Chapter 5 Chapter 5

Statutes and Rules

Subject to the provisions of this Act and rules, the Statutes may provide for any matter relating to the University and staff, as given below:

1. (a) The constitution, powers and functions of the authorities and other bodies of the University as specified in the Act and such other authorities as may be constituted from time to time.
2. (b) The operation of the endowment fund, the general fund and the development fund;
3. (c) The terms and conditions of appointment of the Vice Chancellor, the Registrar and the Finance Officer and their powers and functions.
4. (d) The mode of recruitment and the conditions of service of the other officers, teachers and employees of the University.
5. (e) The procedure for resolving disputes between the University and its offices, faculty members, employees and students.
6. (f) Creation, abolition or restructuring of Departments and faculties;
7. (g) The manner of co-operation with other Universities or institutions of higher learning;
8. (h) The procedure for conferment of honorary degrees;
   • (i) Provisions regarding grant of free-ships and scholarships;
9. (j) Number of seats in different courses of studies and the procedure of admission of students to such courses;
10. (k) The fee chargeable from students for various courses of studies; provided that the University shall not make any Statute relating to the charging of donation or capitation fee from the students without the prior approval of the State Government;
11. (l) Institution of fellowships, scholarships, studentships, free ships, medals and prizes;
12. (m) Procedure for creation and abolition of posts;
13. (n) All other matters which by this Act are required to be provided.

The first Statutes framed by the Board of Governors shall be submitted to the State Government for its approval.

The Board of Governors may with the prior approval of the State Government make new or additional Statutes or amend the Statutes.

Subject to the provisions of this Act; the rules may provide for all or any of the following matters namely:

1. (a) Admission of students to the University and their enrolment and continuance as such.
2. (b) The courses of study to be laid down for. all degrees, Diplomas, Certificates, Charters and other academic distinctions of the University.
3. (c) The award of Degrees, Diplomas, Charters, Certificates and other academic distinctions of the University.
4. (d) Creation of new authorities of the University.
5. (e) Accounting policy and financial procedure.
6. (f) The conditions of the award of fellowships; scholarships, studentships, medals and prizes.
7. (g) The conduct of examinations and the conditions and mode of appointment and duties of examining bodies, examiners, invigilators, tabulators and moderators.
8. (h) The fee to be charged for admission to the examination, Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates, Charters and other academic distinctions of the University.
   • (i) Revision of fees.
9. (j) Alteration of number of seats in different courses and programs.
10. (k) The conditions of residence of the students at the University or constituent college or affiliated college.
11. (l) Maintenance of discipline among the students of the University or a constituent college or affiliated college.
12. (m) All other matters as may be provided in the Statutes and rules made under the Act.

The Rules shall be made by the Board of Governors and shall be submitted to the State Government for its approval.

The Board of Governors may with approval of the State Government make new or additional rules or amend or repeal the rules.