Delhi Teachers University, Delhi (First) Statutes, 2023

• (1) These Statutes may be called the Delhi Teachers University, Delhi (First) Statutes, 2023.
• (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the official Gazette.

• (a) “Academic Council” means the Academic Council of the University;
• (b) “Act” means the Delhi Teachers University Act, 2022 (Delhi Act 02 of 2022)
• (c) “Board” means the Board of Management of the University;
• (d) “Competency” means the ability to use acquired knowledge and learning and development of character for performing a job role successfully in a defined work setting;
• (e) “Competency-based Education” means an approach to teaching, learning and assessment that focuses on the student’s demonstration of learning outcomes and attaining proficiency in particular  competencies in each subject;
• (f) “Centre” means the Centre established or maintained by the University;
• (g)“Certificate” means such award granted by Delhi Teachers University certifying that the recipient has successfully completed a course of study as prescribed;
• (h)“Chancellor”, “Vice Chancellor” and “Pro-Vice Chancellor” mean the Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor and the Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University;
• (i) “Controller of Examinations” means Controller of Examinations of the University;
• (j) “Controller of Finance” means Controller of Finance of the University;
• (k)“Court” means the Court of the University;
• (l) “Credit” means the standard methodology of calculating One hour of theory or one hour of tutorial or two hours of laboratory work, per week for a duration of a semester (13-15 weeks) resulting in the award of One Credit: which is awarded by the Delhi Teachers University on which the UGC regulations apply, and credits for internship shall be One Credit per One Week of Internship, subject to maximum of Six Credits;
• (m) “Curriculum package” means the competency-based curriculum package consisting of syllabus, textbooks, students’ manual, trainers’ guide, training manual, assessment and evaluation guidelines and all such material, including electronic materials such as digital initiatives and Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs), required to impart teacher education and teaching to prepare a student to acquire the skills and competencies required of a person engaged, or likely to be engaged, in a teaching or any education-based role;
• (n) “Dean,” means the Dean of the University.
• (o) “Degree” means any such degree, as may be specified by the University Grants Commission, by notification in the Official Gazette, under section 22 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956;
• (p)“Delhi” means the National Capital Territory of Delhi;
• (q)“Department” means an Academic Department within a Faculty;
• (r) “Diploma” means such award, not being a degree, granted by the University certifying that the recipient has successfully completed a course of study as prescribed;
• (s) “Employee” means any person appointed by the University;
• (t) “Faculty” means a faculty of studies of the University;
• (u) “Hall” means a unit of residence or of corporate life for the students of the University;
• (v) “Institution” means an academic institution established or maintained by the University;
• (w) “Misconduct” means a misconduct prescribed by the Statutes and the Ordinance as per the provisions of CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964;
• (x) “National Council for Teacher Education” or “NCTE”  refers  to  the National  Council for Teacher Education established under the National Council for Teacher Education Act, 1993.
• (y) “Notification” means a notification published in the official Gazette;
• (z) “Prescribed” means prescribed by the Statutes or Ordinances or Regulations made under the Act;
• (aa) “Regulatory Authorities” means a body established by the State or Central Government for laying down norms and conditions for ensuring academic standards of teacher education such as University Grants Commission (UGC), National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), etc.;
• (ab) “Section” means Section of the Delhi Teachers University Act 2022; (ac) “Staff” means all teaching and non-teaching staff of the University;
• (ad) “Student” means a candidate who shall be enrolled in any course of the university;
• (ae) “University Grants Commission” or “UGC” means University Grants Commission established under the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.

• (1) Visitor of the University
• (2) The Chancellor
• (3) The Vice-Chancellor
• (4) The Pro-Vice-Chancellor
• (5) The Deans
• (6) The Registrars
• (7) The Controller of Examinations
• (8) The Controller of Finance

(1) The President of the Republic of India shall be the Visitor of the University.

(2) Any dispute arising between the University and any other University established by law in Delhi, may be referred to the Visitor whose decision shall be final and binding on the parties.

5. The Chancellor – In pursuance of Section 09 of the Act,

(1) The Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi shall be the Chancellor of the University.

(2) The Chancellor shall, if present, preside over the convocation of the University for conferring degrees.

(3) The Chancellor shall have the right to cause an inspection, to be made by such person or persons as he may direct, of the University, a college maintained by the University, its buildings, laboratories and equipment, and also of the examination, teaching and other work conducted or done by the University, and to cause an inquiry to be made in the like manner in respect of any matter connected with the administration or finances of the University.

(4) The Chancellor shall, in every case, give notice to the University of his intention to cause an inspection or inquiry to be made, and the University shall, on receipt of such notice, have the right to make such representation to the Chancellor, as it may consider necessary, within such period as specified in the notice.

(5) After considering the representation, if any, made by the University, the Chancellor may cause to be made such inspection or inquiry as is referred to in sub-section (3).

(6) In case, an inspection or inquiry has been caused to be made, by the Chancellor, the University shall be entitled to appoint a representative who shall have the right to be present and be heard at such inspection or inquiry.

(7) The Chancellor may address the Vice-Chancellor with reference to the result of such inspection or inquiry as is referred to in sub-section (3) and the Vice-Chancellor shall communicate to the Board of Management the views of the Chancellor with such advice as the Chancellor may be pleased to offer upon the action to be taken thereon.

(8) The Board of Management shall communicate through the Vice-Chancellor to the Chancellor such action, if any, as it proposes to take or has been taken by it upon the result of such inspection or inquiry.

(9) In case, the Board of Management does not, within a reasonable time; take action to the satisfaction of the Chancellor, the Chancellor may issue such directions as he may think fit and the Board of Management shall comply with such directions.

(10) Without prejudice to the foregoing provisions of this section, the Chancellor may, by order in writing, annul any proceeding of the University which is not in conformity with the Act, the Statutes or the Ordinances. Provided that before making any such order, the Chancellor shall call upon the University to show cause why such an order should not be made and shall consider the cause shown, if any, within the time-limit specified by him.

(11) If in the opinion of the Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor willfully omits or refuses in carrying out the provisions of the Act or abuses the powers vested in him and if it appears to the Chancellor that the continuance of such officer in the office is detrimental to the interests of the University, the Chancellor may, after making such inquiry as he deems proper, by order, remove the said officer. The Chancellor shall have power to suspend such Officer during the pendency or in contemplation of any enquiry.

(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be scholar of eminence in teacher education, with teaching, research and administrative experience in a Post Graduate Degree level institution of higher learning. Persons of highest level of Competence, Integrity, and Institutional commitment shall be appointed as Vice Chancellor.

(2) The first Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor, in such manner, for such terms and on such emoluments and other conditions of service as may be prescribed not contrary to UGC provisions & guidelines. Subsequent Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor from a panel of three names (written in the alphabetical order) selected by a Committee of members:

• a) An eminent academician nominated by the Chancellor – Chairperson;
• b) Secretary, Directorate of Higher Education, New Delhi – Member secretary;
• c) One member shall be nominated by Chairperson, UGC – Member;
• d) Two eminent educationists – Members, having excellence in the field of Teachers Education, School Education, Curriculum Development, shall be nominated by the Chancellor.

(3) The process of preparing a panel shall be begin at least three months before the probable date of occurrence of the vacancy of the Vice Chancellor and shall be completed within the time limit fixed by the Chancellor. The Chancellor, however, may extend such time limit if in the exigency of the circumstances, it is necessary to do so. However, that the period so extended shall not exceed three months in aggregate.

(4) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a term of five years from the date of joining his/her office and shall be eligible for reappointment only for one more term.

Provided that the person appointed as Vice-Chancellor shall cease to hold office on completion of seventy years of age or as prescribed by the UGC from time to time.

(i) The Vice-Chancellor shall be paid a salary at par with Vice-Chancellor of a Central University, as notified by the Government from time to time;

Provided that if a person in receipt of any pension (from any State or Central Government) is appointed as Vice- Chancellor, his/her salary shall be fixed after taking into consideration such pension.

(ii) In addition to the salary specified in sub clause (i), the Vice-Chancellor shall be entitled to such leave, benefits and other allowances, as prescribed by the Government, from time to time;

(iii) The Vice-Chancellor shall be entitled to such terminal benefits and allowances as may be fixed by the Board with the approval of Chancellor, as per the rules/regulations/guidelines notified by the UGC/AICTE/NCTE/Government from time to time;

Provided that where an employee of the University or of any other University or any college maintained by or affiliated to such other university is appointed as the Vice-Chancellor, he/she/other may be allowed to continue to contribute to any provident fund of which he/she/other is a member and the University shall contribute into the account of such person in that provident fund at the same rate at which such person had been contributing immediately before his appointment as Vice-Chancellor.

Provided further that where such officer had been a member of any pension scheme, the University shall make necessary contribution to such scheme.

(iv) The Vice-Chancellor shall be entitled to the facility of free official car and this facility shall be subject to the guidelines issued by UGC/AICTE/ NCTE/Government relating to grant of Transport Allowance from time to time. No charge shall fall on the Vice Chancellor personally in respect of the maintenance of such car;

(v) The Vice Chancellor shall be entitled to use of university/accommodation and its usage shall be governed by rules/regulations/guidelines issued by UGC/AICTE/NCTE/Government relating to grant of House Rent Allowance (HRA). No charge shall fall on the Vice Chancellor personally in respect of maintenance of such Residence.

(6) The Vice-Chancellor shall Chair the meetings of the Court in absence of the Chancellor.

(7) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal academic and executive officer of the University and shall exercise supervision and control over all and the affairs of the University and give effect to the decisions of all authorities of the University.

(8) The Vice-Chancellor shall be entitled to be present at, and address, any meeting of any other authority or any other body of the University but shall not be entitled to vote unless he/she/other is a member of such authority or body.

(9) The Vice-Chancellor shall be empowered to grant leave to any employee of the University as prescribed by the Government and make necessary arrangements for the discharge of the functions of such employee during he/she/other absence as per the norms formulated through Ordinance.

(10) It shall be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to see that the Act, the Statutes, the Ordinances and the Regulations are duly observed and the decisions of the authorities, bodies and committees which are not inconsistent with the Act, Statutes, Ordinances or Regulations are properly implemented.

(11) The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to convene or cause to be convened the meeting of the Court with the approval of Chancellor, and the meetings of the Board of Management, the Academic Council, the Building and Works Committee, and the Finance Committee, Examination Committee as and when required.

(12) The Vice-Chancellor may make short-term appointments against the vacant post for a period not exceeding six months at a time, of such persons as he/she/other may consider necessary for the functioning of the University on such term, conditions and procedures as prescribed in the ordinance.

(13) The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to assign and remove any additional responsibilities to the teachers/officers/staff as per the clear rules prescribed by the Ordinances.

(14) The Vice-Chancellor shall have the powers to delegate his powers for day-to-day work to the Pro Vice Chancellor(s), Deans, Coordinators of the Centers, Directors and other officers/professors who should act on the basis of clear rules laid down in this regard.

(15) The Vice-chancellor shall have all the powers necessary for the proper maintenance of discipline in  the University and he/she/other may delegate any such power to such officer or officers he/she/other within the purview of Rules/Regulations and Guidelines issued by the Government from time to time.

(16) The Vice-chancellor may, if he/she/other is of the opinion that immediate action is necessary on any matter, exercise any power conferred on any authority of the University by or under the Act and shall report to such authority the action taken by her/him/other on such matter:

• (i) Provided that if the authority concerned is of the opinion that such action ought not to have been taken, it may refer the matter to the Chancellor whose decision thereon shall be final;
• (ii) Provided further that any person in the service of the University who is aggrieved by the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor under this sub-section shall have the right to appeal against such action to the Board of Management within ninety days from the date on which such action is communicated to him and thereupon the Board of Management may confirm, modify or reverse the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor.

(17) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Ordinances and Regulatory bodies.

(1) Every Pro Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Board on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor: Provided that if the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor is not accepted by the Board, the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor who may either appoint the person recommended by the Vice-Chancellor or request the Vice-Chancellor to recommend another person for consideration of the Board.

(2) The term of the Pro Vice-Chancellor shall be co-terminus with the term of Vice-Chancellor:

Provided that a Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall cease to hold office on attaining the age of superannuation, i.e., 65 years or as prescribed as UGC;

(3) (a) The salary of a Pro Vice-Chancellor shall be as decided by the Board of Management with the approval of the Chancellor.

(b) In addition to the salary specified in sub clause (a), Pro Vice-Chancellor shall be entitled to such leave, benefits and other allowances as prescribed from time to time as prescribed by the board and within the purview of Government rules;

(c) Every Pro Vice-Chancellor shall be entitled to such terminal benefits as may be fixed by the Board of Management from time to time following the provisions of the rules/regulations/guidelines issued by the Government.

(d) The Pro Vice-Chancellor shall be entitled to the official car and official residence subject to provisions of the rules/regulations issued by Government in relation to Transport Allowance and House Rent Allowance. No charge shall fall on the Pro Vice Chancellor personally in respect of maintenance of such car and residence;

(4) Every Pro Vice-Chancellor shall assist the Vice-Chancellor in respect of such matters as may be specified by the Vice-Chancellor in this behalf from time to time and shall also exercise such powers and perform such functions as may be delegated to him by the Vice-Chancellor.

(1) Every Dean shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor from amongst the Professors or senior faculty of the University for a period of three years, Provided that a Dean on attaining the age of superannuation shall cease to hold office.

(2) Rotation of the Deans should be among the available Professors having at least three years of experience as Professor.

(3) When the office of the Dean is vacant or where the Dean is by reason of illness, absence or any other cause unable to perform the duties of his/her/other’s office, the duties of his/her/other’s office shall be performed by person who is next in seniority for appointment as Dean shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor for the purpose;

(4) The Dean shall be the head of the functional cluster assigned to him/her/other and shall be responsible for the conduct and maintenance of the standards of work in the functions assigned to him/her.

(5) The duties and responsibilities of the Deans shall be as prescribed in the ordinance.

9. The Registrars – In pursuance of Section 14 of the Act: –

(1) The first Registrar shall be appointed by the Chancellor, in such manner, for such terms and on such emoluments and other conditions of service as may be prescribed. Subsequent Registrars shall be appointed by a Selection Committee constituted by the Board of Management.

(2) Every Registrar shall be appointed by the Board of Management on the recommendation of the Selection Committee, and he/she/other shall be a full-time salaried officer of the University and shall work under the control of the Vice-Chancellor.

(3) The emoluments and other conditions of service of a Registrar shall be such as prescribed by the Ordinances and within the purview of rules/regulations/guidelines issued by UGC/AICTE/NCTE/Government from time to time Provided that a Registrar shall retire on attaining the age of superannuation i.e., 62, or as prescribed by UGC.

(4) A Registrar shall have the power to take disciplinary action against employees, excluding teachers, as may be specified by the Board of Management by general or special order made in this regard.

(5) An appeal may be placed to the Vice-Chancellor against any order made by the Registrar in pursuance of clause (4) within thirty (30) days from the communication of such decision;

(6) In cases where an inquiry discloses that a punishment beyond the powers of the Registrar is called for, the Registrar shall, consequent to the inquiry, make a report to the Vice-Chancellor along with his/her/other’s recommendations for such action as the Vice-Chancellor may deem fit and appropriate.

Provided that in such a case, an appeal may be placed to the Board of Management against an order of the Vice- Chancellor imposing any penalty on an employee within thirty (30) days of communication of such decision.

(7) The Registrar shall perform such other functions as may be specified in the Act, Statutes, Ordinances or Regulations, or as may be required from time to time by the Board of Management and the Vice-Chancellor.

(8) A Registrar so designated shall be responsible–

(a) to ensure the safe custody of the University records and the common seal of the University and also to authenticate records on behalf of the University in respect of matters administrative, academic, legal, or any other matter on which the Board of Management or Vice Chancellor of the University may so direct;

(b) to act as the custodian of all the properties of the University unless otherwise provided for by the Board of Management. He/she/other shall be responsible for proper maintenance and upkeeping of properties and assets of the University;

(c) to conduct the official correspondence of the University and to be responsible for the proper maintenance of all the records of the University;

(d) to issue all notices and convene meetings  of the authorities of the University and for the Committee appointed by such authorities;

(e) to keep the minutes of the meetings of the authorities of the University and the Committee(s) constituted by such authorities;

(f) to conduct the official proceedings and correspondence;

(g) to carry out the orders of various authorities of the University for which he shall be duly empowered;

(h) subject to the decisions of the authorities of the University, the Registrar shall have the power to enter into agreements, sign documents and authenticate the records on behalf of the university;

(i) to represent the University in suits or proceedings by or against the University, with the prior approval of the Vice-Chancellor/Board and to sign legal documents, and to verify pleadings thereof;

(j) to keep the Chancellor/Vice-Chancellor appraised of all significant legal proceedings in respect of the University from time to time and shall be bound to place before the Board all such information as may be necessary for transaction of its business.

(9) The Registrar shall be the appointing and the disciplinary authority of the employees of the University other than the teachers and officers of the rank of Asst. Registrars and other Officers holding posts equivalent thereto (or) above.

(10) The Registrar shall prepare and update the Handbook of Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations approved by the authorities, bodies (or) committees from time to time, and make them available to all the respective members of the authorities and officers of the University.

(11) If the office of the Registrar is vacant or when the Registrar is unable to perform his duties due to ill health or any other cause, the Vice-Chancellor shall have the authority to assign the duties of the Registrar to a teacher/officer of the University until the new Registrar assumes his office or until the existing Registrar attends to the duties of his office, as the case may be.

(1) The Controller of Examination shall be appointed by the Board of Management on the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted by the Board. He/she/other shall be a full-time salaried officer of  the University. However, the Vice-Chancellor shall have the authority to assign the duties of Controller of Examination to any Professor of the University until a regular appointment is made.

(2) The Controller of Examinations shall be responsible for the orderly and timely conduct of examinations and Tests of the University and declaration of their results. He/she/other shall be responsible for custody of records pertaining to his work. This includes all records related to the conduct of examinations and declaration of results.

(3) The Controller of Examination shall be the ex-officio Member- Secretary of the Examination Committee of the University and shall conduct the examinations and make all other arrangements thereof and be responsible for due  execution  of  all  processes  connected  therewith,  subject  to  the  superintendence  of  the  Examinations Committee.

(4) The Controller of Examinations shall be responsible for preparing the examinations scheme both for theory and practical examinations and shall also be responsible to conduct the examinations as per scheme so prepared.

(5) The Controller of Examinations shall notify the University examinations through an academic calendar of examination.

(6) The Controller of Examinations shall be responsible for printing of Question Paper.

(7) The Controller of Examinations shall fix the examination centre(s) and appoint centre superintendent(s) as decided by the Examination Committee and with the prior approval of the Vice-Chancellor.

(8) The Controller of Examinations shall have powers to cause “examinations and related activities” inspected by flying squad/observer or any person appointed by him/her/other with the approval of Vice-Chancellor.

(9) It is the duty of the Controller of Examinations to ensure free, fair and smooth conduct of examinations, and declare results within the timeframe as specified in the calendar of examination.

(10) The Controller of Examinations shall notify the results of the University examinations and also put the results in the public domain through the University website within the timeframe as specified in the calendar of examination.

(11) The Controller of Examinations shall ensure maintenance of the records related to the examinations in an efficacious manner and through systems which enable quick retrieval.

(12) The Controller of Examinations shall maintain a database of students in a prescribed format which ensures seamless service delivery to the students.

(13) The Controller of Examinations shall forward name(s) of candidates for conferment of degree(s),  except honorary degrees to the Academic Council.

(14) The Controller of Examinations shall appoint paper setters, tabulators, collators, moderators, observers, and flying squads etc. with the approval of the Vice Chancellor and shall be the controlling officer with regard to T.A./D.A./honorarium and remuneration bills of examiners, paper setters, moderators etc. and the persons invited for the purpose of the works related to examinations.

(15) The Controller of Examinations shall issue under the direction of the Vice Chancellor, all notices convening meetings of board of examination Committee and committees appointed in connection with examinations and maintain the minutes of all such meetings.

(16) The Controller of Examinations shall ensure that any malpractices related to examinations shall immediately be brought to the notice of the Examinations Committee and the Vice Chancellor and be suitably dealt with as per the guidelines prescribed by the regulatory bodies.

(17) The Controller of Examinations shall have administrative control over the employees of the examination section and shall have, in this regard, all the powers of the Registrar as prescribed in the Act, Statutes and as notified.

(18) The emoluments and other conditions of service of the Controller of Examination shall be prescribed by the Ordinances.

Provided that the Controller of Examination shall retire on attaining the age of superannuation i.e., 62, or as prescribed by UGC.

(19) The Controller of Examinations shall discharge any other responsibilities as assigned to him/her/other by the Vice-Chancellor from time to time.

(1) The Board of Management shall constitute a Selection Committee for the appointment of the Controller of Finance.

(2) The Controller of Finance shall be appointed by the Board of Management on the recommendations of a Selection Committee (except first Controller of Finance, who shall be appointed by the Chancellor). He/she/other shall be a full-time salaried officer of the University and shall work under the control of the Vice-Chancellor.

(3) The emoluments  and other conditions  of service of the Controller of Finance shall be prescribed  by the Ordinances:

Provided that the Controller of Finance shall retire on attaining the age of superannuation i.e., 62, or as prescribed by UGC.

(4) When the office of the Controller of Finance is vacant or when the Controller of Finance is, by reason of ill health, absence or any other cause, unable to perform his/her/other’s functions as the Controller of Finance, these shall be performed by a person appointed by the Vice-Chancellor for the purpose.

(5) The Controller of Finance shall be the Member-Secretary of the Finance Committee. He/She shall have the right to be present, speak and otherwise take part in the proceedings of the Board of Management on matters which have financial implications but shall not be entitled to vote.

(6) The Controller of Finance shall –

(a) exercise general supervision over the funds of the University and advise it as regards its financial policies; and

(b) perform such other financial functions as may be assigned to him by the Board of Management or as may be prescribed by the Statutes or the Ordinances:

Provided that the Controller of Finance shall not incur any expenditure or make any investment exceeding one lakh rupees or such other amount as may be fixed by the Board of Management without the prior approval of the Vice-Chancellor.

(7) Subject to the control of the Vice-Chancellor and the Board of Management, the Controller of Finance shall-

• (a) prepare  the  Annual  Accounts  and  the  Budget  of  the  University  and  present  them  to  the  Board  of Management after its approval by the Finance Committee;
• (b) ensure compliance of finance rules and regulations as prescribed by the University;
• (c) ensure that the limits fixed by the Finance Committee for recurring and non-recurring expenditure for the year do not exceed the respective pre-specified values, and the money is spent for the purposes for which it has been granted or allotted;
• (d) keep a constant watch on the accounts, and the bank balance and investments;
• (e) watch the progress of collection of the revenue and advise on methods of collection;
• (f) be responsible for proper and timely investment of University funds with the approval of the Vice- Chancellor;
• (g) ensure that the funds of the University are invested in a manner which shall benefit the University;
• (h) ensure that the register of the buildings, land, furniture, Machinery and equipment are up-to-date, and the stock checking thereof is being conducted in the University annually;
• (i) probe any unauthorized expenditure or other financial irregularities and suggest appropriate disciplinary action to the competent authority against person(s) at fault and propose to the Registrar that explanation be called against any non-academic member for unauthorized expenditure (or) irregularities in any particular case, and recommend disciplinary action against the persons at fault;
• (j) call from any office of the University, any information or reports/returns that are considered necessary for the performing his/her/other’s functions;
• (k) advise in any financial matter either suo-moto or on his/her/other’s advice being sought for;
• (l) perform such other functions as may be assigned to him/her/other by the Vice Chancellor or may be laid down by the Ordinances and Regulations made there under;
• (m) be responsible for getting internal and external audits of the books of accounts of the University annually.

(8) The Controller of Finance shall maintain the special funds created in the University like Alumni Fund, Student Welfare Fund, Sponsor, and any other special fund set up by the Board of Management, in order to ensure that their accounts are maintained and that the said money is utilized for the purposes for which the funds were created.

(9) Any receipt given by the Controller of Finance or by the person or persons duly authorized in this regard by the Board of Management shall be a sufficient discharge for payment of money to the University.

12. The Board of Management–In addition to the provisions contained in Section 21 & 22 of the Act, the following is hereby prescribed: –

(1) The Board of Management shall be the principal executive authority of the University and, as such, shall have all powers necessary to administer the University subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes made there under; and may make ordinances and regulations for that purpose and also with respect to matters provided hereunder.

(2) The Board of Management shall have the following powers and functions, namely:

• (a) to  appoint  the  Registrar,  Controller  of  Examination,  Controller  of  Finance  of  the  University  on  the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted for that purpose;
• (b) to present to the Court at its annual meeting;
• (c) annual report of the University; and
• (d) annual accounts;
• (e) to manage and regulate the finances, accounts, investments, properties, business and all other administrative affairs of the University and for that purpose, constitute committees and delegate the powers to such committees or such officers of the University as it may deem fit;
• (f) to invest any money belonging to the University, including any unapplied income, in such stock, funds, shares or securities as it may, from time to time, think fit, or in the purchase of immovable property in India, with the like power of varying such investments from time to time except land acquired or buildings constructed with the assistance of the Government, in which cases the prior approval of the Government shall be required;
• (g) to enter into, vary, carryout and cancel contracts on behalf of the University and for that purpose to appoint such officers as it may think fit;
• (h) to provided the buildings, premises, furniture and apparatus and other means needed for carrying on the work of the University;
• (i) to entertain, adjudicate upon, and if it thinks fit, to redress any grievances of the officers, the teachers, the students and the employees of the University;
• (j) to create institute and appoint persons to academic as well as other posts in the institute and determine salary structure and terms and conditions of different cadres of employees. Provided that the prior approval of Government shall be taken to create posts, determine their salary structure and terms and conditions of different cadres of employees as per the Rules/Regulations/Guidelines prescribed by UGC/AICTE/NCTE/State Government from time to time;
• (k) to appoint persons in teaching, administrative and ministerial posts;
• (l) to appoint examiners and moderators, and if necessary to remove them and to fix their fees, emoluments and travelling and other allowances, after consulting the Academic Council;
• (m) to select a common seal for the University;
• (n) to exercise such other powers and to perform such other duties as may be considered necessary or imposed on it by or under this Act.

(3) The Board of Management shall have the overall power of management and administration of the University subject to the provisions of the Act and Statutes made there-under:

• (a) to accord approval for creation of new departments, schools and centres and new educational research and development programmes, specialized studies, hostels and provide Housing for Staffs.
• (b) to accord approval for starting new courses, and to increase/decrease in student intake in different courses, the infrastructural and laboratory requirements and the requirements of teachers/officers/staff for different academic programmes in the University;
• (c) to create teaching and other academic posts; and to define the functions and conditions of service of the Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, other teachers and the academic staff employed by the University after taking into consideration the recommendations of the Academic Council as per the Rules/Regulations/Guidelines prescribed by UGC/AICTE/State Government from time to time;
• (d) to prescribe qualifications and other conditions of eligibility for teachers and other academic staff after taking into  account the recommendations of the Academic Council as per rules/regulations/guidelines prescribed by the UGC/AICTE/Government, from time to time;
• (e) to make appointments of such Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, other teachers and such academic staff as may be necessary, on the recommendations of the Selection Committees constituted for the purpose;
• (f) to approve the panel of experts for selection of all teachers/officers/employees of the University;
• (g) to provide guidelines for the appointment of Visiting Professors, Adjunct Faculty, Professor Emeritus, Chaired Professors and determine the terms and conditions of such appointment as per the Rules/Regulations/Guidelines prescribed by UGC/AICTE/NCTE/Government from time to time;
• (h) to create administrative, ministerial and other necessary posts; prescribe its qualifications, eligibility, other conditions of service and to specify the manner of appointment thereto as per the Rules/Regulations/Guidelines prescribed by UGC/AICTE/NCTE/Government;
• (i) to make appointments of all posts except Vice-Chancellor. Board will be disciplinary authority for all such posts.
• (j) to entertain, adjudicate upon or redress the grievances of the employees and the students of the University who may, for any reason, feel aggrieved to that effect create a web portal to address the grievances on real time basis;
• (k) to regulate and enforce discipline amongst the employees and students in accordance with the Statutes and the Ordinances;

• (l) to prescribe broad policy/guidelines for appointment of Examiners as prescribed by UGC/AICTE/NCTE;
• (m) to prescribe the remuneration/ honorarium/travel expenditure etc. payable to the examiners/ experts/ consultants/committee members/ invigilators etc. after considering the proposal of the Academic Council or other authority as per the Rules/Regulations/Guidelines prescribed by UGC/AICTE/NCTE/Government;
• (n) to transfer or accept transfers of any immovable or movable property on behalf of the University;
• (o) to institute various medals, prizes, awards and certificates to recognize outstanding performance of the students in the University. The nature/value of the medals/ prizes etc., and their eligibility conditions and guidelines will be decided by the board based on the recommendations from the Academic Council;
• (p) to institute fellowships, scholarships, studentships etc. for Postgraduate and/or Undergraduate students;
• (q) to prescribe and approve the mode of utilization and investment of savings/ reserve funds/surplus in Corpus available at the University;
• (r) to delegate any of its powers to the Vice-Chancellor (or) such Other Officers (or) authorities of University (or) to a committee appointed by it, except the power to make, amend (or) repeal Ordinances;
• (s) to exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be conferred or imposed on it by the Act or the Statutes.
• (t) to make, amend (or) repeal Ordinances and prepare draft Statutes as per the Rules/Regulations/Guidelines prescribed by UGC/AICTE/NCTE/Government from time to time;
• (u) to receive and consider report of the working of the University form the Vice Chancellor periodically as prescribed in Ordinances;
• (v) to prescribe fee and other charges;
• (w) to prepare academic calendar of the University as per the Statutes/ Guidelines by UGC/AICTE/NCTE for next academic year before the expiry of the current academic year;
• (x) to consider the perspective plan for the academic development of the University prepared by the planning board of the University;

(a) The Board of Management shall meet at least once in three months and not less than fifteen days’ notice shall be given for such meetings.

(b) The meetings of the Board of Management shall be called by the Registrar under instructions of the Vice Chancellor or at the request of not less than five members of the Board of Management.

(c) One-third of the members of the Board of Management shall form the quorum at any meeting.

(d) In case of difference of opinion among the members, the opinion of the majority shall prevail.

(e) Each member of the Board of Management shall have one vote and if there be equality of votes on any question to be determined by the Board of Management, the Chairman of the Board of Management or, as the case may be the member presiding over that meeting shall, in addition, have a casting vote.

(f) Every meeting of the Board of Management becomes necessary, the Vice Chancellor and in his absence by a member chosen by the members present.

(g) If urgent action by the Board of Management becomes necessary, the Vice Chancellor may permit the business to be transacted by circulation of papers to the members of the Board of Management. The action so proposed to be taken shall not be taken unless agreed to by a majority of members of the Board of Management. The action so taken shall be forthwith intimated to all the members of the Board of Management. In case the authority concerned fails to take a decision, the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor, whose decision shall be final.

(5) The Board shall exercise all the powers of the University not otherwise provided for by the Act, the Ordinances and the Regulations for the fulfillment of the objects of the University.

(6) All academic matters of the University needing policy framing shall be approved by the Board as per the proposal of Academic Council. The Academic Council shall advise/ report on any matter referred or entrusted to it by the Board of Management.

13. Academic Council – In addition to the provisions contained in Section 23 of the Act.

 

(1) The Academic Council shall be the principal academic body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes and the Ordinances, have the control and regulation of, and be responsible for, the maintenance of standards of instruction, education, research and examination within the University and shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred or imposed upon it by the Statutes.

(2) The Academic Council shall have the right to advise the Board of Management on all academic matters…………………………….. Click here to Read More.