Transitional provisions

Notwithstanding anything contained in any other provisions of this Act and the Statutes:- (a) the first Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor, and the said officer shall hold office for such term not exceeding 5 (five) years or as may be specified by the Chancellor; (b) The first Registrar and the first Finance Officer shall be appointed by the Chancellor who shall hold office for a term of 5 (five) years; (c) The first Board of Governors shall hold office for a term not exceeding 5 (five) years; (d) The first Board of Management, the first Finance Committee and the first Academic Council shall be constituted by the Chancellor for a term of 5 (five) years. (e) The Chancellor may discharge all or any of the functions of the University for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, and for that purpose, may exercise such powers and perform such duties, which by this Act and the Statutes are to be exercised or performed by any authority or officer of the University, until such authority comes into existence or officer is appointed.