Bar of conferring, granting or issuing degrees, diplomas or certificates by unauthorised institutions

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or in any other law, for the time being in force, no person or institution other than the University, shall confer, grant or issue or hold himself or itself out as entitled to confer, grant or issue any degree, diploma or certificate within the territorial jurisdiction of the University, which is identical with or is a colourable imitation of any degree, diploma or certificate conferred, granted or issued by the University. (2) Contravention of the provisions of sub-section (1) shall be a cognizable offence punishable with imprisonment upto two years or fine upto Rs. 2,000 or both. (3) Where an offence under this section has been committed by a company, the company as well as every person incharge of, and responsible to the company for the conduct of its business at the time of the commission of the offence shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly. Provided that, nothing contained in this sub-section shall render any such person liable to any punishment, if he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he exercised all due diligence to prevent the commission of such offence. (4) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (3), where an offence under this section has been committed by a company 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 director, manager, secretary or other officer of the company, such director, manager, secretary or other officer shall also be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly. Explanation- For the purposes of this section:- (a) “company” means anybody corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals; and (b) “director” in relation to a firm is a partner in the firm The Dean Academic Affairs, if any, shall be appointed by Executive Council on the recommendations of the Vice-Chancellor, from amongst the professors of the University, on such terms and conditions as may be laid down by the Executive Council.