The Syndicate

17. (1) The Chancellor shall, as soon as may be, after the first Vice-Chancellor is appointed under section 39 constitute the Syndicate.

1. (2) The Syndicate shall consist of the following members, namely :-
   • (a) the Vice-Chancellor ;
   • (b) 1[three persons] from among the Deans and Directors of the University nominated by rotation by the Chancellor ;
   • (c) two teachers other than Deans and Directors of the University elected from among themselves ;
   • (d) two officers of the Government from the department dealing with the subject of technical education, nominated by the Government ;
   • (e) four persons representing public and private sectors, industries and research institutions having special knowledge and practical experience in industry and commerce, nominated by the Chancellor ;
   • (f) one member elected by the Academic Council from among its members ;
   • (g) one member elected by the members of the Legislative Assembly of the State from among themselves; and
   • (h) one member elected by the members of the Legislative Council of the State from among themselves.
2. (3) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the ex-officio Chairman of the Syndicate.
3. (4) The term of office of the members of the Syndicate other than the ex-officio members shall be three years and such members 2[shall be eligible for election or nomination for not more than another term of three years]: Provided that a member of the Legislative Assembly of the State or of the Legislative Council of the State shall cease to be a member of the Syndicate from the date on which he ceases to be a member of the Legislative Assembly of the State or of the Legislative Council of the State, as the case may be : 1[Provided further that where a member is elected or nominated to the Syndicate to a casual vacancy, the period of office held by any such member shall be construed as a full term of three years for the purpose of this sub-section. Explanation.-For the purposes of this sub-section, the expression "term" shall include the term held prior to the 21st December 1981.]
4. (5) The members of the Syndicate shall not be entitled to receive any remuneration from the University except such daily and travelling allowances as may be prescribed : Provided that nothing contained in this sub-section shall preclude any member from drawing his normal emoluments to which he is entitled by virtue of the office he holds.
5. (6) A member of the Syndicate may tender resignation of his membership at any time before the term of his office expires.