Conferment of honorary degrees or the academic distinctions (Section 32(i))

On the recommendation of the Academic Council the Board of Management may make proposals to the Board of Governors for conferment of honorary degrees or any other academic distinctions upon eminent persons who are distinguished and have made noteworthy contributions in their respective field of specializations to the State Government for approval before granting such honorary degrees and distinctions; Provided that in case no approval is received from the State Government within a period of one month from the date of submission of the proposal, the Board of Management after approval of Board of Governors may on its own recommend to the Chancellor the grant of such honorary degrees; Provided further that members of any Authority of the University shall not be entitled for an honorary degree or such other academic distinctions.