The annual report of the University shall be

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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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