The Xavier University, Odisha Act, 2013

1. (1) This Act may be called the Xavier University, Odisha Act, 2013.
2. (2) It shall come into force on such date as the State Government may, by notification, appoint.

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,

1. (a) "Academic Council" means the Academic Council of the University constituted under section 20;
2. (b) "AICTE" means the All India Council for Technical Education established under section 3 of the All India Council for Technical Education Act, 1987; 52 of 1987.
3. (c) "Board of Governors" means the Board of Governors of the University constituted under section 18;
4. (d) "Board of Management" means the Board of Management of the University constituted under section 19;
5. (e) "Chairman" means the Chairman of the University as explained in section 11;
6. (f) "Dean" means the Deans of Schools referred to in section 13;
7. (g) "Distance Education System" means the system of imparting education through any means of information technology and communication such as multimedia, broadcasting, telecasting, online over internet, other interactive methods, e-mail, internet, computer, interactive talks, e-learning, correspondence course, seminar, contact programmes or a combination of any two or more of such means;
8. (h) "Endowment Fund" means Endowment Fund of the University referred to in section 40;
   • (i) "Faculty" means a faculty of the University;
9. (j) "General Fund" means General Fund of the University referred to in section 41;
10. (k) "Prescribed" means prescribed by the Statutes or Rules;
11. (l) "Registrar" means the Registrar of the University appointed under section 14;
12. (m) "Regulatory Body" means a Body established by the Central Government for laying down norms and conditions for ensuring standard of higher education such as University Grants Commission, All India Council for Technical Education and National Council of Assessment and Accreditation, Distance Education Council, and other Bodies established by the State Government for the purpose;
13. (n) "School" means the constituent unit of the University as provided in clause
14. (f) of section 5;
15. (o) "Society" means the Xavier Institute of Management Society, registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860; 21 of 1860.
16. (p) "Sponsoring Body" means the Xavier Institute of Management Society registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860; 21 of 1860.
17. (q) "Statutes" means the Statutes of the University;
18. (r) "Study Centre" means a Centre established, maintained or recognized by the University in the State for the purpose of advising, counselling or for rendering any other assistance required by the students used in the context of distance education; "Teacher" means a Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor, Lecturer or such other person as may be appointed for imparting instruction or training or conducting research in the University;
19. (t) "UGC" means the University Grants Commission established under the University Grants Commission Act, 1956; 3 of 1956.
20. (u) "University" means the Xavier University, Odisha, established under this Act;
    • (v) "Vice-Chancellor" means the Vice-Chancellor of the University appointed under section 12; and
21. (w) "Visitor" means the Visitor of the University referred to in section 10;

1. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the State Government, may by notification, establish a Unitary University by the name of Xavier University, Odisha after endowment fund is set up by the Sponsoring Body in accordance with the provisions of section 40.
2. (2) The Sponsoring Body shall,---
   • (a) provide thirty-five acres of land in Industrial Estate Kurki, Village- Nijigardh, P.S:- Pipli in the district of Puri which shall be the campus of the University;
   • (b) assign a minimum built-up area of Twenty thousand square meters to the University in the form of buildings, and ancillary structures for administrative and academic purposes; which shall not be used for any purpose other than that for which the same is assigned;
   • (c) purchase books and journals at least worth Ten Lakhs rupees or as per the norms of the Regulatory Bodies, whichever is higher in the first year and to invest not less than Fifty Lakhs rupees or as per norms of the Regulatory Bodies, whichever is higher, on books, journals, computer networking and other facilities to make the library facilities adequate for contemporary teaching and research within the first three years and the existing library books, journals, computer networking and other facilities of the Society which shall constitute part of the requirement;
   • (d) purchase equipments, computers, furniture, other movable and immovable assets and infrastructure facilities other than buildings, referred to in clause (b), worth twenty Lakhs rupees or as per the norms of Regulatory Bodies, whichever is higher, and give undertaking to procure within the first five years, equipments, computers, furniture, other movable and immovable assets and infrastructure facilities other than buildings referred to in clause
   • (b) worth not less than One Crore rupees or as per norms of the Regulatory Bodies, whichever is higher and the existing equipments, computers, furniture, other movable and immovable assets and infrastructure facilities other than buildings shall constitute part of the requirement;
   • (e) give an undertaking, ---
     • (i) to appoint at least one Professor, two Associate Professors and adequate number of Assistant Professors and Senior Lecturers on full-time basis along with necessary supporting staff in each School or Department or Discipline of the University prior to the date such School or Department or Discipline is started;
     • (ii) to take up co-curricular activities to foster a proper academic and healthy socio-cultural environment, such as seminars, debates, quiz programmes and extra curricular activities like games, sports, and such other activities for the benefit of the students as per the norms laid down by the Regulatory Bodies;
     • (iii) to establish welfare programmes for the employees of the University;
     • (iv) to fulfil such other conditions and provide such other informations as may be prescribed by the Regulatory Bodies, from time to time;
     • (v) that the programmes of study leading to a degree or a post-graduate degree or diploma offered by the University shall conform to the relevant regulations or norms of the UGC and the concerned Regulatory Body, as amended from time to time;
     • (vi) that the admission procedure and fixation of fees shall be in accordance with the norms or guidelines, if any, prescribed by the Regulatory Bodies;
     • (vii) that the teaching staff of the University shall have at least the minimum qualifications prescribed by the UGC or other concerned Regulatory Body, and be paid appropriate emoluments; and
     • (viii) to fulfill such other conditions and provide such other information as may be prescribed by the Regulatory Bodies.
3. (3) The Sponsoring Body after fulfillment of the requirements and conditions specified in sub-section
4. (2) shall make a report of compliance to the State Government within a maximum period of two years from the date of commencement of this Act: Provided that the State Government may allow extension of such period as it may deem fit on consideration of the progress in fulfilling the conditions specified under sub-section (2).
5. (4) The State Government, if satisfied after considering the Compliance Report submitted by the Sponsoring Body under sub-section
6. (3) that the Sponsoring Body has complied with the provisions of sub-section (2), may issue notification under sub-section
7. (1) to establish the University with the description of location, jurisdiction and such other conditions as may be specified in this behalf: Provided that no notification shall be made unless a High Power Committee constituted by the Government certifies that the Sponsoring Body has complied with the provisions of sub-section
8. (2) and that the provisions of the University Grants Commission (Establishment and Maintenance of Standards in Private Universities) Regulations, 2003, as amended from time to time, and regulations and guidelines of other regulatory bodies have been fully complied with by the Sponsoring Body.
9. (5) On and from the date of issue of such notification, it shall be deemed to have been established and incorporated as a University by the name of Xavier University, Odisha.
10. (6) The notification issued under sub-section
11. (2) shall be laid before the State Legislature for a period of fourteen days comprising one session or more than one session thereof.
12. (7) The University shall be a body corporate having perpetual succession and common seal with powers, subject to the provisions of this Act, to acquire, own and dispose of property, and to contract and to do all things necessary for the purposes of this Act, and shall sue and be sued by the same name.
13. (8) In all suits and other legal proceedings by or against such University, the pleadings shall be signed and verified by the Registrar and all processes in such suits and proceedings shall be issued to and be served on the Registrar.
14. (9) The University shall be located at Industrial Estate, Kurki, Village- Nijigard, P.S.- Pipli, in the district of Puri.

The University shall be unitary, self-financed and shall not be entitled to any grant-in-aid or any other financial assistance from the State Government or any other body or Corporation owned or controlled by the State Government.

The objectives for which the University is established are as follows:—

1. (a) to disseminate advance knowledge by providing academic and research facilities in such branches of learning which includes Engineering and Technology, Humanities and Social Science, Management, Law, Medical Science and Genetics, Vocational Education and Training, Tribal and Development Studies and in other fields as it may deem fit;
2. (b) to offer continuing and distance education programmes as per norms of the Distance Education Council of the Government of India or any other body constituted by the State Government;
3. (c) to institute Degrees, Diplomas, Charters, Designations, Certificates and other academic distinctions on the basis of examination or any other method of evaluation;
4. (d) to collaborate with other colleges or Universities, research institutions, industrial associations, professional associations or any other organization, in India or abroad.
5. (e) to conceptualize, design and develop specific educational and research programmes, training programmes and exchange programmes for students, faculty members and others;
6. (f) to establish the following Schools of the University, namely:—
   • (i) School of Management,
   • (ii) School of Natural Sciences,
   • (iii) School of Humanities and Social Science,
   • (iv) School of Engineering and Technology,
   • (v) School of Banking and Financial Services,
   • (vi) School of Vocational Education and Training,
   • (vii) School of Tribal and Development Studies,
   • (viii) School of Law,
   • (ix) School of Vocational Education, and
   • (x) subject to the approval of the State Government, any other Schools as it may deem fit;
7. (g) to disseminate knowledge through seminars, conferences, executive education programmes, community development programmes, publications, and training programmes;
8. (h) to undertake programmes for the training and development of the faculty members of the University and other institutions in India or abroad;
   • (i) to create higher levels of intellectual abilities;
9. (j) to provide consultancy to Industry, Government and Public Organizations;
10. (k) to ensure that the standards of the degrees, diplomas, charters, certificates and other academic distinctions are not lower than those laid down by University Grants Commission and other Regulatory Bodies, as the case may be;
11. (l) to do all things necessary or expedient to promote the above objectives; and
12. (m) to pursue any other objective as may be approved by the State Government.

Subject to other provisions of this Act and such rules, orders, regulations, guidelines and directions as may be issued, from time to time, by the Central Government, State Government or the Regulatory Body, the University shall have the following powers, namely:—

1. (a) to establish Study Centres, as are in the opinion of the University, necessary for the furtherance of its objects in conformity with the provisions of the University Grants Commission (Establishment of and Maintenance of Standards in Private Universities) Regulations, 2003;
2. (b) to establish and develop Schools as envisaged in clause
3. (f) of section 5;
4. (c) to carry out such other activities as may be necessary or feasible in furtherance of the object of the University;
5. (d) to confer degrees, diplomas, charters, certificates or other academic distinctions and professional designations as envisaged under section 5 in the manner and under conditions laid down in the Statutes;
6. (e) to institute and award fellowships, scholarships and prizes, in accordance with the Statutes;
7. (f) to demand and receive such fees, bills, invoices and collect charges as may be fixed by the Statutes or Rules, as the case may be;
8. (g) to make provisions for extra curricular activities for students and employees;
9. (h) to make appointments of the faculty, officers and employees of the University or Study Centres;
   • (i) to receive donations and gifts of any kind and to acquire, hold, manage, maintain and dispose of any movable or immovable property except land allotted or alienated by the State Government and endowment properties for the purpose of the University or a Study Centre;
10. (j) to institute and maintain halls and to recognize places of residence for students of the University;
11. (k) to supervise and control the residence and to regulate the discipline among the students and all categories of employees and to lay down the conditions of service of such employees, including their Code of Conduct;
12. (l) to create academic, administrative and support staff and other necessary posts;
13. (m) to co-operate and collaborate with other domestic and overseas Universities and Institutions in such manner and for such purposes as the University may determine, from time to time;
14. (n) to offer programs on distance learning basis and continuing education and the manner in which such programmes are offered by the University;
15. (o) to organize and conduct refresher courses, orientation courses, workshops, seminars and other programmes for teachers, developers of course ware, evaluators and other academic staff;
16. (p) to determine standards of admission to the University with the approval of the Academic Council;
17. (q) to make special provisions for students belonging to the State of Odisha for admission in any course of the University;
18. (r) to do all such other acts or things as may be necessary for furtherance of the objects of the University; to prescribe such courses for Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Philosophy Degrees and Research and such other Degrees, Diplomas. Charters, Designations and Certificates;
19. (t) to provide for the preparation of instructional materials, including films, cassettes, tapes, video cassettes. Compact Disks, Visual Compact Disks and other software;
20. (u) to recognize examinations or periods of study, whether in full or in part, of other Universities, institutions or other places of higher learning as equivalent to examinations or periods of study in the University and to withdraw such recognition at any time;
    • (v) to raise, collect, subscribe and borrow with the approval of the Board of Governors whether on the security of the property of the University, money for the purposes of the University;
21. (w) to enter into, carry out, vary or cancel contracts; and
    • (x) to receive grants for conducting Research and Studies from Non-Government sources.

The University shall be open to all persons and shall not discriminate on grounds of gender, race, caste, religion, race or domicile and it shall not be lawful for the University to adopt or impose on any person, any test, whatsoever of religious belief or any profession, in order to entitle one to be appointed as a teacher of the University or

1. (1) The Board of Governors shall consist of the following members, namely: —
   • (a) the Chairman of the Society who shall be the Chairman;
   • (b) the Vice-Chancellor;
   • (c) the Secretary to Government of Odisha in the Industry Department, Higher Education Department, Employment and Technical Education & Training Department and Finance Department who shall be the ex officio members;
   • (d) two academicians out of whom one to be nominated by the State Government and another to be nominated by the Chairman of the Society;
   • (e) four Industry experts or industrialists nominated by the Chairman of the Society;
   • (f) three representatives of the Society nominated by the Chairman of the Society;
   • (g) the Registrar of the University who shall be the Member Secretary; and
   • (h) two members of the Odisha Legislative Assembly to be nominated by the Speaker.
2. (2) The Board of Governors shall be the principal executive body of the University and shall have the following powers, namely: —
   • (a) to lay down policies to be pursued by the University;
   • (b) to review decisions of other authorities of the University, if they are not in conformity with the provisions of this Act or the Statutes or the Rules;
   • (c) to make new or additional Statutes and Rules or amend or repeal the Statutes and Rules with the approval of the State Government;
   • (d) to approve the budget and annual report of the University;
   • (e) to appoint the Auditors of the University;
   • (f) to take decision about voluntary winding up of the University with the approval of the State Government;
   • (g) to approve proposals for submission to the State Government; and
   • (h) to take such decisions and steps as are found desirable for carrying out the objects of the University.
3. (3) The Board of Governors shall meet at least twice in a calendar year at such time and place as the Chairman thinks fit.
4. (4) Save as otherwise provided in this section, the terms of nominated members of the Board of Governors shall be three years from the date of such nomination.

1. (1) The Board of Management shall consist of —
   • (a) the Vice-Chancellor who shall be the ex-officio Chairman thereof;
   • (b) the Registrar who shall be the ex-officio Secretary thereof;
   • (c) two members of the Board of Governors, nominated by the Sponsoring Body;
   • (d) three persons, who are not the members of the Board of Governors, nominated by the Sponsoring Body; and
   • (e) two Deans nominated by the Vice-Chancellor.
2. (2) The powers and functions of the Board of Management shall be such, as may be prescribed.
3. (3) The term of office of the members other than the ex-officio members shall be three years.

1. (1) The Academic Council shall consist of —
   • (a) the Vice-Chancellor who shall be the ex-officio Chairman;
   • (b) the Registrar who shall be the ex-officio Secretary; and
   • (c) such other members as may be prescribed.
2. (2) The Academic Council shall be the principal academic body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes and the Rules, co-ordinate and exercise general supervision over the academic policies of the University and shall exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be prescribed.
3. (3) The term of office of the members other than the ex-officio members shall be three years.

1. (1) The Finance committee shall consist of —
   • (a) the Vice-Chancellor who shall be the ex-officio Chairman thereof;
   • (b) the Registrar who shall be the ex-officio Secretary thereof;
   • (c) the Finance Officer; and
   • (d) such other members as may be prescribed.
2. (2) The Finance Committee shall be the principal financial body of the University to take care of financial matters and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, Statutes and Rules, co-ordinate and exercise general supervision over the financial matters of the University and shall exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be prescribed.
3. (3) The term of office of the members other than the ex-officio members shall be three years.

The constitution, powers and functions of other authorities of the University shall be such, as may be prescribed.

No act or proceeding of any authority of the University shall be invalid merely by reason of the existence of any vacancy or defect in the constitution of the authority.

Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—

1. (a) the constitution, powers and functions of the authorities and other bodies of the University not specified in the Act, as may be constituted from time to time and creation of new authorities of the University;
2. (b) the operation of the Endowment Fund, the General Fund and the Development Fund;
3. (c) the terms and conditions of appointment of the Vice-Chancellor, the Registrar and the Finance Officer and their powers and functions;
4. (d) the mode of recruitment and the conditions of service of other officers, teachers and employees of the University;
5. (e) the procedure for resolving disputes between the University and its officers, faculty members, employees and students;
6. (f) the creation, abolition or restructuring of departments and faculties;
7. (g) the manner of co-operation with other Universities or Institutions of higher learning;
8. (h) the procedure for conferment of honorary degrees;
   • (i) the provisions regarding grant of freeships and scholarships;
9. (j) the number of seats in different courses of studies and the procedure of admission of students to such courses;
10. (k) the fee chargeable from students for various courses of studies;
11. (l) the procedure for creation and abolition of posts; and
12. (m) any other matters which may be prescribed.

1. (1) The First Statutes shall be made by the Board of Governors and shall be submitted to the State Government for its approval, which may, within three months from the date of receipt of the Statutes, give its approval with or without modifications.
2. (2) Where the State Government fails to take any decision with respect to the approval of the Statutes within the period specified in sub-section (1), it shall be deemed to have been approved by the State Government.

The Board of Governors may, with the prior approval of the State Government, make new or additional Statutes or amend or repeal the Statutes.

Subject to the provisions of this Act, the rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely: —

1. (a) the admission of students to the University and their enrolment and continuance as such;
2. (b) the courses of study to be laid down for all Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates, Charters and other academic distinctions of the University;
3. (c) the award of Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and other academic distinctions of the University;
4. (d) the accounting policy and financial procedure;
5. (e) the conditions of the award of fellowships, scholarships, studentships, medals and prizes;
6. (f) the conduct of examinations and the conditions and mode of appointment and duties of examining bodies, examiners, invigilators, tabulators and moderators;
7. (g) the fee to be charged for examinations for Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and other academic distinctions of the University including the revision thereof;
8. (h) the alteration of number of seats in different courses and programmes;
   • (i) the conditions of residence of the students at the University;
9. (j) the maintenance of discipline among the students of the University; and
10. (k) any other matters not specifically provided in the Statutes.

1. (1) The Rules shall be made by the Board of Governors and the Rules so made shall be submitted to the State Government for its approval, which may, within two months from the date of receipt of the Rules, give its approval with or without modification.
2. (2) Where the State Government fails to take any decision with respect to the approval of the Rules within the period specified in sub-section (1), it shall be deemed to have been approved by the State Government.

The Board of Governors may, with the prior approval of the State Government make new or additional Rules or amend or repeal the Rules.

1. (1) The admission procedure shall be in accordance with the norms and guidelines prescribed by the U.G.C. or other Regulatory Bodies, as the case may be, depending on the course in which students seek admission.
2. (2) In absence of the guidelines under sub-Section (1), admission in the University shall be made strictly on the basis of merit.
3. (3) Merit for admission in the University shall be determined on the basis of marks or grade obtained in the qualifying examination and achievements in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, and on the basis of marks or grade obtained in the entrance test conducted at State level either by an association of the Universities conducting similar courses or by any agency of the State.
4. (4) Special weightage shall be given to Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes and girl students with respect to admission to various courses of the University.

1. (1) The University may, from time to time, prepare its fees structure in accordance with the norms and guidelines prescribed by the U.G.C. and other Regulatory Bodies depending on the course to which the students seek admission.
2. (2) The University shall not charge any fees, by whatever name called, other than that for which it is entitled under the provisions of sub section (1).
3. (3) The University shall implement a Scheme for providing concession in fees payable to the University by the students belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes Community, Socially and Educationally Backward Classes not belonging to creamy layer and Economically Weaker Sections from the State of Odisha. Explanation.--For the purpose of the Section the expression "Economically weaker section" means students whose parent's total annual income does not exceed rupees one lakh twenty thousand or such higher amount as the State Government may determine by order from time to time.

1. (1) Every employee shall be appointed under a written contract, which shall be kept in the University and a copy of which shall be furnished to the employee concerned.
2. (2) Disciplinary action against the students or employees shall be governed by the procedure as may be prescribed.

Every employee or student of the University shall, notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, have a right to appeal, within such time as may be prescribed, to the Board of Management against the decision of any officer or authority of the University and thereupon the Board of Management may confirm, modify or change the decision appealed against.

The University shall constitute for the benefit of its employees such provident fund or pension fund and provide such insurance scheme as it may deem fit in such manner and subject to such conditions as may be prescribed.

If any question arises as to whether any person has been duly elected or appointed as, or is entitled to be a member of any authority or other body of the University, the matter shall be referred to the Chairman of the University whose decision thereon shall be final.

Every authority of the University referred to in section 17, may constitute a committee for it, consisting of such members and having such powers as may be entrusted by it.

Any vacancy arising by reason of death, resignation or otherwise among the members of any of the authority of the University, other than the ex-officio members shall be filled up as soon as may be convenient by the person or body who appointed, elected or co-opted the member whose place has become vacant.

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1. (f) payment of travelling and other allowances of the members of the Board of Governors, the Board of Management, Academic Council, and other authorities so declared under the Statutes of the University and of the members of any Committee or Board appointed by any of the authorities of the University in pursuance of any provision of this Act, or the Statutes, or the Rules made thereunder;
2. (g) payment of fellowships, freeships, scholarships, assistantships and other awards to students, research associates or trainees eligible for such awards under the Statutes or Rules of the University;
3. (h) payment of any expenses incurred by the University in carrying out the provisions of this Act, and the Statutes or the Rules;
   • (i) payment of cost of capital, not exceeding the prevailing bank-rate of interest, incurred by the Sponsoring Body for setting up the University and the investments made thereof;
4. (j) payment of charges and expenditure relating to the consultancy work undertaken by the University in pursuance of the provisions of this Act, the Statutes, and the Rules; and
5. (k) payment of any other expenses including a management fee payable to any organization charged with the responsibility of managing the University on behalf of the Sponsoring Body, as approved by the Board of Management to be an expense for the purposes of the University: Provided that no expenditure shall be incurred by the University in excess of the limits for total recurring expenditure and total non-recurring expenditure for the year as may be fixed by the Board of Management without the previous approval of the Board of Management:

Development Fund

1. (1) The University shall also establish a Development Fund to which the following amount shall be credited, namely :—
   • (a) development fees which may be charged from students;
   • (b) all sums received from any other source for the purposes of the development of the University;
   • (c) any contributions made by the Sponsoring Body for the purpose of the development of the University;
   • (d) all contributions or donations made in this behalf by any other person or Body which are not prohibited by any law for the time being in force for the purpose of the development of the University; and
   • (e) subject for the provisions of sub-section
2. (5) of section 40, incomes received from the Endowment Fund.
3. (2) The amount credited to the Development Fund from time to time shall be utilized for the development of the University.

The funds established under sections 40, 41 and 42 shall, subject to general supervision and control of the Board of Governors, be regulated and maintained in such manner, as may be prescribed.

1. (1) The Annual Report of the University shall be prepared under the direction of the Board of Management and shall be submitted to the Board of Governors for its approval.
2. (2) The Board of Governors shall consider the Annual Report in its meeting and may approve the same with or without modification.
3. (3) A copy of the Annual Report duly approved by the Board of Governors shall be sent to the Visitor and to the State Government on or before the 31st December following closure of the financial year on the 31st March each year.

1. (1) The annual accounts and Balance Sheet of the University shall be prepared under the direction of the Board of Management and all funds accruing to or received by the University from whatever source and all amount disbursed or paid shall be entered in the accounts maintained by the University.
2. (2) The annual accounts of the University shall be audited every year by a chartered accountant, who is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
3. (3) A copy of the annual accounts and the Balance Sheet together with the audit report shall be submitted to the Board of Governors on or before the 31st December following closure of the financial year on the 31st March each year.
4. (4) The annual accounts, the Balance Sheet and the audit report shall be placed before the Board of Governors at its meeting for consideration and approval and the Board of Governors shall forward the same to the Visitor and to the State Government on or before the 31st December each year.
5. (5) In the event of any observation relating to deficiencies in financial management in the Report of the Chartered Accountant, the State Government may issue directions to the University, and such directions shall be binding on the University.

A copy of any receipt, application, notice, order, proceeding or resolution of any authority or committee of the University or other documents in possession of the University or any entry in any register duly maintained by the University, if certified by the Registrar, shall be received as prima facie evidence of such receipt, application, notice, order, proceeding, resolution or document or the existence of entry in the register and shall be admitted as evidence of the matters and transaction therein recorded where the original thereof would, if produced, have been admissible in evidence.

1. (1) If the Sponsoring Body proposes dissolution of the University in accordance with the law governing its constitution or incorporation, it shall give at least three months notice in writing to the State Government.
2. (2) On identification of mismanagement, maladministration, indiscipline, failure in the accomplishment of the objects of the University and economic hardships in the management systems of the University, the State Government shall, subject to and in accordance with relevant law, if any, for the time being in force, issue directions to the Sponsoring Body of the University and if the directions are not followed within such time as may be prescribed, the right to take decision, for dissolution of the University, shall vest in the State Government.
3. (3) The manner of dissolution of the University would be such as may be prescribed by the State Government in this behalf.
4. (4) If the State Government considers it necessary to suspend the Board of Management, it shall, by notification published in the Official Gazette, order suspension of the Board of Management and shall make such arrangements in consultation with the Sponsoring Body for the administration of the business of the University till the completion of investigation as it may consider necessary: Provided that no such action will be initiated without affording a reasonable opportunity to show cause to the Sponsoring Body.
5. (5) On receipt of the notice referred to in sub-section
6. (1) or on a decision to dissolve under sub-section (2), the State Government shall, in consultation with the All India Council for Technical Education, University Grants Commission and other concerned Regulatory Bodies of Central or State Government make such arrangements for administration of the University from the proposed date of dissolution or winding up of the University until the last batch of students in regular courses of studies of the University complete their courses of studies in such manner as may be prescribed.

1. (1) The expenditure for administration of the University during the taken over period of its management under section 47 shall be met out of the Endowment Fund, the General Fund or the Development Fund.
2. (2) If the fund referred to in sub-section
3. (1) are not sufficient to meet the expenditure of the University during the taken over period of its management, such expenditure may be met by disposing of the properties or assets of the University by the State Government.

1. (1) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the State Government may by order make such provisions, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, as appear to it to be necessary or expedient for removing the difficulty: Provided that no such order shall be made after the expiry of a period of two years from the date of commencement of this Act.
2. (2) Every order made under sub-section
3. (1) shall, as soon as it is made, be laid before the State Legislature.