The Dean of the Students Welfare:

17. The Dean of the Students Welfare: (1) The Dean of Students Welfare shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor for a period of two years from amongst the University Professors or Associate Professors: Provided that if the Vice-Chancellor thinks it necessary for administrative reasons, he may revert the Dean to his original post and appoint another person as Dean for the unexpired period. (2) The duties, powers and functions of the Dean of Students Welfare shall be prescribed by the Statutes. (3) The teacher appointed as Dean of Students Welfare under sub-section (1) shall hold lien on his original post and shall be eligible for all the benefits which would have otherwise accrued to him, in case he would not have been appointed as Dean of Students Welfare.