Contents

CHAPTER I

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GENERAL PROVISIONS

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Short Title, Extent and Commencement

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Definitions

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The Objects, Powers and Functions of the University

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CHAPTER II –

OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY

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Officers of the University

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The Visitor

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Chancellor

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Vice Chancellor

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Powers and Functions of the Vice Chancellor

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Registrar

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10.

Controller of Examinations (COE)

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11.

Chief Finance and Accounts Officer

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12.

Deans of Schools

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13.

Other Officers

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CHAPTER III –

AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY

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14. Authorities of the University The following shall be the Authorities of the University

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15.

Governing Body

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16.

Powers of the Governing Body

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17.

Board of Management

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18.

Powers and Functions of the Board of Management

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19.

Academic Council

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20.

Powers and Functions of the Academic Council:

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21.

Meeting of the Academic Council

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22.

Board of Studies of Schools

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23.

Powers & Functions of Board of Studies of Schools

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24.

Other Authorities

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25.

Committees:

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CHAPTER IV –

SCHOOLS OF STUDIES

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26.

Schools of Studies ...................................................................................................................................................... 26

CHAPTER V – APPOINTMENT OF ACADEMIC AND NON ACADEMIC STAFF............................................................ 27

27.

Appointment of Teaching/Academic Staff of the University ..................................................................................... 27

28.

Qualifications for Appointment of Academic Staff.................................................................................................... 27

29.

Appointment of Non Academic Staff ......................................................................................................................... 27

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30.

Terms and Conditions of the Employment

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31.

Provident, Pension Funds and Insurance Schemes

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CHAPTER VI –

ADMISSION AND FEE STRUCTURE OF STUDENTS..............................................................................

32.

Admission and Fee Structure of Students

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33.

Scholarships and Fellowships

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34.

Honorary Degrees and Distinctions

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CHAPTER VII –

CONVOCATION OF THE UNIVERSITY

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35.

Convocation of the University

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36.

Manner of the Convocation of the University

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CHAPTER VIII –

ANNUAL REPORT

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37.

Annual Report

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38.

Accounting Policy and Financial Procedure

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39.

Settlement of Disputes

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CHAPTER IX –

OTHER PROVISIONS

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40.

Subsequent Statutes

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41.

Creation of New Authorities of the University...........................................................................................................

42.

Creation and Abolition of Posts

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43.

Creation of New Departments and Abolition or Restructuring of Existing Departments...........................................

44.

Institution of Medals and Prizes

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45.

Withdrawal of Degrees, Diplomas, etc. ......................................................................................................................

46.

Residual Provision

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CHAPTER I – GENERAL PROVISIONS

1. Short Title, Extent and Commencement

(i)

The “Statutes” means The Statutes of World University of Design, Sonipat, Haryana.

(ii)

These Statutes shall come into force with effect from the date of their publication in the official

Gazette by the State Government.

2. Definitions

In these statutes, unless the context otherwise requires,

(i)

“Academic Council” means the Academic Council of the University;

(ii)

“Academic Staff” means a teacher or any other person required to impart education or to

guide research or to render guidance in any other form to the students for pursing a course of

study of the University;

(iii)

“Administrative Staff” means any person who is an employee of the University, other than a

teacher, who is primarily responsible for dealing with the administrative matters of the

University;

(iv)

“Authorities” mean the authorities of the University within the meaning of Section 21 of the

Haryana Private Universities Act, 2006;

(v)

“Board of Management” means the Board of Management of the University;

(vi)

“Board of Studies” means the Board of Studies of each Department/School;

(vii)

“Central Government” means the Government of India;

(viii)

“Chancellor” and “Vice Chancellor” mean, the Chancellor and Vice Chancellor of the

University, respectively;

(ix)

“Controller of Examinations” means the Controller of Examinations of the University;

(x)

“Department” means an Academic Department of a Faculty of the University;

(xi)

“Dean” means the Dean of a Faculty/School of the University;

(xii)

“Employee” includes any person to whom an appointment order is issued employed by the

University to work in the University, and includes a Teacher, Officer (other than the Visitor,

Visiting Teacher or person (s) engaged through a contractor/outsourcing agency) and any other

employee of the University;

(xiii)

“Fee” means collection made by the university from the students by whatever name it may be

called, which is not refundable;

(xiv)

“Governing Body” means the Governing Body of the University;

(xv)

“Government” means the Government of Haryana;

(xvi)

“Haryana Act” means the Haryana Private Universities Act, 2006, here-in-after also referred as

Principal Act or as Act;

(xvii)

“Hostel” means a place of residence for the students of the university;

(xviii)

“Non-Academic and Non-Administrative Staff” means an employee of the University, other

than academic and administrative staff;

(xix)

“Officer” means an Officer of the University;

(xx)

“Prescribed” means prescribed by the Haryana Act, and Ordinances, Statutes or Regulations of

the University;

(xxi)

“Registrar” means the Registrar of the University;

(xxii)

“Regulation” means the Regulations made by any authority of the University for the time being

in force;

(xxiii)

“School” means a School of Studies of the University, which may consist of one or more

academic departments/programs;

(xxiv)

“Seal” means the common seal of the university;

(xxv)

“Sponsoring body” in relation to the University means Shri Om Parkash Bansal Educational &

Social Welfare Trust (a trust registered under Societies Registration Act (XXI of 1860) and as

amended by Punjab Amendment Act, 1957)

(xxvi)

“State” means the State of Haryana;

(xxvii)

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“Student” means a person seeking to be admitted or duly admitted as a full -time or part- time

student in any Faculty or Institution of the University in accordance with the Regulations to

undergo a course of study or research leading to a degree or diploma or certificate of the

University;

(xxviii) “Teacher” means a Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor or any other person

required to impart education or to guide research or to render guidance in any form to the

students for pursuing a course of study of the university and duly approved by the University;

(xxix)

“University” means the World University of Design, Sonipat, Haryana;

(xxx)

“Visiting Teacher” means a visiting Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor or any

other person required to impart education or to guide research or to render guidance in any other

form to the students for pursuing a course of study of the University or Faculty maintained by the

University;

(xxxi)

“Visitor” means the Visitor of the University as defined in the Act;

(xxxii) Wherever the context permits in the statutes, ‘he’ includes ‘she’ and ‘his’ includes ‘her’;

(xxxiii) Any reference to “any Officer, Authority, Body, Committee or Board” in this Statute, where

the context allows, may include the following:

(a) Any Officer of the University within the meaning of Chapter II of this statute;

(b) Any Authority of the University within the meaning of Chapter III of this Statute;

Statutes;

(d) Any School of the University;

(e) The Library of the University;

(f) Bodies managing Students Residences etc.;

(g) The Internal Audit Unit;

(h) Academic Records Office; or

(i) Any Officer, Authority, Body, Committee or Board to be appointed or established.

Definitions specified in the Section 2 of the Haryana Act No. 32 of 2006 shall also apply unless other-wise required.

3. The Objects, Powers and Functions of the University

In addition to Objects and Powers of the University as described in Section 3 of the Principal Act,

the University shall also have the following powers and functions:

(i)

to establish the Campus of the University in RGEC, Sonipat, Haryana to run academic

programmes for conferring degrees, diplomas, certificates and other recognitions;

(ii)

to develop and maintain relationships with leading academic and other Institutions in India and

abroad for education, training and research;

(iii)

to enter in to Memorandum of Understanding with leading educational Institutions in other

countries for collaborative education programmes;

(iv)

to develop linkage with the industry, institutions and other organizations for fulfillment of

the objects of the University;

(v)

to conduct innovative programmes and experiments in new methods and education technology in

the field of higher education in order to achieve international standards of education,

training and research;

(vi)

to admit students laterally into a course if they fulfill the academic requirements as described in

the Regulations, on the recommendations of the Academic Council and on the approval of the

University Authorities if allowed by the regulating bodies;

(vii)

to integrate/ take over Institutions/ Schools/ College/ Centers of the Sponsoring Board situated

in the campus as Constituent Units of the University for the purpose of its academic programmes

and award of Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates to students on fulfillment of the academic

requirements of the University;

(viii)

To accept migration of students from other universities/institutions as per the procedure laid

down in the Ordinance/Regulations of the University.

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CHAPTER II – OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY

4. Officers of the University

The following shall be the Officers of the University:

(i)

The Visitor;

(ii)

The Chancellor;

(iii)

The Vice Chancellor;

(iv)

The Registrar;

(v)

The Controller of Examinations;

(vi)

The Chief Finance and Accounts Officer;

(vii)

Deans of Schools;

(viii)

Other officers of the University who are included as such from time to time by the Haryana Act, or any

Statutes, Ordinance, Regulations or Rules of the University.

5. The Visitor

The Governor of Haryana shall be the Visitor of the University.

The Visitor shall have the powers as follows:

(a) When present, he shall preside over the convocation of the University for conferring degrees and

diplomas;

To call for any paper or information relating to the affairs of the University; and,

On the basis of the information received under clause (b), if he is satisfied that any order,

proceeding, or decision taken by any authority of the University is not in conformity with the

provisions of this Act, Statutes, Ordinance, Regulations or Rules, he may issue such directions as

he may deem fit in the interest of the University and the directions so issued shall be complied

with by the University.

6. Chancellor

The Chancellor shall be appointed by the sponsoring body for a period of three years with the approval

of the Visitor by following such procedure and on such term and conditions as may be prescribed in

the Rules/regulations made by the Government under (16) of the Haryana Act. The chancellor shall be

entitled to receive an honorarium, expenses and allowance as may be decided by the sponsoring body

from time to time.

The Chancellor shall be eligible for reappointment with the approval of Visitor following the

procedure as laid down under clause (i) above.

If the office of the Chancellor becomes vacant due to death, resignation of otherwise, or if the

Chancellor is unable to perform his/her duties due to illness or any other reason, the Sponsoring Body

shall appoint a new/Interim Chancellor as per the Rules mentioned in Sub Section (i) above;

The Chancellor shall be the head of the University. The Chancellor shall preside over the meetings of

the Governing Body and shall, when the Visitor is not present, preside over the convocation of the

University for conferring degrees, diplomas or other academic distinctions.

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(v)

The Chancellor shall have the following powers as prescribed under section 16 (4) of the Haryana

Act.

(a) To call for any information or record;

(b) To appoint the Vice Chancellor;

of the Haryana Act;

(vi)

Subject to the above provisions of the Haryana Act, the Chancellor shall have the following additional

powers:

(a) If in any case the Chancellor finds that any decision or order of any officer, authority committee or

board should be modified, annulled, reversed or remitted for reconsideration by such officer,

authority, committee or board, The Chancellor may pass orders accordingly;

(b)

(i)

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(b) The Chancellor may delegate any of his/her powers to the Vice Chancellor or any other officer of

the University/member of the Governing Body in consultation with the Governing Body;

interpretation of provision made in the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations, the decision of the

Chancellor shall be final and binding on all concerned.

(vii)

No assets of the University and/or its funds, deposits, investments of any nature whatever can be

pledged and /or dealt with and /or be given as securities/guarantees and /or lien can be created in any

assets of the university and / or its funds, in any manner to anybody including Financial Institutions/

Banks etc. without the prior approval of the Sponsoring Body on the recommendation of the

Chancellor;

(viii)

Such other powers as may be specified by the Statutes, Ordinances, Regulations & Rules.

7. Vice Chancellor

The Vice Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor as per the qualifications prescribed by the

University Grants Commission (UGC). He shall hold office for a term of three years. Provided that

after expiry of the term of three years, the Vice-Chancellor shall be eligible for re-appointment for

another term of three years. Provided further, that a Vice Chancellor shall continue to hold the office

even after the expiry of his term till new Vice Chancellor joins. However, in any case, such period shall

not exceed one year.

(ii)

The Vice Chancellor shall be a full-time salaried officer of the University.

(iii)

The Vice Chancellor shall receive pay and allowances as per UGC norms or higher as decided by the

Chancellor/Sponsoring Body from time to time.

(iv)

If the office of the Vice Chancellor falls vacant due to death, resignation or otherwise, or if the Vice

Chancellor is unable to perform his or her duties due to illness or any other cause, the Chancellor may

appoint an acting Vice Chancellor out of the Senior Professor of the University or any suitable person

to act as Vice Chancellor for not more than one year until the existing Vice Chancellor resumes his or

her duties or until a new Vice Chancellor assumes office, whichever is earlier.

If, at any time, upon representation made or otherwise and after making such inquiry as may be deemed

necessary, the situation so warrants that the continuance for the Vice Chancellor is not in the interest of

the University, the Chancellor may, by an order in writing stating the reasons therein, require the Vice

Chancellor to relinquish office from a date specified in the order; provided further that before taking

any action under this sub-section, the Vice Chancellor shall be given an opportunity of being heard.

8. Powers and Functions of the Vice Chancellor

The Vice Chancellor shall be the principal academic and executive officer/head of the University.

He/she shall oversee and monitor the administration of the academic programs and general

administration of the University to ensure efficiency and good order of the University.

As the principal academic and executive officer/head of the University, he shall have the sole

responsibility of compliance of all the statutes, rules and regulations as applicable to the University for

the present and in future and accordingly he shall have sole responsibility of filing reports with the

competent authorities, as required, in fulfillment of the provisions of applicable laws, in general, and

the license granted to the University, in particular.

As executive officer/head, he shall have the responsibility to institute the requisite systems and

controls, rules and regulations, processes and procedures for requisite compliance, on the one hand, as

well as to deal with violations, if any, at all stages and levels, which shall include not only of students,

faculty and research staff, technical staff but also of support staff engaged in the pursuance of the

academic process. As executive officer/head, he shall also institute requisite authorities for dealing with

the defects, distress and defaults at all levels.

As executive officer/head, he shall also take responsibility to listen to the voice and grievances of the

University employees and take requisite steps to protect the whistle-blowers from any untoward

consequences.

As executive officer/head, he shall name the custodian or occupier of the establishment who

(i)

(v)

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(v)

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shall be reporting to him and work under his sole guidance and who shall be responsible for taking

overall responsibility of maintaining the health and upkeep of all the electrical, civil, mechanical,

biochemical, laboratories, installations etc. for the twin purpose of conservation of the assets of

the University and also to avoid any mishap, accident or failure in any manner, to avoid loss of life and

property.

As executive officer/head, he shall make periodical reviews of the University’s preparedness to deal

with any kind of violation or failure at any level, not only with respect to the compliance of all

Statutes and laws but also towards conservation of the University’s assets and systems.

(vi)

(vii)

The Vice Chancellor shall have the powers as follows:

(a) The Vice Chancellor shall be the principal executive and academic officer and executive

head of the University and shall exercise general superintendence and control over the

affairs of the University and shall execute the decisions of various authorities to the

University.

(b) The Vice Chancellor shall ensure that directions issued by the Chancellor are strictly

complied with or, as the case may be, implemented.

Government, if any and the provisions of the Act, Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations

are strictly observed and that the decisions of the authorities, bodies and committees

which are not inconsistent with the Act, Statutes, Ordinances or Regulations are properly

implemented. If in the opinion of Vice Chancellor such decisions and resolutions are not

consistent with the provisions of the Act, Statutes, Ordinances or Regulations or that such

decision or resolution is not in the interest of the University, he/she should immediately

bring it to the notice of Chancellor and take action as directed by the Chancellor and

inform the authority, body or committee concerned accordingly.

(d) If there are reasonable grounds for the Vice Chancellor to believe that there is an

emergency which requires immediate action to be taken, he shall take such action, as he

thinks necessary, and shall at the earliest opportunity, report in writing the grounds for his

belief that there was an emergency, and the action taken by him, to such officer or body as

would in the ordinary course, have dealt with the matter. In the event of a difference

arising between the Vice Chancellor and the authority or body whether there was in fact an

emergency, or on the action taken (where such action does not affect any person in the

services of the University), or on both, the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor whose

decision shall be final.

Provided that, where any such action taken by the Vice Chancellor affects any person in

the service of the University, such person shall be entitled to prefer, within thirty days

from the date on which he receives notice of such action, an appeal to the Board of

Management.

(e) Where any matter is required to be regulated by the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations,

but no Statutes, Ordinances or Regulations are made in that respect the Vice Chancellor

may, for the time being regulate matter by issuing such directions as he thinks necessary,

and shall, at the earliest opportunity thereafter, place them before the Board of

Management or other authority or body concerned for approval. He may, at the same time,

place before such authority or body for consideration the draft of the Statutes, Ordinance

and Regulations, as the case may be, required to be made in that behalf.

(f) As the Chairman of any authority/committee of the University, the Vice Chancellor shall

be empowered to suspend a member from the meeting of the authority, body or

committee for persisting to obstruct or stall the proceeding or for indulging in

behavior unbecoming of a member, and shall report the matter accordingly, to the

Chancellor.

(g) The Vice Chancellor shall place before the Board of Management a report of the work of

the University periodically as provided under the Ordinances.

(h) The Vice Chancellor shall exercise such other powers and shall have responsibilities

to take requisite actions and perform his duties as may be conferred upon him by or under

the Act.

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(i) The Vice Chancellor shall have the responsibilities and rights to cause an inspection to be

made by such person or persons or body of persons as he may direct, of the University, its

buildings, laboratories, libraries, museums, workshops and equipment’s and of any

institution, constituent unit, hall or hostel maintained or recognized by the University, and

of the examinations, teachings and other work conducted by or on behalf of the University,

and to cause an inquiry to be made in a like manner regarding any matter connected with

the administration or finance of the University.

(j) In the absence of both the Visitor and the Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor shall preside

over the convocation of the University.

(viii)

The Vice Chancellor shall discharge the responsibility and functions as per the Act/Statutes

and as assigned by the Chancellor/Governing Body from time to time in addition to the

following duties:

(a) To advise the Governing Body on planning and development of the University,

particularly in respect of the norms and standards of education, teaching and research in the

University and ensure compliance of the same.

(b) To apply for membership of other institutions like Association of Indian Universities,

Association of Commonwealth Universities, Associations of International Universities, India

International Centre etc.

Institute/Centers of the country and abroad from time to time with prior approval of the

Governing Body.

(d) To co-ordinate with the Deans concerned with regard to teaching and research in the

University Teaching Departments/School of Studies/Maintained Institutes/etc. and

introduction of new courses.

(e) To provide academic leadership and motivation for excellence.

(f) To ensure compliance with the provision of the Haryana Act, Statutes, and Ordinances,

Regulations and Rules of the University.

(g) To exercise all powers relating to the proper maintenance of discipline of the University.

(h) To appoint visiting fellows, emeritus/ visiting professors for teaching/research department of

the University.

(i) Exercise all other powers as may be delegated by the Chancellor.

(j) To decide about delegating some of his powers to any of his or her subordinate

officers as prescribed by the statutes.

(k) To convene or cause to be convened meetings of the various authorities, bodies, committees

and boards of the University for which he or she is the Chair.

(l) To fix emoluments and other terms and conditions of service of all academic and

administrative staff in accordance with the budget approved by Governing Body.

(m) To write the confidential reports of the Deans and other administrative heads of the

University.

(n) To process disciplinary action, whenever needed, against the faculty,

Technical/Administrative Staff of the University or its maintained institutions as per rules

and as per Statutes.

(o) To get all necessary approvals and to ensure statutory compliance with the academic norms

and standards of the Government/UGC or any other body pertaining to the course of the

study offered or to be offered by the University.

(p) To ensure high standards in education imparted at the University.

(ix)

The Vice Chancellor may, by writing under his hand addressed to the Chancellor, resign his office.

(x)

Transitory provisions

Notwithstanding anything contained in the Act or the Statutes, the Vice Chancellor with the consent of

the Chancellor, may discharge all or any of the functions of the University for the purpose of carrying

out the provisions of the Act and Statutes and for that purpose, may exercise any powers or perform

any duties which, by the Act or the Statutes, are to be exercised or performed by any Officer or

Authority of the University not being in existence at the time when such powers are exercised or such

duties are performed.

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9. Registrar

(i)

The appointment of the Registrar shall be made by the Chairperson/ Director of the Sponsoring Body.

He/ She shall be a full-time salaried officer of the University.

(ii)

The qualifications of the Registrar shall be as per UGC norms and as approved by the Governing

Body/Board of Management/Vice Chancellor.

(iii)

The Registrar shall discharge his duties under the overall superintendence and control of the Vice

Chancellor.

(iv)

The Registrar shall receive pay and other allowances as per UGC norms or higher as approved by the

Sponsoring Body from time to time.

(v)

The Registrar shall be the Member Secretary of the Governing Body, Board of Management and the

Academic Council, but shall not have any voting rights in the Governing Body, Board of Management

and the Academic Council.

(vi)

The Registrar shall be the custodian of the records, the common seal, the funds of the University and

such other property of the University as the Board of Management may commit to Registrar’s

charge.

(vii)

In addition to the power and duties mentioned under Section 18 of the Haryana Act, the duties of the

Registrar, interalia, shall be as follows:–

(a) to conduct the official correspondence on behalf of the authorities of the University ; and

(b) to issue notices to convene meetings of the authorities of the University and all committees and

sub committees appointed by any of these authorities.

10. Controller of Examinations (COE)

(i)

The Controller of Examinations shall be a full-time salaried officer of the University. The

appointment may be made as per UGC norms and on the basis of the recommendation of Selection

Committee constituted by Chancellor or on the recommendation of the Vice Chancellor.

(ii)

The Controller of Examinations shall report to the Vice Chancellor and shall be responsible for the

examination, tests or other forms of evaluation for courses taught in the University for granting

Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and other academic titles and distinctions, including those for the

purpose of evaluation of candidates for admission to such courses, and declaring the results of

such examinations, assessments, tests or other forms of evaluation.

(iii)

The Controller of Examinations shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may

be prescribed by the Statutes, Ordinances, Regulations and Rules or the Vice Chancellor.

(iv)

The Controller of Examinations will formulate a policy and process documents for conduct of

examinations at the University and get it approved from the Academic Council.

(v)

The Controller of Examinations shall control the conduct of examination and make all other necessary

arrangements and execute all processes connected with examinations and declaration of results

after approval from the competent authority.

(vi)

The Controller of Examinations shall control the conduct of examination and make all other necessary

arrangements and execute all processes connected with examinations and declaration of results

after approval from the competent authority.

(vii)

The powers and duties of the Controller of Examinations shall be as specified in the ordinances of the

University or as assigned by the Vice Chancellor.

11. Chief Finance and Accounts Officer

The appointment of the Chief Finance and Accounts Officer shall be made by the Chancellor on the

recommendations of a duly constituted Selection Committee. The qualifications and experience

required for the post of Chief Finance and Accounts Officer and the composition of the Selection

Committee shall be as per the Regulations.

The Chief Finance and Accounts Officer shall be a full-time salaried officer of the University.

The Chief Finance and Accounts Officer shall be paid a salary and allowance as per the UGC norms or

higher as may be decided by the Chancellor.

The Chief Finance and Accounts Officer shall work under the supervision of the Vice Chancellor.

He/she shall be the ex-officio non-voting Member Secretary of the Finance Committee.

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

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(v)

The Chief Finance and Accounts Officer shall manage the assets and investments of the University.

The Chief Finance and Accounts Officer shall be responsible for the preparation of annual reports,

balance sheets, estimates and statements of accounts for submission to the Finance Committee and the

Governing Body.

(vi)

The duties of the Chief Finance and Accounts Officer shall include the following:

(a) to exercise general supervision over the funds of the University and to advise the Vice Chancellor

on issues related to finance and accounts;

(b) to hold and manage the property and investments including trust and endowed property for

furthering the objectives of the University;

the University;

(d) to watch the progress of collection of revenue and advise on the methods of collection employed;

(e) to make payments, duly sanctioned by competent authority, under each head of budget;

(f) to prepare all types of financial reports for the Vice Chancellor and Finance Committee;

(g) to prepare, in consultation with the Vice Chancellor, and subject to amendments and

approval of the Finance Committee, an annual budget of income and expenditure of the University,

for submission to the Board of Management;

(h) to ensure that adequate controls commensurate with the size of financial operations are in place;

(i)

to ensure all statutory and timely compliances of Government/Taxation Departments etc.;

(j) to liaise with Financial institutions/Bank etc.;

(k) to invest University funds in consultation with the Finance Committee and with the approval of

the Governing Body;

(l) to disburse the salaries and other payments, including travel and medical allowances etc. and to

handle/manage Provident funds/ESI and taxes etc. of employees of the University;

(m) to see that registers of buildings, land, furniture and equipment are maintained up to date and that

the stock-checking of equipment and other consumable materials is conducted in all offices,

centers, laboratories, libraries, and institutions maintained by the University;

(n) to call for explanation from the concerned officers, authorities, committees or boards for

unauthorized expenditure and for other financial irregularities that comes or are brought to his

notice and to suggest disciplinary action against the person(s) at fault;

(o) to represent the University in all legal matters pertaining to finance, taxation etc.;

(p) to provide for at least one annual audit of all the accounts of the University;

(q) to review the reports and findings of the Internal Audit Unit;

(r) to make recommendations to the Governing Body on the appointment of auditors and oversee the

financial audit of the University accounts;

(s) to perform such other duties as may be required by the Statutes, Ordinances, Regulations and Rules

or the Vice Chancellor.

(t) to call for any information from any office or faculty or institution under the University, that he

may consider necessary to discharge his financial responsibility.

(vii)

When the office of the Chief Finance and Accounts Officer is vacant or when the Chief Finance and

Accounts Officer is absent by reason of illness or any other reason, the duties functions of the Chief

Finance and Accounts Officer shall be performed by such other person as the Vice Chancellor may

appoint for this purpose.

(viii) If, at any time upon representation made or otherwise and after making such inquiry as may be deemed

necessary, the situation so warrants that the continuance of the Chief Finance & Account Officer is not

in the interest of the University, the Chancellor may, by an order in writing stating the reasons therein,

require the Chief Finance & Accounts Officer to relinquish his office from such date as may be

specified in the order; provided that before taking an action under this sub- section, he shall be given an

opportunity of being heard.

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CHAPTER III – AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY

14. Authorities of the University

The following shall be the Authorities of the University

(i)

The Governing Body;

(ii)

The Board of Management;

(iii)

The Academic Council;

(iv)

The Board of Studies of Schools;

(v)

Other Authorities subsequently created as such from time to time by the Haryana Act, or Statutes,

Ordinances, Regulations or Rules of the University.

15. Governing Body

(i)

The Governing Body shall consist of the following members:

(i) The Chancellor as its Chairman;

(ii) The Vice Chancellor as its member;

(iii) The Secretary to the Government of Haryana, Department of Higher Education or in his/her

absence, the Director General Higher Education of the Government of Haryana;

(Provided that the Secretary to the Government of Haryana, Department of Higher Education or in his absence,

Director General Higher Education shall be present in each meeting in which decisions on issues involving

Government policies/instructions are to be taken)

(iv) Five persons to be nominated by the sponsoring body out of whom two shall be eminent

educationists;

(v) One expert of management or technology from outside the University, nominated by the

Chancellor;

(vi) One expert of finance, nominated by the Chancellor;

(vii) Registrar will be the Member-Secretary of the Governing Body and shall not have voting right;

(ii)

The nominated members shall hold office for a term of three years and shall be eligible for re-

nomination;

(iii)

The Governing Body shall meet at least three times in each calendar year. The quorum of the meetings

of the Governing Body shall be, four, provided that Secretary to the Government of Haryana,

Department of Higher Education or in his/her absence, the Director General Higher Education of the

Government of Haryana shall be present in each meeting in which decisions on issues involving

Government policies/instructions are to be taken.

16. Powers of the Governing Body

In addition to the powers vested in the Governing Body by virtue of the Haryana Act, the Governing Body

shall, interalia, also have the following powers and functions:

(i)

to review, from time to time, the policies and programmes of the University and to suggest measures

for improvement and development of the University.

(ii)

to advise the Chancellor in respect of any matter that the Chancellor refers to it for advice;

(iii)

to maintain and fulfill the basic aims and objectives of the University as set out in Section 3 of the

Haryana Act, and to determine and regulate the educational, research, financial and other policies of the

University;

(iv)

to consider and adopt resolutions on the annual report and annual accounts of the University, annual

audits and the financial estimates;

(v)

to monitor overall administration of the University and to appoint, discipline or dismiss the Officers of

the University in accordance with the procedure laid down under the Haryana Act, Statutes,

Ordinances, Regulations or Rules;

(vi)

to manage the revenues, resources and budgets of the University;

(vii)

to provide for raising, receiving, spending and borrowing of funds, placing investments and

money of the University, for keeping of a true and correct account and for annual audit of the same;

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(viii)

to provide for the custody and expenditure of special funds and investments, including provident funds;

(ix)

to hold, buy, sell hypothecate or otherwise acquire or dispose of property, movable, immovable

or intellectual;

(x)

to receive grants, donations, contributions, gifts, prizes, scholarships, and other moneys, to disburse

grants and donations and to award prizes and scholarships;

(xi)

to appoint representatives of the University to other institutions or organizations as may be desirable;

(xii)

to appoint, in order to execute an instrument or transact any business of the University, any person as

attorney of the University with such powers as it may deem fit;

(xiii)

to establish residences for the students of the University;

(xiv)

to purchase, take on lease, accept as gift or otherwise acquire any land, buildings or property which

may be necessary or convenient for the purpose of the University, and on such terms and conditions as

it may deem fit and proper, and to construct, alter and maintain any such land, buildings or property;

(xv)

to transfer or accept transfer of any movable, immovable and intellectual property as needed to fulfill

the aims and objectives of the University;

(xvi)

to make or authorize the making of Ordinances, Regulations and Rules;

(xvii)

to appoint committee and to delegate any of the above mentioned powers and duties to any officer,

authority and/or committee of the University;

(xviii)

to enter into appropriate arrangements with university or institutes of repute of

India and other countries for running a joint program, twinning credit transfer and other related

matters, subject to the approval in that behalf from the state government;

(xix)

to perform such other functions as may be prescribed from time to time.

17. Board of Management

(i)

The Board of Management shall consist of the following members:

(a) The Vice Chancellor shall be the Chairperson of the Board of Management;

(b) Secretary to the Government of Haryana, Department of Higher Education or in his/her absence,

the Director General Higher Education of the Government of Haryana

(d) Three eminent educationists who are not the members of the Governing Body, nominated by the

sponsoring body;

(e) Three persons from amongst the teachers of the University nominated by the Chancellor;

(f) Two teachers of the University, nominated by the Vice Chancellor.

(g) The Registrar will be the Member Secretary of the Board of Management and shall not have

voting right;

(ii)

The term of office for nominated members of the Board of Management shall be three years.

(iii)

The Board of Management shall meet at least once in every two months;

(iv)

The quorum of the meetings of the Board of Management shall be five, provided that the Secretary to

the Government of Haryana, Department of Higher Education or in his/her absence, the Director

General Higher Education of the Government of Haryana, shall be present in each meeting where

decisions on issues involving Government policies or instructions are to be made;

(v)

Minimum fourteen days’ notice shall be given for all meetings to the members.

18. Powers and Functions of the Board of Management

Subject to the Haryana Act, the Board of Management, inter alia, shall have the following powers and

functions:

(i)

to approve creation of teaching and academic posts, the numbers, qualifications, and cadres thereof and

the emoluments to be paid to the holders of such posts in consultation with the Finance Committee;

(ii)

to lay down in consultation with Academic Council, the duties and conditions of service of the

Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors and other academic staff of the University;

(iii)

to define, on the advice of the Academic Council and Faculties/Schools of the

University, functions of the Departments and to allocate areas of study, teaching and research to them;

(iv)

to provide for research and for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge;

(v)

to add, modify, curtail, cancel or withdraw any of the formal and non-formal educational Programmes;

(vi)

to create administrative, ministerial and other necessary posts in terms of the cadres and to make

appointment therein in consultation with the Finance Committee;

(vii)

to regulate and enforce discipline among the Academic Staff, Administrative Staff and Non-Academic

and Non-Administrative Staff of the University other than the Officers of the University whenever

necessary;

(viii)

to entertain and adjudicate upon and, if thought fit, to redress any grievances of the employees and

students of the University;

(ix)

to appoint committees for such purpose with such powers as it may deem fit and to appoint such

persons on these committees as it deems fit;

(x)

to review and approve, reject or alter recommendations made by any or all committees

connected with the University;

(xi)

to approve provision of buildings, premises, furniture, fittings, equipment, appliances and other

facilities required for carrying on the work of the University;

(xii)

to examine and accord final approval of building plans and award building contracts or authorize

construction;

(xiii)

to administer the revenues and properties of the University and to conduct all administrative affairs of

the University;

(xiv)

to issue appeals for funds for carrying out the objectives of the University and accept such funds as

grants, donations, contributions, gifts, prizes, scholarships, fees and other moneys;

(xv)

to authorize the Chief Finance and Accounts Officer to receive payment of fees and other charges;

(xvi)

to arrange for the deposit of all money credited to the funds in scheduled banks or to invest them in

consultation with the Finance Committee with the approval of Governing Body;

(xvii)

to examine and approve the maintenance of proper accounts and other relevant records and prepare

Annual Statements of Accounts including the Balance-Sheet for every previous financial year, in such

form as may be prescribed;

(xviii)

to examine and approve the Annual Budget;

(xix)

to refer all matters of policy and important financial decisions to the Governing Body and ensure that

all the minutes are regularly presented in the meetings of the Governing Body for perusal and approval;

(xx)

to manage and regulate the finances, accounts, investments, movable, immovable and intellectual

properties, business and all other administrative affairs of the University;

(xxi)

to execute documents, with the approval of the Governing Body, to effect conveyances,

transfers, Government securities, re-conveyances, mortgages, leases, bonds, licenses and agreements in

respect of property, movable, immovable or intellectual belonging to the University or to be acquired

for the purposes of the University;

(xxii)

to raise and borrow money with the approval of the Governing Body on bonds, mortgages, promissory

notes or other securities founded or based on any of the properties and assets of the University or

without any securities and upon approved terms and conditions and to payout of the funds of the

University all expenses incidental to the raising of money and to repay and redeem any money

borrowed;

(xxiii)

to fix emolument and travelling and other allowances of internal and external examiners, moderators

and such other personnel appointed for examinations, in consultation with the Academic Council and

the Finance Committee;

(xxiv)

to select an emblem and to have a common seal for the University and to provide for the custody and

use of such seal;

(xxv)

to approve conferment of degrees, awards and fellowships;

(xxvi)

to delegate all or any of its powers to any committee or subcommittee constituted by it or the Vice

Chancellor of the University;

(xxvii) to authorize the Registrar or any other officer, authority, body, committee or board to institute, conduct,

defend, compound or abandon legal proceedings by or against the organization or its officers;

(xxviii) to do all such things and acts as may be directed by the Governing Body or Chancellor in fulfillment of

the objectives of the University;

(xxix)

The Chairperson of the Board of Management may, if situation so demands, take such action on behalf

of the Board of Management as he deems appropriate and report it in the next meeting of the Board of

Management.

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Meetings

(a) Every meeting of the Board of Management shall be held on such date and at such time and place as may be

fixed by the Vice Chancellor.

(b) Notice of an ordinary meeting of the Board of Management shall be dispatched to all members of the

Board at least fourteen days before the meeting. The Agenda of the meeting shall be dispatched at least

seven days in advance of the meeting.

Chancellor at a short notice.

(d) In the absence of the Vice Chancellor in a meeting of the Board of Management, the Board shall

request one of its members to act as the Chairperson.

(e) In arriving at a decision, if voting becomes necessary, it shall be done in a manner to be decided by the

Chairperson. In case of tie, the Chairperson shall have a casting vote.

19. Academic Council

(i)

The Academic Council shall be the principal academic body of the University. The Academic Council

shall, subject to the provisions of the Haryana Act, Statutes, Ordinances, Regulations and Rules have

control over and be responsible for the maintenance of standards of education, teaching and training,

inter-departmental co-ordination, research, examinations and tests within the University, co-ordinate

and exercise general supervision over the academic policy of the University, exercise such other

powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed or conferred upon it by the

Statutes.

(ii)

The Academic Council shall consist of the following members:

(a) The Vice Chancellor shall be the Chairperson of the Academic Council;

(b) All Deans of Faculties/Schools of study of the University;

the Vice Chancellor;

(d) Two educationists of repute from outside the University, nominated by the Chancellor;

(e) Two persons of repute, nominated by the Academic Council for their specialized knowledge;

and

(f) Controller of Examinations;

(iii)

The Registrar will be the Member Secretary of the Academic Council and shall not have voting right;

(iv)

The term of office of nominated members shall be two years;

20. Powers and Functions of the Academic Council:

The Academic Council shall be the principal academic body of the University and have the following

additional powers and duties:

(i)

to exercise general supervision over the academic work of the University and, to

give directions regarding methods of instruction, evaluation, research or improvements in

academic standards;

(ii)

to prescribe courses of study leading to degrees and diplomas of the University;

(iii)

to consider & approve the recommendations of the Boards of Studies on curricula for various courses

and courses of studies;

(iv)

to promote research within the University and acquire reports on such research from time to time;

(v)

to consider matters of academic interest either on its own initiative or at the initiative of the Board of

Management and to take proper action thereon;

(vi)

to arrange for the conduct of examinations in conformity with the Statutes and Regulations;

(vii)

to maintain proper admissions and examinations standards;

(viii)

to recognize diplomas and degrees of other universities and institutions and to determine their

equivalence with the diplomas and degrees of the University;

(ix)

to suggest measure for departmental co-ordination;

(x)

to make recommendations to the Board of Management on:

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(a) measures for improvement of standards of teaching, training and research;

(b) institution of Fellowships, Scholarships, Medals and Prizes;

(d) to provide for any matter relating to the academic functions of the University, discipline,

residence, admissions and examinations;

(e) award of fellowship, scholarship, studentships, and fee concessions; and

(f) requirements for attendance;

(xi)

to appoint sub-committees to advise on such specific matters as referred to it by the Board of

Management;

(xii)

to appoint Standing Committee to deal with day to day matters if necessary;

(xiii)

to consider the recommendations of the sub-committees and to take such action, including the making

of recommendations of the Board of Management, as the circumstances of each case may require;

(xiv)

to review periodically the activities of the Departments, and to take appropriate action, including

making recommendations to the Board of Management with a view to maintaining and improving the

standards of instruction;

(xv)

to exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred or imposed upon it

by the Statutes;

(xvi)

to consider academic proposals submitted by the Faculties/Schools/Departments of the University;

(xvii)

to approve the syllabi of different courses/subjects submitted by the Board of

Studies of the Faculties/Schools and to arrange for the conduct of the examinations according to the

ordinances and regulations made for the purpose;

(xviii)

to approve the publication of syllabi of various courses of study along with the list of prescribed or

recommended text books for subjects;

(xix)

to appoint committee(s) for admission of students in different Faculties/Schools/Departments of

the University as per Admission Policy;

(xx)

to recommend to the Board of Management, the rates of remuneration and allowances related to

the Examination work;

(xxi)

to approve the Academic Calendar; and

(xxii)

to delegate such of its powers to the standing committee of Academic

Council/Deans/Chairpersons, as it may deem fit.

21. Meeting of the Academic Council

(i)

The Academic Council shall meet as often as may be necessary but at least twice in a calendar year;

(ii)

Two fifth of the total members of the Academic Council shall constitute the quorum for the meeting of

the Academic Council;

(iii)

Any business which may be necessary for the Academic Council to perform, except such business as

may be placed before its meeting, may be carried out by circulation of a resolution among all its

members and the resolution circulated and approved by a simple majority shall be effective and binding

as if such resolution had been passed in the meeting of the Academic Council;

(iv)

In arriving at a decision, if voting becomes necessary, it shall be done in a manner to be decided by the

Chairperson. In case of tie, the Chairperson shall have a casting vote.

(v)

The Registrar shall be the member secretary and would be non-voting member.

22. Board of Studies of Schools

(i)

There shall be a Board of Studies for each School.

(ii)

The Board of Studies of each school shall consist of the following members:

(a) The Dean of the School as Chair;

(b) All Professors and Associate Professors of the School;

(d) Two External Experts nominated by the Vice Chancellor.

(iii)

The period of office of nominated members shall be of two years.

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23. Powers & Functions of Board of Studies of Schools

(i)

To establish and maintain appropriate academic standards of programmes including prescription of

scheme(s) of examinations and syllabi within the school;

(ii)

To make recommendations to the Academic Council for introduction of newProgrammes and for the

abolition of existing programmes within the School;

(iii)

To review and recommend to the Academic Council on Academic Regulations,

Rules and Procedures governing all programmes;

(iv)

To advise the Examination Boards and Examination Panels for programmes on the implementation of

regulations and approve recommendations relating to examinations;

(v)

To appoint sub-committees and working groups for the purpose of effectively discharging its duties;

(vi)

To advise the Academic Council, Governing Body or the Board of Management on any matter which

may be referred to it by them respectively;

(vii)

To deal with any matter pertaining to degrees or certificates in accordance with and subject to the

regulations concerning such degrees, which are in, force from time to time.

24. Other Authorities

The composition, constitution, powers and functions of other authorities shall be such as may be specified from time

to time by the Haryana Act, or any Statutes, Ordinances, Regulations or Rules of the University.

25. Committees:

(i)

The authorities or officers of the University may constitute such Committees with such terms of

reference as may be necessary for specific task to be performed by such committees.

(ii)

The constitution of such committees and their duties shall be such as may bespecified from time to

time by the Haryana Act, or any Statutes, Ordinances, Regulations or Rules of the University.

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CHAPTER V – APPOINTMENT OF ACADEMIC AND NON ACADEMIC STAFF

27. Appointment of Teaching/Academic Staff of the University

(i)

The appointment of teachers and academic staff shall be normally made through open selection, on the

recommendations of the duly constituted Selection Committees as per the norms as provided in the

Regulations;

(ii)

The appointment of administrative staff shall be normally made through open selection, on the

recommendations of the duly constituted Selection Committee as provided in the Regulations;

(iii)

The recommendations of the Selection Committees shall be approved by the Authority/Officers

as provided in the Regulations;

(iv)

The emoluments of teachers, academic and administrative staff shall be as per UGC norms or higher as

provided in the Regulations;

(v)

In special cases, appointment may also be made on contract, transfer, and deputation or in any

other manner considered necessary and expedient.

28. Qualifications for Appointment of Academic Staff

(i)

Requisite Qualifications for the appointment of faculty, eligibility conditions, desired experience and

categorization of posts, shall be incorporated in the regulations of the University which will be

made as per orders in force from time to time

(ii)

The qualifications of academic staff will be as prescribed by the UGC and/or other regulatory bodies.

29. Appointment of Non Academic Staff

(i)

The University Selection Committee for Administrative Staff shall decide upon how many external

references should be sought for appointment to a University Administrative position in various

Schools/Departments of University.

(ii)

All external assessment will be reviewed by the Selection Committee. Where there are conflicting

views of assessors on a candidate, the Chair of the Committee may seek further assessment. The Chair

with the approval of the Vice Chancellor, if any, or the Registrar, may waive the requirement or

external assessments on a candidate.

30. Terms and Conditions of the Employment

(i)

The Board of Management shall formulate policies, terms and conditions of appointment (and

service) of faculty members and of other employees from time to time and with the approval of the

Chancellor;

(ii)

A Standing Committee may be constituted by the Governing Body comprising members of Governing

Body, Vice Chancellor, Registrar, or as considered appropriate to formulate and review these

policies and terms& conditions from time to time;

(iii)

The Standing Committee will periodically review the terms and conditions to ensure attracting and

retaining the best talent at the University and submit its recommendations to the Governing Body for

approval;

(iv)

The terms and conditions of service of each category of employees shall be governed by the

provisions made in the Regulations.

31. Provident, Pension Funds and Insurance Schemes

The University may constitute for the benefit of its employees such provident or pension funds or provide such

insurance schemes as it may deem fit in consonance with the prevailing statutory norms.

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CHAPTER VI – ADMISSION AND FEE STRUCTURE OF STUDENTS

32. Admission and Fee Structure of Students

Admission of the students will be made in accordance with the provision of the Section 35 of the Haryana

Private Universities Act, 32 of 2006 as follows:

Admission in the University shall be made strictly on the basis of merit;

Merit for admission in the University may be determined either on the basis of marks or grades

obtained in the qualifying examination and achievements in co- curricular and extra-curricular

activities or on the basis of marks or grades obtained in the entrance test conducted at the state level

either by an association of the universities conducting similar courses, or by any agency of the State;

Provided that admission in professional and technical courses shall be made only through an entrance

test. Admission of students shall be done on the basis of merit providing equal opportunity to all

without any discrimination, taking into account the provisions of Section 35;

Provisions for admission and enrollment of students shall be made as per Ordinances,

Regulations and Rules.

A minimum of 25% seats for admissions in the University shall be reserved for Students of the State of

Haryana, out of which 10% seats shall be reserved for students belonging to Scheduled Castes of the

State of Haryana;

The number of seats in different courses/subjects shall be as approved by Academic Council of

the University;

The University may, from time to time, prepare fee structure for various courses and shall send it for

information to the State Government, at least 30 days before the commencement of the academic

session. It will comprise of:

(a) Tuition Fee: The tuition fee for students of the University shall be prescribed by the Ordinance;

(b) Other Fees: The University shall prescribe other fees from time to time. The fee may include

admission fees, examination fees, hostel fees and charges for providing other value added services

to the student;

students who are domicile of Haryana shall be based on merit-cum-means and be as follows:

(i)

One-fifth of the twenty five percent shall be granted full fee concession;

(ii)

Two-fifth of the twenty-five percent shall be granted fifty per cent fee concession;

(iii)

The balance two-fifth of the twenty-five per cent shall be granted twenty-five per cent fee

concessions.

Provided that in case of having collaboration with reputed foreign or international

universities or other institution of similar nature, the Government may approve

different percentage of students eligible for 100%, 50% or 25% fee concession.

33. Scholarships and Fellowships

Students admitted to the University shall be awarded scholarships and fellowships based on merit and their

needs. Scholarships and fellowships shall be awarded to students from the interests accrued from the

scholarship and endowment funds.

34. Honorary Degrees and Distinctions

Proposal of conferring an honorary degree or Academic distinction on a distinguished personality shall

be made in writing, along with his/her Bio-Data to the Academic Council.

On receipt of the proposal, a special meeting of the Academic Council or its Standing Committee will

be called to consider the proposal;

The decision of the Academic Council will be referred to the Governing Body for approval.

The conferment of honorary degree or distinction shall be subject to the prior approval of the Visitor.

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(iv)

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CHAPTER VII – CONVOCATION OF THE UNIVERSITY

35. Convocation of the University

The Convocation of the University shall be held in every academic year in the manner as may be specified by

these Statutes for conferring of Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and other Academic Distinctions or for any

other purpose.

36. Manner of the Convocation of the University

(i)

The Vice Chancellor shall provide for the conferring of award of Degrees, Diplomas,

Certificates and other Academic Distinctions at the Convocation. The Vice Chancellor shall establish a

Standing Committee on Convocation, the purpose of which shall be to advise the Registrar on the

discharge of the latter’s duties in connection with matters pertaining to the Convocation and

ceremonies related thereto;

(ii)

The University shall normally hold the convocation at least once in a year. However, it may

hold special Convocations for the award of Honorary Degrees, whenever considered necessary by the

Vice Chancellor;

(iii)

Academic staff and other University officials shall be invited to attend Convocation. ;

(iv)

The Governing Body will provide to the Vice Chancellor the particulars of each Honorary Degree

recipient so that proper Honorary Degree apparel and citation will be available on the day they are to

receive the degree;

(v)

Students who are unable to attend the Convocation ceremony may provide a written request to the

Registrar requesting their degrees to be awarded in absentia;

(vi)

At the Convocation ceremony, prizes and medals designated for outstanding academic and non -

academic achievements may also be awarded;

(vii)

The Registrar shall produce the official program for convocation ceremony.

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CHAPTER IX – OTHER PROVISIONS

40. Subsequent Statutes

Any additions or modifications of the Statutes shall be made by the Board of Management with the

approval of the Governing Body and shall be sent to the State Government for the approval.

41. Creation of New Authorities of the University

Such other Authorities as may be decided by the Board of Management shall be established for the purpose of

attainment of the objectives of the University with the approval of Governing Body. The composition, powers

and functions of such authorities shall be specified in the subsequent Statutes, Ordinance, Regulations or Rules

of the University.

42. Creation and Abolition of Posts

The academic posts shall be established or abolished by the Board of Management with the approval of

Governing Body on the recommendation of the Academic Council. Administrative, supervisory and other non-

academic posts shall be established or abolished by the Board of Management on the proposals of the officers

of the University and recommendation of the Vice Chancellor.

43. Creation of New Departments and Abolition or Restructuring of Existing Departments

On the recommendation of the Academic Council, establishment, integration and abolition of Departments,

Centers and other constituent Institution/Colleges, etc., shall be done with the approval of the Board of

Management and on obtaining the consent of the Sponsoring Body.

44. Institution of Medals and Prizes

Regulations for institution of medals and prizes for scholastic achievements shall be prepared by the Academic

Council for the consideration and approval of the Board of Management.

45. Withdrawal of Degrees, Diplomas, etc.

A degree, diploma, certificate or other academic distinction may be withdrawn by the University in the

following circumstances:

If the candidature of the person concerned has been cancelled or result quashed in accordance with the

procedure laid down in the Ordinance; OR

If the candidate has misbehaved at the Convocation of the University, provided that question whether

a person has misbehaved, shall be finally decided by the Vice Chancellor; OR

When sufficient evidence is laid before the Academic Council showing that any person on whom a

degree or diploma etc. was conferred by the University has been convicted of a serious offence

directly or indirectly related with that degree or diploma the Academic Council may recommend to

the Board of Management that such a degree or diploma be cancelled/withdrawn.

46. Residual Provision

In case of any dispute/difference of interpretation of provisions made in the Ordinances and Regulations, the

decision of the Chancellor shall be final.

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