Vice-Chancellor

(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be whole time salaried officer of the University and shall be appointed by the Chancellor from amongst the persons whose names are submitted to him by the committee constituted under sub-section (3) in accordance with the provision of sub-section (2). (2) The person to be appointed Vice-Chancellor shall be:- (i) A visionary person with proven leadership qualities, administrative capabilities as well as teaching and research credentials in the field of Physical Education & Sports; and (ii) Having outstanding academic record throughout with a minimum of 10 years' experience as Professor / Director of physical Education in a University system / Seniomost Sports Administrator / Seniomost Sports Manager or an Eminent Sports Person who has experience of playing at International level. (iii) The Vice-Chancellor shall be citizen of India nor below the age of forty-years and not have attained the age of sixty-five years on the date of nomination. (3) The committee referred to in sub-section (1) shall consist of the following members, namely:- (i) One renowned person, from the field of sports, to be nominated by the Chancellor; (ii) One member nominated by UGC/ Regulatory Body; (iii) The Secretary incharge of the Sports Department of the State Government - Convener. (4) The Committee appointed under sub-section (3) shall, within such time and in such manner, as directed by the State Government, select three persons who possess the qualifications mentioned in sub-section (2) and whom it considers fit for being appointed to the post of Vice-Chancellor and shall recommend to the State Government, the names of the persons so selected, together with such other particulars as it may deem necessary. The State government shall forward the panel to the Chancellor for appointment of the Vice-Chancellor : Provided that if the Chancellor does not approve any of the persons included in the panel, he may call for an extended fresh panel. (5) Where the vacancy in the office of the Vice-Chancellor occurs due to expiry of the term, resignation, illness, leave or otherwise, and where the vacancy cannot be filled under sub-section (3) and (4), the Chancellor may appoint the senior Professor of the University, as the Vice-Chancellor, for a period not exceeding Six months or till the regular Vice-Chancellor assumes/resumes office, whichever is earlier. It may be extended only once for another six months: Provided that no inquiry or disciplinary action should be pending or under consideration against such person: Provided further that if the Chancellor does not find the suitable and senior Professor in the University, he may assign the work of the Vice-Chancellor to any other Vice-Chancellor of the State University, as additional charge, for a period not exceeding one year. (6) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for the period of three years and shall be eligible for reappointment for a further period of three years: Provided that a person shall not hold office of the Vice-Chancellor after he attains the age of sixty-five years. (7) The emoluments and other terms and conditions of the service of the Vice-Chancellor shall be such as may be determined by the State Government. (8) The Vice-Chancellor may resign from his office by writing under his hand addressed to the Chancellor and such resignation take effect from the date of acceptance. (9) A person shall be disqualified for being appointed, or for being a Vice-Chancellor, if - (i) he is a member of the Parliament or of any State Legislature or of any local authority, or (ii) he is a member of a political party; or (iii) he is or any time has been adjudged an insolvent, or (iv) he is of unsound mind or stands so declared by the competent court; or (v) he is or has been convicted of an offence which in the opinion of the State Government, involves moral turpitude.