Powers and functions of the Academic Council

(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the statutes and the ordinances, the Academic Council shall have the following powers, namely :— (a) to make regulations and to amend or repeal the same; (b) to advise the Board of Management on the promotion of research in the University; and (c) to suggest measures for review and innovations in academic and research programmes. (2) The Academic Council shall ordinarily meet twice in a year. The Academic Council may, however, meet on such other occasions, as may be decided by the Vice-Chancellor. (3) One-third of the total strength of the members of the Academic Council shall form the quorum, required for a meeting. (4) The Vice-Chancellor shall preside over the meetings of the Academic Council. If the Vice-Chancellor cannot be present at a meeting of the Academic Council due to any reason, the senior-most Dean shall preside over the meeting.