Chapter IV AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITIES

The following shall be the Authorities of the University, namely:-

1. (a) the Syndicate;
2. (b) the Academic Council;
3. (c) the Finance Committee;
4. (d) the Board of Studies;
5. (e) the Faculties;
6. (f) the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Board; and
7. (g) such other bodies as may by Statutes be declared to be the authorities of the

Syndicate.- (1) The Syndicate shall consist of the following Members, namely:-

1. (a) the Vice-Chancellor;
2. (b) the Commissioner for Collegiate Education or his nominee not below the rank of a Joint Director;
3. (c) the Director of Technical Education or his nominee not below the rank of a Joint Director;
4. (d) one Dean nominated by the Vice-Chancellor for a period of one year by rotation according to seniority.
5. (e) two members nominated by the Chancellor from among eminent educationists, or persons from Commerce, Banking, Industry or other professions;
6. (f) four Principals of affiliated colleges nominated by the Vice-Chancellor for a period of one year by rotation in the order of seniority, of whom one shall be a woman principal.
7. (g) six persons nominated by the State Government from amongst eminent educationists of whom,-

(i)one shall be a person belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled

Tribes;

1. (ii) one a person belonging to the Other Backward Classes;
2. (iii) one a Woman;
3. (iv) one a person belonging to Religious Minorities, and
4. (v) two others: Provided that no person who is in the employment of an affiliated college or in the University in whatever capacity shall be eligible for nomination.

1. (h) One person who is a Professor of Post-Graduate Studies nominated by the Vice Chancellor with approval of State Government for a period of one year by rotation in the order of seniority.
   • (i) the Director of Medical Education or his nominee not below the rank of Joint Director;
2. (j) the Commissioner for Public Instruction or his nominee not below the rank of Joint Director; and
3. (k) the Director of Pre-University Education or his nominee not below the rank of Joint Director; 1[Provided that in the case of 2[Akkamahadevi Women University] 2 3 [Maharani cluster University] the Syndicate shall in addition to the members specified above also consist of the Secretary incharge of Women and Child Development Department or his nominee not below the rank of a Deputy Secretary] 3[Provided further that in the case of the Maharani Cluster University, Bengaluru 5[XXX] the Syndicate shall not consist of the members specified in clauses (b), (c), (d), (f), (i), (j) and (k) specified above but shall consists of the Principal Secretary to Government, Higher Education or his nominee not below the rank of Deputy Secretary to Government, two directors of the schools nominated by the Vice-chancellor for a period of one year by rotation according to seniority.] 4[Provided further that, in the case of the Nrupathunga University, Bengaluru, the Syndicate shall not consist of the members specified in clauses (b), (c), (d), (f), (i), (j) and (k) specified above but shall consists of the Principal Secretary to Government, Higher Education or his nominee not below the rank of Deputy Secretary to Government, two directors of the schools nominated by the Vice-chancellor for a period of one year by rotation according to seniority.]

1. (2) The Syndicate shall hold atleast eight meetings, during a year. The duration

1. (3) The Chancellor or the State Government, may by order direct to hold the meetings to discuss such terms of reference as may be specified by them and the Vice- Chancellor shall comply with such directions. 1. Proviso inserted by Act 33 of 2003 w.e.f. 21.6.2003 4. Deemed to have been Inserted by Act 54 of 2020 w.e.f. 19.06.2020.

² Substituted by Act 10 of 2017 w.e.f. 04.01.2017.

³ Inserted by Act 15 of 2019 w.e.f. 02.03.2019

⁵ Omitted by Act 26 of 2022 w.e.f. 10.10.2022.

(1) The Syndicate shall have the power to manage the affairs of the University, in particular, to administer the funds and properties of the University.

1. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the Syndicate shall have the following powers, namely:-
   • (a) to manage and regulate the finances and all other administrative matters of the University and for that purpose to appoint such agents as it may deem necessary and proper.
   • (b) to enter into, vary, carryout and cancel contracts on behalf of the University;
   • (c) to appoint, subject to the provisions of section 34 examiners and moderators and if necessary to change or to remove them and also to fix their fees, emoluments and travelling and other allowances;
   • (d) to make arrangements for the conduct of examinations prescribed by the Statutes, Ordinances or Regulations;
   • (e) to receive, acquire, hold, control and administer the properties of the University, both movable and immovable and to invest the funds of the University judiciously in appropriate schemes;
   • (f) to cause to be maintained proper accounts of the properties and funds of the University;
   • (g) to charge and collect fees for,-
     • (i) tuition and research;
     • (ii) admission to examinations and convocations;
     • (iii) such other services as the University may undertake;
     • (iv) affiliation and inspection of colleges; and
     • (v) such other purposes as may be prescribed by the Statutes;
   • (h) to prepare the financial estimate of the University and to submit the same to the Academic Council.
     • (i) to administer and control the colleges, hostels, libraries, laboratories, museums and other Institutions established or maintained by the University;
   • (j) to make recommendations regarding admission of colleges to affiliation;
   • (k) to recognise hostels not administered by the University and to suspend or withdraw such recognition;
   • (l) to regulate, supervise and control the residence and discipline of the students of the University within the campus and its annexes and to promote their health and well being;
   • (m) to constitute and regulate the working of the Employment Bureau and the Bureau of Information.
   • (n) to delegate such of its functions to the Vice-Chancellor as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
   • (o) to select a common seal for the University and to provide for its custody and use.
   • (p) to arrange for the conduct of litigation by or against the University.
   • (q) to Institute Professorship, Lecturership or any other posts of teachers required by the University on the recommendation of the Academic Council.
   • (r) to Institute fellowships, travelling fellowships, scholarships, studentships, exhibitions, medals and prizes on the recommendation of the Academic Council.
   • (s) to confer honorary degrees, titles or other academic distinctions; on the recommendations of the Academic Council.
   • (t) to enact, amend or repeal Statutes,
   • (u) to confer the title of Professor Emeritus on the recommendation of the Academic Council.
     • (v) to make Statutes for creation of posts.
   • (w) to exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred or imposed upon it by this Act, Statutes, Ordinances or Regulations. 1[Provided that the provisions of clause (j) shall not be applicable in respect of the Maharani Cluster University, Bengaluru 3[XXX] ] 2[Provided further that, the provisions of clause (j) shall not be applicable in respect of the Nrupathunga University, Bengaluru.]
2. (3) Nothing contained in sub-section (2) shall be deemed to confer on the Syndicate,

the power to revise the pay scales of any of the employees or to grant any allowances or

¹ Inserted by Act 15 of 2019 w.e.f. 02.03.2019

³ Omitted by Act 26 of 2022 w.e.f. 10.10.2022.

emoluments to them. 2. Deemed to have been Inserted by Act 54 of 2020 w.e.f. 19.06.2020.

(1) The Academic Council shall consist of the following members, namely:-

1. (i) the Vice-Chancellor;
2. (ii) the Commissioner for Collegiate Education or his nominee not below the rank of Joint Director;
3. (iii) the Director of Technical Education or his nominee not below the rank of Joint Director;
4. (iv) one Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly in respect of each district falling within the University area, nominated by the Speaker Karnataka Legislative Assembly;
5. (v) two Members of the Karnataka Legislative Council nominated by the Chairman, Karnataka Legislative Council;
6. (vi) ten Principals of affiliated colleges nominated by the Vice-Chancellor for a term of two years by rotation in the order of seniority,
7. (vii) three eminent persons representing industry, commerce, banking or any other profession [based within the territorial jurisdiction of the University nominated by

the State Government for a term not exceeding three years.

1. (viii) five Professors of the Department of the University nominated by the Vice- Chancellor, by rotation in the order of seniority each for a term of two years.
2. (ix) five Deans of the Faculties nominated by the Vice-Chancellor by rotation in the order of seniority each for a term of two years.
3. (x) six students to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor for a period of two years of whom one shall be a student of a degree course, one, a student of a post- graduate course, one, a student of a professional course one, a candidate of National Cadet Corps , one a candidate National Social Service , one sports

candidate on the basis of merit and of them atleast one shall be a woman and one a research student:

Provided that no student shall be eligible for nomination,-

1. (a) unless his name appears on the rolls of the University or a college affiliated to the University;
2. (b) unless he is following a course in the University or a college affiliated to the University leading to a degree or a post-graduate degree or post-graduate diploma of the University;
3. (c) if he is studying in a morning college or an evening college or having examination as an external candidate or through correspondence courses;
4. (d) if he has failed to complete a course in six years:
   • (xi) six persons nominated by the State Government for a term of three years from amongst eminent educationists of whom one belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes; one belonging the Other Backward Classes,

one representing the women, one representing the religious minority and two representing others;

1. (xii) the Librarian;
2. (xiii) the Director of Students Welfare;
3. (xiv) the Director of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Board;
4. (xv) the Director of the College Development Council;
5. (xvi) the Director of Physical Education;
6. (xvii) the Registrar (Evaluation); and (xviii) the Registrar - Member-Secretary: Provided that no person who is in the employment of an affiliated college or in the University in whatever capacity shall be eligible for nomination: 1[Provided that in the case of the 2[Akkamahadevi Women University] the Academic Council shall, in addition to the members specified above also consist of the Director, Women and Child Development] 3[Provided also that in the case of the Maharani Cluster University, Bengaluru 4[XXX] the Academic Council shall not consists of members specified in clauses (vi), (ix) but shall consists of the five directors of the schools nominated by the Vice-chancellor by the rotation in the order of seniority, each for a term of two years.] 4[Provided also that, in the case of the Nrupathunga University, Bengaluru, the Academic Council shall not consist of members specified in clauses (vi), (ix) but shall consists of the five directors of the schools nominated by the Vice-chancellor by the rotation in the order of seniority, each for a term of two years.]

1. (2) The Academic Council shall meet atleast four times during an academic year, so however that the duration between two consecutive meetings shall not exceed three months. Proviso inserted by Act 33 of 2003 w.e.f. 21.6.2003

¹ Substituted by Act 10 of 2017 w.e.f. 04.01.2017.

² Inserted by Act 15 of 2019 w.e.f. 02.03.2019

⁴ Omitted by Act 26 of 2022 w.e.f. 10.10.2022.

3. Deemed to have been Inserted by Act 54 of 2020 w.e.f. 19.06.2020.

(1) The Academic Council shall be the academic body of the University and shall subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations, have the control and general regulation of, and be responsible for the maintenance of, the standards of instruction, education and examination of the University;

1. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing and subject to such conditions as may be specified by or under the provisions of this Act, the Academic Council shall exercise the following powers, namely:-
   • (i) to make proposal for issue of Ordinances, relating to academic matters;
   • (ii) to make Regulations regarding the courses of study in so far as they are not covered by the Ordinances;
   • (iii) to make Regulations regarding the scheme of examinations and conditions on which the students shall be admitted to the examinations, degrees, diplomas, certificates or other academic distinctions;
   • (iv) to make Regulation for declaration of the results of the various University examinations;
   • (v) to arrange for co-ordination of studies and of teaching in colleges and in recognised institutions;
   • (vi) to formulate schemes for promoting research within the University or for promoting other specialised studies;
   • (vii) to make proposals for allocating subjects to the Faculties and to assign its own members to the Faculties;
   • (viii) to determine the criteria for grant of exemptions relating to the admission of students to examinations;
   • (ix) to make proposals for the institution of posts of Professorships, Readships, Lecturerships and other posts of teachers required by the University and for prescribing the duties of such posts;
   • (x) to make proposals for the institution and award of fellowships, travelling fellowships, scholarships, studentships, or exhibitions;
   • (xi) to make Regulations prescribing equivalence of examinations;
   • (xii) to make Regulations for granting exemptions from approved courses of study in the University or in affiliated colleges to qualify for degrees, diplomas and other academic distinctions;
   • (xiii) to provide for instruction, teaching and training in such branches of learning and courses of study as may be appropriate for research and for the advancement and dissemination of learning;
   • (xiv) to make such provision as will enable the affiliated colleges and recognised institutions to undertake specialisation of studies;
   • (xv) to consider the annual financial estimates;
   • (xvi) to amend or repeal any regulation;
   • (xvii) to nominate members to the various authorities of the University; (xviii) to exercise such other powers and to perform such other duties as may be conferred or imposed on it by this Act or the Statutes, Ordinances or Regulations, made thereunder;
   • (xix) to establish and maintain departments of research and specialised studies; and
   • (xx) generally to advise the University in all academic matters. 1[Provided that in respect of the Maharani Cluster University, Bengaluru 3[XXX] the provisions pertaining to affiliation shall not be applicable.]

2[Provided further that, in respect of the Nrupathunga University, Bengaluru, the provisions pertaining to affiliation shall not be applicable.]

¹ Inserted by Act 15 of 2019 w.e.f. 02.03.2019.

³ Omitted by Act 26 of 2022 w.e.f. 10.10.2022.

2. Deemed to have been Inserted by Act 54 of 2020 w.e.f. 19.06.2020.

(1) There shall be a Finance Committee consisting of the following members, namely:-

1. (i) the Vice - Chancellor;
2. (ii) the Secretary to Government in charge of Finance Department or his nominee not below the rank of a Deputy Secretary;
3. (iii) the Secretary to Government incharge of Higher Education or his nominee not below the rank of a Deputy Secretary;
4. (iv) the Secretary to Government incharge of Planning Department or his nominee not below the rank of a Deputy Secretary;
5. (v) one Member nominated by the Syndicate
6. (vi) one Member nominated by the Academic Council;
7. (vii) the Registrar;
8. (viii) the Registrar (Evaluation); and
9. (ix) the Finance Officer, Member – Secretary 1[Provided that in the case of 2[Akkamahadevi Women University] , the Finance

Committee shall, in addition to the members specified above, also consist of the Secretary in charge of Women and Child Development Department or his nominee not below the rank of a Deputy Secretary]

1. (2) The Finance Committee shall meet atleast once in three months.
2. (3) The Finance Committee shall perform the following functions, namely:-
   • (i) to conduct the general scrutiny of accounts of the University, review the yearly audit reports and make recommendations thereon;
   • (ii) to scrutinise the annual budget estimates and make recommendations to the Academic Council and Syndicate;
   • (iii) to scrutinise all proposals of the University involving expenditure for which no provision is made in the budget or involving the expenditure in excess of the amount provided for in the budget including creation, upgradation and abolition of posts in the University;
   • (iv) Such other functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes;
3. (4) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (3), the Vice-Chancellor may in case of urgency and for reasons to be recorded in writing, incur without the approval of the Finance Committee, any expenditure not exceeding fifty thousand rupees in any one case for which no provision is made in the budget or which is in excess of the provisions made in the budget: Provided that such expenditure shall be placed before the Finance Committee for ratification at its immediate next quarterly meeting: Provided further that if the incurring of expenditure by the Vice-Chancellor is not satisfactory, the Finance Committee may refer it to the Chancellor, whose decision in the matter shall be final.
4. (5) Where the votes on any subject considered by the Finance Committee are equally divided, the Vice-Chancellor shall have the casting vote. 1. Proviso inserted by Act 33 of 2003 w.e.f. 21.6.2003

² Substituted by Act 10 of 2017 w.e.f. 04.01.2017.

(1) There shall be a Board of Studies for every subject or group of subjects as may be prescribed by the Ordinances: Provided that the Syndicate may constitute a separate Board of Studies for Under- graduate Studies and for Post - graduate studies. (2) Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (1) the constitution, functions and powers of the Board of Studies shall be as prescribed by the Statutes.

Provided that the Syndicate may constitute a separate Board of Studies for Under- graduate Studies and for Post - graduate studies.

1. (2) Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (1) the constitution, functions and powers of the Board of Studies shall be as prescribed by the Statutes.

(1) The University shall have the Faculties of Arts Commerce, Education, Engineering, Law, Science and Technology and such other subjects as may be prescribed by the Statutes from time to time.

1. (2) Each Faculty shall consist of such number of Departments of Studies as may be assigned to it by the Ordinance.
2. (3) The Department of Studies in each Faculty shall consist of the following members, namely:-
   • (i) the Dean of Faculty;
   • (ii) the Registrar (Evaluation);
   • (iii) the teachers of the Department;
   • (iv) honorary Professors, if any, attached to the Department;
   • (v) persons appointed to conduct Research in the Department; and
   • (vi) such other persons who are members of the Department as may be prescribed in the Ordinance.
3. (4) Any Department of Studies may be established or abolished by the Statutes.
4. (5) Each Department of Studies shall have a Chairman who shall also be the Chairman of the Departmental Council.
5. (6) Each Department of Studies shall have a Departmental Council consisting of,-
   • (a) all the Professors and Readers;
   • (b) the Registrar (Evaluation);
   • (c) two senior most Lectures in the Department.
6. (7) The Chairman shall be appointed by the Syndicate for a term of two years, or for such other term as the Syndicate may determine from time to time.
7. (8) The Chairman shall be incharge of the administration of the Department. The powers, duties and functions of the Departmental Council and of the Chairman shall be as prescribed by the Statutes.
8. (9) Each Faculty shall consist of the following members, namely:-
   • (i) the Dean of the Faculty;
   • (ii) the Registrar (Evaluation);
   • (iii) the Chairman of the Department of Studies in the Faculty;
   • (iv) all the Professors and in the absence of Professors, Readers in the Faculty from each Department in the Faculty;
   • (v) one Reader and one Lecturer in each Department of Studies nominated by the Vice-Chancellor by rotation in the order of seniority for a term of two years;
   • (vi) five Teachers of colleges and two experts from other Universities in the State nominated by the Vice-Chancellor for a term of two years; and
   • (vii) such other persons as may be specified by the Statutes.
9. (10) The Faculties shall exercise such powers and perform such functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes. 1[(11) Notwithstanding anything contained in this section, in respect of the Maharani Cluster University, Bengaluru 3[XXX] the faculty shall be called as schools and the Deans shall be called as Director of schools.] 2[(12) Notwithstanding anything contained in this section, in respect of the Nrupathunga University, Bengaluru, the faculty shall be called as schools and the Deans shall be called as Director of schools.] 2. Deemed to have been Inserted by Act 54 of 2020 w.e.f. 19.06.2020.

¹ Inserted by Act 15 of 2019 w.e.f. 02.03.2019

³ Omitted by Act 26 of 2022 w.e.f. 10.10.2022.

(1) There shall be a Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Board to plan the academic courses, research programmes, interdisciplinary activities, interaction with outside agencies for training, extension and research, and to monitor from time to time the implementation of the programmes and activities formulated by it.

1. (2) The Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Board shall consist of the following members, namely:-
   • (a) the Vice-Chancellor, who shall be the Chairman;
   • (b) the Registrar;
   • (c) the Registrar (Evaluation);
   • (d) two senior most Deans of the Faculties by rotation for a period of one year as recommended by the Vice-Chancellor;
   • (e) two senior most Professors of whom one shall be from science and technology and the other from humanities and social sciences nominated by the Vice- Chancellor, for a term of two years;
   • (f) one expert who is an educationist with rich experience of teaching and Research and educational administration nominated by the State Government for a term of two years;
   • (g) one officer of the State Government in the Planning Department not below the rank of a Deputy Secretary or a Joint Director of Planning, nominated by the State Government;
   • (h) two representatives from industry and trade ordinarily residing within the University area nominated by the State Government for a term of two years;
2. (3) The Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Board shall meet atleast once in three

months. Every resolution of the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Board shall be placed before the Academic Council and Syndicate for consideration and taking action thereon.

(1) There shall be a Board of Appointment of Examiners constituted for each Faculty for the purpose of preparing a list of examiners for each year. (2) Each Such Board of Appointment of Examiners shall consist of the following members, namely:- (i) the Vice-Chancellor who shall be the Chairman; (ii) the Registrar (Evaluation); (iii) the Dean of the Faculty concerned; (iv) the Chairman of the Board of Studies in the particular subject; (v) two teachers teaching under-graduate subjects within the concerned Department of Studies in the Faculty nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; and (vi) two teachers teaching Post graduate Subjects within concerned Department of Studies in the Faculty nominated by the Vice-Chancellor. 1[Provided that in the case of the Maharani Cluster University, Bengaluru 3[XXX] in addition to clauses (i), (ii) and (iv) except clauses (iii), (v) and (vi), specified above also consists of two teachers teaching the subjects within concerned departments of studies in the school nominated by the Vice-chancellor.] 2[Provided further that, in the case of the Nrupathunga University, Bengaluru, in addition to clauses (i), (ii) and (iv) except clauses (iii), (v) and (vi), specified above also consists of two teachers teaching the subjects within concerned departments of studies in the school nominated by the Vice-chancellor.] (3) The Board of Appointment of Examiners shall prepare the list of examiners from amongst the persons included in the panels to be prepared by the Board of Studies and submit it for approval to the Syndicate. (4) The Syndicate shall not make any change in the list except after passing a resolution specifically indicating the grounds on which such a change is suggested or made. (5) If for any reason any examiner appointed by the Syndicate is unable to accept the examinership and a fresh appointment cannot be made in time by the Syndicate, the Vice- Chancellor shall appoint another examiner and report such appointment to the Syndicate. (6) A Member of the Board shall not be appointed as examiner except by the resolution passed by the Syndicate with a two- thirds majority of the members present. 2. Deemed to have been Inserted by Act 54 of 2020 w.e.f. 19.06.2020. 1. Inserted by Act 15 of 2019 w.e.f. 02.03.2019 3. Omitted by Act 26 of 2022 w.e.f. 10.10.2022.

1. (2) Each Such Board of Appointment of Examiners shall consist of the following members, namely:-
   • (i) the Vice-Chancellor who shall be the Chairman;
   • (ii) the Registrar (Evaluation);
   • (iii) the Dean of the Faculty concerned;
   • (iv) the Chairman of the Board of Studies in the particular subject;
   • (v) two teachers teaching under-graduate subjects within the concerned Department of Studies in the Faculty nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; and
   • (vi) two teachers teaching Post graduate Subjects within concerned Department of Studies in the Faculty nominated by the Vice-Chancellor. 1[Provided that in the case of the Maharani Cluster University, Bengaluru 3[XXX] in addition to clauses (i), (ii) and (iv) except clauses (iii), (v) and (vi), specified above also consists of two teachers teaching the subjects within concerned departments of studies in the school nominated by the Vice-chancellor.] 2[Provided further that, in the case of the Nrupathunga University, Bengaluru, in addition to clauses (i), (ii) and (iv) except clauses (iii), (v) and (vi), specified above also consists of two teachers teaching the subjects within concerned departments of studies in the school nominated by the Vice-chancellor.]
2. (3) The Board of Appointment of Examiners shall prepare the list of examiners from amongst the persons included in the panels to be prepared by the Board of Studies and submit it for approval to the Syndicate.
3. (4) The Syndicate shall not make any change in the list except after passing a resolution specifically indicating the grounds on which such a change is suggested or made.
4. (5) If for any reason any examiner appointed by the Syndicate is unable to accept the examinership and a fresh appointment cannot be made in time by the Syndicate, the Vice- Chancellor shall appoint another examiner and report such appointment to the Syndicate.
5. (6) A Member of the Board shall not be appointed as examiner except by the resolution passed by the Syndicate with a two- thirds majority of the members present. 2. Deemed to have been Inserted by Act 54 of 2020 w.e.f. 19.06.2020.

¹ Inserted by Act 15 of 2019 w.e.f. 02.03.2019

³ Omitted by Act 26 of 2022 w.e.f. 10.10.2022.

(1) The University may establish such other Boards as may be prescribed by Statutes from time to time

1. (2) The constitution, functions, powers and duties of the Boards established under sub- section (1) shall be as prescribed by the Statutes.

1. (1) Save as otherwise provided the term of the office of the members other than the ex- officio members of the Academic Council and the Syndicate shall be three years, 1[XXX] . (2) 1[XXX] .

¹ Omitted by Act 24 of 2007 w.e.f. 28.08.2007

(1) Any member nominated to any of the authorities under this Act shall hold office during the pleasure of the nominating authority concerned. (2) Any person nominated to any of the authorities under this Act shall not be eligible for being nominated or elected for a second term. (3) Any member nominated to any of the authorities shall be liable to be removed from such membership at any time by the Chancellor on the ground of mis-behaviour, misconduct or otherwise after holding an enquiry; Provided that any member of the Academic Council or Syndicate shall cease to hold the membership on attainment of superannuation. (4) Save as otherwise provided in this Act, no person who is not a graduate of any University established by law shall be eligible for nomination as a member of any of the authorities under this Act. (5) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act but save as otherwise provided, any employee of the University, both teaching and non-teaching or ministerial or any person in the management of an affiliated college in whatever capacity shall not be eligible for nomination as member of any of the authorities under this Act.

1. (2) Any person nominated to any of the authorities under this Act shall not be eligible for being nominated or elected for a second term.
2. (3) Any member nominated to any of the authorities shall be liable to be removed from such membership at any time by the Chancellor on the ground of mis-behaviour, misconduct or otherwise after holding an enquiry; Provided that any member of the Academic Council or Syndicate shall cease to hold the membership on attainment of superannuation.
3. (4) Save as otherwise provided in this Act, no person who is not a graduate of any University established by law shall be eligible for nomination as a member of any of the authorities under this Act.
4. (5) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act but save as otherwise provided, any employee of the University, both teaching and non-teaching or ministerial or any person in the management of an affiliated college in whatever capacity shall not be eligible for nomination as member of any of the authorities under this Act.