Chancellor and conveyed to the Vice-Chancellor.

Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor.- (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal executive and academic officer of the University and shall, in the absence of the Chancellor, preside at the convocations of the University.

1. (2) The Vice-Chancellor shall be ex-officio Chairman of the Board and Academic Council.
2. (3) The Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible for presenting to the Board for its deliberations and consideration matters of concern to the University. He or she shall have power to convene the meetings of the Board and the Academic Council and such other authorities and bodies as may be prescribed.
3. (4) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise general control over the affairs of the University and shall be responsible for the due maintenance of discipline in the University.

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1. (5) The Vice-Chancellor shall ensure the faithful observance of the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations and shall possess all such powers as may be necessary for the purpose.
2. (6) In an emergency, which in the opinion of the Vice-Chancellor requires immediate action to be taken, he or she shall take such action as he or

would have dealt with the matter.

1. (7) Where any action taken by the Vice-Chancellor under sub-section (6) affects any person in the service of the University to his disadvantage, such

person may prefer an appeal to the Board within thirty days of the date on

which the action is communicated to him.

1. (8) Subject as aforesaid, the Vice-Chancellor shall give effect to the

orders of the Board regarding the appointment, suspension and dismissal of

officers, teachers and other employees of the University.

1. (9) The Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible for close coordination and integration of teaching, research and other work and shall exercise such other powers as may be prescribed.