THE SAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY ACT 1965 Updated up to 31-12-2008 THE SAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY ACT 1965 SAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY HAND BOOK CONTENTS A The Saurashtra University Act, 1965. CHAPTER I. PRELIMINIARY. PAGES 1. Short title and Commencement. .... 2. Definitions. .... CHAPTER II. THE UNIVERSITY 3. Incorporation of the University. .... 4. Powers of the University .... 5. Jurisdiction and admission to privileges .... 6. University open to all irrespective of sex, religion, class, creed or opinion. 7. Inspection and inquiry .... CHAPTER III. OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY. 8. Officers of the University .... 9. Chancellor. .... 10. The Vice-Chancellor. .... 11. Powers of the Vice-Chancellor. .... CHAPTER VI. AFFILIATION, RECOGNITION AND APPROVAL. 34. Affiliation. .... 35. Extension of affiliation. .... 36. Recognition of institutions of research and specialised studies. .... 37. Approval of Institution. .... 38. Inspection of colleges and reports. .... 39. Withdrawal of affiliation. .... 40. Withdrawal of recognition .... 41. Withdrawal of Approval .... CHAPTER VII. POSTGRADUATE TEACHING 42. Postgraduate teaching .... CHAPTER VIII. ENROLMENT AND DEGREES. 43. Qualifications for enrolment of students of the University .... 44. Residence of students. .... 45. Degrees, diploma and other academic distinctions. .... 46. Honorary degree. .... 47. Removal from membership of University and withdrawal of degree or diploma. .... CHAPTER IX. COMMITTES. 2 THE SAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY ACT 1965 47-A. Examiners' Committee. .... 48. Committees. .... 48-A. Conferment of autonomy on colleges in certain matters. .... 48-B. Standing Committees .... 48-C. Autonomous college to furnish report etc. and inspection of such college. .... 48-D. Withdrawal of power of autonomous college. .... CHAPTER X. FINANCE. 49. University Fund. .... 50. Annual accounts and financial estimates. .... 51. Annual Report. .... CHAPTER XI SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS. 52. Conditions of service. .... 52-A. Officers and employees to be public servants. .... 53 Deleted 54. Pension, insurance and provident fund. .... 54-A. Provident Fund to be deposited in Government Treasury. .... 55. Election to be by system of proportional representation. .... 56. Vacating of office. .... 57. Filling of casual vacancies. .... 58. Proceedings not invalidated by vacancies. .... 59. Disputes as to constitution of University authority or body. .... 60 Protection of acts and orders. .... CHAPTER XII. TRANSITORY PROVISIONS. 61. Completion of courses students in colleges affiliated to the Gujarat University. .... 62. Appointment of first Vice-Chancellor. .... 63. Appointment of first Pro-Vice-Chancellor .... 64. Appointment of first Registrar. .... 65. Transitory powers of first Vice-Chancellor. .... 66. First appointment of the officers and teachers of the University. .... 67. Extraordinary powers of the first Vice-Chancellor. .... 68. Removal by State Government of difficulties at the commencement of the Act .... 69. Amendment of Bom. L.of 1949. .... SCHEDULE. .... 3 THE SAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY ACT 1965 B S T A T U T E S THE AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY CHAPTER PAGES I The Senate .... II The Syndicate .... III The Academic Council .... IV The Faculties .... V Boards of Studies .... VI The Board of Extra Mural Studies .... VII The Board for Hostels .... VIII Board of Accounts .... IX The Board of University Teaching. .... THE OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY X The Chancellor .... XI The Vice-Chancellor .... XII The Pro-Vice-Chancellor .... XIII The Registrar .... XIV The Controller of Examinations .... GENERAL PROVISIONS XV Admission to the University .... XVI Precedence .... XVII Conferment of Degrees .... XVIII Provident Fund .... XIX Rules regarding Gratuity .... XX Removal from membership of University and withdrawal of De .... XXI Acceptance of Endowments for Fellowships, Scholarships, Pri Medals and other Awards .... XXII Medium of Instruction .... XXIII Elections to the Authorities .... TRANSITORY PROVISIONS (i) Statute 217 .... (ii) Pension Scheme for Non Teaching Staff Statute 218 .... (iii) Pension scheme for Teaching Staff Statute 219 .... 4 THE SAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY ACT 1965 c O R D I N A N C E S Ordinances Page I. Committees of the Syndicate under Section 20(4) of the Act : University Publication Board-Constitution-Functions. University Board of Sports-Constitution-Functions. The Board of Medical Services-Constitution-Functions. The Board for Cultural Activities-Constitution- Functions The Committee for N.S.S. and Social Work-Constitution- Function. University Estate Committee-Constitution-Functions. The Finance Committee-Constitution-Functions. Financial and Administrative Powers Delegated to the Administrative Officers Financial Powers Delegated to the Committee for Post-Graduate Departments. Powers Exercised by the Registrar in absence of Vice-Chancellor shown in Ordinance 43 and 43(A) The University Library Committee-Constitution-Functions. The University Information Bureau-Constitution-Functions. Deans of the Faculties. Committee for the Appointment of Teachers of the University- Constitution-Functions. Committee for recommending the appointments of Examiners-Constitutions-Functions The Legal Committee-Constitution-Functions. II. Recognition of Teachers : Recognition of Teachers for imparting Post-Graduate Instructions. Recognition for the Ph.D. Degree III.Organisation of Post-Graduate Centres : Minimum Requirement for the establishment of a centre for Imparting Post-Graduate Instruction or Research. Procedure for recognition of Post-Graduate Centres in affiliated Colleges Deleted...... Travelling and Halting Allowance Rules for the Teacher Imparting Post-Graduate Instructions Rates of Tuition Fees and other Fees in Post-Graduate Classes in the different Faculties IV. General Provisions : General Rules for admission to the Pre-University Classes- Enrolment Provision of Enrolment for external Students Ordinances for External Examinations Admission of Students from other Universities : Eligibility Certificate Recognition of terms kept in Universities in Gujarat Fee for Eligibility Certificate 5 THE SAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY ACT 1965 Last Date for Admission for other Universities Students University Terms Minimum requirements for Attendance necessary for Keeping the Terms Condonation of Deficiency in Attendances Suspension of requirement of Attendance for Places Affected by Plague etc. Powers of Principals regarding Condonation of Attendance Attendance Register Power of Principals for withdrawal of Examination Forms Transference Certificate Migration Certificate Post-Graduate Students Registration. V. Inspection of Affiliated Colleges and Recognised institution : Inspection Report by Dean Frequency of Inspection. Purpose of Inspection. Action on Inspection Reports Submission of Returns to the University Reports Regarding Changes in Teaching Staff Registers Recognition and Inspection of Hostel. Residence, Health Conduct and Discipline of students VI.Admission to Degrees and Diplomas Academic Costumes VII.Ordinances Made Under Statutes regarding Provident Fund etc. Dates for Affiliation Applications Procedure for Discontinuing Any Course or a Subject Procedure for Closure of a College Procedure regarding Change of Location Work-load Requirement of Teachers Minimum Qualifications for Teaching Appointments in Affiliated Colleges Staff Pattern in the Faculty of Education Maximum Number of Students in a College Procedure and Requirement for Recognition of Institutions of Research or Specialised Studies. VIII. General Rules for Examination : Application Form for University Examinations. IX. Examinations : (a) Alteration of Dates of Examinations (b) Appointment of Examiners (c) Awards of Scholarship, Prizes and Medals. (d) Exemptions Requirement for Clearing A.T.K.T. Ex-Students. Names of Examinations and Prescribed Fee 6 THE SAURASHTRA UNIVERSITY ACT 1965 Deleted. Concession to Blind Candidate. Refund of Examination Fees. Definition of a Candidate to be at an Examination for purpose of O. 161-A and 161-AA. Question paper to be Given at the Same Time at Each Centre of the Examination. Nature of Punishment for Candidates Charged for Misconduct at an Examination. Examination Disciplinary Committee-Constitution- Functions. Exclusion of Candidates from University Examination on Account of Infections or Contegious diseases. Cancellation of Examination Centre on Account of Malpractices. Tran. Powers of Principals against candidates for Misconduct at a College Examination Examination Defaults Inquiry Committee- Constitution-Functions. Students Quitting Examination at Their Own Risk-No Re-Examination (f) Examination Results- Publication of List of Successful Candidates at Examination (g) Condonation for Class Condonation for 55% marks at P.G. Degree Examination Condonation for Heads, Sub-Heads or Group Heads of Grand Total. Ad-hoc Committee for Condonation of More Than 10 Marks. Condonation for purposes of Exemptions. Deleted. No Eligibility for Scholarships for Student Condon (h) Miscellaneous Reappearing of Failure Students. Passing Certificate Amendment of Results Issue of Marks Statements Verification of Marks Duplicate of copy of Passing Certificate Fee for miscellaneous Certificate Refund of Tuition Fees in University Departments Ineligibility of Appearing at the Same Examination Standard of Tuition Fees at Post-Graduate Centre Deleted Deleted Compulsory Physical Training or N.C.C. or N.S.S. T.A. & Halting Allowance Rules Powers of the V.C. when the Syndicate is not in Session. Standing Committee of Syndicate 7