The Birsa Munda Tribal University Act, 2017

Extra No. 15 © \!Cbe ®ujarat ®obernment ®a~ette EXTRAORDINARY PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY Vol. LVfUJ SATUROAY, 1\PRlL 1, 2017/CAITRA 11, 1939 Separate paging is give11 to this Part in order thnt it may be filed as a Separate Compilation. PART TV Acts of Gujanat Legislature and Ordin(ances pnlmulgated nnd Regulations m;\de by the Governor. TJ1e following AoL of 1h~ Gujarat Legislature, having been assented to by the Govcnior on Lhe 31" March, 2() 17 is hereby published for general infonnation. KM. LALA, Secretary Lo the Government of Gujarat. Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Department. GU.JAUAT ACT NO. 15 OF 2017. (First puhlishc<I. nlkr havi11g received lite n.'sent of 1hc Governor, in U1e "GleftU'al GQrqrn1m•111 Gazt'lle", on the I" April, 2017). ANl lCT 10 establish and incorporate a teaching University in the State of Gujarat to be known as the Birsa Munda Tribal University at R<tjpipln District, Narmada. lo develop flexible and innovative.academic and research programs in emerging areas, \\ ith special reforence lo the tribal population of Gujarat: to provide access to education in the area.~ of technical. skill hMed, vocational, manag~ment. tourism, tribaJ arts, culture and trndili(>nal value system and mherrelated areas lbr faster growth in thll lrihal areas; to proviuc iru>lructional and research faciliti<.:~ in tribal art. culture. tradition, language medicinal IV- bX. 15 15-1 15-2 GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, EX. 01-04-2017 [PART IV systems, customs, forest based economic activities, flora and fauna and advancement in technologies relating to the natural resources of tribal areas and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. It is hereby enacted in the Sixty-eighth Year of the Republic oflndia as follows: CHAPTER I PRELIMJJl!ARY Short title, I. (I} This Act may be called the Birsa Munda Tribal University rxttnl and Act, 2017. commir:ncemc:nt. (2) It shall extend to lhe whole of the State of Gujarat. (3) This section shall come into force a1 once and the remaining provisions shall come into force on such date as the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazelle, appoinl; and different dates may be appointed for different provisions. D•flnillons. 2. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,- (a) "Academic Council" means the Academic Council of the University constituted under section 27; (b) "Board" means the Board of Governors of lhe University constituted under section 22; (c) "Board of Studies" means the Board of Studies of the University constimted under section 34; (d) "College" means a College cstablisl1cd or maintained by the University providing courses of study or training leading 10 a degree, diploma or other academic distinctio11 of the University; (c) "Dean" means Dean of the University appointed under section 16; (!) "Distance Education" means inlparting education through any means of communication, such as broadcasting, teleca~ting, wcbcasting correspondence courses, seminars, contact PART JV J GUJAR.AT GOVERNMENT GAZETIE. EX. 01-04-2017 I 5-3 programmes or 1he combination of any two or more of such means; (g) "Executive Council" means the Executive Council of the University constituted under section 25; (h) "faculty" means faculty of the Unhcrsity: (i) "Finance Committee·· mcnns the Finnnce Commiucc of the University constitu1ed under section 29: (J) ..i nstitution" means an academic institution. not being a college. maintained by, or ndmiucd to 1hc privileges of the University: (k) "Ordinancc" means the Ordinance made by the Executh·e Cnuncil under Sl'ctinn 38; (I) "Principal'' means the head of a college or an institution muintained b\ the University and includes. where there is no J>r111cipal, the person for time being duly appointed to act as Principal, and in absence uf the Principal or 1he acting Principal, a Vice-Principal duly appointed as such: (m)"regulations" means th.: regulations of the University made under section 40, (n) "rules" means the rules made by 311) of the authorities of the Urll\crsity under sub-section (2) ofseclion 40; (o) "Statutes•· means I.be Statutes of Lhc University nwdc under section 36: (pl •·teacher" means a Principal, Professor, Associate Prolessor. Assistant Professor. or such other person l111par1ing inslnrction or supervising research in an) colleges or institutions and whose appointment has been approved by the l lnh ersity and includes such person oppointcd 011 contractual terms on temporary bnsis or on adlmc basis or on need base or otherwise. Visiting Teachers. Emeritus ProlCssors. Consull:mis, Scholars. Mentors and Advisors; (4) "Uni\'ersity" means the Birsa Munda Tribal l 'niversity established and constituted under section 3: 15-4 GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZEITE, EX. 01-04-2017 [PART JV (r) "University Department" means any post-graduate or research institute or department maintained by the University. n CHAPTER TKE UNIVEJ~SITY (1) There shall be established and constituted a University to ia11d incorpor•tion or be known as the "Birsa Munda Tribal University''. Cnh·tt~ily. (2) The Vice-Chancellor, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor and members of the Board of Governors, the Executive Council. the Academic Council, the finance Commiuee, and the Buildings and Estate Committee of the University and all persons who may hereafter become such officers or members, so long as they continue to hold such office or membership, shall constitute a body corporate by the mm1e of the "Birsa Munda Tribal University". (3) TI1e University shall have perpetual succession and a common seal, and may sue and be sued by the said name. (4) The University shall be competent to acquire and hold propcny, both mo\'able and immovable, to lease, sell or otherwise transfer any movable or immovable property which may \t.-St in or be ac<1uired by it for the purposes of the University, to raise loans on the securities of its assets and to contract and do all other things necessary for the purposes of this Act: Provided that no such sale, leas~ or transfer of such property shall be made or the power tO raise any such loan shall be exercised without the prior sanction of the State Government. llcadquartoro 4. The headquarters of the University shall be at Rajpipla. District Narmada. Gujarat Stmc. Objocts of 5. The prime object of the University shall be to create equitable Unl\<trsity. multiple socio-economic gro\\1h centres and centres of excellence besides the following objects, namely:- PART IV] GUJARAT GOVER.~1FN I Gi\ZETI_E_ EX. 01-04-2017 15-5 (i) 10 provic.lt: avenues of higher l!ducation and resc<1rch focili1ies primarily for 1he mbal populntion of 1he State of Gujarat; or (ii) to develop diffcrem pallcrns teaching for ccrti1ica1c or diploma courses, under grnduatc and post-gr.idumc courses :ind at doctoral lc'd and 10 maintain a high s1and~rd of education and its applications: (iii) to establish centre of cxcclkncc nr independent research ccntrc(s), museums. etc., lo impnn 1hc knowledge of tribnl trndi1ion. tribal mt and cullure, lribal language: lo promote tradi1ional food. live stocks. dairy tlcvelopmc111s. organic farmin!!, forc~try. cculog). <'II\ 1mnmenlal science. cco tourism, agriculrurc. fanning. \tinor Forest Produce (Ml P). Ayurvedic 1radi1ional medicines, marketing, husincss management and forest related and other skills of various 1rihcs including primitive tribes in Guj::irat: (ivl lo ltmnulatc tribal centric development models; publ1~h rerorts and monogmphs: to organize conferences. semin:us, etc. on issues rela1ing 1<1 tribes: 10 pro' iJc inpuls with rcgarJ 10 polic) 111'1t1cr.. in different spheres tn 1hc Staie Cio\'cmment: (v} to 1:1kc :1ppropdate measures I'm promoting itmovmions in lc<1ching-lcom111g processes in in1cr-discipli11ut) s1udics and research: (\i) 10 cst<1blish close linkage '~ilh the induslf) lo make 1e:1chi11g. rcS<.'llfCh. entrepreneurship and training ill the Unhcr>il) relevant ln lhc needs of the society at national and glnbal lewis: (,ii) 10 collaborate with nationnl and i111crnational universities or llrgani7aiions. especial!) for undcrtaking cultural studies and research on trihal com111uni1ics: ('iii) to pro,ide facilities for tribal management studies: (ix) 10 e;.1ablish, maintain and :tdvancc modem skill :mJ voea t ionnl training ccnl res: rv 15-6 GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZE! IE, EX. 01-04-2017 rPART Pow«• •nd 6. Subject 10 such conditions as may be prescribed by or under the Functions ur Univ<rsi1y. provisions of this Act, the University shall have t11e following powers and fun.ctions, namely:- (I) 10 establish, conduct and promote centi;es such as:- (a) Centre of Education including Distance Learning Education; (b) Centre of Research; (c) Centre of Training including Career Counseling and Job Placement; (d) Centre of Extension Education; ( e) Centre of Marketing and Management of Tribal produce; (2) 10 provide for instruction, teac.hing and training rn such branches of leaming and courses of study as it may think fit, and to make provisions for research, advancement and dissemination of knowledge, with special reforence to tribal students; (3) 10 organise common laboratories. libraries, museums and other equipments for teaching and research; (4) to institute Professorships, Associate Professorships, or Assistant Profossorships and other posts of teachers required by the University; (5) to appoint or recognise persons as Professors, Associate Professors, or Assi~iant Professors or course coordinators or field experts or otherwise as teachers of the University; (6) 10 instilute degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions; (7) 10 hold examinations and to confer degrees, diplomas and other academic distinctions on persoo,s who - (a) have pursued approved course of study in the University or college w1less exenwted therefrom, in the manner prescribed by the Statutes, Ordinances. PART TV] GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZE1TE. EX. 01-04-2017 15-7 regulations or rules and have passed the examinations prescribed by the University, or (b) have carried on research as per the conditions prescribed by the Ordinances, regulation or rules; (8) to confer honorary degrees or other academic distinctions in the manner laid down by the Statutes; (9) to grant such diplomas and lo provide such lectures, instrucliou and training to persons who arc not enrolled students of the University, as may be prescribed by the Statutes, Ordinances, regulations or rules; (I 0) to inspe<:t colleges. institutions and to take measures to ensure that proper standards of instruction, teaching or training arc maintained and adequate library, laboraiory, and facilities for skill formalion and enhancemeot arc made therein; (11) to control and co-ordinate the activi1ies of colleges and institutions and to regulate the fees to be paid by the students in such colleges and institutions; (12) to make special provisions for lhc spread of University Education among classes and communities which are educationally backward; (13) to lix, demand and to receive or recover such fees and other charges as may be prescnl>ed by the Ordinances; (14) to establish, maintain and manage hostels by the University, and to rccogni7.e such hostels which ore not maintained by the University. Such hostels may be inspected by University and recognition mny be withdravm, if University deems it fit and proper; ( 15) to supervise, regulate and control, the residence. conduct nnd discipline of the students of the University. colleges and institutions and Lo make arrangements for promoting their health and general welfare; 15-8 GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETI'E, EX. 01-04-2017 (PART IV (16) to institute and manage- (i) Printing and Publication Department; (ii) University Extension Boards; (iii) Information Bureau; and (iv) Employmeot Bureau; ( 17) to make provisions- (i) for Physical Education, NaLional Social Service, Chief Minister Shramdan Yojana, National Cadet Corps; (ii) for sports and athletic activities; (iii) for compliance of other academic, extra-curricular and co-curricular activities; (iv) to make necessary arrangements for obtaining required accreditation from National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Academic and Administrative Audil (AAA), National Board of Assessment (NBA), or any other such statutory accreditation agency constituted by the Central Government or the State Govcmment, as the case may be; (v) to comply with the directives/instructions of the State Government lo the colleges and institutions and the University from time to time; ( 18) io co-operate with other Universities and authorities in such manner and for such purposes as the University may determine; ( 19) to make arrangements for training for competitive examinations for recruitment to the services under lhe Central Government and the State Government; (20) to accept, hold and manage any endowments, donations or funds which vest in it for the purposes of the University by Geant, testamentary disposition or otherwise, arid to invest such endowments, donations or f\.mds in accordance with lhe provisions of this Act: PART IV] GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, EX. 01-04-2017 15-9 Provided that no donation from a foreign country, foreign foundation or any person from such country, foundation shall be accepted by the University save with the approval of the Central Government or the State Government, as the ease may be; (21) to borrow money from the Central Government, any Stale Government or from any individual, association or body corporate: Provided that the power 10 borrow moneys shall be exercised after obtaining previous approvaJ of the State Government; (22) to do all such nets and things, whether incidental to the powers and functions as aforesaid or not. as may be required in furtherance of lhe obje<:ts of the University and generally to cultivate and promote tribal art. culture, medicinal systems, language, etc. 7. The territorial jurisdiction of the University shall extend to the ,horhdi<llon of Onlvtrslty. whole of the State of Gujarat. 8. ( 1) No person shall be excluded from any office of the University l'nl~trsity optn to all or from membership of any of its authorities or from admission to 1rrtSJ>«tl' t any degree, diploma or other academic distinction or courses of study orstx. ttltc1on chtJs, on the sole ground of sex. mcc, creed, caste. class, place of birth. trttd or opinion. religious belief or political or other opinion: Provided that the University may, subject to the previous sanction of the State Government. maintain any college or institution exclusively for women, or reserve for womea or for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes or for members of Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes, seats for the purposes of admission as studentS in any institution maintained by the University. (2) It shall not be lawful for the University to impose on any person any test whatsoever relating to sex. race, creed. caste, class, pince of birth, religious belief or profossion or political or other opinion in ord~r to entitle him to be admitted as a teacher or a student or to hold 15-10 GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, EX. 01-04-2017 [PART IV any office or post in the University or to qualify for any degree, diploma or other academic distinction or to eltjoy or exercise any privileges of the University or benefaction thereof. Powl'r of State 9. (I) The State Government shall have power to issue directions, Government from time to time, as may be reqµired for compliance of any of the to give dirtttfons, provisions made by or under this Act. order assessment and order (2) lfthe State Government has c-0nvincing grounds to believe that inquiry. the teaching standards, examinations, research or administration has deteriorated substantially and is not of acceptable level, it may cause an assessment of the same by a committee of independent professional experts in lhe area The State Government shall communicate the findings of the committee and direct the University to take corrective measures as per the recommendations in the best interest of the academic wock and standards. if the University is in gross violations of certain accepted academic standards of educational institutions, the State Government shall give directions for compliance within reasonable time. (3) If U1e State Government has serious grounds or prima facie case to believe that the University has contravened any of Lhe vital provisions of this Act, regulations, Stalllles or there is a situation of financial mismanagement or gross mal-admi.nistration in the University management, the State Government shall issue a notice directing to give reply within forty-five days as to why an inquiry should not be held. If the reply of the University to the notice is 1101 satisfactory, the State Government may hold an inquiry. (4) The inquiry officer or colJJJllittee as appointed by the State Govenunent for the purpose shall have the same powers as vested in v or 190~. a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 in the matters such as summoning persons for evidence, and production of documents and reco.rd from any office, etc. PART IV] GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, EX. 01-04-2017 15-ll (5) The report of the inquiry shall be given to the University to present its case before the State Government. However, on consideration of the presentation of the University and the corrective steps proposed by it, still if the State Government is of the opinion that continuation of the existing University administration will gravely harm to the interests of the students, staff and the objectives of the University, or there is a gross financial mismanagement and serious mal-admiuistralion, the State Government may 1al<e appropriate $teps as it may deem Ji l and proper. CHAPTER ill OFFICERS OF UNIVERSITY 10. The following snail be officers oft he University, namely:- Officer.s of University. (i) the Chancellor; (ii) the Vice-Chancellor; (iii) the Pro-Vice-Chanoellor; (iv) the Deans of Faculties; (v) the Registrar; (vi) the Law Officer: (vii) the Finance and Accom1ts Officer; (viii) the Controller of Examinations; (ix) such other officers in the service of the University as may be declared by the Statutes to be the officers of the Unjversity. 11. No person shall be appointed, nominated or, as the case may be, or Eligibility co-opted,- age lirult Qf muubtr:s in various (i) as an officer referi-ed to ill clauses (iv) to (ix) of ~ntborlti~ :and office,,. section l 0: (ii) on the post of a teacher; or (iii) as a member of any of the authorities of the University, any committee or any other board or body thereof, after he allai ns the age of 62 years: Provided that nothing in this section shall apply to the Chairperson or a member of any of the authorities of the Universi1y, 15-12 GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, EX. 01-04-2017 [PART N committee or any other board or body thereof, who is the Chairperson or member by virtue of bis office as the Chancellor or the Vice Chancellor: Provided further that nolhing in this section shall apply to the visiting teachers, Emeritus Professors, Consultants, Scholars, Mentors or Advisors. Cb•nttllor. 12. (I) The Governor of the State of Gujarat shall be the Chancellor oftbe University. (2) The Chancellor shall, by virtue of his office, be the bead of the University and the Chairperson of the Board and shall, when present, preside at the meetings of Board and at any convocation of the University. (3) 111e Chancellor shall have such other powers as may be conferred on him by this Act or the Statutes. Vict 13. (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the State Ch.anctllor. Government from amongst three persons recommended by a search committee constituted for the purpose under sub-section (4). (2) To be eligible for being appointed as the Vice-Chancellor, a person Shall be,- (i) an eminent academician having a Ph. D. degree with a mininium oft en year ofe xperience as a professor, or: (ii) a dislinguishcd academician having a Ph. D. degree with a minimum of twelve years experience in the field of academic, education or in the tribal affairs in a University, reputed academic, administrative or research organization: (iii) a person to be appointed may be preferably from Scheduled Tribes. PART N] GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, EX. 01-04-2017 15-13 (3) In case where the three names as recommended by the search committee under sub-section (6) include a candidate or candidates from the Scheduled Tribes, then a person to be appointed as a Vice Chancellor may be preferably from such tribe. (4) For the purpose of sub-section (l), the State Government shall constitute a search commillee which shall consist of the following members, namely:- (i) two members (not being persons co1mected with lbe University or with any college or institution) out of whom one shall be a person nominated in lbe manner prescribed by Statutes by the E1<ecative Council and the Academic Cow1cil jointly and the other shal 1 be a person nominated in the manner prescribed by Statutes by the Vice Chancellors of all the State Universities established by law in the State of Gujarat; (ii) one member, who is an eminent educationalist and has contributed to the University education system, to be nominated by the State Government. (5) The State Government shall designate one of the Lhree members oft he Search Committee as its ChairperSotL (6) The Committee so appointed shall, within mru<imum eight weeks and in such manner as may be prescribed by Statutes, select tnree persons whom it considers fit for being appointed as the Vice Chancellor and shall recommend to the State Government lhc names of the persons so selected together with such other particulars as may be prescribed by the Statutes. (7) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a tem1 of three years and shall be eligible for being re-appointed to that office for one more tem1 only: 15-14 GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZE'ITE, EX. 01-04-2017 (PART lV Provided that no person appointed or reappointed as the Vice Cbancellor shaU continue to bold his office as such after he attains the age of seventy years. (8) The emolument$ to be paid to the Vice-Cl1ancellor, and the terms and conditions subject to which he shall hold office, shall be such as may be dctennined by tb.e State Government: Provided that such emolwnents or such teans and conditions shall not, during the currency of the term oft he holder of that office. be varied to disadvantage without his consent. (9) (a) During tl1e leave or absence of the Vice-Chancellor, or (b) in the event of a permanent vacancy in the office of the Vice Chancellor, until an appointment is made under sub-section (1) to that oflice, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be given a charge of that post and, in his absence, one of the Deans as nominated by the State Government for that purpose shall carry on the current duties of the office oft he Vice-Chancellor. (10) The Vice-Chancellor may, by writing under his signature addressed to the State Government, after giving one month's notice, resign from his office and such resignation shall take effect from the date of the acceptance of resignal ion by the State Govemmeot. (11) The Vice-Chancellor may be removed from hls office by the State Government, if it is satisfied that tl1e incumbent:- (a) bas become insane and stands so declared by a competent court; (b) has been convicted by a court for any offence involving moral turpitude; ( c) has become an insolvent and stands so declared by a competent court; (d) bas been physically unfit and incapable of discbarging functions due to protracted illness or physical disability; PART IVl GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, EX. 01-04-2017 l5-L5 (e) has willfully omitted or refused to carry out the provisions of this Act or has committed breach of any of the terms and conditions of the service as detel'mined by the State Government or has abused the powers vested in him or if the continuation of the Vice Chancellor in the office is detrimental to the interest of the University: Provided that the Vice-Chancellor shall JlOt be removed fro111 his office, unless an opportunity of being heard is offered to him. 14. (I) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal executive and Powers ofVlce Chancellor. academic officer of the Univctsity and, in absence of the Chancellor, he shall preside over the meetings of the Board. He shall be an ex officio Chairperson of the Executive Council, Academic Council, Finance Committee and Buildings and Estate Committee. He shall be entitled to be present, with the right to speak, at any meeting of any other authority or body or the University, but shall not be entitled to vote thereat unless he is a member ohhat authority or body. (2) The Vice-Chancellor shall have power to convene meetings of the Executive Council, Academic Council and f.inance Committee and such other authorities of the University of which he is lhe Chairperson. He may delegate this power to any other officer of the University. (3) It shall be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to ensure that this Act, the Statutes. Ordinances, regulations and rules are failhfully observed and he shall have all the powers necessary for this purpose. (4) (a) The Vice-CbanceJlor shall nominate members on any of the authorities as required under this Act; (b) (i) all powers relating to the maintenance of discipline and disciplinary action in relation to the students of the University and the University as a whole shall vest in the Vice-Chancellor; 15-16 GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, EX. 01-04-2017 , [PART TV (ii) the Vice-Chancellor may delegate all or any of his powers referred to in sub-clause (i), as he deems proper, to the Pro-Vice Chancellor and to such other officer as he may specify in this behalf. (5) (a) [n any emergency which, in the opinion of the Vice Chancellor, reC[uires that immediate action should be taken, he shall take such action as he deems necessary and shall at the earliest opportunity thereafter famish information regarding action with !lie reasons he has considered as emergent, to such officer, authority or body as would have in the ordinary course dealt with the matter. (b) When action taken by the Vice-Chru1cellor under this sub-section affects any person in the service of the University, such person shall be entitled to prefer an appeal through the said officer, authority or body to the Executive Counci I, within one month from the date on which such action is communicated to him. (6) (a) Subject to the provisions contained in sub-section (4) and notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (5), where the Vice-Chancellor after making such inquiry as he deems fit and is of the opinion that the execlllion of any order or resolution of any authority specified in or declared under section 21, or the doing of anything or is being done by or on behalf of tbe University,- (i) is inconsistent with the provisions of this Act or of any Statute, Ordin<mce, rule or regulation, or (ii) is not in the interest of the University, or (iii) is likely tQ lead to breach of peace, or (iv) is inconsistent with the guidelines, directives of the University Grants Commission, State Government or any regulatory body, as the case may be. he may forward a copy of the order or resolution or, as the case may be, refer the doing of the thing, with a statement of reasons, lo the PART NJ GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, EX. 01-04-2017 15-17 authority which made the order or passed the resolution or proposes to do the thing for reconsideration by that atnhority as to why the said order or resolution may not be rescinded or revised or modilied in the manner stated by him or the doing of the thing be refrained from. (b) Where the authority after reconside.ration revises or modi.fies the order or resolution in the manner stated by the Vice-Chancellor, then, notwithstauding anything contained in clause (c) such revised or modified order or resolution shall revive from the date of such revision or modification. (c ) Where the authority revises or modifies the order or resolution in such manner as is inconsistent with the m::uuier stated by the Vice Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor shall refer the mm1er to the State Government for its decision. (d) The State Government may. on such reference, being made, revise or modify the order or resolution or direct that the order or resolution shall continue to be in force with or without modification permanently or for such period as it may specify: Provided that the order or resolution shall not be revised or modified or continued by the State Government without giving the concerned authority a reasonable opportunity of showing lbe cause against the order or resol ntion. (e) The order, resolution or, as the case may be, the doing of thing, shall remain in abeyance fro111 the date of the action of IJ1e Vice Chancellor off orwarding the copy of order or resolution or of making reference under clause (a) till the date of the order of the State Government under clause (d). (f) In case where the authority modifies or revises its order or resolution under clause (b) or where the State Government revises or modifies the order or resolution under clause (d). any action. if taken prior Lo forwarding a copy of the order or resolution or making a reference with regard to doing of the thing by 1t1c Vice-Chancellor J 5-18 GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, EX. OJ-04-2017 [PART lV under clause (a) to the concemed authority, shall be treated as ab inilio void. (7) Ibc Vice- Chancellor shall exercise such other powers and perfonn such other functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes, Ordinances or regulations. 15. (J) The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the State Pro-Vi~e­ Chancellor. Government from the panel of three persons recommended by the search committee. (2) For the purpose of sub-section (l ), the State Government shall constitute a search committee which shall consist of the following members, namely:- (i) two members (not being persons connected with the University or with any college or institution) out of whom one shall be a person nominated in tbe manner prescribed by Statutes by the Executive Council and the Academic Council jointly and the other shall be a person nominated, in the manner prescribed by Statutes, by the Vice-Chancellors of all the Stale Universities e.5tablished by law in the State of Gujarat; (ii) one member, who is an eminent educationalist and has contributed to 1.he University education system, to be nominated by1he State Government. (3) l11e State Government shall designate one of the three members of the Committee as its Chairperson. (4 ) The Committee so appointed shall, within maximum eight weeks and in such manner as may be prescribed by Statutes, select three persons whom it considers :fit for being appointed as the Pro-Vice Cbancellor and shall recommend to the State Govemmem the names of the persons so s~lectcd together with such other particulars as may be prescribed by the Statutes. PART IV J GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, EX. 01-04-2017 15-19 (5) No person appointed as the Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall continue to hold his office as such after he attains the age of sixty-eight years. (6) The tenn of lhe office of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be three years and shall be eligible for being re-appoiJ1ted to the office for one more tem1 only. (7) The Pr-0-Vice-Chancellor shall be a whole-time salaried officer of the University, and emoluments and tem1s and conditions of his service shall be sucl1 as may be determined by the State Government: Provided that Llte emoluments and conditions of service of the holder of such office shall not during currency of the term of the holding of that office be varied to disadvantage without his consent (8) The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal inspecting officer of tbe University and shall exercise such powers and perfonn such duties, which are specially or generally conferred on him, by the Vice-Chancellor and asllrescribed under the relevant Statutes. (9) The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall, in absence of the Vioc Chanccllor, or in I.he cvcm of beiog unable to perform duties of his office, exercise all the powers and discharge all the li.mctions and duties of the Vice-Chancellor. (10) The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall preside,- (a) in absence of the Chancellor and the Vice-Chancellor. at the meetings of the Board; and (b) in absence of U1e Vice-Chancellor at the meetings of any other authority of the University or a committee thereof. (11) The Pro-Vice-Chancellor may, by writing under his signature addressed to the State Govenunent, after giving one month's notice, resign fr:om his office and such resignation shall take effect from lbe date of the acceptance of resignation by tbe State Govemmeni. rv 15-20 GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETIE, EX. 01-04-2017 [PART 16. (!)There shall be a Dean of each Faculty who shall be nominated Deans of Faculty. by the Vice-Chancellor. (2) The Dean shall assist the Vice-Chancellor and Pro-Vice CbancelJor in managing the academic and other allied affairs of the University as entrusted by the Vice-Chancellor. (3) The Dean shall bold office for a tem1 of three years. (4) The Dean shall be the principal executive autherity of the faculty and shall exercise the following powers and perfo1m the following functions, namely:- (i) he shall be the Chairperson of the Faculty concerned and shall preside over the meetings of the faculty; (ii) he may attend the meeting of any Board of Studies; (iii) be shall supervise and co-ordinate the work of the different Boards under the Faculty; (iv) be shall plan and organize seminars, refresher courses, and work-shops, pertaining to the subjects under the Facully; (v) he shall inspect and guide the University Departments, colleges and institutions in respect of subject under the Faculty; (vi) h.c shall be responsible for the due observance of the Statutes, the Ordinances, and the regulations relating to the Faculty; (vii) be shall recommend to the Executive Council for approval, the proposa1s for the programmes of visiting or te!lchers and for the exchange teachers; and (viii) he shall exercise such other powers and perfonn such other functions as may be prescribed by the relevant Statutes. PART TV] GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, EX. 01-04-2017 15-21 17. (l) The Registrar shall be a whole time salaried officer of the Rogistm·. University and shall act as a Secretary of the Board, the Executive Council and the Academic Council. (2) The Registrar shall be appointed by the State Government on recommendation of lhc Univ crsity in accordance with the Statutes to be made in this behalf, and his emoluments and conditions of service shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes. (3) The Registrar shall be responsible for U1e due custody of the University records, the common seal and such other properties and assets of the University as the executive council shall commit to his charge. (4 ) The Registrar shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by tl1e Statutes, Ordinances, rules and regulations. 18. ( 1) The Law Officer shall be appointed by lhe University. He Law Officer. shall be in-charge in respect of all legal matters for and against University. (2) The qualifications, experience, powers, functions, and duties of the Law Officer shall be such as may be prescribed by !he Statutes. 19. {I) The Finance and Accow1ts Officer shall be appointed b}' the Finonc• nnd Accounts Officer. Slate Government on deputation. He shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed by the Statutes. (2) The qualifications, salary, allowances, emoluments, other perks and facilities and terms and. conditions of service of the Finance and AccoUJlts Officer shall be such as may be determined by the Slate Government. (3) When the office of the Finance and Accounts Officer is vacant or when the Finance and Accounts Officer is. by reasons of illness. absence or any other cause, unable to perfonn the duties of his 15-22 GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, EX. 01-04-2017 [PART N office, the duties of such office shall be performed by such a person as the Vice-Chancellor may appoint for the purpose. (4) The Finance and Accounts Officer shall,- (i) exercise general supervision over the funds of the University and shall advise as regards its financial policy; (ii) perfonn such other financial functions as prescribed under the Statutes and has also assigned by the Vice Chancellor. Controller of 20. (1) The Controller of Examinations shall be a whole time salaried Examination. officer of the University. He shall be appointed by the University with the prior approval of the State Govcrrunent. (2) The qualifications. terms and conditions of service of the Controller of Examination shall be such as may be prescribed by lhe Statutes. CJTAPTERIV AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY Authorities of 21. The following shall be the authorities of the Universiry, namely:- tJnivertlty. (i) the Board of Governors; (ii) the Executive Council; (iii) the Academic Council; (iv) the Finance Committee; (v) the Buildings and Estate Committee; (vi) the Faculties; (vii) the Boards of Studies; (viii) such other boards and bodies of the University as may be declared by the Statutes to be the authorities of the University. Board of 22. (1) The Boa~d of Governors shall consist of the following Gove.ruors. members, namely:- PART IV) GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZE'TTE, EX. 01-04-2017 15-23 I. Ex-Officio Members: (i) the Chancellor, ex-officio Chairperson; (ii) the Vice-Chancellor, ex-officio Vice- Chairperson; (iii) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor; (iv) the Secretary, Government of Gujarat, Tribal Development Department; (v) the Secretary, Government of Gujarat, Finance Department or his nominee not below the rank ofD eputy Secretary; (vi) the Secretary, Government of Gujarat, Education Dcparlment or bis nominee not below the rank of Deputy Secretary; (vii) the Secretary, Government of Gujarat, lndustries and Mines Department or his nominee not below the rank of Deputy Secretary; (viii) the Secretary, Govei:nment of Gujarat, Labour and Employmenl Department or his nominee not below the rank ofD eputy Secretary; (ix) the Secretary. Government of Gujarat, Health and Family Welfare Department or bis nominee not below the rank of Deputy Secretary: (x) the Commissioner of Tribal Development Gttjarat State, or his nominee not below the rank of Joint Director; (xi) the Commissioner of Higher Education, Gujarat State, or his nominee not below the rank of Joiat Director; (xii) lhe Commissioner of Technical Education. Gujarat State, or his nominee not below the rank of Joint Director; 15-24 GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, EX. 01-04-2017 [PART IV (xiii) the Deputy Commissioner-cum-Ditector, Primitive Tribes, Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujaral II. Ordinary Members: (i) three Heads of the Department to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor from amongst themselves by overall seniority and rotation; (ii) two Principals of colleges to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor from amongst themselves by overall seniority and rotation; (iii) one University Teacher to be nomi11ated by the Vice-Chancellor from amongst themselves by overall seniority and rotation; (iv) four Teachers of the colleges to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor from amongst themselves by overall seniority and rotation; (v) oue iuember from the Rajpipla Municipality to be nominated by the State Government; (vi) one member from the Narmada District Panchayats to be nominated by the State Government; (vii) two Members ofL egislative Assembly (MLA), elected !Tom the ~armada District, lo be nominated by the State Government; (viii) four distinguished persons to be nominated by lhe State Government from amongst distinguished educationists, social workers, representatives of tribal communities, women and such other class of persons; (ix) one donor to be nominated by the State Government. PART IVl GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, EX. 0l-04-2017 15-25 (2) At least thirty-three per cent. of the total members to be nominated under the category of the ordinary members shall be \vomen. (3) At least thirty-three per cent. of the total members to be nominated under the category of the ordinary members shall be from the Scheduled Txibes. ( 4) The tcxm of members, other than thal of ex-officio members, shall be three years. 23. ( l) 1J1e Board shall meet on a date to be fixed by the Chancellor Meetin~s or Board. at least twice during a calendar year generally. The annual meeting of the Board shall be specially fixed under the directions of the Chancellor during a financial year. (2) The Chancellor may, whenever he thinks fit and necessary, call a meeting for a special reason. (3) The quorum shaU not be less U1an one-third of the total number of members of the Board (any fraction contained in that one-third being rounded off as one). (4) A written notice of every meeting together with agenda shall be circulated by the Registr<lf lo the members of the Board at least 11ot less than fifteen clear days in.variably before the d;ite of the meeting. The Vice-Chancellor may permit inclusion of any item in the agenda for which due notice could not be given in the meeting. (5) The Chairperson, if present, shall preside over t11c meetings of the Board and in his absence, the Vice-Chairperson shall preside. (6 ) The ruling of the Chairperson about any question of procedure shall be fina I. (7) In case of difference of opinions amongst lhe members, the opinion of the Chairperson shall prevail. 15-26 GUJARAT GOVERNMENT OAZETIE, EX. 01-04-2017 [PART IV (8) Each member of the Board, including the Chairperson shall have one vote and if there shall be a tie. viz. a deadlock, equality of votes on any question to be de1ennined by lhe Board, the Chairperson of the Board shall have a casting vole. (9) The minutes of the proceedings of a meeting of the Board shall be drawn up by the Registrar with the approval of the Chairperson of the Board and circulated invariably within twenty days to all the members of lhe Board. The minutes, along with amendments, if any, shall be placed for confinnation at the next meeting of 1he Board. After the minutes are confinned and signed by lhe Chairperson of the Board. Ibey shall be recorded in lhe minute book which shall be kepi open for inspection by the members of the Board. (I 0) (i) Whenever, in accordance with lhe Statutes, any person is to hold an office or be a member or an authority of the University by rotation according lo seniority. such seniority shall be determined according to the length of continuous service of such person ill grade and in accordance with such other principles as the Board may from timc-10-time, prescribe. (ii) lt shall be the du1y of lhe Registtar to prepare and maintain in respect of each class of members 10 whom !he provisions of relevant Stam1cs apply, a complete and up-to-date seniority list, in accordance with the provisions of clause (i). (iii) 1f 1wo or more persons have equal length of co11lin1101is service in a particular grade or the relative seniority of any person or persons is otherwise in doubt, the Registrar may, on bis own motion or shall, at the request of any such person. submit the matter to the Board whose decision !hereon shall be final. Po\\tn and 24. Subject to the other provisions of this Act, !he Board shall or dulitt 8otrd. exercise the following powers and perform the following duties, namely:- PART TV] GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETIE, EX. 01-04-2017 15-27 (i) to take policy decisions regarding planning, development, management and other related matters for good governance of the University and to issue directions for proper implementation of the same; (ii) to institute Professorships, Associate Professorships, Assistant Professorships, subject experts, co-ordinators, field experts and by any other posts of teachers required by the University; (iii) to make, amend or repeal the Statutes; (iv) to consider any proposal or issue raised by the Chairperson; (V) to approve, cancel or refer back the Ordinances to the .Executive Council but shall not amend the same; (vi) to consider and pass resolutions on the annual reports, annual accounts and financial estimates; (vii) to consider the audited accounts; (viii) to review and to approve annual reports of the Executive Council, Academic Council, Finance Committee, Buildings and Estate Conunittee, Board of University Teaching and Research, Faculties, the Board of Studies and other Committees; (ix) to exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred or imposed upon it by this Act, Statutes. Ordinances, rules, or regulations made there under aud all such other powers for achieving the objectives of the University. 15-28 GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, EX. 01-04-2017 [PART 1V Executive 25. (!)The Executive Council shall be the executive authority of the Co until. University and shall consist of the following members, namely:- /. Ex-Officio Members (i) the Vice-Chancellor, ex-officio Chairperson; (ii) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, ex-officio Vice Chairperson (iii) the Commissioner of Tribal Development, Gujarat State or bis nominee not below the rank of Deputy Commissioner; (iv) the Commissioner of Higher Education, Gujarat State or bis no mi nee not below the rank of Joint Director; (v) the Commissioner of Technical Education ,Gujarat State or his nominee not below the rank of Joint Director; (vi) District Collector, Nannada District; (vii) Superintending Engineer of the region, Roads and Buildings Department; (viii) Di~trlct Development Officer, Narmada District; (ix) Project Administrator, Narmada District, Tribal Development Department. JI. Ordinary Members: (i) three Heads of University Departments, lo be nominated by the Vice-Chanceller, amongst themselves, by overall seniority and rotation; (ii) two Principals, to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor, amongst themselves, by overall seniority and rotation; (iii) two Teachers to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor, from amongst University PART lV) GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, EX. 01-04-2017 15-29 teachers, other than Reads of the Departments, by overall seniority and rotation; (iv) four college teachers to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor, from amongst themselves, by overall seniority and rotation; (v) live distinguished persons to be nominated by the State Government from amongst the distinguished educationists. social workers, \von1en, public administrators representatives of tribal communities or such other class of persons as the Government may deem fit. (2) At least thirty-three per cent. of the members to be nominated under the category of the ordinary members shal I be women; (3) At least thirty-three per cent. of lhe members to be nominated under the category of the ordinary members shall be from the Scheduled Tribes; (4) The term of office of the members other than the ex- officio members shall be tlu·ee yeaTS: 26. (l) Subject to such conditions as may be prescribed by or under Powers nnd duties of this Act, the Executive Council shall exercise the follovving powers Executive Council. and perform the following duties, namely:- (a) to hold, control and administer the property and funds of the University; (b) to enter into, vary, carry out or cancel contracts on behalf of the University in the exercise or performance of the powers and duties assigned to it by or under this Act, in consultation with the Fi1wnce Commillee, Buildings and 15-30 GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, EX. 01-04-2017 LP ART rv Estate Committee and the Legal Committee, if any, appointed by the Executive Council; (c) to determine the fonn, provide for the custody and Tegulate the use, of the common seal oftbe University; (d ) to administer the funds placed at the disposal of the University for speci fie purposes;

(e) to prepare the annual financial estimates of the University and to submit them to the Board for approval; (t) to reduce or to increase the amount of the budget grant; (g) to sanction the transfer of any amount within the budget grant from one minor head to another or from subordinate head under the minor head to a subordinate head under another minor head; (h) to make provisions for buildings, premises, instruments, furniture, apparatus and other means needed for carrying on the work of the University; (i) to accept on behalf of the University, bequests, donations and transfer of any movable or immovable property 10 the University and to operate separate bank accounts for the funds receh·ed for development work, medals, prizes, etc.: G) 10 transfer any movable or immovable property on behalf of the University; (k) to raise loans 011 the security of the assets of the University; (1) to manage o.nd regulate finances, accounts and .investments of the University; (m)to make provisions for Physical Education, National Social Service. National Cadet Corps, Chief Minister Shrarndan Yojana; (n) to manage colleges, University departments, institution of research or specialized studies. laboratories, libraries. mllseums and hostels maintained by the University; PART !VJ GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, EX. 0 l-04-2017 15-3 l (o) to arrange for and to direct the inspection of colleges, institutions and hostels and to issue instructions for maintaining their efficiency and/or ensw·ing proper conditions of employment for members of their staff, and in case of disregard of such instructions to take such steps as it deems proper; (p) to call for reports, returns and other infonnation from colleges, institutions orh ostels; (q ) to supervise and control the residence, conduct and discipline of the students of the UniversiLy and to make arrangements for promoting their beallli and general welfare; (r) to recommend to the Board the confem1ent of honorary degrees and academic distinctions in the marn1er prescribed by the Statutes; (s) to award fellowships, travelling fellowships, scholarshlps, student5hips. medals and prizes; (t) to make recommendations for appointment of teachers and employees of the University, to fix their emoluments and define their duties and llie tem1s and conditions of their services including disciplinary matters, to the State Government, after consultation with the Board; (u) lo recognize a member of the staff of colleges or institutions as a Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Pr(>fessor or a teacher of the University; (v) to fix remuneration of examiners and to arrange for the conduct of and for publishing the results of University examinations and other tests; (w)to fix, demand and receive such fees and other charges as may be prescribed by the Ordinances; (x) to make amend or cancel the Ordinances; (y) to exercise such other powers and perfonn such other dtllics as may be conferred by the Board or imposed by or 15-32 GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, EX. 01-04-2017 (PART lV under ihis Act, and all such other powers for achieving the objectives of the University. (2) The Executive Council shall make u report to the Board about all transactions referred to in clnuse (i). (j), and (k) ofs ub-section ( l ). (3) The Executive Council shall not transfer any immovable property without the previous sanction of the Board and the State Government. (4) The exercise of the powers by the Executive Council, in so far as they relate 10 the laying down and regulating salary scales and allowances of teachers and employees of the University, shall be subject to the approval of the State Government. (5) The powers and duties under clauses (r), (s) and (x) shall not be exercised by the Executive Council except upon the recommendations made by lhc Academic Council. (6) The Executive Council may by Ordinances appoint one or more committees to carry out its administrative work and define its constitution, functions and tenure. Attdtmit 27. (l) The Academic Council shall be the academic body of the Counc1t University and shall consist of the following members, namely:- (i) the Vice-Chancellor. ex-officio Chairperson; (ii) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor; (iii) the Deans of raculties: (iv) 1101 more than six members from the members of Faculties. who are not Deans, to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; (2) The term of oflice of the members of the Academic Council other than ex-officio members shall be three years: Provided that a member sp;.-cificd in the clauses (iii) and (iv) of sub-section {I) shall cease to hold office as such member if he PART IV] GUJARAT GOVERNMENTGAZETIE, EX. 01-04-2017 15-33 ceases to be a Dean of a Faculty, or as the case may be, a member of the respective faculty. 28. (I) The Academic Council shall have the control and general Powers :.nd d41rlt~ of Academic regulation of, and be responsible for, the maintenance of the Council. standard.o; of teaching and examinations of the University. The decision of the Academic Council in all academic matters shall be finalised with the approval of the Vice-Chancellor. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provisions and subject to such conditions as may be prescribed by or under this Act, tbe Academic Council shall e){ercise the following powers and perfonn the following duties, namely:- (i) to approve regulations made by the concerned Faculty regarding the courses and special courses of study; (ii) to arrange for co-ordination of studies and teaching in colleges and institutions; (iii) to promote research within the University; (iv) to approve proposals for allocating subjecis to the faculties; (v) to make proposals to the Board for the establishment of University departments. institutes of research and specialised studies, libraries, laboratories and musemns as well as centre for skill development and vocational education; (vi) to approve and recommend to the Executive Council, the proposals for the institution of Professorships, Associate Professorships, and Assistant Professorships and any other posts of teachers required by the University and for prescribing the duties and fixing the emoluments of such posts; 15-34 GUJARATGOVERNMENTGAZETfE,EX. 01-04-2017 [PART N (vii) to approve and recommend the proposals to the B11ard for the institution of fellowships, travelling fellowships, scholarships, bursaries, studentships, medals and prizes; (viii) to make regulations regarding the examinations of the University and Lhe conditions on which studellts shall be admitted to such examinations; (ix) to approve regulations prescribing equivalence of examination; (x) to approve regulations prescribing the manner for granting exemption from courses of studies in the University or in colleges for qualifying for degrees, diplomas and other academic distinctions; (xi) to grant interdisciplinary courses and Lake all measures to impr¢ve Choice Based Credit System; (xii) generally Lo advise the University on aU academic matters; (xiii) to exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred or imposed on it by or w1dcr this Act ot Finante 29. (1) The Finance Committee shall consist the following Con1miltee. members, namely:- (i) the Vice-Chancellor, ex-officio Chairperson; (ii) the Pro· Vice-Chancellor, ex-oj]icio Vice Chairperson; (iii) the SeLTetary LO the Government of Gujarat. Finance Department, ex-officio or his nominee not below the rank of Deputy Secretary or FiJlaucial Advisor, Finance department; (iv) the Secretary, Tribal Development Department. ex-officio or his nominee not below the rank of Deputy Secretary; PART IV) GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETIE, EX. 01-04-2017 15-35 (v) one member of lhe Board, to be nominated by lbe Board; (vi) one expert in the field of finance, to be nominated by the Board; (vii) Project Administrator and Additional Collector, (Tribal Development), Nannada District. (2) The Finance and Accounts Officer shall be the Secretary of lhc Finance Committee. (3) The term of office of r.he members other than the ex-officio members shal 1 be three years. (4) Any ncm1inated memb-Or may resign from office by writing under his hand addressed to the Vice-Chancellor and resignation shall take effect from the date the same is accepted by the Vice-Chancellor. 30. Subject to the other provisions of this Act, the Finance Committee J>ov.•ers and Duties of.Finance shall exercise the followinf?, powers and perform r.he following Con1n1ittee. functions. namely:- (i) to examine the annual accotmts and annual estimates oflhe University and to advise the Board thereon; (ii) to review from time to time the financial position of the University; (iii) to make recommendations to the Board on all financial policy matters of the University; (iv) to make recommendations to the Board on all proposals involving raising of funds, receipts am! expenditure; (v) to provide guidelines for investment of surplus funds; (vi) to make recommendations to the Board on proposals involving expenditure for which no provision has been made in the budget or for which expenditure in excess of the amount provided in the budget needs to be incurred; 15-36 GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GJ\ZETIE, EX. 01-04-2017 (PART IV (vii) to examine proposals relating to the revision and upgradation of pay-scales and to place before the Board those items which are not included in the budget; (viii) to open accounts i11 any Scheduled Bank, operate such accounts and to issue instructions to the bank for the operation of such accounts; (ix) to operate Endowment Fund, General Fund and Development Fund; (x) to pass tenders, contracts and other expenditure for projects and recommend to the Executive Council for final approval; (xi) to consider the delegation of financial powers to the University ol11cers; (xii) to exercise such other powers and perfom1 such other functions as may be conferred or imposed on it by the regulations. Buildings 31. (1) The Buildings and Estate Committee of the University shall and Es111e consist of the following members. namely:- Commilltt. (i) the Vice-Chancellor ex-officio Chairperson; (ii) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor ex-officio Vice-Chairperson; (iii) the Secretary to the Government of Gujarat, fribal Development Department or his nominee, not below the rank of Deputy Secretary; (iv) the Commissioner, lligher Education, Gujarat State or his nominee not below the rank ofJ oint Director; (v) the Chief Engineer, Roads and Buildings Depanmcnt or his nominee not below the rank of Superintending Engineer; (vi) one representative of Institute of Engineers {India) Gttiarat Centre, nominated by the Chairperson of the said lnstin1tc, from amongst its members; PART JV 1 GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETIE. EX. 01-04-2017 15-37 (vii) one representative of lnstitute of Architects (India) Gujarat Centre, nominated by the Chairperson of the said Institute, from amongst its members. (2) The University Engineer shall be the Secretary of the Committee. (3) The tenn of the nominated members of the Committee shall be three years. (4) The Committee shall,- (a) be responsible for finalising the plans and estimates of the various building projects and for ensuring the completion of the buildings and for proper utilization of the grants received from the University Grants Commission (UGC), the State Government or from any agency; (b) be resporuiible for the maintenance and upkeep of the University buildings; (c) assess the cost of repairs, additions, alteration and demolition of ihe University buildings annually and prepare the budget for the same to be sub1nitted for approval of the Finance Committee and Executive Council; (d ) exercise all such powers, as delegated lo il by the Executive Council; (e ) be responsible for ensuring the completion of the buildings in accordance with the approved plans and estimates and proper utilization of the funds received from the Universily Grants Commission, the Government and from the University's o"'u resources. as the case iuay be. (5) The committee may ccmstitute one or more sub-committees to look after any of the functions and responsibilities assigned to it. 15-38 GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZElTE, EX 01-04-2017 [PART 1V 32. (I) The University shall include the Faculties of Arts, Education, Fa('ultitJ. Sciences, Law, Medicine, Commerce, Management, Tribal Studies, and such other Faculties as may be prescribed by !he Statutes. Each faculty shall comprise such subjects as may be prescribed by the Statutes. (2) Each Faculty shall consist of,- (i) the Chairpersons of the Boards of Studies for the subjects with which the Faculty is concerned; and (ii) not more than three members of the Board of Studies as are assigned 10 the Faculty by the Executive Council. (3) A teacher in a subject included in more than one Facullies shall, within one month from the date on which he becomes a member of the Board of Studies, select by intimation in writing to the Registrar, any one of such Faculties 10 which he wishes to be assigned, if he intends to make such selection. 'llie Executive Council shall assign to him any one of such Faculties and selection or assignment so made shall be irrevocable for the entire 1em1 of membership. (4) All Faculties shall be located at the headquarters of the University: Provided that in respect of any of such faculties, the State Government after consulting the University may, by notilicaiion in the Official Gazelle, direct thal the Facully specified in lhc notification shall be located nl such place outside the headquarters of the University and thereupon the Faculty shall be located accordingly. Powtrs and 33. (I) The Faculty shall have the general control and power of du tits O( fl('Ulty. regulation of. and be responsible for, the maintenance of standards of teaching and duties of the examination of the University for the subjects assigned to the Faculty. PART NJ GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, EX. 01-04-2017 15-39 (2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provision and subject to such conditions as may be prescribed by or under the provisions of Ibis Act, the Faculty shall exercise the following powers and perform the following duties, namely:- (i) to make regulations in consultation with the concerned Board of Studies for laying down courses of studies; (ii) to make regulations regarding the special courses of study; (iii) to make regulations for the standard of passing the relevant examination in the Faculty and for awarding classes at the examinations; (iv) to make proposals for promoting research within the University and suggest measures to develop research in University and colleges; (v) to make proposals for allocating subjects lo the Faculty; (vi) to make proposals for the establishment of Unive.rsity departments, institute of research and specialized studies, libraries, laboratories; (vii) 10 make proposals for the institution of Professorships. Associate Professorships, Assistant Professorships and any other post of teachers required by the Univen;iLy and for prescribing the duties and fixing the emoluments of sucb posts; ('viii) to make proposals for tbe institution of fellowships, travelling fellowsl1ips, scholarshlps, srudentsJiip, medals and prizes and to make regulations for their grant; (i.x) to make regulations for the maximum work load of teacher, the minimwn teaching work for every subject, minimum laboratory work, research library work, counselling, project work to be done by students for any subject; 15-40 GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, EX. 01-04-2017 [PART IV (x) to make regulations prescribing equivalence of examinations; (xi) to make regulations prescribing the manner for granting exemption from courses of studies in the University or in colleges for qualifying for degrees, diplomas and other distinctio.11S; (xii) generally co advise the University on all academic matters pertaining to the concerned courses of studies. (xiii) to exercise such other powers and perfom1 such other duties as may be conferred or imposed on it by or under this Act, Statutes, Ordinances and regulations. Board of 34. (1) There shall be a Board of Studies for every subject or group of studies. subjects as may be prescribed by the Statutes. (2) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (3), each Board of Studies shall consist of,- (i) one Head of the University departmclll who is concerned with the subject when the Board of Studies is only for one subject or is concerned with any subject or group of subjects; (ii) not more than three beads of the departments in the special subjects taugl1t at degree level in the colleges and institutions; (iii) not more than three experts in the subject co-opted by the members of the Board of Studies. with the prior approval oft he Vice-Chancellor. (3) Each Board of Studies shall not consist more tlmn seven members. Where the number of members is less than seven, the Vice Cbancellor shall nominate such number of members as may be necessary to make up the deficiency. PART fV] GUJARAT GOVERmv1ENT GAZETTE, EX. 01-04-2017 15-41 (4) The membership to the Board of Studies shall be assigned by seniority in the subject, by rotation, for a tei;m of three years. Howeve, such membership may be extended to one more term only. (S) The Chairperson and members of the Board of Studies shall be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor. (6) The powers and duties of the Board of Studies shall be as follows, namely:- (i) to recommend courses of studies in the subject; (ii) to recommend and prescribe, where necessary, books for study in the subject; (iii) to recommend program.riles for extension services and research in the subject; (iv) to recommend organisation of seminars, refresher courses and workshops. etc., to the Dean of the Faculty concerned; (v) to recommend programmes for experiments and research in the courses of studies prescribed in the subject including skill based education '~ith Choice Based Credit System; {vi) to reconunend schemes for preparation and translation of books in the subject and suggest bibliography of books for study; (vii) to frame and propose regulations pertaining to the course of sludies and examinations in the subject; (viii") to review periodically the current Lerrninology in tbe subject; and (ix) to exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Statutes. (7) The Board of Studies shall meet at least twice during an academic tenn as may be prescribed by the Statutes. rv 15-42 GUJARATGOVERNMENTGAZE1TE, EX. 01-04-2017 [PART 35. The constitution, powers and duties of otber boards and bodies, Constitution, po"·t-rs and duties whicb. may be declared to be the authorities of the University under or other boards and bodies or clause (viii) of section 21, shall be such as may be prescribed by the Unive.r.sity. Statutes. CHAPTERV STATUTES, ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS Stotui.s. 36. Subject to such conditions as may be prescribed by or under the provisions of this Act, the Statutes may provide for all or any of the follewing matters, namely:- (i) to confer diplomas and degrees and holding of conferment of honorary degrees and holding of convocations; (ii) powers and duties oft he officers of the University; (iii) constitution, powers and duties of the authorities of the University save as provided in this Act; (iv) to institute and maintain the University Departments, Institute of Research or specialized studies and hostels; (v) acceptance and management of bequests, donations and endov.inents; (vi) registration of graduates and maintenance of a register of registered graduates; (vii) procedure at meetings of the authorities of the University and for the transaction of their business; (viii) qualifications of professors, associate professors, assistant profossors, and teachers in colleges and institutions; (ix) all matters which by this Act are to be or may be preseri bed by the Statutes. 37. (1) The Statutes may be made by the Board or may be amended, Making, .amendnttnt, repeaJed or added lQ by the Board in the manner hereinafter provided. operation :lnd rtpe:tl or Statutt,~. PART N j GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, EX. 01-04-2017 15-43 (2) The Board may take into consideration the draft of Statutes either of its own motion or on a proposal by the Executive Council. (3) The Executive Council may propose to the Board the draft of any Statutes to be passed by the Board. (4) Such draft shall be considered by the Board at its next succeeding meeting. The Board may approve such draft and pass the Statute or may reject it or return it to the Executive Council for rccousideratioo either in whole or in part together with any amcndme11ts which the Board may suggest. After any draft so returned has been further considered by the Executive Council together with any amendments suggested by the Board, it shall be again presented to the Board with the report of the Executive Coimcil thereon aod the Board may then deal with the drn.ll in the manner as it thinks fit. (5) Where a Statute affects the powers or duties of any officer or authority of the University,- (i) the Executive Council shall, before proposing the draft of such Statute, ascertain and consider the views of the officer or the authority concerned; and (ii) the Board, before pa~sing any such Statute taken into consideration of its own motion, shall ascertain and consider the views of the otliccr or U1c authority concerned and the opinion of the Executive Council. (6) Every Statute passed by the Board shall be submitted lo the State Government which may give or withllold approval thereto or rder it back to the Board for reconsideration. (7) No Statute passed by the Board shall have validity until assented to by the Si.ate Government. 38. Subject to such. conditions as may be prescribed by or under this Act, the Executive Council may make Ordinances to provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:- 15-44 GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZEITE, EX. 01-04-2017 (PART IV (i) conditions under which students shall be admitted to courses of studies for degrees, diplomas and other academic distinctions; (ii) conditions governing the appointment and the duties of examiners; (iii) conduct of examinations; (iv) recognition of teachers of the University; (v) conditions of residence, conduct and discipline of students of the University; (vi) recognition of hostels; (vii) inspection of colleges, institutions and hostels; (viii) rules to be observed and enforced by colleges and institutions in respect of transfer of students; (ix) mode of execution of contracts or agreements for or on behalf of the University; (x) all matters which, by this Acl or the Statutes are to be or may be provided for by the Ordinances; (xi) to fix the fees to be charged from lhe students; (xii) generally all matters .for which provision is, m the opinion of the Executive Council, necessary for the exercise of the powers conferred or for the perfonnance of the duties imposed upon the Executive Collllcil by this Act or the Statutes. Making of 39. (!)The Ordinances shall be made by the Executive Council: Ordinances. Provided that no Ordinance concerning the matters referred to in clauses (i) to (iv) of section 38 or any other matter co1mected \\~th the maintenance of lhe standards of teaching and examinations within the University shall be made tinless a draft of the san1e has been proposed by the Academic Council. (2) All Ordinances made by the Executive Council shall, except as provided by this Act, have effect from such date as it may direct but PART IV l GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETfE, EX. 01-04-2017 15-45 every Ordinance so made shall be laid before the Board and shall be considered by the Board at its next succeeding meeting. (3) The Board shall have power, by a resolution, to cancel or 10 refer back, but not 10 amend any such Ordinance. The resolution cancelling any such Ordinance shall be passed by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present al such meeting, the majority comprising nOL lcss than onc-hal f of the members of the Board. ( 4) The Vice-Chancellor shall, on application of not less than one half of the members of the Board, suspend the operation of any such Ordinance until the Board has considered it as provided in sub section (3). 40. (1) The Academic Council, or as the case may be, the Faculty, Hea;ul:a1ion1 and rules.. may, subject 10 the approval of the Academic Council, make n:gulations, consistent with this Act, the Statutes and the Ordinances providing for all matters which by this Act, the Statutes or the Ordinances arc 10 be provided for by regulations and for all other matters solely concerning itself. (2) Any aulbority of the University specified in clauses (iv) to (viii) of Section 21 may, subject to the approval of the Executive Council, make rules. consistent with this Act. the Statutes, Ordinances and regulations providing ror all matters solely concerning such authority. CllAPTER VI POST-GRADUATE TEACHING AND RESEARCH 41. (!) All post-graduate instnaction, teaching and training shall be rost'"'lraduate fni.rrutllon, conducted by the University or subject to the control of the IC':IC.hlng Ind University by such colleges or institutions and in such subjects as I raining. may be prescribed by the Statutes. (2) For the purpose or organizing and coordinaling the post-graduate instruction, teaching and !mining. there shall be constituted a Board to be known as the Board of Univcrsily Teaching and Research. 15-46 GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETIE, EX. Ol-04-2017 rPART N (3) All post-graduate departments shall ordinarily be located at the headq11arters of the University. However, the University may locate any of such department at a place or places outside of its headquarters. (4) The University may maintain University centres at places other than the headquarters of the University on such tem1s and conditions as may be prescribed by the Statutes. (5) The Board ofU niversity Teaching and Research shall,- (i) advise the authorities on all matters connected with the promotion of advanced studies and research in the university; (ii) consider and report to the authorities on the institution of research degrees in the University; (iii) propose regulations regarding the award of research degrees; (iv) appoint supervisors for research studies and to detennine the subjects of their thesis; (v) recommend panels of experts for setting examination papers and examiners for research and examinations after considering the proposals of the Board of Studies in lhis behalf; (vi) perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes. CHAPTER VII CONFERMENT OF DEGREES, DIPLOMAS, ETC. 42. (l) The Board may, in consultation with the Academic CottDcil Confern1cnl of dc-grees., and the Executive Council, institute such degrees, diplomas and other dipl<>n1a5 nod other academic distinction.s, as may be prescribed by the Statutes. ~li;adcmic distinctions. (2) The Academic. Council shall, by an appropriate resolution or resolutions, confer upon such persons, such degrees and award such diplomas and other academic distinctions and grant degree PART IV] GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, EX. OJ-04-2017 15-47 certificates as provided in the Statutes, who have passed an examination, at different limes and have been declared qualified by the University to receive those degrees or diplomas or certificates. (3) The convocation of the University for the conferment of honorary degree, diploma, certificate and academic distinction shall be held in such manner as may be prescribed by the Statutes. (4 ) The Chancellor shall preside over the convocation of the University. Jn his absence, the Vice-Chancellor shall preside over the convocation. 43. (1) If not less than two-thirds of the members of the Academic llonotal'y degree. Council recommend U1at an honorary degree or other academic distinction be conferred ou any person on the ground that he is in their opinion, by reason of eminent position and attainments a fit and proper person to receive such degree or other academic distinction and wl1cre their recommendation is supported by a majority of not less tban lwo-U1irds of the members of the Board present at a meeting of the Board, such majority comprising not less llian one-half of the members of the Board, and the recommendation is confirmed by the State Government, the Board may con fer on such person the honorary degree or other academic distinction so recommended without requiring him to undergo any examination. (2) Not more than two persons shall be conferred '"·ith sucb academic distincLion or honorary degree during an academic year by the University. (3) The Academic Council may, by a special resolution passed by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting, recommend Lo the State Government after consultation with the Vice-Chancellor lo withdraw an honorary degree grru1ted to any person by the University for good and sufficient cause: Provided that no SllCh resolution shall be passed until a notice in writing Jms been given to 1.hat person calling tlport him to show 15-48 GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, EX. 01-04-2017 [PART IV cause within such time as may be specified in the notice as to why such a resolution should not be passed and until objections~ if any, and any evidence he may produce in suppo.rt of them, have been considered by the Academic Council. Jlemoval of 44. (I) The Vice-Chancellor may, on the Tecommendation of the ·person from or Board and the Executive Council supported by a majority of not less lhe register gr~duates and than two-thirds of the members of each body present at its meeting, withdrawal o( degree or such majority comprising not less than one-half of the members of diploma. each body, remove the name of any person from the register of graduates or withdraw from any person diploma or degree if he has been convicted by a coun of law of any offence which is a serious offence involving moral turpitude or if he has been guilty of scandalous conduct. (2) No action under sub-section (I) shall be taken unless the person concerned is given an opportunity of being heard. Cl:lAPTER VITI COMMITTEES 45. (1) There shall be a committee formed for each faculty for the F..~tuninrr.s~ ton"" itttt. . purpose of drawing up the list for appointment 10 University Examiners, consisting of,- (i) the Dean, ex-officio Chairperson; (ii) the Chairperson oflhc Board of Studies; and (iii) two members of the Board of Studies nominated by the Vice-Chancellor for the year. (2) ·n1e list of Examiners prepared by the Committee shaJJ be placed by the Academic Council before the Vice-Chancellor for approval who may either approve or modify the same for reasons to be recorded in writing. (3) The procedure fo be followed by tl1e committee shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes. PART IV) GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, EX. 01-04-2017 15-49 46. The Board, the Executive Council, the Academic Council and Other other aut11orities may, from time to time, appoint such standing, commlttcts. special or advisory committees as deemed fit and may nominate such persons on these committees as are not members of the authorities appointing the committees. CHAPTER IX FINANCE 47. (I) The Uni vcrsity shall establish a fund to be called the University Fund. "University Fund". (2) ·n1e following shall form part of, or be paid into, the University fund:- (a) any contribulion or grant by the Ccotral Government, State Government, or the University Grams Conuuission; (b) tl1e income of the University from all sources including income from fees and charges; (c) bequests, donations, eudowments and other grants, if any: (d) auy sum borrowed from the banks with the previous pemiission of the State Government. (3) All moneys credited to the fund of the University shall be deposited :in any of the Scheduled Banks as defined in the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, or surplus fund shall be invested in such II ofl934. manner as the Board on tl1e recommendation of the Finance Conunittec or as per the directions of the State Government issued from time to time in this behalf. (4) No money from Lhe University Fund shall be spent except as otherwise provided for meetings its objectives without prior approval of concerned s<UJction ing authority. GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, EX. 01-Q4-2017 [PART IV Annual 48. (1) The annual accounts of the University shall be prepared and Accounts, audited under the directions of the Executive Council and the same finaaei&I tstimotes and shall be submitted to the State Government after taking approval Audit. from the Board. (2) The Executive Council shall also prepare, before such date as may be prescribed by the Statutes, the financial estimates for the ensuing year. (3) The annual accounts and the financial estimates shall be submitted to the Boru;d for its approval at its annual meeting and it may pass. resolution with reference thereto and communicate the same to the Executive Council which will take such action thereon as necessary; andf inally adopt the accounts and financial estimates. The Executive Council shall report to the Board at its next meeting of the action taken by it on the said resolution, or if no action is taken, the reasons for taking no action. (4) The accounts of the University shall be audited every year and in any case within three months of the close of the financial year by the auditors ap1>0inted by the Finance Committee from amongst the firms of Chartered Accounts, whose partners have no interest in any of the authorities or affairs of the University. The Registrar and the Finance and A<;counts Officer shall be jointly responsible for getting the accounts of the University so audited within the stipulated time limit, failing which the Vice-Chancellor shall lake such steps as he may deem fit including disciplinary actions against such officers. (5) The audited accounts shall be published by the University and a copy thereof together with the copy of the auditor's report shall be submitted to the Board for approval which shall consider and pass sucluesolution thereon as it thinks fit The audited accounts approved by the Board sh.all be submitted to the State Government. PART JV] GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, EX. 01-04-2017 15-51 (6) The State Government may conduct the test audit or full audit of the accounts of the University at regular intervals by the audlwrs appointed by the State Govemmenl. 49. The annual report of the University shall be prepared under the Annu:1I Reports. directions of the Executive Council and shall be submitted to the Board on or before such date as may be prescribed by the Statutes for approval. The Board may pass resolution thereon and communicate the srune to the Executive Council which shall take such actions as necessary, and the Executive Council shall report to the Board at iL~ ne.Xl meeting of the aclfon taken by it on the said resolution, or ifn o action is taken, the rea~ons for taking no actions. CllAP'fEH X SUPPLEMENT ARY PROVISIONS SO. The University shall obtain accreditation from the National ,-\ccreditation of Oni\ersity. 1 Council of Assessment Accreditation (NAAC) within five years of its establishment and such other regulatiug bodies of Government of India and Government of GLtjarat which are connected with the courses taken up by the University and inform the State Government about the grade provided to the University. The Uni versi!y shall get renewed such accreditation from lime to Lime. SJ. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the teachers, officers and Appoinlmrnt of tcac.hcn; other employees of the University shall be appointed in such manner und other and with such designations and grades as may be specified in lhc en1ployt'c-$. relevant Statutes. the Ordinances and the regulations. (2) The teachers, officers, and other employees of the University appoin Led under this Act shall be eutitled to such salary and allowances and shall be governed by such conditions of service and code of conduct as may be specified in the relevant Statutes, the Ordinances and the regulations. (3) No person shall be appoimcd as a teacher of the University or a college or an insricution unless he fulfills [he prescribed qualifications 15-52 GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETIE, EX. 01-04-2017 [PART IV and only after foUowing due selection procedure laid dovm for such post by the University Grant Commission, State Government, University and other statutory regulatory bodies, as specified in the relevant Statutes, the Ordinances and the regulations. (4 ) Till the first Statutes, Ordinances, regulations and rules under clause (b) of sub-section (2) of section 62 are framed, relevant Government rules and the norms as laid down by the different executive orders of the State Government as in force including the Gujarat Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1971 and the Gujarat Civil Service~ (Disciplinary and Appeal) Rules, 197 l shaU be applicable for managing the affairs of the University. Office.rs and 52. Every officer and employee of the University shall be deemed to employees-to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian ~e public servants. 45 of 1860. Penal Code. Explanation. - For the purposes of this section, any person who is appointed by the University for a specified period or for a specified work of the University or who receives any remuneration by way of compensatory allowance or fee for any work done from the University Fund shall be deemed to be an officer or employee of the University while be is pect"onning, and in relation to all matters relatable to the performance ol~ the duties and functions connected with such appointment or work. 53. The University shall, for the beoefit of its officers, teachers and Pension, insurance and other employees as also of colleges and institutions, make provisions provident fund of staff of in such matters as insurance, pension, provident fund or other University, etc. benefits as it may deem fit, in such manner and subject to such conditions as may be prescribed by the Statutes. Provident fund to 54. (1) Where the University has established a provident fund for the be deposited in benefit of its officers, teachers and other employees under section 53, Governme.nt Treasury. such flU1d shall, notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being io force, be deposited in the State Government PART rv] GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, EX. Ol-04-2017 15-53 treasury in accordance with such directions as ihe State Government may, from time to time by an order in writing give, and thereupon,- (i) the subscriber to the fund shall be entitled to interest on the balance in his provident fund accowit at tb,e same rate, at which the State Government employee is for !he time being entitled to on tlle balance in provident fund account; and (ii) lhe rules for tlle time being in force relating to the limits of withdrawals from the provident fund as applicable to such Government employees shall, so far as may be, apply to the subscriber. (2) Nothing in this section shall apply to a pwvident fund established by the University to which the Empl.oyees' Provident Funds and XlX or 1952. Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 applies. 55. (I) Any member of any authority or body of the University may V:i.c:tting or officr. resign from his office by a letter addressed to the Vice-Chancellor through the Registrar and the resignation shall take effect on its acceptance by the Vice-Chancellor or on tbe expiry of tJ1irty days from the date of the receipt of tbe letter by the Vice-Ch:mcellor, whichever event occurs earlier. (2) Any member of any authority or body of the University shall cease to be a member on being convicted by a court of law of an offe11ce, which in the opinion of the Executive Cowicil, involves moral turpitude. 56. When any vacancy occurs in tile office of a member (other than Fillin~ up or casual ex-officio member) of any authority or other body of the University v11e!4ntics. before the expiry of the tenn of office of such member, the vacancy shall be filled up, as soon as conveniently may be, by Lhe nomination, appoin1ment or co-option, as the case may be, of a member who shall hold office so long only as the member in wbose place he has been 15-54 GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, EX. 0 l-04-2017 [PART IV nominated, appointed or co-opted, would have held it if lhe vacancy had not occurred. Liability for 57. (l) It shall be the duty of every officer, teacher and other dam Age. employee of the University to ensure that the interests of the University are duly safeguarded. (2) If it is found that any damage or loss haS been caused to the University by any unlawful act not done in good faith on lhe part of such officer, teacher or other employee, or by any willful failure to act in conformity with the provisions of this Act, the Statutes, Ordinances, regulations or rules, or by any willful neglect or default on his parl, such damage or loss shall be linble to be recovered from him in accordance with the procedure as may be prescribed by the Statutes. 58. No act or proceedings of any authority or other body of the Proc-eedings not University shall be invalid merely by reason of any vacancy in its inv:11idated by vacancies. membership. 59. Where any question arises as to,- Oispults as to constitutioo Qf Universiry (I) the interpretation of any provision of this Act. or any Statute. Authority or Ordinance regulatioll or rule; or body. (2) whether a person has been duly appointed as, or is entitled to be or ceases to be, a member of any authority or other body of the University; (a) it may be referred to the State Govemrnent if it relates LO a matter specified in clause (I); and (b) it shall be referred to the State Government if,- (i) iL relates to a matter specified in clause (2); or (ii) if twenty members of the Board so require · irrespective of whether it relates tci a 111a1ter specified in clause (1) or clause (2), and PART fV] GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, EX. 01-04-2017 15-55 the State Government shall after making such inquiry as it deems fit (including giving an opportunity of being heard where necessary) decide the question and its decision shall be final. 60. All acts and orders in good faith done and passed by the Protottion of act5 and University or any of its authorities, bodies or officers shall be final orders. and no suit shall be instituted against or damage claimed frorn the University or its authorities, bodies or officers for anything purporting to be done in pursuance of this Act and the Statutes, Ordinance, regulations and rules frarncd thereunder. CHAPTER XI TRANSITORY PUOVISJONS 61. Notwithstanding, aijything contained in Section 13, the first Vicc Appointaue.nt of First Vice Cbancellor shall be appointed by the State Government. as soon as Chance:llor. practicable after tbe passing of this Act, for a period nol exceeding lhtee years and on such terms and conditions as the State Government lhi.nks fit. 62. (!) Tl shall be lhe duty of the first Vice-Chancellor to make ·rransitory po\vers or First arrangements for constitut:iJ1g the Board, the Executive Council, the Vice .. Academic Council and other aulhorities of the University within six Chancellor. monti1s after the date of his appointment or such longer period not exceeding one year as the State Government may, by notification in the O./ficial Gazelle, direct. (2) The first Vice-Chancellor shall, with the assistance of Advisory Committee consisting of not more than fifteen meu1 bers nominated by the Stale Government,- (a) subject to the provisions of this Act and the approval of the State Government:- (i)make provisional Statutes necessary for constituting the aforesaid authorities and regulating the procedure at their meetings and the lransaction of their business; 15-56 GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, EX. 01-04-2017 [PART IV (ii) draw up any rules that may be necessary for constituting lhe aforesaid authorities; (b) frame lhe first Statutes, Ordinances and regulations under this Act and submit lhem for confirmation to the respective authorities when lhey commence to exercise their functions. (3) The authorities constituted under sub-section (1) shall commence to exercise their functions on such date or dates as the Stale Government may, by notification in the Official Gazelle, direct. ( 4) The Statutes, Ordinances and regulations framed by lhe first Vice Chanccllor shall. when con.finned by lhe respective authorities, be published in the Official Gazette. Extna ordinRry 63. The First Vice-Chancellor appointed under section 61 shall have p<rw~rs or firsc powers until lhe Executive Council commences to exercise its Vitt.' Chnncellor. functions:- (a) with the previous approval of d1e State Government, to make additional Statutes to provide for any matter not provided for by the first Statutes; (h) to constitute provisional authorities and bodies and on their recommendations, to make rules providing for the conduct of the functions of the University; (c) subject to the conlIOI of the State Government, to make such financial arrangements as may be necessary to enable tbis Act or any part thereof to be brought into force; (d) with tl1e sanction of the State Government, to make for a period not exceeding two years such appointments as may be necessary to enable this Act or any part ilicrcof to be brought into force; (e) to appoint any committee, as he may think fit, to discharge such of his functions as he may direct; and (f) generally to exercise all or any of the powers conferred on the Ex:ecutive Council by or under the provi$ions of this Act. PART IV J GUJARAT GOVERNMENT GAZETIE. EX. 01-04-2017 15-57 64. Notwithstanding anything contained in section 15, the first Appointme.nl Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the State Government, as or firsl Pto Vite soon as practicable afler the passing of this Act, for a period not Chantellor. exceeding three years and on such tenns and conditions as the State Government thinks lit. 65. Notwithslllnding anything contained in section 17, the first Appointm•iu or Registrar shall be appointed by the State Government, as soon as first Registrar. practicable alter the passing of this Act, for a period not exceeding three years and on such conditions as the State Government thinks fit. 66. (I) At any time after the passing of this Act until such time, as the authorities of the University shall commence to exercise their Appointment or C>Oicers and functions,· teachers o( Univttsiry. (a) any otliccr of the University may be appointed by the Vicc Chaoccllor with the previous sanction of the State Government; (b) the teachers of the University may be appointed by the State Government alter considering the recommendations of an Advisory Committee consisting of the Vicc-Cbaocellor, the Commissioner of IIighcr Education and such other person or persons. if any, as the State Government thinks fit to associate "ith them. (2) t\ny appointment made under sub-section (I) shall be for such period not exceeding two years and on such conditions as the appointing authority thillks fit: Provided that no such appoimmcnt shall be made until financial provision has been made thereof. 67. If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Po"'w IO Act, the State Government may, by an order published in the Official rtmoYe difficulty. Gazette, make such provisions not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act. as appear to be necessary or expedient for removing the diDiculty: Provided that no such order shall be made after the expiry of a period of two years from pthe date of commencement of this Act. Go'°mment Central Prc.ss, Gandhinagar.