Chancellor

Chancellor.—

1. (1) The Governor of Kerala shall, by virtue of his Office, be the Chancellor of the University.
2. (2) The Chancellor shall be the Head of the University and shall, when present, preside over the meetings of the General Council and the convocation of the University.
3. (3) No honorary degree or distinctions shall be conferred by the University upon any person without the approval of the Chancellor.
4. (4) Without prejudice to the foregoing provisions of this section, the Chancellor may, by order in writing, annul any proceedings of the University which is not in conformity with this Act or the Statutes or the Regulations: Provided that before making any such order, the Chancellor shall call upon the University to show cause why such an order should not be made.
5. (5) The Chancellor shall have the power to remove the Vice-Chancellor or any other officers of the University in the event of malfeasance. In exercising such power of removal, the Chancellor shall form his opinion based on the recommendation of the Government, which in turn shall be based on due inquiry against the person, who is proposed to be removed.
6. (6) The Chancellor shall also exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred upon or vested with the Chancellor by or under this Act or the Statutes.