THE [1][MAHATMA GANDHI] UNIVERSITY ACT, 1985 (ACT 12 OF 1985) An Act to establish and incorporate a University at Kottayam by the name [2][Mahatma Gandhi] University. Preamble.—WHEREAS it is considered necessary to establish a new teaching and affiliating University in the State to provide for the urgent development of higher education in the areas comprised in the Kottayam, Ernakulam and Idukki revenue districts, the Kuttanad taluk of the Alleppey revenue district and the Kozhencherry, Mallappally, Thiruvalla and Ranni taluks of the Pathanamthitta revenue district of the State; BE it enacted in the Thirty-sixth Year of the Republic of India as follows:- CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY 1. Short title and commencement.—(1) This Act may be called the[3][Mahatma Gandhi University Act] 1985. (2). It shall be deemed to have come into force on the 2nd day of October, 1983. 2. Definitions.—In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-- (1). “Academic council” means the Academic Council of the University; (2). “affiliated college” means college affiliated to the University in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the Statutes and in which instruction is provided in accordance with the provisions of the Statutes Ordinances and Regulations; (3). “annual meeting” means one of the ordinary meetings of the Senate held every year under sub-section (1) of section 20 and declared by the Statutes to be the annual meeting of Senate; (4). “Appellate Tribunal” means the Appellate Tribunal constituted under sub-section (1) of section 69; (5). “Board of Studies” means a Board of Studies of the University; (6). “Chancellor” means the Chancellor of the University; (7). “college” means an institution maintained by, or affiliated to the University, in which instruction is provided in accordance with the provisions of the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations; (8). “department” means a department designated as such by the Ordinances or Regulations with reference to a subject or group of subjects; (9). “educational agency” means any person or body of persons who or which establishes and maintains a private college or more than one private college; (10). “faculty” means a faculty of the University; (11). “Government college” means a college maintained by the Government and affiliated to the University; (12). “hostel” means a unit of residence for the students of the University or the colleges or institutions maintained by, or affiliated to, the University in accordance with the provisions of this Act or the Statutes or Ordinances; (13). “junior college” means a college imparting instructions in Pre-Degree courses only; (14). “non teaching staff of the University or a college means the employees of the University or that college, other than teachers; (15). “prescribed” means prescribed by the Statutes, Ordinances, Regulations, rules or bye-laws made under this Act; (16). “principal’ means the head of a college; (17). “private college’ means a college maintained by an educational agency other than the Government or the University and affiliated to the University; (18). [4] [xxxxxxxxxxxxxx] (19). “Professional college” means a college in which instruction is given in any of the following subjects, namely:-
(20). “Pro-Vice Chancellor” means the Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University; (21). “recognized institution” means an institution for research or special studies, other than an affiliated college, recognized as such by the University; (22). [5][xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] (23). “senate” means the Senate of the University; (24). “State” means the State of Kerala; (25). “Statutes”, “ordinances”, “Regulations”, “bye-laws”, and “rules” means respectively the “Statutes”, “Ordinances”, “Regulations”, “bye-laws” and “rules” of the University; (26). “student” means a part-time or full time student receiving instruction or carrying on research in any of the colleges or recognized institutions; (27). “Students’ Council” means the Students’ Council of the University; (28). “Syndicate” means the Syndicate of the University; (29). “teacher means a principal, professor, associate professor, assistant professor, reader, lecturer, instructor, or such other person imparting instruction or supervising research in any of the colleges or recognized institutions and whose appointment has been approved by the University; (30). “teacher of the University” means a person employed as teacher in any institution maintained by the University; [6][“ (30A) ‘un-aided college’ means a private college which is not entitled to any financial assistance from the Government or the University;”;] (31). “University” means the [7][Mahatma Gandhi University] constituted under this Act; (32). “University Area” means the area to which the jurisdiction of the University extends under sub-section (1) of section 4; (33). “University Fund” means the[8][Mahatma Gandhi University Fund] established under sub-section (1) of section 46; (34). “Vice Chancellor” means the Vice-Chancellor of the University.
CHAPTER II THE UNIVERSITY 3. The University.- (1) The Chancellor, [9] [xxxxx] the Vice-Chancellor, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, if any, and the members of the Senate, the Syndicate and the Academic Council; for the time being, shall constitute a body corporated [10] [by the name of the Mahatma Gandhi University.] (2). The headquarters of the University shall be at Kottayam. (3). The University shall have perpetual succession and a common seal, and shall sue and be sued by the said name. 4. Territorial limits.-(1) The jurisdiction of the University shall extend to the Kottayam, Ernakulam and Idukki revenue districts, the Kuttanad taluk of the Alleppey revenue district and the Kozhencherry,Mallappally, Thiruvalla and Ranni taluks of the Pathanamthitta revenue district of the State (2).No educational institution situated beyond the territorial limits of the University shall, save with the sanction of the Chancellor and the Government, be affiliated to the University and no educational institution within the territorial limits of the University shall, save with the sanction of the Chancellor and the Government, seek or continue affiliation to any other University established by law.
(i). to provide for instruction and training in such branches of learning as the University may deem fit and to make provision for research and for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge; [11] [“(ia”) to confer academic autonomy to an affiliated college department of an affiliated college or university department;”;] (ii). to institute degrees, titles, diplomas and other academic distinctions; (iii). to hold examinations and to confer degrees and other academic distinctions on persons who- (a). shall have pursued a prescribed course of study in a college under the University, unless exempted therefrom in the manner prescribed., and shall have passed the prescribed examination: or (b). shall have carried on research under prescribed conditions and which has been duly evaluated; (iv). to confer honorary degrees or other distinctions on distinguished persons in accordance with the conditions to be prescribed in the Statutes; (v). to grant diplomas, certificates or other distinctions to persons who shall have pursued a prescribed course of study under prescribed conditions; (vi). to withdraw or cancel degrees, titles, diplomas, certificates or other distinctions under conditions that may be prescribed by the Statutes, after giving the person affected a reasonable opportunity to present his case; (vii). to maintain, supervise and control the residence and discipline of students of the University, Colleges and recognized institutions and to make arrangements for promoting their health and general welfare; (viii). to recognize hostels which are maintained by bodies other than the University and to withdraw such recognition; (ix). to exercise such control over the students as will ensure their physical and moral well-being; (x). to constitute a Board to entertain and if it thinks fit to adjudicate and to redress any grievances of the students of colleges, who may for any reason be aggrieved otherwise than by an act of any court; [12][“(xa) to fix the minimum infrastructural facilities that shall be provided in an un-aided college;] [13][“(xb) to fix the qualification of teachers and non-teaching staff of an un-aided college;”;] (xi). to fix the fees payable to the University and to demand and receive such fees; (xii). to fix and regulate, with the previous sanction of the Government, the fees payable in colleges and recognized institutions affiliated to the University; (xiii). with the previous sanction of the Government to regulate the emoluments and pattern and to prescribe the duties and conditions of service of teachers and non-teaching staff in private colleges; (xiv). to hold and manage endowments and bursaries and to institute and award fellowships, scholarships, studentships, medals and prizes and to organize exhibitions; (xv). to institute and provide funds wherever necessary for the maintenance of---
(xvi) to co-operate with other Universities or any authorities or associations in such manner and for such purposes as the University may determine; (xvii) to do all such other acts and things whether incidental to the powers aforesaid or not, as may be requisite in order to further the objects of the University as a teaching and examining body, and to cultivate and promote arts, science and other branches of learning; (xviii) to take and hold any property, movable or immovable, which may become vested in it for the purpose of the University by purchase, grant, testamentary disposition or otherwise and to grant, demise, alienate or otherwise dispose of all or any of the properties belonging to the University and also to do all other acts incidental or appertaining to a body corporate; (xix) to direct, manage and control all immovable and movable properties transferred to the University by the Government; (xx) to co-ordinate, supervise, regulate and control the conduct of teaching and research work in the affiliated colleges and the institutions recognized by the University; (xxi). to define the powers and duties of the officers of the University other than those provided in this Act; (xxii). to provide for the inspection of affiliated colleges and to issue such directions as the University may deem fit; (xxiii). to establish, maintain and manage colleges, institutes of research and other institutions of higher studies; (xxiv). to affiliate to itself colleges in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations and to withdraw affiliation of colleges; (xxv). to institute professorships, readerships, lecturerships and any other teaching and research posts required by the University and to appoint persons to such professorships, readerships, lecturerships and other teaching and research posts; (xxvi)to establish, maintain and manage hostels; (xxvii)with the previous sanction of the Government as regards the purpose and amount of loan and subject to such conditions as may be specified by the Government as to security and rate of interest, to borrow any sum of money from the Central Government, any other Government, or any other incorporated body; and (xxviii). generally to do such other acts for carrying out the purposes of this Act. 6. University open to all classes and creeds.—No person shall, on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth, residence language, political opinion or any of them, be ineligible for, or discriminated against, in respect of any employment or office under the University or membership of any of the authorities or bodies of the University or admission to any degree or course of study in the University: Provided that the University may, in consultation with the Government, affiliate any college or recognise any institution, exclusively for women either for education, instruction or residence, or reserve for women or members of socially and educationally backward classes or of Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes, places for the purpose of admission as students in any college or institution maintained or controlled by the University. CHAPTER III THE CHANCELLOR[14] [xxxxx] AND OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY 7. The Chancellor.- (1) The Governor of Kerala shall, by virtue of his office be the Chancellor of the University. (2) The Chancellor shall be the head of the University and shall, when present, preside [15] [xxxx] at any convocation of the University. (3). All the authorities of the University shall be subordinate to the Chancellor. (4). The Chancellor may, by order in writing, annul any proceeding of any of the authorities of the University which is not in conformity with this Act, the Statutes, the Ordinances, the Regulations, the rules or the bye-laws: Provided that, before making any such order; the Chancellor shall call upon such authority to show cause why such an order should not be made and consider the cause, if any, shown by such authority within a reasonable time. (5). The Chancellor shall, when an emergency arises, have the right to suspend or dismiss any of the authorities of the University and to take measures for the interim administration of the University. (6). Every proposal for the conferment of an honorary degree shall be subject to confirmation by the Chancellor. (7). An appeal shall lie to the Chancellor against any order of dismissal passed by the Syndicate or the Vice Chancellor against any person in the service of the University. (8). An appeal under sub-section (7) shall be filed within sixty days from the date of service of the order of dismissal on the person concerned. (9). The Chancellor shall, before passing any order on an appeal under sub-section (7) refer the matter for advice to a Tribunal appointed by him for the purpose. (10). The Chancellor shall have power to remove the Vice-Chancellor or the Pro-Vice-Chancellor from office by an order in writing on charges of misappropriation or mismanagement of funds or misbehaviour: Provided that such charges are provided by an enquiry conducted by a person who is or has been a judge of the High Court or the Supreme Court appointed by the Chancellor for the purpose: Provided further that the Vice Chancellor or the Pro-Vice Chancellor shall not be removed under this section unless he has been given a reasonable opportunity of showing cause against the action proposed to be taken against him. (11). The Chancellor shall have such other powers as may be conferred on him by this Act or the Statutes. 8. [16] [xxxxxxxxx] 9. Officers of the University.-The following shall be the officers of the University, namely:- (i). the Vice Chancellor; (ii). the Pro-Vice Chancellor; (iii). the Registrar; (iv). the Controller of Examination
. Provided that no person holding any office under the University shall be nominated as a member of the Committee. (3). The Chancellor shall appoint one of the members of the Committee to be its convener. (4). The Committee shall make its recommendation within [18][a period of five months of its appointment or within such further period not exceeding one month, as the Chancellor may specify in this behalf.] (5). In case the Committee unanimously recommends the name of only one person, the Chancellor shall appoint that person to be the Vice Chancellor. (6). In case the Committee is unable to recommend a name unanimously, the Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor from among a panel of three names submitted to him by the committee within the period [19][ specified in or under sub-section (4)] (7). In case the Committee fails to make a unanimous recommendation as provided in sub-section (5) or to submit a panel as provided in sub-section (6), the Vice Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor from among a panel of three names submitted to him by a majority of the members of the Committee within the period [20][specified in or under sub-section (4)]. (8). Non-submission of a name under sub-section (7) by any member of the Committee shall not invalidate the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor. (9). [21][No person shall hold office of the Vice-Chancellor beyond the age of sixty-Five years] (10). The Vice Chancellor shall [22][subject to sub-section (9)] hold office for a term of four years from the date on which he enters upon his office and shall be eligible for re-appointment: Provided that a person shall not be appointed as Vice-Chancellor for more than two terms. [23] [(11) The remuneration payable to, and the other conditions of service of the Vice-Chancellor shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes.] (12) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal academic and executive officer of the University and all the Officers of the University shall be under his administrative control. (13) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the Chairman of the Senate, the Syndicate, the Academic Council, [24] [xxx] and the Finance Committee and shall be entitled to be present at and to address any meeting of any authority of the University, but shall not be entitled to vote thereat unless he is a member of the authority concerned. (14). In the event of equality of votes at any meeting of the Senate, the Syndicate or the Academic Council or of any other authority, at which the Vice-Chancellor is the Chairman, he shall have and exercise a casting vote. (15). It shall be duty of the Vice-Chancellor to ensure that the provisions of this Act, the Statutes, the Ordinances, the Regulations, the rules and the by-laws are faithfully observed and carried out, and he shall have all powers necessary for this purpose. (16). The Vice-Chancellor shall have the right of visiting and inspecting colleges and other institutions maintained by, or affiliated to, the University. (17). If at any time, except when the Syndicate or the Academic council is in session, the Vice-Chancellor is satisfied that an emergency has arisen, requiring him to taken immediate action involving the exercise of any power vested in the Syndicate or the Academic Council by or under this Act, the Vice Chancellor may take such action as he deems fit and shall, at the next session of the Syndicate or the Academic Council, as the case may be, report the action taken by him to that authority for such action as it may consider necessary [25][ and that authority may, after considering the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor is of the view that such action shall not have been taken by him, refer the matter to the Chancellor whose decision thereon shall be final.] (18). Subject to the provisions of the Statutes and the Ordinances, the Vice-Chancellor shall have power to appoint, suspend, dismiss or otherwise punish any member of the establishment of the University below the rank of Deputy Registrar: Provided that he may delegate any of his powers under this sub-section to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor or the Registrar. (19). The Vice Chancellor shall have power to convene meetings of the Senate, the Syndicate, the Academic Council and any other authorities of the University. (20). Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or in the Statutes or Ordinances made or deemed to have been made thereunder, the Vice-Chancellor may, if he is satisfied that the number of examiners in the panel of examiners approved by the Syndicate for the conduct of an examination is not sufficient for the conduct of that examination and that approval of another panel of examiners by the Syndicate will entail delay in the conduct of such examination, nominate such additional number of examiners as may be necessary for the conduct of such examination. (21). Any person nominated by the Vice-Chancellor under sub-section (20) shall be deemed to be an examiner included in the panel approved by the Syndicate. (22). It shall be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to see that the proceedings of the University are carried on in accordance with the provisions of this Act, the Statutes, the Ordinances, the Regulations, the rules and the bye-laws and to report to the Chancellor every proceedings which is not in conformity with such provisions. (23). The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes. (24). In the event of a temporary vacancy occurring in the office of the Vice chancellor, or where the Vice-Chancellor is temporarily absent, the Pro-Vice Chancellor shall exercise the powers and perform the duties of the Vice-Chancellor [26] [and the event of temporary vacancies occurring in the officers of the Vice-Chancellor and the Pro-Vice Chancellor or where the Vice-Chancellor and the Pro-Vice-Chancellor are temporarily absent the seniormost professor in the University shall exercise the powers and perform the duties of the Vice chancellor] (25). In the event of a permanent vacancy occurring in the office of the Vice Chancellor, the Chancellor shall initiate action for the appointment of the Vice Chancellor within one month of the occurrence of the vacancy and pending such appointment make necessary arrangements for exercising the powers and performing the duties of the Vice Chancellor. 11. The Pro-Vice-Chancellor.-(1) The Chancellor may, if he considers it necessary, appoint a Pro-Vice Chancellor [27][from among a panel of names submitted to him by the Vice-Chancellor] (2). No person who is more than fifty-six years of age shall be appointed as Pro-Chancellor. (3). The Pro Vice Chancellor shall be a whole time salaried officer of the University. [28][(4) The appointment of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be coterminus with that of the Vice-Chancellor.] (4)[29] [The salary and the other conditions of service of the Pro-Vice Chancellor shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes.] (6) [30] [Subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations, the powers and functions of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be determined by the Vice-Chancellor.] 12. The Registrar.-(1) [31] [the Syndicate shall appoint a person selected by the Government from among a panel containing the names of three persons furnished to the Government by a selection committee appointed by the Syndicate consisting of three members headed by the Vice-Chancellor, as the Registrar of the University for such period and on such terms as may be prescribed by the Statutes] (2). The Registrar shall be a whole time salaried officer of the University and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed by the statutes. (3). Suits by or against the University shall be instituted by or against the Registrar. 13. The Controller of Examinations.—(1) [32] [The Syndicate shall appoint a person selected by the Government from among a panel containing the names of three persons furnished to the Government by a selection committee appointed by the Syndicate, consisting of three members headed by the Vice Chancellor, as Controller of Examinations of the University for such period and on such terms as may be prescribed by the Statutes]. (2). The Controller of Examinations shall be a whole time salaried officer of the University and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed by the Statutes. 14. The Finance Officer.—(1) [33] [The Syndicate shall appoint a person selected by the Government from among a panel containing the names of three persons furnished to the Government by a section committee appointed by the Syndicate, consisting of three members headed by the Vice-Chancellor, as the Finance Officer of the University for such period and on such terms as may be prescribed by the Statutes] (2). The Finance Officer shall be a whole time salaried Officer of the University and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed by the Statutes.] 15. Appointments to be notified.—The appointments of the Vice Chancellor, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, the Registrar, the Controller of Examinations and the Finance Officer shall be notified in the Gazette CHAPTER IV AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY 16. Authorities of the University.-The following shall be authorities of the University namely:- (i). the Senate; (ii). the Syndicate; (iii). the Academic Council; (iv). the Faculties; (v). the Board of Studies (vi). the Students’ council. (vii). the Finance Committee; (viii). the Planning Board; and (ix). such other boards or bodies of the University as may be declared by the Statutes to be authorities of the University. 17. Senate.—The Senate shall consist of the following members, namely:-
Ex Officio Members (1). The Chancellor. (2). * [34][**************] (3). The Vice-Chancellor (4). The Pro-Vice Chancellor (5). The Finance Secretary to Government or an officer not below the rank of Joint Secretary nominated by him. (6). The Director of Public Instruction (7). The Director of Collegiate Education. (8). The Secretary to Government or an officer not below the rank of Joint Secretary to Government, General Education Department to be nominated by the Government. (9). The Secretary to Government or an officer not below the rank of Joint Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department, to be nominated by the Government. [35] [“(9a) The Secretary to Government, Information Technology Department or an officer of the Information Technology Department not below the rank of a Joint Secretary, nominated by him.”] (10). The Director of Technical Education (11). The Director of Medical Education (12). The Chairman, State Advisory Board of Education. (13). Seven heads of University departments who are not otherwise members of the Senate, to be nominated in the order of seniority by the Chancellor by rotation. (14). Four Deans of the Faculties of the University who are not otherwise members of the Senate, to be nominated in the order of seniority by the Chancellor by rotation (15). The Chairman of the University Union.
Elected Members(1). Eleven Principals elected from among themselves of whom two shall be from among Principals of Government Colleges, one from among Principals of professional colleges and one from among Principals of junior colleges. (2).[36][ **************************************.] (3). Six members elected by the members of the Legislative Assembly of Kerala from among the members representing the electorate of the University area, of whom one shall be a member of a Scheduled Caste. (4). Three members elected by the teachers of the University from among themselves. (5). Three members elected by the teachers of Government colleges from among themselves. (6). Sixteen members elected by the teachers of private colleges from among themselves. (7). Three members elected by the Mayors of Municipal Corporations, the Chairman of municipalities and the Presidents of Panchayats within the University area from among themselves, of whom one shall be the Mayor of a Municipal Corporation or the Chairman of a municipality. (8). Two members elected by the registered Trade Unions in the University area designated by Statutes, from among their members. (9). One member elected by the members of the non-teaching staff of the University from among themselves. (10). Three members elected by the members of the non-teaching staff of the affiliated colleges from among themselves of whom one shall be a member of the non-teaching staff of a Government College. (11). Three members elected by the managers of the private colleges in the University area from among themselves. (12). Fifteen members elected by the members of the General Council of the University Union from among full-time students, of whom one shall be a post graduate student, one shall be a research scholar, one shall be the student of a professional college, five shall be lady students, one shall be a member of a Scheduled Caste and one shall be a member of a Scheduled Tribe. Other Member (1). Two headmasters of High Schools and two teachers of schools, situated within the University area, nominated by the Chancellor. (2). Not more than eleven members nominated by the Chancellor representing: (i) recognized research institution; (ii) recognized cultural associations; (iii) chambers of commerce; (iv) industries; (v) authors; (vi) journalists; (vii) lawyers; (viii) sports and games; (ix) linguistic minorities; (x) artists; and (xi) Anglo-Indians. (3). Four students nominated by the Chancellor, one having outstanding academic ability in humanities, one having outstanding ability in science, one having outstanding ability in sports and one having outstanding ability in fine arts. [37][“(4) Not more-than four experts nominated by the Government from the fields of Information Technology and Bio-Technology.] 18. Reconstitution of the Senate.—(1) The Senate shall be reconstituted every four years. (2). The term of office of any members referred to in items (13) and (14) under the heading “Ex officio members” in section 17 shall be two years from the date of his nomination. (3). Every member of the Senate, other than ex-officio members, shall, subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, hold office until the next reconstitution of the Senate: Provided that no member nominated or elected in his capacity as a member of a particular body or as the holder of a particular office shall hold office for a longer period than three months after he has ceased to be such member or holder of such office, unless in the meanwhile he again becomes a member of that electorate: Provided also that the term of office of a member referred to in item (12) under the heading “Elected Members” in section 17 or of a member referred to in item (3) under the heading “Other Members” in that section shall be one year from the date of his election or nomination, as the case may be. Explanation.-For the removal of doubts it is hereby clarified that a member referred to in the preceding proviso shall not cease to be such member solely on the ground that he has ceased to be a student within the period of one year specified in that proviso. (4). Notwithstanding anything contained in the first proviso to sub-section (3), a principal elected under item (1), or a teacher of a Government college elected under item (5), or a teacher of a private college elected under item (6), or a member of the non-teaching staff of an affiliated college elected under item (10), under the heading “Elected Members” in section 17 shall not cease to be a member of the Senate merely on the ground— (a). that he has been transferred to an educational institution within the State, situated beyond the territorial limits of the University or, (b). that the college of which he is the principal or in which he is a teacher or a member of the non-teaching staff has been transferred to another University; or (c). in the case of a teacher, that he has been promoted as principal, (5). Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or in the Statutes, no person elected under item (2) under the heading “Elected Members”. in section 17 shall cease to be a member of the Senate merely on the ground that he has ceased to be employed or normally resident within the territorial limits of the University. (6). On failure of a member to make the choice under the second proviso to sub-section (3), he shall be deemed to have vacated his office as an elected or nominated member. (7). When a person ceases to be a member of the Senate, he shall cease to be a member of any of the authorities of the University of which he may happen to be a member by virtue of his membership of the Senate. 19. Powers and function of the Senate.— [38][Save as otherwise expressly provided in this Act, the Senate shall have the following powers, namely:- (a). to review, from time to time, the broad policies and programmes of the University; (b). to suggest measures for the improvement and development of the University; (d). to consider and pass resolution on the annual report and the annual accounts of the University and the audit report on such accounts; and (e). to advise the Chancellor in respect of any matter which may be referred to it for advice]. 20. Meetings of the Senate.—(1) The Senate shall meet at least once in four months on dates to be fixed by the Vice Chancellor and one of such meetings shall be called the annual meeting. (2) One-fifth of the total number of members of the Senate shall be the quorum for a meeting of the Senate: [39] [xxxxxxxxxxx] (3). The Vice-Chancellor may, whenever he thinks fit and shall, within thirty days of the receipt of a requisition in writing signed by not less than one-fourth of the total number of members of the Senate convene a special meeting of the Senate. (4). When a special meeting is convened on requisition, no subject other than that shown in the requisition shall be considered at the meeting. 21. The Syndicate.—The Syndicate shall be the chief executive body of the University and shall consist of the following members namely:-
Ex-officio Members (a). The Vice-Chancellor (b). The Pro-Vice Chancellor (c). The Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department or an officer not below the rank of joint Secretary nominated by him. [40][(d) The Secretary to Government, Finance Department or an Officer not below the rank of Joint Secretary nominated by him.] [41][(e) The Director of Collegiate Education.] [42][“(f) The Secretary to Government, Information Technology Department or an officer of the Information Technology Department not below the rank of a Joint Secretary, nominated by him,”;] Other Members
22. Term of office of members of Syndicate.—(1) Members of the Syndicate, other than ex-officio members, shall hold office for a term of four years from the date of their [48][nomination] Provided that no person [49]][nominated] in his capacity as a member of a particular body or as the holder of a particular office shall be a member of the Syndicate for a longer period than three months after he has ceased to be such member or holder of such office unless in the meanwhile he again becomes a member of that [50][body] or the holder of that office: [51][xxxxxxxxx] Provided [52][further] that a member other than ex-officio member shall, notwithstanding the expiration of his term, continue to hold office until his successor is [53][nominated]: Provided also that no person other than an ex-officio member shall be eligible to hold office for more than two terms in succession. [54][(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in the first proviso to sub-section (1), a member of the Syndicate referred to in item (c) or in item (d) under the heading “Other Members” in section 21 shall not cease to be such member merely on the ground that---].
23. Powers of Syndicate.-Subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, the executive powers of the University including the general superintendence and control over the institutions of the University shall be vested in the Syndicate and subject likewise the Syndicate shall have the following powers, namely:- (i). to affiliate institutions in accordance with the terms and conditions of such affiliation prescribed in this Act and the Statutes; (ii). to make [55][statutes and ordinances] and to amend or repeal the same; (iii). [56] [xxxxx] (iv). to hold, control and administer the properties and funds of the University; (v). to direct the form, custody and use of the common seal; (vi). to arrange for and direct the inspection of colleges, hostels and other institutions and to constitute a Board of Inspection for that purpose; (vii). to establish, maintain and manage colleges and institutes of research and other institutions of higher learning as it may from time to time deem necessary; (viii). to appoint teachers and other employees of the University and prescribe their duties. (ix). to create administrative, ministerial and other necessary posts: Provided that no post shall be created by the Syndicate without prior approval of the Government if creation of such post involves expenditure in excess of the budgetary provision. [57] [xxxxxxxxx] (x) to suspend, discharge, dismiss or otherwise take any disciplinary action against teachers and other employees of the University after giving them reasonable opportunity to defend their position; (xi) with the previous sanction of the Government, to fix and regulate the fee payable by students in colleges affiliated to the University; (xiii) to maintain, supervise and control the residence and discipline of students; (xiv) to consider the financial estimates of the University and submit them to the Senate in accordance with the provisions of the Statutes made in this behalf; (xv) to conduct University examinations and approve and publish the results thereof; (xvii) to approve panel of examiners and to fix their remuneration; (xviii) to approve the appointment of teachers in private colleges; ( xix) to delegate any of its powers to the Vice-Chancellor or to a committee appointed from among its members; (xx) to arrange for and direct the investigation into the affairs of Private colleges, to issue instructions for maintaining their efficiency, for ensuring proper conditions of employment of members of their staff and payment of adequate salaries to them and in case of disregard of such instructions, to modify the conditions of affiliation or recognition or take such other steps as it deems proper in that behalf; (xxi) to withhold or cancel the result of any candidate at any University examination; (xxii) to accept endowments, bequests, donations and transfers of any movable and immovable properties to the University on its behalf, provided that all such endowments, bequests, donations and transfer shall be reported to the Senate at its next meeting; (xxiii) to exercise the powers of the University under clause (xxvii) of section 5; [59][(xxiv) to determine what degrees, diplomas and other academic distinctions shall be granted by the University;] (xxv) to cancel or amend by a majority of the total membership of the Syndicate and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting, any Regulation passed by the Academic Council: Provided that no Regulation shall be cancelled or amended by the Syndicate without giving the Academic Council an opportunity to state its opinion on the proposed cancellation or amendment; (xxvi) to institute professorships, readerships, lecturerships and such other teaching or research posts as it may deem necessary: Provided that no professorship, readership, lecturership or other teaching or research post shall be instituted by the Syndicate without the previous approval of the Government if it involves expenditure in excess of the budgetary provision; (xxvii) to prescribe with the previous concurrence of the Government the terms and conditions of service of the employees of the University: (xxviii) to regulate, with the previous concurrence of the Government the emoluments and prescribe the duties and conditions of service of teachers and non-teaching staff of private colleges; (xxix). to prepare the budget according to the provisions of the Statutes; (xxx). to cancel any degree, diploma, title or any other distinction granted to any person, in accordance with the provisions of the Statutes; (xxxi). to appoint committees and to delegate to them such functions as it may deem fit; (xxxii). to make Statutes regulating the method of election to the authorities of the University, the procedure of the meeting of the Senate, the Syndicate and other authorities of the University and the quorum of members required for the transaction of business by the authorities of the University other than the Senate: (xxxiii). to recommend to the Government the recognition of any local area within the University area as a University center; (xxxiv). to co-operate with other Universities and other authorities in such manner and for such purposes as it may determine; (xxxv). to exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this Act, the Statutes, the Ordinances, the rules, the bye-laws and the orders]. 24. The Academic Council.-(1) The Academic Council shall be the academic body of the University.. (2). The Academic council shall, subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, control and regulate, and be responsible for the maintenance of standards, of instruction, education and examinations within the University, and shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred or imposed upon it by the Statutes. (3). The Academic Council shall consist of the following members, namely:- (a). the Vice-Chancellor; (b). the Pro-Vice-Chancellor; (c). the Director of Public Instruction; (d). the Director of Technical Education (e). the Director of Collegiate Education; (f). the Director of Research and Studies; (g). the Director of Physical Education (h). the Director of Medical Education; (i). the Deans of Faculties; (j). [60][xxxxx] (k). all the Heads of University Departments of Study and Research who are not Deans of Faculties; (l). all members of the Syndicate who are not otherwise members of the Academic Council; (m). five members (other than Deans of Faculties) of whom at least one shall be a Principal of a Government professional college [61][nominated by the Government from the principals of professional colleges, by rotation according to seniority;] (n). seven members (other than Deans of Faculties) of whom at least one shall be a Principal of a Government college, [62][nominated by the Government from the principals of first grade colleges other than colleges of oriental languages, by rotation according to seniority;] (o). [63](o) two members (other than Deans of Faculties) nominated by the Government from the principals of junior colleges, by rotation according to seniority;] (p). one Principal of a college of oriental languages, not being a Dean of faculty, nominated by the [64][Government] by rotation according to seniority; [65][(q) one member each of every subject to study [not being a Dean of Faculty or head of University Department or Principal) nominated by the Government by rotation according to seniority;] (r). one headmaster and one teacher of a secondary school in a the Universityarea nominated by the [66][Government;] (s). one member representing each faculty, elected by the full time post graduate students, of the faculty from among themselves; (t). seven external experts to be nominated by the [67][Government] of whom two shall be experts in commerce, business management or industrial technology. (4). Members of the Academic Council, other than the members specified in clauses (a) to (h) of sub-section (3), shall hold office for a term of four years from the date of their appointment or nomination, as the case may be: Provided that a person who has become a member of the Academic Council in the capacity of a student shall cease to hold office on his ceasing to be a student: Provided further that a person who has become a member of the Academic council in the capacity of a post-graduate student shall cease to hold office on his ceasing to be a post-graduate student. 25. Powers and duties of Academic Council.-Subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, the Academic Council shall have the following powers, duties and functions, namely:-
(a). the Chairman of the Boards of Studies comprised in the faculty; [(b) [68][two members from each Board of Studies nominated by the Syndicate, who are teachers of the University and of the colleges or institutions by rotation (c) [69][ not less than five and not more than ten members nominated by the Syndicate from among teachers, by rotation;] (d). two members, to be nominated by the Syndicate who are from outside the University on the basis of their expert knowledge.] (4). each faculty shall comprise such departments of teaching as may be prescribed by the Ordinances. (5). Subject to the provisions of this Act each faculty shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed by the Statutes. (6). The members of faculties mentioned in sub-section (3) shall hold office for a period of three years from the date of their nomination [70][xxxxxx] 27. Deans of faculties.—(1) There shall be a Dean of each faculty, who shall be nominated by the Chancellor in consultation with the Vice Chancellor by rotation from among the Heads of University Departments or Professors. [71] [“(1A) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), where a University Department has not been started under a faculty, the Dean of such faculty shall be nominated by the Chancellor in consultation with the Vice Chancellor, from among the Heads of Departments are Professors of other Universities in the State or affiliated Government Colleges for professional courses, in the University area.”;] (2).The Dean of each faculty shall be responsible for the due observance of the Statutes, Ordinances, Regulations and Bye-laws relating to that faculty. (3). The Dean of a faculty shall hold office for a term of two years and shall be eligible for renomination. 28. Boards of Studies.—(1) There shall be a Board of Studies attached to each Department of Study in the University; [72] [(A) Each Board of Studies shall consist of---
Provided however that post-graduate studies in each department may have separate Board of Studies. (2) The [73][xxxxx] powers of the Boards of Studies shall be prescribed by the Statutes. (3) Members of the Boards of Studies shall hold office for a period of three years from the date of their entering upon office. [74] [28A. Dean of students.—(1) There shall be a Dean of students who shall be nominated by the Chancellor in consultation with the Vice Chancellor from among the students. (2). The Dean of students shall hold office for a period of two years from the date of nomination and shall be eligible for renomination. (3). The Dean of students shall have such functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes.] 29. Students’ Council.-(1) There shall be a Students’ Council in the University. (2). The Students’ Council shall consist of the following members, namely:-
Ex-officio-Members[75] [(a) A senior member from among the Faculties nominated by the Chancellor who shall be the Chairman of the Council.]
Elected Members(a). Fifteen members, not being members of the Senate or the Academic Council, elected by the members of the General council of the University Union from among themselves, of whom five shall be women and two shall be members of a Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe. (b). Three members elected from among the full-time students of the departments of the University in such manner as may be prescribed. (c). Two members, other than students, elected by the members of the Senate from among themselves. (d). One member elected by the members of the Syndicate from among themselves. (e). One member elected by the members of the Academic Council from among themselves. Other MembersFive students who have distinguished themselves in academic field, sports or fine arts, nominated by the Vice Chancellor after giving due consideration to the representation of special interests. (3) A member nominated by the Vice-Chancellor in consultation with the Chairman of the University Union, from among the elected student members of the Council shall be the Secretary to the Council. (4) The members of the Students’ Council other than ex-officio members shall hold office for a term of one year from the date of their election or nomination, as the case may be. 30. Powers and duties of Students’ Council.—(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, the Students’ council shall have the following powers, duties and functions, namely:--
Provided that if any question arises as to whether a matter does or does not concern the students, the question shall be decided by the Chairman of the Students’ Council and his decision shall be final;
[77][(2) The Chairman of the Students’ Council shall cause to be laid before the Syndicate] and the Students’ Council in such manner as may be prescribed by the Statutes, periodical reports detailing the recommendations and suggestions made by the Students’ Council, the action taken thereon by the authorities to which such recommendations and suggestions were made, and if no action was taken by the authorities to which such recommendations and suggestions were made, the reason thereof. 31. Finance Committee.—(1) There shall be a Finance Committee to give advice to the University on any question affecting its finances. (2). The Finance Committee shall consist of the following members, namely:-
[78][(d) three members elected by the members of the Syndicate from among themselves of whom two shall be Deans of Faculties.] (e) one member elected by the members of the Academic council from among themselves;
32. Planning Board.—(1) There shall be a Planning Board which shall be the principal planning body of the University to advise the Syndicate and the academic council on any matter which the board considers necessary for the fulfillment of the objectives of the University. (2).The Planning Board shall consist of the following members, namely:
33. Other authorities of University.-The constitution, powers and duties of such other authorities as may be declared by the Statutes to be the authorities of the University shall be prescribed by the Statutes. 34. Disqualifications for membership.-(1) No person shall be qualified for election or nomination or appointment as a member of any of the authorities of the University or for continuing as such member, if he--
Provided that clause (a) shall not apply to a person elected or nominated in the capacity of a student to any of the said authorities: Provided further that the disqualification of a person under clause (e) shall cease on the expiry of the period for which he has been debarred. (2) If any question arises as to whether any person is disqualified under sub-section (1), the question shall be referred to the Chancellor and his decision thereon shall be final. CHAPTER V STATUTES, ORDINANCES, REGULATIONS, RULES AND BYE-LAWS 35. The Statutes.—Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:-
36. Procedure for making Statutes.-(1) The [82][Syndicate] may of its own motion take into consideration the draft of a Statute: [83][Provided that, in any such case, before a Statute is passed the Syndicate shall obtain and consider the opinion of the Academic Council, where necessary on academic matter.] (2). The [84][Academic Council] may propose to the [85][Syndicate] the draft of any Statute for consideration and such draft shall be considered by the [86][syndicate] at is next meeting. (3). The [87][Syndicate] may approve the draft of a Statute proposed by the [88][Academic Council] and pass the Statute or may reject it or return it to the [89][Academic Council] for reconsideration, either in whole or in part, together with amendments which the [90][Syndicate] may suggest. (4) After any draft returned by the [91] [Syndicate] under sub-section (3) has been further considered by the[92] [Academic Council] together with any amendment suggested by the [93][Syndicate] it shall be again presented to the Syndicate with the report of the Academic Council thereon, and the [94][Syndicate] may then deal with the draft in any manner it thinks fit. (5) Where any Statue has been passed by the[95] [Syndicate], it shall be submitted to the Chancellor who may refer the Statute back of the [96][Syndicate] for further consideration or assent thereto or withhold his assent: Provided that a Statute or amendment to a Statute passed by the [97][Syndicate] which involves expenditure from the University. Fund shall be submitted to the Government who shall forward the same to the Chancellor with their views thereon. (6) No Statute passed by the [98][Syndicate] shall be valid or come into force until assented to by the Chancellor. (7) The[99] [Academic Council] shall not propose the draft of a Statute or of an amendment to a Statute affecting the status, powers or constitution of any authority of the University until such authority has been given an opportunity of expressing an opinion upon the proposal; and any opinion so expressed shall be in writing and shall be considered by the [100]s[Syndicate.] (4). No Statue providing for the conditions for, or procedure relating to, the affiliation of private colleges shall be passed by the [101][Syndicate] without the previous approval of the Government. 37. Ordinances.-Subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, the Syndicate shall have power to make Ordinances providing for all or any of the following matters, namely:-
Provided that no special pay or allowance or extra remuneration of any description whatsoever including ex-gratia payment or other benefits having financial implication shall be granted to any officer, teacher or other employee of the University without the prior approval of the Government: Provided further that no such prior approval of the Government shall be necessary for incurring any such expenditure of a non recurring nature subject to a maximum of ten thousand rupees in the aggregate in the financial year; (e) all other matters which by this Act or the Statutes are to be, or may be provided for by the Ordinances. 38. Procedure for making Ordinances.—(1) All Ordinances made under this Act shall have effect from such date as the Syndicate may direct. [102] [(3) The procedure to be followed in making, amending or repealing Ordinances shall be prescribed by the Statutes.] (4) Every Ordinance and amendment to an Ordinance including repeal of an Ordinance which involves expenditure shall be [103] [made only with the prior approval of the Government.] (5) No Ordinance or amendment to any Ordinance including repeal of an Ordinance which involves expenditure shall be valid or come into force unless assented by the Chancellor. 39. Regulations.—Subject to the provisions of this Act, Statutes and the Ordinances, the Academic Council may make Regulations providing for all or any of the following matters, namely:-
40. [104][ Procedure for making Regulations.-(1) All Regulations under this Act, shall have effect from such date as the Academic Council may direct but, every Regulation so made shall be laid before the Syndicate during its next succeeding meeting:] Provided that no such Regulation or repeal of a Regulation which involves expenditure shall be made by the Academic Council without the prior approval of the Government. (2). If any Regulation or repeal of a Regulation is not laid before the Syndicate as required by sub-section (1) the Regulation shall lapse or, as the case may be, the Regulation repealed shall revive after the next succeeding meeting of the Syndicate.] 41. Rules, bye-laws and orders.—(1) The Syndicate shall have power to make rules, bye-laws and orders not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, the Statutes, the Ordinance and the Regulations, for the guidance and working of Boards and Committees and other bodies constituted under the provisions of this Act or the Statutes or the Ordinances or the Regulations and for regulating the procedure and conduct of business at meeting of any authority of the University other than the Senate. [105][Provided that such rules, bye-laws or orders, which involve expenditure, shall be made only with the prior approval of the Government.] 42. Publication in the Gazette.-All Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations made under this Act shall be published in the Gazette.
CHAPTER VI ELECTION TO THE SENATE AND [xxxxxx] THE OTHER BODIES OF THE UNIVERSITY, FILLING UP OF VACANCIES AND RESIGNATION, REMOVAL ETC., OF MEMBERS OF AUTHORITIES AND BODIES [106][XXXXX] 43. Election of members to the [107][xxxx] Senate and other bodies of the University.—The election of members to the Senate, and [108] [xx] other bodies of the University shall be held in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote and in accordance with the procedure prescribed by the Statutes, and the voting at such election shall be by secret ballot. 44. Filling up of vacancies.-(1) All vacancies among the members (other than ex officio members) of any authority or body of the University by reason of death, resignation or otherwise shall be filled within a period not exceeding six months, by the person or authority who or which appointed, elected, or nominated the member whose place has become vacant.. (2). Any person appointed, elected or nominated under sub-section (1) shall hold office as members so long only as the member in whose place he is appointed, elected or nominated, as the case may be, would have been entitled to hold office if the vacancy had not occurred. 45. Resignation or removal of members of any authority or body.- (1) Any member of any authority or body of the University may resign his office by letter addressed to the Registrar and the resignation shall take effect on the date of receipt of the letter by the (2). The[109] [Vice Chancellor] may, on the recommendation of not less than two thirds of the number of members of the Syndicate, remove the name of any person convicted by a court of law of any offence involving moral delinquency or punished by the University for malpractice connected with any University examination from the register of registered graduates or remove any such person from membership of any authority or body of the University. [110][xxxxx] [111][(3) The Vice Chancellor may, on the recommendations of the Syndicate] also remove any person from the membership of any authority or body of the University if he becomes of unsound mind or a deaf-mute or has applies to be adjudicated or has been adjudicated an insolvent. (3). If an elected member of any authority or body of the University fails to attend three consecutive meetings of that authority or body, he shall cease to be a member of such authority or body and thereupon the Registrar shall intimate him that he has ceased to be such member: Provided that such authority or body may, if satisfied that there was sufficient cause for the failure of the member to attend the meetings, restore him to its membership. CHAPTER VII FINANCE 46. University fund.—(1) All grants and loans received from the State Government, the Government of India, the University Grants Commission and from any other source, all revenues of the University, all fees received, all incomes such as rent and profits derived from properties and funds vested in the University, all endowments and donations received from any source whatsoever, all other miscellaneous receipts of the University and all deposits, remittances and service funds, received in connection with the affairs of the University shall form one consolidated fund styled [112][The Mahatma Gandhi University Fund] and shall be employed for the purposes and in the manner laid down in this Act and in the Statutes, Ordinances, rules, bye-laws and orders made thereunder: Provided that separate accounts may be maintained for specific purposes. (2). All moneys in the [113][Mahatma Gandhi] University Fund shall be lodged in the Government Treasury or with the approval of the Government in the State Bank of India or its subsidiaries upto such limits as may be fixed by the Government. (3). The University may invest such part of the moneys in the Gandhiji University Fund, as it may deem fit, in Government securities or securities guaranteed by the Government of India. (4). The custody of the [114] [Mahatma Gandhi] University Fund, the payment of moneys therein, the withdrawal of moneys therefrom and all other ancillary matters shall be regulated by the Statutes, Ordinances, rules and bye-laws made in that behalf. 47. Grants from Government.-(1) The University shall receive as grants for its maintenance such sums, subject to such conditions as may be fixed by the Government from time to time. The Government may pay to the University such other grants subject to such conditions as they think fit, for specific purposes. 48. Annual estimates of income and expenditure.-(1) The Syndicate shall prepare the financial estimates of the income and expenditure of the University for the next ensuing year before such date as may be prescribed by the Statutes and forward the same together with a memorandum conveying explanatory notes thereon to the [115][Chancellor] for consideration. [116] [(2) The Chancellor shall consider the financial estimates and shall approve it either without alterations or with such alterations as he may deem fit.] 49. Funds earmarked for a purpose not to be diverted without prior approval of Government.—The University shall not,-- (a). without the prior approval of the Government,-- (i). divert funds earmarked for a purpose for any other purpose; or (ii) implement any scheme which involves any matching contribution from the State Government; or (b). implement any scheme which imposes a recurring liability on the Government, after the assistance from the sponsoring authority ceases. 50. Annual accounts.—(1) The annual accounts of the University shall be prepared under the directions of the Syndicate and shall be submitted to the Government for audit. (2). The annual accounts together with the audit report thereon shall be published by the Syndicate and copies of such accounts and audit report shall be placed before the Senate and submitted to the Government [117] [and the Chancellor.] (3). The annual accounts shall be considered by the Senate at its annual meeting, and the Senate may pass resolutions with reference thereto and communicate the same to the Syndicate which shall take action in accordance therewith. 51. Annual report.—(1) The annual report of the University shall be prepared under the direction of the Syndicate and shall be presented to the Senate for its review on or before such date as may be prescribed by the Statutes. (2). The Senate may pass resolutions on the annual report and communicate the resolutions to the Syndicate. (3). The Syndicate shall inform the Senate of the action taken by it on the resolutions passed by the Senate under sub-section (2) and shall submit a copy of the annual report together with a copy of the resolutions, if any, of the Senate under sub-section (2) to the Government [118][and the Chancellor]. (4). The Government shall, as soon as the annual accounts and annual report are received, cause the same to be laid on the Table of the State Legislative Assembly. 52. Audit of accounts of the University.—(1) The Government shall appoint auditors of the accounts of the University and the institutions under the management of the University.
CHAPTER VIII PRIVATE COLLEGES AND AFFILIATION OF COLLEGES 53. Definitions.—In this ‘Chapter--
(h) not more than six persons nominated by the unitary management. (2). The manager of the private college shall be the Chairman [121] [and the Principal shall be the Secretary] of the governing body. (3). It shall be the duty of the governing body to advise the university management in all matters relating to the administration of the private college, in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, Ordinances, Regulations, rules, bye-laws and orders made thereunder. (4). The decisions of the governing body shall be taken at meetings on the basis of simple majority of the members present and voting. 55. Managing council for private colleges under corporate management.-(1) A corporate management shall constitute a managing council for all the private colleges under its management consisting of the following members, namely:-
(2) the manager of the private colleges shall be chairman of the managing council. (3) It shall be the duty of the managing council to advise the corporate management in all matters relating to the administration of the private colleges, in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, Ordinances, Regulations, Rules, Bye-laws and Orders made thereunder. 56. Manager.—A unitary, management or corporate management shall appoint a manager for the private college or for all the private colleges, as the case may be, under its management within the University area.
65. Past disputes relating to service conditions of teachers.—Notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being in force, or in any contract or in any judgment decree or order of any court or other authority any dispute between the management of a private college and any teacher of that college relating to the conditions of service of such teacher pending at the commencement of this Act shall be decided under and in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the Statutes made thereunder.
68. Transfer of teachers to other Universities.—(1) Where an educational agency has colleges under the jurisdiction of the [135][Mahatma Gandhi University] and also under the jurisdiction of the Kerala University or the Calicut University, the educational agency shall within three months of the commencement of this Act or within such further period, not exceeding three months, as may be granted
70. Bar of jurisdiction of civil courts.—No civil court shall have jurisdiction to settle, decide or deal with any question or to determine any matter which is by or under this Act, required to be settled, decided or dealt with or to be determined by any authority or person under this Act.
73. Code of Conduct for teachers of affiliated Colleges.—(1) The Government shall, in consultation with the University and the representative of the teachers, frame a Code of Conduct to be observed by the teachers of Government and private colleges.
89. Punishment for irregularities by teachers at examinations.—Any teacher of an affiliated college or a teacher of the University who--
90. [143][xxxxxxxxxx]
98. Appointment of funds and assets of the University of Kerala.-A Committee consisting of the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kerala, the Vice-Chancellor of the [155][Mahatma Gandhi University] and the Secretary to the Government of Kerala, Finance Department, shall examine the question of transfer of funds and assets, other than those referred to in sub-section (3) of section 99 from the University of Kerala to the [156][Mahatma Gandhi University] and shall recommend to the Government the action to be taken in the matter, and the decision of the Government on such recommendation shall be final.
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