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KARNATAKA ACT NO. 20 OF 2018
THE JAGATH UNIVERSITY ACT, 2018
Arrengement of Section
Sections.-
CHAPTER-I
PRELIMINARY
1. Short title, extent and commencement
2. Definitions
3. Proposal for the establishment of the University
4. Establishment of the University
5. Grants and Financial Assistance
6. Power to establish constituent College, additional campuses, Regional Centers or Study
Centers
7. Objects of the University
8. Powers of the University
9. University open to all classes, castes, creed, gender or nation
10. National Accreditation
11. Powers of the Sponsoring Body
CHAPTER – III
OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY
12. Officers of the University
13. The Visitor
14. The Pro-Visitor
15. The Chancellor
16. The Vice-Chancellor
17. The Pro Vice-Chancellor
18. Deans of faculties
19. The Registrar
20. The Finance Officer
21. Other Officers
CHAPTER – IV
AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY
22. Authorities of the University
23. The Board of Governors and its powers
24. The Board of Management
25. The Academic Council
26. The Research and Innovation Council
27. The Finance Committee
28. Other Authorities
29. Disqualification for membership of an Authority or Body
30. Proceedings not invalidated on account of vacancy
31. Provisions pertaining to Agenda Matters
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CHAPTER-V
STATUTES AND REGULATIONS
32. Statutes
33. Statutes how made
34. Power to amend the Statutes
35. Regulations
36. Regulations how made
37. Power to amend Regulations
38. Fixation of fee
CHAPTER – VI
MISCELLANEOUS
39. Conditions of service of employees
40. Right to appeal
41. Provident or pension fund
42. Disputes as to constitution of University authorities and bodies
43. Constitution of Committees
44. Filling of casual vacancies
45. Protection of action taken in good faith
46. Transitional provisions.
47. Permanent Statutory Endowment Fund
48. University Endowment Fund
49. General Fund
50. Development fund
51. Maintenance of funds
52. Annual Report
53. Account and audit
54. Mode of proof of University record
55. Power of State Government to issue directions
56. Penalties
57. Power to Enter and Inspect
58. Power to give direction for dissolution of the University
59. Expenditure of the University during dissolution
60. Removal of difficulties
61. Power to make rules by the State Government
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STATEMENT OF OBJECTS AND REASONS
Act 20 of 2018. - Lord Udupi Krishna Educational Trust (R), has come forward to establish
private University in the State. The establishment of a private university by a well-known
organization would certainly help in spreading the quality education to the needy students.
Keeping in view the above, it is considered necessary to provide for establishment of a private
University in the name of the Jagath University by the Lord Udupi Krishna Educational Trust (R).
This private university focuses on promoting and undertaking the advancement of University
education in General, Technical, Health, Management, Agriculture, Horticulture, Law, Life Sciences
and for the matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
[L.A. Bill No.62 of 2018, File No. Samvyashae 53 Shasana 2017]
[entry 25 of List III of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India.]
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KARNATAKA ACT NO. 20 OF 2018
(First Published in the Karnataka Gazette Extra-ordinary on the twenty first day of April 2018)
THE JAGATH UNIVERSITY ACT, 2018
(Received the assent of the Governor on the ninteenth day of April 2018)
An Act to establish and incorporate in the State of Karnataka a University of unitary nature
in private sector by the Lord Udupi Krishna Educational Trust (R) to promote and undertake the
advancement of University education in General, Technical, Health, Management, Agriculture,
Horticulture, Law, Life Sciences and for the matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Whereas it is expedient to establish and incorporate in the State of Karnataka a University of
unitary nature in private sector by the Lord Udupi Krishna Educational Trust (R) to promote and
undertake the advancement of University education in General, Technical, Health, Management,
Agriculture, Horticulture, Law, Life Sciences and for the matters connected therewith or incidental
thereto for the purposes hereinafter appearing;
Be it enacted by the Karnataka State Legislature in the sixty ninth year of the Republic of
India as follows:-
CHAPTER-I
PRELIMINARY
1. Short title, extent and commencement.-(1) This Act may be called the Jagath
University Act, 2018.
(2) It extends to the whole of the State of Karnataka.
(3) It shall come into force on such date as the State Government may, by notification, in the
official Gazette, appoint.
2. Definitions.- In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-
(a) “Academic Council” means the Academic Council of the University as specified in
section 25;
(b) “Agenda Matters” means all the matters and businesses to be designated in the Statutes
each of which can be either included in the Agenda or be taken up for discussion and decision at a
meeting of the Board of Governors or the Board of Management or any Committees, as the case may
be, only subject to the prior written approval of the Chancellor, consenting to the passing of such
matters and businesses at such a meeting;
(c) “Board of Governors” means the Board of Governors of the University as specified in
Section 23;
(d) “Board of Management” means the Board of Management of the University as specified
in Section 24;
(e) “Chancellor”, “Vice-Chancellor”, “Pro Vice-Chancellor” means respectively the
Chancellor, Vice Chancellor and Pro Vice Chancellor of the University;
(f) “Campus” means a campus established and maintained by the University situated
within the State;
(g) “Committees” means the committees formed under this Act or by the various
functionaries of the University as the case may be and includes the Nomination Committee, the
Finance Committee and such other committees;
(h) “Constituent College” means a college or institution established and maintained by the
University;
(i) “Finance Committee” means the Finance Committee of the University as specified in
Section 27;
(j) “Government” means the Government of Karnataka;
(k) “National Accreditation bodies” means a body established by the Central Government for
laying down norms and conditions for ensuring academic standards of higher education, such as
University Grants Commission, All India Council of Technical Education, National Council of
Teacher Education, Medical Council of India, Pharmaceutical Council of India, National Council of
Assessment and Accreditation, Indian Council of Agriculture Research, Council of Scientific and
Industrial Research etc., and includes the Government;
(l) “Prescribed” means prescribed by rules made by the Government under this Act;
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(m) “Principal in relation to a Constituent College” means the head of the Constituent
College and includes, where there is no Principal or in the absence of a Principal appointed, the
Vice-Principal or any other person for the time being appointed to act as Principal;
(n) “Registrar” means the Registrar of the University;
(o) “Regional Centre” means a centre established or maintained by the University for the
purpose of co-ordinating and supervising the work of Study Centres in any region and for
performing such other functions as may be conferred on such centre by the Board of Management;
(p) “Sponsoring Authority” or “Sponsoring Body” in relation to this Act means Sponsoring
Trust;
(q) “Sponsoring Trust” means Lord Udupi Krishna Educational Trust (R) , registered under
the Indian Trust Act, 1982.
(r) “State” means State of Karnataka;
(s) “Statutes” and “Regulations” means respectively the Statutes and Regulations of the
University made under this Act;
(t) “Study Centre” means a centre established and maintained by the University for the
purpose of advising, counseling or for rendering any other assistance required by the students in
the context of the education;
(u) “Teacher” means and includes a Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor,
Reader or Lecturer or such other person as may be appointed for imparting instruction or
conducting or to guide research in the University or in a Constituent College and includes the
Principal of Constituent College in conformity with the norms prescribed by the University Grants
Commission;
(v) "Trust" means the Lord Udupi Krishna Educational Trust registered under the Indian
Trust Act, 1982;
(w) “University” means Jagath University established and incorporated under this Act;
(x) “University Grants Commission” means the Commission established under section 4 of
the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 (Central Act 3 of 1956);
(y) “Visitor” means the visitor of the University as specified in section 13.
CHAPTER-II
THE UNIVERSITY AND SPONSORING BODY
3. Proposal for the establishment of the University.- (1) Sponsoring Trust shall have
the right to establish the University of unitary nature subject to and in accordance with the
provisions of this Act.
(2) The proposal to establish a University shall be made to the State Government by
Sponsoring Trust.
(3) The proposal shall contain the following particulars, namely:-
(i) the objects of the University along with the details of Sponsoring Trust;
(ii) the extent and status of the University and the availability of land;
(iii) the nature and type of programmes of study and research to be undertaken by the
University during a period of five academic years immediately following the commencement date;
(iv) the nature of faculties, courses of study and research proposed to be started;
(v) the campus development such as buildings, equipment and structural amenities;
(vi) the phased outlays of capital expenditure for a period of five academic years immediately
following the commencement date;
(vii) the item-wise recurring expenditure, sources of finance and estimated expenditure for
each student;
(viii) the scheme for mobilizing resources and the cost of capital thereto and the manner of
repayments to each source;
(ix) the scheme of generation of funds internally through the recovery of fee from students,
revenues anticipated from consultancy and other activities relating to the objects of the University
and other anticipated incomes;
(x) the details of expenditure on unit cost, the extent of concessions or rebates in fee,
freeship and scholarship for students belonging to economically weaker sections and the fee
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structure indicating varying rate of fee, if any, that would be levied on students who are either non
resident Indians or persons of Indian origin or sponsored by non resident Indians or persons of
Indian origin and students of nationalities other than India;
(xi) the years of experience and expertise in the concerned discipline at the command of
Sponsoring Trust; as well as the financial resources;
(xii) the system for selection of students to the courses of study at the University; and
(xiii) status of fulfillment of such other conditions as may be required by the State
Government to be fulfilled before the establishment of the University.
(4) A Screening Committee shall be constituted by the State Government consisting of
three members who are Ex-officio members of Karnataka State Higher Education Council to
examine the proposal received from the Sponsoring Trust which has recommendations to the
State Government for establishment of the University.
4. Establishment of the University.- (1) Where the State Government, after considering the
recommendations of the screening Committee and holding such inquiry as it may deem necessary,
is satisfied that-
(i) the Trust has ability to run an University with sufficient infrastructure.
(ii) owns a land to the extent specified below in accordance with its location namely:-
(a) twenty five acres of land if it is within limits of Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara
Palike;
(b) forty acres of land if it is out side the limits of Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara
Palike but within Bangalore Metropolitan Region Development Authority area;
(c) not less than sixty acres of land in the places other than the places specified in
Clauses (a) and (b).
The land specified above shall consist of a single block and it shall be in the name of the
concerned Trust or institution or university itself. Based on the furnished particulars required in
sub-section (3) of section 3, the Government may direct the Trust to establish the permanent
Statutory Endowment Fund as specified in section 47.
(2) After the establishment of the Permanent Statutory Endowment Fund, the State
Government may, by notification, in the official Gazette, accord sanction for establishment of the
University of unitary nature in the State by the name of “Jagath University”.
(3) The headquarters of the University shall be at Bengaluru. The University shall have
Campuses or Regional Centers, Study Centers anywhere in Karnataka and subject to the prior
permission of the State Government and as per University Grant Commission norms.
(4) The First Chancellor, the First Vice-Chancellor, First members of the Board of Governors,
First members of the Board of Management and the Academic Council and all persons who may
hereafter become such officers or members, so long as they continue to hold such office or
membership, shall constitute a body corporate and can sue and be sued in the name of the-
University.
(5) On sanction for the establishment of the University under sub-section (2), the land and
other movable and immovable properties acquired, created, arranged or built by Sponsoring Trust
for the purpose of the University shall vest in the University.
(6) In all suits and other legal proceedings by or against the University, the pleading shall be
signed and verified by, and all processes in such suits and proceedings shall be issued to and be
served on the Registrar.
(7) The land, building and other properties of the University shall not be used for any purpose
other than incidental to the objects of the University.
5. Grants and Financial Assistance.- The University shall be self-financing and non-profit
making organisation shall neither make a demand nor shall be entitled to any maintenance grant-
in-aid or any other financial assistance from the State or any other body or corporation owned or
controlled by the State:
Provided that, the State may, provide financial support through grants or otherwise,-
(a) for research, development and other activities for which other State Government
organizations are provided financial assistance; or
(b) for any specific research or programmes receiving support from the State Government; or
(c) provided to or the benefit of the similar Universities in the State whether subject to a
change in State Policy or otherwise:
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Provided further that, the University may receive any financial support from any other
source.
6. Power to establish constituent College, additional campuses, Regional Centers or
Study Centers.- The University may have Constituent Colleges, Regional Centers, additional
campuses and Study Centers at such places in the State as it deems fit after the completion of five
years after its establishment with prior approval of the State Government subject to norms of UGC
and other National Accreditation bodies.
7. Objects of the University.- The University shall employ a broad range of strategies to
achieve its vision and objectives,-
(i) to support, promote and undertake advancement of and innovation in University
education leading up to and including post graduate, doctoral and post doctoral courses in the
Technical, Health, Management, Life sciences and allied sectors and make provisions for research,
advancement and dissemination of knowledge including consultancy in these fields;
(ii) to collaborate with any other universities, research institutions, non-profit organizations,
industry associations, professional associations or other organizations, to conceptualize, design,
develop and offer specific educational and research programmes, deliver high quality training
programmes and exchange programmes for students, faculty members and others;
(iii) to undertake collaborative research and advocacy with any organizations with prior
approval of the State Government;
(iv) to disseminate and advance knowledge by providing instructional and research facilities
in such branches of learning as it may deem fit and in particular, to make special provisions for
integrated courses in Technical, Health, Management, Life sciences and other such Higher
Educational Programmes of the University and to make appropriate measures for promoting
interdisciplinary studies and research;
(v) to develop human resource centers to meet the demands of high end technical and
professional industries with research on future sustainable technologies catering to engineering
solutions and support techonology business and technology incubation;
(vi) to provide innovative system of University level education, flexible and open with regard
to methods and places of learning, combination of courses eligibility for enrolment, age of entry,
conduct of examinations and operation of programmes with a view to promoting access and equity
in higher learning besides encouraging excellence in new fields of knowledge and placing special
emphasis on both academic as well as application oriented learning;
(vii) to develop Human Development as per norms of the University Grant Commission, the
resource centres to contribute to quality education with prior approval of the State Government;
(viii) to establish Campuses, Regional centres, study centres and constituent Colleges at
various locations in Karnataka and to contribute and develop an understanding of educational
change in technical, professional, general education and social and human development with prior
approval of the State Government;
(ix) to institute Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and other academic distinctions like award
of credits on the basis of successful completion of academic work evaluated through multiple
modern methods of assessment;
(x) to disseminate knowledge and develop a public debate on issues of education and allied
development fields through seminars, conferences, executive education programmes, community
development programmes, publications and training programmes and events;
(xi) to undertake programmes for development and training of faculty and researchers of the
University in partnership with any other university of quality with prior approval of the State
Government;
(xii) to undertake necessary or expedient action to pursue and promote the objectives of the
University;
(xiii) to pursue any objectives as may be approved by the Government for the enhancement
of education and other development sectors in India.
8. Powers of the University.- The University shall have the following powers, namely:-
(i) to establish and maintain such Campuses, Regional Centers and Study Centers in
Karnataka as may be determined by the University from time to time in the manner laid down by
the Statutes with prior approval of the Government and as per UGC norms.
(ii) to carry out all such other activities as may be necessary or feasible in furtherance of
the object of the University.
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(iii) to confer degrees or other academic distinctions in the manner and under conditions
laid down in the Statutes.
(iv) to institute and award fellowships, scholarships and prizes, awards, medals etc., in
accordance with the Statutes.
(v) to demand and receive such fees, bills, invoices and collect charges as may be fixed by
the Statutes or rules, as the case may be.
(vi) to make provisions for extracurricular activities for students and employees.
(vii) to make appointments of the Faculty, officers and employees of the University or a
Constituent College, Campuses, Regional Centers, Study Centers.
(viii) to receive voluntary donations and gifts of any kind not prohibited by any Law for the
time being inforce and to acquire, hold, manage, maintain and dispose of any movable or immovable
property, including Trust and endowment properties for the purpose of the University or a
Constituent College or a Campus, Regional Centre and Study Centre.
(ix) to institute and maintain hostels and to recognize places of residence for students of the
University or a Constituent College.
(x) to supervise and control the residence and to regulate the discipline among the
students and all categories of employees and to lay down the conditions of service of such
employees, including the Code of Conduct for the students and employees.
(xi) to create academic, administrative and support staff and other necessary posts.
(xii) to co-operate and collaborate with other Universities in such a manner and for such
purposes as the University may determine from time to time.
(xiii) to organize and conduct refresher courses, orientation courses workshops, seminars
and other programmes for teachers, lesson writers, evaluators and other academic staff.
(xiv) to determine standards of admission to the University or a Constituent College,
Regional Centers, Study Centers with the approval of Academic Council and to make admission of
students of Karnataka not less than the extent provided in this Act.
(xv) to do all such other acts or things whether incidental to the powers aforesaid or not, as
may be necessary to further the objects of the University.
(xvi) to institute Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and other academic distinctions on the
basis of examination or any other method of evaluation approved by the Government.
(xvii) to provide for the preparation of instructional materials, including films, cassettes,
tapes, video cassettes, CD, VCD and other software and other relevant electronic and print media.
(xviii) to raise, collect, subscribe and borrow money with the approval of the Board of
Governors whether on the security of the property of the University, for the purposes of the
University.
(xix) to undertake any other activities connected with or incidental to above objectives of
the University.
9. University open to all classes, castes, creed, gender or nation.- The University
admissions shall be open to all persons irrespective of caste, class, creed, gender or nation. All
admissions shall be made on the basis of merit in the qualifying examinations:
Provided that, forty percent of the admissions in all courses of the university shall be
reserved for the students of Karnataka State and admissions shall be made through a Common
Entrance Examination conducted by the State Government or its agency and seats shall be allotted
as per the merit and reservation policy of the State Government from time to time.
Provided further that, where there are less than ten seats in any course like Post Graduate,
they shall be reserved by clubbing such courses together and where there are less than three seats
in any course they shall be reserved by rotation.
10. National Accreditation.- The University shall seek accreditation from respective
statutory national accreditation bodies soon after its establishment. Further all the courses run by
Private Universities shall be as per the regulations of the National Accreditation Bodies.
11. Powers of the Sponsoring Body.- The sponsoring body shall have the following powers
with reference to the University, each of which may be exercised by the Sponsoring Body at its
discretion, namely:-
(i) to appoint or re-appoint or terminate the appointment of the Chancellor.
(ii) to constitute the first Board of Governors of the University.
(iii) to nominate the chairperson of the Board of Governors.
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(iv) to nominate three persons as members of the Board of Governors.
(v) to nominate two persons as members of the Board of Management.
(vi) to determine the source of funds to be contributed to the
University Endowment Fund.
(vii) to determine the application and spending of moneys by the University.
(viii) to resolve any conflict at the meeting of the Board of Governors
in the manner provided for in this Act.
CHAPTER – III
OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY
12. Officers of the University.- The following shall be the officers of the University,
namely:-
(i) The Visitor;
(ii) The Pro-visitor;
(iii) The Chancellor;
(iv) The Vice-Chancellor;
(v) The Pro Vice-Chancellor;
(vi) Deans of faculties;
(vii) The Registrar;
(viii) The Finance Officer; and
(ix) Such other officers as may be declared by the Statutes to be officers of the University.
13. The Visitor.- (1) His Excellency the Governor of Karnataka shall be the Visitor of the
University and the visitor may offer suggestions for the improvement of the functioning of the
University.
(2) The Visitor shall preside at the convocation of the University for conferring degrees and
diplomas.
(3) The Visitor shall have the following powers, namely:-
(i) to call for any paper or information relating to the affairs of the University.
(ii) on the basis of the information received by the Visitor and if he is satisfied that any order,
proceedings or decision taken by any authority of the University is not in conformity with the
Act, Regulations, or Rules, he may issue such directions as he may deem fit in the interest of
the University and the directions so issued shall be complied with by all the concerned.
14. The Pro-Visitor.- (1) The Hon’ble Minister for Higher Education, Government of
Karnataka shall be the pro-visitor of the University:-
(2) The pro-visitor shall, when the Visitor is absent, preside at the Convocation of the
University for conferring degrees and diplomas.
15. The Chancellor.- (1) The Chancellor shall be appointed by the Sponsoring Body.
(2) The founder trustee of the Sponsoring Body shall be the first Chancellor, who shall hold
for life or till he demits office.
(3) The subsequent Chancellor shall be either the then Trustee of the Sponsoring Body or
such other person of eminence of national figure in the field of education, science, culture or public
life, when such an appointment is being considered, as may be decided by the Sponsoring Body.
(4) The subsequent Chancellor so appointed shall hold the office as determined by the
Sponsoring Body.
(5) The Chancellor shall have such powers as may be conferred on him by this Act or the
Statutes made there under, which shall include the following powers, namely:-
(i) to function as the head of the University;
(ii) to preside at all convocations of the University in absence of visitor and pro-visitor ;
(iii) to function as a Chairperson of the Board of Governors of the University ;
(iv) to appoint or re-appoint or terminate the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor, in
accordance with the provisions of this Act and the Statutes;
(v) to nominate a person as a member of the Nomination Committee as referred to in
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sub-section (2) of section 16 of this Act;
(vi) to preapprove the appointment of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, the Dean, the Registrar
and the Finance Officer;
(vii) to nominate two academicians as members on the Board of Governors;
(viii) to appoint the first Pro Vice-Chancellor and the Finance Officer;
(ix) to constitute the first Board of Management, the Finance Committee, the Research
Council and the Academic Council;
(x) to pre-approve the Agenda matters in the manner provided for in the Act;
(xi) to resolve a conflict (excluding conflicts at a meeting of the Board of Governors) in
the manner provided in this Act.
(6) In the event of there being a conflict inter-se between the functionary or body and any other
functionary or body of the University, then the issue shall be referred to the Chancellor and the
decision of the Chancellor in respect of such issue shall be final and binding on the University.
16. The Vice-Chancellor.- (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor for a
term of three years subject to other terms and conditions as may be laid down by the Statutes from
among three persons recommended by the Nomination Committee constituted in accordance with the
provisions of sub-section (2). After the term of three years, it is renewable for another term of three
years:
Provided that, a Vice-chancellor shall continue to hold the office even after expiry of his term
till new Vice-chancellor joins. However, in any case this period shall not exceed one year.
(2) The Nomination Committee referred to in sub-section (1) shall consist of the following
persons, namely:-
(i) one person nominated by the Chancellor;
(ii) two nominees of the Board of Governors, one of whom shall be nominated as the Convener
of the Committee by the Board of Governors.
(3) The Nomination Committee shall, on the basis of merit, recommend three persons suitable
to hold the office of the Vice-Chancellor and forward the same to the Chancellor along with a concise
statement showing the academic qualifications and other distinctions of each person.
(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 the authorities of the University:
Provided that, where any matter, other than the appointment of a Teacher is of urgent nature
requiring immediate action and the same could not be immediately dealt with by any officer or the
authority or other body of the University empowered by or under this Act to deal with it, the Vice-
Chancellor may take such action as he may deems fit with the prior written approval of the
Chancellor.
(5) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as
may be laid down by the Statutes or the Rules.
Provided that, where in the opinion of the Vice-chancellor, any decision of any authority of
the university is outside the powers conferred by this Act or Statutes, Regulations or Rules made
there under or is likely to be prejudicial to the interests of the university, he shall request the
concerned authority to revise its decision within fifteen days from the date of its decision and in case
the authority refuses to revise such decision wholly or partly or fails to take any decision within
fifteen days, then such matter shall be referred to the Chancellor and his decision thereon shall be
final.
(6) The services of the Vice-Chancellor can be terminated by the Chancellor with the approval
of the Board of Governors after following the principles of natural justice and after providing an
opportunity to present his case including for termination on disciplinary grounds.
(7) The Vice-Chancellor shall preside at the convocation of the University in the absence of the
Visitor, Pro-Visitor and the Chancellor.
17. The Pro Vice-Chancellor.- The Vice-Chancellor shall appoint not exceeding three pro-
vice Chancellors with the written approval of the Chancellor in such manner and they shall exercise
such powers and perform such duties as may be laid down by the Statutes.
18. Deans of faculties.- Deans of faculties shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor with
the written approval of the Chancellor in such manner and they shall exercise such powers and
perform such duties as may be laid down by the Statutes.
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19. The Registrar.- (1) The Registrar shall be appointed by the Chancellor in such manner
and on such terms and conditions as may be laid down by the Statutes.
(2) All contracts as defined in statutes shall be entered into and signed by the Registrar on
behalf of the University.
(3) The Registrar shall have the power to authenticate records on behalf of the University
and shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may conferred by the
statutes or may be required from time to time, by the Chancellor or the Vice-Chancellor.
(4) The Registrar shall be responsible for the due custody of the records and the common
seal of the University and shall be bound to place before the Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor or any
other authority, all such information and documents as demanded.
20. The Finance Officer.- The Finance Officer shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor
with the written approval of the Chancellor in such manner and he shall exercise such powers and
perform such duties as may be laid down by the Statutes.
21. Other Officers.- The manner of appointment, terms and conditions of service and
powers and duties of the other officers of the University shall be such as may be laid down by
Statutes.
CHAPTER – IV
AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY
22. Authorities of the University.- The following shall be the authorities of the University,
namely:-
(i) The Board of Governors;
(ii) The Board of Management;
(iii) The Academic Council;
(iv) The Research and Innovation Council;
(v) The Finance Committee; and
(vi) Such other authorities as may be declared by the Statutes to be the authorities of the
University.
23. The Board of Governors and its powers:- (1) The Board of Governors shall consist of
the following, namely:-
(i) The Chancellor - Chairperson
(ii) The Vice-Chancellor - Member
(iii) The Principal Secretary or Secretary to the State Government in the Department of
Higher Education or by his nominee not below the rank of Deputy Secretary
(iv) The Principal Secretary or Secretary to the State Government in the Department of
Medical Education or by his nominee not below the rank of Deputy Secretary
(v) One expert from the field of management, finance or any other specialized, including
administration to be nominated by the State Government.
(vi) Two persons nominated by the Sponsoring Body of whom one shall be woman;
(vii) The Pro Vice Chancellor who shall be non-voting member;
(viii) One eminent educationist nominated by the University Grants Commission
(2) The Registrar shall be non-voting member Secretary of the Board of Governors.
(3) The tenure of office of the members of the Board of Governors, appointment of members,
other than Government nominees, renewal and removal, etc., shall be such as may be laid down by
the Statutes.
(4) All meetings of the Board of Governors shall always be chaired by the Chancellor
and in his absence by any one of the nominees of the Sponsoring Body. If Sponsoring Body
has not nominated any person to Chair such a meeting, members present in the meeting shall
elect the Chairperson for that meeting only from among themselves by a simple majority.
(5) Quorum for all meetings of the Board of Governors shall be three members attending and
voting at such meeting:
Provided that, the presence of either the Chancellor or one nominee of the Sponsoring Body
and in the absence of the Chancellor or one nominee of Sponsoring Body, the Vice Chancellor, shall
always be necessary to form the quorum for any meeting of the Board of Governors.
(6) The Board of Governors shall be the Principal Governing Body of the University and shall
have the following powers, namely:-
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(i) to appoint the Statutory Auditors of the University;
(ii) to lay down policies to be pursued by the University;
(iii) to review decisions of the other authorities of the University if they are not in
conformity with the provisions of this Act, or the Statutes or the Rules;
(iv) to approve the Budget and Annual Report of the University;
(v) to make new or additional Statutes or amend or repeal the earlier Statutes and Rules;
(vi) to take decision about voluntary winding up of the University;
(vii) to approve proposals for submission to the Government;
(viii) to nominate three members to the Fee Regulation Committee;
(ix) to take such decisions and steps as are found desirable for effectively carrying out the
objects of the University.
(7) The Board of Governor shall, meet at least three times a year.
(8) The Board of Governors shall meet at such time and place as may be specified by Statute.
24. The Board of Management.- (1) The Board of Management shall consist of the
following, namely:-
(i) The Vice Chancellor;
(ii) The Pro-Vice Chancellors;
(iii) The Registrar;
(iv) Two nominees of the Sponsoring Body;
(v) Two Deans of the faculties as nominated by the Vice Chancellor.
(2) The Vice Chancellor shall be the Chairperson of the Board of Management and the
Registrar shall be the Secretary of the Board of Management.
(3) The Board of management shall be the executive body of the University. The
powers and functions of the Board of Management shall be such as may be specified by the
statutes.
(4) All meetings of the Boards of Management shall always be chaired by the Vice
Chancellor and in the absence of the Vice Chancellor, by the nominee of the Sponsoring Body and
where the Sponsoring Body has not nominated any nominees, then by any other member as elected
by the members present in the meeting.
(5) In the event of a conflict of opinion at a meeting of the Board of Management, the issue
shall be referred to the Chancellor and the decision of the Chancellor in respect of such issue shall
be final and binding on the University.
25. The Academic Council.- (1) The Academic Council shall consist of the following, namely:-
(i) The Vice-Chancellor - Chairperson
(ii) The Pro Vice Chancellor - Members
(iii) The Registrar - Secretary
(iv) Such other members as may be specified by the Statutes.
(2) The Academic Council shall be the principal academic body of the University and shall,
subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes, Regulations and the Rules, co-ordinate and
exercise general supervision over the academic policies of the University.
26. The Research and Innovation Council.- (1) Research and Innovation Council shall be
the Principal Research and Innovation Committee of the University and shall provide the larger
holistic vision of the kind of research to be undertaken by the University, including prioritization of
the research areas. Research and Innovation Council shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, the
Statutes, Regulations and the Rules, co-ordinate and exercise general supervision over the
Innovation and Research policies of the University.
(2) The Research and Innovation Council shall consist of the following, namely:-
(i) The Vice-Chancellor - Chairperson
(ii) The Pro Vice Chancellor - Member
(iii) The Dean of Research - Secretary
(iv) Head of the Department of Innovation - Member
(v) Deans of all Faculties - Members; and
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(vi) Such other members as may be specified in the Statutes.
27. The Finance Committee.- (1) The Finance Committee shall consist of the following,
namely:-
(i) The Chancellor or his Nominee- - Chairperson
(ii) The Vice-chancellor - Member
(iii)The Registrar - Member
(iv) The Finance Officer - Secretary
(v) One nominee of the Sponsoring Body - Member; and
(vi) Such other members as may be specified in the statutes.
(2) The Finance Committee shall be the principal financial body of the University to take care
of financial matters and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, Rules and Statutes co-ordinate
and exercise general supervision over the financial matters of the University.
28. Other Authorities.- The constitution, powers and functions of the other authorities of
the University shall be such as may be specified by the statutes.
29. Disqualification for membership of an Authority or Body.- A person shall be
disqualified for being a member of any of the authorities or bodies of the University, if he,-
(a) is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent court;
(b) is an un discharged insolvent;
(c) has been convicted of any offence involving moral turpitude;
(d) is conducting or engaging himself in private coaching classes; or
(e) has been punished for indulging in or promoting unfair practice in the conduct
of any examination, in any form, anywhere;
(f) As and when the Sponsoring Body were to form an opinion in writing that a
Member of any of the authorities or bodies is unfit to hold the post.
30. Proceedings not invalidated on account of vacancy.- No act or proceedings of any
authority of the University shall be invalid merely by reason of the existence of any vacancy or defect
in the constitution of the authority.
31. Provisions pertaining to Agenda Matters.- (1) No Agenda Matter shall be either
included in the Agenda for or taken up for discussion and decided in, the meeting of the Board of
Governors or the Board of Management or any Committees without obtaining the prior written
approval of the Chancellor.
(2) In the event of breach of any provisions of this Act, the Chancellor shall be entitled at all
time to immediately take remedial action by reversing all decisions taken by any functionary or body
of the University in breach of the provisions of the Act and consequent upon the pursuit of such a
remedial action all such actions taken by the functionary or body of the University in breach of the
provisions of the Act shall be deemed to be null and void, ab initio and consequently the status quo
ante shall prevail in respect of the matter or decision in breach.
CHAPTER-V
STATUTES AND REGULATIONS
32. Statutes.- Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes may provide for any matter
relating to the University and staff, as given below, namely:-
(i) the procedure for transaction of business of the Authorities of the University and the
composition of bodies not specified in this Act.
(ii) the operation of the permanent statutory endowment fund, University endowment
fund, the general fund and the development fund.
(iii) the terms and conditions of appointment of the Vice-Chancellor, the Registrar and the
Finance Officer and their powers and functions.
(iv) the mode of recruitment and the terms and conditions of service of the other officers,
Teachers and employees of the University.
(v) the procedure for resolving disputes between the University and its officers, Faculty
members, employees and students.
(vi) creation, abolition or restructuring of departments and faculties.
(vii) the manner of co-operation with other Universities or institutions of higher learning.
(viii) the procedure for conferment of honorary degrees.
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(ix) provisions regarding grant of free ships and scholarships.
(x) policies in respect of seats in different courses of studies and the procedure of
admission of students to such courses.
(xi) policy relating to the fee chargeable from students for various courses of studies.
(xii) institution of fellowships, scholarships, studentships, free ships, medals and prizes.
(xiii) procedure for creation and abolition of posts.
(xiv) any other matters which may be decided by the Board of Governors or required to be
provided by statutes under this Act.
33. Statutes how made.- (1) The first statutes framed by the Board of Management shall be
submitted to the Board of Governors for its approval.
(2) The Board of Governors shall consider the First Statutes, submitted by the Board of
Management and shall give its approval thereon with such modifications, if any, as it may deem
necessary.
(3 ) The University shall publish the First Statutes, as approved by the Board of Governors
in the University Notification, and thereafter, the First Statutes shall come into force from the date
of its publication.
34. Power to amend the Statutes.- The Board of Governors may, make new or additional
Statutes or amend or repeal the Statutes.
35. Regulations.- Subject to the provisions of this Act, the regulations may provide for all or
any of the following matters, namely:-
(i) admission of students to the University and their enrolment and continuance as such.
(ii) the courses of study to be laid down for all degrees and other academic distinctions of
the University.
(iii) the award of degrees and other academic distinctions.
(iv) the conditions of the award of fellowships, scholarships, studentships, medals and
prizes.
(v) the conduct of examinations and the conditions and mode of appointment and duties of
examining bodies, examiners invigilators, tabulators and moderators.
(vi) the fee to be charged for admission to the examinations, degrees and other academic
distinctions of the University.
(vii) the conditions of residence of the students at the University or a Constituent College.
(viii) maintenance of discipline among the students of the University or a Constituent
College.
(ix) all other matters as may be provided in the Statutes under the Act.
36. Regulations how made.- The Regulations shall be made by the Academic Council and
approved by Board of Management.
37. Power to amend Regulations.- The Academic Council may, with the approval of the
Board of Management, make new or additional regulations or amend or repeal the regulations.
38. Fixation of fee.- (1) The fee in respect of forty percent of the admissions in all courses of
the university for which admissions are made through a Common Entrance Examination conducted
by the State Government or its agency under the proviso to section 9 shall be the fees, as fixed by
the State Government, for Government seats from time to time, in accordance with the consensual
agreement entered into by the Government and the University in accordance with the Karnataka
Professional Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission and Determination of Fee) Act, 2006
(Karnataka Act 6 of 2006).
(2) In respect of other seats of the University, the fee shall be determined by the Fee
Regulatory Committee constituted under the chairmanship of a retired Judge of the High Court in
accordance with the provisions of section 6 of the Karnataka Professional Educational Institutions
(Regulation of Admission and Determination of Fee) Act, 2006 (Karnataka Act 6 of 2006). For the
purpose of this section, the University shall be deemed to be the Private Unaided Professional
Educational Institution.
CHAPTER – VI
MISCELLANEOUS
39. Conditions of service of employees.- (1) Every employee shall be appointed under a
written contract subject to such terms and conditions as may be specified by statutes and
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regulations or prescribed if any by rules which shall be kept in the University and a copy of which
shall be furnished to the employee concerned.
(2) Disciplinary action against the employees shall be governed by the procedure specified in
the Statutes.
(3) Any dispute arising out of the contract between the University and an employee shall, be
resolved in the manner provided for in the written contract and in accordance with the Statues.
40. Right to appeal.- In case of disciplinary actions by the University against its employee
or student, the aggrieved employee or students shall have a right to appeal to such authority as
specified by the statutes.
41. Provident or pension fund.- The University shall constitute for the benefit of its
employees such provident or pension fund and provide such insurance scheme as it may deem fit in
such manner and subject to such conditions as may be specified by the statutes and the laws in
force.
42. Disputes as to constitution of University authorities and bodies.- If any question
arises as to 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, the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor whose
decision thereon shall be final.
43. Constitution of Committees.- Any authority of the University mentioned in section 22,
shall be empowered to constitute a committee of such authority, consisting of such members of
such authority and having such powers as the authority may deem fit.
44. Filling of casual vacancies.- Any casual vacancy among the members, other than ex-
officio members of any Authority or body of the University shall be filled in the same manner
in which the member whose vacancy is to be filled up, was chosen, and the person filling the
vacancy shall be a member of such authority or body for the residual term for which the person
in whose place he would have been a member.
45. Protection of action taken in good faith.- No suit or other legal proceedings shall lie
against any officer or other employee of the University for anything, which is done in good faith or
intended to be done in pursuance of the provisions of this Act, the Statues or the Rules.
46. Transitional provisions.- Notwithstanding anything contained in any other provisions
of this Act and the Statues,-
(i) The first Vice-Chancellor and Pro-Vice-Chancellor, if any shall be appointed by the
Chancellor;
(ii) The first Registrar and the first Finance Officer shall be appointed by the Chancellor;
and
(iii) The first Board of Management, the first Finance Committee, Planning Board, the
Research Council and the first Innovation and the first Academic Council shall be
constituted by the Chancellor.
47. Permanent Statutory Endowment Fund.- (1) The University shall establish a
Permanent Statutory Endowment Fund of at least rupees twenty five crores out of which at least
fifteen crores shall be in cash and remaining in the form of Bank guarantee which may be increased
suo moto but shall not be decreased:
Provided that, in case of a University outside Bangalore or Bangalore Rural District at least
ten crores must be in form of cash and the remaining five crores shall be in form of Bank
Guarantee.
(2) The University shall have power to invest the permanent Statutory Endowment Fund in
such manner as may be prescribed by the statutes.
(3) The University may transfer any amount from the General Fund or the Development
Fund to the permanent Statutory Endowment Fund. Excepting in the event of dissolution of the
University, in no other circumstances can any monies be transferred from permanent Statutory
Endowment Fund for other purposes.
(4) Seventy five percent of the incomes received from permanent Statutory Endowment Fund
shall be used for the purpose of development or general work of the University. The remaining
twenty five percent shall be reinvested in the permanent Statutory Endowment Fund.
48. University Endowment Fund.- (1) The University shall establish a University
Endowment Fund having such funds as may be determined by the Sponsoring Body which can
include donations and other funds received from time to time.
(2) The University shall have the power to invest the University Endowment Fund in a
manner as may be specified by the Statutes.
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(3) The University Endowment Fund is a self-imposed fund that the University desires to
maintain voluntarily and invest it responsibly to protect itself from financial challenges that may
arise on account of pursuing social objectives and/or unforeseen circumstance.
(4) The University may transfer any amount from the General Fund or the development fund
to the University Endowment Fund. Excepting in the event of dissolution of the University, in no
other circumstances can any monies be transferred from the University Endowment Fund for other
purposes.
(5) Eighty percent of the incomes received from the University Endowment Fund shall be
used for the purposes of development or general work of the University. The remaining twenty
percent shall be reinvested into the University Endowment Fund.
49. General Fund.- (1) The University shall establish a General Fund to which the following
amount shall be credited, namely:-
(i) all fees which may be charged by the University.
(ii) all sums received from any other source not prohibited by any law for the time being in
force.
(iii) all contributions made by the University.
(iv) all contributions or donations made in this behalf by any other person or body, which are
not prohibited by any law for the time being in force.
(2) The funds credited to the General Fund shall be applied to meet all the recurring
expenditure of the University.
50. Development fund.- (1) The University shall establish a Development Fund to which the
following funds shall be credited, namely:-
(i) development fees which may be charged from students;
(ii) all sums received from any other source for the purposes of the development of the
University;
(iii) all contributions made to the University;
(iv) all contributions or donations made in this behalf by any other person or body which
are not prohibited by any law for the time being in force; and
(v) all incomes received from the Permanent Statutory Endowment Fund.
(2) The funds credited to the Development Fund from time to time shall be utilized for the
development of the University.
51. Maintenance of funds.- The funds established under sections 47, 48, 49 and 50
shall, subject to general supervision and control of the Board of Governors, be regulated and
maintained in such manner as may be prescribed.
52. Annual Report.- (1) The annual report of the University shall be prepared under the
direction of the Board of Management and shall be submitted to the Board of Governors for its
approval.
(2) The Board of Governors shall consider the annual report in its meeting and may approve
the same with or without modification.
(3) A copy of the annual report duly approved by the Board of Governors shall be sent to the
Visitor and the State Government before 31st December following close of the financial year in
31st March of each year.
53. Account and audit.- (1)The annual accounts and balance sheet of the University
shall be prepared under the direction of the Board of Management and all funds accruing to or
received by the University from all source and all amount disbursed or paid shall be entered in the
account maintained by the University.
(2) The annual accounts of the University shall be audited by an auditor, who is a member
of the Institute of Charted Accountants of India, every year.
(3) A copy of the annual accounts and the balance sheet together with the audit report shall
be submitted to the Board of Governors before 30th November following close of the financial year in
31 March of each year.
(4) The annual accounts, the balance sheet and the audit report shall be considered by
the Board of Governors at its meeting and the Board of Governors, shall forward the same to the
visitor and the Government along with its observation thereon or before 31st December of each
year.]
(5) In the event of any material alteration in the Report of the Auditors, the State
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Government may issue directions to the University, to rectify the alterations and such directions
shall be binding on the University.
54. Mode of proof of University record.- A copy of any receipt, application, notice,
order, proceeding or resolution of any authority or committee of the University or other
documents in possession of the University or any entry in any register duly maintained by the
University, if certified by the Registrar, shall be received as prima facie evidence of such receipt,
application, notice, order, proceeding, resolution or-document or the existence of entry in the
register and shall be admitted as evidence of the matters and transaction therein recorded where
the original thereof would, if produced, have been admissible in evidence.
55. Power of State Government to issue directions.- The State Government may give such
directions to the University as in its opinion are necessary or expedient for carrying out the
purposes of this Act or to give effect to any of the provisions contained therein or of any rules or
orders made thereunder and the Board of Governor or the Board of management, as the case may
be, of the University shall comply with every such direction.
56. Penalties.- (1) Whoever contravenes the provisions of this Act or the rules made
thereunder or any examination matters or in matters relating to award of degrees or in giving marks
cards shall on conviction be punishable with fine of rupees not less than fifty thousand which may
extend to ten lakhs rupees or with an imprisonment for a term of not less than six months which
may extend to two years or with both:
Provided that, where the University is also involved in committing the offence, the permission
letter granted under this Act to commence the University shall be withdrawn.
(2) A penalty under this section may be imposed without prejudice to the penalty specified in
any other Act.
57. Power to Enter and Inspect.- Any officer not below the rank of Group ‘A’ officer
authorized by the State Government in this behalf, shall, subject to such conditions as may be
specified therein under the Karnataka Educational Institutions (Prohibition of Capitation Fee) Act,
1984 (Karnataka Act 37 of 1984) shall be deemed to be the officer authorized to exercise the same
powers and discharge the same functions as provided under section 9 of that Act for the purposes of
this Act.
58. Power to give direction for dissolution of the University.- (1) If the University
proposes dissolution in accordance with the law governing its constitution or incorporation, it
shall give at least six months prior notice in writing to the Government.
(2) The Karnataka State Higher Education Council shall conduct Inspection of University at
least once in two years regarding,-
(i) Standard of Instructions for grant of degree;
(ii) Quality of Education;
(iii) Avoidance of commercialisation of Higher Education; and
(iv) contravention of the provisions of the Act if any.
-and send report to the Government.
(3) On identification of mismanagement, maladministration and indiscipline, the
Government shall issue directions to the management of the University to set right the
administration. If the direction is not followed within such time as may be prescribed, the right
to take decision for winding up of the University or any course thereof shall vest with the
Government.
(4) The manner of winding up of the University or any course thereof shall be such as may
be prescribed by the Government in this behalf.
Provided that, no such action shall be initiated without affording a reasonable opportunity
to show cause to the University
(5) On receipt of the notice referred to in sub-section (1), the Government shall, in
consultation with the relevant Regulatory Authority make such arrangements for the
administration of the University for the rest of the period of from the proposed date of dissolution
of the University or winding up of the course and until the last batch of students in regular
courses of studies of the University complete their courses of studies in such manner as may be
specified by the Statues.
59. Expenditure of the University during dissolution.- (1) The expenditure of
administration of the University during taking over period of its management under sub-
section (5) of section 58 shall be met out of the Permanent Statutory Endowment Fund, the
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General Fund or the Development Fund in such manner as may be prescribed.
(2) If the fund referred to in section 47, 48, 49 and 50 are not sufficient to meet the
expenditure of the University during the taking over period of its management, such expenditure
may be met by disposing of the properties or asset of the University, by the Government.
(3) Where the dissolution of the University is due to mismanagement or
maladministration, the Government is at liberty to identify the persons responsible for such
mismanagement or maladministration and to impose penalty as it deems fit.
60. Removal of difficulties.- (1) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of
this Act, the State Government may, by a notification or by order, make such provisions, which
are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, as appear to it to be necessary or expedient,
for removing the difficulty:
Provided that, no notification or order under this section shall be made after the expiry of
a period of five years from the date of commencement of this Act.
(2) Every Order made under sub-section (1), shall, as soon as may be after it is made, be
laid before the State Legislature.
61. Power to make rules by the State Government.- (1) The State Government may
make rules, by notification, to carryout the purposes of this Act.
(2) Every rule made under this Act shall be laid as soon as may be after it is made before
each House of the State Legislature while it is in session for a total period of thirty days which
may be comprised in one session or in two or more successive sessions, and if, before the
expiry of the session immediately following the session or the successive sessions aforesaid, both
Houses agree in making any modification in the rule or both Houses agree that the rule should not
be made, the rule shall thereafter have effect only in such modified form or be of no effect, as the
case may be, so however, that any such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice
to the validity of anything previously done under that rule.
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VAJUBHAI VALA
GOVERNOR OF KARNATAKA
By Order and in the name of the Governor of Karnataka,
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Secretary to Government
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