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NOTIFICATION

The 25^th September 2018

(part 1)1740—Under the provisions of section 30 of

Government has been pleased to approve the followi

Vaishali established vide State Government notifi

CHAPTER NUMBER 01

T TITLE, SCOPE AND COMMENCEMENT

the Statutes of DR. C. V. Raman University, Biha

ome into force with effect from the date of the noti

junction with the provisions of the Bihar Private Un

ny difference in the provisions of the Act or the

Act or the Rules will prevail.

CHAPTER NUMBER 02

DEFINITIONS

the context otherwise requires;

the Bihar Private Universities Act 2013.

expressions used herein and defined in the Act and t

ngs respectively assigned to them in the Act and the

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"Board of Management" means the Board of Management of the University as

constituted under section 23 of the Act;

"Campus” means the area of the university in which it is established;

"Chancellor" means the Chancellor of the University appointed under section

16 of the Act;

"The Chief Finance and Accounts Officer" means the Chief Finance and

Accounts Officer” of the University appointed under section 19 of the Act;

"Controller of Examinations” means the Controller of Examinations of the

University appointed under section 20 of the Act;

10.

"Constituent College" means a college or an institution maintained by the

University;

11.

"Employee" means employee appointed by the University; and includes

teachers and others staff of the University or of a constituent college;

12.

"Endowment fund" means the endowment fund of the University established

under section 11 of the Act;

13.

"Faculty" means group of academic departments of similar disciplines;

14.

"Fee" means collection made by the university from the students for the purpose

of any course of study and incidental thereto, in the University;

15.

"General Fund" means the General fund of the University established under

section 12 of the Act;

16.

"Governing Body" means the Governing Body of the University constituted

under section 22 of the Act;

17.

"National Assessment and Accreditation Council" means National

Assessment and Accreditation Council, Bengaluru, an autonomous institution of

the University Grants Commission;

18.

"Prescribed" means prescribed by the Statutes and the rules made under this

Act;

19.

"Pro Vice-Chancellor" means the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University

appointed under section 20 of the Act;

20.

"Registrar" means the Registrar of the University appointed under section 18 of

the Act;

21.

"Regulatory Body" means a body established by the Government of India for

laying down norms and conditions for ensuring academic standards of higher

education, such as University Grants Commission, All India Council for

Technical Education, National Council for Teacher Education, Medical Council

of India, Bar Council of India, Pharmacy Council of India, National Assessment

and Accreditation Council, Indian Nursing Council, Indian Council of

Agriculture Research, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, etc. and

includes the Government or any such body constituted by the Government of

India or the State Government;

22.

"Rules" means the rule of the University made under this Act;

23.

"Schedule" means schedule appended to this Act;

24.

"Sponsoring Body" in relation to the university means(i) a society registered

under Societies Registration Act 1860, or (ii) a public trust registered under

Indian Trust Act 1882, or (iii) a society or trust registered under the law of any

other State;

25.

"State Government" means the State Government of Bihar;

26.

"Statutes", "Ordinances", and "Regulations" mean respectively, the Statutes,

Ordinances and Regulations of the University made under this Act;

27.

"Student of the university" means a person enrolled in the university for taking

a course of study for a degree, diploma, or other academic distinction duly

instituted by the university, including a research degree;

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28.

"Teacher" means a Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor or such

other person as may be appointed for imparting instruction or conducting

research in the University or in a Constituent College or Institution and includes

the Principal of a Constituent College or institution, in conformity with the norms

prescribed by the University Grants Commission;

29.

"University Grants Commission" means the University Grants Commission

established under the University Grants Commission Act, 1956;

30.

"University" means the DR. C. V. RAMAN UNIVERSITY, Bihar established

under this Act.

31.

"Vice-Chancellor" means the Vice-Chancellor of the University appointed

under section 17 of the Act;

32.

"Visitor" means the Visitor of the University referred to in section 15 of the Act.

CHAPTER NUMBER 03

APPOINTMENT, TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND POWERS OF VISITOR

1. In accordance with the Act, the Visitor of the University shall be an academician of

eminence or person having long standing experience in Administration or social work of

recognition. The visitor shall be appointed by the sponsoring body.

2. The visitor shall, when present, preside at the convocation of the University for

conferring degrees and diplomas. The Visitor shall have the following powers namely

(a)

To call for any paper or information relating to the affairs of the University.

(b)

On the basis of the information received by the visitor, 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 or Statutes, Ordinance,

Regulations and rules made there under, 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.

(c)

The Visitor may resign from his post by addressing his letter of resignation to

the Chairman, Sponsoring body. The Executive Committee of the Sponsoring

Body shall consider and accept his resignation. Similarly in exceptional

circumstances the Executive Committee of the Sponsoring Body can pass a

no confidence motion against the visitor by a simple majority and can ask

him to quit from his post. Such decision would be binding on the visitor. In

such a situation and in the event of illness, long leave or death, the powers of

the visitor shall be vested in the Chancellor. In no case this interim

arrangement shall exceed six months. In the event of his resignation or

removal, the Sponsoring Body shall in a meeting of the Executive Committee

finalise a new name for the post of Visitor and appoint him to the said post.

3. The Visitor shall be entitled to receive honorarium, expenses and allowances as may

be decided by the sponsoring body

CHAPTER NUMBER 04

APPOINTMENT, TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND POWERS OF THE CHANCELLOR

In accordance with the Act, the Chancellor shall be appointed by the Sponsoring

body for a period of three years with the approval of the Visitor. The Executive

Committee of the sponsoring body shall, by simple majority, finalise the name of

the Chancellor. The Secretary or the Chairman of the sponsoring body shall final

the name, along with a copy of the bio-data of the appointed chancellor, to the

Visitor for approval.

The Chancellor shall be the head of the University.

The Chancellor shall preside at the meetings of the Governing Body and shall,

when the Visitor is not present, preside at the convocation of the University for

conferring degrees, diplomas or other academic distinctions.

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The Chancellor shall have the following powers, namely:-

(a)

to call for any information or record;

(b) to appoint the Vice-Chancellor;

(c)

to remove the Vice-Chancellor in accordance with the provisions of sub-

section (7) of section 17;

The Chancellor shall exercise powers as specified in Section 16 of the Act.

In case of an emergency like illness, absence or death of the Chancellor the Vice

Chancellor shall perform his duties till the Chancellor reassumes his office or the

new Chancellor is appointed. However, this period will not exceed six months.

It shall be the duty of the Chancellor to ensure that the Act, the Rules, the

Statutes, the Ordinances and the Regulations are faithfully observed.

The Chancellor shall exercise general control over the affairs of the University.

The Chancellor shall be entitled to receive honorarium, expenses and allowances

as may be decided by the sponsoring body.

10.

In a special meeting called for the purpose, the Executive Committee of the

sponsoring body may consider a "No Confidence Motion" against the Chancellor

and, if passed by two thirds majority, can recommend to the Sponsoring body for

the removal of the Chancellor. After approval of the Sponsoring body, the

Chairman shall remove the Chancellor.

11.

The Chancellor may by writing under his hand addressed to the Sponsoring Body

Chairman, resign his office. The Sponsoring Body after due consideration shall

accept his resignation and decide a new name as per clause (1) of this statute.

CHAPTER NUMBER 05

GOVERNING BODY

Formation and functioning of the Governing Body shall be as laid down under

section 22 of the Act.

The Governing Body shall have the following members, namely:

(a)

the Chancellor;

(b)

the Vice-Chancellor;

(c)

five persons nominated by the sponsoring body, out of which two shall

be eminent educationists;

(d)

one expert of management or technology from outside the university,

nominated by the Chancellor; and

(e)

one expert of finance, nominated by the Chancellor.

The Governing Body shall be the supreme authority of the University. All the

movable and immovable property of the University shall vest in the Governing

Body. It shall have the following powers, namely:

(a)

to provide general superintendence and directions and to control the

functioning of the university by using all such powers as are provided by

this Act, Statutes, Ordinances, Regulations or Rules made there under.

(b)

to review the decisions of other authorities of the university in case they

are not in conformity with the provisions of this Act or the Statutes,

Ordinances, Regulations or Rules made there under.

(c)

to approve the budget and annual report of the university;

(d)

to lay down the extensive policies to be followed by the university;

(e)

to recommend to the sponsoring body about the voluntary liquidation of

the university if a situation arises when there is smooth functioning of the

university does not remain possible, inspite of all efforts.

(f)

such other powers as may be specified by the Statutes.

The Registrar, shall be the member secretary of the Governing Body.

The Governing Body shall meet at least three times in a calendar year.

The quorum for meetings of the Governing Body shall be four.

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Apart from the powers vested in the Governing Body according to the provisions

under Section 22 of the Act, the Governing Body of the University shall have the

following powers and duties:

(i)

To make, review and approve, from time to time, the broad policies, plans

and procedures and suggest measures for the improvement and

development of the University.

(ii)

To make recommendations on any matter referred to it by the Chancellor.

(iii) To make recommendation to the Executive Committee of the Sponsoring

Body for the creation of new posts of officers of the University

(iv) Such other powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Executive

Committee of the Sponsoring Body.

CHAPTER NUMBER 06

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

Formation and Functioning of the Board of Management shall be as laid

down under Section 23 of the Act.

The Board of Management shall consist of the following members, namely:

(a)

the Vice-Chancellor;

(b)

two members of the Governing Body, nominated by the sponsoring body;

(c)

three persons, who are not the members of the Governing Body,

nominated by the sponsoring body;

(d)

three persons, from amongst the teachers, nominated by the sponsoring

body;

(e)

two teachers, nominated by the Vice Chancellor.

The Vice Chancellor shall be the Chairperson of the Board of Management.

The Registrar, shall be the member secretary of the Governing Body.

The Board of Management shall meet once in every two months.

The quorum for meeting of the Board of Management shall be five.

7. The Powers and Functions of the Board of Management shall be:

(i)

To prepare financial accounts together with audit report and Annual

Report of the University and to place it before the Governing Body for its

approval.

(ii)

To prepare the Annual/Supplementary Budget of the University and to

place it before the Governing Body for its consideration and approval.

(iii)

To follow the Budget for Expenditure as approved by the Governing

body.

(iv)

To perform any other functions which may be assigned by the Governing

Body/Chairman of the Board of Management/Statutes of the University.

(v)

To recommend to Governing Body for creating the post of other officers

of the university.

(vi)

To get the approval of the Governing Body before the implementation of

such decisions of the Board of Management which may be having bearing

on the finances of the university.

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CHAPTER NUMBER 07

THE ACADEMIC COUNCIL

Formation and Functioning of the Academic Council shall be as laid down under

Section 23 of the Act.

The Academic Council shall consist of the following members:

(i)

Vice-Chancellor (Chairman)

(ii)

All Deans of the Faculty

(iii)

All the Heads of the Departments.

(iv)

All the Professors of the University Teaching Department.

(v)

Five representatives from amongst the Scientist/ Educationists/

Technologists/ Industries nominated by the Chancellor.

The Vice-Chancellor, as the Chairman, shall preside over the meetings of the

Academic Council and in his absence, any other person nominated by the

Chancellor shall preside over the meeting.

The Registrar, shall be the Member-Secretary of the Academic Council and in

the absence of the Registrar, any other person authorized by the Vice- Chancellor

shall act as the Secretary.

One half of the members the Academic Council including the Chairperson shall

form the quorum at a meeting. Provided that no quorum shall be necessary for

adjourned meetings. Ordinarily fifteen days’ notice shall be given for all

meetings of the Academic Council.

Subject to the provisions of the Act, the Academic Council shall have the

following powers, duties and functions, namely,

(i)

To co-opt as members, persons having special knowledge or experience

in the subject matter of any particular business which may come before

the Council for consideration. The members so co-opted shall have all

the rights of the members of the council in regard to the transaction of

the business in relation to which they may be co-opted.

(ii)

The Academic Council shall be the principal academic body of the

University and shall, coordinate and exercise general supervision over

the academic policies of the University.

(iii)

To promote research and related activities in the University.

(iv)

To make recommendations to the GB on the proposals received from the

different faculties of the University, for the conferment of degrees,

honorary degrees or any such other distinction or honor of the

University.

(v)

To exercise general supervision over the academic policies of the

University and to give directions regarding methods of instruction,

teaching and evaluation of research or improvements in academic

standards.

(vi)

To consider matters of general academic interest either on its own

initiative or on a reference made by a faculty or the SOM or the GB, and

to take appropriate action thereon.

(vii)

To make proposals to the GB for allocating departments to the faculties.

(viii)

To make proposal to the GB for the institution of fellowships,

scholarships, studentship, exhibition medals and prizes and to make rules

for their award.

(ix)

To recognize persons of eminence in their subject to be associated as

research guide in that subject as prescribed in the ordinance.

(x)

To formulate, modify or revise schemes for the organisation and

assignment of subjects to the faculties, and to report to Governing Body

as to the expediency of abolition, reconstitution or division of any faculty

of the University.

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(xi)

To recognize diplomas and degrees of other Universities and institutions

and to determine their equivalence.

(xii)

To make special arrangements, if any, for the teaching of women

students and for prescribing for them special courses of study.

(xiii)

To consider academic related proposals submitted by the faculties/

departments of the University.:

(xiv)

To approve the syllabus of the different courses/subjects submitted by

the faculties/departments and to arrange for the conduct of examinations

according to Ordinances made for the purpose.

(xv)

To award stipends, scholarships, medals and prizes, and to make awards

in accordance with the ordinances and such other conditions as may be

attached to the award.

(xvi)

To publish syllabus of various courses of study, lists of prescribed

or recommended text books for different subjects.

(xvii) To appoint committee for admission of students in different faculties of

the University.

To recommend to the GB the rates of remuneration and allowances for the

examination work.

To delegate such of its powers, as it may deem fit, to the Chairman of the

Academic Council.

To report or to make recommendations on any matter referred to it by the

Chancellor or the Governing Body, as the case may be.

10.

The Academic Council shall exercise such other powers and perform such other

duties as may be prescribed from time to time.

CHAPTER NUMBER 08

STANDING COMMITTEE

Standing Committee of the University shall be constituted as under:

(i)

Vice Chancellor (Chairperson)

(ii) Registrar

(iii) CFAO

(iv) Deans of all faculties of the University.

(v) Three senior Heads of Departments of the University by rotation

(their term being three years).

The Vice Chancellor can invite additional members to the standing

committee as and when required.

The Registrar shall act as Secretary of the Standing Committee.

Meeting of the Standing Committee shall be convened, as and when required,

under the directions of the Vice-Chancellor. One-half of the members of the

Standing Committee and the Chairman shall constitute the quorum.

Notice for the meeting of the Standing Committee along with the agenda will be

served to the members at least 3 days in advance of the meeting. However, an

emergency meeting of the Standing Committee can be called by the Vice

Chancellor, as and when required, with one-hour notice.

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CHAPTER NUMBER 09

EXAMINATION AND RESULT COMMITTEE

The Examination and Result Committee of each department shall consist of

the following members:

(i) Dean of the faculty (Chairman)

(ii) Head of the Department

(iii) Two senior most teachers of the Department (other than the head of

the department).

The Examination and Result Committee of the Department shall recommend

to the Vice-Chancellor through Controller of Examination, the names of

Examination Paper Setters, Moderator and Examiner of different subjects.

The Vice-Chancellor will have the right to add or delete names in the

proposed list and he would approve the final list.

The Examination and Result Committee of the concerned department shall

approve the results before declaration. If in the opinion of the committee,

the results are not properly balanced, it may recommend suitable corrective

action to the Vice-Chancellor and shall implement such corrective action

after approval of the Vice-Chancellor.

CHAPTER NUMBER 10

BOARD OF STUDIES

There shall be a Board of Studies for each department comprising of:

(i)

All the teachers of the concerned department.

(ii)

Two members to be nominated and co-opted by the Department,

from outside the University, from academia /Industries.

The Head of the Department or Senior most faculty member shall be the

Chairman of the Board of Studies.

The term of the Co-opted members of the board of studies shall be three years.

The Vice Chancellor can constitute a Board of Studies for the subjects to be

started by the University as and when required.

Detailed syllabus of the different courses of the department shall be prepared by

the Board of Studies and be submitted to the Academic Council for its approval

and publication.

Contents of the syllabi shall be revised and updated by the Board of Studies from

time to time and be submitted to the Academic Council for its approval.

Board of Studies meeting shall be arranged at least once in a year.

CHAPTER NUMBER 11

STUDENTS COUNCIL

The students’ council will mainly function as a forum for getting feedback on the

students' issues and their welfare.

The Vice-Chancellor shall appoint on the Students' Council one student from

each Department/Faculty who should be a full time student in the University and

had secured the first position in order of merit in the preceding Examination.

The Vice-Chancellor can also decide to involve other categories of students in

the Students' Council depending upon the need of student’s participation for the

benefit of the University. SC/ST and girls students will be given adequate

representation in the Students' Council.

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CHAPTER NUMBER 12

APPOINTMENT, TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND POWERS OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR

In accordance with the Act the Vice Chancellor shall be appointed by the

Chancellor from a panel of three persons recommended by the Governing Body

and shall, subject to the provisions contained in sub-section (7), hold office for a

term of three years.

Provided that if the Chancellor does not approve the recommendation of

the Governing Body, he may call for fresh recommendation from the Governing

Body.

Provided that, after expiry of the term of three years, a person 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 expiry of his term till new Vice-Chancellor joins. However, in any

case this period shall not exceed one year after re appointment.

The Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal executive and academic officer of the

University and shall exercise general superintendence and control over the affairs

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

University.

The Vice-Chancellor shall preside at the convocation of the University in the

absence of both, the Visitor and the Chancellor.

If in the opinion of the Vice-Chancellor it is necessary to take immediate action

on any matter for which powers are conferred on any other authority by or under

this Act, he may take such action as he deems necessary and shall at the earliest

opportunity thereafter report his action to such officer or authority as would have

in the ordinary course dealt with the matter:

Provided that if in the opinion of the concerned officer or authority such

action should not have been taken by the Vice- Chancellor then such case shall

be referred to the Chancellor, whose decision thereon shall be final.

Provided further 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 three months from the date on which such action is

communicated to him, an appeal to the Board of Management and the Board of

Management may confirm or modify or reverse the action taken by the Vice-

Chancellor.

If, in the opinion of the Vice-Chancellor, any decision of any authority of the

University is outside the powers conferred by this Act or Statutes, Ordinances,

Regulations or rules made there under or is likely to be prejudicial to the interests

of the University, he shall request the concerned authority to revise its decision

within fifteen days from the date of its decision and in case the authority refuses

to revise such decision wholly or partly or fails to take any decision within fifteen

days, then such matter shall be referred to the Chancellor and his decision

thereon shall be final.

The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may

be prescribed by the Statutes or the Ordinances.

If, at any time upon representation made or otherwise and after making such

inquiry as may be deemed necessary, the situation so warrants and if the

continuance of the Vice-Chancellor is not in the interests of the University, the

Chancellor may, by an order in writing stating the reasons therein, ask the Vice-

Chancellor to relinquish his office from such date as may be specified in the

order:

Provided that before taking an action under this sub section, the Vice-

Chancellor shall be given an opportunity of being heard.

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Provided further that, in case of an emergency like illness, long absence,

resignation or death of a Vice-Chancellor, the Chancellor shall assign the duties

of the Vice-Chancellor to Pro-Vice Chancellor or a senior Professor of the

University. However, this period of interim arrangement shall not exceed more

than six months.

Apart from exercising all such powers as described in Section 17 of the Act, the

Vice-Chancellor shall also exercise powers prescribed in the different Statutes.

The Vice-Chancellor shall receive pay and other allowances as decided by the

sponsoring body from time to time.

10.

The Vice-Chancellor shall cause the budget to be made by the Board of

Management of the University. He may also decide to delegate his powers to

other officers of the University.

11.

The Vice-Chancellor may by writing under his hand addressed to the Chancellor,

resign his office.

CHAPTER NUMBER 13

APPOINTMENT, TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND POWERS OF THE REGISTRAR

In accordance with the Act the appointment of the Registrar shall be made by the

Chairperson of the sponsoring body. All contracts shall be signed and all

documents and records shall be authenticated by the Registrar on behalf of the

University.

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

of Management and Academic Council but he shall not have a right to vote.

The registrar will be a key officer of the University. All contracts shall be

signed and all documents and records shall be authenticated by the Registrar on

behalf of the University.

The Registrar shall be a full time salaried officer of the University and shall

discharge his duties under general superintendence and control of the

Chancellor/Vice Chancellor.

When the Office of the Registrar falls vacant or when the Registrar is, by reason

of illness or long absence due to any other reason, unable to perform his duties of

the office, the duties of the office shall be performed by such person as the

Chairman, Sponsoring Body may appoint for the purpose.

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 Registrar is not in the interest of the University, the Vice-

chancellor may request the Chancellor, in writing stating the reasons therein, for

the removal of the Registrar. The Chancellor shall put up the matter for the

consideration of the Chairman of the Sponsoring Body whose decision shall be

final.

Provided that before taking such action of the removal, the Registrar shall be

given an opportunity of being heard before the Sponsoring Body.

The Registrar shall receive pay and other allowances as decided by the

Governing Body from time to time. ·

The age of retirement of Registrar shall be sixty-five years.

Duties of the Registrar shall include:

(i)

Maintaining the records, the common property and any such other

property of the University as the Governing Body may decide.

(ii)

To conduct the official correspondence of the Governing Body, Board of

Management, Academic Council and of any other committee. The

Registrar shall be the Member-secretary but he shall not have a right to

vote.

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(iii)

To issue notices conveying the dates of meeting of the university

authorities to the members and to make necessary arrangements for the

conduction of the meeting and also for other assigned duties by the

Governing Body/Board of Management from time to time. He will

render desired assistance.

(iv)

The Registrar shall provide the· copies of the Agenda of the meeting of

the Governing Body, Academic Council, Board of Management, and

such other bodies which are formed under the direction of the Vice-

Chancellor, and shall record the minutes and send the same to the Vice-

Chancellor and Chancellor. He shall also make available all such papers,

documents and information as the Visitor/Chancellor/Vice Chancellor

may desire.

(v)

He shall discharge all such functions as assigned to him by the

Governing Body/Vice-Chancellor/Chancellor of the University.

(vi)

The registrar shall have powers to take disciplinary action against the

non-teaching employees working in the University and can suspend

them, pending inquiry with the approval of the Vice-Chancellor.

(vii)

An appeal can be made to the Chancellor against any order of the

Registrar. The Chancellor will be the final authority to take decision on

the appeal.

10.

The Registrar may by writing under his hand addressed to the Chairman,

Sponsoring Body resign his office.

CHAPTER NUMBER 14

APPOINTMENT, TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND POWERS OF THE CHIEF FINANCE &

ACCOUNTS OFFICER (CFAO)

In accordance with the Act the appointment of the Chief Finance and Accounts

Officer shall be made by the Chancellor on recommendations of the Sponsoring

Body.

The Chief Finance and Accounts Officer (CFAO) shall be a key officer of

the University responsible for handling accounts and finances of the University.

The CFAO will be a full time salaried officer of the University and shall

discharge his duties under general superintendence and control of the Vice-

Chancellor.

When the Office of the CFAO falls vacant or when the CFAO is, by reason of

illness or long absence due to any other reason, unable to perform his duties of

the office, the duties of the office shall be performed by such person as the

Chancellor may appoint for the purpose.

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 CFAO is not in the interest of the University, the Vice-

chancellor may request the Chancellor, in writing stating the reasons therein for

the removal of the CFAO.

The Services of the CFAO can be terminated by the Chancellor on the

recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor by giving him one month’s notice or one

month’s salary in lieu of notice, provided that before taking such action of

removal, the CFAO shall be given an opportunity of being heard by the

Chancellor.

The CFAO shall receive pay and other allowances as decided by the Governing

Body from time to time.

The age of retirement of CFAO shall be sixty-five years.

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Duties of the CFAO shall be as follows:

(i)

The Chief Finance& Accounts Officer shall be responsible for managing

the Accounts and Funds of the University, for maintaining the records

properly, and for regularly getting them audited.

(ii)

The Chief Finance &Accounts Officer shall supervise, control and

regulate the working of Accounts and Finance of the University.

(iii)

Maintaining the financial records and any such other finance related

records of the University as the Governing Body may decide.

(iv)

He shall discharge all such functions as assigned to him by the

Governing Body/Vice Chancellor of the University.

CHAPTER NUMBER 15

OTHER OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY

The following shall be the other Officers of the University:

(i)

Pro Vice Chancellor

The Pro Vice Chancellor shall be an officer of the University and shall

be appointed by the Chancellor from amongst the Teachers of the

University.

(ii)

Controller of Examination

The Controller of Examinations shall be a whole time officer of the

university and shall be appointed by the Chancellor.

It shall be the duty of the Controller of Examinations:

(a)

to conduct examinations in a disciplined and efficient manner;

(b)

to arrange for the setting of question papers with strict regards to

secrecy;

(c)

to arrange for the evaluation of answer sheets in accordance with

the planned time schedule for results;

(d)

to constantly review the system of examinations in order to

enhance the level of impartiality and objectivity with a view to

make it better instrument for assessing the attainments of

students;

(e)

to deal with any other matter connected with examinations which

may, from time to time be assigned to him by the Vice

Chancellor.

(iii)

Librarian:

The Librarian shall be a full time salaried officer of the University, and

his appointment will be made following the procedure as laid down in

the statutes through the clause for the teachers.

(iv) Dean Student Welfare (DSW):

The Dean Students Welfare shall be an officer of the University and shall

be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor from amongst the Teachers of the

University.

The powers and responsibilities of the Exam Controller, the Librarian and the

Dean Student Welfare (DSW) shall be as specified in the Regulations.

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CHAPTER NUMBER 16

FACULTIES

The University shall include the following faculties:

(i)

Faculty of Science.

(ii)

Faculty of Education

(iii)

Faculty of Commerce

(iv)

Faculty of Management

(v)

Faculty of Engineering and Technology

(vi)

Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology

(vii) Faculty of Media Studies

(viii) Faculty of Fine Arts and Performing Arts.

(ix)

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

(x)

Faculty of Agriculture

(xi)

Faculty of Law

(xii)

Faculty of Medical Sciences

Such other faculties as may be approved by the Governing Body on the

recommendation of the Academic Council shall be added from time to time.

Each Faculty shall have such departments as may be assigned to it by the

Academic Council.

CHAPTER NUMBER 17

DEANS OF FACULTIES

There shall be a Dean for each Faculty. A Professor within the faculty shall, according

to seniority, act as the Dean of the Faculty for a period of three years, Provided that:

If there is no Professor, a Reader, according to seniority, shall act as Dean.

The Dean shall be the Chairman of the Faculty and shall be responsible for the

observance of the Statutes, the Ordinances and the Regulations relating to the

Faculty.

The Dean shall be responsible for overall supervision and control of the

organization and the conduct of teaching and research work in the Departments

comprised in the Faculty.

The dean shall exercise such other powers and perform such other functions and

duties as may be assigned to him by the BOM or the Vice-Chancellor.

Professor or Reader shall have the option to resign the Deanship at any time

during his tenure and also decline the offer of appointment in his turn as Dean of

the Faculty.

CHAPTER NUMBER 18

CONSTITUTION OF FACULTIES

Each Faculty shall consist of the following members, namely:

The Dean of the Faculty who shall be the Chairman.

The Heads of Departments of Studies in the Faculty.

All Professors in the Faculty.

One Reader and one Lecturer, by rotation according to seniority, from each

Department in Faculty.

CHAPTER NUMBER 19

POWERS OF THE FACULTIES

The Faculty shall have such powers and shall perform such duties as given in the

Ordinances and shall, from time to time, appoint such and so many Boards of

Studies in different branches of knowledge as may be prescribed by the

Ordinances.

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The Faculties shall also consider and make such recommendations to the

Academic Council on any question pertaining to their respective spheres of work

as may appear to them necessary or on any matter referred to them by the

Academic Council.

CHAPTER NUMBER 20

APPOINTMENT OF TEACHERS OF THE UNIVERSITY

For the teaching positions in the University namely the Professors, Associate

Professors and Assistant Professors, the Board of Management may recommend to

the Governing Body for filling up the vacancies available in different departments

of the University.

The Governing Body shall assess the recommendations of the Board of

Management and approve filling up of teaching vacancies through an open

advertisement and selection process from time to time.

Teaching positions (Professors, Readers and Lecturers) shall be advertised in the

national daily 1 News Papers of wide circulation clearly mentioning the essential

qualifications and pay scale for each advertised post as per norms prescribed by

the University Grants Commission (UGC) or any other Regulatory Body.

An Screening Committee consisting of three members, appointed by the Vice-

Chancellor shall screen all the applications and prepare a summary of all the

candidates satisfying the essential qualifications and to be called for the interview.

Also a list of candidates rejected and not to be called for the interview shall he

made separately giving reasons for the rejection.

Summary of all the screened applications shall be made available to the Selection

Committee at the time of interview.

The Selection Committee shall consist of the following members;

(i)

The Vice-Chancellor (Chairman)

(ii) Three subject experts nominated by the Vice Chancellor from a panel of

experts approved by the Governing Body.

(iii) One observer nominated by the Chancellor.

The Selection Committee shall recommend to the Governing Body the names,

arranged in order of merit, if any, of the persons whom it considers suitable for the

posts.

Provided that no recommendation shall be made unless at least two

subject experts and the Observer under clause (6) mentioned above, are present in

the Selection Committee meeting.

After the approval of appointments, as recommended by the Selection Committee,

by the Governing Body, appointment letters will be issued by the Registrar.

In addition to full-time teachers, the Board of Management/Chancellor may also

decide to engage for a fixed period, part-time, contractual and / or assignment

based positions, either through direct recruitment or out-sourcing. The terms and

conditions (such as honorarium, TA/DA: conveyance charges etc.) of such

engagements will be decided by the Governing Body of the University, from time

to time.

CHAPTER NUMBER 21

CATEGORIES OF THE NON-TEACHING EMPLOYEES

The following types of non-teaching employees will be employed by the

University

(i) Permanent/Probationary employees

(ii) Contractual employees

(iii) Casual employees

Permanent employee means an employee who is appointed against a clear

vacancy. The probationary period for such employees will be of two years.

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Contractual employee means an employee who is appointed on contract for a

specified period.

Casual Employee means an employee who is engaged on the basis of a Muster

Roll.

The terms of service conditions of all the above types of employees and arbitration

procedures shall be as prescribed by the Regulations.

CHAPTER NUMBER 22

RESIGNATION

Any resignation rendered by any employee shall be processed as per the Regulations

prescribed for the purpose.

CHAPTER NUMBER 23

ACTION AGAINST TEACHERS

Where there is an allegation of misconduct against a teacher, the Vice Chancellor

shall constitute a fact finding Committee and if necessary, based on the fact

finding Committee recommendations, may institute an inquiry committee for the

purpose.

Based on the inquiry committee report, the Vice Chancellor may decide course of

action including suspension depending on the severity of the misconduct.

However, for taking actions to the extent of termination of the teacher concerned,

the Vice Chancellor shall report the matter to Governing Body whose decision

will be final.

An appeal against any action can be made to the Chancellor within 30 days from

the date of passing such order.

CHAPTER NUMBER 24

ACTION AGAINST NON-TEACHING EMPLOYEES

Where there is an allegation of misconduct against a non-teaching employee, the

Registrar shall constitute a fact finding Committee and if necessary, based on the

fact finding Committee recommendations, may institute an inquiry committee for

the purpose.

Based on the inquiry committee report, the Registrar may decide course of

action including suspension depending on the severity of the misconduct.

However, for taking actions to the extent of termination of the non-teaching

employee concerned, the Registrar shall report the matter to the Vice Chancellor

whose decision will be final.

An appeal against any action can be made to the Chancellor within 30 days from

the date of passing such order.

CHAPTER NUMBER 25

CONFERMENT OF HONORARY DEGREES AND ACADEMIC DISTINCTIONS

(i)

Proposal for conferment of an Honorary Degree or Academic

Distinction shall be made in writing through the Department by any

Faculty Member and Head of the Department will forward it to the

Vice-Chancellor

(ii)

On receipt of the proposal the Vice-Chancellor, on being satisfied that the

proposal is in conformity with the provision of the Act. Shall call a special

meeting of the Board of Management to consider the proposal.

(iii) At such special meeting of the Board of Management the Vice-Chancellor

shall call upon the members to indicate their opinion on the proposal by a

secret ballot. No speeches or comments shall be permitted on the proposal

at such meeting.

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(iv) The Vice-Chancellor shall ascertain from scrutiny of the ballot papers, if

the proposal has the requisite support. If the Vice-Chancellor finds that the

proposal has the requisite support of the members, he shall declare that the

proposal shall be submitted for approval to the next meeting of the

Governing Body.

(v)

Every proposal for conferment of an Honorary Degree or Academic

Distraction shall be separately made and considered in respect of a

proposed recipient.

(i)

Any such proposal submitted for approval of the Governing Body

shall be decided by a secret ballot of the members of the Governing

Body present and voting at the meeting.

(ii)

No member of the Governing Body shall be permitted to discuss, comment

or make any speech in respect of the proposal at such meeting.

(iii) The Vice-Chancellor shall scrutinize the ballot papers in respect of the

proposal with the help of tellers if necessary.

(iv) On scrutiny, if the proposal is found to have the requisite support the

proposal shall be declared to be carried. In the absence of the requisite

support the proposal shall be declared to be dropped.

CHAPTER NUMBER 26

ADMISSION OF STUDENTS

Admission to various courses shall be governed as prescribed in the ordinances

framed for the concerned subjects.

The University may conduct its own entrance test, if necessary, or may utilize the

list of results of such examination/ test conducted by different State/

National/Professional Bodies.

CHAPTER NUMBER 27

PROVISION REGARDING FEE TO BE CHARGED FROM THE STUDENTS

All the Courses in the University will be run on self-finance mode. The

following types of fees may be charged from the students:

(i)

Prospectus and Registration form

(ii) Admission fees (where applicable)

(iii) Tuition fees for the course

(iv) Examination fees

(v) Library fees

(vi) Development/amalgamated fund

(vii) Laboratory fees

(viii) Caution money

(ix) Hostel & Mess fees (Where applicable)

(x) Identity Card fees

(xi) General insurance fees

(xii) Placement fees (Where applicable)

The University can introduce other heads of fees from time to time.

In addition, fees for duplicate mark sheets, revaluation, issuance of degree and

such others examinations or result related fee may be charged from the students.

The components of fee may vary from course to course and shall be decided by

the Board of Management for each course.

The fee structure of various courses and provision of exemption from tuition fee

will be decided by the Board of Management from time to time and will be made

available to the students along with the prospectus for the concerning session.

The tuition fees for the various courses will be defined in their respective

Ordinances and can be changed with the approval of Board of Management.

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CHAPTER NUMBER 28

ADMINISTRATION OF ENDOWMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF FELLOWSHIPS,

SCHOLARSHIPS, MEDALS AND PRIZES IN THE UNIVERSITY

The Board of Management may accept donations for creation of endowment fund

for the award of Fellowship, Scholarship, Stipend, Medals and Prizes of the

recurring nature.

The Board of Management shall administer all the endowments.

The award shall be made out of the Annual Income accruing from the

endowment. Any part of the income which is not so utilized shall be added to the

endowment.

(i)

The Board of Management shall prescribe the conditions of

depositing the endowment in a nationalized Bank.

(ii)

The value of endowment necessary for instituting an award shall be

prescribed by the Board of Management.

No endowment shall be accepted in contravention of the award, and effect shall

be given to the wishes of the donor as far as possible.

In case any endowment is accepted by the Board of Management, the Board shall

make a Regulation for it, giving such details as the name of the donor, name of

endowment, initial value and the purpose of the endowment, etc.

Approval of awardees of fellowships, scholarships, medals and prizes as per the

specific regulation(s)/ordinance(s) belonging to the specific endowment will be

given by the Board of Management.

CHAPTER NUMBER 29

CONVOCATION

A Convocation for the award of the Degrees, Diplomas and other Distinction of

the University shall normally be held annually in the main campus of the

University or at such other place as may be approved by the Governing Body.

The Academic Council shall frame Regulations relating to the format of the

Degree, Diploma documents, Certificates and citations, their text, issuance of

these documents in absentia, duplicate degree and procedure for holding

Convocations.

The Visitor and in his absence the chancellor shall preside over the convocation

function of the University. In the absence of both, the Vice Chancellor shall

preside over the convocation function.

CHAPTER NUMBER 30

ANNUAL REPORT

The Annual Report of the University shall be prepared by the Board of

Management.

The Report shall be placed before the Governing Body for approval.

A copy of the Annual Report prepared under Sub-section (1) shall be presented

to the Visitor and to the State Government after approval by the Governing Body.

CHAPTER NUMBER 31

OFF-CAMPUS CENTRE(S), OFF-SHORE CENTRE(S) AND STUDY CENTRE(S)

The University shall set up Off Campus Centre(s), Off Shore Centre(s) and Study

Centre(s) keeping in view the provisions of Bihar Private Universities Act (2013)

(20/2013) and those of the other Regulatory Bodies.

The guidelines for monitoring and control of Off-Campus centre(s),Off-shore

Centres and Study Centre(s) will be worked out by the Board of Management of

the University and shall be detailed in the Ordinances made for the purpose.