Power and Functions of the University

The power and function of the University shall be- (i) to administer and manage the University and such centers for research, education and instruction as are necessary for the furtherance of the objects of the University; (ii) to provide for instruction in such branches of knowledge or learning pertaining to law as the University may think fit and to make provision for research and for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge of law; (iii) to organize and undertake extramural teaching and extension service; (iv) to hold examinations and to grant diplomas or certificates, and to confer degrees and other academic distinctions on persons subject to such condition as the University may determine and to withdraw any such diplomas, certificates degrees or other academic distinctions for good and sufficient cause; (v) to confer honorary degree or other distinction in the manner laid down in the regulations; (vi) to fix, demand and receive fees and other charges, (vii) to institute and maintain halls and hostels and to recognize places of residence for the students of the University and to withdraw such recognition accorded to any such places of residence; (viii) to establish such special centers, specialized study center or other units for research and instruction as are, in the opinion of the University necessary for the furtherance of its objects, (ix) to supervise and control the residence and to regulate the discipline of the students of the University and to make arrangements for promoting their health; (x) to make special arrangements in respect of the residence, discipline and teaching of women students; (xi) to create academic, technical, administrative, ministerial and other posts in the University and to make appointments thereto; (xii) to regulate and enforce discipline among the employees of the University and to take such disciplinary measures as may be deemed necessary (xiii) to institute professorships, associate professorships, assistant professorship, part-time lectureships, and any other teaching, academic or research posts required by the University with the prior approval of the State Government. (xiv) to appoint persons as professors, associate professors, assistant professors, part-time lecturers or otherwise as teachers and researchers of the University, (xv) to institute and award fellowship, scholarship, prizes, and medals; (xvi) to provide for printing, reproduction and publication of research and other work and to organize exhibitions; (xvii) to sponsor and undertake research in all aspects of law, justice and social development; (xviii) to co-operate with any other organization in the matter of education, training and research in law, justice, social development and allied subjects for such purposes as may be agreed upon on such terms and conditions as the University may from time to time determine; (xix) to co-operate with institutions of higher learning of the world, having objects wholly or partially similar to those of the University by exchange of teachers and generally in such manner as may be conducive to the common objects; (xx) to regulate the expenditure and to manage the accounts of the university; (xxi) to advance the professional education and also to provide adequate orientation and training to judicial officers and others who are involved in the administration of Justice; (xxii) to impart training and other persons in legal field; (xxiii) to spread and promote legal literacy and legal awareness among citizens at urban and rural level; (xxiv) to provide legal aid to needy persons at prelitigation and litigation stage; (xxv) to undertake research of ancient scriptures and ancient legal system in India and explore their usefulness in the administration of Justice in modern India; (xxvi) to develop teaching and research of such ancient texts on which the modern law and the concept of non-violence and peace is based and to explore their usefulness in the administration of justice in modern India; (xxvii) to publish research studies, treatises, books, periodicals, reports and other literature relating to law and other fields; (xxviii) to establish and maintain within the University premises or elsewhere, such class rooms and study halls as the university premises or elsewhere, such class rooms and study halls as the University may consider necessary and adequately furnish same and to establish and maintain such libraries and reading rooms as may appear convenient or necessary for the University, (xxix) to receive grants, subventions, subscriptions, donations and gifts for the purpose of university consistent with the objects for which the university is established; (xxx) to purchase, take on lease or accept as gifts or otherwise, any land or building or works which may be necessary or convenient for the purpose of the University and on such terms and conditions as it may think fit and proper, and to construct or alter and maintain any such building or works; (xxxi) to sell, exchange, lease or otherwise dispose of all or any portion of the properties of the University, movable or immovable, on such terms as it may think fit and proper without prejudice to the interest and activities of the University; (xxxii) to draw and accept, to make and endorse to discount and negotiate promissory notes, Bills of exchange or other negotiable instrument. The Governor of the state of Jharkhand shall be the Rector of the university.