Statutes

(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, provision may be made in the Statutes for all or any of the following matters, viz: (a) The constitution, powers and duties of the authorities and other bodies of the University, the qualifications and disqualifications for membership of such authorities, the qualifications and disqualifications for membership of other bodies of such authorities, the appointment and removal from office of its members and other matters connected therewith; (b) The appointment, powers and duties of the officers of the University; (c) The appointment, terms and conditions of service of the employees of the University and their powers and duties; (d) The terms and conditions subject to which institutions may be associated with the University; (e) The administration of the University, the establishment and abolition of colleges and institutions, the granting and withdrawal of affiliation to colleges, the award of fellowships and scholarships, and other similar work of the institutions, the granting of degrees and other academic distinctions, and the granting of certificates and diplomas; (f) The procedure for conducting the meetings of the authorities of the University; (g) Any other matter of the University which is necessary for the proper and effective management and conduct of the work of the University and for which provision is to be or can be made by this Act or by the Statutes. (2) The first Statutes shall be made by the State Government by notification in the Gazette. (3) The Executive Council may from time to time make new or additional Statutes or amend or repeal the Statutes in the manner prescribed in the proviso to this section: Provided that the Executive Council shall not make any Statute or hold any amendment thereto by the Executive Council affecting the status, powers or constitution of any existing authority of the University until such authority has been given an opportunity to express its opinion on the proposal and such expressed opinion shall be in writing and shall be considered by the Executive Council: Provided further that the Executive Council shall make any Statute affecting the discipline of students and the standards of instructions, education and examination only after consultation with the Academic Council, and not otherwise. (4) The approval of the Chancellor shall be required for every new Statute or addition to or repeal of the Statutes, who may grant permission or withhold permission or return the Statute with amendment for the consideration of the Executive Council. (5) No new Statute or amendment or repeal of an existing Statute shall be valid until the Chancellor grants approval thereto. (6) Notwithstanding anything contained in the preceding sub-sections, the State Government, in the interest of the State or National Education Policy or on the basis of the advice/recommendations of the University Grants Commission, may, with the approval of the Chancellor, make new or additional Statutes or amend or repeal the Statutes already in force.