Chapter V STATUTES, ORDINANCES, REGULATIONS, RULES AND BYE-LAWS

The Statutes.—Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:-

1. (a) . the powers and duties of the officers of the University, not specifically provided for in this Act;
2. (b) . the constitution, powers and duties of the authorities of the University, not specifically provided for in this Act;
3. (c) . the procedure for election of members of the Senate, the Academic Council and other authorities of the University and all such other matters relating to these bodies, as may be necessary or desirable to provide;
4. (cc) . the procedure for selection and method of appointment, conditions of service, powers and duties of teachers of the University and non-teaching staff.
5. (d) . the award of degrees, diplomas, titles, certificates, and other academic distinctions by the University;
6. (e) . the withdrawal of cancellation of degrees, diplomas, titles, certificates and other academic distinctions;
7. (f) . the maintenance of a register of registered graduates;
8. (g) . the holding of convocations to confer degrees;
9. (h) . the conditions and procedure for affiliation of colleges;
   • (i) . the conferment of honorary degrees;
10. (j) . the maintenance of the accounts and the preparation and passing of the annual budget of the University;
11. (k) . the procedure for disciplinary action against the employees and the manner of termination of service of such employees;
12. (l) . the procedure for arbitration in case of dispute between employees or students of the University;
13. (m) . the procedure for appeal to the Syndicate by any employee or student against the action of any officer or authority of the University;
14. (n) . the constitution of grievance committee for the employees and students and the terms of reference to be made to it by them;
15. (o) . the principles governing seniority of service of employees;
16. (p) . the participation of the students and research scholars in the affairs of the University;
17. (q) . the establishment and abolition of Faculties, Department, hostel etc.;
18. (r) . the delegation of powers vested in the various authorities and officers of the University; . the creation, composition and functions of any other body which is considered necessary for improving the academic life of the University;
19. (t) . all other matters which by this Act are to be or may be, prescribed by Statutes.

Procedure for making Statutes.-(1) The Syndicate may of its own motion take into consideration the draft of a Statute: Provided that, in any such case, before a Statute is passed the Syndicate shall obtain and consider the opinion of the Academic Council, where necessary on academic matter.

1. (2) . The Academic Council may propose to the Syndicate the draft of any Statute for consideration and such draft shall be considered by the Syndicate at its next meeting.
2. (3) . The Syndicate may approve the draft of a Statute proposed by the Academic Council and pass the Statute or may reject it or return it to the Academic Council for reconsideration, either in whole or in part, together with amendments which the Syndicate may suggest.
3. (4) . After any draft returned by the Syndicate under sub-section
4. (3) has been further considered by the Academic Council together with any amendment suggested by the Syndicate it shall be again presented to the Syndicate with the report of the Academic Council thereon, and the Syndicate may then deal with the draft in any manner it thinks fit.
5. (5) . Where any Statue has been passed by the Syndicate, it shall be submitted to the Chancellor who may refer the Statute back of the Syndicate for further consideration or assent thereto or withhold his assent: Provided that a Statute or amendment to a Statute passed by the Syndicate which involves expenditure from the University Fund shall be submitted to the Government who shall forward the same to the Chancellor with their views thereon.
6. (6) . No Statute passed by the Syndicate shall be valid or come into force until assented to by the Chancellor.
7. (7) . The Academic Council shall not propose the draft of a Statute or of an amendment to a Statute affecting the status, powers or constitution of any authority of the University until such authority has been given an opportunity of expressing an opinion upon the proposal; and any opinion so expressed shall be in writing and shall be considered by the Syndicate.

Ordinances Ordinances.-Subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, the Syndicate shall have power to make Ordinances providing for all or any of the following matters, namely:-

1. (a) . the levy of fees in colleges and other institutions, by the University;
2. (b) . the residence and discipline of students;
3. (c) . the workload and pattern of teaching staff in colleges
4. (d) . the fixation of the scales of pay of various posts in the University and the terms and conditions of service of officers of the University: Provided that no special pay or allowance or extra remuneration of any description whatsoever including ex-gratia payment or other benefits having financial implication shall be granted to any officer, teacher or other employee of the University without the prior approval of the Government: Provided further that no such prior approval of the Government shall be necessary for incurring any such expenditure of a non recurring nature subject to a maximum of ten thousand rupees in the aggregate in the financial year;
5. (e) . all other matters which by this Act or the Statutes are to be, or may be provided for by the Ordinances.

Procedure for making Ordinances.-(1) All Ordinances made under this Act shall have effect from such date as the Syndicate may direct.

1. (3) . The procedure to be followed in making, amending or repealing Ordinances shall be prescribed by the Statutes.
2. (4) . Every Ordinance and amendment to an Ordinance including repeal of an Ordinance which involves expenditure shall be made only with the prior approval of the Government.

Regulations Regulations.—Subject to the provisions of this Act, Statutes and the Ordinances, the Academic Council may make Regulations providing for all or any of the following matters, namely:- 1. the courses of studies and the conduct of examinations; 2. the admission of students to the various courses of study and to the examinations; 3. the qualifications of teachers; 4. the appointment and prescription of duties of the Boards of Studies and Examiners; 5. recognition of examinations, degrees and diplomas of other Universities as equivalent to the examinations, degrees and diplomas of the University; and 6. all other matters which under the provisions of this Act, the Statutes and the Ordinances are to be, or may be, prescribed by Regulations.

Procedure for making Regulations.-(1) All Regulations under this Act, shall have effect from such date as the Academic Council may direct but, every Regulation so made shall be laid before the Syndicate during its next succeeding meeting: Provided that no such Regulation or repeal of a Regulation which involves expenditure shall be made by the Academic Council without the prior approval of the Government.

1. (2) . If any Regulation or repeal of a Regulation is not laid before the Syndicate as required by sub-section
2. (1) the Regulation shall lapse or, as the case may be, the Regulation repealed shall revive after the next succeeding meeting of the Syndicate.

Rules, bye-laws and orders.—(1) The Syndicate shall have power to make rules, bye-laws and orders not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, the Statutes, the Ordinance and the Regulations, for the guidance and working of Boards and Committees and other bodies constituted under the provisions of this Act or the Statutes or the Ordinances or the Regulations and for regulating the procedure and conduct of business at meeting of any authority of the University other than the Senate.

Publication in the Gazette Publication in the Gazette.-All Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations made under this Act shall be published in the Gazette.