Chancellor

(1) The Governor of Haryana by virtue of his office shall be the Chancellor of University. (2) The Chancellor shall be the Head of University. (3) The Chancellor shall, if present, preside over the convocation of University for conferring degrees and meetings of the Court. (4) The Chancellor shall have the right- (i) to cause an inspection to be made, by such person or persons as he may direct, of the affairs and properties of University, its buildings, laboratories, libraries, museums, workshops, equipments etc.; and of any affiliated college or institution and also of examinations, teaching and other work conducted and done by University or in respect of any other matter connected with University; (ii) to cause an inquiry to be made in like manner in respect of any matter connected with the administration of finances of University, or institutions. (5) The Chancellor shall forward to the Vice Chancellor a copy of inspection report for obtaining the views of the Executive Council thereon, and on receipt of such views, the Chancellor may give such directions as he considers necessary and fix a time limit for the action to be taken by University. (6) The Chancellor may, on the advice of the Government, cause an inquiry to be held in accordance with the principles of natural justice, and remove the Vice-Chancellor from office, if he is found on such inquiry, to be a person patently unfit to be continued in such office. (7) The Chancellor shall, in every case, give notice to the University of his intention to cause an inspection or inquiry to be made and on receipt of such notice, the University shall have the right to make such representation to the Chancellor as it may consider necessary. (8) After considering the representation, if any, made by the University, the Chancellor may cause to be made such inspection or inquiry as is referred to in sub-section (4). (9) Where any inspection or inquiry has been caused to be made by the Chancellor, the University shall be entitled to appoint a representative, who shall have the right to be present and to be heard at such inspection or inquiry. (10) The Chancellor may, if the inspection or inquiry is made in respect of University, address the Vice-Chancellor with reference to the result of such inspection or inquiry and the Vice-Chancellor shall communicate to the Executive Council, the views of the Chancellor and the action to be taken thereon, as advised by the Chancellor. (11) The Executive Council shall communicate through the Registrar to the Chancellor such action, if any, as it proposes to take or has taken upon the result of such inspection or inquiry. (12) Where the Executive Council does not, within a reasonable time, take action to the satisfaction of the Chancellor, the Chancellor may, after considering any explanation furnished or representation made by the Executive Council, issue such directions as he may think fit and the Executive Council shall comply with such directions. (13) Without prejudice to the foregoing provisions of this section, the Chancellor may, by order in writing, annul any proceedings of University, which are not in conformity with this Act, the Statutes, the Ordinances, or the Regulations: Provided that before making any such order, he shall call upon University to show cause why such an order should not be made, and if any cause is shown within a reasonable time, he shall consider the same. (14) The Chancellor may, at any time, require or direct University to act in conformity with the provisions of this Act, the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations made thereunder. (15) The power exercised by the Chancellor under sub-sections (13) and (14) shall not be called in question in any civil court. (16) Any employee of the University, who is aggrieved by the decision of the Executive Council or the Vice-Chancellor in respect of any disciplinary action taken against him, may address a memorial to the Chancellor in such manner, as may be prescribed by the Statutes and the decision of the Chancellor shall be final. (17) The Chancellor may, on the advice of the Government, cause an inquiry to be held in accordance with the principles of natural justice, and remove the Director from office, if he is found on such inquiry, to be a person patently unfit to be continued in such office. (18) The Chancellor shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred upon him under this Act or the Statutes made thereunder. (4) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of three years which may be renewed for not more than one term: Provided that no such person appointed as Vice-Chancellor shall hold office on attaining the age of sixty-eight years irrespective of the fact that his term has not expired. (5) The Vice-Chancellor may perform clinical, teaching and research work, if he so desires. (6) The amount of remuneration and other conditions of service of the Vice-Chancellor shall be such as may be prescribed: Provided that such terms and conditions shall not be varied to the disadvantage of the Vice-Chancellor during his term of office. (7) If the Vice-Chancellor is unable to perform his duties owing to his temporary incapacity on account of illness or any other reasons, or the office of the Vice-Chancellor falls vacant due to death or otherwise, the Chancellor shall make such arrangements for the duties of the Vice-Chancellor to be performed by some authority until Vice-Chancellor rejoins. (8) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal executive and academic officer of University and shall exercise supervision and control over the affairs of University and give effect to the decisions of all the authorities of University. (9) The Vice-Chancellor may, if he is of the opinion that immediate action is necessary on any matter, exercise any power conferred on any authority of University by or under this Act except in the matters involving creation or abolition of a Faculty, Department or post, the matter involving the appointment or removal of an employee: Provided that the Vice-Chancellor before exercising powers under this section shall record in writing the reasons, why the matter cannot wait till the meeting of the authority concerned: Provided further that if the authority concerned is of the opinion that such action ought not to have been taken by the Vice-Chancellor, it may refer the matter to the Chancellor whose decision thereon shall be final: Provided further that any person in the service of University who is aggrieved by the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor under this sub-section shall have the right to represent to the Executive Council within one month from the date on which decision on such action is communicated to him and thereupon the Executive Council may confirm, modify or reverse the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor. The employee shall be informed that the action has been taken under emergency powers. (10) The Vice-Chancellor shall convene meetings of the Court, the Executive Council, the Academic Council and the Finance Committee and he may, by order in writing, delegate the powers of convening any of the said meetings to any of the officers of University. The Vice-Chancellor shall be the ex officio Chairman of the Executive Council, Academic Council and Finance Committee and preside over the meetings of these bodies. (11) The Vice-Chancellor shall ensure faithful observance of the provisions of this Act and the Statutes and Ordinances made thereunder. (12) The Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible for the presentation of the annual financial estimate, annual account and balance sheet of University to the Executive Council. (13) The Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible for the proper administration of University and for close co-ordination and integration of teaching, research, clinical work and dissemination of knowledge. (14) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such other powers and perform such other functions, as may be prescribed by the Statutes and Ordinances. (1) The Law Officer shall be a whole time salaried officer of the University and shall be appointed by the Executive Council on the recommendation of Vice-Chancellor:- (a) by transfer or deputation of an officer having ten years experience as Law Officer in the State Government; or (b) by direct recruitment through selection as per qualifications and experience decided by the Executive Council from time to time. (2) The Law Officer shall be responsible for handling all the legal matters of the University and giving his expert advice on such matters. (3) He shall help the University administration in legal matters in any court of law. (4) Suitable remuneration shall be attached to the office of the Law Officer.