Powers and functions of the Syndicate.

Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Syndicate shall exercise the following powers and perform the following functions: - (i) to initiate proposals for the making of Statutes and Ordinances including proposals for amendment or repeal thereof, in the manner hereafter provided; (ii) to recommend to the Chancellor the establishment of University Departments, institutions, centres, libraries, laboratories and museums for study and research; (iii) to maintain University Departments, University Institutions, University Libraries, University Laboratories and University Museums; (iv) to establish, maintain and manage hostels and hall; (v) to direct the inspection of University Libraries, University Laboratories, University Museums, hostels and halls; (vi) to recommend to the Chancellor, after consulting the Academic Council the institutions of fellowships, travelling fellowships, studcntships, stipends, bursaries, exhibitions, medals and prizes, the expenses of which shall be met from the University Fund, and to award the same after institution thereof by the University; (vii) to recommend to the Chancellor, after consulting the Academic Council, the creation and institution of professorships, Associate Professorships, Assistant professorships as per the UGC guideline and such posts as may be necessary for the establishment of the University Departments, Institutions, Colleges Libraries, Laboratories and museums; (viii) to create, with the approval of the State Government, posts of officers, teachers and other employees of the University and to recommend to the Senate for creation of posts of officers and teachers of the University; (ix) to appoint teachers and employees of the University and to fix their emoluments and define their duties and other terms and conditions of service in accordance with the Statutes and the Ordinances and to suspend, discharge or otherwise punish in accordance with the Ordinances such teachers, officers and employees; (x) to pass appropriate orders on the basis of the recommendation of the Academic Council regarding affiliation of a college or an institution or a centre in one or more subjects or withdrawal of affiliation or recognition of a college or institution or a centre; (xi) to make draft of Statutes, on the recommendation of the respective Council for under-graduate studies, for colleges, other than Government Colleges, prescribing the constitution, powers and functions of their Governing Bodies; (xii) to determine the terms and conditions of service of Librarians and non-teaching staff; (xiii) to make rules for Teachers' Council for Colleges; (xiv) to prescribe and collect fees or charges for registration of students and their admission to courses of studies organized by the University for holding examination, for the grant of degrees, diplomas and certificates, and for other like purpose; (xv) to recommend to the Chancellor, after consulting the Academic Council, the institution of degrees, titles, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions; (xvi) to recommend to the Chancellor, on the advice of the appropriate body, the conferment of degrees titles, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions on persons who have pursued prescribed course of studies or have been exempted there from in the prescribed manner, and have passed such examination, or have carried on research under such conditions, as may be prescribed; (xvii) to recommend to the Chancellor the conferment of honorary degrees and other academic distinctions; (xviii) to make regulations regarding the examinations which shall be recognized as the equivalent examinations held by the University; (xix) to make regulations regarding the conduct of examinations held by the University and the conditions under which students may be admitted to the different courses of studies of and the examinations held by the University; (xx) to make regulations regarding all other matters which may be or are required to be prescribed or provided by regulations; (xxi) to provide for co-operation and reciprocity among colleges, institutions and laboratories and the University so as to foster development of academic life and to ensure the fullest utilization of the teaching resources available on the recommendation of the respective Faculty Council for undergraduate studies; (xxii) to give directions regarding the form, custody and use of the common seal of the University; (xxiii) to acquire, hold and dispose of property, movable and immovable, and to administer all assets, properties and funds of the University and to undertake all measures necessary or desirable for the conservation or augmentation of the resources of the University; Provided that for the purpose of disposing of any property valued at not less than one lakh of rupees previous approval of the Senate shall be necessary; (xxiv) to accept and administer gifts, endowments and benefactions for the furtherance of the purpose of this Act; (xxv) to accept grants and, with the approval of the State Government, to raise or accept loans on behalf of the University and to make grants or advances from the University fund or other Special funds maintained by the University; (xxvi) to enter into an agreement with State Government or with the approval of the State Government with any person, body or authority for the taking over by the University of the management of any college or institution including its assets and liabilities, or for any other purpose not repugnant to the provisions of this Act on the recommendation of the Faculty Council for post-graduate studies or the Council for under-graduate studies concerned; (xxvii) to manage the Press Establishment, the publication Bureau and the Employment Bureau of the University and to exercise general supervision over Students' Unions, University Extension Board and University Sports Board, if any, and other bodies instituted by the University; (xxviii) to approve the Annual Statement of Accounts and the Annual Financial Estimates of the University and submit the same to the Senate for consideration; (xxix) to prepare the annual report and submit the same to the Senate for consideration; (xxx) to make due provisions for the health, welfare, residence and discipline of students and their relationship with the University and to provide for such other training of students as may be considered desirable; (xxxi) to co-operate with other Universities, institutions, associations, societies or bodies on such terms and for such purposes, not inconsistent with the purpose of this Act, as it may determine; (xxxii) to make rules for the transaction of its own business; (xxxiii) The minimum qualifications for the post of Principal, teachers and teachers of the University will be in accordance with the UGC guideline; (xxxiv) to hold and conduct University examination leading to degrees, diploma and certificates and to approve and publish the results thereof in accordance with the regulations made in this behalf; (xxxv) to exercise all other powers and perform all other functions conferred and imposed on the Syndicate by or under this Act.