The Chancellor shall, after taking such advice, as he deems necessary, decide the question and his decision shall be final.

Officers and employees to be public servants Every officer and employee of the University shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of clause (28) of section 2 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Central Act No. 45 of 2023). Explanation.- For the purposes of this section any person who is appointed by the University for a specified period, or for a specified work of the University or who receives any remuneration by way of compensatory allowance or fee for any work done from the University Fund shall be deemed to be an officer or employee of the University while he is performing, and in relation to all matters relatable to the performance of, the duties and functions connected with such appointment or work.