Chapter IV OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY

The following shall be the officers of the University :-

1. (a) the Chancellor;
2. (b) the
3. (l) such other officers Vice-Chancellor;
4. (c) the Pro Vice-Chancellor;
5. (d) the Director, Education;
6. (e) the Director, Research and Extension;
7. (f) the Registrar;
8. (g) the Finance Comptroller;
9. (h) the Controller of Examinations;
   • (i) the Dean of Students' Welfare;
10. (j) the Deans of Faculties;
11. (k) the Estate Officer;
12. (l) such other officers as may be declared by the Statutes to be the officers of the University.

1. (1) The Governor shall be the Chancellor of the University. He shall by virtue of his office, be the Head of the University and shall, when present, preside at any convocation of the University.
2. (2) Every proposal for the conferment of an honorary degree shall be subject to the confirmation of the Chancellor.
3. (3) It shall be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to furnish such information or records relating to the administration of the affairs of the University as the Chancellor may call for.
4. (4) The Chancellor shall have such other powers as may be conferred upon him by this Act or under the Statutes.

1. (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be a whole-time officer of the University and shall be appointed by the Chancellor from amongst the panel of names recommended to him by the Search-cum-Selection Committee constituted in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (3). (2)
   • (a) The Vice Chancellor shall be nominated for selection from among the following:-
     • (i) Indian Forest Service Officers who have served for a minimum period of 25 years and have worked or have been working in pay scale of the Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests or above and shall not have attained the age of 65 years; or
     • (ii) Indian Administrative Service Officers who have served for a minimum period of 25 years and have worked or have been working in pay scale of the Principal Secretary or above and shall not have attained the age of 65 years; or
     • (iii) eminent educationists or scientists having Doctorate degree in the field of Forestry or Horticulture with a minimum of 10 years of service experiences in teaching and research in the rank of Professor or equivalent from research or extension system of State or Central Universities or other similarly placed institutions, and who have not attained the age of 65 years: Provided that the guidelines of the University Grants Commission must be fulfilled.
   • (b) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a term of three years from the date on which he enters upon his office or till he attains the age of sixty-eight years, whichever is earlier;
   • (c) The Vice-Chancellor, who has not attained the age of 65 years may be appointed as such for second term: Provided that the Vice-Chancellor may, by writing under his hand addressed to the Chancellor, resign his office and shall ceaseto hold his office on the acceptance by the Chancellor of such resignation.
2. (3) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor on the recommendation of a Search-cum-Selection Committee consisting of:-
   • (a) the Chief Secretary, Government of Uttar Pradesh;
   • (b) the Agricultural Production Commissioner, Government of Uttar Pradesh;
   • (c) the Additional Chief Secretary/ Principal Secretary to the Government of Uttar Pradesh, Department of Forests and Wildlife;
   • (d) the Additional Chief Secretary/ Principal Secretary to the Government of Uttar Pradesh, Department of Horticulture and Food Processing;
   • (e) two eminent experts, one each from the field of Forestry and Horticulture not below the rank of Dean either serving or retired from State Government Universities or State Government Research Institutes to be nominated by the Chancellor.
3. (4) The Committee shall, as far as may be, at least sixty days before the date on which a vacancy in the office of the Vice-Chancellor is due to occur by reason of expiry of term or resignation under clauses (b) and (c) of sub-section (2) and also whenever so required and before such date as may be specified by the Chancellor, submit to the Chancellor the names of not less than three and not more than five eligible persons to hold the office of the Vice-Chancellor. The Committee shall, while submitting the names, also forward to the Chancellor a concise statement showing the academic qualification of each of the persons so recommended but shall not indicate any order of preference.
4. (5) Where the Chancellor does not consider any one or more persons recommended by the Committee to be suitable for appointment as Vice-Chancellor or if one or more of the persons recommended is or are not available for appointment and the choice of the Chancellor is restricted to less than three persons, he/she may require the committee to submit a list of fresh names in accordance with sub-section (4).
5. (6) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the emoluments and other conditions of service of the Vice-Chancellor shall besuch as may be determined by the State Government by general or special order in that behalf.
6. (7) In the event of a temporary vacancy of the post of Vice-Chancellor or in his absence of leave or for any other reason, the Director of Education or the Director of Research and Extension or in their absence, the Registrar with the approval of theChancellor may perform the duties of the Vice-Chancellor, but his period shall not exceed six months: Provided that the Chancellor may, from time to time, extend the term of appointment of any person to the office of Vice-Chancellor under this sub-section, so however that the total term of such appointment does not exceed one year.
7. (8) Until a Vice Chancellor appointed under sub-section (1) or sub-section (9) assumes office, the Pro Vice-Chancellor, if any, or where there is no Pro Vice-Chancellor, the seniormost Professor of the University shall discharge the duties of the Vice-Chancellor as well.
8. (9) If in the opinion of the Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor wilfully omits or refuses to carry out the provisions of this Act or abuses the powers vested in him, or if it otherwise appears to the Chancellor that the continuance of the Vice-Chancellor in office is detrimental to the interests of the University, the Chancellor may, after making such inquiry as he deems proper, by order, remove the Vice-Chancellor.
9. (10) During the pendency, or in contemplation of any inquiry referred to in sub-section (11), the Chancellor may order that till further orders,— such Vice-Chancellor shall refrain from performing the functions of the office of the Vice-Chancellor, but shall continue to get the emoluments to which he was otherwise entitled under sub-section (6); the functions of the office of the Vice-Chancellor shall be performed by the person specified in the orders.

1. (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the Principal Executive and Academic Officer of the University and shall,—
   • (a) be responsible for the proper administration of the affairs of the University and for a close co-ordination and integration of teaching, research and education;
   • (b) exercise general supervision and control over the affairs of the University including the constituent colleges and the institutes maintained by the University and its affiliated and associated colleges;
   • (c) give effect to decisions of the authorities of the University;
   • (d) in the absence of the Chancellor, preside at meetings and at any convocation of the University;
   • (e) be responsible for the maintenance of discipline in the University;
   • (f) be responsible for holding and conducting the University examinations properly and at due times and for ensuring that the results of such examinations are published expeditiously and that the academic session of the University starts and ends on proper dates.
2. (2) The Vice-Chancellor shall be an ex-officio member and Chairperson of the Executive Council, Academic Council and the Finance Committee.
3. (3) The Vice-Chancellor shall have the right to speak in and otherwise to take part in the meetings of any other authority or body of the University but shall not by virtue of this sub-section be entitled to vote.
4. (4) It shall be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to ensure the faithful observance of the provisions of this Act, the Statutes and Ordinances, as the case may be, and he shall, without prejudice to the powers of the Chancellor under sections 9 and 58 possess all such powers as may be necessary in that behalf.
5. (5) The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to convene or cause to be convened meetings of the Executive Council, the Academic Council and the Finance Committee: Provided that he may delegate this power to any other officer of the University.
6. (6) Where any matter other than appointment is of urgent nature requiring immediate action and the same could not be immediately dealt with by any officer or the authority or other body of the University empowered by or under this Act to deal with it, the Vice-Chancellor may take such action as he may deem fit and shall forthwith report the action taken by him to the Chancellor and also to the officer, authority or other body who or which in the ordinary course would have dealt with the matter:

Provided also that any person in the service of the University who is aggrieved by the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor under this sub-section, shall have the right to appeal against such action to the Executive Council, within three months from the date on which decision on such action is communicated to him and thereupon the Executive Council may confirm, modify or reverse the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor.

1. (7) Nothing in sub-section
2. (6) shall be deemed to empower the Vice-Chancellor to incur any expenditure not duly authorized and provided for in the budget.
3. (8) Where the exercise of the power by the Vice-Chancellor under sub-section (6) involves the appointment of an officer or a teacher of the University, such appointment shall terminate on appointment being made in the prescribed manner or on the expiration of a period of six months from the date of the order of the Vice-Chancellor whichever is earlier.
4. (9) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such other powers as may be laid down by the Statutes and the Ordinances.
5. (10) (a) The final authority responsible for maintenance of discipline among the students of the University shall be the Vice-Chancellor. The directions of the Vice-Chancellor in that behalf shall be carried out by the Heads of Department and hostels;
   • (b) Notwithstanding anything contained in clause (a), the punishment of debarring a student from an examination or rustication from the University shall, on the report of the Vice-Chancellor, be considered and imposed by the Executive Council:

Provided that no such punishment shall be imposed without giving the student concerned the opportunity of being heard.

1. (11) (a) The Vice-Chancellor, if he considers necessary, may appoint a Pro-Vice-Chancellor from amongst the seniormost Professors of the University with the approval of the Executive Council for a maximum period of 3 years;
   • (b) The Pro-Vice-Chancellor appointed under sub-section (1) shall discharge his duties in addition to his duties as a Professor;
   • (c) The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall hold office at the pleasure of the Vice-Chancellor;
   • (d) The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall assist the Vice-Chancellor in respect of such matters, as may be specified by the Vice-Chancellor in this behalf from time to time and shall preside over the meetings of the University in the absence of the Vice-Chancellor and shall exercise such other powers and perform such duties as may be assigned or delegated to him by the Vice-Chancellor;
   • (e) The Pro Vice-Chancellor shall have such other powers as may be conferred upon him by or under this Act or the Statutes.

1. (1) The Registrar shall be a whole-time officer of the University and shall be appointed by the State Government on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed.
2. (2) The Registrar shall have the power to authenticate record on behalf of the University.
3. (3) The Registrar shall be responsible for the due custody of the records and the common seal of the University. He shall be ex-Officio Secretary of the Executive Council, the Academic Council and of everySelectionCommittee for appointment of teacher of the University and shall be bound to place before the authorities all such information as may be necessary for the transaction of their business. He shall also perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Statutes and Ordinances or required, from time to time, by the Executive Council or the Vice-Chancellor but he shall not, by virtue of this sub-section be entitled to vote.
4. (4) The Registrar shall not be offered nor shall he accept any remuneration for any work in the University except in accordance with the order of the Government.
5. (5) Deputy Registrars and Assistant Registrars may be appointed to aid and assist the Registrar on the conditions prescribed under the Statutes, against the strength sanctioned by the Government.

1. (1) There shall be a Finance Controller for the University, who shall be appointed by the State Government by a notification published in the Official Gazette and his remuneration and allowances shall be paid by the University.
2. (2) The Finance Controller shall be responsible for presenting the budget (annual estimates) and the statement of accounts to the Executive Council and also for drawing and disbursing funds on behalf of the University.
3. (3) The Finance Controller shall have the right to speak in and otherwise to take part in the proceedings of the Executive Council but shall not be entitled to vote.
4. (4) The Finance Controller shall have the duty,—
   • (a) to ensure that no expenditure, not authorized in the budget, is incurred by the University;
   • (b) to disallow any proposed expenditure which may contravene the provisions of this Act or the terms of any Statute;
   • (c) to ensure that no other financial irregularity is committed and to take step to set right any irregularities pointed out during audit;
   • (d) to ensure that the property and investments of the University are duly preserved and managed.
5. (5) The Finance Controller shall have access to and may require the production of such records and documents of the University and the furnishing of such information pertaining to its affairs as to his opinion may be necessary for the discharge of duties.
6. (6) All contracts shall be entered into and signed by the Finance Controller on behalf of the University.
7. (7) Other powers and functions of the Finance Controller shall be such as may be prescribed.
8. (8) An Accounts Officer may be appointed to aid and assist the Finance Controller on the conditions prescribed under the Statutes, against the strength sanctioned by the Government.

1. (1) There shall be a Controller of Examinations for the University who shall be a whole-time officer of the University.
2. (2) The Controller of Examinations shall be appointed by the State Government and his remuneration and allowance shall be paid by the University.
3. (3) The Controller of Examinations shall be responsible for the due custody of records pertaining to his work. He shall be ex-officio Secretary of the Examination Committee of the University and shall be responsible to place before such committee all such information as may be necessary for transaction of its business. He shall also perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Statutes and Ordinances or required, from time to time, by the Executive Council or the Vice-Chancellor but he shall not, by virtue of this sub-section, be entitled to vote.
4. (4) The Controller of Examination shall have administrative control over the employees working under him and have, in this regard all the powers of the Registrar.
5. (5) Subject to the superintendence of the Examination Committee, the Controller of Examinations shall conduct the examinations and make all the arrangements thereto and be responsible for due execution of all processes connected therewith.
6. (6) The Controller of Examinations shall not be offered nor shall he accept any remuneration for any work in the University except in accordance with the order of the State Government.
7. (7) Where the Controller of Examinations is, for any reasons, unable to Act or the office of Controller of Examination is vacant, all the duties of the office shall be performed by such person as may be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor until the Controller of Examinations resumes his duties or, as the case may be, the vacancy is filled.
8. (8) The Additional Controller of Examinations and the Deputy Controller of Examinations may be appointed to aid and assist the Controller of Examination on the conditions prescribed under the Statutes, against the strength sanctioned by the Government.

1. (1) The Deans shall be appointed from among the Faculty of the University in such manner as may be prescribed.
2. (2) The Deans shall assist the Vice-Chancellor of the University in managing the Academic and other affairs of the University and shall exercise such powers and perform such functions and duties as may be prescribed or entrusted to them by the Vice-Chancellor.
3. (3) There shall be a Dean for each faculty, who shall be the seniormost Professor of the faculty and shall hold office for such term as may be prescribed.
4. (4) There shall be a Dean of Students Welfare, who,—
   • (i) shall plan and direct the programme of students’ advisement and counselling and to enlist the co-operation of prospective employers and employment agencies to assist in the placement of graduates of the University and to promote discipline amongst the students of the University;
   • (ii) shall plan and organize students’ extra-curricular activities such as sports, cultural and other recreational activities, NCC, NSS and communication skill improvement and other allied activities;
   • (iii) shall make arrangements and supervise management of students’ hostel, cafeteria and mess;
   • (iv) shall supervise and control medical and health services and other welfare measures in the University;

There shall be an Estate Officer for the University, who shall be appointed by the State Government by a notification published in the Official Gazette and his remuneration and allowances shall be paid by the University. The Estate Officer shall be responsible for the custody, maintenance and management of all the buildings, roads, fencing, playgrounds, lawns, gardens and other properties of the University, procurement and disposal of immovable and movable property of the University and any other responsibilities as prescribed.

1. (1) The Director, Education and the Director, Research and Extension shall be appointed from among the Faculty of the University in such manner as may be prescribed.
2. (2) The Director of Education shall be responsible for planning and academic coordination for teaching, quality of education, policy matters and system regarding resident instruction, overseeing the examination and evaluation, development and enforcement of curricula, development of educational technology and teachers’ training programmes, Human Resource Development of faculty, training for skill upgradation of Government officials and employees.
3. (3) The Director of Research and Extension shall be responsible for the direction and coordination of research programmes in the University as laid down in Section 20 and efficient working of Research Stations and shall also be responsible for the Extension programmes as laid down in Section 21 of this Act.
4. (4) The Director of Research and Extension shall also be responsible to cause to publish Annual Reports, Research Highlights, Research bulletins, Circulars and articles in scientific journals which summarize research findings of the works carried out in the University in collaboration with the Deans of the Faculties.
5. (5) The Director, Research and Extension shall work in close consultation with the Deans of the Faculties and the Director of Education in formulating research policies and programmes of the University.

1. (1) The appointment and powers of Officers of the University other than the Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor, the Dean, the Finance Controller, the Registrar and the Controller of Examinations, shall be such as may be laid down by the Statutes and the Ordinances.
2. (2) The pay scale for officers of the University including Deans, the Finance Controller, Registrar and the Controller of Examinations will be as per pay scale fixed in the Universities of the State by the State Government.