The Chairperson may, whenever he thinks fit, and shall, upon a requisition in writing signed by not less than one-fourth members of the Board, convene a special meeting of the Board.

The Powers and functions of the Executive Board The Board shall have the following powers and functions, namely:— i. to formulate the broad policies and programme of the University ; ii. to suggest measures for the improvement and development of the University ; iii. to examine the annual report, the annual accounts, the audit report and the development plans of the University and give recommendations to the Vice Chancellor ; iv. to confer honorary degrees or other academic distinctions on the recommendation of the Academic Council ; v. to review current academic programme and collaborative programme ; vi. to suggest new academic programme consistent with the social requirements in medical education ; vii. to suggest institution of new degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions ; viii. to make Statutes, ordinances, regulations subject to the approval of the State Government ; ix. to xxxiv. to prepare academic calendar of the University according to the Statutes, and guidelines from various Regulatory Bodies and the State Government for each academic year, before expiry of the previous academic year ; xxxv. to consider the perspective plan for the academic developments of the University prepared by the Academic Council ; xxxvi. to assess and approve the feasibility of proposals from the Academic Council for academic programmes ; xxxvii. to cause an inquiry to be made in respect of any matter concerning the proper conduct, working and finances of the colleges, institutions affiliated to the University ; xxxviii. to delegate, any of its powers, except the power to make Statutes and Ordinances, to the Vice -Chancellor or such officer or authority of the University or a committee appointed by it as it thinks fit; and xxxix. to exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred or assigned by this Act or the Statutes.