[See sections 2(s) and 31] (STATUTES OF UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, KARNAL)

1. (1) This Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor on the advice of the Government having following qualifications and experience:- (a) A basic recognized medical qualification included in the Schedule to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 (102 of 1956). (b) Doctor of Medicine (MD)/Master of Surgery (MS)/Doctorate of Medicine (DM)/Magister Chirurgiae (M.Ch.) or equivalent qualification recognized by the Medical Council of India in any specialty. (c) The Vice-Chancellor shall be a person having minimum 25 years teaching experience out of which 10 years should be as professor or on equivalent post in a Medical College/institution recognized by Medical Council of India. He should have attained National/ International status in the field of teaching/research or professional competence. He shall not be below the age of 55 years. (2) The Vice-Chancellor shall, in the absence of the Chancellor, preside over the convocations of the University held for conferring degrees and over the meeting 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 there at, unless he is a member of such authority or body. (3) The decision of the Vice-Chancellor regarding seniority for nomination to the various authorities or bodies of the University shall be final. (4) Suitable remuneration shall be attached to the office of the Vice- Chancellor. 2. (1) The Registrar shall be appointed by the Chancellor on the advice of the Government,- (i) by deputation or transfer of a person from any Medical or Dental College/institution of the State having minimum 20 years teaching experience out of which 5 years should be as professor in a Medical or Dental College/institution recognized by Medical/Dental Council of India not below the age of 50 years; or (ii) by deputation of an IAS/Senior HCS Officer: Provided that no person appointed as Registrar shall hold office on attaining the age of 65 years or on superannuation, whichever is earlier. (2) The Registrar shall be the 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 the ex-officio Member-Secretary of the Court and the Academic Council. (3) 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 for the purpose till regular appointment is made by the Chancellor on the advice of the Government. (4) Suitable remuneration shall be attached to the office of the Registrar. (5) 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 the 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 authority 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. (6) 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 the teachers of the University and employees under the administrative control of the Director, as may be specified in the orders of the Executive Council and to suspend them pending enquiry: 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. (7) An appeal shall lie to the Vice-Chancellor against any order of the Registrar imposing any of the penalties specified in clause (6). (8) 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 along with his recommendations: Director. Dean Academic Affairs of University. Dean Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College. Provided that an appeal shall lie to the Executive Council against an order of the Vice-Chancellor imposing any penalty. (9) 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 the Statutes. 3. (1) Director shall be appointed by the Chancellor on the recommendations of the Government having following qualifications and experience:- (a) A basic recognized medical qualification included in the Schedule to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 (Central Act 102 of 1956). (b) MD/MS/DM/MCh or equivalent qualification recognized by the Medical Council of India in any specialty. (c) Minimum of ten year’s teaching experience as professor/associate professor/reader in a medical college/institution. Out of which atleast five years should be as professor in a department. Preference for these appointments may be given to the Heads of the Departments. (d) He shall not be below the age of fifty years and shall not hold office on attaining the age of sixty five years. (e) Minimum qualifications will be subject to change as prescribed by the MCI. (2) The Director shall be the administrative head of Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal, and thus will exercise the powers and duties related to the administration of Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal and other such duties as prescribed by the Statutes or given by the Executive Council from time to time. (3) Suitable remuneration shall be attached to the office of the Director. 4. (1) Dean, Academic Affairs of University shall be appointed by the Executive Council on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor from amongst the Deans/professor of University for a term of two years. However, seniority may be given preference. (2) He shall look after the academic affairs of the University on the advice of Vice-Chancellor. (3) Suitable remuneration shall be attached to the office of Dean Academic Affairs. 5. (1) Dean, Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal shall be promoted, from amongst the professor (Medical College) of Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal. (2) He shall be promoted by the Executive Council on the recommendations of Vice-Chancellor in consultation with Director. (3) He shall look after the academic affairs of Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal, on the advice of Director. (4) Suitable remuneration shall be attached to the office of the Dean, Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal. 6. (1) The Medical Superintendent, Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal shall be appointed by Executive Council:- (i) by direct recruitment through selection; or (ii) by transfer or deputation of an officer from any Medical College State Government or Government of India. (2) He shall be having following qualifications and experience:- (a) A basic recognized medical qualification included in the Schedule to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 (102 of 1956). (b) Master of Hospital Administration or MS/MD or equivalent qualification. (c) Minimum 10 years Administrative experience. (d) No person, who is less than 45 years or more than 55 years or age, shall be appointed to the post of Medical Superintendent and shall not hold office on attaining the age of 65 years. (e) Minimum qualifications shall be subject to change as prescribed by the MCI. (3) The duties and functions of the Medical Superintendent shall be to look after the affairs of the Hospital of Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal and its employees i.e. Nurses, Para-Medical and other Group C & D employees under the overall control of Director. (4) Suitable remuneration shall be attached to the office of the Medical Superintendent, Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal. 7. (1) Principal, Dental College, University of Health Sciences, Karnal shall be appointed by Executive Council:- (i) by direct recruitment through selection; or (ii) by transfer or deputation of an officer from any Medical College of the State Government or Government of India. Medical Superintendent, Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal. Principal, Dental College, University of Health Sciences, Karnal. (2) He shall be having following qualifications and experience:- (a) a basic recognized Dental qualification included in the Schedule to the Dentists Act, 1948 (16 of 1948). Controllor of Finance. (b) MDS or equivalent qualifications recognized by the Dental Council of India in the subject concerned; (c) 5 years experience as professor or on equivalent post in any Dental subject in a Dental College/Institution recognized by the Dental Council of India; (d) Minimum qualifications shall be subject to change as prescribed by the Dental Council of India. (3) He shall be the administrative and academic head of the Dental College, University of Health Sciences, Karnal under the overall control of University. (4) Suitable remuneration shall be attached to the office of the Principal, Dental College, University of Health Sciences, Karnal. 8. (1) The Controller of Finance shall be a whole time salaried officer of University and shall be appointed by the Executive Council on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor:- (i) by transfer or deputation of a person having experience of working as Chief Accounts Officer or on equivalent post in a Public Sector Department of the State Government; or (ii) by direct selection through selection committee having following qualifications and experience:- (a) Chartered Accountant from a recognized institute/ organization; (b) ten years experience of working in Finance and Accounts Department in a Public Sector Organization or in any other reputed institution/organization. (2) The Controller of Finance shall be the ex-officio Secretary of the Finance Committee but shall not be deemed to be a member of such Committee. (3) When the office of the Controller of Finance is vacant or when the Controller of Finance is by reason of illness, or any other cause is 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 for the purpose. (4) The Controller of Finance shall- (a) exercise general supervision over the funds of the University and shall advise the University as regards its financial policy; and (b) perform such other functions as may be assigned to him by the Executive Council or as may be prescribed by the Statutes from time to time. (5) Subject to the control of the Executive Council, the Controller of Finance shall- (a) hold and manage the property and investments of the University, including trust and endowed property; (b) ensure that the limits fixed by the Finance Committee for recurring and non-recurring expenditure for a year are not exceeded and that all moneys are expended on the purpose for which they are granted or allotted; (c) be responsible for the preparation of annual accounts and the budget of the University and for their presentation to the Executive Council; (d) keep a constant watch on the state of the cash and bank balances and on the state of investment; (e) watch the progress of the collection of revenue and advise on the method of collection to be employed; (f) ensure that the registers of buildings, land, furniture and equipment are maintained upto date and that stock checking of equipment and other connected material in all the offices, special centers, specialized laboratories, and institutions maintained by the University, is conducted; (g) bring to the notice of the Vice-Chancellor any unauthorized expenditure and other financial irregularities and suggest action to be taken against the person responsible for it; and (h) call for from any officer, centre, laboratory, college or institution maintained by the University, any information or returns that he may consider necessary for the performance of his duties. (6) The receipt of the Controller of Finance or person duly authorized in this behalf by the Executive Council for any money payable to the University shall be sufficient discharge for payment of such money. (7) Suitable remuneration shall be attached to the office of the Controller of Finance. 9. The following persons in the service of the University are also declared to be the officers of the University, namely:- Others officers of University. (a) Medical Superintendent, Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal; (b) Dean of Student Welfare; (c) Chief Warden; (d) Controller of Examinations; Dean of Students’ Welfare and Chief Warden. Controller of Examination. Librarian. (e) Librarian; (f) Law Officer. 10. (1) The dean of Students’ Welfare and the Chief Warden shall be appointed by the Executive Council, on the recommendations of the Vice-Chancellor, from amongst the teachers of the University who shall not be below the rank of professor or equivalent rank, on such terms and conditions as the Vice-Chancellor may recommend to the Executive Council. (2) Suitable remuneration shall be attached to the office of the Dean, Students Welfare and Chief Warden. 11. (1) (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 Vice-Chancellor:– (a) by transfer or deputation of a teacher having ten years experience of working in a recognized Medical/Dental College or on equivalent post in National Board of Examination after Post Graduate qualification; or (b) by direct recruitment through selection as per qualifications and experience decided by the Executive Council from time to time; (ii) The terms and conditions of service shall be specified by the Executive Council. (2) 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 impartiality and objectivity with a view to making it a better instrument for assessing the attainments of students; and (e) to do any other matter connected with the system of examinations which may, from time to time be assigned to him by the ViceChancellor. 12. (1) The Librarian shall be a wholetime salaried officer of the University and shall be appointed by the Executive Council on the recommendations of selection committee on such terms and conditions, as may be prescribed by Statutes, from time to time. (2) Suitable remuneration shall be attached to the office of the Librarian 13. (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 ViceChancellor:- (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. 14. The Court shall consist of the following members, namely:- I. ex-officio members- Law Officer. Court and its constitution. (i) the Chancellor (Chairperson); (ii) the Vice-Chancellor; (iii) the Secretary to Government, Haryana, Finance Department, or his nominee not below the rank of Deputy Secretary; (iv) the Secretary to Government, Haryana, Medical Education and Research Department or his nominee not below the rank of Deputy Secretary; (v) the Legal Remembrancer and Administrative Secretary to Government, Haryana, Law and Legislative Department or his nominee not below the rank of Deputy Legal Remembrancer; (vi) the Director General, Health Services, Haryana or his nominee not below the rank of Director, Health Services; (vii) the Director; (viii) the Deans of Faculties; (ix) the Dean of Academic Affairs; (x) the Dean, Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal. (xi) the Medical Superintendent, Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal. (xii) the Principal, Dental College, University of Health Sciences, Karnal. (xiii) the Controller of Examinations; (xiv) the Registrar-Member-Secretary. Meetings of Court. Powers of the Court. II. Other Members:- (i) two Principals/Heads of affiliated Medical Colleges by rotation as per seniority from the date of inception of the college; (ii) two Principals/Heads of affiliated Dental Colleges by rotation as per seniority from the date of inception of the college; (iii) one Principal/Head of affiliated College of Indian System of Medicine by rotation as per seniority from the date of inception of the college; (iv) two Heads of the Departments from Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal/Dental College, University of Health Sciences, Karnal as per seniority by rotation; (v) four professors of the Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal, and one professor from Dental College, University of Health Sciences, Karnal as per seniority by rotation; (vi) two associate professors and one assistant professor from Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal/ Dental College, University of Health Sciences, Karnal as per seniority by rotation; (vii) two teachers from affiliated Medical Colleges and two teachers from affiliated Dental Colleges as per seniority from the date of inception of the college by rotation, not more than one teacher from one college; (viii) two persons nominated by the Chancellor from amongst the persons having special interest in Health Sciences; and (ix) Law Officer. III. The Registrar shall be ex-officio Member-Secretary of the Court. IV. Save as otherwise expressly provided, the member of Court other than ex-officio members, shall hold office for a term of two years. V. In all the meetings of the Court, two-fifths of the members shall form a quorum. 15. (1) The Court shall meet at least once in a financial year. (2) 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. 16. Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Court shall have the following powers and functions, namely:– (a) to review, from time to time, the broad policies and programmes of the University and to suggest measures for the improvement and development of the University; (b) to consider and pass resolution on the annual report, annual budget and the annual accounts of the University and the audit report of such accounts; (c) to advise the Chancellor in respect of any matter which may be referred to it for advice; and (d) to perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes. 17. The Executive Council shall consist of the following persons, namely:- I. ex-officio members:- (i) the Vice-Chancellor (Chairperson); (ii) the Secretary to Government, Haryana, Finance Department, or his nominee not below the rank of Deputy Secretary; (iii) the Secretary to Government, Haryana, Medical Education and Research Department or his nominee not below the rank of Deputy Secretary; (iv) the Director General, Health Services, Haryana or his nominee not below the rank of Director, Health Services; (v) the Director, Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal (Vice-Chairman) (vi) the Dean, Academic Affairs; (vii) the Dean, Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal; (viii) the Medical Superintendent, Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal; (ix) the Principal, Dental College, University of Health Sciences, Karnal. II. Other Members:- Executive Council and its Constitution. (i) one Dean of Faculty to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor, as per seniority by rotation; (ii) one professor (other than Deans of Faculties) from Medical/Dental as per seniority by rotation; (iii) one Principal/Head of affiliated Medical College and one Principal/ head of affiliated Dental College of Health Sciences as per seniority from the date of inception of the college by rotation; (iv) one teacher (Medical/Dental) other than professors but including floating professor from Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal/Dental College, University of Health Sciences, Karnal as per seniority by rotation; Powers of Executive Council. (v) two persons to be nominated by Chancellor on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor from amongst distinguished professionals and eminent persons from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute (SGPGI), Lucknow, Indian Institute of Management (IIMS) and Health Management Sector. III. The Registrar shall be the ex-officio Secretary of the Executive Council. IV. Two-fifths of the members shall form a quorum. V. Save as otherwise expressly provided, the members of Executive Council, other than ex-officio members, shall hold office for a term of two years. VI. The Executive Council shall meet at least once in four months or earlier as and when required. 18. The Executive Council shall exercise the following powers, namely:- (a) to hold, control and administer the revenue, property and funds of the University; (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 teachers and other academic staff: Provided that the matters of creation of new posts involving additional financial liability shall hold good if the representative of the Government as given below:- i.e. Secretary, Finance Department or his representative;or Secretary, Medical Education and Research Department or his representative; or Director General, Health Services or his representative, is present at the time of taking such decision and has consented to such decision: Provided further that in case the Government representative from the Finance/ Medical Education and Research 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 numbers, qualifications and the emoluments of teachers and academic staff, the Executive Council shall take action after considering the recommendations of the Academic Council and the Finance Committee: Provided further that in respect of qualifications of teachers and academic staff, the Executive Council shall take action after considering the recommendations of Academic Council and also the Regulations laid by the Medical Council of India/ Dental Council of India and other concerned statutory bodies; (c) to appoint teachers except Director and other academic staff, on the recommendations of selection committees constituted for the purpose and to fill up temporary vacancies therein; (d) to create administrative, ministerial and other posts and to make appointments thereto, in the manner prescribed by the Statutes; (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 purchases of immovable property in India with the like powers 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 building, 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, the Statutes, or the Ordinances; and (o) to exercise all powers of the University not otherwise provided for by the Act, the Statutes, the Ordinances. 19. The Academic Council shall consist of the following persons namely:- I. ex-officio members:- Academic Council and its constitution. (i) Vice-Chancellor (Chairperson); (ii) Director, Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal; (iii) Director General, Health Services, Haryana; (iv) Principal, Dental College, University of Health Sciences, Karnal; (v) Dean, Academic Affairs; (vi) Dean, Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal; (vii) Deans of Faculties of the University; (viii) Dean of Students’ Welfare, if any; (ix) All heads of Medical and Dental specialties in Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal and Dental College, University of Health Sciences, Karnal; (x) Principals of constituent college such as Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy etc; (xi) Controller of Examinations, University of Health Sciences, Karnal; (xii) Chief Vigilance Officer, University of Health Sciences, Karnal; (xiii) Heads of all Colleges affiliated to the University, not represented by the Deans of Faculties; and (xiv) Registrar-Member-Secretary. II. Other Members:- (i) all Chairman of Board of Studies; (ii) four professor (Medical) and one professor (Dental) from Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal and Dental College, University of Health Sciences, Karnal, as per seniority by rotation; (iii) two eminent experts in health sciences education, who are from outside the University or its affiliated colleges, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; (iv) one person from each category of assistant professor/associate professor/professor by rotation as per seniority from Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal; (v) one teacher from Dental College, University of Health Sciences, Karnal by rotation as per seniority; (vi) one teacher from affiliated Medical Colleges as per seniority from the date of inception of the college by rotation; and (vii) two teachers from affiliated Dental Colleges as per seniority from the date of inception of the college by rotation. III. The Registrar shall be the Member-Secretary of Academic Council. IV. Two-fifths of the members shall form a quorum. V. 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: Provided that any other Chairman/Officer of the University whose association is necessaryregarding a particular item may be invited to attend the meeting. However, the special invitee shall not have any right to vote. 20. (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 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 of 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 far as they are not provided for by the Statutes and Ordinances shall be final. 21. The Finance Committee shall consist of the following persons, namely:- I. ex-officio members- Powers of Academic Council. Composition of Finance Committee. (i) the Vice-Chancellor (Chairpersons); (ii) the Secretary to Government, Haryana, Medical Education and Research Department or his nominee not below the rank of Deputy Secretary; Functions and powers of Finance Committee. Faculties of University. (iii) the Secretary to Government, Haryana, Finance Department, or his nominee not below the rank of Deputy Secretary; (iv) the Director General, Health Services, Haryana or his nominee not below the rank of Director Health Services; (v) the Registrar; (vi) the Director, Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal, Vice-Chairman; (vii) Medical Superintendent, Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal; and (viii) the Controller of Finance; II. Other Members:- (i) two outside members having expertise in finance to be nominated by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor; (ii) two Deans of Faculties to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; and (iii) one nominee of Dental College, University of Health Sciences, Karnal appointed by Vice-Chancellor. III. The Controller of Finance shall be the Member-Secretary of the Committee. IV. Nominated members of the Finance Committee shall hold office for a term of two years. V. Three members, out of whom at least one member shall be a Government nominee, shall form the quorum. 22. (1) The Finance Committee shall examine the accounts and scrutinize the proposals for expenditure 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 and recommend the Executive Council about the creation of teaching and other posts. (3) The annual accounts and 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. 23. There shall be the following Faculties:(i) Faculty of Medicine and Allied Departments; (ii) Faculty of Surgery and Allied Departments; (iii) Faculty of Para-clinical Sciences in Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology and Forensic Medicine; (iv) Faculty of Pre-clinical Sciences - Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology; (v) Faculty of Dental Sciences; (vi) Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences- Pharmacy and other such allied Departments; (vii) Faculty of Para-medical Sciences - Nursing, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy etc; (viii) Faculty of Indian system of Medicine-Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Alternative Medicine Integral Health, Yoga, Reflexology, Traditional System of Medicine; and (ix) any other Faculty approved by the appropriate authority. 24. (1) Each Faculty shall consist of:- (i) Dean of Faculty (Chairperson): (ii) Chairperson of the Boards of Studies included in that Faculty; (iii) one professor from each Department on the basis of seniority by rotation; (iv) one professor, one associate professor and one assistant professor or equivalent from each Department included in the Faculty by rotation according to seniority: Provided that wherever considered necessary, the Vice-Chancellor may on the recommendation of the Dean increase the number of members. (2) Members nominated shall hold office for two years: Provided that the Executive Council, at the request of the Academic Council, may increase the tenure of member of a Faculty. (3) The Registrar shall be the Secretary of every faculty. (4) Two-fifths of the members in each Faculty shall form the quorum. 25. (1) There shall be a Dean of each Faculty who shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor. He shall be appointed by seniority and rotation from amongst professors of different Departments comprising the Faculty unless otherwise specified: Constitution of Faculties. Deans of Faculties. Provided that where there is no professor in a Department, the ViceChancellor may appoint the Dean of Faculty. Constitution of Medical Faculties. Constitution of Dental Faculties. (2) Suitable remuneration shall be attached to the office of the Dean who shall hold office for two years. (3) The Dean shall convene the meeting of Faculty and shall preside over them. (4) He shall be responsible for the coordination of teaching therein and the execution of the decision of the Faculty. The Dean shall have the right to present and to take part in discussion at any Committee of the Faculty but shall have no right to vote if he is not a member of the Committee. 26. (1) All the Medical Faculties shall be constituted as follows:- (i) Dean of the Faculty; (ii) Chairman of each Board of Studies included in the Faculty; (iii) one professor from each Department which constitute the Post Graduate Board of Studies included in the faculty; (iv) one professor, associate professor and assistant professor each from the Departments which constitute the Post Graduate Board of Studies included in the Faculty, on the basis of seniority by rotation for a term of one year; (v) one professor, one associate professor/ reader and one assistant professor/lecturer from the affiliated colleges by rotation and seniority for a term of one year; (vi) such other persons excluding members of Academic Council not exceeding two in number as may be nominated for two years to the Faculty by the Academic Council on account of their expert knowledge of the subjects comprising the Faculty. (2) The Registrar shall be the Secretary of the Faculty. (3) Two-fifths of the members in each Faculty shall form a quorum. (4) Any member who ceases to hold the qualification by virtue of which he was appointed to the Faculty shall cease to be the member thereof. 27. (1) All the Dental Faculties shall be constituted as follows:- (i) Dean of the Faculty - ex-officio Principal, Dental College, University of Health Sciences, Karnal; (ii) Chairman of each Board of Studies included in the Faculty; (iii) one professor from each Department which constitute the Post Graduate Board of Studies included in the faculty; (iv) one professor, associate professor and assistant professor each from the Departments which constitute the Post Graduate Board of Studies included in the Faculty, on the basis of seniority by rotation for a term of one year; (v) one professor, one associate professor/ reader and one assistant professor/lecturer from the affiliated colleges by rotation and seniority for a term of one year; (vi) such other persons excluding members of Academic Council not exceeding two in number as may be nominated for two years to the Faculty by the Academic Council on account of their expert knowledge of the subjects comprising the Faculty. (2) The Registrar shall be the Secretary of the Faculty. (3) Two-fifths of the members in each Faculty shall form a quorum. (4) Any member who ceases to hold the qualification by virtue of which he was appointed to the Faculty shall cease to be the member thereof. 28. (1) Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences shall be constituted as follows:- (i) Dean of the Faculty; (ii) Chairman of each Board of Studies included in the Faculty; (iii) professor of the concerned Department; (iv) Principal/ Heads of Colleges of Pharmacy; (v) One professor, associate professor and assistant professor each from the Departments which constitute each of the Post Graduate Board of Studies included in the Faculty on the basis of seniority by rotation for a term of one year; (vi) one professor, one associate professor/ reader and one assistant professor/lecturer from the affiliated colleges by rotation and seniority for a term of one year; (vii) such other persons excluding members of Academic Council not exceeding two in number as may be nominated for two years to the Faculty by the Academic Council on account of their expert knowledge of the subjects comprising the Faculty. (2) The Registrar shall be the Secretary of the Faculty. (3) Two-fifths of the members in each Faculty shall form a quorum. (4) Any member who ceases to hold the qualification by virtue of which he was appointed to the Faculty shall cease to be the member thereof. 29. (1) Faculty of Para-Medical Sciences-Nursing, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy etc. shall be constituted as follows:- (i) Dean of the Faculty ex-officio Director, Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal; (ii) Chairman of each Board of Studies included in the Faculty; Constitution of Pharmaceutical Sciences Faculties. Constitution of Para-Medical Faculties. (iii) professor of the concerned Department; (iv) Principal/Heads of Colleges of Para-Medical Sciences; (v) one professor, associate professor and assistant professor each from the Departments which constitute each of the Post Graduate Board of Studies included in the Faculty on the basis of seniority by rotation for a term of one year; (vi) one professor, one associate professor/ reader and one assistant professor/lecturer from the affiliated colleges by rotation and seniority for a term of one year; (vii) such other persons excluding members of Academic Council not exceeding two in number as may be nominated for two years to the Faculty by the Academic Council on account of their expert knowledge of the subjects comprising the Faculty. Constitution of Indian System of Medicine Faculty. (2) The Registrar shall be the Secretary of the Faculty. (3) Two-fifths of the members in each Faculty shall form a quorum. (4) Any member who ceases to hold the qualification by virtue of which he was appointed to the Faculty shall cease to be the member thereof. 30. (1) Faculty of Indian system of Medicine-Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Alternative Medicine -Integral Health, Yoga, Reflexology, Traditional System of Medicine shall be constituted as follow:- (i) Dean of the Faculty- Principal of affiliated College as per seniority from the date of inception of the college by rotation; (ii) Chairman of each Board of Studies included in the Faculty; (iii) Principal/Heads of colleges of Indian System of Medicine; (iv) one professor from each discipline which constitute the Post Graduate Board of Studies as per seniority from the date of inception of the college by rotation; (v) two teachers from each discipline which constitute the Post Graduate Board of Studies as per seniority from the date of inception of the college by rotation for a term of one year; (vi) such other persons excluding members of Academic Council not exceeding two in number as may be nominated for two years to the Faculty by the Academic Council on account of their expert knowledge of the subjects comprising the Faculty. (2) The Registrar shall be the Secretary of the Faculty. (3) Two-fifths of the members in each Faculty shall form a quorum. (4) Any member who ceases to hold the qualification by virtue of which he was appointed to the Faculty shall cease to be the member thereof. 31. (1) Each Department/specialty/super specialty shall be headed by a Head of Department. If the professor is not available then the senior most teacher shall officiate as Head of the Department. (2) In case a senior person is on long leave, the next eligible person shall officiate as Head of the Department. 32. (1) All appointments to teaching and Gazetted posts shall be made by the Executive Council on the recommendations of the selection committees. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in clause(1), the Vice-Chancellor may, where he considers necessary, make an contractual/ temporary appointment for a period not exceeding six months, if it is not possible or desirable to make regular appointments. 33. (1) A selection committee for appointments of any professor, teacher and other Gazetted posts shall be constituted as follows:- (i) the Vice-Chancellor (Chairman); (ii) the Director, Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal; (iii) Head of the concerned Department (except for the post of Medical Superintendent, Principal, Dental College, University of Health Sciences, Karnal. Controller of Examination and Controller of Finance); (iv) two outside experts in the concerned subject/area out of the list recommended by the Vice-Chancellor and approved by the Executive Council; (v) nominee of the Chancellor; (vi) the Registrar, shall be the Secretary of the selection committee. Note: In case of selection for Dental College, University of Health Sciences, Karnal, the Principal, Dental College, University of Health Sciences, Karnal shall also be the member of the selection committee. (2) The quorum shall be of four members out of which one outside expert must be present. (3) 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. 34. (1) The establishment committee for recommending recruitment to nonteaching and other para-medical post shall consist of- Head of Department. Appointments. Selection Committee. Establishment Committee. (i) the Vice-Chancellor (Chairman); (ii) the Director, Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal; Constitution and function of Planning Board. (iii) the Dean, Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal; (iv) the Medical Superintendent, Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal; (v) Head of the concerned Department; (vi) one Members of the Executive Council nominated by the ViceChancellor; (vii) the Registrar, who shall be the Member-Secretary of the establishment committee; (2) The quorum shall be of four members. (3) The establishment 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. 35. (1) The Planning Board shall consist of- (i) the Vice-Chancellor (Chairperson); (ii) the Secretary to Government, Haryana, Finance Department or nominee not below the rank of Deputy Secretary; (iii) the Secretary to Government, Haryana, Medical Education and Research Department or nominee not below the rank of Deputy Secretary; (iv) the Director General, Health Services, Haryana or a nominee not below the rank of Director, Health Services; (v) the Director, Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal (Vice-Chairman); (vi) Medical Superintendent, Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal; (vii) the Controller of Finance; (viii) not more than seven persons of high standing in education and industry who shall be appointed by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor for a term of two years which may include the following- (a) Nominee of the Medical Council of India/Dental Council of India; (b) Director of one of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi/Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh/ TATA Memorial, Mumbai or his nominee; (c) Director of one of the Indian Institute of Management or his nominee; (d) Vice-Chancellor of one of the Health Universities of India or his nominee; (e) nominee of the University Grants Commission; (f) five eminent persons in Medical/Dental/ Health Education and related Industry; (ix) the Registrar shall be the Member-Secretary of the Board. (2) The recommendations of the Board shall be implemented after they are approved by appropriate authorities of the University. (3) The Board shall advise on the planning and development of the University particularly in respect of the standard of education and research in the University. (4) The meeting of the Planning Board shall be held at least once or maximum two in a year. 36. 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 by the Chancellor. 37. 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. 38. The Departments of Studies shall be assigned to various Faculties by the Academic Council on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor. 39. (1) (i) Every Department of studies, included in a Faculty where there is a Post Graduate teaching in the subject at University level, shall have the Post Graduate Board of Studies. Convocation. Departments. Assignment of Departments of Studies to Faculties. Post Graduate Board of Studies. (ii) The term of each Board of Studies shall be of two years. (2) (i) Each Board of Post Graduate studies shall consist of- (a) Chairman from amongst the professors in the subjects constituting the Board on the basis of seniority and rotation; (b) professor of the Department having Post Graduate teaching; (c) one professor/associate professor and one assistant professor from the Department having Post Graduate Under Graduate Board of Studies in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. teaching as per seniority from the date of inception of the college by rotation; (d) one professor, one associate professor/ reader and one assistant professor/lecturer from the affiliated colleges having Post Graduate teaching in the subject as per seniority from the date of inception of the college by rotation; (e) one outside expert to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor from a panel recommended by the Chairman; (f) Dean of the Faculty concerned member, ex-officio. (ii) The Chairman shall nominate any member out of clause (2) as Secretary. (iii) Members of the Board of Studies other than ex-officio, shall hold office for a term of two years; provided that if any member ceases to hold the qualification by virtue of which he was appointed to the Faculty, he shall cease to be the member thereof. (iv) Two-fifths of the members shall form a quorum. 40. (1) Under Graduate Board of Studies in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery shall consist of- (i) Director, Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal, Chairman, ex-officio; (ii) Dean, Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal, Member-Secretary; (iii) Head of the Department/professors of the subjects forming the MBBS Course; (iv) one professor, one associate professor and one assistant professor of the subjects forming the MBBS Course as per seniority by rotation; (v) Principal/Director of all the affiliated colleges; (vi) one professor, one associate professor/ reader and one assistant professor/lecturer of relevant subjects from the affiliated colleges as per seniority from the date of inception of the college by rotation; (vii) one outside expert to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor from a panel recommended by the Chairman; (2) The Chairman shall nominate any member out of clause (1) as Secretary if Dean, Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal is not available. (3) Members of the Board of Studies other than ex-officio shall hold the office for a term of two years; provided that if any member ceases to hold the qualification by virtue of which he was appointed to the Faculty, he shall cease to be the member thereof. (4) Two-fifths of the members shall form a quorum. 41. (1) Under Graduate Board of Studies in Bachelor of Dental Surgery shall consist of- (i) Principal, Postgraduate Institute of Dental College, University of Health Sciences, Karnal, Ex officio Chairman; (ii) Head of the Department/professors of the teaching departments; (iii) one professor/one associate professor and one assistant professor from relevant Department (Dental College, University of Health Sciences, Karnal) as per seniority by rotation; (iv) Principal/Director of all the affiliated colleges; (v) one professor, one associate professor/ reader and one assistant professor/lecturer from the affiliated colleges as per seniority from the date of inception of the college by rotation; (vi) one outside expert to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor from a panel recommended by the Chairman. (2) The Chairman shall nominate any member out of clause (1) as Secretary. (3) Members of the Board of Studies other than ex-officio shall hold office for a term of two years; provided that if any member ceases to hold the qualification by virtue of which he was appointed to the Faculty, he shall cease to be the member thereof. (4) Two-fifths of the members shall form a quorum. 42. (1) Under Graduate Board of Studies in Pharmaceutical Sciences shall consist of- (i) Director, Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal, Chairman, ex-officio; (ii) Dean, Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal; (iii) professor/Head of the Department of the relevant University teaching Department; (iv) two teachers from relevant teaching Department as per seniority by rotation; (v) Principal/Director of all the affiliated colleges; (vi) two teachers from the affiliated colleges as per seniority from the date of inception of the college by rotation; Under Graduate Board of Studies in Bachelor of Dental Surgery. Under Graduate Board of Studies in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Under Graduate Board of Studies in Para-Medical Sciences. Under Graduate Board of Studies in Indian System of Medicine. (vii) one outside expert to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor from a panel recommended by the Chairman. (2) The Chairman shall nominate any member out of clause (1) as Secretary. (3) Members of the Board of Studies other than ex-officio shall hold the office for a term of two years; provided that if any member ceases to hold the qualification by virtue of which he was appointed to the Faculty, he shall cease to be the member thereof. (4) Two-fifths of the members shall form a quorum. 43. (1) Under Graduate Board of Studies in Para-Medical Sciences shall consist of- (i) Director, Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal, Chairman, ex-officio; (ii) Dean, Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal; (iii) Principal/Director of all the colleges; (iv) two teachers from each College of Para-medical sciences of Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College, Karnal as per seniority by rotation; (v) two teachers from relevant teaching Departments as per seniority by rotation; (vi) one teacher from each discipline of the affiliated colleges as per seniority from the date of inception of the college by rotation; (vii) one outside expert to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor from a panel recommended by the Chairman. (2) The Chairman shall nominate any member out of clause (1) as Secretary. (3) Members of the Board of Studies other than ex-officio shall hold office for a term of two years; provided that if any member ceases to hold the qualification by virtue of which he was appointed to the Faculty, he shall cease to be the member thereof. (4) Two-fifths of the members shall form a quorum. 44. (1) Under Graduate Board of Studies in Indian System of Medicine shall consist of- (i) Principal of an affiliated college as per seniority from the date of inception and by rotation shall be the Chairman; (ii) Principal/Director of all the affiliated colleges; (iii) two teachers from each discipline of the affiliated colleges as per seniority from the date of inception of the college by rotation; (iv) one outside expert to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor from a panel recommended by the Chairman. (2) The Chairman shall nominate any member out of clause (1) as Secretary. (3) Members of the Board of Studies other than ex-officio shall hold the office for a term of two years; provided that if any member ceases to hold the qualification by virtue of which he was appointed to the Faculty, he shall cease to be the member thereof. (4) Two-fifths of the members shall form a quorum. 45. A degree, diploma, certificate and other academic distinctions may be withdrawn by the University- (i) if the candidature of the person concerned has been cancelled or result quashed in accordance with the manner laid down by the Ordinance; or (ii) 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 (iii) when sufficient evidence is laid before the Academic Council showing that any person who was conferred degree or diploma etc. by the University has been convicted of what in their opinion is a serious offence, the Academic Council may recommend to the Executive Council that such a degree or diploma etc. be cancelled. 46. Approval and recognition to a teacher may be withdrawn by the University- (i) if the teacher fails to perform duties in accordance with the manner laid down by the Ordinances; or (ii) if sufficient evidence is laid before the Executive Council that the teacher has committed an act which in their opinion is a serious offence. 47. The University shall provide for the benefit of its officers, teachers and other employees gratuity, ex-gratia grant etc. on the pattern of the Government. 48. 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 the Finance Committee, as the case may be. 49. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Statutes, Ordinances or Regulations, a person, who is a member of any authority or body of the University in his capacity as member of that particular authority or body or as a holder of particular appointment, shall hold office so long only as he continues to be member of that particular authority or body or the holder of that particular appointment, as the case may be: Withdrawal of degree, diploma etc. Withdrawal of approval, recognition of teachers. Gratuity, exgratia grant etc. Fellowships, Scholarships. Limitation of term of membership. Termination of membership etc. Disqualification for membership. Delegation of administrative and financial powers. Special mode of appointment. Provided that a teacher-member of any authority or body of the University who resign his service or proceeds on leave for six months or more shall cease to be a member of the respective body and a substitute member shall be appointed. If the period of his leave is less than six months, his membership shall be held in abeyance till his return or the expiry of the period of six months, whichever is later. No substitute member shall 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 re-election for that particular vacancy. He shall, however, be eligible for nomination or election in a vacancy which may arise after his return from leave. 50. Notwithstanding anything contained in these Statutes, Ordinances or Regulations, no person, who has been convicted of any offence involving moral turpitude or has been dismissed for misconduct from a Government or Semi Government institution or from a University or an educational institution of any kind, shall be eligible to become or to continue as a member of any authority of the 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. 51. 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 shall be disqualified to become, or to continue as a member of any body or authority of the University so long as the bar lasts. 52. (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 financial powers, as the Executive Council may delegate through Statutes, Ordinances or Regulations or by resolutions adopted by it. (2) The Vice-Chancellor or the Registrar, with the approval of the ViceChancellor, 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. 53. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations, 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. (2) The Executive Council may appoint a teacher or any other staff working in any other University or Organization or Government, either by deputation or in accordance with the manner laid down in the Ordinances. 54. (1) The age of superannuation of the member of service in the University shall be of 62 years: Superannuation. Provided that the superannuation age of teachers imparting Medical Education in constituent Medical and Dental Colleges of the University and in Medical and Dental Colleges affiliated to the University shall be 65 years: Provided further that the superannuation age of teachers imparting Nursing Pharmacy and Physiotherapy shall be 62 years.