The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

CONFIDENTIAL SYNDICATE 31-01-2013

THE MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY OF BARODA

An ordinary meeting of the Syndicate was held on Thursday, 31st January, 2013 at 3.00 p.m. in the University Office. The following members were present :

1. Prof. Yogesh Singh - Vice-Chancellor & Chairman 2. Prof. Parimal H. Vyas 3. Prof. Maganbhai N. Parmar 4. Dr. P. M. Shah 5. Shri Ashwin A. Chokshi 6. Ms. Geeta Goradia 7. Shri Milin K. Mehta 8. Dr. Kamal R. Shah 9. Dr. Prakash M. Shah 10. Dr. R. G. Aiyer 11. Dr. Sweta C. Prajapati 12. Dr. Haribhai R. Kataria 13. Dr. Beejaysinh G. Rathod 14. Dr. Kishorilal S. Agrawal 15. Shri Tushar Vyas 16. Shri Jigar C. Inamdar 17. Shri Gopal Bhatti Dr. Amit Dholakia, OSD (Registrar) and Secretary to the Syndicate

The following members could not attend the meeting:

1. The Commissioner of Higher Education 2. The Director of Technical Education 3. The Commissioner of Health, Medical Services & Medical Education 4. Prof. Hemant H. Mathur 5. Shri Mukundbhai B. Shah 6. Dr. Rameshwari Pandya

1. Confirmation of the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Syndicate held on 28.12.2012. (ADM)

Resolved that the minutes of the ordinary meeting of the Syndicate held on 28-12-2012 are confirmed. 2. Report of the follow-up actions taken on the resolutions of the Ordinary Meeting of the Syndicate held on 28.12.2012. (Appendix-1)(ADM)

Resolved that the follow-up actions taken on the resolutions of the ordinary meeting of the Syndicate held on 28-12-2012 as in Appendix 1 of the agenda are noted. 3. Consideration of the recommendations of the Finance & Establishment Standing Committee meeting held on 24-01-2013. (Appendix-2)(ADM)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Finance & Establishment Standing Committee meeting held on 24-01-2013 as in Appendix-2 of the agenda are approved.

Further resolved with regard to item No. 3 of the minutes of the Finance and Establishment Committee meeting held on 24-01-2013 that the concerned GRs on transport allowance, work allowance, TA/DA and medical allowance to University employees be implemented from the date of their issue. The transport allowance for the earlier period after it was stopped till the date of the issue of the GR be also paid to the eligible non-teaching employees.

Further resolved with regard to item No.13 of the minutes of the Finance and Establishment Committee that the Vice Chancellor is authorized to allocate to the Faculty of Fine Arts additional funds required for making of the statue of Swami Vivekananda

4. Consideration of the recommendation of the meeting Investment Committee meeting held on 08-01-2013 at 4.00 p.m. in the University Office in the matter of various funds of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. (Appendix-3)(ACC)

Resolved that the recommendation of the meeting of the Investment Committee held on 08-01-2013 as in Appendix-3 of the agenda is approved.

5. Consideration of recommendation of the Standing Committee appointed as per norms and guidelines approved by the Syndicate vide S.R.19 dt. 29-7-2011 and Statute 129 to recommend the name of the Dean, Faculty of Arts held on 23-1-2013 in the University Office. (Appendix-4)(ADM)

Resolved that the recommendation of the Standing Committee appointed as per norms and guidelines approved by the Syndicate vide S. R. No. 19 dt. 29-7-2011 and Statute 129 for recommending the name of the Dean, Faculty of Arts be approved and Prof. Pradeep Singh Choondawat is appointed as the Dean, Faculty of Arts, for a period of three years from the date he joins or till the date of his superannuation whichever is earlier. 3

6. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Monday the 21st January 2013 at 12 noon to recommend candidate for the post of Professor in Social Work in the Faculty of Social Work. (Appendix-5)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendation of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms and held on Monday, 21st January 2013 to recommend the candidate for the post of Professor in Social Work in the Faculty of Social Work is approved and the post be re-advertised.

7. Consideration of recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Faculty of Social Work under Career Advancement Scheme held on 21-01-2013 at 2.30 p.m. in the University Office. (Appendix-6)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the meeting of the Selection Committee as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms held on 21-01-2013 for recommending candidates for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Faculty of Social Work under Career Advancement Scheme are approved as mentioned below:

No. Name Recommendations

1 Dr. Leena Mehta The candidate is not recommended for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5.

2 Dr. Jagdish Solanki The candidate is not recommended for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5.

3 Dr. Bhavna Mehta The candidate is not recommended for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5.

8. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Monday the 21st January 2013 at 3.30 p.m. to recommend candidate for the 1 post of Assistant Professor (1 SEBC) in Social Work in the Faculty of Social Work. (Appendix-7)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendation of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms for recommending the candidate for the post of Assistant Professor (SEBC) in Social Work in the Faculty of Social Work held on 21st January, 2013 as in Appendix-7 of the agenda is approved and Ms. Kavita Atulkumar Sindhav is appointed as Assistant Professor (SEBC) in Social Work in the Faculty of Social Work in the pay scale of Rs.15600-39100 with grade pay of Rs. 6000 per month as per rules of Govt. of Gujarat and M. S. University of Baroda on the subject, on probation for a period of two years from the date she joins.

The following candidates be kept in the waiting list in the order of merit:

1. Mr. Mehulkumar Hiteshbhai Rabari 2. Ms. Hiral Sunilkumar Parmar

9. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Tuesday the 22nd January 2013 at 11.30 a.m. to recommend candidate for the 2 post of Professors (1 SEBC, 1 Open ) in Law in the Faculty of Law. (Appendix-8)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendation of the Selection Committee constituted for recommending the candidate for two posts of Professor (1 SEBC, 1 Open) of Law in the Faculty of Law held on 22nd January 2013 as in Appendix 8 of the agenda is approved and the post be re-advertised.

10 Consideration of recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Faculty of Law under Career Advancement Scheme held on 22/1/2013 at 11.30 p.m. in the University Office. (Appendix-9)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendation of the Selection Committee constituted as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Faculty of Law under Career Advancement Scheme held on 22/1/2013 as in Appendix 9 of the agenda is approved and Dr. Ghanshyam Solanki is not recommended for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5.

11 Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Tuesday the 22nd January 2013 at 2.30 p.m. to recommend candidate for 1 post of Associate Professor (Open) in Law in the Faculty of Law. (Appendix-10)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendation of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms for recommending candidate for the post of Associate Professor (Open) in Law in the Faculty of Law held on 22/1/2013 as in Appendix 10 of the agenda is approved and the post be re-advertised.

12. Consideration of recommendation of the Screening cum Evaluation Committee for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 with Academic Grade Pay (AGP) of Rs. 8000/- under Career Advancement Scheme in the Faculty of Law held on 22/1/2013. (Appendix-11)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendation of the Screening-cum-Evaluation Committee for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 with Academic Grade Pay (AGP) of Rs. 8000 under Career Advancement Scheme in the Faculty of Law held on 22/1/2013 as in Appendix 11 of the agenda is approved and Dr. Archana Gadekar is granted promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 w.e.f. 03-02-2013.

13. Consideration of the recommendation of the Selection Committee constituted as per provisions contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Tuesday, 22nd January 2013 at 3.15 p.m. to recommend candidate for the post of Assistant Professor (1 SEBC) in Law in the Faculty of Law. (Appendix-12)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendation of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms for the post of Assistant Professor of Law (1 SEBC) in the Faculty of Law held on 22/1/2013 as in Appendix 12 of the agenda is approved and the post be re-advertised.

14. Consideration of the minutes of the meeting of the Building Committee held on 29-1-2013 at 11.00 a.m. in the University Office. (Appendix-13)(CDU)

Resolved that the minutes of the Building Committee meeting held on 29-01-2013 as in Appendix-13 of the agenda are approved.

Further resolved that the name of Prof. Parimal Vyas be added to the negotiation committee constituted for Item No. 14 of the agenda.

Further resolved that the Vice-Chancellor is authorized to take suitable necessary action if the lowest bidder fails to fulfill the terms of the tender. 6

15. Consideration of the justifications received from the I/c Director of Centre of Continuing Adult Education and Community services in connection with the minutes of the advisory committee held on 04.12.2012. (Appendix-14)(ADE)

Resolved as under on the justifications received from the I/c Director of the Centre for Continuing and Adult Education & Community Services in connection with the minutes of the Advisory Committee meeting of Centre held on 4/12/2012 as in Appendix-14 of the agenda :

1. Item No. 2 of the minutes of the Advisory Committee is approved. Further resolved that a proposal for various grants under XIIth plan schemes of UGC be prepared & submitted by the Centre.

2. Item No. 3 of the minutes of the Advisory Committee is referred back with the request to submit the following :

a) Outline of the syllabus of various courses proposed b) Duration of the programme c) Fee structure

3. Item No. 8 of the minutes of the Advisory Committee is referred back with the request to submit the following :

a) Outline of the syllabus of various courses proposed b) Duration of the programme c) Fee structure

4. Item No. 9 of the minutes of the Advisory Committee is not approved.

16. Consideration of the proposal received from Offg. Dean, Faculty of Journalism and Communication (vide letter no. FJC/150 A dated 28-01-2013) regarding revision of rates of remuneration payable to the visiting teachers. (Appendix-15)(ACC)

Resolved that the proposal received from Offg. Dean, Faculty of Journalism and Communication regarding revision of rates of remuneration visiting teachers is approved as in Appendix-15 of the agenda.

Further resolved that for all the Faculties, Colleges and Institutions, the remuneration payable to visiting teachers in regular degree programmes (i.e. other than higher payment programme) be revised as follows:

1. Rs. 1000 per hour for retired Professor or person from professional/industrial background with comparable experience and stature. 2. Rs. 800 per hour for retired Associate Professor/Reader or person from professional/industrial background with comparable experience and stature. 3. Rs. 600 per hour for retired Assistant Professor/Lecturer or person from professional/industrial background with comparable experience and stature. 4. Rs. 400 for other persons and for programmes in which adequate budget is not available for the payment of rates as specified in 1, 2 and 3 above. 7

The Head of the Department and the Dean shall recommend the rate of remuneration payable to persons from professional/industrial background keeping in view their experience and stature. The Vice Chancellor shall take a final decision in the matter.

17. Consideration of the recommendation of the selection committee for Promotion to the post of Professor under Career Advancement Scheme in Museology, Faculty of Fine Arts held on 23-02-2012 in the University Office. (Appendix-16)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendation of the selection committee constituted as per UGC and GoG norms for promotion to the post of Professor under Career Advancement Scheme in Museology, Faculty of Fine Arts, held on 23/2/2012 and the letter of the UGC No. F.3-97/2009(PS) Ptf dated 29-08-2012 is approved and Prof. N. R. Shah is promoted to the post of Professor under Career Advancement Scheme with effect from 13-03-2007.

18. Consideration of the recommendation of the selection committee for Promotion to the post of Professor under Career Advancement Scheme in English, Faculty of Arts held on 24-02-2012 in the University Office. (Appendix-17)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendation of the selection committee constituted as per UGC and GoG norms for promotion to the post of Professor under Career Advancement Scheme in English, Faculty of Arts, held on 24/2/2012 and the letter of the UGC No. F.3-97/2009(PS) Ptf dated 29-08-2012 is approved and Dr. Deeptha Achar is not recommended for promotion to the post of Professor in English under Career Advancement Scheme.

19. Consideration of the recommendation of the selection committee for Promotion to the post of Professor under Career Advancement Scheme in Gujarati, Faculty of Arts held on 24-02-2012 in the University Office. (Appendix-18)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendation of the selection committee constituted as per UGC and GoG norms for promotion to the post of Professor under Career Advancement Scheme in Gujarati, Faculty of Arts, held on 24/2/2012 and the letter of the UGC No. F.3-97/2009(PS) Ptf dated 29-08-2012 is approved and Dr. Bharat Mehta is promoted as Professor under Career Advancement Scheme with effect from 05-12-2007.

20. Report of the committee constituted by the Syndicate vide item no. 7 dtd. 14.09.2012 to look into the activities of the Women’s Studies Research Centre, Faculty of Family & Community Science. (Appendix-19)(GCU)

Resolved that the report of the committee constituted by the Syndicate vide item no. 7 dated 14-09-2012 to look into the activities of the Women’s Studies Research Centre, Faculty of Family & Community Science as in Appendix-19 of the agenda is noted. 8

21. Consideration of the report of the committee constituted vide syndicate resolution no. 17 dated 27-04-2012 to look into the issue of the opening up of testing facility to outside users. (Appendix-20)(ACC)

Resolved that report of the committee constituted vide Syndicate resolution no. 17 dated 27-04-2012 to look into the issue of the opening up of the testing facility to outside users is approved as in Appendix-20 of the agenda.

Further resolved that the new rules of testing charges will be applicable to all the existing testing facilities and for all the Faculties and Colleges across the University.

22. Consideration of the report of the high power committee appointed by the Syndicate vide resolution no. 24, dated 29-10-2012 for approval of the expenditure incurred on the organization of the MSU alumni meet Reunion ’13 on January 5 and 6, 2013. (Appendix-21)(ACC)

Resolved that the report of the high power committee appointed by the Syndicate vide resolution no. 24, dtd. 29-10-2012 for approval of the expenditure incurred on the organization of the MSU alumni meet Reunion ’13 on January 5 and 6, 2013 is approved as in Appendix-21 of the agenda.

Further resolved that the Syndicate congratulates Shri Jigar Inamdar, Convener, Reunion ’13 programme, and the entire organizing team for the successful organization of the first ever global conference of MSU alumni.

23. Consideration of the approval of the expenditure incurred on the production of the Documentary film titled “MSU: A Legacy Nurtured, A Dream Sustained…” on M. S. University of Baroda. (Appendix-22)(ACC)

Resolved that expenditure incurred on the production of the Documentary film titled “MSU: A Legacy Nurtured, A Dream Sustained…” on M. S. University of Baroda as in Appendix-22 of the agenda is approved.

Further resolved that the Syndicate congratulates the team of the Communication Cell that successfully coordinated the production of the documentary film.

24. Consideration of the letter of Principal Secretary Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat requesting for the presence of Dr. Rameshwari Pandya, Chairperson of the Commission on Protection of Child Rights, Govt. of Gujarat & Associate Professor, Dept. of Extension & Communication, Faculty of Family & Community Sciences at Gandhinagar for three days in a week. (Appendix-23)(ADE)

Resolved that the request of the Principal Secretary, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat, for the presence of Dr. Rameshwari Pandya, Chairperson of the Commission on Protection of Child Rights, Govt. of Gujarat & Associate Professor, Dept. of Extension & Communication, Faculty of Family & Community Sciences at Gandhinagar for three days in a week as in Appendix-23 of the agenda is approved and Dr. Rameshwai Pandya is permitted 9

to be in Gandhinagar (or other places outside Vadodara as required) to discharge her functions as Chairperson of the Commission on Protection of Child Rights without any implications on her service continuity or leave requirement. This may be treated as a special case and may not be cited as precedent in future.

Table item with the permission of the chair:

25. Consideration of the request received from the President, M. S. University Union for allocation of funds for organization of Youth Festival being held in the month of February 2013. (ACC)

Resolved that the request received from the President, M. S. University Union for allocation of funds for organizing youth festival in the month of February 2013 is accepted and Rs. 3 lakhs be allocated from the fund “Excess of receipts over expenditure from the examination fees”. This decision should not be cited as a precedent in future.

Vadodara Dated :19-02-2013 OSD (REGISTRAR)

CONFIDENTIAL Enclosure to item No: 3 Appendix : 2 THE MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY OF BARODA

Minutes of the meeting of the Finance and Establishment Standing Committee held on Thursday, 24th January, 2013 at 4.30 p.m. in the University Office, Vadodara.

The following members were present in the meeting :

1. Prof. Yogesh Singh - Vice - Chancellor & Chairman 2. Prof. R. G. Kothari 3. Prof. Ranjan Sengupta 4. Prof. Ajay Ashtaputre 5. Prof. M. R. Yadav 6. Dr. K. S. Agrawal 7. Dr. Rameshwari Pandya 8. Shri Tushar Vyas 9. Dr. Pranav Vyas 10. Dr. Amit Dholakia - OSD (Registrar) & Secretary 11. The Chief Accounts Officer-Invitee 12. Shri M. M. Shah – OSD Auditor- Invitee The following members could not attend the meeting:

1. Prof. P. H. Vyas 2. Prof. P. Prabhakaran 3. Dr. Prakash M. Shah 4. Shri Gopal Bhatti 5. Shri Jigar Inamdar 6. Shri Milin Mehta 7. Dr. Biswajeet Chakraborti 8. Dr. Dinesh Yadav

1. Consideration of the minutes of the Purchase Committee meeting held on 17-01-2013 at 4.30 p.m. (Annexure-1)(AUD)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the minutes of the Purchase Committee meeting held on 17-01-2103 as in Annexure-1 of the agenda be approved.

2. Consideration of letter dated 29.12.2012 of Shri Indrapramit Roy, Assistant Professor in Painting Department, Faculty of Fine Arts forwarded through, Head and The Dean, Faculty of Fine Arts for granting him Duty Leave with full Pay under O.209 (G-(3)) for a period of 35 days from 27.02.2013 to 02.04.2013 for visiting Italy as he has been invited by the Siena Art Institute for the month of March 01-31, 2013 as a visiting Artist Residency at Siena, Italy. (Annexure-2)(ADE)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that Shri Indrapramit Roy, Assistant Professor in Department of Painting, Faculty of Fine Arts, be granted duty leave with full pay under O.209 (G-(3)) for a period of 35 days from 27.02.2013 to 02.04.2013 for visiting Italy as he has been invited by the Siena Art Institute for the month of March 01-31, 2013 as a Visiting Artist Residency at Siena, Italy as in Annexure-2 of the agenda.

3. Consideration of implementation of transport allowance, TA / DA allowance, medical allowance and work allowance to the employees of the University ( Teaching and Non teaching ). (Annexure-3)(ADE)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the implementation of transport allowance, TA / DA allowance, medical allowance and work allowance to the employees of the University (teaching and non-teaching staff) be approved as in Annexure-3 of the agenda.

4. To consider the proposal No. Geol / DMM / 6DST – FTB – GMW / 10 / 12-13 dated 16/01/2013 vide inward No. 802 dated 16-01-2013 received from The Co-ordinator, DST Sponsored FTP – GMW, Geology Department, Faculty of Science in the matter of granting permission for the approval of post–facto sanction of working expenses for the purchase of stationary items from M/s. Jaiseal Enterprise, Vadodara of Rs. 44,733 /- out of total bill of Rs. 65,036 /-. (Annexure-4)(AUD) Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the proposal No. Geol / DMM / 6DST – FTB – GMW / 10 / 12-13 dated 16/01/2013 vide inward No. 802 dated 16-01-2013 received from The Co-ordinator, DST Sponsored FTP – GMW, Geology Department, Faculty of Science be granted post–facto sanction for working expenses for the purchase of stationary items from M/s. Jaiseal Enterprise, 12

Vadodara of Rs. 44,733 /- out of total bill of Rs. 65,036 /- as in Annexure-4 of the agenda. The coordinator of the programme is requested to be careful in future and follow due University procedures. 5. To consider the proposal No. Geol / DMM / 6DST-FTB-GMW / 11 / 12-13 dated 16/01/2013 vide inward No. 803 dated 16-01-2013 received from The Co-ordinator, DST Sponsored FTP-GMW, Geology Department, Faculty of Science in the matter of granting permission for the approval of post-facto sanction of working expenses for the Boarding and Lodging from M/s Nidra Hotel, Hotel Surya & Hotel Lileria Foodcouet, - Vadodara. (Annexure-5)(AUD)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the proposal No. Geol / DMM / 6DST-FTB-GMW / 11 / 12-13 dated 16/01/2013 vide inward No. 803 dated 16-01-2013 received from The Co-ordinator, DST Sponsored FTP-GMW, Geology Department, Faculty of Science be granted post-facto sanction for working expenses for the Boarding and Lodging from M/s Nidra Hotel, Hotel Surya & Hotel Lileria Foodcouet, - Vadodara as in Annexure-5 of the agenda. The coordinator of the programme is requested to be careful in future and to follow due University procedures. Further resolved that the following Committee is constituted to recommend a manual of guidelines indicating the various steps for the expenditures / purchases involved in the organization of seminars, workshops, conferences, etc. with a view to facilitating the administration and conduct of the same. 1. Prof. M. R. Yadav – Head, Dept. of Pharmacy - Convener 2. Prof. Ranjan Sengupta – Head, Dept. of Chemical Engg. - Member 3. Dr. Rameshwari Pandya – Head, Dept. of Ext. and Communication - Member 4. Shri Minesh Shah – University Auditor – Member-Secretary

The Committee is requested to submit its report within a period of 3 weeks after its notification.

6. To consider the proposal No. FEP / ERT / 40 dated 07/01/2013 vide inward No. 780 dated 09-01-2013 received from The Director, International Symposium, Faculty of Education and Psychology in the matter of granting permission for the approval of post–facto sanction of working expenses for the Lunch & Break Fast from M/s The Gateway Hotel, - Vadodara. (Annexure-6)(AUD)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the proposal No. FEP / ERT / 40 dated 07/01/2013 vide inward No. 780 dated 09-01-2013 received from The Director, International Symposium, Faculty of Education and Psychology be granted post–facto sanction for working expenses for the Lunch & Break Fast from M/s The Gateway Hotel - Vadodara as in Annexure-6 of the agenda. The Director of the International Symposium is requested to be careful in future and follow due University procedures. He is further requested to re-submit the Memorandum of Understanding entered with regard to this seminar through the Office of International Affairs. 13

7. To consider the proposal No. FEP / ERT / 40 dated 07/01/2013 vide inward No. 780 dated 09-01-2013 received from The Director, International Symposium, Faculty of Education and Psychology in the matter of granting permission for the approval of post–facto sanction of working expenses for the Below Mentioned Expenses. As per “G” Bill No. (3) Dated 25-10-2012. (Annexure-7)(AUD)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the proposal No. FEP / ERT / 40 dated 07/01/2013 vide inward No. 780 dated 09-01-2013 received from The Director, International Symposium, Faculty of Education and Psychology be granted post–facto sanction for working expenses as per “G” Bill No. (3) dated 25-10-2012 as in Annexure-7 of the agenda. The Director of International Symposium is requested to be careful in future and to follow due University procedures. 8. To consider the proposal No. FFCSC / 834 dated 17/01/2013 vide inward No. 805 dated 21-01-2013 received from The Dean, Faculty of Family and Community Science in the matter of granting permission for the approval of post–facto sanction of Construction expenses for Pending Bill for Auditorium Renovation and Up-Gradation. (Annexure-8)(AUD)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that proposal No. FFCSC / 834 dated 17/01/2013 vide inward No. 805 dated 21-01-2013 received from the Dean, Faculty of Family and Community Science be granted post–facto sanction as in Annexure- 8 of the agenda. The Dean, Faculty of Family and Community Sciences, is requested to be careful in future and follow due University procedures. 9. To consider the proposal No. Bot / 54-HSRS Workshop dated 11/01/2013 vide inward No. 793 11-01-2013 received from the Co-ordinator, HSRS Workshop, Botany Department, Faculty of Science in the matter of granting permission for the approval of post-facto sanction of accommodation (inclusive of food) bill for the Training Programme of project from below mentioned vender. (Annexure-9)(AUD)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the proposal No. Bot / 54-HSRS Workshop dated 11/01/2013 vide inward No. 793 11-01-2013 received from the Coordinator, HSRS Workshop, Botany Department, Faculty of Science be granted post-facto sanction for accommodation (inclusive of food) bill for the Training Programme of project as in Annexure-9 of the agenda. The Coordinator, HSRS, is requested to be careful in future and follow due University procedures. 10. To consider the proposal No. Bot / HSRS Workshop / 55- dated 11/01/2013 vide inward No. 796 dated 11-01-2013 received from the Co-ordinator, HSRS Workshop, Botany Department, Faculty of Science in the matter of granting permission of the approval of post-facto sanction of stay for the participants (inclusive of food) bill for the Training Programme of project from M/s. Hotel Jalsagar, Vadodara. (Annexure-10)(AUD)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the proposal No. Bot / HSRS Workshop / 55- dated 11/01/2013 vide inward No. 796 dated 11-01-2013 received from the Co-ordinator, HSRS Workshop, Botany Department, Faculty of Science be granted post-facto sanction as in Annexure-10 of the agenda. The Coordinator, HSRS, is requested to be careful in future and follow due University procedures. 11. To consider the proposal No. Bot / 53- PAMC Meeting dated 11/01/2013 vide inward No. 795 dated 11-01-2013 received from the Co-ordinator, PAMC Meeting, Botany Department, Faculty of Science in the matter of granting permission for the approval of post-facto sanction of stay PAMC Meeting bill for the National workshop of project from below mentioned vender. (Annexure-11)(AUD)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the proposal No. Bot / 53- PAMC meeting dated 11/01/2013 vide inward No. 795 dated 11-01-2013 received from the Co-ordinator, PAMC Meeting, Botany Department, Faculty of Science be granted post-facto sanction as in Annexure-11 of the agenda. The Co-ordinator, PAMC is requested to be careful in future and to follow the due University procedure. 12. Consideration of the post-facto permission for the purchase of chairs made by the Dean, Faculty of Management Studies vide purchase order dated 15.06.2012 for the purchase of 146 push back chairs with pip up mechanism for installation in Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Auditorium. (Annexure-12)(AUD)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate to grant post-facto permission for the purchase of chairs made by the Dean, Faculty of Management Studies vide purchase order dated 15.06.2012 for the purchase of 146 push back chairs with pip up mechanism for installation in Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Auditorium as in Annexure-12 of the agenda. The Dean, Faculty of Management Studies is requested to be careful in future and follow due University procedures.

13. Consideration of Letter No. Nil dated 18/1/2013 from I/c Head Dept. of Sculpture, Faculty of Fine Arts for allocation of funds for preparing full size metal statue of Swami Vivekanand to the Dept. & Office Note there on. (Annexure-13)(ACC)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the proposal dated 18/1/2013 from I/c Head Dept. of Sculpture, Faculty of Fine Arts for allocation of funds for preparing full size metal statue of Swami Vivekanand to the Dept. be approved as in Annexure-13 of the agenda.

Further resolved that a Committee of following persons is constituted to monitor the utilization of the above amount following due University procedures:

1. Dr S. K. Kushwaha, Dean – Faculty of Fine Arts – Convener 2. Dr. K. S. Agrawal, Syndicate Member – Member 3. Dr. Aqueel Ahmed, I/c. Head, Dept. of Sculpture – Member 4. Shri Bharat Shah, I/c. CAO – Member Secretary

Further resolved that the Vice-Chancellor is authorised to make additional allocation for the project up to 25 % of the amount allocated as above.

Further resolved with regard to item No.13 of the minutes of the Finance and Establishment Committee that the Vice Chancellor is authorized to allocate additional funds required for making of the statue of Swami Vivekananda to the Faculty of Fine Arts.

14. Consideration of Letter No. Nil dated 18/1/2013 from I/c. Head Dept. of Sculpture, Faculty of Fine Arts for the allocation of funds for making the Sculpture of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay and casting in Bronze. (Annexure-14)(ACC)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the proposal dated 18/1/2013 from I/c. Head Dept. of Sculpture, Faculty of Fine Arts for the allocation of funds for making the Sculpture of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay and casting in Bronze be approved as in Annexure-14 of the agenda. 15. To consider the proposal No. IEMWSGIP2012 / C7 dated 22/01/2013, and received in audit section vide inward No. 813, dt. 22-01-2013, from The Convener, Centre for Industrial Mathematics, Faculty of Tech. & Engg. in the matter of granting permission for the approval of Catering Bill. (Annexure-15)(AUD)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the proposal No. IEMWSGIP2012 / C7 dated 22/01/2013, and received in audit section vide inward No. 813, dt. 22-01-2013, from the Convener, Centre for Industrial Mathematics, Faculty of Tech. & Engg. be approved as in Annexure-15 of the agenda. The Convener, Centre for Industrial Mathematics, is requested to be careful in future and to follow due University procedures.

Table item with the permission of the Chair:

16. Consideration of the request of the Co-ordinator, UGC DSA SAP II and Head, Department of Foods and Nutrition for permission for repeat order for Gas Chromatograph purchased under DBT vide inquiry No. CHL / 200 / GC / DBT dated 05.07.2012. (Annexure-16)(AUD)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the request of the Coordinator, UGC DSA SAP II and Head, Department of Foods and Nutrition for permission for placing repeat order for Gas Chromatograph purchased under DBT vide inquiry No. CHL / 200 / GC / DBT dated 05.07.2012 be approved as in Annexure-16 of the agenda.

Vadodara Date : 28-01-2013 OSD (Registrar) 1

CONFIDENTIAL SYNDICATE 09-03-2013

THE MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY OF BARODA

An ordinary meeting of the Syndicate was held on Saturday, 9th March, 2013 at 3.00 p.m. in the University Office. The following members were present:

1. Prof. Yogesh Singh - Vice-Chancellor & Chairman 2. Prof. Parimal H. Vyas 3. Prof. Maganbhai N. Parmar 4. Prof. Hemant H. Mathur 5. Dr. P. M. Shah 6. Shri Ashwin A. Chokshi 7. Shri Milin K. Mehta 8. Dr. Kamal R. Shah 9. Shri Mukundbhai B. Shah 10. Dr. Prakash M. Shah 11. Prof. Rameshwari Pandya 12. Dr. R. G. Aiyer 13. Dr. Sweta C. Prajapati 14. Dr. Haribhai R. Kataria 15. Dr. Beejaysinh G. Rathod 16. Dr. Kishorilal S. Agrawal 17. Shri Jigar C. Inamdar 18. Shri Gopal Bhatti

Dr. Amit Dholakia, O.S.D. (Registrar) and Secretary to the Syndicate

The following members could not attend the meeting:

1. The Commissioner of Higher Education 2. The Director of Technical Education 3. The Commissioner of Health, Medical Services & Medical Education 4. Ms. Geeta Goradia 5. Shri Tushar Vyas

1. Consideration of the recommendations of the Finance & Establishment Standing Committee meeting held on 05-03-2013. (Appendix-1)(ADM)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Finance & Establishment Standing Committee meeting held on 05-03-2013 as in Appendix-1 of the agenda are approved.

2. Consideration of the proposal for creating the new department “Department of Computer Application” under Faculty of Science. (Appendix-2)(ACA)

Resolved that the proposal for creating new “Department of Computer Applications” under Faculty of Science is approved as in Appendix-2 of the agenda. The Vice Chancellor is authorized to take further necessary follow-up actions in the matter.

3. Consideration of the recommendation Nos. 1 (2, 3, 4 & 5) ; 2 (3, 4 & 5) ; 3(2) ; 4 (3) , 5 ; 6 ; 7 and 8 of the minutes of the meeting of the Faculty of Family and Community Sciences held on 18th February 2013. (Appendix-3)(ACA)

Resolved that the recommendation Nos. 1 (2, 3, 4 & 5) ; 2 (3, 4 & 5) ; 3(2) ; 4 (3) , 5 ; 6 ; 7 and 8 of the minutes of the meeting of the Faculty of Family and Community Sciences held on 18th February, 2013 as in Appendix-3 of the agenda are approved.

4. Consideration of the recommendation Nos. 1 (3 & 4), 2 (2, 3 & 4), 3 (3, 4 & 5) & 4 of the minutes of the meeting of the Faculty of Performing Arts held on 23rd January 2013. (Appendix-4)(ACA)

The item is withdrawn.

5. Consideration of the recommendation Nos. 1 ( 3 & 4 ) ; 2 (4) ; 3(3) ; 4( 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 11 ) ; 5 ( 3 & 4 ) ; 6(3) ; 7(4) ; 8( 3, 4 & 5 ) ; 9 (3, 7, 8, 9 & 10) ; 10(2) ; 11 ( 2 & 3 ) ; 12; 13; 14; 15; 16; 17 and 18 of the minutes of the meeting of the Faculty of Technology and Engineering held on 24/01/2013. (Appendix-5)(ACA)

The item is withdrawn.

6. Consideration of the Report of the committee constituted by the Vice-Chancellor vide circular No. R.Committee / ADM / 571 dated 23rd January, 2013 to prepare a draft of the new ordinances on : 1. Communication Cell 2. Office of International Affairs 3. Directorate of Students’ Welfare 4. Internal Quality Assurance Cell 5. Research and Consultancy Cell 6. Proctor 7. Career and Counselling Cell (Appendix-6)(ADM)

Resolved that the report of the committee constituted by the Vice-Chancellor vide circular No. R/Committee / ADM / 571 dated 23rd January, 2013 to prepare a draft of the new ordinances on the following Cells / Offices is approved.

1. Communication Cell 2. Office of International Affairs 3. Directorate of Students’ Welfare 4. Internal Quality Assurance Cell 5. Research and Consultancy Cell 6. Proctor 7. Career and Counselling Cell

Further resolved that the ordinances No. 292 to 298 are approved after incorporating the modifications as suggested in the report.

7. Consideration of G.R. No. MSU / 1312 / 1673 / kh dated 28/02/2013 of the Education Department, Government of Gujarat wherein Government has given permission to fill up 200 positions (170 Technical and 30 Clerical) and Office Note there upon. (Appendix-7)(ADE)

Resolved that G.R. No. MSU / 1312 / 1673 / kh dated 28/02/2013, Education Department, Government of Gujarat wherein Government has given permission to fill up 200 positions (170 technical and 30 clerical) and office note thereupon are approved as in Appendix-7 of the agenda and the Vice-Chancellor is authorized to take necessary further actions in the matter.

Further resolved that the Syndicate appreciates the Govt. of Gujarat and the efforts of the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor for the sanction of these positions.

8. Consideration of the report of the committee constituted for assessing the application of GMERS Medical College, Gotri, Vadodara for affiliation to the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda and the office note thereof. (Appendix-8)(ACA)

Resolved that the report of the committee constituted for assessing the application of GMERS Medical College, Gotri, Vadodara to the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda as in Appendix 8 of the agenda is approved and the further necessary steps be taken in the matter as per the provisions of the M. S. University of Act and its statutes.

9. Consideration of the Annual Accounts 2011-2012 (63rd Annual Accounts) along with Financial Estimates for the year 2013-2014 and Revised Estimates for the year 2012-2013. (Appendix-9-)(ACC)

Resolved that the Annual Accounts for the year 2011-2012 (63rd Annual Accounts) along with Financial Estimates for the year 2013-2014 and Revised Estimates for the year 2012-2013 are approved for consideration of the Senate and the Senate be approached for its consideration. The Vice Chancellor is authorized to make corrections in the report before placing it for the consideration of the Senate.

10. Consideration of amendments in minutes of the meeting of the Faculty of Medicine held on 17th day of January 2013. (Appendix-10)(ACA)

Resolved that the amendments in minutes of the meeting of the Faculty of Medicine held on 17th January 2013 are approved as in Appendix-10 of the agenda.

11. Consideration of revisions in the provisions of the Ordinance.31 (power statement). (Appendix-11)(ADM)

Resolved that the report of the committee appointed for recommending revisions in provisions of Ordinance 31 (Power Statement) is not approved.

12. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provisiond contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Wednesday, 6th March 2013 to recommend candidate for the 3 Uni Post (1 ST,1-SEBC,1-Open) of Assistant Professor in the pay scale of Rs.15600-39100/- with grade pay of Rs. 6000/- in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Faculty of Family and Community Sciences. (Appendix-12)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendation of the Selection Committee constituted as per provisions contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GoG norms and held on Wednesday, 6th March 2013 3 Uni. Post (1 St,1-SEBC,1-Open) as in Appendix-12 of the agenda is approved and Ms. Jigisha H. Gala is appointed as Assistant Professor (on open category post) in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies in the Faculty of Family and Community Sciences in the pay scale of Rs.15600-39100/- with grade pay of Rs. 6000/- as per rules of Govt. of Gujarat and M. S. University of Baroda on probation for a period of two years on applicable terms and conditions from the date of joining.

The following candidates be kept on the waiting list for the one post of Assistant Professor in the open category in the order of merit: 1. Ms. Prachi Vashishtha 2. Dr. Priyanka Behrani 3. Ms. Namita Bhatt 4. Ms. Jayakritika Arvind Ojha 5. Ms. Shashi Saini 6. Dr. Ramya Bhaskar

Resolved further that the remaining two posts of Assistant Professor (one reserved for SEBC and one for ST) be re-advertized.

13. Consideration of the recommendations of the Screening Committee constituted as per M. S. University, UGC & GoG norms, held on Wednesday, 6th March 2013 to recommend candidate for promotion under CAS from Assistant Professor Stage 1 to Assistant Professor Stage 2 in the Department of HDFS, Faculty of Family & Community Sciences, with AGP Rs. 7000 /-. (Appendix-13)(ADE) Resolved that the recommendation of the Screening Committee as per UGC & GoG norms and held on 06-03-2013 for recommending candidates for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 1 to Assistant Professor Stage 2, with AGP Rs. 7000/- in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Faculty of Family and Community Sciences under Career Advancement Scheme is approved as in Appendix-13 of the agenda and Dr. Bhamini Mehta is granted promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 1 to Assistant Professor Stage 2 w.e.f. 03-10-2010.

14. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Thursday, the 7th March 2013 to recommend candidate for the 1 Uni. Post of Associate Professor in the pay scale of Rs. 37400-67000/- with grade pay of Rs. 9000/- in the Department of Foods and Nutrition, Faculty of Family & Community Sciences. (Appendix-14)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendation of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GoG norms and held on Thursday, 7th March 2013 to recommend the candidate for the 1 Uni. post of Associate Professor in the Department of Foods and Nutrition, Faculty of Family & Community Sciences is approved as in Appendix-14 of the agenda and Dr. Vanisha Nambiar is appointed as Associate Professor in Department of Foods and Nutrition in the Faculty of Family and Community Sciences on confirmed basis in the pay scale of Rs. 37400-67000/- with grade pay of Rs. 9000/- as per rules of Govt. of Gujarat and M. S. University of Baroda.

15. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provisions contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GoG norms, held on Thursday, the 7th March 2013 to recommend candidate for the 4 Uni. Post (1-ST,2-SEBC, 1 Open) of Assistant Professor in the pay scale of Rs.15600-39100/- with grade pay of Rs. 6000/- in the Department of Foods and Nutrition, Faculty of Family and Community Sciences. (Appendix-15)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendation of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GoG norms and held on Thursday, 7th March 2013 to recommend the candidate for the 4 Uni. Post (1-ST,2-SEBC, 1 Open) of Assistant Professor in the Department of Foods and Nutrition, Faculty of Family & Community Sciences as in Appendix-15 of the agenda is approved and the following candidates are appointed as Assistant Professor in Foods and Nutrition in the Faculty of Technology & Engineering in the pay scale of Rs.15600-39100/- with grade pay of Rs. 6000/- as per rules of Govt. of Gujarat and M. S. University of Baroda, on 6

probation for a period of two years, on applicable terms and conditions from the date they join:

1. Ms. Kanchi Kishorsinh Baria - on post reserved for SEBC category 2. Dr. Swati Dhruv - on open category post

Resolved further that the remaining two posts of Assistant Professor (one post reserved for ST and one additional post reserved for SEBC category) be re- advertized.

The following candidates be kept on the waiting list for one post of Assistant Professor in the general category as per the following merit list :

1. Dr. Hemangini Gandhi 2. Dr. Shonima Venugopal 3. Dr. Swati Parnami 4. Dr. Nandini Srivastava 5. Ms. Neha Kantharia 6. Ms. Vijayta S. Sengar

16. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GoG norms, held on Thursday, 7th March 2013 to recommend candidate for the promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Foods & Nutrition, Faculty of Family & Community Sciences. (Appendix-16)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendation of the meeting of the Selection Committee as per provisions contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GoG norms and held on 07-03-2013 for recommending candidate for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Foods & Nutrition, Faculty of Family and Community Sciences under Career Advancement Scheme as in Appendix-16 of the agenda is approved and Dr. Meenakshi Bakshi Mehan is granted promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 with AGP of Rs. 10,000/- w.e.f. 01-08-2012.

17. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Friday, 8th March 2013 at 10.30 a.m. to recommend candidate for the 2 Uni Post (Open) of Professor in the pay scale of Rs. 37400-67000/- with grade pay of Rs. 10000in the Philosophy, Faculty of Arts. (Appendix-17)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendation of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms and held on Friday, 8th March 2013 to recommend the candidate for the 2 Uni Post (Open) of Professor in Philosophy, Faculty of Arts as in Appendix 17 of the agenda is accepted and Dr. T. S. Girishkumar is appointed as Professor in the Department of Philosophy in the Faculty of Arts in the pay scale of Rs. 37400-67000/- with grade pay of Rs. 10000/- as per rules of Govt. of Gujarat and M. S. University of Baroda on the subject, on probation for a period of two years from the date of joining.

18. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provisions contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GoG norms, held on Friday, 8th March 2013 at to recommend candidate for the 1 Uni Post (Open) of Assistant Professor in the pay scale of Rs.15600-39100/- with grade pay of Rs. 6000/- in the Philosophy, Faculty of Arts. (Appendix-18)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendation of the Selection Committee constituted as per provisions contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GoG norms and held on Friday, 8th March 2013 as in Appendix-18 of the agenda to recommend the candidate for the 1 Uni post of Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts as in Appendix 18 of the agenda is accepted and Dr. Rajeshri Trivedi is appointed as Assistant Professor (on open category post) in Philosophy in the Faculty of Arts in the pay scale of Rs.15600-39100 with grade pay of Rs. 6000/- as per rules of Govt. of Gujarat and M. S. University of Baroda on the subject, on probation for a period of two years from the date of joining.

The following candidates be kept on the waiting list as per order of merit:

1. Dr. Anupam Vikram Singh Yadav 2. Dr. Bishwanath Jena 3. Ms. Rhyddhi Chakraborty 4. Ms.Sindhu Poudyal 5. Ms. Pooja V. Vyas

Table item with the permission of the Chair:

19. Consideration of the proposal of providing lap top computer to such teachers of the M. S. University of Baroda who have not been allotted it from any scheme / project by the University. (ACC)

Resolved that a committee of the following persons is constituted to work out the modalities and rules relating to the proposal of providing lap top computer to such 8

teachers of the M. S. University of Baroda who have not been allotted it from any scheme / project by the University: 1. Prof. Rameshwari Pandya (Syndicate Member) - Convener 2. Dr. P. M. Shah (Syndicate Mamber) - Member 3. Dr. Haribhai Kataria (Syndicate Member) - Member 4. I/c Chief Accounts Officer - Secretary

Vadodara Dated : 22-03-2013 OSD (REGISTRAR)

CONFIDENTIAL Enclosure to item No: 1 Appendix: 1

THE MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY OF BARODA

The minutes of the meeting of the Finance and Establishment Standing Committee held on Tuesday, 5th March, 2013 at 12.00 noon in the University Office, Vadodara.

The following members were present in the meeting:

1. Prof. Yogesh Singh - Vice - Chancellor & Chairman 2. Prof. P. H. Vyas 3. Prof. R. G. Kothari 4. Prof. Ranjan Sengupta 5. Prof. Ajay Ashtaputre 6. Prof. M. R. Yadav 7. Dr. K. S. Agrawal 8. Dr. Rameshwari Pandya 9. Shri Milin Mehta 10. Dr. Pranav Vyas 11. Dr. Amit Dholakia - OSD (Registrar) & Secretary 12. The Chief Accounts Officer-Invitee 13. Shri M. M. Shah - University Auditor – (OSD) Auditor - Invitee

The following members could not attend the meeting:

1. Prof. P. Prabhakaran 2. Dr. Prakash M. Shah 3. Shri Gopal Bhatti 4. Shri Jigar Inamdar 5. Shri Tushar Vyas 6. Dr. Biswajeet Chakraborti 7. Dr. Dinesh Yadav

1. Consideration of the Financial Estimates for the year 2013-2014 along with Revised Estimates for the year 2012-2013. (Annexure-1)(ACC)

Resolved that the Finance and Establishment Standing Committee is considered as Budget Committee for this item.

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the Financial Estimates for the year 2013-2014 (i.e. for the period from 01-04-2013 to 31-03-2014) and Revised Financial Estimates for the year 2012-13 (i.e. from 01.04.2012 to 31.03.2013) as in Annexure-1 of the agenda with suggested modification be approved and be forwarded to the Senate.

2. To consider the letter No. Maths / 620, dated 20/02/2013, and received in audit section vide inward No. 963, dt. 21-02-2013, from the Head, & Organizer, of ETDS 2012, Dept. of Mathematics, Faculty of Science. (Annexure-2)(AUD)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the proposal No. Maths / 620, dated 20/02/2013 from the Head & Organizer, of ETDS 2012, Dept. of Mathematics, Faculty of Science as in Annexure-2 of the agenda be approved.

3. To consider the proposal No. Bot / IBC / 377 dated 29/01/2013 and received in Audit Section vide inward No. 840 dated 30-01-2013 from Organizing Secretary, “35th All India Botanical Conference”, Botany Department, Faculty of Science in the matter of granting Permission for the approval of Post facto sanction of Lunch to Participants and Delegates on 8, 9 & 10 December, 2012 From M/s. K. R. Associates, Vadodara. (Annexure-3)(AUD)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that Proposal No. Bot / IBC / 377 dated 29/01/2013 received in Audit Section vide inward No. 840 dated 30-01-2013 from Organizing Secretary, “35th All India Botanical Conference”, Botany Department, Faculty of Science in the matter of granting permission for the approval of post-facto sanction of lunch to participants and delegates on 8, 9 & 10 December, 2012 From M/s. K. R. Associates, Vadodara as in Annexure-3 of the agenda be approved. The organizing secretary of the conference is directed to follow due university procedures and seek prior permission for the necessary expenditure in future.

4. To consider the proposal No. Bot / IBC / 378 dated 29/01/2013 and received in Audit Section vide inward No. 841 dated 30-01-2013 received from Organizing Secretary, “35th All India Botanical Conference”, Botany Department, Faculty of Science in the matter of granting Permission for the approval of post-facto sanction of Dinner to Participants and Delegates on 8, 9 & 10 December, 2012 From M/s. K. R. Associates, Vadodara. (Annexure-4)(AUD)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that proposal No. Bot / IBC / 378 dated 29/01/2013 and received in Audit Section vide inward No. 841 dated 30-01-2013 received from Organizing Secretary, “35th All India Botanical Conference”, Botany Department, Faculty of Science in the matter of granting Permission for the approval of post-facto sanction of dinner to participants and delegates on 8, 9 & 10 December, 2012 From M/s. K. R. Associates, Vadodara as in Annexure-4 of the 11

agenda be approved. The organizing secretary of the conference is directed to follow due university procedures and seek prior permission for the necessary expenditure in future.

5. To consider the proposal No. Bot / IBC / 379 dated 29/01/2013 and received in Audit Section vide inward No. 842 dated 30-01-2013 received from Organizing Secretary, “All India Botanical Conference”, Botany Department, Faculty of Science in the matter of granting Permission for the approval of post-facto sanction of High Tea / Break Fast on 8, 9 & 10 December 2012 from M/s. K. R. Associates, Vadodara. (Annexure-5)(AUD)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that proposal No. Bot / IBC / 379 dated 29/01/2013 and received in Audit Section vide inward No. 842 dated 30-01-2013 received from Organizing Secretary, “All India Botanical Conference”, Botany Department, Faculty of Science in the matter of granting permission for the approval of post-facto sanction of High Tea / breakfast on 8, 9 & 10 December 012 from M/s K. R. Associates, Vadodara as in Annexure-5 of the agenda be approved. The organizing secretary of the conference is directed to follow due university procedures and seek prior permission for the necessary expenditure in future.

6. Consideration of amendment in the Ordinances pertaining to Leave Rules & office note thereon. (Annexure-6)(ADE)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that amendment in the Ordinances pertaining to Leave Rules as in Annexure-6 of the agenda is approved.

Vadodara Date : 6-03-2013 OSD (Registrar)

CONFIDENTIAL SYNDICATE 28-02-2013

THE MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY OF BARODA

An ordinary meeting of the Syndicate was held on Thursday, 28th February, 2013 at 3.00 p.m. in the University office. The following members were present:

1. Prof. Yogesh Singh - Vice-Chancellor & Chairman 2. Prof. Parimal H. Vyas 3. Prof. Hemant H. Mathur 4. Dr. P. M. Shah 5. Ms. Geeta Goradia 6. Dr. Kamal R. Shah 7. Shri Mukundbhai B. Shah 8. Dr. Prakash M. Shah 9. Dr. Rameshwari Pandya 10. Dr. Sweta C. Prajapati 11. Dr. Haribhai R. Kataria 12. Dr. Beejaysinh G. Rathod 13. Dr. Kishorilal S. Agrawal 14. Shri Tushar Vyas 15. Shri Jigar C. Inamdar 16. Shri Gopal Bhatti

Shri N. K. Ojha (I/c.Registrar) and Secretary to the Syndicate

The following members could not attend the meeting:

1. The Commissioner of Higher Education 2. The Director of Technical Education 3. The Commissioner of Health, Medical Services & Medical Education 4. Prof. Maganbhai N. Parmar 5. Shri Ashwin A. Chokshi 6. Shri Milin K. Mehta 7. Dr. R. G. Aiyer

1. Confirmation of the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Syndicate held on 31.01.2013. (ADM)

Resolved that the minutes of the ordinary meeting of the Syndicate held on 31-01-2013 are confirmed with the following modifications / additions: i. In item number 7 and 10 of the minutes, the words “not found suitable for promotion” be replaced by “not recommended for promotion”.

ii. In item number 14 of the minutes, the following sentence be added : “Further resolved that the Vice-Chancellor is authorized to take suitable necessary action if the lowest bidder fails to fulfill the terms of the tender.”

iii. In item number 21 of the minutes, the following sentence be added : “Further resolved that the new rules of testing charges will be applicable to all the existing testing facilities and for all the Faculties across the University.”

iv. In item no. 17 of the minutes, the date of eligibility of promotion to professor under CAS for Dr. N. R. Shah be modified to 13-03-2007 instead of 12-03-2007.

2. Report of the follow-up actions taken on the resolutions of the Ordinary Meeting of the Syndicate held on 31.01.2013. (Appendix-1)(ADM)

Resolved that the follow-up actions taken on the resolutions of the ordinary meeting of the Syndicate held on 31-01-2013 as in Appendix 1 of the agenda are noted.

3. Consideration of the recommendations of the Finance & Establishment Standing Committee meeting held on 25-02-2013. (Appendix-2)(ADM)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Finance & Establishment Standing Committee meeting held on 25-02-2013 as in Appendix-2 of the agenda are approved.

Further resolved with regard to item no. 5 of the agenda of the Finance and Establishment Standing Committee that the leave period of Dr. Nandini Kannan is extended till 31st July, 2013 and she be directed to join from 1st August, 2013. This is the last extension of leave granted to Dr. Kannan as a special case only. No further extension shall be considered.”

4. Consideration of the recommendations of the committee appointed by the Vice-Chancellor for the appointments of Wardens in the Halls of Residence and Office Note there upon. (Appendix-3)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the committee appointed by the Vice- Chancellor for the appointment of wardens in the Halls of Residence are approved as mentioned in Appendix-3 of the agenda.

5. Consideration of the recommendation of the selection committee for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 under 3

Career Advancement Scheme in the Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Technology & Engineering held on 13/02/2013 in the University Office. (Appendix-4)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendation of the selection committee for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 under Career Advancement Scheme in the Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Technology & Engineering, held on 13/02/2013 as in Appendix-4 of the agenda is accepted and that Dr. Bina R. Sengupta is granted promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 w.e.f. 02-07-2012.

6. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provisions contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GoG norms, held on Tuesday, 12th February 2013 to recommend candidates for the 4 University post (1 ST, 1 SEBC, 2 Open) in the pay band Rs.15600-39100/- with grade pay Rs.6000/- of Assistant Professor in Department of Clothing and Textile, Faculty of Family and Community Sciences. (Appendix-5)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the selection committee constituted as per provisions contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GoG norms and held on 12th February, 2013 as in Appendix-5 of the agenda are accepted and the following candidates are appointed as Assistant Professor in the Department of Clothing and Textile in the Faculty of Family and Community Sciences in the pay scale of Rs.15600-39100/- with grade pay of Rs. 6000/- as per rules of Govt. of Gujarat and M. S. University of Baroda on the subject, on probation for a period of two years from the date they join:

1. Ms. Hemlata Raval - (on open category post) 2. Dr. Falguni C. Patel - (on open category post)

The following candidates be kept on the waiting list for the post of Assistant Professor in the open category in the order of merit: 1. Ms. Kirti Manek 2. Ms. Isha Bhardwaj 3. Ms. Sonam Omar 4. Ms. Anupama Mishra 5. Ms. Jyoti Joshi 6. Ms. Neema Papnai

Resolved further that the remaining two posts of Assistant Professor (1 SEBC and 1 ST) be re-advertized.

in the above serial order of merit and as per the requirement of the teaching work- load.

7. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GoG norms, held on Wednesday, 13th February 2013 to recommend candidate for the 2 Uni. Posts of Assistant Professor (Open) in the pay band Rs.15600-39100/- with grade pay Rs.6000/- in Chemical Engineering the Faculty of Technology and Engineering. (Appendix-6)(ADE)

1. Dr. Kishorilal S. Agrawal - (Be appointed on confirmed basis with pay protection and protection of service benefits as per University rules)

2. Mr. Sudip Sunil Bhunia (be appointed in the pay scale of Rs.15600-39100 with grade pay of Rs. 6000 as per rules of Govt. of Gujarat and M. S. University of Baroda on the subject, on probation for a period of two years from the date he joins.)

The following candidates be kept on the waiting list in the order of merit: 1. Ms. Naina Harish Tahilramani 2. Ms. Manjeet R. Mukhi 3. Mr. Rajkumar S. Patil 4. Ms. Sumita Pratik Panchal 5. Mr. Alpesh Sundarlal Rana 6. Mr. Chirag Arvindkumar Tamboli 7. Mr. Kohli Himanshu Pradeep 8. Mr. Sachin Uttamrao Nandanwar

8. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GoG norms, held on 15th February 2013 to recommend the candidate for the 2 Uni post (Open) of Associate Professor in the pay band Rs.37400-67000/- with grade pay 5

Rs.9000/- in Computer Science & Engineering in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering. (Appendix-7)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the selection committee constituted as per provisions contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GoG norms and held on 15th February 2013 as in Appendix-7 of the agenda are accepted and Dr. Apurva Shah is appointed as Associate Professor in Computer Science & Engineering in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering in the pay scale of Rs.37400-67000/- with grade pay of Rs. 9000/- as per rules of Govt. of Gujarat and M. S. University of Baroda on the subject, on probation for a period of two years from the date he joins

Resolved further that the remaining one post of Associate Professor be re- advertised.

9. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GoG norms, held on 15th & 16th February 2013 to recommend candidate for the 3 Uni Posts (Open) of Assistant Professor in the pay scale of Rs.15600-39100/- with grade pay of Rs. 6000/- in Computer Science & Engineering in the Faculty of Technology & Engineering. (Appendix-8)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the selection committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GoG norms and held on 15th and 16th of February, 2013 as in Appendix-8 of the agenda are accepted and the following candidates are appointed as Assistant Professor (in open category) in Computer Science & Engineering in the Faculty of Technology & Engineering in the pay scale of Rs.15600-39100/- with grade pay of Rs. 6000/- as per rules of Govt. of Gujarat and M. S. University of Baroda on the subject, on probation for a period of two years from the date they join:

1. Mr. Viral Kapadia 2. Mr. Vishwas J. Raval 3. Ms. Hetal Bhavsar

Further resolved that pay protection benefit be given to those candidates who are eligible for the same as per Government of Gujarat rules on the subject.

The following candidates be kept on the waiting list in the order of merit: 1. Ms. Namrata Gujarathi 2. Ms. Alka Sriuma Shankar 3. Mr. Harshal A. Shah 4. Mr. Nakul Pritam 5. Dr. Shefali Singhal

Further resolved that the wait-listed candidates be offered the position of Temporary Assistant Professor in the Department as per the provisions of O.198 H against the vacant positions from amongst the positions sanctioned in the GR No. MSU/1312/1673/Kh dated 27-07-2012 and MSU/1312/1673/Kh dated 17-09-2012 in the above serial order of merit and as per the requirement of the teaching work-load. 10. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Monday 18th February 2013 to recommend candidate for the Assistant Professor 1 Uni post (open category) in the pay scale of Rs.15600-39100/- with grade pay of Rs.6000/- in Dance in the Faculty of Performing Arts. (Appendix-9)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendation of the selection committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GoG norms and held on 18th February, 2013 as in Appendix-9 of the agenda is accepted and Dr. Ami Dhaivat Pandya is appointed as Assistant Professor (open category) in Dance in the Faculty of Performing Arts in the pay scale of Rs.15600-39100/- with grade pay of Rs.6000/- as per rules of Govt. of Gujarat and M. S. University of Baroda on the subject, on probation for a period of two years from the date she joins.

The following candidates be kept on the waiting list in the order of merit: 1. Ms. Preeti Prakash Sathe 2. Ms. Dhwani Bharatkumar Shah

11. Consideration of question of assignment of Faculty to Prof. Ramesh K. Goyal, B.Sc.(Hon), M.Sc.(Medical), Ph.D. (Pharmacy), the last ex-Vice-Chancellor of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, who has become an ex-officio member of the Senate under Section 18(1) Class-I (A) (iii) of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act. (Appendix-10)(ADM)

Resolved to recommend to the Senate that the Prof. Ramesh K. Goyal, B.Sc.(Hon), M.Sc.(Medical), Ph.D. (Pharmacy), the last ex-Vice-Chancellor of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, who has become an ex-officio member of the Senate under Section 18(1) Class-I (A) (iii) of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, be assigned Faculty of Technology & Engineering. 12. Consideration of question of deciding the names of the Members of the Syndicate for moving the items of Statement of Business for the Annual Meeting of the Senate to be held on 30th March-2013. (Appendix-11)(ADM)

Resolved that the following members of the Senate and Syndicate be requested to move the items of the Statement of Business in the Annual Meeting of the Senate to be held on 30st March-2013 as in Appendix-11 of the agenda:

Sr.No Item Name of Mover

1 Assignment of Members to a Faculty Dr. Haribhai Kataria 7

2 Annual Report for the year 2011-12 Prof. R. G. Kothari 3 Annual Accounts for the year 2011-12 Shri Milin Mehta 4 Annual Financial Estimates Shri Satyakant Shastri 5 Proposal to amend Statute/s Dr. Kamal Shah Prof. Rameshwari Pandya Dr. P. M. Shah 7 Institution of Posts Dr. Sweta Prajapati 8 Institution of Gold Medals, Scholarships and Dr. Beejaysinh Rathod Prizes

Further resolved that the Vice-Chancellor is authorized to make necessary changes and additions in the above as per requirement.

13. Consideration of report of the committee constituted vide SR No. 4 dated 28-12-2012, and office note thereon. (Appendix-12)(GCU)

Resolved that the report of the committee constituted vide SR No. 4 dated 28-12- 2012 to revise the draft of the norms and rules governing the Research and Consultancy Cell as in Appendix-12 of the agenda is approved.

14. Consideration of the draft of the Annual Administration Report of the University for the year 2011-12 and office note thereon. (Appendix-13)(GCU)

Resolved that the Annual Administrative Report of the University for the year 2011- 12 as in Appendix-13 of the agenda is approved. 15. Consideration of the recommendation of the Standing Committee appointed as per norms and guidelines approved by the Syndicate vide S. R. No. 19 dt. 29-7-2011 and Statute 128 to recommend the name of the Head, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, held on 13-02-2013 in the University Office. (Appendix-14)(ADM)

Resolved that the recommendation of the Standing Committee appointed as per norms and guidelines approved by the Syndicate vide S. R. No. 19 dated 29-07- 2011 and Statute 128 as in Appendix-14 of the agenda is accepted and Prof. Neelima D. Kulkarni is appointed as Head, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science for a period of five years from the date she joins or till the date of her superannuation, whichever is earlier.

16. Consideration of the recommendation of the Standing Committee appointed as per norms and guidelines approved by the Syndicate vide S. R. No. 19 dt. 29-7-2011 and Statute 128 to recommend the name of the Head, Department of Textile Engineering, Faculty of Technology & Engineering, held on 12-02-2013 in the University Office. (Appendix-15)(ADM)

Resolved that the recommendation of the Standing Committee appointed as per norms and guidelines approved by the Syndicate vide S. R. No. 19 dated 29-7-2011 and Statute 128 as in Appendix-15 of the agenda is accepted and Dr. M. V. Koranne is appointed as the Head, Department of Textile Engineering, 8

Faculty of Technology & Engineering for a period of five years from the date he joins or till the date of his superannuation, whichever is earlier.

17. Consideration of recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC regulations 2010 and GoG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Clothing and Textile Faculty of Family & Community Sciences under Career Advancement Scheme held on 12/2/2013 in the University Office. (Appendix-16)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendation of the Selection Committee constituted as per UGC regulations 2010 and GoG norms and held on 12-02-2013 for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Clothing and Textile, Faculty of Family and Community Sciences under Career Advancement Scheme held on 12/2/2013 as in Appendix-16 of the agenda is accepted and Dr. Madhu Sharan is not recommended for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5.

18. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provisions contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GoG norms, held on Wednesday, 20th February’ 2013 to recommend the candidate for the 1 Uni. post (Open) of Associate Professor in the pay band Rs. 37400-67000/- with grade pay 9000/- in Family and Community Resource Management in the Faculty of Family and Community Sciences. (Appendix-17)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendation of the selection committee constituted as per provisions contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GoG norms and held on 20-02-2013 as in Appendix-17 of the agenda is accepted and Dr. Neerja Jaiswal is appointed as Associate Professor in Family and Community Resource Management in the Faculty of Family and Community Sciences on confirmed basis in the pay scale of Rs. 37400- 67000/- with grade pay of Rs.9000/- as per rules of Govt. of Gujarat and M. S. University of Baroda on the subject.

19. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provisions contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GoG norms, held on Wednesday the 20th February 2013 at 11.00 a.m. to recommend candidate for the 3 Uni Posts (1 ST,1 SEBC, 1-Open) of Assistant Professor in the pay band Rs. 15600-39100/- with grade pay of Rs.6000/- in the Department of Family and Community Resource Management, Faculty of Family and Community Sciences. (Appendix-18)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the selection committee constituted as per provisions contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GoG norms and held on 20-02-2013 as in Appendix-18 of the agenda are accepted and Ms. Mona Mehta is appointed as Assistant Professor (on open category post) in Family and Community Resource Management in the Faculty of Family and Community Sciences in the pay scale of 9

Rs.15600-39100/- with grade pay of Rs.6000/- as per rules of the Govt. of Gujarat and M. S. University of Baroda on the subject, on probation for a period of two years from the date she joins.

The following candidates be kept on the waiting list in the order of merit for the post in open category: 1. Dr. Urvashi Mishra 2. Dr. Shilpi Saraswat 3. Ms. Divya Singh

Further resolved that the two posts of Assistant Professor (one each in SEBC and ST category) be re-advertised. Further resolved that the wait-listed candidates be offered the position of Temporary Assistant Professor in the Department as per the provisions of O.198 H against the vacant positions from amongst the positions sanctioned in the GR No. MSU/1312/1673/Kh dated 27-07-2012 and MSU/1312/1673/Kh dated 17-09-2012 in the above serial order of merit and as per the requirement of the teaching work- load. 20. Consideration of recommendation of the Screening cum Evaluation Committee for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 with Academic Grade Pay (AGP) of Rs. 8000/- under Career Advancement Scheme in the Department of Family and Community Resource Management, Faculty of Family and Community Sciences held on 20/2/2013. (Appendix-19)(ADE) Resolved that the recommendation of the Screening-cum-Evaluation Committee for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 with Academic Grade Pay (AGP) of Rs.8000/- under Career Advancement Scheme in the Department of Family and Community Resource Management, Faculty of Family and Community Sciences held on 20/2/2013 as in Appendix-19 of the agenda is accepted and Dr. Neerja Jaiswal is granted promotion for Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 w.e.f. 08-08-2012.

21. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provisions contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GoG norms, held on Thursday the 21 February 2013 to recommend candidate for the 1 Uni post (Open) of Professor in the pay scale of Rs. 37400-67000/- with grade pay of Rs.10000/- in the Department of Extension and Communication, Faculty of Family and Community Sciences. (Appendix-20)(ADE)

Professor in the Department of Extension and Communication in the Faculty of Family and Community Sciences on confirmed basis in the pay scale of Rs. 37400- 67000/- with grade pay of Rs.10000/- . Further resolved that her pay be protected as per the rules of the University and the Government of Gujarat.

Dr. Rameshwari Pandya abstained during the discussion on this item.

22. Consideration of recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Extension & Communication, Faculty of Family & Community Sciences under Career Advancement Scheme held on 21/2/2013 at 10.00 a.m. in the University Office. (Appendix-21)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendation of the Selection Committee for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 under Career Advancement Scheme in the Department of Extension and Communication, Faculty of Family and Community Sciences held on 21/2/2013 as in Appendix-21 of the agenda is accepted and Dr. Anjali Pahad is granted promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 with Academic Grade Pay (AGP) of Rs.10000/- w.e.f. 01-01-2010.

23. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provisions contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Thursday the 21st February 2013 at 1.00 p.m. to recommend candidate for the 2 Uni Posts (1 SEBC, 1 Open) in the pay scale of Rs.15600-39100/- with grade pay of Rs. 6000/- of Assistant Professor in Extension & Communication in the Faculty of Family and Community Sciences. (Appendix-22)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the selection committee constituted as per provisions contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms and held on 21st February, 2013 as in Appendix- 22 of the agenda are accepted and the following candidates are appointed as Assistant Professor in the Department of Extension and Communication in the Faculty of Family and Community Sciences in the pay scale of Rs.15600-39100/- with grade pay of Rs. 6000/- as per rules of Govt. of Gujarat and M. S. University of Baroda on the subject, on probation for a period of two years on applicable terms and conditions from the date they join:

1. Dr. Atanu Kumar Mahapatra (on open category post) 2. Ms. Megha Vipinchandra Sidhpura (on SEBC post)

The following candidates be kept on the waiting list for the post in the open category in the order of merit: 1. Ms. Smaranika Parida 2. Ms. Varsha Baldevbhai Parikh 3. Ms. Uma Omprakash Soni

24. Consideration of recommendation of the Screening cum Evaluation Committee for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 with Academic Grade Pay (AGP) of Rs. 8000/- under Career Advancement Scheme in the Department of Extension and Communication, Faculty of Family and Community Sciences held on 21/2/2013. (Appendix-23)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendation of the Screening-cum-Evaluation Committee for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 under Career Advancement Scheme in the Department of Extension and Communication, Faculty of Family and Community Sciences held on 21/2/2013 as in Appendix-23 of the agenda is approved and Dr. Avani T. Maniar is granted promotion for Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 with Academic Grade Pay (AGP) of Rs.8000/- w.e.f. 08-08-2012.

25. Consideration of the report of the Committee appointed by the Vice-Chancellor as per Ordinance 278 and S. R. No. 6 dated 3-3-2012 to review and report on the cases of the candidates who have been reported by the Senior Centre Supervisor / Junior Supervisor / Examiner etc. alleged to have used Unfairmeans at the University / Faculty / College Examination during the Second half of the year of 2012 and office note thereon. (Appendix-24)(Exam)

Resolved that the report of the committee appointed by the Vice-Chancellor as per Ordinance 278 and S. R. No. 6 dated 3-3-2012 to review and report on the cases of the candidates who have been reported by the Senior Centre Supervisor / Junior Supervisor / Examiner etc. alleged to have used Unfairmeans at the University / Faculty / College Examination during the Second half of the year of 2012 is approved as in Appendix-24 of the agenda.

Further resolved that for item no. 109 and 110, the concerned junior supervisors and senior centre supervisors be asked to submit their explanation for the cases in writing.

26. Consideration of the proposal received from Gujarat Itihas Parishad (Ahmedabad) and BAPS Swaminarayan Research Institute (New Delhi) for M.S. University of Baroda becoming a co-organizer of three-days’ international seminar on “Shri Sahajanad Swami and the Swaminarayan Sampradaya : Historical, Social and Cultural Perspective” to be held at New Delhi on 2,3,4, August 2013. (Appendix-25)(ADM)

Resolved that the proposal received from Gujarat Itihas Parishad (Ahmedabad) and BAPS Swaminarayan Research Institute (New Delhi) for the M.S. University of 12

Baroda becoming a co-organizer of three days’ international seminar on Shri Sahajanad Swami and the Swaminarayan Sampradaya: Historical, Social and Cultural Perspective to be held at New Delhi on 2,3,4 August, 2013 is approved as in Appendix-25 of the agenda.

Further resolved that there shall be no financial liability on the part of The M. S. University of Baroda for organizing this Seminar and Dr. R. K. Panda, Principal, Baroda Sanskrit Mahavidhyala, will act as the coordinator for this seminar on behalf of the M. S. University of Baroda.

27. Consideration of the recommendation Nos. 1 (2, 3 & 4) ; 2 (2, 4 & 5) ; 3 (2, 3, 4, 5, 8 & 9) ; 4 (2 & 3) ; 5 (2) ; 6 ; & 7 of the minutes of the meeting of the Faculty of Medicine held on 17th day of January 2013. (Appendix-26)(ACA)

Resolved that the recommendation Nos. 1 (2, 3 & 4) ; 2 (2, 4 & 5) ; 3 (2, 3, 4, 5, 8 & 9) ; 4 (2 & 3) ; 5 (2) ; 6 ; & 7 of the minutes of the meeting of the Faculty of Medicine held on 17th day of January 2013 are approved as in Appendix-26 of the agenda.

28. Consideration of the recommendation Nos. 1 (5) and 2 (3), 3 & 4 of the minutes of the meeting of the Faculty of Fine Arts held on 18th day of January 2013. (Appendix-27)(ACA)

Resolved that the recommendation Nos. 1 (5) and 2 (3), 3 & 4 of the minutes of the meeting of the Faculty of Fine Arts held on 18th January 2013 are approved as in Appendix-27 of the agenda.

29. Consideration of the report of grant of exemption as per O. 266 for students admitted by the Dean (Offg.), Faculty of Performing Arts at the Faculty of Performing Arts. (Appendix-28)(ACA)

Resolved that the report of the grant of exemption to students of the Faculty of Performing Arts as per O.266 for students admitted by the Offg. Dean, Faculty of Performing Arts is approved as in Appendix-28 of the agenda.

30. Consideration of the recommendation Nos. 1 (3) ; 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 of the minutes of the meeting of the Faculty of Commerce held on 15th day of February 2013. (Appendix-29)(ACA)

Resolved that the recommendation Nos. 1 (3) ; 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 of the minutes of the meeting of the Faculty of Commerce held on 15th February 2013 are approved as in Appendix-29 of the agenda.

31. Consideration of the recommendation Nos. 1 (2, 3, 4 and 5) of the minutes of the meeting of the Faculty of Social Work held on 11-1-2013. (Appendix-30)(ACA) Resolved that the recommendation Nos. 1 (2, 3, 4 and 5) of the minutes of the meeting of the Faculty of Social Work held on 11-1-2013 are approved as in Appendix-30 of the agenda.

32. Consideration of question of appointing the President, M. S. University Union as per the provision of amended O. 67 (ii) and office note thereon. (Appendix-31)(ADM)

Resolved that the resignation tendered by Mr. Satyajeet Chaudhari, Deparment of Textile Engineering, Faculty of Technology and Engineering, from the post of President, the Maharaja Sayajirao University Union as in Appendix 31 of the agenda is accepted and Dr. Kishorilal S. Agrawal, Department of Petrochemical Technology, Polytechnic, is appointed as President of the Maharaja Sayajirao University Union for a period of one year from the date he joins.

33. Consideration of the ratification of the suspension from service of Dr. Ghanshyam Solanki, Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, the M. S. University of Baroda as mentioned in Appendix 32 of the agenda. (Appendix-32)(ADE)

Resolved that the suspension from service of Dr. Ghanshyam Soanki, Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, the M.S. University of Baroda, as in Appendix- 32 of the agenda is ratified.

Further resolved that the Syndicate strongly condemns the incident that caused severe discomfort and pain to the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof. Yogesh Singh by the use of some harmful substance during the inaugural ceremony of the national seminar at the Faculty of Law on 16th February, 2013. This incident has caused grievous harm to the well-being of the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, lowered the prestige of the University and severely challenged the basic norms of decency and working of an institution.

Vadodara Dated: 21-03-2013 OSD (REGISTRAR)

CONFIDENTIAL Enclosure to item No: 3 Appendix : 2 THE MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY OF BARODA

The minutes of the meeting of the Finance and Establishment Standing Committee held on Monday, 25th February, 2013 at 4.00 p.m. in the University Office, Vadodara.

The following members were present in the meeting :

1. Prof. Yogesh Singh - Vice - Chancellor & Chairman 2. Prof. P. H. Vyas 3. Prof. Ranjan Sengupta 4. Prof. Ajay Ashtaputre 5. Dr. Prakash M. Shah 6. Dr. K. S. Agrawal 7. Shri Gopal Bhatti 8. Dr. Rameshwari Pandya 9. Shri Tushar Vyas 10. Dr. Biswajeet Chakraborti 11. Dr. Dinesh Yadav 12. Dr. Pranav Vyas 13. Dr. Amit Dholakia - OSD (Registrar) & Secretary 14. The Chief Accounts Officer-Invitee

The following members could not attend the meeting:

1. Prof. R. G. Kothari 2. Prof. P. Prabhakaran 3. Prof. M. R. Yadav 4. Shri Jigar Inamdar 5. Shri Milin Mehta

1. Consideration of the Proposal for Workflow and Tracking System in The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, received from Mr. Sachin Satpute, MKCL, and office note thereon. (Annexure-1)(GCU)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that proposal for Workflow and Tracking System in The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, received from MKCL and office note thereon as in Annexure-1 of the agenda be approved. The Vice Chancellor is authorised to modify the administrative terms of the contract as required.

2. Consideration of the minutes of the Purchase Committee meeting held on 19-02-2013 at 4.00 p.m. (Annexure-2)(AUD)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the minutes of the Purchase Committee meeting held on 19-02-2013 as in Annexure-2 of the Agenda be approved.

3. Consideration of amending related Clause 19 of Ordinance 200 as per the provisions of G. R. No. PGR / 102009 / 76 / Pay Cell dated 03-10-2012 wherever required. (Annexure-3)(ADE)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that amendment related to Clause 19 of Ordinance 200 as per the provisions of G. R. No. PGR / 102009 / 76 / Pay Cell dated 03-10-2012 (wherever required) as in Annexure-3 of the agenda be approved.

4. Consideration of awarding the contract for publishing Advertisements / Notifications, Tenders in respect of this University for the year 2013-2014 and also to recommend the name of the agency to which the order for one year is to be given from April 2013 to March 2014 and Office Note thereon. (Annexure-4)(ADE) Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the proposal of awarding the contract for publishing Advertisements / Notifications / Tenders in respect of M. S. University for the year 2013-2014 and Office Note thereon as in Annexure-4 of the agenda be approved and M/s. Ami Advertising agency which has offered the highest discount be awarded the contract for publishing the notifications, advertisements, tenders, etc. with respect to this University for the year 2013-2014.

5. Consideration of letter from the Education Department, Government of Gujarat vide KCG / APPT / 2013-14 / 285 dated 16.02.2013 regarding the further one year extension of deputation from 11.03.2013 to 10.03.2014 under O. 212-C of Dr. Nandini Kannan, Associate Professor, Department of Business Economics, Faculty of Commerce. (Annexure-5)(ADE)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate may take an appropriate decision in the matter of granting further one year extension to the deputation of Dr. Nandini Kannan, Associate Professor, Department of Business Economics, Faculty of Commerce, KCG Govt. of Gujarat, as she is not eligible for the same as per O. 212-C or other relevant ordinances.

Table item with the permission of the Chair :

6. Considertion of the proposal No. Geol / DMM / MoES – AFM / 4 / 12-13 dated 20-02-2013, and received in audit section vide inward No. 953, dt. 21-02-2013, from The Co-ordinator, MoES – AFM Meeting Dept. of Geology, Faculty of Science in the matter of granting Permission to sanction the expenses to be incurred for organizing the MoES sponsored Second Meeting of Expert Group on Active Fault mapping, which will be held on 26th Feb., 2013. (Annexure-6)(AUD)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the proposal No. Geol / DMM / MoES – AFM / 4 / 12-13 dated 20-02-2013, and received in audit section vide inward No. 953, dt. 21-02-2013, from the Co-ordinator, MoES – AFM Meeting Dept. of Geology, Faculty of Science in the matter of granting permission to sanction the expenses to be incurred for organizing the MoES sponsored Second Meeting of Expert Group on Active fault mapping, which will be held on 26th Feb., 2013 as in Annexure-6 of the agenda be approved.

7. Consideration of the proposal No. Geol / DMM / MoES – AFM / 5 / 12-13 dated 20-02-2013, and received in audit section vide inward No. 971, dt. 22-02-2013, from The Co-ordinator, MoES – AFM Meeting Dept. of Geology, Faculty of Science in the matter of granting Permission to sanction the expenses to be incurred for organizing the MoES sponsored Second Meeting of Expert Group on Active Fault mapping, which will be held on 25th to 27th Feb., 2013. (Annexure-7)(AUD)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that proposal No. Geol / DMM / MoES – AFM / 5 / 12-13 dated 20-02-2013, and received in audit section vide inward No. 971, dt. 22-02-2013, from the Co-ordinator, MoES – AFM Meeting Dept. of Geology, Faculty of Science in the matter of granting permission to sanction the expenses to be incurred for organizing the MoES sponsored Second Meeting of Expert Group on Active Fault mapping, which will be held on 25th to 27th Feb., 2013 as in Annexure-7 of the agenda be approved.

Vadodara Date : 26-02-2013 OSD (Registrar)

CONFIDENTIAL SYNDICATE 26-03-2013

THE MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY OF BARODA

An ordinary meeting of the Syndicate was held on Tuesday, 26th March, 2013 at 3.00 p.m. in the University office. The following members were present:

1. Prof. Yogesh Singh - Vice-Chancellor & Chairman 2. Prof. Parimal H. Vyas 3. Prof. Maganbhai N. Parmar 4. Dr. P. M. Shah 5. Shri Ashwin A. Chokshi 6. Ms. Geeta Goradia 7. Shri Milin K. Mehta 8. Dr. Kamal R. Shah 9. Shri Mukundbhai B. Shah 10. Dr. Prakash M. Shah 11. Prof. Rameshwari Pandya 12. Dr. R. G. Aiyer 13. Dr. Sweta C. Prajapati 14. Dr. Haribhai R. Kataria 15. Dr. Beejaysinh G. Rathod 16. Dr. Kishorilal S. Agrawal 17. Shri Tushar Vyas 18. Shri Jigar C. Inamdar 19. Shri Gopal Bhatti

Dr. Amit Dholakia, O.S.D. (Registrar) and Secretary to the Syndicate

The following members could not attend the meeting:

1. The Commissioner of Higher Education 2. The Director of Technical Education 3. The Commissioner of Health, Medical Services & Medical Education 4. Prof. Hemant H. Mathur

1. i) Confirmation of the minutes of the Ordinary Syndicate held on 28.02.2013. ii) Confirmation of the minutes of the meeting of the Syndicate held on 09.03.2013. (ADM)

i) Resolved that the minutes of the Ordinary Syndicate held on 28-02-2013 are confirmed with the following additions:

Item No. Addition

3(5) The following sentence be added to the resolution: “The leave period of Dr. Nandini Kannan is extended till 31st July, 2013 and she be directed to join from 1st August, 2013. This is the last extension of leave granted to Dr. Kannan as a special case only. No further extension shall be considered.”

7 The following sentence be added to the resolution: “Dr. K. S. Agrawal abstained during the discussion on this item.”

21 The following sentence be added: “Dr. Rameshwari Pandya abstained during the discussion on this item.”

ii) Resolved that the minutes of the meeting of the Syndicate held on 9-3-2013 are confirmed.

iii) Resolved that the linguistic framing of the agenda items and resolutions on the selection of candidates against various advertised teaching positions in the minutes of the Syndicate meetings of 31-1-2013, 28-2-2013 and 9-3-2013 be modified to clearly indicate the number of vacancies and the appointment of candidates on various reserved/general positions, if any.

Dr. K. S. Agrawal and Prof. Rameshwari Pandya abstained during the discussion on this item.

2 i) Report of the follow-up actions taken on the resolutions of the Ordinary Syndicate held on 28-02-2013. ii) Report of the follow-up actions taken on the resolutions of the Syndicate held on 09-03-2013. (Appendix-1)(ADM)

Resolved that the follow-up actions taken on the resolutions of the Ordinary Meeting of the Syndicate held on 28-02-2013 and 09-03-2013 are noted.

3 Consideration of the recommendations of the Finance & Establishment Standing Committee meeting held on 21-03-2013. (Appendix-2)(ADM)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Finance & Establishment Standing Committee meeting held on 21-03-2013 as in Appendix-2 of the agenda are approved with the following addition:

Item No. Addition 2 Further resolved that the report and recommendations of the committee appointed for the revision and rationalization of the remuneration paid to the temporary non-teaching staff be implemented w.e.f. 1st April, 2013. The Vice- Chancellor is authorized to specify appropriate budget head for the expenditure and also to make minor modifications in the report as required for its administrative implementation.

4 Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provisions contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on 11th March 2013 to recommend candidate for the post of lecturer in Civil Engineering (4 Uni. posts: 1-SC, 1-ST, 1-SEBC, 1-general category) in Polytechnic in the scale of Rs.15600-39100 and Grade Pay of Rs.6000/- (for ME/M. Tech) and Rs.5400/- (for BE/ B. Tech). (Appendix-3)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the selection committee constituted as per provisions contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GoG norms and held on 11th March, 2013 to recommend candidate for the post of lecturer in Civil Engineering in Polytechnic (4 Uni. posts: 1- SC, 1-ST, 1-SEBC, 1-Open) as in Appendix-3 of the agenda are accepted and the following candidates are appointed as lecturer in Civil Engineering in Polytechnic in the scale of Rs.15600-39100 and Grade Pay of Rs.6000/- (for ME/ M.Tech) and Rs.5400/- (for BE/ B. Tech) on probation for a period of 2 years from the date they join.

1. Ms. Abhipsa R. Makwana (on post reserved for SC) 2. Mr. Dipakkumar M. Rathava (on post reserved for ST) 3. Mr. Sandeep Kanaiyalal Kharva (on post reserved for SEBC) 4. Mr. Chirayu V. Pandit (on open category post)

The following candidates be kept on the waiting list in the order of merit:

For post in SC category:

Ms. Sharma Bhavisha Jayantibhai

For post in open category:

1. Mr. Nirav B. Agrawal 4

2. Mr. Reepal Dinesh Shah 3. Ms. Reshma Samir Shah 4. Ms. Jini Sunil

5 Consideration of the recommendation of the Screening-cum-Evaluation committee for promotion from Professor Stage 5 to Professor Stage 6 (HAG scale of Rs. 67000/- with annual increment @3% to Rs. 79000/- with no Grade Pay) held on 14/3/2013 under Career Advancement Scheme in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering. (Appendix-4)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendation of the Screening-cum-Evaluation committee for Promotion from Professor Stage 5 to Professor Stage 6 (HAG scale of Rs. 67000/- with annual increment @3% to Rs. 79000/- with no Grade Pay) held on 14/3/2013 under Career Advancement Scheme in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering as in Appendix 4 of the agenda is accepted and Prof. A. N. Mishra and Prof. M. R. Yadav of the Department of Pharmacy are granted promotion to Professor State 6 (Higher Academic Grade in the scale of Rs.67000/- to Rs.79000/- with annual increment @3% with no grade pay)

Further resolved that their cases for promotion be sent to the Govt. of Gujarat for necessary administrative approval.

6 Consideration of the recommendation of the Screening cum Evaluation committee meeting held on 14/3/2013 for Promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 1 to Assistant Professor Stage 2 with Academic Grade Pay of Rs. 7000/- under Career Advancement Scheme in the Dept. Of Pharmacy, Faculty of Technology and Engineering. (Appendix-5)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendation of the Screening-cum-Evaluation Committee for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 1 to Assistant Professor Stage 2 with Academic Grade Pay (AGP) of Rs.7000/- under Career Advancement Scheme in the Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Technology and Engineering held on 14/3/2013 as in Appendix-5 of the agenda is accepted and Ms. Hemal T. Tandel is granted promotion for Assistant Professor Stage 1 to Assistant Professor Stage 2 with Academic Grade Pay of Rs. 7000/-.

7. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on Tuesday, 12th March 2013 to recommend candidate for the post of Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering (2 Uni. posts:1-ST, 1-SEBC) in the scale of Rs.15600- 39100 and Grade Pay of Rs.6000/- (for ME/M.Tech) and Rs.5400/- (for BE/B. Tech) in Polytechnic. (Appendix-6)(ADE) 5

Resolved that the recommendations of the selection committee constituted as per provisions contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GoG norms and held on 12th March, 2013 to recommend candidate for the post of lecturer in Mechanical Engineering in Polytechnic (2 Uni. posts:1-ST,1-SEBC) as in Appendix-6 of the agenda are accepted and the following candidates are appointed as lecturer in Mechanical Engineering in Polytechnic in the scale of Rs.15600-39100 and Grade Pay of Rs.6000/- (for ME/ M. Tech) and Rs.5400/- (for BE/ B. Tech.) on probation for a period of 2 years from the date they join:

1. Mr. Amitkumar Patel (on post reserved for ST) 2. Mr. Jagdish S. Talpada (on post reserved for SEBC)

The following candidates be kept on the waiting list in the order of merit: For post in the ST category:

Mr. Mitesh Vasava (on post reserved for ST))

For post in SEBC category:

1. Mr. Mayank Patel (on post reserved for SEBC) 2. Mukhtar R. Sama (on post reserved for SEBC )

Further resolved that the wait-listed candidates be offered the position of Temporary Lecturer in the Department as per the provisions of O.198 H against the vacant positions from amongst the positions sanctioned in the GR No. MSU/1312/1673/Kh dated 27-07-2012 and MSU/1312/1673/Kh dated 17-09-2012 in the above serial order of merit and as per the requirement of the teaching work-load. 8. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on 13th March 2013 to recommend candidate for the Post of Professor in Pharmacy (1 Uni. Post - SEBC ) in the scale of Rs. 37400-67000 and Grade pay of Rs. 10000/- in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering. (Appendix-7)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the selection committee constituted as per provisions contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GoG norms to recommend candidate for the post of Professor in Pharmacy (1 Uni. Post - SEBC) held on 13th March, 2013 as in Appendix-7 of the agenda are accepted and the post be re-advertised.

9. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provisions contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on 13th March 2013 to recommend candidate for the Post of Associate Professor (2 Uni. Posts 1-ST, 1-SEBC) in the scale of Rs. 37400-67000 and Grade pay 6

Rs.9000/- in Pharmacy, Faculty of Technology and Engineering. (Appendix-8)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the selection committee constituted as per provisions contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GoG norms to recommend candidate for the post of Associate Professor in Department of Pharmacy in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering (2 Uni. posts:1-ST,1-SEBC) held on 13th March, 2013 as in Appendix-8 of the agenda are accepted and the following candidate is appointed as Associate Professor in the scale of Rs. 37400-67000 and grade pay Rs.9000/- in Pharmacy, Faculty of Technology and Engineering on probation for a period of two years from the date she joins:

1. Dr. Kirti V. Patel (on post reserved for SEBC)

The following candidates be kept on the waiting list in the order of merit for the post reserved for SEBC: 1. Shri Sachin K. Parmar 2. Ms. Shital Panchal

Further resolved that one post of Associate Professor (reserved for ST) be re- advertised.

10. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provisions contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on 13th and 14th March 2013 to recommend candidate for the post of Assistant Professor (2 Uni. posts 1-SEBC, 1-general) in the scale of Rs.15600-39100 and Grade pay Rs.6000/- in the Department of Pharmacy in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering. (Appendix-9)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the selection committee constituted as per provisions contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GoG norms to recommend candidate for the post of Assistant Professor (2 Uni. posts: 1-SEBC, 1-Open) in the scale of Rs.15600- 39100 and grade pay Rs.6000/- in the Department of Pharmacy in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering and held on 13th and 14th March, 2013 as in Appendix-9 of the agenda are accepted and the following candidates are appointed as Assistant Professor in the scale of Rs.15600-39100 and grade pay Rs.6000/-in Pharmacy in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering on probation for a period of two years from the date they join.

1. Mr. Bhavik Chauhan (on post reserved for SEBC ) 2. Mr. Prashant Murumkar (on open category post)

The following candidates be kept on the waiting list in the order of merit: For post in SEBC Category:

Ms. Archana Battiwala

For post in general category:

1. Mr. Ashok Beher 2. Mr. Anil B. Jindal 3. Mr. Neeraj Kumar Sethiya

Resolved that the minutes of the Building Committee meeting held on 29-01-2013 as in Appendix-10 of the agenda are approved.

Further resolved that for item no. 5 of the agenda of the Building Committee the Vice-Chancellor is authorized to take suitable decision on the basis of the report submitted by the Committee.

12. Consideration of the recommendations of the Council of Post Graduate Studies & Research meeting held on 19/3/2013. (Appendix-11)(ACA)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Council of Post Graduate Studies & Research meeting held on 19/3/2013 as in Appendix-11 of the agenda are approved.

Further resolved that the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine shall submit the names of the teachers of Physiotherapy holding Masters’ Degree and engaged for teaching MPT course at the Faculty of Medicine as full time / visiting teachers.

13. Consideration of the allocation of Rs. 50 lakhs each ( total Rs. 1 crore) to the Institute of Fashion Technology and Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology in the Faculty of Family and Community Sciences for purchase of equipments and setting up of laboratories. (Appendix-12)(ACC)

Resolved that Rs. 50 lakhs each (total Rs. 1 crore) be allocated from the Management Charges head of the University funds on long-term loan basis to the Institute of Fashion Technology and Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology in the Faculty of Family and Community Sciences for the purchase of equipments and for setting up of laboratories for starting new courses.

14. Consideration of the issue of setting up a process of making minor corrections in the date of eligibility of teachers granted promotion under Career Advancement Scheme after verification of the service books and service records as per the rules of the UGC and Government of Gujarat. (Appendix-13)(ADE)

Resolved that the Vice-Chancellor is authorised to constitute a committee of the Syndicate members for making minor corrections, if required, in the date of eligibility of teachers granted promotion under Career Advancement Scheme after verification of the service books and service records as per the rules of the UGC and Government of Gujarat.

15. Consideration of agreement with Bank of Baroda for providing online payment services for admission form charges and fees and the Office note thereon. (Appendix-14)(ACC)

Resolved that the agreement with Bank of Baroda for providing online payment services for online registration module and payment of fees as in Appendix-14 of the agenda is approved.

16. Consideration of the Interim Report of the Committee appointed vide SR. No. 7 dated 21/9/2012 for consideration of the issue of the request of the Samast Jain Sangh for digitization of the Jain manuscripts held at Oriental Institute. (Appendix-15)(ADM)

Resolved that the Interim report of the committee appointed vide SR. No. 7 dated 21/9/2012 for consideration of the issue of the request of the Samast Jain Sangh for digitization of the Jain manuscripts held at Oriental Institute as in Appendix-15 of the agenda is approved.

Further resolved that the Committee is requested to give its specific recommendations with regard to the modalities and rules concerning the dissemination of digitized manuscripts of the Oriental Institute. The Vice-Chancellor is authorized to give the names of the experts to be co-opted in the Committee.

17. Consideration of implementation of Government of Gujarat, Finance Department G.R. No. PGR-1009-16-Pay Cell (M) dated 15/1/2010 and its amendments thereon and amending related Ordinance as per the provision of G.R. (wherever required). (Appendix-16)(ADE)

Resolved that the Government of Gujarat, Finance Department G.R. No. PGR- 1009-16-Pay Cell (M) dated 15/1/2010, as amended from time to time, modification of the related Ordinance as per the provision of G.R. (wherever required) and the Encashment of Earned Leave at the time of availing Leave Travel Concession is approved for implementation as in Appendix-16 of the agenda. The relevant ordinance be modified accordingly. Table Item with the permission of the chair :

18. Consideration of the issue of the timeframe for the assessment of answer- books and declaration of the results of the various examinations of the University and suggest ways and means to expedite the process. (EXAM)

Resolved that the committee of the following members is constituted to look into the issue of the timeframe for the assessment of answer-books and declaration of the results of the various examinations of the University and suggest ways and means to expedite the process:

1. Prof. M. N. Parmar (Syndicate Member) - Convener 2. Dr. P. M. Shah (Syndicate Member) - Member 3. Shri Gopal Bhatti (Syndicate Member) - Member 4. Dr. Haribhai Kataria (Syndicate Member) - Member 5. Shri Jigar Inamdar (Syndicate Member) - Member 6. Shri Darshan Maru (Dy. Registrar – Exam.) - Member Secretary

The committee is requested, in particular, to deliberate upon and recommend the following:

1. A detailed schedule/calendar of the conduct and completion of the various tasks connected with the assessment work and declaration of results.

2. An effective and smooth system of the administration and monitoring of the above schedule/calendar.

3. Assignment of responsibilities for compliance with the above schedule/calendar to the various actors/functionaries involved in the process of assessment and declaration of results and measures to be adopted in case of non-compliance by these actors/functionaries.

4. Policy with regard to the number of examiners to be appointed in case of courses where the number of answer-books is very large.

5. System of speedy printing and dissemination of the mark-sheets of examination after declaration of results.

6. Prompt and effective system and schedule of the reassessment of answer- books.

7. Any other matter deemed fit for consideration for addressing the above issues.

Vadodara Dated : 18-04-2013 OSD (REGISTRAR)

CONFIDENTIAL Enclosure to item No: 3 Appendix : 2

THE MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY OF BARODA

The minutes of the meeting of the Finance and Establishment Standing Committee held on Thursday, 21st March, 2013 at 4.00 p.m. in the University Office, Vadodara.

The following members were present in the meeting :

1. Prof. Yogesh Singh - Vice - Chancellor & Chairman 2. Prof. P. H. Vyas 3. Prof. R. G. Kothari 4. Prof. Ranjan Sengupta 5. Dr. Prakash M. Shah 6. Dr. K. S. Agrawal 7. Shri Tushar Vyas 8. Dr. Pranav Vyas 9. Dr. Amit Dholakia - OSD (Registrar) & Secretary 10. The Chief Accounts Officer-Invitee 11. Shri M. M. Shah - University Auditor – (OSD) Auditor – Invitee

The following members could not attend the meeting:

1. Prof. P. Prabhakaran 2. Prof. Ajay Ashtaputre 3. Prof. M. R. Yadav 4. Shri Gopal Bhatti 5. Prof. Rameshwari Pandya 6. Shri Jigar Inamdar 7. Shri Milin Mehta 8. Dr. Biswajeet Chakraborti 9. Dr. Dinesh Yadav 1. Consideration of the minutes of the Purchase Committee meeting held on 20-03-2013 at 4.00 p.m. in the University Office. (Annexure-1)(AUD)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the minutes of the Purchase Committee meeting held on 20-03-2013 as in Annexure-1 of the agenda be approved.

2. Consideration of the report of the Committee to examine the proposal of revising and rationalization of part-time temporary non-teaching staff working on daily wage basis or on consolidated monthly salary basis and make suitable policy recommendation. (Annexure-2)(ADE)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the report of the Committee to examine the proposal of revision and rationalization of part-time temporary non-teaching staff working on daily wage basis or on consolidated monthly salary basis and to make suitable policy recommendation as modified be approved.

Further resolved that the report and recommendations of the committee appointed for the revision and rationalization of the remuneration paid to the temporary non- teaching staff be implemented w.e.f. 1st April, 2013. The Vice Chancellor is authorized to specify appropriate budget head for the expenditure and also to make minor modifications in the report as required for its administrative implementation.

3. Consideration of letter dtd. 24/02/2013 of Dr. M. N. Qureshi, Associate Professor, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Technology and Engineering forwarded through I/c. Head & Dean for granting him Leave Without Pay under O.212-b to serve as Associate Professor in King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on yearly Contract for two years from 16/08/2013 to 15/08/2015 ( i.e. more than 540 days ). (Annexure-3)(ADE)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the request dtd. 24/02/2013 of Dr. M. N. Qureshi, Associate Professor, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Technology and Engineering forwarded through I/c. Head & Dean for granting him Leave Without Pay under O.212-b to serve as Associate Professor in King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on yearly Contract for two years from 16/08/2013 to 15/08/2015 (i.e. more than 540 days) as in Annexure-3 of the agenda be approved subject to approval from Govt. of Gujarat.

Vadodara Date : 21-03-2013 OSD (Registrar)

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CONFIDENTIAL SYNDICATE 30-04-2013

THE MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY OF BARODA

An ordinary meeting of the Syndicate was held on Tuesday, 30th April, 2013 at 3.00 p.m. in the University office. The following members were present:

1. Prof. Yogesh Singh - Vice-Chancellor & Chairman 2. Prof. Parimal H. Vyas 3. Prof. Maganbhai N. Parmar 4. Prof. Hemant H. Mathur 5. Dr. P. M. Shah 6. Shri Ashwin A. Chokshi 7. Ms. Geeta Goradia 8. Shri Milin K. Mehta 9. Dr. Kamal R. Shah 10. Dr. Prakash M. Shah 11. Prof. Rameshwari Pandya 12. Dr. R. G. Aiyer 13. Dr. Sweta C. Prajapati 14. Dr. Haribhai R. Kataria 15. Dr. Kishorilal S. Agrawal 16. Shri Tushar Vyas 17. Shri Jigar Inamdar 18. Shri Gopal Bhatti

Dr. Amit Dholakia, O.S.D. (Registrar) and Secretary to the Syndicate

The following members could not attend the meeting:

1. The Commissioner of Higher Education 2. The Director of Technical Education 3. The Commissioner of Health, Medical Services & Medical Education 4. Shri Mukundbhai B. Shah 5. Dr. Beejaysinh G. Rathod

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1. Confirmation of the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Syndicate held on 26-03-2013. (ADM)

Resolved that the minutes of the ordinary meeting of the Syndicate held on 26-03-2013 are confirmed.

2. Report of the follow-up actions taken on the resolutions of the Ordinary Meeting of the Syndicate held on 26.03.2013. (Appendix-1)(ADM)

Resolved that the follow-up actions taken on the resolutions of the ordinary meeting of the Syndicate held on 26-03-2013 as in Appendix 1 of the agenda are noted.

3. Consideration of the recommendations of the Finance & Establishment Standing Committee meeting held on 17-04-2013. (Appendix-2)(ADM)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Finance & Establishment Standing Committee meeting held on 17-04-2013 as in Appendix-2 of the agenda are approved.

Further resolved with regard to item no. 2 (19) of the minutes of the Finance and Establishment Committee that the Vice Chancellor is authorized to increase the quantity of the air conditioners to be purchased up to 70, allocate funds for the same, if required, and also decide about the distribution of the additional numbers among various departments and units.

Further resolved with regard to item no. 3 of the minutes of the Finance and Establishment Committee that the purchase process of desktop computers carried out as part of tender published on 11-2-2013 be cancelled due to procedural anomalies. The purchase process for the air conditioners and printers included in the same tender be executed.

Further resolved that a Syndicate committee of the following members is constituted to recommend the future purchase procedure and technical specifications with regard to the desktop computers:

1. Dr. Ranjan Aiyer – Syndicate Member (Convener) 2. Dr. K. S. Agrawal – Syndicate Member (Member) 3. Ms. Geeta Goradia – Syndicate Member (Member) 4. Dr. Kamal Shah – Syndicate Member (Member) 5. Mr. Minesh Shah – Auditor (Secretary)

The convener of the committee is authorised to co-opt other technical or non- technical members, if required, with intimation to the Vice-Chancellor.

4. Consideration of the recommendation of the Standing Committee appointed as per norms and guidelines approved by the Syndicate vide S. R. No. 19 dated 29-7-2011 and Statute 128 to recommend the name of the Head, Department of Cooperative Management and Rural Studies, Faculty of Commerce, held on 09-04-2013 in the University Office. (Appendix-3)(ADM) ‐ 2 ‐

Resolved that the recommendation of the Standing Committee appointed as per norms and guidelines approved by the Syndicate vide S. R. No. 19 dated 29-7- 2011 and Statute 128 is accepted and Prof. Sharad Bansal is appointed as Head, Department of Cooperative Management and Rural Studies, Faculty of Commerce, for a further period of three years from the date he joins or till the date of his superannuation whichever is earlier.

5. Consideration of question of inviting Chief Guest at the 62nd Annual Convocation for the academic year 2012-13. (ADM)

Resolved that the Vice-Chancellor is authorized to select the name of the Chief Guest to be invited at the 62nd Annual Convocation of the University for the academic year 2012-13.

6. Consideration of the UGC sanction letter No. F. 3-33 / 2013 (SAP-II) Dated : 30- 3-2013 from the Joint Secretary, UGC, New Delhi, continuing assistance worth Rs. 98.25 Lakh at the level of DRS-II to DSA-I Programme in Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Technology & Engineering for a period of 5 years (1-4-2013 to 31-3-2018 ) & the question of appointment of Coordinator and Deputy Coordinator for its implementation & other matters relating to the programme & office note thereon. (Appendix-4)(GCU)

Resolved that the UGC sanction letter No. F. 3-33 / 2013 (SAP-II) dtd 30-3-2013 from the Joint Secretary, UGC, New Delhi, continuing assistance worth Rs. 98.25 lakhs at the level of DRS-II to DSA-I Programme in Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Technology & Engineering for a period of 5 years (1-4-2013 to 31-3-2018) as in Appendix-4 of the agenda is approved and Prof. M. R. Yadav, Dept. of Pharmacy, Faculty of Tech. & Engg. is appointed as Coordinator and Prof. Krutika K. Sawant, Dept. of Pharmacy, Faculty of Tech. & Engg., is appointed as Deputy Coordinator for this programme. The Syndicate conveys its congratulations to the Department of Pharmacy for this prestigious grant.

7. Consideration of the UGC sanction letter No. F. 3 -26/2013 (SAP-II) Dated : 30-3-2013 from the Joint Secretary, UGC, New Delhi, continuing assistance worth Rs. 60.00 Lakh at the level of the DRS-II to DRS-III Programme in Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science for a period of 5 years (1-4-2013 to 31-3-2018) & the question of appointment of Coordinator and Deputy Co-ordinator for its implementation & other matters relating to the programme & office note thereon. (Appendix-5)(GCU)

Resolved that the UGC sanction letter No. F. 3 -26/2013 (SAP-II) Dtd 30-3-2013 from the Joint Secretary, UGC, New Delhi, continuing assistance worth Rs. 60.00 lakhs at the level of the DRS-II to DRS-III Programme in Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science for a period of 5 years (1-4-2013 to 31-3-2018) as in Appendix-5 of the agenda is approved and Prof. T. Bagchi, Dept. of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, is appointed as Coordinator and Dr. G. Archana, Dept. of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, is appointed as Deputy Coordinator of the programme. The Syndicate conveys its congratulations to the Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology for this prestigious grant. ‐ 3 ‐

8. Consideration of the recommendation of the Screening cum Evaluation committee held on 6-4-2013 for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 1 to Assistant Professor Stage 2 with Academic Grade Pay of Rs. 7000/- under Career Advancement Scheme in the Faculty of Education and Psychology as in Appendix 6 of the agenda. (Appendix-6)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendation of the Screening-cum-Evaluation committee held on 6-4-2013 for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 1 to Assistant Professor Stage 2 with Academic Grade Pay of Rs. 7000/- under Career Advancement Scheme in the Faculty of Education and Psychology as in Appendix 6 of the agenda is accepted and Dr. Rashmin Sompura is granted promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 1 to Assistant Professor Stage 2 with Academic Grade Pay of Rs. 7000/- under Career Advancement Scheme w.e.f. 15-12-2011.

9. Consideration of recommendation of the meeting of the Investment Committee held on 12th April, 2013 in the matter of the various Fund of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. (Appendix-7)(ACC)

Resolved that the recommendation of the meeting of the Investment Committee held on 12th April, 2013 in the University Office in the matter of various funds of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda as in Appendix-9 of the agenda is approved.

10. Consideration of the minutes of the meeting of the Building Committee held on 25-4-13 at 4.00 p.m. In the University Office. (Appendix-8)(CDU)

Resolved that the minutes of the meeting of the Building Committee held on 25-04-2013 as in Appendix-8 of the agenda are approved. Further resolved with regard to item No. 5 of the agenda that the committee shall also finalize the specifications of the bio-gas plant.

11. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on 3rd and 4th April, 2013 to recommend candidates for 5 University Posts (2- ST, 2-SEBC, 1-OPEN) of Lecturer in Electrical Engineering and IT in Polytechnic. (Appendix-9) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the selection committee constituted as per provisions contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GoG norms and held on 3rd & 4th April, 2013 to recommend candidate for the post of Lecturer in Electrical Engineering and IT in Polytechnic (5 Uni. Posts : 2-ST,2-SEBC, 1-Open) as in Appendix-9 of the agenda are accepted and the following candidates are appointed as Lecturer in Electrical Engineering and IT in Polytechnic in the scale of Rs.15600-39100 and grade pay of Rs.6000/- (for ME/ M. Tech) and Rs.5400/- (for BE/ B. Tech.) on probation for a period of two years from the date they join:

1. Mr. Tejaskumar B. Patel (on post reserved for ST) 2. Mr. Rajesh S. Bhabhor (on post reserved for ST) ‐ 4 ‐

3. Ms. Dharmistha D. Vishwakarma (on post reserved for SEBC) 4. Mr. Jayram A. Patel (on post reserved for SEBC) 5. Ms. Sheetal S. Shinkhede (on open category post)

The following candidates be kept on the waiting list in the order of merit: For the post in ST category: 1. Ms. Kalpanaben Ramsing Chaudhari 2. Mr. John D. Patel

For the post in SEBC category:

1. Mr. Berawale Ankit Kumar 2. Ms. Shweta N. Agrawal

For the post in Open Category:

1. Ms. Prakruti M. Shah 2. Ms. Sandhya R. Sharma

Further resolved that the wait-listed candidates be offered the position of Temporary Lecturer in the Department as per the provisions of O.198 H against the vacant positions from amongst the positions sanctioned in the GR No. MSU/1312/1673/Kh dated 27-07-2012 and MSU/1312/1673/Kh dated 17-09-2012 in the above serial order of merit and as per the requirement of the teaching work-load. 12. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Saturday, 6th April, 2013 to select candidate for 1 University post (Open) of Professor of Psychology in the Faculty of Education & Psychology. (Appendix-10) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Saturday 6th April, 2013 to select candidate for 1 University Post (Open) of Professor of Psychology in the Faculty of Education & Psychology as in Appendix 10 of the agenda are accepted and the post of Professor of Psychology (open category) in the Faculty of Education & Psychology be re-advertised.

13. Consideration of recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per UGC and GOG norms for promotion to Reader / Lecturer (Selection Grade) in Psychology, M. K. Amin Arts and Science College and College of Commerce – Padra under Career Advancement Scheme held on 6/4/2013. (Appendi-11) (ADE)

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Resolved that the recommendation of the Selection Committee constituted as per UGC and GOG norms for promotion to Reader / Lecturer (Selection Grade) in Psychology, M. K. Amin Arts and Science College and College of Commerce – Padra under Career Advancement Scheme held on 6/4/2013 as in Appeindx-11 of the agenda is accepted and Shri B.S. Parimal is not recommended for promotion to Reader designation or Lecturer (Selection Grade).

14. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on 6th April 2013 at 12 noon to select candidates for the 2 University Post (1- SEBC, 1- Open) of Assistant Professor of Psychology in the Faculty of Education & Psychology. (Appendix-12) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the selection committee constituted as per provisions contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GoG norms and held on 6th April 2013 to select candidates for the 2 University Posts (1- SEBC, 1- Open) of Assistant Professor of Psychology in the Faculty of Education & Psychology as in Appendix-12 of the agenda are accepted and the following candidate is appointed as Assistant Professor (on open category post) of Psychology in the Faculty of Education & Psychology in the scale of 15600-39100 and grade pay Rs.6000/- on probation for a period of two years from the date she joins.

1. Ms. Jijina Parisha Viraf (on open category post)

The following candidates be kept on the waiting list in the order of merit for open category post:

1. Ms. Priyanka Behrani 2. Ms. Dhvani Y. Patel

Further resolved that 1 post of Assistant Professor of Psychology (SEBC category) be re-advertised.

Further resolved that the wait-listed candidates be offered the position of Temporary Lecturer in the Department as per the provisions of O.198 H against the vacant positions from amongst the positions sanctioned in the GR No. MSU/1312/1673/Kh dated 27-07-2012 and MSU/1312/1673/Kh dated 17-09-2012 in the above serial order of merit and as per the requirement of the teaching work-load. 15. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on 8th April 2013 to recommend candidate for 1 University Post (Open) of Assistant Professor in German , Faculty of Arts. (Appendix-13) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda ‐ 6 ‐

Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms to recommend candidate for 1 University Post (Open) of Assistant Professor in German , Faculty of Arts and held on 8th April 2013 as in Appendix -13 of the agenda is accepted and that Ms. Pratibha Suresh Thakur be appointed as Assistant Professor (on open category) in German, Faculty of Arts, in the pay scale of Rs.15600-39100 and grade pay Rs.6000/- on probation for a period of 2 years from the date she joins.

The following candidates be kept on the waiting list in the order of merit: 1. Shri Om Prakash 2. Dr. Tejashri Chindhade 3. Ms. Priyanka Trivedi Kamaal

16. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Monday 8th April 2013 at 1.30 p.m. to recommend candidate for 1 University Post (Open) of Assistant Professor in Russian, Faculty of Arts. (Appendix-14) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms to recommend candidate for 1 University Post (Open) of Assistant Professor in Russian, Faculty of Arts and held 8th April 2013 as in Appendix -14 of the agenda is accepted and Shri Kaushal S. Kishor is appointed as Assistant Professor (open category post) in Russian, Faculty of Arts, in the pay scale of Rs.15600-39100 and grade pay Rs.6000/- on probation for a period of two years from the date he joins.

The following candidate be kept on the waiting list. 1. Shri Subhash Kumar U

17. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Tuesday, 9/4/2013 to recommend candidate for 1 University Post (Open) of Professor in the Department of Business Economics, Faculty of Commerce. (Appendix-15)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Tuesday, 9/4/2013 at 10.30 a.m. to recommend candidate for 1 University Post (Open) of Professor in the Department of Business Economics, Faculty of Commerce are accepted and the post of Professor (open category) in the Department of Business Economics, Faculty of Commerce be re-advertised.

18. Consideration of recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Business Economics ‐ 7 ‐

Faculty of Commerce under Career Advancement Scheme held on 9/4/2013 in the University Office. (Appendix-16) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Business Economics, Faculty of Commerce under Career Advancement Scheme held on 9/4/2013 as in Appeindx- 16 of the agenda are accepted and the following candidates are not recommended for the promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5:

1. Dr. Sarita Agrawal 2. Dr. Dinkar Nayak 3. Dr. S.A. Saiyad 4. Dr. Jayant Kumar

19. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Tuesday, 9/4/2013 to recommend candidate for 1 University Post (ST) of Assistant Professor in the Department of Business Economics, Faculty of Commerce. (Appendix-17) (ADE)

20. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Wednesday, 10/4/2013 to recommend candidates for 2 University Post (1 SEBC, 1 Open) of Professor in the Department of Botany, Faculty of Science. (Appendix-18) (ADE)

21. Consideration of recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Botany, Faculty of Science under Career Advancement Scheme held on 10/4/2013 at 10.30 a.m. in the University Office . (Appendix-19) (ADE) ‐ 8 ‐

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Botany, Faculty of Science under Career Advancement Scheme held on 10/4/2013 as in Appeindx-19 of the agenda are accepted and the following candidates are granted promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 with effect from the dates mentioned against their names:

1. Dr. Krishnayaa S.R.N. (w.e.f. 30-9-2009) 2. Dr. Vinay Raole (w.e.f. 10-7-2010) 3. Dr. Sandhya Garge ( w.e.f. 1-3-2009) 4. Dr. Neeta Pandya (w.e.f. 1/1/2009)

22. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Wednesday, 10/4/2013 at 1.30 p.m. to recommend candidate for 1 University Post (OPEN) of Associate Professor in the Department of Botany, Faculty of Science. (Appendix-20) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provisions contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms to recommend candidate for 1 University Post (Open) of Associate Professor in the Department of Botany, Faculty of Science and held on 10/4/2013 as in Appendix -20 of the agenda are accepted and that Dr. Sunil Kumar Singh is appointed as Associate Professor (on open category post) in the Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, in the pay scale of Rs.37400- 67000 and grade pay Rs.9000/- on probation for a period of two years from the date he joins.

The following candidates be kept on the waiting list for the open category post in the order of merit: 1. Dr. Kishore S. Rajput 2. Dr. P. S. Nagar

23. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Wednesday, 10/4/2013 at 3.00 p.m. to recommend candidate for 2 University Posts (1 ST, 1 SEBC) of Assistant Professor in the Department of Botany, Faculty of Science. (Appendix-21) (ADE)

accepted and two posts of Assistant Professor (1 ST, 1 SEBC) of Botany, Faculty of Science, be re-advertised.

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms to recommend candidate for 1 University post (Open) of Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science and held on 12/4/2013 as in Appendix -22 of the agenda is accepted and Dr. Ruchi Das is appointed as Professor (open category) in the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science in the pay scale of Rs.37400-67000 and grade pay of Rs.10000/- on confirmed basis.

25. Consideration of recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science under Career Advancement Scheme held on 12/4/2013 in the University Office. (Appendix-23) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science under Career Advancement Scheme held on 12/4/2013 as in Appendix-23 of the agenda are accepted and the following candidates are granted promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 with effect from the date mentioned against their names:

1. Dr. Ruchi Das (w.e.f. 21-10-2012) 2. Dr R.G. Vyas (w.e.f. 01-04-2012) 3. Dr. Haribhai Kataria (w.e.f. 01-04-2013)

Dr. Haribhai Kataria abstained during the discussion on this item.

26. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Friday, 12/4/2013 to recommend candidate for 1 University post (SEBC) of Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science. (Appendix-24) (ADE)

Mathematics, Faculty of Science as in Appendix 24 of the agenda are accepted and the post of Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science be re-advertised.

27. Consideration of recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per UGC and GOG norms for promotion to the post of Reader / Lecturer (Selection Grade) in the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science under Career Advancement Scheme held on 12/4/2013 at University Office. (Appendix-25) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per UGC and GOG norms for promotion to the post of Reader / Lecturer (Selection Grade) in the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science under Career Advancement Scheme held on 12/4/2013 as in Appendix 25 of the agenda are accepted and Ms. Shilpa Gupta is not recommended for the promotion to Reader designation or Lecturer (Selection Grade) as in Appendix-25 of the agenda.

28. Consideration of recommendations of the Screening Committee as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 in the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science under Career Advancement Scheme held on 12/4/2013 in the University Office. (Appendix-26) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Screening-cum-Evaluation committee for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 in the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, under Career Advancement Scheme as in Appendix-26 of the agenda are accepted and Dr. Ekta Shah is granted promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 with AGP of Rs. 8000 w.e.f 21-10-2012.

29. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Friday, 12/4/2013 to recommend candidate for 2 University Posts (1 ST, 1 Open) of Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science. (Appendix-27) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provisions contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms to recommend candidate for 2 University Posts (1 ST, 1 Open) of Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science and held on 12/4/2013 as in Appendix-27 of the agenda are accepted and Ms. C.S Sravanthi Srinivasan is appointed as Assistant Professor (on open category post) in the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, in the pay scale of Rs.15600-39100 and grade pay Rs.6000/- on probation for a period of two years from the date she joins.

The following candidates be kept on the waiting list for the open category post in the order of merit: ‐ 11 ‐

1. Srikantakumar S Meher 2. Dhawal R Thakkar 3. Rajeev Kumar Singh

Further resolved that one post Assistant Professor (ST) be re-advertised.

Further resolved that the wait-listed candidate be offered the position of Temporary Lecturer in the Department as per the provisions of O.198 H against the vacant positions from amongst the positions sanctioned in the GR No. MSU/1312/1673/Kh dated 27-07-2012 and MSU/1312/1673/Kh dated 17-09-2012 in the above serial order of merit and as per the requirement of the teaching work-load.

30. Consideration of recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, under Career Advancement Scheme held on 15/4/2013 in the University Office. (Appendix-28) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science under Career Advancement Scheme held on 15/4/2013 as in Appendix- 28 of the agenda is accepted and the following candidate are granted promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 with effect from the dates mentioned against their names:

1. Dr. Archana Gattupalli (w.e.f. 1-1-2009) 2. Dr. Sanjay Ingle (w.e.f. 12-9-2012)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms to recommend candidate for 1 University Post (SEBC) of Associate Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science and held on Monday, 15/4/2013 as in Appendix 29 of the agenda are accepted and Dr. Devarashi Urvish Gajjar is appointed as Associate Professor (SEBC) in the Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, in the pay scale of Rs.37400-67000 and grade pay Rs.9000/- on probation for a period of two years from the date she joins and subject to the submission of valid SEBC non-creamy layer certificate.

32. Consideration of recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science under ‐ 12 ‐

Career Advancement Scheme held on 15/4/2013 in the University Office. (Appendix-30) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per UGC and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, under Career Advancement Scheme held on 15/4/2013 as in Appendix-30 of the agenda are accepted and Dr. C. Ratna Prabha is not recommended for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5.

33. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Monday, 15/4/2013 to recommend candidate for 2 University posts (1- SEBC, 1 Open) of Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science. (Appendix-31) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provisions contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms to recommend candidate for 2 University posts (1- SEBC, 1 Open) of Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science held on 15/4/2013 as in Appendix 31 of the agenda are accepted and Dr. Rajesh S. Singh is appointed as Associate Professor (Open Category) in the Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science in the pay scale of 37400-67000 and grade pay Rs. 9000/- on probation for a period of two years from the date he joins.

The following candidates be kept on the waiting list for the open category post in the order of merit: 1. Dr. Ravi Vijayvargia 2. Dr. Jyoti Thaikoottathil

Further resolved that one post of Associate Professor (SEBC) be re-advertized.

34. Consideration of recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC and GOG norms for promotion to the post of Reader / Lecturer (Selection Grade) in the Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science under Career Advancement Scheme held on 15/4/2013 at University Office. (Appendix-32) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per UGC and GOG norms for promotion to the post of Reader / Lecturer (Selection Grade) in the Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science under Career Advancement Scheme held on 15/4/2013 as in Appendix-32 of the agenda are accepted and Dr. Shashikant Acharya is granted promotion to Lecturer (Selection Grade) w.e.f. 05-09-2007.

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Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Monday, 15/4/2013 to recommend candidate for 1 University Post (1 Open) of Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science. (Appendix-33) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provisions contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms to recommend candidate for 1 University Post (1 Open) of Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science and held on 15/4/2013 as in Appendix-33 of the agenda are accepted and that Dr. Ravi Vijayvargia M. is appointed as Assistant Professor (on open category post) in the Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, in the pay scale of Rs. 15600-39100 and grade pay Rs.6000/- on probation for a period of two years from the date he joins.

The following candidates be kept on the waiting list in the order of merit: 1. Dr. Jyoti Thaikoottathil 2. Dr. Arttatranapal 3. Mr. Gopal Jee Gopal

36 Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Thursday, 18/4/2013 at 10.30 a.m. to recommend candidate for 2 University Posts (1 SEBC, 1 OPEN) of Professor in the Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science. (Appendix-34) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provisions contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Thursday, 18/4/2013 to recommend candidate for 2 University posts (1 SEBC, 1 Open) of Professor in the Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science as in Appendix 34 of the agenda are accepted and the post of Professor (1 SEBC, 1 Open) in the Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science be re-advertised.

37 Consideration of recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science under Career Advancement Scheme held on 18/4/2013 at 10.30 a.m. in the University Office. (Appendix-35) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 ‐ 14 ‐

to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, under Career Advancement Scheme held on 18/4/2013 as in Appendix 35 of the agenda are accepted and the following candidates are granted promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 with effect from the date mentioned against their names:

1. Dr. Pradeep C. Mankodi (w.e.f. 18-4-2013) 2. Dr. Dolly Kumar (w.e.f. 18-4-2013)

Further resolved that the following candidates are not recommended for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science under Career Advancement Scheme:

1. Dr. K.D. Vaccharajani 2. Dr. Geeta Padate 3. Dr. B. Suresh 4. Dr. Sunita Salunke 5. Dr. Pragna Parikh

38 Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Thursday, 18/4/2013 at 10.30 a.m. to recommend candidate for 2 University Post (1 SEBC, 1 OPEN) of Associate Professor in the Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science. (Appendix-36) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms to recommend candidate for 2 University Post (1 SEBC, 1 Open) of Associate Professor in the Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science and held on Thursday, 18/4/2013 as in Appendix 36 of the agenda are accepted and Dr. Vihas T. Vasu is appointed as Associate Professor (Open category) in the Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science in the scale of Rs.37400-67000 and grade pay Rs.9000/- on probation for a period of two years from the date he joins.

Resolved further that the post of Associate Professor (SEBC category) in the Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, be re-advertised.

39 Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Thursday, 18/4/2013 to recommend candidate for 3 University Posts (1 ST, 1 SEBC, 1 Open) of Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science. (Appendix-37) (ADE)

Faculty of Science and held on 18/4/2013 as in Appendix-37 of the agenda are accepted and Ms. Masum B. Saini is appointed as Assistant Professor (Open category) in the Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, in the pay scale of Rs.15600-39100 and grade pay Rs.6000/- on probation for a period of two years from the date she joins.

The following candidates be kept on the waiting list for the open category post in the order of merit: 1. Ms. U.K. Gowri Kumar Rao 2. Mr. Parth K. Pandya 3. Ms. Ritu Arora 4. Ms. P.S. Sujatha

Further resolved that the post Assistant Professor (1 ST and 1 SEBC) in the Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, be re-advertised.

40 Consideration of letter dated 3/4/2013 of Shri Hasmukh M. Solanki, Technical Assistant (Library), Shri T. K. Gajjar Library, Faculty of Technology and Engineering for pay protection from the date he joined the University. (Appendix-38)(ADE)

Resolved that the request made by Shri Hasmukh M. Solanki, Technical Assistant (Library), Shri T. K. Gajjar Library, Faculty of Technology and Engineering, vide letter dated 3/4/2013 for pay protection from the date he joined the University as in Appendix-38 of the agenda is accepted and his case for salary protection be sent to the Government of Gujarat for approval as per rules and procedure.

41 Consideration of the minutes of the Press Supervisory Committee meeting held on 25th April, 2013. (Appendix-39)(ADM)

Resolved that the minutes of the Press Supervisory Committee meeting held on 25th April, 2013 are approved as in Appendix 39 of the agenda except item No. 1,3,4,5 of Annexure-1 and item No. 5 of Annexure-2 which are not approved and for which the quotations be re-invited.

42 Consideration of the proposal to appoint Temporary Programme Officers in the University on 11-months’ contractual basis for supervisory and managerial functions in the University administration. (Appendix-40)(ADE)

Resolved that the proposal to appoint Temporary Programme Officers in the University on 11-months’ contractual basis for supervisory and managerial functions in the University administration on consolidated salary of Rs. 17,000 per month as in Appendix-40 of the agenda is approved. Further resolved that the ‐ 16 ‐

expenditure for the same be charged to the corpus fund of the 15% university share deposited from the receipts of the higher payment programmes. Further resolved that the Vice Chancellor is authorized to fix the number of such positions to be filled up and the work allocation of the selected candidates.

43 Consideration of the appointment of Security and Vigilance Officer in the University on contractual basis. (Appendix-41)(ADE)

Resolved that the Vice-Chancellor is authorized to take further necessary actions with regard to the appointment of Security and Vigilance Officer in the University and fix his remuneration and other terms and conditions on contractual basis.

44 Consideration of the request made by the Indian Council of Cultural Relations to lend two sculptures belonging to the Department of Museology, Faculty of Fine Arts, for exhibition to be organized at Brussels in October 2013. (Appendix-42)(ADM)

Resolved that the request made by the Indian Council of Cultural Relations to lend two sculptures belonging to the Department of Museology, Faculty of Fine Arts, for exhibition to be organized at Brussels in October 2013 as in Appendix-42 of the agenda is not approved.

45 Consideration of the request made by the Dean, Faculty of Fine Arts, for allocation of Rs.50/- lacs as lump sum fund for the augmentation of infrastructure for the Maharaja Ranjitsinh Gaekwad Institute of Design. (Appendix-43)(ACC)

Resolved that the request made by the Dean, Faculty of Fine Arts, for allocation of Rs.50/- lakhs as lump sum fund for the augmentation of infrastructure for the Maharaja Ranjitsinh Gaekwad Institute of Design as in Appendix-43 of the agenda is approved. This amount be allocated from the ‘corpus fund of the 15% university share deposited from the receipts of the higher payment programmes.’

46 Consideration of the proposed fee structure for three B Sc. degree programmes, two P G diploma programmes and two certificate courses under Institute of Fashion Technology and Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Faculty of Family and Community Sciences. (Appendix-44)(ACC)

Resolved that the proposed fee structure for three B Sc. degree programmes, two P G diploma programmes and two certificate courses under Institute of Fashion Technology and Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Faculty of Family and Community Sciences as in Appendix-44 of the agenda is referred to the Higher Payment Advisory Board for approval.

47 Consideration of the proposal received from Chief Warden, vide letter No. CW/0084 dtd.22.04.2013 for revised fees structure of Halls of Residence from the Academic Year 2013-14 onwards. (Appendix-45)(ACC)

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Resolved that the proposal received from the Chief Warden, vide letter No. CW/0084 dtd.22.04.2013 for revised fees structure of Halls of Residence from the academic year 2013-14 as in Appendix-45 of the agenda is approved. Further resolved that the category of students studying in self-financed programmes be deleted from the fee structure proposed in Table III.

48 Consideration of the minutes of the meeting to decide the terms and conditions of Dr. Mrunalini Devi Puar Auditorium of the Faculty of Family and Community Sciences vide letter no.ADM/16 dtd.18.04.2013 (Appendix-46)(ADM)

Resolved that the minutes of the committee (vide letter no.ADM/16 dtd.18.04.2013) to decide the terms and conditions of Dr. Mrunalini Devi Puar Auditorium of the Faculty of Family and Community Sciences as in Appendix-46 of the agenda are approved.

49. Consideration of the proposal received from Officer on Special Duty, Prof. C. C. Mehta Auditorium, for revision of auditorium rent and other charges (Item no.18 of the Technical Advisory Committee report attached herewith) (Appendix-47)(ACC)

Resolved that the proposal received from the Officer on Special Duty, Prof. C. C. Mehta Auditorium, for revision of auditorium rent and other charges as in Appendix- 47 of the agenda is accepted. Further resolved that with regard to item no. 18(6) of the Technical Advisory Committee report, one clerk be included in the rate specified for the use of retreat area and with regard to item no. 18(8), three technicians (Studio Assistant, Audio Visual Assistant and Stage Attendant cum Wireman) and two Asstt. Staff (Attendants) be included in the revised rate structure.

50. Consideration of the letter received from the Joint Director, Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education, Govt. of Gujarat (No. OW/2013/ISC7/ MSU/ 24907 dated 12.04.2013) regarding modification in the date of granting promotions to some teachers of the M. S. University of Baroda under Career Advancement Scheme. (Appendix-48)(ADE)

Resolved that the following committee is constituted to examine and suggest appropriate measures with regard to the letter received from the Joint Director, Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education, Govt. of Gujarat (No. OW/2013/ISC7 / MSU /24907 dated 12.04.2013) regarding modification in the date of granting promotions to some teachers of the M. S. University of Baroda under Career Advancement Scheme as in Appendix-48 of the agenda:

1. Prof. Parimal Vyas (Syndicate Member) - Convener 2. Prof. Maganbhai Parmar (Syndicate Membe) - Member 3. Dr. Prakash Shah (Syndicate Member) - Member 4. Dr. Shweta Prajapati (Syndicate Member) - Member 5. Mr. Jayprakash Soni (Asst. Registrar) - Secretary

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51. Consideration of the proposal received from the Admission Committee for Professional Diploma Courses (Gujarat State) vide their letter no. ACPDC/2013-14/13 dtd.04.04.2013 regarding admission in second year in the Professional Diploma Engineering course for T.E.B. / I.T.I pass out students as per the G.R. No. Parach/102012/UOR-1/S dtd.3.5.2012 & Parach/ 102012/ UOR-1/S dtd.10.05.2012. (Appendix-49)(ACA)

Resolved that the proposal received from the Admission Committee for Professional Diploma Courses (Gujarat State) vide their letter no. ACPDC/2013- 14/13 dtd.04.04.2013 regarding admission in second year in the Professional Diploma Engineering course for T.E.B. / I.T.I pass out students as per the G.R. No. Parach/102012/UOR-1/S dtd.3.5.2012 & Parach / 102012/ UOR-1/S dtd.10.05.2012 as in Appendix-49 of the agenda is approved. Further resolved that the Vice Chancellor is authorised to constitute a committee for taking suitable steps for its implementation in Polytechnic.

52. Consideration of the allocation of funds for the construction of the new buildings of the Institute of Fashion Technology & Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Faculty of Family and Community Science, M. S. University of Baroda. (Appendix-50)(ACC)

Resolved that Rs. 3.5 crore be allocated for the construction of the new building of the Institute of Fashion Technology, Faculty of Family and Community Science from such interest income earned on the fixed deposits of the University which is not allocated for any specific purpose.

53. Consideration of the allocation of budget for various Cells and Units created through ordinances recently for the financial year 2013-14. (Appendix-51) (ACC)

Resolved that the Vice Chancellor is authorized to allocate budget from an appropriate head for the activities of the various Cells and Units created through ordinances No. O. 292 to O. 298 for the financial year 2013-14 as in Appendix-51 of the agenda.

54. Consideration of the report of the committee constituted for consideration of the issue of ‘timeframe for the assessment of answer-books and declaration of the results of University examinations’ vide item number 18 of the Syndicate meeting of 26-03-2013. (Appendix-52) (Exam)

Resolved that the report of the committee constituted for consideration of the issue of ‘timeframe for the assessment of answer-books and declaration of the results of University examinations’ vide item number 18 of the Syndicate meeting of 26-03-2013 as in Appendix-52 of the agenda is approved. Further resolved that all teachers and other staff involved in examination duties be communicated that they shall not proceed on vacation without submission of results or completion of other allocated tasks related to examinations and preparation of results.

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55. Consideration of the recommendations Nos. [I] 1,2,3,4 & 5, [II] and [III] of the minutes of the meeting of the Faculty of Journalism and Communication held on Friday the 22nd day of February 2013. (Appendix-53) (ACA)

Resolved that the recommendations Nos. [I] 1,2,3,4 & 5, [II] and [III] of the minutes of the meeting of the Faculty of Journalism and Communication held on 22nd February 2013 as in Appendix-53 of the agenda are approved.

56. Consideration of the recommendation of the Standing Committee appointed as per norms and guidelines approved by the Syndicate vide SR 19 dt. 29-7-2011 and Statute 129 to recommend the name of the Dean, Faculty of Performing Arts held on 29-04-2013 in the University Office. (Appendix-54) (ADM)

Resolved that the recommendation of the Standing Committee appointed as per norms and guidelines approved by the Syndicate vide SR 19 dt. 29-7-2011 and Statute 129 is accepted and that Prof. Parul Shah is appointed as Dean, Faculty of Performing Arts, for a period of three years from the date she joins of till the date of her superannuation, whichever is earlier.

57. Consideration of the recommendation Nos. 1 (3 & 4), 2 (2, 3 & 4), 3(3, 4 & 5) & 4 of the minutes of the meeting of the Faculty of Performing Arts held on 23rd January 2013. (Appendix-55) (ACA)

Resolved that a Syndicate committee of the following members is constituted to consider and decide about the recommendation Nos. 1 (3 & 4), 2 (2, 3 & 4), 3(3, 4 & 5) & 4 of the minutes of the meeting of the Faculty of Performing Arts held on 23rd January 2013 as in Appendix-55 of the agenda:

1. Prof. Maganbhai Parmar (Syndicate Member) - Convener 2. Dr. K. S. Agrawal (Syndicate Member) - Member 3. Dr. P. M. Shah (Syndicate Member) - Member 4. Dr. Sweta Prajapati (Syndicate Member) - Member 5. Shri Darshan Maru (Dy. Registrar) - Secretary

58. Consideration of the recommendation Nos. 1(2, 3, 5, 6 & 7) of the minutes of the meeting of the Faculty of Law held on 21/01/2013. (Appendix-56) (ACA)

Resolved that a committee of the following members is constituted to consider and decide about the recommendation Nos. 1(2, 3, 5, 6 & 7) of the minutes of the meeting of the Faculty of Law held on 21/01/2013 as in Appendix-56 of the agenda:

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59. Consideration of the recommendation Nos. 1(2 & 3); 2(4); 3(2); 4(2 & 3); 5(2,4 & 5); 6(2,3,5,6 & 7); 7(2); 8(2, 3 & 4); 9(3 & 4); 10(2,3,4 & 5); 11; 12; 13; 14; 15; 16; 17; 18; 19; 20 and 21 of the minutes of the meeting of the Faculty of Science held on 7th February 2013. (Appendix-57)(ACA)

Resolved that a committee of the following members is constituted to consider and decide about the recommendation Nos. 1(2 & 3); 2(4); 3(2); 4(2 & 3); 5(2,4 & 5); 6(2,3,5,6 & 7); 7(2); 8(2, 3 & 4); 9(3 & 4); 10(2,3,4 & 5); 11; 12; 13; 14; 15; 16; 17; 18; 19; 20 and 21 of the minutes of the meeting of the Faculty of Science held on 7th February 2013 as in Appendix-57 of the agenda:

60. Consideration of the adoption of the Annual Financial Statement comprising the Revised Financial Estimates (Budget) for the year 2012-2013 and the Financial Estimates (Budget) for the year 2013-2014 which was placed before the Senate held on 30-03-2013 vide item No. 6 and passed by the Senate. (ACC)

RESOLVED that the Annual Financial Statement comprising the revised Financial Estimate (Budget) for the year 2012–13 and the Financial Estimates (Budget) for the year 2013–14 as considered and approved by the Senate at its meeting held on 30-3-20113 vide Item No. 6 be adopted as per the provision of Section 53(3) of the MSU Act,1949. 61. Consideration of the report and recommendations of the committee constituted for revision & rationalization in the present fee structure in different programmes of the M. S. University of Baroda. (Appendix-58)(ACC)

Resolved that the report and recommendations of the committee constituted for the revision & rationalization in the present fee structure in different programmes of the M. S. University of Baroda as in Appendix-58 of the agenda are approved.

62. Consideration the Proposal No. FC/BBA/237 dated 29-04-2013 of I/c. Programme Director, BBA Programme, Faculty of Commerce and office note thereon. (Appendix-59)(AUD)

Resolved that proposal No. FC/BBA/237 dated 29-04-2013 of I/c. Programme Director, BBA Programme, Faculty of Commerce as in Appendix-59 of the agenda is approved.

63. Consideration of the recommendation Nos. 1 (2,3,4 & 5) and 2(2,3,5,6,7 & 8) of the minutes of the meeting of the Faculty of Education & Psychology held on Friday, the 4-1-2013. (Appendix-60)(ACA)

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Resolved to constitute a committee of the following members to consider and decide about the recommendation Nos. 1 (2,3,4 & 5) and 2(2,3,5,6,7 & 8) of the minutes of the meeting of the Faculty of Education & Psychology held on Friday, the 4-1-2013 as in Appendix-60 of the agenda:

64. Consideration of the allocation of funds for the purchase of the benches for Bhasha Sahitya Bhavan in the Faculty of Arts. (Appendix-61)(ACC)

Resolved that Rs.15 lakhs are allocated from the budget head “excess of examination fee receipts over expenditure” of university funds for the purchase of benches and other classroom furniture for the classroom in the Bhasha Sahitya Bhavan in the Faculty of Arts as in Appendix-61 of the agenda.

65. Consideration of the allocation of the funds for publicity, advertisements and various other activities connected with the online admission procedure for the year 2013-14. (Appendix-62)(ACC)

Resolved that the Vice Chancellor is authorized to take decisions for the allocation and utilization of the funds generated through registration charges for the publicity, advertisements and various other activities connected with the online admission procedure for the year 2013-14 as in Appendix-62 of the agenda. Table item with the permission of the Chair:

66. Consideration of the allocation of funds for the construction of the new building of the Maharaja Ranjitsinh Gaekwad Institute of Design, Faculty of Fine Arts, M. S. University of Baroda. (ACC)

Resolved that Rs. 3.5 crore be allocated for the construction of the new building of the Institute of Design, Faculty of Fine Arts, from such interest income earned on the fixed deposits of the University which is not allocated for any specific purpose.

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67. Consideration of the issue of the present working and development of the activities of SUPARU, Baroda Medical College. (GCU)

A committee of the following members is constituted to review the present working of the SUPARU, Baroda Medical College, and strengthen its activities and research potential in the area of Ayurvedic medicine:

1. Prof.Ranjan Aiyer (Syndicate Member) - Convener 2. Dr. Prakash Shah (Syndicate Member) - Member 3. Dr. Beejaysinh Rathod (Syndicate Member) - Member 4. Dr. Geeta Goradia (Syndicate Member) - Member 5. Dr. Shweta Prajapati (Syndicate Member) - Member 6. Ms. Neeta Dhar (Development Officer) - Member Secretary

68. Consideration of the allocation of funds for the augmentation of infrastructure at the University Experimental School for starting higher secondary division in the English medium section. (ACC)

Resolved that the Vice-Chancellor is authorized to allocate funds from an appropriate budget head for the augmentation of infrastructure at the University Experimental School for starting higher secondary division in the English medium section.

Vadodara Dated: 15-05-2013 O.S.D. (REGISTRAR)

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CONFIDENTIAL Enclosure to item No: 3 Appendix : 2

THE MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY OF BARODA

The minutes of the meeting of the Finance and Establishment Standing Committee held on Wednesday, 17th April, 2013 at 4.00 p.m. in the University Office, Vadodara.

The following members were present in the meeting :

1. Prof. Yogesh Singh - Vice - Chancellor & Chairman 2. Prof. P. H. Vyas 3. Prof. R. G. Kothari 4. Prof. Ranjan Sengupta 5. Prof. Ajay Ashtaputre 6. Prof. M. R. Yadav 7. Dr. Prakash M. Shah 8. Dr. K. S. Agrawal 9. Shri Jigar Inamdar 10. Shri Tushar Vyas 11. Dr. Biswajeet Chakraborti 12. Dr. Pranav Vyas 13. Dr. Amit Dholakia - OSD (Registrar) & Secretary 14. The Chief Accounts Officer-Invitee 15. Shri M. M. Shah - University Auditor – (OSD) Auditor – Invitee

The following members could not attend the meeting:

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2. Shri Gopal Bhatti 3. Prof. Rameshwari Pandya 4. Shri Milin Mehta 5. Dr. Dinesh Yadav

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1. Consideration of letter dated 13-04-2013 of Dr.Ambika Bipin Patel, Curator/Professor, Department of Archeology and Ancient History, Faculty of Arts for granting her Duty Leave under O.209 for a period from 10-05-2013 to 10-07-2013(60 days) as she is awarded visiting fellowship for “Alternate Ways of Learning: Study of Museum Educational Programme” of U.K. Museum for School Children at U.K. and Office Note thereon. (Annexure-1) (ADE)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that application dated 13-04-2013 of Dr. Ambika Bipin Patel, Curator/Professor, Department of Archeology and Ancient History, Faculty of Arts for granting her Duty Leave under O.209 for a period from 10-05-2013 to 10-07-2013 (60 days) for availing of visiting fellowship for “Alternate Ways of Learning : Study of Museum Educational Programme” of U.K. Museum for School Children at U.K. as in Annexure-1 of the agenda be approved.

2. Consideration of the minutes of the Purchase Committee meeting held on 16-04-2013 at 4.00 p.m. in the University Office. (Annexure-2)(AUD)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the minutes of the Purchase Committee meeting held on 16-04-2013 as in Annexure-2 of the Agenda be approved.

Table item with the permission of the Chair :

3. Consideration of the report of the Committee constituted by Hon’ble Vice Chancellor for the finalization of specifications & conduct of purchase process for the desktop computers. (Annexure-3)(AUD)

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Resolved that the report of the committee constituted by Hon’ble Vice Chancellor for the finalization of specifications & conduct of purchase process for the desktop computers be placed before the Syndicate for the suitable decision & further direction in the matter.

Vadodara Date: 24-04-2013 O.S.D. (Registrar)

CONFIDENTIAL SYNDICATE 24-05-2013

THE MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY OF BARODA

An ordinary meeting of the Syndicate was held on Friday, 24th May, 2013 at 3.00 p.m. in the University office. The following members were present:

1. Prof. Yogesh Singh - Vice-Chancellor & Chairman 2. Prof. Parimal H. Vyas 3. Prof. Maganbhai N. Parmar 4. Dr. P. M. Shah 5. Shri Ashwin A. Chokshi 6. Ms. Geeta Goradia 7. Shri Milin K. Mehta 8. Dr. Kamal R. Shah 9. Dr. Prakash M. Shah 10. Dr. Sweta C. Prajapati 11. Dr. Beejaysinh G. Rathod 12. Dr. Kishorilal S. Agrawal 13. Shri Tushar Vyas 14. Shri Jigar Inamdar 15. Shri Gopal Bhatti

Dr. Amit Dholakia, O.S.D. (Registrar) and Secretary to the Syndicate

The following members could not attend the meeting:

1. Confirmation of the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Syndicate held on 30.04.2013. (ADM)

Resolved that the minutes of the ordinary meeting of the Syndicate held on 30-4-2013 are confirmed with the following modifications:

In item no. 25 of the minutes, the following sentence be added: “Dr. Haribhai Kataria abstained.”

In item no. 67 of the minutes, in the list of committee members for SUPARU, the first name be read as Prof. Ranjan Aiyer (Convener)

2. Report of the follow-up actions taken on the resolutions of the Ordinary Meeting of the Syndicate held on 30.04.2013. (Appendix-1) (ADM)

Resolved that the follow-up actions taken on the resolutions of the ordinary meeting of the Syndicate held on 30-04-2013 as in Appendix 1 of the agenda are noted.

3. Consideration of the recommendations of the Finance & Establishment Standing Committee meeting held on 18-05-2013. (Appendix-2) (ADM)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Finance & Establishment Standing Committee meeting held on 18-05-2013 as in Appendix-2 of the agenda are approved.

Further resolved that in item No. 2 of the minutes of the Finance and Establishment Committee, the earlier period of study leave granted to Ms. Nimisha Pathak from 19-11-2012 to 13-7-2013 be considered as leave without pay and the necessary amount be recovered from her.

4. Consideration of recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology under Career Advancement Scheme held on 02-05-2013 in the University Office. (Appendix-3) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology under Career Advancement Scheme held on 02-05-2013 as in Appendix-3 of the agenda are accepted and the following candidates are granted promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 with effect from the date mentioned against their names:

1. Dr. R.C. Patel (w.e.f. 30-7-2012) 2. Dr. Ashhutosh Biswal (w.e.f. 30-6-2012) 3. Dr. R.S. Mani (w.e.f. 1-1-2009)

Further resolved that the following candidates are not recommended for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology under the Career Advancement Scheme:

1. Dr. Dipti Oza 2. Dr. N.P. Deota 3. Dr. Satish Pathak 4. Dr. Sujata Srivastava 5.Dr. Chhaya Goel

5. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Thursday, 02-05-2013 to recommend candidates for 2 University posts (1-ST, 1-SEBC) of Associate Professor in the Department of Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology. (Appendix-4) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provisions contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Thursday, 02-05-2013 to recommend candidates for 2 University posts (1-ST, 1-SEBC) of Associate Professor in the Department of Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology as in Appendix-4 of the agenda are accepted and that Dr. Dharmendra Muljibhai Bakrania is appointed as Associate Professor (SEBC) in the Department of Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology in the pay scale of Rs.37400-67000 with Academic Grade Pay of Rs.9000/- p.m. with salary protection as per GOG rules on probation for a period of two years from the date he joins.

Further resolved that one post of Associate Professor (ST) be re-advertized.

6. Consideration of recommendations of the Screening Committee for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 in the Department of Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology under Career Advancement Scheme held on 02-05-2013 in the University Office. (Appendix-5) (ADE)

Resolved that recommendations of the Screening Committee for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 in the Department of Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology under Career Advancement Scheme held on 02-05-2013 as in Appendix-5 of the agenda are accepted and Dr. Anjali Khirwadkar is granted promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 in the Department of Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology w.e.f. 20-01-2013.

7. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on 03- 05-2013 to select candidates for 2 University posts (SEBC) of Assistant

Professor of Education in the Faculty of Education & Psychology. (Appendix-6) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provisions contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on 3-5-2013 to select candidates for 2 University posts (SEBC) of Assistant Professor of Education in the Faculty of Education & Psychology as in Appendix-6 of the agenda are accepted and following candidates are appointed as Assistant Professor (SEBC) in the Department of Education, Faculty of Education & Psychology in the pay scale of Rs.15600-39100 with Academic Grade Pay of Rs.6000/- on probation for a period of two years from the date they join.

1. Ms. Bhumikaben J. Barot 2. Mr. Prashant B. Parihar

The following candidate be kept on the waiting list: 1. Shri Bhavin C. Chauhan

8. Consideration of recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Educational Administration, Faculty of Education and Psychology under Career Advancement Scheme held on Friday, 03.05.2013 in the University Office. (Appendix-7) (ADE)

Resolved that recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Educational Administration, Faculty of Education and Psychology under Career Advancement Scheme held on Friday, 03.05.2013 as in Appendix-7 of the agenda are accepted and Dr. K. Pushpanadham is granted promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Educational Administration, Faculty of Education and Psychology w.e.f. 30-6-2012.

9. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on Friday the 10th May 2013 at 10.30 a.m. to recommend candidate for 2 posts of Lecturer (1 SEBC, 1 Open) in Applied Mathematics in Polytechnic. (Appendix-8) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provisions contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on 10-5-2013 to recommend candidate for the 2 Posts of Lecturer (1 SEBC, 1 Open) in Applied Mathematics in Polytechnic as in Appendix-8 of the agenda are accepted and the following candidates are appointed as Lecturer in Applied Mathematics in Polytechnic in the pay scale of Rs.15600-39100 plus Academic Grade Pay Rs. 6000/- for those with M. E/ M. Tech degrees and Rs. 5400 for those with B.E. degree on probation for a period of two years from the date they join.

1. Ms. Bhavika D. Panchal (on SEBC category post) 2. Mr. Dhrumit K. Trivedi (on open category post)

The following candidates be kept on the waiting list in the order of merit for the post in the open category:

1. Mr. Ashok B. Tejwani 2. Mr. Amitkumar D. Patel 3. Mr. Dhaval R. Thakkar

10. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on 13-5-2013 to recommend candidate for 3 posts of Lecturer (1-ST,1-SEBC,1-Open) in Applied Mechanics in Polytechnic. (Appendix-9) (ADE)

Resolved that recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on 13-5-2013 to recommend candidate for 3 posts of Lecturer (1-ST,1-SEBC,1-Open) in Applied Mechanics in Polytechnic as in Appendix-9 of the agenda are accepted and the following candidates are appointed as Lecturer in Applied Mechanics in Polytechnic in the pay scale of Rs.15600-39100 plus Academic Grade Pay Rs. 6000/- for those with M. E/ M. Tech degrees and Rs. 5400 for those with B.E. degree on probation for a period of two years from the date they join.

1. Ms. Jayshree M. Chauhan (on SEBC category post) 2. Ms. Dipali P. Doshi (on open category post)

The following candidate be kept on the waiting list for the post in open category: 1. Ms. Deepa P. Prabhu

Further resolved that one post of Lecturer (ST) in Applied Mechanics in Polytechnic be re-advertised.

11. Consideration of re-employment of following retired employees for continuation and Office Note there upon : 1) Mr. P. N. Srivastava, OSD, University Press ; 2) Mr. Ashok Pandya, Pastur-cum-Artist, University Press ; 3) Mr. B. H. Patel, Computer Operator, Computer Centre ; 4) Mr. M. R. Patel, Electrical Supervisor, Construction Division (Appendix-10) (ADE)

1. Resolved to continue the services of Shri P. N. Srivastava, retired Press Manager as Officer on Special Duty (Press) for a further period of 11 months w.e.f. 6-6-2013 or till the post of Press Manger is filed up on regular basis, on a consolidated lump sum honorarium of Rs. 20,000 per month as a special case only.

2. Resolved to continue the services of Mr. Ashok Pandya, retired Paster-cum- Artist at the University Press for a further period of 11 months w.e.f. 10-6-2013 or till the post of Paster-cum-Artist is filed up on regular basis, on a consolidated lump sum honorarium of Rs. 7500/- per month as a special case only.

3. Resolved to continue the services of Mr. B. H. Patel, retired computer operator, Computer Center, as a temporary computer operator on a lump sun honorarium of Rs.12000/- p.m. for a period of 11 months w.e.f. 5-6-2013.as a special case only.

4. Resolved to avail the services of Mr. M. R. Patel, Electrical Supervisor, Construction Division, on a lump sun honorarium of Rs.20000/- p.m. for a period of 11 months w.e.f. 16-6-2013 as a special case only.

These appointments shall not be renewed for a further period after the expiry of the above-mentioned 11 months’ period. The salaries of the above persons be paid from the university corpus of the higher payment programme income.

12. Consideration of the minutes of the meeting of the committee formed by the Vice-Chancellor to look into the issue of embezzlement of University funds. ( Appendix-11) (ACC)

Resolved that the interim report of the committee formed by the Vice-Chancellor to look into the issue of embezzlement of University funds as in Appendix-11 of the agenda is accepted.

The Syndicate expresses it shock and serious concern about this financial scam and resolves that the University should take strictest actions against the persons

and employees found involved in it. The Vice-Chancellor is authorized to take further necessary steps in the matter.

Further resolved that the Syndicate appreciates the swift and befitting steps taken by the Vice-Chancellor to tackle the problem and investigate into the scam.

13. Consideration of the report of the committee constituted to inquire in to the matter of ‘Impersonation of Candidates’ at T.Y.B.Com. examination of April, 2013. (Appendix-12) (Exam)

Resolved that the report of the committee constituted to inquire in to the matter of ‘Impersonation of Candidates’ at T.Y.B.Com. examination of April, 2013 is accepted as in Appendix-12 of the agenda. The case for the withdrawal of the degrees awarded to Shri Shakti G. Rajput, Shri Vipul K. Chauhan and Shri Kamlesh Chaudhary be forwarded to the Senate for consideration.

14. Consideration of the recommendation Nos. 1 ; 2 ; 3 ; 4 ( 7 & 8 ) ; 5 ( 3 & 7 ) ; 6 ( 2 & 5 ) ; 7 ( 2 ) ; 8 ( 2, 3, 4 & 5 ) ; 9 ( 5 ) ; 10 ( 5, 6, 7 & 8 ) ; 11 ( 6 ) ; 12 ( 6 ) ; 13 ( 3 & 4 ) ; 14 ( 3 ) ; 15 ( 2, 3, 7 & 8 ) ; 16 ; 17 ; 18 ; 19 ; 20 and 21 of the minutes of the meeting of the Faculty of Arts held on 2nd January, 2013. (Appendix-13) (ACA)

Resolved that the recommendation Nos. 1 ; 2 ; 3 ; 4 (8 ) ; 5 ( 3 & 7 ) ; 6(2&5 ) ; 7 (2); 8 ( 2, 3, 4 & 5 ) ; 9 ( 5 ) ; 10 ( 5, 6, 7 & 8 ) ; 11 ( 6 ) ; 12 ( 6 ) ; 13 ( 3 & 4 ) 14 (3) ; 15 ( 2, 3, 7 & 8 ) ; 16 ; 17 ; 18 ; 19 ; 20 and 21 of the minutes of the meeting of the Faculty of Arts held on 2nd January, 2013 are approved as in Appendix-13 of the agenda. Item 4(7) is referred back.

15. Consideration of question of assignment of Faculty to Prof. Parul Shah, M. Mus. Ph.D.,(Dance), Ph.D., Dean, Faculty of Performing Arts who has become an Ex-Officio Member of the Senate of this University as per provision of Section 18 (1) Class - I – B (vi) of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act. (Appendix-14) (ADM)

Resolved to recommend to the Senate that Prof. Parul Shah, M. Mus. Ph.D., (Dance), Ph.D., Dean, Faculty of Performing Arts, who has become an ex-officio member of the Senate of this University as per provision of Section 18 (1) Class-I– B(vi) of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act be assigned Faculty of Performing Arts. 16. Consideration of the recommendation of revised rules & regulation of Dr. I. G. Patel, Seminar Hall, Faculty of Social Work from the year 2013-2014. (Appendix-15) (ACC)

Resolved that the recommendation concerning revised rules & regulation of Dr. I.G. Patel Seminar Hall, Faculty of Social Work, from the year 2013-2014 is referred to the committee that is already working for the formulation of the general rules and regulations of the auditoria of the University.

17. Consideration of the recommendation Nos. 1 ( 3 & 4 ) ; 2 ( 4 ) ; 3 ( 3 ) ; 4 ( 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 11 ) ; 5 ( 3 & 4 ) ; 6 ( 3 ) ; 7 ( 4 ) ; 8 ( 3, 4 & 5 ) ; 9 ( 3, 7, 8, 9 & 10 ) ; 10 ( 2 ) ; 11 ( 2 & 3 ) ; 12 ; 13 ; 14 ; 15 ; 16, 17 and 18 of the minutes of the meeting of the Faculty of Technology and Engineering held on 24.01.2013. (Appendix-16) (ACA)

Resolved that the recommendation Nos 2 ( 4 ) ; 3 ( 3 ) ; 4 ( 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 11 ) ; 5 ( 3 & 4 ) ; 6 ( 3 ) ; 7 ( 4 ) ; 8 ( 3, 4 & 5 ) ; 9 (7, 9) ; 10(2); 11 ( 2 & 3 ) ; 12 ; 13 ; 14 ; 15 ; 17 and 18 of the minutes of the meeting of the Faculty of Technology and Engineering held on 24.01.2013 are approved as in Appendix-16 of the agenda.

Recommendation No. 1 (3 & 4) are referred back since the concerned items have not been routed through the Board of Studies of Civil Engineering

Recommendation No. 9(3) is referred back since it is not routed through the joint board of the Biochemistry, Microbiology, Applied Mathematics and Pharmacy.

Recommendation 9(8) is referred back.

The Syndicate takes serious note of the remarks of the boards of studies of Applied Mathematics and suggests to the board not to overstep its jurisdiction. Item no. 9(10) of the Board of Studies in Applied Mathematics is not approved.

Recommendation 16 is not approved.

18. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Arts under Career Advancement Scheme held on 22-05-2013 in the University Office. (Appendix-17) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Arts under Career Advancement Scheme held on 22-05-2013 as in Appendix-17 of the agenda are accepted and the following candidates are granted promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Arts under Career Advancement Scheme with effect from the date mentioned against their names:

1. Dr. Amit Dholakia (w.e.f. 01-02-2009) 2. Dr. Lajwanti P. Chatani (w.e.f. 16-03-2013)

Dr. Amit Dholakia abstained as Secretary to the Syndicate during this item and Shri N. K. Ojha, University Engineer, functioned as Secretary during the discussion on this item.

19. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provisions contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on 22nd

May 2013 at 10.30 a.m. to recommend candidate for 1 University Post (Open) of Professor in the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Arts. (Appendix 18) (ADE)

20. Consideration of the minutes of the meeting of the higher payment advisory board held on 11th May, 2013. (Appendix 19) (ACA)

Resolved that the minutes of the meeting of the higher payment advisory board held on 11th May, 2013 is approved as in Appendix-19 of the agenda.

Further resolved that additional 15 posts of Assistant Professors to be appointed on five year contractual basis under higher payment unit of the Faculty of Commerce be included in the list provided in item No.2 of Appendix-19 of the agenda.

21. Consideration of the ratification of suspension from University services of Mr. Bharat Shah, Dy. Accountant, Faculty of Technology & Engineering, and Mr. S. I. Makarani, Clerk, Accounts Section. (Appendix 20) (ADE)

Resolved that the suspension from University services of Mr. Bharat Shah, Dy. Accountant, Faculty of Technology & Engineering and Mr. S. I. Makarani, Clerk, Accounts Section is ratified as in Appendix-20 of the agenda.

Table item with the permission of the Chair:

22. Consideration of the appointment of Prof. Yogesh Singh, Vice Chancellor of M. S. University of Baroda, as independent director of the Gujarat State Petronet Ltd. as per letter dtd 21-5-2013 of GSPL and office note there upon. (Appendix-21) (ADE)

Resolved that the Syndicate conveys its congratulations to the Vice Chancellor Prof. Yogesh Singh for his appointment as Independent Director of the Gujarat State Petronet Ltd.

Further resolved that letter No. GSPL/DIR/2013-14 dtd 21-5-2013 of GSPL as in Appendix-21 of the agenda is accepted.

23. Consideration of the proposal of revision of the salary of the temporary teaching assistants in Faculty of Technology and Engineering and in Polytechnic. (ADE)

Resolved that the Temporary Teaching Assistants in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering be paid consolidated salary of Rs.30,000/- per month and Temporary Teaching Assistants in Polytechnic be paid consolidated salary of Rs. 25,000/- per month in line with the notification published by the

Commissioner of Technical Education, Government of Gujarat dated 22-22013. The Vice Chancellor is authorised to take further necessary steps in the matter as per rules. 24. Consideration of the interim report of the committee constituted to look into the question of salary / remuneration/ honorarium to non-teaching staff in the higher payment programmes, evening programmes and projects/ schemes. (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations contained in the interim report of the committee constituted under the convener-ship of Dr. K. S. Agrawal to look into the question of salary / remuneration/ honorarium to non-teaching staff in the higher payment programmes, evening programmes and projects/ schemes is approved.

25. Consideration of the proposal received from the Federation of Gujarat Industries for M. S. University of Baroda becoming the knowledge partner for the National Legal Summit being held on 22 and 23 June, 2013. (ADM)

Resolved that the proposal received from the Federation of Gujarat Industries for M. S. University of Baroda becoming the knowledge partner for the National Legal Summit being held on 22 and 23 June, 2013 is approved. Further resolved that Shri Tushar Vyas, Syndicate Member, shall be the coordinator for the summit on behalf of the M.S.University of Baroda.

Vadodara Dated :21-06-2013 O.S.D. (REGISTRAR)

CONFIDENTIAL Enclosure to item No: 3

Appendix : 2

THE MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY OF BARODA

The minutes of the meeting of the Finance and Establishment Standing Committee held on Saturday, 18th May, 2013 at 4.00 p.m. in the University Office, Vadodara.

The following members were present in the meeting :

1. Prof. Yogesh Singh - Vice - Chancellor & Chairman 2. Prof. P. H. Vyas 3. Prof. R. G. Kothari 4. Prof. Ranjan Sengupta 5. Dr. Prakash M. Shah 6. Dr. K. S. Agrawal 7. Shri Jigar Inamdar 8. Shri Tushar Vyas 9. Dr. Biswajeet Chakraborti 10. Shri N. K. Oza – I/c. Registrar 11. Shri M. M. Shah - University Auditor – (OSD) Auditor – Invitee The following members could not attend the meeting:

1. Prof. P. Prabhakaran 2. Prof. Ajay Ashtaputre 3. Prof. M. R. Yadav 4. Shri Gopal Bhatti 5. Prof. Rameshwari Pandya 6. Shri Milin Mehta 7. Dr. Dinesh Yadav 8. Dr. Pranav Vyas 9. Incharge Chief Accounts Officer-Invitee

1. Consideration of the minutes of the Purchase Committee meeting held on 14-05-2013 at 4.00 p.m. in the University Office. (Annexure-1) (AUD)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the minutes of the Purchase Committee meeting held on 14-05-2013 as in Annexure-1 of the agenda be approved.

2. Consideration of letter dated 04/05/2013 of Mrs. Nimisha Pathak, Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Mathematics, Faculty of Technology and Engineering forwarded vide FTE / 349 through the Head Department of Applied Mathematics and Dean Faculty of Technology and Engineering for granting her Study leave under O.209-B with full pay for a period of 2 years from 14/07/2013 to 14/07/2015 as she got admission in Ph.D. at Department of Mathematics at southern Illinois University, Carbondale, U.S.A. and office note thereon. (Annexure-2) (ADE)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that application dated 04/05/2013 of Mrs. Nimisha Pathak, Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Mathematics, Faculty of Technology and Engineering forwarded vide FTE / 349 through the Head Department of Applied Mathematics and Dean Faculty of Technology and Engineering for granting her Study leave under O.209-B with full pay for a period of 2 years from 14/07/2013 to 14/07/2015 as she got admission in Ph.D. at Department of Mathematics at southern Illinois University, Carbondale, U.S.A. as in Annexure-2 of the agenda be approved.

3. Consideration of letter dated 03/05/2013 of Ms. Bhawana Vasudeva, Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Technology and Engineering forwarded vide Arch./582 dated 15/05/2013 through the Head Department of Architecture and Dean Faculty of Technology & Engineering for granting her Study leave under O.209-B with full pay for a period of 2 years from 08/07/2013 as she would like to complete the Ph.D. within given time frame at CEPT University, Ahmedabad and office note thereon. (Annexure-3) (ADE)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that application dated 03.05.2013 of Ms. Bhawana Vasudeva, Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Technology and Engineering forwarded vide Arch./582 dated 15/05/2013 through the Head Department of Architecture and Dean Faculty of Technology & Engineering for granting her Study leave under O.209-B with full pay for a period of 2 years from 08/07/2013 as she would like to complete the Ph.D. within given time frame at CEPT University, Ahmedabad as in Annexure-3 of the agenda be approved.

Vadodara Date: 20-05-2013 I/c Registrar

CONFIDENTIAL SYNDICATE 28-06-2013

THE MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY OF BARODA

An ordinary meeting of the Syndicate was held on Friday, 28th June, 2013 at 3.00 p.m. in the University office. The following members were present:

1. Prof. Yogesh Singh - Vice-Chancellor & Chairman 2. Prof. Parimal H. Vyas 3. Prof. Hemant H. Mathur 4. Dr. P. M. Shah 5. Shri Ashwin A. Chokshi 6. Shri Milin K. Mehta 7. Shri Mukundbhai B. Shah 8. Dr. Prakash M. Shah 9. Prof. Rameshwari Pandya 10. Prof. R. G. Aiyer 11. Dr. Sweta C. Prajapati 12. Dr. Beejaysinh G. Rathod 13. Shri Tushar Vyas 14. Shri Jigar Inamdar 15. Shri Gopal Bhatti

Prof. Amit Dholakia, O.S.D. (Registrar) and Secretary to the Syndicate

The following members could not attend the meeting :

1. The Commissioner of Higher Education 2. The Director of Technical Education 3. The Commissioner of Health, Medical Services & Medical Education 4. Prof. Maganbhai N. Parmar 5. Ms. Geeta Goradia 6. Dr. Kamal R. Shah 7. Dr. Kishorilal S. Agrawal

1. Confirmation of the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Syndicate held on 24.05.2013. (ADM)

Resolved that the minutes of the ordinary meeting of the Syndicate held on 24.05.2013 are confirmed with the following modification:

In item no. 17 on the minutes of the meeting of the Faculty of Technology and Engineering, in stead of 9 (7, 9 & 10) as approved, it should be modified as 9 (7, 9) approved and instead of 10 (2) as not approved it should be modified as 10(2) as approved.

Further, the last but one paragraph of the minutes on item no. 17 be rephrased as under:

2. Report of the follow-up actions taken on the resolutions of the Ordinary Meeting of the Syndicate held on 24.05.2013. (Appendix-1) (ADM)

Resolved that the follow-up actions taken on the resolutions of the ordinary meeting of the Syndicate held on 24-05-2013 as in Appendix 1 of the agenda are noted.

3. Consideration of the recommendations of the Finance & Establishment Standing Committee meeting held on 18-06-2013. (Appendix-2) (ADM)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Finance & Establishment Standing Committee meeting held on 18-06-2013 as in Appendix-2 of the agenda are approved.

4. Consideration of the recommendation of the Standing Committee appointed as per norms and guidelines approved by the Syndicate vide S.R. 19 dt. 29-7-2011 and Statute 129 to recommend the name of the Dean, Faculty of Science held on 15-04-2013 in the University Office. (Appendix-3) (ADM)

Resolved that the recommendation of the Standing Committee appointed as per norms and guidelines approved by the Syndicate vide S. R. No. 19 dated 29-7- 2011 and Statute 129 is accepted and Prof. A.C. Sharma is appointed as Dean, Faculty of Science, for a period of three years from the date he joins or till the date of his superannuation, whichever is earlier.

5. Consideration of the letter No. HDFS / FHS / 143 dated 15th May 2013 received from the Dean, Faculty of Family and Community Sciences regarding permission to establish Day Care Centre at Department of Human Development and Family Studies on a trial basis as a project and provide care for 25 children at Chetan Balwadi on self-financed basis from the academic year 2013-14 and office note there on. (Appendix-4) (GCU)

Resolved that the proposal received vide letter No. HDFS / FHS / 143 dated 15th May 2013 from the Dean, Faculty of Family and Community Sciences regarding permission to establish the Day Care Centre at Department of Human Development and Family Studies on a trial basis as a project and provide care for 25 children at Chetan Balwadi on self-financed basis from the academic year 2013- 14 as in Appendix-4 of the agenda is approved. Further resolved that the timing of the day-care centre be modified as 10.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. and children belonging to the age group 1.5 years to 12 years be admitted to the day care centre. The salary payable to the non-teaching staff hired shall be as per the guidelines and norms prevailing for other higher payment programmes in the University.

6. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Monday 3rd June 2013 to recommend candidate for the 1 University post (open) of Professor in Sanskrit, Faculty of Arts. (Appendix-5) (ADE)

Dr. Sweta Prajapati abstained during the discussion on this item.

7. Consideration of recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Sanskrit, Faculty of Arts under Career Advancement Scheme held on 03.06.2013 in the University Office. (Appendix-6) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendation of the Selection Committee constituted as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Sanskrit, Faculty of Arts under Career Advancement Scheme held on 03-06-2013 as in Appendix-17 of the agenda is accepted, and Dr. Rabindra Kumar Panda is granted promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Sanskrit, Faculty of Arts under Career Advancement Scheme w.e.f. 1-1-2009.

Dr. Sweta Prajapati abstained during the discussion on this item.

8. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on 3rd and 4th June 2013 to recommend candidate for the 1 University post (Open) of Assistant Professor in Sanskrit, Faculty of Arts. (Appendix-7) (ADE)

The following candidate be kept on the waiting list: 1. Ms. Paramba Shree Yogmaya

9. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on 3rd and 4th June, 2013 to recommend candidate for the 3 University posts (1-ST, 1-SEBC, 1-Open) of Pradhyapak Baroda Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya. (Appendix-8) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on 3rd and 4th June, 2013 to recommend candidate for the 3 University posts (1-ST, 1-SEBC, 1-Open) of Pradhyapak in Sanskrit / Traditional Sanskrit, Baroda Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya are accepted and the following candidates are appointed as Pradhyapak in Baroda Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya in the pay scale of Rs.15600-39100 plus Academic Grade Pay Rs. 6000/- on probation for a period of two years from the date they join.

1. Mr. Sureshbhai B. Patel (on ST category post) 2. Mr. Yogeshkumar Trivedi (on SEBC category post)

The following candidate be kept on the waiting list on ST category post:

1. Mr. Nareshbhai M. Mahakal

Further resolved that one post of Pradhyapak (open category) be re-advertized.

10. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on Thursday 6th June 2013 to recommend candidate for 1 post of Lecturer (Open) in Applied Physics in Polytechnic. (Appendix-9) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on Thursday 6th June, 2013 to recommend candidate for the 1 post of Lecturer (Open) in Applied Physics in Polytechnic is accepted and Mr. Nayneshkumar Bhagwandas Devlani is appointed as Lecturer (on open category post) in Applied Physics in Polytechnic in the pay scale of Rs15600-39100 with Academic Grade Pay of Rs.6000/- on probation for a period of two years from the date he joins.

The following candidate be kept on the waiting list for the open category post:

Mr. Sagar Kishor Ambavale

11. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on Friday 7th June, 2013 at 10.30 a.m. to recommend candidate for the 1 post of Lecturer (SEBC) in Applied Chemistry in Polytechnic. (Appendix-10) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on Friday 7th June, 2013 to recommend candidate for the 1 post of Lecturer (SEBC) in Applied Chemistry in Polytechnic is accepted and Mr. Nileshkumar Bhikubhai Padhiyar is appointed as Lecturer (on SEBC category post) in Applied Chemistry in Polytechnic in the pay scale of Rs15600-39100 with Academic Grade Pay of Rs.6000/- on probation for a period of two years from the date he joins.

12. Consideration of the Payment of Exam Allowance to permanent non-teaching staff appointed on Grade of the University and its Institutions for F. Y. 2012-13. (Appendix-11) (AUD)

Resolved that the item is deferred.

13. Consideration of the minutes of the meeting of the Advisory Committee of the University Experimental (English Medium) School held on 11-06-2013. (Appendix-12) (ADM)

Resolved that the minutes of the meeting of the Advisory Committee of the University Experimental (English Medium) School held on 11-06-2013 are approved as in Appendix-12 of the agenda with the following modifications:

In item no. 9 of the minutes, the sum payable to outside accountant should be Rs. 12000 per year and in item no. 10, the salary payable to teachers should be Rs. 7500 per month.

14. Consideration of the recommendations of the security committee for the award of security contract of the University. (Appendix-13) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Security Committee for the award of Security Contract of the University as in Appendix-13 of the agenda are approved and M/s. Shiv Industrial Security Force & Labour Supply is grated the contract w.e.f. 01-8-2013 for a period of one year. The agency be kept under observation for an initial period of three months and only upon the satisfactory performance during this period further continuation of its services be considered.

15. Consideration of the Minutes of the meeting of the Advisory Committee for the centre for Lifelong Learning and extension held on 8-5-2013 & the Office Note thereon. (Appendix-14) (ADE)

Resolved that the minutes of the meeting of the Advisory Committee of the Centre for Lifelong Learning and Extension held on 08-05-2013 as in Appendix-14 of the agenda are approved. Further resolved that the salary of Ms Shilpa Kapadia, Assistant Director, Centre for Lifelong Learning and Extension, be revised to Rs. 25000 p.m. w.e.f. 1-4-2013. 16. Consideration of the recommendation of the Screening cum Evaluation committee for Promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 1 to Assistant Professor Stage 2 with Academic Grade Pay of Rs. 7000/- under Career Advancement Scheme held on 03-06-2013 in the Department of Sanskrit, Pali and Prakrit, Faculty of Arts. (Appendix-15) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendation of the Screening cum Evaluation committee for Promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 1 to Assistant Professor Stage 2 with Academic Grade Pay of Rs. 7000/- under Career Advancement Scheme held on 03-06-2013 in the Department of Sanskrit, Pali and Prakrit, Faculty of Arts, is accepted and Dr. Shweta Jejurkar be granted promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 1 to Assistant Professor Stage 2 under Career Advancement Scheme in the Department of Sanskrit, Pali and Prakrit, Faculty of Arts w.e.f. 30-6-2012.

17. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on 19th and 20th June 2013 to recommend candidates for 5 University posts of Assistant Professor (1-ST, 1-SC, 2-SEBC, 1 Open) in the Department of Electrical Engineering in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering. (Appendix-16) (ADE)

SC, 2-SEBC, 1 Open) in Department of Electrical Engineering in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering as in Appendix 16 of the agenda are accepted and the following candidates are appointed as Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering in the pay scale of Rs.15600-39100 plus Academic Grade Pay Rs. 6000/- on probation for a period of two years from the date they join:

1. Ms. Manishaben Vitthalbhai Mayavanshi (on SC category post) 2. Mr. Hiren Mahendrakumar Patel (on ST category post) 3. Mr. Hiren Chandubhai Rana (on SEBC category post) 4. Ms. Farah Moazzamkhan Pathan (on SEBC category post) 5. Mr. Anand Sharad Damle (on open category post)

The following candidate be kept on the waiting list for the post in the ST category:

Mr. Tejaskumar Patel

The following candidates be kept on the waiting list for the post in the SEBC category:

Mr. Chetan Jayaswal

The following candidates be kept on the waiting list in the order of merit for the post in the open category:

1. Ms. Twinkle Vimal Doshi 2. Ms. Prativa Saraswala 3. Ms. Sandhya R. Sharma 4. Ms. Zodape Mithila S 5. Mr. Santosh Phulare 6. Ms. Prakruti M. Shah 7. Ms. Harsha O. Bodas 8. Ms. Jyoti A. Sohani 9. Mr. Varad J. Tambe 10. Ms. Alpaben R. Champaneria

18. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on Wednesday 19/6/2013 at 11.30 a.m. to recommend candidate for the 5 Posts of Associate Professor (1-SC, 2-ST, 2-SEBC) in Electrical Engineering in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering. (Appendix-17) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on Wednesday 19/6/2013 to recommend candidate for 5 posts of Associate Professor (1-SC, 2-ST, 2-SEBC) in Electrical Engineering in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering as in Appendix 17 of the agenda are accepted and all five posts of Associate Professor in Electrical Engineering be re-advertised.

19. Consideration of recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Technology and Engineering under Career Advancement Scheme held on 19/6/2013 at 10.30 a.m. in the University Office. (Appendix-18) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Technology and Engineering under Career Advancement Scheme held on 19/6/2013 as in Appendix 18 of the agenda are accepted and Dr. Hina Chandwani is not recommended for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Technology and Engineering under Career Advancement Scheme.

20. Consideration of the request of the Principal, Baroda Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya for the post facto sanction and allocation of funds for the bill of the purchase of library cupboards. (Appendix-19) (AUD)

Resolved that the request of the Principal, Baroda Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya for post facto sanction and allocation of funds for the purchase of library cupboards is approved as in Appendix-19 of the agenda. The funds for the purchase of the said cupboards purchased for the storage of rare books of the Mahavidyalay be allocated from the University Development and Maintenance Fund.

21. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on Tuesday 25/6/2013 at to recommend candidate for 4 posts of Professor (1-ST, 2-SEBC, 1-Open) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering. (Appendix-20) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on Tuesday 25/6/2013 to recommend candidate for 4 posts of Professor (1-ST, 2-SEBC, 1-Open) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering are accepted, Dr. Dharmendra Kumar Sharma is appointed as Professor (on open category post) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Technology and Engineering in the pay scale of Rs.37400-67000 plus Academic Grade Pay Rs.10000/- on probation for a period of two years from the date he joins.

Further resolved that the post of Professor in Mechanical Engineering in ST and SEBC categories be re-advertized.

22. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on 25/6/2013 to recommend candidate for 5 posts of Associate Professor (1-SC, 2-ST, 2-SEBC) in the Mechanical Engineering in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering. (Appendix-21) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on 25/6/2013 to recommend candidate for 5 posts of Associate Professor (1-SC, 2-ST, 2-SEBC) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering are accepted, Dr. Piyush P. Gohil is appointed as Associate Professor (on SEBC category post) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Technology and Engineering in the pay scale of Rs.37400-67000 plus Academic Grade Pay Rs.9000/- on probation for a period of two years from the date they joins.

Further resolved that the post of Associate Professor in SC and ST categories be re-advertized.

23. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on 25/6/2013 and 26/6/2013 at 10.30 a.m. onwards to recommend candidate for the post of Assistant Professor (1-ST, 2-SEBC, 1 Open) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering. (Appendix-22) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on 25/6/2013 and 26/6/2013 to recommend candidate for the post of Assistant Professor (1-ST, 2-SEBC, 1 Open) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering as in Appendix 22 of the agenda are accepted and the following candidates are appointed Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Technology and Engineering In the pay scale of Rs. Rs.15600-39100 plus Academic Grade Pay Rs. 6000/- on probation for a period of two years from the date they join:

1. Mr. Prakash M. Tadvi (on ST category post) 2. Mr. Vijay M. Parmar ( on SEBC category post) 3. Mr. Mehul P. Bambhania (on SEBC category post) 4. Ms. Shital S. Soni (on open category post)

The following candidate be kept on the waiting list in the ST category: 10

Mr. Shailesh M. Patel

The following candidate be kept on the waiting list in the SEBC category:

Mr. Pravin N. Tank

The following candidate be kept on the waiting list in the open category:

1. Ms. Sridevi Kavirayani 2. Ms. Alpa T. Bhatt 3. Mr. Mohitkumar P. Nal 4. Ms. Hiral H. Parikh 5. Ms. Sonal Prasad 6. Mr. Mayank Kumar Pawar

24. Consideration of the recommendations of the Screening cum Evaluation Committee for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 with Academic Grade Pay (AGP) of Rs. 8000/- under Career Advancement Scheme in the Department of Mechanical Engineering in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering held on 26/6/2013. (Appendix-23) (ADE) Resolved that the recommendations of the Screening cum Evaluation Committee for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 with Academic Grade Pay (AGP) of Rs. 8000/- under Career Advancement Scheme in the Department of Mechanical Engineering in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering is accepted and Shri J.R. Mehta is granted promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 under Career Advancement Scheme in the Department of Mechanical Engineering in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering w.e.f. 22-6-2013. 25. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee as per AICTE & GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage-4 to Professor Stage-5 in the department of Mechanical Engineering in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering under Career Advancement Scheme held on 25/6/2013 at 10.30 a.m. in the University Office. (Appendix-24) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee as per AICTE & GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage-4 to Professor Stage-5 in the Department of Mechanical Engineering in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering under Career Advancement Scheme is accepted and Dr. M. N. Qureshi is granted promotion from Associate Professor Stage-4 to Professor Stage-5 w.e.f. date of eligibility as per GOG and AICTE norms. 11

26. Consideration of the report of the Extra Work Allowance Committee constituted by Honorable Vice Chancellor vide letter No. ADE/15/9 dated 15th May 2012 and office-note thereon. (Appendix-25) (ACC)

Resolved that the report of the Extra Work Allowance Committee vide letter No. ADE/15/9 dated 15th May, 2012 as in Appendix-25 of the agenda is noted. Further resolved that the following committee is constituted to further examine the issue and make suitable recommendations:

1. Prof. Parimal Vyas (Syndicate Member) - Convener 2. Dr. Prakash Shah (Syndicate Member) Member 3. Prof. Rameshwari Pandya (Syndicate Member) Member 4. Dr. P. M. Shah (Syndicate Member) Member 5. Ms. Neeta Dhar (I/c CAO) Member-Secretary

27. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on 27/6/2013 to recommend candidate for 1 University post (SEBC) of Assistant Director in the Physical Education Department. (Appendix-26) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on 27/6/2013 to recommend candidate for 1 post (SEBC) of Assistant Director in Physical Education Department is accepted and Mr. Vikas Babubhai Prajapati is appointed as Assistant Director (on SEBC category post) in Physical Education Department in the pay scale of Rs.15600- 39100 plus Academic grade pay of Rs. 6000/- on probation for a period of two years from the date he joins:

The following candidate be kept on the waiting list:

Mr. Mehul Kumar Gandhi

28. Consideration of the recommendation of the Screening cum Evaluation Committee constituted as per S. R. No. 5 (1) (2) dated 6/1/2010 for promotion from Assistant Director Stage 1 to Stage 2 in the Physical Education Department under Career Advancement Scheme held on 27/6/2013. (Appendix-27) (ADE) Resolved that the recommendations of the Screening cum Evaluation Committee constituted as per S. R. No. 5 (1) (2) dated 6/1/2010 for promotion from Assistant Director Stage 1 to Stage 2 in the Physical Education Department under Career Advancement Scheme are accepted and the following candidates are granted promotion from Assistant Director Stage 1 to Stage 2 in Physical Education Department under career advancement scheme:

1. Dr. Harjit Kaur (w.e.f. 7-3-2012) 2. Ms. Shital Sheth (w.e.f. 7-3-2013)

Table item with the permission of the Chair : 12

29. Consideration of the action of the blacklisting of M/s Gopinath Construction Company as a construction contractor in the University. (CDU)

Resolved to ratify the action of the blacklisting of M/s Gopinath Construction Company as a construction contractor in the University.

Vadodara Dated:19-07-2013 O.S.D.( REGISTRAR )

CONFIDENTIAL Enclosure to item No: 3 Appendix : 2

THE MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY OF BARODA

The minutes of the meeting of the Finance and Establishment Standing Committee held on Tuesday, 18th June, 2013 at 04.00 p.m. in the University Office, Vadodara. The following members were present in the meeting :

1. Prof. Yogesh Singh - Vice - Chancellor & Chairman 2. Prof. P. H. Vyas 3. Prof. R. G. Kothari 4. Prof. Ranjan Sengupta 5. Prof. M. R. Yadav 6. Dr. Prakash M. Shah 7. Shri Gopal Bhatti 8. Prof. Rameshwari Pandya 9. Shri Jigar Inamdar 10. Dr. Pranav Vyas 11. Dr. Amit Dholakia - OSD (Registrar) & Secretary 12. The Chief Accounts Officer-Invitee 13. Shri M. M. Shah - University Auditor – (OSD) Auditor – Invitee

The following members could not attend the meeting :

1. Prof. Ajay Ashtaputre 2. Dr. K. S. Agrawal 3. Shri Milin Mehta 4. Shri Tushar Vyas 5. Dr. Biswajeet Chakrabarty 6. Dr. Dinesh Yadav

1. Consideration of letter dated 30/05/2013 of Shri Sanjaykumar M. Dave, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Technology & Engineering forwarded through Head & Dean for granting him Study Leave with full pay for a period six months from 16/07/2013 to 16/01/2014 (6 Months) under O.209 – B to join Ph.D. Programme (Part time external candidate) at SVNIT, Surat and Office Note thereon. (Annexure-1) (ADE)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that application dated 30/05/2013 of Shri Sanjaykumar M. Dave, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Technology & Engineering forwarded through Head & Dean for granting him Study Leave with full pay for a period six months from 16/07/2013 to 16/01/2014 (6 Months) under O.209 – B to join Ph.D. Programme (Part time external candidate) at SVNIT, Surat as in Annexure-1 of the agenda be approved.

2. Consideration of the minutes of the Purchase Committee meeting held on 17-06-2013 at 4.00 p.m. in the University Office. (Annexure-2) (AUD)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the minutes of the Purchase Committee meeting held on 17-06-2013 at 4.00 p.m. in the University Office as in Annexure-2 of the Agenda be approved.

3. Consideration of the proposal No. Geol / DMM / DST / 5 / 13-14 dated 15.06.2013 and received in audit section vide inward No. 254, dt. 15-06-2013, from the co-ordinator, DST PAC – ES Meeting, Dept. of Geology, Faculty of Science in the matter of granting permission to sanction the expenses to be incurred for organizing the DST sponsored 4th Meeting of the Project Advisory Committee – ES on 5-6 July, 2013. (Annexure-3) (AUD)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the proposal No. Geol / DMM / DST / 5 / 13-14 dated 15.06.2013 and received in audit section vide inward No. 254, dt. 15-06-2013, from the co-ordinator, DST PAC – ES Meeting, Dept. of Geology, Faculty of Science in the matter of granting permission to sanction the expenses to be incurred for organizing the DST sponsored 4th Meeting of the Project Advisory Committee – ES on 5-6 July, 2013 as in Annexure-3 of the agenda be approved.

4. Consideration of proposed MoU to be executed by and between The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda and Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Limited (MKCL) for the implementation of HRMS programme, a comprehensive software frame for a fully web-based employee life cycle management for University’s Employees for the M. S. University of Baroda and office note thereon. (Annexure-4)(ADE)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the proposed MoU to be executed by and between The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda and Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Limited (MKCL) for the implementation of HRMS programme, a comprehensive software frame for a fully web-based employee life 15

cycle management for University’s Employees for the M. S. University of Baroda as in Annexure-4 of the agenda be approved.

Further resolved that :

1. The Registrar should negotiate with MKCL for the price quoted for the task by MKCL. The Vice-Chancellor is authorized to accept the negotiated price. 2. The legal jurisdiction for any dispute arising out of the MoU shall be Vadodara city. 3. The clause on confidentiality should be so modified as to prohibit any disclosure of information about MSU to any party by MKCL. 4. The period of MoU shall be three years instead of one.

Vadodara Date: 24-06-2013 O.S.D. (Registrar)

CONFIDENTIAL SYNDICATE 26-07-2013

THE MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY OF BARODA

An ordinary meeting of the Syndicate was held on Friday, 26th July, 2013 at 3.00 p.m. in the University office. The following members were present:

1. Prof. Yogesh Singh - Vice-Chancellor & Chairman 2. Prof. Maganbhai N. Parmar 3. Dr. P. M. Shah 4. Shri Ashwin A. Chokshi 5. Ms. Geeta Goradia 6. Shri Milin K. Mehta 7. Dr. Kamal R. Shah 8. Shri Mukundbhai B. Shah 9. Dr. Prakash M. Shah 10. Prof. Rameshwari Pandya 11. Dr. R. G. Aiyer 12. Dr. Sweta C. Prajapati 13. Dr. Beejaysinh G. Rathod 14. Shri Tushar Vyas 15. Shri Jigar Inamdar 16. Shri Gopal Bhatti

Prof. Amit Dholakia, O.S.D. (Registrar) and Secretary to the Syndicate

The following members could not attend the meeting:

1. The Commissioner of Higher Education 2. The Director of Technical Education 3. The Commissioner of Health, Medical Services & Medical Education 4. Prof. Parimal H. Vyas 5. Prof. Hemant H. Mathur 6. Dr. Kishorilal S. Agrawal

1. Confirmation of the minutes of the ordinary meeting of the Syndicate held on 28-06-2013. (ADM)

Resolved that the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Syndicate held on 28-06-2013 are confirmed.

2. Report of the follow-up actions taken on the resolutions of the ordinary meeting of the Syndicate held on 28-06-2013. (Appendix-1) (ADM)

Resolved that the follow-up actions taken on the resolutions of the ordinary meeting of the Syndicate held on 28-06-2013 as in Appendix-1 of the agenda are noted.

3. Consideration of the recommendations of the Finance & Establishment Standing Committee meeting held on 18-07-2013. (Appendix-2) (ADM)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Finance & Establishment Standing Committee meeting held on 18-07-2013 as in Appendix-2 of the agenda are approved with the following modification with regard to item no. 2 of the agenda:

Dr. Nandini Kannan, Associate Professor, Department of Business Economics, Faculty of Commerce, is granted extension of leave up to 31-10-2013 as a special case. This is the last extension of leave granted to her and no further extension will be considered.

Further resolved with regard to item No. 3 of the agenda that the process of amendment of O.209 (B) be initiated. The Vice-Chancellor is authorized to constitute a committee for recommending such amendments.

4. Consideration of the letter dated 15-6-2013 received from advocate Shri Shashikant N Parmar on behalf of Prof. Shivaji K Panikkar for paying retirement dues and benefits including the salary of the period of suspension etc. and office note there upon. (Appendix-3) (ADE)

Resolved that the Vice Chancellor is authorised to take a suitable decision after taking legal opinion in the matter of the application received from advocate Shri Shashikant N. Parmar on behalf of Prof. Shivaji K. Panikkar for paying retirement dues and benefits including the salary of the period of suspension etc. as in Appendix-3 of the agenda.

5. Consideration of the minutes of the Deans’ meeting held on 12th July, 2013 in the University Office. (Appendix-4) (ADM)

Resolved that the minutes of the Deans’ meeting held on 12th July, 2013 in the University Office as in Appendix-4 of the agenda are approved.

6. Consideration of question of assignment of Faculty to :

(i) Shri Jitendrabhai Ratilal Sukhadia, D.M.E., M.L.A., who has become an elected Member of the Senate as a representative of the Gujarat Legislative 2

Assembly under Section 18 (1) Class –II (A) (viii) of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, w. e. f. 16-4-2013.

(ii) Shri Satishbhai Motibhai Patel, B.Com. M.L.A., who has become an elected Member of the Senate as a representative of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly under Section 18 (1) Class –II (A) (viii) of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, w. e. f.. 16-4-2013.

(iii) Shri Bharat Somchand Shah, B.A., Mayor of the Vadodara Mahanagar Seva Sadan who has become an Ex-Officio Member of the Senate under Section 18 (1) - Class - I ( B) (xii) of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act w.e.f. 14-6-2013 and

(iv) Prof. A.C. Sharma, M.Sc. Ph.D., Dean, Faculty of Science who has become an Ex-Officio Member of the Senate of this University as per provision of Section 18 (1) Class - I - (B) (vi) of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act w.e.f. 4-7-2013 (Appendix-5) (ADM)

Resolved to recommend to the Senate that:

(i) Shri Jitendrabhai Ratilal Sukhadia, D.M.E., M.L.A., who has become an elected Member of the Senate as a representative of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly under Section 18 (1) Class –II (A) (viii) of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, w. e. f. 16-4-2013 be assigned, Faculty of Technology & Engineering.

(iii) Shri Bharat Somchand Shah, B.A., Mayor of the Vadodara Mahanagar Seva Sadan who has become an Ex-Officio Member of the Senate under Section 18 (1) - Class - I (B) (xii) of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act w.e.f. 14-6-2013 be assigned, Faculty of Arts.

7. Consideration of the letter No F. No. 87-1 / 2012 (SU-1) dated 25/6/2013 from Mr. A. K. Dogra Joint Secretary, University Grants Commission, regarding tentative XII plan allocation to the University of Rs. 24.06 crore for the plan expenditure to be incurred during XII Plan period (2012-2017) under General Development Assistance Scheme in the form of Plan Block Grant along with the guidelines and the office note thereon. (Appendix-6) (GCU)

Resolved that the letter received from Mr. A. K. Dogra, Joint Secretary, University Grants Commission, regarding tentative XII plan allocation to the University of Rs. 24.06 crore for the plan expenditure to be incurred during XII Plan period 3

(2012-2017) under General Development Assistance Scheme in the form of Plan Block Grant along with the guidelines as in Appendix-6 of the agenda is accepted and the allocation of this grants as proposed in Appendix 6 of the agenda is approved. The Vice Chancellor is authorized to make minor modifications in this allocation and its utilization in accordance with the UGC guidelines and requirements of the University.

8. Consideration of reimbursement of the cost of mobile handset and enhancement in reimbursement of monthly mobile usage allowance for the officers to the level of Assistant Registrar and above and the office note thereon. (Appendix-7) (ACC)

Resolved that proposed reimbursement of the cost of mobile handset and enhancement in the reimbursement of monthly mobile usage allowance for the officers of the level of Assistant Registrar and above as in Appendix-7 of the agenda is approved w.e.f. 01-08-2013 with the modification that such reimbursement of purchase cost of mobile handset shall be made once in five years. Further resolved that the monthly mobile usage allowance payable to Deans, Principals, Heads of Institutions, Directors of Centres/Cells and other such functionaries granted equivalent powers in O.31 be revised to Rs. 750/- per month w.e.f. 01-08-2013.

9. Report of the action taken by the Vice Chancellor as authorized vide SR No. 3 dated 28.8.2009 in accepting the following projects: Sr. Details Funding Amount Sanctioned No. GCU & Date No Agency With Duration 1 “Developmet of phase contract DAE- Rs. 39,36,850/-for 3 GCU/BRNS/25/13-14/294 3D microscopic imaging BRNS Years dated 7/6/2013 techniques for biological objects” of Dr. Arun Anand, Dept. of Applied Physics, Faculty of Tech. & Engg. 2 “Evolution of northern part of DST Rs. 21,85,000/- for 3 GCU/DST/22/13-14/327 dated Gujarat alluvia plains, Western Years 17/06/2013 India" a geomorphological and palaeoclimatological approach” of Dr. Rachna Raj, Dept. of Geology, Faculty of Science.

3 “Linking Vadose Zone SERB Rs. 33,00,000/- for 3 GCU/SERB/28/13-14/405 dated microbial ecology and Years 04/07/2013 geochemistry of sediment Cores from the Alluvia Mahi River Basin, Western India” of Dr. G. Archana, Dept. of Microbiology, Faculty of Science. 4 “Coordinate multiple copy SERB Rs. 49,60,000/- for 3 GCU/SERB/29/13-14/404 dated expression of two genes relA Years 04/07/2013 4

rumA in Escherichia coli results in two new phenotypes- interinsic tolerance to antibiotics and synthetic lethality” of Dr. Jayshree Pohnerkar, Dept. of Bio-Chemistry, Faculty of Science.

(GCU)

Resolved that the action taken by the Vice Chancellor as authorized vide S.R No. 3 dated 28-08-2009 in accepting the above-mentioned financial assistance is noted.

10. Consideration of the minutes of the Library Committee meeting held on 18th July, 2013. (Appendix-8) (ADM)

Resolved that the minutes of the Library Committee meeting held on 18th July, 2013 as in Appendix-8 of the agenda are approved (except item no. 4, 6 and 7 which are not approved) with the following modification:

In item No. 3 of the minutes, the proposal be modified to carry out the purchase of desktop computers in place of laptop computers.

11. Consideration of the guidelines recommended by the committee to suggest rules, norms and procedures for the enrolment and examination for the incoming international exchange students from partners universities who intend to join our university to take up studies in various courses / subjects across faculties and colleges as a part of Students’ Exchange Programme. (Appendix-9) (ACA)

Resolved that the guidelines recommended by the committee to suggest rules, norms and procedures for the enrolment and examination for the incoming international exchange students from partners universities who intend to join our university to take up studies in various courses / subjects across Faculties and Colleges as part of Students’ Exchange Programme as in Appendix-9 of the agenda are approved. Further resolved that the Vice Chancellor is authorised to constitute the committee for further action on item no. 15 of the guidelines.

12. Consideration of the minutes of the meeting of the Building Committee held on 22-7-13 at 4.00 P.M. in the University Office. (Appendix-10) (CDU)

Resolved that item no.1, 2 & 3 of the minutes of the Building Committee meeting held on 22nd July, 2013 as in Appendix 10 of the agenda are referred to the committee constituted under the convenership of Shri Milin Mehta (Syndicate Member ) to enquire into the case of financial embezzlement in the University. The convener of the committee is authorized to co-opt experts from the field of civil engineering and construction field for this purpose with the approval of the Vice Chancellor. Further resolved that Shri Mukund Shah (Syndicate Member) & 5

Shri Ashwin Chokshi (Syndicate Member) are co-opted in this committee for this purpose.

13. Reconsideration of the payment of exam allowance to permanent non- teaching staff appointed on grade in the University and its institutions for F. Y. 2012-13. (Appendix-11) (AUD)

Resolved that the following committee is constituted for making suitable recommendations with regard to the payment of exam allowance to permanent non-teaching staff appointed on grade in the University and its institutions for F. Y. 2012-13 as in Apppendix-11 of the agenda and the Vice Chancellor is authorised to accept and implement the recommendation of the committee:

1. Dr. Prakash Shah, Syndicate Member - Convener 2. Dr. P. M. Shah, Syndicate Member - Member 3. Dr. Beejaysinh Rathod, Syndicate Member - Member 4. Dr. Kamal Shah, Syndicate Member - Member 5. Shri Minesh Shah, OSD (Auditor) - Member-Secretary

14. Consideration of the issue of the appointment of Vice Dean in the different Faculties of the University. (Appendix-12) (ADM)

Resolved that the proposal of appointing Vice Dean in different Faculties of the University as in Appendix 12 of the agenda is approved.

15. Consideration of the recommendation of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Monday 8/7/2013 at 10.30 a.m. to recommend candidate for 1 University Post (OPEN) of Professor in the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science. (Appendix-13) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on 08-07-2013, to recommend candidate for 1 University post (Open) of Professor in the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science as in appendix-13 of the agenda are accepted and Dr. Prafulla Kumar Jha is appointed as Professor (on open category post) in the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, in the pay band of Rs. 37,400-67000 plus Academic Grade Pay of Rs. 10,000/- on probation for a period of two years from the date he joins. 16. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Tuesday 9-7-2013 to recommend candidate for 4 University posts (1-SC, 1-ST, 1-SEBC, 1-OPEN) of Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science. (Appendix-14-) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda 6

Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on 9-7-2013 to recommend candidate for 4 University posts (1-SC, 1-ST, 1-SEBC, 1-OPEN) of Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, as in Appendix-14 of the agenda are accepted and the following candidates are appointed as Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, in the pay band of Rs. 15600-39100 with Academic Grade Pay of Rs. 6000/- on probation for a period of two years from the date they join:

1. Dr. Debjani Ranjit Bagchi (on open category post) 2. Mr. Rakeshkumar Dineshbhai Chauhan (on post reserved for SEBC)

The following candidate be kept on the waiting list for the post in the open category: 1. Ms. Pallavi P. Ghalsasi 2. Ms. Jagriti Sahariya 3. Ms. Sasmita Mishra 4. Ms. Shinjinee Das Gupta

Further resolved that post of Assistant Professor under SC & ST categories be re- advertised.

17. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC Regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage-4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science under Career Advancement Scheme held on 8/7/2013 in the University Office. (Appendix-15) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, under Career Advancement Scheme held on 08-07-2013 as in Appendix-15 of the agenda are accepted and the following teachers are granted promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science under Career Advancement Scheme with effect from the date mentioned against their names:

1. Dr. Surjeet Mukherjee - w.e.f. 18-11-2009 2. Dr. P. K. Mehta - w.e.f. 04-08-2010

The following candidates are not recommended for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5:

1. Dr. M. B. Sureshkumar 2. Dr. K. R. Jotania

18. Consideration of the recommendations of the Screening cum Evaluation Committee for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 with Academic Grade Pay (AGP) of Rs. 8,000/- under Career Advancement Scheme in the Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Technology & Engineering held on 15/7/2013. (Appendix-16) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Screening cum Evaluation Committee constituted as per AICTE & GOG norms for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 with Academic Grade Pay (AGP) of Rs. 8,000/- under Career Advancement Scheme in the Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Technology & Engineering held on 15/7/2013 as in Appendix-16 of the agenda are accepted and Shri Nirav G. Shah is granted promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 under Career Advancement Scheme in the Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Technology & Engineering w.e.f. 27.03.2013.

19. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on 10/7/2013 to recommend candidate for 3 University Posts (1-SEBC, 2-OPEN) of Professor in the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science. (Appendix-17) (ADE) Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on 10-07-2013 to recommend candidate for 3 University posts (1-SEBC, 2-Open) of Professor in the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science as in Appendix-17 of the agenda are accepted and the following candidates are appointed as Professor in the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science in the pay band of Rs. 37,400-67,000 plus Academic Grade Pay of Rs. 10,000/- on confirmed basis:

1. Dr. Ashishkumar Kantilal Prajapati (on reserved category-SEBC) 2. Dr. Shailesh Navinchandra Shah (on open category)

Further resolved that one post Professor in the open category be re-advertized. 20. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Wednesday, 10/7/2013 to recommend candidate for 4 University Posts (2-ST, 2-SEBC) of Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science. (Appendix-18) (ADE)

Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science as in Appendix-18 of the agenda are accepted and Dr. Prakash Madhavjibhai Davadra is appointed as Assistant Professor (on SEBC post) in the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science with the basic pay of Rs. 15,600/- p.m. in the Pay Band of Rs. 15,600-39,100 plus Academic Grade Pay of Rs. 6,000/- on probation for a period of two years from the date he joins.

Further resolved that the remaining three posts of Assistant Professor (one SEBC and two ST) be re-advertized.

21. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC Regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage-4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science under Career Advancement Scheme held on 11/7/2013 at in the University Office. (Appendix-19) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC Regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage-4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science under Career Advancement Scheme held on 11/7/2013 in the University Office as in Appendix-19 of the agenda are accepted and the following candidates are granted promotion from Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, under Career Advancement Scheme with effect from the date mentioned against their names:

1. Dr. P. Padmaja Sudhakar – w.e.f. 07.12.2011 2. Dr. Anjali Patel – w.e.f. 09.02.2011 3. Dr. Ashutosh Bedekar – w.e.f 13.12.2011 4. Dr. Bhavana Trivedi – w.e.f. 11.07.2013 5. Dr. Prasanna S. Galasasi – w.e.f . 01.03.2012 6. Dr. Nalini Purohit – w.e.f 11.07.2013

22. Consideration of the recommendations of the Screening Committee as per UGC Regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 in the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science under Career Advancement Scheme held on 11/7/2013 in the University Office. (Appendix-20) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Screening Committee as per UGC Regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 in the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science under Career Advancement Scheme held on 11/7/2013 in the University Office as in Appendix-20 of the agenda are accepted and Dr. Sujit Baran Kumar is granted promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 w.e.f. 11-10-2012.

Friday, 12/7/2013 to recommend candidate for 1 University post (Open) of Professor in the Department of Geography, Faculty of Science. (Appendix-21) (ADE)

24. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms held on Friday, 12/7/2013 to recommend candidate for 1 University Post (Open) of Associate Professor in the Department of Geography, Faculty of Science. (Appendix-22) (ADE)

25. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms held on Friday, 12/7/2013 to recommend candidate for 2 University posts (1-SEBC, 1- OPEN) of Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography, Faculty of Science. (Appendix-23) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms held on Friday, 12/7/2013 at 2.00 p.m. to recommend candidate for 2 University posts (1-SEBC, 1-OPEN) of Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography, Faulty of Science, as in Appendix-23 of the agenda are accepted and Dr. Muditkumar Dushyantkumar Mankad is appointed as Assistant Professor (on open category post) in the Department of Geography, Faculty of Science, in the pay band of Rs. 15600-39100 plus Academic Grade Pay of Rs. 6,000/- on probation for a period of two years from the date he joins.

The following candidates be kept on the waiting list for the post in the open category:

1. Mr. Tathagat Tapaskumar Ghosh 10

2. Mr. Pawankumar V. Shukla

Further resolved that post of Assistant Professor under SEBC category be re-advertised. Further resolved that the wait-listed candidates be offered the position of Temporary Assistant Professor in the Department as per the provisions of O.198 H against the vacant positions from amongst the positions sanctioned in the GR No. MSU/1312/1673/Kh dated 27-07-2012 and MSU/1312/1673/Kh dated 17-09-2012 in the above serial order of merit and as per the requirement of the teaching work-load. 26. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC Regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage-4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Geography, Faculty of Science under Career Advancement Scheme held on 12/7/2013 in the University Office. (Appendix-24) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC Regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage-4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Geography, Faculty of Science, under Career Advancement Scheme held on 12-07-2013 as in Appendix-24 of the agenda are accepted and the following are granted promotion from Professor Stage-4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Geography, Faculty of Science under Career Advancement Scheme with efect from the date mentioned against their names:

1. Dr. A. A. Ansari – w.e.f. 12.07.2013 2. Dr. Bindu Bhatt – w.e.f. 12.07.2013

27. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on Monday, 15/7/2013 to recommend candidate for the 3 posts of Professor (1- ST, 1-SEBC, 1-Open) in Civil Engineering in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering. (Appendix-25) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provisions contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on 15-07-2013 to recommend candidate for the 3 Posts of Professor (1-ST, 1-SEBC, 1-Open) in Civil Engineering in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering as in Appendix-25 of the agenda are accepted and Dr. Upendra Dahyabhai Patel is appointed as Professor (on open category post) in the Department of Civil Engineering in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering in the pay band of Rs. 37,400-67,000 plus Academic Grade Pay of Rs. 10,000/- on probation for a period of two years from the date he joins.

Further resolved that two posts of Professor (one ST & one SEBC) be re- advertized.

28. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on Monday, 15/7/2013 to recommend candidate for the 2 Posts of Assistant Professor (1-ST, 1-SC) in Civil Engineering in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering. (Appendix-26) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on 15/7/2013 to recommend candidate for 2 posts of Assistant Professor (1-ST, 1-SC) in the Department of Civil Engineering in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering as in Appendix-26 of the agenda are accepted and the following candidates are appointed as Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering in the pay band of Rs. 15,600-39,100 plus Academic Grade Pay of Rs. 6,000/- on probation for a period of two years from the date they join:

1. Mr. Dipakkumar Mansingbhai Rathva (on post reserved for ST category) 2. Ms. Abhipsa Rajiv Makwana (on post reserved for SC category)

The following candidates be kept on the waiting list for the post in SC category:

1. Ms. Bhavisha J. Sharma

Further resolved that the position of lecturer (SC category) vacated by Ms. Abhipsa Rajiv Makwana in the Department of Civil Engineering, Polytechnic - after her joining in the Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Technology and Engineering – be filled by the first waitlisted candidate in the SC category recommended by the duly constituted selection committee and approved vide SR No. 4, dated 26-3-2013 and in accordance with the recommendation of the committee constituted with regard to item no. 50 of the agenda of this Syndicate meeting after their submission.

29. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee as per AICTE & GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Civil Engineering in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering under Career Advancement Scheme held on 15/7/2013 in the University Office. (Appendix-27) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee as per AICTE & GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Civil Engineering in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering under Career Advancement Scheme held on 15/7/2013 as in Appendix-27 of the agenda are accepted and the following candidates are granted 12

promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Technology & Engineering from the date mentioned against their names.

1. Dr. Geeta S. Joshi – w.e.f. 27-05-2010 2. Dr. Narendra J. Shrimali – w.e.f. 27-03-2012

30. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on Friday, 19/7/2013 to recommend candidate for the 2 posts of Assistant Professor (1-ST, 1-OPEN) in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering. (Appendix-28) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on 19/7/2013 to recommend candidate for the 2 posts of Assistant Professor (1-ST, 1-OPEN) in the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering as in Appendix-28 of the agenda are accepted and Dr. Rahul Ajay Trivedi is appointed as Assistant Professor (on open category post) in the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Technology & Engineering in pay band of Rs. 15,600-39,100 plus Academic Grade Pay of Rs. 6,000/- on probation for a period of two years from the date he joins.

The following candidates be kept on the waiting list for the post in the open category:

1. Mr. Hemant Kumar Panchal 2. Ms. Sonam Patel

The name of Mr. Purvesh Nanavati be dropped from the list of waitlisted candidates recommended by the Selection Committee since he does not hold the B. Tech. degree in the relevant branch.

Further resolved that one post of Assistant Professor under ST category be re-advertized.

31. Consideration of the report of the Committee appointed by the Vice- Chancellor as per Ordinance 278 and S. R. No. 6 dated 3-3-2012 for a period up to 3-3-2015 to review and report on the cases of the candidates who have been reported by the Senior Centre Supervisor/Junior Supervisor/Examiner etc. alleged to have used Unfairmeans at the University/Faculty/College Examination during the First half of the year of 2013 and office note thereon. (Appendix-29) (Exam) 13

Resolved that the report of the committee appointed by the Vice-Chancellor as per O.278 and S. R. No. 6 dated 3-3-2012 for a period up to 3-3-2015 to review and report on the cases of the candidates who have been reported by the Senior Centre Supervisor/Junior Supervisor/Examiner etc. alleged to have used Unfairmeans at the University/Faculty/College examination during the first half of the year of 2013 as in Appendix-29 of the agenda is approved.

32. Consideration of the report No. FCSc/FND/NIL dated 19th July 2013 received from Prof. Uma Iyer, Director, Women’s Grievance Redressal and Counseling Cell, & Head, Dept. of Foods & Nutrition, Faculty of Family and Community Sciences regarding Policy Guidelines against Sexual Harassment at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) based on Supreme Court guidelines. (Appendix-30) (GCU)

Resolved that the report received from Prof. Uma Iyer, Director, Grievance Redressal and Counseling Cell & Head, Dept. of Foods & Nutrition, Faculty of Family and Community Sciences regarding Policy Guidelines against Sexual Harassment at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) based on Supreme Court guidelines as in Appendix-30 of the agenda is approved with the following modification: in the penalties prescribed for the students of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda on p. 12 of the report, sub-item (f) should be modified as “Debarred from carrying out studies in the university” in stead of “Rustication from the university for a period up to two semesters”.

33. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee to recommend candidates for the Three post of Lady Superintendents (2 open, 1-SC) at Halls of Residence in the University held on 24/07/2013. (Appendix-31)(ADE) Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee as per GOG norms for the appointment of Lady Superintendents (2-Open, 1-SC) at Halls of Residence in the University held on 24/07/2013 as in Appendix-31 of the agenda is approved and the following candidates are appointed as Assistant Lady Superintendents with fixed salary of Rs. 10,000/- p.m. for five years as per terms and conditions laid down in the GR No. PaRaCh-1305-2036-Kh dated 3-1-2006 and notification No. ADE 15/7 of 2013-2014 dated 16-06-2013 from the date they join:

1. Ms. Janvi H. Marurya (on SC category post) 2. Ms. Rupalim Bhupen Barman (on open category post) 3. Ms. Geeta Rani Sharma (on open category post)

The following candidate be kept on the waiting list: 1. Ms. Vaishali P. Shah (for the open category post) 2. Ms. Vandana K. Pawar (for the SC category post )

Further resolved that a special allowance of Rs.16000 per month be paid to the lady superintendents from the funds of the halls of residence for the period five years of contractual appointment for carrying out additional duties and responsibilities at the girls’ hostels.

34. Consideration of the enquiry committee reports on the complaint received from a Junior Research Fellow of the Department of Gujarati, Faculty of Arts, regarding an incident that occurred on 17th July, 2013 with her and the recommendations of the two enquiry committees constituted for the matter. (Appendix-32) (ADM) Resolved that the recommendations of the two enquiry committees constituted with regard to the complaint received from a Junior Research Fellow of the Department of Gujarati, Faculty of Arts, regarding an incident that occurred on 17th July, 2013 with her as in Appendix-32 of the agenda are approved and Mr. Jahid Khan Pathan, a student of M. A. programme in Hindi, Faculty of Arts be debarred from pursuing any course of study in any of Faculties / Colleges / Institutions of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara with immediate effect and prohibited from entering any area of the University campus, except with the prior permission of the University authorities, for any purpose. He is also expelled from appearing in any examination at the M. S. University of Baroda as per the provisions of O.290. 35. Consideration of question of giving interim Provisional Service Gratuity to Shri A. V. Gupta, former Registrar, The M. S. University of Baroda. (Appendix-33) (ADE)

Resolved that Shri A. V. Gupta, former Registrar, The M. S. University of Baroda, be paid interim Provisional Service Gratuity (without interest) as in Appendix-33 of the agenda and as per University’s rules and norms.

36. Re-consideration of the request made by the Indian Council of Cultural Relations to lend two sculptures belonging to the Department of Museology, Faculty of Fine Arts, for exhibition to be organized at Brussels in October 2013. (Appendix-34)(ADM)

Resolved that the request of Indian Council of Cultural Relations to lend two sculptures belonging to the Department of Museology, Faculty of Fine Arts, for exhibition to be organized at Brussels in October 2013 as in Appendix-34 of the agenda is approved.

37. Considerations of report of the Committee constituted vide SR No. 16 dated 30/11/2012 to assess the functioning of RBI Endowment Unit. (Appendix-35) (GCU)

Resolved that the report of the committee constituted vide SR No. 16 dated 30-11-2012 to assess the functioning of the RBI Endowment Unit as in Appendix- 35 of the agenda is approved.

38. Consideration of recommendations of the Selection Committee as per AICTE and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Technology and Engineering under Career Advancement Scheme held on 19/7/2013 at 10.30 a.m. in the University Office. (Appendix-36) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee as per AICTE and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Technology and Engineering, under Career Advancement Scheme held on 19/7/2013 as in Appendix-36 of the agenda are accepted and the following candidates are not recommended for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Technology and Engineering under Career Advancement Scheme.

1. Dr. Bharati Rehani 2. Dr. Vandana Rao

39. Consideration of the report of the committee appointed to recommend the terms and conditions of the appointment and service conditions of Assistant Professors to be appointed in different higher payment programmes on five- year contractual basis. (Appendix-37) (ADE)

Resolved that the following committee is constituted to consider the report of the committee appointed to recommend the terms and conditions of the appointment and service conditions of Assistant Professors to be appointed in different higher payment programmes on five-year contractual basis as in Appendix-37 of the agenda. The committee is requested specifically to examine the proposed draft of the agreement to be entered into by the contractually appointed employee and make suitable recommendations. The Vice Chancellor is authorized to accept the recommendations of the committee and implement the same.

1. Shri Tushar Vyas, Syndicate Member - Convener 2. Shri Milin Mehta, Syndicate Member - Member 3. Shri P M Shah, Syndicate Member - Member 4. Shri Jayprakash Soni, Asst. Registrar(ADE) - Secretary

40. Consideration of appointment of Shri Rathod Chandanbhai as Temporary Security Supervisor on contractual basis. (Appendix-38) (ADE)

Resolved that Shri Rathod Chandanbhai is appointed as Temporary Security Supervisor on a contractual basis for 11 months and on terms and conditions specified in Appendix-38 of the agenda.

41. Consideration of the application from Mr. Anmol Surollia for admission to the 3rd year B.A.LL.B. Programme (5 year Integrated Course) at Faculty of Law on the strength of his having passed the first 4 semester B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) from Jaipur National University in 2012. (Appendix-39) (ACA)

Resolved that the application of Mr. Anmol Surollia for admission to the 3rd year B.A.LL.B. Programme (5 year Integrated Course) at Faculty of Law on the strength of his having passed the first 4 semester B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) from Jaipur National University in 2012 as in Appendix-39 of the agenda is approved.

42. Consideration of the question of post-facto approval of the declaration of the results of Faculty of Science and office note thereon. (Appendix-40)(EXAM) 16

Resolved that post-facto approval is granted to the declaration of the results of Faculty of Science as in Appendix 40 of the agenda. Further resolved that the Faculty of Science is directed to submit to the University examination section all previous data in hard and soft copies with programme back-up relating to such results that were prepared and declared at the Faculty-level under semester system and CBCS.

43. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee to recommend candidates for the two posts of Driver (1-Open, 1-SEBC) in the University held on 25/07/2013. (Appendix-41) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee as per GOG norms for the appointment of Driver (1-Open, 1-SEBC) in the University held on 25/07/2013 as in Appendix-41 of the agenda is accepted and Mr. Laxman K. Patil is appointed as Assistant Driver (on open category post) with fixed salary of Rs. 5,300/- p.m. net for five years as per terms and conditions laid down in the GR No. PaRaCh-1305-2036-Kh dated 3-1-2006 and notification No. ADE 15/7 of 2013- 2014 dated 16-06-2013 from the date he joins:

The following candidate be kept on the waiting list on the open category post: 1. Mr. Mukesh R. Parte

Further resolved that post of driver under SEBC category be re-advertized. Further resolved that a special allowance of Rs.6700/- p.m. be paid to the driver appointed as above for the carrying out additional duties in the University.

44. Consideration of the proposed rent for rooms and other facilities of the University Guest House received vide letter No. UGH/37 dated 23.07.2013 from Officer on Special Duty University Guest House. (Appendix-42) (ACC)

Resolved that the proposal for revision of rent for rooms and other facilities of the University Guest House received vide letter No. UGH/37 dated 23.07.2013 from Officer on Special Duty University Guest House as in Appendix-42 of the agenda is approved with effect from 1st September, 2013.

Further resolved that the above room rates shall be inclusive of morning tea/coffee and complimentary breakfast which shall include (i) tea/coffee (ii) corn flakes with milk (iii) Bread/toast butter & (iv) Omlette / Upama / Pauva / South Indian snack / North Indian snack / Continental-western snack items.

Further resolved that all approved charges are for single occupancy in a room. An additional amount of Rs. 150 per person be charged for every extra person (including children above 3 years of age) staying in any room at the guest house.

45. Consideration of the proposal of Merit Scholarships for Rankers of the University U/OS. No. 216, 217, 218, 219 & 220 received from Dean, Faculty of Commerce vide letter No. FC/313 dated 10.07.2013 and suggesting appropriate budget head for the same. (Appendix-43) (ACC)

Resolved that the proposal of awarding Merit Scholarships for rankers of the University under ordinances No. 216, 217, 218, 219 & 220 received from the Dean, Faculty of Commerce vide letter No. FC/313 dated 10.07.2013 as in Appendix-43 of the agenda is approved. Further resolved that the scholarships be awarded from the budget head of excess of the receipts over expenditure from the examination fees rather than from any corpus fund to be created for this purpose. If more than one student gets equal marks, all of them shall be awarded the same amount of scholarship.

46. Consideration of the appointment of Temp. Technical Assistant (Network at the Computer Centre). (Appendix-44) (ADE)

Resolved that the proposal of appointment of temporary technical assistant (Networks) at the Computer Centre as in Appendix-44 of the agenda is approved.

47. Consideration of the recommendation F I 2 (3) of the minutes of the meeting of the Faculty of Management Studies held on Saturday, the 3rd November, 2012. (Appendix-45) (ACA)

Resolved that the item is deferred.

48. Consideration of the proposal or Organizing National Youth Conference Yugaantar 2014 by the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. (Appendix-46)(ADM)

Resolved that the proposal for organizing National Youth Conference Yugaantar 2014 by the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda as in Appendix-46 of the agenda is approved. Further resolved that Shri Jigar Inamdar, Syndicate Member, is appointed as coordinator for this youth conference and the Vice Chancellor is authorized to constitute various committees for its successful organization. Further resolved that the University shall not grant any funds for this conference which will be organized entirely on the basis of donations and sponsorships. The coordinator of the conference will submit detailed budgetary estimates of the conference to the Vice Chancellor latest by 30th September, 2013.

Table item with the permission of the Chair:

49. Consideration of the issue of granting admission to students from outside Vadodara city in the F.Y.B.Com. programme for the academic year 2013-14. (ACA)

Resolved that admission to F.Y.B.Com. programme for the academic year 2013-14 be granted to outside Vadodara candidates up to 50% marks at H.S.C. or equivalent examination subject to the fulfillment of other eligibility conditions. This is 18

a special, one-time measure taken for the current academic year only and may not be cited as a precedent in future.

50. Consideration of the issue of validity of implementing the wait-list of candidates for the appointments made on regular positions in the University through duly constituted selection committees. (ADE)

Resolved to constitute a committee of the following persons to examine the issue of the appointment of wait-listed candidates to various regular advertised positions in the University falling vacant due to resignation and various other reasons after the original syndicate resolution concerning that post. The committee is requested to examine the government norms on roster and reservation as well as legal norms on this matter. The committee is requested to make suitable recommendations with regard to the above-referred matters and frame policy guidelines, including on the period of validity of wait-list approved by the Syndicate. The Vice-Chancellor is authorized to implement the recommendations of the committee.

1. Prof. Parimal Vyas, Syndicate Member - Convener 2. Prof. M N Parmar, Syndicate Member - Member 3. Shri Gopal Bhatii, Syndicate Member - Member 4. Shri Tushar Vyas, Syndicate Member - Member 5. Prof. Rameshwari Pandya, Syndicate Member - Member 6. Dr. Beejaysinh Rathod, Syndicate Member -Member 7. Shri Jayprakash Soni, Asst. Registrar (ADE) -Secretary

Vadodara Date : 26-08-2013 O.S.D. (Registrar)

CONFIDENTIAL Enclosure to item No: 3 Appendix : 2

THE MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY OF BARODA

The minutes of the meeting of the Finance and Establishment Standing Committee held on Thursday, 18th July, 2013 at 05.30 p.m. in the University Office, Vadodara.

The following members were present in the meeting :

1. Prof. Yogesh Singh - Vice - Chancellor & Chairman 2. Prof. P. H. Vyas 3. Prof. R. G. Kothari 4. Prof. Ranjan Sengupta 5. Prof. Ajay Ashtaputre 6. Dr. Prakash M. Shah 7. Shri Gopal Bhatti 8. Shri Jigar Inamdar 9. Shri Milin Mehta 10. Shri Tushar Vyas 11. Dr. Biswajeet Chakrabarty 12. Dr. Pranav Vyas 13. Dr. Amit Dholakia - OSD (Registrar) & Secretary 14. The I/c. Chief Accounts Officer - Invitee 15. Shri M. M. Shah - University Auditor – (OSD) Auditor – Invitee

The following members could not attend the meeting :

1. Prof. M. R. Yadav 2. Dr. K. S. Agrawal 3. Prof. Rameshwari Pandya 4. Dr. Dinesh Yadav

1. Consideration of the minutes of the Purchase Committee meeting held on 16-07-2013 at 5.30 p.m. in the University Office. (Annexure-1) (AUD)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the minutes of the Purchase Committee meeting held on 16-07-2013 as in Annexure-1 of the agenda be approved.

2. Consideration of letter received through fax dated 09/07/2013 addressed to Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor from the Education Department, Government of Gujarat for the extension of deputation of Dr. Nandini Kanaan, Associate Professor of Faculty of Commerce from 1/08/2013 for further one year to work at K.C.G. Education Department, Government of Gujarat. (Annexure-2)(ADE) Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the request received vide letter received through fax dated 09/07/2013 from the Education Department, Government of Gujarat addressed to the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor for the extension of deputation of Dr. Nandini Kanaan, Associate Professor of Faculty of Commerce from 1/08/2013 for further one year to work at K.C.G. (Education Department, Government of Gujarat) as in Annexure-2 of the agenda be regretted.

3. Consideration of Application dated 08/06/2013 of Shri Mayur D. Kevat, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Technology and Engineering forwarded vide FTE/726 dated 11/06/2013 through the Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Dean, Faculty of Technology & Engineering for granting him Study leave under O.209-B with full pay for a period of 3 years from 15/07/2013 to 14/07/2016 as he has been selected under QIP programme for Ph.D. at I.I.T. Guwahati and office note thereon. (Annexure-3)(ADE)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the application dated 08/06/2013 of Shri Mayur D. Kevat, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Technology and Engineering forwarded vide FTE/726 dated 11/06/2013 through the Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Dean, Faculty of Technology & Engineering for granting him Study leave under O.209-B with full pay for a period of 3 years from 15/07/2013 to 14/07/2016 as he has been selected under QIP programme for Ph.D. at I.I.T. Guwahati be approved as in Annexure-3 of the agenda as a special case.

4. Consideration of the Proposal No. FFCSC/352, 353 & 354 dated 15-07-2013, from the Co-ordinator, INSPIRE Science Camp, Dept. of Extension and Communication, Faculty of Family and Community Science. (Annexure-4) (AUD)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the Proposal No. FFCSC/352, 353 & 354 dated 15-07-2013, from the Co-ordinator, INSPIRE Science Camp, Dept. of Extension and Communication, Faculty of Family and Community Science as in Annexure-4 of the agenda be approved in principle.

Vadodara Date : 23-07-2013 OSD (Registrar)

CONFIDENTIAL SYNDICATE 31-08-2013

THE MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY OF BARODA

An ordinary meeting of the Syndicate was held on Saturday, 31st August, 2013 at 3.00 p.m. at the University Guest House. The following members were present:

1. Prof. Yogesh Singh - Vice- Chancellor & Chairman 2. Prof. Parimal H. Vyas 3. Prof. Maganbhai N. Parmar 4. Dr. P. M. Shah 5. Ms. Geeta Goradia 6. Shri Milin K. Mehta 7. Dr Kamal R. Shah 8. Shri Mukundbhai B. Shah 9. Dr. Prakash M. Shah 10. Prof. Rameshwari M. Pandya 11. Dr. R. G. Aiyer 12. Dr. Sweta C. Prajapati 13. Dr. Beejaysinh G. Rathod 14. Dr. Kishorilal S. Agrawal 15. Shri Tushar Vyas 16. Shri Jigar C. Inamdar 17. Shri Gopal Bhatti Prof. Amit Dholakia, OSD (Registrar) and Secretary to the Syndicate

The following members could not attend the meeting :

1. The Commissioner of Higher Education 2. The Director of Technical Education 3. The Commissioner of Health, Medical Services & Medical Education 4. Prof. Hemant H. Mathur 5. Shri Ashwin A Chokshi

1. Confirmation of the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Syndicate held on 26-07-2013. (ADM)

Resolved that the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Syndicate held on 26-07- 2013 are confirmed with the following modifications:

a. The following sentence be added to the resolution on item No. 44 of the agenda: “All approved charges for the guest house are for single occupancy in a room. An additional amount of Rs. 150/- per person be charged for every extra person (including children above 3 years of age) staying in any room at the guest house”.

b. For item no. 50 of the minutes, resolved to constitute a committee of the following members to examine the issue of the appointment of wait-listed candidates to various regular, advertised positions in the University falling vacant due to resignation and various other reasons within a period of six months after the original syndicate resolution concerning that post. The committee is requested to examine the government of Gujarat norms on roster and reservation as well as legal norms concerning this matter. The committee is requested to make suitable recommendations with regard to the above-referred matters and frame policy guidelines, including on the period of validity of wait-list approved by the Syndicate. The Vice-Chancellor is authorized to implement the recommendations of the committee.

1. Prof. Parimal Vyas, Syndicate Member - Convener 2. Prof. M N Parmar, Syndicate Member - Member 3. Shri Gopal Bhatii, Syndicate Member - Member 4. Shri Tushar Vyas, Syndicate Member - Member 5. Prof. Rameshwari Pandya, Syndicate Member- Member 6. Dr. Beejaysinh Rathod, Syndicate Member -Member 7. Shri Jayprakash Soni, Asst. Registrar (ADE) -Secretary

Further resolved that the decision on the appointment of the waitlisted candidate Ms. Bhavisha Sharma at the Department of Civil Engineering, Polytechnic, as mentioned in item no. 28 of the minutes be made in accordance with the recommendation of the above committee after they are approved and implemented by the Vice Chancellor.

2. Report of the follow-up actions taken on the resolutions of the Ordinary Meeting of the Syndicate held on 26-07-2013. (Appendix-1)(ADM)

Resolved that the follow-up actions taken on the resolutions of the ordinary meeting of the Syndicate held on 26-07-2013 are noted.

3. Consideration of the recommendations of the Finance & Establishment Standing Committee meeting held on 27-08-2013. (Appendix-2)(ADM)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Finance & Establishment Standing Committee meeting held on 27-08-2013 as in Appendix-2 of the agenda are approved with the following modification in item no. 1:

The Vice-Chancellor is authorized to take the final decision with regard to item no. 24 and 25 of the minutes of the meeting of the Purchase Committee held on 22-8-2013.

4. Consideration of the report of the committee constituted vide S. R. No. 19 dated 9-3-2013 on guidelines, eligibility, subsidy and purchase procedure for giving Laptops / Tablets to the University teachers. (Appendix-3) (ACC)

Resolved that the report of the committee constituted vide SR. No. 19 dated 9-3-2013 on guidelines, eligibility, subsidy and purchase procedure for giving Laptops / Tablets to the University teachers as in Appendix-3 of the agenda is approved. Further resolved that teachers granted subsidy for the purchase of the laptop/tablet as above shall be liable to repay the subsidy amount to the University if he/she resigns or leaves the University on any ground within a period of less than 5 years after the allotment of the latptop / tablet. The rate of such recovery of subsidy amount shall be as under: 100% percent of the amount within a period of less than a year, 80% of the amount within a period of more than one year and less than two years, 60% of the amount within a period of more than two years and less than three years, 40% of the amount within a period of more than three years and less than four years, and 20% of the amount within a period of more than four years and less than five years.

5. Consideration of the recommendations for the dual / joint professorship in University submitted by Committee of Dual / Joint Professorship in University, as per letter No. R / MSU / Committee / 691 dated 29-03-2013, and office note thereon. (Appendix-4) (GCU)

Resolved that the recommendations of the committee constituted for the proposal of dual / joint professorship in University, as per letter No. R / MSU / Committee / 691 dated 29-03-2013 and office note thereon as in Appendix-4 of the agenda are approved with the following modifications:

1. In item no. iv of the report, all the three criteria mentioned in (a), (b) and (c) shall be applicable for consideration for appointment as dual/joint professor. In (b) as mentioned above, for professors appointed under Career Advancement Scheme, five years of experience for such appointments shall be considered from the date of the Syndicate resolution approving their promotion as professor under CAS.

6. Consideration of the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Sports held on 14-08-2013 in the University Office, Vadodara. (Appendix-5) (ADM)

Resolved that the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Sports held on 14-08-2013 in the University Office, Vadodara as in Appedix-5 of the be examined by and suitable steps recommended by the following committee:

1. Dr. Prakash Shah (Syndicate Member) - Convener 2. Shri Tushar Vyas (Syndicate Member) - Member 3. Shri Gopal Bhatti (Syndicate Member) - Member 4. Shri P. M. Shah (Syndicate Member) - Member

Section ADM to provide administrative assistance to the committee.

Further resolved that the Vice-Chancellor is authorized to accept and implement the recommendations of the above committee.

7. Consideration of the minutes of the meeting of the Building Committee held on 26-3-2013 at 5.00 P.M. in the University office. (Appendix-6) (CDU)

Resolved that the minutes of the meeting of the Building Committee held on 26-08- 2013 at 5.00 p.m. in the University office as in Appendix-6 of the agenda are approved except item no. 1 which is referred back.

8. Consideration of Appointment of Medical Experts on Medical Board for Medical Examination of newly selected Teachers and Officers. (Appendix-7) (ADE)

Resolved that the appointment of medical experts on medical board for medical examination of newly-selected teachers and officers as in Appendix-7 of the agenda are approved.

9. Consideration of question of assignment of Faculty to :-

(i) Ms. Anery P. Shukla studying in T.Y.B.Sc., Faculty of Science, Vice- President, M. S. University Union, who has become an Ex-Officio Member of the Senate of this University as per provision of Section 18 (1) Class – 1 (B) (xiii) of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act for the Academic year 2013- 14.

(ii) Shri Purvesh G. Borole studying in M.Com. (Final), Faculty of Commerce, General Secretary, M. S. University Union, who has become an Ex-Officio Member of the Senate of this University as per provision of Section 18 (1) Class –1(B) (xiii) of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act for the Academic year 2013-2014. (Appendix-8) (ADM)

Resolved to recommend to the Senate that:

(i) Ms. Anery P. Shukla studying in T.Y.B.Sc., Faculty of Science, Vice-President, M. S. University Union, who has become an ex-officio Member of the Senate of this University as per provision of Section 18 (1) Class – 1 (B) (xiii) of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act for the Academic year 2013-14 be assigned Faculty of Science.

(ii) Shri Purvesh G. Borole studying in M. Com. (Final), Faculty of Commerce, General Secretary, M. S. University Union, who has become an Ex-Officio Member of the Senate of this University as per provision of Section 18 (1) Class – 1 (B) (xiii) of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act for the Academic year 2013-2014 be assigned Faculty of Commerce.

10. Consideration of the question of framing and issuing of charge-sheet to Dr. Ghanshyam Solanki, Associate Professor (under suspension), Faculty of Law and appointment of an enquiry officer for the departmental inquiry in his case. (Appendix-9) (ADE) Resolved that the recommendations of the fact-finding committee in the matter of the incident of the use of some substance/s that caused itching, physical pain and discomfort to the Vice Chancellor Prof. Yogesh Singh during the inaugural function of the National Seminar on Right to Education held in the morning of 16th February 2013 at the Faculty of Law as in Appendix 9 of the agenda is accepted. Further resolved that a charge-sheet be issued to Dr. Ghanshyam Solanki, Associate Professor (under suspension), Faculty of Law, for his liability and involvement in the above incident. Mr. V. S. Patel, Management Consultant, is appointed as an enquiry officer for the departmental inquiry.

11. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on Friday 16-08-2013 to recommend candidate for the 8 posts of Associate Professor (1-SC, 2-ST, 3- SEBC, 2-Open) in Applied Mechanics and Structural Engineering in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering. (Appendix-10) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on 16-08-2013 to recommend candidate for the 8 University posts (1-SC, 2-ST, 3-SEBC, 2-Open) of Associate Professor in Applied Mechanics and Structural Engineering in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering as in Appendix-10 of the agenda are accepted and the following candidates are appointed as Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Mechanics and Structural Engineering in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering in the pay band of Rs. 37,400-67,000 plus Academic Grade Pay of Rs. 9,000/-.

1. Dr. J. D. Rathod (on post reserved for SC category) – to be appointed on confirmed basis with pay protection as per Government of Gujarat rules 2. Dr. N. K. Solanki (on post reserved for SEBC category) – to be appointed on confirmed basis with pay protection as per Government of Gujarat rules 3. Dr. Mahesh K. Marolia (on post reserved for SEBC category) – to be appointed on confirmed basis with pay protection as per Government of Gujarat rules

Further resolved that the remaining posts (2-ST, 1-SEBC, 2-Open) of Associate Professor in Applied Mechanics and Structural Engineering, Faculty of Technology and Engineering, be re-advertized.

12. Consideration of recommendation of the Screening cum Evaluation Committee for promotion from Assistant professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 with Academic Grade Pay (AGP) of Rs. 8000/- under Career Advancement Scheme in the Department of Applied Mechanics and Structural Engineering, Faculty of Technology and Engineering held on 16-8-2013. (Appnedix-11) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Screening-cum-Evaluation Committee constituted as per AICTE & GOG norms, for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 with Academic Grade Pay (AGP) of Rs. 8,000/- under Career Advancement Scheme in the Department of Applied Mechanics and Structural Engineering, Faculty of Technology & Engineering, held on 16-08-2013 as in Appendix-11 of the agenda are accepted and Dr. D. R. Panchal is granted promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 under Career Advancement Scheme in the Department of Applied Mechanics and Structural Engineering, Faculty of Technology & Engineering w.e.f. 07-04-2013.

13. Consideration of recommendations of the Selection Committee as per AICTE and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Applied Mechanics and structural Engineering, Faculty of Technology and Engineering under Career Advancement Scheme held on 16-8-2013 at 10.30 a.m. in the University Office. (Appendix-12) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee as per AICTE & GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Applied Mechanics and Structural Engineering in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering under Career Advancement Scheme held on 16-08- 2013 as in Appendix-12 of the agenda are accepted and the following candidates are granted promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Applied Mechanics and Structural Engineering, Faculty of Technology & Engineering with effect from the date mentioned against their names.

1. Dr. N. J. Joshi – w.e.f. 26-05-2010 2. Dr. Bimal Shah – w.e.f. 06-09-2011

14. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on 17th August 2013 to recommend candidate for the 2 University posts of Assistant Professor (1-ST, 1 Open) in Applied Mechanics and Structural Engineering in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering. (Appendix-13) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on 17-08-2013 to recommend candidate for the 2 University posts (1-ST, 1-Open) of Assistant Professor in Applied Mechanics and Structural Engineering in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering as in Appendix- 13 of the agenda are accepted and Ms. Rajeshree Charan is appointed as Assistant Professor on open category post in the Department of Applied Mechanics and Structural Engineering, Faculty of Technology & Engineering in the pay band of Rs. 15,600-39,100 plus Academic Grade Pay of Rs. 6,000/- on probation for a period of two years from the date she joins.

The following candidates be kept on the waiting list in the order of merit for the post in the open category:

1. Shri Hemant Kumar Patel 2. Dr. Payal Desai

Further resolved that the remaining post of Assistant Professor under ST category be re-advertized.

15. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on Wednesday 21/8/2018 at 10.30 a.m. to recommend candidate for the 1 Post of Professor (SEBC) in Applied Chemistry in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering. (Appendix-14) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provisions contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on 21-08-2013 to recommend candidate for the 1 University Post (SEBC) of Professor in Applied Chemistry in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering as in Appendix-14 of the agenda are accepted and Dr. R. C. Tandel is appointed as Professor (on post reserved for SEBC category) in the Department of Applied Chemistry in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering in the pay band of Rs. 37,400-67,000 plus Academic Grade Pay of Rs. 10,000/- on confirmed basis and with pay protection as per University and Government of Gujarat rules.

16. Consideration of recommendations of the Selection Committee as per AICTE and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Technology and Engineering under Career Advancement Scheme held on 21/8/2013 in the University Office. (Appendix-15) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee as per AICTE & GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Applied Chemistry in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering under Career Advancement Scheme held on 21-08-2013 as in Appendix-15 of the agenda are accepted and Dr. D. P. Barambhe is granted promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Technology & Engineering w.e.f. 01-07-2011.

17. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on Wednesday 21/8/2018 to recommend candidate for the 1 Post of Associate Professor (1-SEBC, 1-Open) in Applied Chemistry in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering. (Appendix-16) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 held on 21-08-2013 to recommend candidate for the 2 University posts (1- SEBC, 1-Open) of Associate Professor in Applied Chemistry in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering as in Appendix-16 of the agenda are accepted and the following candidates are appointed as Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Chemistry in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering in the pay band of Rs. 37,400-67,000 plus Academic Grade Pay of Rs. 9,000/-.

1. Dr. Chetan Kumar K. Modi (on post reserved for SEBC category) – to be appointed on probation for a period of two years from the date he join. 2. Dr. Sanjeev Kumar (on open category post)- to be appointed on confirmed bas with pay protection as per Government of Gujarat rules

The following candidates be kept on the waiting list for the post in the open category:

1. Dr. Rajendrasinh Jadeja 2. Dr. Sujit Baran Kumar 3. Dr. Sonal Thokore

18. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on Thursday 22/8/2013 to recommend candidate for the 1 Post of Assistant Professor (Open) in Applied Chemistry in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering. (Appendix-17) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on 22-08-2013 to recommend candidate for the 1 University Post (Open) of Assistant Professor in Applied Chemistry in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering as in Appendix-17 of the agenda are accepted and Dr. Pankaj Sharma is appointed as Assistant Professor on open category post in the Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Technology & Engineering in pay band of Rs. 15,600-39,100 plus Academic Grade Pay of Rs. 6,000/- on probation for a period of two years from the date he joins.

The following candidates be kept on the waiting list for the post in the open category:

1. Dr. Milind Deshmukh 2. Dr. Avani Rajesh Umatt 3. Ms. Anju Chaudhary 4. Ms. Pragati Joshi 5. Ms. Medha Dave

19. Consideration of recommendation of the Screening cum Evaluation Committee for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 with Academic Grade Pay (AGP) of Rs. 8000/- under Career Advancement Scheme in the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science held on 22/8/2013. (Appendix-18) (ADE) Resolved that the recommendations of the Screening-cum-Evaluation Committee as per UGC Regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 with Academic Grade Pay (AGP) of Rs. 8000/- in the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, under Career Advancement Scheme held on 22-08-2013 in the University Office as in Appendix-18 of the agenda are accepted and Dr. Rajendrasinh Jadeja is granted promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 w.e.f. 20-11-2013.

20. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on Monday 26/8/2018 at 10.30 a.m. to recommend candidate for the 1 Post of Professor (Open) in Textile Chemistry in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering. (Appendix-19) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provisions contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on 26-08-2013 to recommend candidate for the 1 University Post (Open) of Professor in Textile Chemistry in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering as in Appendix-19 of the agenda are accepted and Dr. Debapriya Chattopadhyay is appointed as Professor (on open category post) in the Department of Textile Chemistry in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering in the 10

pay band of Rs. 37,400-67,000 plus Academic Grade Pay of Rs. 10,000/- on confirmed basis and with pay protection as per University and Government of Gujarat rules.

21. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on Monday 26/8/2018 at 10.30 a.m. to recommend candidate for the 1 Post of Assistant Professor (SEBC) in Textile Chemistry in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering. (Appendix-20) (ADE) Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on 26-08-2013 to recommend candidate for the 1 University Post (SEBC) of Assistant Professor in Textile Chemistry in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering as in Appendix-20 of the agenda are accepted and the post be re-advertized.

22. Consideration of recommendations of the Selection Committee as per AICTE and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Textile Chemistry, Faculty of Technology and Engineering under Career Advancement Scheme held on 26/8/2013 at 10.30 a.m. in the University Office. (Appendix-21) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee as per AICTE & GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Textile Chemistry in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering under Career Advancement Scheme held on 26-08-2013 as in Appendix-21 of the agenda are accepted and Dr. B. J. Agrawal is granted promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Textile Chemistry, Faculty of Technology & Engineering w.e.f. 26-12-2011.

Resolved further that Dr. S. R. Shah is not recommended for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Textile Chemistry in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering under Career Advancement Scheme.

23. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on Tuesday 27/8/2013 at 10.30 a.m. to recommend candidate for the 1 Post of Professor (Open) in Applied Physics in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering. (Appendix-22)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provisions contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on 27-08-2013 to recommend candidate for the 1 University Post (Open) of Professor in Applied Physics in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering as in Appendix-22 of the agenda are accepted and the post be re-advertized.

24. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on Tuesday 27-8-2013 at 10.30 a.m. to recommend candidate for the 3 Posts of Associate Professor (1-ST, 2-SEBC) in Applied Physics in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering. (Appendix-23) (ADE) Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 held on 27-08-2013 to recommend candidate for the 3 University posts (1-ST, 2- SEBC) of Associate Professor in Applied Physics in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering as in Appendix-23 of the agenda are accepted and the following candidates are appointed as Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Physics in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering in the pay band of Rs. 37,400- 67,000 plus Academic Grade Pay of Rs. 9,000/-.

1. Dr. Chetan Limbachiya (on post reserved for SEBC category)- to be appointed on probation for a period of two years from the date he joins. 2. Dr. Kirit N. Lad (on post reserved for SEBC category)- to be appointed on confirmed basis with pay protection as per Government of Gujarat rules.

Further resolved that the remaining 1 post of Associate Professor under ST category be re-advertized.

25. Consideration of recommendations of the screening cum evaluation committee constituted as per as per S. R. No. 5(1) (2) dated 6/1/2010 for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 1 to Assistant Professor Stage 2 in the Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Technology and Engineering under Career Advancement Scheme held on 27/8/2013 the University Office. (Appendix-24) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Screening cum Evaluation Committee constituted as per S. R. No. 5(1) (2) dated 6/1/2010 for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 1 to Assistant Professor Stage 2 under Career Advancement Scheme in the Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Technology & Engineering held on 27-08-2013 as in Appendix-24 of the agenda are accepted and the following teachers are granted promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 1 to Assistant Professor Stage 2 under Career Advancement Scheme in the Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Technology & Engineering from the date mentioned against their names:

1. Dr. N. D. Chavda - w.e.f. 29-04-2012 2. Dr. Ashwin Prajapati - w.e.f. 10-03-2013 3. Dr. Arun Anand - w.e.f. 13-06-2012 4. Dr. J. N. Pandya - w.e.f. 10-04-2012 5. Dr. K. N. Lad - w.e.f. 10-04-2012 6. Dr. N. K. Acharya - w.e.f. 01-04-2012

26. Consideration of recommendations of the Selection Committee as per AICTE and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Technology and Engineering under Career Advancement Scheme held on 27/8/2013 at 10.30 a.m. in the University Office. (Appendix-25) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee as per AICTE & GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Applied Physics in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering under Career Advancement Scheme held on 27-08-2013 as in Appendix-25 of the agenda are accepted and the following candidates are granted promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Technology & Engineering from the date mentioned against their names. 1. Dr. Mukesh Desai – w.e.f. 01-07-2011 2. Dr. Chetan Panchal – w.e.f. 16-03-2011

27. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on Friday 16/8/2013 at 10.30 a.m. to recommend candidate for the 3 Posts of Professor (1-ST, 2-SEBC) in Applied Mechanics and Structural Engineering in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering. (Appendix-26) (ADE)

28. Consideration of the question of admitting the candidate Ms. Poorvi Pandit to the 2nd year LL.B., III Semester at Faculty of Law on the strength of her having passed the first year LL.B. from Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore in 2012. (Appendix-27) (ACA) Resolved that Ms. Poorvi Pandit be granted admission as a special case to the 2nd year LL.B., III Semester at Faculty of Law on the strength of her having passed the first year LL.B. from Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore as in Appendix-27.

Further resolved to constitute a committee of the following members to consider the issue of migration of students to M. S. University of Baroda from other Universities in the middle of the programme and make suitable policy recommendations for the consideration of the appropriate bodies:

1. Prof. Ranjan Aiyer (Syndicate Member)- Convener 2. Dr. K. S. Agrawal (Syndicate Member) - Member 3. Shri Gopal Bhatti (Syndicate Member)- Member 4. Dr. P. M. Shah (Syndicate Member) - Member 5. Dr. Sweta Prajapati (Syndicate Member)- Member 6. Shri Darshan Maru (Dy. Registrar - Aca.) - Member-Secretary 13

29. Consideration of allocation of funds for upgrading the facilities at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Technology and Engineering. (Appendix-28) (ACC)

Resolved that Rs. 40 lakhs be allocated from the budget head ‘management charges’ for upgrading the facilities at the workshop and other areas of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Technology and Engineering, to set up a Centre of Excellence in Industrial Automation as in Appendix-28 of the agenda.

30. Consideration of recommendations of the Council of Post Graduate Studies & Research meeting held on 24/07/2013. (Appendix-29)(ACA)

Resolved that the consideration of the recommendations of the Council of Post Graduate Studies Research meeting held on 24/07/2013 as in Appendix-29 of the agenda is deferred till the next syndicate meeting except item No. 1 and 8 of the agenda which are approved.

31. Consideration of Correction / Addition in the “Scheme of Governance of Higher Payment Programmes” approved vide S. R. No. 5 dated 31.7.2012. (Appendix-30) (ACC) Resolved that the corrections / additions in the “Scheme of Governance of Higher Payment Programmes” approved vide S. R. No. 5 dated 31.7.2012 as in Appendix-30 of the agenda are approved. Further resolved that programme coordinator for various higher payment programmes be appointed from amongst the Heads of concerned Department, Professors or Associate Professors.

32. Consideration of the request received from the Security and Vigilance Officer dated 30-8-2013 to give additional special allowance of Rs. 3000 per month to the members of the University vigilance squad for the performance of their duties outside office hours and on holidays. (Appendix-31) (ADE)

Resolved that the request received from the Security and Vigilance Officer, M. S. University of Baroda, dated 30-8-2013 to give additional special allowance to the members of the University vigilance squad for the performance of their duties outside office hours and on holidays as in Appendix-31 of the agenda is approved and an additional consolidate special allowance of Rs. 2500 per month be given to members of the Vigilance Squad in lieu of overtime with effect from 1-7-2013.

Table Item with the Permission of the Chair:

33. Allocation of the funds for the repair and maintenance of the building of SUPARU at the Faculty of Medicine. (ACC)

Resolved to allocate Rs. 2 lakhs from the budget head ‘management charges’ for the repair and maintenance of the building of SUPARU at the Faculty of Medicine as a special case. Government of Gujarat be approached for further assistance for the development of SUPARU.

34. Consideration of the issues of granting admission to the first semester of the first year of the bachelors’ degree programme on vacant seat after the admission rounds by ACPC are over and as per ACPC guidelines in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering as well as the issue of the administrative process and policy followed with regard to the UGC and AICTE scholarship or M.E./ M. Pharm. students. (ACA)

Resolved to constitute a committee of the following members to enquire into the issue of granting admission to the first semester of the first year of the bachelors’ degree programme on vacant seat after the admission rounds by ACPC are over and as per ACPC guidelines in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering in the academic year 2012-13 and make suitable recommendations for the policy to be adopted in the subsequent period. The committee shall also enquire into the issue of the administrative process and policy followed with regard to the UGC and AICTE scholarship for M.E./M. Pharm. students:

1. Prof. M. N. Parmar (Syndicate Member) - Convener 2. Prof. Rameshwari Pandya (Syndicate Member )- Member 3. Prof. Ranjan Aiyer (Syndicate Member) - Member 4. Shri Tushar Vyas (Syndicate Member) - Member 5. Shri Beejaysinh Rathod (Syndicate Member) - Member 6. Shri Jignesh Patel (Asst. Registrar, Academic) - Secretary

35. Consideration of the issue of enquiry into the various negative and derogatory press statements issued/given by Shri A. S. Mohite, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Technology and Engineering regarding the different university matters and issues during the last six months’ period and recommendation of appropriate disciplinary action in the matter. (ADE)

Resolved to constitute the following committee to enquire into the various negative and derogatory press statements / media briefings issued/given by Shri A. S. Mohite, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Technology and Engineering regarding the different university matters and issues during the last three months’ period and recommend appropriate disciplinary action in the matter: 1. Prof. Parimal Vyas (Syndicate Member) - Convener 2. Prof. Rameshwari Pandya (Syndicate Member) - Member 3. Ms. Geeta Goradia (Syndicate Member) - Member

Legal/ RTI Cell to provide administrative and secretarial support to the committee.

36. Consideration of the issue of the complaint of violence in the canteen premises of the Faculty of Arts and sexual harassment made by a student of the Faculty of Commerce on 30-8-2013. (ADM)

Resolved to suspend Mr. Juber Pathan, student of the Faculty of Arts, till further orders and pending enquiry. He is prohibited from entering the University campus areas without permission of the Registrar in writing.

Vadodara Date : 25-09-2013 OSD (Registrar) 15

CONFIDENTIAL Enclosure to item No: 3 Appendix : 2

THE MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY OF BARODA

The minutes of the meeting of the Finance and Establishment Standing Committee held on Tuesday, 27th August, 2013 at 05.00 p.m. in the University Office, Vadodara. The following members were present in the meeting :

1. Prof. Yogesh Singh - Vice - Chancellor & Chairman 2. Prof. R. G. Kothari 3. Prof. Ranjan Sengupta 4. Prof. Ajay Ashtaputre 5. Prof. M. R. Yadav 6. Dr. Prakash M. Shah 7. Dr. K. S. Agrawal 8. Shri Gopal Bhatti 9. Prof. Rameshwari Pandya 10. Shri Jigar Inamdar 11. Dr. Biswajeet Chakrabarty 12. Dr. Pranav Vyas 13. Dr. Amit Dholakia - OSD (Registrar) & Secretary 14. Shri M. M. Shah - University Auditor – (OSD) Auditor – Invitee

The following members could not attend the meeting : 1. Prof. P. H. Vyas 2. Shri Milin Mehta 3. Shri Tushar Vyas 4. Dr. Dinesh Yadav 5. The I/c. Chief Accounts Officer - Invitee

1. Consideration of the minutes of the Purchase Committee meeting held on 22-08-2013 at 5.00 p.m. in the University Office. (Annexure-1) (AUD)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the minutes of the Purchase Committee meeting held on 22-08-2013 as in Annexure-1 of the agenda be approved with the following modification:

Item no. 24 and 25 of the agenda are referred back and the coordinator and director are requested to issue press tenders as per university procedures for the procurement of the items as the total amount involved is more than Rs. 10 lakhs.

2. Consideration of the proposal No. FFCS/HDFC/UGC-CAS-II/142, dated 19-08- 2013 received from The Co-ordinator Phase-II, CAS Programme (UGC-SAP), Dept. of H.D.F.S, Faculty of Family and Community Sciences in the matter of granting permission to sanction Hotel Booking for 3 days National Conference from 17th to 19th October at M/s. Surya Palace, Vadodara which is 4th lowest as per users specifications and requirements. (Annexure-2) (AUD)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the proposal No. FFCS/HDFC/UGC- CAS-II/142, dated 19-08-2013 received from The Co-ordinator Phase-II, CAS Programme (UGC-SAP), Dept. of H.D.F.S, Faculty of Family and Community Sciences in the matter of granting permission to sanction Hotel Booking for 3 days National Conference from 17th to 19th October at M/s. Surya Palace, Vadodara which is 4th lowest as per users specifications and requirements as in Annexure-2 of the agenda is not approved. The coordinator is requested to first use the available rooms in the University guest house for accommodating guests and thereafter book hotel rooms following due University procedures. If hotel facilities are required for catering and conference purposes, the organizers may submit a fresh proposal as per University procedure.

Vadodara Date : 29-08-2013 OSD (Registrar)

CONFIDENTIAL SYNDICATE 28-09-2013

THE MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY OF BARODA

An ordinary meeting of the Syndicate was held on Saturday, 28th September, 2013 at 3.00 p.m. in the University office. The following members were present:

1. Prof. Yogesh Singh - Vice-Chancellor & Chairman 2. Prof. Parimal H. Vyas 3. Prof. Maganbhai N. Parmar 4. Prof. Hemant H. Mathur 5. Dr. P. M. Shah 6. Shri Ashwin A. Chokshi 7. Ms. Geeta Goradia 8. Shri Milin K. Mehta 9. Dr. Kamal R. Shah 10. Shri Mukundbhai B. Shah 11. Dr. Prakash M. Shah 12. Prof. Rameshwari Pandya 13. Dr. Sweta C. Prajapati 14. Dr. Beejaysinh G. Rathod 15. Dr. Kishorilal S. Agrawal 16. Shri Tushar Vyas 17. Shri Gopal Bhatti

Prof. Amit Dholakia, O.S.D. (Registrar) and Secretary to the Syndicate

The following members could not attend the meeting:

1. The Commissioner of Higher Education 2. The Director of Technical Education 3. The Commissioner of Health, Medical Services & Medical Education 4. Dr. R. G. Aiyer 5. Shri Jigar Inamdar

1. Confirmation of the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Syndicate held on 31-08-2013. (ADM)

Resolved that the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Syndicate held on 31-08-2013 are confirmed with the following modification:

In item no. 5 of the minutes, modification as mentioned at no. 1 be deleted.

2. Report of the follow-up actions taken on the resolutions of the Ordinary Meeting of the Syndicate held on 31-08-2013. (Appendix-1) (ADM)

Resolved that the follow-up actions taken on the resolutions of the ordinary meeting of the Syndicate held on 31-08-2013 as in Appendix-1 of the agenda are noted.

3. Consideration of the recommendations of the Finance & Establishment Standing Committee meeting held on 21-09-2013. (Appendix-2) (ADM)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Finance & Establishment Standing Committee meeting held on 21-09-2013 as in Appendix-2 of the agenda are approved.

4. Consideration of the recommendations of the Board of Extra Mural Studies meeting held on 7th September, 2013 in the University Office. (Appendix-3)(ADM)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Board of Extra Mural Studies meeting held on 7th September, 2013 in the University Office as in Appendix-3 of the agenda are accepted with modifications in the allocated amount.

5. Consideration of the minutes of the Press Supervisory Committee meeting held on 20th September, 2013. (Appendix-4)(ADM)

Resolved that the minutes of the Press Supervisory Committee meeting held on 20th September, 2013 as in Appendix-4 of the agenda are approved with the following modification:

The resolution on item no. 4 of the minutes be read as under: “It was resolved that the annual rate contract for printing of multi colour jobs (without paper) on different types of paper / cards be given at the lowest rate for each item as per Annexure A to the first lowest quoted party, i.e. M/s Rushabh Printers Pvt. Ltd.’

6. Consideration of letter dated 18/8/2013 of Shri Sanjaykumar M. Dave, Shri Gopal H. Bhatti and Shri Lateshkumar I Chauhan (appointed as Readers, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Technology and Engineering) requesting to waive off the condition to complete Ph.D. within seven years because of anomalies created by (i) UGC, AICTE and GOG Sixth Pay Commission recommendations, and (ii) non-issuance of resolution by Govt. of Gujarat to the AICTE corrigendum as mentioned in their appointment order. (Appendix-5)(ADE)

Resolved that the request made by Shri Sanjaykumar M. Dave, Shri Gopal H. Bhatti and Shri Lateshkumar I. Chauhan (appointed as Readers, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Technology and Engineering) vide application dated to waive off the condition to complete Ph.D. within seven years because of anomalies created by (i) UGC, AICTE and GOG Sixth Pay Commission recommendations, and (ii) non-issuance of resolution by Govt. of Gujarat to the AICTE corrigendum as mentioned in their appointment order as in Appendix-5 of the agenda is approved.

Shri Gopal H. Bhatti remained absent during the discussion on this item.

7. Consideration of the minutes of the meeting of the Building Committee held on 23-9-13 at 5.00 p.m. in the University office. (Appendix-6) (CDU)

Resolved that the minutes of the meeting of the Building Committee held on 23-9-13 at 5.00 P.M. in the University office as in appendix-6 of the agenda are approved.

Further resolved that recommendation of the committee enquiring into the case of misappropriation of funds by M/s Gopinath Construction Co. to appoint M/s Sharp and Tannan Associates for carrying out one-time civil audit of the works of extension of University Head Office and extension wing of the girls hostel behind S.D. Hall in accordance with the terms and conditions mentioned in the letter submitted by the audit firm at the cost of Rs. 2 lakhs is approved.

8. Consideration of the question of introducing a separate system and procedure for the facility of providing ‘Certified copy[ies] of Answer-book[s]’ and inserting O.195 - I and office-note thereon. (Appendix-7) (Exam)

Resolved that the question of introducing a separate system and procedure for the facility of providing ‘Certified copy[ies] of Answer-book[s]’ and inserting O.195 - I as in Appendix-7 of the agenda is approved with the following modifications:

1. The charge for obtaining the certified copies of answer book be increased by Rs. 100 every two years. 2. All marks or signatures that indicate the identity of the examiner shall be hidden while giving the certified copies of the answer book. 3. Only the candidate who appeared in the examinations shall be entitled to obtain the certified copies of the answer books. 4. Assignments submitted by the students shall not be covered in the above ordinance. 5. The period of preservation of answer books as mentioned in point no. 6 of the ordinance be increased to six months from three month. 6. The relevant clauses on preservation of answer books pertaining to O.195, O.195G and O.195 I and rules on preservation of records under chapter XLVI be suitably modified / added.

9. Consideration of the UGC sanction letter No. F. 530 – 16 / DRS / 2013 (SAP – I) dated 2-9-2013 from the Joint Secretary, UGC, New Delhi, continuing assistance worth Rs. 75.00 lakhs at the level of the DRS – I to DRS – II Programme in the Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Technology & Engineering, for a period of 5 Years (1-4-2013 to 31-3-2018) & the question of appointment of Co-ordinator and Deputy Co-ordinator for its implementation & other matters relating to the programme & office note thereon. (Appendix-8) (GCU)

Resolved that the UGC sanction letter No. F. 530 – 16 / DRS / 2013 (SAP – I) dated 2-9-2013 from the Joint Secretary, UGC, New Delhi, continuing assistance worth Rs. 75.00 lakhs at the level of the DRS – I to DRS – II Programme in the Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Technology & Engineering for a period of 5 years (1-4-2013 to 31-3-2018) & the Question of appointment of Co-ordinator and Deputy Co-ordinator for its implementation & other matters relating to the programme thereon as in Appendix-8 of the agenda is approved. The Syndicate congratulates the Department of Applied Physics for the award of this prestigious grant.

10. Consideration of the letter dated 23-9-2013 received from Press Manager (I/c), for the purchase of 6 Nos Split A.C. 3 star of Blue Star make together with the item of Faculty of Family & Community Sciences, approved in the purchase committee meeting held on 19-9-2013 under item No. 11. (Appendix-9) (AUD)

Resolved that the application received from Press Manager (I/c), for the purchase of 6 Nos Split A.C. 3 star of Blue Star make together with the item of Faculty of Family & Community Sciences, approved in the purchase committee meeting held on 19-9-2013 under item No. 11 as in Appendix-9 of the agenda is approved.

11. Consideration of appointment of Ex-serviceman, Ex-policeman as special Security guards on contractual basis. (Appendix-10) (ADE)

Resolved to constitute a committee of the following members to scrutinise the proposal and recommend appropriate methodology for using the services of ex- servicemen and ex-policemen as special security guards for the enhancement of university security system:

1. Dr. Beejaysinh Rathod (Syndicate Member) - Convener 2. Shri Ashwin Chokshi (Syndicate Member) - Member 3. Dr. Hemant Mathur (Syndicate Member) - Member

Section ADE to provide the secretarial assistance.

The report of the above committee be brought back to the syndicate for consideration.

12. Consideration of partially corrected recommendations of the Council of Post- graduate Studies and Research held on Wednesday, the 24th day of July 2013 in the university office. (Appendix-11)(ACA)

Resolved that the partially-corrected recommendations of the Council of Post- graduate Studies and Research held on Wednesday, the 24th day of July 2013 in the university office as in appendix-11 of the agenda are approved. Further resolved with regard to item no. 4 of the minutes that the recommendations of the standing committees for recognition as P.G. teachers for imparting instructions for Ph. D. for all the teachers under this item are approved.

13. Consideration of letter dated 07/08/2013 of the Dean, Faculty of Commerce regarding realising next annual grade increment in case of Dr. J. P. Parikh, Assistant Professor in the Department of English and seeking direction from the Syndicate regarding his status and confirmation as an employee of the University. (Appendix-12) (ADE)

Resolved that Dr. J. P. Parikh, Assistant Professor in English, Faculty of Commerce, be relieved from the University services with immediate effect because of the fact that he does not fulfil the mandatory minimum eligibility requirement of 55% marks at the post-graduate degree level and because of the non-acceptance of his appointment by the Government of Gujarat.

Dr. K. S. Agrawal, Shri Gopal Bhatti, Shri Mukund Shah and Dr. Kamal Shah abstained during this item.

14. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on Monday, 2/9/2013 to recommend candidate for 3 posts of Associate Professor (1-SEBC, 2-Open) in WREMI in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering. (Appendix-13) (ADE) Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms held on 2-9-2013 to recommend candidate for 3 University posts (1-SEBC, 2-Open) of Associate Professor in WREMI, Faulty of Technology and Engineering as in Appendix-13 of the agenda are accepted and Dr. Tallavajhala M. V. Suryanarayana is appointed as Associate Professor (on open category post) in WREMI, Faculty of Technology and Engineering, in the pay band of Rs. 37,400-67,000/- plus Academic Grade Pay of Rs. 9,000/- on confirmed basis.

Further resolved that the remaining posts (1-SEBC, 1-Open) of Associate Professor in WREMI, Faculty of Technology and Engineering be re- advertized.

15. Consideration of recommendations of the Selection Committee as per AICTE and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in WREMI, Faculty of Technology and Engineering under Career Advancement Scheme held on 2/9/2013 at 10.30 a.m. in the University Office. (Appendix-14) (ADE) Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee as per AICTE & GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in WREMI in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering under Career Advancement Scheme held on 2/9/2013 as in Appendix-14 of the agenda are accepted and that Dr. Falguni Parekh is granted promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in WREMI, Faculty of Technology & Engineering w.e.f. 1-11-2012.

16. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on Wednesday, 4/9/2013 to recommend candidate for 2 posts of Professor (1- SEBC, 1-Open) in Textile Engineering in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering. (Appendix-15) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms, held on Wednesday, 4-9-2013 to recommend candidate for 2 University posts (1-SEBC, 1-Open) of Professor in Textile Engineering in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering as in Appendix-15 of the agenda are accepted and that Dr. P. C. Patel is appointed as Professor (on open

category post) in Textile Engineering in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering in the pay band of Rs. 37,400-67,000/- with academic grade pay of Rs. 10,000 on confirmed basis. The salary of Dr. Patel be protected as per University and Govt. of Gujarat norms.

Further resolved that the remaining 1 post of Professor (SEBC category) in Textile Engineering, Faculty of Technology and Engineering be re-advertised.

17. Consideration of recommendations of the Selection Committee as per AICTE and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Textile Engineering, Faculty of Technology and Engineering under Career Advancement Scheme held on 4/9/2013 in the University Office. (Appendix-16) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee as per AICTE & GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Textile Engineering in the Faculty of Technology and Engineering under Career Advancement Scheme held on 4-9-2013 as in Appendix- 16 of the are accepted and that the following candidates are granted promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Textile Engineering, Faculty of Technology & Engineering with effect from the date mentioned against their names.

1. Dr. Milind Koranne – w.e.f. 10-7-2013 2. Dr. Tasnim Shaikh – w.e.f. 11-2-2013

Further resolved that Dr. Hireni Mankodi is not recommended for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5.

18. Consideration of recommendation of the Screening cum Evaluation Committee for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 with Academic Grade Pay (AGP) of Rs. 8000/- under Career Advancement Scheme in the Department of Textile Engineering, Faculty of Technology and Engineering held on 4/9/2013. (Appendix-17) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendation of the Screening cum Evaluation Committee for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 with Academic Grade Pay (AGP) of Rs. 8000/- under Career Advancement Scheme in the Department of Textile Engineering, Faculty of Technology and Engineering held on 4-9-2013 as in Appendix-17 of the agenda are accepted and Mr. S. B. Chaudhary is granted promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 in the Department of Textile Engineering, Faculty of Technology and Engineering w.e.f. 27-3-2013.

19. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Tuesday 10/9/2013 to recommend candidate for 1 University post (Open) of Professor of the Hindi, Faculty of Arts. (Appendix-18) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Tuesday 10-9-2013 to recommend candidate for 1 University post (Open) of Professor of Hindi, Faculty of Arts as in Appendix-18 of the agenda are accepted and the post be re-advertised.

20. Consideration of recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Hindi, Faculty of Arts under Career Advancement Scheme held on 10/9/2013 in the University Office. (Appendix-19) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Hindi, Faculty of Arts under Career Advancement Scheme held on 10-9-2013 in the University Office as in Appendix- 19 of the agenda are accepted and Dr. Daksha Mistry is granted promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 w.e.f. 31-1-2013.

21. Consideration of recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC and GOG norms for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 3 to Associate Professor Stage 4 in the Department of Hindi, Faculty of Arts under Career Advancement Scheme held on 10/9/2013 at 10.30 a.m. in the University Office. (Appendix-20) (ADE) Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC and GOG norms for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 3 to Associate Professor Stage 4 in the Department of Hindi, Faculty of Arts under Career Advancement Scheme held on 10-9-2013 in the University Office as in Appendix-20 of the agenda are accepted and Dr. Shanno H. Pandey is granted promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 3 to Associate Professor Stage 4 w.e.f. 29-12-2012.

22. Consideration of recommendations of the Screening Committee as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 in the Department of Hindi, M. K. Amin Arts and Science College and College of Commerce – Padra under Career Advancement Scheme held on 10/9/2013 in the University Office. (Appendix-21) (ADE) Resolved that the recommendations of the Screening Committee as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 in the Department of Hindi, M. K. Amin Arts and Science College and College of Commerce – Padra under Career Advancement Scheme held on 10-9-2013 in the University Office as in Appendix-21 of the agenda are accepted and Dr. Mohammed Azhar Dheriwala is recommended for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 in the Department of Hindi, M. K. Amin Arts and Science College and College of Commerce – Padra w.e.f. 1-10-2013.

23. Consideration of recommendations of the screening cum evaluation committee constituted as per as per S. R. No. 5(1) (2) dated 6/1/2010 for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 1 to Assistant Professor Stage 2 in the Department of Hindi, Faculty of Arts under Career Advancement Scheme held on 10/9/2013 in the University Office. (Appendix-22) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the screening cum evaluation committee constituted as per as per S. R. No. 5 (1) (2) dated 6-1-2010 for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 1 to Assistant Professor Stage 2 in the Department of Hindi, Faculty of Arts under Career Advancement Scheme held on 10-9-2013 in the University Office as in Appendix-22 of the agenda are accepted and the following candidates are granted promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 1 to Assistant Professor Stage 2 with effect from the date mentioned against their names :

1. Dr. Anita Shukla – w.e.f. 05-08-2012 2. Dr. Mayaprakash Pandey – w.e.f. 06-08-2012 3. Dr. Manisha Thakkar – w.e.f. 05-08-2012 4. Dr. Dipendrasinh P. Jadeja – w.e.f. 04-08-2012

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Thursday 12-9-2013 to recommend candidate for the 1 University post (Open) of Professor in the Department of Gujarati, Faculty of Arts as in Appendix-23 of the agenda are accepted and the post be re-advertized.

25. Consideration of recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Gujarati, Faculty of Arts under Career Advancement Scheme held on 12/9/2013 in the University Office. (Appendix-24) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Gujarati, Faculty of Arts under Career Advancement Scheme held on 12-9-2013 in the University Office as in Appendix- 24 of the agenda are accepted that Dr. Rajesh Pandya is granted promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Gujarati, Faculty of Arts with effect from 09-03-2013.

26. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Friday 13/9/2013 at 10.30 a.m. to recommend candidate for the 1 University Post (SEBC) of Professor in the English, Faculty of Arts. (Appendix-25) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Friday 13-9-2013 to recommend candidate for the 1 University Post (SEBC) of Professor in the English, Faculty of Arts as in Appendix-25 of the agenda are accepted and the post be re-advertized.

27. Consideration of recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of English, Faculty of Arts under Career Advancement Scheme held on 13/9/2013 in the University Office. (Appendix-26) (ADE)

promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of English, Faculty of Arts with effect from the date mentioned against their names. 1. Dr. Deeptha Achar – w.e.f 01-01-2009 2. Dr. Sachin Ketkar – w.e.f. 01-05-2012 3. Dr. M. N. Choudhary – w.e.f. 25-02-2013

28. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Friday 13/9/2013 to recommend candidate for the 1 University Post (SEBC) of Associate Professor in the English, Faculty of Arts. (Appendix-27) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Friday 13-9-2013 to recommend candidate for the 1 University post (SEBC) of Associate Professor in English in the Faculty of Arts as in Appendix-27 of the agenda are accepted and that Dr. Hitesh D. Raviya is appointed as Associate Professor (on post reserved for SEBC category) in the Department of English, Faculty of Arts in the pay band of Rs. 37,400-67,000/- plus Academic Grade Pay of Rs. 9,000/- on probation for a period of two years from the date he joins. His pay shall be protected as per the rules of the Govt. of Gujarat and the University.

29. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Friday 13/9/2013 to recommend candidate for the 1 University post (Open) of Assistant Professor in the English, Faculty of Commerce. (Appendix-28)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Friday 13-9-2013 to recommend candidate for the 1 University post (Open) of Assistant Professor in English in the Faculty of Commerce as in Appendix-28 of the agenda are accepted and Dr. Anshu Surve is appointed as Assistant Professor (on open category post) in the Department of English, Faculty of Commerce in the pay band of Rs. 15,600 – 39,100/- with academic grade pay of Rs. 6,000/- on probation for a period of two years from the date she joins.

The following candidate be kept on the waiting list for the post in the open category: 1. Ms. Swarnabharti Evani

30. Consideration of recommendations of the screening cum evaluation committee constituted as per as per S. R. No. 5(1) (2) dated 6/1/2010 for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 1 to Assistant Professor Stage 2 in the Department of English, M. K. Amin Arts and Science College and College of Commerce, Padra under Career Advancement Scheme held on 13/9/2013 in the University Office. (Appendix-29) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the screening cum evaluation committee constituted as per as per S. R. No. 5 (1) (2) dated 6/1/2010 for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 1 to Assistant Professor Stage 2 in the Department of English, M. K. Amin Arts and Science College and College of Commerce, Padra under Career Advancement Scheme held on 13-9-2013 in the University Office as in Appendix-29 of the agenda are accepted and Ms. M. S. Kewlani is granted promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 1 to Assistant Professor Stage 2 with effect from 01-05-2012.

31. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Monday 16/9/2013 at 10.30 a.m. to recommend candidate for 1 University post (Open) of Assistant Professor in Linguistics, Faculty of Arts. (Appendix-30) (ADE) Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Monday 16-9-2013 to recommend candidate for 1University post (Open) of Assistant Professor in Linguistics, Faculty of Arts as in Appendix-30 of the agenda are accepted and Ms. Mona F. Parakh is appointed as Assistant Professor (on open category post) in the Department of Linguistics, Faculty of Arts in the pay band of Rs. 15,600 – 39,100/- with academic grade pay of Rs. 6,000/- on probation for a period of two years from the date she joins.

The following candidate be kept on the waiting list for the post in the open category : 1. Mr. Akhtar H. Khatri

32. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on 17/9/2013 at 10.30 a.m. to recommend candidate for 1 University Post (Open) of Professor in the Department of Accounting and Financial Management, Faculty of Commerce. (Appendix-31) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on 17-9-2013 to recommend candidate for 1 University post (Open) of Professor in the Department of Accounting and Financial Management, Faculty of Commerce, as in Appendix-31 of the agenda are accepted and Dr. Ajay Kumar Singh is appointed as Professor (on open category post) in the Department of Accounting & Financial Management, Faculty of Commerce in the in the pay band of Rs. 37,400-67,000/- plus Academic Grade Pay of Rs. 10,000/- on probation for a period of two years from the date he joins.

Further resolved that:

A) His salary be protected i.e. his basic pay and the scale should be protected OR B) He be given eight advance increments in the scale of Professor, - whichever is lower in (A) or (B)

Resolved further that, if due to any reason, the Govt. of Gujarat does not approve of (A) or (B) as mentioned above, the balance amount required for the protection of the salary of Dr. A. K. Singh be paid from the University’s own resources.

Shri Milin Mehta, Ms. Geeta Goradia and Shri Ashwin Chokshi dissented to the above resolution. The note of dissent submitted jointly by Shri Milin Mehta, Ms. Geeta Goradia and Shri Ashwin Chokshi is taken on record.

Dr. Sweta Prajapati dissented for A) and B) mentioned above.

Shri Tushar Vyas abstained.

33. Consideration of recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Accounting and Financial Management, Faculty of Commerce under Career Advancement Scheme held on 17/9/2013 at 10.30 a.m. in the University Office. (Appendix-32) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Accounting and Financial Management, Faculty of Commerce under Career Advancement Scheme held on 17-9-2013 in the University Office as in Appendix-32 of the agenda are accepted and Dr. Pragnesh B. Shah is granted promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Accounting and Financial Management, Faculty of Commerce with effect from 04-10-2012.

Further resolved that Dr. Ketan Upadhyaya is not recommened for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5.

34. Consideration of recommendations of the Screening Committee as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 in the Department of Accounting and Financial Management, Faculty of Commerce under Career Advancement Scheme held on 17/9/2013 in the University Office. (Appendix-33) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Screening Committee as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 in the Department of Accounting and Financial Management, Faculty of Commerce under Career Advancement Scheme held on 17 -9-2013 in the University Office as in Appendix-33 of the agenda are accepted and Dr. Jayesh K. Pandya is granted promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 in the Department of Accounting and Financial Management, Faculty of Commerce with effect from 21-10-2012.

35. Consideration of recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC and GOG norms for promotion to the post of Reader / Lecturer (Selection Grade) in the Department of Accounting and Financial Management, M. K. Amin Arts and Science College and College of Commerce – Padra under Career Advancement Scheme held on 17/9/2013 at University Office. (Appendix-34) (ADE) Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC and GOG norms for promotion to Reader designation / Lecturer (Selection Grade) in the Department of Accounting and Financial Management, M. K. Amin Arts and Science College and College of Commerce – Padra under Career Advancement Scheme held on 17/9/2013 at University Office as in Appendix-34 of the agenda are accepted and Mr. Minesh M. Shah is awarded Lecturer (Selection Grade) with effect from 10-7-2007.

36. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on 17/9/2013 and 18/9/2013 at 10.30 a.m. onwards to recommend candidate for 4 University posts (1 ST, 2 SEBC, 1 Open) of Assistant Professor in the Department of Accounting and Financial Management, Faculty of Commerce. (Appendix-35) (ADE) Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on 17-9-2013 and 18-9-2013 to recommend candidate for 4 University posts (1 ST, 2 SEBC, 1 Open) of Assistant Professor in the Department of Accounting and Financial Management, Faculty of Commerce as in Appendix-35 of the agenda are accepted and the following candidates are appointed as Assistant Professor, Department of Accounting and Financial Management, Faculty of Commerce in the pay band of Rs. 15,600 – 39,100/- with academic grade pay of Rs. 6,000/- on probation for a period of two years from the date they join:

1. Mr. Kamlesh Vala (on post reserved for SEBC) 2. Mr. Mitul Parmar (on post reserved for SEBC) 3. Ms. Nidhi Aragade (on open category post)

The following candidates be kept on the waiting list for the post in the open category: 1. Mr. Saurabh Patel 2. Ms. Sumita Shroff 3. Mr. Sadik Mohammed Khatri

Further resolved that the remaining one post (ST category) of Assistant Professor in the Department of Accounting and Financial Management, Faculty of Commerce be re- advertized.

37. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Saturday 21/9/2013 to recommend candidate for 2 University posts (1 SEBC, 1 Open) of Assistant Professor in Sculpture , Faculty of Fine Arts. (Appendix-36) (ADE) Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Saturday 21-9-2013 to recommend candidate for 2 University posts (1 SEBC, 1 Open) of Assistant Professor in Sculpture, Faculty of Fine Arts as in Appendix-36 of the agenda are accepted and the following candidates are appointed as Assistant Professor in the Department of

Sculpture, Faculty of Fine Arts in the pay band of Rs. 15,600 – 39,100/- with academic grade pay of Rs. 6,000/- on probation for a period of two years from the date they join:

1. Mr. Rutvij Y. Mistry (on post reserved for SEBC category) 2. Ms. Shanta B. Samanta (on open category post)

The following candidate be kept on the waiting list for the post in the open category: 1. Mr. Ajay Kumar Kanwal

38. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Monday, 23/9/2013 to recommend candidate for 1 University Post (Open) of Professor in the Department of Banking and Insurance, Faculty of Commerce. (Appendix-37) (ADE) Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Monday, 23-9-2013 to recommend candidate for 1 University post (Open) of Professor in the Department of Banking and Insurance, Faculty of Commerce, as in Appendix-37 of the agenda are accepted and the post be re-advertized.

39. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Monday 23/9/2013 to recommend candidate for 1 University post (Open) of Assistant Professor in the Department of Banking and Insurance, Faculty of Commerce. (Appendix-38) (ADE)

40. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Monday 23/9/2013 to recommend candidate for 1 University Post (Open) of Assistant Professor in the Department of Cooperative Management and Rural Studies, Faculty of Commerce. (Appendix-39) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Monday 23-9-2013 to recommend candidate for 1 University post (Open) of Assistant Professor in the Department of Cooperative Management and Rural Studies, Faculty of Commerce as in Appendix- 39 of the agenda are accepted and the post be re-advertized.

41. Consideration of recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC and GOG norms for promotion to the Reader designation / Lecturer (Selection Grade) in the Department of Cooperative Management and Rural Studies, Faculty of Commerce under Career Advancement Scheme held on 23/9/2013 at University Office. (Appendix-40) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC and GOG norms for promotion to the post of Reader / Lecturer (Selection Grade) in the Department of Cooperative Management and Rural Studies, Faculty of Commerce under Career Advancement Scheme held on 23-9-2013 at University Office as in Appendix-40 of the agenda are accepted and Ms. Neeta Baloni is not recommended for promotion to Reader designation / Lecturer (Selection Grade).

42. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on 24/9/2013 to recommend candidate for 1 University Post (Open) of Professor in the Department of Commerce and Business Management, Faculty of Commerce. (Appendix-41) (ADE)

43. Consideration of recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Commerce and Business Management, Faculty of Commerce under Career Advancement Scheme held on 24/9/2013 in the University Office. (Appendix-42) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Commerce and Business Management, Faculty of Commerce under Career Advancement Scheme held on 24-9-2013 in the University Office as in Appendix-42 of the agenda are accepted and Dr. Umesh Dangarwala and Dr. Amit Pandya are not recommended for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5.

44. Consideration of recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC and GOG norms for promotion to Reader designation / Lecturer (Selection Grade) in the Department of Commerce and Business Management, M. K. Amin Arts and Science College and College of Commerce – Padra under Career Advancement Scheme held on 24/9/2013 at University Office. (Appendix-43) (ADE) Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC and GOG norms for promotion to Reader designation / Lecturer (Selection Grade) in the Department of Commerce and Business Management, M. K. Amin Arts and Science College and College of Commerce – Padra under Career Advancement Scheme held on 24-9-2013 at University Office as in Appendix-43 of the agenda are accepted and Dr. T. S. Prabhu is awarded Lecturer (Selection Grade) w.e.f. 12-2-2008.

45. Consideration of recommendations of the Screening Committee as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 in the Department of Commerce and Business Management, Faculty of Commerce under Career Advancement Scheme held on 24/9/2013 in the University Office. (Appendix-44) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Screening Committee as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 in the Department of Commerce and Business Management, Faculty of Commerce under Career Advancement Scheme held on 24-9-2013 in the University Office as in Appendix-44 of the agenda are accepted and Dr. S. A. Pradhan is granted promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 with effect from 28-11-2010.

46. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on 24/9/2013 and 25/9/2013 at 10.30 a.m. to recommend candidate for 4 University Posts (1-ST, 2-SEBC, 1 Open) of Assistant Professor in the Department of Commerce and Business Management, Faculty of Commerce. (Appendix-45) (ADE) Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on 24-9-2013 and 25-9-2013 to recommend candidate for 4 University posts (1-ST, 2-SEBC, 1 Open) of Assistant Professor in the Department of Commerce and Business Management, Faculty of Commerce as in Appendix-45 of the agenda are accepted and the following candidates are appointed as Assistant Professor in the Department of Commerce & Business Management in the pay band of Rs. 15,600 – 39,100/- with academic grade pay of Rs. 6,000/- on probation for a period of two years from the date they join:

1. Mr. Sandip Prajapati (on post reserved for SEBC category ) 2. Mr. Vishal Bhagvanjibhai Javiya (on post reserved for SEBC category ) 3. Dr. Madhusuden N. Pandya (on open category post )

The following candidates be kept on the waiting list: For the post in the in the SEBC category: 1. Ms. Heena Patel 2. Mr. Haresh Barot

For the post in the Open category:

1. Ms. Parinda V. Doshi 2. Ms. Drishti B. Joshi

Further resolved that the remaining one post of Assistant Professor (ST category) in the Department of Commerce & Business Management, Faculty of Commerce be re-advertized.

47. Consideration for the post-facto approval of the appointment of Officer in Special Duty & Joint Officer on Special Duty for University Guest House. (Appendix-46) (ADE) Resolved that the post-facto approval is granted for the appointment of Officer in Special Duty & Joint Officer on Special Duty for University Guest House as in Appendix-46 of the agenda.

48. Consideration of re-employment of retired employees, University Health Centre and Accounts Section for further continuation of Dr. K. N. Shinglot, Offg. Medical Officer and Kum. K. N. Parikh, Accountant and Office Note thereon. (Appendix-47)(ADE)

1. Resolved to continue the services of Dr. K. N. Shinglot, Offg. Medical Officer, University Health Centre as in Appendix-47 of the agenda for a period of 11 months with effect from 1st November, 2013 or till the post of Medical Officer is filed up on regular basis, on a consolidated remuneration of Rs. 30,000/- p.m. net as a special case only.

2. Resolved to continue the services of Ms. K. N. Parikh, Accountant, Accounts Section, University Office as in Appendix-47 of the agenda for a period of eleven months with effect from 1st November, 2013 or till the post of the Accountant is filed up on regular basis, on a consolidated remuneration of Rs. 25,000/- p.m. net as a special case only.

49. Consideration of the request of the I/c. Press Manager for granting permission to pay overtime to the eligible workers of University Press in new pay scale of 6th Pay Commission. (Appendix-48)(ADE)

Resolved that the request of the I/c. Press Manager for granting permission to pay Overtime to the eligible workers of University Press in new pay scale of 6th Pay Commission as in Appendix-48 of the agenda be referred for suitable recommendations to the committee constituted for revision of the rates of overtime for the library staff under the convenership of Prof. Parimal Vyas.

50. Consideration of the proposal received from Stratus Foods (Cloud Cooking) Ltd. to provide food & catering services in the hostel mess and other institutions of the University. (Appendix-49) (ADM)

Resolved that the proposal received from Stratus Foods (Cloud Cooking) Ltd. to provide food & catering services in the hostel mess and other institutions of the University as in Appendix-49 of the agenda is approved. Further resolved that the agency be granted permission to offer lunch and dinner in the mess of the M. M. Hall in the boys’ hostel campus, offer snacks through a mobile van in the campus area from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and run the canteen at the M. S. University Head Office till May 31st 2013.

The following committee is constituted to monitor the services offered by M/s Stratus Foods (Cloud Cooking) Ltd. and finalize the terms and conditions of the above operations:

1. Dr. Beejaysinh Rathod (Syndicate Member) - Convener 2. Dr. K. S. Agrawal (Syndicate Member) - Member 3. Prof. Hemant Mathur (Syndicate Member) - Member 4. Shri Tushar Vyas (Syndicate Member) Member 5. Shri Ashwin Chokshi (Syndicate Member) Member

Section ADM shall provide the secretarial support to the above committee.

51. Consideration of the proposal received from US-based MSU alumni namely, Overseas MSU Alumni Group (OMAG), to contribute funds and execute works related to the preservation of the heritage buildings / structures of The M. S. University of Baroda. (Appendix-50) (CDU)

Resolved that the proposal received from US-based MSU alumni namely, Overseas MSU Alumni Group (OMAG), to contribute funds and execute works related to preservation of the heritage buildings / structures of The M. S. University of Baroda as in Appendix-50 of the agenda is approved. The Syndicate conveys its sincere thanks to the members of the group for their generous and gracious offer of contributing to the development of the University through preservation and renovation of its heritage buildings.

Further resolved that a 13 member monitoring committee be formed, as proposed, for the planning and execution of the project chaired by the Vice Chancellor and consisting of six members nominated by the Vice Chancellor of M. S. University and six members nominated by the Overseas Alumni Group.

Further resolved that the Syndicate conveys its sincere appreciation of the proactive efforts put in by Shri Ashwin Chokshi in coordinating with the Overseas Alumni Group on behalf of the University and in realization of the proposal for this valuable support.

52. Consideration for the post-facto approval of the appointment of Officer on Special Duty (Chief Accounts Officer) for the Account Section, M.S University of Baroda. (Appendix-51) (ADE)

Resolved that the post-facto approval is granted for the appointment of Officer on Special Duty (Chief Accounts Officer) for Accounts Section, The M. S. University of Baroda as in Appendix-51 of the agenda.

53. Consideration of the letter no. JA. No./ Chi. Uni./Letter/2013 1006-1008 dated 19/9/2013 from the Registrar Children University Gandhi nagar regarding the deputation services of Shri Amit Jani - Deputy Registrar for a period of two years from the 30 days of relieving of our University and office note thereon. (Appendix-52) (ADE) Resolved that the letter received from the Registrar, Children University, Gandhinagar regarding the deputation of services of Shri Amit Jani (Deputy Registrar) for a period of two years as in Appendix-52 of the agenda is approved and Shri Amit Jani is granted deputation under O. 212 (b) from 15-10-2013 to 31- 03-2015 to avail of the offer from the Children Unviersity.

54. Consideration of the minutes of the meeting of the Committee (appointed under the provision of O.221) and held on 27-09-2013 to decide the award of fifteen (15) University Research Scholarships for three years from the academic year 2013-2014. (Appendix-53) (ADM)

Resolved that the minutes of the meeting of the Committee (appointed under the provision of O.221) and held on 27-09-2013 to decide the award of fifteen (15) University Research Scholarships for three years from the academic year 2013- 2014 as in Appendix-53 of the agenda are approved.

Table items with the permission of the chair:

55. Consideration of the issue of refurbishing and refurnishing the waiting room for the visitors at the University Head Office. (CDU)

Resolved to constitute a committee of the following members to propose the plan of action and monitor the execution of the work of refurbishing and refurnishing the waiting room for visitors at the M. S. University Head Office. The committee is also authorised to identify and purchase the appropriate furniture and furnishings for the above:

1. Shri Mukund Shah (Syndicate Member) - Convener 2. Prof. Rameshwari Pandya (Syndicate Member) Member 3. Ms. Geeta Goradia (Syndicate Member) Member

Construction division shall provide the secretarial assistance to the above committee.

56. Consideration of the issue of non-depositing of demand drafts worth Rs.80,000 received for the moot court competition at the Faculty of Law held in the year 2010. (ACC)

Resolved that a show cause notice be issued to Dr. Archana Gadekar, Associate Professor, Faculty of Law and coordinator of the moot court completion held in the year 2010 and to Dr. S. S. Bhattacharya, O.S.D. (Dean), Faculty of Law as to why departmental enquiry should not be initiated against them for not reporting the matter of defalcation or loss of money at once to the University authorities along with the circumstances which led to the defalcation or loss of such money as per the provisions of O. 31-A.

57. Consideration of the report of the committee constituted by the Vice- Chancellor for recommending the party for the purchase of Silver Medals plated with gold and die description code etc. for the ensuring convocation. (ACC) Resolved to approve of the recommendation of the committee constituted by the Vice Chancellor for recommending the party for the purchase of silver medals plated with gold and die description code etc. and M/s Chamanlal Chhaganlal Jewellers (Rajkot) be given the order for the same.

Vadodara Dated :29-10-2013 O.S.D. (Registrar)

CONFIDENTIAL Enclosure to item No: 3 Appendix : 2

THE MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY OF BARODA

The minutes of the meeting of the Finance and Establishment Standing Committee held on Saturday, 21st September, 2013 at 04.00 p.m. in the University Office, Vadodara. The following members were present in the meeting : 1. Prof. Yogesh Singh - Vice - Chancellor & Chairman 2. Prof. Parimal H. Vyas 3. Prof. R. G. Kothari 4. Prof. Ranjan Sengupta 5. Prof. Ajay Ashtaputre 6. Prof. M. R. Yadav 7. Dr. K. S. Agrawal 8. Prof. Rameshwari Pandya 9. Shri Tushar Vyas 10. Dr. Pranav Vyas 11. Shri M. M. Shah – I/c. (Secretary)

The following members could not attend the meeting : 1. Dr. Prakash M. Shah 2. Shri Gopal Bhatti 3. Shri Jigar Inamdar 4. Shri Milin Mehta 5. Dr. Biswajeet Chakrabarty 6. Dr. Dinesh Yadav 7. The I/c. Chief Accounts Officer – Invitee

1. Consideration of the minutes of the Purchase Committee meeting held on 19-09-2013 at 4.00 p.m. in the University Office. (Annexure-1) (AUD)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the minutes of the Purchase Committee meeting held on 19-09-2013 at 4.00 p.m. in the University Office as in Annexure-1 of the agenda be approved.

Vadodara Date : -09-2013 OSD (Registrar)

CONFIDENTIAL SYNDICATE 29-11-2013

THE MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY OF BARODA

An ordinary meeting of the Syndicate was held on Friday, 29th November, 2013 at 3.00 p.m. in the University office. The following members were present:

1. Prof. Yogesh Singh - Vice-Chancellor & Chairman 2. Prof. Parimal H. Vyas 3. Prof. Maganbhai N. Parmar 4. Prof. Hemant H. Mathur 5. Dr. P. M. Shah 6. Shri Milin K. Mehta 7. Dr. Kamal R. Shah 8. Shri Mukundbhai B. Shah 9. Dr. Prakash M. Shah 10. Prof. Rameshwari Pandya 11. Dr. R. G. Aiyer 12. Dr. Sweta C. Prajapati 13. Dr. Beejaysinh G. Rathod 14. Dr. Kishorilal S. Agrawal 15. Shri Tushar Vyas 16. Shri Jigar Inamdar 17. Shri Gopal Bhatti

Prof. Amit Dholakia, O.S.D. (Registrar) and Secretary to the Syndicate

The following members could not attend the meeting:

1. The Commissioner of Higher Education 2. The Director of Technical Education 3. The Commissioner of Health, Medical Services & Medical Education 4. Shri Ashwin A. Chokshi 5. Ms. Geeta Goradia

1. Confirmation of the minutes of the ordinary meeting of the Syndicate held on 28.09.2013. (ADM)

Resolved that the minutes of the ordinary meeting of the Syndicate held on 28-09-2013 are confirmed with the following modification in item no. 56 of the agenda:

The words “and to Dr. S. S. Bhattacharya, O. S. D. (Dean), Faculty of Law, as to why departmental enquiry should not be initiated against them” be deleted from the resolution.

2. Report of the follow-up actions taken on the resolutions of the ordinary meeting of the Syndicate held on 28.09.2013. (Appendix-1) (ADM)

Resolved that the follow-up actions taken on the resolutions of the ordinary meeting of the Syndicate held on 28-09-2013 as in Appendix-1 of the agenda are noted.

3. Consideration of the recommendations of the Finance & Establishment Standing Committee meeting to be held on 25-11-2013. (Appendix-2)(ADM)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Finance & Establishment Standing Committee meeting held on 25-11-2013 as in Appendix-2 of the agenda are approved with the following modification in item no. 1 of the agenda:

“Resolved that item nos. 18, 20, 21 and 23 of the minutes of the Purchase Committee meeting are referred to the Computer Experts Committee for consideration and due recommendation. The recommendation of the Computer Experts Committee with regard to the above items be brought back to the Syndicate through Purchase Committee and FE.”

Shri Milin Mehta, Prof. Ranjan Aiyer and Dr. Beejaysinh Rathod dissented to the above resolution.

Shri Tushar Vyas, Shri Mukund Shah, Shri Prakash Shah, Prof. M. N. Parmar, Prof. Parimal Vyas and Dr. Sweta Prajapati abstained.

The Vice Chancellor did not participate in the voting on the above matter.

Further resolved with item no. 3 of the agenda that O. 209 (A) be mentioned in the resolution on the grant of Sabbatical Leave to Prof. Shagufa Kapadia.

4. Consideration of the report of the Extra Work Allowance Committee constituted by Syndicate Resolution No. 26 dated. 28-6-2013 and office note thereon. (Appendix-3) (ACC)

Resolved that the report of the Extra Work Allowance Committee constituted by Syndicate Resolution No. 26 dated. 28-6-2013 and office note thereon as in Appendix-3 of the agenda is approved w.e.f. 1-12-2013.

Further resolved that in the list of designations provided at point no. 3 of the minutes of the above committee, the designation of Temporary Attendant be added.

5. Consideration of the letter dated 1/11/2013 received from Shri A. M.Tiwari, Principal Secretary, Dept. of Education, Govt. of Gujarat and CEO of knowledge Consortium of Gujarat for jointly organizing a National Education Summit on 10th - 11th January 2014 at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar with allocation of budget from the University. (Appendix-4) (ACC)

Resolved that the proposal received vide letter dated 01-11-2013 from Shri A. M. Tiwari, Principal Secretary, Dept. of Education, Govt. of Gujarat and CEO of knowledge Consortium of Gujarat for jointly organizing a National Education Summit on 10th - 11th January 2014 at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar as in Appendix-4 of the agenda is approved. Further resolved that Rs. 10 lakhs are allocated from the ‘management charges’ budget head for organising this joint conference. Further resolved that the Vice Chancellor is authorised to approve of additional expenditure up to 10% of the above budget in case of emergency requirements.

6. Consideration of the letter dated 13/11/2013 received from Shri A. M.Tiwari, Principal Secretary, Dept. of Education, Govt. of Gujarat for organizing the pre- summit youth events for Indian dance & painting on 8th and 9th January 2014 at Vadodara involving Faculties of Performing Arts and Fine Arts with allocation of budget from the University. (Appendix-5)(ACC)

Resolved that the proposal received vide letter dated 13-11-2013 from Shri A. M. Tiwari, Principal Secretary, Dept. of Education, Govt. of Gujarat for organizing pre- education summit youth events for Indian dance & painting on 8th and 9th January 2014 at Vadodara involving Faculties of Performing Arts and Fine Arts as in Appendix-5 of the agenda is approved. Further resolved that a total of Rs. 5 lakh are allocated from ‘management charges’ budget head for organising these pre- summit competitions. Further resolved that the Vice Chancellor is authorised to approve of additional expenditure up to 10% of the above budget in case of emergency requirements.

7. Consideration of the letter dated 1/11/2013 received from the Head, Dept. of Dramatics and forwarded through the Dean, Faculty of Performing Arts, for the allocation of seed money for the event ‘MANCH PARVA’ on annual basis. (Appendix-6) (ACC) Resolved that the application received from the Head, Dept. of Dramatics and forwarded through the Dean, Faculty of Performing Arts, for the allocation of seed Money to the Event ‘MANCH PARVA’ on annual basis as in Appendix-6 of the agenda is approved. Further resolved that Rs. 3 lakh per annum be allocated for two years only and as a special case from the ‘management charges’ budget head. After two years, the programme MANCH PARV be organized on self-sustaining basis.

8. Consideration of the post-facto approval of the minutes of the Press Supervisory Committee meeting held on 19th October, 2013 approved by the Sub-Committee held on 25-10-2013. (Appendix-7) (ADM)

Resolved to grant post-facto approval to the minutes of the Press Supervisory Committee meeting held on 19th October, 2013 approved by the Sub-Committee held on 25-10-2013 as in Appendix-7 of the agenda.

9. Consideration of the question of deciding the award of the Chancellor’s Gold Medal at the ensuing Annual Convocation for the year 2013. (Appendix- 8) (Exam) Resolved that the name of the candidate and Faculty for the award of the Chancellor’s Gold Medal at the ensuing Annual Convocation for the year 2013 as in Appendix-8 of the agenda is approved.

10. Consideration of letter No. SR/FST/ESI-122/2012(C) dated 25thSeptember 2013 received from Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of India regarding sanction of FIST programme with the total cost of Rs. 218 Lacks for 5 years in favour of Dept. of Geology, Faculty of Science and question of appointment of programme Coordinator and office note thereon. (Appendix-9) (GCU)

Resolved that the letter No. SR/FST/ESI-122/2012(C) dated 25th September 2013 received from Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, regarding sanction of FIST programme with the total cost of Rs. 218 lakhs for 5 years in favour of Dept. of Geology, Faculty of Science, and question of appointment of programme coordinator and office note thereon as in Appendix-9 of the agenda are approved. Further resolved that the Syndicate conveys its congratulations to the Dept. of Geology for the sanction of this prestigious grant from the Dept. of Science and Technology, Govt. of India.

11. Consideration of the minutes of the meeting of the committee constituted to review the rules for the amount of donation for the Institutions of Gold Medal in the University. (Appendix-10) (ACC)

Resolved that the minutes of the meeting of the committee constituted to review the rules for the amount of donation for the institutions of Gold Medal in the University as in Appendix-10 of the agenda are approved.

12. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Monday 07/10/2013 at 10.30 a.m. to recommend candidate for 2 University posts (1SEBC, 1 Open) of Assistant Professor in Graphic Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts. (Appendix-11) (ADE)

1. Mr. Uday Panchal (on post reserved for SEBC category) 2. Mr. Debraj Goswami (on open category post)

The following candidate be kept on the waiting list for the post in the open category: 1. Mr. Sathyanand Mohan 2. Mr. Ashish Kumar Das

13. Consideration of recommendations of the Screening Committee as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 in the Department of Applied Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts under Career Advancement Scheme held on 08/10/2013 in the University Office. ( Appendix-12) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 in the Department of Applied Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts under Career Advancement Scheme held on 08-10-2013 in the University Office as in Appendix-12 of the agenda are accepted and that Dr. Kashyap Parikh is granted promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 in the Department of Applied Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts w.e.f. 1-3-2013.

14. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Tuesday 08/10/2013 to recommend candidate for 2 University posts (1 SEBC, 1 Open) of Assistant Professor in Applied Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts. (Appendix-13) (ADE)

1. Mr. Prafullakumar N. Gohel (on post reserved for SEBC catgory) 2. Mr. Nimesh Shah (on open category post)

The following candidate be kept on the waiting list for the post in the open category:

1. Mr. Abinash Das

15. Consideration of the minutes of the meeting of the Investment Committee held on Thursday, 21-11-2013. (Appendix-14) (ACC)

Resolved that the minutes of the meeting of the Investment Committee held on Thursday, 21-11-2013 as in Appendix-14 of the agenda are approved. Further resolved that the constitution of the “Accounts and Finance Standing Advisory Committee” as suggested in the above report is approved.

16. Consideration for the post-facto approval of the appointment of I/c. Medical Officer for University Health Centre, the M. S. University of Baroda. (Appendix-15) (ADE) Resolved to grant post-facto approval of the appointment of Dr. Sonal Mishra as I/c. Medical Officer for University Health Centre, The M. S. University of Baroda, as in Appendix-15 of the agenda.

17. Report of the Committee constituted for framing the policies for ‘Outgoing Students’ from The M. S. University of Baroda to foreign partner Universities. (Appendix-16) (ACA)

Resolved that the report of the committee constituted for framing the policies for ‘Outgoing Students’ from The M. S. University of Baroda to foreign partner Universities as in Appendix-16 of the agenda is approved.

18. Consideration of the Institutional Consultancy Project proposal as per “Research agreement between The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda and Siemens Technology and Service Private Limited, Bangalore” by Dr. Arun Anand, Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Technology and Engineering and office note there on. (Appendix-17) (ADE)

Resolved that the Institutional Consultancy Project proposal as per “Research agreement between The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda and Siemens Technology and Service Private Limited, Bangalore” by Dr. Arun Anand, Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Technology and Engineering and office note there on as in Appendix-17 of the agenda is approved.

19. Consideration of the letter of Shri M. A. Ekbote – a consultant of the Institutional Consultancy Project entitled “Study vapour pull through for scaed down model of PHWR, A project received from Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) – Department of Atomic Energy (DAE-Mumbai)” to extend the period of the consultancy project up to 31-03-2014 from the Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Technology and Engineering. (Appendix-18 )(ADE)

Resolved that the request received vide letter of Shri M. A. Ekbote – a consultant of the Institutional Consultancy Project entitled “Study vapour pull through for scaed down model of PHWR, A project received from Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) – Department of Atomic Energy (DAE-Mumbai)” to extend the period of the consultancy project up to 31-03-2014 from the Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Technology and Engineering, as in Appendix-18 of the agenda is approved.

20. Consideration of question of increasing the Examination fees for the Faculty of Medicine. (Appendix-19) (Exam)

Resolved that the following committee is constituted to consider the question of increasing the examination fees for the students of the Faculty of Medicine (including Gotri Medical College) as in Appendix-19 of the agenda and make suitable recommendations:

1. Dr. Prakash Shah (Syndicate Member) - Convener 2. Dr. Beejaysinh Rathod (Syndicate Member) - Member 3. Dr. Ranjan Aiyer (Syndicate Member) - Member 4. Dr. Hemant Mathur (Syndicate Member) - Member 5. Shri Darshan Maru (Dy. Registrar) - Member-Secretary

The Vice Chancellor is authorized to accept the report of the above committee.

21. Consideration of the recommendation Nos. 1 (3,4,5 & 6) of the minutes of the meeting of Faculty of Law held on 4-10-2013. (Appendix-20) (ACA)

Resolved that the recommendations No. 1 (3, 4, 5 & 6) of the minutes of the meeting of the Faculty of Law held on 04-10-2013 as in Appendix-20 of the agenda are referred back. Further resolved that a meeting of the Faculty of Law be called again in the current academic year for the consideration of the above agenda.

22. Consideration of norms for API calculation under category III for the Faculty of Fine Arts and Performing Arts for both direct recruitment and CAS promotions as per provision under UGC Gazette dtd. 24-09-2010 item No.6.&10 of Regulation 2010 and office note thereon. (Appendix-21) (ADE)

Resolved that the norms for API Calculation under category III for the Faculty of Fine Arts for both direct recruitment and CAS Promotions as per provision under UGC Gazette dtd. 24-09-2010 item No.6.&10 of Regulation 2010 and office note thereon as in Appendix-21 of the agenda are approved. The norms for the API calculation under category III for direct selection and CAS for the Faculty of Performing Arts be re-submitted after due revisions.

23. Consideration of the communication dated 14-10-2013 No. UGC/DEB/2013 received from UGC with regard to equivalence of degrees and diplomas awarded by Open and Distance Learning (ODL) Institutions with those awarded by the conventional Universities / Institutions. (Appendix-22) (ACA)

Resolved that the communication dated 14-10-2013 No. UGC/DEB/2013 received from UGC with regard to equivalence of the degrees and diplomas awarded by Open and Distance Learning (ODL) Institutions with those awarded by conventional Universities / Institutions as in Appendix-22 of the agenda is approved and these degrees/diplomas be recognized for admission to all programmes at the M. S. University of Baroda. Further resolved that the degrees/diplomas of conventional universities earned through external system be recognised as equivalent for the purpose of admission in all programmes of the University. Further resolved that the necessary and consequent changes in the relevant ordinances of the University be made.

24. Consideration of the question of procedure for purchase of stationery for exam section involving confidentiality. (Appendix-23) (Exam)

Resolved that the proposed procedure for the purchase of stationery for exam section involving confidentiality as in Appendix-23 of the agenda is approved. Further resolved that the Syndicate be informed by the Vice Chancellor for such purchases carried out without mentioning the name of the party / vendor concerned.

25. Consideration of the letter No. FC / 702 dated 1-11-13 received from Dean, Faculty of Commerce regarding construction of 600 seating capacity auditorium for Faculty of Commerce at Maharaja Pratapsinhrao Gaekwad Parisar. (Appendix-24) (CDU)

Resolved that the letter No. FC / 702 dated 1-11-13 received from the Dean, Faculty of Commerce regarding construction of 600 seating capacity Auditorium for Faculty of Commerce at H. H. Maharaja Pratapsinhrao Gaekwad Parisar as in Appendix-24 of the agenda is noted. Further resolved to allocate Rs. 70 lakhs from the ‘management charges’ budget head of the University as loan to Faculty of Commerce for the completion of the above auditorium. The Faculty of Commerce be directed to allocate another Rs. 40 lakhs from its own funds for the above project.

26. Consideration of the minutes of the meeting of the Building Committee held on 26-11-13 at 4.00 P.M. in the University office. (Appendix-25) (CDU)

Resolved that the minutes of the meeting of the Building Committee held on 26-11- 13 at 4.00 P.M. in the University office as in Appendix-25 of the agenda are approved. Further resolved with item no. 2 of the agenda that if the lowest bidder for the faraskhana for convocation refuses to execute the work, the Vice Chancellor is authorised to take appropriate steps to execute the tender.

27. Consideration of letter No. BT / PR5033 / MED / 30 / 797 / 2012 dated Nil received from Dept. of Biotechnology, Govt. of India regarding sanction of project with the total cost of Rs. 60,89,000/- for 3 years in favour of Dept. of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science and question of appointment of Principal Investigator and office note thereon. (Appendix-26) (GCU)

Resolved that the letter no. BT / PR5033 / MED / 30 / 797 / 2012 dated Nil received from Dept. of Biotechnology, Govt. of India regarding sanction of project with the total cost of Rs. 60,89,000/- for 3 years in favour of Dept. of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science and question of appointment of Principal Investigator and office note thereon as in Appendix-26 of the agenda is approved. Further resolved that the Syndicate conveys its congratulations to the Dept. of Biotechnology for the award of this prestigious grant from the Dept. of Biotechnology, Govt. of India.

28. Consideration of appointment of Visiting Lecturer / Visiting Faculty / Tutor for Master of Physiotherapy Course at the Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine as per the accepted recommendation of the committee. (Appendix-27) (ACA) Resolved that the item is noted.

29. Consideration of the letter No. ME / GDK / CoE-Siemens / 2013 / 329 / FTE / 2525 dated 23-11-13 received from the Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Technology & Engineering, requesting for the permission to allow the execution of site preparation work through a committee at Faculty level as per the norms of the University. (Appendix-28) (CDU)

Resolved that the request received from the Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Technology & Engineering for the permission to allow the

execution of site preparation work through a committee at Faculty level as per the norms of the University as in Appendix-28 of the agenda is approved. Further resolved that the due procedures for the execution of the tasks through tender etc. as per prevalent University rules be observed in the above site preparation work.

30. Consideration of the suggestion of the representatives of the unions and report of the committee for the payment of exam allowance to Permanent and Temporary Non-Teaching staff of the University and Office Note thereon. (Appendix-29) (AUD)

Resolved that the payment of exam allowance to temporary non-teaching staff of the University and office note thereon as in Appendix-29 of the agenda is approved and the temporary non-teaching staff of the University be paid exam allowance @ Rs. 2000 per annum for employees working in Class III/II category positions and Rs. 1200 per annum for employees working in Class IV category.

31. Consideration of the proposal of appointment of Officer on Special Duty (Chief Accounts Officer) for Account Section, M.S. University of Baroda. (Appendix-30) (ADE)

Resolved that the proposal of the appointment of Dr. Jyoti Achanta as Officer on Special Duty (Chief Accounts Officer) for Account Section, The M. S. University of Baroda as in Appendix-30 of the agenda is approved.

32. Consideration of the appointment of Mr. Bharat Shah, lawyer, as a retainer for providing legal services to the legal section of the University. (Appendix-31) (ADE) Resolved that Mr. Bharat Shah, lawyer, be engaged as a retainer for providing legal services to the legal section of the University as in Appendix-31 of the agenda on consolidated lump sum payment of Rs. 25000 per month and after entering into a proper contract for such retainer-ship specifying terms and conditions.

33. Consideration of the final report of the committee constituted in pursuance to the Syndicate Resolution No. 7 of 21.9.2012 and Syndicate Resolution No.16 dated 26.3.2013 to examine the proposal of Shree Samasta Vadodara Jain Sangh for digitalization of the manuscripts on Jainism at the Oriental Institute and held on 15/11/2013. (Appendix-32) (ADM)

Resolved that the final report of the committee constituted in pursuance to the Syndicate Resolution No. 7 of 21.9.2012 and Syndicate Resolution No.16 dated 26- 03-2013 to examine the proposal of Shree Samasta Vadodara Jain Sangh for digitalization of the manuscripts on Jainism at the Oriental Institute and held on 15- 11-2013 as in Appendix-32 of the agenda is approved.

Further resolved that a standing committee of the following members is constituted to monitor the progress of the work of the digitalization of the manuscripts held at the Oriental Institute:

1. Dr. Prakash Shah (Syndicate Member) - Convener 2. Dr. Beejaysinh Rathod (Syndicate Member) - Member 3. Shri Jigar Inamdar (Syndicate Member) - Member 4. Shri Ashwin Chokshi (Syndicate Member) - Member 5. Dr. Sweta Prajapati (Syndicate Member) - Member 6. Shri Tushar Vyas (Syndicate Member) - Member

The convener of the committee is authorized to invite external experts, if required, with the permission of the Vice Chancellor.

34. Consideration of the post-facto approval of the appointment of Director, Internal Quality Assurance Cell, M.S. University of Baroda, as per the provision of O.295. (Appendix-33) (ADM)

Resolved to grant post-facto approval of the appointment of Prof. Tarun Das, Dept. of Mathematics, Faculty of Science as Honorary Director, Internal Quality Assurance Cell, M.S. University of Baroda as per the provision of O.295 and as in Appendix-33 of the agenda.

35. Consideration of the letter received from Prof. Sharad N. Bansal, Director, Office of International Affairs, dated 20-11-2013 concerning academic partnership with foreign universities in the United Kingdom and visit to these universities to meet the concerned authorities and academicians in order to identify and finalize the areas and nature of academic collaborations. (Appendix-34) (ACA)

Resolved that the application received from Prof. Sharad N. Bansal, Director, Office of International Affairs, dated 20-11-2013 concerning academic partnership with foreign universities in the United Kingdom and visit to these universities to meet the concerned authorities and academicians in order to identify and finalize the areas and nature of academic collaborations as in Appendix-34 of the agenda is approved in principle and the Vice Chancellor is authorized to take appropriate follow-up steps with regard to the same.

36. Consideration of the revision in the language of the Degree / PG Diploma Certificates awarded by the M.S. University of Baroda. (Appendix- 35) (Exam)

Resolved that the following committee is constituted to consider the proposal for the revision in the language of the Degree / PG Diploma Certificates awarded by The M.S. University of Baroda as in Appendix-35 of the agenda and recommend suitable steps:

1. Dr. P. M. Shah (Syndicate Member) - Convener 2. Dr. Kamal Shah (Syndicate Member) - Member 3. Shri Gopal Bhatti (Syndicate Member) - Member 4. Shri Jignesh Patel (Asst. Registrar) - Secretary

37. Consideration of the question of electing a representative of the University on the Gujarat Secondary Education Board, Gandhinagar, Vice Shri. Mukundbhai B. Shah, Whose term expired on 3-9-2012. (Appendix-36) (ADM)

Resolved that Shri Kamal R. Shah, Syndicate Member, is elected as representative of the M. S. University of Baroda on the Gujarat Secondary Education Board, Gandhinagar, for a period of three years as per the provisions of Section 3(2) – Class-B-Elected Members of the Gujarat Secondary Education Act, 1972 or till he remains as the member of the Syndicate, whichever is earlier.

38. Consideration of the grant of sixth pay commission benefits on par with and on terms and conditions specified in the relevant UGC and MHRD gazettes to Dr. Niti Chopra, Offg. Dean and Reader, Faculty of Journalism and Communication, The M.S. University of Baroda. (Appendix- 37) (ADE)

Resolved that the sixth pay commission benefits on par with and on terms and conditions specified in the relevant UGC and MHRD gazettes be granted to Dr. Niti Chopra, Offg. Dean and Reader, Faculty of Journalism and Communication, The M.S. University of Baroda as in Appendix-37 of the agenda w.e.f. 1-4-2009 and from the SDJT funds not chargeable to the Govt. of Gujarat grant.

Vadodara Date: -12-2013 O.S.D. (Registrar)

CONFIDENTIAL Enclosure to item No: 3 Appendix : 2

THE MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY OF BARODA

The minutes of the meeting of the Finance and Establishment Standing Committee held on Monday, 25th November, 2013 at 04.00 p.m. in the University Office, Vadodara. The following members were present in the meeting :

1. Prof. Yogesh Singh - Vice - Chancellor & Chairman 2. Prof. Parimal H. Vyas 3. Prof. R. G. Kothari 4. Prof. Ranjan Sengupta 5. Prof. M. R. Yadav 6. Dr. Prakash M. Shah 7. Prof. Rameshwari Pandya 8. Dr. Biswajeet Chakrabarty 9. Dr. Pranav Vyas 10. Prof. Amit Dholakia - OSD (Registrar) & Secretary 11. The I/c. Chief Accounts Officer – Invitee The following members could not attend the meeting :

1. Prof. Ajay Ashtaputre 2. Dr. K. S. Agrawal 3. Shri Gopal Bhatti 4. Shri Jigar Inamdar 5. Shri Milin Mehta 6. Shri Tushar Vyas 7. Dr. Dinesh Yadav

1. Consideration of the minutes of the Purchase Committee meeting held on 21-11-2013 at 4.00 p.m. in the University Office. (Annexure-1) (AUD)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the minutes of the Purchase Committee meeting held on 21-11-2013 as in Annexure-1 of the Agenda be approved.

2. Consideration of letter from the Education Department, Government of Gujarat vide PS (Edu.) PS/0423 dated 30/10/2013 regarding the further extension of deputation up to 31/01/2014 under O.212-b of Dr. Nandini Kannan, Associate Professor, Department of Business Economic, Faculty of Commerce. (Annexure-2) (ADE)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that letter from the Education Department, Government of Gujarat vide PS (Edu.) PS/0423 dated 30/10/2013 regarding the further extension of deputation of Dr. Nandini Kannan, Associate Professor, Department of Business Economics, Faculty of Commerce up to 31/01/2014 under O.212-b as in Annexure-2 of the agenda be approved.

3. Consideration of an application dated 16/08/2013 of Prof. Shagufa Kapadia- Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Faculty of Family and Community Sciences for granting Sabbatical Leave for a period of one year from 16/12/2013 to 15/12/2014 to write a manuscript for a book on “ Adolescence: An Cultural Depiction” and office note thereon. (Annuxure-3) (ADE) Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the application dated 16/08/2013 of Prof. Shagufa Kapadia- Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Faculty of Family and Community Sciences for granting Sabbatical Leave for a period of one year from 16/12/2013 to 15/12/2014 to write a manuscript for a book on “ Adolescence: An Cultural Depiction” and office note thereon as in Annexure-3 of the agenda be approved.

4. Consideration of proposal for purchase of 100 Mbps point to point leased line on optical Fibre Cable (OFC) for Faculty of Technology and Engineering and Computer Centre at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, submitted by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). Proposal No.AGM (EB)/Eac. Of Tech/13-14/06, dated: 14th October 2013 and the letter from the I/c Director, Computer Centre No. COMP/94/2013-14 dated 18-11-2013 on the matter. (Annexure- 4) (ACC)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that proposal for purchase of 100 Mbps point to point leased line on optical Fibre Cable (OFC) for Faculty of Technology and Engineering and Computer Centre at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of

Baroda, Vadodara, submitted by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). Proposal No.AGM (EB)/Eac. Of Tech/13-14/06, dated: 14th October 2013 and the letter from the I/c Director, Computer Centre No. COMP/94/2013-14 dated 18-11-2013 on the matter as in Annexure-4 of the agenda be approved. The expenditure be charged to the Development & Maintenance fund of Faculty of Technology and Engineering.

5. Consideration of allocation of funds for the payment for various furniture items purchased as a part of the renovation work in Smt. Hansa Mehta Hostel (Halls of Residence) at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda to Shree Jalaram Furnishers, Vadodara as per retail invoice no. 39/13-14, dated: 8th August 2013 and letter of request written in this regard by Chief Warden No. CW/640, dated: 12th November 2013. (Annexure-5) (ACC)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that Rs.9.00 lakhs be allocate from University Development & Maintenance fund for the payment for various furniture items purchased as a part of the renovation work in Smt. Hansa Mehta Hostel (Halls of Residence) at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda to Shree Jalaram Furnishers, Vadodara as per retail invoice no. 39/13-14, dated: 8th August 2013 as in Annexure-5 of the agenda.

6. Consideration of the offer received from HP India Sales Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad, for extending the benefits and terms and conditions of the “Most Valued Customer Programme” for supply of HP Ink & Toner Catridges for HP Computer Printers at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara on the terms and conditions of the contract signed between M/s. Gujarat Informatics Limited, Gandhinagar (A Gujarat Government Company) and M/s. Hewlett Packard India (No.FLCP+ Loy-362- GAND-Gujara-617-Renew-4, dated: 18th February 2013, valid till: 5th March 2014) (Annexure-6) (ACC)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the offer received from HP India Sales Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad, for extending the benefits and terms and conditions of the “Most Valued Customer Programme” for supply of HP Ink & Toner Catridges for HP Computer Printers at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara on the terms and conditions of the contract signed between M/s. Gujarat Informatics Limited, Gandhinagar (A Gujarat Government Company) and M/s. Hewlett Packard India (No.FLCP+ Loy-362-GAND-Gujara-617-Renew- 4, dated: 18th February 2013, valid till: 5th March 2014) as in Annuxure-6 of the agenda be not approved.

Vadodara Date : 27-11-2013 OSD (Registrar)

CONFIDENTIAL SYNDICATE 27-12-2013

THE MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY OF BARODA

An ordinary meeting of the Syndicate was held on Friday, 27th December, 2013 at 3.00 p.m. in the University Office. The following members were present:

1. Prof. Yogesh Singh - Vice-Chancellor & Chairman 2. Prof. Parimal H. Vyas 3. Prof. Maganbhai N. Parmar 4. Prof. Hemant H. Mathur 5. Dr. P. M. Shah 6. Shri Ashwin A. Chokshi 7. Ms. Geeta Goradia 8. Shri Milin K. Mehta 9. Dr. Kamal R. Shah 10. Shri Mukundbhai B. Shah 11. Dr. Prakash M. Shah 12. Prof. Rameshwari Pandya 13. Dr. Sweta C. Prajapati 14. Dr. Beejaysinh G. Rathod 15. Dr. Kishorilal S. Agrawal 16. Shri Tushar Vyas 17. Shri Jigar Inamdar 18. Shri Gopal Bhatti

Prof. Amit Dholakia, O.S.D. (Registrar) and Secretary to the Syndicate

The following members could not attend the meeting:

1. The Commissioner of Higher Education 2. The Director of Technical Education 3. The Commissioner of Health, Medical Services & Medical Education 4. Dr. R. G. Aiyer

1. Confirmation of the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Syndicate held on 29.11.2013. (ADM)

Resolved that the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Syndicate held on 29-11-2013 are confirmed.

2. Report of the follow-up actions taken on the resolutions of the Ordinary Meeting of the Syndicate held on 29.11.2013. (Appendix-1)(ADM)

Resolved that the follow-up actions taken on the resolutions of the ordinary meeting of the Syndicate held on 28-11-2013 as in Appendix-1 of the agenda are noted.

3. Consideration of the recommendations of the Finance & Establishment Standing Committee meeting held on 18-12-2013. (Appendix-2)(ADM)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Finance & Establishment Standing Committee meeting held on 18-12-2013 as in Appendix-2 of the agenda are approved.

4. Consideration of letter No. BT/PR8100/MED/29/707/2013 dated 28/10/2013 from the Ministry of Science & Technology approving the Research Project entitled on “Analysis of pathogenicity…….. globrata”. in favour of Prof. B. B. Chattoo, Dept. of Microbiology at a total cost of Rs. 70,85,800/- for the duration of 3 years and appoint Prof. B. B. Chattoo as Principal Investigator of the project. (Appendix-3)(GCU)

Resolved that the letter No. BT/PR8100/MED/29/707/2013 dated 28/10/2013 received from the Ministry of Science & Technology approving the research project titled “Analysis of pathogenicity…….. globrata” in favour of Prof. B. B. Chattoo, Dept. of Microbiology, at a total cost of Rs. 70,85,800/- for the duration of 3 years is approved as in Appendix-3 of the agenda. Further resolved that the Syndicate conveys its congratulations to Prof. B. B. Chattoo for the award of this prestigious grant from the Ministry of Science and Technology.

5. Consideration of the UGC sanction letter No. F. 530 - 15 / DSA / 2013 (SAP- I) Dated: 7-11-2013 from the Deputy Secretary, UGC, New Delhi, continuing assistance worth Rs. 75.00 lakhs at the level of the DRS- III to DSA-I Programme in Physics, Faculty of Science, for a period of 5 years from 1-4-2013 to 31-3-2018 & the question of appointment of Co-ordinator and Deputy Co-ordinator for its implementation & other matters relating to the programme & office note there on. (Appendix-4)(GCU)

Resolved that the UGC sanction letter No. F. 530 - 15 / DSA / 2013 (SAP-I) dated 7-11-2013 received from the Deputy Secretary, UGC, New Delhi, continuing assistance worth Rs. 75.00 lakhs at the level of the DRS- III to DSA-I Programme in Physics, Faculty of Science, for a period of 5 Years from 1-4-2013 to 31-3-2018 is approved as in Appendix-4 of the agenda. Further resolved that the Syndicate conveys its congratulations to the Department of Physics for the award of this prestigious grant from the UGC.

6. Consideration for the post- facto approval of the appointment of Dr. Neerja Jaiswal, Associate Professor, Dept. of Family and Community Resources Management, Faculty of Family and Community Sciences as Officer on Special Duty (Chief Accounts Officer) for Account Section, M.S. University of Baroda. (Apendix-5)(ADE)

Resolved to grant post-facto approval to the appointment of Dr. Neerja Jaiswal, Associate Professor, Dept. of Family and Community Resources Management, Faculty of Family and Community Sciences as Officer on Special Duty (Chief Accounts Officer) for the Accounts Section of the M. S. University of Baroda as in Appendix-5 of the agenda.

7. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee to recommend candidates for the post of Additional Assistant Engineer (SEBC) in the University held on 17-12-2013. (Appendix-6)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee to recommend candidates for the post of Additional Assistant Engineer (SEBC) in the University held on 17-12-2013 as in Appendix-6 of the agenda are accepted and Mr. Nishant S. Tailor is appointed as Additional Assistant Engineer (on post reserved for SEBC category), subject to approval of the Government of Gujarat, in the scale of Rs. 9300-34800 + 4400 grade pay on probation for two year from the date he joins.

Resolved further that Shri Pratikkumar B. Rana be kept on the waiting list for this post.

8. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee to recommend candidate for the post of System Manager at Computer Centre in the University held on 16/12/2013. (Appendix-7)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee to recommend candidate for the post of System Manager at Computer Centre in the University held on 16-12-2013 as in Appendix-7 of the agenda are accepted and Mr. Chaitanya Baldevbhai Patel is appointed as System Manager at Computer Centre in the scale of Rs. 15600-39100 + 6600 grade pay on probation for a period of two years from the date he joins.

Resolved further that the following candidates be kept in the waiting list for this post in the order of merit:

1. Mr. Hari Naga V. Bhaskar 2. Mr. Vipulkumar Gohil 3. Mr. Vinay Pandya

9. Consideration of the report of the Enquiry Committee and Voluntary Retirement of Mr. D. K. Chokshi, Sr. Clerk, WREMI, Faculty of Technology & Engineering. (Appendix-8)(ADE)

Resolved that the report of the enquiry committee against Mr. D. K. Chokshi, Sr. Clerk, WREMI, Faculty of Technology and Engineering, as in Appendix 8 of the agenda is accepted. Resolved further that as a punitive measure as per O. 215 (A), the salary of Mr. D. K. Chokshi be reduced by three increments. Further resolved that the suspension from service of Mr. D. K. Chokshi vide letter no. R/208 dated 21-9-2013 be withdrawn. Since Mr. Chokshi has given his application for voluntary retirement, a moderate punishment of reduction of 3 increments is given.

10. Consideration of the report of the committee constituted vide letter No. R/240 dated 10-10-2013, and office note thereon. (Appendix-9)(GCU)

Resolved that the report of the committee constituted vide letter No. R/240 dated 10-10-2013, and office note thereon as in Appendix-9 of the agenda is approved. Further resolved that Dr. K. V. R. Murthy, Associate Professor, Dept. of Applied Physics, Faculty of Technology and Engineering, be issued show cause notice as to why disciplinary action should not be taken against him for misrepresenting the facts to the funding agencies, trying to tarnish the image of the University and directly writing/representing to the external funding agencies on University matters without prior approval or forwarding of documents by the University authorities.

11. Consideration of G.R.No. RHM-102009-1651-K dated 5-7-2011 from Government of Gujarat regarding giving ad hoc amount to family members of the Class-III & Class-IV permanent staff who expire during active service. (Appendix-10)(ADE)

Resolved that G.R.No.RHM-102009-1651-K dated 5-7-2011 from the Government of Gujarat regarding giving ad hoc amount to family members of Class-III & Class- IV permanent staff who expire during active service as in Appendix-10 of the agenda is approved.

12. Consideration of releasing of last pay and encashment of 300 days’ leave of employees who have retired and whose verification of 6th pay commission is pending due to non-inclusion of their cadres in the list of posts appended with the Sixth Pay Revision G.R. dated 3/10/2010. (Appendix-11)(ADE)

Resolved that the release of last pay and encashment of 300 days’ leave of the employees who have retired and whose verification of 6th pay commission is pending due to non-inclusion of their cadres in the list of posts appended with the Sixth Pay Commission Revision G.R. dated 03-10-2010 as in Appendix-11 of the agenda are not approved.

13. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Thursday 12/12/2013 to recommend candidate for 2 University posts (1 SEBC, 1 Open) of Assistant Professor In Art History and Aesthetics, Faculty of Fine Arts. (Appendix-12)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and AICTE & GOG norms held on 12-12-2013 to recommend candidate for 02 University posts (1-SEBC, 1-OPEN) of Assistant Professor in the Department of Art History and Aesthetics, Faculty of Fine Arts, as in Appendix-12 of the agenda, are accepted (except the recommendation to grant advance increments) and that Ms. Rita Sodha is appointed as Assistant Professor (on open category post) in the Department of Art History and Aesthetics, Faculty of Fine Arts in the pay band of Rs. 15,600-39,100/- plus Academic Grade Pay of Rs. 6,000/- on probation for a period of two years from the date she joins.

The following candidates be kept on the waiting list in the order of merit for the open category post:

1. Ms. Aparna Roy Baliga 2. Ms. Vrushali Dhage 3. Mr. Nitesh Patel

Resolved further that the remaining one post (reserved for SEBC category) be re-advertised.

14. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Arts History & Aesthetics, Faculty of Fine Arts under Career Advancement Scheme held on 12/12/2013 in the University Office. (Appendix-13)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Art History and Aesthetics, Faculty of Fine Arts under Career Advancement Scheme held on 12-12-2013 in the University Office as in Appendix-13 of the agenda are accepted that Dr. S. K. Kushwaha is granted promotion from Associate Professor Stage 4 to Professor Stage 5 in the Department of Art History and Aesthetics, Faculty of Fine Arts, w.e.f. 4-3-2014.

. 15. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act,1949 and UGC & GOG norms, held on Friday, the 13th December 2013 to recommend candidate for the post of Associate Professor in the Department of Museology, Faculty of Fine Arts. (Appendix-14)(ADE) Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted as per provision contained in Section 48 of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Act, 1949 and UGC & GOG norms held on 13-12-2013 to recommend candidate for the post of Associate Professor in the Department of Museology, Faculty of Fine Arts, as in Appendix-14 of the agenda are accepted and that Dr. Ambika Patel is appointed as Associate Professor on open category post in the Department of Museology, Faculty of Fine Arts, in the pay band of Rs. 37,400-67,000/- plus Academic Grade Pay of Rs. 9,000/- on confirmed basis.

16. Consideration of the recommendations of the Screening Committee as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 in the Department of Museology, Faculty of Fine Arts under Career Advancement Scheme held on 13/12/2013 in the University Office. (Appendix-15)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Screening Committee constituted as per UGC regulations 2010 and GOG norms for promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 in the Department of Museology, Faculty of Fine Arts, under Career Advancement Scheme held on 13-12-2013 in the University Office are accepted and that Dr. R. V. Ramana is granted promotion from Assistant Professor Stage 2 to Assistant Professor Stage 3 in the Department of Museology, Faculty of Fine Arts, with effect from 28-06-2011.

17. Consideration of the minutes of the meeting of the Building Committee held on 19-12-13 at 4.00 p.m. in the University office. (Appendix-16) (CDU)

Resolved that the minutes of the meeting of the Building Committee held on 19-12-13 as in Appendix-16 of the agenda are approved.

18. Consideration of Item No. 1, 2 & 3 of Building Committee meeting dated 22-7-13. (Appendix-17)(CDU)

Resolved that minutes of the item no. 1, 2 & 3 of Building Committee meeting dated 22-07-2013 as in Appendix-17 of the agenda are approved. Further resolved that, as recommended by Shri Milin K. Mehta, since there is no irregularity reported by the external civil audit firm M/s Sharp and Tannan in the construction completed so far for the Ladies Hostel Extension and Second Floor Extension of the University Head Office building, the above works be started as per the resolutions on the items No. 1, 2, 3 of the Building Committee meeting dated 22-7-2013.

19. Consideration of the recommendation of the Standing Committee appointed as per norms and guidelines approved by the Syndicate vide S. R. No. 19 dt. 29-7-2011 and Statute 128 to recommend the name of the Head, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Faculty of Technology & Engineering, held on 16-12-2013 in the University Office. (Appendix-18) (ADM) Resolved that the recommendations of the Standing Committee appointed as per norms and guidelines approved by the Syndicate vide S. R. No. 18 dated 29-7-2011 and Statute 128 as in Appendix 18 of the agenda are accepted and Dr. Anjali Jivani is appointed as Head, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Faculty of Technology & Engineering, for a period of five years from the date she joins or till the date of her superannuation, whichever is earlier.

20. Consideration of the recommendation of the Standing Committee appointed as per norms and guidelines approved by the Syndicate vide S. R. No. 19 dt. 29-7-2011 and Statute 128 to recommend the name of the Head, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Technology & Engineering, held on 17-12-2013 in the University Office. (Appendix- 19) (ADM)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Standing Committee appointed as per norms and guidelines approved by the Syndicate vide S. R. No. 19 dated 29-7-2011 and Statute 128 are accepted and Prof. H. M. Patel is appointed as Head, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Technology & Engineering, for a period of five years from the date he joins or till the date of his superannuation, whichever is earlier.

21. Consideration of the recommendation of the Standing Committee appointed as per norms and guidelines approved by the Syndicate vide S. R. No. 19 dt. 29-7-2011 and Statute 128 to recommend the name of the Head, Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, held on 20-12-2013 in the University Office. (Appendix- 20) (ADM)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Standing Committee appointed as per norms and guidelines approved by the Syndicate vide S. R. No. 19 dated 29-7-2011 and Statute 128 are accepted and Prof. Ruchi Das is appointed as Head, Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, for a period of five years from the date she joins or till the date of her superannuation, whichever is earlier.

22. Consideration of the recommendation of the Standing Committee appointed as per norms and guidelines approved by the Syndicate vide S. R. No. 19 dt. 29-7-2011 and Statute 128 to recommend the name of the Head, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, held on 20-12-2013 in the University Office. (Appendix-21) (ADM)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Standing Committee appointed as per norms and guidelines approved by the Syndicate vide S. R. No. 19 dated 29-7-2011 and Statute 128 as in Appendix-21 of the agenda are accepted and Prof. Pradip Mankodi is appointed as Head, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, for a period of five years from the date he joins or till the date of his superannuation, whichever is earlier. 23. Consideration of the recommendation of the Standing Committee appointed as per norms and guidelines approved by the Syndicate vide S. R. No. 19 dt. 29-7-2011 and Statute 128 to recommend the name of the Head, Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, held on 20-12-2013 in the University Office. (Appendix- 22) (ADM) Resolved that the recommendations of the Standing Committee appointed as per norms and guidelines approved by the Syndicate vide S. R. No. 19 dated 29-7-2011 and Statute 128 as in Appendix-22 of the agenda are accepted and Prof. Sandhya Garge is appointed as Head, Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, for a period of five years from the date she joins or till the date of her superannuation, whichever is earlier.

24. Consideration of the recommendation of the Standing Committee appointed as per norms and guidelines approved by the Syndicate vide S. R. No. 19 dt. 29-7-2011 and Statute 128 to recommend the name of the Head, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Technology & Engineering, held on 20-12-2013 in the University Office. (Appendix-23) (ADM)

25. Consideration of the recommendation of the Standing Committee appointed as per norms and guidelines approved by the Syndicate vide S. R. No. 19 dt. 29-7-2011 and Statute 128 to recommend the name of the Head, Department of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Faculty of Technology & Engineering, held on 20-12-2013 in the University Office.(Appendix-24) (ADM)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Standing Committee appointed as per norms and guidelines approved by the Syndicate vide S. R. No. 19 dated 29-7-2011 and Statute 128 as in Appendix-24 of the agenda are accepted and Dr. S. K. Dutta is appointed as Head, Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Technology & Engineering, for a period of five years from the date he joins or till the date of his superannuation, whichever is earlier.

26. Consideration of the recommendation of the Standing Committee appointed as per norms and guidelines approved by the Syndicate vide S. R. No. 19 dt. 29-7-2011 and Statute 128 to recommend the name of the Head, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Technology & Engineering, held on 20-12-2013 in the University Office. (Appendix-25) (ADM)

28. Consideration of the recommendation of the Standing Committee appointed as per norms and guidelines approved by the Syndicate vide S. R. No. 19 dt. 29-7-2011 and Statute 128 to recommend the name of the Head, Department of Management Studies, Faculty of Management Studies, held on 20-12-2013 in the University Office. (Appendix- 27) (ADM)

29. Consideration of the recommendation of the Standing Committee appointed as per norms and guidelines approved by the Syndicate vide S. R. No. 19 dt. 29-7-2011 and Statute 128 to recommend the name of the Head, Department of Traditional Sanskrit Studies, Faculty of Arts, held on 21-12-2013 in the University Office. (Appendix- 28) (ADM)

30. Consideration of the recommendation of the Standing Committee appointed as per norms and guidelines approved by the Syndicate vide S. R. No. 19 dt. 29-7-2011 and Statute 128 to recommend the name of the Head, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, held on 21-12-2013 in the University Office. (Appendix-29) (ADM)

31. Report of the action taken by Hon’ble Vice Chancellor as authorized vide SR No. 3 dated 28-08-2009 accepting following Project.

Sr. Details Funding Amount No. GCU & No. Agency Sanctioned Date with Duration 1 “Exploration and GBB Rs.20,95,438/- GCU / GBB / Documentation of 41 / 13-14 / for 1 year Fungal Diversity in 966 dated Gujarat State” of 16-11-2013 Dr. K. S. Rajput, Dept. of Botany, Faculty of Science 2 Award of J. C. Bose DST Rs.58,33,333/- GCU / DST / Fellowship to Prof. B. 55M / 5 / 708 B. Chattoo, for 4 years dated Dept. of Biotechnology and 4 months 13/09/2013 Centre, Faculty of Science (Extension) (GCU)

Resolved that the report of the action taken by Hon’ble Vice Chancellor as authorized vide SR No. 3 dated 28-08-2009 accepting following Project is noted:

Sr. Details Funding Amount No. GCU & No. Agency Sanctioned Date with Duration 1 “Exploration and GBB Rs. 20,95,438/- GCU / GBB / 41 / 13-14 / 966 Documentation of Fungal for 1 year Diversity in Gujarat State” dated 16-11- of Dr. K. S. Rajput, Dept. 2013 of Botany, Faculty of Science 2 Award of J. C. Bose DST Rs. 58,33,333/- GCU / DST / Fellowship to Prof. B. B. 55M / 5 / 708 Chattoo, for 4 years and dated Dept. of Biotechnology 4 months 13/09/2013 Centre, Faculty of Science (Extension)

32. Consideration of Norms for API Calculation under category III for the Faculty of Performing Arts for both direct recruitment and CAS Promotions as per provision under UGC Gazette dtd. 24-9-2010 item no. 6.0.10 of Regulation 2010 and office note thereon. (Appendix-30) (ADE)

Resolved that the norms for API Calculation under category III for the Faculty of Performing Arts for both direct recruitment and CAS promotions as per provision under UGC Gazette dtd. 24-9-2010 item no. 6.0.10 of Regulation 2010 and office note thereon as in Appendix-30 of the agenda are approved.

33. Consideration and approval of appointment of Temporary Staff Under Class- III as Temporary Data Entry Operator, Temporary Accounts Clerk & under Class-IV as Temporary Guest house Attendant & Temporary Peon for the University Office / Students’ Facilitation Centre / Different Cells as well as for Faculties / Colleges. (Appendix-31) (ADE)

Resolved that appointment of Temporary Staff Under Class-III as Temporary Data Entry Operator, Temporary Accounts Clerk & Under Class-IV as Temporary Guest house Attendant & Temporary Peon for the University Office / Students’ Facilitation Centre / Different Cells / as well as for Faculties / Colleges as in Appendix-31 of the agenda is approved.

34. Consideration of the appointment of Prof. B. B. Chattoo as Distinguished Professor and of implementing the guidelines for appointment of other eminent professors / scholars as Distinguished Professor at M. S. University and office note thereon. (Appendix-32) (GCU)

Resolved the guidelines for appointment of eminent professors / scholars as Distinguished Professors after retirement at M. S. University and office note thereon as in Appendix-32 of the agenda are approved with the following modifications:

1. Such Distinguished Professors shall be appointed by a standing committee chaired by the Vice Chancellor and consisting of two eminent external subject experts, Dean of the concerned Faculty and Head of the concerned Department. 2. The Distinguished Professors under these guidelines be appointed for a period of three years in the first instance and then extended by two years at time through due procedure. No person shall continue as Distinguished Professor under this scheme after attaining the age of 70 years. 3. API requirement as specified in point no. 4 of the guidelines for the scholars from the M. S. University of Baroda for science and technology disciplines be modified to 800 points and for other disciplines to 600 points. 4. The last four lines of point no. 6 of the guidelines be rephrased thus: “A teaching workload of four hours per week shall be given to a Distinguished Professor appointed under these guidelines and he/she shall be paid honorarium for this teaching workload as per the prevalent rates specified for visiting teachers in the University.” 5. Such Distinguished Professor shall work as co-guides only for the new research students registered in the concerned Departments. 6. The facilities and infrastructure created through the research grants / projects received by such Distinguished Professors shall be governed by the terms and conditions specified by the funding agencies.

Further resolved that Prof. B. B. Chattoo, at present working as “Scientist in Residence” at the Genome Centre, Faculty of Science, is re-designated as Distinguished Professor in the Genome Centre, Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, on terms and conditions of the above-mentioned guidelines.

35. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee held on 26-12-2013 at 10.30 a.m. to recommend candidate for 04 posts of Assistant Professor (on contractual basis) in the Bachelor of Computer Application, Higher Payment Programme, Faculty of Science. (Appendix-33) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee held on 26-12-2013 to recommend candidates for 04 posts of Assistant Professor (on contractual basis) in the Bachelor of Computer Application (Higher Payment Programme), Faculty of Science, as in Appendix-33 of the agenda are accepted and the following candidates are appointed as Assistant Professor (on contractual basis) in the Bachelor of Computer Application (Higher Payment Programme), Faculty of Science on a consolidated salary of Rs. 40,000 per month and on terms and conditions specified in the notification No. ADE/14/9 of 2013-14 dated 12-10- 2013:

1. Mr. Samir R. Thakkar 2. Ms. Heta B. Thakkar 3. Mr. Hiteshkumar H. Solanki 4. Ms. Manaliben R. Vora

Resolved further that Mr. Rakesh Y. Gedam be kept on the waiting list for the above post.

36. Information of appointments of Temporary Teaching Assistant for the academic year 2013-2014 under the provision of O.31 (3). (Appendix-34) (ADE)

Resolved that the report on the appointments of Temporary Teaching Assistant for the academic year 2013-2014 under the provision of O.31 (3) as in Appendix-34 of the agenda is noted.

37. Consideration of the financial assistance of Rs. 59.91 lakhs for the project entitled “Identification of MeCP2 transcriptional targets in the developing brain and its role in myelination” for the duration of three years, sanctioned by Ministry of Science and Technology, Department of Biotechnology, New Delhi, vide their letter No. BT / PR4974 / MED / 30 / 773 / 2012 dated 10-09-2013 in favour of Dr. Prakash P. Pillai as Principal Investigator and Dr. Laxmipriya P. Nampoothiri as Co-Principal Investigator. (Appendix-35) (GCU)

Resolved that the financial assistance of Rs. 59.91 lakhs for the project entitled “Identification of MeCP2 transcriptional targets in the developing brain and its role in myelination” for the duration of three years, sanctioned by Ministry of Science and Technology, Department of Biotechnology, New Delhi, vide their letter No. BT / PR4974 / MED / 30 / 773 / 2012 dated 10-09-2013 in favour of Dr. Prakash P. Pillai as Principal Investigator and Dr. Laxmipriya P. Nampoothiri as Co-Principal Investigator as in Appendix-35 of the agenda is approved. Further resolved that the Syndicate conveys its congratulations to Dr. Pillai and Dr. Nampoothiri for this prestigious grant from the Department of Biotechnology.

38. Consideration of the recommendation F I 2 (3) of the minutes of the meeting of the Faculty of Management Studies held on Saturday, 11th September, 2013. (Appendix-36) (ACA)

Resolved that the recommendation F I 2 (3) of the minutes of the meeting of the Faculty of Management Studies held on Saturday, 11th September, 2013 as in Appendix-36 of the agenda is approved.

39. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee to recommend candidate for the posts of Dy. Executive Engineer in the University held on 17-12-2013. (Appendix-37) (ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee to recommend candidate for the post of Dy. Executive Engineer in the University held on 17-12-2013 as in Appendix-37 of the agenda are accepted and that Mr. Surendrasinh N. Parmar is appointed as Dy. Executive Engineer, subject to the approval from the Govt. of Gujarat, on confirmed basis in the scale of Rs. 15600- 39100 + 5400 grade pay.

Further resolved that the following candidates be kept on the waiting list for this post in the order of merit:

1. Mr. Sanjiv C. Pathak 2. Mr. Sunilkumar S. Singh

40. Consideration of the UGC sanction letter No. F. 5-34/2013 (SAP-III) dated : 17- 12-2013 from the Deputy Secretary, UGC, New Delhi, continuing assistance worth Rs. 46.00 lakh + 1 Project Fellow at the level of the DRS – 1 to DRS – II Programme in English, Faculty of Arts for a period of 5 Years (1-4-2013 to 31- 3-2018) & the question of appointment of Coordinator and Deputy Coordinator for its implementation & other matters relating to the programme & office note thereon. (Appendix-38) (GCU)

Resolved that the UGC sanction letter No. F. 5-34/2013 (SAP-III) dated : 17-12- 2013 from the Deputy Secretary, UGC, New Delhi for continuing assistance worth Rs. 46.00 lakh + 01 Project Fellow at the level of the DRS – 1 to DRS – II Programme in English, Faculty of Arts for a period of 5 Years (1-4-2013 to 31-3- 2018) as in Appendix-38 of the agenda is approved. Further resolved that the Syndicate conveys its congratulations to the Dept. of English, Faculty of Arts, for the award of this prestigious grant from the UGC.

41. Consideration of the approval of the proposal for organization of an international Conference on “Women and Millennium Development Goals – A Social Work Response” by the Faculty of Social Work, including budgetary estimates, as per letter no. FSW No. 400 dated 19th December, 2013 from Prof. M. N. Parmar, Dean, Faculty of Social Work. (Appendix No. 39) (GCU)

Resolved that the proposal for organization of an international Conference on “Women and Millennium Development Goals – A Social Work Response” by the Faculty of Social Work, including budgetary estimates, as per letter no. FSW No. 400 dated 19th December, 2013 from Prof. M. N. Parmar, Dean, Faculty of Social Work as in Appendix-39 of the agenda is approved.

42. Consideration of the recommendations of the Selection Committee held on Friday 27-12-2013 to recommend candidate for 04 posts of Assistant Professor (on contractual basis) in Maharaja Ranjitsingh Gaekwad Institute of Design, Higher Payment Programme, Faculty of Fine Arts. (Appendix-40)(ADE)

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee held on Friday 27-12-2013 to recommend candidate for the 04 posts of Assistant Professor (on contractual basis) in Maharaja Ranjitsingh Gaekwad Institute of Design, Higher Payment Programme, Faculty of Fine Arts as in Appendix-40 of the agenda are accepted and out of the recommended candidates Ms. Shalmali P. Dasgupta is appointed as Assistant Professor (on contractual basis) in the higher payment programmes of Maharaja Ranjitsinh Gaekwad Institute of Design, Faculty of Fine Arts, on consolidated salary of Rs. 40,000 per month and on terms and conditions specified in the notification No. ADE/14/9 of 2013-14 dated 12-10-2013. Further resolved that the other candidates recommended by the Selection Committee be not appointed on the above post since they do not possess the prescribed qualifications as per notification.

Table Item with the Permission of the Chair:

43. Consideration of the nomination of a representative of the M. S. University of Baroda in the managing committee of the Baroda Cricket Association. (ADM) Resolved that Shri Jigar Inamdar, Syndicate Member, is nominated as the representative of the M. S. University of Baroda in the managing committee of the Baroda Cricket Association.

Vadodara Date : 20-01-2014 O.S.D. (Registrar)

CONFIDENTIAL Enclosure to item No: 3 Appendix : 2

THE MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY OF BARODA

The minutes of the meeting of the Finance and Establishment Standing Committee held on Wednesday, 18th December, 2013 at 04.30 p.m. in the University Office, Vadodara. The following members were present in the meeting :

1. Prof. Yogesh Singh - Vice - Chancellor & Chairman 2. Prof. R. G. Kothari 3. Prof. Ranjan Sengupta 4. Prof. Ajay Ashtaputre 5. Dr. Prakash M. Shah 6. Dr. K. S. Agrawal 7. Shri Tushar Vyas 8. Dr. Pranav Vyas 9. Prof. Amit Dholakia - OSD (Registrar) & Secretary 10. The OSD [ Chief Accounts Officer ] – Invitee 11. Shri Jayprakash Soni – I/c. [OSD Auditor] - Invitee

The following members could not attend the meeting :

1. Prof. Parimal H. Vyas 2. Prof. M. R. Yadav 3. Shri Gopal Bhatti 4. Prof. Rameshwari Pandya 5. Shri Jigar Inamdar 6. Shri Milin Mehta 7. Dr. Biswajeet Chakrabarty 8. Dr. Dinesh Yadav

1. Consideration of the minutes of the Purchase Committee held on 16-12-2013 at 4.00 P.M. in the University Office, Vadodara. (Annexure-1)(AUD)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the Purchase Committee meeting held on 16-12-2013 at 4.00 p.m. in the University Office, Vadodara as in Annexure-1 of the agenda be approved.

2. Consideration of the proposal No. MB/GJ/DINNER/265/2013, Dtd. 12/12/2013, received in audit section vide inward No. 627, dt. 13/12/2013, from The Co-ordinator, Golden Jubilee, Dept. of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, in the matter of granting permission to sanction the expenditure to be incurred Golden Jubilee Celebration Dinner on 27-12-13, apporx.350 person, from M/s. Surya Palace, Vadodara, which is Lowest. (Annexure-2) (AUD)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the proposal no. MB/GJ/DINNER/265/2013, Dtd. 12/12/2013, received in audit section vide inward No. 627, dt. 13/12/2013 from The Co-ordinator, Golden Jubilee, Dept. of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, in the matter of granting permission to sanction the expenditure to be incurred Golden Jubilee Celebration Dinner on 27-12-2013, apporx. 350 person from M/s. Surya Palace, Vadodara, which is lowest as in Annexure-2 of the agenda be approved.

3. Consideration of the proposal No. MB/GJ/LUNCH/264/2013, dtd. 12/12/2013, received in audit section vide inward No. 628, dt. 13/12/2013, from the Co-ordinator, Golden Jubilee, Dept. of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, in the matter of granting permission to sanction the expenditure to incurred on Golden Jubilee celebration Lunch on 27/12/2013 & 28/12/2013, approx. 300 person, from M/s. Royal Caterers, Vadodara which is lowest. (Annexure-3) (AUD)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the proposal No. MB/GJ/LUNCH/264/2013, dated 12/12/2013, received in audit section vide inward No. 628, dated 13-12-2013, from the Co-ordinator, Golden Jubilee, Dept. of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, in the matter of granting permission to sanction the expenditure to be incurred on Golden Jubilee celebration Lunch on 27-12-2013 and 28-12-2013, approx. 300 person, from M/s. Royal Caterers, Vadodara which is lowest as in Annexure-3 of the agenda be approved.

4. Consideration of the proposal No. Geol/DMM/MoES-JP/10/13-14 dtd. 10-12- 2013, received in audit section vide inward No. 620, dt. 11/12/2013, from the Course Co-ordinator, MoDES Training Programme, Dept. of Geology, Faculty of Science, in the matter of granting permission to sanction the expenses to be incurred for organizing the MoES sponsored Training Programme on Active Tectonics from 21-28 December, 2013. (Annexure-4) (AUD)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the proposal No. Geol/DMM/MoES-JP/10/13-14 dtd. 10-12-2013, received in audit section vide inward No. 620, dated 11-12-2013, from the Course Co-ordinator, MoDES Training Programme, Dept. of Geology, Faculty of Science, in the matter of granting permission to sanction the expenses to be incurred for organizing the MoES sponsored Training Programme on Active Tectonics from 21st to 28th December, 2013 as in Annexure-4 of the agenda be approved. 5. Consideration of letter dtd. 29/11/2013 of the Dean, Faculty of Technology and Engineering to grant LWP for 247 days to Mr. H.B. Harijan, Laboratory Attender, Department of Pharmacy for granting Extra Ordinary Leave (LWP) under O.211 (A) (6) for a period from 01/11/2012 to 05/07/2013 (247 days) as he remained absent during this period without any information. (Annexure-5) (ADE)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the application received from the Dean, Faculty of Technology and Engineering to grant LWP for 247 days to Mr. H. B. Harijan, Laboratory Attender, Department of Pharmacy for granting Extra Ordinary Leave (LWP) under O.211 (A) (6) for a period from 01/11/2012 to 05-07-2013 (247 days) as he remained absent during this period without any information as in Annexure-5 of the agenda be approved.

6. Consideration of letter dated 17-12-2013 of Shri Manish Jain, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Technology & Engineering forwarded through Head & Dean for granting him Study Leave with full pay for a period of one Semester from 30-12-2013 to 10-05-2014 under O. 209 – B to join Ph.D. Programme (Part time external candidate) at SVNIT, Surat and Office Note thereon. (Annexure-6)(ADE)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the application received from Shri Manish Jain, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Technology & Engineering forwarded through Head & Dean for granting him Study Leave with full pay for a period of one Semester from 30-12-2013 to 10-05-2014 under O. 209 – B to join Ph.D. Programme (Part time external candidate) at SVNIT, Surat and office note thereon as in Annexure-6 of the agenda be approved.

7. Consideration of letter dated 10-12-2013 and 17-12-2013 of Ms. Smruti Vaghela, Assistant Professor in the Dance Department, Faculty of Performing Arts forwarded vide FPA / 345 & FPA / 354 respectively for granting her Study Leave for the first time under O. 209-B with full pay for a period of two years from 05-01-2014 to pursue the research project of JRF of Ministry of Culture, New Delhi and office note thereon.(Annexure-7)(ADE)

Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the application of Ms. Smruti Vaghela, Assistant Professor in the Dance Department, Faculty of Performing Arts for granting her Study Leave for the first time under O. 209-B with full pay for a period of two years from 05-01-2014 to pursue the research project of JRF of Ministry of Culture, New Delhi and office note thereon as in Annexure-7 of the agenda be approved.

8. Consideration of letter dated 18-12-2013 of Shri Virendrasinh H. Kher, Lecturer, Department of Applied Physics, Polytechnic forwarded through Principal for granting him Study Leave with full pay for a period of one Semester from 30-12-2013 to 16-05-2014 under O. 209-B to join Ph.D. Programme (Part time external candidate) at SVNIT, Surat and Office Note thereon. (Annexure-8)(ADE) Resolved to recommend to the Syndicate that the application of Shri Virendrasinh H. Kher, Lecturer, Department of Applied Physics, Polytechnic forwarded through Principal for granting him Study Leave with full pay for a period of one Semester from 30-12-2013 to 16-05-2014 under O. 209-B to join Ph.D. Programme (Part time external candidate) at SVNIT, Surat and Office Note thereon as in Annexure-8 of the agenda be approved.

Vadodara Date : 18-12-2013 OSD (Registrar)