Chapter 3 OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY

15. The following shall be the officers of the University namely:-

1. (a) the Chancellor
2. (b) the Vice-Chancellor
3. (c) the Registrar
4. (d) the Finance Officer
5. (e) the Controller of Examinations
6. (f) the Deans of the Faculties and

The Chancellor 16.

1. (1) The Chancellor shall be appointed by the Sponsoring Body for a period of three years, with the approval of the State Government in such manner and on such terms and conditions as may be specified by the Statutes and shall be eligible for re-appointment for another term only.
2. (2) Any vacancy in the office of Chancellor shall be filled within six months from the date of such vacancy.
3. (3) The Chancellor shall be the Head of the University.
4. (4) The Chancellor shall preside over all the meetings of the Board of Governors and convocation of the University for conferring degrees, diplomas or other academic distinctions.
5. (5) The Chancellor shall have the following powers, namely:-
   • (a) to call for any information or record;
   • (b) to appoint the Vice-Chancellor in consultation with the approval of Board of Governors;
   • (c) to remove the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Board of Governors in accordance with the provisions of law, and
   • (d) such other powers as may be specified by this Act or the Statutes.

17.

1. (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor from a panel of three persons recommended by the Board of Governors, on such terms and conditions as may be specified by the Statutes, and shall hold office for a term of three years: Provided that after the expiry of the term of three years, a person shall, subject to the provisions contained in sub-section (7), be eligible for re-appointment for another term of three years: Provided further that Vice-Chancellor shall continue to hold office even after expiry of his term till the new Vice-Chancellor joins. However, in any case, this period shall not exceed one year.
2. (2) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal executive and academic Officer of the University and shall have the general superintendence and control over the affairs of the University and shall execute the decisions of various authorities of the University.
3. (3) The Vice-Chancellor shall preside over at the convocation of the University in the absence of the Chancellor.
4. (4) If in the opinion of the Vice-Chancellor, it is necessary to take immediate action on any matter for which powers are conferred on any other authority by or under this Act, he may take such action as he deems necessary and shall, at the earliest opportunity thereafter, report his action to such officer or authority as would have in the ordinary course to deal with the matter: Provided that if in the opinion of the concerned officer or authority such action should not have been taken by the Vice-Chancellor, then such case shall be referred to the Chancellor, whose decision thereon shall be final.
5. (5) If in the opinion of the Vice-Chancellor, any decision of any authority of the University is outside the powers conferred by this Act, Statutes, Ordinances, or Regulations made there under or is likely to be prejudicial to the interests of the University, he shall request the concerned authority to revise its decision within fifteen days from the date of decision and in case the authority refuses to revise such decision wholly or partly or fails to take any decision within fifteen days, then such matter shall be referred to the Chancellor and his decision thereon shall be final.
6. (6) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be specified by the Statutes or the Ordinances.
7. (7) If at any time, upon representation made or otherwise, and after making such inquiry as may be deemed necessary, the situation so warrants and if the continuance of the Vice-Chancellor is not in the interests of the University, the Chancellor may, by an order in writing stating the reasons therein, in consultation with the Board of Governors ask the Vice-Chancellor to relinquish his office from such date as may be specified in the order:

The Pro-Vice-Chancellor 18.

1. (1) The Pro-Vice-chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor.
2. (2) The Pro-Vice-chancellor shall hold office for a period of three years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for a second term.
3. (3) The manner of appointment and conditions of service of the Pro-Vice-chancellor shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
4. (4) If the Chancellor is satisfied, on an enquiry made or caused to be made on a representation made to him or otherwise; that the continuance of the Pro-Vice-chancellor in his office is prejudicial to the interest of the University or the situation so warrants, he may, by an order in writing and stating the reasons therein for doing so, ask the Pro-Vice-chancellor to relinquish his office from such date as may be specified in order: Provided that before taking an action under this sub-section, the Pro-Vice-chancellor shall be given an opportunity of being heard.
5. (5) The Pro-Vice-chancellor shall assist the Vice-chancellor in such matters as are assigned to him by the Vice-chancellor from time to time and shall exercise such powers and perform such functions as may be delegated to him by the Vice-chancellor.

19.

1. (1) The Registrar shall be the whole time officer of the University.
2. (2) The Registrar shall be appointed by the Chancellor in consultation with the Board of Governors in such manner and on such terms and conditions of service as may be specified by the Statutes.
3. (3) He shall be the Member Secretary of the Board of Governors, the Board of Management and the Academic Council but shall not have the right to vote. He shall place before it all such information as may be necessary for the transaction of its business.
4. (4) The Registrar shall be responsible for the custody of the records and the common seal of the University. He shall receive applications for entrance to the University and shall keep a permanent record of all syllabi, curricula and such other information as may be deemed necessary.
5. (5) The Registrar shall have the power to enter into agreement or contract and sign documents and authenticate records on behalf of the University and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be specified by the Statutes.
6. (6) The Registrar shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed under the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations or as may be assigned to him by any authority of the University concerned under the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations.
7. (7) When the office of the Registrar is vacant or when the Registrar is, by reason of illness, absence or any other cause, unable to perform the duties of his office, the duties of the office shall be performed by such person as the Chancellor may appoint for the purpose.

20.

1. (1) The Finance Officer shall be a whole time officer of the University.
2. (2) The Finance Officer shall be the principal finance, accounts and audit officer of the University.
3. (3) The Finance Officer shall be appointed by the Chancellor in consultation with the Board of Governors, in such manner and on such terms and conditions of service as may be specified by the Statutes.
4. (4) The Finance Officer shall -
   • (i) exercise general supervision over the funds of the University and shall advise with regards to financial policy;
   • (ii) be responsible for the preparation of its budget and for the

21.

1. (1) The Controller of Examination shall be a whole time salaried officer of the University and appointed by the Chancellor in consultation with the Board of Governors, in such manner and on such terms and conditions of service as may be specified by the Statutes.
2. (2) The Controller of Examination shall be responsible for the due custody of the records pertaining to his work. He shall be ex-officio Secretary of the Examination Committee of the University and shall be bound to place before such committee all such information as may be necessary for the transaction of its business.
3. (3) Subject to the superintendence of the Vice-Chancellor, the Controller of Examination shall -
   • (i) have administrative control of Examination and over the employees working under him and have, in this regard all the powers of the Registrar; and
   • (ii) conduct the examinations and make all other arrangements thereof and be responsible for the due execution of all processes connected therewith.
4. (4) He shall also perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Statutes or Ordinances or Regulations.

22.

1. (1) There shall be a Dean of each Faculty.
2. (2) The Deans of Faculties shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor in such manner as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
3. (3) The Deans shall perform such functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

23.

1. (1) The University may appoint such other officers as may be necessary for its functioning.
2. (2) The manner of appointment of other officers of the University and their powers and functions shall be such as may be specified by the Statutes: Provided that in matters of appointment of Grade II, III and IV employees, there shall be reservation for local people to the extent given below-
   • (A) Grade IV employees 50% reservation for local people
   • (B) Grade III employees 40% reservation for local people
   • (C) Grade II employees 20% reservation for local people