The objects of the University

The University shall have the following objects, namely:- (1) to function as a high-level research centre in Kannada language and literature; (2) to impart training to those residing within and beyond India who desire to study Kannada language and literature; (3) to facilitate and regulate advanced study and research in fields like Art, Culture, Music, Stage-plays, Painting, Sculpture, Folk Arts, Archaeology, Architecture, Literature, Grammar, Linguistics, History, Religion, Philosophy, Geography, Soil Sciences, Astronomy, Navigation and Shipping, Astrology, Siddha Medicine, Engineering Science and Handicrafts that have developed on the basis of the Kannada language and literature; (4) to translate books in other languages into Kannada according to the needs in consonance with the objectives of the University, and also to translate books in Kannada into other languages; (5) to preserve and publish palm leaf manuscripts and rare ancient books; (6) to search for and compile epigraphs relating to Kannada language and literature, Kannada Culture and History of the Kannadigas and publish them with its findings based on research; (7) to compile and publish Kannada words, expressions, colloquial terms, words peculiar to industries and agriculture, which are used by the Kannadigas in Karnataka and in other countries where the Kannadigas live; (8) to provide for research in Kannada language and literature in the ancient times with an eye on future scientific developments; (9) to provide for research and determine the procedure regarding development of Kannada language and literature embodying in itself all the educational fields existing in the developing world and evolving suitable approach therefor; (10) to institute studies in Kannada language and literature in relation to other Indian culture; (1) Every Dean shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor from among the professors in the Faculty for a period of three years and he shall be eligible for reappointment: Provided that if at any time there is no professor in a faculty the Vice-Chancellor shall exercise the powers of the Dean of the Faculty. (2) When the office of the Dean is vacant or when the Dean is by reason of illness, absence or any other cause unable to perform the duties of his office, the duties of his office shall be performed by such persons as the Vice-Chancellor may appoint for the purpose. (3) The Dean shall be the Head of the Faculty and shall be responsible for the conduct and maintenance of the standards of research in the Faculty. The Dean shall have such other functions as may be prescribed. (4) The Dean shall have the right to be present and to speak at any meeting of any Board of Studies or Committee of the Faculty as the case may be but shall not have the right to vote thereat unless he is a member thereof.