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No. 240] CHENNAI, MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2022
Chithirai 12, Subakiruthu, Thiruvalluvar Aandu-2053
Part IV—Section 1
Tamil Nadu Bills
Pages.
CONTENTS
BILLS:
No. 24 of 2022—The Tamil Nadu Universities Laws (Amendment) Act, 2022. .. .. .. 170-178 No. 25 of 2022—The Chennai University (Amendment) Act, 2022. .. .. .. .. 179-180 DTP—Ex-IV-1 (240)
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BILLS INTRODUCED IN THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
OF THE STATE OF TAMIL NADU
Under Rule 130 of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Rules, the following Bill which was introduced in the Legislative Assembly of the Tamil Nadu on 25th April, 2022 is published together with Statement of Objects and Reasons for general information:-
L.A Bill No. 24 of 2022
A Bill further to ament the Tamil Nadu Universities Laws
BE it enacted by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Tamil Nadu in the
Seventy-third Year of the Republic of India as follows:—
PART- I.
PRELIMINARY
1. (1) This Act may be called the Tamil Nadu Universities Laws (Amendment)
Act, 2022.
Short title and commence- ment.
(2) It shall come into force at once.
PART-II.
AMENDMENTS TO THE MADURAI-KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY ACT, 1965.
2. In section 11 of the Madurai-Kamaraj University Act, 1965 (hereafter in this Part
Amendment of section 11. referred to as Tamil Nadu Act 33 of 1965),—
Tamil Nadu Act 33 of 1965.
(1) in sub-section (1),—
(i) for the expression "Chancellor", the expression "Government" shall be
substituted;
(ii) in the proviso, for the expressions "Chancellor" and "he", the expressions
"Government" and "they" shall, respectively, be substituted;
(2) in sub-section (2-D), for the expression "Chancellor", occurring in three places,
the expression "Government" shall be substituted.
3. After section 11 of the 1965 Act, the following section shall be inserted, namely:—
Insertion of new section 11-A.
"11-A. Removal of Vice-Chancellor.—The Vice-Chancellor shall not be removed from his office except by an order of the Government passed on the ground of wilful omission or refusal to carry out the provisions of this Act or abuse of the powers vested in him. In a case where it is proposed to remove the Vice-Chancellor, the Government shall order an inquiry by such a person who is or has been—
(i) a Judge of the High Court; or
(ii) an officer of the Government, not below the rank of Chief Secretary to
Government,
in which the Vice-Chancellor shall be given an opportunity to make a representation. On consideration of the inquiry report, the Vice-Chancellor shall be furnished a copy of the inquiry report and called upon to submit his further representation, if any thereon, before making an order of removal.".
PART-III.
AMENDMENTS TO THE ANNA UNIVERSITY ACT, 1978.
4. In section 11 of the Anna University Act, 1978 (hereafter in this Part referred to
Amendment of section 11.
as Tamil Nadu Act 30 of 1978.),—
Tamil Nadu Act 30 of 1978.
(1) in sub-section (1),—
TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY 171(i) for the expression "Chancellor", the expression "Government" shall
be substituted;
(ii) in the proviso, for the expressions "Chancellor" and "he", the
expressions "Government" and "they" shall, respectively, be substituted;
(2) in sub-section (2-D), for the expression "Chancellor", occurring in three places,
the expression "Government" shall be substituted;
(3) in the first proviso to sub-section (3), for the expression "Chancellor", the
expression "Government" shall be substituted;
(4) sub-sections (4-A) and (4-B) shall be omitted.
5. After section 11 of the 1978 Act, the following section shall be inserted, namely:— Insertion of
new section 11-A.
"11-A. Removal of Vice-Chancellor.— The Vice-Chancellor shall not be removed from his office except by an order of the Government passed on the ground of wilful omission or refusal to carry out the provisions of this Act or abuse of the powers vested in him. In a case where it is proposed to remove the Vice-Chancellor, the Government shall order an inquiry by such a person who is or has been,—
(i) a Judge of the High Court; or
(ii) an officer of the Government, not below the rank of Chief Secretary to
Government,
in which the Vice-Chancellor shall be given an opportunity to make a representation. On consideration of the inquiry report, the Vice-Chancellor shall be furnished a copy of the inquiry report and called upon to submit his further representation, if any thereon, before making an order of removal.".
PART-IV.
AMENDMENTS TO THE BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY ACT, 1981
Tamil Nadu Act
6. In section 12 of the Bharathiar University Act, 1981 (hereafter in this Part referred
1 of 1982.
to as Tamil Nadu Act 1 of 1982),—
Amendment of section 12.
(1) in sub-section (1),—
(i) for the expression "Chancellor", the expression "Government" shall be
substituted;
(ii) in the proviso, for the expressions "Chancellor" and "he", the expressions
"Government" and "they" shall, respectively, be substituted;
(2) in sub-section (2-D), for the expression "Chancellor", occurring in three places,
the expression "Government" shall be substituted;
(3) in the second proviso to sub-section (3), in clauses (a) and (b), for the expression
"Chancellor", the expression "Government" shall be substituted.
7. After section 12 of Tamil Nadu Act 1 of 1982, the following section shall be Insertion of inserted, namely:—
new section 12-A.
"12-A. Removal of Vice-Chancellor.— The Vice-Chancellor shall not be removed from his office except by an order of the Government passed on the ground of wilful omission or refusal to carry out the provisions of this Act or abuse of the powers vested in him. In a case where it is proposed to remove the Vice-Chancellor, the Government shall order an inquiry by such a person who is or has been,-
(i) a Judge of the High Court; or
(ii) an officer of the Government, not below the rank of Chief Secretary to
Government,172 TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY in which the Vice-Chancellor shall be given an opportunity to make a representation. On consideration of the inquiry report, the Vice-Chancellor shall be furnished a copy of the inquiry report and called upon to submit his further representation, if any thereon, before making an order of removal.".
PART-V.
AMENDMENTS TO THE BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY ACT, 1981
8. In section 12 of the Bharathidasan University Act, 1981 (hereafter in this Part
Amendment of section 12.
referred to as Tamil Nadu Act 2 of 1982),—
Tamil Nadu Act 2 of 1982.
(1) in sub-section (1),—
(i) for the expression "Chancellor", the expression "Government" shall be
substituted;
(ii) in the proviso, for the expressions "Chancellor" and "he", the expressions
"Government" and "they" shall, respectively, be substituted;
(2) in sub-section (2-D), for the expression "Chancellor", occurring in three places,
the expression "Government" shall be substituted;
(3) in the second proviso to sub-section (3), in clauses (a) and (b), for the expression
"Chancellor", the expression "Government" shall be substituted.
9. After section 12 of Tamil Nadu Act 2 of 1982, the following section shall be
Insertion of new section 12-A. inserted, namely:—
"12-A. Removal of Vice-Chancellor.— The Vice-Chancellor shall not be removed from his office except by an order of the Government passed on the ground of wilful omission or refusal to carry out the provisions of this Act or abuse of the powers vested in him. In a case where it is proposed to remove the Vice-Chancellor, the Government shall order an inquiry by such a person who is or has been, —
(i) a Judge of the High Court; or
(ii) an officer of the Government, not below the rank of Chief Secretary to
Government,
in which the Vice-Chancellor shall be given an opportunity to make a representation. On consideration of the inquiry report, the Vice-Chancellor shall be furnished a copy of the inquiry report and called upon to submit his further representation, if any thereon, before making an order of removal.".
PART-VI.
AMENDMENTS TO THE MOTHER TERESA WOMEN'S UNIVERSITY ACT, 1984.
10. In section 12 of the Mother Teresa Women's University Act, 1984 (hereafter in
Amendment of section 12.
this Part referred to as Tamil Nadu Act 15 of 1984),—
Tamil Nadu Act 15 of 1984.
(1) in sub-section (1),—
(i) for the expression "Chancellor", the expression "Government" shall be
substituted;
(ii) in the proviso, for the expressions "Chancellor" and "he", the expressions
"Government" and "they" shall, respectively, be substituted;
(2) in sub-section (2-D), for the expression "Chancellor", occurring in three places,
the expression "Government" shall be substituted;
(3) in the second proviso to sub-section (3), in clauses (a) and (b), for the expression
"Chancellor", the expression "Government" shall be substituted.
11. After section 12 of the 1984 Act, the following section shall be inserted,
Insertion of new section 12-A. namely:—
TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY 173"12-A. Removal of Vice-Chancellor.— The Vice-Chancellor shall not be removed from his office except by an order of the Government passed on the ground of wilful omission or refusal to carry out the provisions of this Act or abuse of the powers vested in him. In a case where it is proposed to remove the Vice-Chancellor, the Government shall order an inquiry by such a person who is or has been,—
(i) a Judge of the High Court; or
(ii) an officer of the Government, not below the rank of Chief Secretary to
Government,
in which the Vice-Chancellor shall be given an opportunity to make a representation. On consideration of the inquiry report, the Vice-Chancellor shall be furnished a copy of the inquiry report and called upon to submit his further representation, if any thereon, before making an order of removal.".
PART-VII.
AMENDMENTS TO THE ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY ACT, 1985.
12. In section 13 of the Alagappa University Act, 1985 (hereafter in this Part
Tamil Nadu Act 23 of 1985. referred to as Tamil Nadu Act 23 of 1985.),—
Amendment of section 13.
(1) in sub-section (1),—
(i) for the expression "Chancellor", the expression "Government" shall be
substituted;
(ii) in the proviso, for the expressions "Chancellor" and "he", the expressions
"Government" and "they" shall, respectively, be substituted;
(2) in sub-section (2-D), for the expression "Chancellor", occurring in three places,
the expression "Government" shall be substituted;
(3) in the second proviso to sub-section (3), in clauses (a) and (b), for the expression
"Chancellor", the expression "Government" shall be substituted.
13. After section 13 of the 1985 Act, the following section shall be inserted, Insertion of namely:—
new section 13-A.
"13-A. Removal of Vice-Chancellor.— The Vice-Chancellor shall not be removed from his office except by an order of the Government passed on the ground of wilful omission or refusal to carry out the provisions of this Act or abuse of the powers vested in him. In a case where it is proposed to remove the Vice-Chancellor, the Government shall order an inquiry by such a person who is or has been,—
(i) a Judge of the High Court; or
(ii) an officer of the Government, not below the rank of Chief Secretary to
Government,
in which the Vice - Chancellor shall be given an opportunity to make a representation. On consideration of the inquiry report, the Vice - Chancellor shall be furnished a copy of the inquiry report and called upon to submit his further representation, if any thereon, before making an order of removal.".
PART-VIII.
AMENDMENTS TO THE MANONMANIAM SUNDARANAR UNIVERSITY ACT, 1990.
14. In section 11 of the Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Act, 1990 (hereafter
Tamil Nadu Act 31 of 1990.
in this Part referred to as Tamil Nadu Act 31 of 1990),—
Amendment of section 11.
(1) in sub-section (1),—
174 TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY(i) for the expression "Chancellor", the expression "Government" shall
be substituted;
(ii) in the proviso, for the expressions "Chancellor" and "he", the
expressions "Government" and "they" shall, respectively, be substituted;
(2) in sub-section (2-D), for the expression "Chancellor", occurring in three places,
the expression "Government" shall be substituted;
(3) in the second proviso to sub-section (3), in clauses (a) and (b), for the expression
"Chancellor", the expression "Government" shall be substituted.
15. After section 11 of the 1990 Act, the following section shall be inserted,
Insertion of new section 11-A. namely:—
"11-A. Removal of Vice-Chancellor.— The Vice-Chancellor shall not be removed from his office except by an order of the Government passed on the ground of wilful omission or refusal to carry out the provisions of this Act or abuse of the powers vested in him. In a case where it is proposed to remove the Vice-Chancellor, the Government shall order an inquiry by such a person who is or has been,-
(i) a Judge of the High Court; or
(ii) an officer of the Government, not below the rank of Chief Secretary to
Government,
in which the Vice-Chancellor shall be given an opportunity to make a representation. On consideration of the inquiry report, the Vice - Chancellor shall be furnished a copy of the inquiry report and called upon to submit his further representation, if any thereon, before making an order of removal.".
PART-IX.
AMENDMENTS TO THE PERIYAR UNIVERSITY ACT, 1997.
16. In section 12 of the Periyar University Act, 1997 (hereafter in this Part referred
Amendment of section 12.
to as Tamil Nadu Act 45 of 1997),—
Tamil Nadu Act 45 of 1997.
(1) in sub-section (1),—
(i) for the expression "Chancellor", the expression "Government" shall be
substituted;
(ii) in the proviso, for the expressions "Chancellor" and "he", the expressions
"Government" and "they" shall, respectively, be substituted;
(2) in sub-section (2-D), for the expression "Chancellor", occurring in three places,
the expression "Government" shall be substituted;
(3) in the second proviso to sub-section (3), in clauses (a) and (b), for the expression
"Chancellor", the expression "Government" shall be substituted.
17. After section 12 of the 1997 Act, the following section shall be inserted,
Insertion of new section 12-A. namely:—
"12-A. Removal of Vice-Chancellor.— The Vice-Chancellor shall not be removed from his office except by an order of the Government passed on the ground of wilful omission or refusal to carry out the provisions of this Act or abuse of the powers vested in him. In a case where it is proposed to remove the Vice-Chancellor, the Government shall order an inquiry by such a person who is or has been,—
(i) a Judge of the High Court; or
(ii) an officer of the Government, not below the rank of Chief Secretary to
Government,
in which the Vice-Chancellor shall be given an opportunity to make a representation. On consideration of the inquiry report, the Vice – Chancellor shall be furnished a copy of the inquiry report and called upon to submit his further representation, if any thereon, before making an order of removal.".
TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY 175PART-X.
AMENDMENTS TO THE TAMIL NADU OPEN UNIVERSITY ACT, 2002.
18. In section 10 of the Tamil Nadu Open University Act, 2002 (hereafter in this
Tamil Nadu Act 27 of 2002.
Part referred to as Tamil Nadu Act 27 of 2002),—
Amendment of section 10.
(1) in sub-section (1),—
(i) for the expression "Chancellor", the expression "Government" shall be
substituted;
(ii) in the proviso, for the expressions "Chancellor" and "he", the expressions
"Government" and "they" shall, respectively, be substituted;
(2) in sub-section (2-D), for the expression "Chancellor", occurring in three places,
the expression "Government" shall be substituted;
(3) in the first proviso to sub-section (3), for the expression "Chancellor", the
expression "Government" shall be substituted.
19. After section 10 of Tamil Nadu Act 27 of 2002, the following section shall be Insertion of inserted, namely:—
new section 10-A.
"10-A. Removal of Vice-Chancellor.— The Vice-Chancellor shall not be removed from his office except by an order of the Government passed on the ground of wilful omission or refusal to carry out the provisions of this Act or abuse of the powers vested in him. In a case where it is proposed to remove the Vice-Chancellor, the Government shall order an inquiry by such a person who is or has been,—
(i) a Judge of the High Court; or
(ii) an officer of the Government, not below the rank of Chief Secretary to
Government,
in which the Vice-Chancellor shall be given an opportunity to make a representation. On consideration of the inquiry report, the Vice-Chancellor shall be furnished a copy of the inquiry report and called upon to submit his further representation, if any thereon, before making an order of removal.".
PART – XI.
AMENDMENTS TO THE THIRUVALLUVAR UNIVERSITY ACT, 2002.
20. In section 12 of the Thiruvalluvar University Act, 2002 (hereafter in this
Tamil Nadu Act 32 of 2002.
Part referred to as Tamil Nadu Act 32 of 2002),—
Amendment of section 12.
(1) in sub-section (1),—
(i) for the expression "Chancellor", the expression "Government" shall be
substituted;
(ii) in the proviso, for the expressions "Chancellor" and "he", the expressions
"Government" and "they" shall, respectively, be substituted;
(2) in sub-section (2-D), for the expression "Chancellor", occurring in three places,
the expression "Government" shall be substituted;
(3) in the first proviso to sub-section (3), for the expression "Chancellor", the
expression "Government" shall be substituted.
21. After section 12 of Tamil Nadu Act 32 of 2002, the following section shall be Insertion of inserted, namely:—
new section 12-A.
176 TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY"12-A.Removal of Vice-Chancellor.—The Vice-Chancellor shall not be removed from his office except by an order of the Government passed on the ground of wilful omission or refusal to carry out the provisions of this Act or abuse of the powers vested in him. In a case where it is proposed to remove the Vice-Chancellor, the Government shall order an inquiry by such a person who is or has been,—
(i) a Judge of the High Court; or
(ii) an officer of the Government, not below the rank of Chief Secretary to
Government,
in which the Vice-Chancellor shall be given an opportunity to make a representation. On consideration of the inquiry report, the Vice-Chancellor shall be furnished a copy of the inquiry report and called upon to submit his further representation, if any thereon, before making an order of removal.".
PART–XII.
AMENDMENTS TO THE TAMIL NADU TEACHERS EDUCATION UNIVERSITY ACT, 2008.
22. In section 10 of the Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University Act, 2008
Amendment of section 10.
(hereafter in this Part referred to as Tamil Nadu Act 33 of 2008),—
Tamil Nadu Act 33 of 2008.
(1) in sub-section (1),—
(i) for the expression "Chancellor", the expression "Government" shall be
substituted;
(ii) in the proviso, for the expressions "Chancellor" and "he", the expressions
"Government" and "they" shall, respectively, be substituted;
(2) in sub-section (2-D), for the expression "Chancellor", occurring in three places,
the expression "Government" shall be substituted;
(3) in the first proviso to sub-section (4), for the expression "Chancellor", the
expression "Government" shall be substituted.
23. After section 10 of the 2008 Act, the following section shall be inserted,
Insertion of new section 10-A. namely:—
"10-A. Removal of Vice-Chancellor.— The Vice-Chancellor shall not be removed from his office except by an order of the Government passed on the ground of wilful omission or refusal to carry out the provisions of this Act or abuse of the powers vested in him. In a case where it is proposed to remove the Vice-Chancellor, the Government shall order an inquiry by such a person who is or has been,—
(i) a Judge of the High Court; or
(ii) an officer of the Government, not below the rank of Chief Secretary to
Government,
in which the Vice-Chancellor shall be given an opportunity to make a representation. On consideration of the inquiry report, the Vice-Chancellor shall be furnished a copy of the inquiry report and called upon to submit his further representation, if any thereon, before making an order of removal.".
PART-XIII.
AMENDMENTS TO THE ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY ACT, 2013.
Amendment of
24. In section 9 of the Annamalai University Act, 2013 (hereafter in this Part
section 9.
referred to as Tamil Nadu Act 20 of 2013),—
Tamil Nadu Act 20 of 2013.
(1) in sub-section (1),—
(i) for the expression "Chancellor", the expression "Government" shall be
substituted;
TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY 177(ii) in the proviso, for the expressions "Chancellor" and "he", the expressions
"Government" and "they" shall, respectively, be substituted;
(2) in sub-section (2-D), for the expression "Chancellor", occurring in three places,
the expression "Government" shall be substituted;
(3) in the first proviso to sub-section (3), for the expression "Chancellor", the
expression "Government" shall be substituted;
(4) sub-sections (6) and (7) shall be omitted.
25. After section 9 of Tamil Nadu Act 20 of 2013, the following section shall be Insertion of inserted, namely:—
new section 9-A.
"9-A. Removal of Vice-Chancellor.— The Vice-Chancellor shall not be removed from his office except by an order of the Government passed on the ground of wilful omission or refusal to carry out the provisions of this Act or abuse of the powers vested in him. In a case where it is proposed to remove the Vice-Chancellor, the Government shall order an inquiry by such a person who is or has been—
(i) a Judge of the High Court; or
(ii) an officer of the Government, not below the rank of Chief Secretary to
Government,
in which the Vice-Chancellor shall be given an opportunity to make a representation. On consideration of the inquiry report, the Vice-Chancellor shall be furnished a copy of the inquiry report and called upon to submit his further representation, if any thereon, before making an order of removal.".
178 TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARYSTATEMENT OF OBJECTS AND REASONS
In the Gujarat University Act, 1949 (Act 50 of 1949) and the Telangana Universities
Act, 1991 (Act 4 of 1991), the Respective State Government have the power to appoint
the Vice-Chancellor of the University. The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the
Chancellor with the concurrence of the State Government under the Karnataka State
Universities Act, 2000 (Act 29 of 2001).
2. It is considered that in line with the aforesaid other State University laws, the
Government of Tamil Nadu should be empowered to appoint the Vice-Chancellors of
the State Universities. The Government have, therefore, decided to amend the below
mentioned University Laws for the purpose :--
(i) The Madurai-Kamaraj University Act, 1965 (Tamil Nadu Act 33 of 1965);
(ii) The Anna University Act, 1978 (Tamil Nadu Act 30 of 1978);
(iii) The Bharathiar University Act, 1981(Tamil Nadu Act 1 of 1982);
(iv) The Bharathidasan University Act, 1981(Tamil Nadu Act 2 of 1982);
(v) The Mother Teresa Women's University Act, 1984
(Tamil Nadu Act 15 of 1984);
(vi) The Alagappa University Act, 1985 (Tamil Nadu Act 23 of 1985);
(vii) The Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Act, 1990
(Tamil Nadu Act 31 of 1990);
(viii) The Periyar University Act, 1997 (Tamil Nadu Act 45 of 1997);
(ix) The Tamil Nadu Open University Act, 2002 (Tamil Nadu Act 27 of 2002);
(x) The Thiruvalluvar University Act, 2002 (Tamil Nadu Act 32 of 2002);
(xi) The Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University Act, 2008
(Tamil Nadu Act 33 of 2008); and
(xii) The Annamalai University Act, 2013 (Tamil Nadu Act 20 of 2013).
3. The Bill seeks to give effect to the above decision.
DR. K. PONMUDY,
Minister for Higher Education..
Secretariat, Chennai, 25th April 2022.
K. SRINIVASAN, Secretary.
TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY 179Under Rule 130 of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Rules, the following Bill which was introduced in the Legislative Assembly of the Tamil Nadu on 25th April, 2022 is published together with Statement of Objects and Reasons for general information:-
L.A Bill No. 25 of 2022
A Bill further to amend the Chennai University Act, 1923.
Be it enacted by the Legislative Assembly of the State of
Tamil Nadu in the Seventy-third Year of the Republic of India as follows:—
1. (1) This Act may be called the Chennai University (Amendment) Act, 2022. Short title and
commencement.
(2) It shall come into force at once.
Amendment of Tamil Nadu Act VII
2. In section 10 of the Chennai University Act, 1923 (hereinafter referred
section 10.
of 1923.
to as the principal Act), in sub-section (1), for the expression "education", the
expression "Higher education" shall be substituted.
Tamil Nadu Act VII
3. In section 11 of the principal Act, in sub-section (1),— Amendment of of 1923.
section 11.
(i) for the expression "Chancellor", the expression "Government" shall
be substituted;
(ii) in the proviso, for the expressions "Chancellor" and "he", the
expressions "Government" and "they" shall, respectively, be substituted.
4. After section 11 of the principal Act, the following section shall be inserted, Insertion of new namely:—
section 11-A "11-A. Removal of Vice-Chancellor.—The Vice-Chancellor shall not be removed from his office except by an order of the Government passed on
the ground of wilful omission or refusal to carry out the provisions of this Act or
abuse of the powers vested in him. In a case where it is proposed to remove the
Vice-Chancellor, the Government shall order an inquiry by such a person who is or
has been, —
(i) a Judge of the High Court; or
(ii) an officer of the Government, not below the rank of Chief Secretary to
Government,
in which the Vice-Chancellor shall be given an opportunity to make a
representation. On consideration of the inquiry report, the Vice-Chancellor shall
be furnished a copy of the inquiry report and called upon to submit his further
representation, if any thereon, before making an order of removal.".
Amendment of 5. In section 18 of the principal Act,—
section 18.
(1) in clause (a), under the heading "Ex-officio Members.",—
(i) in item (1), for the expression "Education;", the expression "Higher
Education;" shall be substituted;
(ii) after item (1-AA), the following item shall be inserted, namely:—
"(1-AAA) The Secretary to Government in-charge of Finance;";
(2) in clause (aa),—
(i) for the expression "Education", the expression "Higher Education"
shall be substituted;
(ii) after the expression "or the Secretary to Government in-charge of
Law,", the expression "or the Secretary to Government in-charge of Finance" shall
be inserted.
180 TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARYSTATEMENT OF OBJECTS AND REASONS.
In the Gujarat University Act, 1949 (Act 50 of 1949) and the Telangana Universities Act, 1991 (Act 4 of 1991), the respective State Government have the power to appoint the Vice-Chancellor of the University. As per the Karnataka State Universities Act, 2000 (Act 29 of 2001), the Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor with the concurrence of the State Government. It is considered that in line with the aforesaid other State University laws, the Government of Tamil Nadu should be empowered to appoint the Vice-Chancellor of the Chennai University.
2. Further, in the Higher Education Departmental Review meeting held on 21.12.2021, under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary to Government, it was decided to include the Secretary to Government in charge of Finance as one of the Syndicate Member in all the Universities, by bringing necessary amendment in the University Statutes.
3. The Government have, therefore, decided to amend the Chennai University Act, 1923 (Tamil Nadu Act VII of 1923) suitably for the above purposes.
4. The Bill seeks to give effect to the above decision.
DR. K. PONMUDY, Minister for Higher Education.
Secretariat, Chennai, K. SRINIVASAN, 25th April 2022. Secretary.
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