Chapter III OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY

1. (1) The Governnor 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 direction 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 the Chancellor’s perusal.
3. (3) The Chancellor may call for such information and record relating to any affairs of the University and issue such directions thereupon as the Chancellor 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 Chancellor may, after taking report in writing from the Vice-Chancellor, suspend or modify any resolution, order or proceedings of any authority, body, Committee or officer, which in the opinion of the Chancellor, is not in conformity with this Act, Statutes, Ordinances, Rules 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 within the period specified, why such an order should not be made, and if any cause is shown, the Chancellor shall consider the same and wherever he deems it necessary, after consulting the Government, decide the action to be taken in the matter, and such decision shall be final.
5. (5) Where, in the opinion of the Chancellor, the conduct of any elected or nominated or appointed or co-opted member is detrimental to the smooth functioning of the University or any authority or body of committee, the Chancellor may, after giving such member an opportunity to offer explanation in writing and after considering such explanation, if any, and being satisfied that it is necessary so to do, suspend or disqualify such member for such period as the Chancellor may deem fit. (6)
   • (a) The 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, hospitals, libraries, museums, workshops and equipments of any college, institution or hostel maintained, administered or recognised by the University and of the teaching and other work conducted by or on behalf of the University or under its auspices of, and the conduct of examinations or other functions of the University and to cause an inquiry to be made in like manner regarding any matter connected with the administration or finances of the University;
   • (b) The Chancellor shall, in every case, give due notice to the University of his intention to cause an 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 the inspection or enquiry;
   • (c) After an inspection or inquiry has been caused to be made, the Chancellor may address the Vice-Chancellor on the result of such inspection or inquiry and the Vice-Chancellor shall communicate to the Management Council the views of the Chancellor and call upon the Management Council to communicate to the Chancellor through him its opinion thereon within such time as may have been specified by the Chancellor. If the Management Council communicates its opinion within the specified time limit, after taking into consideration that opinion or where the Management Council fails to communicate its opinion in time, after the specified time-limit is over, the Chancellor may proceed and advise the Management Council upon the action to be taken by it, and fix a time limit for taking such action;
   • (d) The Management Council shall, within the time limit so fixed, report to the Chancellor through the Vice-Chancellor the action which has been taken or is proposed to be taken on the advice tendered by him;
   • (e) The Chancellor may, where action has not been taken by the Management Council to his satisfaction within the time limit fixed, and after considering any explanation furnished or representation made by the Management Council, issue such directions as the Chancellor may think fit, and the Management Council and other authority concerned shall comply with such directions;
   • (f) Notwithstanding anything contained in the preceding sub-sections, if at any time the Chancellor is of the 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 and Regulations or that special measures are desirable to maintain the standards of University teaching, examination, research, administration or finances, the Chancellor may indicate to the Management Council through the Vice-Chancellor any matter in regard to which he desires an explanation and call upon the Management Council to offer such explanation within such time as may be specified by him. If the Management Council fails to offer any explanation within the time specified or offers an explanation which in the opinion of the Chancellor, is not satisfactory, the Chancellor may issue such directions as appear to him to be necessary, and the Management Council and any other authority concerned shall comply with such directions;
   • (g) The Management Council shall furnish such information relating to the administration and finances of the University as the Chancellor may, from time to time, require;
   • (h) The Management Council shall furnish to the State Government such return or other information with respect to the property or activities of the University as the State Government may, from time to time, require.
6. (7) The Chancellor shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred upon or vested in the Chancellor by or under this Act.

1. (1) The Minister incharge of the Medical Education in Maharashtra shall be the Pro-Chancellor of the University and shall, in the absence of the Chancellor, preside over the convocation of the University.
2. (2) The Pro-Chancellor may call for his information any papers relating to the administration of the affairs of the University and such requisition shall be complied with by the University.
3. (3) The annual programme of work of the University shall be referred to the Pro-Chancellor for his information and any suggestion made by him shall be considered by the Management Council.
4. (4) He shall also exercise such powers and perform such duties of the Chancellor as the Chancellor may, by order in writing, delegate to the Pro-Chancellor and such delegation may be subject to such restriction and conditions as may be specified in such order.

The following shall be other officers of the University, namely :—

1. (1) the Vice-Chancellor;
2. (2) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor;
3. (3) the Deans of Faculties;
4. (4) the Registrar;
5. (5) the Controller of Examinations;
6. (6) the Finance and Accounts Officer;
7. (7) such other officers in the service of the University, as may be prescribed by Statutes to be the officers of the University.

1. (1) There shall be a Vice-Chancellor appointed as provided in section 14 who shall be the principal executive and academic officer of the University and ex-officio Chairperson of the Management Council, Academic Council, Board of Examinations, Finance Committee and Library Committee, and shall preside, in the absence of the Chancellor and Pro-Chancellor, at any convocation for conferring degrees and also at any meeting of the senate. The powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor shall be as provided in section 16.
2. (2) The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed as provided in section 15 and the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, whenever appointed, shall be responsible for the duties allotted to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor specifically by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Management Council and the Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall preside over the meetings of the authorities of the University in the absence of the Vice-Chancellor.
3. (3) Save as otherwise provided, the emoluments and terms and conditions of services of the Vice-Chancellor and Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be such as may be determined by Government, from time to time.
4. (4) The other officers of the University shall be appointed in such manner and exercise such powers and perform such duties as provided in this Chapter.
5. (5) The conditions of service of the other officers of the University, shall be such as may be prescribed by Statutes.

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 for appointment as the Vice-Chancellor, namely :—
     • (i) The Secretary, Medical Education and Drugs Department of Government;
     • (ii) a nominee of the University Grants Commission ;
     • (iii) One member nominated by the Chancellor ;
     • (iv) One member nominated by the Management Council ;
     • (v) One member nominated by the Academic Council ;
     • (vi) A nominee of the Medical Council of India ;
   • (b) the members nominated shall be the persons who are not connected with the University or any college or any recognised institution of the University ;
   • (c) the Chancellor shall nominate one of them as the Chairperson of the Committee ;
   • (c) The quorum for the meeting of the Committee shall be three.
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 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 three suitable persons from amongst eminent Medical Educationists, however preferance may be given to the persons who have held the post of Professor or Prinicipal in institutions of Health Sciences for not less than ten years, for the consideration of the Chancellor, for being appointed as the Vice-Chancellor. The names shall be in alphabetical order. The report shall be accompanied by a detailed write-up on suitability for each person included in the panel.
4. (4) The Chancellor may appoint one of the persons included in the panel to be the Vice-Chancellor : Provided however that,—
   • (a) 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;
   • (b) the first Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor on recommendation of the Government, the person so recommended shall fulfil the criteria laid down in sub-section (3).
5. (5) The person appointed as the Vice-Chancellor shall, subject to the terms and conditions of his contract of service hold office for the contract 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 and shall not be eligible for reappointment.
6. (6) The person appointed as the Vice-Chancellor shall hold a lien, if any, on the post in which he is confirmed prior to the appointment.
7. (7) In any of the following circumstances, the existence whereof shall solely be judged by the Chancellor, namely :—
   • (a) where the committee appointed under sub-section
8. (1) is unable to recommend any name within the time-limit specified by the Chancellor ;
   • (b) 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 accordance with the provisions of sub-sections
9. (1) to
10. (4) ;
    • (c) where the vacancy in the office of the Vice-Chancellor occurs temporarily because of leave, illness or other causes ;
    • (d) where the term of Vice-Chancellor has expired ; or
    • (e) where there is any other emergency ; the Chancellor may appoint any suitable person, to act as the Vice-Chancellor for a term not exceeding six months, in the aggregate as the Chancellor 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 Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the provisions of sub-sections
11. (1) to (4), assumes office or the Vice-Chancellor resumes office.
12. (8) The Vice-Chancellor shall be a whole-time salaried officer of the University and shall receive such pay and allowances as determined by the Government. In addition, the Vice-Chancellor shall be entitled to free furnished residence, a motor car (including its maintenance, repairs and fuel required therefor), with the service of a chauffer free of charge.
13. (9) Such sumptuary allowance shall be placed at the disposal of the Vice-Chancellor as the Government may approve, from time to time.
14. (10) If a person receiving an honorarium from the Consolidated Fund of the State or if the principal of an affiliated college or a recognised institution or a University teacher is appointed as the Vice-Chancellor, the terms and conditions of service shall not be altered to the disadvantage during such person's tenure as the Vice-Chancellor : Provided that, the resultant vacancy in such post shall not be filled in by a long term appointment during the tenure of such persons as the Vice-Chancellor.
15. (11) Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing sub-sections, the person referred to in sub-section
16. (6) shall stand retired from that person's original post in accordance with the terms and conditions of service of that post.
17. (12) The Vice-Chancellor may, by writing under own signature addressed to the Chancellor, after giving one month's notice, resign from that office and shall come to hold that office, on the acceptance of the resignation by the Chancellor or from the date of expiry of the said notice period whichever is earlier.
18. (13) The Vice-Chancellor may be removed from the 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 insolvant 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) 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 Chancellor thereon shall be final :

Manner of appointment of Pro-Vice-Chancellor

1. (1) The Chancellor may, in consultation with the Vice-Chancellor appoint a suitable person, who is an eminent medical educationist as a Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University : Provided that, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be a person who has held the post of professor or Principal in an institution of Health Sciences for a period of not less than seven years.
2. (2) The term of Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be co-terminus with the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor or till he attains the age of sixty years, whichever is earlier.
3. (3) The Pro-Vice-Chancellor 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 determined by the Government.
4. (4) When the office of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor falls vacant or when the Pro-Vice-Chancellor is, by reasons of illness or absence or any other cause, unable to perform the duties of his office, the Chancellor, upon the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor, may appoint a suitable person qualified to be appointed as Pro-Vice-Chancellor, to officiate as Pro-Vice-Chancellor, till the Pro-Vice-Chancellor resumes office, or new Pro-Vice-Chancellor assumes duties, as the case may be.

1. (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal academic and executive officer of the University responsible for the development of academic programmes of the University. He shall oversee and monitor the administration of the academic programmes and general administration of the University to ensure efficiency and good order of the University.
2. (2) He shall be entitled to be present, with the right to speak, at any meeting of any other authority or body 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 so to do.
4. (4) The Vice-Chancellor shall ensure that 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 provisions of the Act, Statutes, Ordinances, Rules and Regulations are strictly observed and that the decisions of the authorities, bodies and committees which are not inconsistent with the Act, Statutes, Ordinances, Rules or 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 provisions of this Act, Statutes, Ordinances, Rules 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 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 the 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, 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 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 of the receipt of the notice of such action, an appeal to the Management Council.
8. (8) Where any matter is required to be regulated by Statutes, Ordinances, Rules or Regulations but no Statutes, Ordinances, Rules or Regulations are made in that behalf, the Vice-Chancellor may, for the time being, regulate the matter by issuing such directions as the Vice-Chancellor thinks necessary, and shall at the earliest opportunity, thereafter, place them before the Management Council or other authority or body concerned for approval. The Vice-Chancellor may, at the same time place before such authority or body for consideration the draft of Statutes, Ordinances, Rules or Regulations, as the case may be, required to be made in that behalf.
9. (9) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the appointing authority for the University teachers on the recommendations of the selection committee constituted for the said purpose and after approval by the Management Council.
10. (10) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the appointing Authority for officers of the University of the rank of Assistant Registrar and of the rank equivalent thereto and above and after approval by the Management Council.
11. (11) As the Chairperson of the authorities or bodies or committees of the University the Vice-Chancellor 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 Chancellor.
12. (12) The Vice-Chancellor shall place before the Management 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 the Vice-Chancellor by or under this Act.

1. (1) There shall be a Dean for each faculty, who shall be a teacher with minimum ten years teaching experience. The Dean shall be an academic officer of the University concerned with and responsible for implementation of the academic policies approved by the Academic Council in respect of academic development, maintenance of standards of teaching and research and training of teachers within his faculty.
2. (2) The Dean of every faculty shall be elected by the members of the faculty from amongst themselves.
3. (3) The Dean shall convene meetings of the faculty, as and when required, in consultation with the Vice-Chancellor and shall preside over the same. The Dean shall formulate the policies and development programme of the faculty and present the same to appropriate authorities for their consideration.
4. (4) The Dean shall be responsible for the academic development of the faculty and shall ensure proper implementation of the decisions of the Management Council, Academic Council, Board of College and University Development and the Board of Examinations in respect of the Dean’s faculty and the decisions of the faculty and Boards of Studies under the Dean’s purview.
5. (5) Subject to the superintendence, direction and control of the Vice-Chancellor the Dean shall, after taking such advice as the Dean thinks necessary, decide upon the grievances of students regarding the enrollment, eligibility, migration, scholarships, studentships or freeships, grant of terms, admission to University examinations.
6. (6) The Dean shall enquire, on being directed by the Academic Council, into any malpractice related to any academic programme in the Dean’s faculty by a University department, affiliated or conducted college or recognised institution and report the finding to the Academic Council.
7. (7) The Dean shall prepare proposals for the award of fellowships, scholarships and other distinctions in the Dean’s faculty for submission to the Academic Council.

1. (1) The Registrar shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor on the recommendation of a selection committee constituted for the purpose.
2. (2) 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.
3. (3) Appointment of the Registrar 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 Registrar shall be as laid down by the University Grants Commission and approved by the State Government.
4. (4) When the office of the Registrar falls vacant or when 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 a new Registrar is appointed and assumes office or the Registrar resumes duty, as the case may be.
5. (5) The Registrar shall act as Secretary of the Senate, Management Council, Academic Council and such other authorities, bodies and committees as prescribed by or under this Act.
6. (6) The Registrar 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 officers holding posts equivalent thereto or above. An appeal by a person aggrieved by the decision of the Registrar may be preferred within thirty days from the date of communication of such decision, to the Vice-Chancellor.
7. (7) Subject to the decisions of the authorities of the University, the Registrar shall have the power to enter into agreements, sign documents and authenticate records on behalf of the University.
8. (8) The Registrar shall be custodian of the records, the common seal and such other property of the University as the Management Council may, commit to his charge.
9. (9) The Registrar shall conduct elections as per the programme approved by the Vice-Chancellor.
10. (10) The Registrar shall prepare and update the Handbook of the Statutes, Ordinances 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.
11. (11) The Registrar shall receive complaints and suggestions in regard to the improvement of administration and consider them for appropriate action.
12. (12) The Registrar shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as prescribed by or under this Act or assigned to him, from time to time by the Vice-Chancellor.

1. (1) (a) Controller of Examinations shall be-appointed by the Vice-Chancellor on the recommendations of a selection committee constituted for the purpose;
   • (b) The Controller of Examinations shall be the principal officer-in-charge of the conduct of examinations and tests of the University and declaration of their results and shall discharge the functions under the superintendence, direction and guidance of the Board of Examinations. The Controller shall be a full-time salaried officer of the University and shall work directly under the control of the Vice-Chancellor;
   • (c) The appointment of the Controller shall be for a term of five years, and the controller shall be eligible for re-appointment. The qualifications and experience for the purpose of selection of the Controller shall be such as may be prescribed by Statutes.
2. (2) The Controller shall be the Member-Secretary of the Board of Examination and of the committees appointed by the board; except the committees constituted under clause
   • (a) of sub-section
3. (5) of section 31; for appointment of paper-setters, examiners and moderators. The Controller shall be responsible for prompt and proper implementation of their decisions.
4. (3) Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of clause
   • (b) of sub-section (1), the Controller shall be responsible for making all arrangements necessary for holding examinations and tests and declaration of results. It shall be the Controllers 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 malpractices or if the circumstances so warrant, and take disciplinary action or initiate any civil or criminal proceedings against any person or a group of persons or a college or an institution alleged to have committed malpractices;
   • (f) to take disciplinary action where necessary 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 Academic Council.
5. (4) The Controller shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed or assigned to the Controller, from time to time, by the Board of Examinations.

1. (1) (a) The Finance and Accounts Officer shall be the principal finance, accounts and audit officer of the University. Such officer shall be full-time salaried officer and shall work directly under the control of the Vice-Chancellor ;
   • (b) The Finance and Accounts Officer shall be appointed by the Management Council either by nomination or by obtaining the services of a suitable officer on deputation from the Government : Provided that, if no officer is available on deputation, the Finance and Accounts Officer may be appointed on recommendation of the selection committee constituted for this purpose ;
   • (c) The salary and other conditions of the services of the Finance and Accounts officer shall be such as may be prescribed by Statutes.
2. (2) The Finance and Accounts Officer shall be the Member-Secretary of the Finance and Accounts Committee and shall have the right to be present, speak and otherwise take part in the proceedings of the Management Council on matters which have financial implications but shall not be entitled to vote.
3. (3) The Finance and Accounts Officer shall maintain minutes of the meetings of Finance and Accounts Committee and the committees appointed by the Finance and Accounts Committee.
4. (4) The Finance and Accounts Officer shall be responsible for presenting the annual budget, statement of accounts and audit reports, to the Finance and Accounts Committee and to the Management Council.
5. (5) The duties of the Finance and Accounts Officer shall be to—
   • (a) exercise general supervision over the funds of the University, and shall 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 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 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 of investments ;
   • (e) keep watch on the progress of collection of revenue and advise the Vice-Chancellor 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 up-to-date and that the stock taking of equipments and other consumable materials in all offices, colleges, workshops and stores of the University is conducted regularly ;
   • (h) propose to the Vice-Chancellor that explanation be called for unauthorised expenditure or other financial irregularities from any academic member of University ;
     • (i) propose to the Registrar 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 from any office, centre, laboratory, college, department of the University or University institution, any information and returns as deemed necessary for the proper discharge of the financial responsibilities ; and
   • (k) exercise such other powers, perform such other duties, and discharge such other financial functions as are assigned, by the Vice-Chancellor or are prescribed by Ordinances.

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.