Transitory provisions

Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act and the regulations, the Vice-Chancellor may, with the previous approval of the Chairman of the General Council and subject to the availability of funds, discharge all or any of the functions of the University for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act and the regulations and for that purpose may exercise any powers or perform any duties, which may by this Act and the regulations are to be exercised or performed by any authority of the University until such authority comes into existence as provided by this Act and the regulations.