Chapter III OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY

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

1. (a) the Chancellor;
2. (b) the Vice-Chancellor;
3. (c) the Directors;
4. (d) the Deans of Faculties;
5. (e) the Dean of Research and Development;
6. (f) the Registrar;
7. (g) the Finance Officer;
8. (h) the Joint Director;
   • (i) the Deputy Director; and
9. (j) such other officers in the service of the University as may be declared by Statutes to be officers of the University.

The Governor of Maharashtra shall be the Chancellor of the University.

1. (1) The Chancellor shall, by virtue of his office, be the Head of the University and shall, when present, preside over the meetings of the authorities of the University and the Convocation of the University.
2. (2) The Chancellor may call for his information any papers relating to the administration and affairs of the University and such requisition shall be complied with by the University.
3. (3) Every proposal to confer an honorary degree shall be subject to the prior approval of the Chancellor.
4. (4) The Chancellor may, by an order in writing, annul any proceeding of any officer or authority of the University, which is not in conformity with this Act, the Statutes, the Ordinances or the regulations: Provided that, before making any such order, he shall call upon the officer or authority to show cause why such an order should not be made, and if any cause is shown within the time specified by him in this behalf, he shall consider the same, before passing the order.
5. (5) The Chancellor shall exercise such other powers as are laid down by this Act or as may be conferred on him by the Statutes.

1. (1) The Chancellor shall have the right to cause an inspection to be made by such person or persons, as he may direct, of the University, its buildings, laboratories, libraries, workshops and equipment of any institution or hostel maintained or administered by the University, and of the teaching and other work conducted by the University, or under its auspices, and of the conduct of examinations or other functions of the University, and to cause an inquiry to be made in respect of any matter connected with the administration and finances of the University.
2. (2) The Chancellor shall, in every case, give due notice to the University of his intention to cause inspection or inquiry to be made, and the University shall be entitled to appoint a representative, who shall have the right to be present and to be heard at such inspection or inquiry.
3. (3) The Chancellor shall, communicate to the University his views with reference to the result of such inspection or inquiry, and may, after ascertaining the opinion thereon of the University with such advice as the Chancellor may offer on the action to be taken thereon, and fix a timelimit for taking such action.
4. (4) The University shall, within the timelimit so fixed, report to the Chancellor the action which has been taken or is proposed to be taken by it on the advice tendered by him.
5. (5) The Chancellor may, where action has not been taken by the University to his satisfaction, within the timelimit fixed, and after considering any explanation furnished or representation made by the University, issue such directions, as he may think fit and the University shall comply with such directions.
6. (6) Notwithstanding anything contained in the preceding sub-sections, if, at any time, the Chancellor is of opinion that in any matter the affairs of the University are not managed in furtherance of the objects of the University or in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, Ordinances and regulations or that special measures are desirable to maintain standards of University teaching, examinations, research or extension education, administration or finances, the Chancellor may indicate to the University any matter in regard to which he desires an explanation and call upon the University to offer such explanation within such time as may be specified by him. If the University fails to offer any explanation within the time specified or offers an explanation which, in the opinion of the Chancellor is no satisfactory, the Chancellor may issue such directions as he may deem fit, and the University shall comply with such directions.

1. (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor in the manner stated hereunder :-
   • (a) There shall be a Committee consisting of the following members to recommend suitable names to the Chancellor for appointment of Vice-Chancellor, namely :-
     • (i) a member nominated by the Chancellor, who shall be the retired Judge of the Supreme Court or retired Chief Justice of the High Court or an eminent scientist of national repute or a recipient of Padma Award in the field of education ;
     • (ii) the Principal Secretary of Higher and Technical Education Department or any officer not below the rank of Principal Secretary to Government, nominated by the State Government ;
     • (iii) the Director or Head of an institute or organisation of national repute, such as, Indian Institute of Technology, Indian Institute of Management, Indian Institute of Science, Indian Space Research Organisation or National Research Laboratory, nominated by the Executive Council and the Academic Council, jointly, in the manner specified by the State Government by an order published in the Official Gazette ;
   • (b) The member nominated by the Chancellor shall be the Chairman of the Committee ;
   • (c) The members nominated shall be the persons who are not connected with the University;
   • (d) No meeting of the Committee shall be held unless all the three members of the Committee are present.
2. (2) The process of preparing a panel shall begin at least three months before the probable date of occurrence of the vacancy of the Vice-Chancellor and shall be completed within the time limit fixed by the Chancellor. The Chancellor however, may, extend such time limit if in the exigency of the circumstances it is necessary so to do, so however that the period so extended shall not exceed three months in the aggregate.
3. (3) 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 so recommended shall be in alphabetical order without any preference being indicated. The report shall be accompanied by a detailed write up on suitability of each person included in the panel.
4. (4) A person for being recommended by the Committee for appointment as a Vice-Chancellor shall,-
   • (a) be a distinguished technologist ;
   • (b) be an eminent academician or an administrator of high caliber ;
   • (c) be able to provide leadership by his own example ;
   • (d) be able to provide vision and have ability to translate the same into reality in the interest of students and society ; and
   • (e) possess such educational qualifications and experience as may be specified by the Government, by an order published in the Official Gazette, in consultation with the Chancellor.
5. (5) 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.
6. (6) If the Chancellor does not approve the name of any of the persons so recommended by the committee constituted under sub-section (1), he may call for fresh recommendation.
7. (7) The Vice-Chancellor shall be a whole-time salaried officer of the University. He shall, subject to the terms and conditions of service, hold office for a term of five years, which term may be extended by the Chancellor, in exceptional circumstances, for a period not exceeding in the aggregate six months, for reasons which shall be stated in the order extending the term.
8. (8) The Vice-Chancellor may, after giving one months notice, resign his office, by tendering his resignation in writing to the Chancellor. The resignation shall take effect on its acceptance by the Chancellor.
9. (9) The emoluments to be paid to the Vice-Chancellor and other conditions of service shall be such as may be prescribed by Statutes and shall not be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment, without his consent.
10. (10) In the event of the occurrence of a vacancy in the office of the Vice-Chancellor by reason of death, resignation or otherwise, the Chancellor may nominate the senior most Dean or Director or any other suitable person, who shall act as Vice-Chancellor until a regular appointment of Vice-Chancellor is made in accordance with sub-section (1) and a new Vice-Chancellor enters upon his office, or until a period of six months from the date on which such nominee entered upon the office of the Vice-Chancellor, expires, whichever is earlier.
11. (11) Where any temporary vacancy in the office of the Vice-Chancellor occurs by reason of leave, illness or any other reason, a Dean or Director or any other suitable person nominated by the Chancellor for that purpose shall act, as acting Vice-Chancellor until such date on which the Vice-Chancellor resumes his duties.
12. (12) No person shall hold or continue to hold the office of Vice-Chancellor after he attains the age of sixty-five years.
13. (13) The Vice-Chancellor may be removed from his office if the Chancellor is satisfied that, the incumbent,-
    • (a) has become insane and stands so declared by a competent court;
    • (b) has been convicted by a court for any offence involving moral turpitude;
    • (c) has become an undischarged insolvent and stands so declared by a competent court;
    • (d) has been physically unfit and incapable of discharging functions due to protracted illness or physical disability;
    • (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 contract or any other conditions prescribed by the State Government, 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;
    • (f) is a member of, or be otherwise associated with, any political party or any organisation which takes part in politics, or is taking part in, or subscribing in aid of, any political movement or activity : Provided that, the Vice-Chancellor shall be given a reasonable opportunity to show cause by the Chancellor before taking recourse for his removal under clauses (d), (e) and (f).

1. (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal executive and academic officer of the University, and shall exercise general supervision and control over the affairs of the University and give effect to the decisions of all the authorities of the University. He shall, in the absence of the Chancellor, preside at the Convocation of the University for conferring degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions. The Vice-Chancellor shall be the ex-officio Chairman of the Executive Council, the Academic Council, Planning and Evaluation (Monitoring) Board and Finance Committee.
2. (2) The Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible for the due maintenance of discipline in the University.
3. (3) The Vice-Chancellor shall have power to convene meetings of the Executive Council and the Academic Council and other bodies or committees.
4. (4) It shall be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to ensure that the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, Ordinances and regulations are faithfully observed, and he shall have all powers necessary for this purpose.
5. (5) The Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible for the proper administration of the University and for close co-ordination and integration of teaching, research and extension education, extension service and transfer of technology programme.
6. (6) The Vice-Chancellor shall manage, through appropriate officers and staff member, the departments, institutions of specialized studies, laboratories, libraries, museums, hostels and schools maintained by the University both at headquarters and outside.
7. (7) The Vice-Chancellor may call for reports from the University schools, Regional centres, Sub-centres, affiliated colleges, department or from the recognized institution, hostels on all activities of the University as he may deem it necessary for the proper functioning of the University.
8. (8) The Vice-Chancellor shall supervise and control the residence (in hostels) conduct and discipline of the students of the University. He shall also make arrangements for promoting their health and general welfare, in consultation with such committees as may be prescribed.
9. (9) The Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible for the presentation of the annual accounts and the balance-sheet in time to the Executive Council.
10. (10) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold, control and administer the property and funds of the University.
11. (11) The Vice-Chancellor shall administer the funds placed at the disposal of the University for specific purpose and for the purpose for which they have been given.
12. (12) The Vice-Chancellor shall make provision, within means available to him, for building, premises, apparatus and other means needed for carrying on the work of the University.
13. (13) The Vice-Chancellor shall, with the concurrence of the Executive Council, enter into, vary, carry out or cancel contracts on behalf of the University in exercise of the performance of the powers and duties assigned to it by or under this Act and the Statutes, on the advice of the Finance Committee and Legal Committee to be appointed by the Executive Council for the purpose.
14. (14) In any emergency which, in the opinion of the Vice-Chancellor, requires immediate action, he shall, subject to the control of the Chancellor, take such action which he deems necessary and shall at the earliest opportunity thereafter report his action to the Chancellor and the Executive Council and such other authorities or officers as would have, in the ordinary course, dealt with the matter : Provided that, if the authority or body concerned does not approve the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor shall refer the matter to the Chancellor whose decision shall be final, and who may either confirm the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor or annul the same, or modify it in such manner as he may think fit, and thereupon, it shall cease to have effect, or as the case may be, taken effect in the modified form; so, however, that such annulment or modification shall be without prejudice to the validity of anything previously done by or under the order of the Vice-Chancellor.
15. (15) Where any action taken by the Vice-Chancellor under the last preceding sub-section, affects any person in the service of the University to his disadvantage, such person may prefer an appeal to the Executive Council within thirty days from the date on which such person has received notice of the action taken and the Executive Council shall consider the appeal at its next meeting and shall give its decision within three months from the date of appeal.
16. (16) Any person aggrieved by the appellate order of the Executive Council may, within thirty days from the date of communication of such order, appeal to the Chancellor and the decision of the Chancellor on such appeal shall be final.
17. (17) Subject to the provisions of the preceding sub-sections, the Vice-Chancellor, shall give effect to the orders of the Executive Council regarding the appointment, suspension, removal or dismissal of any of the employees of the University.
18. (18) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as are laid down under this Act or as may be conferred or imposed on him by the Statutes, Ordinances and regulations.
19. (19) (a) The Vice-Chancellor shall have the right to cause an 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 equipments and of any institution, Regional centre, Sub-centre, affiliated, conducted or autonomous college, hall or hostel maintained or recognized by the University, and of the examinations, teachings 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 manner connected with the administration or finance of the University, affiliated college or recognized institutions : Provided that, the Vice-Chancellor shall, in the case of affiliated college or recognized institution, give notice to the management of such affiliated college or recognized institution of his intention to cause an inspection or an inquiry to be so made : Provided further that, the management shall have right to make such representation to the Vice-Chancellor as it thinks necessary before such inspection or inquiry is made;
    • (b) after considering such representation, if any made, the Vice-Chancellor may cause such inspection or inquiry to be made or may drop the same;
    • (c) in the case of management when an inspection or inquiry has been caused to be made, the management shall be entitled to appoint a representative, who shall have the right to be present and be heard at such inspection or inquiry;
    • (d) the Vice-Chancellor may, if the inspection or inquiry is made regarding any college or institution admitted to the privileges of the University, communicate to the management the result of such inspection or inquiry;
    • (e) the management shall communicate to the Vice-Chancellor such action, if any, as it proposes to take or has been taken by it;
    • (f) where the management does not, within the time fixed by the Vice-Chancellor, take action to his satisfaction, the Vice-Chancellor shall place before the Executive Council the inspection or inquiry report and explanation furnished or representation made by the management, for its consideration.
20. (20) The Vice-Chancellor shall arrange for the establishment and maintenance of Regional centres and Sub-centres at different places as may be required from time to time and delegate to any employee such powers as are necessary for their efficient functioning.

1. (1) Every Director shall be a wholetime salaried officer and shall be appointed by the Executive Council on the recommendation of the selection committee in the manner prescribed by the Statutes.
2. (2) No person shall hold the office of Director beyond the age of sixty five years.
3. (3) Every Director shall be appointed in such manner, on such emoluments and other conditions of service, and shall exercise such powers and perform such functions, as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

1. (1) The Dean of the faculty shall be wholetime salaried officer and shall be appointed for a period of three years by the Executive Council on the recommendation of the selection committee as prescribed by the Statutes. The Dean shall be eligible for reappointment for a further period of three years : Provided that, no member of the Executive Council, other than the Vice-Chancellor shall be a member of such a committee.
2. (2) No person shall hold the office of Dean beyond the age of sixty five years.
3. (3) The Dean shall perform such functions as may be prescribed by Statutes, Ordinances and regulations made under this Act.

The Registrar shall be a wholetime salaried officer of the University and shall act as the Secretary of the Executive Council, Academic Council, Planning and Evaluation (Monitoring) Board and Faculties but shall not be deemed to be a member of any of those authorities.

1. (1) The Registrar shall be appointed by the Executive Council on the recommendation of a selection committee as prescribed by Statues. His qualification, emoluments and terms and conditions of service shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
2. (2) The Registrar shall be appointed for a period of five years and shall be eligible for reappointment for one more term of five years: Provided that, no person shall hold the office of Registrar beyond the age of sixty years.
3. (3) The Registrar shall be responsible for the due custody of the records, the common seal of the University and such other property of the University as the Executive Council shall commit to his charge.
4. (4) The Registrar shall issue all notices convening meetings of the Executive Council, Academic Council, Planning and Evaluation (Monitoring) Board and such other committees appointed by the authorities other than Finance Committee of the University and keep minutes of such meetings. He shall receive applications for entrance to the University and shall keep a permanent record of all courses, curriculum and other information as may be necessary.
5. (5) The Registrar may, by writing under his own hand addressed to the Vice-Chancellor, resign his office. The resignation shall be delivered to the Vice-Chancellor ordinarily thirty days prior to the date on which the Registrar wishes to be relieved of his office but the Executive Council may at its discretion, relieve him earlier. The resignation shall take effect from the date of relieve.
6. (6) In the temporary absence of the Registrar on leave or for whatever reason or until the vacancy caused by any other reason is filled, the Vice-Chancellor shall appoint any suitable person, temporarily for a period not exceeding three months, to act as Registrar.
7. (7) The Registrar shall be responsible for maintaining a permanent record of the academic performance of students of the University including the courses taken, grades obtained, degrees, awards, prizes or other distinctions won and any other items pertaining to the academic performance of the students.
8. (8) The Registrar shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as are laid down under this Act or as may be conferred or imposed on him by the Statutes or as may be directed, by the Vice-Chancellor.

The Finance Officer shall be a wholetime salaried officer of the University and shall act as ex officio, Secretary of the Finance Committee or committees constituted by it but shall not be deemed to be a member of the Finance Committee.

1. (1) The Finance Officer shall be appointed by the Executive Council on the recommendations of the selection committee as prescribed by Statutes. His qualifications, emoluments and terms and conditions of service shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
2. (2) The Finance Officer shall be appointed for a period of five years and shall be eligible for reappointment : Provided that, no person shall hold the office of Finance Officer beyond the age of sixty years.
3. (3) When the office of the Finance Officer falls vacant or when the Finance Officer is by reason of illness, or absence or any other cause, unable to perform the duties of his office, such duties shall be performed for the time being, by such person as the Vice-Chancellor may appoint for the purpose, for a period not exceeding six months or until a Finance Officer is duly appointed, whichever is earlier.
4. (4) The Finance Officer shall assist the Vice-Chancellor in financial matters and be under the general control of the Vice-Chancellor. In the exercise of his powers and performance of his duties, the Finance Officer shall :-
   • (a) exercise general supervision over the funds of the University and shall advise the University as regards its financial policy;
   • (b) hold and manage the property and investments including trust and endowed property, for furthering any of the objects of the University;
   • (c) ensure that the limits fixed by the Finance Committee for recurring and non-recurring expenditure for a year are not exceeded, and that all moneys are expended for the purposes for which they are granted or allotted;
   • (d) be responsible for the preparation of the annual accounts and the budget of the University for the next financial year, and for their presentation to the Executive Council;
   • (e) keep a watch on the state of the cash and bank balances and of the investments;
   • (f) watch the progress of collection of revenue and advise on the methods of collection employed;
   • (g) have the accounts of the University regularly audited;
   • (h) ensure that the registers of building, land and equipments are maintained up-to-date, and that the stock–checking of equipment and other consumable material in all offices, colleges, centers, institutes, laboratories, libraries, workshops and stores is conducted regularly;
     • (i) propose to the Executive Council, through the Vice-Chancellor, that explanation be called for unauthorized expenditure or other financial irregularities in any particular case, and recommend disciplinary action against the persons at fault;
   • (j) call, from any office, centre, college, laboratory or institution under the control of the University, for any information and returns that he thinks necessary for the proper discharge of his financial responsibilities; and
   • (k) exercise such other powers, perform such other duties and discharge such other financial functions as are assigned to him by the Executive Council or as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

1. (1) Every Joint Director shall be wholetime salaried officer and shall be appointed for a period of three years by the Executive Council on the recommendation of the selection committee in the manner prescribed by the Statutes.
2. (2) No person shall hold the office of Joint Director beyond the age of sixty five years.
3. (3) The Joint Director shall perform such functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes, Ordinances and regulations made under this Act.

1. (1) Every Deputy Director shall be wholetime salaried officer and shall be appointed for a period of three years by the Executive Council on the recommendation of the selection committee in the manner prescribed by the Statutes.
2. (2) No person shall hold the office of Deputy Director beyond the age of sixty five years.
3. (3) The Deputy Director shall perform such functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes, Ordinances and regulations made under this Act.

The appointment of other officers of the University, referred to in clause (j) of section 9, shall be made in such manner, and their terms and conditions of service and powers and duties shall be such as may be regulated by the Ordinances.

1. (1) Subject to the recommendations of the All India Council for Technical Education and the guidelines of the University Grants Commission, as accepted by the State Government, and the provisions of this Act, the designations, qualifications, method of recruitment, pay, allowances and other conditions of service of all teachers of the University and their powers and duties shall be such as may, from time to time, be prescribed by the Statutes, Ordinances and regulations.
2. (2) The designations, qualifications, method of recruitment, pay, allowances and other conditions of services of the non-teaching employees of the University shall, subject to the provisions of this Act and the approval of the State Government, be prescribed by the Statutes, Ordinances and regulations.

1. (1) It shall be the duty of every authority, officer and employee of the University to ensure that the interests of the University are duly safeguarded.
2. (2) If it is found that a damage or loss has been caused to the University by any act on the part of any authority or officer or employee of the University not in conformity with the provisions of this Act, the Statutes, Ordinances or regulations, except when done in good faith, or any failure so to act in conformity thereof, or be willful neglect or default on its or his part, such damage or loss shall be liable to be recovered from the authority or the members concerned thereof or from the officer or the employee concerned, as the case may be, in accordance with the procedure prescribed by the Statutes.