shall establish and maintain and recognize for admission to its privileges such colleges/ institutes as may be decided by the Executive Council from time to time. (2) The college/ institutes within the territorial jurisdiction as given in section 4 of the Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology Act, are deemed to be admitted to the privileges of this University. These colleges/ institutes shall observe the conditions for admission to privileges of the University as laid down from time to time in the ordinances, failing which rights conferred upon may be withdrawn. (3) (a) A college shall not, without the prior permission of the Academic Council suspend instruction in a course of study for which it is authorized to teach. (b) If the governing body of a college/ institute proposes to discontinue a particular course/ subject in the college/ institute, it shall seek prior permission of the University and a formal application giving reasons in support of the proposal shall be made not later than the 31st of October of the year, preceding the year in which the discontinuation is proposed. (c ) In the case of discontinuation of the course/ college, it shall be incumbent upon the governing body of the institution concerned to give a notice of one year to its employees regarding termination of their services, which will take effect only if and when the permission is granted by the University and subject to the condition, if an, imposed by it. (d) The discontinuation in respect of an integrated course of study/ subject for which it is affiliated shall be in stages as under:- i) In the first year, admission to Part-I class will be discontinued and admission for Part-II and III will continue. ii) In the 2nd year, admission to Part-II class will be discontinued and admission for Part-III will continue and so on. (4) Each non-Govt. college/ institute shall have a managing committee known as governing body consisting of not more than 21 and not less than 11 members as under:- (i) President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and General Secretary to be elected by the members of the parent Society/ Trust, which is running the college; (ii) The Principal of the college shall be the ex-officio member-secretary of the governing body; (iii) One nominee of the University: (iv) One nominee of the State Govt.; (v) Two teacher representatives elected from among themselves by the whole time approved teachers of the College and one representative of the Non-teaching Staff to be elected on the Governing Body. (vi) Remaining members (upto a maximum of 11) to be nominated by the President. A casual vacancy of an elected member shall be filled by election within three months of the vacancy occurring, and the member so elected shall continue for the rest of the term of the outgoing member. In cases where the governing body consists of less than 21 members, the numbers falling in each of the above categories will be determined on a proportionate basis, the representation of the University and the Govt. remaining invariable. As soon as the governing body is constituted, the names of the members will be communicated to the University and the Director of Higher Education, Haryana/ Director, Technical Education, Haryana by the Secretary. The term of the governing body shall be three years and fresh election shall be held after every three years. The election shall be held under the supervision of an observer to be appointed by the University who shall certify that the election has been held properly and according to rules. In case the elections are not held at the end of the period stipulated above, the University shall be competent to constitute an adhoc governing body. The constitution, election and personnel of the governing body shall be subject to the approval of the University. The change in the constitution, on the above lines shall be a precondition for the release of maintenance and other grants. Applications for grants, from the Govt./ U.G.C./ AICTE/Other State and Central agencies accompanied by certificate that the salaries of the employees have been paid and all other conditions relating to affiliation and such grants have been complied with, shall be routed through the University. If, on inspection or otherwise, it is found that a recognized non-govt. college/ Institute is not being properly administered, the Executive Council, may authorize the ViceChancellor to appoint additional representative or representatives of the University on the managing body of the College/ Institute or to recommend to Govt. to appoint an Administrator. If the representatives of the University are not invited to a meeting of the managing body and/ or a meeting of the governing body is held without the presence of the University representative, the proceedings of that meeting shall be regarded as invalid. In case, the University representative does not attend a meeting even after having confirmed his presence in writing, the proceedings of such meeting shall be valid. There must be at least three meetings of the governing body in a year. The T.A./D.A. of University representatives shall be paid by the college concerned. (5) If at any time, the Executive Council finds, that a college/ institutions is not complying with the requirements of the Act, Statutes, Ordinances or regulations of the University or any instructions, issued by it or on its behalf, the Executive Council will have the authority to impose the following penalties:- (i) That students of the college concerned shall not be accepted for the University examination: (ii) That the college staff shall be debarred from University work such as appointment as examiner, superintendent of examination centres etc.; (iii) That principal or the teacher concerned shall be debarred from seeking election or nomination to a University Body or his name shall be removed from the list of members of the University Bodies. (iv) That the recognition, granted to the governing body of the college, shall be withdrawn in part or in whole. (v) That the recognition granted to Principal/ teachers shall be withdrawn. (6) Where the Executive Council proposes to withdraw the recognition/ associated status of a college/ institution in whole or in part, the Executive Council shall authorize the Registrar, to send to the Head of the College/ Institution concerned, a notice stating therein the ground on which the action is proposed to be taken together with the indication that any representation in writing submitted on behalf of the College/ Institution within a specific period, shall be considered by the Executive Council. The period may be extended if considered necessary by the Executive Council. (7) On receipt of the representation or on expiry of the period referred to in clause 6 above, the Executive Council shall consider the notice of motion, the statement or representation, if any, and make such order as the circumstances may require. (8) Where by an order made under clause 7, the rights conferred, by recognition/ associated status, are withdrawn, in whole or in part, the grounds for such withdrawal shall be stated in the order and communicated to the Head of the college/ institution concerned. (9) In the event of withdrawal of the recognition/ associated status of a College/ Institution, the Executive Council shall have power to decide the manner for disposal of the amalgamated fund/ students fund. STATUTE OF HARYANA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (To be Applicable w.e.f. Academic Session 2014-15) 1. Introduction: The University shall have business school namely Haryana School of Business and such school shall be governed by the University Statutes and Ordinances under the University Act. 2. Status and Functions: The status and functions of the School shall be as under: a) The school shall have the status of a Faculty of the University within the framework of University Act. b) The School shall serve the critical function of generating, consolidating, preserving and disseminating knowledge related to the business management. c) Developing a symbiotic relationship with others stakeholders to use knowledge to cope with challenges faced by the industry as well as society. d) It shall also act as leader in the teaching, research and consulting in the area of business management. e) It shall make available highly specialized manpower leadership in dominant areas of business management. 6. Powers of the School: Powers of the School shall be the same as that of powers of Faculties as mentioned in the University Act and Statutes. 6 (i) HSB may have multiple teaching department as may be created by the University from time to time. 7. Board of Governors: The Board of Governors shall be advisory body of the School and shall consist of the following persons, namely: Ex-officio Members a) Dean of Haryana School of Business shall be the Chairperson of the Board of governors; b) The Director of the School shall be the Vice- Chairperson of the Board of governors; (B) Nominated/Other Members e) Three outside academic experts shall be nominated by the Vice-chancellor from the field of management or related areas from the Universities and Institutions of repute; f) Three representatives from the industry shall be nominated by the Vice-chancellor and they shall not be below the rank of CEO/CMD/JMD/CFO or equivalent of a leading public limited company. Note: The term of nominated members shall be two years. Meeting of the Board of Governors will be held once in a year. Minimum 40% of the total members will form the quorum for the meeting. 8. Functions of BOG: The Board of Governors shall guide the school in the following functions: a) To provide necessary guidance to the School for the better management of the academic affairs. b) To advise the courses of study, policies of admission and examination of the School. c) To advise School in matter related to enhancement of employability of two students of the School. d) To advise policies with regard to any other activities that is necessary for the smooth functioning of the School. e) To advise of for going collaborations with leading Business School, Industries and Govt. Bodies. f) The recommendations of the Board of Governors shall be place for consideration of the appropriate competent authorities of the University. 9. Director of the School: The Director shall be the Administrative Head of the School and his position shall be equivalent to a Chairperson of any other University Teaching Department in the University. a) Appointment of the Director: The Director shall be appointed by the Vicechancellor in the same way as in case of Chairperson of University Teaching Department as per the University Act and Statutes 10. Appointment of the Dean: The School shall have a Dean who shall be academic head of the school and his position shall be equivalent to the Dean of any faculty of the University. The Dean of the School shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor as other Deans of the Faculties of University as per University Act and Statute: 11. Programme Coordinator(s): The School shall have some programme coordinator(s) as per the requirement of different specializations offered. The Director shall nominate programme coordinator(s) if need arises. 12. Board of Studies of HSB: a) The School shall have a Board of Studies and Research, which shall be constituted as per the University Act and Statutes by the Vice-chancellor. The Board of Studies shall be headed by the Director of the School. b) Faculty/School of Studies of HSB: The School of Studies of HSB shall be headed by the Dean of the School, which shall be constituted by the ViceChancellor as per Statutes of the University. 13. Staff Council of the School: The School shall have the Staff Council consisting of all the regular faculty members. The Director shall head the Staff Council. The functions of the Staff Council of the School will be the same as given in the University Ordinance. 14. Academic Programmes: The School shall offer such Academic Programmes as recommended by the Staff Council and approved by the University authorities time to time. 15. Centers at HSB: The School shall establish Centers of Study to encourage inter-disciplinary field of study. 16. Accountability and Autonomy: The functional autonomy of the Haryana School of Business shall be confined to academic autonomy in the light of the University Act and Statute and Board of Governors shall advise to improve the quality in teaching, research and consultancy. Collaboration with the leading business schools, industry and government bodies. 3. Deleted 4. Deleted 5. Deleted