The President

(1) The President shall be appointed by the Sponsoring Body for a period of 05 (five) years by following such procedure and on such emoluments, terms and conditions as may be prescribed: Provided that he may be re-appointed by the Sponsoring Body. (2) The President shall be the Head of the University. He shall be ex-office Chairman of the Board of Governor and shall preside over the convocation of the University in the absence of the Visitor. (3) If in the opinion of the President, it is necessary to take immediate action on any matter for which powers are conferred on any authority under this Act, he may take such action as he deems necessary. (4) If, at any time, upon representation made or otherwise, and after making such inquiry, as may be deemed necessary, the situation so warrants that the continuance of the President in his post is not in the interest of the University, the Sponsoring Body, after following the procedure as prescribed by the statute, may ask the President to demit his office: Provided that before taking an action under this sub-section, the President shall be given an opportunity of being heard. (5) The President shall have the following powers, namely,- (a) he shall be appellate authority for hearing the appeals against the decisions of the Board of Management as disciplinary (appointing) authority of the teachers or equivalent; (b) to call for any information or record of the University; (c) to appoint the Vice-Chancellor under sub-section (3) of section 18 of this Act; (d) to remove the Vice-Chancellor under sub-section (6) of Section 18 of this Act; and (e) such other powers as may be prescribed by the Statutes.