Chapter III OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY

1. (1) The Governor of Maharashtra shall be the Chancellor of the University and the Chancellor, by virtue of his office, shall be the Head of the University.
2. (2) The Chancellor, when present, shall 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, whenever necessary, and the Vice Chancellor shall submit the minutes of such meeting to the Chancellor for his perusal.
3. (3) The Chancellor,-
   • (a) shall, on receiving a reference from the State Government under sub-section (7) of section 8 in such matter; or
   • (b) may, in any matter suo motu or otherwise, call for a report or an explanation or such information and record relating to such matter or any matter or affairs of the University, and shall, after considering such report or explanation, or information or record, issue such directions thereupon as may be deemed fit in the interest of the University or student or larger interest of the public, and his directions shall be final and shall be complied with by the University forthwith.
4. (4) The Chancellor may, after taking report in writing from the Vice Chancellor, suspend or modify any resolution, order or proceeding of any authority, body, committee or officer which, in his opinion, is not in conformity with this Act, Statutes, Ordinances or Regulations made thereunder, 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, officer to show cause why such an order should not be made, and if any cause is shown, within the time fixed by the Chancellor, he shall consider the same and wherever he deems it necessary, after consulting the State Government, decide the action to be taken in the matter, and his decision shall be final.
5. (5) Where, in the opinion of the Chancellor, the conduct of any nominated or appointed or co-opted member is detrimental to the smooth functioning of the University or any authority or body or committee, he may, after giving such member an opportunity to offer his explanation in writing and after considering such explanation, if any, and satisfying himself that, it is necessary so to do, disqualify such member or suspend him for such period, as he may deem fit.
6. (6) The Chancellor shall, exercise such other powers and perform such other duties, as may be conferred upon or vested in him by or under this Act.

The following shall be the officers of the University, namely:-

1. (1) the Vice-Chancellor ;
2. (2) the Registrar ;
3. (3) the Dean of Schools ;
4. (4) the Finance and Accounts Officer ;
5. (5) the Director of Board of Examinations and Evaluation ;
6. (6) the Director of Knowledge and Resource Centre; and
7. (7) such other officers as may be declared by the Statutes to be the officers of the University.

1. (1) There shall be a Vice-Chancellor who shall be the principal academic and executive officer of the University and ex-officio Chairperson of the Governing Council, Academic and Activity Council, Board of Examinations and Evaluation, Finance and Accounts Committee, and shall preside in the absence of the Chancellor at any convocation for conferring degrees : Provided that, first Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the State Government.
2. (2) Save as otherwise provided, pay and allowances, terms and conditions of service of the Vice-Chancellor shall be such, as may be determined by the State Government, from time to time.
3. (3) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor in the following manner:-
   • (a) There shall be a committee consisting of the following members to recommend suitable names to the Chancellor, for appointment of Vice-Chancellor, namely:-
     • (i) a member nominated by the Chancellor, who shall be the retired Judge of the Supreme Court or retired Chief Justice of a High Court or an eminent scholar of national repute or a recipient of Padma Award, in the field of education or sports ;
     • (ii) the Additional Chief Secretary or Principal Secretary or Secretary, as the case may be, of the School Education and Sport Department or any officer not below the rank of Secretary to Government nominated by the State Government ;
     • (iii) the Director or Head of sports institute or sports organization of national repute established by an Act of Parliament, nominated by the Governing Council and the Academic and Activity Council, jointly, in the manner specified by the State Government by an order published in the Official Gazette.
   • (b) The member nominated by the Chancellor shall be the Chairman of the committee.
   • (c) The members nominated on the committee shall be persons who are not connected with the University or any College or any recognized institution or School or Campus or Regional Centre or Study Centre of the University.
   • (d) No meeting of the committee shall be held unless all the three members of the committee are present.
   • (e) The committee shall recommend a panel of not less than five suitable persons for the consideration of the Chancellor for being appointed as the Vice-Chancellor. The names of the persons so recommended shall be in alphabetical order without any preference being indicated. The report shall be accompanied by a detailed write-up on suitability of each person included in the panel.
   • (f) A person recommended by the committee for appointment as Vice-Chancellor shall,-
     • (i) be an eminent academician and an administrator of high caliber; or be a person with proven record of experience in physical education or sports education or sports promotion holding doctoral degree and with experience of working in a University ;
     • (ii) be able to provide leadership by his own example ;
     • (iii) be able to provide vision; and have ability to translate the same into reality in the interest of students and society; and
     • (iv) possess such educational qualifications and experience as may be specified by the State Government, by an order published in the Official Gazette, in consultation with the Chancellor.
   • (g) The eligibility conditions and the process for recommendation of names for appointment as Vice-Chancellor shall be given wide publicity to ensure the recommendation of most suitable candidates.
4. (4) The Chancellor may appoint one of the persons included in the panel to be the Vice-Chancellor: Provided that, if the Chancellor does not approve any of the persons so recommended, he may call for a fresh panel either from the same committee or after constitution of a new committee for the purpose, from such new committee.
5. (5) The process of preparing the panel of the suitable persons for being appointed as the ViceChancellor, shall begin at least six months before the probable date of occurrence of the vacancy of the Vice-Chancellor, and the process of appointment of the Vice-Chancellor shall be completed at least one month before the probable date of occurrence of the vacancy of the Vice-Chancellor.
6. (6) The person appointed as the Vice-Chancellor shall, subject to the terms and conditions of contract of service, hold office for a period of five years from the date on which he takes charge of his office or till he attains the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier and he shall not be eligible for re-appointment.
7. (7) The person appointed as the Vice-Chancellor shall hold a lien, if any, on the substantive post held by him prior to the appointment.
8. (8) In any of the following circumstances, the exigency whereof shall solely be judged by the Chancellor, namely:-
   • (i) where the committee appointed under clause (a) of sub-section (3) is unable to recommend any name within the time limit specified by the Chancellor ;
   • (ii) where the vacancy occurs in the office of the Vice-Chancellor because of death, resignation or otherwise, and it cannot be conveniently and expeditiously filled in, in accordance with the provisions of sub-sections (3) and (4) ;
   • (iii) where the vacancy in the office of the Vice-Chancellor occurs temporarily because of leave, illness or other causes; or
   • (iv) where there is any other emergency; the Chancellor may appoint any suitable person, to act as the Vice-Chancellor for a term not exceeding twelve months, in the aggregate as may be specified in his order : Provided that, the person so appointed shall cease to hold such office on the date on which the person appointed as the Vice-Chancellor in accordance with the provisions of sub-sections (3) and (4) assumes office or the Vice-Chancellor resumes office.
9. (9) The Vice-Chancellor shall be a whole-time salaried officer of the University and shall receive pay and allowances, and other facilities as determined by the State Government. In addition, he shall be entitled to free furnished residence, a motor car including its maintenance, repairs and fuel required therefor, with the service of a chauffeur, free of charge.
10. (10) Such sumptuary allowance shall be placed at the disposal of the Vice-Chancellor, as the State Government may approve.
11. (11) If a person receiving an honorarium from the Consolidated Fund of the State, or if a Principal of an affiliated college or a recognized institution or a University teacher is appointed as Vice-Chancellor, his terms and conditions of service shall not be altered to his disadvantage during his tenure as Vice-Chancellor.
12. (12) Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing sub-sections, the person referred to in sub-section (7) shall stand retired from his original post in accordance with the terms and conditions of service of that post.
13. (13) The Vice-Chancellor may, by writing under his signature addressed to the Chancellor, after giving one months notice resign from his office and shall cease to hold his office on the acceptance of his resignation by the Chancellor or from the date of expiry of the said notice period, whichever is earlier.
14. (14) The Vice-Chancellor may be removed from his office if the Chancellor is satisfied that the incumbent,-
    • (a) has become insane and stands so declared by a competent court; or
    • (b) has been convicted by a court for any offence involving moral turpitude; or
    • (c) has become an undischarged insolvent and stands so declared by a competent court; or
    • (d) has been physically unfit and incapable of discharging functions due to protracted illness or physical disability; or
    • (e) has willfully omitted or refused to carry out the provisions of this Act or has committed breach of any of the terms and conditions of the service or any other conditions, prescribed by the State Government under sub-section (2), or has abused the powers vested in him or if the continuance of the Vice-Chancellor in the office is detrimental to the interests of the University ; or
    • (f) is a member of, or is otherwise associated with, any political party or any organization which takes part in politics, or is taking part in, or subscribing in aid of, any political movement or activity. Explanation.- .For the purposes of this sub-clause, whether any party is a political party, or whether any organization takes part in politics or whether any movement or activity falls within the scope of this sub-clause, the decision of the Chancellor thereon shall be final : Provided that, the Vice-Chancellor shall be given a reasonable opportunity to show cause by the Chancellor before taking recourse for his removal under sub-clauses (d), (e) and (f).

1. (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal academic and executive officer of the University responsible for the development of academic programmes of the University. He shall oversee and monitor the administration of the academic programmes and general administration of the University to ensure efficiency and good order of the University.
2. (2) Vice-Chancellor shall be entitled to be present, with the right to speak, at any meeting of any other authority or body or committee of the University, but shall not be entitled to vote thereat, unless he is the Chairperson or member of that authority or body.
3. (3) The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to convene meetings of any of the authorities, bodies or committees, as and when he considers it necessary to do so.
4. (4) The Vice-Chancellor shall ensure that directions issued by the Chancellor are strictly complied with or, as the case may be, implemented.
5. (5) It shall be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to ensure that the directives of the State Government, if any, and the provisions of this Act, Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations are strictly observed and that the decisions of the authorities, bodies and committees which are not inconsistent with this Act, Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations are properly implemented.
6. (6) The Vice-Chancellor may defer implementation of a decision taken or a resolution passed by any authority, body or committee of the University if, he is of the opinion that the same is not consistent with the directives of the State Government or with the provisions of the Act, Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations or that such decision or resolution is not in the interest of the University and at the earliest opportunity refer it back to the authority, body or committee concerned for reconsideration in its next meeting with reasons to be recorded in writing. If differences persist, he shall within a week, giving reasons, submit it to the Chancellor for decision and inform about having done so to the members of the authority, body or committee concerned. After receipt of the decision of the Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor shall take action as directed by the Chancellor and inform the authority, body or committee concerned, accordingly.
7. (7) If there are reasonable grounds for the Vice-Chancellor to believe that there is an emergency which requires immediate action to be taken, or if any action is required to be taken in the interest of the University, he shall take such action, as he thinks necessary, and shall at the earliest opportunity, report in writing the grounds for his belief that there was an emergency, and the action taken by him, to such authority or body as shall, in the ordinary course, have dealt with the matter. In the event of a difference arising between the Vice-Chancellor and the authority or body whether there was in fact an emergency, or on the action taken where such action does not affect any person in the service of the University, or on both, the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor whose decision shall be final: Provided that, where any such action taken by the Vice-Chancellor affects any person in the service of the University, such person shall be entitled to prefer, within thirty days from the date on which he receives notice of such action, an appeal to the Governing Council. Explanation.- For the purposes of this sub-section, action taken by the Vice-Chancellor shall not include disciplinary action taken against any employee of the University.
8. (8) Where any matter is required to be regulated by the Statutes, Ordinances or Regulations, but no Statutes, Ordinances or Regulations are made in that behalf or where there is an exigency to amend Statutes, Ordinances or Regulations, the Vice-Chancellor may, for the time being, regulate the matter by issuing such directions as he thinks necessary, and shall, at the earliest opportunity thereafter, place them before the Governing Council or other authority or body concerned for approval. He shall, at the same time, place before such authority or body for consideration the draft of the Statutes, Ordinances or Regulations, as the case may be, required to be made in that behalf: Provided that, such direction shall have to be converted into Statute, Ordinance or Regulation, as the case may be, within six months of issuing of such direction failing which such direction shall automatically lapse.
9. (9) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the appointing and disciplinary authority for the University teachers.
10. (10) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the appointing and disciplinary authority for officers of the University of the rank of Assistant Registrar and of the rank equivalent thereto and above.
11. (11) As the Chairperson of the authorities or bodies or committees of the University, the Vice-Chancellor shall be empowered to suspend member from the meeting of the authority, body or committee for persisting to obstruct or stall the proceedings or for indulging in behaviour unbecoming of a member, and shall report the matter accordingly, to the Chancellor.
12. (12) The Vice-Chancellor shall place before the Governing Council a report of the work of the University periodically as provided under the Ordinances.
13. (13) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred upon him by or under this Act.

1. (1) The Registrar shall be the Chief Administrative Officer of the University. He shall be a full-time salaried officer and shall work directly under the superintendence, direction and control of the Vice-Chancellor.
2. (2) The qualifications and experience for the purpose of selection of the Registrar shall be as laid down by the University Grants Commission and approved by the State Government.
3. (3) The Registrar shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor on the recommendation of a selection committee constituted for the purpose under this Act.
4. (4) Appointment of the Registrar shall be for a term of five years or till he attains the age of superannuation whichever is earlier and he shall be eligible for re-appointment by selection on the recommendation of a selection committee constituted for the purpose, for only one more term of five years.
5. (5) When the office of the Registrar falls vacant or 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 the new Registrar assumes duty or the Registrar resumes duty, as the case may be.
6. (6) The Registrar shall,-
   • (a) act as a Member-Secretary of the Governing Council, Academic and Activity Council and such other authorities, bodies and committees, as prescribed by or under this Act ;
   • (b) be the appointing and the disciplinary authority of the employees of the University other than the teachers, non-vacation academic staff and officers of the rank of Assistant Registrar and other officers holding posts equivalent thereto or above ;
   • (c) be the custodian of the records, the common seal and such other property of the University as the Governing Council may, commit to his charge ;
   • (d) conduct elections to various authorities and bodies of the University as per the programme approved by the Vice-Chancellor ;
   • (e) prepare and update the Handbook of the Statutes and Regulations approved by the authorities, bodies or committees, from time to time, and make them available to all members of the authorities and officers of the University ;
   • (f) receive complaints and suggestions in regard to the improvement of administration and consider them for appropriate action ;
   • (g) render necessary assistance for inspection of the University, its buildings, class rooms, sport facilities, laboratories, libraries, knowledge resource centre, museums, workshops and equipment is made by such person or persons or body of persons, as directed by the Vice-Chancellor ;
   • (h) organise training and orientation of non-teaching employees in the University and Campuses, Regional Centres, Study Centres ;
     • (i) have the power to enter into agreements, sign documents and authenticate records on behalf of the University, subject to the decision of the authorities of the University ;
   • (j) place before the Governing Council a report of the development activities of the University every six months ;
   • (k) have the power to seek information in regard to any matter of the University, from the Dean, Finance and Accounts Officer and any other officer of the University for submission to the State Government and other external agencies ;
   • (l) exercise such other powers and perform such other duties, as prescribed by or under this Act or assigned to him, by the Vice-Chancellor, from time to time.
7. (7) Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Registrar may prefer an appeal, within thirty days from the date of communication of such decision, to the Vice-Chancellor.

1. (1) There shall be a Dean for each School, who shall be a full time salaried officer.
2. (2) The Dean shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor on the recommendations of the selection committee constituted for the purpose.
3. (3) The Dean shall work directly under the superintendence, direction and control of the Vice-Chancellor.
4. (4) The term of Dean shall be co-terminus with the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor or till he attains the age of superannuation, whichever is earlier: Provided that, the new Vice-Chancellor may continue his services as a Dean till the new Dean is duly appointed: Provided further that, in case vacancy occurs in the office of the Vice-Chancellor because of death, resignation or otherwise, the Dean shall continue to hold the post till the end of that academic year.
5. (5) The qualification and experience for the purpose of selection of the Dean shall be such as may be prescribed by Statutes.

The Dean shall,-

1. (a) be responsible for implementation of sports policies approved by the Academic and Activity Council ;
2. (b) be responsible for development and application of quality benchmarks or parameters for various sports activities ;
3. (c) ensure appropriate actions, as are needed for maintenance of quality of teaching spelt out by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell ;
4. (d) organize inter-institutional and intra-institutional workshops, seminars, games and sports competition ;
5. (e) interact with State Quality Assurance Cell in the pre-accreditation and post-accreditation quality assessment, sustenance and enhancement endeavours ;
6. (f) recommend to the Governing Council through Academic and Activity Council proposals for the institution of fellowship, travelling fellowship, scholarship, studentship, medals and prizes and making Regulations for their award ;
7. (g) regulate and co-ordinate research activities to maintain standards in physical education, sports education and research in the Schools, University Departments, in Colleges, recognized institutions, Campus, Regional Centres, Study Centres, etc ;
8. (h) recommend to the Academic and Activity Council proposals for conduct of courses in University Departments, in Colleges, recognized institutions, Schools, Campuses, Regional Centres, Study Centres ;
   • (i) prepare proposals for award of fellowship, scholarship and other distinctions in the Schools for submission to the Academic and Activity Council ;
9. (j) prepare reports as required by the various authorities or bodies of the University, the State Government, the Central Government, or Councils, Commission and any such other body ;
10. (k) be responsible for proper implementation of the decisions of the Governing Council, Academic and Activity Council, Board of Studies and the Board of Examinations and Evaluation ;
11. (l) exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as prescribed by or under this Act or assigned to him by the Vice-Chancellor, from time to time.

1. (1) The Director, Board of Examinations and Evaluation shall be a full time salaried officer and shall work directly under the directions and control of the Vice-Chancellor. He shall discharge his functions under the superintendence, direction and guidance of the Board of Examinations and Evaluation, and shall be concerned with the implementation of the policies and directives given by the Board of Examinations and Evaluation.
2. (2) The qualifications and experience for the purpose of selection of the Director, Board of Examinations and Evaluation shall be as may be specified by the State Government, by an order published in the Official Gazette.
3. (3) The Director, Board of Examinations and Evaluation shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor on the recommendation of the selection committee constituted for the purpose under this Act.
4. (4) Appointment of the Director, Board of Examinations and Evaluation shall be for a term of five years or till he attains the age of superannuation, whichever is earlier and he shall be eligible for re-appointment by selection on the recommendation of a selection committee constituted for the purpose, for only one more term of five years.
5. (5) The Director, Board of Examinations and Evaluation shall,-
   • (a) be the principal officer-in-charge of the conduct of University examinations, tests and evaluation, and declaration of their results ;
   • (b) be the Member-Secretary of the Board of Examinations and Evaluation and of the committees appointed by the Board except the committees constituted for appointment of papersetters, examiners and moderators ;
   • (c) be responsible for making all arrangements necessary for holding examinations, tests and evaluation, and for timely declaration of results ;
   • (d) evolve and implement in consultation with the Board of Examinations and Evaluation, processes for proper and smooth conduct of examinations and evaluation ;
   • (e) implement decisions taken by the various University authorities, connected with the examination and evaluation process ;
   • (f) carry out all other duties and functions assigned to him by the Board of Examinations and Evaluation ;
   • (g) exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as prescribed by or under this Act or assigned to him by the Vice-Chancellor, from time to time.

1. (1) The Finance and Accounts Officer shall be the principal finance, accounts and audit officer of the University. He shall be a full-time salaried officer and shall work directly under the superintendence, direction and control of the Vice-Chancellor.
2. (2) The Finance and Accounts Officer shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor on the recommendation of the selection committee constituted for the purpose under this Act.
3. (3) The Finance and Accounts Officer shall be a person who is a Chartered Accountant or a Cost Accountant, with professional experience of not less than five years.
4. (4) In case, the person possessing the qualifications and experience as specified in sub-section (3) cannot be appointed, the Finance and Accounts Officer may be appointed from amongst the Government Officers of the State Finance and Accounts Service, holding the post not below the rank of Deputy Director.
5. (5) The appointment of the Finance and Accounts Officer shall be for a term of five years or till the age of superannuation, whichever is earlier, and he shall not be eligible for re-appointment.
6. (6) The Finance and Accounts Officer shall,-
   • (a) exercise general supervision over the funds of the University and advise the ViceChancellor as regards the finances of the University ;
   • (b) hold and manage the funds, property and investments, including trust and endowed property, for furthering the objects of the University, with the approval of the Vice-Chancellor ;
   • (c) ensure that the limits fixed by the University for recurring and non-recurring expenditure for a year are not exceeded, and that all allocations are expended for the purposes for which they are granted or allotted ;
   • (d) keep watch on the state of the cash and bank balances and investments ;
   • (e) ensure effective revenue governing by keeping watch on the process and progress of collection of revenue, and advise the Vice-Chancellor on the methods to be employed in this regard ;
   • (f) perform the duties under clauses (a) to (e) as per the Maharashtra Universities Account Code ;
   • (g) get the accounts of the University audited, regularly ;
   • (h) call for, from any Office, Campuses, Regional Centres, Study Centres of the University or University Institution or, any information and returns that he thinks necessary for the proper discharge of his financial responsibilities ;
     • (i) maintain the minutes of the meetings of the Finance and Accounts Committee ;
   • (j) be responsible for preparation and maintenance of accounts by double entry accounting system, on accrual basis, presenting the annual financial estimates (budget), statement of accounts and audit reports, to the Finance and Accounts Committee and to the Governing Council ;
   • (k) prepare financial reports as required by the various authorities or bodies of the University, the State Government, the Central Government, the Central Educational Commissions or Councils, Commission, University Grants Commission and All India Council for Technical Education and any such body providing funds to the University ;
   • (l) exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as prescribed by or under this Act or assigned to him by the Vice- Chancellor, from time to time.

1. (1) The Director, Knowledge Resource Center shall be a full time salaried officer of the University and shall be in-charge of the Knowledge Resource Centre in the University. He shall work directly under the superintendence, direction and control of the Vice-Chancellor.
2. (2) The qualifications, experience, emoluments and terms and conditions of service of the Director, Knowledge Resource Center shall be as recommended by the University Grants Commission, in the case of University librarian and adopted by the State Government.
3. (3) The appointment of the Director, Knowledge Resource Center shall be made by the Vice-Chancellor.
4. (4) The Director, Knowledge Resource Center shall,-
   • (a) be a Member-Secretary of the Knowledge Resource Centre Committee and shall ensure proper implementation of the decisions taken by the Knowledge Resource Centre Committee ;
   • (b) be the custodian of all books, periodicals, manuscripts, journals in print and audio, video recordings of various events, games, sports and competitions in digital format ;
   • (c) evolve and implement such processes and procedures to ensure that the books, periodical, manuscripts, journals, audio and video recordings and equipment in the Knowledge Resource Centre are not lost or damaged, and no irregularities take place in the Knowledge Resource Center ;
   • (d) cause periodical verification of stock, prepare appropriate report that includes losses, and place it before the Knowledge Resource Centre Committee ;
   • (e) be responsible for the development, modernization, up keeping and governing of University Knowledge Resource Center ;
   • (f) render assistance and guidance to the concerned officer at Colleges, Schools, Campuses, Regional Centres or Study Centres of the University ;
   • (g) render assistance and advice to libraries and librarians of affiliated Colleges, recognized Institutions, Campuses, Regional Centres, Study Centres by conducting annual meeting thereof ;
   • (h) conduct training programmes and workshops to update the skills and knowledge of librarians of affiliated Colleges, recognized institutions, Schools, Campuses, Regional Centres, Study Centres ;
     • (i) create awareness among the students of various schools and departments of the University regarding the availability of resources, information, search techniques and databases through the information literacy programme ;
   • (j) undertake any other task assigned to him by the University authorities to ensure that the objectives of Knowledge Resource Centre are accomplished ;
   • (k) exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as prescribed by or under this Act or assigned to him by the Vice-Chancellor, from time to time.