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 and necessary action.
3. (3) The Chancellor,-
   • (a) shall, on receiving a reference from the State Government under the provisions of sub-section (7) of section 7 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, within such period as may be specified by the Chancellor and shall, after considering such report or explanation, or information or record, issue such orders including imposition of penalty for its non-compliance thereupon, as may be deemed fit in the interest of the university or students or larger interest of the public, and his orders shall be final and binding 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 shall not be made, and if any cause is shown, within the time specified 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 thereon shall be final.
5. (5) Where, in the opinion of the Chancellor, the conduct of any nominated or appointed 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 other officers of the university, namely :-

1. (1) Vice-Chancellor;
2. (2) Registrar;
3. (3) Dean of School;
4. (4) Director, Board of Examinations and Evaluation;
5. (5) Director, Board of Students' Development;
6. (6) Director, Knowledge Resource Centre;
7. (7) Finance and Accounts Officer;
8. (8) such other officers in the service of the university, as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

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 Academic Council, Board of Examinations and Evaluation, Board of Research and Innovation, Board of Planning and Development, Board of Students Development and Finance and Accounts Committee. In absence of the Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor shall preside at any convocation for conferring degrees.
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 manner stated hereunder :-
   • (a) there shall be a search-cum-selection 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 a person of eminence in the sphere of higher education and shall be either an eminent scholar of national repute or a recipient of Padma Award in the field of education;
     • (ii) the Secretary of Higher and Technical Education Department or any officer not below the rank of Secretary to Government nominated by the State Government;
     • (iii) the Director or Head of an institute or organization of national repute working for preservation and promotion of Marathi language and literature, nominated by the Board of Management and the Academic Council, jointly;
     • (iv) a member nominated by the Chairman, University Grants Commission.
   • (b) The member nominated by the Chancellor under sub-clause (i) of clause (a) shall be the Chairman of the committee.
   • (c) The members nominated on the committee shall be persons who are not connected in any manner with the university.
   • (d) No meeting of the committee shall be held unless all the 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 committee shall prepare a report accompanied by a detailed write-up on suitability of each person included in the panel and submit the same to the Chancellor.
   • (f) A person recommended by the committee for appointment as Vice-Chancellor shall,-
     • (i) be a person possessing highest level of competence, integrity, morals and institutional commitment;
     • (ii) be a distinguished academician, in the field of Marathi language and literature with a minimum ten years' of experience as a professor in university or ten years of experience in a reputed research or academic administrative organization in the field of Marathi language and literature, with proof of having demonstrated academic leadership;
     • (iii) be able to provide leadership by his own example;
     • (iv) be able to provide vision; and have ability to translate the same into reality in the interest of students and society;
     • (v) possess such additional 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: Provided that, the educational qualifications and experience shall be in consonance with the norms prescribed by the University Grants Commission or any other regulatory authority, as the case may be;
   • (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 person, included in the panel recommended by the committee to be the Vice-Chancellor: Provided that, if a person selected by the Chancellor does not take over the charge of the post of the Vice-Chancellor, the Chancellor may select another suitable person from the remaining persons from the panel or 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: Provided further 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 Vice-Chancellor, 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 Registrar shall initiate the process with the approval of the Chairperson of the Board of Management in consultation with the Chancellor's office.
7. (7) 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.
8. (8) The person appointed as the Vice-Chancellor shall hold a lien, if any, on the substantive post held by him prior to the appointment.
9. (9) 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 not below the rank of Professor, to act as the Vice-Chancellor for a term not exceeding six 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.
10. (10) The Vice-Chancellor shall be a full-time salaried officer of the university and shall receive pay and allowances, and other facilities, as may be determined by the State Government. In addition, he shall be entitled to free furnished residence, a motor car including its maintenance and repairs and fuel required therefor, with the service of a chauffeur, free of charge.
11. (11) If a person receiving an honorarium from the Consolidated Fund of the State, 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 (8) 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 month's 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) is of unsound mind 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 un-discharged 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, 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) He 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 the meeting 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 and the State Government 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 Board of Management, 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 Board of Management 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 thereon 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 Board of Management. 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 appropriate authorities or bodies 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, drafts of such Statutes, Ordinances or Regulations as the case may be, shall be approved by the appropriate authorities of the university, 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 excluding the post of Finance and Accounts Officer.
11. (11) As the Chairperson of the authorities or bodies or committees, 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 have right to cause inspection to be made by such person or persons or body of persons as he may direct, of the university, its buildings, laboratories, libraries, museums, workshops and equipment and halls or hostel maintained or recognized by the university, and of the examinations, teaching and other work conducted by or on behalf of the university, and to cause an inquiry to be made in a like manner regarding any matter connected with the administration or finance of the university.
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 a full time officer of the university and shall be appointed by the Board of Management.
2. (2) The qualifications and experience for the purpose of selection of the Registrar for appointment under sub-section (1) shall be such as laid down by the University Grants Commission and approved by the State Government, from time to time. The Registrar shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor on the recommendation of a selection committee constituted for the purpose, under this Act.
3. (3) The Registrar shall work directly under the superintendence, direction and control of the Vice-Chancellor.
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 not be eligible for re-appointment.
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 three months, the Vice-Chancellor shall appoint a suitable person to officiate temporarily 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 Board of Management, Academic 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-vacational academic staff and officers 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;
   • (c) be the custodian of the records, the common seal and such other property of the university as the Board of Management may, commit to his charge;
   • (d) 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;
   • (e) receive complaints and suggestions in regard to the improvement of administration and consider them for appropriate action;
   • (f) render necessary assistance for inspection of the university, its buildings, class rooms, laboratories, libraries, Knowledge Resource Centre, museums, workshops and equipment which is made by such person or persons or body of persons, as directed by the Vice-Chancellor;
   • (g) organize training and orientation of non-teaching employees in the university;
   • (h) 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;
     • (i) place before the Board of Management a report of the development activities of the university every six months;
   • (j) have the power to seek information in regard to any matter of the university, from the Deans, Finance and Accounts Officer and any other officer of the university for submission to the State Government and other external agencies;
   • (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.

1. (1) There shall be a Dean for each school, who shall be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor.
2. (2) The person to be nominated as a Dean shall possess qualification and experience required for the post of Professor.
3. (3) The Dean of school shall hold office for a term of five years or till he attains the age of superannuation whichever is earlier.
4. (4) The Dean of School of Studies shall be the Head of the School of Studies and shall be responsible for the conduct and standard of teaching and research in the School of Studies. He shall work directly under the superintendence, direction and control of the Vice-Chancellor.
5. (5) The Dean shall,-
   • (a) be responsible for academic planning and academic audit of the programmes and implementation of academic policies approved by the Academic Council in respect of academic development, maintenance of quality of education including standards of teaching and research and training of teachers within the School;
   • (b) be responsible for development and application of quality benchmarks or parameters for various academic and administrative activities of higher education;
   • (c) facilitate the creation of a learner-centric environment conducive for quality education;
   • (d) arrange for feedback responses from the students, teachers, non-teaching staff, parents and other stakeholders on quality-related institutional processes;
   • (e) ensure appropriate actions, as are needed for maintenance of quality of teaching spelt out by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell;
   • (f) ensure that the teachers appraisal by students is carried out and the reports thereof are sent to the university authorities concerned;
   • (g) be responsible for dissemination of information on the various quality parameters of higher education, as may be defined by various national level bodies dealing with assessment and accreditation of quality in educational institutions;
   • (h) organize inter-institutional and intra-institutional workshops, seminars on quality related themes and promotion of quality circles;
     • (i) co-ordinate quality-related activities, including adoption and dissemination of good practices, development and maintenance of institutional database, through management information system for the purposes of maintaining or enhancing the institutional quality;
   • (j) be responsible for development of quality culture in higher education;
   • (k) prepare Annual Quality Assurance Report of programmes within his faculty, based on the quality parameters or assessment criteria, developed by the relevant quality assurance bodies, in the prescribed format;
   • (l) be responsible for bi-annual development of quality parameters and ranking of integral units of higher education based on the Annual Quality Assurance Report;
   • (m) interact with State Quality Assurance Cell in the pre-accreditation and post-accreditation quality assessment, sustenance and enhancement endeavours;
   • (n) recommend to the Board of Management proposals for the institution of fellowship, travelling fellowship, scholarship, studentship, medals and prizes and making Regulations for their award;
   • (o) be responsible for ensuring academic development of the School of Studies under his purview and proper implementation of the decisions of the Board of Management, Academic Council and Board of Examinations and Evaluation in respect of the School concerned;
   • (p) be responsible for creation of a repository of questions with model answers which shall be continuously updated and expanded;
   • (q) enquire into any malpractices committed in any academic programmes in the School of Studies by a university department or centre, on being directed by the Academic Council and submit a report of the findings to the Academic Council;
   • (r) render necessary assistance for redressal of grievances of the students in the School;
   • (s) prepare proposals for award of fellowship, scholarship and other distinctions in the School of Studies for submission to the Academic Council;
   • (t) prepare 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 and any such other body;
   • (u) 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 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 control 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 Director, Board of Examinations and Evaluation shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor from amongst faculty member of the university on the recommendation of a selection committee constituted for the purpose, as prescribed in the Statues.
3. (3) The term of Director, Board of Examinations and Evaluation shall be five years or till he attains the age of superannuation, whichever is earlier: Provided that, in case if vacancy occurs because of death, resignation or otherwise, the Vice-Chancellor shall appoint officiating Director till the new Director is appointed.
4. (4) The Director, Board of Examinations and Evaluation shall,-
   • (a) be the principal officer-in-charge of the conduct of the university examinations, tests and evaluation, and declaration of their results;
   • (b) be the Member-Secretary of the Board of Examinations and Evaluation;
   • (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 Examinations and Evaluation Cell, processes for proper and smooth conduct of examinations and evaluation;
   • (e) prepare and announce in advance the programme of examinations, after seeking approval of the Board of Examinations and Evaluation;
   • (f) postpone or cancel examinations, in part or in whole, in the event of malpractices or if the circumstances so warrant, and take disciplinary action or initiate any civil or criminal proceedings against any person or a group of persons alleged to have committed malpractices, with approval of the Vice-Chancellor;
   • (g) take disciplinary action wherever necessary against the candidates, paper setters, examiners, moderators, or any other persons connected with examinations and evaluation, found guilty of malpractices in relation to the examinations and evaluation;
   • (h) strive to declare the results of every examination and evaluation conducted by the university within fifteen days from the last date of the examination for that particular course and shall in any case declare the results as provided in section 55 and in case of delay, prepare detailed report outlining the reasons;
     • (i) take all steps for implementation of all academic and administrative decisions taken by the Board of Examinations and Evaluation;
   • (j) implement decisions taken by the various university authorities, connected with the examination and evaluation process;
   • (k) implement all policy and operative decisions with reference to the choice based credit system, at the under-graduate, post-graduate levels and in other teaching programmes;
   • (l) organize workshops for teachers in the subjects concerned, in order to acquaint them with new trends in the assessment processes, such as cognitive and summative assessment, creation and use of repository of questions, use of technology in paper setting and conduct of examinations, tests and evaluation;
   • (m) ensure innovative and effective use of information and communication technology in the entire process of the conduct of examinations and evaluation;
   • (n) arrange for proper assessment of performance of candidates at the examinations and process the results;
   • (o) ensure that answer books for all examinations are assessed through a mechanism and system, as prescribed in the Ordinances;
   • (p) ensure that every teacher and non-teaching employee in the university, renders necessary assistance and service in respect of examinations of the university and in evaluation process;
   • (q) carry out all other duties and functions assigned to him by the Board of Examinations and Evaluation;
   • (r) undertake any other task assigned to him by the university authorities to carry out the objectives of the Board of Examinations and Evaluations, and to ensure that the objects of the university are accomplished;
   • (s) exercise such other powers and perform such other duties, as may be prescribed by or under this Act or assigned to him by the Vice-Chancellor, from time to time.

1. (1) The Director of Board of Students' Development shall work directly under the superintendence, directions and control of the Vice-Chancellor.
2. (2) The Director, Board of Students' Development shall be a full-time salaried officer. He shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor from amongst the teachers having minimum teaching experience of ten years and desirable exposure in the field of extra-curricular and extension activities on the recommendation of a selection committee constituted for the purpose, as may be prescribed in the Statues.
3. (3) The term of Director, Board of Students' Development shall be five years or till he attains the age of superannuation, whichever is earlier.
4. (4) The Director Board of Students' Development shall,-
   • (a) work towards promotion of cultural, recreational and welfare activities of students of university;
   • (b) conduct leadership training programmes for students;
   • (c) ensure that there are mentors and counselling cells for the students in the university;
   • (d) organize anti-ragging committees and squads and ensure that all necessary measures are taken to prevent ragging in the university;
   • (e) address grievances and ensure general welfare of the students;
   • (f) help in building-up the all-round personality of students and to groom them to be future leaders and confident adults;
   • (g) organize cultural and recreational activities jointly with regional, national and international bodies;
   • (h) promote the interest of the youth and develop their skills for appreciation of the fine and performing arts, pure arts and literary skills;
     • (i) organize the university, State, National and International level competitions, skills development workshops and interactive programmes in various fields for the students;
   • (j) train the students for the State, National and International level competitions in various cultural activities;
   • (k) to prepare the report of the activities of the Board of Students' Development to be submitted before the Board of Management;
   • (l) undertake any other task assigned to him by the university authorities to carry out objectives of the Board of Students' Development;
   • (m) work towards promotion, co-ordination and conduct of different activities under the National Service Scheme (NSS);
   • (n) organize the university, State, National and International level workshops, seminars, camps and competitions for National Service Scheme volunteers;
   • (o) train the students for State, National and International competitions relating to National Service Scheme activities;
   • (p) undertake any other task assigned to him by the State National Service Scheme co-ordinator to carry out the objectives of National Service Scheme;
   • (q) train students for regional, National and International competitions in various sports;
   • (r) exercise such other powers and perform such other duties, as may be prescribed by or under this Act or assigned to him by the Vice-Chancellor, from time to time.

1. (1) The Director of Knowledge Resource Centre 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 and terms and conditions of service of the Director, Knowledge Resource Centre shall be as recommended by the University Grants Commission and adopted by the State Government.
3. (3) The appointment of the Director of Knowledge Resource Centre shall be made by the Vice-Chancellor on the recommendation of the selection committee prescribed by the University Grants Commission.
4. (4) The Director of Knowledge Resource Centre 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, audio and digital format, and equipment in the Knowledge Resource Centre;
   • (c) evolve and implement such processes and procedures to ensure that the books, periodicals, manuscripts, journals and equipment in the Knowledge Resource Centre are not lost or damaged, and no irregularities take place in the Knowledge Resource Centre;
   • (d) cause periodical verification of stock, prepare appropriate reports that includes losses, and place it before the Knowledge Resource Centre Committee;
   • (e) be responsible for the development, modernization, up-keeping and management of the University Knowledge Resource Centre;
   • (f) render assistance and guidance to the concerned officer at Knowledge Resource Centre of the university;
   • (g) conduct training programmes and workshops to update the skills and knowledge of librarian's working in other universities in the State;
   • (h) create awareness among the students of various departments of the university regarding the availability of resources, information, search techniques and databases through the information literacy programme;
     • (i) undertake any other task assigned to him by the university authorities to ensure that the objectives of the Knowledge Resource Centre are accomplished;
   • (j) exercise such other powers and perform such other duties, as may be 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, who shall be a Chartered Accountant or a Cost Accountant, with professional experience of not less than five years or by deputation from the Maharashtra Finance and Accounts Services not below the rank of Deputy Director.
3. (3) The appointment of the Finance and Accounts Officer shall be for a term of five years or till he attains age of superannuation, whichever is earlier.
4. (4) The Finance and Accounts Officer shall,-
   • (a) exercise general supervision over the funds of the university and advise the Vice-Chancellor 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 management 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 Public Universities Account Code;
   • (g) get the accounts of the university audited, regularly;
   • (h) ensure that the registers of buildings, land, equipment, machinery and other assets are maintained up-to-date and that the physical verification and reconciliation of these assets and other consumable material in all offices, workshops and stores of the university are conducted regularly;
     • (i) propose to the Vice-Chancellor that explanation may be called for unauthorized expenditure or other financial irregularities from any academic member or non-vacation academic staff or an officer of the university of the rank of the Assistant Registrar or equivalent and above;
   • (j) propose to the Registrar that explanation may be called from any non-academic member of the university, other than the teacher, non-vacational academic staff and an officer of the university below the rank of Assistant Registrar or equivalent, for unauthorized expenditure or irregularities in any particular case, and recommend disciplinary action against the persons in default;
   • (k) call for, from any office, centre, laboratory or department of the university, any information and returns that he thinks necessary for the proper discharge of his financial responsibilities;
   • (l) maintain the minutes of the meetings of the Finance and Accounts Committee;
   • (m) be responsible for preparation and maintenance of accounts either by following 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 Board of Management;
   • (n) prepare financial reports as required by the various authorities or bodies of the university, the State Government, the Central Government, University Grants Commission and All India Council for Technical Education and any such body providing funds to the university;
   • (o) exercise such other powers and perform such other duties, as may be prescribed by or under this Act or assigned to him by the Vice-Chancellor, from time to time.

All salaried officers, members of the authorities, committees or bodies, teachers of the university and other employees of the university, shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).

The person appointed on the tenure post shall hold a lien, if any, on the substantive post held by him prior to the appointment and such person shall stand retired from his original post in accordance with the terms and conditions of service of that post. Explanation.- For the purpose of this section, "tenure post" shall means the post which an individual may not hold for more than a limited period as may be specified by or under this Act.