The Madras University Act, 1923

THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 19

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;

20 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923

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

THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 21

'[@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.]

THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 23

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.

24 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923

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;

THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 25

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.

26 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923

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.

THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 27

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.

THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 29

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.

30 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923

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.

THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 31

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).

32 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923

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)

THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 33

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. |

THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 35

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

36 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923

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

The Senate — Powers and Duties

1[14.?[a] [The Senate shall consists of (1) (2) (3) 14) (5) (6) (7) “[(7-A) (8) (9) (10)

the following persons, namely; -]

Ex-officio Members.

Omitted.]

Life Members 5[(1) & (2) Omitted.] Other Members

1. (1) Twenty members elected by registered graduates from among

eA Rw

THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 37

1. (2) Ten members elected by the Academic Council from among

its own body of whom not less than five shall be teachers of affiliated

colleges;

1. (3) Six members elected by the Members of the Legislative

transferable vote;

1. (4) Three members elected by the Members of the Legislative

transferable vote;

1. (5) Three members elected by the principals of approval colleges

1. (6) One member elected by the headmasters of high schools in

each of the following revenue districts, or groups of revenue districts,

from among themselves, namely:-

1. (a) Coimbatore and the Nilgiris;
2. (b) Salem and Dharmapuri;
3. (c) North Arcot;
4. (d) Chingleput and Madras;
5. (e) South Arcot;
6. (f) Thanjavur;
7. (g) Tiruchirapalli;

1. (7) One member elected by the Councillors of the Municipal Corporation of Madras from among themselves; 38 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923
2. (8) One member elected by the chairman of municipal Councils

1. (9) Fifteen members nominated by the Chancellor of whom

represented.

• • ek Ok K

1. (ii) Where a member is elected or nominated to the Senate to a

State of Tamil Nadu.

• • Items 10 to 14(a) are omitted under “Other Members” (Vide Page 24 of the University Calendar Vol.1, 1964-65).

THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 39

Senate.

1. (c) When a person ceases to be a member of the Senate he shall

40 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923

the Supreme Syndicate and of the Academic Governing body yn

Senate.

1. (1) to make Statues and amend or repeal the same;
2. (2) to modify or cancel Ordinances and Regulations in the manner prescribed by this Act;
3. (3) to encourage co-operation among University colleges and laboratories, affiliated colleges and approved colleges;
4. (4) to provide for instruction and training in such

branches of learning as it may think fit;

1929)

THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 41

1. (5) to institute and maintain institutes of research, University colleges, University laboratories, libraries and museums;
2. (6) to prescribe in consultation with the Academic

1. (7) to provide for research and advancement and dissemination of knowledge;
2. (8) to Institute, after consultation with the Academic council, professorships, readerships, lecturerships, and

any other teaching posts required by the University;

1. (9) to prescribe after consultation with the Academic

cancelled;]

1. (10) to provide, after consultation with the Academic Council, such lectures and instructions for

1. (11) to provide for the inspection of all colleges and hostels;

42 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923

1. (12) to institute, degrees, titles, diplomas and other academicdistinctions;
2. (13) to confer degrees, titles, diplomas and other academic distinctions on persons who-
   • (a) shall have pursued an approved courses of study in a University

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

1. (14) to confer honorary degrees or other distinctions on the

recommendations of not less than two-thirds of the members of the

Syndicate;

1. (15) to establish and maintain hostels;
2. (16) to institute, after consultation with the Academic Council, fellowships, travelling fellowships, scholarships, studentships,

bursaries, exhibitions, medals and prizes;

1. (17) to prescribe the fees to be charged for the approval and

1. (18) to consider and take such action as it may deem fit on the

annual report, the annual accounts and the financial estimates;

1. (19) to institute, after consultation with the Academic Council, a

University Extension Board and to maintain it;

1. (20) to institute, after consultation with the Academic Council, a Publication Bureau, Students Unions, Employment Bureau and

University Athletic Clubs and other similar Associations and to maintain

them;

THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 43

1. (21) to enter into any agreement with the Central

1. (22) to make Statutes regulating the method of

1. (23) to recommend to the State Government the

University Centre;

1. (24) to co-operate with other Universities, other

1. (25) to delegate such of its powers as it may deem fit to any authority or authorities of the University

The Senate may also meet at

such other times as it may, from time to time, determine.

Meetings of the Senate.

1. (2) ?[Twenty-Five] members of the Senate shall be

Act VII of

1923 and Act XII of 1929.

44 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923

1. (3) The Vice-Chancellor may, whenever he thinks fit, and shall,

1. This proviso was added by the Madras University (Amendment) Acct III of 1942.

THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 45

Act VI of

1923 and Act XII of 1929 and Act 2 of

The Senate may also meet at

such other times as it may, from time to time, determine.

Meetings of the Senate.

1. (2) ?[Twenty-Five] members of the Senate shall be

the quorum for a meeting of the Senate.

Ex-officio Members

of Health and Family Welfare- 5(1-AA) The Secretary to the Government in-charge of Law

(1-(AAA) The Director of Higher Education,

Madras

1. (2) The Director of Technical Education, Madras

46 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923

Other Members

1. (1) Six members elected by the Senate from among its members.
2. (2) Five members elected by the Academic Council from among

1. (3) Three members nominated by the Chancellor;
2. (4) Three University professors from among the Heads of

1. (5) One University Reader nominated by the Vice-Chancellor by

rotation according to seniority, and

1. (6) One University lecturer nominated by the Vice-Chancellor

1. (ii) Where a member is elected or nominated to the Syndicate to

1, This Clause was substituted by the Tamil Nadu Act 19 of 1982

Ex-officio Members

of Health and Family Welfare- 5(1-AA) The Secretary to the Government in-charge of Law

(1-(AAA) The Director of Higher Education,

Madras

1. (2) The Director of Technical Education, Madras

46 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923

Other Members

1. (1) Six members elected by the Senate from among its members.
2. (2) Five members elected by the Academic Council from among

1. (3) Three members nominated by the Chancellor;
2. (4) Three University professors from among the Heads of

1. (5) One University Reader nominated by the Vice-Chancellor by

rotation according to seniority, and

1. (6) One University lecturer nominated by the Vice-Chancellor

1. (ii) Where a member is elected or nominated to the Syndicate to

• • This Clause was inserted by the Tamil Nadu Universities Law (Amendment) Act, 1997 (Act No.41 of 1997) THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 47

Government Gazette”.

nated member ;

whole-time University Professor, [University Reader,

University Lecturer or whole-time teacher of the Uni-

versity].

1. (c) When a person ceases to be a member of the

Syndicate. Powers of the *[19. The Syndicate shall Syndicate. have the following powers, namely ;-

1966.

Act XI of

48 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923

Act XII of

Amended by Act 2 of 1966.

1. (a) to make Ordinances and amend or repeal the same ;
2. (b) to hold, control and administer the properties

and funds of the University ;

1. (c) to direct the form, custody and use of the common seal of the University ;
2. (d) to regulate and determine all matters

1. (e) to frame the financial estimates of the

University and submit the same to the Senate ;

1. (f) to administer all properties and funds placed at

the disposal of the University for specific purposes ;

1. (g) to appoint the University Professors and

1. (h) to suspend and dismiss the University

endowments, bequests, donations, grants and transfers

Ne

THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 49

hostels;]

1. (m) to award fellowships, travelling fellowships, scholarships, studentships, bursaries, exhibitions,

medals and prizes in accordance with Statutes;

1. (n) to charge and collect such fees as may be prescribed ;
2. (o) to conduct the University examinations and

approve and publish the results thereof ;

1966.

50 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923

1966.

Act 2 of

1966.

1. (p) to make Ordinances regarding the admission of students to University or prescribing examinations

to be recognised as equivalent to University

examinations ;

1. (q) to appoint members to the Boards of Studies;

1. (1) (i) to appoint examiners after consideration of

the recommendations of the Boards of Studies ; and

1. (ii) to fix their remuneration ;

1. (s) to supervise and control the residence and

1. (u) to manage hostels instituted by the University;
   • (v) [Omitted.]

2[(w) to regulate the working of the University

Extension Board;

1. (ww) to manage any publication Bureau, Students

University ;

1. (www) to review the instruction and teaching of the University ;
2. (wwww) to promote research within the

University and to require reports from time to time of

such research ;]

1 & 2 Vide Amendment Act of 1966.

THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 51

1. (x) to exercise such other powers and perform such

and

1. (y) to delegate any of its powers to the Vice-

shall be prepared by the

Annual Accounts

1. (2) The University shall settle objections raised in

1. (3) The accounts when audited shall be published

1 Vide Madras Act 2 of 1966.

Act VI of

1923 as Amended by the GOL (Adapta- tion of Indian Laws) Order 1937 and Madras Act 2 of 1966.

52 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923

1. (4) The Syndicate shall also prepare before such

1. (5) The Financial estimates prepared by the

Senate may pass resolutions with reference thereto and

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Council 1966. Ex-Officio Members

1. (1) The Director of Higher Education, Madras;
2. (2) The Director of Secondary Education, Madras; tet t
3. (3) The Director of Technical Education, Madras; ofl 966.

“[(3-A) The Director of Medical Education.]

1. (4) The Heads of University Departments of Study and Research.
2. (5) Members of the Syndicate, who are not

otherwise members of the Academic Council ;

54 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923

1. (6) The Librarian of the University Library;
2. (7) The Principals of Post-graduates colleges and professional colleges excluding training colleges;
3. (8) The Principals of all other affiliated colleges excluding

training colleges who have served as Principals for not less than three

years. Other Members

1. (1) Five members elected by the Senate from among its members who are not engaged in teaching;
2. (2) Five members elected by the Principals of affiliated training colleges, from among themselves;
3. (3) Five members elected by the teachers of affiliated training

themselves;

1. (4) Three members elected by the teachers of approved colleges

University.

1. (5) One member from each post-graduate college who is not

1. (6) One member from each professional college, not being an

• • It is now known as Higher Secondary Examination of the State Board. THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 55

the Principal, Tutors, Demonstrators and Physical Instructors, from

among themselves;

1. (7) One member from each affiliated college other than a post-

themselves;

among themselves namely;

1. (a) Coimbatore and the Nilgiris
2. (b) Salem and Dharmapuri
3. (c) North Arcot
4. (d) Chingleput and Madras
5. (e) South Arcot
6. (f) Thanjavur
7. (g) Tiruchirappalli

1. (9) Six members nominated by the Chancellor on the

1. (10) One member nominated by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor to represent physical education:

re-nomination.

1. This clause was substituted by Tamil Nadu Act 9 of 1992

• • This clause was inserted by the Tamil Nadu Universities Law (Amendment) Act, 1997 (Act No. 41 of 1998) 56 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 Act 2 of Act 2 of

1. (ii) Where a member is elected or nominated to the

Universities Laws (Second Amendment) Act, 1991, in

1. (c) When a person cease to be member of the

THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 57

Academic Council shall have the Powers of the . following powers, namely:- Academic Council

1. (a) to make Regulations and amend or repeal the same ;
2. (b) to advice the Senate and Syndicate on all academic matters ;
3. (c) to make proposals to the Senate and the Syndicate for theinstitution of professorships,

colleges. |

1. (g) to constitute Faculties in Arts, Science, Law, Medicine Engineering, Technology, Teaching,

Agriculture, Commerce, *Indian and other Languages,

Indian System of Medicine Veterinary Science, Fine Arts

1929).

XXVII of 1943 & Act 2 of 1966

58 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923

XXVII of Act 2 of Act XII of 1929 and Act 2 of

1. (i) to recommend to the Senate schemes for the Constitution or reconstitution of departments of teaching ;

deem fit.]

4[25 (1) [The University shall include Faculties of

Arts, Science, Law, Medicine, Engineering, **(Technology, Teaching, Agriculture, Commerce, Indian and other languages, Indian System of Medicine, Veterinary Science and Fine Arts) and such other

The faculties

• • Subsequently amended vide Regulation 2 of Chapter XVI pending Act amendment.

THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 59

Council.] ***7(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in

The Boards of Studies [26.[(1) The Finance Committee shall consist of the following five members, namely: Finance Committee

1. (i) The Vice-Chancellor :

1. (iii) Three members nominated by the Syndicate

from among its members.

1. (2) If for any reason the officer referred to in Clause
   • (ii) of sub-section (i) is unable to attend any meeting of

60 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923

Act VII of

1923.

Act XII of

1929.

Committee.

1. (ii) The Finance Committee shall then scrutinize

1. (iii) The said estimates, as modified by the Finance

Committee, shall then be laid before the Syndicate for

consideration. The Syndicate may accept the

prescribed.

THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 61

may provide for all or any of the following matters,

namely:-

1. (a) the constitution, ‘[or reconstitution] powers and

duties of the authorities of the University;

1. (b) the conditions of recommendation by the Senate

Colleges 5]

boards of examiners. ]

1. (d) the institution and maintenance of University college and laboratories and hostels;

1929 and Act 2 of 1966.

XXVII of

62 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923

Act 2 of

1966.

Act VII of

1923 and Act XH of 1929.

travelling fellowships, scholarships, studentships,

graduates ?[and]

1 &2 Clauses (e) and (m) were omitted and Clause (f), (g), (h), (i),

G), (kK), (D, and (n) were relettered as (e), (f), (g), (b), @, G), ),

1. (e) and (h) as so relettered other clauses were substituted by Section 28, ibid.

THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 63

Chancellor.

1. (a) affecting the status, powers or constitution of

1929.)

2 Words inserted by the Madras University Amendment Act 1966.

THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923

Madras Act 2 of Act VII of 1923 and Act XH of 1943 As amended by Act 1943

1 &2 Clauses (e) and (m) were omitted and Clause (f), (g), (h), (i),

G), (kK), (D, and (n) were relettered as (e), (f), (g), (b), @, G), ),

1. (e) and (h) as so relettered other clauses were substituted by Section 28, ibid.

THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 63

Chancellor.

1. (a) affecting the status, powers or constitution of

1929.)

2 Words inserted by the Madras University Amendment Act 1966.

THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923

Madras Act 2 of 1966 Act VII of 1923 and Act XH of 1943 As amended by Act 1943

following matters, namely:- Ordinance

1. (a) the admission of students to the University and

¹ Substituted for the original by the Madras University Amendment

1. (b) to (Gi) respectively by Section 30 Madras Act XII of 1929.

5. The word “Member” was omitted by section ibid.

THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 65

5[(1)] In making Ordinances the Syndicate shall consult- Ordinances how made.

1. (i) the Boards of Studies when such Ordinances affect the appointment and duties of examiners; and
2. (ii) the Academic Council when they affect the

1. (2) All Ordinances made by the Syndicate shall

1 Clause (b) was omitted and clauses (c) to (j) were relettered as

1. (b) to (i) respectively by Section 30 Madras Act XII of 1929.

1923 and Act XII of

66 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923

Act VII of

1923.

Ordinance.

1. (3) The Chancellor may direct that the operation of

any Ordinance shall be suspended until such time as the

Regulations how made

Regulation.

THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 67

Residences and Hostels

Syndicate may think fit.]

(36. (1) No person shall be

Admission to admitted to the pre - University

he-

1. (i) has passed the Matriculation examination; or
2. (ii) holds the Secondary School-Leaving

Certificate and has been declared eligible by the

68 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923

1. (iii) has passed an examination of any University or authority

1. (iv) fulfills such other conditions as may be prescribed by the Syndicate.

1. (2) No person shall be admitted to a course of study in the

1. (i) has passed the *pre-University examination of the University or
2. (ii) has passed an examination of any other University or authority

Syndicate.

1. (3) No person shall be admitted to a course of study in the

1. (i) has passed the relevant examination prescribed therefore by the Syndicate;
2. (ii) has obtained such minimum percentage of marks in such

1. (iii) fulfills such other conditions as may be prescribed by the Syndicate.
   • • Now Higher Secondary Examination (+2) Conducted by the Directorate, Government Examinations. THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 69

1. (4) No person shall be admitted to any course study

1. (i) has passed the entrance test prescribed thereof by the Syndicate ; and
2. (ii) fulfills such other conditions as may be prescribed by the Syndicate.

1. (5) Every candidate for a University examination

may think fit.

1. (6) Students exempted from the provisions of sub

entrance : :

mon is satisfied that other adequate

examination to arrangements have been made for the University.

Act VIT of 1923 asAmended by the GOL. (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Orders, 1937 and

70 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923

Act I of 1138. All casual vacancies among the member

1966 (other than ex-officio members) of

¹ Substituted of a new Section for the original by the Madras

² Substituted ofnew Section by the Madras University (Amendment)

Act 1966.

THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 71

1. (a) on the recommendation of not less than

graduates; or

1. (b) remove by an order in writing made in this behalf any person

1. (2) The Senate may also by an order in writing made in this behalf

1. (3) No action under this Section shall be taken against any person

1. (4) A copy of every order passed under sub-section (1) or sub-

¹ Substituted of new Section by the Madras University (Amendment) Act 1966.

72 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923

1923 as amended by the GOL. (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order. 1937.

fit.] Constitution of

fit.] Constitution of Committee

1. (1) Save as otherwise provided every salaried

Conditions of Service.

1. (2) Any member of the public services in India

option-

THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 73

1. (i) of having his services lent to the University for a specific period

1. (ii) of resigning Government service on entering the service of

Act IT

of 1966.

Act VI of

1923 as amended by the (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Orders, 1937 and 1940. THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923

University.

1. (1) its income from fees. Endowments, grants

donations and gifts, if any; and

1. (2) any contributions by the Central Government, any State Government, the University Grants

passing of this Act transfer to the

Transfer of University the control and

proper.*

(Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937:-

*

THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 75

. Act or the Ordinances, any 923. Completion of student of a college affiliated to Course for students . . in colleges affiliated the University of Madras, t S established under Act XXVII of o the Madras h dvine fi University under 1857, who was studying for any the previous Act. examination of the said University, shall be permitted to complete his course in preparation therefor and the University shall hold for such students examinations in accordance with the curricula of studies of the University for such period, as may be prescribed.

rst ae this Act, the first vice-Chancellor Chancellor. .

Vice-Chancellor. - . : GOI.

an

• • Abolished under the provision of the Amendment Act of 1929. 76 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 Act Vi of 1923 as amended by the G.O.L. (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Orders 1937 and 1940.

Act VII of

1923.

1. (2) The Vice-Chancellor shall with by assistance of

1. (3) The authorities constituted under sub-section (1)

direct.

1. (4) The Regulations of the University of Madras

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

Staff

1. (1) to appoint such advisory committees as he may think fit, and
2. (2) to appoint such clerical and menial staff as may

be necessary subject to the sanction of the Chancellor.

Vice-Chancellor. - . : GOI.

an

• • Abolished under the provision of the Amendment Act of 1929. 76 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 Act Vi of 1923 as amended by the G.O.L. (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Orders 1937 and 1940.

Act VII of

1. (1) If any difficulty arises as to the first Act Vilof

Act, the Local Government,as Orders.

¹ Inserted by the Madras University Amendment Act 1966 (Madras

Act ILof 1966.)

78 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923

1923 as amended by the GOI. (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Orders. 1937 and Act If of 1966.

used, enjoyed or possessed by, and

Passing of property all interests of whatever kind and rights to the ‘ : *oret owned by, or vested in, or held in University as b for th , oy of reconstituted. trust by, or for the University o

Government Provident Fund.

R t I affiliated and of the Madras University approved (Amendment) Act, submit a colleges. report to the State Government on the condition of affiliated and

1929.)

2. substituted for original by the Madras University Amendment, Act

1966.

THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 79

1154. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act

Madurai, Ramanathapuram, Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari, who Registration of graduates.

1. (i) has been for atleast three years a graduate of any

University in the territory of India ; or

1. (ii) is a registered graduate of any University in the

1. (2) All applications for registration under sub-

80 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923

1. (3) The Registrar shall, on receipt of an application

1. (4) Every person whose name has been entered in

force, at the time of Repeal of certain enactment. Existing Statutes

Transitory Senate, Syndicate and Academic

University Act. 1927.

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Additional Provisions in the Madras University

(Amendment) Act, 1966 Constituent and . Oriental Colleges Section 33 — (1) All colleges tobe deemed tobe Which, immediately before the

affiliated and date of commencement of this Act

approved colleges

1. (a) continue to be recognized by the

1. (b) provide courses of study for admission

to the Examination for degrees of the

University of Madras.

1. (2) All colleges which immediately before the date

1. (a) Oriental colleges providing courses

1. (b) Colleges providing courses of study for admission to the Pre-University examination of the University of Madras.

Sec. 33 Madras Act I of

82 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923

Sec. 34 Act II of Sec. 35 Act IT of Sec. 36 Act II of

Section 34 :- Notwithstanding anything contained

in the Principal Act or in this Act,

Continuance in

as amended by this Act and shall

Act as amended by this Act shall Act not to apply to eee certain colleges and apply to colleges and institutions Institutions situated in the Area comprising the