The Registrar-

16. The Registrar- (1) The Registrar shall be a whole time Officer and shall be appointed in such manner and on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed by the Statutes. (2) The Registrar shall be appointed (Direct Recruitment) from amongst persons having qualifications as mentioned below: (i) Master degree with at-least 55% of the marks or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC seven point scales in any discipline from a recognized University/Institute. (ii) At least 15 years of experience as Assistant Professor/Lecturer or six years’ experience as Associate Professor or Reader or as Professor along with experience in educational administration/ Directorate. Or (iii) Comparable experience in research establishment and / or other institutions of higher education. Or (iv) At least 15 years of administrative and teaching or administration experience of which 8 years as Deputy Registrar or an equivalent post. (3) The emoluments to be paid to the Registrar and the terms and conditions of his service shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes but his emoluments shall be in no case less than that of a Professor of the University, and he- (1) shall act as Secretary to the Executive Council and the Academic Council; (2) shall manage the property and the investments of the University; (3) shall sign all contracts made on behalf of the University; (4) shall exercise and perform such other powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Statutes, the Ordinances, or the Regulations and the Rules as may, from time to time, be framed, conferred and imposed on him by the Executive Council and the Academic Council; झारखडगजट(असाधारण) मंगलवार, 23 नव.बर, 2021 (5) Ensure that all money are utilised for the purpose for which the funds are granted or allotted by the appropriate authority; (6) All suits or other legal proceedings by or against the University shall be instituted by or against the Registrar, and (7) shall generally render such assistance to the Vice-Chancellor as may be desired by him in the performance of his duties. (4) The Chancellor shall be empowered to make necessary arrangements for discharging the functions of Registrar if that position falls suddenly vacant due to resignation, retirement, death or any other reason till regular appointment is made. (5) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or the Statutes the Chancellor may, if he thinks proper, appoint on Contract basis qualified person having not less than 15 years of experience in an open University of the State or Central Government, as a Registrar in a serving or retired capacity on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed by the Chancellor. Provided that arrangement made under sub section (5) may be for a period not exceeding two years. On the expiry of the said term he may be re-appointed for another term not exceeding one year. Provided further that no person appointed as Registrar under sub-section (5) shall continue to hold office as such after he attains the age of 70 years.