Chapter III OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY

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

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

1. (1) the Vice-Chancellor;
2. (2) the Registrar;
3. (3) the Head of Skill Departments;
4. (4) the Finance and Accounts Officer ;
5. (5) the Director of Assessment and Evaluation ;
6. (6) the Director of Innovation, Incubation and Enterprise;
7. (7) the Director of Counselling and Placement ; and
8. (8) such other officers as may be declared by the Statutes to be the officers of the University.

1. (1) There shall be a Vice-Chancellor who shall be the principal academic and executive officer of the University and ex-officio Chairperson of the Governing Council, Academic Council, Board of Assessment and Evaluation, Board of Innovation, Incubation and Enterprise, Board of Counselling and Placement, Finance and Accounts Committee, and shall preside in the absence of the Chancellor at any convocation for conferring degrees: Provided that, first Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the State Government.
2. (2) Save as otherwise provided, pay and allowances, terms and conditions of service of the Vice-Chancellor shall be such, as may be determined by the State Government, from time to time.
3. (3) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor in the following manner :-
   • (a) There shall be a committee consisting of the following members to recommend suitable names to the Chancellor for appointment of the Vice-Chancellor, namely :-
     • (i) a member nominated by the Chancellor, who shall be the retired Judge of the Supreme Court or retired Chief Justice of High Court or an eminent scholar of national repute or a leading industrialist or corporate leader;
     • (ii) the Additional Chief Secretary or Principal Secretary or Secretary of the Skill Development, Employment and Entrepreneurship Department, or any officer not below the rank of Secretary to Government nominated by the State Government;
     • (iii) a nominee of the State Government from amongst those, who are, or have been, Vice-Chancellor of University in the State.
   • (b) The member nominated by the Chancellor shall be the Chairman of the committee.
   • (c) The members nominated on the committee shall be persons who are not connected with the University or any college or any recognized institution, or school or campus or regional centre or skill centre or study centre of the University.
   • (d) No meeting of the committee shall be held unless all the three members of the committee are present.
   • (e) The committee shall recommend a panel of not less than five suitable persons for the consideration of the Chancellor for being appointed as the Vice-Chancellor. The names of the persons so recommended shall be in alphabetical order without any preference being indicated. The report shall be accompanied by a detailed write up on the suitability of each person included in the panel.
   • (f) A person recommended by the committee for appointment as Vice-Chancellor shall,-
     • (i) be an eminent academician and an administrator of high calibre or be a person with proven record of experience in skill education or employability based education or entrepreneurship promotion holding doctoral degree and with experience of working in a University ;
     • (ii) be able to prove leadership by his own example ;
     • (iii) be able to provide vision ; and have ability to translate the same into reality in the interest of students in society ; and
     • (iv) possess such educational qualification and experience as may be specified by the State Government, by an order published in the Official Gazette, in consultation with the Chancellor.
   • (g) The eligibility conditions and the process for recommendation of names for appointment as Vice-Chancellor shall be given wide publicity to ensure the recommendation of most suitable candidates.
4. (4) The Chancellor may appoint one of the persons included in the panel to be the Vice-Chancellor: Provided that, if the Chancellor does not approve any of the persons so recommended, he may call for a fresh panel either from the same committee or after constitution of a new committee for the purpose, from such new committee.
5. (5) The process of preparing the panel of the suitable persons for being appointed as the 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 person appointed as the Vice-Chancellor shall, subject of the terms and conditions of contract of service, hold office for a period of five years from the date on which he takes charge of his office or till he attains the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier and he shall not be eligible for re-appointment.
7. (7) The person appointed as the Vice-Chancellor shall hold a lien, if any, on the substantive post held by him prior to the appointment.
8. (8) In any of the following circumstances, the exigency whereof shall solely be judged by the Chancellor, namely :-
   • (i) where the committee appointed under clause (a) of sub-section (3) is unable to recommend any name within the time limit specified by the Chancellor ;
   • (ii) where the vacancy occurs in the office of the Vice-Chancellor because of death, resignation or otherwise, and it cannot be conveniently and expeditiously filled in, in accordance with the provisions of sub-sections (3) and (4) ;
   • (iii) where the vacancy in the office of the Vice-Chancellor occurs temporarily because of leave, illness or other causes ; or
   • (iv) where there is any other emergency; the Chancellor may appoint any suitable person, to act as the Vice-Chancellor for a term not exceeding twelve months in the aggregate as maybe specified in his order: Provided that, the person so appointed shall cease to hold such office on the date on which the person appointed as the Vice-Chancellor in accordance with the provisions of sub-sections (3) and (4), assumes office or the Vice-Chancellor, resumes office.
9. (9) The Vice-Chancellor shall be a whole time salaried officer of the University and shall receive pay and allowances, and other facilities as determined by the State Government. In addition, he shall be entitled to free furnished residence, a motor car including its maintenance, repairs and fuel required therefor, with the service of a chauffeur, free of charge.
10. (10) Such sumptuary allowance shall be placed at the disposal of the Vice-Chancellor, as the State Government may approve.
11. (11) If a person receiving an honorarium from the Consolidated Fund of the State, or if a principal of an affiliated college or recognized institution or University teacher is appointed as Vice -Chancellor, his terms and conditions of service shall not be altered to his disadvantage during the tenure of Vice-Chancellor.
12. (12) Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing sub-sections, the person referred to in sub-section (7) shall stand retired from the original post in accordance with the terms and conditions of service of that post.
13. (13) The Vice-Chancellor may, by writing under his signature addressed to the Chancellor, after giving one months notice resign from his office and shall cease to hold his office on the acceptance of his resignation by the Chancellor or from the date of expiry of the said notice period, whichever is earlier.
14. (14) The Vice-Chancellor may be removed from his office if the Chancellor is satisfied that the incumbent,-
    • (a) has became insane and stands so declared by a competent court ; or
    • (b) has been convicted by a court for any offence involving moral turpitude ; or
    • (c) has become an undischarged insolvent and stands so declared by a competent court ; or
    • (d) has been physically unfit and incapable of discharging functions due to protracted illness or physical disability ; or
    • (e) has willfully omitted or refused to carry out the provisions of this Act or has committed breach of any of the terms and conditions of the service or any other conditions, prescribed by the State Government under sub-section (2), or has abused the powers vested in him or if the continuance of the Vice-Chancellor in the office is detrimental to the interests of the University ; or
    • (f) is a member of, or is otherwise associated with, any political party or any organization which takes part in politics, or is taking part in, or subscribing in aid of, any political movement or activity. Explanation.-For the purposes of this sub-clause, whether any party is a political party, or whether any organisation takes part in politics or whether any moment 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./be
2. (2) The Vice-Chancellor shall be entitled to be present, with the right to speak, at any meeting of any other authority or body or committee of the University, but shall not be entitled to vote thereat, unless he is the Chairperson or member of that authority or body.
3. (3) The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to convene meetings of any of the authorities, bodies or committees as and when he considers it necessary to do so.
4. (4) The Vice-Chancellor shall ensure the directions issued by the Chancellor are strictly complied with or, as the case may be, implemented.
5. (5) It shall be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to ensure that the directives of the State Government, if any, and the provisions of this Act, Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations are strictly observed and that the decisions of the authorities, bodies and committees which are not inconsistent with this Act, Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations are properly implemented.
6. (6) The Vice-Chancellor may defer implementation of a decision taken or a resolution passed by any authority, body or committee of the University if, he is of the opinion that the same is not consistent with the directives of the State Government or with the provisions of this Act, Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations or that such decision for resolution is not in the interest of the University and at the earliest opportunity refer it back to the authority, body or committee concerned for reconsideration in its next meeting with reasons to be recorded in writing. If differences persist, he shall within a week, giving reasons, submit it to the Chancellor for decision and inform about having done so to the members of the authority, body or committee concerned. After receipt of the decision of the Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor shall take action as directed by the Chancellor and inform the authority, body or committee concerned, accordingly.
7. (7) If there are reasonable grounds for the Vice-Chancellor to believe that there is an emergency which requires immediate action to be taken, or if any action is required to be taken in the interest of the University, he shall take such action, as he thinks necessary, and shall at the earliest opportunity, report in writing the grounds for his belief that there was an emergency, and the action taken by him, to such authority or body as shall, in the ordinary course, have dealt with the matter. In the event of a difference arising between the Vice-Chancellor and the authority or body whether there was in fact an emergency, or on the action taken where such action does not affect any person in the service of the University, or on both, the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor whose decision shall be final: Provided that, where any such action taken by the Vice-Chancellor affects any person in the service of the University, such person shall be entitled to prefer, within thirty days from the date on which he receives notice of such action, an appeal to the Governing Council. Explanation.-For the purposes of this sub-section, action taken by the Vice-Chancellor shall not include disciplinary action 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 and Regulations, the Vice-Chancellor may, for the time being, regulate the matter by issuing such directions as he thinks necessary, and shall, at the earliest opportunity thereafter, place them before the Governing Council or other authority or body concerned for approval. He shall, at the same time place before such authority or body for consideration the draft of the Statutes, Ordinances or Regulations, as the case may be, required to be made in that behalf: Provided that, such direction shall have to be converted into Statute, Ordinance or Regulation as the case may be, within six months of issuing of such direction failing which such direction shall automatically lapse.
9. (9) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the appointing and disciplinary authority for the University teachers.
10. (10) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the appointing and disciplinary authority for officers of the University of the rank of Assistant Registrar and of the rank equivalent thereto and above.
11. (11) As the Chairperson of the authorities or bodies or committees of the University, the Vice-Chancellor shall be empowered to suspend member from the meeting of the authority, body or committee for persisting to obstruct or stall the proceedings or for indulging in behaviour unbecoming of a member, and shall report the matter accordingly, to the Chancellor.
12. (12) The Vice-Chancellor shall place before the Governing Council a report of the work of the University periodically as provided under the Ordinances.
13. (13) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred upon him by or under this Act.

1. (1) The Registrar shall be the Chief Administrative Officer of the University. He shall be a full-time salaried officer and shall work directly under the superintendence, direction and control of the Vice-Chancellor.
2. (2) The qualifications and experience for the purpose of selection of the Registrar shall be laid down by the University Grants Commission and approved by the State Government.
3. (3) The Registrar shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor on the recommendation of a selection committee constituted for the purpose under this Act.
4. (4) Appointment of the Registrar shall be for a term of five years or till he attains the age of superannuation whichever is earlier and he shall be eligible for re-appointment by selection on the recommendation of a selection committee constituted for the purpose, for only one more term of five years.
5. (5) When the office of the Registrar falls vacant or the Registrar is, by reason of illness or absence or any other cause, unable to perform the duties of his office for a period not exceeding six months, the Vice-Chancellor shall appoint a suitable person to officiate as the Registrar until the new Registrar assumes duty or the Registrar resumes duty, as the case may be.
6. (6) The Registrar shall,-
   • (a) act as a Member-Secretary of the Governing Council, Academic Council and such other authorities, bodies and committees, as prescribed by or under this Act ;
   • (b) be the appointing and the disciplinary authority of the employees of the University other than the teachers, non-vacation academic staff and officers of the rank of Assistant Registrar and other officers holding posts equivalent thereto or above ;
   • (c) be the custodian of the records, the common seal and such other property of the University as the Governing Council may, commit to his charge ;
   • (d) conduct elections to various authorities and bodies of the University as per the programme approved by the Vice-Chancellor ;
   • (e) prepare and update the Handbook of the Statutes and Regulations approved by the authorities, bodies or committees, from time to time, and make them available to all members of the authorities and officers of the University ;
   • (f) receive complaints and suggestions in regard to the improvement of administration and consider them for appropriate action ;
   • (g) render necessary assistance for inspection of the University, its buildings, class rooms, laboratories, libraries, knowledge resource centre, workshops and equipment is made by such person or persons or body of persons, as directed by the Vice-Chancellor ;
   • (h) organise training and orientation of non-teaching employees in the University and campuses, regional centres, skill centres, study centres ;
     • (i) have the power to enter into agreements, sign documents and authenticate records on behalf of the University, subject to the decision of the authorities of the University ;
   • (j) place before the Governing Council report of the development activities of the University every six months ;
   • (k) have the power to seek information in regard to any other matter of the University, from the Head of Skill Department, Finance and Accounts Officer and any other officer of the University for submission to the State Government and other external agencies ;
   • (l) exercise such other powers and perform such other duties, as prescribed by or under this Act or assigned to him, by the Vice-Chancellor, from time to time.
7. (7) Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Registrar may prefer an appeal, within thirty days from the date of communication of such decision, to the Vice-Chancellor.

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

1. (1) The Head of Skill Department shall, -
   • (a) be responsible for implementation of policies approved by the Academic Council ;
   • (b) be responsible for development and application of quality benchmarks or parameters for various skill education activities ;
   • (c) ensure appropriate actions, as are needed for maintenance of quality of teaching spelt out by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell ;
   • (d) organize inter-institutional and intra-institutional workshops, seminars, hackathons and competitions ;
   • (e) interact with State Quality Assurance Cell in the pre-accreditation and post-accreditation quality assessment, sustenance and enhancement endeavours ;
   • (f) recommend to the Governing Council proposals for the institution of fellowship, travelling fellowship, scholarship, studentship, medals and prizes and making Regulations for their award ;
   • (g) regulate and co-ordinate research activities to maintain standards in skill education, entrepreneurship and employability and research in the Skill Departments, University Departments, in colleges, recognized institutions, campuses, regional centres, skill centres, study centres, etc. ;
   • (h) recommend to the Academic Council proposals for conduct of courses in the University, Skill Departments, in colleges, recognized institutions, schools, campuses, regional centres, skill centres, study centres ;
     • (i) prepare proposals for award of fellowship, scholarship and other distinctions in the Skill Departments for submission to the Academic Council ;
   • (j) prepare reports as required by the various authorities or bodies of the University, the State Government, the Central Government, or Councils, Commission and any such other body;
   • (k) be responsible for proper implementation of the decisions of the Governing Council, Academic Council, Board of Studies, the Board of Assessment and Evaluation, Board of Innovation, Incubation and Enterprise and Board of Counselling and Placement ;
   • (l) exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by Statutes or assigned to him by the Vice-Chancellor, from time to time.

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

1. (1) The Director, Board of Innovation, Incubation and Enterprise shall be a full time salaried officer who shall be responsible for creation and cultivation of an enabling environment to propagate the concept of innovation, for converting innovative ideas into working models through a process of incubation which shall finally lead to creation of an enterprise and to cultivate, establish, maintain and strengthen the link of the University with premier national and international universities and institutions. He shall work directly under the superintendence, direction and control of the Vice-Chancellor.
2. (2) The qualifications and experience for the purpose of selection of the Director, Board of Innovation, Incubation and Enterprise shall be as may be specified by the State Government, by an order published in the Official Gazette.
3. (3) The Appointment of the Director, Board of Innovation, Incubation and Enterprise shall be made by the Vice-Chancellor on the recommendation of the selection committee constituted for the purpose under this Act.
4. (4) The Appointment of the Director, Board of Innovation, Incubation and Enterprise shall be for a term of five years or the age of superannuation, whichever is earlier, and he shall be eligible for re-appointment by selection on the recommendation of a selection committee constituted for the purpose, for only one more term office years.
5. (5) The Director, Board of Innovation, Incubation and Enterprise shall,-
   • (a) be the principal officer who shall lead and provide vision to the centre for innovation, incubation and enterprise with his dynamism and enterprise ;
   • (b) spearhead the awareness and training programmes for imparting education on intellectual property rights and aspects associated therewith ;
   • (c) organize training programmes for creating awareness on the importance of entrepreneurship ;
   • (d) organize and create support system for cultivation and incubation of good ideas into a scalable mode that would eventually culminate into the establishment of small, medium and large industry ;
   • (e) work towards creating a liaison with national and international bodies and agencies involved in creating and developing entrepreneurial skills in students ;
   • (f) take all steps to facilitate colleges to establish linkages with knowledge based and other types of industries ;
   • (g) conduct training programmes to guide the young entrepreneurs in operational aspects, legal aspects, intellectual property rights, patent related issues, business model creation and financial aspects ;
   • (h) implement the policies and strategies for promotion of international linkages with premier national and international universities and institutions;
     • (i) process applications for visits of teachers and students from University Departments, institutions, conducted colleges, colleges and recognized institutions to national and international universities or institutions and assist them on logistic support for such visits ;
   • (j) undertake any other task that may be assigned to him by the university authorities, to ensure that the objectives of the Board for Innovation, Incubation and Enterprise are accomplished ;
   • (k) exercise such other powers and perform such other duties, as may be prescribed by Statutes or assigned to him by the Vice-Chancellor, from time to time.

1. (1) The Director, Board of Counselling and Placements shall be a full-time salaried officer who shall be responsible for leadership in the administration, planning, implementation and evaluation of counselling services for placements based on industry demand. These services are provided to promote students personal development and psychological well-being and include individual and group counselling, outreach programming, training, consultation, crisis intervention and assessment. This position involves supervision of professional and support staff, budget administration and formulation of unit policies and procedures. He shall work directly under the superintendence, direction and control of the Vice-Chancellor.
2. (2) The qualifications and experience for the purpose of selection of the Director of Counselling and Placements shall be as may be specified by the State Government, by an order published in the Official Gazette.
3. (3) The Appointment of the Director, Board of Counselling and Placements shall be made by the Vice-Chancellor on the recommendation of the selection committee constituted for the purpose under this Act.
4. (4) The Appointment of the Director, Board of Counselling and Placements shall be for a term of five years or the age of superannuation, whichever is earlier, and he shall be eligible for re-appointment by selection on the recommendation of a selection committee constituted for the purpose, for only one more term of five years.
5. (5) The Director, Board of Counselling and Placements shall,-
   • (a) be the primary officer who will directly lead all initiatives regarding job search strategies, personal career advisement and training issues;
   • (b) organize workshops and training sessions for identifying and working with essentials to employment, professional goal setting and planning;
   • (c) ensure financial responsibility of the unit by preparing the budget and supervising all expenditures;
   • (d) create networking opportunities for students and round table conferences at regular intervals ;
   • (e) lead the initiatives of hiring the required qualified personnel for effective functioning of the placement and counselling centre;
   • (f) provide effective and appropriate services by planning, organizing and implementing new counselling, training, and educational outreach programs;
   • (g) ensure that the needs of students are addressed in emergency situations by co-ordinating and providing crisis intervention services during office hours and after hours as needed;
   • (h) provide information and support by planning in-service training experiences for counselling center staff ;
     • (i) promote communication within the unit by conducting regular staff meetings;
   • (j) ensures office effectiveness by handling office correspondence and interviews;
   • (k) create internship opportunities for the students and aim at achieving a cent percent placement of students;
   • (l) communicate the function and mission of the placement and counselling centre by meeting with students, faculty and administrative groups of the University and the greater community;
   • (m) undertake any other task that may be assigned to him by the University authorities, to ensure that the objectives of the Board of Counselling and Placement are accomplished;
   • (n) exercise such other powers and perform such other duties, as may be prescribed by Statutes or assigned to him by the Vice-Chancellor, from time to time.

1. (1) The Finance and Accounts Officer shall be the principal finance, accounts and audit officer of the University. He shall be a full-time salaried officer and shall work directly under the superintendence, direction and control of the Vice-Chancellor.
2. (2) The Finance and Accounts Officer shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor on the recommendation of the selection committee constituted for the purpose under this Act.
3. (3) The Finance and Accounts Officer shall be a person who is a Chartered Accountant or a Cost Accountant, with professional experience of not less than five years.
4. (4) In case the person possessing the qualifications and experience as specified in sub-section (3) cannot be appointed, the Finance and Accounts Officer may be appointed from amongst the Government Officers of the State Finance and Accounts Service, holding the post not below the rank of Deputy Director.
5. (5) The appointment of the Finance and Accounts Officer shall be for a term of five years until the age of superannuation, whichever is earlier, and he shall not be eligible for re-appointment in that University.
6. (6) 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 governing by keeping watch on the process and progress of collection of revenue, and advise the Vice-Chancellor on the methods to be employed in this regard ;
   • (f) perform the duties under clauses (a) to (e) as per the Maharashtra Universities Account Code ;
   • (g) get the accounts of the University audited regularly ;
   • (h) call for, from any office, campuses, regional centres, skill centres, study centres of the University or University institution or, any information and returns that he thinks necessary for the proper discharge of his financial responsibilities ;
     • (i) maintain the minutes of the meetings of the Finance and Accounts Committee ;
   • (j) be responsible for preparation and maintenance of accounts by double entry accounting system, on accrual basis, presenting the annual financial estimates (budget), statement of accounts and audit reports, to the Finance and Accounts Committee and to the Governing Council ;
   • (k) prepare financial reports as required by the various authorities or bodies of the University, the State Government, the Central Government, the Central Educational Commissions or Councils, Commission, University Grants Commission and All India Council for Technical Education and any such body providing funds to the University ;
   • (l) exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as prescribed by or under this Act or assigned to him by the Vice-Chancellor, from time to time.

1. (1) The Law Officer shall be the principal legal 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 Law Officer shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor on the recommendation of the selection committee constituted for the purpose under this Act.