Statutes and their scope

Subject to the provisions of this Act, the statutes may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:- (a) The constitution, powers and functions of the authorities and other bodies of the University as may be constituted from time to time. (b) the classification, mode of appointment, powers and duties of the teachers and the officers of the University; (c) the conditions of service including provision for pension or provident fund or insurance scheme for the benefit of the employees of the University; (d) the conferment of honorary degrees; (e) the establishment and abolition of faculties and departments; (f) the institution of fellowships, scholarships, studentships, exhibitions, medals and prizes; (g) the maintenance of discipline among the students; (h) the conditions under which colleges and institutions may be admitted to the privileges of the University and the withdrawal of such privileges; (i) the delegation of powers vested in the authorities or officers of the University; and (j) all other matters which by this Act are to be or may be provided for by the statutes. (1) The Academic Council shall exercise the following powers, namely :- (a) to exercise general supervision over the academic policies of the University and to give directions regarding methods of instruction, co-operative teaching among colleges and institutions, evaluation of research or improvements in academic standards; (b) to consider matter of general academic interest either on its own initiative, or on a reference by a faculty or the Executive Concil and to take appropriate action thereon; (c) to recommend to the Executive Council the creation and abolition of teaching posts; (d) to prescribe syllabi and courses of studies for various examinations on the recommendations of the faculties; and (e) to frame such regulations consistent with the statutes and ordinances regarding the academic functions of the University, discipline, residence, admission, awards of studentships, scholarships, medals and prizes, fee concessions, corporate life and attendance. (2) All the decisions of the Academic Council as regards syllabi and courses of studies, conducting of examinations and discipline of students, shall be final.