Chapter III CHAPTER III

1. (1) The Governor of Maharashtra, for the time being, shall be the Kuladhipati of the university and the Kuladhipati, by virtue of his office, shall be the Head of the university.
2. (2) The Kuladhipati, when present, shall preside over the Convocation of the university and may issue direction to the Kulaguru to convene the meeting of any authority of the university for specific purposes, whenever necessary, and the Kulaguru shall submit the minutes of such meeting to the Kuladhipati for his perusal.
3. (3) The Kuladhipati may call for such information and record relating to any affairs of the university and issue such directions thereupon as he may deem fit in the interest of the university and the authorities and officers of the university shall comply with such directions.
4. (4) The Kuladhipati may, after taking report in writing from the Kulaguru, suspend or modify any resolution, order or proceedings 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 Kuladhipati 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 Kuladhipati, 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 Kuladhipati, the conduct of any elected or nominated or appointed or co-opted member is detrimental to the smooth functioning of 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 satisfy himself that it is necessary so to do, suspend or disqualify such member for such period as he may deem fit.
6. (6) The Kuladhipati shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred upon or vested in him by or under this Act.

The following shall be the other officers of the university, namely :-

1. (1) the Kulaguru (the Vice-Chancellor);
2. (2) the Sama-Kulaguru (the Pro-Vice-Chancellor);
3. (3) the Adhishthata (Dean of Faculty);
4. (4) the Kulasachiva (the Registrar);
5. (5) the Pariksha-Niyantraka (the Controller of Examination);
6. (6) the Sanchalaka, Niyojana Vikas Mandala (the Director, Board of Planning and Development);
7. (7) the Granthapala (the Librarian of the University Library);
8. (8) the Vitta-Lekha Adhikari (the Finance and Accounts officer);
9. (9) the Sanchalaka, Vistara Seva Mandala (the Director, Board of Extension Services);
10. (10) the Sanchalaka, Chhatra-Kalyan (the Director of Students’ Welfare);
11. (11) such other officers in the service of the university as may be prescribed by Statutes.

1. (1) There shall be a Kulaguru appointed as provided in section 12 who shall be the principal executive and academic officer of the university and ex-officio Adhyaksha of the Vyavsthapana-Parishad, Vidvat-Parishad, Pariksha Mandala, Vitta Lekha Samiti, and Vistara Seva Mandala and shall preside in the absence of the Kuladhipati at any convocation for conferring degrees.
2. (2) The Sama-Kulaguru shall be appointed as provided in section 13 and the Sama-Kulaguru shall be responsible for the duties allotted to him specifically by the Kulaguru. He shall preside over the meeting of the authorities of the university in the absence of the Kulaguru.

1[(1) The Kulaguru shall be appointed by the Kuladhipati in the manner stated hereunder :-

1. (a) There shall be a 2[a search-cum-selection committee] consisting of the following members to recommend suitable names to the Kuladhipati for appointment of Kulaguru, namely :- 3[(i) a member nominated by the Kuladhipati, who shall be a person of eminence in the sphere of higher education and shall be either an eminent scholar of national repute or a recipient of Padma Award in the field of education;]
   • (ii) the 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) a renowned Sanskrit Scholar or 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 Vyavasthapana Parishad and the Vidvat Parishad, jointly, in the manner specified by the State Government by an order published in the Official Gazette; 4[(iv) a member nominated by the Chairman, University Grants Commission;]
2. (b) The member nominated by the Kuladhipati shall be the Chairman of the Committee; 5[(c) The members nominated on the committee shall be persons who are not connected in any manner with the university or any college or any recognised institution of the university;]
3. (d) No meeting of the Committee shall be held unless all the 6**** members of the Committee are present.]

1. (2) The process of preparing a panel shall begin at least three months before the probable date of occurrence of the vacancy of the Kulaguru and shall be completed within the time limit fixed by the Kuladhipati. The Kuladhipati, however, may extend such time limit if in the exigency of the circumstances, it is necessary so to do, however, the period so extended shall not exceed three months in the aggregate. 7[(3) The Committee shall recommend a panel of not less than five suitable persons for the consideration of the Kuladhipati for being appointed as the Kulaguru. 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. (3A) A person for being recommended by the Committee for appointment as a Kulaguru shall,- 8[(a) be a person possessing highest level of competence, integrity, morals and institutional commitment; (a-1) be a distinguished academician, with a minimum of ten years of experience as a Professor in any University or ten years of experience in a reputed research or academic administrative organisation with proof of having demonstrated academic leadership;]
   • (b) be able to provide leadership by his own example;
   • (c) be able to provide vision and have ability to translate the same into reality in the interest of students and society; and
   • (d) possess such 9[additional educational qualifications] and experience as may be specified by the Government, by an Order published in the Official Gazette, in consultation with the Kuladhipati. (3B) The eligibility conditions and the process for recommendation of names for appointment as Kulaguru shall be given wide publicity to ensure the recommendation of most suitable candidates.]
2. (4) The Kuladhipati may appoint one of the persons included in the panel to be the Kulaguru: 10[Provided that, if a person selected by the Kuladhipati does not take over the charge of the post of the Kulaguru, the Kuladhipati may select another suitable person from the remaining persons from the panel or he may call for a fresh panel either from the same committee or after constitution of a new committee for the purpose, from such new committee:] 11[Provided further that,] if the Kuladhipati 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.
3. (5) The person appointed as the Kulaguru shall, subject to the terms and conditions of his contract of service, hold office for a period of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office or till attaining the age of sixty-five years whichever is earlier.
4. (6) The person appointed as the Kulaguru shall hold a lien, if any, on the post in which he is confirmed prior to the appointment.
5. (7) In any of the following circumstances, the existence whereof shall solely be judged by the Kuladhipati, namely :-
   • (a) where the committee appointed under sub-section (1) is unable to recommend any name within the time limit specified by Kuladhipati;
   • (b) where the vacancy occurs in the office of the Kulaguru because of death, resignation or otherwise, and it cannot be conveniently and expeditiously filled in accordance with the provisions of the sub-sections (1) to (4);
   • (c) where the vacancy in the office of the Kulaguru occurs temporarily because of leave, illness or other causes;
   • (d) where the term of Kulaguru has expired; or
   • (e) where there is any other emergency, the Kuladhipati may appoint any suitable person, to act as the Kulaguru for a term not exceeding six months, in the aggregate as he may specify 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 Kulaguru in accordance with the provisions of sub-sections (1) to (4) assumes office or the Kulaguru resumes office.
6. (8) The Kulaguru shall be a full-time salaried officer of the university and shall receive such salary and allowances as may be determined by the State Government. In addition he shall be entitled to free furnished residence, a motor car for his use (including its maintenance, repairs and fuel required therefor), with the service of a chauffeur free of charge.
7. (9) Such sumptuary allowance shall be placed at the disposal of the Kulaguru, as the State Government may approve.
8. (10) If a person receiving an honorarium from the consolidated fund of the State, or if a principal of an affiliated college or a recognised institution or a university teacher is appointed as Kulaguru, his terms and conditions of service shall not be altered to his disadvantage during his tenure as Kulaguru.
9. (11) Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing sub-sections, the person referred to in sub-section (6) shall stand retired from his original post, in accordance with the terms and conditions of services of that post.
10. (12) The Kulaguru may, by writing under his signature addressed to the Kuladhipati, after giving one months notice resign from his office and shall cease to hold his office on the acceptance of his resignation by the Kuladhipati or from the date of expiry of the said notice period, whichever is earlier.
11. (13) The Kulaguru may be removed from his office if the Kuladhipati 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 duties due to protracted illness or physical disability;
    • (e) 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; Explanation.- For purposes of this sub-clause, whether any party is a political party, or whether any organisation takes part in politics or whether any movement or activity falls within the scope of this sub-clause, the decision of the Kuladhipati thereon shall be final: Provided that, the Kulaguru shall be given a reasonable opportunity to show cause by the Kuladhipati before taking recourse for his removal under clauses (d) and (e).

1[(1) It shall be the prerogative of the Kulaguru to recommend a person to be the Sama-Kulaguru to the Vyavasthapana Parishad. The Vyavasthapana Parishad shall, on the recommendation of Kulaguru, appoint a Sama-Kulaguru for the university.]

1. (2) The Sama-Kulaguru shall be a person who has held post of professor, reader or a principal of college or designated reader or an institution, having not less than ten years teaching experience.
2. (3) The term of Sama-Kulaguru shall be co-terminus with the term of office of the Kulaguru or till he attains the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier.
3. (4) The Sama-Kulaguru shall be a full-time salaried officer of the University, and the pay and allowances admissible to him as well as the terms and conditions of his service shall be such as may be determined by the State Government.
4. (5) When the office of the Sama-Kulaguru falls vacant or when the Sama-Kulaguru is, by reasons of illness or absence or any other cause, unable to perform the duties of his office, the Kuladhipati, upon the recommendation of the Kulaguru may appoint a suitable person qualified to be appointed as Sama-Kulaguru, to officiate as Sama-Kulaguru, till the Sama-Kulaguru resumes office, or a new Sama-Kulaguru assumes duties, as the case may be.

1. (1) The Kulaguru shall be the principal academic and executive officer of the university responsible for the development of academic programmes of the university. He shall oversee and monitor the administration of the academic programmes and general administration of the university to ensure efficiency and good order of the university.
2. (2) He shall be entitled to be present, with the right to speak, at any meeting of any other authority or body of the university, but shall not be entitled to vote thereat unless he is the chairman or member of that authority or body.
3. (3) The Kulaguru shall have the power to convene meetings of any of the authorities, bodies or committees, as and when he considers it necessary so to do.
4. (4) The Kulaguru shall ensure that directions issued by the Kuladhipati are strictly complied with or, as the case may be, implemented.
5. (5) It shall be the duty of the Kulaguru to ensure that the provisions of the Act, Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations are strictly observed and that the decisions of the authorities, bodies and committees which are not inconsistent with the Act, Statutes, Ordinances or Regulations are properly implemented.
6. (6) The Kulaguru 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 provisions of the Act, Statutes, Ordinances or Regulations or that such decision or Resolution is not in the interest of the university and at the earliest opportunity refer it back to the authority, body or committee concerned for reconsideration in its next meeting with reasons to be recorded in writing. If differences persist, he shall within a week, giving reasons, submit it to the Kuladhipati 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 Kuladhipati, the Kulaguru shall take the action as directed by the Kuladhipati and inform the authority, body or committee concerned accordingly.
7. (7) If there are reasonable grounds for the Kulaguru to believe that there is an emergency which requires immediate action to be taken, 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 would, in the ordinary course, have dealt with the matter. In the event of a difference arising between the Kulaguru 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 Kuladhipati whose decision shall be final : Provided that, where any such action taken by the Kulaguru 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 Kuladhipati.
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 the Kulaguru may, for the time being, regulate matter by issuing such directions as he thinks necessary, and shall, at the earliest opportunity thereafter, place them before the Vyavasthapana Parishad or other authority or body concerned for approval. He may, 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.
9. (9) The Kulaguru shall be the appointing and the disciplinary authority for the university teachers on the recommendation of the Selection Committee constituted for the said purpose.
10. (10) The Kulaguru shall be appointing and disciplinary authority for officers of the university of the rank of Assistant Kulasachiva and of the rank equivalent thereto and above.
11. (11) As the chairman of the authorities or bodies or committees of the university the Kulaguru shall be empowered to suspend a 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 Kuladhipati.
12. (12) The Kulaguru shall place before the Vyavasthapana Parishad a report of the work of the university periodically as provided under the Act.
13. (13) The Kulaguru shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred upon him by or under the Act.
14. (14) (a) The Kulaguru shall have the authority 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 equipment and of any institution, affiliated, conducted college, school, Pathashala, hall or hostel maintained or recognised 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 matter connected with the administration or finance of the university, affiliated college or recognised institutions: Provided that, the Kulaguru shall, in the case of affiliated college or recognised institution, give notice to the management of such affiliated college or recognised institution, or Pathashala 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 Kulaguru as it thinks necessary before such inspection or inquiry is made;
    • (b) after considering such representation, if any made, the Kulaguru 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 of being heard at such inspection or inquiry;
    • (d) the Kulaguru 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 Kulaguru 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 Kulaguru, take action to his satisfaction, the Kulaguru shall place before the Vyavasthapana Parishad the inspection or inquiry report and explanation furnished or representation made by the management, for its consideration.

1. (1) There shall be an Adhishthata (Dean) for each Sankaya (faculty). He shall be an academic officer of the university and responsible for implementation of the academic policies approved by the Vidvat-Parishad in respect of academic development, maintenance of standards of teaching and research and training of teachers within his Sankaya.
2. (2) The Adhishthata of every Sankaya shall be nominated by the Kulaguru from the teachers, as prescribed.
3. (3) The Adhishthata shall hold the office for a period of five years.
4. (4) The Adhishthata shall be responsible for the academic development of the Sankaya and shall ensure proper implementation of the decisions of the Vyavasthapana Parishad (Management Council), Vidvat-Parishad (Academic Council), the Niyojana-Vikasa Mandala (Board of University Planning and Development), the Pariksha Mandala (Board of Examinations) in respect of his Sankaya and the decisions of the Sankaya and the Adhyayana Mandalas (Boards of Studies) under his purview.
5. (5) The Adhishthata shall enquire, on being directed by the Vidvat-Parishad, into any malpractice related to any academic programme in his faculty by a university department, affiliated or conducted college or recognised institution or school or Pathashala and report the findings to the Vidvat-Parishad.

1. (1) The Sanchalaka, Niyojana-Vikasa Mandala (Director, Board of Planning and Development) shall be nominated by the Kulaguru, from amongst teachers of the university, institution of departments or principals.
2. (2) The Sanchalaka shall be,
   • (a) the principal academic planning and academic audit officer for the academic development programmes, including post-graduate teaching, research and extension programmes and collaborative programmes of the university;
   • (b) along with Niyojana-Vikasa Mandala responsible to conduct academic audit of university departments or institutions, recognised institutions, post-graduate centres and affiliated colleges;
   • (c) responsible for ensuring that the decisions of the Board for long-term and short-term development plans of the university and its affiliated colleges in their academic programmes are duly processed and implemented through relevant authorities, bodies, committees and officers;
   • (d) the principle liaison officer with the external funding agencies for generating funds for the collaborative and development programmes of the university and monitor their proper utilisation;
   • (e) responsible for establishing liaison for fostering and promoting collaboration between the university, colleges, schools and Pathashala and national and international institutions and scientific, industrial and commercial organisations;
   • (f) responsible for submitting an annual report on the progress achieved in different developmental and collaborative programmes to the Kulaguru who shall place the same before the Vidvat-Parishad.

1. (1) The Kulasachiva (Registrar) shall be appointed by the Kulaguru on the recommendation of a selection committee constituted for the purpose.
2. (2) The Kulasachiva shall be the Chief Administrative Officer of the university. He shall be a fulltime salaried officer and shall work directly under the superintendence, direction and control of the Kulaguru.
3. (3) Appointment of the Kulasachiva shall be for a term of five years and he shall be eligible for reappointment. The qualifications and experience for the purpose of selection of the Kulasachiva shall be as laid down by the University Grants Commission and approved by the State Government: Provided that no person shall hold office of the Registrar beyond the age of sixty years.
4. (4) When the office of the Kulasachiva falls vacant or when the Kulasachiva 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 Kulaguru shall appoint a suitable person to officiate as the Kulasachiva until a new Kulasachiva is appointed and assumes office or the Kulasachiva resumes duty, as the case may be.
5. (5) The Kulasachiva shall act as Sachiva of Vyavasthapana Parishad, the Vidvat-Parishad and such other authorities, bodies and committees as prescribed by or under this Act.
6. (6) The Kulasachiva shall 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 officer holding posts equivalent thereto or above. An appeal by a person aggrieved by the decision of the Kulasachiva may be preferred within thirty days from the date of communication of such decision, to the Kulaguru.
7. (7) Subject to the decisions of the authorities of the university, the Kulasachiva shall have the power to enter into agreements, sign documents and authenticate records on behalf of the university.
8. (8) The Kulasachiva shall be the custodian of the records, the common seal and such other property of the university as the Vyavasthapana Parishad may, commit to his charge.
9. (9) The Kulasachiva shall prepare and update the Handbook of the Statutes, Ordinance and Regulations approved by the authorities, bodies or committees from time to time, and make them available to all the respective members of the authorities and officers of the university.
10. (10) The Kulasachiva shall receive complaints and suggestions in regard to the improvement of administration and consider them for appropriate action.
11. (11) The Kulasachiva shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as provided by or under this Act or assigned to him, from time to time, by the Kulaguru.

1. (1) (a) The Pariksha Niyantraka shall be appointed by the Kulaguru on the recommendations of a selection committee constituted for the purpose;
   • (b) The Pariksha Niyantraka shall be the principal officer-in-charge of the conduct of examinations and tests of the university and declaration of their results. He shall discharge his functions under the superintendence, direction and guidance of the Pariksha Mandal. He shall be a full-time salaried officer of the university and shall work directly under the control of the Kulaguru;
   • (c) His appointment shall be for a term of five years, and he shall be eligible for re-appointment. The qualifications and experience for the purpose of selection of the Pariksha Niyantraka shall be such as may be prescribed.
2. (2) The Pariksha Niyantraka shall be the Sadasya-Sachiva (Member-Secretary) of the Pariksha Mandala (Board of Examinations) and of the Committees appointed by the board except the committees constituted under section 30(5) (a) for appointment of paper-setters, examiners and moderators. He shall be responsible for prompt and proper implementation of their decisions.
3. (3) Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of sub-section (1) (b), the Pariksha Niyantraka shall be responsible for making all arrangements necessary for holding examinations and tests and declaration of results. It shall be his responsibility,-
   • (a) to prepare and announce in advance the calendar of examinations;
   • (b) to arrange for printing of question papers;
   • (c) to arrange to get performance of the candidates at the examinations properly assessed, and process the results;
   • (d) to arrange for the timely publication of results of examinations and other tests;
   • (e) to postpone or cancel examinations, in part or in whole, in the event of malpractice or if the circumstances so warrant and take disciplinary action or initiate any civil or criminal proceedings against any person or a group of persons or a college or an institution alleged to be committed malpractices;
   • (f) to take disciplinary action on the recommendation of Disciplinary Action Committee against the candidates, paper setters, examiners, moderators, or any other persons connected with examinations and found guilty of malpractices in relation to the examinations;
   • (g) to review, from time to time, the results of university examinations and forward reports thereon to the Pariksha Mandala.
4. (4) The Pariksha Niyantraka shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed or assigned to him, from time to time, by the Pariksha Mandala.

1. (1) The Granthapala shall be full time salaried officer of the university. He shall work directly under the control of the Kulaguru.
2. (2) The Granthpala shall be appointed by the Kulaguru on the recommendation of a Selection Committee constituted for the purpose. His qualifications, emoluments and terms and conditions of service shall be as recommended by the University Grants Commission and approved by the State Government.
3. (3) When the office of the Granthapala falls vacant, or when the Granthapala 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 Kulaguru may appoint, for the purpose, for a period not exceeding six months or until a new Granthapala is appointed, or the Granthapala resumes his duties, whichever is earlier.
4. (4) The Granthapala shall be responsible for the development, modernization, upkeep and management of the university library or libraries and shall be responsible for collections and preservation of manuscripts, and offer his help and advice in this respect to the librarians or libraries of affiliated college or recognised institution, school and Pathashalas.
5. (5) The Granthapala shall be custodian of all books, periodicals, manuscripts, journals and library equipment, and shall ensure that no irregularities take place and that the books, periodicals, manuscripts, journals and library equipment are not lost. He shall cause periodical verification of stock. He shall have the right to advise the university on all matters including those for mobilising additional resources to meet the developmental expenditure of the university library or libraries.
6. (6) The Granthapala shall be the Sadasya-Sachiva of the Granthalaya Samiti and shall ensure proper implementation of the decisions taken by the Granthalaya Samiti.

1. (1) (a) The Vitta-Lekha Adhikari shall be the principal finance, accounts and audit officer of the university. He shall be full time salaried officer and shall work directly under the control of the Kulaguru;
   • (b) The Vitta-Lekha Adhikari shall be appointed by the Vyavasthapana Parishad either by nomination or by obtaining the services of a suitable officer on deputation from the Government of India or the State Government.
2. (2) The Vitta-Lekha Adhikari shall be the Sadasya-Sachiva of the Vitta-Lekha Samiti. He shall have the right to be present, speak and otherwise take part in the proceedings of the Vyavasthapana Parishad on matters which have financial implications but shall not be entitled to vote.
3. (3) The Vitta-Lekha Adhikari shall maintain minutes of the meetings of Vitta-Lekha Samiti and the sub-committees appointed by the Vitta-Lekha Samiti.
4. (4) The Vitta-Lekha Adhikari shall be responsible for presenting the annual budget, statement of accounts and audit reports, to the Vitta-Lekha Samiti and to the Vyavasthapana Parishad.
5. (5) The duties of the Vitta-Lekha Adhikari shall be to,-
   • (a) exercise general supervision over the funds of the university, and shall advice the Kulaguru as regards the finances of the university;
   • (b) hold and manage the funds, 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 university for recurring and non-recurring expenditure for a year are not exceeded, and that 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 of investments;
   • (e) keep watch on the progress of collection of revenue and advice the Kulaguru on the methods to be employed for collection;
   • (f) have the accounts of the university audited regularly;
   • (g) ensure that the registers of buildings, land, equipment and machinery are maintained upto-date and that the stock taking of equipments and other consumable material in all offices, colleges, workshops and stores of the university is conducted regularly;
   • (h) propose to the Kulaguru that explanation be called for unauthorised expenditure or other financial irregularities, from any academic member of university;
     • (i) propose to the Kulasachiva that explanation be called from any non-academic member for unauthorised expenditure or irregularities in any particular case, and recommend disciplinary action against the persons at fault;
   • (j) call for from any office, centre, laboratory, college, department of the university or university institution, 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 Kulaguru or are prescribed by the Ordinances;
   • (l) ensure conduct of internal audit.

1. (1) Sanchalaka, Chhatra Kalyana shall be nominated by the Kulaguru, from amongst the teachers. The emoluments, terms and conditions of service and powers and duties shall be as prescribed by the Acts. He shall work directly under the control of the Kulaguru.
2. (2) The Sanchalaka shall hold office for a term of two years and shall be eligible or re-appointment.

1. (1) The Sanchalaka, Vistar Seva Mandala shall be a full time salaried academic officer and shall be appointed by the Kulaguru on the recommendation of a selection committee, consisting of -
   • (a) the Kulaguru—Adhyaksha;
   • (b) two experts in the field of extension services in Sanskrit nominated by the Vyavsthapana Parishad;
   • (c) one nominee of the Vistar Seva Mandal.
2. (2) The emoluments and terms and conditions of service of the Sanchalaka shall be prescribed by the Ordinances.
3. (3) The Sanchalaka shall be the Sadasya Sachiva of the Vistar Seva Mandal and shall be responsible for organising and co-ordinating various extension programmes in Sanskrit and allied-subjects under the overall guidance and advice of the Board. He shall prepare annual report of the extension service of the university for the approval of the Board and for submission to the Vyavasthapana Parishad.
4. (4) The Sanchalaka, Vistar Seva Mandal shall work directly under the control of Kulaguru.

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