Chapter II THE UNIVERSITY

Short title and 1.(1) This Act may be called Madras

oer Universi

commencement. the Madras University Act, 1923. A mn.

1. (2) This Section shall come into force at once. The 1923 as . . Amendedby

amended by

Definiti 2. In this Act, unless there is (Adaptation

n mi . . . .

efmitions. —_ anything repugnant in the subject of Indian

or context- Laws) Orders,

(Amendment) Act, 1966; 1966

(Amendment) Act, 1966;

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of 1929 Act 2 of 1966 Act Xilof Act 2 of 1966

*(b), [c],[cc] omitted.

1. (d) ‘Hostel’ means, a unit of residence for students

courses of study leading up-to-the post-graduate degrees of the University. *(ee) Omitted.

1. (g) ‘Principal’ means, the head of a *[College]

² Substituted for the original by the Madras University Amendment

1. This Clause was inserted by Tamil Nadu Act 10 of 1977.

Act 1966 (Madras Act 2 of 1966.)

• • Omitted by Madras Act 2 of 1966.

Dm sb Ww

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'[@i) ‘Statutes’, ‘Ordinances’ and ‘Regulations’

*[(Gj) ‘Teachers’ means, such professors, assistant

teachers.]

1. (k) ‘Teachers of the University’ means, persons

appointed by the University to give instructions on its

behalf.

1. (1) ‘University ‘ means, the University of Madras

districts of Madurai, Ramanathapuram, Tirunelveli and

Act 2 of 1966 Act 2 of 1966

22 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 'T(p) ‘University Professor’ , “University Reader’ or Act 2 of 1966 “University Lecturer’ means Professor, Reader or

Lecturer respectively appointed as such by the

University;]

not.]

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Chancellor of the University and

the first members of the Senate, the Syndicate, [and] the

University of Madras. The University

1. (2) The University shall have perpetual succession

University respectively. Vacation of Fellowship.

*(4-A. The University shall have the following

powers, namely:-

1. (1) to provide for instruction and training in

1923 and Act XII of Act VI of Act XI of 1929,

1929)

2 This section was inserted by Section 4 ibid.

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Act XII of

1929.

of 1943 and as further amended by Act 2 of 1966.

University

1. (2) to establish, maintain and manage Institutes of Research;
2. (3) to make such provision as will enable '[affiliated

1. (4) to institute professorships, readerships,

professorships, Associate Professorships, readerships,

lecturerships and other teaching posts;

1. (5) to institute degrees, titles, diplomas and other academic distinctions;
2. (6) to hold examinations and to confer degrees, titles, diplomas and other academic distinctions on persons who
   • (a) shall have pursued an approved course of study

1. (b) shall have carried on research under conditions prescribed;

2(6-A) to confer degrees, titles, diplomas and other

academic distinctions on persons who shall have pursued

an approved course of study in an autonomous college;

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1. (7) to confer honorary degrees or other distinction under conditions prescribed;

1[(8) to institute, maintain and manage University

colleges, laboratories, libraries, museums and other

institutions necessary to carry out the object of the

University;]

colleges. |

such approval;]

cancel such designation;

Madurai, Ramanathapuram, Tirunelveli and

Kanyakumari] Thanjavur as a University Centre];

1. (11) to establish, maintain and manage hostels, to

Act 1966 .

1929.

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fellowships, scholarships, studentships, bursaries,

1. (13) to fix fees and to demand and receive such fees as may be prescribed;
2. (14) to create and manage an affiliated college fund;
3. (15) to make grants from the funds of the University

for the maintenance of a University Training Corps;

1. (16) to exercise such control over the students of

Extension Board;]

1. (17) to institute and provide funds for the maintenance of-
   • (a) A Publication Bureau;
   • (b) An Employment Bureau;
   • (c) Students’ Unions; ‘((d) University Athletic Clubs: and
   • (e) Other similar associations. |

1966.

4 Words Substituted by the Madras University Amendment Act

1966.

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and co-operate with other Universities and other

authorities in such manner and for such purposes as the

University may determine]; and

1. (19) generally to do all such other acts and things

Disqualification for membership

1. (a) of unsound mind, a deaf-mute or suffering from leprosy;
2. (b) an applicant to be adjudicated insolvent or an undischarged. insolvent;
3. (c) sentenced by a criminal court to imprisonment

for any offence involving moral turpitude.

1. (2) In case of dispute of doubt, the Syndicate shall

1. (i) the Senate
2. (ii) the Syndicate and

• • This Clause was inserted by the Tamil Nadu Universities Law

THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923

Act XII of

1929 and Act 2 of

1. (iii) the Academic Council

authorities.

1. (2) Nothing in sub-section (1) shall have application in respect of-
   • (i) ex-officio members referred to in Section 14(a),

1. (ii) ex-officio members referred to in Section 18(a), and
2. (iii) ex-officio members referred to in Section 23(a),

University . .

. qualify for admission to any

examinations examinations of the University.]

1929)

2 & 3 Words substituted by the Madras Act 2 of 1966.

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1. (1) No college within the University area shall be

1. (2) No Institution affiliated to, or associated with,

1. (3) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other

on and from the said date.

1. (1) The Provincial Government shall have the right to cause an inspection to be

University, its buildings, laboratories, libraries,

of 1929, as further amended by theG.O.I. (Adaptationof Indian LansyOrdas 187 and1940.

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1. (2) The Provincial Government shall communicate

1. (3) The Syndicate shall report to the Provincial

1. (4) Where the Senate or the Syndicate does not

compliance with such directions.)

¹ Inserted by Madras Act 2 of 1966.

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1. (1) The Chancellor;
2. (2) The Pro-Chancellor;
3. (3) The Vice-Chancellor;
4. (4) The Registrar; and
5. (5) Such other persons as may be declared by the

Statues to be officers of the University. ]

1. (1) 2[The Governor of Tamil Nadu shall be the 1923 and

. . amended by

Laws)

1. (2) The Chancellor shall exercise such powers as_ Qrders,

may be conferred on him under the provisions of this 1937 and

1. (3) Where power is conferred upon the Chancellor 4ct 2 of

The Pro-

1929).

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Act 2 of

1. (2) In the absence of the Chancellor, or during the

Chancellor”

1. (2) For the purpose of sub-section (1), the Committee shall consist of three persons of whom one

Chancellor:

1. (3) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a

1. (4) When any temporary vacancy occurs in the

office of the Vice-Chancellor or if the Vice-Chancellor

1. This section substituted by the Madras University Amendment

² Inserted by the Madras University (Amendment Act of 1992 (Act

Act 1966 (Madras Act 2 of 1966) No. 1 of 1993)

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1. (5) The Vice-Chancellor shall be a whole time

12. (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal

Chancellor and Pro- Chancellor,

1. (2) It shall be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to

Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor.

1. (3) The Vice-Chancellor shall have power to

1. (4) (a) In any emergency which in the opinion of

the Vice-Chancellor requires that immediate action

1923 and Act XII of 1929 and Act 2 of 1966.

Act 2 of

1966.

Act X of

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1. (b) When action taken by the Vice-Chancellor under

1. (5) The Vice-Chancellor shall give effect to the

1. (6) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such other powers as may be prescribed.

1. (2) The Registrar shall exercise such powers and

perform such duties as may be prescribed.

1. (3) In all suits and other legal proceedings by or

Registrar. |

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1923 and (1) The Senate, Act XII of 1929 and

1. (2) The Syndicate, Act 2 of . :
2. (3) The Academic Council,
3. (4) The Faculties, *(4-A) The Finance Committee,
4. (5) The Boards of Studies, '(and) 2(e*)

• • Inserted by the Madras University Amendment Act 1966.

ibid. Noe

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1. (1) The Minister administering the subject Act 2 of of education in the Province of Madras 1966 The Pro- Chancellor for the time being shall be the Pro- Chancellor of the University. ]

of education in the Province of Madras 1966

The Pro-

Chancellor and Pro- Chancellor,

1. (2) It shall be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to

Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor.

1. (3) The Vice-Chancellor shall have power to

1. (4) (a) In any emergency which in the opinion of

the Vice-Chancellor requires that immediate action

1923 and Act XII of 1929 and Act 2 of 1966.

Act 2 of