The Visitor

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1. (1) The Governor of Odisha shall be the Visitor of the University.
2. (2) The visitor shall, when present, preside at the convocation of the University for conferring Degrees, Diplomas, Charters, Designations and Certificates.
3. (3) The Visitor shall have the following powers to be exercised in accordance with the procedure laid down in the Statutes, namely:,
   • (a) to call for any paper or information relating to the affairs of the University; and
   • (b) on the basis of the information received by the Visitor, if he is satisfied that any order, proceeding, or decision taken by any authority of the University is not in conformity with the Act, Statutes or Rules, he may give such advice to the Chairman or the Vice-Chairman as he may deem fit in the interest of the University and basing on the advices of the Visitor, the Chairman and the Vice-Chairman shall take a decision which shall be complied with by all concerned.