The Madhya Pradesh Dhanvantari Health University Act, 2026

1. (1) This Act may be called the Madhya Pradesh dhanvantari swasthya vishwavidyalaya Adhiniyam, 2026.
2. (2) It extends to all the districts specified in the Schedule II.
3. (3) It shall come into force on such date as the State Government may, by notification, appoint.

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires:-

1. (a) "Academic Council" means the Academic Council of the University;
2. (b) "affiliated college or school" means an institution admitted to the privileges of the University in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the Statutes;

Incorporation of University.

1. (1) The Chancellor and the first Vice-Chancellor of the University and the first members of the Court, Executive Council and

The University shall inter alia have the following main objectives :-

1. (a) to provide a system

Subject to the provisions of this Act, the University shall have the following powers, namely :-

1. (i) to provide for instruction in such branches of learning as the University may, from time to time, determine and to make provision for research and for the advancement and

Jurisdiction. 6.

1. (1) The jurisdiction of the University shall extend to all the districts specified in Schedule II.
2. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, any college or school or institution imparting education in Medical, Dental, Ayurvedic, Unani, Homeopathy, Yoga, Naturopathy, Siddh and other allied subjects, situated within the limits of the area specified under sub-section (1) shall, with effect from such date as may be notified in this behalf by the State Government, be deemed to be associated with and admitted to the privileges of the University and shall cease to be associated with other University or Board in the manner prescribed by the Statutes or Regulations.
3. (3) Nothing contained in this section shall apply in case of :—
   • (a) the colleges or schools or institutions which have not been recognised or approved by the National Medical Commission, National Dental Commission, National Commission for Homoeopathy, National Commission for Indian System of Medicine, as the case may be, or the Government of Madhya Pradesh;
   • (b) teaching department of any University engaged in teaching of Medical, Dental, Ayurvedic, Unani, Homeopathy, Yoga, Naturopathy, Siddh and other allied subjects;
   • (c) the colleges or schools or institutions maintained by, or affiliated to, a University or Board

Prohibition of discrimination in all matters connected with the University.

7. It shall not be lawful for the University to impose any test or condition whatsoever relating to religion, caste, sex, place of birth or political or other opinion in order to entitle any person :—

1. (a) to hold any office in the University; or
2. (b) to be a member of any authority of the University; or
3. (c) to be appointed or admitted as a teacher; or
4. (d) to be admitted to any degree, diploma or other academic distinction or course of study or to qualify for any degree, diploma or other academic distinction; or
5. (e) to enjoy or exercise any privileges of the University or benefit thereto; or

Teaching in the University.

All recognised teaching in the University courses, the authorities responsible for organising such teaching and curriculums shall be such as

Inspection of the University and colleges.

1. (1) The Chancellor may, on his own motion or shall on a request made by the State Government, cause an inspection to be made by such person or persons as he may direct, of the University, its buildings, laboratories, museums, workshops and equipments and

1. (i) the Chancellor;
2. (ii) the Vice-Chancellor;
3. (iii) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor;
4. (iv) the Deans of faculty;
5. (v) the Registrar;
6. (vi) the Controller of Examinations;
7. (vii) the Dean of Students Welfare; and
8. (viii) such

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 documents 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

1. (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor from a panel of not less than three persons recommended by the committee constituted under sub-section (2) or sub-section (6). A person possessing highest level of competence, integrity, moral and institutional commitment shall be appoint as Vice-Chancellor. The person to be so appointed as Vice-Chancellor shall possess at least ten years' experience as Professor in a college or university in the field of health education, or at least ten years' experience as a distinguished academician with leadership in a research or academic administrative organisation of national level: Provided that if the person or persons approved by the Chancellor out of those recommended by the committee are not willing to accept the appointment, the Chancellor may call for fresh recommendations from such committee: Provided further that the first Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor in consultation with the State Government: Provided also that no person who has completed the age of sixty-six years shall be eligible for appointment or reappointment as Vice-Chancellor.
2. (2) The Chancellor shall appoint a committee consisting of the following persons, namely:—
   • (i) one person elected by the Executive Council;
   • (ii) one person nominated by the State Government;
   • (iii) one distinguished person from the field of medical education nominated by the Chancellor. The Chancellor shall appoint one of the three persons to be the Chairman of the committee.
3. (3) For constituting the committee under sub-section (2), the Chancellor shall, six months before the expiry of the term of the Vice-Chancellor, call upon the Executive Council and the State Government to choose their nominee and if any or both of

Emoluments and conditions of service of the Vice-Chancellor, terms of office and vacancy in the office of the Vice-Chancellor.

1. (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be a whole-time salaried officer of the University and his emoluments and other terms and conditions of service shall be such as

1. (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal administrative and academic officer of the University. He shall be an ex-officio member and Chairman of the Executive Council and of the Academic Council and Chairman of such other authorities, committees and bodies of the University of which he is a member. He shall be entitled to be present and to speak at any meeting of any authority, committee or other body of the University, but shall not be entitled to vote thereat unless he is a member of the authority, committee or body concerned.
2. (2) It shall be the duty of

It shall be the duty of the first Vice-Chancellor of the University to constitute Court, Executive Council, Academic Council and other authorities of the University within a period of two years from the date of establishment of the University and till the said authorities are constituted, the Vice-Chancellor shall be deemed to be the Executive Council, Academic Council or such other authority, as the case may be and shall exercise the powers and perform the duties conferred or imposed on such authorities by or under this Act: Provided that the Chancellor may, if he considers it necessary or expedient so to do, appoint a committee, after consultation with the State Government, consisting of an educationist and an administrative expert to aid and advise the Vice-Chancellor in the exercise of his powers and performance of functions in lieu of each such authority.

1. (1) The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Executive Council on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor. If the Executive Council does not accept the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor whose decision thereon shall be final.
2. (2) The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be a salaried officer of the University. The emoluments and the conditions of his service shall be such as determined by the State Government.
3. (3) The term of office of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes and till so prescribed, as may be determined by the Chancellor.
4. (4) The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall perform such duties and exercise such powers of the Vice-Chancellor as may be assigned to him by the Chancellor in consultation with the Vice-Chancellor and he shall perform such other duties and exercise such other powers as may be prescribed by the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations.

1. (1) The Registrar shall be a whole-time salaried officer of the University and shall discharge his duties under the Act, subject to the general superintendence and control of the Vice-Chancellor. He shall act as the Secretary of the Court, of the Executive Council, of the Academic Council and of the Academic Planning and Evaluation Board.
2. (2) The Registrar shall be appointed by the State Government on deputation from amongst such teachers with a minimum of 5 years of experience on the post of Professor of Government College or Universities or from among such officers serving under the State Government with at least 5 years' experience at the level of Deputy Secretary or its equivalent.
3. (3) The emoluments and conditions of service of the Registrar shall be such as may be determined by the State Government.
4. (4) Subject to the powers of the Executive Council

1. (1) The Dean of Students Welfare shall be appointed by the Executive Council on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor.
2. (2) The Dean appointed under sub-section (1) shall be a whole-time salaried officer. His emoluments and conditions of service shall be such as

1. (1) The Controller of Examinations shall be appointed on deputation by the State Government from amongst such teachers of Government Colleges or Universities with a minimum of 3 years of experience on the post of Professor or such officers of the State Government with a minimum of 3 years' experience at the level of Deputy Secretary or its equivalent.
2. (2) The emoluments and conditions of service of the Controller of Examinations shall be such as may be determined by the State Government. (3

1. (i) the Court;
2. (ii) the Executive Council;
3. (iii) the Finance Committee;
4. (iv) the Academic Council;
5. (v) the Faculties;
6. (vi) the Board of Studies;
7. (vii) the Academic Planning and Evaluation Board;
8. (viii) such other authorities as may be declared by the Statutes to be the authorities of the University.

1. (1) The Court shall consist of the following persons namely :- GROUP-A
   • (i) the Chancellor;
   • (ii) the Vice-Chancellor;
   • (iii) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor;
   • (iv) the Deans of Faculty;
   • (v) Secretary in charge of the Public Health and Medical Education and Ayush Department of the Government of Madhya Pradesh;
   • (vi) the Director of Medical Education, Government of Madhya Pradesh;
   • (vii) Commissioner/Director, Ayush Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh;
   • (viii) the Dean of Students Welfare. GROUP-B
   • (ix) one Professor, one Associate Professor/Reader and one Assistant Professor/

Meetings of the Court and quorum thereat.

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1. (1) The Court shall meet at least once in a financial year and meeting of the court shall be convened by the Registrar in consultation with the Chancellor.
2. (2) Twenty Five members of the Court shall form the quorum :

Powers and duties of the Court Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Court shall exercise the following powers and perform the following duties, namely:-

1. (i) to act as an advisory body in all matters relating to the University;
2. (ii) to review from time to time the broad policies and

1. (1) The Executive Council shall be the executive body of the University and shall consist of the following, namely :—
   • (i) the Vice-Chancellor - Chairman
   • (ii) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor - Member
   • (iii) the Secretaries in charge of Public Health & Medical Education, Ayush and Finance Departments, Government of Madhya Pradesh, or their representatives not below the rank of Deputy Secretary - Member
   • (iv) one Dean/Principal of affiliated colleges or schools or institutions to be nominated by the Chancellor by rotation according to seniority - Member
   • (v) all Deans of Faculty - Member
   • (vi) one Professor from the University Teaching Departments and affiliated colleges or institutions to be nominated by the Chancellor, by rotation according to seniority - Member
   • (vii) two Heads of Department from affiliated colleges or schools, to be nominated by the Chancellor, by rotation, according to seniority - Member
   • (viii) the Director, Medical Education, Government of Madhya Pradesh - Member
   • (ix) the Commissioner/Director, Indian System of Medicine and Homoeopathy, Government of Madhya Pradesh - Member
   • (x) two educationists from the field of Medical/Dental/Ayurvedic/Unani/Homeopathy/Yoga/Naturopathy/Siddh education to be nominated by the Chancellor - Member
2. (2) The members of the Executive Council other than ex-officio members shall hold office for a period of three years.
3. (3) One third of the members of the Executive Council shall form the quorum: Provided that no quorum shall be necessary for adjourned meeting.
4. (4) The Registrar in consultation with the Vice-Chancellor may convene the meeting of the Executive Council.
5. (5) The Registrar shall be the Member-Secretary of the Executive Council.

Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations made thereunder, the Executive Council shall have the following powers and shall perform the following duties, namely:-

1. (i) to hold, control and administer the property and funds of the University;
2. (ii) to administer the funds placed at the disposal of the University for specific purpose;
3. (iii) to adopt the annual accounts together with the audit report;

Finance Committee.

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1. (1) There shall be a Finance Committee for the University, consisting of the following members, namely :-
   • (i) the Vice-Chancellor - Chairman
   • (ii) the Registrar of the University - Member
   • (iii) the Finance Officer of the University - Member Secretary
   • (iv) Secretary in charge of Public Health and Medical Education and Ayush Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh or his nominee not below the rank of Deputy Secretary - Member
   • (v) Secretary in charge of Finance Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh or his nominee not below the rank of Deputy Secretary - Member
2. (2) The Finance Committee shall control the finances of the University.
3. (3) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations made thereunder the Finance Committee shall exercise the powers and perform the functions as under,- (a

1. (1) The Academic Council shall be the academic body of the University consisting of the following members, namely :-
   • (i) the Vice-Chancellor;
   • (ii) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor;
   • (iii) the Director, Medical Education, Government of Madhya Pradesh;
   • (iv) the Commissioner/Director, Ayush Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh;
   • (v) all Deans of Faculty;
   • (vi) the Chairman of Board of Studies;
   • (vii) all Heads of Department of the University;
   • (viii) four Deans/

1. (1) The Academic Council shall, in addition to all other powers vested in it by this Act, the Statutes and Ordinances, have the following powers and shall perform the following duties, namely :-
   • (i) to exercise general supervision over the academic policies of the University and to give directions regarding methods of instruction, cooperative teaching among colleges maintained by or admitted to the privileges of the University, valuation of research or improvements in academic standards;
   • (ii) to consider matters of general academic interest either on its own initiative or on a reference by a faculty or the Executive Council and to take appropriate action thereon; (iii)
   • (a) to make proposals for allocating departments to the Board of Studies;
   • (b) to assign fellows and its own members to the faculty;
     • (iv) to make proposals for the institution of fellowships, scholarships, studentships, exhibitions, medals and prizes and to make rules for their award;
     • (v) to consider the application for admission of an educational institution to the privileges of the University: Provided that no such applications shall be considered unless the institution has been approved by the National Medical Commission, National Dental Commission, National Commission of Homoeopathy, National Commission of Indian Medicine, as the case may be, or the Government of Madhya Pradesh;
     • (vi) to prescribe qualifications for recognition of persons as teachers of the University and to accord such recognition;
     • (vii) to make arrangements for the conduct of examinations and to appoint result committees or other persons or both, as it thinks fit, to prepare he results of examinations and report such results to the Executive Council for publications;
     • (viii) to recognise persons eminent in any subject to guide research in that subject.
2. (2) The Aacademic Council may appoint a Standing Committee consisting of its members.

Faculties

1. (1) The University shall have one or more faculties as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
2. (2) Each Faculty shall consist of a Dean and such other members and shall have such powers and perform such duties, as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
3. (3) Each Faculty shall have such departments, as may be assigned to it by the Ordinances.
4. (4) The Dean shall be appointed by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor for a period of two years from amongst the professors of the University teaching departments or schools of studies or college professors, who are teachers in the said subject: Provided that if there is no professor of the University teaching departments or schools of studies teaching the said subject, the Dean shall be appointed from amongst the professors of affiliated colleges, who are teachers in the said subject;
5. (5) The Dean shall be the Chairman of the Faculty and shall be responsible for the due observance of the Statutes, the Ordinances and the Regulations relating to the Faculty and for the conduct and maintenance of standards of teaching and research.
6. (6) The Dean shall have the right to be present and to speak at any meeting of any Boards of Studies of the Faculty, but shall not have the right to vote thereat.

1. (1) There shall be a Board of Studies for every subject or group of subjects for degree and diploma courses, as prescribed by the Statutes.
2. (2) Each Board shall consist of such persons as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

The Board of Studies shall have such powers and perform such functions, as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

1. (1) The Academic Planning and Evaluation Board shall consist of the following members, namely :-
   • (i) the Vice-Chancellor - Chairman
   • (ii) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor - Member
   • (iii) all Deans of Faculty - Member
   • (iv) three Heads of University Departments and Schools of Studies nominated by the Vice-Chancellor - Member
   • (v) three college professors nominated by the Vice-Chancellor - Member
   • (vi) three scholars of repute, not connected with the University, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor - Member
   • (vii) three Heads of Department nominated by the Vice-Chancellor - Member
   • (viii) the Registrar, who shall be the Member Secretary.
2. (2) One-third of the members of the Board shall form a quorum.
3. (3) The term of the Academic Planning and Evaluation Board shall be three years.
4. (4) The Academic Planning and Evaluation Board shall have the following powers and perform the following duties, namely:-
   • (i) to prepare the short-term and long-term plan of the University;
   • (ii) to consider and forward to the Executive Council, with its recommendations the research projects and academic programmes proposed by the Faculties and to bring about inter-faculty co-ordination for taking up projects on inter-faculty basis;
   • (iii) to suggest new academic programmes of the Faculties and to do academic evaluation of affiliated colleges and schools and institutions of the University from time to

Other Boards.

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1. (1) There shall be such other Boards in the University, as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
2. (2) The constitution, term. powers and duties of the Boards constituted under sub-section (1) shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

1. (2) The following shall form part of or be paid into the University fund,-
   • (a) any rent, contribution or grant by Central or State Government or any body corporate;
   • (b) trusts, bequests, donations, endowments and other grants, if any;
   • (c) the income of the University from all sources including income from fees and charges;
   • (d) all other sums received by the University.
2. (3) The University Fund shall be kept in any Scheduled Bank as defined in the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (No. 2 of 1934) or invested in securities authorized by the Indian Trusts Act, 1882 (No. i of 1882), at the discretion of the Executive Council.
3. (4) Nothing in this section shall, in any way, affect any obligations accepted by or imposed upon the University by any declaration of trust executed by or on behalf of the University for the administration of any trust.

1. (1) The University Fund shall be applicable to the following objects and in the following order :-
   • (a) to the repayment of debts incurred by the University for the purpose of this Act and the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations made thereunder;
   • (b) to the upkeep of colleges, teaching departments and schools of studies established by the University, residences and hostels;
   • (c) to the payment of the cost of audit of the University

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

1. (a) constitution. powers and duties of such bodies as may be deemed necessary to be constituted from time to timel;
2. (b) manner of election or appointment and the term of office of the members of the bodies referred to in clause (a) including the continuance in the office of the first members and filling of vacancies of the members and all other matters relating

1. (1) The first Statutes with regard to matters set out in Section 36 shall be made by the State Government and a copy thereof shall be laid on the table of the Legislative Assembly.
2. (2) The Executive Council may, from time to time, make new or additional Statutes and may amend or repeal the Statutes in the manner hereinafter in this Section provided.
3. (3) The Academic Council may propose to the Executive Council the draft of any new Statute or amendment of any existing Statutes to be passed by the Executive Council: Provided that the Academic Council shall not propose the draft of any Statutes or of any amendment of a Statute affecting the status, power or constitution of any existing authority of the University, until such authority has been given an opportunity to express its opinion upon the proposal and any opinion so expressed shall be considered by the Executive Council.
4. (4) The Executive Council may approve any such draft as is referred to in sub-section (3) and pass the Statute or reject it or return it to the Academic Council for reconsideration, either in whole or in part, together with any amendment which it may suggest.
5. (5) Any member of the Executive Council may propose to the Executive Council the draft of any new Statute or amendment to existing Statute and the Executive Council may either accept or reject the proposal if it relates to a matter not falling within the purview of the Academic Council. In case such draft relates to a matter within the purview of the Academic Council, the Executive Council shall refer it for consideration to the Academic Council. which may either report to the Executive Council that it does not approve the proposal, which shall then be deemed to have been rejected by the Executive Council or submit the draft to the Executive Council, in such form, as the Academic Council may approve and the provisions of this section shall apply in the case of draft so submitted, as they apply in the case of a draft proposed to the Executive Council by the Academic Council.
6. (6) The new Statute or addition to the Statutes or any amendment or repeal of a Statute shall require the previous approval of the Chancellor, who may sanction, disallow or remit it for further consideration.

Ordinances. 38.

1. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, the Ordinances may provide for all or any of the following matters:-
   • (i) admission of students to colleges, teaching departments, schools of studies and laboratories and levy of fees and their enrolment;
   • (ii) degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions to be awarded by the University and the qualifications for the same;
   • (iii) examinations leading to the degrees, diplomas and certificates of the University;
   • (iv) fees to be charged

1. (1) All Ordinances shall be made by the Executive Council.
2. (2) An Ordinance made by the Executive Council shall come into force from the date on which it is approved by the Chancellor.

1. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in Sub-section (1) of Section 38, no Ordinance shall be made by the Executive Council, -
   • (a) affecting the admission of students or prescribing examinations to be recognised as equivalent to the University examinations or the further qualifications mentioned in sub-section (1) of Section 42 for admission to the degree or diploma courses of the University, unless a draft of the same has been proposed by the Academic Council; or
   • (b) affecting conditions and duties of examiners and the conduct or standard of examinations, except in accordance with a proposal of the Faculty or Faculties concerned and unless a draft of such Ordinance has been proposed by the Academic Council; or
   • (c) affecting the qualifications and emoluments of teachers of the University paid by the University, unless a draft of the same has been proposed by the Academic Council.
2. (2) The Executive Council shall not have powers to amend any draf proposed by the Academic Council under sub-section (1) but may reject the proposal or return the draft to the Academic Council, for reconsideration, either in whole or in part, together with any amendment, which the Executive Council may suggest.
3. (3) After any draft returned under sub-section (2) has been further considered by the Academic Council together with any amendment suggested by the Executive Council, it shall be again presented to the Executive Council with a report of the Academic Council thereon and the Executive Council may then deal with the draft in such manner, as it may think fit.
4. (4) Where the Executive Council has rejected the draft of an Ordinance proposed by the Academic Council, the Academic Council may appeal to the Chancellor and the Chancellor may direct that such Ordinance shall have effect from such date, as may be specified in the direction.

1. (1) The authorities, committees and other bodies of University constituted by or under this Act may make regulations, subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes and the Ordinances, -
   • (a) laying down the procedure to be observed at their meeting and the number of members required to form a quorum: Provided that until Regulations providing for quorum are made, the quorum to constitute a meeting of any authority, committee or other body of the University shall be

**CHAPTER VII**

**ENROLMENT, DEGREES, ETC.**

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1. (1) Students shall not be eligible for admission to a course of study for a degree or diploma, unless they have passed the final examination held under the Madhya Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Adhiniyam, 1965 (No. 23 of 1965) or an examination recognised in accordance with the provisions of this section as equivalent thereto and possess such further qualifications, as may be prescribed by the Ordinances. (2

1. (1) Subject to the provisions of the Statutes, all examiners and moderators of examination questions shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor in consultation with a committee consisting of the following members:- (i

1. (1) Every college or school shall furnish such reports, returns and other information, as the Executive Council, after obtaining the opinion of the Academic Council, may require, to enable it to judge the efficiency of

Only graduates or diploma holders of the University shall, on payment of such fees, as may be prescribed by the Statutes, be entitled to have their names enrolled in the Register of registered graduates and diploma holders, to be maintained in such form, as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

Annual Reports. The annual report of the University shall be prepared under the direction of the Executive Council and shall be submitted to the Court on or before such date, as may be prescribed by the Statutes and shall be considered by the Court at its annual meeting. The Court may pass resolution thereon and communicate the same to the Executive Council. The University shall, thereafter send a copy of the annual report to the State Government and the State Government shall, as soon as may be, cause the same to be laid on the table of the Legislative Assembly.

1. (1) The Accounts of the University shall at least once every year at intervals of not more than fifteen months be audited by the Examiner of Local Fund Accounts of the State.
2. (2) The copies of the audited accounts together with the audit report shall be submitted by the Executive Council to the Court and the State Government.

1. (1) No person shall be appointed,-
   • (i) as a Professor, Associate Professor, Reader, Assistant Professor or Lecturer; or
   • (ii) to any other teaching post of the University paid by the University except on the recommendation of a committee of selection constituted in accordance with sub-section (2): Provided that if appointment to any of the teaching posts aforesaid is not expected to continue for more than six months and cannot be delayed without detriment to the interest of the department or institution maintained by the University, the Executive Council may make such appointment without obtaining the recommendation of the committee of selection constituted under sub-section (2), but the person so appointed shall not be retained on the same post for a period exceeding six months or appointed to another post in the service of the University except on the recommendation of the said committee of selection.
2. (2) The members of the committee of selection shall be,-
   • (i) the Vice-Chancellor,

The payment of the salaries to the teachers of the University paid by the University shall be in accordance with scales fixed by the Executive Council by Ordinance, with the prior approval of the State Government.

1. (1) If the State Government is satisfied that owing to maladministration or financial mismanagement in the University a situation has arisen whereby financial stability of the University has become insecure, it may, by notification, declare that the finances of the University shall be subject to the control of the State Government. (

1. (1) If the State Government, on receipt of a report or otherwise, is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the administration of the University cannot be carried out in accordance with the provisions of this Act, without detriment to the

On expiration of the period of operation of the notification issued under section 51, the provisions of this Act, as modified

**CHAPTER XI** **SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS**

**53.** If any question arises regarding the interpretation of any provision of this Act or any Statutes, Ordinances or Regulations or as to whether

Constitution of committees. 54. Where any authority of the University is given power by this Act or the Statutes to appoint committees, such committees shall, save as otherwise provided, consist of members of the authority concerned and of such other persons, if any, as the authority, in each case, may think fit.

Filling of casual vacancies. 55. Save as otherwise provided in this Act, all casual vacancies among the members other than ex-officio members of any authority, committee or other body of the University shall be filled, as soon as conveniently may be, by the persons or the body, who nominated, appointed, elected or co-opted the member, whose place has become vacant and the person nominated, appointed, elected or co-opted to a casual vacancy shall be a member of such authority, committee or body for the remainder term, for which the person, whose place he fills, would have been a member.

No act or proceeding of any authority, committee or body of the University shall be invalid merely by reason of,-

1. (a) any vacancy in or defect in the constitution thereof; or
2. (b) any defect in the election, nomination or appointment of a person acting as a member thereto; or
3. (c) any irregularity in its procedure not affecting the merits of the case.

1. (1) Every salaried officer and teacher of the University paid by the University shall be appointed under a written contract, which shall be lodged with the University and a copy thereof furnished to the officer or teacher concerned.
2. (2) Any dispute regarding service matters arising out of contract or otherwise between the University and any of its salaried employees shall be adjudicated upon by the Vice-Chancellor and an appeal against the Vice-Chancellor's decision shall

The University shall constitute for the benefit of its officers, teachers, clerical staff and other employees, in such manner and subject to such conditions, as may be prescribed by the Statutes such pension, insurance and provident fund and institute, such other benefits as it may deem fit.

No suit, prosecution or other legal proceedings shall lie against any officer, teacher or other employee of the University for anything, which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act or the Statutes, Ordinances or Regulations.

No person shall impart instruction in the University or any college,-

1. (a) unless such person possesses the qualifications laid down by the Academic Council in that behalf; and
2. (b) except in such subject or subjects and upto the standard, for which his qualifications have been approved by the Academic Council.

Classification of teachers.

1. (1) Professors, Associate Professors, Readers, Assistant Professors, Lecturers and Heads of Department in colleges, schools and institutions fulfilling the academic and other qualifications and conditions of experience laid down by the National Medical Commission, National Dental Commission, National Commission of Indian Medicine or National of Homoeopathy, as the case may be and drawing pay in the pay scales approved by the concerning Council or approved by the State Government, shall be

Terms of office of members of authorities of the University. 62.

1. (1) Wherever in accordance with this Act, any person is to hold an office or to be a member of any authority, by rotation according to seniority, such seniority in the absence of any provisions to the contrary in the Act, shall be determined in accordance with

Resignation of member or officer of the University. 63.

1. (1) Any member, other than an ex-officio member of the Court, the Executive Council, the Academic Council or any other University authority or committee or Dean of a Faculty, may resign by a letter addressed to the Registrar and the resignation shall take effect as soon as the letter is received by the Registrar.
2. (2) Any officer of the University, whether salaried or otherwise, other than a Dean, may resign his office by a letter addressed to the Registrar.

Disqualifications for being member of authority

1. (1) A person shall be disqualified for being chosen as and for being a member of any of the authorities of the University,-
   • (a) if he is of unsound mind; or
   • (b) if he is an

1. (1) The Chancellor may, on the request of the Executive Council, remove the name of any person from the Register of registered graduates and diploma holders and remove the name of any person from membership of any authority or body of the University, if,-
   • (i) he is guilty of gross misbehavior, and
   • (ii) he acts prejudicial to the interest of the University

If any difficulty arises as to the first constitution or reconstitution of any authority of the University after commencement of this Act or otherwise in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the State Government, as occasion may require, may by order, do anything which appears to it necessary for the purpose of removing the difficulty.

**SCHEDULE I** [See Section 51] 1. Sections 12 and 13 - For Sections 12 and 13 substitute : "13- The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor in consultation with the State Government and may be removed by the Chancellor in the like manner." 2. Sections 21, 22, 23 and 24 - For Sections 21, 22, 23 and 24 substitute: "21. (1) The Court shall consist of the following:- (i) the Chancellor; (ii) the Vice-Chancellor; (iii) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor; (iv) the Secretary to the Government of Madhya Pradesh, Public Health and Medical Education and Ayush Department; (v) the Director of Medical Education, Government of Madhya Pradesh; (vi) the Commissioner/Director, Ayush, Government of Madhya Pradesh; (vii) Dean Students Welfare; (viii) five members including not more than two representatives of

-1 Schedule II [See Section 1 (2) and Section 6(1)] Division-wise and District-wise List under the Jurisdiction of Madhya Pradesh Dhanvantari Swasthya Vishwavidyalaya, Ujjain S.No. Name of the Division Name of the District 1. Bhopal Bhopal, Sehore, Raisen, Rajgarh, Vidisha. 2. Indore Indore, Dhar, Jhabua, Alirajpur, Barwani, Khargone, Khandwa, Burhanpur. 3. Gwalior Gwalior, Shivpuri, Guna, Ashoknagar, Datia. 4. Ujjain Ujjain, Dewas, Ratlam, Shajapur, Agar Malwa, Mandsaur, Neemuch. 5. Narmadapuram Narmadapuram, Harda, Betul. 6. Chambal Morena, Bhind, Sheopur.