First Statutes of the Al-Karim University, Katihar, 2019

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    "title": "First Statutes of the Al-Karim University, Katihar, 2019",
    "short_title": "First Statutes of the Al-Karim University, Katihar, 2019",
    "act_number": "Published vide Notification No. 15/M 1-44/2015-111",
    "act_year": 2019,
    "act_type": "STATE",
    "location": "Bihar",
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    "description": "First Statutes of the Al-Karim University, Katihar, 2019",
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            "number": "1",
            "title": "1. Short title and commencement.",
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            "content": "1.2 Definition.\n1.2.a. \"Act\" means the Bihar Private Universities Act, 2013 (Act No. 20 of 2013)\n1.2.b. \"State Government\" means the Government of Bihar.\n1.2.c. \"Sponsoring Authority\" means Al-Karim Educational Trust, a Society registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 of the members of Muslim minority community.\n1.2.d. \"University\" means Al-Karim University established and incorporated under the Bihar Private Universities Act, 2013 in exercise of right under Article 30(1) of the Constitution of India.\n1.2.e. \"Authorities of the University\" means authorities specified in Section 21 of the Bihar Private Universities Act, 2013 (in short Act) and includes authorities declared by these Statutes.\n1.2.f. \"Professor\" means a teacher of a school/department/faculty possessing such qualifications as may be prescribed by the Statutes or the Regulation of the apex body of the concerned technical and professional field.\n1.2.g. \"Associate Professor\" means a teacher of a school/ department/ faculty or the University possessing such qualifications as may be prescribed by the Statutes or the Regulation of the apex body of the concerned technical and professional field.\n1.2.h. \"Assistant Professor\" means a teacher of a school/ department/ faculty or the University possessing such qualifications as may be prescribed by the Statutes or the Regulation of the expert or technical body of the concerned technical and professional field.\n1.2.i. \"University Student\" means a person enrolled in Al-Karim University, Katihar for the purpose of entry in any course of study for acquiring any degree, diploma or other academic distinctions.\n1.2.j. \"Dean of students' welfare\" means the officer appointed under Sub-Section VI of Section 14 of the Act.\n1.2.k. \"Proctor\" means the officer appointed under Sub-Section VI of Section 14 of the Act.\n1.2.l. \"Director/Principal\" means head of the institute.\n1.2.m. \"MCI\" means Medical Council of India established under Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 as amended till date.\n1.2.n. \"AICTE\" means All India Council of Technical Education established under All India Council of Technical Education Act, 1987.\n1.2.o. \"NCTE\" means the National Council for Teacher Education, New Delhi established under National Council Teacher Education Act, 1993.\n1.2.p. \"Bar Council of India\" means a statutory body constituted under the Advocates Act, 1961.\n1.2.q. \"Hostel\" means a place of residence for students of the University maintained or recognized by the University.\n1.2.r. \"School\" means different disciplines/teaching centers/ departments/ institutions of the University under a faculty.\n1.2.s. \"Faculty\" means a group of University departments/Schools concerned with the major division of knowledge.\nChapter - 2",
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            "number": "2",
            "title": "2. List of Officers.",
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            "content": "2.1.1.(i) The Visitor\n2.1.1.(ii) The Chancellor\n2.1.1.(iii) The Vice-Chancellor\n2.1.1.(iv) The Registrar\n2.1.1.(v) The Chief Finance and Accounts Officer\n2.1.1.(vi) The Dean of Students' Welfare\n2.1.1.(vii) Proctor\n2.1.1.(viii) The Controller of Examination\n2.1.1.(ix) Deputy Registrar I\n2.1.1.(x) Deputy Registrar II\n2.1.1.(xi) Development Officer\n2.1.1.(xii) Law Officer\n2.1.1.(xiii) Estate Officer\n2.1.1.(xiv) NSS Officer\n2.1.1.(xv) Sports Officer\n2.1.1.(xvi) Such other officers as may be declared by the Statutes to be the officers of the University.\n2.2. Manner of appointments, powers and functions of the University officers.\n2.2.2. Appointment of the Visitor.\n2.2.2.2 The Visitor shall, when present, preside at the convocation of the University for conferring degrees and diplomas.\n2.3. The Chancellor.\n2.3.2. Powers and functions of the Chancellor.\n2.3.2.a. The Chancellor shall be the head of the University.\n2.3.2.b. The Chancellor shall preside over the meetings of the Governing Body and shall, when the Visitor is not present, preside at the convocation of the University for conferring degrees, diplomas or other academic distinctions.\n2.3.2.c The Chancellor shall have the following powers, namely:-\n2.3.2.c.i. to call for any information or record;\n2.3.2.c.ii. to appoint the Vice-Chancellor;\n2.3.2.d. to remove the Vice-Chancellor in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (7) of section 17 of the Act;\n2.3.2.e The Chancellor shall perform his duties in an honorary capacity. However, he may be paid such honorarium not less than the salary of the Vice- Chancellor.\n2.3.2.f The Chancellor shall be provided with an official rent free residence which shall be fully furnished with water, electricity and telephone as per preference of the Chancellor.\n2.3.2.g. He shall be provided with chauffer driven car with fuel for his use.\n2.3.2.h. He shall be entitled to travelling and halting allowances as per bill submitted by him.\n2.3.2.i. The Chancellor shall have all such powers and functions as may be inherent in him by virtue of his being the head of the University or such other powers and functions as may be assigned to him by the Governing Body from time to time.\n2.3.2.j. In addition to the powers conferred under the Act and the power provided herein above the Chancellor shall have the powers:\n2.3.2.j.(i). To establish norms relating to consultancy undertaken by or within the University in any field of expertise:\n2.3.2.j.(ii). To establish and administer centers of the University or programmes of study of the University, both inside and outside the State of Bihar and country subject to relevant laws;\n2.3.2.j.(iii). To establish and administer distance education programmes in the State of Bihar;\n2.3.2.j. (iv). To enter into collaboration/agreements with other Universities, including foreign universities, and/or educational institutions to augment the activities of the University, including (without limitation) programmes of exchange of students and teachers, sharing of credits, and holding of joint workshops and programmes of joint research, facilitation of access to each others facilities and to institute double/triple/jointly-organized academic degrees under such agreements as per the standards recognized by the regulatory bodies in India;\n2.3.2.j.(v). When any exigencies arise, and the Chancellor is of the opinion that it is not possible or convenient, under the circumstances, to convene a meeting of the Governing Body at short notice, he may take any appropriate decision or action as he may deem fit and necessary in the best interests of the University.\n2.3.2.j.(vi). In pursuance of any decisions or actions specified in clause 2.3.2.j.(v), or for purposes of immediate implementation thereof, the Chancellor shall have full powers to issue any order or instruction to all or any of the authorities, officers, teachers, other academic staff, other employees, ministerial staff, and/or students of the University and such authority, officer, teacher, other academic staff, employee, ministerial staff, and/or students shall be bound to comply with such order or instructions forthwith. The Chancellor may, at any time, amend or revoke any order or instructions issued by him.\n2.3.2.j.(vii). The Chancellor shall, as soon as practicable, convene an emergency meeting of the Governing Body and submit detailed report on the action taken under clause 2.3.2.j.(v).\n2.3.2.j.(viii). The Chancellor shall furnish the Governing Body such further information as the Governing Body may call for upon receipt of his report under clause 2.3.2.j.(vii).\n2.3.2.j.(ix). The Chancellor shall report all actions taken by him pursuant to clause 2.3.2.j.(v) and 2.3.2.j.(vii) to the Governing Body for ratification.\n2.3.2.j.(x). Upon ratification by the Governing Body, any or all the actions /decisions taken by the Chancellor in exercise of his/her powers under clause 2.3.2.j.(vi) shall not be invalid for want of consultation/approval/ratification of Authorities of the University.\n2.3.2.j.(xi). The Chancellor shall be the Chairperson of the Finance Committee.\n2.3.2.j.(xii). The Chancellor shall appoint the Vice-Chancellor and Registrar and any other officer/authority in the University which he deems proper as per provisions of the Act.\n2.3.2.j.(xiii).If the Chancellor is satisfied, on an inquiry made or caused to be made on representation made to him or otherwise that the continuance of the Vice-Chancellor/Proctor/Director/Controller of Examinations/ Registrar or any other designated officer in the University is prejudicial to the interest of the university or the situation so warrants, he may, by an order in writing and stating the reasons therein for doing so, ask the Vice- Chancellor/Registrar/Chief Finance Officer/ Dean/ Proctor/Director/Controller of Examinations/ or any other designated officer to relinquish his office from such date as may be specified in the order;\n2.3.2.j.(xiv). The Chancellor shall have the power to terminate/ remove any teacher/employee of University on the ground of misconduct, inefficiency, financial irregularity or any other reason as may be considered not in the interest of the University;\n2.3.2.j.(xv). Chancellor in the interest of the University may nominate/appoint any distinguished person on any committee/ authority or as Guest Teacher/ Principal/ Director of the University.\n2.3.2.j.(xvi).The Chancellor may appoint Professors of Eminence and such other distinguished categories of Senior Fellows, Special Fellows, Adjunct Professors, Visiting Professors and Visiting Instructors and lay down criteria and terms and conditions of their services.\n2.3.2.j.(xvii).In case of urgency, the Chancellor may confer an honorary degree to a distinguished person(s).\n2.3.2.j.(xviii).In the interest of University the Chancellor may appoint/engage any suitable person as adviser such as, academic adviser, technical adviser or legal adviser on remuneration as the Chancellor may deem fit and proper.\n2.3.2.j.(xix). The Chancellor may take any such action in the interest of University which he may deem fit and proper.\n2.3.2.j.(xx). It shall be the duty of the Chancellor to see that the Act, Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations are duly observed, and he shall have all powers necessary to ensure such observance.\n2.4. The Vice-Chancellor.\n2.4.1.1 The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed in accordance with section 17 of the Act by the Chancellor from a panel of three persons recommended by the Governing Body and shall hold office for three years.\n2.4.1.2. Only a distinguished scholar or a person with substantial experience in academic or administration shall be appointed as Vice- Chancellor. The Vice-Chancellor shall be entitled to receive the basic pay and all other entitlements and privileges as specified herein in clause 2.4.1.4 to 2.4.1.9.\n2.4.1.3. Whenever the office of the Vice-Chancellor falls vacant for any reason other than the expiry of the term of appointment, the Chancellor may, in the interest of the University, assign the responsibilities of the Vice-Chancellor to the another senior most Dean/Professor until a suitable person is appointed and the Vice- Chancellor assumes office as such.\n2.4.1.4. The Vice-Chancellor shall be paid such salary as may be determined by the University Grants Commission from time to time unless otherwise mentioned by the University in the advertisement/ appointment letter.\n2.4.1.5. He shall be provided with an official rent free residence which shall be fully furnished/ unfurnished as per the preference of the Vice- Chancellor. The term \"fully furnished\" includes essential furniture commensurate with the status of a Vice-Chancellor including electricity, water and telephone free of charges as may be prescribed by the University.\n2.4.1.6. He shall be provided with an official car for his official use.\n2.4.1.7. He shall be entitled to the benefits of Leave, Medical and other benefits according to the University Regulations for the time being in force.\n2.4.1.8. He shall be entitled to the travelling or halting allowance as may be prescribed by the University from time to time.\n2.4.1.9. He shall be entitled to such other allowances and facilities as defined in the University Regulations from time to time.\n2.4.1.10. The Vice-Chancellor may by writing under his signature addressed to the Chancellor, resign from his office by giving notice of three months.\n2.4.2. Power and functions of the Vice-Chancellor.\n2.4.2.2 The Vice-Chancellor shall preside at the convocation of the University in the absence of both the Visitor and the Chancellor.\n2.4.2.3 If in the opinion of the Vice-Chancellor it is necessary to take immediate action on any matter for which powers are conferred on any other officer or authority by or under this Act, he may take such action as he deems necessary and shall at the earliest opportunity thereafter report his action to such officer or authority as would have in the ordinary course dealt with the matter.\n2.4.2.4 If, in the opinion of the Vice-Chancellor, any decision of any authority of the University is outside the powers conferred by this Act or Statutes, Ordinances, Regulations or rules made there under or is likely to be prejudicial to the interests of the University, he shall request the concerned authority to revise its decision within fifteen days from the date of its decision and in case the authority refuses to revise such decision wholly or partly or fails to take any decision within fifteen days, then such matter shall be referred to the Chancellor and his decision thereon shall be final.\n2.4.2.5 The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed by the Statutes or the Ordinances.\n2.4.2.6 If, at any time upon representation made or otherwise and after making such inquiry as may be deemed necessary, the situation so warrants and if the continuation of the Vice- Chancellor is not in the interests of the University, the Chancellor may, by an order in writing stating the reasons therein, ask the Vice-Chancellor to relinquish the office from such date as may be specified in the order.\n2.4.2.7.(a). The Vice-Chancellor shall be the Ex-Officio Chairperson of the Academic Council and Committee for Advance Studies and Research. He may be present at, and to address, any meeting of any authority or other body of the University, but he shall not be entitled to vote unless he is a member of such authority or body.\n2.4.2.7.(b). It shall be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to see that the Act, Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations are duly observed, and he shall have all powers necessary to ensure such observance.\n2.4.2.7.(c). The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to convene or cause to be convened meetings of the Academic Council.\n2.4.2.7.(d). The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to terminate/remove any teacher/employee of University on the ground of misconduct, inefficiency, financial irregularity or any other reason as may be considered not in the interest of the University, Provided that before taking an action under this clause, such teacher/employee shall be given an opportunity of being heard.\n2.4.2.7.(e). The Vice-Chancellor may take any such action in the interest of University which he deems fit with the consent of the Chancellor.\n2.4.2.7.(f). The Vice-Chancellor shall have the overall supervision and control over all the activities of the University, and shall exercise powers and perform functions on all matters incidental thereto. These powers and functions shall, in appropriate cases, include the following, namely.\n2.4.2.7.(g). To investigate into any incident involving a member of the University including student;\n2.4.2.7.(h). To institute/authorize institution of inquiries into incidents, situations or affairs of the University;\n2.4.2.7.(i). To call for explanation from any officer, teacher, member of ministerial staff, or student of the University;\n2.4.2.7.(j). To give directions to any student, teacher, officer, or any other employee of the University;\n2.4.2.7.(k). To require reports from all bodies/committees/ councils/boards of the University constituted under these Statutes, with the exception of the Governing Body;\n2.4.2.7.(l). To establish and review, from time to time, the disciplinary jurisdiction and control of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor over all students and all employees and the procedure(s) for exercise of disciplinary powers by designated officers, and to take all measures necessary in this connections, including designation and empowerment of one or more functionaries, in consultation with the Chancellor;\n2.4.2.7.(m). To develop plan and schemes aimed at ensuring excellence in the standards of academic activities of the various academic bodies in the University.\n2.4.2.7.(n). To recommend to the Chancellor on all matters relating to holding of any annual and special convocation, or special meeting in honour of any distinguished individual or for commemoration of any event;\n2.4.2.7.(o). To make proposals for Governing Body in respect of the University activities, and powers and functions of all bodies, officers, teachers and other employees of the University , and\n2.4.2.7.(p). To take all measures necessary and convenient to give effect to the foregoing powers and functions, in consultation with the Chancellor.\n2.4.2.7.(q). On administrative matters, and on matters of academic affairs that require consultation with or decision by the Governing Body, the Vice- Chancellor shall act, after consultation with the Chancellor.\n2.4.2.7.(r). The Vice-Chancellor shall oversee and monitor officer's and staff; the working, performance and administration of the departments; instructions of specialized studies, laboratories, library, museums and schools/Faculty maintained by the University.\n2.5. The Registrar.\n2.5.1.(i). The Registrar shall be a whole-time salaried employee of the University and shall be appointed by the Chairperson of the Sponsoring Body on the recommendations of the selection committee constituted for the purpose. He must have qualifications prescribed by the University Governing Body. He shall be paid the grade of pay fixed by the University Grants Commission unless otherwise mentioned by the University in the advertisement/appointment letter. A rent-free accommodation and other facilities necessary, for performance of his functions shall be provided to him.\n2.5.1. (ii). When the office of the Registrar is vacant or when the Registrar is, by reason of illness, absence or any other cause, unable to perform the functions of his office, the functions of the office shall be performed by such person as the Chancellor may appoint for the purpose.\n2.5.1.(iii). The Chancellor, on his own or on the recommendations of Vice-Chancellor can ask the Registrar to relinquish his office or terminate his services\n2.5.1. (iv). If the Chancellor is satisfied, on any enquiry made or caused to be made on a representation made to him or otherwise, that the continuance of the Registrar in his office is prejudicial to the interest of the University or the situation so warrants, he may, by an order in writing and stating the reasons therein for doing so, ask the Registrar to relinquish his office from such date as may be specified in the order.\n2.5.1. (v). The registrar shall work under control, direction and superintendence of the Vice-Chancellor.\n2.5.1.(vi). The Registrar may by writing under his signature addressed to the Chancellor/Vice-Chancellor, resign from his office by giving three month notice.\n2.5.2. Powers and functions of the Registrar.\n2.5.2.a. Be custodian of the records, the common seal and such other movable and immovable properties of the University as the Governing Body shall commit to his charge.\n2.5.2.b. Issue all notices convening meetings of the Board of Management, Academic Council and of any committees appointed by the authorities of the University, and to make all correspondences on behalf of the University\n2.5.2.c. Arrange for secretarial and other administrative assistance to all University bodies established under the Act and these Statutes. He/she shall prepare draft minutes of meetings of those bodies and submit them to the Vice-Chancellor for approval and thereafter circulate them among the members of the respective bodies.\n2.5.2.d. Keep the minutes of all the meetings of the Board of Management and Academic Council and of any committee appointed by the authorities of the University.\n2.5.2.e. Conduct the official correspondence of the Board of Management and Academic Council\n2.5.2.f. Render all assistance to Proctor in management of the affairs of the general administration, hostel administration, and students' affairs under the direction of the Vice-Chancellor.\n2.5.2.g. Where the inquiry discloses that a punishment may be beyond the powers of the Registrar, he shall, upon conclusion of such inquiry, make a report to Vice-Chancellor along with his recommendations.\n2.5.2.h. Upon the direction or with the prior approval of the Chancellor/Governing Body, initiate any legal proceeding on behalf of the University or take all necessary action to protect the interests of the University in any legal proceeding initiated by or on behalf of the University as well as in any legal proceeding initiated against the University\n2.5.2.i. Represent the University before any Tribunal, Court of law or authority in all proceeding instituted on behalf or against the University\n2.5.2.j. On the direction or with the prior approval of the Chancellor sign, verify and file all necessary papers and pleadings before concerning Court/ Tribunal/Authority/Arbitrator etc., coordinate with Advocates or other legal consultation and when necessary, represent and/or appear before any Court, Tribunal, Arbitrator or Government Authorities on behalf of the University to give evidence on oath or otherwise and do all acts, deeds, things as may be necessary as per legal advice to prosecute or defend the matter to protect the interest of the University and report to the Vice-Chancellor and Chancellor.\n2.5.2.k. On the direction, or, with prior approval of the Chancellor appoint/authorize any officer who may be given special charge of all or any matters referred to under this clause and/or who may be authorized by the Chancellor to perform all such action as the Registrar may himself be authorized to perform.\n2.5.2.l. Perform such other functions as may be required, from time to time, by the Governing Body, Chancellor or the Vice-Chancellor.\n2.5.2.m. Subject to foregoing clauses of these Statutes, the Registrar shall be the operational head of University administration, and\n2.5.2.n. Have power to take disciplinary action against such employees of the University as may be specified in the orders of the Governing Body/Chancellor/Vice-Chancellor and to suspend them pending inquiry, to administer warning to them or to impose on them the penalty of censure or withholding of increment.\n2.5.2.o. Shall be the Member Secretary of all Bodies/ Committees where no such Member Secretary is specifically provided. However, he shall not have right to vote unless specifically provided in the constitution of respective Bodies/Committees.\n2.5.3. Appeal.\n2.6. Chief Finance and Accounts Officer.\n2.6.1.(i). The Chief Finance and Accounts Officer shall be appointed by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the Committee referred to in sub-clause 2.6.1.(ii).\n2.6.1.(ii). The selection of Chief Finance and Accounts Officer shall be made by the Selection Committee constituted by the Chancellor consisting of the Vice-Chancellor, a nominee of the Chancellor, and two eminent personalities nominated by the Chancellor. A person to be appointed as Chief Finance and Accounts Officer shall be qualified and experienced in institutional financial and accounting affairs.\n2.6.1.(iii). The qualification and grade of pay for the post of the Chief Finance and Accounts Officer shall be such as specified in the guidelines issued by the University Grants Commission from time to time unless otherwise mentioned by the University in the advertisement/appointment letter.\n2.6.1.(iv). When the office of the Chief Finance and Accounts Officer is vacant or when the Chief Finance and Accounts Officer is, by reason of illness, absence or any other cause unable to perform the functions of his office, the function of the office shall be performed by a suitable person as the Chancellor may appoint for the purpose.\n2.6.2. Powers and Functions.\n2.6.2.b. The Chief Finance and Accounts Officer shall perform financial functions as may be assigned to him by the Chancellor.\n2.6.2.c. Subject to the control of the Governing Body/ Chancellor, the Chief Finance and Accounts Officer shall:\n2.6.2.c.(i). Ensure that the limits fixed by the Finance Committee for recurring and non-recurring expenditure for a year are not exceeded and that all moneys are spent on the purposes for which they are granted or allotted.\n2.6.2.c.(ii). Promote and submit to the Chancellor quarterly, half-yearly and annual cash-flow projection and status of accounts for these periods for the consideration of the Governing Body.\n2.6.2.c.(iii). Be responsible for the preparation of annual accounts and the budget of the University for the next financial year and for their presentation to the Governing Body.\n2.6.2.c.(iv). To keep a constant watch on the state of cash and bank balance and on the state of investment.\n2.6.2.c.(v). To watch the progress of the collection of revenue and advice on the methods of collection employed.\n2.6.2.c.(vi). To examine ways and means to augment the finances of the University, and to rationalize expenditure, and submit proposals thereon to the Chancellor.\n2.6.2.c.(vii). Have the accounts of the University regularly audited by an internal audit party.\n2.6.2.c.(viii). Ensure that the registers of buildings, lands, furniture and equipments are maintained up-to-date and that the stock checking of equipment and other consumable materials in all offices, special centers, specialized laboratories, colleges and institutions maintained by the University is conducted,.\n2.6.2.c.(ix). Call for explanation for unauthorized expenditure and for any other financial irregularities and suggest disciplinary action against the persons at fault: and\n2.6.2.c.(x). Call from any part of the institution/college/school under the University, any information or returns that he may consider necessary for the performance of his functions.\n2.7. The Dean of Students' Welfare.\n2.8. Proctor.\n2.8.1.(i). The Vice-Chancellor may, in consultation with the Chancellor, select and appoint a senior teacher of the University to function as Proctor whole time or in addition of his duties, for a period of two years and shall be eligible for re-appointment.\n2.8.2. Powers and Functions of Proctor.\n2.8.2.b. The Vice-Chancellor shall, in consultation with the Chancellor, make provision for the necessary administrative support for the office of the Proctor.\n2.9. Controller of Examination.\n2.9.1.(i). The Controller of Examinations shall be a whole time salaried employee of the University and shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor on the recommendation of Selection Committee with the consent of the Chancellor. The qualifications and grade of pay for the post of Controller of Examination shall be such as specified by the University from time to time unless otherwise mentioned by the University in the advertisement/ appointment letter.\n2.9.1.(ii). When the office of the Controller of Examinations is vacant or when he is, by reason of illness, absence or any other cause, unable to perform the functions of his office, the functions of the office shall be performed by such person as the Vice- Chancellor, in consultation with the Chancellor, may appoint for the purpose.\n2.9.1.(iii). If the Vice-Chancellor is satisfied, on any enquiry made or caused to be made on a representation made to him or otherwise, that the continuance of the Controller of Examination in his office is prejudicial to the interest of the University or the situation so warrants, he may with the approval of Chancellor, by an order in writing and stating the reasons therein for doing so, ask the Controller of Examination to relinquish his office from such date as may be specified in the order.\n2.9.2. Powers and functions.\n2.9.2.a. Take all measures necessary to ensure impartial and fair conduct of the entire examinations process from preparation of question-papers to the declaration of results:\n2.9.2.b. Control the conduct of all University examinations and superintendence on all other arrangements necessary therefore and the execution of all processes connected therewith in accordance with the manner prescribed by the Ordinance on Examination.\n2.9.2.c. Issue all notices for convening meeting of the Board of Examinations of the University in connection with the examinations, and maintain and keep the minutes of all such meetings and will be the Secretary of Board of Examination.\n2.9.2.d. Call from any part of the institution/college/school under the University any information or returns that he may consider necessary for the performance of his functions and to discharge his responsibilities, and\n2.9.2.e. Notwithstanding anything contained in these Statutes, the Ordinances and the Regulations, perform such other functions, administrative or academic, as may be specified, from time to time, by the Governing Body, Chancellor or the Vice- Chancellor.\n2.10. Dean of Faculty.\n2.10.1.(i). The Vice-Chancellor may, in consultation with the Chancellor, determine the number of Faculty, and the number of categories of disciplines/Schools or constitute each Faculty for purposes of academic administration and of appointing a Dean for each such Faculty. He may likewise appoint a Professor as the Dean for each such Faculty.\n2.10.1.(ii). Head of the Department or a senior Professor of the University designated by the Vice-Chancellor with the consent of the Chancellor shall exercise the power of the Dean of the Faculty concerned for a period of two years.\n2.10.1.(iii). If at any time, there is no Professor or suitable teacher in a Faculty, the Vice-Chancellor, shall exercise the powers of the Dean of the Faculty concerned.\n2.10.1.(iv). A Dean of Faculty may resign his office at any time during his tenure, and any Professor may decline the offer of appointment as the Dean of Faculty.\n2.10.1.(v). When the office of the Dean is vacant or when the Dean is, by reason of illness, absence or any other cause, unable to perform the functions of his office, the functions of his office, shall be performed by such persons as the Vice-Chancellor may appoint for the purpose.\n2.10.2. Powers and functions.\n2.10.2.b. The Dean shall supervise and coordinate teaching and research in the Faculty through the Head of Departments, and take steps to promote interdisciplinary teaching and research wherever necessary\n2.10.2.c. The Dean shall formulate policies & procedure and development programme of the Faculty and present them before the Academic Council with the approval of the Vice-Chancellor.\n2.10.2.d. The Dean shall coordinate the functioning of the various disciplines/ Schools/ department/ Centre under his charge, and assist the Vice-Chancellor in implementing the policies and directions of the Chancellor, the Governing Body and the Academic Council.\n2.10.2.e. The Dean shall have the right to be present and to speak at any meeting of the Board of Studies or committee of the School, as the case may be, but not the right to vote there unless he is a member thereof.\n2.10.2.f. The Dean of Faculty shall have the authority to exercise all such disciplinary powers over the students in the Departments as may be necessary for the proper conduct of the School. The Dean may also frame such supplementary rules, as he deems necessary to maintain discipline in the Faculty with the prior approval of Vice- Chancellor.\n2.10.2.g. The Dean shall be In charge of all extra curricular activities of Faculty.\n2.10.2.h. The Dean in consultation with Vice-Chancellor may delegate some of his powers to any officer working under him for the sake of administrative control and convenience.\n2.10.2.i. The Dean shall be overall In charge of all academic and administrative matters pertaining to Faculty and also shall implement all non-academic development plans approved for the Faculty and take necessary actions/decisions with the permission of Vice-Chancellor.\n2.10.2.j. The Dean shall perform such other functions as may be assigned to him by the Chancellor/Vice- Chancellor and Board of Management and exercise such other powers as may be prescribed by the Regulations from time to time.\n2.10.2.k. The Dean of the Faculty shall take suitable steps to have the meeting of the Faculty convened and to give effect to the decisions/recommendations of the Faculty\n2.11. Director/principal.\n2.12. Head of Department.\n2.12.1.(i). Each Department shall have a Head whose functions and terms and conditions of appointment shall be laid down by the Academic Council. Normally a senior most Professor will be appointed Head of Department by the Vice- Chancellor, but in the department where there is more than one Professors, the Vice-Chancellor may appoint any Professor as Head of Department. Where there is no Professor, the Vice-Chancellor may appoint any Associate Professor as Head of Department.\n2.12.1.(ii). If deem fit, the Vice-Chancellor can appoint a Head of Department by rotation from amongst the Professors (or where there is no Professor, from among the Associate Professors) by seniority for a period specified in the appointment orders.\n2.12.1.(iii). The Vice-Chancellor may remove the Head of Department on the ground of misconduct, inefficiency, financial irregularities or any other reason as may be considered not in the interest of University.\n2.12.2. Power and Function.\n2.12.2.a. Be responsible for the organization and conduct of teaching and research of his Department and for that purpose shall pass such orders as may be necessary in consultation with the Dean of the Faculty.\n2.12.2.b. Tender advice to the Dean of Faculty on all matters pertaining to his field in respect of teaching.\n2.12.2.c. Submit to the Dean of Faculty concerned the budgetary needs of his Department.\n2.12.2.d. Recommend to Dean of Faculty the work load of each member of the staff with respect to teaching and research.\n2.12.2.e. Assume responsibility for all University properties and facilities assigned to his Department\n2.12.2.f. Recommend to the Dean of Faculty proposals for making improvement in the working of his Department, and\n2.12.2.g. Shall be the Chairperson of Board of Studies of his department, he shall be responsible to record and circulate the minutes of the meetings.\n2.13. University Librarian.\n2.13.1.(ii). The qualification and grade of pay for the post of University Librarian shall be such as prescribed from time to time by the University.\n2.13.1.(iii). The Vice-Chancellor can terminate the service of the University Librarian on the ground of misconduct, inefficiency, financial irregularities or any other reason as may be considered not in the interest of the University.\n2.13.2.a. Have general overall supervision of the University libraries and library personnel including all campuses and departmental libraries or collections.\n2.13.2.b. Prepare the library budget for the University libraries.\n2.13.2.c. Advise at the beginning of each financial year each campus library of the amount of money that will be available for the purchase of library materials for each of the respective libraries, including the department collections.\n2.13.2.d. Have the responsibility of receiving and accessioning all library materials.\n2.13.2.e. Have the responsibility of initiating the requisition for all library materials\n2.13.2.f. Have the responsibility of renewing, in time subscription of journals\n2.13.2.g. Prepare a library newsletter at prescribed intervals which will carry a list of all library materials received since the last preceding newsletter and other timely library news of interest to students and staff\n2.13.2.h. Initiate, participate and cooperate in programme designed to stimulate and encourage the use of the library by students and staffs\n2.13.2.i. Arrange library hours which will permit maximum library use by both students and faculty, and\n2.13.2.j. Arrange for departments small collections of volumes and journals that are in almost constant use by the staff and post-graduate students as references\n2.14. Other Officers.\nChapter - 3.\nAuthorities of The University",
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            "title": "3. Constitution, Powers and Functions of the Authorities of the University.",
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            "content": "3.1.1(i). The tenure of membership of members in each category referred to in clauses (c), (d) and (e) of sub-section (1) of Section 22 of the Act shall be till further nomination. However, the persons so nominated shall be eligible for re-nomination for further terms.\n3.1.1(ii). The quorum for meetings of the Governing Body shall be four. In case the quorum is not complete, the meeting shall be adjourned for half an hour. The meeting shall be reconvened after half an hour at the same venue. Neither a quorum nor a notice shall be necessary in the case of such a meeting.\n3.1.1(iii). The Governing Body shall meet three times in a Calendar year.\n3.1.1(iv). The Governing Body shall have perpetual succession and common seal and any of its acts or proceedings shall not be invalidated because of any vacancy in its membership.\n3.1.2. Powers and Functions of Governing Body.\n3.1.2.a. To provide general superintendence and directions and to control functioning of the University by using all such powers as are provided by this Act or the Statutes, Ordinances, Regulations or Rules made there under.\n3.1..2.b. To review the decisions of other authorities of the University in case they are not in conformity with the provisions of this Act or the Statutes, Ordinances, Regulations or Rules made there under.\n3.1.2.c. To approve the budget and annual report of the University.\n3.1.2.d. To lay down the extensive policies to be followed by the University.\n3.1.2.e. To recommend to the sponsoring body about the voluntary liquidation of the University if a situation arises when smooth functioning of the University does not remain possible, inspite of all efforts.\n3.1.2.f. The Governing Body shall meet at least three times in a calendar year.\n3.1.2.g. The quorum for meetings of the Governing Body shall be four.\n3.1.2.h. To regulate and enforce the discipline among members of the teaching, administrative and other staff of the University in accordance with these Statute and the Ordinance.\n3.1.2.i. To provide the building, premises, furniture and apparatus and other means needed for carrying on the work of the University.\n3.1.2.j. To take or authorize whatever measures necessary to protect and defend the interests of the University, in any legal or other proceedings by or, against the University.\n3.1.2.k. To constitute standing/ special committees consisting of one or more of members of Governing Body, or persons outside the University to advice on the functions of the Governing Body.\n3.1.2.l. To select a common seal and logo for the University and provide for the custody and use of such seal and logo.\n3.1.2.m. To institute honorary degree, fellowship, scholarship, studentship, medals and prizes on the recommendation of the Academic Council/ Chancellor\n3.1.2.n. To exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be conferred or imposed on it by the Act or the Statute.\n3.1.2.o. To have control, supervision and superintendence over all other authorities, bodies and officers of the University and\n3.1.2.p. To sanction, abolish any teaching and non teaching posts, their re-allocation or re-designation.\n3.1.2.q. To do all such acts and things which the Governing Body may deem fit and proper in the interest of the University.\n3.1.2.r. To charge new school on the recommendation of Board of Management\n3.2. Board of Management.\n3.2.1.a. The Vice-Chancellor\n3.2.1.b. Two members of the Governing Body, nominated by the sponsoring body.\n3.2.1.c. Three persons, who are not the members of the Governing Body, nominated by the sponsoring body.\n3.2.1.d. Three persons from amongst the teachers, nominated by the sponsoring body\n3.2.1.e. Two teachers, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor\n3.2.7. The Board of Management shall have following powers and functions.\n3.2.7.b. To manage any fund of the University placed at its disposal for any specified purpose.\n3.2.7.c. To make Ordinance and shall amend or repeal them for various academic programmes.\n3.2.7.d. To exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as are conferred or imposed on it by the Act or Statutes\n3.2.7.e. With the prior approval of the Governing Body to take steps for establishment, expansion or alteration in the colleges, schools, departments, centers, institutes of higher learning, specialized laboratories, libraries and museums on the recommendation of the Council.\n3.2.7.f. On recommendation of Academic Council to take decision to modify or revise the scheme for the organization and assignment of subject to the faculties\n3.2.7.g. To manage the academic affairs of the institutions of the University in consultation with Academic Council.\n3.2.7.h. On the recommendation of the Academic Council to constitute of Fellowship/Scholarship/Freeship and other fee exemption, medals and other awards after obtaining the approval of the Chancellor.\n3.2.7.i. To make subsequent Statute with the approval of the Governing Body\n3.2.7.j. To recommend to the Governing Body for creation of new Faculty/school\n3.3. Academic Council.\n3.3.1.(i). Vice-Chancellor\n3.3.1.(ii). Dean of Faculties\n3.3.1.(iii). Director/Principal of Institutes/Schools/Colleges (Maximum four amongst the Director/Principal of Institutes/ Schools maintained by Al-Karim University shall be nominated by rotation by the Vice-Chancellor in consultation with Chancellor whose terms of office will be for One year).\n3.3.1.(iv). Such members of external experts as may be co-opted by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Chancellor.\n3.3.1.(v). Head of each PG/University Department (Maximum six amongst the HOD/PG Department maintained by Al-Karim University shall be nominated by rotation by the Vice-Chancellor in consultation with Chancellor whose terms of office will be for One year).\n3.3.1.(vi). Controller of Examination\n3.3.1.(vii). University Librarian.\n3.3.1.6.(i). The Academic Council may constitute one or more Standing or Special Committee to assist it in performance of its functions.\n3.3.1.6.(ii). All decisions/actions taken by the Vice-Chancellor on the basis of recommendation of the Standing Committee for academic affairs shall be placed before the next meeting of the Academic Council for its ratification.\n3.3.2. Powers and Functions of the Academic Council.\n3.3.2.a. To exercise general supervision over the academic policies of the University and to give direction regarding methods of instruction, co-operative teaching among faculties, evaluation of research or improvements in academic standards.\n3.3.2.b. To approve the syllabus of programme of studies as recommended by Board of Studies, periodic review of syllabi, teaching methods, training of faculty and assessment of performance of students and library resources.\n3.3.2.c. To bring about inter-Faculty/inter-school coordination, to establish or appoint committees or boards, for taking up projects on an inter-Faculty basis\n3.3.2.d. To consider matters of general academic interest either at its own initiative or referred to by a Faculty, or the Board of Management and to take appropriate action thereon\n3.3.2.e. To review the working of the Faculties as and when necessary\n3.3.2.f. To formulate, modify or revise schemes for the organization of and assignment of subjects to Faculties and to report to the Board of Management as to the exigencies of the abolition, reconstitution or division of any Faculty or the amalgamation of one or more Faculties.\n3.3.2.g. To make recommendations to the Board of Management for the establishment/expansion of and/or alteration in various Schools, Departments, Centers, Institutes of higher learning, specialized laboratories, libraries and museums, howsoever designated through the Chancellor\n3.3.2.h. To formulate, revise or redefine the academic fields of study or subjects allocated to a School/Institute/Faculty/Center, a Department or any unit of an academic programme.\n3.3.2.i. To recommend to the Board of Management the new draft Ordinances or Regulations for various academic programmes of the University. However, for various academic programmes, Academic Council will be the final authority.\n3.3.2.j. To recognize diplomas and degrees of other Universities and institutions and to determine their equivalence with the diplomas and degrees of the Al-Karim University, Katihar and to collaborate with other Universities anywhere.\n3.3.2.k. To perform in relation to academic matters, all such functions and to do all such acts as may be necessary for the proper carrying out of the provisions of the Act, the Statutes and Ordinances.\n3.3.2.l. To consider and take decisions on the recommendations of the Committee for Advance Studies and Research constituted under these Statutes.\n3.3.2.m. To make recommendations to the Board of Management, on creation, abolition of teaching posts, their reallocation or re-designation through Chancellor.\n3.3.2.n. To make proposals for institution of fellowship, scholarship, freeships and other fee exemption, medals and other awards.\n3.3.2.o. To promote and support research within and outside the University and to require periodic reports thereon.\n3.3.2.p. To promote publications by the teachers and others including publication of Journals and other publications by and in the name of the University.\n3.5.2.q. To submit an annual report of its activities to the Chancellor, and\n3.3.2.r. To frame such regulations and rules consistent with the Statutes and Ordinances regarding the academic functioning of the University, discipline, residences, attendance and any other requirement of University in this regard.\n3.4. Faculty.\n3.4.1.(i). Faculty of Medicine: This will include Medicine, Health Technology, Public Health and such other stream related to Medical and Health Science.\n3.4.1.(ii). Faculty of Nursing: This will include Nursing and such other stream related to Nursing.\n3.4.1.(iii). Faculty of Management and Technology: This will include all streams connected with Management and Administration of Business.\n3.4.1.(iv). Faculty of Engineering and Technology: This will include Information Technology, Nano Technology, Bio-Technology, Design Technology, Environment Science, River Studies, Computer Science and such other stream related to Engineering and Technology.\n3.4.1.(v). Faculty of Education and Training: This will include Education and Training of different grades.\n3.4.1.(vi). Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences: This will include English, Economics Political Science, History, Library Science, Geography and Sociology and all streams related to it.\n3.4.1.(vii). Faculty of Commerce: This will include Accounting and Financial Management, Banking and Insurance, Business Economics, Commerce and Business Management, Cooperative Management and Rural Studies etc. and all streams related to Commerce.\n3.4.1.(viii). Faculty of Science: This will include Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, Statistics, Mathematics and all streams related to it.\n3.4.1.(ix). Faculty of Law: This will include Law and all streams related to it.\n3.4.1.(x). Faculty of Mass Communication: This will include Mass Communication, Journalism and all streams related to it.\n3.4.1.(xi). and any such other Faculty as may be approved by Governing Body on the recommendation of Board of Management/Academic Council.\n3.4.1.(xii). Each Faculty will have different Schools.\n3.4.2.\n3.4.2.(i). Director/Principal of concerned Institute- Chairperson\n3.4.2.(ii). Head of each department\n3.4.2.(iii). One or more teachers from the Faculty/school nominated by the Vice-Chancellor.\n3.4.3.(i). The meeting of the Academic Affairs Committee shall be held once a quarter.\n3.4.3.(ii). Special meeting shall be called by the Chairperson at the direction of the Vice-Chancellor or the Dean of the Faculty concerned.\n3.4.3.(iii). One-third of the total members of the School shall constitute a quorum. In case the quorum is not complete, the meeting shall be adjourned for half and hour. The meeting shall be reconvened after half an hour at the same venue. Neither a quorum nor a notice shall be necessary in the case of such a meeting.\n3.4.4. Powers and Functions of Academic Affairs Committee.\n3.4.4.b. To appoint Committee or to undertake research projects common to more than one department.\n3.4.4.c. To forward recommendations of Board of Studies to Academic Council/Committee for Advance Studies and Research.\n3.4.4.d. To perform such other functions as the Academic Council may prescribe, and\n3.4.4.e. In addition to the provisions made by the Statute, the Schools shall recommend to the Academic Council, the schemes for improvement in academic standards.\n3.5. Board of Studies.\n3.5.1.(i). Head of Department (Chairperson)\n3.5.1.(ii). Teachers of the Department\n3.5.1.(iii). Two teachers from other departments nominated by the Vice-Chancellor.\n3.5.2.a. To allocate teaching work to faculty members of the department\n3.5.2.b. To recommend books, including text-books, supplementary reading reference books and other study material for such courses of study\n3.5.2.c. To recommend to the Academic Council for its approval the preparation and publication of selections or writing of work of authors and other matters as well as material consequent to curriculum development by the teachers of the University for its introduction in the syllabi of the courses of study under the purview of the Departments/Boards in accordance with the Regulations made by the Academic Council in that respect\n3.5.2.d. To discuss and if necessary suggest changes in the syllabi\n3.5.2.e. To recommend to the Examination Board to consider the names of suitable persons for inclusion in the panels for appointment as paper setters, examiners and moderators at the University examinations in the subject\n3.5.2.f. Proposal of research by the faculty members\n3.5.2.g. To recommend the Examination Board, names of persons suitable for appointment as examiner for evaluation of thesis, dissertations and conduct viva-voce examinations, wherever prescribed, for awarding post-graduate, doctorate and higher degrees\n3.5.2.h. To recommend organization of orientation and refresher courses in the subject, and\n3.5.2.i. Perform all other functions as may be assigned by the Academic Council\n3.5.3. Procedure for conduct of business at the meeting of the Departments/Board of Studies.\n3.5.3.(ii). Unless specifically permitted by the Vice- Chancellor, not more than four meetings of the Board shall be held during one academic year. However, the Chairperson shall convene a meeting of the Board on the written requisition signed by a half of the total number of members of the Board with prior permission of the Vice-Chancellor.\n3.5.3.(iii). One-third of the total members of the Board shall constitute a quorum. In case the quorum is not complete, the meeting shall be adjourned for half an hour. The meeting shall be reconvened after half an hour at the same venue. Neither a quorum nor a notice shall be necessary in the case of such a meeting.\n3.5.3.(iv). The Chairperson of Board of Studies shall issue a notice of the meeting at least ten clear days prior to the date of meeting to all the members of the Board of Studies informing them the day, date, time and venue of the meeting.\n3.5.3.(v). The Chairperson of Board of Studies shall send at least five clear days prior to the date of meeting, the agenda of the meeting to members.\n3.5.3.(vi). Any two or more Boards of Studies at the direction of the Academic Council or the Board of Management shall meet and render a joint report upon any matter which lies within the purview of all of them. The quorum of a joint meeting of the Boards shall be as specified 19.3.(iii) above. The joint meeting shall elect its own Chairperson.\n3.5.3.(vii). All questions at a meeting of the Boards of Studies shall be decided by a simple majority of votes of the members present. The Chairperson shall also have a vote, and in the case of an equality of votes, have a casting vote.\n3.5.3.(viii). Any member not attending three consecutive meetings, without prior permission, shall cease to be a member. The Vice-Chancellor shall fill the vacancy, so caused, before the next meeting.\n3.5.3.(ix). The minutes of proceeding, of every meeting shall be prepared and signed by the Chairperson, and shall be placed before the Board of Studies at its next meeting for confirmation.\n3.6. Finance Committee.\n3.6.1.a.(i). Chancellor- Chairperson\n3.6.1.a.(ii). Vice-Chancellor\n3.6.1.a.(iii). Two Deans of the Faculties to be nominated by the Chancellor, and\n3.6.1.a.(iv). Three persons nominated by the Chancellor.\n3.6.1.a.(v). Chief Finance and Accounts Officer - Member Secretary\n3.6.1.b. One-third of the total members of the Finance Committee shall constitute a quorum. In case the quorum is not complete, the meeting shall be adjourned for half an hour. The meeting shall be reconvened after half an hour at the same venue. Neither a quorum nor a notice shall be necessary in the case of such a meeting.\n3.6.1.c. All members of the Finance Committee other than ex-officio members shall hold office for a term of three years.\n3.6.1.d. The Chancellor shall preside at the meeting of the Finance Committee and in his absence the Vice- Chancellor shall preside over the meeting\n3.6.1.e. The Finance Committee shall meet at least twice every year to examine the accounts and to scrutinize proposals for expenditure.\n3.6.2.a. The annual accounts and the financial estimates of the University prepared by the Chief Finance and Accounts Officer shall be laid before the Finance Committee for consideration and comments and thereafter submitted to the Governing Body for approval.\n3.6.2.b. The Finance Committee shall fix limits for the total recurring expenditure and the total nonrecurring expenditure for the year, based on the income and resources of the University (which, in the case of productive works may include the proceeds of loans). No expenditure shall be incurred by the University in excess of the limits so fixed.\n3.6.2.c. No expenditure other than that provided for in the budget shall be incurred by the University without the approval of the Finance Committee/ Chancellor.\n3.7. Committee for Advance Studies and Research.\n3.7.1.(i). Vice-Chancellor- Chairperson\n3.7.1.(ii). Deans of Faculties;\n3.7.1.(iii). Directors/Principals of Institutes/Schools;\n3.7.1.(iv). Two senior teachers nominated by the Chancellor as members for the period prescribed in nominations, and\n3.7.1.(v). Controller of Examinations- Member Secretary.\n3.8. Examination Board.\n3.8.1.(i). The Vice-Chancellor- Chairperson.\n3.8.1.(ii). The Deans of Faculties.\n3.8.1.(iii). Controller of Examination- Secretary.\n3.8.2.a. The Examination Board shall render advice to the Vice-Chancellor on conduct of examinations and appointment of examiners, setters and moderators of the question papers, preparation, moderation and publication of examination results, submission of such examination results to the Academic Council and generally regulating the methods of improvement in the procedure of correct evaluation of achievement of students and the Vice-Chancellor shall be competent to take the final decision Provided further that the Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to order for re-evaluation of answer sheets in case he is dissatisfied that the evaluation of answer sheets has not been fairly done or evaluation has been done in violation of the University Statutes, Regulations, Rules or orders.\n3.8.2.b. To make arrangements for conducting the examinations including their venue and schedule, to maintain standard of examination and to publish results thereof.\n3.8.2.c. To recommend the Vice-Chancellor the names of the question setters, examiners including external examiners, moderators and tabulators for each programme of studies.\n3.8.2.d. To take such other steps for conduct of a fair and proper examination on the scheduled time.\n3.9. Acting Chairperson of meetings.\nChapter - 4",
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            "title": "4. Appointment of Teachers and Employees and Service Conditions of Officers of University, Teachers and Employees of the University.",
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            "content": "4.1.(i). Professors/Principals/Directors of Institutes conducting teaching and guiding research\n4.1.(ii). Associate Professors/equivalents conducting teaching and guiding research.\n4.1.(iii). Assistant Professors/equivalents conducting teaching and guiding research.\n4.1.(iv). Demonstrators/Tutors/Senior Resident conducting teaching\n4.1.(v). Director, Deputy Director and Assistant Director of Physical Education.\n4.1.(vi). University Librarian, Deputy Librarian and Assistant Librarian.\n4.1.(vii). Designation of teachers shall also be as per regulations of respective Apex/Regulatory Body.\n4.1.(viii) Any other post as decided by the Board of Management with approval of the Chancellor.\n4.2. Manner of Appointment.\n4.2.(ii). All the appointments to permanent posts of teachers in the University shall be with the approval of the Chancellor on the recommendation of a Selection Committee in accordance with the provisions of these Statutes after such posts have been duly advertised with such qualifications as have been prescribed by the University Grants Commission/respective statutory councils of the field for each category of teaching posts and the candidates concerned have been interviewed by the Selection Committee except in case where such committee decides to consider the case of a candidate, otherwise than by a interview.\n4.2.(iii). The person(s) who have retired from a teaching post of any Medical College/Institution/College may be appointed on teaching post for the remaining period of his age as permitted by the respective apex Council of the field and the U.G.C.\n4.3. The Selection Committee shall consist of.\n4.3.(ii). Nominee of the Chancellor\n4.3.(iii). Dean of Faculty\n4.3.(iv). Two experts in the concerned discipline nominated by the Chancellor:\n4.8. Administrative/ministerial/other non-teaching employees.\n4.8.1.(i). The employee of University for the purpose of these Statutes mean administrative/ ministerial/ other non-teaching employee. It excludes persons working on contract or casual basis.\n4.8.1.(ii). Whenever vacancy of administrative/ ministerial/ other non-teaching employees arises or new post is created,\n4.8.1.(ii).(a). Appointment on such post in the University shall be made by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Chancellor on the recommendation of a Selection Committee in accordance with the provisions of these Statutes after such posts have been duly advertised with such qualification as have been prescribed for the post.\n4.8.1.(ii).(b). The Selection Committee for appointment to the administrative/appointment to the administrative/ ministerial/other non-teaching employees posts shall consist of the Vice-Chancellor, Registrar and one nominee of Chancellor or any committee constituted by the Chancellor.\n4.8.2. Appointments on contract basis.\n4.9. Terms and conditions of service of Officers of University, Teachers and Administrative/ Ministerial and other Non-Teaching Employees.\n4.9.2. Functions and Responsibilities of the Professor in a Department.\n4.9.2.(ii). Research and research guidance.\n4.9.2.(iii). Consultancy and training programmes.\n4.9.2.(iv). Providing academic leadership in both undergraduate and post-graduate courses in relevant field of specialization.\n4.9.2.(v). Initiation and participation in continuing educational activities.\n4.9.2.(vi). Students counseling.\n4.9.2.(vii). Interaction with other institutions, Universities at State, national and international levels.\n4.9.2.(viii). Publishing papers in national and international journals.\n4.9.2.(ix). Examination work such as organizing, supervision and assessment etc. pertaining to the department and University examinations.\n4.9.2.(x). Curriculum development and developing resource material.\n4.9.2.(xi). Promotion of ethics, values and feeling of being all of us Indian amongst students by setting his/her own role model.\n4.9.2.(xii). Any other assignment given by the Board of Management/Academic Council.\n4.9.3. Associate Professor in a Department.\n4.9.3.(ii). Research activities and research guidance.\n4.9.3.(iii). Curriculum development and developing resource materials.\n4.9.3.(iv). Participation in continuing education activities.\n4.9.3.(v). Academic and administrative planning and development work at departmental level and assisting at institutional level.\n4.9.3.(vi). Students counseling and interaction.\n4.9.3.(vii). Participation in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.\n4.9.3.(viii).Assisting in administration at departmental, institutional and University level.\n4.9.3.(ix). Contributing effectively in identifying live projects for the students wherever applicable.\n4.9.3.(x). Participation in programmes meant to improve his/her communication skills, computer literacy, personality and confidence.\n4.9.3.(xi). Conducting himself/herself in a manner, benefiting the noble profession of teaching by desisting himself/herself from the temptation of private tuitions and unfair practices.\n4.9.3.(xii). Promotion of ethics, values and feeling of being all of us Indian amongst students by setting his/her own role model.\n4.9.3.(xiii).Effective resource generation for the Department/ Faculty through consultancy, testing and projects.\n4.9.3.(xiv). Examination work such as organizing, supervision and assessment etc. pertaining to the department, University examinations.\n4.9.3.(xv). Any other functions assigned by the Academic Council/Dean/Director/Principal from time to time.\n4.9.4. Assistant Professor/ Demonstrators/Tutors/Senior Resident & other teachers in a Department.\n4.9.4.(ii). Planning and implementation of instruction in laboratory.\n4.9.4.(iii). Design and developing of innovative laboratory experimental setups.\n4.9.4.(iv). Student assessment and evaluation.\n4.9.4.(v). Developing resource material for teaching and learning.\n4.9.4.(vi). Assisting in continuing educational activities.\n4.9.4.(vii). Leading co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.\n4.9.4.(viii). Participating in Students Counseling.\n4.9.4.(ix). Liaison with parents and community.\n4.9.4.(x). Participating in programmes meant for improvement in his/her communication skills, computer literacy, personality and confidence.\n4.9.4.(xi). Conducting himself/herself befitting the noble profession of reaching by desisting himself/herself from the temptation of private tuition's and indulgence in unfair practices.\n4.9.4.(xii). Promotion of ethics, values and feeling of being all of us Indian amongst students by setting his/her own role model.\n4.9.4.(xiii). Examination work such as organizing supervision and assessment etc. pertaining to the department, University examination.\n4.9.4.(xiv). Any other functions assigned by the Academic Council/Dean/Director/Principal from time to time.\n4.10. Administrative/ministerial/other non- teaching employees.\n4.10.1.(i). At the time of recruitment, a service agreement shall be signed between the University and the officer/teacher/employee concerned and a copy of the same shall be deposited with the Registrar.\n4.10.1.(ii). Except as otherwise provided for in his/her contract of service, every officer/teacher/employee appointed shall be placed on probation for a period of one year for teaching staff & Officers/two year for non teaching staff as the case may be, on the expiry of probation period he/she shall be confirmed in his/her post, if he/she found, otherwise suitable.\n4.10.1.(iii). If he/she in not so confirmed, the Chancellor may, if it deems fit, dispense with his/her services as soon after the expiry of his/her probation period or extend the period of his/her probation, if he/she is not confirmed, his/her services shall be dispensed with after expiry of the period of extension of his/her probation.\n4.10.1.(iv). The service of an officer/teacher/employee appointed on probation may be terminated at any time during the probationary period without prior notice.\n4.10.1.(v). All officers/teachers/employees shall be required to produce a physical fitness certificate signed by Medical Superintendent, Katihar Medical College, Katihar before joining the post.\n4.10.1.(vi). The service of an officer/teacher/employee appointed on temporary/purely temporary basis may be terminated at any time without prior notice. However, a notice period of minimum one month or as per terms of appointment or salary inlieu thereof will be required.\n4.10.2. Age of Entry/Age of Retirement.\n4.10.2.(ii). All officers/teachers/employees of the University shall, if they are not employed for a fixed period, will retire from the University service with effect from the afternoon of the last day of the month in which they attain the age as prescribed by University Grants Commission or respective Statutory Council of the field or Government (As applicable). However, the University can relax the upper age limit of retirement in special cases.\n4.10.3. Number of Posts (creation and abolition of posts).\n4.10.4. Qualification.\n4.10.5. Grades of pay and Allowances.\n4.10.5.(ii). The grades of pay of the administrative/ ministerial/ other non-teaching employees shall be such as may be determined by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor.\n4.10.5.(iii). A officer/teacher/employee can be granted advance increment(s) on the basis of his/her good work and conduct by the Chancellor on the recommendations of Head of Department, Principal/ Director, Dean and Vice-Chancellor (on the recommendation of Vice-Chancellor in case of officer of University).\n4.10.5.(iv). Officers/teachers/employees appointed on adhoc basis or for a specific period or on contract will receive emoluments as may be agreed upon between them and the appointing authority, Provided that the appointing authority will ensure that they possess minimum qualifications and/experience as prescribed by the University Grants Commission/ respective councils/ government.\n4.10.5.(v). Allowances. - Allowances such as Dearness Allowance, Special compensatory Allowances, Transport Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Deputation Allowance, Travelling Allowance, etc applicable to officers/teachers/employees shall be such as fixed by the University, taking into account the practices of other similar universities in the State. For retired persons government rules will be applicable for Dearness Allowance and other allowances.\n4.10.5.(vi). Increment:\n4.10.5.(vi).(a). Each annual increment shall be as prescribed in the applicable Pay Scale.\n4.10.5.(vi).(b). There shall be a review of performance of the officers/teachers/employees before grant of each increment. The officers/teachers employees shall have a right to be heard in the matter.\n4.10.5.(vi).(c). Where an efficiency bar has been prescribed in a time scale the increment next above the efficiency bar, shall not be given without the specific sanction of the Vice-Chancellor.\n4.11. Leave.\n4.11.1.(i). Casual leave admissible to the officers/ teacher/employees of the University shall be 16 days in a calendar year. It cannot, however, be combined with any other leave or vacation but can be combined with holidays/compensatory leave provided that the total period, including holidays does not exceed 12 days including 3 days casual leave at a time.\n4.11.1.(ii). Casual leave should always be applied for and sanctioned before it is availed, except in case of emergency.\n4.11.1.(iii). Following system of leave will be followed:\n4.11.1.(iii).(a). Maximum number of admissible Casual Leave in a quarter-05 days.\n4.11.1.(iii).(b). Officer/teachers/employees belonging to distant place can avail leave for longer duration for going to native place, on the basis of leaves available in their credit with the special permission of the Vice-Chancellor on the recommendations of the Dean of Faculty/ Controlling Officer concerned.\n4.11.1.(iii).(c). In case Casual Leave application is received, when there is no leave due in the credit, leave will not be recommended or sanctioned by the Director/Principal of School/Controlling Officer concerned. Such application shall invariably be put before Vice-Chancellor for taking decision.\n4.11.2. Academic Leave.\n4.11.3. Medical Leave.\n4.11.3.(ii). Medical Leave shall not be sanctioned during first six months of joining of service. In special cases sanction of Medical Leave can be considered during first six months by the Vice- Chancellor on the specific recommendation of Dean of faculty/Controlling officer. The sanction of Medical Leave shall be subject to submission of Medical Certificate.\n4.11.4. Earned Leave.\n4.11.5. Compensatory Leave.\n4.11.6. Extra-ordinary Leave.\n4.11.6.(i). When other leave is admissible but the University officer/teacher/ employee concerned applies in writing for the grant of extra-ordinary leave.\nOr\n4.11.6.(ii). Specified by the competent authority. Such leave shall be without pay.\n4.11.7. Maternity Leave.\n4.11.8. Other leave rules.\n4.11.8.(ii). Leave account of each officer/teacher/employee of the University shall be maintained by concerned department/office and office of the Registrar.\n4.11.8.(iii). Leave cannot be claimed as of right.\n4.12. Resignation, Termination of Service.\n4.12.1.(i). Gross negligence in discharge of duty;\n4.12.1.(ii). Misconduct;\n4.12.1.(iii). Insubordination, any breach of discipline or dereliction of duty;\n4.12.1.(iv). Physical or mental unfitness for the discharge of duty;\n4.12.1.(v). Any act prejudicial to the University or its property;\n4.12.1.(vi). Conviction by a Court of Law for offence involving moral turpitude's; and\n4.12.1.(vii). Guilty of activity which is anti secular and which tends to create communal disharmony.\n4.12.8. Appeal.\n4.13. Provident Fund and Insurance Benefit.\n4.14. Record of service.\n4.15. Other conditions.\nChapter-5",
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        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "5. Procedure for Resolution of Disputes.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Chapter - 6",
            "footnote": "",
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            "sort_order": 4
        },
        {
            "number": "6",
            "title": "6. Maintenance of the Discipline among Students of the University.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Chapter - 7",
            "footnote": "",
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            "sort_order": 5
        },
        {
            "number": "7",
            "title": "7. Power in Respect of Granting and Withdrawing Degrees.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "7.1.1.(i). Make proposals to the Chancellor for the conferment of honorary degrees;\n7.1.1.(ii). Withdraw any ordinary degree or diploma conferred by the University; and\n7.1.1.(iii). With the sanction of the Chancellor, withdraw any honorary degree.\n7.2. Convocations.\nChapter - 8",
            "footnote": "",
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            "sort_order": 6
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "8. Fee and Fellowships & Scholarships and Institution of Medals & Prizes.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "8.2. Fellowships and Scholarships.\n8.3. Medals and Prizes.\nChapter - 9\nPolicy of Admissions",
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            "sort_order": 7
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "9. Admission.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Chapter - 10",
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            "sort_order": 8
        },
        {
            "number": "10",
            "title": "10. Number & Alteration of Seats and Revision of Syllabi.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Chapter - 11",
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            "sort_order": 9
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            "number": "11",
            "title": "11. Financial Procedures.",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "11.1.1.(i). Fee received from students for the course of studies;\n11.1.1.(ii). Donations from individual/organization or institutions received & transferred by Al-Karim Educational Trust.\n11.1.1.(iii). Hospital income;\n11.1.1.(iv). Borrowed funds;\n11.1.1.(v). Any other income received from Sponsoring Body; and\n11.1.1.(vi). Any other source approved by the authorities of the University.\n11.1.3.(i). Academic.\n11.1.3.(ii). Administrative.\n11.1.3.(iii). Infrastructure and maintenance of buildings.\n11.1.3.(iv). Laboratory, office and medical equipments.\n11.1.3.(v). Consumable items.\n11.1.3.(vi). Repairs maintenance.\n11.1.3.(vii). Expenditure on establishment of new department, college/ institution, campus in State, country and anywhere.\n11.1.3.(viii). Any expenditure as approved by the authorities/ Chancellor of the University.\n11.1.3.(ix). Salary and allowances.\n11.1.3.(x). Fee, remuneration, honorarium paid to the Professionals.\n11.2. Collection and utilization of the fund.\nChapter - 12",
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            "sort_order": 10
        },
        {
            "number": "12",
            "title": "12. Establishment of New Institution(s), Off-campus(es), Creation of New Department(s) & Abolition or Restructuring of Existing Department(s).",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
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    "metadata": {
        "Act ID": "Last Updated 10th February, 2020 [bh688]",
        "Act Number": "Published vide Notification No. 15/M 1-44/2015-1118, dated 18.5.2019",
        "Enactment Date": "",
        "Act Year": "2019",
        "Short Title": "First Statutes of the Al-Karim University, Katihar, 2019",
        "Type": "STATE",
        "Location": "Bihar"
    },
    "updated_at": "2026-09-29 21:55:19"
}