Powers of the University

(v) To recognize examinations of, or periods of study (whether in full or in part) of other Universities, Institutions or other places of higher learning as equivalent to examinations or periods of study in the University and to withdraw such recognition at any time; (w) To enter into, carry out, amend or cancel contracts; (x) To clearly set apart the academic activities of the University from the activities of the Society; (y) To sue or be sued in its own name as a legal entity in any Court of Law, Tribunal or Authority through its authorized officer; (z) To do all such other acts or things whether incidental to the powers aforesaid or not, as may be necessary or feasible in furtherance of the objectives of the University. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, but without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section(1) ,it shall be the duty of the University to take such steps as it may deem fit for the promotion of the University and distance education systems and for the determination of standards of teaching, evaluation and research in such system, and for the purpose of performing this function, the University shall have such, powers, including the power to allocate and disburse grant to its own Constituent Colleges, Regional Centres and Study Centres whether admitted to its privileges or not, or to any other University or institution of higher learning, as may be specified in the Statues.