Chapter VI AUTHORITIES OF PRIVATE UNIVERSITY

Authorities of the University.—The following shall be the authorities of every Private University—

1. (a) the Governing Council;
2. (b) the Executive Council;
3. (c) the Academic Council;
4. (d) the Finance Committee;
5. (e) the Planning Board;
6. (f) the Board of Examinations ;
7. (g) the Grievance Redressal Committee;
8. (h) such other authorities as may be declared by the statutes to be authorities of the Private University.

Governing Council.—(1) The Governing Council shall be the Apex Body of the Private University.

1. (2) The constitution of the Governing Council shall be as follows—
   • (a) the Chancellor—Chairperson
   • (b) the Vice-Chancellor-Member
   • (c) three representatives of the sponsoring body- Members
   • (d) Administrative Secretary, Higher Education Department- Ex-officio Member
   • (e) a nominee of the University Grants Commission-Member
   • (f) two eminent persons from the field of education, industry, science or technology nominated by the sponsoring body-Members
   • (g) one representative of the faculty elected by the teachers- Member
   • (h) the Registrar—Secretary.
2. (3) The term of the members, other than ex officio members, shall be three years.
3. (4) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Governing Council shall have the following powers and functions, namely :
   • (a) to review from time to time, the broad policies and programmes of the Private University and suggest measures for the working, improvement and development of the Private University ;
   • (b) to consider and pass resolutions on the annual report and annual accounts of the Private University and audit report of such accounts ;
   • (c) to advise the Chancellor in respect of any matter which may

be referred to it for advice ;

1. (d) approve the creation of posts and the terms and conditions of service of teachers and staff;
2. (e) approve the establishment of new departments, faculties, or schools ;
3. (f) approve the fee structure ;
4. (g) approve the Statutes of the university;
5. (h) exercise such other powers as may be conferred by this Act or

the Statutes : and

1. (i) to perform such other functions as may be prescribed.

Executive Council.—

1. (1) The Executive Council shall be the Chief Executive Body of a Private University.
2. (2) The Executive Council shall consist of not more than ten members of whom two members shall be :
   • (a) Administrative Secretary to the Government, Higher Education Department-E x-officio Member ;
   • (b) Director Colleges, Higher Education Department- Ex-officio Member.
3. (3) The remaining eight members of the Executive Council shall be nominated by the sponsoring body from among the eminent people in the relevant disciplines of study provided by the Private University.
4. (4) The powers and functions of the Executive Council, shall be to :
   • (a) manage and administer the university in accordance with the policies approved by the Board of Governors;
   • (b) approve the appointments of teachers and officers other than those specified in this Act;
   • (c) approve the academic calendar;
   • (d) exercise such other powers as may be conferred by this

Academic Council Academic Council.—(1) The Academic Council shall be the principal academic body of the Private University.

1. (2) The Academic Council shall consist of :
   • (a) the Vice-Chancellor—Chairperson ;
   • (b) all Deans of Faculties or Schools ;
   • (c) all Heads of Departments;
   • (d) three Professors, one from each major discipline, by rotation ;
   • (e) three external experts in different disciplines nominated by the Vice-Chancellor ;
   • (f) the Controller of Examinations ;
   • (g) the Registrar –Secretary ;
2. (3) The Academic Council shall—
   • (a) exercise general supervision over the academic policies ;
   • (b) approve courses of study for various programmes ;
   • (c) approve the curriculum and syllabus ;
   • (d) recommend to the Governing Council the establishment of new departments or programmes :
   • (e) approve propsals for collaboration with other institutions;
   • (f) exercise such other powers as may be conferred by this

Finance Committee Finance Committee.—(1) The Finance Committee shall be the principal financial body of a University to take care of the financial matters.

1. (2) The Finance Committee shall consist of—
   • (a) the Vice-Chancellor-Chairperson;
   • (b) two nominees of the sponsoring body ;
   • (c) a nominee of the Government;
   • (d) the Finance Officer-Secretary.
2. (3) The Finance Committee shall—
   • (a) scrutinize the annual budget;
   • (b) advise on all matters relating to finance and investments,
   • (c) recommend to the Governing Council the fee structure,
   • (d) exercise such other powers as may be conferred by this

Planning Board Planning Board.—(1) The Planning Board shall be the principal Planning Body of a Private University.

1. (2) The Planning Board shall ensure that the infrastructure and academic support system meets the norms prescribed by the regulatory bodies.
2. (3) The constitution of the Planning Board, the term of office of its members and its powers and functions shall be such as may be prescribed.

Board of Examinations, Boards of Faculties, Admission Committee, Grievance Redressal Committee and other Authorities of University.—The constitution, powers and functions of the Board of Examination, Boards of Faculties, the Admission Commttee, Grievance Redressal Committee and of such other authorities of a University shall be such as may be prescribed in the statutes.

Power to make Statutes.—(1) The Executive Council shall make the statutes for carrying out the purposes of this Act, subject to the approval of the Management Committee.

1. (2) 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 of the Private University, as may be constituted from time to time;
   • (b) the appointment and continuance in office of the members of the said authorities, filling up of vacancies of members and all other matters relating to those authorities for which it may be necessary to provide;
   • (c) the appointment, powers and duties of the officers of the Private University and their emoluments :—
   • (d) the appointment of teachers of the Private University and other academic and administrative staff and their emoluments ;
   • (e) the appointment of teachers and other academic and administrative staff working in the Private University or Institution for specific period for undertaking a joint project;
   • (f) the conditions of service of employees including provisions for retirement benefits, insurance and provident fund, the manner of termination of service and disciplinary actions;
   • (g) the principles governing seniority of service of employees;
   • (h) the procedure for settlement of disputes between employees or students and the Private University;
     • (i) the procedure for appeal to the Executive Council by any employee or students against the action of any officer or other authority of the Private University; (j ) the conferment of honorary degrees;
   • (k) the withdrawal of degree, diploma, certificate and other academic distinction : (/) the institution of fellowships, scholarships, studentships, medals and prizes ;
2. (1) the maintenance of discipline among the students ;
   • (m) the establishment and abolition of Department, Centres and other institutions ;
   • (n) the delegation of powers vested in the authorities or officers of the Private University ; and
   • (o) all other matters, which may by this Act are to be or may be prescribed.
3. (3) The Executive Council shall not make, amend or repeal any statute affecting the powers or constitution of any authority of the Private University until such authority has been given an opportunity of expressing an opinion in writing on the proposed changes, and any opinion so expressed shall be considered by the Executive Council.
4. (4) The Executive Council may, from time to time, make statutes and amend or repeal the statutes in the manner hereinafter provided in this section.
5. (5) A statute or an amendment to, or repeal of, a statute passed by the Executive Council shall be submitted to the Management Committee who may assent thereto or withhold its assent. A statute or an amendment to, or repeal of, a statute passed by the Executive Council shall have no validity unless it has been assented to by the Management Committee.

Power to make Ordinances Power to make Ordinances.—

1. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act and the statutes, the ordinances shall be made by the Executive Council, subject to the approval of the Management Committee, which may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely :—
   • (a) the admission of students to the Private University and their enrolment as such;
   • (b) the courses of study to be laid down for all degrees, diplomas and certificates of the Private University;
   • (c) the medium of instruction and examination;
   • (d) the award of degree, diploma, certificate and other academic distinctions, the qualification for the same and the matters to be taken relating to the granting and obtaining of the same;
   • (e) the fees to be charged for courses of study in the Private University and for admission to the examinations, degrees, diplomas and certificates of the Private University ;
   • (f) the conditions for the award of fellowships, scholarships, studentships, medals and prizes;
   • (g) the conduct of examinations, including the term of office and manner of appointment and the duties of examining bodies, examiners and moderators ;
   • (h) the conditions of residence of the students of the Private University ;
     • (i) the special arrangements, if any, which may be made for the residence, discipline and teaching of women students and prescribing of special courses of studies for them within the Private University; (j ) the appointment and emoluments of employees other than those for whom provision has been made in the statutes;
   • (k) the establishment of Centre of Studies, Boards of Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies, Special Centres, Specialized Laboratories and other Committee;
2. (1) the manner of co-operation and collaboration with other Universities and authorities including learned bodies or association;
   • (m) the creation, composition and functions of any other body which is considered necessary for improving the academic mileage of the Private University ;
   • (n) the remuneration to be paid to the examiners, moderators, invigilators and tabulators ; (o ) such other terms and conditions of service of teachers and other academic staff as are not prescribed by the statutes.
3. (2) Ordinances, how made.—In making ordinances, the Executive Council shall consult the Management Committee.
4. (3) All ordinances made by the Executive Council shall have effect from such date as it may direct.

Power to make Regulations.—(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes, and the Ordinances, the Regulations may provide for the conduct of business of the various authorities and bodies of the university.

1. (2) The Regulations shall be made by the relevant authority or body, subject to approval by the Management Committee.