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GURU JAMBHESHWAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 

HISAR ACT, 1995 

(Haryana Act No. 17 of 1995) 
 

 
 

(Received  the  assent  of  the  Governor  of  Haryana  on  the  18
th  

October,  1995,  and  first 

published for general information in the Haryana Government Gazette (Extraordinary) of 

20
th  

October, 1995). 
 
 

 
1 2 3 4 

Year No. Short title Whether repealed or otherwise 

affected By legislation. 

1995 17 Guru Jambheshwar Amended by Haryana Act No.11 

University of Science & of 1996 

Technology, Hisar 

Act, 1995 Amended by Haryana Ordinance No. 

2 of 1996 

Amended by Haryana Act No. 3 of 

1998 

Amended by Haryana Act No. 19 of 

1999 

Amended by Haryana Govt. 

Technical Education Department 

Notification dated 21.08.2000. 

Amended by Haryana Govt. 

Education department Notification 

dated 25.02.2002. 

Amended by Haryana Act No. 10 of 

2003. 

Amended by Haryana Govt. Gazette 

Notification dated 23.03.2006 
 

AN 

ACT 

 

to establish and incorporate a * [teaching-cum-affiliating University to facilitate 
 

and  promote  studies and  research in  emerging  areas of  higher  education  with  focus  on 

new frontiers of technology, pharmacy], environmental studies, non-conventional energy 

sources and management studies, and also to achieve excellence in these and connected 

fields. 

BE it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Haryana in the Forty-Sixth Year of 



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* 1. Amended by Haryana Act No. 11 of 1996. 
 

2. Amended by Haryana Ordinance No. 2 of 1996 and approved by Haryana Act 
 

No. 3 of 1998. 
 

3. Amended by Haryana Act No. 19 of 1999. 
 

4. Amended by Haryana Government Technical Education Department 
 

Notification dated 21.08.2000. 
 

5. Amended by Haryana Government Education Department Notification dated 
 

25.02.002. 
 

6. Amended by Haryana Act No. 10 of 2003. 
 

7. Amended by Haryana Government Gazette Notification dated 23.03.2006. 

Short title and commencement. 

The Republic of India as follows:- 
 

1. (1) This Act may be called Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & 

Technology, Hisar Act, 1995. 

(2) It shall come into force on such date as the Government may, by notification* 
 

in the Official Gazette, appoint. 
 

Definitions. 
 

2. In this Act and in all the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations made there under, 

unless the context otherwise requires,- 

(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 privileges of the University; 

 

 

 



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[(dd)] “Post Graduate Regional Centre” means a Post Graduate Regional Centre 

maintained by, or admitted to the privileges of the University under this 
 

Act; 
 

(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; 
 

(f) “recognized teachers” means such persons as are approved by the 
 

University  for  the  purpose  of  imparting  instruction  in  a  college  or  and 

institution admitted to the privileges of the University; 

   (ff)  “School” means the Haryana School of Business; 

(g) “Statutes”, “Ordinances” and “Regulations” means respectively the 
 

Statutes,  Ordinances  and  Regulations of  the  University  made  under  this 
 

Act; 
 

(h) “University” means Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & 

Technology, Hisar as incorporated under this Act; and 

(i) “University teachers” mean Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant 

Professors 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. 

* appoints the 20
th  

day of October, 1995 as the date on which the said Act shall 
 

come into force, vide Haryana Govt. Education Department Notification No. S.O. 
 

117/H.A. 17/95 dated the 20
th 

October, 1995. 
 

Incorporation 
 

3.1 There shall continue to be a body corporate by the name of Guru Jambheshwar 

University of Science & Technology 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. 

 



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2. The University shall have perpetual succession and 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,  form  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, 

the  privileges  of  any  other  University,  and  different  dates  may  be  notified  for 

different colleges: 

Provided that – 
 

(i) any student of any college, institute or Post Graduate Regional Centre, Sirsa, 

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; 

* Amended by Haryana Act No. 11 of 1996 and further amended by Haryana 
 

Ordinance No. 2 of 1996 and approved by Haryana Act No. 3 of 1998. 
 

**  The limits of the area specified vide Haryana Govt. Education Department 
 

Notification No. G.S.R. 54/H.A. 17/1995/S.4/2000 dated 21
st  

August, 2000 and No. 

GSR/2/H.A. 28/1986/S.4/2002 Dt. 25.2.2002 & No. S.O. 18/H.A.17/1995/S.4/2011 

Dt.11.02.2011. 

 

 

 



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(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]. 

Bar   on   conferring,   granting   or   issuing   degrees,   diplomas   or   certificates   by 

unauthorized institutions. 

5. (1) Notwithstanding any thing contained in this Act or any other law, for the time 
 

being in force, no person or institutions, 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. 

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

dealt with as per rules laid down by the University in this regard keeping in view 

the orders and guidelines issued by the competent authorities and academic bodies 

such as the State Government and the University Grants Commission. 

(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 the section institution means any body corporate and 

includes a firm or other association of individuals. 



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Powers and Functions of University. 
 

6. The University shall exercise the following powers and the following functions, 

namely:- 

*[(a) to provide facilities and promote studies and research in emerging areas of higher 

education,   including   new   frontiers   of   technology,   pharmacy,   environmental 

studies,  non-conventional  energy  sources  and  management  studies  and  also  to 

achieve excellence in these and connected fields; 

*(b) to hold examinations and grant degrees, diplomas and other academic distinctions 
 

or titles to persons in the fields of emerging areas of higher education, technology, 

pharmacy,   management   etc.   as   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, donations and transfers of movable or immovable property from transfers, 

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, lecturerships, and to create 

other posts of any description required by the University and to appoint persons to 

such posts; 

(g) to cooperate 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; 
 

* Amended by Haryana Act No. 11 of 1996 and further amended by Haryana Ordinance 
 

No. 2 of 1996 and approved by Haryana Act No. 3 of 1998. 
 

(h) to provide instruction, 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 instruction in any college or institution admitted 
 

to the privileges of the University; 
 

 

 

 

 



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*[(j) to  maintain  institutes,  colleges  of  technology,  pharmacy,  management,  Post 
 

Graduate Regional Centre, Sirsa etc. established by the university and to admit to 
 

its  privileges,  colleges  or  technology,  pharmacy,  management  and  colleges  or 

institutes  in  the  areas  specified  under  sub-section  (1)  of  section  4  and  to 

disaffiliate colleges or institutes if they are not being run as per provisions of the 
 

Act, Statutes or Ordinances contained therein;] 
 

(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  the  country  in  terms  of  subjects,  fields  of 

specialization,  levels  of  education  and  training  of  technical  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   engineering,   technology,   **   [pharmacy], 

management and in allied sciences so that the production will be ensured of men 

who are not only up-to-date but also will be able to provide the lead; 

* Inserted Ordinance No. 2 of 1996 and approved by Haryana Act No. 3 of 1998. 
 

(q) to promote research, design and development activities that have a relevance to 

social needs and the development programmes of the State; 

(r ) to  initiate  measures  to  enlist  the  cooperation  of  industries  and  Government 

employers 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; 
 



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(t) to arrange for progressive introduction of continuous evaluation and reorientation 
 

of the subjectives in educational measurement. 
 

(u) to further entrepreneurial ability among its students; 

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

profession  of  engineering,  technology,  management  and  allied  sciences  and  its 

responsibilities and services to society. 

University open to all races, classes, castes and creeds. 
 

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 beneficiation 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 provision: 

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. 

Teaching of University. 
 

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. 

Officers of University. 
 

9. The following shall be the officers of the University, namely:- 

(i) the Chancellor; 

(ii) the Vice-Chancellor; 

(iii) the Registrar; 

(iii a)* the Director of Haryana School Business; and 
 

(iv) such other persons in the service of the University as may be declared by 

the Statutes to be officers of the University. 

 
*  Amended by Haryana Act No. 16-HLA of 2008. 
 
 
 
 



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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 over the 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 is referred to in 

sub-section (4). 

(7) Where any inspection or inquiry has been caused 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. 
 



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

by order in writing, annul any proceedings of the University, which are not in 

conformity with this Act, the Statutes or the Ordinances; 

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 there under. 

(13) The  power  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. 
 

 

Vice-Chancellor 
 

*11. “(1) 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 atleast 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.” 

 



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(1A) 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.” 

(2) The  Vice-Chancellor  shall  hold  office  for  a  period  of  three  years  which 

may be renewed for not more than one term: 

Provided that he shall cease to hold the office on attaining the age of 68*** years 

irrespective of the fact that his term has not expired. 

 

** [(3) 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,  resignation  or 

otherwise, the Chancellor may make arrangements for the performance of 

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. 

(4) 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. 

(5) 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. 

* Substituted and Inserted by Haryana Act No. 19 of 1999. 
 

** Substituted by Haryana Act No. 11 of 1996. 

*** Substituted by Haryana Act No. 25 of 2010. 
 

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: 

 

 



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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. 

(6) The  Vice-Chancellor  shall  exercise  such  other  powers  and  perform such 

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

*[11]-A (1) Deleted 
 

Registrar 
 

**11-B (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. 

11-C Director of Haryana School of Business 
 

(1) The  terms  and  conditions  of  appointment  of  the  Director  of  Haryana 
 

School of Business shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes. 
 

(2) The  Director  of  Haryana  School  of  Business  shall  exercise  such  powers 

and perform such duties as may be prescribed by the Statutes. 

Other officers. 
 

12. The manner of appointment and powers and functions of other officers of the 
 

University shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes. 
 

Authorities of University. 

13.  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; 



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(iva) the Board of Governors of Haryana School of Business; 
 

(v) the Faculties; 
 

(vi) the Planning Board; and 
 

(vii) such other authorities as may be declared by the Statutes to be the authorities of 

the University. 

* Deleted by Haryana Act No. 10 of 2003. 
 

** Inserted by Haryana Act No. 19 of 1999. 
 

Court. 
 

14. (1) The constitution of the Court, and the term of office of its members shall 
 

be prescribed by the Statutes. 
 

(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. 
 

Executive Council. 
 

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

University. 
 

(2) The  constitution  of  the  Executive  Council,  the  term  of  office  of  its 

members and its powers and functions shall be such as may be prescribed 

by the Statutes. 
 

Academic Council. 

16. (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. 

(2) The  constitution  of  the  Academic  Council,  the  term  of  office  of  its 

members and its powers and functions shall be such as may be prescribed 

by the Statutes. 
 
 



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School and Faculties. 
 

17. The constitution and functions of the School and Faculties shall be such as may be 

prescribed by the Statutes. 

 

Finance Committee. 
 

18. The constitution of the Finance Committee, the term of office of its members, and 
 

its powers and functions shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes. 
 

Planning Board. 
 

19. The  constitution  and  functions  of  the  Planning  Board  shall  be  such  as  may  be 

prescribed by the Statutes. 

Statutes and their Scope. 

 

20. Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes may provide for all or any of the 

following matters, namely:- 

(a) the constitution, powers and functions of the authorities and other bodies 
 

of the University as may be constituted from time to time; 
 

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

and the officers of the University; 

(c ) the conditions of 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. 
 

 

 

 



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Statutes how made. 
 

21. (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 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, power 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 Statute shall require the approval of the Chancellor who may approve, 

disapprove or remit it for further consideration. A Statute passed by 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  sixty  days  of  its  receipt,  the 

Chancellor  may,  after  considering  the  reasons,  if  any,  communicated  by 

the Executive Council or its inability to comply with such direction, make, 

amend or repeal the Statutes suitably. 

 

 *  Substituted by Haryana Act No. 19 of 1999. 

 * Inserted by Haryana Act No. 19 of 1999. 

 

 



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Ordinances and their scope. 
 

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

for all or any of the following matters namely: 

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

(b) the  courses  of  study  to  be  laid  down  for  all  degrees,  diplomas  and 

certificates of the University; 

(c) the  conditions  under  which  students  shall  be  admitted  to  the  degree  or 

diploma  courses  and  to  the  examination  of  the  University  and  shall  be 

eligible for degrees and diplomas; 

(d) the  fees  to  be  charged  for  courses  of  study  in  the University  and  for 

admission to the examinations, degree 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,  exhibition, 

medals and prizes; 

(f) the conduct of examinations, including the term of office and manner of 

appointment and the duties of 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 provided for by the Ordinances. 
 

Ordinances how made. 
 

23. (1) The Ordinances shall be made, amended, repealed or added to by the 
 

Executive Council. 

Provided that no Ordinance shall be made- 

(a) affecting the admission or enrolment of students or prescribing 

examinations to be recognized as equivalent to the University 

examinations; and 

(b) affecting the conditions, mode of appointment or duties of examiners or 

the conduct or standard of examination or any course of study; 

 unless  the  draft  of  such  an  Ordinance  has  been  proposed  by  the   

Academic Council. 
 

 



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(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 (i) alongwith its suggestions: 

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. 
 

24. (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. 
 

25. The annual report of the University giving details of broad progrmmes, 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 at its annual meeting. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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Funds and accounts. 
 

26. (1) The University shall have a General Fund to which shall be credited 
 

(a) its income from fees, grants, donations and gifts, if any; 
 

(b) any contribution or grant made by the Central Government, and the 

University Grants Commission, All India Council for Technical 

Education or like authority, any local authority or any corporation owned 

or controlled by the Government; 

(c) endowments and other receipts.

Explanation 

In this section the expression “University Grants Commission” means the 

Commission   established   under   section   4   of   the   University   Grants 

Commission Act, 1956 (Central Act 3 of 1956). 

(2) The  university  may  have  such  other  funds  as  may  be  prescribed  by  the 

Statutes. 

(3) The  funds  and  all  moneys  of  the  university  shall  be  managed  in  such  a 

manner as may be prescribed by the statutes. 

*[(4) The  Government  may,  every  year,  provide  grant-in-aid  to  facilitate  and 

promote  studies  and  research  in  emerging  areas  of  higher  education, 

including  new  frontiers  of  technology,  pharmacy,  environmental  studies, 

non-conventional  energy  sources  and  management  studies,  and  also  to 

achieve excellence in these and connected fields in the manner prescribed 

by the Government from time to time.] 



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Annual Accounts. 
 

27. (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 Fund Accounts, 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 alongwith the report of the Director, Local Fund Accounts or the 

auditor shall be submitted to the Court and the Chancellor alongwith 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. 

* Substituted by Haryana Act No. 11 of 1996 and further amended by Haryana Ordinance 
 

No. 2 of 1996 and approved by Haryana Act No. 3 of 1998. 
 

 

Conditions of service of Officers and teachers. 
 

28. (1) Every salaried officer and teacher, except the Vice-Chancellor, shall be 

appointed  under  a  written  contract,  which  shall  be  lodged  with  the 

University   and   any   dispute   arising   out   of   a   contract   between   the 

University  and  officer  or  teacher  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   of   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. 
 

(2) Every  such  request  shall  be  deemed  to  be  a  submission  to  arbitration 

within the meaning of the Arbitration Act, 1940. 
 
 
 
 
 



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Pension, provident fund and insurance fund. 
 

29. (1) The University shall institute, for the benefit of its officers, teachers and 

other  employees,  pension,  provident  fund  and  insurance  fund  on  the 

pattern of the Government employees. 

(2) Where  any  provident  fund  and  insurance  fund  have  been  so  constituted, 

the provisions of the Provident Fund Act, 1925 shall be applicable. 

 

Vacancy not to invalidate proceedings. 
 

30. 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. 

Certain disputes to be referred to Chancellor. 
 

31. If any question arises whether any person has been duly elected or appointed as, 
 

or is entitled to be, a member of any authority or other body of the University, 

matter shall be referred to the Chancellor whose decision thereon shall be final. 

Power of Remove difficulties. 
 

32. 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  purpose  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. 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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Creation of teaching and non-teaching posts. 

33. Notwithstanding  anything  contained  in  this  Act,  the  University  shall  not  create 

any teaching and non-teaching posts or revise the pay scales of the teaching and 

non-teaching employees without obtaining the prior approval of the Government: 

Provided  that  the  Government  may  delegate  its  powers  under  this  section  to  the  

Vice- Chancellor or the Executive Council as and when the need arises for 

smooth functioning and growth of the University. 

Protection of action taken in good faith. 
 

34. 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. 

Repeal and savings. 
 

35. (1) All properties, movable and immovable and all the interests of whatsoever 

nature and kind therein, vested in the Kurukshetra University Post 

Graduate Regional Centre, Hisar and the courses 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  Post  Graduate 

Regional  Centre,  Hisar  shall  be  deemed  to  have  been  incurred,  entered 

into, or engaged to be done by, with or for the University. 

 



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THE SCHEDULE 
 

(Statutes of Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar) 

(See Section 21) 

 

Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor. 
 

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 or other body of the University, but shall not be 

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

(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 decisions 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. 

Power & Duties of Registrar. 

2. *(i) Deleted 
 

(ii) The Registrar shall be ex officio Secretary of the Executive Council and 

Faculties  but  shall  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. 

**(iii)  When  the  Office  of  the  Registrar  is  vacant  or  when  the  Registrar  is  by 

reason  of  illness,  or  any  other  cause  unable  to  perform the  duties  of  his 

office,  the  duties  of the office  shall be performed by such person as the 



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Vice-Chancellor   may   appoint   temporary   for   the   purpose   till   regular 

appointment is made by the Chancellor on the Advice of the Government. 

(iv) 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  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. 

 

(v) 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 academic staff, as may 

be specified in the orders of the Executive Council and to suspend them 

pending enquiry; 

* Deleted by Haryana Act No. 3 of 1998. 
 

** Substituted by Haryana Act No. 19 of 1999. 
 

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. 

(vi) An  appeal  shall  be  to  the  Vice-Chancellor  against  any  order  of  the 
 

Registrar imposing any of the penalties specified in clause (v). 
 

(vii) 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 alongwith his recommendations. 

Provided that an appeal shall lie to the Executive Council against an order of the Vice- 

Chancellor imposing any penalty. 



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(viii) The Registrar shall be the authorized officer to enter into agreements, sign 

documents and authenticate records on behalf of the University and shall 

act in such capacity when the appropriate authority 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. 

 

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) Dean Academic Affairs 

(b)   Proctor; 

(c )  Chief Warden; 
 

(d)   Dean of Students Welfare;  

*(e)   Dean of Colleges; 

(f)   Controller of Examinations 

 

Dean Academic Affairs, Proctor, Chief Warden and Dean of Students Welfare. 
 

*4 The Dean Academic Affairs, the Proctor, the Chief Warden, and the Dean of 
 

Students   Welfare,   shall   be   appointed   by   the,   Executive   Council   on   the 

Recommendations  of  the  Vice-Chancellor,  from  amongst  the  teachers  of  the 

University,  not  below  the  rank  of  Professor,  on  the  terms  and  conditions  to  be 

determined  by  the  Executive  Council,  on  the  recommendations  of  the  Vice- 

Chancellor. 

* Amended by the Executive Council Resolution No. C-6 of  19.03.1997 and received 

the assent of the Chancellor on 12.06.2001. 

Statute-4(I) 

 The Dean of Colleges 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 such terms and conditions as may be prescribed by the Executive Council. He 

shall discharge such duties as may be assigned to him by the Vice-Chancellor from time to 

time. 

* Amended by the Executive Council Resolution No. 7 of  29.03.2012 and received the 

assent of the Chancellor on 18.06.2012. 



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Controller of Examinations. 
 

5. (i) The Controller of Examinations, 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. 

(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 to 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 the impartiality and objectivity with a view to making it a 

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. 

Court and its constitution. 
 

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

(a) Ex officio members- 

 (i) The Chancellor; 

 (ii) The Vice-Chancellor; 

(iii) The Secretary to Government, Haryana, Finance 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 Director/joint Secretary; 

(v) The Secretary to Government, Haryana, Technical Education Department or 

a nominee not below the rank of the Director/ Joint Secretary: 

(vi) the Deans of Faculties; 

(vii) the Registrar: 

*(vii-a) Dean Academic Affairs; 

*(vii-b) Dean of Colleges; 

(viii) the Controller of Examinations 

(b) (i) Professors of the University not exceeding five on the basis of seniority by 

rotation; 

(ii) four teachers from amongst the Associate Professors and Associate 

Professors  of the University of whom atleast two shall be Associate 

Professor on the basis of seniority by rotation; 

(iii) four Principals/ Directors of Colleges/ Institutes admitted to the privileges of 

the University on the basis of seniority by rotation to be nominated by the 



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Vice-Chancellor; 

 (iv) five eminent academicians and representatives from industry, commerce, 

engineering, etc., to be nominated by the Chancellor on the 

recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor 

 

(c ) (i) The Registrar shall be the Member-Secretary of the Court. 
 

(ii) Save as otherwise expressly provided, the members of Court, other than ex 

officio members, shall hold office for a term of two years. 

(iii) At all  meetings  of  the  Court  two  fifths  of  the  members  shall  form  a 

quorum. 

* Amended by the Executive Council Resolution No. 7 of  29.03.2012 and received the 

assent of the Chancellor on 18.06.2012. 

 

Meetings of the Court. 
 

7. (i) The Court shall meet atleast once a year. 
 

(ii) 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 

members. 

 

Executive Council and its Constitution. 
 

8. The Executive Council shall consist of the following persons, namely:- 
 

I. Ex officio member- 
 

(i) The Vice-Chancellor; 
 

*(ii) The Secretary to Government, Haryana, Finance Department or nominee 

not below the rank of Joint Secretary; 

(iii) The  Secretary  to  Government,  Haryana,  Education  Department  or  a 

nominee not below the rank of Director/ Joint Secretary; 

(iv) The Secretary to Government, Haryana, Technical Education Department 
 

or a nominee not below the rank of the Joint Secretary; 

II. Other members- 

*(a) Three  Deans  of  Faculties  to  be  nominated  by  the  Vice-Chancellor,  by 

rotation in accordance with the procedure laid down by the University; 

(b) Two  Principals  of  Colleges/  institutions  admitted  to  the  privileges  of 
 

University by rotation on the basis of seniority; 
 

 



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(c ) Two professors (other than Deans of the Faculties) by rotation on the basis 
 

of seniority; 

(d) Two teachers of the University Teaching Department (other than 

Professors)   may be elected from amongst themselves out of whom one 

shall be an Associate Professor;  
 

(e) Six persons to be nominated by the Chancellor on the recommendation of 

the   Vice   Chancellor   from   amongst   distinguished   professionals   and 

eminent  persons  from  the  industry/  chambers  of  Commerce/  Technical 

Universities/ Indian Institute Technology/ Indian Institute of Management/ 

All India Council for Technical Education, etc. 

III. (i) The Registrar shall be the Ex officio Secretary of the Executive 
 

Council. 
 

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

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

Executive  Council,  other  than  Ex  officio  members,  shall  hold 

office for a term of two years. 

 

Power of the Executive Council. 
 

9. The Executive Council shall exercise the following powers, namely:- 
 

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

University; 
 

* Amended by the Executive Council Resolution No. C-3 of 20.03.1996 and received the 

assent of the Chancellor on 12.06.2001. 

(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,  Associate Professors,  Assistant Professors  and  

other  academic  staff  and Principals of colleges and institutions maintained 

by the University; 

Provided  that  in  the  matters  of  creation  of  new  posts  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 



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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 and emoluments of teachers and 

Academic  staff,  the  Executive  Council  shall  take  action  after  considering  the 

recommendations of the Academic Council and the Finance Committee. 

In respect of qualifications of teachers and academic staff, the Executive Council 

shall take action after considering the recommendations of the Academic Council 

and also the regulations laid down by the U.G.C. and other concerned statutory 

bodies. 

(c ) to appoint Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, 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 up temporary vacancies herein; 

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

appointments thereto, in the manner prescribed by the Statutes; 

* Amended by the Executive Council Resolution No. C-3 of 20.031996 and received the 

assent of the Chancellor on 12.06.2001. 

(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 think 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 power 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; 
 



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(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  such  other  powers  and  perform  such  other  duties  as  may  be 

conferred or assigned to the Executive Council by the Act or the Statutes, 

or the Ordinances; and 
 

(o) to exercise all powers of the University not otherwise provided for by the 
 

Act, the Statutes, or the Ordinances. 
 

Academic Council and its Constitution. 
 

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

I. Ex officio members:- 
 

(i) The Vice-Chancellor; 
 

(ii) The Director of Higher Education, Haryana; 
 

(iii) The Director of Technical Education, Haryana; 

(iv) The Registrar; 

(v) The Deans of faculties; 

 

 (v-a)    Ex-officio Members  (a) Dean Academic Affairs (b) Dean of Colleges; 
 

(vi) Three Principals by rotation on the basis of their seniority; 

(vii)  The Controller of examinations; 

**(viii) The Librarian of the University Library.  

II. Other members:- 

(i) one professor appointed by the University from each faculty by rotation on 

the basis of seniority; 

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

the  basis  of seniority; 

(iv) one  University  Assistant Professor  from  each  faculty,  by  rotation  on  the  

basis  of seniority. 

 

 



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(iv) Four eminent educationists 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; 
 

(v) four persons from public sector industries of the Central and State 

Government, in the State having proficiency in matters relating to industry 

and  research,  to  be  nominated  by  Chancellor  on  the  recommendation  of 

the Vice-Chancellor: 

Provided further that any other Chairman/ officer of the University whose association is 

necessary regarding a particular item may be invited to attend the meeting. However, the 

special invitee shall not have any right to vote. 

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

** Substituted by Executive Council vide Resolution No. 5 of 27.10.1999 and received 

the assent of the Chancellor on 12.06.2001. 

* Amended by the Executive Council Resolution No. 7 of  29.03.2012 and received the 

assent of the Chancellor on 18.06.2012. 

 

(2) Two fifth 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. 

Powers of Academic Council. 
 

11. (1) The Academic Council shall exercise the following powers, namely:- 
 

(a) to   exercise   general   supervision   over   the   academic   policies   of   the 
 

University  and  to  give  directions  regarding  methods  of  instruction,  co- 

operative teaching among colleges and institutions, evaluation of research 
 

or improvements in academic standards; 
 

(b) to consider matters of general academic interest either on its own initiative 
 

or  on  a  reference  by  the  Chancellor,  the  Vice-Chancellor,  the  Executive 
 

Council or a Faculty and to take appropriate action thereon; 
 



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(c ) to  recommend  to  the  Executive  Council,  the  creation  and  abolition  on 

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 the Academic Council by the Act, the Statutes, or 

the Ordinances. 

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

conducting  of  examinations  so  for  as  they  are  not  provided  for  by  the  Statutes  and 

Ordinances shall be final. 

 

Composition of the Finance Committee. 
 

12. (1) The Finance Committee shall consist of the following persons, namely:- 
 

(I) Ex Officio member:- 
 

(a) the Vice-Chancellor (Chairperson); 
 

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

not below the rank of Joint Secretary; 

(c ) the   Secretary   to   Government,   Haryana,   Education   Department   or   a 

nominee not below rank of Director/ Joint Secretary Higher Education; 

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

or  a  nominee  not  below  rank  of  Director/  Joint  Secretary  of  Technical 
 

Education, Haryana. 

(II) Other members- 
 

(a) two  outside  members  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 members of the Finance Committee shall hold office for a term of two 

years. 



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

nominee, shall form the quorum. 

 

Functions and powers of the Finance Committee. 
 

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

proposals  for  expenditures  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  for  the  year  based  on  the  resources  and  the  income  of  the 

University. No expenditure shall be incurred by the University in excess of 

the limits so fixed. 

(2) It  shall  examine  a  recommend  to  the  Executive  Council  the  creation  of 

teaching and other posts. 

(3) The annual accounts and the official estimates  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. 

 

Faculty of the University. 
 

14. There shall be following School and Faculties; 
 

(1) Faculty of Physical Sciences; 

(2) Haryana School of Business; 

(3) Faculty of Information Technology and Computer Science; 
 

*(4) Faculty of Engineering & Technology; 

(5) Faculty of Architecture, Urban and Town Planning; 
 

*(6) Faculty   of   Non-Conventional   subjects   in   Humanities   and   Foreign 
 

Languages; 
 

(7) Faculty of Religious Studies; 
 

(8) Faculty   of  Environmental and Bio Sciences & Technology; 
 

**(9) Faculty of Media Studies; 
 

 

*(10) Faculty of Law; 
 

*(11) Faculty of Medical Sciences; 
 

*(12) Faculty of Education; 



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(13)     Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences 
 

 

(14) Such other faculties as the Executive Council, on the recommendation of 

the  Academic  Council,  may  institute,  in  the  emerging  areas  of  Higher 

Education. 

* Amended  and  substituted  by  the  Executive  Council  Resolution  No.  C-2  of 
 

20.03.1996 and received the assent of the Chancellor on 12.06.2001. 
 

** Instituted  by  the  Executive  Council  Resolution  no.  16  of  12.11.1998  under 
 

Clause-14 above. 
 

Constitution of Faculties 
 

15. (1) Each Faculty shall consist of- 
 

(i) Dean of the 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 Associate Professor  and  one Assistant Professor  or  equivalent  

from  each  department included in the faculty by rotation according 

to seniority; 

*(v) One Professor, one Associate Professor and one Assistant Professor 

from each department of the Regional Centre (s) included in the 

faculty, on the basis of seniority by rotation. 

*(vi) Upto  two  teachers  from  the  affiliated  colleges/institutes,  in  the 

concerned   disciplines,   one   of   whom   shall   be   the   Principal/ 

Director, on the basis of seniority by rotation. 

*(vii)   Upto  two  outside  experts  out  of  which  one  may  be  from  the 

Industry,   to   be   nominated   by   the   Vice-Chancellor   on   the 

recommendations of the Dean of the Faculty. 

Provided that wherever considered necessary, the Vice-Chancellor may on 

the recommendation of the Dean increase the number of experts. 



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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) The Branch Incharge of the Academic Branch not below the rank of 

Assistant Registrar may act as Secretary of every Faculty. 
 

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

* Substituted and amended by Executive Council Resolution No. 8 to 19.03.1997  and 

received the assent of the Chancellor on 12.06.2001. 

Deans of Faculties. 
 

*16. (1) There shall be a Dean of each Faculty who shall be appointed by the Vice- 

Chancellor.  The  Dean  shall  be  appointed  in  rotation  from  amongst  the 

professors in various Departments comprising the Faculty; provided that a 

Professor appointed as Dean, will get his/her next turn after all the 

Professors in the Faculty, have been appointed as Dean of any faculty and 

all have completed their full term of three years in order of seniority. In 

case any Professor has resigned during term then he/she shall not be 

entitled to take chance of further remaining period again. Provided further 

that where there is no Professor in a Faculty, the Vice-Chancellor may 

appoint the Dean of faculty. 

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

hold office for a term of three years. 

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

them. 

(4) The Dean shall be responsible for the coordination of teaching therein and 

the execution of the decisions of the Faculty. 

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

meeting of any committee of the Faculty. 

Powers of the Faculties 

17. Subject to the control of the Academic Council, the powers of the Faculty shall 

be:- 

(a) to   coordinate   teaching   and   research   work   of   the   University   in   the 
 

Departments assigned to the Faculty; 
 



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(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 Departments 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 examinations; and 

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

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

Chairpersons of the Departments. 

*18. (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 chairpersonship shall rotate among Professors and Associate 

Professors on seniority basis. 

  Provided further that if a Professor/Associate Professor/Reader, who has 

availed one full term of chairpersonship, then he/she will be eligible for 

appointment of chairperson on rotation only after completion of full chain 

of cycle in order of seniority. 
 

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

as Chairperson or for Departments where instruction is imparted only upto 

the under-graduate level in the colleges, the Dean of the concerned faculty 

shall be the Chairperson. 

* Amended by the Executive Council Resolution No. 13 & 14 of  02.05.2013 and received 

the assent of the Chancellor on 31.05.2016. 

 
 

(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. 



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(4) In case the Chairperson of a Department, by reason 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   of   his   own,   he   will   not   be   eligible   for   appointment   as 

Chairperson   of   the   Department   till   his   turn   comes   again   after   the 

completion of the rotation circle among the eligible teachers. 

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

Appointments 
 

19. (1) All appointments to teaching posts shall be made by the Executive 
 

Council on the recommendations of the Selection Committees. 
 

(2) Appointments to non-teaching posts carrying an initial pay of Rs. 

15600-39100+5400 GP per  mensum  or  more,  shall  be  made  by  

the  Executive  Council,  on  the recommendation of the Establishment 

Committee. 

(3) For posts carrying an initial salary not exceeding Rs. 9300-34800+4200 

GP per mensum, appointments shall be made by the Vice-Chancellor. 

(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in clauses (1), (2) and (3) above, the 

Vice-Chancellor  may,  where  he  considers  necessary,  make  an  adhoc  or 

temporary appointment for a period not exceeding six months, if it is not 

possible or desirable to make regular appointment. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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Selection Committees. 
 

20. *(1) A Selection Committee for any appointment of Professor/ Associate 

Professor/ Assistant Professor specified below shall consist of:- 

For the Post of University Assistant Professor: 
 

1. The Vice-Chancellor to be the Chairperson of the Selection Committee. 
 

2. Three experts in the concerned subject, to be invited on the basis of the list 

recommended by the Vice-Chancellor and  approved  by  the  Executive 

Council. 

3. Dean of the concerned Faculty. 
 

4. Chairperson of the Department, if he is a Professor. 
 

5. An academician nominated by the Chancellor. 
 

The  quorum  should  be  four  out  of  which  at  least  two  outside  subject- 

experts must be present. 

 

For the Post of Associate Professor  
 

1. The Vice-Chancellor to be the Chairperson of the Selection Committee. 
 

2. An academician who is the nominee of the Chancellor. 
 

3. Three experts in the concerned subject/ field, out of the list recommended 
 

by the Vice-Chancellor and approved by the Executive Council. 
 

4. Dean of the concerned Faculty. 
 

5. Chairperson of the Department, if he/she is a Professor. 
 

At least four members, including two outside subject-experts, must constitute the 

quorum. 

For the Post of Professor 
 

1. Vice-Chancellor to be the Chairperson of the Selection Committee. 

2. An academician who is the nominee of the Chancellor. 
 

3. Three experts in the concerned subject/ field, out of the list recommended 
 

by the Vice-Chancellor and approved by the Executive Council. 
 

4. Dean of the Faculty. 
 

5. Chairperson of the Department, if he/she is a Professor. 
 

At least four members, including two outside subject-experts, must constitute the 

quorum. 



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Note: A representative of the SC/ST, women and physically handicapped persons, 

should  be  in  the  Selection  Committee  whenever  a  candidate  from  any  of  the 

categories appears for the interview. 

 

It is optional for the University to utilize the Seminar or Colloquium as a method 

for the selection of Lecturer, Associate Professor or Assistant Professor. 

 

Selection Committee for the Librarian, Deputy Librarian and Assistant Librarian 

and Director, Deputy Director and Asstt. Director of Physical Education shall be 

the same as that of Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor 

respectively, except that the concerned expert in Physical Education or 

administration or Library Science, as the case may be, shall be associated with 

the Selection Committee. 

 

At least four members, including two outside subject-experts, shall constitute the 

quorum. 

 

*  Amended  by  E.C.  Resolution  No.  5  of  21.12.2004  and  received  the  assent  of  the 

chancellor on 23.06.2006. 

 

For the post of principal 
 

1. Chairpersons of the Governing Board as chairperson. 
 

2. One member of the Governing Board to be nominated by the Chairperson. 
 

3. Two Vice-Chancellor’s nominees, out of whom one should be an expert. 
 

4. Director Technical Education’s nominee. 

5. Three experts consisting of the principal of a college, a Professor and an 

accomplished  educationist  not  below  the  rank  of  a  Professor  (to  be 

nominated by the Governing Board) out of a panel of experts approved by 

the Vice-Chancellor. 

At least four members, including two outside experts shall constitute the quorum. 
 

Provided  that  the  Vice-Chancellor  may  add  more  names  to  the  panel  in  special 

circumstances and report these to the Executive Council at its next meeting. 

 

 

 



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2. The panels of names drawn up by the Executive 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 the Selection 

Committee,   after,   accepting   the   invitation   to   attend   the   same   the 

proceedings of the meeting shall not be invalidated: 

Proceedings   of   the   meeting   of   a  Selection   Committee   shall   not   be 

invalidated  in  case  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  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. The process of selection shall involve the following: 
 

(a) Short   listing   of   applications   in   accordance   with   the   guidelines   as 

prescribed by the ordinances. 

(b) Assessment of aptitude for teaching, research and publications. 
 

(c ) Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. 

(d) Ability to analyze and discuss. 

(e) Optional:  Ability  to  communicate  may  be  assessed  by  requiring  the 

candidate  to  participate  in  a  group  discussion  or  by  exposure  to  a  class 

room situation/ lecture wherever it is possible. 

Note: A representative of the SC/ST, women and physically handicapped persons 

should  be  in  the  Selection  Committee  whenever  a  candidate  from  any  of  these 

categories appears for the interview. 

 

 



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Establishment Committee. 
 

*[21.(1) Subject   to   the   control   of   the   Executive   Council,   the   Establishment 
 

Committee shall consist of:- 

(i) the Vice-Chancellor; 

(ii) Deleted 
 

  (iii) two members of the Executive Council nominated by the Vice-Chancellor;  

(iv) Expert(s) nominated by the Vice-Chancellor, whenever deemed necessary; 

Provided that where there are more than one Expert and one of the Experts 

fails to turn up at the time of the meeting after accepting the invitation to 

attend it, the proceedings of the meeting shall be valid. 

(v) The Registrar. 
 

(2) The   Vice-Chancellor   shall   preside   at   the   meetings   of   the   Establishment 
 

Committee and the Registrar shall be the Member-Secretary of the Committee. 
 

(3) The nominated members of the Executive Council shall hold office for two years 

provided that any such member, who ceases to be the member of the Executive 

Council, shall cease to be the member of the Establishment Committee.] 

*(4) The Committee shall have the following powers and duties: 

The   Establishment   Committee   shall   recommend   to   the   Executive   Council 

appointments to Non-Teaching Posts including posts carrying an initial pay of Rs. 

15600-39100+5400 GP per mensum or more in terms of provision under clause (2) 

of Statute-19. 
 

Explanation: 

 
 

The term ‘appointment’ shall include direct appointment as well as promotion to 
 

all  Non-Teaching  posts  including  posts  in  the  University  Library  and  Sports 
 

Department carrying initial pay of Rs. 15600-39100+5400 GP per mensum or 

more. 
 

 

* Substituted by Executive Council Resolution No. C-2 of 2.3.96 and received the assent 
 

of the Chancellor on 25.3.1996. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



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Constitution and Function of the Planning Board. 
 

22. (1) The Planning Board shall consist of:- 

(a) Vice-Chancellor; 

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

(c ) Secretary to Government, Haryana, Education Department; 
 

(d) Secretary to Government, Haryana, Technical Education Department; 
 

(e) not more than ten persons of high standing in education and industry who 

shall be appointed by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the Vice- 

Chancellor for a term of two years which may include the followings:- 

(i) Nominee of the All India Council for Technical Education; 

(ii) Director of one of the Indian Institute of Technology; 

(iii) Director of one of the Indian Institute of Management; 
 

(iv) Vice-Chancellor of one of the Technical Universities of India; 

(v)  Nominee of the Government; 

(vi) Five persons of high standing in Education and Industry; 

(f) 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 standard of education and research in the University. 

Convocation. 
 

23. 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 subject to the 

confirmation of the Chancellor. 

 

Departments. 
 

24. There  shall  be  University  Teaching  Departments  duly  created  by  the  Academic 

Council on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor in the various faculties of 

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Assignments of Department of Studies to Faculties. 
 

25. The  Departments  of  Studies  shall  be  assigned  to  various  Faculties  by  the 
 

Academic Council on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor. 
 

Boards of Studies 

 

*26. (1) (i) Every University Teaching Department, included in Faculty, shall have Board of 

Studies and Research. 

(ii)  Every Department other than University Teaching Departments included in 

faculty shall have also Board of Studies and Research. 

 

(2)  The Board of Studies and Research of University Teaching Departments shall 

consist of:- 

(i) The Chairperson of the Department/Director of School; 

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

(iii)  Two Associate Professors and two Assistant Professors appointed or recognized 

by the University in the Department to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor, by 

rotation, according to seniority; 

   (iv)  Two university approved teachers from the colleges/institutions admitted/ 

affiliated to the privileges of the University in the subject concerned to be 

nominated by the Vice-Chancellor, by rotation, according to seniority;  

                 

      Provided that 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 

recommendations of the Chairperson of the Department / Director of School; 

             

Provided that the Executive Council at the request of the Academic Council, may 

increase the number of members of a Board of Studies and Research under sub-

clause (v) above.   

 

26.(3) The Board of Studies and Research other than University Teaching Department 

shall consist of :- 

 

   (i)  The Dean of the concerned Faculty- Chairperson 

 

(ii)     One University approved Professor, one  Associate Professor and one 

Assistant Professor from the affiliated colleges/institutions in the subject 

concerned recognized by the University to be nominated by the Vice-

Chancellor, by rotation, according to  seniority.   

 

Provided that not more than one such member shall    be from the same college.                                   

   

 

 

    



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(iii)   Two outside experts to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor on the 

recommendations of the Dean of the concerned Faculty. 

 

Provided that the Executive Council at the request of the Academic Council, may 

increase    the number of members of a Board of Studies under sub-clause (v) above. 

  

 

(4)(i)The Board of Studies and Research shall make recommendations in respect of the 

courses and syllabi of studies and text books for the various subjects for all classes 

and Research Degree to the Academic Council through the Faculty concerned. 

 

(ii)The Board of Studies shall also make recommendations to the Academic Council, 

regarding the appointments of Paper-setters and Examiners for all the courses. 

 

(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. 

 

* Amended by the Executive Council Resolution No. 22 of  06.11.2013 and received the 

assent of the Chancellor on 06.12.2013. 

 

Withdrawal of degree, diploma etc. 
 

27. A degree, diploma, certificate and other academic distinctions may be withdrawn by 

the University:- 

(a) if  the  candidature  of  the  person  concerned  has  been  cancelled  or  result 

quashed in accordance with the manner laid down by the Ordinances; 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  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. 

 

 

 

 



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Withdrawal of approval, recognition of teachers. 

28. Approval, recognition to a teacher may withdrawn by University- 
 

(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: 

Gratuity, ex-gratia grant, etc. 
 

29. The  University  shall  provide  for  the  benefit  of  its  officers,  teachers  other 

employees, gratuity, ex-gratia grant etc. on the pattern of the Government. 

Fellowships, scholarships, medals and prizes. 
 

30. 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. 
 

Limitation of term of membership. 
 

31. (1) Nowithstanding 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  continue  to  be  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 or more shall cease to be a 

member of the respective body and 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. 

(2) If a teacher is on leave for a period of six months or more, he shall not be eligible 

for  nomination  or  reelection  for  that  particular  vacancy.  He  will,  however,  be 

eligible for nomination or election in a vacancy which may arise after his return 

from leave. 



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Termination of membership etc. 
 

32. 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 or 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  above  authorities  or 

Committees during the period of his suspension. 

Disqualification for memberships. 
 

33. 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 bar lasts. 

Delegation of administrative and financial power to the Officers, teachers, employees 
 

of the University. 
 

34.(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. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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35. HONORARY DEGREES 
 

If not less than tow-third members of the Academic Council recommend that an 

Honorary  Degree  be  conferred  on  any  person  on  the  ground  that  he  is,  in  their 

opinion, by reason of his eminent position and/or 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 University may confer on 

such a person the Honorary Degree, so recommended, without requiring him/her 

to undergo any examination. 
 
 
 

36. Special Mode of Appointment 
 

(i) Notwithstanding  anything  contained  in  the  statutes,  the  Executive  Council  may 

invite  a  person  of  high  academic  distinction  and  professional  attainments  to 

accept a post of Professor in the University, on such terms and conditions as it 

may deem fit and on the person agreeing to do so, appoint him to the post. 

(ii) The Executive Council may appoint a teacher or any other academic staff working 
 

in any other University or Organization in accordance with the manner laid down 
 

in the Ordinances. 
 

37. Conditions   for   admission   of   colleges/institutes   to   the   privileges   of   the 
 

University and withdrawal of such privileges. 
 

(1) The  University  shall  establish  and  maintain  and  recognize  for  admission  to  its 

privileges such colleges/ institutes as may be decided by the Executive Council 

from time to time. 

(2) The college/ institutes within the territorial jurisdiction as given in section 4 of the 

Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology Act, are deemed to be 

admitted  to  the  privileges  of  this  University.  These  colleges/  institutes  shall 

observe the conditions for admission to privileges of the University as laid down 

from time to time in the ordinances, failing which rights conferred upon may be 

withdrawn. 

(3) (a) A college shall not, without the prior permission of the Academic Council 

suspend instruction in a course of study for which it is authorized to teach. 

(b) If  the  governing  body  of  a  college/  institute  proposes  to  discontinue  a 

particular  course/  subject  in  the  college/  institute,  it  shall  seek  prior 



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permission  of  the  University  and  a  formal  application  giving  reasons  in 

support of the proposal shall be made not later than the 31
st  

of October of 

the year, preceding the year in which the discontinuation is proposed. 

(c ) In the case of discontinuation of the course/ college, it shall be incumbent 

upon the governing body of the institution concerned to give a notice of 

one  year  to  its  employees  regarding termination of  their  services,  which 

will  take  effect  only  if  and  when  the  permission  is  granted  by  the 

University and subject to the condition, if an, imposed by it. 

(d) The discontinuation in respect of an integrated course of study/ subject for 

which it is affiliated shall be in stages as under:- 

 

i) In the first year, admission to Part-I class will be discontinued and admission for 
 

Part-II and III will continue. 
 

ii) In the 2
nd 

year, admission to Part-II class will be discontinued and admission for 
 

Part-III will continue and so on. 
 

(4) Each non-Govt.  college/  institute  shall  have  a  managing  committee  known  as 

governing body consisting of not more than 21 and not less than 11 members as 

under:- 

(i) President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and General Secretary to be elected by the 

members of the parent Society/ Trust, which is running the college; 

(ii) The  Principal  of  the  college  shall  be  the  ex-officio  member-secretary  of  the 

governing body; 

(iii) One nominee of the University: 

(iv) One nominee of the State Govt.; 

(v) Two  teacher  representatives  elected  from  among  themselves  by  the  whole  time 

approved teachers of the College and one representative of the Non-teaching Staff 

to be elected on the Governing Body. 
 

(vi) Remaining members (upto a maximum of 11) to be nominated by the President. 
 

A casual vacancy of an elected member shall be filled by election within three months of 

the vacancy occurring, and the member so elected shall continue for the rest of the term 
 

of the outgoing member. 
 

 



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In cases where the governing body consists of less than 21 members, the numbers falling 
 

in  each  of  the  above  categories  will  be  determined  on  a  proportionate  basis,  the 

representation  of  the  University  and  the  Govt.  remaining  invariable.  As  soon  as  the 

governing body is constituted, the names of the members will be communicated to the 

University   and   the   Director   of   Higher   Education,   Haryana/   Director,   Technical 

Education, Haryana by the Secretary. The term of the governing body shall be three years 

and fresh election shall be held after every three years. 

The election shall be held under the supervision of an observer to be appointed by the 

University  who  shall  certify  that  the  election  has  been  held  properly  and  according  

to rules.  In  case  the  elections  are  not  held  at  the  end  of  the  period  stipulated  above,  

the University shall be competent to constitute an adhoc governing body. 

The  constitution,  election  and  personnel  of  the  governing  body  shall  be  subject  to  the 

approval of the University. The change in the constitution, on the above lines shall be a 

precondition  for  the  release  of  maintenance  and  other  grants.  Applications  for  grants, 

from  the  Govt./  U.G.C./  AICTE/Other  State  and  Central  agencies  accompanied  by 

certificate  that  the  salaries  of  the  employees  have  been  paid  and  all  other  conditions 

relating to affiliation and such grants have been complied with, shall be routed through 

the University. 
 

If, on inspection or otherwise, it is found that a recognized non-govt. college/ Institute is 

not  being  properly  administered,  the  Executive  Council,  may  authorize  the  Vice- 

Chancellor to appoint additional representative or representatives of the University on the 

managing  body  of  the  College/  Institute  or  to  recommend  to  Govt.  to appoint  an 

Administrator. 

If the representatives of the University are not invited to a meeting of the managing body 

and/ or a meeting of the governing body is held without the presence of the 

University representative, the proceedings of that meeting shall be regarded as invalid. 

In case, the University  representative  does  not  attend  a  meeting  even  after  having  

confirmed  his presence in writing, the proceedings of such meeting shall be valid. There 

must be at least three   meetings   of   the   governing   body   in   a   year.   The   T.A./D.A.   

of   University representatives shall be paid by the college concerned. 

 

 



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(5) If  at  any  time,  the  Executive  Council  finds,  that  a  college/  institutions  is  not 

complying with the requirements of the Act, Statutes, Ordinances or regulations 

of the University or any instructions, issued by it or on its behalf, the Executive 
 

Council will have the authority to impose the following penalties:- 
 

(i) That  students  of  the  college  concerned  shall  not  be  accepted  for  the  University 

examination: 

(ii) That the college staff shall be debarred from University work such as appointment 
 

as examiner, superintendent of examination centres etc.; 
 

(iii) That principal or the teacher concerned shall be debarred from seeking election or 

nomination to a University Body or his name shall be removed from the list of 

members of the University Bodies. 

(iv) That  the  recognition,  granted  to  the  governing  body  of  the  college,  shall  be 

withdrawn in part or in whole. 

 

(v) That the recognition granted to Principal/ teachers shall be withdrawn. 
 
 
 

(6) Where  the  Executive  Council  proposes  to  withdraw  the  recognition/  associated 

status of  a  college/   institution  in  whole  or  in part,  the  Executive  Council  shall 

authorize the Registrar, to send to the Head of the College/ Institution concerned, 

a  notice  stating  therein  the  ground  on  which  the  action is  proposed  to  be  taken 

together with the indication that any representation in writing submitted on behalf 

of  the  College/  Institution  within  a  specific  period,  shall  be  considered  by  the 

Executive  Council.  The period may be extended if considered necessary  by  the 

Executive Council. 

(7) On receipt of the representation or on expiry of the period referred to in clause 6 

above, the Executive Council shall consider the notice of motion, the statement or 

representation, if any, and make such order as the circumstances may require. 

(8) Where  by  an  order  made  under  clause  7,  the  rights  conferred,  by  recognition/ 
 

associated  status,  are  withdrawn,  in  whole  or  in  part,  the  grounds  for  such 

withdrawal  shall  be  stated  in  the  order  and  communicated  to  the  Head  of  the 

college/ institution concerned. 

(9) In  the  event  of  withdrawal  of  the  recognition/  associated  status  of  a  College/ 

Institution,  the  Executive  Council  shall  have  power  to  decide  the  manner  for 

disposal of the amalgamated fund/ students fund. 

 



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SSTTAATTUUTTEE  OOFF  HHAARRYYAANNAA  SSCCHHOOOOLL  OOFF  BBUUSSIINNEESSSS  

(To be Applicable w.e.f. Academic Session 2014-15) 

 

1.  Introduction: The University shall have business school namely Haryana School 

of Business and such school shall be governed by the University Statutes and 

Ordinances under the University Act. 

 

2. Status and Functions: The status and functions of the School shall be as under: 

 

a) The school shall have the status of a Faculty of the University within the framework 

of University Act.  

 

b) The School shall serve the critical function of generating, consolidating, preserving 

and disseminating knowledge related to the business management. 

 

c) Developing a symbiotic relationship with others stakeholders to use knowledge to 

cope with challenges faced by the industry as well as society. 

 

d) It shall also act as leader in the teaching, research and consulting in the area of 

business management. 

 

e) It shall make available highly specialized manpower leadership in dominant areas of 

business management. 

 

3. Deleted 

4. Deleted 

5. Deleted 

 

6. Powers of the School: Powers of the School shall be the same as that of powers of 

Faculties as mentioned in the University Act and Statutes. 

  

6 (i) HSB may have multiple teaching department as may be created by the University 

from time to time. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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7. Board of Governors: The Board of Governors shall be advisory body of the School 

and shall consist of the following persons, namely: 

Ex-officio Members 

a) Dean of Haryana School of Business shall be the Chairperson of the Board of 

governors; 

b) The Director of the School shall be the Vice- Chairperson of the Board of governors; 

 

 (B) Nominated/Other Members 

e) Three outside academic experts shall be nominated by the Vice-chancellor from the 

field of management or related areas from the Universities and Institutions of repute; 

f) Three representatives from the industry shall be nominated by the Vice-chancellor and 

they shall not be below the rank of CEO/CMD/JMD/CFO or equivalent of a leading 

public limited company. 

 

Note:  The term of nominated members shall be two years. Meeting of the Board of Governors will 

be held once in a year. Minimum 40% of the total members will form the quorum for the 

meeting. 

 

8. Functions of BOG: The Board of Governors shall guide the school in the following 

functions: 

 

a) To provide necessary guidance to the   School for the better management of the 

academic affairs.  

b)  To advise the courses of study, policies of admission and examination of the 

School. 

c) To advise School in matter related to enhancement of employability of two students 

of the School. 

d) To advise policies with regard to any other activities that is necessary for the smooth 

functioning of the School. 

e) To advise of for going collaborations with leading Business School, Industries and 

Govt. Bodies. 

f) The recommendations of the Board of Governors shall be place for consideration of 

the appropriate competent authorities of the University.     

 

9. Director of the School: The Director shall be the Administrative Head of the 

School and his position shall be equivalent to a Chairperson of any other University 

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a) Appointment of the Director: The Director shall be appointed by the Vice-

chancellor in the same way as in case of Chairperson of University Teaching 

Department as per the University Act and Statutes   

 

10. Appointment of the Dean: The School shall have a Dean who shall be academic 

head of the school and his position shall be equivalent to the Dean of any faculty of 

the University. The Dean of the School shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor as 

other Deans of the Faculties of University as per University Act and Statute:        

 

11. Programme Coordinator(s): The School shall have some programme coordinator(s) 

as per   the requirement of different specializations offered. The Director shall 

nominate programme coordinator(s) if need arises. 

 

12. Board of Studies of HSB:  

a) The School shall have a Board of Studies and Research, which shall be 

constituted as per the University Act and Statutes by the Vice-chancellor. 

The Board of Studies shall be headed by the Director of the School. 

b) Faculty/School of Studies of HSB: The School of Studies of HSB shall be 

headed by the Dean of the School, which shall be constituted by the Vice-

Chancellor as per Statutes of the University. 

 

13. Staff Council of the School: The School shall have the Staff Council consisting of 

all the regular faculty members. The Director shall head the Staff Council. The 

functions of the Staff Council of the School will be the same as given in the 

University Ordinance. 

 

14. Academic Programmes: The School shall offer such Academic Programmes as 

recommended by the Staff Council and approved by the University authorities time 

to time. 

 

15. Centers at HSB: The School shall establish Centers of Study to encourage                 

inter-disciplinary field of study.  

 

16. Accountability and Autonomy: The functional autonomy of the Haryana School of 

Business shall be confined to academic autonomy in the light of the University Act 

and Statute and Board of Governors shall advise to improve the quality in teaching, 

research and consultancy. Collaboration with the leading business schools, industry 

and government bodies. 

 

 


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