Chancellor and his powers

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1. (1) The Governor of Madhya Pradesh shall be the Chancellor of the University.
2. (2) The Chancellor shall by virtue of his office, be the Head of the University and the President of the Court and shall when present preside at the meetings of the Court or at any convocation of the University.
3. (3) The Chancellor may,
   • (a) call for any papers or information relating to the affairs of the University; and
   • (b) for reasons to be recorded, refer any matter except a matter falling under Section 53 for reconsideration to any officer or authority of the University, that has previously considered such matter.
4. (4) The Chancellor may, by an order in writing annul:,
   • (a) any proceedings of any officer, authority, committee or body of the University constituted by or under this Act, which is not in conformity with this Act, the Statutes, the Ordinances or the Regulations; or
   • (b) any proceedings of any authority, committee or other body which has been referred to him by the Vice-Chancellor under sub-section
5. (7) of Section 14, if he is satisfied that such proceedings are prejudicial to the interest of the University : Provided that before making such order he shall call upon the officer, authority, committee or body concerned to show cause why such an order should not be made and if any cause is shown within the time specified by him in this behalf he shall consider the same.
6. (5) Where the Chancellor passes an order annulling the proceedings under sub-section (4), he may make such subsequent order in relation thereto in conformity with this Act, Rules, Statutes, Ordinances or Regulations, as he may deem fit in the interest of the University and the order so made shall be final.
7. (6) Every proposal to confer an honorary degree shall be subject to the confirmation of the Chancellor.
8. (7) The Chancellor shall exercise such powers as may be conferred on him by or under this Act.