Chapter IX COMMITTEES AND COUNCILS

The following shall be the Committees and Councils constituted under this Act, namely :-

1. (i) Advisory Council;
2. (ii) Finance and Accounts Committee;
3. (iii) Internal Quality Assurance Committee;
4. (iv) Knowledge Resource Committee;
5. (v) College Development Committee;
6. (vi) Purchase Committee;
7. (vii) Students' Council;
8. (viii) Buildings and Works Committee;
9. (ix) Fee Fixation Committee; and
10. (x) Alumina Committee.

1. (1) The Advisory Council shall consist of following members-
   • (a) to be nominated by the Chancellor,-
     • (i) An eminent industrialist who has proven wide experience in the changing scenario of opportunities for youth and global trends in academy - industry interaction - Chairman;
     • (ii) An eminent scientist of repute with experience of working with national and global entities that deal with policy and approaches in research and development - Member;
     • (iii) An eminent social leader who has experience of working with the masses and understands the linkages between education and social transformations - Member;
     • (iv) An eminent educationist who is conversant with new trends in the world of higher education - Member;
     • (v) An Information Communication Technology (ICT) expert who has wide experience at the national and international level in the in higher and professional education - Member;
   • (b) ex-officio:
     • (vi) the Vice-Chancellor - Member;
     • (vii) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor - Member-Secretary.
2. (2) The powers and duties of the Council shall be as follows :-
   • (i) to advise to the Vice-Chancellor through generation of reports and action plans in academic, research and development, administration, generation of financial resources and governance so as to make a University academically vibrant, administratively efficient and financially a strong system;
   • (ii) to devise a mechanism and approach for monitoring of the working of the University system as a whole and to keep track of the activities and provide information and critical analysis and comments on the progress and impact of the activities on the working of Universities and its identity in the Society;
   • (iii) to advise the University regarding strategic perspective planning;
   • (iv) to take up any other task that the Chairman of the Council shall find of importance for the growth of the University;
   • (v) to make periodic report on the development, progress, working of University to the Chancellor;
   • (vi) to keep track of various reforms and policies thereon as devised by the Commission.
3. (3) The Advisory Council shall meet at least two times in a year.

1. (1) There shall be a Finance and Accounts Committee to plan, coordinate and oversee the financial operations of the university. It shall examine the accounts, the progress of expenditure and all new proposals involving fresh expenditure in the light of the provisions available.
2. (2) The Finance and Accounts Committee shall consist of the following members, namely :-
   • (a) the Vice-Chancellor - Chairperson;
   • (b) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor;
   • (c) the Director of Accounts and Treasuries or his representative, not below the rank of Deputy Director of Accounts and Treasuries;
   • (d) the Chancellor's nominee from the Management Council;
   • (e) one person from the Academic Council, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor;
   • (f) two experts nominated by the Management Council, one of whom shall be a Chartered Accountant who is an expert in the field of accounting and auditing and the other shall be an expert in the area of finance;
   • (g) the Registrar;
   • (h) the Finance and Accounts Officer - Member-Secretary.
3. (3) The quorum for a meeting of the committee shall be four.
4. (4) All members of the committee other than ex-officio members shall hold office for a term of five years and shall not be eligible for a second consecutive term.
5. (5) The committee shall meet at least four times in a year.
6. (6) The Finance and Accounts Committee shall,-
   • (a) examine and consider Annual Statement of Accounts, Audited final statement of accounts and Audit Report and its compliance report, and the annual financial estimates to be presented by the Finance and Accounts Officer and recommend the same to the Management Council and thereafter to the Senate for Approval;
   • (b) examine the progress of expenditure and all new proposals involving fresh expenditure in the light of the provisions available;
   • (c) recommend to the Management Council the limits for the total recurring and nonrecurring expenditure for the year, based on the income and resources of the university, including the proceeds of loans for productive work;
   • (d) recommend to the Management Council productive investment and management of university assets and resources;
   • (e) explore the possibilities of, augmenting further the resources for the development of the university;
   • (f) take necessary steps to have the university accounts audited by auditors appointed by the Management Council;
   • (g) advise the Management Council on matters related to the administration of the property and the funds of the university;
   • (h) ensure proper implementation of the orders issued by the State Government from time to time, in respect of funds, assets, and other resources received from the State Government;
     • (i) advise on financial matters referred to it by the Management Council, Academic Council or any other authority, body or committee or any officer of the university;
   • (j) report to the Vice-Chancellor any lapse or irregularity in financial matters which comes to its notice so that he may take suitable prompt actions after assessing the seriousness of the matter or refer it to the Management Council;
   • (k) ensure that the annual accounts of the university, colleges and institutions are open for audit by the auditors appointed by the State Government;
   • (l) study various reforms suggested by the Commission for management of financial resources, maintenance of accounts and use of modern technologies to enhance the efficiency in accounts maintenance and audit procedures;
   • (m) carry out any other functions and tasks as may be assigned by the university authorities.

1. (1) There shall be an Internal Quality Assurance Committee in the university to plan, guide and monitor quality assurance and quality enhancement in all the academic activities of the university.
2. (2) The Internal Quality Assurance Committee in the university shall be constituted and function as per the guidelines of the University Grants Commission and State Government issued, from time to time.
3. (3) The Annual Quality Assurance Report shall be approved by the Management Council of the University for the follow up action for the necessary quality enhancement measures. The university shall regularly submit the Annual Quality Assurance Report to the National Assessment and Accreditation Council or other accreditation bodies.
4. (4) There shall be an Internal Quality Assurance Committee in each college and recognized institution that shall be constituted and function as per the guidelines of the University Grants Commission and State Government issued, from time to time.
5. (5) The colleges and recognized institutions shall regularly submit their Annual Quality Assurance Reports to the affiliating university, State level quality assurance bodies and national accreditation bodies.
6. (6) The university shall monitor the functioning of Internal Quality Assurance Committees in the colleges and recognized institutions within its jurisdiction.

1. (1) There shall be a Knowledge Resource Committee for administering, organizing and maintaining the Knowledge Resource Centre, print and electronic material and related services of the university.
2. (2) The Knowledge Resource Committee shall consist of the following members, namely :-
   • (a) the Vice-Chancellor - Chairperson;
   • (b) one Dean of faculty, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor;
   • (c) one head of the university department or university institution nominated by the Vice-Chancellor;
   • (d) two members nominated by the Vice-Chancellor, of whom one shall be from industry and the other shall be librarian from a national level organization;
   • (e) the Registrar;
   • (f) the Finance and Accounts Officer;
   • (g) the Director Knowledge Resource Center - Member-Secretary.
3. (3) All nominated members of the Knowledge Resource Committee, other than the ex-officio members, shall hold office for a period of three years.
4. (4) The Knowledge Resource Committee shall meet at least three times in a year.
5. (5) The Knowledge Resource Committee shall,-
   • (a) provide for proper organization and support for the functioning of the Knowledge Resource Centre, documentation services and maintenance of records in analogue and digital form;
   • (b) provide the approach and operational plan for modernization and improvement of Knowledge Resource Centre and documentation services in both analogue and digital format;
   • (c) recommend to the Academic Council fees and other charges for the services and use of the Knowledge Resource Centre by students and others;
   • (d) prepare the annual budget and proposal for development of the Knowledge Resource Centre for approval of the Management Council;
   • (e) submit the annual report on the functioning of the Knowledge Resource Centre to the Vice-Chancellor;
   • (f) establish a network with regional, national and international libraries and information centers;
   • (g) hold the information pertaining to all administrative, governance, academic and other documents and information and data pertaining to the working of colleges, university departments or institutions and administrative offices of the university and related to assessment and accreditation of colleges, recognized institutions and the university;
   • (h) undertake any other task as may be assigned by the university authorities so as to carry out objectives of the Knowledge Resource Centre.

1. (1) There shall be a separate College Development Committee for every affiliated, autonomous, empowered autonomous college or recognized institution, consisting of the following members, namely :-
   • (a) Chairperson of the management or his nominee ex-officio Chairperson;
   • (b) Secretary of the management or his nominee;
   • (c) one head of department, to be nominated by the principal or the head of the institution;
   • (d) three teachers in the college or recognized institution, elected by the full-time amongst themselves out of whom at least one shall be woman;
   • (e) one non-teaching employee, elected by regular non-teaching staff from amongst themselves;
   • (f) four local members, nominated by the management in consultation with the principal, from the fields of education, industry, research and social service of whom at least one shall be alumnus;
   • (g) Co-ordinator, Internal Quality Assurance Committee of the college;
   • (h) President and Secretary of the College Students' Council;
     • (i) Principal of the college or head of the institution - Member-Secretary.
2. (2) For a college or institution managed and maintained by the State Government, the College Development Committee shall consist of the following members, namely :-
   • (a) Principal of the college or head of the institution - Chairman.
   • (b) Joint Director designated by the Director of Higher Education, ex-officio Member;
   • (c) three teachers in the college or recognized institutions, elected by the full-time approved teachers from amongst themselves;
   • (d) one non-teaching employee, elected by the regular non-teaching staff from amongst themselves;
   • (e) four local members, nominated by the Director of Higher Education in consultation with the principal, from the fields of education, industry, research and social service and having minimum post-graduate degree of whom at least one shall be alumnus;
   • (f) Co-ordinator, Internal Quality Assurance Committee of the college, ex-officio;
   • (g) President and Secretary of the College Students' Council; and
   • (h) one head of department, nominated by the principal or the head of the institution - Member-Secretary.
3. (3) The College Development Committee shall meet at least four times in a year.
4. (4) Elected and Nominated members shall have a term of five years from the date of election or nomination. If any vacancy occurs in the office of such member, the vacancy shall be filled within three months by the Principal and the member so appointed shall hold office for the residual term for which the earlier member shall have held the office if the vacancy had not occurred.
5. (5) The College Development Committee shall,-
   • (a) prepare an overall comprehensive development plan of the college regarding academic, administrative and infrastructural growth, and enable college to foster excellence in curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities;
   • (b) decide about the overall teaching programmes or annual calendar of the college;
   • (c) recommend to the management about introducing new academic courses and the creation of additional teaching and administrative posts;
   • (d) take review of the self-financing courses in the college, if any, and make recommendations for their improvement;
   • (e) make specific recommendations to the management to encourage and strengthen research culture, consultancy and extension activities in the college;
   • (f) make specific recommendations to the management to foster academic collaborations to strengthen teaching and research;
   • (g) make specific recommendations to the management to encourage the use of information and communication technology in teaching and learning process;
   • (h) make specific recommendations regarding the improvement in teaching and suitable training programmes for the employees of the college;
     • (i) prepare the annual financial estimates (budget) and financial statements of the college or institution and recommend the same to the management for approval;
   • (j) formulate proposals of new expenditure not provided for in the annual financial estimates (budget);
   • (k) make recommendations regarding the students' and employees' welfare activities in the college or institution;
   • (l) discuss the reports of the Internal Quality Assurance Committee and make suitable recommendations;
   • (m) frame suitable admissions procedure for different programmes by following the statutory norms;
   • (n) plan major annual events in the college, such as annual day, sports events, cultural events, etc.;
   • (o) recommend the administration about appropriate steps to be taken regarding the discipline, safety and security issues of the college or institution;
   • (p) consider and make appropriate recommendations on inspection reports, local inquiry reports, audit report, report of National Assessment and Accreditation Council, etc.;
   • (q) recommend the distribution of different prizes, medals and awards to the students;
   • (r) prepare the annual report on the work done by committee for the year ending on the 30th June and submit the same to the management of such college and the university;
   • (s) perform such other duties and exercise such other powers as may be entrusted by the management and the university.

1. (1) There shall be a Purchase Committee for dealing with all matters pertaining to all purchases of the university, in respect of such items where individual cost of each item exceeds rupees ten lakhs at a time.
2. (2) The committee shall consist of the following members, namely :-
   • (a) the Vice-Chancellor - Chairperson;
   • (b) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor;
   • (c) Chancellor's nominee on Management Council;
   • (d) two heads of university departments or university institutions nominated by the Management Council;
   • (e) one member of the Management Council nominated by the Council from amongst the elected members of the Council;
   • (f) one expert, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor preferably in the area of Material Management from the Industry;
   • (g) the Registrar; and
   • (h) the Finance and Accounts Officer - Member-Secretary.
3. (3) During the absence of the Finance and Accounts Officer, the Registrar shall act as the Secretary of the Committee.
4. (4) The Purchase Committee shall invite the head of the university department or university institution, for which the purchases are to be made.
5. (5) All members of the committee, other than ex-officio members shall hold office for a term of three years and shall not be eligible for a second consecutive term in the same university.
6. (6) All matters pertaining to all purchases of the University in respect of such items where individual cost of each item is not more than rupees ten lakhs at a time, shall be as prescribed by the Statutes.
7. (7) The powers and duties of the Purchase Committee and the procedure for its meetings shall be as prescribed by the Statutes.

1. (1) There shall be a University Students Council as specified in clause (b) of sub-section (4), a university department Students Council for the departments of the university and a college Students Council for each conducted college or institution of the University and each affiliated college, to look after the welfare of the students and to promote and co-ordinate the extra-curricular activities of different students associations for better corporate life. The Councils shall not engage in political activities.
2. (2) The University Department Students Council shall consist of the following members, namely :-
   • (a) President, elected by an electoral college consisting of students who are engaged in full time studies in all university departments;
   • (b) Secretary, elected by an electoral college consisting of students who are engaged in full time studies in all university departments;
   • (c) one lady representative, elected by an electoral college consisting of students who are engaged in full time studies in all university departments;
   • (d) one representative belonging to Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes or De-notified Tribes (Vimukta Jatis) or Nomadic Tribes or Other Backward Classes, elected by an electoral college consisting of students who are engaged in full time studies in all university departments;
   • (e) one student from each department, elected by an electoral college consisting of students who are engaged in full time studies in that department;
   • (f) one student each from (a) National Service Scheme, (b) National Cadet Corps, (c) Sports and (d) Cultural activities, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor from the students who are engaged in National Service Scheme, National Cadet Corps, Sports and Cultural activities, respectively, on the basis of prescribed criteria;
   • (g) Director, Students Development shall be an ex-officio member.
3. (3) The College Students Council for each institution, conducted college or affiliated college shall consist of the following members, namely :-
   • (a) President, elected by an electoral college consisting of students who are engaged in full time studies in that college;
   • (b) Secretary, elected by an electoral college consisting of students who are engaged in full time studies in that college;
   • (c) one lady representative, elected by an electoral college consisting of students who are engaged in full time studies in that college;
   • (d) one representative belonging to Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes or De-notified Tribes (Vimukta Jatis) or Nomadic Tribes or Other Backward Classes, by rotation, elected by an electoral college consisting of students who are engaged in full time studies in that college: Provided that the University shall decide the category of reservation for each college for the purpose of this clause by drawing lots;
   • (e) one student from each class, elected by an electoral college consisting of students who are engaged in full time studies in that class;
   • (f) one student each from (a) National Service Scheme, (b) National Cadet Corps, (c) Sports and (d) Cultural activities, nominated by the Principal from the students who are engaged in National Service Scheme, National Cadet Corps, Sports and Cultural activities, respectively, on the basis of prescribed criteria;
   • (g) one senior teacher as coordinator of the Students Council appointed by the principal of the college and Director, Sports and Physical Education, NSS Programme Officer and NCC Officer as permanent invitees.
4. (4) (a) There shall be University Students Association consisting of the following members, namely :-
   • (i) Presidents of the University Department Students Council and each College Students Council;
   • (ii) Secretaries of the University Department Students Council and each College Students Council;
   • (iii) Lady representatives of the University Department Students Council and each College Students Council;
   • (iv) Student representatives, belonging to Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes or De-notified Tribes (Vimukta Jatis) or Nomadic Tribes or Other Backward Classes of the University Department Students Council and each College Students Council.
   • (b) The University Students Council shall consist of the following members, namely :-
     • (i) President, elected by the members of University Students Association from amongst themselves;
     • (ii) Secretary, elected by the members of University Students Association from amongst themselves;
     • (iii) one Lady Representative, elected by the members of University Students Association from amongst themselves;
     • (iv) one Representative belonging to Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes or De-notified Tribes (Vimukta Jatis) or Nomadic Tribes or Other Backward Classes or Special Backward Category, by rotation, elected by the members of University Students Association from amongst themselves;
     • (v) one student each from (a) National Service Scheme, (b) National Cadet Corps (c) Sports and (d) Cultural activities nominated by the President of the University Students Council in consultation with the Director, Students Development from amongst the students of the University Departments and affiliated colleges who are engaged in National Service Scheme, National Cadet Corps, Sports and Cultural activities respectively on the basis of prescribed criteria;
     • (vi) Director Board of Student Development, Director Sports and Physical Education, Director Board of Lifelong Learning and extension shall be permanent invitees.
5. (5) The first meeting of the University Students Council shall be presided over by the Vice-Chancellor and shall be attended by such other officers as he may deem fit.
6. (6) A student shall be eligible to be, or continue to be, a member of any of the Students Councils, only if he is enrolled as a full time student.
7. (7) During the period of election no person, other than a student on the rolls of college or institutions or University, shall be permitted to take part in the election process in any capacity. Any student or a candidate violating this condition shall be liable for disciplinary action against him in addition to the revocation of his candidature.
8. (8) The budget, frequency of meeting of the University Department Students Council, Students Council for each institution, conducted college or affiliated college and University Students Council shall be as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
9. (9) The election of the student members of the Students Councils shall be made every year, as soon as possible after the commencement of the academic year, on a date as may be prescribed. The term of office of the elected student members shall begin with effect from the date of election and shall extend up to the last day of the academic year, unless they have, in the meantime, incurred any of the disqualifications specified by or under the Act, and shall then expire.
10. (10) One third of the members of the Students Council shall constitute the quorum. The procedure for conduct of business of the meetings and such other matters shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes. The Council shall meet at least once in every three months.
11. (11) The procedure for election, the powers and duties, authority for the conduct of election, mechanism for conduct of such elections, code of conduct for the candidates and election administrators and grievances redressal mechanism in respect of such election shall be such as may be specified by the State Government, by orders published in the Official Gazette.
12. (12) The provisions of this sections shall come into effect from such date after issuing the order under sub-section (11), as specified by the State Government in such order.

1[99A. Temporary provisions for Constitution of Students' Council.- Notwithstanding anything contained in section 99, for the academic year 2017-18, with regard to the constitution of Students' Council the following provisions shall apply :-

1. (1) There shall be a University Students' Council as specified in sub-section (4), a University Department Students' Council for the departments of the University and a Students' Council for each conducted college or institution of the University and each affiliated college, to look after the welfare of the students and to promote and co-ordinate the extracurricular activities of different students' associations for better corporate life. The councils shall not engage in political activities. (2)(a) The University Department Students' Council shall consist of the following members, namely :-
   • (i) Vice-Chancellor - President;
   • (ii) Director of Students' Development - Chairman;
   • (iii) Director of Sports and Physical Education;
   • (iv) Director of National Service Scheme;
   • (v) One student from each university department who has shown academic merit at the preceding degree examination and is engaged in full time studies in a university, institution or department or conducted college, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor;
   • (vi) Two lady students nominated by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor and if there is no Pro-Vice-Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor shall nominate two lady students.
   • (b) the Students Council for each institution, conducted college or affiliated college shall consist of the following :-br
     • (i) Principal - Chairman;
     • (ii) One lecturer, nominated by the Principal;
     • (iii) Teacher in charge of National Cadet Corps;
     • (iv) National Service Scheme Programme Officer;
     • (v) One student from each class, who has shown academic merit at the examination held in the preceding year and who is engaged in full-time studies in the college, nominated by the Principal;
     • (vi) Director of Sports and Physical Education, if any;
     • (vii) One student from each of the following activities, who has shown outstanding performance, nominated by the Principal, namely :-
2. (1) Sports;
3. (2) National Service Scheme and Adult Education;
4. (3) National Cadet Corps;
5. (4) Cultural Activities;
   • (viii) Two lady students nominated by the principal: Provided that, two of the students from the categories (vii) and (viii) shall be those belonging to the Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes or De-notified Tribes (Vimukta Jatis) or Nomadic Tribes or Other Backward Classes.
6. (3) The student member's of both these Councils shall elect, from amongst themselves, the Secretary of their respective Council.
7. (4) (a) There shall be University Students' Council consisting of not more than fifteen persons, nominated through selection, from amongst Secretaries of the respective councils under sub-section (3), as prescribed by the Statutes existing immediately prior to the date of commencement of this Act: Provided that, at least one seat each be reserved for students belonging to-
   • (i) Scheduled Castes;
   • (ii) Scheduled Tribes;
   • (iii) De-notified Tribes (Vimukta Jatis) or Nomadic Tribes;
   • (iv) Other Backward Classes; and
   • (v) One seat for women student, remaining seats being distributed district-wise: Provided further that, for the purpose of nomination through selection details based on academic performance, participation in National Cadet Corps, National Service Scheme and Adult Education, Cultural Activities or such other activities as may be prescribed by the Statutes existing immediately prior to the date of commencement of this Act.
   • (b) The University Students' Council so formed shall elect its own President and Secretary.
   • (c) Every meeting of the University Students' Council shall be presided over by the Vice-Chancellor and shall be attended by such other officers as may be prescribed.
8. (5) A student shall be eligible to be, or continue to be, a member of any of the Students' Council, only if he is enrolled as a full time student.
9. (6) The nomination of the student members of the Students' Council shall be made for the academic year 2017-2018 on the date to be fixed by the Management Council. The term of office of the nominated student members shall begin with effect from the date of nomination and shall extend upto the last day of the academic year, unless they have, in the meantime, incurred any of the disqualifications specified by or under the Act; and shall then expire.
10. (7) One third of the members of the Council shall constitute the quorum. The rules and procedure for conduct of business of the meetings and such other matters shall be such as may be prescribed. The Council shall meet at least once in every three months.]

1. (1) There shall be a Buildings and Works Committee to carry out several minor and major infrastructure development activities of the university efficiently and in a time bound manner.
2. (2) The Buildings and Works Committee shall consist of the following members namely :-
   • (a) the Vice-Chancellor - Chairperson;
   • (b) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor;
   • (c) Chancellor's nominee on the Management Council;
   • (d) Chief Engineer of the Public Works Department in charge of the region in which the university is situated, or his nominee not below the rank of Executive Engineer from that region;
   • (e) one eminent engineer, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor from the private sector;
   • (f) an eminent Architect, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor from the private sector;
   • (g) the Registrar;
   • (h) the Finance and Accounts Officer;
     • (i) the Executive Engineer of the University - Member-Secretary.
3. (3) All members of the committee, other than ex-officio members shall hold office for a term of five years and shall not be eligible for a second consecutive term.
4. (4) If any vacancy occurs in the office of a member, the same shall be filled within one month by the Vice-Chancellor and the member so appointed shall hold office for the residual term for which the earlier member shall have held the office if the vacancy had not occurred.
5. (5) The Buildings and Works committee shall,-
   • (a) under direction and overall superintendence of the Management Council, be responsible for the execution of all types of works, including major works to be executed through the agency of the Public Works Department 1[or the Public Sector Undertakings of the Government of Maharashtra or Government of India]: 2[Provided that, if the work is executed through the Public Sector Undertakings of the Government of Maharashtra or Government of India, the Chancellor shall select such Public Sector Undertakings from the panel of three experienced and reputed Public Sector Undertakings of the Government of Maharashtra or Government of India, prepared by the university with prior approval of the Management Council;]
   • (b) accord administrative approval and financial sanction, subject to availability of funds in the budget, to the maintenance work;
   • (c) recommend and obtain administrative approval and expenditure sanction of the Management Council in respect of all minor and major works;
   • (d) recommend to the Management Council through the Finance and Accounts Committee, a 'Programme of Works' to be executed in the ensuing year, specifying maintenance works, minor works and major works, separately;
   • (e) prepare a panel of ten to twelve Architects and other specialized consultants of proven experience and merit for the university works and get the same approved by Management Council. Such panel shall be subject to the approval of the Chancellor who may make such modifications in it as he deems fit;
   • (f) on getting administrative approval and expenditure sanction of the Management Council to minor and major works, to get the plans and estimates of such works prepared from the Executive Engineer of the university or the Architect selected for a project, borne on the panel of approved Architects of the university;
   • (g) maintain a list of approved contractors on the basis of their technical experience and financial capability for execution of maintenance works and minor works;
   • (h) be responsible for making technical scrutiny as may be considered necessary by it;
     • (i) be responsible, after careful scrutiny, for the acceptance of tenders received for maintenance works and major works;
   • (j) exercise general supervision over the work of the technical staff of the university, and in particular, ensure that essential records and data are maintained up-to-date and that the rejected tenders are retained for a reasonable period;
   • (k) ensure that the Executive Engineer of the university certifies the completion of works in accordance with the designs finally approved by the architect, if appointed, in respect of maintenance works and minor works;
   • (l) associate and deliberate with the consulting Architects, as and when necessary;
   • (m) settle rates not covered by the tender and settle claims and disputes with contractors in respect of maintenance works and minor works: Provided that, the rates or claims or disputes shall be settled by the Public Works Department in respect of major works entrusted to that Department, subject to the condition that if the decision in respect of any such claims or disputes is likely to cause excess over the approved estimated cost of the project, prior sanction of the Management Council shall be obtained to such an excess amount;
   • (n) exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred upon it by the Statutes.
6. (6) The Chairperson of the committee shall, in respect of maintenance and minor works, have the power to sanction the payment of monthly Running Account Bills of a work, subject to such bill having been examined by the Architect, where appointed, and certified as fit for payment by the Executive Engineer of the university. The bills so paid shall be put up for approval of the committee at its next meeting.
7. (7) If there are reasonable grounds for the Chairperson of the committee to believe that there is an emergency which requires immediate action to be taken, he may exercise the powers of the committee. Such cases shall be reported by the Chairperson at the next meeting of the committee.
8. (8) Procedure for the execution of all types of works in the university and procedure for conduct of business at the meetings of the committee shall be as prescribed by the Statutes.

1. (1) There shall be a Fee Fixation Committee to work out the real cost of delivery of each and every under-graduate and post-graduate courses or programmes run by the university, colleges and recognized institutions, other than autonomous colleges and autonomous institutions and those managed and maintained by the State Government, Central Government and local authorities.
2. (2) The Fee Fixation Committee shall decide the tuition fees, other fees and charges for various courses or programmes as recommended by the board of Deans, and recommend it to the academic Council for approval.
3. (3) The Fee Fixation Committee shall consist of the following members, namely :-
   • (a) a retired Vice-Chancellor or an eminent educationist having wide experience in the field of education, who shall not be connected with the university or any college or institution under its jurisdiction as the Chairperson;
   • (b) the Dean of the faculty concerned;
   • (c) Chancellor's nominee on the Management Council;
   • (d) one finance expert nominated by the Vice-Chancellor, preferably a Chartered Accountant, not connected with the university or college or institutions under its jurisdiction;
   • (e) one legal expert nominated by the Vice-Chancellor, not connected with the university or college or institution under its jurisdiction;
   • (f) Registrar or his nominee not below the rank of Deputy Registrar - Member-Secretary.
4. (4) The quorum for a meeting of the committee shall be three.
5. (5) All members of the committee, other than ex-officio members shall hold office for a term of five years and shall not be eligible for a second consecutive term.
6. (6) Notwithstanding anything contained above, the State Government may evolve the Statutory Mechanism of fixation and regulation of fees which shall be binding on different types of colleges and recognized institutions as specified by the State Government in this regard.
7. (7) The tuition fees, other fees, and charges for various courses or programmes as recommended by fee fixation committee and finally approved by the Academic Council shall be applicable in general. Provided that, any college or recognized institution other than autonomous college and autonomous institution and those managed and maintained by the State Government, Central Government and Local Authorities which intends to charge different fees other than those prescribed and approved by Academic Council may submit the proposal to the fee fixation committee and the fee fixation committee shall decide the tuition fee, other fees and charges for the specific course or programme for such college or institution on the basis of assessment and evaluation of different additional facilities provided by such applicant college or recognized institutions. The decision of fee fixation committee in this regard shall be final and binding on the applicant college or institution.
8. (8) The committee shall meet at least twice a year to examine and consider the fee fixation proposals on the basis of the norms as prescribed in Ordinance, and shall hold as many meetings as needed. The committee shall decide tuition fees, other fees and charges for various courses or programmes, at least six months before the commencement of academic year.

1. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, Statutes and Ordinances, the Vice-Chancellor shall appoint according to the order of merit and recommendations made by the selection committee, a university teacher.
2. (2) The selection committee for making recommendations for appointment of university teachers shall consist of the following members :-
   • (a) the Vice-Chancellor or the Pro-Vice-Chancellor upon directions of the Vice-Chancellor - Chairman;
   • (b) one person, not below the rank of professor, nominated by the Chancellor;
   • (c) the Dean of the Faculty concerned as a Member-Secretary;
   • (d) the Head of the university department or a head of the concerned School of multidisciplinary institution, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor;
   • (e) not less than three experts nominated by the Management Council out of a panel of not less than six names of experts not connected with the university recommended by the Academic Council, who have special knowledge of the subject for which the teacher is to be selected;
   • (f) one person not below the rank of Professor or Principal belonging to Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes or De-notified Tribes (Vimukta Jatis) or Nomadic Tribes or Other Backward Classes, nominated by the Chancellor;
   • (g) one principal who is a member of Management Council to be nominated by the Management Council;
   • (h) Director, Higher Education or his nominee not below the rank of Joint Director;
     • (i) Director, Technical Education or his nominee not below the rank of Joint Director: Provided that, a head referred to in clause (d), who is an Associate Professor shall be a member of the selection committee for the selection to the Assistant Professor.
3. (3) Every post of a university teacher, to be filled by selection, shall be duly and widely advertised, according to the draft approved by the Vice-Chancellor, together with particulars of the minimum and additional qualifications, as prescribed, the emoluments and number of posts to be filled, the number of posts which are reserved for the members of the Scheduled castes or Scheduled Tribes or De-notified Tribes (Vimukta Jatis) or Nomadic Tribes or Other Backward Classes, to be determined by the Vice-Chancellor on the recommendation of the Board of University Department and Inter Disciplinary Studies, and reasonable time, shall be allowed within which the applicants may, in response to the advertisement, submit their applications.
4. (4) The date of the meeting of every selection committee shall be so fixed as to allow a notice of at least thirty days of such meeting, be in given to each member; and the particulars of each candidate shall be sent to each member of the selection committee so as to reach him at least seven days before the date of meeting: Provided that, for the post of professor, the selection committee may in preference to the candidates who have applied and appeared before it, recommend for appointment, with all the requisite details, the name of any other person who may not have applied or appeared before it, but who is duly qualified and has to his credit exceptionally high academic achievements or proficiency in the specialization or has extraordinary academic contribution, to be recorded in writing.
5. (5) The quorum to constitute a meeting of every selection committee shall be four members, of whom at least two shall be persons nominated under clause (e) of sub-section (2).
6. (6) If, on petition by any person directly affected, or suo motu, the Chancellor, after making or having made such inquiries or obtaining or having obtained such explanations, including explanations from the teachers whose appointments are likely to be affected, as may be or may have been necessary, made by any authority or officer of the university at any time was not in accordance with the law at that time in force, the Chancellor, may, by order, notwithstanding anything contained in the contract relating to the conditions of service of such teacher, direct the Vice-Chancellor to terminate his appointment after giving him one month’s notice or one month’s salary in lieu of such notice, and the Vice-Chancellor shall forthwith comply and take steps for a fresh selection to be made. The person whose appointment has been so terminated shall be eligible to apply again for the same post.
7. (7) Any order made by the Chancellor, under the last preceding sub-section shall be final and a copy of the order shall be served on the teacher concerned by the Vice-Chancellor within three days from its receipts.
8. (8) It shall be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor, to ensure that no payment whatsoever is made to any person, by way of salary or allowance, from the funds of the university, for any period after the termination of his services, and any authority or officer authorizing or making any such payment shall be liable to reimburse the amount so paid to the university.
9. (9) The Vice Chancellor shall before proceeding to fill in the vacancies of aided University Teachers in accordance with the prescribed procedure shall ascertain from Director of Higher Education whether there is any suitable person available on the list of surplus aided University teachers as maintained by the Director of Higher Education for absorption in other Universities and in the event of such aided teacher being available, the Vice-chancellor shall appoint that teacher.

1. (1) Where an appointment is to be made on a temporary vacancy of teacher of the university because of resignation, leave or any reason, whatsoever, the appointment shall be made, if the vacancy is for a period of more than one year, on the recommendation of the selection committee in accordance with the provisions of section 102. The quorum for the selection committee shall be three: Provided that, if, the vacancy is for a period of less than one year or if, the Vice-Chancellor is satisfied that in the interest of teaching, it is necessary to fill in the vacancy immediately, he may make the appointment of person duly qualified, for a period not exceeding one year on the recommendation of a local selection committee.
2. (2) Local selection committee shall consist of the following members, namely :-
   • (a) the Vice-Chancellor, Chairperson;
   • (b) the Dean of the faculty concerned;
   • (c) the head of the department concerned;
   • (d) one expert nominated by the Vice-Chancellor: Provided that, where the head of the department is also the Dean, the Vice-Chancellor shall nominate two persons instead of one;
   • (e) one member, belonging to Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes or De-notified Tribes (Vimukta Jatis) or Nomadic Tribes or Other Backward Classes or Special Backward Category, not below the rank of Principal or Professor nominated by the Vice-Chancellor;
   • (f) one principal or professor who is a member of Management Council to be nominated by the Management Council;
   • (g) the Director, Higher Education or his nominee, not below the rank of Joint Director of Higher Education; and
   • (h) the Director, Technical Education or his nominee, not below the rank of Joint Director of Technical Education: Provided that, before the expiry of one year as aforesaid, the Vice-Chancellor shall take steps to fill up the post by appointment in accordance with the provisions of section 102.

The selection committee for selection of Principals of conducted colleges or directors or heads of university institutions or post-graduate centres or sub-centres maintained by the university, shall consist of the following members, namely :-

1. (a) the Vice-Chancellor - Chairperson;
2. (b) Chancellor's nominee on the Management Council;
3. (c) two experts, nominated by the Management Council and one expert nominated by the Academic Council, who are not connected with the university, colleges or institutions under its jurisdiction;
4. (d) one member belonging to Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes or De-notified Tribes (Vimukta Jatis) or Nomadic Tribes or Other Backward Classes not below the rank of Principal or Professor nominated by the Vice-Chancellor;
5. (e) one principal who is a member of Management Council to be nominated by the Management Council;
6. (f) the Director, Higher Education or his nominee, not below the rank of Joint Director of Higher Education;
7. (g) the Director, Technical Education or his nominee, not below the rank of Joint Director of Technical Education.

1. (1) There shall be a selection committee for making recommendations of suitable candidates for appointment to the posts of-
   • (a) Deans;
   • (b) Directors of Sub-Campuses of the university;
   • (c) Registrar;
   • (d) Director, Board of Examinations and Evaluation;
   • (e) Finance and Accounts officer;
   • (f) Director of Sports and Physical Education;
   • (g) Director of Innovation, Incubation and Linkages;
   • (h) Director of Lifelong Learning and Extension.
2. (2) The Selection Committee shall consist of-
   • (a) the Vice-Chancellor, Chairperson;
   • (b) the Chancellor's nominee on the Management Council;
   • (c) two experts having special knowledge in the field related to the post to be filled, who are not connected with the university or affiliated college or recognized institution under its jurisdiction, nominated by the Chancellor;
   • (d) one person belonging to Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes or De-notified Tribes (Vimukta Jatis) or Nomadic Tribes, or Other Backward Classes, not below the rank of Principal or Professor nominated by the Vice-Chancellor;
   • (e) one elected principal or teacher who is a member of Management Council to be nominated by the Management Council;
   • (f) the Director of Higher Education or his nominee, not below the rank of the Joint Director of Higher Education;
   • (g) the Registrar, Member-Secretary: Provided that, where he himself is a candidate for the post then in such case, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be the Member-Secretary.
3. (3) All posts, mentioned in sub-section (1) shall be duly and widely advertised.
4. (4) The date of the meeting of every selection committee shall be so fixed as to allow a notice of at least thirty days of such meeting, being given to each member; and the particulars of each candidate shall be sent to each member of the selection committee so as to reach him at least seven days before the date of meeting.
5. (5) In case of appointment to the post referred to in sub-section (1), if, on petition by any person directly affected, or suo motu, the Chancellor, after making or having made such inquiries or obtaining or having obtained such explanations, including explanations from the person whose appointments are likely to be affected, as may be or may have been necessary, made by any authority or officer of the university at any time was not in accordance with the law at that time in force, the Chancellor, may, by order, notwithstanding anything contained in the contract relating to the conditions of service of such person, direct the Vice-Chancellor to terminate his appointment after giving him one months notice or one months salary in lieu of such notice, and the Vice-Chancellor shall forthwith comply and take steps for a fresh selection to be made. The person whose appointment has been so terminated shall be eligible to apply again for the same post.
6. (6) Any order made by the Chancellor, under the last preceding sub-section shall be final and a copy of the order shall be served on the person concerned by the Vice-Chancellor within three days from its receipts.
7. (7) It shall be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor, to ensure that no payment whatsoever is made to any person, by way of salary or allowance, from the funds of the university, for any period after the termination of his services, and any authority or officer authorizing or making any such payment shall be liable to reimburse the amount so paid to the university.
8. (8) The Selection Committee and mode of appointment of other officers of the university shall be prescribed by the State Government in the Official Gazette.
9. (9) The management of any affiliated college shall before proceeding to fill in vacancies of aided teachers and other aided employees in accordance with the prescribed procedure shall ascertain from the Director of Higher Education whether there is any suitable person available on the list of aided surplus persons maintained by the Director of Higher Education for absorption in other colleges and in the event of such person being available, the management shall appoint that person in accordance with the direction issued by Director of Higher Education: Provided that, this process of absorption of surplus teachers and other employees shall be applicable to only aided teachers and aided other employees.
10. (10) The Selection Committee, selection process and mode of appointment of principals and teachers of affiliated colleges and recognized institutions shall be as per the guidelines, directions of the University Grants Commission as may be prescribed by the State Government in the Official Gazette.

In addition to the committees constituted under this Act, the authorities of the university may appoint committee with suitable terms and reference for any specific task, and such committee shall consist of members of the same authority constituting such a committee and also of such other persons as that authority may nominate.