The Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Hisar Act, 2010

LALA LAJPAT RAI UNIVERSITY OF VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCES HISAR ACT, 2010

(Haryana Act No. 7 of 2010) Table of contents SECTIONS:

(1) This Act may be called Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Hisar Act, 2010. (2) It shall come into force on such date, as the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

In this Act, Statutes and Regulations made thereunder, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) “Academic Council” means the Academic Council of the University; (b) “affiliated college” means a college or an institution admitted to the privileges of the University under this Act; (c) “animal” means the live-stock, domesticated animals, wild animals, living animals and shall include fish, birds and reptiles; (d) “animal sciences” means science of breeding, live-stock production and management, nutrition of animals, live-stock products, allied sciences and feed technology; (e) “Board” means the Board constituted under section 10; (f) “College” means the College of Veterinary Sciences at Hisar or any other College, as may be established and maintained in the campus by the University; (g) “employee” means any person appointed by the University including teachers and other staff; (h) “existing university” means Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar; (i) “extension education” means the educational activities concerned with the training of veterinarians, para-veterinary staff, live-stock farmers, home makers and other groups concerned with animal health, welfare, improved animal husbandry practices and various phases of scientific technology related to animal production and marketing and includes demonstration to carry the new technology and innovation of live-stock farms and farm homes through the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Department of Fisheries or any other designated department/agency; (j) “fishery sciences” means the art and science of understanding the biology, commercial exploitation and conservation of aquatic life as well as its surroundings, including the constituents of the surroundings; (k) “hostel” means a unit of residence for students; (l) “institution” means any hospital, center or other institution providing training for degree, diploma, certificate or other academic distinction; (m) “prescribed” means prescribed by the Statutes and Regulations made under this Act; (n) “recognized teacher” means a person who is recognized by the University for the purpose of imparting instructions in an affiliated college or an institution; (o) “Statutes” and “Regulations” mean respectively the Statutes and Regulations of the University made under this Act; (p) “State” means the State of Haryana; (q) “State Government” means the Government of the State of Haryana; (r) “student” means a person enrolled in University or one of its affiliated college or institution for taking a course of study for a degree, diploma, certificate or an academic distinction; (s) “teacher” includes Director, Dean, Principal, Senior Professor, Professor, Associate Professor/Reader, Assistant Professor/Lecturer and such other persons imparting instructions on full time basis in the University; (t) “University” means Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Hisar, established under section 3; (u) “Veterinary” means the art and science of Veterinary Surgery and Medicine and includes,— (i) the diagnosis of diseases in, and injuries to animals; (ii) the giving of advice based upon such diagnosis; (iii) the medical or surgical treatment of animals; (iv) the measures taken for prevention and control of live-stock diseases; and (v) zoonoses and epidemiology.

(1) There shall be established a University by the name of Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Hisar having jurisdiction all over the State. (2) The University shall be a body corporate by the name as specified in sub-section (1) and shall have perpetual succession and common seal. It shall have the power to acquire, hold and dispose of the property both movable and immovable and shall sue and be sued by the said name. (3) The headquarters of the University shall be at Hisar or at such place, as may be notified by the State Government in the Official Gazette, from time to time. (4) The University shall not except without obtaining the prior approval of the State Government lease, sell or otherwise transfer any immovable property, which may have vested in, or acquired by it.

(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 or affiliated college, shall confer, grant or issue or hold himself or itself out as entitled to confer, grant or issue any degree, diploma, certificate or an academic distinction in the specialized area of knowledge assigned to it within the territorial jurisdiction of the University which is identical with or is a colorable imitation of any degree, diploma, certificate or an academic distinction conferred, granted or issued by the University. (2) The contravention of the provisions of sub-section (1) shall be an offence punishable with imprisonment upto three years or with fine upto Rs. 5,000 or with both and shall also be dealt with, in the manner, as may be prescribed. (3) Where an offence under this section has been committed by an institution, every person incharge of, or responsible for the conduct of its business at the time of the commission of the offence, shall be liable to be proceeded against in accordance with sub-section (2). (4) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (2), where an offence under this section has been committed by a company, firm or an association of persons 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 company, firm or an association of persons, such partner, director, manager, secretary or other officer shall be liable to be proceeded against in the manner, as may be prescribed.

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

(b) to further advancement in learning and research in Veterinary, animal sciences, fishery sciences and other allied sciences and to undertake extension of such specialized knowledge to the needy people; (c) to undertake study in marketing strategies of live-stock and live-stock products, conservation of live-stock breeds and wild animals; (d) to liaison and establish vital linkage with the concerned departments of Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Dairy Development of the State Government and Union Government, National and International Research Institutes specialized in the field of Veterinary, animal sciences, fishery sciences and allied sciences with a view to keep abreast of the latest technology; (e) to raise level of Veterinary study to international standards; and (f) such other objects, as the Board may determine, from time to time.

The University shall perform the following functions, namely:— (a) to provide facilities for instruction, training and research in Veterinary, animal sciences, fishery sciences and allied sciences and to achieve excellence therein and connected fields; (b) to provide for dissemination of the findings of research and technical information through extension education; (c) to institute degree, diploma, certificate and other academic distinction in Veterinary, animal sciences, fishery sciences and allied sciences; (d) to hold examination and to confer degree, diploma, certificate and other academic distinction on person, who has – (i) pursued a particular course of study; or (ii) carried out research in the University in the manner, as may be prescribed; (e) to confer honorary degree or other academic distinction in the manner, as may be prescribed; (f) to arrange lectures and instructions for field workers, live-stock farmers and other persons, not enrolled as regular students of the University and to grant certificates to them, if necessary; (g) to co-operate with other universities, institutions, organizations and authorities in such manner and for such purposes, as may be determined; (h) to establish and maintain College and an institution relating to Veterinary, animal sciences, fishery sciences and allied sciences; (i) to affiliate any college or an institution to the University and to withdraw affiliation therefrom; (j) to establish and maintain laboratories, libraries, research stations, processing plants and museums for teaching, research and extension education; (k) to institute, suspend or abolish Professorship, Associate Professorship, Assistant Professorship, Teachership and other teaching research and extension posts in the University and to make suitable appointments thereto; (l) to create, suspend or abolish administrative and other posts and to appoint persons to such posts; (m) to institute, abolish or suspend fellowships, scholarships, studentships, bursaries, exhibitions, medals and prizes in accordance with the Statutes and Regulations and to undertake publication of work of merit and research pertaining to research in Veterinary, animal sciences, fishery sciences and allied sciences; (n) to establish and maintain hostels for students of the University; (o) to establish and maintain residential accommodation for the employees of the University; (p) to determine, demand and receive such fees and other charges, as may be prescribed; (q) to supervise, control and regulate the conduct and discipline of the students of the University and affiliated colleges; (r) to manage and control the movable and immovable properties of the University; (s) to receive gifts, donations or benefactions in cash or kind from the Government or a person and to create corpus fund for the welfare of the University: Provided that no donation from a foreign country, foreign foundation or any individual in such country or foundation shall be accepted by the University, save with the approval of the State Government or other competent authority; (t) to accept grant from any institution or any other authority recognized by Government of India and the State Government; (u) to borrow money with or without security for the purposes approved by the State Government, from the Central Government, any other State Government, Indian Council of Agricultural Research or any other incorporated body, subject to the provisions of this Act; (v) to maintain an employment bureau; and (w) to do all such other acts and things, whether incidental to the functions aforesaid or not, as may be required in order to further the objects of the University.

(1) On the commencement of this Act, all colleges and other educational institutions of Veterinary, animal sciences, fishery sciences and allied sciences in the State admitted to the privileges of or affiliated to the existing university, shall be deemed to be admitted to the privileges of, or affiliated to the University. (2) The colleges and institutions related to various disciplines of Veterinary, animal sciences, fishery sciences and allied sciences located within the State and to be established after the commencement of this Act, on satisfying such conditions, as laid down by the Statutes and Regulations for the purposes of affiliation, shall be affiliated to the University.

The following shall be the authorities of the University, namely:— (i) Board; (ii) Academic Council; (iii) Board of Studies; and (iv) such other authority, as may be declared by the Statutes to be an authority of the University.

(1) The State Government shall, as soon as possible, after the commencement of this Act, constitute a Board for the management of the University. (2) The Board of the University shall consist of the following official and non-official members,— Official members (a) the Vice-Chancellor; (b) the Chief Secretary to the State Government; (c) the Secretaries to the State Government in the Department of- (i) Animal Husbandry and Dairying; and (ii) Finance; (d) Registrar; (e) the Deputy Director General (Animal Sciences) as a representative of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research; Non-official members (a) persons not being officials, appointed by the State Government from amongst the following categories of persons, namely:— (i) a person who in the opinion of the State Government is an eminent Scientist in Veterinary, animal sciences, fishery sciences or allied sciences, with the background of research or extension education or development or administration; (ii) two persons who in the opinion of the State Government are progressive farmers or live-stock breeders, having experience of, and interest in, scientific farming of live-stock, poultry or fishery and its improvement; (iii) one person who in the opinion of the State Government is a distinguished industrialist and businessman associated with veterinary and animal husbandry development; (iv) a Non-Resident Indian, having ancestral background in Haryana, who in the opinion of the State Government, is an eminent veterinarian; (v) a woman who in the opinion of the State Government, is an outstanding social worker, with a background of rural advancement and animal husbandry. (3) The Chancellor shall be the Honorary Chairman of the Board, the Vice-Chancellor shall be the working Chairman and the Registrar shall be the Member Secretary of the Board. (4) The term of office of the non-official members of the Board shall be two years. (5) A non-official member of the Board may resign from his office by giving a notice in writing, addressed to the Chairman. (6) The non-official members of the Board shall not be entitled to receive any remuneration for the performance of their functions under this Act, except daily and travelling allowances, as may be prescribed.

The Board may associate in its meetings all or any of the following persons as Technical Advisers, but the person so associated shall not be entitled to vote at any such meeting,— (a) Director General, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Department; (b) Director, Fisheries Department; (c) two officers invited by the Board from amongst the Deans or Directors of the University; and (d) any other expert to be invited by the Board specialized in Veterinary sciences, animal sciences, fishery sciences, allied sciences or in any other field.

(1) The Board shall meet at such time and place as it may deem necessary: Provided that regular meeting of the Board shall be held at least once in every three months. (2) Four members of the Board shall form a quorum for the meeting of the Board: Provided that if a meeting of the Board is adjourned for want of quorum, no quorum shall be necessary in the next meeting for the transaction of the same business.

The Board shall have the following powers and duties, namely:— (a) to appoint the Vice-Chancellor; (b) to approve the budget submitted by the Vice-Chancellor; (c) to hold and control the property and funds of the University and issue any general directive on behalf of the University; (d) to accept or transfer any property on behalf of the University; (e) to administer the funds placed at the disposal of the University for specific purposes; (f) to invest money belonging to the University; (g) to appoint the officers, teachers and other employees of the University in the manner, as may be prescribed; (h) to specify the form of common seal of the University; (i) to appoint such committees, as it may deem necessary for its proper functioning; (j) to borrow money for capital improvements and make suitable arrangements for its repayment; (k) to regulate and determine all matters concerning the University in accordance with this Act, Statutes and Regulations and to exercise such powers and to discharge such duties, as may be conferred on or imposed upon the Board by the Act, Statutes and Regulations.

(1) The Academic Council shall consist of the following members, namely:— (a) the Vice-Chancellor; (b) the Registrar; (c) the Dean of Post-Graduate Studies; (d) the Dean of the College; (e) the Director of Extension Education; (f) the Director of Research; and (g) five senior-most Head of the Departments of the University to be nominated by their respective Deans. (2) The term of office of the members, specified in clause (g) of sub-section (1), shall be two years.

(1) The Academic Council shall be the incharge of the academic affairs of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, Statutes and Regulations, superintend, direct and control and be responsible for the maintenance of standards of instruction, education, examination and other matters connected with the obtaining of degree, diploma, certificate and academic distinction and shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties, as may be prescribed. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers, the Academic Council shall have the following powers,— (a) to advise the Vice-Chancellor on all academic matters including the control and management of the library; (b) to co-opt at its meetings such Heads of the Departments, as it may consider necessary; (c) to make recommendations to the Vice-Chancellor for the institution of the Professorships, Associate Professorships, Assistant Professorships and Teacherships and other teaching posts and with regard to the duties and emoluments thereof; (d) to formulate, modify or revise schemes for the constitution or reconstitution of Departments of teaching, research and extension; (e) to make regulations regarding the admission of students to the University; (f) to make regulations regarding the examinations to be conducted by the University and the conditions on which students shall be admitted to such examinations; (g) to make regulations relating to the courses of study leading to degree, diploma, certificate and academic distinction; (h) to make recommendations regarding post-graduate teaching, research and extension; (i) to make recommendations regarding the qualifications to be prescribed for appointment of teachers in the University and recognized teachers in the affiliated colleges; and (j) to exercise such other powers and perform such other duties, as may be prescribed.

(1) All casual vacancies of non-official members in any authority of the University shall be filled up, as soon as possible, from amongst the same category of persons, whose place becomes vacant and the person so appointed or nominated to such casual vacancy shall be a member of such authority for the remaining period of the term, for which the person, whose place he fills, would have continued as such. (2) A person, who is member of any authority of the University as representative of another body, whether of the University or not, shall retain his seat in that authority so long as, he continues to be a member of the body, by which he was appointed or nominated, and thereafter, till his successor is duly appointed or elected. (3) No act or proceeding of any authority of the University shall be invalid by reason merely of the existence of any vacancy or defect in the constitution of such authority. (4) If any question arises whether any person has been duly appointed as, or is entitled to be, a member of any authority of the University or whether any decision of the University is in accordance with this Act, Statutes or Regulations, as the case may be, the same shall be referred to the Chancellor, whose decision thereon shall be final.

The following shall be the officers of the University, namely:- (i) Chancellor; (ii) Vice-Chancellor; (iii) Registrar; (iv) Comptroller; (v) Dean of Post-graduate Studies; (vi) Dean of the College; (vii) Director of Research; (viii) Director of Extension Education; (ix) Director of Students’ Welfare-cum-Estate Officer; (x) such other person in the service of the University, as may be so declared by the Statutes or Regulations.

(1) The Governor of the State of Haryana by virtue of his office, shall be the Chancellor of the University. (2) The Chancellor shall be the Head of the University and if present, shall preside over the convocation of the University for conferring degrees. (3) The Chancellor shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties, as may be conferred upon him under this Act, Statutes and Regulations.

(1) The Chancellor may cause an inspection to be made by such person, as he may direct, of the University, its buildings, laboratories, equipments and any institution maintained by the University, and may cause an inquiry in respect of any matter connected with the administration and the finances of the University. (2) 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 be entitled to appoint a representative, who shall have the right to be present, and be heard, at such inspection or inquiry. (3) The Chancellor may address the Board with reference to the result of such inspection or inquiry, as the case may be, with such advice, as he may deem appropriate. (4) The Board shall intimate to the Chancellor about the action, it proposes to take on the advice communicated to it, under sub-section (3). (5) If the Board does not take action within a reasonable time, the Chancellor may, after considering any explanation furnished or representation made by the Board, issue such directions, as he may deem fit, and the Board shall comply with such directions.

(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be a whole-time officer of the University and shall be appointed by the Board from amongst the distinguished veterinarians in the manner, as may be prescribed: Provided that where the members of the Board are not unanimous with regard to the selection of the person, proposed to be appointed as the Vice-Chancellor, the appointment shall be made by the Chancellor on the advice of the Government from amongst the distinguished veterinarians: Provided further that the Secretary, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Department, Haryana, shall be the first Vice-Chancellor of the University. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), in the event of the Vice-Chancellor, being not in a position to discharge his functions on account of illness, absence or leave or any other contingency, the Chancellor may appoint any distinguished veterinarian on the recommendation of the Board to act as Vice-Chancellor for the disposal of the business during the said event. (3) The term of office of the Vice-Chancellor shall be four years and he shall be eligible for re-appointment subject to the maximum age of 65 years. (4) The emoluments and other conditions of service of the Vice-Chancellor shall be such, as may be prescribed and the same shall not be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment. (5) The Vice-Chancellor may, relinquish office by resignation in writing, addressed to the Board and deliver it to the Secretary of the Board atleast two months prior to the date, on which he wishes to be relieved. (6) When a vacancy occurs or is likely to occur in the office of the Vice-Chancellor on account of resignation or expiry of the term of office, the Registrar shall report the fact forthwith to the Board and such vacancy shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (1).

(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal executive and academic officer of the University and the Chairman of the Academic Council, and shall, in the absence of the Chancellor, preside over the convocation of the University for conferring degrees etc. (2) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise control over the affairs of the University and shall be responsible for the due maintenance of discipline at the University. (3) The Vice-Chancellor shall convene meeting of the Academic Council, unless he temporarily delegates this power to some other officer of the University. (4) Without prejudice to the powers conferred by this Act on the State Government, the Vice-Chancellor shall ensure faithful observance of the provisions of this Act, Statutes and Regulations and shall also exercise all such powers, as may be necessary in this behalf. (5) The Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible for the presentation of the budget and the statement of accounts to the Board. (6) In any emergency, which, in the opinion of the Vice-Chancellor, requires immediate action to be taken, he shall take such action, as he deems necessary except dismissal, removal and reduction in rank of the persons appointed by the Board and shall, at the earliest possible, report about the action taken to the concerned authority for confirmation, who or which in the ordinary course, would have dealt with the matter, but nothing in this sub-section shall be deemed to empower the Vice-Chancellor to incur any expenditure, not duly authorized and provided for, in the budget: Provided that no action shall be taken to his disadvantage unless such a person has been given opportunity of being heard. (7) The person aggrieved by an action, referred to in sub-section (6), may prefer an appeal to the Board within a period of thirty days from the date, on which the action against him is communicated to him. (8) Subject as aforesaid, the Vice-Chancellor shall give effect to the orders of the Board regarding the appointment, suspension or dismissal etc. of officers, teachers and other employees of the University. (9) The Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible for the co-ordination and integration of teaching, research and extension education. (10) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such other powers, as may be prescribed.

(1) The Registrar shall be a whole-time officer of the University and shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Board from amongst the persons, having status not below the rank of a professor of the University or who is outstanding academician with techno-administrative experience in the field of Veterinary, animal sciences, fishery sciences or allied sciences. (2) The Registrar shall be the Chief Administrative Officer of the University and work directly under the superintendence, direction and control of the Vice-Chancellor. (3) The Registrar shall receive such remuneration and other emoluments, as may be prescribed.

The Registrar shall,— (a) be the ex-officio Secretary of the Board and Academic Council and shall place all such information before the Board and Academic Council, as may be necessary for the transaction of business of the Board and Academic Council, as the case may be; (b) be responsible for the custody of the records and the common seal of the University; (c) receive applications for admission into the University; (d) make arrangement for admission of Non-Resident Indian students, Non-Resident Indian sponsored students, foreign students, industry sponsored students;

(1) The Comptroller shall be a whole-time officer of the University and shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Board. (2) The Comptroller shall manage the property and investments of the University and advise with regard to its financial policy. (3) The Comptroller shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for all the financial matters of the University including the preparation of its budget and statement of accounts. (4) The Comptroller shall receive such remuneration, as may be prescribed. (5) The Comptroller shall,— (a) ensure that the expenditure not authorized in the budget is not incurred by the University, except by way of investment approved by the Board; (b) disallow any expenditure, not warranted by the terms of any Statutes or for which provision is required to be made by the Statutes but has not yet been made; and (c) ensure that all money belonging to the University, be kept in a Scheduled Bank.

(1) The Dean of Post Graduate Studies shall be a whole time officer and shall be appointed by Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Board. (2) The Dean of Post Graduate Studies shall be responsible to Vice-Chancellor for all matters concerning the Post Graduate Studies. (3) The Dean of Post Graduate Studies shall be responsible for the organization, origination and conduct of postgraduate instruction. (4) The Dean of Post Graduate Studies shall act as liaison officer with national and international organizations, agency or individual for education, research and employment.

(1) The Dean of College shall be a whole time officer and shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Board. (2) The Dean shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for all matters concerning the College. (3) The Dean shall be responsible for the organization, origination and conduct of the College instruction. (4) The Dean shall act as liaison officer with national and international organizations, agency or individual for education, research and employment.

(1) There shall be a Director of Research in the University to be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Board. (2) The Director of Research shall be a whole time officer trained in Veterinary, animal sciences, fishery sciences or allied sciences and shall initiate, guide and co-ordinate the research programmes of the University and its institution and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor.

(1) There shall be a Director of Extension Education who shall be a whole time officer technically trained in Veterinary, animal sciences, fishery sciences or allied sciences and shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Board. (2) The Director of Extension Education shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor and shall prepare programmes for assisting farmers and housewives in applying results of scientific investigations for the solution of their problems.

(1) The Director of Extension Education shall be responsible for— (a) the Veterinary, animal sciences, fishery sciences and allied sciences which are primarily educational in nature; (b) imparting training to the Extension Officer for the National Extension Block and Instructor for the Extension Training Centres; and (c) such other duties, as may be prescribed. (2) The Director of Extension Education shall perform his functions in co-ordination with the Departments of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Fisheries, Co-operation or any other department, as the case may be.

(1) The Director of the Students Welfare-cum-Estate Officer shall be a whole time officer of the University and shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Board. (2) The Director of the Students Welfare-cum-Estate Officer shall perform the following duties, namely:— (a) to make arrangements for the housing of students; (b) to make programmes of students’ counselling; (c) to arrange employment of students in accordance with the plans approved by the Vice-Chancellor; (d) to supervise the extra-curricular activities of students; (e) to assist the placement of graduates of the University; (f) to organize and maintain contact with the alumni of the University; and (g) such other duties, as may be prescribed. (3) The Director of the Students Welfare-cum-Estate Officer shall be responsible for the custody, maintenance and management of all the buildings, lawns, gardens, playgrounds and other properties of the University.

(1) Each College shall comprise such Departments, as may be prescribed. (2) There shall be a Head of each Department, who shall be responsible to the concerned Deans for resident instruction; to the Director of Research for research work; and to the Director of Extension Education for extension education. (3) The Head of the Department shall be selected by the Vice-Chancellor and appointed by him with the approval of the Board, in the manner as may be prescribed. (4) The duties, powers and functions of the Head of Department shall be such, as may be prescribed.

The salary and allowances payable to the officers, teachers and other employees of the University shall be such, as may be determined by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Board.

The age of retirement and other conditions of service of every officer, teacher or other employee of the University shall be such, as may be prescribed.

The University shall constitute gratuity and provident fund for the benefit of its officers, teachers and other employees in such manner, and subject to such conditions, as may be prescribed.

Subject to the provisions of this Act, the members of the technical staff of the University shall be selected by the Head of the Department in consultation with the members of the Department concerned and further be recommended by the concerned Dean or the Director of Research or the Director of Extension Education, as the case may be, to the Vice-Chancellor and shall be appointed by him with the approval of the Board.

The Vice-Chancellor may appoint temporarily any officer of the University subject to the provisions of this Act until such time, the authorities of the University are duly constituted.

Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes may provide for the following matters, namely:— (a) the constitution, powers and duties of the authorities of the University; (b) the election, appointment and continuance in office of the members of the authorities of the University; (c) the filling up of vacancies, the designation, the manner of appointment, the powers and the duties of the officers of the University; (d) the classification, the filling up of vacancies and the manner of appointment of teachers; (e) the constitution of gratuity or provident fund or both for the benefit of officers, teachers and other employees of the University; (f) the institution of degree, diploma, certificate and academic distinction; (g) the conferment of honorary degrees; (h) the establishment, amalgamation, sub-division and abolition of Departments of the College; (i) the establishment and the abolition of hostels; (j) the institution of fellowships, scholarships, medals and prizes; (k) the maintenance of a register of graduates; (l) the admission of students to the University and their enrolment and continuance as such; (m) the courses of study to be laid down for degree, diploma, certificate or academic distinction of the University; (n) the conditions under which students shall be admitted to the degree, diploma, certificate or academic distinction and the manner in which the examinations are to be held and the eligibility for the award of degree, diploma, certificate and academic distinction; (o) the conditions of residence of the students of the University and the levy of fees for residence in hostels maintained by the University; (p) the recognition and supervision of hostels, not maintained by the University; (q) the number, qualifications, emoluments and other conditions of service of officers, teachers and other employees of the University and the preparation and maintenance of record of their services and activities; (r) the fees to be charged by the University; (s) the remuneration and allowances, including travelling and daily allowances, to be paid to the persons employed in the business of the University; (t) the conditions for the award of fellowships, scholarships, medals, prizes, stipends and fee concessions; and (u) all other matters, which under this Act are to be or may be provided for by the Statutes or Regulations.

(1) The relevant provisions of the Statutes, made for the existing university and in force immediately before the commencement of this Act, shall, in so far as they are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act and subject to such adaptations and modifications, be the first Statutes of the University. (2) The Board may, from time to time, make new or additional Statutes and may amend or repeal the same. (3) The Academic Council may propose to the Board, the draft of Statutes and such draft shall be considered by the Board at its next meeting: Provided that the Academic Council shall not propose the draft of any Statutes or any amendment therein, affecting the status, powers or constitution of any authority of the University, until such authority has been given an opportunity to express its opinion upon the proposal, and any opinion so expressed, shall be considered by the Board. (4) The Board may consider any such draft, as is referred to in sub-section (3), and pass the proposed Statutes or reject or return it to the Academic Council, for re-consideration, either in whole or in part, together with any amendment, which it may suggest. (5) Any member of the Board may,— (a) propose to the Board, the draft of any Statutes and the Board may, either accept or reject the proposal, if it relates to a matter, not falling within the purview of the Academic Council; (b) in case, such a draft relates to a matter, which is within the purview of the Academic Council, the Board shall refer it for consideration to the Academic Council, which may, either report to the Board that it approves or does not approve the proposal, which, then, shall be deemed to have been rejected by the Board or submit the draft to the Board in such form, as the Academic Council may, approve; and (c) the provisions of clause (b) shall apply in the case of the draft submitted by any member of the Board under clause (a) to the Board, as they apply in the case of a draft, presented to the Board by the Academic Council.

(1) The Regulations, made for the existing university and in force immediately before the commencement of this Act, shall, in so far as they are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act and subject to such adaptations and modifications, be the first relevant Regulations of the University. (2) The authorities of University may make Regulations consistent with this Act and the Statutes for— (a) suitable recruitment procedure both for teaching and non-teaching posts; (b) conduct of employees and disciplinary procedure to be followed in case of misconduct and other lapses in the discharge of their duties; (c) giving of notice to the members of each authority of the dates of meetings and also for keeping the record of the proceedings of the meetings; (d) the procedure to be followed at the meetings; (e) all matters concerning and provided for under this Act and the Statutes. (3) Every Regulation made under this section, shall come into force on such date, as may be specified by the Board.

(1) The University shall carry out such directions as may be issued to it, from time to time, by the State Government for the efficient administration of this Act. (2) The State Government may, at any time, either on its own motion or on application made to it in this behalf, call for the record of any case disposed of, or order passed by the University for the purpose of satisfying itself as to the legality or propriety or correctness of any order passed or directions issued and may pass such order or issue such direction in relation thereto, as it may think fit: Provided that the State Government shall not pass any order adversely affecting any person without affording such person an opportunity of being heard. (3) The State Government may depute any officer to inspect or examine the University or its development work and to report thereon and the officer so deputed may, for the purposes of such inspection or examination, call for— (a) any extract from any proceeding, record, correspondence, plan or other documents of the authority or any committee constituted under this Act; (b) any return, estimates, statement of accounts, statistics; (c) any report, and the University shall furnish the same.

No suit or other legal proceedings shall lie against any officer or employee 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 and the Regulations.

(1) It shall be the duty of the first Vice-Chancellor to make arrangement for constituting Board and other authorities of the University within a period of six months from the date of commencement of this Act or such longer period not exceeding one year, as the State Government may, by notification direct. (2) The first Vice-Chancellor shall, in consultation with the Chancellor, make such Regulations, as may be necessary for the functioning of the University. (3) It shall be the duty of first Vice-Chancellor to draft such Statutes, as may be immediately necessary and submit the same to the Board for approval. (4) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act and until such time an authority is duly constituted under the Act, the first Vice-Chancellor may appoint any officer or constitute any committee temporarily to exercise and perform any of the powers and duties of such committee under this Act.

The officers and officials appointed under this Act, while acting or purporting to act in pursuance of any of the provisions of this Act, shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Act 45 of 1860).

The annual report of the University giving details of broad programmes, policies and finances, amendments of Statutes made during the year shall be prepared under the directions of the Vice-Chancellor and be submitted to the Board on or after such date, as may be prescribed by the Statutes and the Board shall consider the report at its meeting.

The University shall have a general fund and the following shall be credited to it, namely:— (a) income from fees, endowments, grants and properties of the University; (b) contributions or grants from the State Government and the Central Government on such conditions, as may be imposed by that Government; and (c) other contributions, grants, donations and benefactions.

The University may have such other funds, as may be prescribed.

The University shall constitute a Finance Committee consisting of the following members, namely:— (a) the Vice-Chancellor; (b) the Comptroller; (c) a member chosen by the Board from amongst its official members; and (d) a member chosen by the Board from amongst its non-official members.

(1) The Finance Committee shall have the following powers and duties, namely:— (a) to examine the annual accounts of the University and to advise the Board thereon; (b) to examine the annual budget estimates and to advise the Board thereon; (c) to review the financial position of the University from time to time; (d) to make recommendation to the University on all matters relating to the finances of the University; and (e) to make recommendation to the Board on all proposals involving expenditure for which no provision has been made in the budget or which involves expenditure in excess of the amount provided in the budget. (2) The accounts and the balance sheet shall be submitted by the Vice-Chancellor through the Board to the State Government, which shall cause them to be audited by the Examiner, Local Fund Accounts. (3) The accounts, when audited, shall be printed and copies thereof together with audit report, shall be submitted by the Vice-Chancellor to the Board, which shall forward them to the State Government with such comments, as it may deem fit.

The State Government shall have the power to order special audit of the accounts of the University by such auditor or agency, as it may direct.

(1) The College of Veterinary Sciences, Hisar, College of Animal Sciences, Hisar, fishery unit in the department of Zoology, hostels attached with the aforesaid Veterinary Sciences College, all other movable and immovable assets, liabilities and obligations pertaining thereto shall stand transferred and vested in the University. The College of Animal Sciences shall be renamed as Department of Animal Sciences and Fishery Unit shall be renamed as Department of Fishery Sciences and both shall become part of the College of Veterinary Sciences in the University: Provided that till the facilities are provided in the University, the University shall continue to share the facilities of library, hospital, playgrounds, guest houses, auditoria, clubs, public health services and accommodation for the employees or any other facility available with the existing university. (2) The persons under the employment of the College of Veterinary Sciences, Hisar, College of Animal Sciences, Hisar, fishery unit in the Department of Zoology, hostels attached with the aforesaid Veterinary sciences College shall stand transferred to the University on the same terms and conditions of service as are applicable to them in the aforesaid college or institution, unless and until, such conditions are changed with the consent of such persons: Provided that no person, who is employed on deputation in the said college or institution from the State Government etc., shall be transferred to the University, without the prior approval of the State Government. (3) The employees of the Central Offices of the existing university’s administration i.e. Registrar, Comptroller, Director, Students’ Welfare, Estate Officer, Dean, Postgraduate Studies, Director of Research, Director of Extension Education, Librarian and University Hospital or any other centralized offices or facilities, dealing with Veterinary, animal sciences, fisheries and related activities along with budget shall stand transferred to the University.

sciences, shall stand transferred to, and shall vest in the University in accordance with the following principles, namely:— (a) any asset of existing university, which immediately before the commencement of this Act, is related to Veterinary, animal sciences, fishery sciences and disease free small animal house, including agricultural land used for fodder or feed production, dairy and poultry farms, fisheries and every right to such property, shall stand transferred to, and shall vest in the University; (b) the land of the experimental area of the existing university, adjoining the Immunology (Tick Borne Diseases) building shall stand transferred to the University. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, “asset” shall be deemed to include all property movable and immovable, rights, powers, authorities and privileges, and all other rights and interests arising out of such property, as were immediately before the commencement of this Act, in the ownership, possession, power or control of existing university, and all books of accounts, registers, records and all other documents of whatever nature relating thereto, shall also be deemed to include all obligations of whatever kind then subsisting, of the existing university.

If on the commencement of this Act, any suit, appeal or other proceeding of whatever nature, is pending by or against the existing university, the same shall not abate or be discontinued or be in any way prejudicially affected by reason of the re-organization of the existing university, but such suit, appeal or other proceedings, may be continued, prosecuted or enforced by or against the concerned university to which the subject matter of such suit, appeal or other proceedings pertain after the re-organization.

In all suits and other legal proceedings by or against the University, the pleadings shall be signed and verified by the Registrar, and all process in such suits and proceedings shall be issued to, and be served on him.

Any reference to the existing university in any law, other than this Act, or in any contract or other instrument, shall be construed— (a) if such reference relates to any asset or property of the existing university, as a reference to the existing university; and (b) in any other case, as a reference to the University.

If the existing university prior to the establishment of this University, has conducted any examination, but the result thereof has not yet been declared, in such cases, the existing university shall declare the result and confer the degree, diploma, certificate and mark sheet, as the case may be.

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