Discipline

(1) The final authority responsible for maintenance of discipline among the students of the University shall be the Vice Chancellor. His directions in that behalf shall be carried out by the Heads of the Schools, hostels and regional centres. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), the punishment of debarring a student from the examination or rustication from the University or a hostel or an institution, shall on the report of the Vice Chancellor be considered and imposed by the Executive Council: Provided that, no such punishment shall be imposed without giving to the student concerned a reasonable opportunity to show cause against the action proposed to be taken against him.