Chapter 3 OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY

The following shall be the officers of the University, namely:

1. (a) the Chancellor;
2. (b) the Vice-Chancellor;
3. (c) the Registrar;
4. (d) the Finance Officer;
5. (e) the Controller of Examinations;
6. (f) the Deans of the Faculties; and such other officers as may be declared by the Statutes to be officers of the University.

1. (1) The Chancellor shall be appointed by the Sponsoring Body for a period of three years, with the approval of the State Government in such manner and on such terms and conditions as may be specified by the Statutes.
2. (2) The Chancellor shall be the Head of the University.
3. (3) The Chancellor shall preside over all the meetings of the Governing Body and convocation of the University for conferring pre-university or online diplomas, degrees or other academic distinctions.
4. (4) The Chancellor shall have the following powers, namely: -
   • (a) to call for any information or record;
   • (b) to appoint the Vice-Chancellor in consultation with and the approval of Governing Body;’
   • (c) to remove the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Governing Body in accordance with the provisions of law; and
   • (d) such other powers as may be specified by this Act or the Statues.

1. (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor on such terms and conditions as may be specified by the Statutes, and shall hold office for a term of three years: Provided that after the expiry of the term of three years, a person shall, subject to the provisions contained in sub-section (7), be eligible for re-appointment for another term of three years: Provided further that the Vice-Chancellor shall continue to hold office even after expiry of his term till the new Vice-Chancellor joins. However, in any case, this period shall not exceed one year.
2. (2) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the Principal Executive and Academic Officer of the University and shall have the general superintendence and control over the affairs of the University and shall execute the decisions of various authorities of the University.
3. (3) The Vice-Chancellor shall preside over at the convocation of the University in the absence of the Chancellor.
4. (4) If in the opinion of the Vice-Chancellor, it is necessary to take immediate action on any matter for which powers are conferred on any other authority by or under this Act, he may take such action as he deems necessary and shall, at the earliest opportunity thereafter, report his action to such officer or authority as would have in the ordinary course dealt with the matter: Provided that, if in the opinion of the concerned officer or authority such action should not have been taken by the Vice-Chancellor, then such case shall be referred to the Chancellor, whose decision thereon shall be final.
5. (5) If in the opinion of the Vice-Chancellor, any decision of any authority of the University is outside the powers conferred by this Act, Statutes, Ordinances, or Regulations made thereunder or is likely to be prejudicial to the interests of the University, he shall request the concerned authority to revise its decision within fifteen days from the date of decision and in case the authority refuses to revise such decision wholly or partly or fails to take any decision within fifteen days, then such matter shall be referred to the Chancellor and his decision thereon shall be final.
6. (6) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be specified by the Statutes or the Ordinances.
7. (7) If at any time, upon representation 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 interests 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:

The Registrar

1. (1) The Registrar shall be a whole-time officer of the University.
2. (2) The Registrar shall be appointed by the Chancellor in consultation with the Governing Body in such manner and on such terms and conditions of service as may be specified by the Statutes.
3. (3) The Registrar shall be the Chief Administrative Officer of the University. He shall work directly under the supervision, direction and control of the Vice-Chancellor.
4. (4) He shall be the Member Secretary of the Governing Body, the Board of Management and the Academic Council but shall not have the right to vote. He shall place before it all such information as may be necessary for the transaction of its business.
5. (5) The Registrar shall be responsible for the custody of the records and the common seal of the University. He shall receive applications for entrance to the University and shall keep a permanent record of all syllabi, curricula and such other information as may be deemed necessary.
6. (6) The Registrar shall have the power to enter into agreement or contract and sign documents and authenticate records on behalf of the University and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be specified by the Statutes.

1. (1) The Finance Officer shall be a whole-time officer of the University.
2. (2) The Finance Officer shall be the Principal Finance, Accounts and Audit Officer of the University.
3. (3) The Finance Officer shall be appointed by the Chancellor in consultation with the Governing Body, in such manner and on such terms and conditions of service as may be specified by the Statutes.
4. (4) The Finance Officer shall: -
   • (a) advise in regard to the financial policy of the University and be responsible for the preparation of its budget and for the presentation thereof to the Board through the Vice-Chancellor;
   • (b) manage the properties, movable and immovable, and investments of the University;
   • (c) perform any other duty as specified in the Act or the Statutes or Ordinances made hereunder.

1. (1) The Controller of Examination shall be appointed by the Chancellor in consultation with the Governing Body, in such manner and on such terms and conditions of service as may be specified by the Statutes.
2. (2) The Controller of Examination shall be responsible for the due custody of the records pertaining to his work. He shall be ex-officio Secretary of the Examination Committee of the University and shall be bound to place before such committee all such information as may be necessary for the transaction of its business.
3. (3) Subject to the superintendence of the Vice- Chancellor, the Controller of Examination shall: -
   • (a) have administrative control of examination and over the employees working under him and have, in this regard all the powers of the Registrar;
   • (b) conduct the examinations and make all other arrangements thereof and be responsible for the due execution of all processes connected therewith.
4. (4) He shall also perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Statutes or Ordinances or Regulations.

1. (1) There shall be a Dean for each faculty.
2. (2) The Deans of Faculties shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor in such manner as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
3. (3) The Deans shall perform such functions 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 and their powers and functions shall be such as may be specified by the Statutes: Provided that, in matters of appointment of Grade I, II, III and IV employees, there shall be reservation for local people to the extent given below-
   • (A) Grade IV employees 100% reservation for local people possessing SSC/COI.
   • (B) Grade III employees 80% reservation for local people possessing SSC/COI.
   • (C) Grade II employees 60% reservation for local people possessing SSC/COI.
   • (D) Grade I employees 40% reservation for local people possessing SSC/COI.