section 7
The Chancellor
The Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology Act, 1965Education196540 sections6 chapters
Chapter I Chapter I
Statutory text
- (1) The Governor shall be the Chancellor of the University. He shall, by virtue of his office, be the head of the University and shall, when present, preside over the convocation of the University and may confer degrees at such convocation.
- (2) The Chancellor shall have the right to cause inspections to be made of the University, its buildings, laboratories and equipments of institutions under the control of the University by such person or persons as he thinks fit and to cause an enquiry to be made in like manner in respect of any matter connected with the administration and the finances of the University.
- (3) The Chancellor shall in every case give notice to the University of his intention to cause inspection or enquiry to be made and the University shall be entitled to appoint a representative who shall have the right to be present and be heard at such inspection or enquiry.
- (4) The Chancellor, may address the Board with reference to the results of such inspection or enquiry and recommend the action to be taken thereon.
- (5) On receipt of a communication from the Chancellor, the Board shall consider the same and inform the Chancellor as soon as may be, the details of the action it proposes to take and the action, if any, taken in pursuance of such communication.
- (6) If the Board does not, within a reasonable time, take action to the satisfaction of the Chancellor, he may, after considering any explanation furnished or representation made by the Board, issue such directions as he may think fit and the Board shall be bound to comply with such directions.
- (7) The Chancellor may, whenever he thinks it necessary, call for the proceedings of the Board or a report on any matter concerning the University from the Board who shall be bound to furnish the same.
- (8) No honorary degree shall be conferred on any person without the approval of the Chancellor. (8-a) The Chancellor shall also have the power to issue directions to the Board of Management for conferment of honourary degrees on eminent persons who have made significant contributions to the cause of farming and improvement in the standard of rural life in conformity with the board objectives of the University.
- (9) The Chancellor shall have such other powers as may be conferred on him by this Act or the Statutes.
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