Chapter III THE CHANCELLOR,PRO-CHANCELLOR AND OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY

(1)The Governor of Kerala shall, by virtue of his office, be the Chancellor of the University. (2) The Chancellor shall be the Head of the University and shall, when present, preside over the convocation of the University and may issue directions to the Vice Chancellor to convene the meeting of any authority of the University for specific purposes wherever necessary and the Vice Chancellor shall submit the minutes of such meeting to the Chancellor for perusal. (3) No honorary degree shall be conferred by the University upon any person without the approval of the Chancellor, (4) The Chancellor may call for such information and record relating to any affairs of the University and issue such directions thereupon as the Chancellor may deem fit in the interest of the University, and the authorities and officers of the University shall comply with such directions. (5) The Chancellor may after taking report in writing from the Vice- Chancellor suspend or modify any resolution, order or proceedings of any authority, body, committee or officer, which in the opinion of the Chancellor is not in conformity with this Act, Statutes. Ordinances or Regulations or is not in the interest of the University and the University, authority, body, committee and officer shall comply with the same: Provided that, before making any such order, the Chancellor shall call upon the University, authority, body, committee or as the case may be, the Officer to show cause within the period specified, why such an order should not be made, and if any cause is shown, the Chancellor shall consider the same and wherever he deems it necessary, after consulting the Government, decide the action to be taken in the matter, and such decision shall be final. (6) Where, in the opinion of the Chancellor, the conduct of any elected or nominated or appointed or co-opted member in the bodies of the University is detrimental to the smooth functioning of the University or any authority or body or committee, the Chancellor may. after giving such member an opportunity to offer explanation in writing and after considering such explanation, if any, and being satisfied that it is necessary so to do, suspend or disqualify such member for such period as the Chancellor may deem fit. (7) (i) The Chancellor shall have the right to cause an inspection to be made by such person or persons or body of persons, as he may direct, of the University, its buildings, hospitals, libraries, museums, workshops and equipments of any college, institution or hostel maintained, administered or recognised by the University and of the teaching and other works conducted by or on behalf of the University or under its auspices and of the conduct of examinations or other functions of the University and to cause an inquiry to be made in like manner regarding any matter connected with the administration or finances of the University; (ii) The Chancellor shall, in every case, give due notice to the University of his intention to cause an inspection or inquiry to be made and the University shall be entitled to appoint a representative, who shall have the right to be present and to be heard at the inspection or enquiry; (iii) After an inspection or inquiry has been caused to be made, the Chancellor may address the Vice-Chancellor on the result of such inspection or inquiry and the Vice-Chancellor shall communicate to the Management Council or Board of Management, the views of the Chancellor and call upon the Management Council or Board of Management to communicate to the Chancellor through him its opinion thereon within such time as may have been specified by the Chancellor. If the Management Council or Board of Management communicates its opinion within the specified time limit, after taking into consideration that opinion or where the Management Council or Board of Management fails to communicate its opinion in time, alter the specified time limit is over, the Chancellor may proceed and advise the Management Council or Board of Management upon the action to be taken by it, and fix a time limit for taking such action; (iv) Management Council or Board of Management shall within such lime limit as fixed, report to the Chancellor through the Vice-Chancellor the action which has been taken or is proposed to he taken on the advice tendered by him; (v) The Chancellor may, where action has not been taken by the Management Council or Board of Management to his satisfaction within the time limit fixed and after considering any explanation furnished for representation made by the Management Council or Board of Management, issue such direction as the Chancellor may think fit and the Management Council or Board of Management and other authority concerned shall comply with such directions; (vi) Notwithstanding anything contained in the preceding clauses, if at any time the Chancellor is of the opinion that in any matter the affairs of the University are not managed in furtherance of the objectives of the University or in accordance with the provisions of this Act, Statutes and Regulations or that special measures are desirable to maintain the standard of University, teaching, examinations, research, administration or finances, the Chancellor may indicate to the Management Council or Board of Management through the Vice-Chancellor any matter in regard to which he desires an explanation and call upon Management Council or Board of Management to offer such explanation within such time as may be specified by him. If the Management Council or Board of Management fails to offer any explanation within the time specified or offers an explanation which in the opinion of the Chancellor, is not satisfactory, the Chancellor may issue such directions as appear to him to be necessary, and the Management Council or Board of Management or any other authority concerned shall comply with such directions; (vii) The Board of Management shall furnish such information relating to the administration and finances of the University as the Chancellor, may from time to time, require. (8) (i) The Chancellor shall when an emergency arises have the right to suspend or dismiss any of the authorities of the University and lake measures for the interim administration of the University; (ii) An appeal shall lie to the Chancellor against any order of dismissal passed by the Board of Management or the Vice-Chancellor against any person in the service of the University; (iii) An appeal under the above clause shall be filed within thirty days from the date of serving the order of dismissal on the persons concerned; (iv) The Chancellor shall before passing any order on an appeal as above, refer the matter for advice to a tribunal appointed by him for the purpose; (9) The Chancellor shall have the power to remove the Vice-Chancellor front office by an order in writing on charges of misappropriation, misconduct, mismanagement of funds or any other good and sufficient reason: Provided that before taking action under this sub-section such charges shall be proved by and inquiry conducted by a person who is or has been a Judge of High Court or Supreme Court appointed by the Chancellor for the purpose: Provided further that Vice-Chancellor shall not be removed under this The Chancellor shall exercise such other powers as may be conferred upon or vested in the Chancellor by or under this Act or Statutes.

(1) The Minister in-charge of Animal Husbandry in Kerala shall be the Pro-Chancellor of the University. (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 including presiding over of the convocation of the University. (3) The annual programme of work of the University shall be referred to the Pro-Chancellor for his information and any suggestion made by him may be considered by the Board of Management. (4) The Pro-Chancellor shall also exercise such powers and perform such duties of the Chancellor as the Chancellor may, by order in writing delegate to the Pro-Chancellor and such delegation may be subject to such restrictions and conditions as may be specified in such order.

(1) The following shall be the officers of the University, namely: (i) the Vice-Chancellor: (ii) the Registrar; (iii) the finance Officer; (iv) the Director of Academics and Research; (v) the Director of Entrepreneurship; (vi) the Dean; and (vii) such other officers in the services of the University as may be prescribed in the Statutes.

(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible for the duties allotted to him specifically by the Chancellor with the approval of the Board of Management or under this Act or Statutes and he shall preside over the meetings of the authorities of the University in the absence of the Chancellor. (2) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor from among the panel of names recommended by the Search Committee consisting of the following members, namely: (I) One member nominated by the Chancellor: (ii) One member nominated by the Government; (iii) Director General, Indian Council of Agricultural Research or his nominee; (iv) President, Veterinary Council of India. The Chancellor shall appoint one of the members of the Committee to be the Chairman. (3) If the Chancellor does not approve any of the persons so recommended by the committee, he may call for fresh recommendation from the committee. (4) The committee shall submit a panel to the Chancellor, within such period as he may specify. The Chancellor shall with the concurrence of the Government, appoint one person as the Vice-Chancellor. If the Committee fails to submit a panel within the period so specified, the Chancellor may appoint any person whom he deems fit to be the Vice-Chancellor on the advice of the Government. (5) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (4), the first Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the Government. (6) No person shall be appointed as, or hold office of the Vice-Chancellor if he has attained the age of seventy years. (7) The Vice-Chancellor shall, subject to the pleasure of the Chancellor and the provisions of sub section (6), hold the office for a period of five years. The Vice-Chancellor shall be eligible for a second term. However, the Vice-Chancellor may by writing under his hand addressed to the Chancellor, and after giving three months’ notice, resign his office. (8) (i) The Chancellor shall have the power to remove the Vice-Chancellor from office by an order in writing on charges of misappropriation, misconduct, mismanagement of funds or willful omission, refusal to carry out the provisions of this Act or for abuse of powers vested on him: Provided that before taking an action under this sub-section such charges shall be proved by an enquiry conducted by the Chancellor as provided in clause (ii). (ii) For the purposes of holding an inquiry under this section the Chancellor shall appoint a person who is or has been a Judge of the High Court or the Supreme Court. The inquiry authority shall hold an inquiry after giving an opportunity to make representation by the Vice-Chancellor and shall submit a report to the Chancellor. (9) The emoluments and other conditions of service of the Vice-Chancellor shall be such as may be prescribed by Statutes. (10) When any temporary vacancy occurs in the office of Vice-Chancellor or if the Vice-Chancellor is, by reason of illness absence or for any other reason, unable to exercise the powers and perform the duties of his office, the Chancellor shall make necessary arrangements for exercising the powers of the Vice-Chancellor.

(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise general control over the affairs of the University and shall be responsible for the due maintenance of discipline in the University. He shall exercise all powers necessary for maintenance of discipline in the University. (2) He shall be the ex-officio Chairman of the Management Council, board of Management and the Academic Council. He shall preside over in the absence of the Chancellor and Pro-Chancellor at the Convocations and shall confer degrees on persons entitled to receive them. He shall preside over the meetings of the authorities or bodies of the University, and shall be entitled to vote. (3) He shall ensure that all the provisions of this Act, the Statutes, and the Regulations are observed and shall have all the powers necessary for that purpose. He shall be responsible for the presentation of the annual financial estimates and annual accounts and the balance sheet to the Management Council. (4) He may either himself or through any Officer of the University authorized in writing by him. convene the meetings of the Management Council, Academic Council. Research Council Extension Education Council and shall perform all such duties as may be necessary to carry out and give effect to the decisions of these authorities. (5) If there are reasonable grounds for the Vice-Chancellor to believe that there is an emergency which requires immediate action to be taken he shall take such action as he deems necessary and shall at the earliest opportunity thereafter report the action taken to such authority or body which in the ordinary course would have dealt with the matter: Provided that if the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor is not approved by the Authority or body concerned he may refer the matter to the Chancellor whose-decision thereon shall be final: Provided further that any person in the service of the University affected by the decision of the Authority or Body based on the report of the Vice-Chancellor under this sub-section may prefer an appeal to the Chancellor within thirty days from the date on which the decision was communicated to him and the decision of the Chancellor on such appeal shall be final: Provided also that the powers vested under this sub-section shall not be exercised to revise the pay scale of University employees or to grant affiliation to a college or a course of instruction and if in the exercise of the powers under this sub-section statutes or regulations are framed, they shall be subject to the approval of the Chancellor under the relevant provisions of this Act. (6) Subject to the provisions of the preceding sub-sections, the Vice-Chancellor shall give effect to the orders of the Management Council regarding the appointment, suspension and dismissal of officers, teachers and other employees of the University. (7) The Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible for proper administration of the University and for a close co-ordination and integration of teaching, research and extension education. (8) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such other powers as may be prescribed by the Statutes and Regulations. (9) Sanction for travel of officers of the University outside the Slate and abroad in connection with the activities of the University under quarterly report to the Board of Management subject to allocation of budget. (10) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the appointing authority for all, contractual staff of the research projects under intimation and report to Board of Management.

(1) The Registrar shall be a full time salaried Officer of the University and shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Board of Management. (2) The Registrar shall be an academician in the rank of Professor having total service of twenty years in a recognized University, preferably in Veterinary Science. Dairy Science or related animal or biological Science; or a practitioner of Veterinary or animal sciences having post graduate degree in management or Ph.l). with twenty years of experience altogether. (3) The Registrar shall be the Chief Administrative Officer and the Vigilance Officer of the University, lie shall work under the Supervision, direction and control of the Vice-Chancellor. (4) The appointment of the Registrar shall be for a term of live years and he shall be eligible for reappointment. (5) When the office of the Registrar falls vacant, or when the Registrar is, by reason of illness or absence or any other cause, unable to perform the duties of his office for a period not exceeding six months, the Vice-Chancellor shall appoint a suitable person to officiate as the Registrar until a new Registrar is appointed and assume office or the Registrar resumes duly, as the case may be. (6) The Registrar shall act as Member Secretary of the Management Council, Board of Management, Academic Council and such other Authorities. Bodies and Committees as provided by or under this Act and Statutes. (7) The Registrar shall be the appointing and disciplinary authority of the employees of the University other than the teachers, non-vocation Academic Staff and Officers of and below the rank of Assistant Registrar and other officers holding posts equivalent thereto. An appeal by a person aggrieved by the decision of the Registrar may be preferred within thirty days from the date of communication of such decision, to the Vice-Chancellor. (8) Subject to the decisions of the authorities of the University, the Registrar shall have the power to enter into agreements, sign documents and authenticate records on behalf of the University.

(1) The finance Officer shall be a full time salaried officer of the University appointed by the Vice Chancellor. (2) The Finance Officer shall hold office for a period of three years and shall be eligible for reappointment for a further period of three years: Provided that a person appointed as finance Officer shall retire from office, if during the term of his office, he attains the age of superannuation as per the terms and conditions of his appointment. (3) The salary and allowances payable to. and other conditions of service of, the finance Officer shall be such as may be prescribed. (4) The Finance Officer shall manage the property and investments of the University, and advise in regard to its financial policy, lie shall be responsible for all matters relating to the accounts of the University including the preparation of the annual financial estimates and the annual accounts and the balance sheet. (5) The finance Officer shall, (a) watch the progress of the collection of revenue and advise on the methods of collection employed; (b) keep a constant watch on the cash and bank balances and of investments: (c) ensure that no expenditure not authorized in the financial estimates as approved by the Management Council, is incurred by the University; (d) disallow any expenditure not warranted by the terms of any Statute or for which provision is required to be made by a Statute but has not been made; (e) bring to the notice of the Vice-Chancellor any unauthorized expenditure or other financial irregularities and suggest appropriate action to be taken against persons at fault; (f) ensure that the registers of buildings, land, furniture and equipment are maintained up-to-date and that stock checking is conducted in respect of equipments and other consumable materials in all offices, laboratories, colleges and institutions maintained by the University; (g) call from any office, laboratory, college or institution maintained by the University, any information or returns as he may consider necessary for the exercise of his powers, performance of his functions or discharge of his duties. (6) When the office of the finance Officer is vacant or when he is by illness or absence or any other cause is unable to exercise the powers, perform the functions and discharge the duties of his office, the powers, functions and duties of the Finance Officer shall be exercised, performed and discharged by such person as the Vice-Chancellor may appoint for the purpose.

(1) (i) The Finance Officer shall be the principal Finance, Accounts and Audit Officer of the University. The Finance Officer shall be a full-time salaried officer and shall work directly under the Supervision and control of the Vice-Chancellor; (ii) The Finance Officer shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor either by direct recruitment or on deputation and in case of direct recruitment, the Finance Officer shall be appointed on the recommendation of the selection committee constituted for this purpose, as may be prescribed by the Statutes; (iii) The qualifications, salary and other conditions of service of the Finance Officer appointed on direct recruitment shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes. (2) The Finance Officer shall be the Convenor of the Finance Council and shall have the right to be present, speak and otherwise take part in the proceedings of the Management Council or Board of Management on matters which have financial implications but shall not be entitled to vote. (3) The Finance Officer shall maintain minutes of the meetings of Finance Committee and the sub committees appointed by the Finance Council. (4) The Finance Officer shall responsible for preparation and presenting of the annual budget, Statement of accounts and audit reports, to the Finance Council. (5) The Finance Officer shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

(1) There shall be a Director of Academics and Research, who shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Board of Management. He shall be a full-time salaried officer of the University. (2) The qualification and other conditions of service of the Director of Academics and Research appointed under sub-section (1) shall be such as may be prescribed by Statutes. (3) The Director of Academics and Research shall be responsible for the academic activities of the University with regard to admissions, examinations, declaration of results. Academic Council. Board of Studies, lie shall be responsible for application of information technology in the University activities such as development of software, client network connectivity, preparation of database etc. (4) The Director of Academics and Research shall be responsible for direction and co-ordination of research programmes and for the efficient working of the research stations, lie shall prepare externally aided research projects, collaborative research activities, revolving fund projects.

(1) There shall be a Director of Entrepreneurship who shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Board of Management. He shall be a full-time salaried officer of the University. (2) The qualifications and other conditions of service of the Director appointed under sub-section (1) shall be such as may be prescribed by statutes. (3) The Director of Entrepreneurship shall be responsible for the Veterinary extension education programmes, training, distance education, media, information dissemination and publications and student welfare.

(1) There shall be a Dean for each constituent college who shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Management Council. The senior most Dean shall be designated as the Faculty Dean. (2) The Dean shall be a full-time salaried officer of the University. (3) The qualification and other conditions of service shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes. (4) The Faculty Dean shall be the Chairman of the Board of Studies of the Faculty or Faculties under him.