Chapter II THE UNIVERSITY

Establishment and Incorporation of the University –

1. (1) There shall be established and incorporated a University by the name “ The Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies”.
2. (2) The University shall consists of Chancellor, the Pro Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor,Pro-Vice Chancellor,Dean, The Registrar, the University Governing Council, the Academic Council, the Research council, School Governing Council, Department Governing Council and other authorities and officers as set forth in this Act or as provided in the Statutes made thereunder.
3. (3) The University shall be a body corporate having perpetual succession and a common seal with power, subject to the provisions of this Act to acquire and hold property both movable and immovable, to lease, sell or otherwise transfer any movable or immovable property which may have become vested in or have been acquired by it for the purpose of the University, to borrow moneys from the Central Government or any other State Government or from any body corporate approved by the Government of Kerala, to contract and to do all other things necessary for the purposes of this Act and shall by the said name sue and be sued.
4. (4) In all suits and other legal proceedings by or against the University, the pleadings shall be signed and verified by the Registrar or any other person authorized by him in this behalf and all the processes in such suits and proceedings shall be issued to and served on the Registrar.
5. (5) The Headquarters of the University shall be at Kochi in Ernakulam District.

Establishment and recognition of Institutions by the University –

1. (1) The territorial jurisdiction of the University shall extend to the whole of the State of Kerala.
2. (2) The University may assume responsibility for the establishment, development and operation of any institution concerning to conduct instructions in the study of fisheries, ocean studies and technical subjects as may be required.
3. (3) All schools and regional centres of research and other institutions coming under colleges the jurisdiction and authority of the University shall form constituent units of the University under the full management and control of the Officers and Authorities of the University and no school, research or experimental station or other institutions shall be recognized as an affiliated unit.
4. (4) The University may conduct distant education courses all over the country or abroad or to admit non-resident students or to appoint teachers.
5. (5) The University may recognize or undertake institutions of research in fisheries and ocean studies as recognized institutions for undertaking research.

Objectives of the University – The following shall be objectives of the University, namely :-

1. (i) making provisions for imparting education in fisheries, ocean studies and other allied branches of learning and research scholarship;
2. (ii) furthering the advancement of learning and conduct of research in fisheries, ocean studies and allied subjects;
3. (iii) undertaking extension education programmes;
4. (iv) to formulate new courses and curriculum in Fisheries and Ocean Studies sector in accordance with the technical advances in the respective fields;
5. (v) to act as nodal agency to establish relationship with Institutions and Universities functioning in national and international level;
6. (vi) to act as a centre of excellence having leading role for Human Resources Development in Fisheries and Ocean Studies sectors;
7. (vii) to foster and encourage entrepreneurship in fisheries and ocean studies sector;
8. (viii) to develop breeds and hybrids of ornamental fishes, prawns and oysters having features like production capacity, resisting power and good quality suitable to the environment of Kerala;
9. (ix) to develop farming practices, fish feeds, fish disease control, resistant and vigilant steps suitable to the sustainable farming of ornamental fishes;
10. (x) to preserve the fish bio-diversity of Kerala, to establish their intellectual property right to develop and utilize the possibilities of new technology like bio-technology;
11. (xi) to conduct study and to record and preserve the study results relating to traditional fish technology, traditional knowledge, sustainable fish protection and to foster development;
12. (xii) to strengthen research on fishing and related habitat and the relevant environmental factors; and
13. (xiii) such other purposes as the University may deem necessary from time to time.

Admission to the University –

1. (1) The University shall, subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes made thereunder be open to any persons: Provided that nothing in this section shall be deemed to require the University to admit to any course of study any person who does not meet the required academic standards for admission or to retain on the rolls of the University any person whose academic records are below the minimum standards required for the award of a degree or diploma or certificates or whose personal conduct is such as to inimical to the appropriate rights and privileges of other students and staff, or to admit to any course of study a large number of students that can be accommodated with the available facilities of the University and as determined by the Academic Council.
2. (2) Subject to the provisions of sub-section
3. (1) the Government may direct that the University shall reserve such number of seats as may be notified by the Government from time to time for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Fishermen Community, Other Backward Classes and for students from other States and Union Territories in India : Provided that no such person shall be entitled to be admitted to the University unless he or she meets the standards laid down by the University in respect of such candidates.
4. (3) Nothing in sub-sections
5. (1) and
6. (2) prevents the University in admitting the students from other countries subject to the conditions stipulated by Government of India from time to time.

Powers and functions of the University – The powers and functions of the University shall be the following, namely :-

1. (a) to provide instruction and training in fisheries, ocean studies and other allied branches of learning as the University may, deem fit;
2. (b) to make provisions for research in fisheries, ocean studies and allied branches of learning;
3. (c) subject to the provisions of section 47, to make provisions for dissemination of the findings of research and technical information through an extension education programme;
4. (d) to institute and award degree, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions;
5. (e) to hold examinations and to confer degree and other academic distinctions for persons who shall have pursued approved courses of study in the University, College or School unless exempted therefrom in the manner prescribed and shall have passed the prescribed examination of the University or shall have carried on research satisfactorily under conditions as may be prescribed and which has been duly evaluated;
6. (f) to confer such honorary degrees and other distinctions as may be prescribed for distinguished persons;
7. (g) to provide lectures instructions and training to field workers, villagers and other persons not enrolled as regular students of the University and to grant them such certificates as may be prescribed;
8. (h) to co-operate with other Universities and authorities in such manner and for such purposes as the University may determine, subject to the provisions of section 4;
   • (i) to establish and maintain schools relating to fisheries, ocean studies and other allied branches of learning with the prior approval of the Government ;
9. (j) to establish and maintain laboratories, libraries, research centres, fish farms, institutions and museums for teaching, research and extension education;
10. (k) to receive fund from abroad subject to rules and restrictions of Central Government and State Government relating to this in the higher education and research sectors;
11. (l) to receive money as loan or grant from Central Government University Grants Commission or other agencies recognized by Government on security or otherwise for the programmes subject to the provisions of the Act;
12. (m) to create posts on temporary/contract basis for a period not exceeding three years for the special projects to be implemented with the assistance of funding agencies.
13. (n) to take step for receiving in the manner prescribed for remuneration, service value from industrial-commercial sector, non-governmental organizations for providing service to parties from India and abroad for the purpose of improving the resources of the University through research and development consultancy and training programmes;
14. (o) to take action for cancelling the recognition of institutions contravening the statues of the University.
15. (p) power to establish institutions under the Companies Act for manufacturing modern and improved products evolved through research conducted in relation with Fisheries and Ocean Studies and for providing services;
16. (q) to function as an authoritative agency for advising the Government and agencies for the formulation of policy in the Fisheries and Ocean Studies Sector and its performance.
17. (r) to create posts for teaching, research and extension education and to appoint persons to such posts; to create administrative and other posts and to appoint persons to such posts;
18. (t) to institute and award fellowships, scholarships and prizes in accordance with the Statutes;
19. (u) to fix, demand and receive such fees and other charges as may be determined from time to time;
    • (v) to institute and maintain residential accommodation for students and staff of the University.
20. (w) to supervise and control the students of the University to enforce discipline among them and to make necessary arrangements for promoting their health and welfare;
    • (x) to establish, maintain and manage, whenever necessary,- i) A Printing and Publication Department ; ii) University Extension Boards; iii) Information Bureaus; iv) Employment Guidance Bureaus and such other activities as may be necessary and possible to fulfill the objectives of the University;
21. (y) to institute and to provide funds wherever necessary for the maintenance of, - i) Welfare committee of the employees and students; ii) A Students Advisory Bureau; iii) An Employment Bureau; iv) A University Students Union v) University Athletic Clubs; vi) The National Cadet Corps; vii) The National Service Schemes; viii) University Extension Boards; ix) Students’ Cultural and Debating Societies; x) A Publication Bureau ; and xi) to establish education extension centres relating to Fisheries and Ocean Studies ; and xii) co–operative and other similar institutions for promoting the welfare of students and employees of the University.
22. (z) to do all such other acts or make such other provisions as may be deemed necessary or desirable to further the objectives of the University.

Visitation and inspection –

1. (1) The Government shall have the right to cause an inspection to be made by such person or persons as the Government may direct of the University, its buildings, laboratories, libraries, museums, workshops and equipments of any of institution, college, school or hostel maintained or administered by the University of the teaching and other work conducted or done by the University or under its auspices and of the conduct of any other functions of the University and to cause an inquiry to be made in respect of any matter connected with the administration and finances of the University. The University shall caused to transfer any document connected with such enquiry to the inspection committee.
2. (2) The Government shall, before causing an inspection or inquiry to be made under sub-section (1), give due notice of such inspection or enquiry, as the case may be, the University and the University shall be entitled to appoint its representative who shall have the right to be present and to be heard at such inspection or inquiry.
3. (3) The Government shall communicate to the University the views of the Government with reference to the results of such inspection or inquiry for its opinion thereon and may, after obtaining the same, advise the University as to the action to be taken in pursuance thereof and fix a time limit for taking such action.
4. (4) The University shall, within the time limits so fixed, report to the Government the action which has been taken or is proposed to be taken on the advice rendered by the Government .
5. (5) The Government may, where action has not been taken by the University to the satisfaction of the Government within the time limit fixed, after considering any explanation furnished or representation made by the University, issue such directions as the Government may think fit and the University shall comply with such directions.
6. (6) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-sections
7. (1) to (5), if at any time the Government are of the opinion that the affairs of the University are not managed in furtherance of the objects of the University or in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations made thereunder or that special measures are desirable to maintain the standards of teaching of the University, the Government may indicate to the University any matter in regard to which consider to have an explanation and call upon the University to offer such explanation within such time as may be specified by the Government .
8. (7) If the University fails to offer any explanation within the time specified under sub-section
9. (6) or offers an explanation which in the opinion of the Government is unsatisfactory, the Government may issue such instructions as may appear to them to be necessary and desirable in the circumstances of the case and may exercise such powers as deem necessary for giving effect to the instructions.
10. (8) The University shall furnish such information relating to the administration of the University as the Government required.