Chapter II THE UNIVERSITY

3. (1) For the development of engineering, technology and allied sciences and for furthering the advancement of learning and prosecution of research in engineering, technology and allied sciences, on and from the appointed day, there shall be established a University 2[by the name of Anna University].

1. (2) The University shall be a body corporate, shall have perpetual succession and a common seal and shall sue and be sued by the said name.
2. (3) The University shall be of the unitary type and shall comprise of the College of Engineering, Guindy, Madras and the institutions specified in Schedule I.
3. (4) The jurisdiction of the University shall extend to the whole area comprised in the Madras Metropolitan Planning Area as defined in clause (23-a) of section 2 of the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971 (Tamil Nadu Act 35 of 1972) and the University may establish campuses at such places within its jurisdiction as it may deem fit: Provided that the University may establish centres for research and extension work outside its jurisdiction.
4. (5) No institution affiliated to or associated with or maintained by any other University in the State shall be recognised by the University for any purpose except with the prior approval of the Government and the concerned University.
5. (6) The principal seat of the University shall be the College of Engineering, Guindy, Madras, or any other place which the Government may, by notification, specify in this behalf.

4. The University shall have the following objects, namely :, (i) to provide facilities and offer opportunities for higher education in engineering, technology and allied sciences by instruction, training, research, development and extension and by such other means as the University may deem fit;

1. (ii) to devise and implement a programme of education in engineering, technology and allied sciences that is relevant to the current needs of the society, alive to the long term requirements and responsive to the anticipated changes and developments, in terms of breadth of diversity and depth of specialisation;
2. (iii) to further the advancement of knowledge in engineering, technology and allied sciences; to propagate the knowledge thereon for the betterment of society and to bring about a widespread awareness of the tools and methods continuously generated by the advances in engineering, technology and allied sciences; and
3. (iv) to serve as a centre for fostering co-operation and exchange of ideas between the academic and research community on the one hand and the industrial and Government employers on the other and to promote entrepreneurship among the students.

5. The University shall have the following powers and functions, namely :, (a) to provide for instruction and training in engineering, technology and allied sciences;

1. (b) to provide for research and for advancement and for dissemination of knowledge in engineering, technology and allied sciences;
2. (c) to institute degrees, diplomas and other academic distinctions in engineering, technology and allied sciences;
3. (d) to hold examinations and confer degrees, diplomas and other academic distinctions on persons who have, (i) pursued a prescribed course of study; or
   • (ii) carried out research in the University or in any other centre or institution recognised by the University under the prescribed conditions;
4. (e) to confer honorary degrees or other academic distinctions in the prescribed manner and under the prescribed conditions;
5. (f) to prescribe conditions under which the award of any degree, diploma and other academic distinctions to persons may be withheld;
6. (g) to act as co-ordinator among the constituent colleges, laboratories and institutions of the University;
7. (h) to recognise an institution of higher learning for such purposes as the University may determine and to withdraw such recognition;
   • (i) to co-operate with any other University, authority or association or any other public or private body having in view the promotion of purposes and objects similar to those of the University for such purposes as may be agreed upon on such terms and conditions as may, from time to time, be prescribed;
8. (j) to establish and maintain colleges or institutions relating to engineering, technology and allied sciences;
9. (k) to establish and maintain laboratories, libraries, research stations and museums for teaching and research;
10. (l) to institute teaching and research posts and to appoint persons to such posts;
11. (m) to create administrative and other posts and to appoint persons to such posts;
12. (n) to institute and award fellowships, scholarships, prizes and medals in accordance with the statutes;
13. (o) to establish and maintain or recognise hostels for students of the University and residential accommodation for the staff of the University and to withdraw any such recognition;
14. (p) to demand and receive payment of such fees and other charges as may be prescribed from time to time;
15. (q) to supervise and control hostels and to regulate and enforce discipline among the students of the University and to make arrangements for promoting their health and general welfare;
16. (r) to act as trustees or managers for any property, legacy, endowment, bequest or gift for the purpose of education or research or otherwise in furtherance of the work and welfare of the University and to invest any funds representing the same, in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the statutes made thereunder;
17. (s) to assess the needs of the State and the country in terms of subjects, fields of specialisation, levels of education and training of technical manpower both on short and long term basis and to initiate necessary programmes to those ends;
18. (t) to organise advanced studies and research programmes based on a deep understanding of the trends in engineering, technology and in allied sciences so that the profession will be ensured of men who are not only up-to-date, but also will be able to provide the lead;
19. (u) to promote research, design and development activities that have a relevance to social needs and development programmes of the nation;
    • (v) to initiate measures to enlist the co-operation of industries and Governmental employers to provide complementary facilities;
20. (w) to provide for continuous experimentation in imparting knowledge, organisation of training and preparation of text-books and other instructional materials;
    • (x) to arrange for progressive introduction of continuous evaluation and re-orientation of the objectives in educational measurement;
21. (y) to further entrepreneurial ability among its students;
22. (z) to educate the public with regard to the requirement of, and opportunities in, the profession of engineering, technology and allied sciences and its responsibilities and service to society;
23. (za) to enter into any agreement for the merger in the University of any other college or institution, and for taking over its rights, and liabilities, and for any other purpose not repugnant to the provisions of this Act; and
24. (zb) to do all such acts and things, whether incidental to the powers and functions aforesaid or not, as may be necessary or desirable to further the objects of the University.

6. (1) The University shall, subject to the provisions of this Act and the statutes, be open to all persons.

1. (2) Nothing contained in sub-section (1) shall require the University, (a) to admit to any course of study any person who does not possess the prescribed academic qualification or standard;
   • (b) to retain on the rolls of the University any student whose academic record is below the minimum standard required for the award of a degree, diploma or other academic distinction; or
   • (c) to admit any person or retain any student whose conduct is prejudicial to the interests of the University or the rights and privileges of other students and teachers.
2. (3) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (2), the Government may, by order, direct that the University shall reserve such percentage of seats therein for the students belonging to the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes as may be specified in such direction and where such direction has been given, the University shall make the reservation accordingly.

7. (1) The Government shall have the right to cause an inspection and inquiry to be made by such person or persons as they may direct in respect of any matter connected with the University.

1. (2) The Government shall, in every case, give notice to the University of their intention to cause an inquiry to be made and the University shall be entitled to be represented at such inquiry.
2. (3) The Government shall communicate to the University their views with reference to the result of such inquiry and may, after ascertaining the opinion of the University thereon, advise the University upon the action to be taken and fix a time limit for taking such action.
3. (4) The University shall, within the time limit so fixed, report to the Government the action taken or proposed to be taken on the advice tendered by the Government.
4. (5) If the University does not take action within the time fixed or if the action taken by the University is in the opinion of the Government not satisfactory, the Government may, after considering any explanation offered or representation made by the University, issue such directions as they may deem fit and the University shall comply with such directions.