THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF ITS OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the academic head and principal executive officer of the University and shall, in the absence of the Chancellor, preside at any convocation of the University.

(2) It shall be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to ensure the faithful observance of the provisions of this Act and the statutes and he may exercise all powers necessary for this purpose.

(3) The Vice-Chancellor shall have power to convene the meetings of the Academic Council.

(4) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise general control over the University and its affairs and shall be responsible for the due maintenance of discipline in the University.

(5) The Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible for the presentation of the budget and the statement of accounts to the Board.

(6) Subject to the control of the Chancellor, in any emergency, which in the opinion of the Vice-Chancellor, requires, immediate action to be taken, he shall take such action as he deems necessary, and shall at the earliest opportunity intimate the action taken to the officer, authority  or other body who or which in the ordinary course would have dealt with the matter.

(7) Where any action taken by the Vice-Chancellor under sub-section (6) affects any person in service of the University to his disadvantage, such person may prefer an appeal to the Board within thirty days from the date on which such person has notice of the action taken.

(8) The Vice-Chancellors shall give effect to the decisions of the authorities of the University taken in accordance with the powers conferred by or under this Act.

(9) The Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible for a close coordination and integration of teaching, research, and extension.

(10) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such other powers as may be prescribed.

In addition to the powers conferred upon the Vice-Chancellor by the Act, The Vice-Chancellor may exercise the following powers, namely:-

            i) He shall be entitled to be present at and address at any stage any meeting of any authority of the University: but not to vote there at unless he is a member of the authority concerned.

            ii) He shall be responsible for the maintenance of discipline among the staff, the students and servants of the University and shall have powers necessary for this purpose.

            iii) He shall have the right to inspect all colleges and institutions of the University and he may express his views thereon to the appropriate Officer or authority of the University.

            iv) He shall have power to institute an enquiry in respect of any matter concerning the University.

            v) He shall have power to interpret the provisions of the Act, Statutes and Regulations.  Any person aggrieved may submit an appeal to the Chancellor through the Vice-Chancellor within ninety days from the date of such interpretation or ruling of the Vice-Chancellor.  Any difference of opinion in the matter of interpretation between the Vice-Chancellor and any authority of the University shall, however, be referred to the Chancellor.  The decision of the Chancellor on such appeal or reference shall be final.  Any subsequent communication from the University to any person or authority about the interpretation or ruling shall not be considered as fresh decision.

            vi) He shall have power to constitute such ad-hoc committee as he may deem necessary to help him in the performance of his duties as the principal Executive Officer of the University.

            vii) Whenever an officer is absent from duty on leave or for any other reason, or whenever any post has not been filled up, the Vice-Chancellor may make such arrangements as may be necessary for the proper discharge of duties of that Officer for such period as may be necessary.

            viii) He shall have power:

            a) to sanction recurring and non-recurring expenditure chargeable to contingencies with in the budget provision;

              b) to countersign his own T.A Bill and the T.A bills of the officers of the University subject to provisions in these Statutes;

              c) to re-appropriate from  one detailed head to another in the same account provided that no recurring liability is involved;

              d) to sanction the temporary transfer of amounts from one fund to another, provided that such transfers are reported to the Board in its next meeting;

              e) to sanction all expenditure on buildings or repairs thereof the estimates for which does not exceed Rs. 50,000/-
               f) to sanction expenditure upto a sum of Rs. 300/- at any one time on items of unforeseen character for which expenditure shall be reported to the Board of Management at its next meeting;
              g) to open accounts on behalf of the University in a Treasury or in a Bank approved by the State  Government.

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2. Powers and duties of the Registrar:

In addition to the powers and duties conferred and imposed upon the Registrar under the Act shall have the following powers and duties, namely:

              i) It shall be the duty of the Registrar to issue under direction of the Board or the Vice-Chancellor all notices concerning meetings of the Board and Academic Council and attend the meetings and maintain the minutes thereof;

             ii) He shall execute all processes connected with the election of members of the Board by the Members of the State Legislature and the Registered Graduates of the University;

            iii) He shall, in the execution of his duties, be subject to immediate direction and control of the Vice-Chancellor and shall generally render such assistance as may be desired by him in the performance of his official duties.

           iv) He shall, on application previously made by any member of the Board or Academic Council or Board of Faculty for the perusal of the proceedings of the Board or Academic Council or Board of Faculty respectively, fix with the approval of the Vice-Chancellor or a convenient hour and date which shall ordinarily be within ten days of the receipt of the application, and arrange for the perusal of the said proceedings and any documents connected with such proceeding at the said hour date.  If, however, there is any difficulty in furnishing any record asked for by the member, he should inform the Board or Academic Council or Board of Faculty as the case may be accordingly at the meeting of the concerned authority following the member’s requisitions.

           v) Subject to the provisions of the Act the Statutes the Registrar shall conduct correspondence relating to the University and be responsible for the proper maintenance of all the records of the University.

          vi) He shall be the custodian of office library of the University.

         vii) He shall be responsible for the general discipline of the University Office and shall have disciplinary control over the employees of the University Office.

        viii) He shall be in charge of registration of the University and shall maintain a register of all degrees and diplomas conferred by the University.

         ix) He shall be responsible for admission of students to the University including the supervision of the entrance examination.

          x) He shall prepare and maintain a register of all registered graduates in the prescribed form.

         xi) He shall, with respect to the employees working under him, exercise powers drawing, disbursing and collection of money under relevant statutes and regulations.

        xii) He shall have the power to countersign the Traveling Allowance bills and sanction leave of the employees working under him.

       xiii) He shall have power:

b) to sign cheques for payment of sanctioned pay and allowances of the Comptroller.


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3.  Powers and duties of the Comptroller:

In addition to the powers conferred and duties imposed upon the Comptroller by or under the Act, the Comptroller shall:

          viii) devise and install suitable system of accounting and business procedure and keep an accounts manual for use in all University offices;

          ix) develop and operate an internal audit system so that the record of all officers and employees, responsible for the receipt and expenditure of moneys, maintenance of accounts and custody of property, may be, verified by the audit;

          x) Maintain service records of all members of the staff of the University;
          xi) Prescribe financial forms to be used in the University;
          xii) Have powers to pass bills and sign cheques for payment of contingent charges, pay and allowances of all the officers, teachers and other employees of the University and other cheques within the budgetted amount;

          xiii) with respect to the employees working under him, exercise powers drawing, disbursing and collection  of moneys under relevant Statutes and regulations;

          xiv) have powers to countersign T.A. bill and sanction leave of the employees working under him, and

          xv) perform such other duties as may be required from time to time, by the Board or the Vice-Chancellor; Provided that all or any of the powers referred to above shall be exercised by any other officer authorized in this behalf by the Board of Management.

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4. Powers and Duties of the Dean of Students Affairs:

In addition to the duties mentioned in sub-section (3) of Section 16 of the Act, the Dean of Student Affairs shall have the following powers and duties namely:

          i) He shall organize messing arrangements for students.
          ii) He shall obtain medical advise and assistance for students.
         iii) He shall make arrangements for scholarships, stipends, part-time  employments and other such assistance.
         iv) He shall arrange travel facilities for students on holidays.
         v) He shall communicate with guardians of students concerning the welfare of the students.
         vi) He shall exercise general control over the physical education programme and the University medical and health services.
         vii) He shall be responsible for student discipline.
viii) He shall, in consultation with the Director of Agricultural Exp. Stations and Director of Extension prepare a programme for employment of students in the Experiment stations and the extension field and put it up to the Vice-Chancellor for approval.
         ix) He shall explore the possibilities of finding suitable employment for graduates and arrange their interview with prospective employers.
         x) He shall with respect to the employees working under him exercise powers of drawing disbursing and collection of moneys under relevant statutes and regulations.
        xi) He shall have powers to countersign T.A. bills and to sanction all kinds of leave of the employees working under him.
        xii) He shall perform such other duties as may be assigned to him by the Board or the Vice-Chancellor.

5. Powers and duties of the Dean of Faculties:

         i) The Dean of a Faculty shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Faculty and responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for its administration.
         ii) The Dean of a faculty shall have the following powers and duties, namely:-
             a) He shall be responsible for the organization and conduct of teaching research and extension work of the departments comprised in the Faculty and for that purpose shall pass such orders as might be necessary in consultation with the Head of the Department concerned.
             b) Without prejudice to the right of any member to prescribe any matter to the Board of Faculty he shall formulate and present policies to the Board of the Faculty for its consideration.
             c) He shall make reports to the Vice-Chancellor on the work of the Colleges.
             d) He shall supervise the registration and progress of the students in the colleges.
             e) He shall prepare the budget for the faculty.
    He shall have the powers to allot such of his functions be discharged, subject to his directions and control by such of subordinate officers as he may from time to time decide.
    He shall with respect to the employees working under him exercise powers of drawing, disbursing and collection of money under relevant statutes and regulations.       

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6. Powers and duties of the Director of Agricultural experiment stations.


The director of Agricultural Experiment Stations shall have the following powers and duties, namely:-
            i) He shall co-ordinate the planning and prosecution of research conducted by the University, excepting research done by students to meet degree requirements and by teachers of the University to improve teaching abilities.
           ii) He shall prepare annual budget estimates for such research as may be required by the University.

7. Powers and duties of the Additional Director of Research (Veterinary)

          i) He shall assist the Director of Research to co-ordinate the planning and execution of livestock research programmes conducted by the University, excepting livestock research done by students to meet degree requirements and by teachers of the University to improve teaching abilities.
         ii) He shall prepare annual budget estimates for such livestock research as may be required by the University.
         iii) He shall assist the appropriate Deans to meet their responsibilities for direct supervision of the members of the College Staff engaged on approved livestock research programmes.
         iv) He shall supervise and prepare the compilation and publication of livestock research results.
          v) He shall have powers to approve tour programmes and countersign T.A. bills of the employees working in livestock research stations under the overall control of Director of Research.
         vi) He shall be directly responsible to the Director of Research in exercise of the powers and discharge of duties under the Act and Statutes.

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8. Powers and duties of the Director of Extension:

The Director of Extension shall have the following powers and duties, namely:

          i) He shall prepare yearly programmes and budget needs for the education of cultivators and other non-students in connection with Extension Schemes.
            ii) He shall supervise off-campus programmes of the University dealing with agricultural cooperatives, rural youth programmes, short courses for cultivators, training of non-students etc.
            iii) He shall co-operate with the Deans of Faculties in developing courses and in teaching students in various forms of extension education.
            iv) He shall direct the development of informational materials such as publications, films, etc. for use in all phases of the extension work.
            v) He shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor in the exercise of powers and discharge of duties under the Act and Statutes.
            vi) He shall with respect to the employees working under him exercise powers of drawing, disbursing and collection of money under relevant Statutes and regulations.
          vii) He shall have powers to countersign T. A. bills and sanction leave of any nature admissible to the employees working under him.

9.Powers and duties of the Principals:-

A principal shall have the following powers and duties , namely:-

          i) He shall subject to the overall control of the Dean of the Faculty concerned, exercise control over the college of which he is the administrative and academic head in respect of all employees, students and facilities.
          ii) He shall supervise the teaching, research and extension work of the staff of the College and be responsible for the work and conduct of all students of the College.
          iii) He shall exercise such powers and discharge such duties as other officers may with respect to the maintenance and operation of the College under his control, delegate to him with the approval of the Dean of the Faculty concerned.
          iv) He shall discharge such other duties as may be assigned to him by the Dean of the faculty concerned.

          v) He shall be responsible to the Dean for educational use of the buildings and rooms assigned to the college and for the general equipment of the college.
          vi) He shall be entitled to grant casual leave to the teachers of the College.
          vii) He shall with respect to the employees working under him exercise powers of drawing, disbursing and collection of moneys under relevant statutes and regulations.

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10. Powers and Duties of the Estate Officer:

          The Estate Officer shall work under the control and supervision of the Vice-Chancellor and shall be responsible for the :

          (i)(a) Execution and maintenance of the buildings, roads, fencing, playgrounds, parks and lands of the University other than the lands comprising the Agricultural and Livestock Farms;
          (b) maintenance of the utility services;
          (c) maintenance of Fire Protection Services;
          (d) maintenance of architectural and planning services for the University.
         (e) preparation of the annual budget of the University for construction and maintenance of the buildings and periodical reports showing the progress of works under construction;
          (f) maintenance of the accounts relating to the works in his charge in forms prescribed by the Comptroller;
          (g) Allotments and maintenance of the quarters and accommodation for the staff of the University; and
          (h) all repairs and construction of the University buildings.
          (ii) He shall also perform such other duties as may be assigned to him by the Vice-Chancellor or the Comptroller.
          (iii) He shall, with respect to the employees working under him, exercise powers of drawing, disbursing and collection of moneys under relevant Statutes and Regulations.
          (iv) He shall have powers to countersign T.A. bills and sanction all kinds of leave of employees working under him.

11. The powers and duties of the University Librarian:-

The University Librarian shall have the following powers and duties, namely:

          (i) He shall maintain all the libraries in the University Campus and organize their services in the manner most beneficial to the needs of teaching, research and extension.
          (ii) Subject to the general control of the Vice-Chancellor, he shall exercise all powers in relation to the office routine, the control of the library staff and the efficient organization and working of the University Library.
          (iii) He shall have powers to purchase catalogue, cards, labels and other library requisites out of the provision in the Budget for such purposes.
         (iv) He shall be responsible for the proper care and upkeep of all books, manuscripts, periodicals and back-numbers of periodicals in the library of the University.
          (v) He shall conduct annually in the month of April a detailed checking of all books, manuscripts and periodicals in the libraries and shall submit his report to the Vice-Chancellor through the Registrar.
          (vi) He shall submit to the Vice-Chancellor at the end of each academic year, an annual report and statistics showing the progress of the library in the University campus.
          (vii) He shall seek the guidance of the Vice-Chancellor in all matters relating to the general policy, development and working of the libraries.
          (viii) He shall prepare the annual budget for the University libraries.
          (ix)  He shall discharge such other duties as may be assigned to him by the Vice-Chancellor or Academic Council.
          (x) He shall with respect to the employees working under him exercise powers of drawing, disbursing and collection of moneys under relevant Statutes and Regulations.
          (xi) He shall have powers to countersign T.A. bills and sanction all kinds of leave of employees working under him.

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12. Powers and duties of the Manager of the University Press:-

The manager of the University press shall have the following powers and duties, namely:-

          (i) He shall design, print and distribute the publications of the University
          (ii) He shall not interfere with the right of College or Department of the University-
          (a) to reproduce materials by means other than printing and to distribute the same;
          (b) to distribute any materials as a part of the University Extension Service; and
          (c) to approve for publication research manuscripts in such general form and in such numbers as they may determine.
          (iii) he shall be responsible for the secrecy of the papers given to him by the University for printing.
          (iv) He shall with respect to the employees working under him exercise powers of drawing, disbursing and collection of moneys under relevant Statutes and Regulations.
          (v) He shall have the powers to countersign T.A. bills and sanction all kinds of leave of employees working under him.

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