Chapter VI OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY

1. (1) The following shall be the officers of the University namely:
   • (a) The Visitor;
   • (b) The Chancellor;
   • (c) The Vice-Chancellor;
   • (d) The Pro Vice-Chancellor;
   • (e) Director/Principal;
   • (f) The Registrar;
   • (g) The Chief Finance and Accounts Officer;
   • (h) The Controller of Examinations;
     • (i) The Dean of Students Welfare;
   • (j) The Dean of Faculty;
   • (k) The Proctor, and
   • (l) Such other officers as may be declared by the Statute to be the officers of the University.

1. (1) The Governor of Sikkim shall be the Visitor of the University.
2. (2) The Visitor shall, when present, preside at the convocation of the University for Conferring Degrees, Diplomas, charters, Designation and certificates.
3. (3) The Visitor shall have the right to visit the University or any institution maintained by the University to ensure the standard of education, discipline, decorum and proper functioning of the University.

1. (1) The Chancellor shall be appointed by the Sponsoring Body for a period of 5(five) years with the approval of the State Government by following such procedures and on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed. On the expiry of the term, the Chancellor may be re-appointed by the Sponsoring Body in consultation with the State Government.
2. (2) The Chancellor by virtue of his office shall be the head of the University.
3. (3) The Chancellor shall preside over the meetings of the Governing Body and shall, when the Visitor is not present, preside over the convocation of the University for conferring degrees, diplomas, or other academic distinctions.
4. (4) The Chancellor may in writing under his hand addressed to the head of the Sponsoring Body resign his office.
5. (5) The Chancellor shall have the following powers, namely: -
   • (a) to call for any information or record;
   • (b) to appoint the Vice-Chancellor;
   • (c) to remove the Vice-Chancellor in accordance with the provisions of this Act; and
   • (d) such other powers as may be conferred on him by this Act or Statutes made hereunder.

1. (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor as per the qualifications prescribed by the University Grants Commission and shall hold office for a period of 5
   • (five) years: Provided that after the expiry of the term of five years, the Vice-Chancellor shall be eligible for re-appointment for another term of 5(five) years: Provided further such re-appointment shall not exceed 70 (seventy) years of age under any circumstance:
2. (2) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the Principal Executive and Academic Officer of the University and shall exercise general superintendence and control over the affairs of the University and shall execute the decisions of various authorities of the University.
3. (3) In the absence of both the Visitor and the Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor shall preside over the convocation of the University.
4. (4) The Vice-Chancellor may, if he is of the opinion that immediate action is necessary on any matter, exercise any power conferred on any authority of the University by or under this Act and shall convey to such authority the action taken by him on such matters: Provided that if the authority of the University or any person in the service of the University who is aggrieved by the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor under this sub-section may prefer an appeal to the Chancellor within 1(one) month from the date of communication of such decision. The Chancellor may confirm, modify or reverse action taken by the Vice-Chancellor.
5. (5) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such powers and perform such other functions as may be prescribed.

1. (1) If at any time and after such inquiry as may be considered necessary, it appears to the Chancellor that the Vice-Chancellor, -
   • (a) has failed to discharge any duty imposed upon him by or under this Act, the Statutes, the Ordinances; or
   • (b) has acted in a manner prejudicial to the interests of the University; or
   • (c) is incapable of managing the affairs of the University, then the Chancellor may, notwithstanding the fact that the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor has not expired, require the Vice-Chancellor, by an order in writing stating the reason thereof, to resign from his post from the date as may be specified in the order.
2. (2) No orders under sub-section
3. (1) shall be passed unless a notice stating the specific grounds on which such action is proposed, has been served and a reasonable opportunity to show cause against the proposed order has been given to the Vice-Chancellor.
4. (3) If at any time, upon presentation made or otherwise, and after making such inquiry as may be deemed necessary, the situation so warrants and if the continuance of the Vice-Chancellor is not in the interest of the University, the Chancellor may, by an order in writing stating the reasons therein, in consultation with the governing body ask the Vice-Chancellor to relinquish his office from such date as may be specified in the order:

Deans of Faculties The Deans of Faculties shall be appointed by the Chancellor in such manner and on such terms and conditions of service as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

1. (1) The Registrar shall be appointed by the Chancellor in such manner and on such terms and conditions of service as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
2. (2) The Registrar shall be the Chief Administrative Officer of the University. Subject to the decisions of the authorities of the University, he shall have the power to enter into an agreement, contract; sign documents and authenticate records on behalf of the University. He shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
3. (3) The Registrar shall be the Member-Secretary of the Governing Body, Board of Management and Academic Council, but shall not have the right to vote.
4. (4) The Registrar shall be the custodian of the records, the common seal and such other property of the University as the Governing Body may commit to his charge.
5. (5) The Registrar shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be assigned to him by the Vice-Chancellor, from time to time.

1. (1) The Controller of Examinations shall be appointed by the Chancellor in such manner and on such terms and conditions of service as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
2. (2) The Controller of Examinations shall be the principal officer-in-charge of the conduct of examinations and tests of the University and the declarations of their results. He shall discharge his functions under the superintendence, directions and guidance of the Vice-Chancellor.
3. (3) The Controller of Examinations shall be a full-time salaried officer of the University and shall work directly under the direction and control of the Vice-Chancellor of the University. His appointment shall be for a term of 3(three) years and he shall be eligible for re-appointment for a term not exceeding three years. The qualification and experience for the purpose of selection of the Controller of Examinations, shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
4. (4) The Controller of Examinations shall be responsible for, -
   • (a) preparing and announcing in advance the calendar of examinations;
   • (b) arrangement for printing of question papers;
   • (c) arrangement for the timely publication of result of examinations and other tests;
   • (d) taking disciplinary action where necessary against the candidates, paper-setters, examiners, moderators, or any other persons connected with examinations and found guilty of malpractices in relations to the examinations;
   • (e) reviewing, from time to time, the results of University examinations and forward reports thereon to the Academic Council;
   • (f) the Controller of Examinations shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Statutes or assigned to him.

1. (1) The Chief Finance and Accounts Officer shall be the Principal Finance, Accounts and Audit Officer of the University.
2. (2) The Chief Finance and Accounts Officer shall be appointed by the Chancellor in such manner and on such terms and conditions of service as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
3. (3) The Chief Finance and Accounts officer shall exercise such powers and perform such duties, as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

1. (1) The University may appoint such other officers as may be necessary for its functioning.
2. (2) The manner of appointment of other officers of the university, the terms and conditions of service of such officers and their powers and functions shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes.