Powers and functions of the University.

The powers and functions of the University shall be,- (a) to administer and manage the University and such centres for research, education, instructions in on-line systems of distant learning and instructions as are necessary for the furtherance of the objects of the University; (b) to provide for instruction in such branches of knowledge or leaning pertaining to law, as the University may think fit and to make provision for research and for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge of law; (c) to organize and undertake extramural teaching and extension services; (d) to hold examinations and to grant diplomas or certificates, and to confer degrees and other academic distinctions on person subject to such condition as the University may determine and to withdraw and any such diplomas, certificates, degrees or other academic distinctions for good and sufficient cause; (e) to confer honorary degrees or other distinction in the manner laid down in the regulations; (f) to fix, demand and receive fees and other charges; (g) to institute and maintain, halls and hostel, to recognize places of residence for the students of the University and to withdraw such recognition accorded to any such place of residence; (h) to establish such special centres, specialized study centres or other units for research and instructions at any place, as are in the opinion of the University necessary for the furtherance of its objects; (i) to supervise and control the residence and to regulate the discipline of the students of the University and to make arrangements for promoting their health; (j) to establish and run, directly or through contract systems, sports complexes and gymnasiums and other indoor and outdoor facilities; (k) to make special arrangements in respect of the residence, discipline and teaching of women students; (l) to create academic, technical, administrative, ministerial and other posts in the university and to make appointments thereto; (m) to regulate and enforce discipline among the employees of the University and to take such disciplinary measures as may be deemed necessary; (n) to institute professorships, associate professorships, assistant professorships, part-time lectureship and any other teaching, academic or research posts required by the University; (o) to appoint persons as professors, associate professors, assistant professors, part-time lectures or otherwise as teachers and researchers of the University either on tenure or on non-tenure basis; (p) to institute and award fellowship, scholarships, prizes and medals; (q) to provide for printing, reproduction and publication of research and other works and to organize exhibitions; (r) to sponsor and undertake research in all aspects of law, justice, social development and scientific enquiries; (s) to co-operate with any other organization in the matter of education, training and research in law, justice, social development and allied subjects and for such purposes as may be agreed upon on such terms and conditions as the University may, from time to time, determine; (t) to co-operate with institutions of higher learning in the world having objects wholly or partially similar to those of the University by exchange of teachers and generally in such manner as my be conducive to the common objects; (u) to regulate the expenditure and to manage the accounts of the University; (v) to advance the professional education and also to provide adequate orientation and training to judicial officers and others who are involved in the administration of justice; (w) to impart training and conduct refresher courses for law teachers, judicial officers, advocates and other persons in legal field; (x) to spread and promote legal literacy and legal awareness among citizens at urban and rural level; (y) to provide legal aid to needy persons at pre-litigation and litigation stage; (z) to undertake research of ancient scriptures and ancient legal system in India and explore their usefulness in the administration of justice in modern India; (za) to develop teaching and research of such religious texts on which the modern law and the concept of non-violence and peace is based and to explore their usefulness in the administration of justice in modern India; (zb) to publish research studies, treaties, books, periodicals reports and other literature relating to law and other fields; (zc) to establish and maintain within the University premises or elsewhere, such class rooms and study halls as the University may consider necessary and adequately furnish the same and to establish and maintain such libraries and reading rooms as may appear convenient or necessary for the University; (zd) to receive grants, subventions, subscriptions, donations and gifts for the purpose of University consistent with the objects for which the University is established; (ze) to purchase, take on lease or accept as gifts or otherwise, any land or building or works which may be necessary or convenient for the purpose of the University and on such terms and conditions as it may think fit and proper, and to construct or alter and maintain any such building or works; (1) The General Council shall meet at least once in a year, called annual meeting of the General Council which shall be held on a date to be fixed by the Vice Chancellor in consultation with the Chancellor. (2) The Chancellor shall preside over the meeting and in his absence, the vice Chancellor shall preside over such meeting. (3) A report of the working of the University during the previous year, together with a statement of receipt and expenditure as also the balance sheet as audited and the financial estimates, shall be presented by the Chancellor and in his absence, by the vice-Chancellor, to the General Council at its meeting. (4) Meeting of the General Council shall be called by the Vice-Chancellor or at the request of not less than two-thirds of the members of the General Council including the ex-officio members. (5) For every meeting of the general Council at least 15days notice shall be given. (6) Six members of the General Council shall form the quorum. (7) Each member shall have one vote and if there is equality of votes on any question to be determined by the General Council, the Chairman or the person presiding over meeting shall, in addition, have a casting vote. (8) In case of difference of opinion among the members, the opinion of the majority shall prevail. (9) If urgent action by the General Council becomes necessary, the Chairman may permit the business to be transacted by circulation of papers to the members of the General Council but no action shall be taken unless agreed to by a majority of the Members of the General Council and the action taken, if any, shall forthwith be intimated to all the members of the General Council and the papers relating to action so taken shall be placed before the next meeting of the General Council for confirmation.