Savings

Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing provisions of this Act, anything done or any action taken or deemed to have been taken in accordance with the provisions in this Act, be deemed to have been validly done or taken or made under this Act. If not less than two-thirds of the members of the Academic Council recommends conferment of an honorary degree or academic distinction on any person on the ground that he is in their opinion, by reason of eminent attainment and position, fit and proper to receive such honorary degree or academic distinction, the Executive Council may, by a resolution, decide that such honorary degree or academic distinction, as the case may be may be conferred on such person, subject to confirmation by the Chancellor in consultation with the Vice-Chancellor.