The First Statutes

The First Statutes

1. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder, the First Statutes of the University may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—
   • (a) the constitution, powers and functions of the authorities and other bodies of the University as may be constituted from time to time;
   • (b) the appointment and continuance in office of the members of the said authorities and bodies, the filling of vacancies of members, and all other matters relating to those authorities and bodies for which it may be necessary to provide;
   • (c) the appointment, powers and duties of the officers of the University and their emoluments;
   • (d) the appointment of teachers, academic staff and other employees of the University, their emoluments and conditions of service;
   • (e) the appointment of teachers and academic staff working in any other University or Institution for a specified period for undertaking a joint project;
   • (f) the conditions of the award of fellowships, scholarships, studentships, medals and prizes;
   • (g) the regulation of admission to the courses of study of the University;
   • (h) the procedure to be followed at meetings of the authorities and other bodies of the University;
     • (i) the fee to be charged for courses of study in the University;
   • (j) the procedure and criteria for Degrees and diplomas;
   • (k) the provisions regarding disciplinary action against the students;
   • (l) the creation, composition and functions of any other body which is considered necessary for improving the academic life of the University;
   • (m) the manner of co-operation and collaboration with other Universities and institutions of higher education;
   • (n) the remuneration to be paid to the examiners, moderators, invigilators and tabulators;
   • (o) such other terms and conditions of service of teachers and other academic staff as are not prescribed by this Act; and
   • (p) all other matters which by this Act are to be or may be provided by the Statutes.
2. (2) The First Statutes of the University shall be made by the Sponsor and shall be submitted to the State Government for its approval.
3. (3) The State Government shall, within two months from the date of receipt of the First Statutes, give its approval with or without modifications.