Chapter III THE CHANCELLOR, PRO-CHANCELLOR AND

OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY

virtue of his office, be the Chancellor of the University.

1. (2) The Chancellor shall be the Head of the University and shall, when present, preside at the meeting of any convocation of the University.
2. (3) All the authorities ofthe University shall be subordinate to the Chancellor.
3. (4) The Chancellor may, by order in writing, annul any proceedings of any of the authorities of the University which is not in conformity with this Act and the Statutes, the Ordinances, the Regulations, the Rules or any other law for the time being in force. Provided that, before making any such order, the Chancellor shall call upon such authority to show cause why such an order should notbe made and consider the cause, if any, shown by such authority within a reasonable time.
4. (5) The chancellor shall have the right to suspend or dismiss any of the authorities of the University and to take measures for the interim administration of the University. Provided that before taking any such action, the Chancellor shall give an opportunity to such aunthority to show cause why such an action should not be taken.
5. (6) Every proposal for the conferment of an honorary degree shall be subject to confirmation by the Chancellor.
6. (1) An appeal shall lie to the Chancellor against any order of dismissal passed by the Syndicate or the Vice- Chancellor against any person in the service of the University.
7. (8) An appeal under sub-section (7) shall be filed within sixty days from date of service of the order of dismissal on the person concerned.
8. (9) The Chancellor shall, before passing any order on an appeal under sub-section (7), refer the matter for advice to a Tribunal appointed by him for the purpose.
9. (10) The Chancellor shall have power to remove the Vice-Chancellor or the Pro-Vice-Chancellor from office by an order in writing on charges of mismanagment of funds or miscounduct or for any other good and sufficient reasons. Provided that in the case of the Vice-Chancellor, such charges are proved by an enquiry conducted by a person who is ajudge of the High Court or the Supreme Court or where the services of such a judge is not available, bya person who has been a judge of the High Court or the Supreme Court, appointed by the Chancellor for the purpose; and in the case of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, such charges are proved by an enquiry conducted by an Officer not below the rank of a Secretary to Government, appointed bythe Chancellor, for the purpose; Provided further that the Vice-Chancellor or the Pro- Vice_Chancellor shall not be removed under this sub-section unless he has been given a reasonable opportunity of showing cause against the action proposed to be taken against him.

administering the subject of higher education in the State Shall be the Pro-Chancellor of the University.

1. (2) In the absence of the Chancellor or during his inability to act, the Pro-Chancellor shall exercise all the powers and perform all the functions of the Chancellor.

The following shall be the officers of the University, namely:- (i) the Vice-Chancellor; (ii) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor; (iii) the Registrar; (iv) the Finance Officer; and (v) such other Officers in the service of the Univer sity as may be declared by the Statutes to be Officers of the University.

1. (i) the Vice-Chancellor;
2. (ii) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor;
3. (iii) the Registrar;
4. (iv) the Finance Officer; and
5. (v) such other Officers in the service of the Univer sity as may be declared by the Statutes to be Officers of the University.

be appointed by the Chancellor on the unanimous ° recommendation of a Commettee appointed by him consisting of three members, one nominated by University Grants Commission, one elected by the Syndicate and the third nominated by the Government. The Committee shall make its recommendation within a period of three months from the date of its appointment.

(2 In case the committee appointed under sub-section

1. (1) is unable to recommend a name unanimously, the Vice- Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor from the 3 panel of three names submitted to him by the committee within the period specified in the preceeding sub-section.
2. (3) If the committee fails to make a unanimous recommendation or submit a panel of names as aforesaid, another committee consisting of three new members, one nominated by the University Grants Commission, one elected by the Syndicate and the third nominated by the Government shall, make a unanimous recommendation or submit a panel of three names to the Chancellor, within three months of its constitution, and the Chancellor shall appoint a Vice-Chancellor accordingly. Provided that it shall be open to the Chancellor for reasons to be stated in writing, to appoint, by nomination, an appropriate person as Vice-Chancellor for such time as he may consider expedient.
3. (4) No person who has completed sixty years of age shall be eligible for appointment as Vice-Chancellor.
4. (5) The Vice Chancellor shall hold office for a term of four years from the date on which he enters upon his office and shall not be eligible for reappointment.
5. (6) The remuneration payable to, and the other conditions of service of the Vice-Chancellor shall be determined by the Chancellor. A (7) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal academic and executive officer of the University.
6. (8) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the Chairman of the Syndicate, the Senate and the Academic Council, and shall be entitled to be present at and to address any meeting of any authority of the University, but shall not be entitiled to vote thereat unless he is a member of the authority concerned.
7. (9) Itshall be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to ensure that the provisions of this Act, and the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations are observed and he shall have all the powers necessary for this purpose.
8. (10) The Vice-Chancellor shall have the right of visiting and inspecting institutions maintained or recognised by the University.
9. (11) If at any time, except when the Syndicate or the Academic Council is in session, the Vice-Chancellor is satisfied that an emergency has arisen requiring him to take immediate action involving the exercise of any power vested in the Syndicate or the Academic Council, the Vice-Chancellor may take such action as he deems fit, and shall, as soon as may be, report the action taken by him to the Syndicate or the Academic Council, as the case may be, for approval.
10. (12) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes and the Ordinances, the Vice-Chancellor shall have the power -(a) to make appointments to posts below the rank of Assistant Registrar, and prescribe their duties;
    • (b) to suspend, dismiss or otherwise punish any employee of the University below the rank of Assistant Registrar; {c) to take disciplinary action against students of the University. Provided that he may delegate any of his powers under this sub-section to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor or the Registrar.
11. (13) The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to convene meetings of the Syndicate, the Senate and the Academic Council, or any other authority of the University.
12. (14) It shall be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to ensure that the proceedings of the University are carried on in accordance with the provisions of this Act, the Statutes, the Ordinances, the Regulations and the Rules made thereunder and to report to the Chancellor every proceedings which is not in conformity with such provisions.
13. (15) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
14. (16) In the event of a temporary vacancy occurring in the office of the Vice-Chancellor, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall perform the duties of the Vice-Chancellor.
15. (17) Inthe event of a permanent vacancy occurring in the office of the Vice-Chancellor, the Chancellor shall make necessary arrangements for exercising the powers and performing the duties of the Vice-Chancellor until a Vice-

The pro-Vice-Chancelior-(1) The Chancellor shall appoint a Pro-Vice-Chancellor for the University:

Provided that the person thus appointed shall not be above the age of sixty.

1. (2) The term of appointment of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be four years from the date on which he enters upon his office and shall be a whole time officer of the University.
2. (3) The salary and other conditions of service of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be as prescribed by the Statutes.
3. (4) Subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes,

The Registrar{1) The Syndicate shall appoint a person selected by the Government from among a panel containing the names of two persons furnished by the Syndicate to the Government, as Registrar of the University for such period and on such terms as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

. (2) The Registrar shall be a whole time salaried officer of the University and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

1. (3) Suits by or against the University shall be instituted by or against the Registrar. ’ 14. The Finance Officer.- (1) The Syndicate shall appoint a person selected by the Government from among a panel containing the names of two persons furnished by the Syndicate to the Government, as Finance Officer of the University for such period and on such terms as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
2. (2) The Finance officer shall be a whole time salaried officer of the University and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

Chancellor, the Pro-Vice Chancellor, the Registrar and the Finance Officer shall be notified in the Gazette.