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The Chaudhary Devi Lal University Sirsa Act, 2003 (9 of 2003)

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BE it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Haryana in the 

Fifty-fourth Year of the Republic of India as follows:- 

 

1. (1) This Act may be called Chaudhary Devi Lal University 

Sirsa Act, 2003 

Short title and 

commencement 

    (2) It shall come into force on such date as the Government 

may, by  notification in the Official Gazette, appoint. 

 

2.       In this Act and in all Statutes, Ordinances and 

Regulations made thereunder unless the context otherwise 

requires- 

Definitions. 

    (a)        “college” means a college maintained by, or admitted 

to the    

                 privileges of, the University under this Act; 

 

    (b)       “employee means any person appointed by the 

University,  

                 and includes teachers and all other staff of the 

University; 

 

    (c)       “Government” means the Government of the State of 

Haryana; 

 

    (d)       “institution” means an academic institution, not being 

a college,  

                maintained by, or admitted to the privilege of the 

University; 

 



    (e)       “principal” means the head of a college, and includes, 

when     

               there is no principal, a vice-principal duly appointed as 

such and  in  

               the absence of the principal or the vice-principal the 

person for the 

               time being duly appointed to act as the principal;         

 

 

*1. Amended by Haryana Act No. 18 of 2008, received the assent of the Governor of Haryana on the 17th April, 2008. 
 
  2. Amended further by Haryana Act No. 21 of 2008, received the assent of the Governor of Haryana on the 30th April, 2008. 
 
  3. Amended further by Haryana Ordinance No. 2 of 2010, promulgated by the Governor of Haryana on the 29th April, 2010. 
 

 
 

 

 

 

 (f)      “recognised teachers” mean such persons as are approved by 
the  
           University for the purpose of imparting instruction in a 
college or an  
           institution admitted to the privileges of the University; 

 (g)      “Statutes”, “Ordinances” and “Regulations” mean 

respectively the  

           Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations of the University made 

under  

           This Act; 

 (h)    “University” means Chaudhary Devil al University Sirsa as 

incorporated   

          under this Act; and 

 (i)      “University teachers” mean professors, readers, lecturers and 

such other  

          persons as may be appointed for imparting instructions or 

conducting  

          research in the University or in any college or institution 



maintained by  

          the University and are designated as teachers by the 

Ordinances. 

Incorporation 3. (1) There shall continue to be a body corporate by the name of 

Chaudhary Devi Lal University comprising of the Chancellor and 

the Vice-Chancellor of the University, and the members of the 

Court, the Executive Council and the Academic Council and all 

persons, who may hereafter become or be appointed as such 

officers or members, so long as they continue to hold such office or 

membership. 

     (2) The University shall have perpetual succession and a 

common seal with power to acquire, hold and dispose of property 

and to contract, and may by the said name sue or be sued. 

Territorial exercise of 

Powers. 
4. (1) The limits of the area within which the university shall 

exercise its powers shall be such as the Government may, from time 

to time, by notification, specify: 

          Provided that different areas may be specified for different 

faculties. 

     (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the 

time being in force, any college situated within the limits of the area 

specified under sub-section (1) shall, with effect from such date as 

may be notified in this behalf by the Government, be deemed to be 

associated with, and admitted to, the privileges of the University 

and shall cease to be associated in any way with, or be admitted to, 

any privileges of any other University, and different dates may be 

notified for different colleges: 

      Provided that- 

      (i)    any student of any college associated with, or admitted to, 

the other  

             University before the said date, who was studying for any 

degree or  



             Diploma examination of that University shall be permitted 

to complete 

             his course in preparation thereof and the University shall 

hold for such 

             students examinations in accordance with the curricula of 

study in force 

             in that University for such period as may be prescribed by 

the Statutes 

               , Ordinances or Regulations; 

    (ii)    any such student may, until any such examination is held 

by the  

             University, be admitted to the examination of the other 

University  

             and be conferred the degree, diploma or any other 

privilege of that  

             University for which he qualifies on the result of such 

examination 

5. (1)    Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or any 

other law, for the time being in force, no person or institution, 

other than the University, shall confer, grant or issue or hold 

himself or itself out as entitled to confer, grant or issue any 

degree, diploma or certificate in the specified areas of knowledge 

assigned to it within the territorial jurisdiction of the University 

which is identical with or is a colourable imitation of any degree, 

diploma or certificate conferred, granted or issued by the 

University. 

Bar on conferring, granting 

or issuing degrees, 

diplomas or certificates by 

unauthorized institutions. 

(2) Contravention of the provision of sub-section(1) shall be 

an offence. 

 

     (3)  Where an offence under this section has been committed 

by an institution, every person incharge of, and responsible to, the 

institution for the conduct of its business at the time of the 

 



commission of the offence, shall be deemed to be guilty of the 

offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against as per the 

University rules. 

      (4)     Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section(3), 

where an offence under this section has been committed by an 

institution and it is proved that the offence has been committed 

with the consent or connivance of, or that the commission of the 

offence is attributable to any neglect on the part of any partner, 

director, manager, secretary or other officer of the institution, 

such partner, director, manager, secretary or other officer shall 

also be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to 

be proceeded against and punished accordingly. 

 

     Explanation- For the purpose of this section “institution” 

means any body corporate and includes a firm or other association 

of individuals. 

 

6.   The University shall exercise the following powers and 
perform the following functions, namely:-- 

Powers and functions of 
University. 
 

          (a)       to provide for research and instruction in such 
branches of  
                      Learning as the University may think it fit and take 
such steps 
                      as it considers necessary for the advancement of 
learning and  
                      dissemination of knowledge; 

 

          (b)       to hold examinations and grant such degree, 

diplomas and other 

                      academic distinctions or titles to persons as may be 

laid down in 

                      the Statutes, Ordinances or Regulations; 

 

          (c)       to confer honorary degrees or other distinctions on 
approved  
                      persons in the manner laid down in the Statutes; 

 

          (d)       to institute prizes, medals, research studentships, 
exhibitions and 
                     fellowships; 

 

 



 

 

 (e)      to receive gifts, donations or benefactions from the 

Government and to  

           receive gifts, donation and transfers of movable or 

immovable property 

           from transferors, donors, testators, as the case may be; and to 

create such 

           corpus fund with the donations so received for the welfare of 

the  

           University 

 (f)      to institute principalships, professorships, readerships, 

lectureships, and to  

          create other posts of any description required by the 

University and to  

          appoint persons to such posts. 

 (g)     to co-operate with educational and other institutions in India 

and abroad 

          having objectives similar to those of the University in such 

manner as may  

          be conducive to their common goals; 

 (h)      to provide instructions, including correspondence and such 

other courses, 

           To such persons as are not members of the University, as it 

may determine 

 (i)       to approve persons for imparting instructions in any college 

institution  

           admitted to the privileges of the University; 

 (j)       to maintain colleges located within the limits of the area 

referred to in sub- 

           Section (1) of section 4 or, subject to the provisions of sub-



section (2) of 

           that section, admit to its privileges colleges not maintained by 

the  

           University but located within the said area and to withdraw 

the same; 

 (k)      to declare a college, an institution or a department as 

autonomous college  

           or institution or department, as the case may be; 

 (l)       to borrow with the approval of the Government, on the 

security of the  

           Property of the University, money for the purposes of the 

University. 

 (m)     to supervise, control and regulate the residence, conduct and 

discipline of  

           the students of the University and of colleges and institutions 

within the  

           jurisdiction of the University; 

 (n)      to deal with any property belonging to, or vested in the 

University, in such  

           manner as the University may deem fit for advancing the 

objects of the  

           University; 

 (o)     to assess the needs of the State and country in terms of 

subjects, fields of 

          specialization, levels of education and training of manpower 

both on short 

          and long term basis and to initiate necessary programmes to 

meet those 

          needs. 

 (p)     to organize advanced studies and research programmes based 

on a deep 



          understanding of the trends in such branches of learning as the 

University 

          may think fit; 

 

 

    (q)    to promote research, design and developmental activities 

that have 

             a relevance to social needs and the development 

programmes of the 

             State; 

    (r)     to initiate measures to enlist the co-operation of industries 

and  

             Government employees to provide complementary 

facilities; 

 

(s)   to provide for continuous experimentation in imparting 

knowledge,  

  organization of training and preparation of text-books and 

other 

  instructional materials;  

 

     (t)     to arrange for progressive introduction of continuous 

evaluation and  

              re-orientation of the subjects in educational 

measurement; 

 

     (u)    to further entrepreneurial ability among its students;  

     (v)    to educate the public with regard to the requirement of, 

and  

              opportunities for the advancement of learning and 

dissemination of  

              knowledge; 

 

     (w)   to make special arrangements for the education of women 

students and  

 



             the students belonging to weaker sections of the society, 

in particular 

             Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes as the University 

may consider 

             Desirable; 

     (x)    to frame Statutes, Ordinances or Regulations and alter, 

modify or  

              Rescind the same for all or any of the aforesaid purpose; 

and 

 

     (y)    to d all such things as may be necessary, incidental or 

conducive to the 

              the attainment of all or any of the objects of the 

University. 

 

7.  The University shall be open to all persons irrespective of sex, 

race, creed, caste or class; and no test or condition shall be 

imposed as to religion, belief or profession in admitting or 

appointing members, students, teachers, workers, or in any other 

connection whatsoever and no benefaction shall be accepted 

which in the opinion of the authorities of the University involves 

conditions or obligations opposed to the spirit and objectives of 

this provisions: 

      Provided that nothing contained in this section shall be 

deemed to prevent the University from making any special 

provisions in respect of weaker sections of the Society and in 

particular Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. 

University open to all 
races, castes and creeds. 

8.    All teaching in the University shall be conducted by and in 
the name of the University, in accordance with the Statutes, 
Ordinances and Regulations made in this behalf. 

Teaching of University.  

9.    The following shall be the officers of the University, 
namely:- (i) the Chancellor, (ii) the Vice-Chancellor, (iii) the 
Registrar; and (iv) such other persons in the service of the 
University as may be declared by the Statutes to be Officers of the 
University. 

Officers of University. 

 



Chancellor 10. (1) The Governor of Haryana by virtue of his office shall be the 
Chancellor of the University. 

       (2) The Chancellor shall be the head of the University. 

       (3) The Chancellor shall, if present, preside over the convocation 
of the University for conferring degrees and meetings of the Court. 

       (4) The Chancellor shall have the right- 

          (i)   to cause an inspection to be made, by such person or 

persons as he  may 

                  direct, of the University, its buildings, laboratories and 

equipment and  

                  of any college or institution maintained by the University 

and also of  

                  the examinations, teaching and other work conducted or 

done by the  

                  University; and  

          (ii)   to cause an inquiry to be made in like manner in respect 

of any matter 

                  connected with the administration of finances of the 

University,  

                  colleges or institutions. 

      (5)  The Chancellor shall, in every case, give notice to the 

University of his intention to cause an inspection or inquiry to be 

made and on receipt of such notice, the University shall have the 

right to make such representation to the Chancellor as it may 

consider necessary. 

      (6)   After considering the representation, if any, made by the 

University, the Chancellor may cause to be made such inspection or 

inquiry as if referred to in sub-section(4). 

       (7)  Where any inspection or inquiry has been cause to be made 

by the Chancellor, the University shall be entitled to appoint a 

representative who shall have the right to be present and to be heard 

at such inspection or inquiry. 



       (8)    The Chancellor may, if the inspection or inquiry is made in 

respect of the University or any college or institution maintained by 

it, address the Vice-Chancellor with reference to the result of such 

inspection or inquiry, and the Vice-Chancellor shall communicate to 

the Executive Council the views of the Chancellor and the action to 

be taken thereon as advised by the Chancellor. 

       (9)    The Executive Council shall communicate through the 

Vice-Chancellor to the Chancellor such action, if any, as it proposes 

to take or has taken upon the result of such inspection or inquiry. 

      (10)    Where the Executive Council does not, within a 

reasonable time, taken action to the satisfaction of the Chancellor, 

the Chancellor, may, after considering any explanation furnished or 

representation made by the Executive Council, issue such directions 

as he may think fit and the Executive Council shall comply with 

such directions. 

      (11)    Without prejudice to the foregoing provisions of this 
section, the Chancellor, may be order in writing, annul any 
proceedings of the University, which in his opinion are not in 
conformity with this Act, the Statutes or the Ordinance: 

 

             Provided that before making any such order he shall call 
upon the University to show cause why such an order should not 
be made, and if any cause is shown within a reasonable time, he 
shall consider the same. 
      (12) The Chancellor may, at any time, require or direct the 
University to act in conformity with the provisions of this Act and 
the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations made thereunder. 

 

      (13) The powers exercised by the Chancellor under sub-
section(11) and sub-section(12) shall not be called in question in 
any civil court. 

 

      (14)  Any employee of the University who is aggrieved by the 
decisions of the Executive Council or the Vice-Chancellor in 
respect of any disciplinary action taken against him, may address 
a memorial to the Chancellor in such manner as may be 
prescribed by Statutes and the decision of the Chancellor shall be 
final. 

 

      (15)   The Chancellor shall have such other powers as may be 
prescribed by the Statutes. 

 



11.1[(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed solely on 
academic considerations. He shall be a distinguished educationist 
having commitment to the values for which the University stands 
and abilities to provide leadership to the University by his 
academic worth, administrative competence and moral stature.] 

Vice-Chancellor 

    (1A).  The Government shall constitute a Selection Committee 
consisting of one nominee of the Chancellor and two nominees of 
the Executive Council, which shall prepare a panel of at least 
three names, in alphabetical order, from which the Chancellor 
shall appoint the Vice-Chancellor, on the advice of the 
Government. The terms and conditions of service of the Vice-
Chancellor, shall be determined by the Chancellor, on the advice 
of the Government. 

 

       (2)  The Chancellor may, on the advice of the Government, 
cause an inquiry to be held in accordance with the principles of 
natural justice, and remove the Vice-Chancellor from office, if he 
is found on such inquiry, to be a person patently unfit to be 
continued in such office. 

 

       (3)   The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of 
three years which may be renewed for not more than one term: 
                  Provided that no person shall, be appointed to, or 
continue in, the office of the Vice-Chancellor if he has attained 
the age of 2[68] years. 

 

    3[(4)    If the Vice-Chancellor is unable to perform his duties 
owing to his temporary incapacity on account of illness or any 
other reason, or the office of the Vice-Chancellor falls vacant due 
to death or otherwise, the Pro                     Vice- Chancellor shall 
perform the duties of the Vice-Chancellor until the existing Vice-
Chancellor is able to resume his office or until a regular Vice-
Chancellor is appointed as the case may be. In the absence of both 
Vice-Chancellor and Pro Vice-Chancellor, the Chancellor shall  
make such arrangements for the duties of the Vice-Chancellor to 
be performed by some authority until Vice-Chancellor or Pro 
Vice-Chancellor joins.] 
 

 

      (5)   The Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal executive and 
academic officer of the University and shall exercise general 
supervision and control over the affairs of the University and give 
effect to the decisions of all the authorities of the University. 
 

1. Added by Haryana Act No. 21 of 2008, assented to by the Governor of Haryana on the              
30th April, 2008 and published in Haryana Govt. Gaz.(Extra.) May, 6, 2008. 
 

2. Amended by Haryana Ordinance No. 2 of 2010, promulgated by the Governor of Haryana 
on the 29th April, 2008 published in Haryana Govt. Gaz.(Extra.), April, 30, 2010. 
 

3. Amended by Haryana Act No. 18 of 2008, assented to by the Governor of Haryana on the           
17th April, 2010 and published in Haryana Govt. Gaz.(Extra.), Apr 25, 2008. 
 
 

 



 
  

      (6)  The Vice-Chancellor may, if he is of the opinion that 
immediate action is necessary on any matter, exercise any power 
conferred on any authority of the University by or under this Act, 
except in the matters involving creation or abolition of a Faculty, 
Department, or post, the matter involving appointment or removal of 
an employee: 
 

             Provided that the Vice-Chancellor before exercising powers 
under this section shall record in writing the reasons, why the matter 
cannot wait till the meeting of the authority concerned: 
 

             Provided further that if the authority concerned is of the 
opinion that such action ought not to have been taken, it may refer 
the matter to the Chancellor whose decision thereon shall be final.    

             Provided further that any person in the service of the 
University who is aggrieved by the action taken by the Vice-
Chancellor under this sub-section shall have the right to represent to 
the Executive Council within one month from the date on which 
decision on such action is communicated to him and thereupon the 
Executive Council may confirm, modify or reverse the action taken 
by the Vice-Chancellor. The employee shall be informed that the 
action has been taken under emergency powers. 
 

        (7) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such other powers and 
perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Statutes or 
Ordinances.  
 

Pro Vice -Chancellor 1[11-A. (1) The Pro Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the 
Chancellor on the advice of the Government on such terms and 
conditions of service determined by him on the advice of the 
Government. He shall not be below the rank of a Professor. 
 

          (2)  The Pro Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of 
three years which may be renewed for not more than one term: 
 

                 Provided that no person shall be appointed to, or continue 
the office of  
                 the Pro Vice-Chancellor if he has attained the age of 2[68] 
years. 
 

          (3)   The Pro Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such duties as are 
assign to him by the Vice-Chancellor.] 
 

Registrar 12. (1)  The Registrar shall be appointed by the Chancellor on the 
advice of the Government. 
 

       (2)   The Registrar shall be Chief Administrative Officer of the 
University. He shall work directly under the superintendence, 
direction and control of the Vice-Chancellor. 
 

Other officers 13.  The manner of appointment and powers and duties of other 
officers of the University shall be such as may be prescribed by the 
Statutes. 
 

Creation of teaching 14.   Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the University 



and non-teaching 

posts. 
shall not create any teaching and non-teaching post or revise the pay 
scale of the teaching and non-teaching employees without obtaining 
the prior approval of the Government. 

Authorities of 

University. 
15.    The following shall be the authorities of the University 
namely:-          

(i) the Court; 
(ii)  the Executive Council; 
(iii)  the Academic Council; 
(iv) the Finance Committee; 
(v) the Faculties; 
(vi) the Academic Planning Board; and 
(vii)  such other authorities as may be declared by the 

Statutes to be the authorities of the University. 
 
1. Inserted by Haryana Act No. 18 of 2008, assented to by the Governor of Haryana on  the 17th 
April, 2010 and published in Haryana Govt. Gaz.(Extra.), Apr 25, 2008. 
 

2.  Amended by Haryana Ordinance No. 2 of 2010, promulgated by the Governor of Haryana on 
the 29th April, 2008 published in Haryana Govt. Gaz.(Extra.), April, 30, 2010. 

 
 

16. (1)  The constitution of the Court, and the term of office of its 
members shall be prescribed by the Statutes. 

 

Court 

      (2)  Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Court shall have 
the following powers and functions, namely:- 
             (a)  to review, from time to time, the broad policies and 

programmes of 

                    the University and to suggest measures for the 

improvement and  

                    development of the University. 

 

 (b)  to consider and pass resolution on the annual report, 

annual budget 

        and the annual accounts of the University and on the 

audit report 

        of such accounts. 

 

             (c)   to advise the Chancellor in respect of any matter 

which may be  

                    Referred to it for advice; and 

 

             (d)   to perform such other functions as may be prescribed 
by the  
                     Statutes. 

 



17. (1)  The Executive Council shall be the principal executive 
body of the University. 

Executive Council 

       (2)  The constitution of the Executive Council, the term of 
office of its members and its powers and duties shall be such as 
may be prescribed by the Statutes. 
       1 [Provided that the Pro Vice-Chancellor shall be the ex-
officio member of the Executive Council.] 

 

18.   (1)  The Academic Council shall be the principal academic 

body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this 

Act, the Statutes and Ordinances, co-ordinate and exercise 

general supervision over all academic policies of the University. 

       1 [ Provided that the Pro Vice-Chancellor shall be the ex-
officio member of the Academic Council.] 

Academic Council 

         (2)   The constitution of the Academic Council, the term of 
office of its members and its powers and duties shall be such as 
may be prescribed by the Statutes. 

 

19.  The constitution and functions of the faculties shall be such 

as may be prescribed by the Statutes. 

Faculties. 

20.  The constitution of the Finance Committee, the term of office 
of its members, and its powers and duties shall such as may be 
prescribed by the Statutes. 
        1 [Provided that the Pro Vice-Chancellor shall be the ex-
officio member of the Finance Committee.] 

Finance Committee 

21.   The constitution and functions of the Academic Planning 
Board shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes. 

Academic Planning Board. 

 

22.   Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes may 

provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:- 

Statutes and their scope 

        (a)      the constitution, powers and functions of the 
authorities and other 
              Bodies of the University as may be constituted from time 
to time. 
  
  1. Amended by Haryana Act No. 18 of 2008, assented to by the Governor of Haryana on the           
17th April, 2010 and published in Haryana Govt. Gaz.(Extra.), Apr 25, 2008. 

 

 

    (b)     the classification, mode of appointment, powers and duties 

of the teachers 

             and the officers of the University; 

    (c)      the conditions of the service including provision for 

pension or provident  



              Fund or insurance scheme for the benefit of the employees 

of the  

              University; 

    (d)     the conferment of honorary degrees; 

    (e)      the establishment and abolition of Faculties and 

Departments; 

    (f)       the institution of fellowships, scholarships, studentships, 

exhibitions,  

              medals and prizes; 

    (g)       the maintenance of discipline among the students ; 

    (h)      the conditions under which colleges and institutions may 

be admitted to  

              the Privileges of the University and the withdrawal of the 

same; 

    (i)       the delegation of powers vested in the authorities or 

officers of the  

              University; and  

     (j)      all other matters which by this Act, are to be or may be 

provided for, by   

               the Statutes. 

Statutes how made 23. (1)  On the commencement of this Act, the Statutes of the 

University shall be those as set out in the Schedule: 

              Provided that the authorities of the University constituted 

under the Statutes framed before the commencement of this Act 

shall continue to exercise all the powers and perform all the 

functions under this Act till such authorities are constituted in terms 

of the Statutes set out in the Schedule referred to above. 

       (2)   The Government or the Executive Council may, from time 

to time, make new or additional statutes or may amend or repeal the 

statutes in the manner hereafter provided in this section: 

              Provided that the Executive Council shall not make, amend 



or repeal any Statute, affecting the status, powers or constitution of 

any authority of the University until such authority has been given 

an opportunity of expressing an opinion in writing on the proposed 

changes, and any opinion so expressed shall be considered by the 

Executive Council. 

       (3)   The Academic Council may propose to the Executive 

Council a draft of any Statute relating to academic matters for 

consideration by the Executive Council. 

       (4)   Every new Statute or addition to the Statute or any 

amendment or repeal of a statue shall require the approval of the 

Chancellor who may approve, or the Executive Council shall have 

no validity until it has been assented to by the Chancellor. 

 
 

      (5)  Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing 

sub-sections, the Chancellor, either suo motu or on the advice of 

the Government, may direct the Executive Council, to make, 

amend or repeal the Statutes in respect of any matter specified by 

him and if the Executive Council fails to implement such a 

direction within 60 days of its receipt, the Chancellor may, after 

considering the reasons, if any, communicated by the Executive 

Council for its inability to comply with such direction, make 

amend or repeal the Statutes suitably. 

 

 

24.      Subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, 
Ordinances may provide for all or any of the following matters, 
namely:- 

Ordinances and their 
scope 

 

 (a)   the admission of students to the University and their 
enrolment as  
         Such; 

 

             (b)   and for admission to the examinations, degrees and 

diplomas of  

                    the University; and further to make progressively the 

fee structure 

                    so flexible that the courses could become self-

 



financing to the  

                    extent possible; 

(c) the conditions under which students shall be admitted 

to the  

degree or diploma courses and to the examinations of 

the  

University and shall be eligible for degrees and 

diplomas; 

 

            (d)   the fees to be charged fro courses of study in the 

University and  

                    for admission to the examinations, degrees and 

diplomas of the  

                    University; and further to make progressively the fee 

structure so 

                    Flexible that the courses could become self-

financing to the  

                    Extent possible; 

 

            (e)  the conditions of the award of fellowships, 

studentships,   

                   exhibitions medals and prizes; 

 

            (f)   the conduct of examinations, including the terms of 

office and  

                   manner of appointment and the duties of examining 

bodies, 

                   examiners and moderators; 

 

            (g)   the conditions of residence of students of the 

University; and               

 

            (h)   all other matters which by this Act or the Statutes are 

to be made  

                    or may be provide for by the Ordinances. 

 

25.   (1) The Ordinances shall be made, amended, repealed or Ordinance how made 



added to by the Executive Council: 
               
               Provided that no Ordinance shall be made:- 
               (i)   affecting the admission or enrolment of students or 

prescribing 

                      examinations to be recognized as equivalent to the 

University 

                      examinations; and  

               (ii)  affecting the conditions, mode of appointment or 

duties of  

                     Examiners or the conduct or standard of 

examination 

                    or any courses of study; unless the draft of such an 

Ordinance has  

                   been proposed by the Academic Council. 

       (2) The Executive Council may return to the Academic Council 

for reconsideration, either in whole or in part, any draft proposed by 

the Academic Council under sub-section(1) along with its 

suggestion: 

           Provided that the Executive Council shall not amend the 

draft proposed by the Academic Council itself. It may, however, 

reject such draft when submitted to it by the Academic Council for 

the second time. 

       (3) All Ordinances made by the Executive Council shall have 

effect from such date as it may direct and every Ordinance made 

shall be communicated, as soon as may be, to the Chancellor. 

Regulations 26. (1)  The authorities of the University may make Regulations 

consistent with this Act, the Statutes and the Ordinances- 

            (a)   laying down the procedure to be observed at their 

meetings; and 

           (b)    providing for all matters which by this Act, the Statutes 

or the 



                   Ordinances are to be prescribed by Regulations.  

      (2)  Every authority of the University shall make Regulations 

providing for giving of notice to the members of such authority of 

the dates of meetings and of the business to be considered at 

meetings and for the keeping of a record of the proceedings of the 

meetings. 

Annual Report 27.     The annual report of the University giving details of broad 

programmes, policies and finances, amendments of Statutes and 

Ordinances made during the year under report, shall be prepared 

under the directions of the Executive Council and shall be 

submitted to the Court on or after such date as may be prescribed by 

the Statutes and the Court shall consider the report in its annual 

meeting. 

Annual Accounts 28.  (1) The annual accounts and the balance-sheet of the University 

shall be prepared under the directions of the Executive Council and 

shall once at least every year and at intervals of not more than 15 

months be audited by the Director, Local Audit, Haryana or any 

other auditor that may be appointed by the Government. The annual 

accounts when audited shall be published in the Haryana 

Government Gazette and a copy of the annual accounts along with 

the report of the Director, Local Audit, Haryana or the auditor shall 

be submitted to the Court and the Chancellor along with the 

observations of the Executive Council. Any observations made by 

the Chancellor on the annual accounts shall be brought to the notice 

of the Court and observations of the Court, if any, shall after being 

considered by the Executive Council, be submitted to the 

Chancellor. 

         (2)   The annual accounts and the balance sheet of the 

University shall also be submitted to the Government at the time of 

its submission to the Chancellor.  

 



29.  (1)  Every salaried officer and teacher, except the Vice-

Chancellor, shall be appointed under a written contract, which 

shall lodged with the University and any dispute arising out of a 

contract between the University and any of the officers or 

teachers shall, at the request of the teacher or officer concerned or 

at the instance of the University, be referred to a Tribunal of 

arbitration consisting or one member appointed by the Executive 

Council, one member nominated by the officer or teacher 

concerned and one nominee of the Chancellor. The decision of 

the majority of the members of the Tribunal shall be final and no 

suit shall lie in any civil court in respect of the matter decided by 

the Tribunal. 

 Conditions of service of    

officers and teachers. 

       (2)   Every such request shall be deemed to be a submission 
to arbitration within the meaning of the Arbitration and 
Conciliation Act, 1996(Act 26 of 1966) 
 

 

30.  (1)  The University shall institute, for the benefit of its 

officers, teachers and other employees, pension, provident fund 

and insurance fund as it may  deem fit. 

Pension, provident fund 

and insurance fund. 

       (2)   Where any provident fund and insurance fund have been 

so constituted, the provisions of the Provident Fund Act, 

1925(Act 19 of 1925), shall be applicable to it as if it were a 

Government Provident Fund. 

 

31.    No act done, or proceeding taken, under this Act by any 
authority or other body of the University shall be invalid merely 
on the ground-  
         (a)    of any vacancy or defect in the constitution of the 
authority or  
                  body; or 
         (b)    of any defect or irregularity in election, nomination or 
appointment  
                  of a person acting as a member thereof; or 
        (c)     of any defect or irregularity in such act or proceeding, 
not affecting 
                 the merits of the case. 

Vacancy not to invalidate 
proceedings 
 

 

32.     If any question arises whether any person has been duly 
elected or appointed as, or is entitled to be, a member of any 

Certain disputes to be 
referred to Chancellor 



authority or other body of the University, the matter shall be 
referred to the Chancellor whose decision thereon shall be final 
 
33.     If any difficulty arises with respect to the establishment of 

the University or in connection with the first meeting of any 

authority of the university or otherwise in first giving effect to the 

provisions of this Act, the Government may, at any time, before 

any authority of the University has been constituted by order, 

make any appointment or do anything, consistent, so far as may 

be, with the provisions of this Act, which appears to it necessary 

or expedient for the purposes of removing the difficulty, and 

every such order shall have effect as if such appointment or action 

had been made or taken in the manner provided in this Act. 

Powers to remove 
difficulties. 

34.   Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the 
Indian Evidence Act, 1872(1 of 1872), or in any other law for the 
time being in force, a copy of any receipt, application, notice, 
order, proceedings, resolution of any  

Mode of proof of 
University record. 

 

 

 authority or committee of the University, or other documents in 

possession of the University, or any entry in any register duly 

maintained by the University, if certified by the Registrar, shall be 

received as evidence of such receipt, application, notice, order, 

proceedings, resolution, document or the existence of entry in the 

register and shall be admitted as evidence of the matters and 

transactions therein where the original thereof would, if produced 

have been admissible in evidence. 

Protection of action 

taken in good faith 
35.       No suit or other legal proceedings shall lie against any 

officer or employee of the University for anything which is in good 

faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of any of the 

provisions of this Act, the Statutes or Ordinances. 

Vesting of properties 36.   (1) All properties, movable and immovable and all the interests 

of whatsoever nature and kind therein, vested in the Kurukshetra 



University relating to Chaudhary Devi Lal Post-Graduate Regional 

Centre, Sirsa and the course run thereunder and the posts created, 

filled before the commencement of this Act, shall vest in the 

University. 

             (2) All debts, obligations and liabilities incurred, all 

contracts entered into and all matters and things engaged to be done 

in respect of Kurukshetra University relating to Chaudhary Devi Lal 

Post-Graduate Regional Centre, Sirsa , shall be deemed to have been 

incurred, entered into, or engaged to be done by, with or for the 

University. 

 



THE SCHEDULE 

(Statutes of Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa) 

(See Section 23) 

1.  (i)  The Vice-Chancellor shall be ex-officio Chairman of the 

Executive Council, the Academic Council and the Finance 

Committee, and shall, in the absence of the Chancellor, preside 

over the convocations of the University held for conferring 

degrees and over the meetings of the Court. The Vice-Chancellor 

shall be entitled to be present at, and to address, any meeting of 

any authority of other body of the University, but shall not be 

entitled to vote thereat, unless he is member of such authority or 

body. 

Powers and duties of the 

Vice- Chancellor. 

       (ii)   It shall be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to see that the 

provisions of the Act, the Statutes, the Ordinances and the 

Regulations are duly observed and he shall take all necessary 

steps to ensure such observance. 

 

      (iii)  The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to convene or 

cause to be convened meetings of the Court, the Executive 

Council, the Academic Council and the Finance Committee and 

any other authority or body of the University. 

 

       (iv)  The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise general control over 

the affairs of the University and shall give effect to the decision of 

the authorities of the University. 

 

       (v)  The decision of the Vice-Chancellor regarding seniority 

for nomination to the various authorities or bodies of the 

University, shall be final. 

 

2.    (i)    The Registrar shall be ex-officio Secretary of the 

Executive Council and Faculties but not be deemed to be a 

member of any of these authorities, and shall be ex-officio 

Member-Secretary of the Court and the Academic Council. 

Registrar 

       (ii)    When the office of the Registrar is vacant or when the  



Registrar is by reason of illness, or any other cause is unable to 

perform the duties of his office, the duties of the officer shall be 

performed by such person as the Vice-Chancellor may appoint 

temporarily for the purpose till the regular appointment is made 

the Chancellor on the advice of Government. 

       (iii)    It shall be the duty of the Registrar-  

                 (a)  to be the custodian of the records, common seal 
and such other  
                       property of the University as the Vice-Chancellor 
shall commit 
                       to his charge; 

 

                 (b) to issue all notices convening meetings of the 
Court, the  
                       Executive Council, the Academic Council, the 
Faculties and of 
                       any Committee appointed by any authority of the 
University. 

 

                 (c) to keep the minutes of all meetings of the Court, the 
Executive 
                      Council, the Academic Council, the Faculties and 
any  
                      Committee appointed by the authorities of the 
University; 

 

 



 

                  (d) to conduct the official correspondence of the Court, 
the Executive 
                       Council, the Academic Council and the Faculties; 

                 (e)  to supply to the Chancellor copies of the agenda, the 
minutes of the 
                       meetings of the authorities of the University as soon 
as they are  
                       issued; 

                  (f)  to perform such other duties as may, from time to 
time, be assigned  
                       to him by the Vice-Chancellor. 

        (iv)   The Registrar shall have power to administer warning or 

to impose the penalty of censure or withholding of increments upon 

such of the employee, excluding teachers of the University and the 

academic staff, as may be specified in the orders of the Executive 

Council and to suspend them pending enquiry: 

                 Provided that no such penalty shall be imposed unless the 

person concerned has been given a reasonable opportunity of 

showing cause against the action proposed to be taken against him. 

       (v)   An appeal shall lie to the Vice-Chancellor against any 

order of the Registrar imposing any of the penalties specified in 

clause (iv). 

       (vi)    In case the inquiry discloses that a punishment, beyond 

the powers of the Registrar is called for, the Registrar shall, upon 

conclusion of the inquiry make a report to the Vice-Chancellor 

along with his recommendations: 

                 Provided that an appeal shall lie to the Executive Council 

against an order of the Vice-Chancellor imposing any penalty. 

        (vii)   The Registrar shall be the authorized officer to enter into 

agreements, sign documents and authenticate records on behalf of 

University and shall act in such capacity when the appropriate 

authority of the University has taken a decision in the matter. The 

Registrar shall also exercise such other powers and perform such 



other duties as may be prescribed by Statutes or the Ordinances. 

Other officers of the 

University 
   3.  The following persons in the service of the University are also 

declared to be the officers of the University, namely:- 
 

(a) Proctor; 

(b) Chief Warden; 

(c) Dean of Students’ Welfare, if any; 

(d) Dean, Academic Affairs; 

(e) Dean of Colleges; 

(f) Librarian; 

(g) Controller of Examination; 

Finance Officer.  

Proctor, Chief Warden, 

Dean of Students’ 

Welfare, Dean 

Academic Affairs. 

  4.   The Proctor, the Chief Warden, the Dean of Students’ Welfare, 

Dean Academic affairs shall be appointed by the Executive 

Council, on the recommendations of the Vice-Chancellor, from 

amongst the teachers of the  

University, who shall not be below the rank of Professor on such 

terms and conditions as the Vice-Chancellor may recommend to 

the Executive Council: 

         Provided that the term of Dean, Academic Affairs shall be 

two years extendable by another one year, if deemed proper, by 

the Executive Council, on the recommendations of the Vice-

Chancellor. 

Powers and duties of 

the Vice- Chancellor. 

        5.  The Dean of Colleges, if any, shall be a whole time 

salaried officer of the University and shall be appointed by the 

Executive Council, on the recommendations of Vice-Chancellor, 

on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed by the 

Statutes. He shall discharge such duties as may be assigned to 

him by the Vice-Chancellor from time to time. 

Dean of Colleges 

        6.    (1) The Finance Officer shall be a whole-time salaried 

officer of the University and shall be appointed by the Executive 

Council on the recommendations of the Selection Committee, on 

Finance Officer 



such terms and conditions as may be prescribed by the Statutes. 

                (2) The Finance Officer shall be ex-officio Secretary of 

the Finance Committee, but shall not be deemed to be a member 

of such committee. 

 

                (3)  When the office of the Finance Officer is vacant or 

when the Finance Officer is by reason of illness or any other 

cause is unable to perform the duties of his offices, the duties of 

the officer shall be performed by such person as the Vice-

Chancellor may appoint for the purpose. 

 

                (4)   The Finance Officer shall- 
 

                       (a) exercise general supervision over the funds of 
the University 
                             and shall advise it as regards its financial 
policy; and 
                       (b) perform such other functions as may be 
assigned to him by  
                             the Executive Council or as may be prescribed 
by the  
                             Statutes. 

 

                (5)  Subject to the control of the Executive Council, the 
Finance  
                        Officer shall- 
                      (a)   hold and manage the property and investments 
of the  
                              University including trust and endowed 
property; 
                      (b)   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 expended 
on the  
                              purpose for which they are granted or allotted; 
                      (c)   be responsible for the preparation of annual 
accounts and the  
                              budget of the University and for their 
presentation to the  
                              Executive Council; 
 

                      (d)   keep a constant watch on the state of the cash 
and bank 
                              balances and on the state of investments; 
          

 



                      (e)   watch the progress of the collection of revenue 
and advise on  
                          the method of collection to be employed; 
 

 

 

 

                  (f) ensure that the registers of buildings, land, furniture 

and equipment 

                      are maintained uptodate and that stock checking of 

equipment and  

                      other connected materials in all offices, special 

centres, specialised  

                      laboratories, colleges and institutions maintained by 

the University 

                      is conducted; 

                  (g)  bring to the notice of the Vice-Chancellor any 

unauthorized  

                        expenditure and other financial irregularities and 

suggest action 

                        to be taken against the person responsible for it; 

                  (h)  call for from any officer, centre, laboratory, college or 

institution 

                        maintained by the University, any information or 

returns that he 

                        may consider necessary for the performance of his 

duties. 

            (6)  The receipt of the Finance Officer or of the person or 

person duly authorized in this behalf by the Executive Council for 

any money payable to the University shall be sufficient discharge 

for payment of such money. 

Controller of  7.    (i)  The Controller of Examinations, shall be whole time 



Examinations salaried officer of the University and shall be appointed by the 

Executive Council, on the recommendations of the Establishment 

Committee, on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed by 

the Executive Council. 

          (ii)  It shall be the duty of the Controller of Examinations- 

(a) to conduct examinations in a disciplined and efficient 

manner; 

(b) to arrange for the setting of papers with strict regard of 

secrecy; 

(c) to arrange for the evaluation of answer-sheets in 

accordance with the planned time schedule for results; 

(d) to constantly review the system of examinations in order 

to enhance the level of impartially and objectivity with a 

view to making it better instrument for assessing the 

attainments of students; 

(e) any other matter connected with the system of 

examinations which may, from time to time, be assigned 

to him by the Vice-Chancellor. 

Librarian 8.    The Librarian shall be whole time salaried officer of the 

University and shall be appointed by the Executive Council on the 

recommendations of the Establishment Committee on such terms 

and conditions as may be prescribed by the Executive Council. 

Court and its 

constitution 
 9.    The Court shall consist of the following members, namely:- 

  (A)  Ex-Officio members:- 

(h) The Chancellor; 

(ii)   The Vice-Chancellor; 

 

 

 

 

     (iii)  The Secretary to Government, Haryana, Finace 

 



Department, or a  

             Nominee not below the rank of Director/Joint Secretary; 

     (iv)  The Secretary to Government, Haryana, Education 

Department or a  

             Nominee not below the rank of Joint Secretary; 

 

     (v)   Higher Education Commissioner or in his absence Joint 

Director  

             Colleges; 

 

     (vi)  Director General Health Services or his nominee not 

below the rank of 

             Joint Director; 

 

     (vii)  The Director of Technical Education, Haryana;  

     (viii)  The Dean of Faculties;  

     (ix)    The Dean of Colleges;  

     (x)     The Registrar;  

     (xi)    Dean of Students’ Welfare, if any;  

     (xii)   The Controller of Examinations;  

     (xiii)   Dean of Academic Affairs;  

     (xiv)  Librarian;  

     (xv)    Finance Officer  

  (B)     Other members- 

           (i)   two persons to be elected by the Haryana Vidhan 

Sabha from  

                amongst its members;     

         (ii)   professors of the University not exceeding ten, on the 

basis of  

                Seniority by rotation; 

         (iii) five teachers to be elected from amongst the readers and 

lecturers of 

                The University of whom at least two shall be readers; 

         (iv) one principal from the colleges of education admitted to 

 



the  

                privileges of the University, on the basis of seniority, by 

rotation; 

         (v)  one principal to be elected from amongst themselves by 

the 

                principals holding their posts in substantive capacity in 

colleges, 

                other than colleges of education, included in each of the 

four zones 

               to be demarcated by the Vice-Chancellor; 

        (vi) four teachers other than principals to be elected from 

amongst  

             themselves by the teachers holding their posts in a 

substantive capacity 

             in colleges included in each of the four zones to be 

demarcated by the 

            Vice-Chancellor: 

                   Provided that not more than one teacher under this 

sub-clause, shall 

            belong to any one college; 

 

         (vii) Secretary, Chaudhary Devi Lal University Students’ Union 
and two  
             Secretaries to be elected from amongst themselves by 
secretaries to be  
             elected from amongst themselves by secretaries of the 
Students’ Union 
             in Colleges for the period from the date of election till 31st 

May of the  

             academic year; 

     (viii) Fifteen representatives (ten from amongst eminent 

academicians and five 

             Representatives from industry, commerce, medicine, 



engineering etc.) to 

             Be nominated by the Chancellor, for a term of three years; 

      (ix )  one of the principals of colleges maintained by the 

University, by rotation  

             for a term of three years; 

      (x)   two persons elected from amongst themselves by the 

representatives of  

             the managements of non-Government colleges. The 

representatives of the  

             managements shall be from amongst the members of the 

concerned  

             managements. 

 (C) (1) The Registrar shall be the Member-Secretary of the Court: 

            Provided that no salaried servant of the University, 

including its allied institutions, shall be eligible for election or 

nomination under any of the preceding sub-clauses except sub-

clauses (ii) to (vi) and (ix) and that if any person elected or and 

nominated under any of the preceding sub-clauses except sub-

clauses (ii) to (vi) and (ix) is subsequently appointed to any salaried 

post in the University or its allied institutions, he shall cease to be a 

member of the Court: 

           Provided further that no person shall be eligible for 

nomination or election to the Court except under sub-clause (vii) 

unless he has attained the age of 25 years. 

       (2) Save as otherwise expressly provided, the members of the 

Court, other than ex-officio members, shall hold office for a term of 

two years. 

       (3)  At all meetings of the Court two-fifths of the members 

shall form a quorum. 

       (4)   If the required number of members for purposes of 

quorum is not present within half-an-hour after the appointed time 



of the meeting, the meeting shall not be held and the Registrar shall 

make a record of that fact. 

       (5)  The method of election shall be by simple majority voting 

by ballot and the elections shall be conducted in accordance with 

the rules framed by the Vice-Chancellor. 

Meetings of the Court. 10. (1) The Court shall meet at least once a year. 

      (2) A special meeting of the Court may be convened at any 

time, by the Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor or on a written request 

by one-third of its member. 

11. The Executive Council shall consist of the following persons, 

namely:- 
 

Executive Council and 

its constitution 

I.      Ex-officio members- 
 

(i) The Vice-Chancellor; 
   +(i a) The Pro Vice-Chancellor;         
       (ii) The Secretary to Government, Haryana, Finance 
Department, or a  
             nominee not below the rank of the Director/Joint 
Secretary; 
 

       (iii) The Secretary to Government, Haryana Education 
Department or a  
              nominee not below the rank of the Director/Joint 
Secretary; 
 

       (iv)  The Secretary to Government, Haryana, Technical 
Education 
               Department or a nominee not below the rank of 
Director/Joint  
               Secretary. 
 

 

II .    Other members- 
 

     (a) Five Deans of the Faculties one from each of the following 
categories: 
      ++ (i)  Dean, Faculty of Physical Sciences and Dean Faculty 
of Life 
                 Sciences, by rotation; 
           (ii) Dean, Faculty of Commerce & Management and 
Social Sciences by 
                 rotation; 
           (iii) Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Law by rotation; 
           (iv) Dean, Faculty of Indic Studies and Education, by 
rotation; 
           (v)  Dean, Faculties of Engineering & Technology and 

 



Medical  
                  Sciences by rotation; 
   * (aa)  Dean Academic Affairs 
        (b) two principals(other than the Deans of the Faculties) of 
colleges, out of  
           whom one shall be from a women’s college, by rotation, 
on the basis 
           of seniority of age; 

 

      (c) one teacher (other than a principal) of a college to be 
elected by the  
           members of the Court from amongst themselves; 

 

       (d) one out of the professors of the University Teaching 
Departments other 
           than Deans under sub-clause (a), by rotation for one year, 
on the basis  
           of seniority; 
 

 

     (e) two teachers of the University Teaching Departments 
other than   
           professor to be elected from amongst themselves out of 
whom at least 
          one shall be Reader; 
 

 

     (f) four persons as the Chancellor’s nominee from amongst 
distinguished  
          Educationists of national or international eminence or 
distinguished  
           serving/retired civil servants. 
 

 

III . (i) The Registrar shall be ex-officio Secretary of the 
Executive Council. 
 

 

        (ii) Two-fifths of the members will form a quorum. 
 

 

        (iii) Save as otherwise expressly provided, the members of the 

Executive 

 

 
 
 
+  Added in view of Haryana Act No. 18 of 2008, assented to by the Governor of Haryana on  
the 17th April, 2010 and published in Haryana Govt. Gaz.(Extra.), Apr 25, 2008. 
 
++Amended vide resolution no. 5 of 21st meeting of the Executive Council held on the 
19.02.2008. Received the assent of the Hon’ble Chancellor vide no. HRB-UA-30(1)-07/2421 
dated 26.03.2008. 
 

* Amended vide resolution no. 1 of 18th meeting of the Executive Council held on the 
09.07.2007. Receieved the assent of the Hon’ble Chancellor vide no. HRB-UA-30(1)-07/4989 
dated 22.08.2007 

 

 



             Council, other than Ex-officio members, shall hold office 

for a term of  

            two years. 

 IV.      Any member  who cease to hold the qualifications by virtue 

of which he  

           was elected or nominated as member to the Executive 

Council shall cease 

           to be a member thereof. 

Decision of Executive 

Council 
12.      Any decision of the Executive Council in the matters 

involving additional financial liability and those relating to the 

annual budget of the University shall hold good only if at least one 

representative of the Government is present at the time of taking 

such decision and has consented to that decision. 

Powers of the 

Executive Council 
13.       The Executive Council shall exercise the following powers, 

namely:- 

           (a)   to hold, control and administer the revenue, property 

and funds of the 

                  University; 

           (b)  to create teaching and academic posts, to determine the 

number and  

                  Emoluments of such posts and to define the duties and 

conditions of  

                  Service of Professors, Readers, Lecturers and other 

academic staff and  

                  Principals of colleges and institutions maintained by the 

University: 
 

                  Provided that in the matters of creation of new post 

involving       

            additional Financial liability shall hold good if the 

representative of the 



            Government as given below:-           

                      Finance Secretary or in his absence his representative; 

                                                 OR 

                      Education Secretary or in his absence his 

representative, is present  

                      at the time of taking such decision and has consented 

to that  

                      decision: 

                 Provided further that in case the Government 

representative from  

              the Finance/ Higher Education Department is not present in 

two  

              consecutive Meetings even after the proper notice, then the 

Executive 

              Council may Approve the proposal regarding creation of  

posts:                     

                 Provided further that in respect of the number, 

qualifications and the 

              emoluments of teachers and academic staff, the Executive 

Council shall  

              take action after consideration of the recommendations of 

the Academic  

              Council and the Finance Committee.     

         (c)   to appoint professors, readers, lectures, other academic 

staff and  

                principals of colleges and institutions maintained by the 

University, on  

                the recommendations of the Selection Committees 

constituted for the 

                purpose and to fill in temporary vacancies therein; 

 



 

          (d)  to create administrative, ministerial and other posts and 

to make  

             Appointments thereto, in the manner prescribed by the 

Statutes; 

 

       (e)  to manage and regulate the finances, accounts, 

investments, property,  

             Business and all other administrative affairs of the 

University and for  

             that purpose to appoint such agents as it may thin fit; 

 

         (f)   to invest any money belonging to the University 

including any  

             unapplied income in such stocks, funds, shares or 

securities as it shall 

             from time to time, think fit or in the purchase of 

immovable property 

             in India with the like powers of varying such investments 

from time 

             to time; 

 

       (g)  to transfer or accept transfer of any movable and 

immovable property 

              on behalf of the University; 

 

       (h)  to provide buildings, premises, furniture and apparatus 

and other 

              means needed, for carrying on the work of the 

University; 

 

          (i)   to select a common seal for the University;  

       (j)   to delegate any of its powers to the Vice-Chancellor, the 

Registrar or 

              Such other employee or authority of the University or to 

a committee 

 



              Appointed by it, as it may deem fit; 

       (k)  to enter into, vary, carry out, or cancel contracts on 

behalf of the  

              University; 

 

       (l)   to make, amend or repeal the Statutes;  

       (m)  to make decisions regarding maintenance of discipline 

among  

               students; 

 

        (n)   to exercise all powers of the University not otherwise 

provided for  

                by the Act, the Statutes, or the ordinances. 

 

14.   The Academic Council shall consist of the following 
persons, namely:- 
 

Academic Council and 
its constitution 

I.      Ex-officio members- 

        (i) The Vice-Chancellor; 
   + (i a) The Pro Vice-Chancellor; 

     * (ii) The Higher Education Commissioner , Haryana or the 
Joint Director  
              (Colleges), Haryana or any nominee of the Higher 
Education  
              Commissioner not below the rank of Deputy Director 
Colleges; 
        (iii) The Registrar; 
        (iv)  The Deans of Faculties; 
        (v)   The Deans of the Students’ Welfare, if any; 
        (vi)  The Dean, Academic Affairs; 
        (vii)  The Dean of Colleges; 
 
+ Added in view of Haryana Act No. 18 of 2008, assented to by the Governor of Haryana on  
the 17th April, 2010 and published in Haryana Govt. Gaz.(Extra.), Apr 25, 2008. 
 

*Amended as per orders of the State Government conveyed by the Higher Education 
Commissioner, Haryana, Panchkula vide Memo. no. 18/171-2008 UNP(I) dated 04.12.2008.           
Received the assent of Hon’ble Chancellor vide no. HRB-UA-30(4)-08/9021 dated 07.10.2008 

 

         (viii) The Chairpersons of the Departments; 

         (ix)   The Chief Warden of University Hostels; 

         (x)    The Proctor; 

         (xi)   The Controller of Examinations, if any; 



         (xii)   Librarian of the University Library; 

         (xiii)  One out of the principals of colleges maintained by the 

University, 

                  By rotation, provided that he is not a member of the 

Executive  

                   Council; 

         (xiv)  Professor(s) Emeritus appointed by the 

University/Emeritus Fellow 

                  Appointed by the University Grants Commission (but 

without having  

                  Right to vote or seek election). 

 II .   Other members- 

         (i) one professor appointed by the University from each 

Department, by  

              Rotation, on the basis of seniority; 

         (ii) one University reader from each faculty, by rotation, on 

the basis of  

               seniority; 

         (iii) one University lecturer from each faculty, by rotation, on 

the basis of  

                Seniority; 

         (iv) one principal and three teachers to be elected from 

amongst themselves 

               by the principals and teachers respectively, holding their 

posts in  

               substantive capacity in the colleges included in each of the  

               constituencies mentioned below:- 

              (a)  Government colleges, other than the colleges of 

Education; 

              (b)  Colleges of Education; 

              (c)   Non-Government colleges, other than the colleges of 



Education, in  

                    Each of the four zones to be demarcated by the Vice-

Chancellor: 

                      Provided that not more than one teacher elected under 

this clause  

                    Shall belong to any one college; 

           (v) five educationists of national or international eminence to 

be nominated 

                By the Vice-Chancellor, from outside the University, 

provided that not 

                More than one of them shall be from the same field; 

           (vi) three person elected by the Court from amongst its own 

members; 

           (vii) president, Chaudhary Devi Lal University Students’ 

Union and two 

                  presidents to be elected from amongst themselves by the 

presidents 

 

 

 

 

 

               of the students’ Unions in the colleges for the period 

from the date the 

               date of election till 31st May of the Academic Year: 

                       Provided that the members coming under this sub-

clause shall 

               not participate in the meeting at the time the Academic 

Council  

               considers the appointment of examiners. 

 

III.    (1) The Registrar shall be the Member-Secretary of  



Academic Council 

          (2)  Two-fifths of the members will form a quorum.  

          (3)  Save as otherwise expressly provided, the members of the 

Academic 

               Council, other than Ex-officio members, shall hold 

office for a term 

               of two years. 

 

         (4)  The method of election shall be by simple majority voting 

by ballot  

                  and the elections shall be conducted in accordance with 

the rules 

              framed by the Vice- Chancellor. 

 

15.  (1)  The Academic Council shall exercise the following 

powers, namely:- 

             (a)  to exercise general supervision over the academic 

policies of the  

                   the University and to give directions regarding 

methods of  

                   instructions, evaluation of research of improvements 

in academic 

                   standards; 

Powers of Academic 

Council. 

               (b)  to consider matters of general academic interest either 

on its own 

                   initiatives or on reference by the Chancellor, the Vice-

Chancellor, 

                   the Executive Council or a Faculty and to take 

appropriate action 

                   thereon; 

 

                    (c)  to recommend to the Executive Council, the creation 

and abolition 

                   of teaching posts; 

 



            (d)  to prescribe syllabi and courses of study for various 

examinations  

                   on the recommendations of the faculties; 

 

                 (e)  to frame such regulations consistent with the Statutes 

and  

                  Ordinances regarding the academic functions of the 

University, 

                  discipline, residence, admissions, awards of 

fellowships,  

                  studentships, scholarships, medals and prizes, fee 

concessions,  

                  corporate life and attendance; and  

 

                    (f)  to exercise such other powers and perform such other 

duties as may 

                  Be conferred or assigned to Academic Council by the 

Act, the  

                  Statutes, or the Ordinances. 

 

     (2)  All decisions of the Academic Council concerning syllabi, 

courses of 

               studies, and the conducting of examinations so far as they 

are not  

            provided for the Statutes and Ordinances shall be final 

 

 

 

 

Composition of 
Finance Committee  16.  (1) The Finance Committee shall consist of the following 

persons, namely:- 
 

   I.  Ex-officio members- 

       (a) the Vice-Chancellor (Chairperson); 

   *  (aa) the Pro Vice-Chancellor; 

       (b) the Secretary to Government, Haryana, Finance Department, 



or a  

             or a nominee not below the rank of Director / Joint 

Secretary; 

       (c) the Secretary to Government, Haryana, Education 

Department, or a  

            Nominee not below the rank of Director/ Joint Secretary; 

       (d)  the Secretary to Government, Haryana, Technical Education 

Department  

            or a nominee not below the rank of the Director / Joint 

Secretary; 

 II .   Other members- 

         (a) one outside member having expertise in finance to be 

nominated by the  

               Chancellor on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor; 

         (b) two Deans of Faculties to be nominated by the Vice-

Chancellor;    

          (2) The Registrar will be the Member-Secretary of the 

Committee. 

          (3) Nominated member of the Finance Committee shall hold 

office for a  

               term of two years. 

          (4) Three member, out of whom at least one member shall be a 

Government 

               nominee, shall form the quorum. 

Functions and powers 

of the Finance 

Committee. 

17.  (1) The Finance Committee shall examine the accounts and 

scrutinize the proposals for expenditure and shall submit the annual 

budget to the Executive Council for approval. No expenditure in  the 

budget shall be incurred by the University without the prior approval 

of the Finance Committee which shall fix limits for the total 

recurring and non-recurring expenditure shall be incurred by the 

University in excess of the limits so fixed. 



         (2)  It shall examine and recommend to the Executive Council 

the creation of teaching and other posts. 

         (3)  The annual accounts and the official estimate of the 

University shall be 

laid before the Finance Committee for its consideration and 

comments thereon and thereafter submitted to the Executive Council 

for approval. 

Faculties of University 18.  There shall be the following Faculties:- 

    +(1)Faculty of Humanities 
(2) Faculty of Social Sciences 
(3) Faculty of Life Sciences. 

* Added in view of Haryana Act No. 18 of 2008, assented to by the Governor of Haryana on           
the 17th April, 2010 and published in Haryana Govt. Gaz.(Extra.), Apr 25, 2008. 
 

+ Amended vide resolution no. 10 of 17th meeting of the Executive Counicl held on 10.06.2007. 
Received the assent of the Hon’ble Chancellor vide no. HRB-UA-30(1)-07/3951 dated 25.06.2007. 

(4) Faculty of Education. 
 ++(5) Faculty of Physical Sciences. 
   +(6) Deleted. 

(7) Faculty of Engineering and Technology. 
(8) Faculty of Law. 
(9) Faculty of Commerce and Management. 

   * (10) Deleted. 
   * (11) Faculty of Medical and Allied Sciences. Such other 
Faculties as the  

Executive Council on the recommendation of the 
Academic Council, 
may prescribe by Satutes. 
 

 

19.  (1) Each Faculty shall consist of - Constitutions of Faculties. 

            (i) Dean of Faculty- (Chairperson);  

            (ii) Chairman of the Departments included in that Faculty;  

            (iii) One Professor from each Department on the basis of 
seniority by 
                   rotation; 

 

            (iv) One Reader and one Lecturer appointed or recognized 
by the 
                   University in the Departments included in the Faculty 
by rotation 
                   according to seniority; 

 

             (v)  Two Principals of Colleges/Institutes admitted to the 
privileges of 
                    the University on the basis of seniority by rotation. 

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         (2) Members nominated shall hold office for two years:  



               Provided that the Executive Council, at the request of 
the Academic Council, may increase the number of members of a 
Faculty. 
      ** (3) Branch In-charge of the Academic Branch not below 
the rank of Assistant Registrar may act as Secretary of the 
Faculties. 

 

          (4) Two-fifths of the members in each Faculty shall form 
the quorum. 

 

20.  (1) There shall be a Dean of each Faculty who shall be 

appointed by the Vice-Chancellor. The Dean shall be appointed in 

rotation on the basis of seniority amongst the Professors in 

various Departments comprising the Faculty: 

         Provided that a Professor appointed as Dean, will get his 

next turn after all the Professors in the Faculty, have been 

appointed as Dean in order of their seniority: 

         Provided further that in case there is no Professor in the 

Faculty, the Dean shall be appointed from amongst the Readers in 

the Concerned Departments. 

Dean of Faculties 

         (2) Suitable remuneration shall be attached to the office of 

the Dean who shall hold office for a term of three years. 

 

++ Amended vide resolution no. 10 of 17th meeting of the Executive Council held on 
10.06.2007. Received assent of the Hon’ble Chancellor vide no. HRB-UA-30(1)-07/3951 dated 
25.06.2007. 
 
+ Deleted vide resolution no. 16 of 24th meeting of the Executive Council held on 28.06.2008. 
Received assent of the Hon’ble Chancellor vide no. HRB-UA 35(i)-08/7768 dated 01.09.2008. 
 

* Amended vide resolution no. 1 of 18th meeting of the Executive Council held on 09.07.2007. 
Received assent of the Hon’ble Chancellor vide no. HRB-UA-30(1)-07/4989 dated 22.08.2007. 
 

**Amended vide resolution no. 24 of 30th meeting of the Executive Council held on 
21.11.2009. Received assent of the Hon’ble Chancellor vide no. HRB-UA-30(1)-07/16576 
dated 16.12.2009. 

 

 

       (3) The Dean shall convene meetings of the Faculty and will 

preside over them. 

       (4)  The Dean shall be responsible for the co-ordination of 

teaching therein and the execution of the decision of the Faculty. 

       (5)  He shall have the right to be present and to take part in 

discussion at any meeting of committee of the Faculty. 

Powers of the 

Faculties. 
21.  Subject to the control of the Academic Council, the powers of 



the faculty shall be- 

        (a) to co-ordinate teaching and research work of the University 

in the  

             Departments assigned to the Faculty; 

        (b) to recommend to the Academic Council courses of studies 

and syllabi for 

             the different examinations after necessary reports from the 

Boards of  

             studies; 

        (c)  to receive reports from the Department for the creation and 

abolition of  

              posts and to forward them to the Academic Council with 

such  

              recommendations as it may consider reasonable;  

        (d)  to discuss and suggest to the Academic Council schemes for 

the  

              advancement of standards of teaching and examination; and  

        (e)  to deal with any matter that may be referred to it by the 

Academic  

              Council or the Vice-Chancellor or the Dean of the Faculty. 

Chairpersons of 

Departments. 
22.  (1) Each teaching department shall have a Chairperson who 

shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor for a period of three years 

by rotation: 

          Provided that- 

           (a) if a Department has two or more Professors, the 

Chairpersonship shall 

                rotate by seniority only among the Professors: 

                      Provided that a Professor appointed as Chairman will 

get his next  

                turn after all the Professors in the Departments have been 

appointed as 



                Chairperson in order of their seniority; 

           (b) if a Department has only one Professor, the 

Chairpersonship shall rotate 

                between the Professor and the Senior most Reader; 

           (c) if a Department has no Professor, the Chairpersonship 

shall rotate 

                between the two senior most Readers; 

           (d) the Vice-Chancellor, if he considers it necessary for any 

administrative 

                reason, may deviate from the principle of seniority, in 

which case he  

                will report the matter to the Executive Council at its next 

meeting. 

          (2) In the case of Department where no teacher is eligible for 

appointment as  Chairperson of for such Departments where 

instruction is imparted only upto the  

 

Under-Graduate level in the colleges, the Dean of the concerned 
Faculty shall be the Chairperson. 

 

        (3) In case a senior person is on long leave the next eligible 

person will be appointed as Chairperson of the Department and he 

will continue as such till the completion of his term, even if the 

senior person returns from leave during that period. However, the 

senior person will be eligible for appointment as Chairperson 

after the expiry of the term of the present incumbent. 

 

        (4) In case the Chairperson of the Department by reasons of 

illness, absence or any other cause, is unable to perform the duties 

of his office, the duties of the office shall be performed by the 

next eligible person, unless, the Vice-Chancellor orders 

otherwise. 

 

       (5) In case a person refuses to accept the offer of appointment  



as Chairperson or resigns on his own, he will not be eligible for 

appointment as Chairperson of the Department till his turn comes 

agains after the completion of the rotation circle among the 

eligible teachers. 

       (6)  If the Vice-Chancellor deems it necessary, he may 

appoint the next eligible person as Chairperson irrespective of the 

fact that the term of the present Chairperson has not yet expired, 

in which case he will report the matter to the Executive Council at 

its next meeting. 

 

23.  (1) All appointments to teaching posts shall be made by the 
Executive Council on the recommendations of the Selection 
Committee. 

Appointments. 

        (2) Appointments to Class-A posts (non-teaching/technical) 
shall be made by the Executive Council, on the recommendation 
of the Establishment/Selection Committee. 

 

        (3) (i)    Appointments to post other than Class-A shall be 

made by the  

                     Vice-Chancellor after complying with the due 

procedure laid 

                      down in the rules or orders. 

 

              (ii)  Appointments on daily wages in respect of class C 

and D  

                     employees shall be made by the Registrar after 

complying with  

                     the due procedure laid down in the rules or orders. 

 

        (4)  Notwithstanding anything contained in clauses (1), (2) 

and (3) above, the Vice-Chancellor may, where he considers 

necessary, make and adhoc or temporary appointment for a period 

not exceeding six months, if it is not possible or desirable to make 

regular appointment. Where the appointing authority is the 

Executive Council, the decision taken by the Vice-Chancellor 

shall be reported to the Executive Council in its next meeting. 

 

24. (1) A Selection Committee for any appointment of Selection Committees. 



Professor/Reader/Lecturer specified below shall consist of - 

                 (i)  The Vice-Chancellor;  

                (ii) The Dean of the Faculty;  

                  (iii) The Chairperson of the Department concerned, if he 
is Professor; 

                  (iv) The senior-most Professor in the Department except 
where  
                        Otherwise decided by the Vice-Chancellor; 

                  (v)  Three persons, not connected with the University, 
nominated by 
                         the Vice-Chancellor from a panel of names drawn up 
by the  
                         Academic Council on the basis of their special 
knowledge of, or 
                         interest in the subject with which the Professor will 
be concerned: 
                                Provided that the Vice-Chancellor may add 
more names to the 
                         panel in special circumstances and report these to the 
Academic  
                         Council at its next meeting.   
             +(vi) An Academician, who is nominee of the Chancellor. 
 

                   (2) The panel of names drawn up by the Academic 
Council and the additions, if any, made thereto by the Vice-
Chancellor, as provided in the Statutes, shall be subject to approval 
of the Chancellor: 
                   Provided that in case one of the experts fails to turn up at 
Selection Committee, after accepting the invitations to attend the 
same, the proceeding of the meeting shall not be invalidated: 
 

                   Provided further that the proceedings of the meeting of a 
Selection Committee shall not be invalidated in case of any of the 
Ex-Officio members of the Selection Committee  fails to attend the 
meeting. 
 

                    (3) The Vice-Chancellor shall preside at the meetings of 
a Selection Committee and the Registrar shall act as its Secretary. 
The meeting of a Selection Committee shall be convened by, or 
under the directions of the Vice-Chancellor. 
 

                    (4) The Selection Committee shall consider and submit 
to the Executive Council the recommendations as to the appointment 
referred to it. If the Executive Council is unable to accept the 
recommendations made by the Committee, it shall record its reasons 
and submit the case to the Chancellor for final orders. 



               ++(5)  Notwithstanding anything contained in Statutes, the 
Executive Council may invite a person of high academic distincition 
and professional attainments to accept a post of Professor in the 
University, on such terms & conditions as it deems fit and on the 
person agreeing to do so, appoint him to the post. 

Establishment 

Committee 
25.  The constitution of the Establishment Committee shall be 
determined by the Ordinances.  

 26.  (1) The Academic Planning Board shall consist of- 

 (a) Vice-Chancellor; 
(b) Not more than seven persons of high standing in 

education who shall be appointed by the Chancellor on 
the recommendations of the Vice-Chancellor for a term of 
two years; 

(c) The Registrar shall be the Secretary to the Board. 
 

         (2) The recommendations of the Board shall be implemented 

after they are approved by appropriate authorities of the University. 
 

         (3) It shall advise on the planning and development of the 

University particularly in respect of the standards of educations and 

research in the University. 

 

 

 

+ Amended vide resolution no. 22nd meeting of  the Executive Council held on 30.03.2007. 
Received assent of the Hon’ble Chancellor vide no. HRB-UA-30(1)-07/2591 dated 20.04.2007. 
 
++ Amended vide resolution no. 3 of 18th meeting of the Executive Council held on 09.07.2007. 
Received assent of the Hon’ble Chancellor vide no. HRB-UA-30(1)-07/4989 dated 22.08.207. 

27.  Convocation of the University for conferring of degrees and 

for other purposes shall be held in such manner as may be laid 

down by the Executive Council from time to time, by means of an 

Ordinance 

        Provided that every proposal to confer an honorary degree 

shall be a subject to the confirmation of the Chancellor. 

Convocation 

28.  There shall be University Teaching Departments duly created 

by the Academic Council on the recommendation of the Vice-

Chancellor in the various Faculties of the University. 

Departments. 

29.  The Departments of Studies shall be assigned to various 
Faculties by the Academic Council on the recommendation of the 
Vice-Chancellor. 

Assignment of 
Department of studies 

to Faculties. 
 

30.  (1) Every Department included in a Faculty, shall have two 

boards of Studies, one for Under-Graduate Studies and the other 

Board of Studies 



for Post-Graduate Studies and Research. 

         (2) The Board of Under-Graduate Studies shall consists of-  

               (i) The Chairperson of the Department;  

              (ii) One Professor appointed or recognized by the 
University in the  
                     Department, to be nominated by the Vice-
Chancellor, by rotation 
                     according to seniority; 
 

 

              (iii) One Reader and one Lecturer appointed or 
recognized by the  
                     University in the Department, to be nominated by 
the Vice- 
                     Chancellor, by rotation, according to seniority: 
                                Provided that no such teacher shall be 
nominated for two  
                     consecutive terms: 
                                 Provided further that a teacher who has been 
nominated as 
                     a member of the faculty shall not be nominated 
under this sub- 
                     clause. 
 

 

                (iv) six teachers (including principals) of Under- 
Graduate Courses  
                       from the colleges in the subject concerned, to be 
nominated by  
                       the Vice-Chancellor, by rotation, according to 
seniority, to be  
                       determined by the length of Under-Graduate 
teaching experience 
                       ensuring that there is not more than one such 
member from any  
                       one college; 
 

 

               (v)  two outside experts to be nominated by the Vice-
Chancellor on  
                      the recommendation of the Chairperson of the 
Department; 
                                 Provided that the Executive Council at the 
request of the  
                      Academic Council may increase the number of 
members of a  
                     Board of Under-Graduate Studies, under sub-clause 
(v) above. 

 



 

           (3) The Board of Post-Graduate Studies and Research shall 
consist of- 
 

 

                 (i)  the Chairperson of the Department; 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

                   (ii) all the Professors appointed or recognized by the 
University in  
                       the Department; 
 

                  (iii) two Readers and two Lecturers appointed or 
recognized by the  
                        University in the Department to be nominated by the 
Vice- 
                        Chancellor by rotation according to seniority; 
 

                  (iv)  two teachers including the Heads of the Post-
Graduate  
                         Departments in colleges admitted to the privileges of 
the 
                         University in the subject concerned with at least 10 
years teaching  
                         Experience, out of which 5 years shall be as Post-
Graduate Degree 
                         Teacher, to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor, by 
rotation  
                         According to seniority to be determined by the 
length of Post - 
                         Graduate Teaching experience. 
                                Provided that if the number of colleges having 
Post Graduate 
                         Department is more than six, then one more teacher 
of the subject 
                         Concerned will nominated but not more than one 
such member  
                         Shall be from the same college;. 
 

                   (v)  two outside experts to be nominated by the Vice-
Chancellor, on  
                         the recommendation of the Chairman of the 
Department: 



                                Provided that the Executive Council at the 
request of the  
                         Academic Council, may increase the number of 
members of a  
                         Board of Post-Graduate Studies under sub-clause(v) 
above. 
 

              (4)  (i) The Board of Under-Graduate Studies shall 

recommend to the  

                         Academic Council, through the Faculty concerned, 

courses and  

                         Syllabi of studies and text books for the various 

subjects for  

                         Under-Graduate courses and the Board of Post-

Graduate Studies 

                         Shall make such recommendations in respect of the 

courses for  

                         Post-Graduate classes and Research Degrees. 

                     (ii) The Boards of Studies shall also make 

recommendations to the  

                          Academic Council, regarding the appointments of 

paper-setters 

                          And examiners for the Under-Graduate or the Post-

Graduate 

                          Courses, as the case may be. 

                     (iii) The Board of Studies shall deal with any other 

matter that may  

                           be referred to them by the Faculty. The Chairperson 

of the  

                           Department shall be the Chairperson of the Board. 

Members,  

                           Other than ex-officio members, shall hold office for 

two years: 



                                     Provided that a person whose book or any 

other publication 

                          is to be the subject of consideration before the 

Board, shall not  

                          be attached to the Board. 

                                   Provided that a person who, in one way or the 

other, is  

                           Involved in publication of cheap notes, guides or 

help books shall 

                           Not be eligible to be a member of a Board of 

Studies. 

 

 

31.  A degree, diploma, certificate and other academic distinctions 
may be withdrawn by the University- 

Withdrawal of degree 

/diploma etc. 

         (a) if the candidature of the person concerned has been 
cancelled or result 
               quashed in accordance with the manner laid down by the 
Ordinance;  
               or 
 

 

          (b) if the candidate has misbehaved at a convocation of the 
University; 
                provided that the question whether a person has 
misbehaved in terms 
                of this Statute shall be finally decided by the Vice-
Chancellor; or 
 

 

          (c) when sufficient evidence is laid before the Academic 
Council  
                 showing that any person on whom a degree or diploma 
etc. was 
                 conferred by the University has been convicted of what 
is in their  
                 opinion a serious offence. 
                             The Academic Council may recommend to the 
Executive  
               Council that such a degree or diploma be cancelled. 
 

 

32.  Approval, recognition to a teacher may be withdrawn by the 

University-        

Withdrawal of approval, 

recognition of teachers. 



       (a)  if the teacher fails to perform duties in accordance with 
the manner  
             laid down by the Ordinances; 
 

 

        (b) if sufficient evidence is laid before the Executive Council 
that the  
              Teacher has committed an act which in their opinion is a 
serious  
              Offence, the Executive Council may withdraw approval, 
recognition 
              of the teacher. 
 

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33. The University shall provide for the benefits of its officers, 
teachers and other employees, gratuity, ex-gratia grant etc. on the 
pattern of the Government. 
 

Gratuity, ex-gratia grant 

etc. 

34.  The number and value of fellowships, scholarships, medals 
and prizes to be awarded shall be determined by the Executive 
Council either on its own initiative or on the recommendations of 
the Academic Council or Finance Committee. 
 

Fellowships, Scholarships, 

Medals and Prizes. 

35.  (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in these Statutes, a 

person, who is a member of any authority or body of the 

University in his capacity as a member of a particular authority or 

body or as a holder of particular appointment, shall hold office so 

long only as he continues to be a member of that particular 

authority or body or the holder of that particular appointment, as 

the case may be: 

    Provided that a teacher-member of any authority or body of the 

University who resigns his service or proceeds on leave for six 

months shall cease to be a  member of the respective body a 

substitute shall be appointed. If the period of his leave is less than 

six months, his membership will be held in abeyance till his 

return or the expiry of the period of six months, whichever is 

later. No substitute member will be appointed or elected, where 

the membership is held in abeyance. 

Limitation of term of 

membership. 

      (2) If a teacher is on leave for a period of six months or more, 
he shall not be eligible for nomination or re-election for that 
particular vacancy. He will, 

Dean of Faculties 



 

  

 

however, be eligible for nomination or election in a vacancy which 

may arise after his return from leave. 

Termination of 

membership etc 
36.  Notwithstanding anything contained in these Statutes or the 

Ordinances of the University, no person, who has been convicted of 

any offence involving moral turpitude or has been dismissed for 

misconduct from a Government or Semi-Government institution or 

from a University or an educational institution of any kind, shall be 

eligible to become, or to continue as a member of any authority of 

this University or of any committee appointed by the University. A 

person under suspension shall not be allowed to sit in any meeting 

of the above authorities or committee during the period of his 

suspension. 

Disqualification of 

membership 
37.  If a person is debarred by the Academic Council from any work 

of the University on account of any kind of malpractice on his part 

in connection with a University examination, such a person will be 

disqualified to become, or to continue as a member of any body or 

authority of the University so long as the bas lasts. 

Delegation of  

administrative and 

financial powers to the 

officers/teachers/ 

employees of the 

University. 

38. (1) The officers, teachers and other employees of the University 

may exercise, subject to the control of the Vice-Chancellor and the 

superior officers concerned, such administrative and /or financial 

powers, as the Executive Council may delegate through Ordinances 

or Rules and Regulations or by resolutions adopted by it. 

     (2) The Vice-Chancellor or the Registrar, with the approval of 

the Vice-Chancellor, may delegate to an officer, teacher or any other 

employee of the University such powers as he considers necessary 

which have been vested in them by the Statutes, Ordinances and 

Regulations. 

  



 

 



New Statute 39.* Conditions of service of University Employees. 
 

“Conditions of service of University employees shall be those as may be 
prescribed in the Ordinances governing the Services and Conduct Rules for 
University Teachers and Non-Teaching Employees”. 
 

New Statute 40.* Honoris Causa Degrees.  
 

“If the Vice-Chancellor and not less than two-thirds of the other members of 
the Academic Council recommend that an Honoris Causa Degree be conferred 
on any person on the ground that he/she is in their opinion, by reason of 
eminent position and academic attainments, a fit and proper person, to receive 
such degree and this recommendation is endorsed by the Executive Council 
and approved by the Chancellor, the Academic Council/Executive Council 
may confer on such person the Honoris Causa Degree, so recommended, 
without requiring him/her to undergo any examination.  

 
* New Statutes 39 and 40 added vide Resolution No. 3 and 12 of 35 meeting of the Executive Council dated 
28.11.2010 respectively. Consented by the Hon’ble Chancellor vide No. HRB-UA-30(11)- 07/1090 dated 
24.05.2011 
 
  
NNEEWW  SSTTAATTUUTTEE  4411** ::     MM AAII NNTTEENNAANNCCEE  OOFF  DDII SSCCII PPLL II NNEEAAMM OONNGG  TTHHEE  SSTTUUDDEENNTTSS..    

((11))  AAll ll   ppoowweerrss  rreellaattiinngg  ttoo  ddiisscciippll iinnee  aanndd  ddiisscciippll iinnaarryy  aaccttiioonn  aarree  vveesstteedd  iinn  tthhee  VViiccee--
CChhaanncceell lloorr..  HHee//sshhee  mmaayy  ddeelleeggaattee  aall ll   oorr  ssuucchh  ooff   hhiiss//hheerr  ppoowweerrss  aass  hhee//sshhee  ddeeeemmss  
pprrooppeerr  ttoo  tthhee  DDeeaann,,  SSttuuddeennttss’’   WWeellffaarree,,  PPrrooccttoorr,,  CChhiieeff   WWaarrddeenn  aanndd  ttoo  ssuucchh  ootthheerr  
ppeerrssoonn  aass  hhee//sshhee  mmaayy  ssppeeccii ffyy  iinn  tthhiiss  bbeehhaall ff ..  

((22))  TThhee  ddeettaaii lleedd  rruulleess  ffoorr  mmaaiinntteennaannccee  ooff   ddiisscciippll iinnee  aammoonngg  tthhee  ssttuuddeennttss  ooff   tthhee  
UUnniivveerrssii ttyy  aanndd  CCooll lleeggeess  mmaaiinnttaaiinneedd  bbyy  //aaff ff ii ll iiaatteedd  ttoo  tthhee  UUnniivveerrssii ttyy  wwii ll ll   bbee  
pprreessccrriibbeedd  bbyy  tthhee  EExxeeccuuttiivvee  CCoouunnccii ll   tthhrroouugghh  OOrrddiinnaanncceess..  

  
  
 NNEEWW  SSTTAATTUUTTEE  4422** ::   CCOONNDDII TTII OONNSS  OOFF  AADDMM II SSSSII OONN  OOFF                                                

CCOOLL LL EEGGEESS  //  II NNSSTTII TTUUTTEESS  TTOO  TTHHEE    PPRRII VVII LL EEGGEESS  OOFF  
TTHHEE  UUNNII VVEERRSSII TTYY  AANNDD  TTHHEE  WWII TTHHDDRRAAWWAALL   OOFF  TTHHEE  
SSAAMM EE..  

    
11..  TThhee  UUnniivveerrssii ttyy  sshhaall ll   rreeccooggnniizzee,,  ffoorr  aaddmmiissssiioonn  ttoo  ii ttss  pprriivvii lleeggeess,,  ssuucchh  ccooll lleeggeess  

aass  mmaayy  bbee  ddeecciiddeedd  uuppoonn  bbyy  tthhee  EExxeeccuuttiivvee  CCoouunnccii ll   ff rroomm  ttiimmee  ttoo  ttiimmee..  
22..  AAnn  aappppll iiccaattiioonn  ffoorr  ggrraanntt  ooff   rreeccooggnnii ttiioonn  sshhaall ll   bbee  mmaaddee  bbyy  tthhee  HHiigghheerr  EEdduuccaattiioonn  

CCoommmmiissssiioonneerr,,  HHaarryyaannaa  oorr  aann  OOff ff iicceerr  aauutthhoorriizzeedd  bbyy  hhiimm//hheerr  iinn  tthhiiss  rreeggaarrdd,,  iinn  
tthhee  ccaassee  ooff   GGoovvtt..  CCooll lleeggee  aanndd  bbyy  tthhee  CChhaaii rrmmaann  oorr  aannyy  ootthheerr  aauutthhoorrii ttyy  
aappppooiinntteedd  ffoorr  tthhee  ppuurrppoossee  bbyy  tthhee  GGoovveerrnniinngg  BBooddyy  ooff   tthhee  CCooll lleeggee  iinn  tthhee  ccaassee  ooff  
iinn  NNoonn--GGoovvtt..  CCooll lleeggee..  

33..  TThhee  SSoocciieettyy  //  TTrruusstt  oorr  tthhee  HHiigghheerr  EEdduuccaattiioonn  CCoommmmiissssiioonneerr,,  HHaarryyaannaa,,  aass  tthhee  
ccaassee  mmaayy  bbee,,  aappppllyyiinngg  ffoorr  rreeccooggnnii ttiioonn  //  aaff ff ii ll iiaattiioonn  ffoorr  aa  nneeww  CCooll lleeggee  sshhaall ll   
mmaakkee  aann  aappppll iiccaattiioonn  oonn  tthhee  ffoorrmm  pprreessccrriibbeedd  bbyy  tthhee  UUnniivveerrssii ttyy,,  ttoo  tthhee  RReeggiissttrraarr  
aanndd  sshhaall ll   ssaattiissffyy  tthhee  EExxeeccuuttiivvee  CCoouunnccii ll ::  
aa))  tthhaatt  uunnlleessss  ii tt  iiss  aa  GGoovvtt..  CCooll lleeggee,,  tthhee  CCooll lleeggee  sshhaall ll   hhaavvee  aa  rreegguullaarrllyy  

ccoonnssttii ttuutteedd  ggoovveerrnniinngg  bbooddyy  aass  pprroovviiddeedd  iinn  tthhee  OOrrddiinnaanncceess;;  
bb))  tthhaatt  uunnlleessss  ii tt  iiss  aa  GGoovvtt..  CCooll lleeggee,,  tthhee  qquuaall ii ff iiccaattiioonnss  ooff   tteeaacchhiinngg  aanndd  nnoonn--

tteeaacchhiinngg  ssttaaff ff ,,  tthheeii rr  ppaayy  ssccaalleess  aanndd  tthhee  ccoonnddii ttiioonnss  ggoovveerrnniinngg  tthheeii rr  
tteennuurree  ooff   tthhee  ooff ff iiccee  aarree  iinn  aaccccoorrddaannccee  wwii tthh  tthhee  SSttaattuutteess  //  OOrrddiinnaanncceess  //  
RRuulleess  pprreessccrriibbeedd  bbyy  tthhee  UUnniivveerrssii ttyy..  EEvveerryy  tteeaacchheerr  aappppooiinntteedd  iinn  aa  NNoonn--



GGoovvtt..  aaff ff ii ll iiaatteedd  CCooll lleeggee  sshhaall ll   bbee  ssuubbjjeecctt  ttoo  tthhee  aapppprroovvaall   ooff   tthhee  VViiccee--
CChhaanncceell lloorr  iinn  tthhee  mmaannnneerr  pprreessccrriibbeedd  bbyy  tthhee  UUnniivveerrssii ttyy;;  

cc))  tthhaatt  tthhee  bbuuii llddiinnggss  iinn  wwhhiicchh  tthhee  CCooll lleeggee  iiss  ttoo  bbee  llooccaatteedd  aarree  ssuuiittaabbllee  aanndd  
tthhaatt  pprroovviissiioonn  wwii ll ll   bbee  mmaaddee  iinn  ccoonnffoorrmmii ttyy  wwii tthh  tthhee  rruulleess  ooff   tthhee  
UUnniivveerrssii ttyy  ((ii ))  ffoorr  tthhee  rreessiiddeennccee  ooff   tthhee  ssttuuddeennttss,,  nnoott  rreessiiddiinngg  wwii tthh  tthheeii rr  
ppaarreennttss  //  gguuaarrddiiaannss  iinn  tthhee  CCooll lleeggee  oorr  iinn  tthhee  llooddggiinnggss  aapppprroovveedd  bbyy  tthhee  
CCooll lleeggee  aanndd  ((ii ii ))  ffoorr  tthheeii rr  ssuuppeerrvviissiioonn  aanndd  pphhyyssiiccaall   wweell ffaarree..  

dd))  tthhaatt  tthhee  pprroovviissiioonn  hhaass  bbeeeenn  oorr  sshhaall ll   bbee  mmaaddee  wwii tthhiinn  tthhee  ssppeeccii ff iieedd  ppeerriioodd  
ffoorr  aa  ll iibbrraarryy  aaccccoorrddiinngg  ttoo  UUnniivveerrssii ttyy  nnoorrmmss..  

ee))  tthhaatt  wwhheerree  rreeccooggnnii ttiioonn  iiss  ssoouugghhtt  iinn  aannyy  bbrraanncchh  ooff   eexxppeerriimmeennttaall   sscciieennccee,,  
aarrrraannggeemmeennttss  hhaavvee  bbeeeenn  mmaaddee  oorr  wwii ll ll   bbee  mmaaddee  iinn  ccoonnffoorrmmii ttyy  wwii tthh  tthhee  
rruulleess  ooff   tthhee  UUnniivveerrssii ttyy  ffoorr  iimmppaarrttiinngg  iinnssttrruuccttiioonn  iinn  tthhaatt  bbrraanncchh  ooff  
sscciieennccee  iinn  aa  pprrooppeerrllyy  eeqquuiippppeedd  llaabboorraattoorryy  oorr  mmuusseeuumm..  

ff ))  tthhaatt  tthhee  pprroovviissiioonn  wwii ll ll ,,  ssoo  ffaarr  aass  ccii rrccuummssttaanncceess  mmaayy  ppeerrmmii tt,,  bbee  mmaaddee  
ffoorr  tthhee  rreessiiddeennccee  ooff   tthhee  HHeeaadd  ooff   CCooll lleeggee  aanndd  ssoommee  mmeemmbbeerrss  ooff  
tteeaacchhiinngg  ssttaaff ff   iinn  oorr  nneeaarr  tthhee  CCooll lleeggee  oorr  tthhee  ppllaaccee  pprroovviiddeedd  ffoorr  tthhee  
rreessiiddeennccee  ooff   ssttuuddeennttss;;  

  
gg))  tthhaatt  ff iinnaanncciiaall   rreessoouurrcceess  ooff   tthhee  CCooll lleeggee  aarree  ssuucchh  aass  ttoo  mmaakkee  dduuee  

pprroovviissiioonn  ffoorr  ii ttss  ccoonnttiinnuueedd  mmaaiinntteennaannccee..  
hh))  tthhaatt  tthhee  rreeqquuii rreedd  aammoouunntt  ooff   eennddoowwmmeenntt  ffuunndd  hhaass  bbeeeenn  ddeeppoossii tteedd  wwii tthh  

tthhee  HHiigghheerr  EEdduuccaattiioonn  CCoommmmiissssiioonneerr,,  HHaarryyaannaa;;  
ii ))  tthhaatt  tthhee  rreeccooggnnii ttiioonn  //  aaff ff ii ll iiaattiioonn  ooff   tthhee  CCooll lleeggee  hhaavviinngg  rreeggaarrdd  ttoo  tthhee  

eedduuccaattiioonnaall   ffaaccii ll ii ttyy  pprroovviiddeedd  bbyy  ootthheerr  CCooll lleeggeess  iinn  tthhee  ssaammee  
nneeiigghhbboouurrhhoooodd    wwii ll ll   nnoott  bbee  iinnjjuurriioouuss  ttoo  tthhee  iinntteerreesstt  oorr  eedduuccaattiioonn;;  

jj ))  tthhaatt  tthhee  CCooll lleeggee  sshhaall ll   cchhaarrggee  oonnllyy  tthhoossee  ffeeeess  aanndd  ffuunnddss  aass  pprreessccrriibbeedd  bbyy  
tthhee  UUnniivveerrssii ttyy  ff rroomm  ttiimmee  ttoo  ttiimmee;;  aanndd  

kk))  tthhaatt  tthhee  CCooll lleeggee  sshhaall ll   ffaaii tthhffuull llyy  oobbsseerrvvee  tthhee  pprroovviissiioonnss  ooff   tthhee  AAcctt,,  
SSttaattuutteess,,  OOrrddiinnaanncceess  aanndd  RReegguullaattiioonnss  ooff   tthhee  UUnniivveerrssii ttyy  aanndd  tthhee  
iinnssttrruuccttiioonnss  iissssuueedd  bbyy  tthhee  UUnniivveerrssii ttyy  ff rroomm  ttiimmee  ttoo  ttiimmee..  

  
TThhee  aappppll iiccaattiioonn  sshhaall ll   ffuurrtthheerr  ccoonnttaaiinn  aann  aassssuurraannccee  tthhaatt  aafftteerr  tthhee  CCooll lleeggee  iiss  
rreeccooggnniizzeedd,,  nnoo  ttrraannssffeerreennccee  ooff   mmaannaaggeemmeenntt  sshhaall ll   bbee  mmaaddee  eexxcceepptt  wwii tthh  tthhee  
pprriioorr  aapppprroovvaall   ooff   tthhee  UUnniivveerrssii ttyy  aanndd  tthhaatt  aall ll   cchhaannggeess  iinn  tthhee  tteeaacchhiinngg  ssttaaff ff   sshhaall ll   
ffoorrtthhwwii tthh  bbee  rreeppoorrtteedd  ttoo  tthhee  UUnniivveerrssii ttyy  ffoorr  aapppprroovvaall ..  

44..  TThhee  eexxiissttiinngg  rreeccooggnniisseedd  CCooll lleeggeess  sshhaall ll   hhaavvee  ttoo  oobbttaaiinn  tthhee  pprriioorr  aapppprroovvaall   ooff   tthhee  
VViiccee--CChhaanncceell lloorr  ffoorr  mmaakkiinngg  aannyy  cchhaannggeess  iinn  tthhee  eexxiissttiinngg  tteeaacchhiinngg  ssttaaff ff ..  

55..  OOtthheerr  ccoonnddii ttiioonnss  ffoorr  aaddmmiissssiioonn  ooff   CCooll lleeggeess  ttoo  tthhee  pprriivvii lleeggeess  ooff   tthhee  UUnniivveerrssii ttyy  
aanndd  ffoorr    wwii tthhddrraawwaall  ooff   ssuucchh  pprriivvii lleeggeess  sshhaall ll   bbee  tthhoossee  aass  pprreessccrriibbeedd  iinn  tthhee  
OOrrddiinnaanncceess  //  RRuulleess  &&   RReegguullaattiioonnss  bbyy  tthhee  EExxeeccuuttiivvee  CCoouunnccii ll   ff rroomm  ttiimmee  ttoo  ttiimmee..  

  
*New Statutes (41 and 42) added vide Resolution No. 9 of 36th meeting of Executive Council dated 
24.02.2011 and consented by the Hon’ble Chancellor vide No. HRB-UA-30(1) 07/12 dated 05.04.2011 



 
  
  
  

NNEEWW  SSTTAATTUUTTEE  4433** ::   ESTABLISHMENT OF COLLEGES / POST- 
GRADUATE AND RESEARCH INSTITUIONS . 

1. The University may establish / maintain such College(s), Post-graduate and Research 
Institution(s), within its territorial jurisdiction, for providing instruction in various 
areas of knowledge, as the Executive Council may decide from time to time. 

2. Such College(s) / Institution(s) shall consist of the Department(s) or subject(s) of 
study as may be assigned to it / them. 

3. The Executive Council if it deems necessary, may constitute for each of these 
Colleges / Institutions, a Managing Committee which shall manage the College / 
Institution, subject to the general control and supervision of the Executive Council 
and in accordance with the Act, the Statutes, the Ordinances and the Rules / 
Regulations of the University, and the administrative control of such a College / 
Institution may be vested in a Principal / Director, whether or not a Managing 
Committee has been set up, with such  powers  and  functions  as  may  be  defined  
by the Executive Council.  

  
  

 
*New Statute (43) added vide Resolution No. 9 of 36th meeting of Executive Council dated 24.02.2011 and 
consented by the Hon’ble Chancellor vide No. HRB-UA-30(1) 07/12 dated 05.04.2011 

 
 

 


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