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[KASHMIR AND JAMMU] UNIVERSITIES
ACT, 1969

(Act No. XXIV of 1969)

THE KASHMIR AND JAMMU UNIVERSITIES ACT, 1969

(Act No. XXIV of 1969)

CONTENTS

SECTION

1. Short title.

2. Definitions.

3. Universities.

4. Incorporation.

5. Powers and functions of a University.

6. Re-organisation of education.

7. University open to all classes and creeds.

8. Admissions restricted to educational institutions in the State.

9. Officers of the University.

10. The Chancellor.

11. The Pro-Chancellor.

12. Vice-Chancellor.

13. Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor.

14. The Pro-Vice-Chancellor.

15. Powers and duties of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor.

16. Financial Advisor.

17. Registrar.

18. Controller of Examinations.

19. Other Officers.

20. Authorities of the University.

21. University Council.

22. Powers and functions of the University Council.

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SECTION
22-A.

23. Syndicate.

24. Powers and functions of the Syndicate.

25. Academic Council.

26. Powers and functions of the Academic Council.

27. Faculties.

28. Powers of each Faculty.

29. The Deans.

30. Boards of Studies.

31. Functions and powers of the Board of Studies.

32. Boards of Research Studies.

33. Powers and functions of the Boards of Research Studies.

34. Board of Inspection.

35. Functions of the Board of Inspections.

36. Selection Committees.

37. Other Authorities.

38. Audit of accounts.

39. Alternation in the designation of a Government Officer.

40. Statutes.

41. Statutes how made.

42. Regulations.

43. Regulations how made.

44. Annual Report.

45. Dispute as to constitution of University Authorities or Bodies.

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SECTION

46. Filling of casual vacancies.

47. Proceedings of University Authorities and Bodies not invalidated by
vacancies.

48. Appointment of Special Officer until University Authorities duly
constituted.

49. Affiliation of State Educational Institutions with the University of
Kashmir and the University of Jammu.

50. Removal of difficulties.

51. Continuance of the existing Statutes and Regulations.

52. Continuance of service of the existing employees and their allocation.

53. Inter-University Transfers.

54. Gulmarg Research Observatory.

55. Transitional arrangements.

56. Assets and liabilities.

57. Legal proceedings.

58. Repeal and savings.

59. Validation.

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THE KASHMIR AND JAMMU UNIVERSITIES ACT, 1969

(Act No. XXIV of 1969)

[Received the assent of the Governor on 30th October, 1969, and
published in Government Gazette dated 10th November, 1969 (Ext.)]

An Act to provide for the establishment of the University of Kashmir
and the University of Jammu in the *State.

Be it enacted by the Jammu and Kashmir State Legislature in the
Twentieth Year of the Republic of India as follows :––

1. Short title.––This Act may be called the Kashmir and Jammu
Universities Act, 1969.

2. Definitions.––In this Act and in all Statutes made thereunder, unless
there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,––

(a) “Academic Council” means the Academic Council of the University ;

(b) “affiliated college’’ means an institution imparting instruction
upto the Bachelor’s degree excluding integrated Honours,
Postgraduate and professional degree courses recognised by the
University concerned in accordance with the provisions of this Act
and the Statutes ;

(c) “college” means an institution maintained or admitted to its
privileges by the University concerned and includes a constituent
college ;

(d) “constituent college” means an institution recognised as such by
the Syndicate of the University concerned in accordance with the
provisions of this Act and Statutes ;

(e) “Faculties”, “Board of Studies”, “Board of Inspection”, and “Board
of Research Studies”, means the Faculties, Board of Studies, Board
of Inspections and Board of Research Studies of a University ;

(f) “Head of the Department” means the head of a University teaching
Department who has the status of a Professor or a Reader in the

* Now Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

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University and where any University has no teaching department
in a subject, the senior most Professor in that subject in an affiliated
or a constituent college ;

(g) “Principal” means the head of the college ;

(h) “Statutes” and ‘‘Regulations’’ means respectively the Statutes and
Regulations of a University made or continued under this Act ;

(i) “Syndicate” means the Syndicate of a University ;

(j) “Teacher” means a person giving instructions on behalf of a
University, in the teaching department of a University, constituent
or affiliated college, and includes a Principal, Professor, Reader,
Lecturer, Demonstrator, Director or Physical Education, Director
of the Bureau of Educational and Vocational Guidance and a teacher
of Teacher’s Training College, and such member of staff of a
University Library as the Syndicate of a University may declare to
be a teacher ;

(k) “University” means the University of Kashmir or the University of
Jammu, as the case may be ;

(l) “University Council” means the University Council of a University.

3. Universities.––(1) There shall be two Universities in the *State, one
in the Kashmir Division and the other in the Jammu Division, each having
jurisdiction extending to its respective Division of the territories of the *State.

(2) The University in the Kashmir Division shall be known as the
‘‘University of Kashmir’’ and the University in the Jammu Division shall be
known as ‘‘University of Jammu’’.

4. Incorporation.––The University of Kashmir and the University of
Jammu shall be corporate bodies known by the names of the “University of
Kashmir” and the “University of Jammu”, each having perpetual succession
and a common seal with power to acquire and hold property, movable and
immovable, to transfer the same, to contract and to do all other things necessary
for the purpose of its constitution and may sue or be sued by its corporate
name as aforesaid.

* Now Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

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5. Powers and functions of a University.––A University shall have the
following powers and functions, namely :––

(1) to provide for instruction in such branches of learning as the
University may think fit, and to make provision for research and
for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge ;

(2) to hold examination, to grant degrees to, and to confer other
academic distinctions on persons who––

(a) have pursued an approved course of study in the University
or in a constituent or affiliated college or in any educational
institution approved for the purpose, unless exempted
therefrom, as a very special case, by a decision of the
University Council on the recommendation of the Academic
Council under conditions laid down in the Statutes and
Regulations ; or

(b) are teachers in educational institutions under conditions laid
down in the Statutes and Regulations, and have passed the
examinations of the University under like conditions ; or

(d) are women who have carried on private studies under
conditions laid down in the Statutes ;

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

(4) to grant such diplomas to, and to provide such lectures and
instructions for persons not being members of the University as
the University may determine ;

(5) to cooperate with the other Universities and authorities in such a
manner and for such purposes as the University may determined ;

(6) to institute professorships, readerships, lecturerships and any other
teaching posts required by the University ;

(7) to admit and maintain colleges, to recognise colleges and other
institutions not maintained by the University and withdraw such
recognition ;

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(8) to inspect constituent and affi l ia ted co lleges and o ther
institutions and places approved by the University for the
residence of students ;

(9) to demand and receive payments of such fees and other charges as
may be authorised by the Statutes and Regulations ;

(10) to obtain loans in furtherance of the objects of the University ;

(11) to supervise and control the residence and discipline of students of
the University or of colleges and other institutions admitted or
affiliated to it and to make arrangements for promoting their health
and general welfare ;

(12) to institute and award fellowships, exhibitions, prizes and medals
in accordance with the Statues and Regulations ; and

(13) to do such other acts and things, whether incidental to the powers
aforesaid or not, may be requisite in order to further the objects of
the University as teaching, affiliating or examining body, and to
cultivate and promote arts, science and other branches of learning.

6. Re-organisation of education.––Notwithstanding anything in the
foregoing section, any re-organisation or alteration in structure, pattern or
medium of education at the University stage shall require the previous approval
of the Government.

7. University open to all classes and creeds.––Each University shall be
open to all persons of either sex and of whatever race, creed or class, and it
shall not be lawful for a University to adopt or impose on any person any test
whatsoever of religious belief or profession in order to entitle him to a
certificate, diploma or degree of the University, or to serve as a teacher or to
hold any office in the University, or to enjoy or exercise any privileges thereof,
except where such test is specially prescribed by the Statutes, or, in respect of
any particular benefaction accepted by the University, where such test is made
a condition thereof by any testamentary or other instrument creating such
benefaction.

8. Admissions restricted to educational institutions in the 1[Union
territory of Jammu and Kashmir].––Notwithstanding anything in any law for
the time being in force, no educational institution outside the 1[Union territory
of Jammu and Kashmir] territories shall be associated with or admitted to any
1. Substituted by S.O. 1229 (E) dated 31.03.2020 for “State”.

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privileges of a University under this Act nor shall any educational institutions
within the 1[Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir] be associated in any
educational institution within the 1[Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir] be
associated in any way with or be admitted to any privileges of any other
University incorporated by law outside the 1[Union territory of Jammu and
Kashmir] :

Provided that the Chancellor may by order in writing direct that the
provisions of this section shall not apply in the case of any institution specified
in the order.

9. Officers of the University.—The following shall be the officers of each
University :––

(1) the Chancellor ;

(2) the Pro-Chancellor ;

(3) the Vice-Chancellor ;

(4) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, if any ;

(5) the Financial Advisor ;

(6) the Registrar ;

(7) the Controller of Examinations ;

(8) the Joint Registrar, if any ; and

(9) such other officers as the Statutes may declare to be the officers of
a University.

10. The Chancellor.––(1) The 2[Lieutenant Governor] shall be the
Chancellor of both the Universities. He shall be the head of both the universities
and shall, when present, preside at the meetings of the University Council and
at the Convocations of both the Universities.

(2) The Chancellor shall have such powers as may be conferred on him
by this Act or the Statutes.

1. Substituted by S.O. 1229 (E) dated 31.03.2020 for “State”.
2. Substituted ibid for “Governor”.

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(3) Every proposal for the conferment of any honorary degree shall be
subject to the confirmation of the Chancellor.

(4) The Chancellor may delegate to the Pro-Chancellor such of his
powers under this Act or the Statutes, as he may specify.

11. The Pro-Chancellor.––(1) The Chief Minister of the 1[Union territory
of Jammu and Kashmir] shall be the ex officio Pro-Chancellor of both the
Universities.

(2) The Pro-Chancellor shall, when present, in the absence of the
Chancellor, preside at the meetings of the University Council and at the
Convocations of both the Universities.

(3) The Pro-Chancellor shall have the right to cause an inspection to be
made, by such person or persons as he may direct, of a University, its buildings,
laboratories, equipment, and of any institutions associated with the University
and also of the examinations, teaching and other work conducted or done by
the University and to cause an inquiry to be made in like manner in respect of
any matter connected with the University. The Pro-Chancellor shall in every
case give notice to a University of his intention to cause an inspection or inquiry
to be made and the University concerned shall be entitled to be represented
thereat.

(4) The Pro-Chancellor may address the Vice-Chancellor of the University
concerned with reference to the result of such inspection and inquiry and the
Vice-Chancellor shall place the same before the Syndicate and also the
University Council, of the University concerned, if necessary, with such advice
as the Pro-Chancellor may offer upon the action to be taken thereon.

(5) The Vice-Chancellor of the University concerned shall then, within
such time as the Pro-Chancellor may fix, submit to him a report of the action
taken or proposed to be taken by the Syndicate together with the view which
the University Council concerned may have expressed on the report.

(6) If the Syndicate concerned does not, within a reasonable time, take
action to the satisfaction of the Pro-Chancellor, the Pro-Chancellor may, after
considering any explanation which the Syndicate concerned may furnish, issue
such directions in consultation with the Vice-Chancellor concerned as he may
think fit.

1. Substituted by S.O. 1229 (E) dated 31.03.2020 for “Jammu and Kashmir State”.

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12. The Vice-Chancellor.––(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall either be a
whole time paid or a part-time honorary officer of a University as the Chancellor
may determine and shall be appointed by the Chancellor, in consultation with
the Pro-Chancellor from amongst the persons whose name are submitted to
him by a Committee constituted in accordance with the provisions of sub-
section (2).

(2) The Committee referred to in sub-section (1) shall consist of three
persons, namely—

(a) two persons not connected with the University or any constituent
or affiliated college of that University to be nominated by the
University council ;

(b) a third person not connected with the University or any constituent
or affiliated college of that University to be nominated by the
Chancellor, who shall also be the Chairman of the Committee.

(3) The Committee constituted under sub-section (2) shall submit a panel
of three names to the Chancellor for appointment of the Vice-Chancellor.

(4) If the Chancellor does not consider any of the persons on the panel
recommended by the Committee suitable for appointment as Vice-Chancellor,
he may direct the Committee to prepare a fresh panel of three names for
submission to him or may direct to constitute a fresh Committee for this purpose.

1[(5) The Vice-Chancellor of a University shall hold office for 2[three
years] :

Provided that on the expiry of the term of his office, the Vice-Chancellor
shall be eligible for re-appointment for such term as the Chancellor may 3[x x
x x], determine :

Provided further that the Vice-Chancellor shall not be removed from his
office except by order of the Chancellor passed 3[x x x x], on the ground of
misbehavior or incapacity or if it appears to the Chancellor that the continuance
of the Vice-Chancellor in office is detrimental to the interests of the University,
after due inquiry by such person 4[x x x x] to be nominated by the Chancellor
3[x x x x], in which the Vice-Chancellor shall have an opportunity of making
his representations against such removal.]

1. Sub-section (5) substituted by Act XXVI of 1973, s. 2.
2. Substituted for “five years” by S.O. 1229 (E) dated 31.03.2020. (For earlier amendment see

Act VII of 2015, s. 2).
3. Words “in consultation with the Pro-Chancellor” omitted ibid.
4. Words “who is or has been a Judge of the High Court” omitted ibid.

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(6) The Vice-Chancellor of a University shall, in case he is a whole-
time paid officer, receive such salary not exceeding two thousand and five
hundred rupees per mensem and other facilities as the Chancellor may
determine, in addition to free residential accommodation :

Provided that in exceptional cases the Chancellor may allow a higher
salary in consultation with the Government. In case the Vice-Chancellor is
appointed on part-time honorary basis, he shall receive such honorarium
and other facilities as the Chancellor may determine in consultation with
the Government.

(7) Where any temporary vacancy in the Office of a Vice-Chancellor occurs
by reason of resignation, illness, leave or other cause, the University Council
shall report the same to the Chancellor who shall make such arrangement for
carrying on the duties of the Vice-Chancellor as he may think fit.

(8) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (5), the Vice-
Chancellor shall continue in office beyond the expiry of his term until his
successor is appointed and enters upon his office.

13. Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor.––(1) The Vice-
Chancellor shall be the Principal Executive and Academic Officer of a
University and shall, in the absence of the Chancellor and the Pro-Chancellor,
preside at the meetings of the University Council and at any convocation of
the University. He shall be an ex-officio member and Chairman of the
Academic Council and of such other authorities and bodies as are provided
under the provisions of the Act, and shall be entitled to be present and to
speak at any meeting of any authority or body of the University concerned
but shall not be entitled to vote thereat unless he is a member of the authority
or the body concerned.

(2) It shall be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to see that the provisions
of this Act, the statutes and the Regulations are faithfully observed and he
shall have all powers necessary for the purpose.

(3) The Vice-Chancellor shall have power to convene meetings of the
University Council, the Syndicate, the Academic Council and joint meetings
of Faculties and Boards of Studies of the University concerned.

(4) The Vice-Chancellor may take action as he deems necessary in any
emergency which, in his opinion, calls for immediate action. He shall in such
a case and as soon as may be thereafter, report his action to the officer, authority
or other body of the University concerned who or which would ordinarily

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have dealt with the matter.

(5) Save as otherwise provided in this Act, the Vice-Chancellor of a
University shall have the powers to make appointments of the ministerial,
technical and inferior staff.

(6) The Vice-Chancellor shall give effect to the orders of the University
Council and the Syndicate of the University concerned regarding the
appointment, dismissal and suspension of persons in the employment of the
University and shall exercise general control over the affairs of the University.
He shall be responsible for the discipline of the University in accordance with
this Act, Statutes and Regulations.

(7) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such other powers as may be
prescribed by Statutes and Regulations.

(8) The Vice-Chancellor may delegate any of his powers under this Act
or the Statutes and Regulations made thereunder to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor
or any other officer or body of the University concerned.

14. The Pro-Vice-Chancellor.––(1) There may be a Pro-Vice-Chancellor
for the University and shall be appointed by the Chancellor in consultation
with the Pro-Chancellor in the manner provided for the appointment of a Vice-
Chancellor. The term of office of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall ordinarily be
the same as that of the Vice-Chancellor and he shall receive such monthly
salary not exceeding Rs. 2,000 and other facilities as the Chancellor may
determine :

1[Provided that on the expiry of the term of his office, the Pro-Vice-
Chancellor shall be eligible for re-appointment for such term as the Chancellor
may, in consultation with the Pro-Chancellor determine :

Provided further that the Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall not be removed
from his office except by order of the Chancellor passed in consultation with
the Pro-Chancellor, on the ground of misbehaviour or incapacity or if it
appears to the Chancellor that the continuance of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor
in office is detrimental to the interests of the University, after due inquiry by
such person who is or has been a Judge of a High Court to be nominated by
the Chancellor, in consultation with the Pro-Chancellor in which the Pro-
Vice-Chancellor shall have an opportunity of making his representation
against such removal.]

1. Substituted by Act XXVI of 1973, s. 3.

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(2) Where any temporary vacancy in the office of Pro-Vice-Chancellor
occurs by reasons of resignation, illness, leave or other cause, the Vice-
Chancellor shall report the same to the Chancellor through the Pro-Chancellor
alongwith his recommendations and the Chancellor may make such
arrangements for carrying on the duties of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor as he may
consider fit.

15. Powers and duties of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor.––(1) Subject to the
control of the Vice-Chancellor, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of a University shall
exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be assigned to him by
the Vice-Chancellor.

(2) The Pro-Vice-Chancellor of a University shall exercise such other
powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Statutes
and the Regulations.

16. Financial Advisor.––(1) The 1[Administrative Secretary], Finance
Department, or any other officer nominated by the Government of Jammu and
Kashmir shall be the ex officio Financial Adviser to both the Universities.

(2) The Financial Adviser shall exercise general supervision over the
funds of each University and shall advise it as regards its financial policy.

(3) The Financial Advisor shall be an ex officio member of the University
Council and the Syndicate of both the Universities.

(4) The Financial Adviser shall––

(a) present annual estimates and the statements of accounts to the
Syndicate and the University Council ; and

(b) exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as
may be prescribed by the Statutes and Regulations.

17. Registrar.––(1) The Registrar of a University shall be a whole-time
officer and shall be appointed by the University Council on the recommendation
of the Selection Committee, constituted under section 36 (1). The terms and
conditions of service and the emoluments of the Registrar shall be such as the
University Council concerned may from time to time prescribe.

(2) The Registrar of a University shall act as the Secretary of the
University Council, the Syndicate, the Academic council, the Faculties, the
1. Substituted by S.O. 1229 (E) dated 31.03.2020 for “Secretary to Government”.

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Boards of Studies, the Board of Inspection, the Boards of Research Studies
and other bodies of the University concerned and keep the minutes thereof.

(3) The Registrar of University shall, subject to the sanction of the Vice-
Chancellor and subject to the Regulations that may be framed in this behalf,
control the ministerial, technical and inferior staff of the University concerned.

(4) The Registrar of a University shall be the custodian of the records,
the common seal and such other property of the University concerned as the
University Council or Syndicate may commit to his charge.

(5) The Registrar of a University shall have power to realize and receive
all moneys due to the University and sign and grant receipts for the same, to
make all disbursements on account of the University concerned and, subject
to provisions of Statutes, sign such cheques or other instruments as may be
necessary for the purpose.

(6) The Registrar of a University shall issue over his signatures notice
convening meetings of the University Council, the Syndicate, the Academic
Council, the Faculties, the Boards of Studies, the Board of Inspection and the
Boards of Research Studies of the University concerned.

(7) The Registrar shall, in the execution of his duties, be subject to the
immediate direction and control of the Vice-Chancellor and shall render such
assistance to the Vice-Chancellor as may be required by him in the performance
of his official duties.

(8) The Registrar of a University shall exercise such other powers and
perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Statutes and the
Regulations or as may be assigned to him by any authority of the University
concerned.

(9) The Registrar may, with the previous approval of the Vice-Chancellor,
delegate any of his powers prescribed under the provisions of this Act or the
Statutes or the Regulations made thereunder to any other officer of the University.

18. Controller of Examinations.—(1) The Controller of Examinations of
a University shall be a whole-time officer of the University concerned and
shall be appointed by the University Council on the recommendation of the
Selection Committee constitute in accordance with the provisions of section
36(1) on such terms and conditions as the University Council may from time
to time prescribe.

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(2) It shall be the duty of the Controller of Examinations of a University
to make arrangements connected with the setting and printing of question papers
for all the examinations held by the University concerned including their safe
custody and all other matter connected therewith.

(3) Subject to directions of the Syndicate, the Controller of Examinations
of a University shall make all arrangements for the conduct of examinations of
the University concerned.

(4) Subject to directions of the Syndicate, the Controller of Examinations
of a University shall arrange all items of the examination work such as despatch
and transit of answer-books and question papers, evaluation of answer scripts,
tabulation of results, complaints against question papers set for the
examinations, use of unfairmeans, publication and rechecking of results and
other related matters.

(5) The Controller of Examination of a University shall exercise such
other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed under the
Statutes and Regulations from time to time.

(6) The Controller of Examinations of a University shall, in the
execution of his duties, be subject to the immediate direction and control
of the Vice-Chancellor of the University concerned and shall render such
assistance to the Vice-Chancellor as may be required by him in the
performance of his official duties.

19. Other Officers.––Save as otherwise expressly provided in this Act,
the procedure for Act, the procedure for appointment and the powers of the
officers of the University other than the Chancellor, the Pro-Chancellor, the
Vice-Chancellor, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, the Financial Adviser, the Registrar
and the Controller of Examinations shall be prescribed by the Statutes.

20. Authorities of the University.—The following shall be the authorities
of each University :––

(1) the University Council ;

(2) the Syndicate ;

(3) the Academic Council ;

(4) the Faculties ;

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(5) the Boards of Studies ;

(6) the Boards of Research Studies ;

(7) the Board of Inspection ; and

(8) such other authorities as may be declared by the Statutes to be
the authorities of the University.

21. University Council.––(1) There shall be a University Council in a
university consisting of the following members, namely :—

(i) the Chancellor ;

(ii) the-Pro-Chancellor ;

1[(ii-a) Education Minister ;]

(iii) the Vice-Chancellor of the University concerned ;

(iv) the Vice-Chancellor of the other University established under
the provision of this Act.

(v) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University, if any ;

(vi) the Financial Advisor ;

(vii) the Educational Adviser to the Government or the officer
designated by the Government to be incharge of Higher
Education ;

(viii) two Deans of the Faculties of the University concerned
nominated by the Chancellor, by rotation ;

(ix) one Principal of an affiliated constituent college of the University
concerned nominated by the Chancellor by rotation 2[x x x] ;

3[ix-a] two members of the teaching staff belonging either to the University
or the constituent/affiliated colleges to be nominated by the
Chancellor in consultation with Pro-Chancellor ; and

1. Item (ii-a) to sub-section (1) of section 21 inserted by Act X of 1973.
2. Word ‘‘and’’ omitted by Act X of 1973.
3. Clause (ix-a) inserted ibid.

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(x) two nominees of the Chancellor.

(2) The period for which members nominated under (viii) to (x) of sub-
section (1) shall hold office, shall be prescribed by Statutes in this behalf.

(3) The meetings of the University Council of a University shall be
prescribed over by the Chancellor, when present. In his absence, the Pro-
Chancellor shall preside and in the absence of both the Chancellor and
Pro-Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor of the University concerned shall
preside.

1[(4) For purposes of electing a member for the Medical Council of India
under sub-section (1) of section 3 of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956,
the University Council shall be deemed to be the Senate or the Court of a
University.]

22. Powers and functions of the University Council.––The University
Council of a University shall be the supreme authority of the University and
shall have the following powers, namely :––

(a) to make Statutes under this Act and to amend and repeal the same
in consultation with the Syndicate ;

(b) to make Regulations in consultation with the Syndicate ;

(d) to approve plans of development and expansion of the University ;

(e) to consider and pass resolutions on the annual reports ; and

(f) save as otherwise provided in this Act, to appoint officers of the
status of Joint Registrar, Deputy Librarian and above and teachers
of the status of Readers and above and to define their duties :

Provided that no officer or teacher shall be appointed by a
University Council until provision has been made for his salary in the
approved budget of the University concerned :

Provided further that all appointments (permanent or temporary)
to the posts of officers or teachers referred to in this section shall be

1. Sub-section (4) inserted by Act XXXVII of 1974, s. 2.

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made by the University Council on the recommendation of the Selection
Committee constituted for the purpose in accordance with the provisions
of section 36 of this Act, and on such terms and conditions as may be
prescribed by the Statutes :

Provided also that the Vice-Chancellor may make appointments of
teachers referred to in this section as a temporary measure for a period not
exceeding six months to carry on the work and if the recommendations of the
Selection Committee are not received within a period of six months, the Vice-
Chancellor may extend the appointment, if any, made by him, for the duration
of the academic session with the approval of the University Council ;

(g) to exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as
may be conferred or imposed upon it by this Act or the Statutes ;

(h) to constitute committees for specific purposes and to assign such
duties to them as it deems fit ;

(i) to delegate such of its powers to any officer or authority of the
University as it may deem fit ; provided that such delegation is
made by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of
the University Council ; and

(j) to exercise such other powers of the University as are not otherwise
provided for in this Act and the Statutes and Regulations made
thereunder.

1[22-A. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or the Statutes
made thereunder where the Chancellor is of the opinion that it is in the interest
of the University necessary to do so, he may, after consulting Pro-Chancellor,
appoint any eminent and qualified scholar as Professor or as Reader in the
University on contract basis for such period and on such terms and conditions
as he may determine.]

23. Syndicate.––(1) The Syndicate shall be the Chief Executive Authority
except in respect of the matters falling within the purview of the University
Council concerned in accordance with the provisions of this Act and it shall
consist of the following members, namely :––

(i) the Vice-Chancellor ;

(ii) the Pro-Chancellor, if any ;

1. Section 22-A inserted by Act X of 1973, s. 3.

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(iii) the Educational Advisor to the Government or the officer designated
by the Government to be incharge of Higher Education ;

(iv) the Financial Advisor ;

(v) two Deans of the faculties of the University by rotation to be
nominated by the Vice-Chancellor ;

(vi) two Deans of the faculties of other University by rotation to be
nominated by the Chancellor ;

(vii) two Principals of affiliated or constituent colleges by rotation 1[with
the approval of Pro-Chancellor] to be nominated by the Vice-
Chancellor ;

(viii) one member of the Academic Council of the University concerned
elected by the Council from amongst its members ;

(ix) two members of the Syndicate of the other University elected
by that body ; and

(x) three nominees of the Chancellor at least one of whom shall be
a women connected with academic life.

(2) The terms and conditions of the office of members of a Syndicate
other than ex officio member/s shall be such as may be prescribed by the statutes
in this behalf.

24. Powers and Functions of the Syndicate.––(1) Subject to the provisions
of this Act, the Statutes and the Regulations, the Syndicate of a University
shall exercise and perform the following powers and functions :—

(a) to frame the budget estimates of the University and to submit these
to the University Council at a time to be prescribed by Statutes ;

(b) to recommend the draft Statutes and Regulations or amendments
or revocation thereof and other proposals for consideration by
the University Council ;

1. Substituted by Act X of 1973, s. 4.

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Provided that no expenditure shall be incurred which has not been
included in the approved estimates except with the sanction of the
University Council :

Provided further that the Syndicate shall have powers of re-
appropriation in accordance with the Regulations to be prescribed in
this behalf ;

(d) save as otherwise provided in this Act to appoint officers (below
the status of Joint Registrar and Deputy Librarian) and teachers
(below the status of a Reader) and to define their duties :

Provided that no officer or teacher shall be appointed by a Syndicate
until provision has been made for his salary in the approved budget of
the University concerned :

Provided further that all appointments (permanent or temporary)
to the posts of officers or teachers referred to in this section shall be
made by the Syndicate on the recommendations of the Selection
Committee constituted for the purpose in accordance with the provisions
of section 36 of this Act and on such terms and conditions as may be
prescribed by the Statutes :

Provided also that the Vice-Chancellor may make appointments of
teachers referred to in this section as a temporary measure for a period
not exceeding six months to carry on the work and if the recommendations
of the Selection Committee are not received within a period of six months,
the Vice-Chancellor of the University may extend the appointments, if
any, made by him, for the duration of the academic session with the
approval of the Syndicate ;

(e) to recognise teachers of the constituent colleges for purpose of
integrated Honours and Post-graduate teaching on the
recommendations of the Selection Committee to be constituted by
the Syndicate for this purpose ;

(f) to admit new colleges to the privileges of affiliated or constituent
colleges of the University subject to the conditions to be laid down
in the Statutes ;

(g) to arrange for and direct the periodical and special inspection
of the colleges and other institutions and hostels ;

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(h) to award scholarships, prizes, fellowships, exhibitions, bursaries
and other such awards in accordance with the procedure prescribed
in this behalf ;

(i) to control and manage the Libraries of the University concerned ;

(j) to provide buildings, premises, furniture, apparatus, equipment
and other means and facilities needed for carrying on the work of
the University concerned ;

(k) to invest any moneys belonging to the University concerned
including any un-applied income in any of the approved securities,
or to place on fixed deposit in any bank, approved by the
Government in this behalf, any portion of such moneys not required
immediately for expenditure ;

(l) to demand and receive such fees as may from time to time be
prescribed by Statutes and Regulations ;

(m) to constitute committees for specific purposes and to assign
such duties to them as may be deemed necessary ;

(n) to recommend to the University Council the plans for development
and expansion of the University ;

(o) to appoint paper setters and examiners for all the examinations
held by the University in accordance with the procedure prescribed
in the Statutes ;

(p) to give directions for holding of examinations and compilation and
publication of results ;

(q) to give directions for the editing, printing and publishing of such
text-books for various examinations of the University as may be
considered necessary for this purpose ;

(r) to maintain proper standards of teaching and examination in
consultation with the Academic Council of the University
concerned ;

(s) to enter into, vary, carry out and cancel contracts on behalf of the
University ;

(t) to direct the form, custody and use of the common seal of the
University ;

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(u) to accept donations, bequests or transfer of any movable or
immovable property on behalf of the University concerned ;

(v) to exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as
may be conferred upon or assigned to it by this Act or the Statutes ;

(w) to delegate, whenever necessary, appropriate financial and
administrative powers to the Vice-Chancellor, the Pro-Vice-
Chancellor, the Registrar, the Head of the Post-graduate
Departments, the Controller of Examinations or any other officer
of the University concerned.

(2) Any difference or disagreement arising between the Syndicate and
the Vice-Chancellor with regard to any decision taken by the Syndicate may
be referred by the Vice-Chancellor to the Chancellor. The Chancellor shall
refer back such decision to the Syndicate for reconsideration. In case the
Syndicate endorses its earlier decision by a two-third majority, such decision
shall be deemed to be final.

25. Academic Council.—(1) The Academic Council of a University shall
consist of the following persons, all the whom, shall be members ex officio,—

(i) the Vice-Chancellor of the University concerned ;

(ii) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University concerned, if any ;

(iii) the Deans of the Faculties of the University concerned ;

(iv) the Head of the Department of the University concerned having
the status of Professors or Readers ;

(v) six Principals from the constituent and affiliated colleges of the
University concerned by rotation, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor ;

(vi) four Professors from colleges of the University concerned
representing subjects other than those represented by the Principals,
nominated by the Vice-Chancellor ; and

(vii) Deans of the Faculties of the other University established under
the provisions of this Act.

(2) The Academic Council of a University shall have the powers to co-
opt not more than five persons possessing special knowledge of subjects not
otherwise adequately represented on the Academic Council.

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(3) The terms and conditions of the office of the co-opted members of
the Academic Council shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes in
this behalf.

26 . Powers and Functions of the Academic Council.––(1) The
Academic Council of a University shall have the following powers and
functions :—

(a) to control and regulate the standards of teaching and examinations
in the University ;

(b) to prescribe the syllabi and the courses of studies for all the
examinations held by the University except such text books as may
be got edited, printed and published by the Syndicate direct in
accordance with the procedure laid down in the regulations ;

(c) to make proposals to the Syndicate and the University Council for
the institution of Professorships, Readerships, Lecturerships, or
other teaching posts and in regard to the duties and emoluments
thereof in accordance with the provisions of this Act ;

(d) to formulate, modify or revise, subject to control of the Syndicate
and the University Council schemes for the constitution of faculties
and for the assignment of subjects to the faculties ;

(e) to nominate teachers or specialists to the facilities ;

(f) to promote research within the University and to require reports of
such research from persons engaged therein ;

(g) to advise the Syndicate and the University Council on academic
matters ; and

(h) to make proposals to the higher authorities of the University for
supplementing the teaching provided in the constituent and
affiliated colleges.

(2) The Academic Council shall not take any decision on any academic
matter falling within its competence which involves financial and administrative
implications, without obtaining the previous approval of the Syndicate or the
University Council, as the case may be.

(3) The Academic Council of a University shall have the powers to appoint
a Standing Committee of the members of the Academic Council, of which not
less than two-thirds shall be University Professors, Readers, Principals, or

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teachers of affiliated and constituent colleges not lower in rank than that of a
Professor and to delegate to it such of its powers as it may deem fit. The
Standing Committee shall have power to invite experts, whenever necessary,
for advice on a particular matter under consideration.

27. Faculties.––(1) The University of Kashmir 1[shall have the Faculties
one each for] Arts, Science, Social Sciences, Commerce, Education,
Engineering, Medicine, Agriculture, Unani Medicine, Oriental Learning and
such other Faculties as may be prescribed by the Statutes of the University
from time to time.

(2) The University of Jammu 1[shall have the Faculties one each for]
Arts, Science, Social Sciences, Commerce, Education, 2[x x x] Ayurvedic
medicine, Oriental Learning, Law and such other Faculties as may be prescribed
by the Statutes of the University from time to time.

(3) (a) 1[Each of the Faculties of Arts], Science, Social Sciences,
Education and Commerce shall consist of––

(i) the Professors and Readers of the University Departments
3[comprising the Faculty] ;

(ii) such Principals of constituent and affiliated colleges of the
University concerned as are qualified to teach any subject
3[comprising the each Faculty] ;

(iii) Head of the Department of the constituent colleges, if any,
not lower in rank than that of Professors representing each
subject 3[comprising the each Faculty] ;

(iv) Head of the Department of the affiliated colleges, if any, not
lower in rank than that of Professor representing each subject
3[comprising the each Faculty] ;

(v) Two persons other than teachers nominated to the faculty
by the Academic Council prossessing expert 3[ knowledge of
the subject] 3[comprising the Faculty.]

(b) The Faculty of Engineering shall consist of––

(i) Principal of the colleges concerned ;

1. Substituted by Act VIII of 1970.
2. Word ‘‘Agriculture’’ omitted ibid.
3. Substituted by Act VIII of 1970 for the words “comprised in the Faculty” and “knowledge

in the subject”.

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(ii) Heads of the Departments of the subjects 1[comprising the
Faculty] ;

(iii) Professors of the subjects 1[comprising the Faculty] ;

(iv) three persons to be nominated by the Academic Council
of the University concerned on account of their possessing
expert 1[knowledge of the subjects] or subjects 1[comprising
the Faculty].

(i) Principals of the colleges concerned ;

(ii) Head of the Department in each subject 1[comprising the
Faculty] ;

(iii) Professors and Associate Professors in each subject
1[comprising the Faculty] ;

(iv) two persons to be nominated by the Academic Council of
the University concerned on account of their possessing expert
1[knowledge of the subject] or subject 1[comprising the
Faculty].

(d) The Faculty in Agriculture shall consist of––

(i) Principals of the colleges imparting instruction in the Faculty ;

(ii) Professors teaching the subjects 1[comprising the Faculty] ;

(iii) six teachers of the constituent and affiliated colleges imparting
instruction in the Faculty to be nominated by the Vice-
Chancellor ;

(iv) two person to be nominated by the Academic Council of the
University concerned on account of their possessing expert
1[knowledge of the subject] or subjects 1[comprising the
Faculty.]

(e) The Faculty of Oriental Learning shall consist of––

(i) such Head of the Oriental Institutions representing different
subjects as are nominated by the Vice-Chancellor ;

1. Substituted by Act VIII of 1970 for the words “Comprised in faculty” and “knowledge in
subject”.

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(ii) eight persons nominated to the Faculty by the Academic
Council on account of their possessing expert 1[knowledge
of the subject] or subject 1[comprising the Faculty] at least
half of whom will be University Professors, Readers and
Principals of affiliated and constituent colleges ;

(iii) three persons possessing special knowledge of subject not
otherwise adequately represented on the Faculty to be co-
opted by the Faculty.

(f) The Faculty of Unani Medicine shall consist of—

(i) Principals of the colleges imparting instruction in the Faculty ;

(ii) Professors teaching the subject 1[comprising the Faculty] ;

(iii) six teachers of the constituent and affiliated colleges imparting
instruction in the Faculty, to be nominated by the Vice-
Chancellor ;

(iv) two persons to be nominated by the Academic Council of
the University concerned on account of their possessing
expert 1[knowlegdge of the subject] or subjects 1[comprising
the Faculty.]

(g) The Faculty of Ayurvedic Medicine shall consist of—

(i) Principals of the colleges imparting instruction in the Faculty ;

(ii) Professors teaching the subject 1[comprising the Faculty ;]

(iii) six teachers of the constituent and affiliated colleges
imparting instruction in the Faculty, to be nominated by the
Vice-Chancellor ;

(iv) two persons to be nominated by the Academic Council of
the University concerned on account of their possessing
expert 1[knowledge of the subject] or subjects 1[comprising
the Faculty.]

(h) The Faculty of Law shall consist of—

(i) Professors of the University, Department of Law ;

1. Substituted by Act VIII of 1970 for the words ‘‘Comprised in faculty’’ and ‘‘knowledge in
subject’’.

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(ii) one Reader and one Lecturer of the University, Department
of Law nominated by the Vice-Chancellor by rotation
according to seniority ;

(iii) five persons elected by the Academic Council for their special
knowledge of the subject taught in the Faculty ; and

(iv) three persons not connected with the University, having expert
knowledge of Law, co-opted by the Faculty.

(4) Notwithstanding the constitution of the Faculties given in this section,
the Vice-Chancellor of a University shall have the power to nominate the
remaining members whenever the total number of members of a Faculty is less
than ten.

(5) The composition of the Faculties not prescribed in this Act shall be
prescribed by the Statutes.

(6) The terms and conditions of the office of the members of a Faculty
shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes in this behalf.

28. Powers of each Faculty.––Each Faculty of a University shall have
the following powers :––

(a) subject to the control of the Academic Council, to organise the teaching
work of the University in the subjects assigned to the Faculty ;

(b) to suggest to the Academic Council the syllabi and courses of
studies for the different examinations after consulting the Boards
of Studies, except such text-books as may be got edited, printed
and published in the manner prescribed under the Regulations ;

(d) to deal with any matter referred to it by the University Council or
the Syndicate or the Academic council ;

(e) to discharge such other functions as may be prescribed by the
Statutes and Regulations ;

(f) to transact such other business as may be approved by the Deans
of the Faculties.

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29. The Deans.––1[(1) There shall be Dean of each Faculty who shall be
nominated by the Vice-Chancellor by rotation according to seniority in the
manner and subject to such conditions as may be prescribed by the Statutes :

Provided that the office of the Dean of a Faculty shall be held by a member
of the Faculty who is a University Professor in a subject comprised in the
Faculty and in case there is no University Professor in any subject comprised
in a Faculty, it may be held by a member of the Faculty who is the Principal of
a College or Head of an Institution :

Provided further that no person shall hold the office of the Dean for
more than two consecutive terms except where there is no other person eligible
to hold the office.]

(2) The Dean of Faculty shall be responsible for the due observance of
the Statutes and Regulations relating to his Faculty.

(3) Each Faculty shall comprise such subjects of study as may be
prescribed by the Regulations.

30. Boards of Studies.––(1) In a University there shall be a Board of
Studies for a subject or subjects comprised in a Faculty in accordance with the
provisions of the Regulations.

(2) Each Board of Studies except in the case of Boards assigned to the
Faculties of Medicine, Engineering, Agriculture, Law, Ayurvedic Medicine
and Unani Medicine shall consist of the following members, namely :––

(a) the professors of the University Department in the subject assigned
to the Board, if there are any ;

(b) the Readers of the University Department in the subject assigned
to the Board, if there are any ;

(c) the Head of the Department in the subject concerned from each
constituent college, not lower in rank than that of a professor ;

(d) the Head of the Department in the subject concerned from each
affiliated college, not lower in rank than that of a professor ;

(e) one person who is not a teacher in any affiliated or constituent
college of the University or a Department of the University,
nominated by the Faculty 2[x x x] :

1. Sub-section (1) of section 29 substituted by XXI of 1988, s. 2.
2. Words omitted by Act X of 1973, s. 5.

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Provided that where in a particular subject there is no teacher of the status
of a Professor, the teacher incharge of the department in the subject concerned
from an affiliated or constituent college shall be the member of the Board :

Provided further that where it is found that the Board of studies in any
subject is not adequately represented, the Vice-Chancellor of the University
concerned may authorise co-optation of teacher in the subject from colleges
or the University Department to the extent of three members.

(3) The Professor of the University Department senior to all other
Professors in the Department shall be the convenor and in case there is no
Professor of the University Department in a subject, the Board of Studies shall
elect one of its members as the convenor of the Board.

(4) The terms and conditions of the office of the members of a Board of
Studies shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes in this behalf.

(5) Where a Board of Studies comprises more than one subject, the Vice-
Chancellor may constitute the Board on similar lines so as to ensure that each
subject comprised in the Board is adequately represented on it :

Provided that the total number of members of the Board so constituted
does not exceed ten.

(6) The Board of Studies for each subject assigned to the Faculties of
Medicine, Engineering, Agriculture, Law, Ayurvedic Medicine and Unani
Medicine shall be constituted by the Dean of the Faculty concerned in
consultation with the Vice-Chancellor. Each Board for a subject or subjects
shall consist of not more than seven members and the teacher senior to all
other teachers shall act as the convenor of the Board.

1[(7) Notwithstanding anything contained in this section or any Statute
or Regulation made thereunder, each University may have a Board of Post-
graduate Studies for each subject in which Post-graduate instruction is imparted,
and a Board of Under-graduate Studies for the subject or subjects in which
Under-graduate instruction is imparted. The composition of these Boards shall
be such as may be determined by the Chancellor in consultation with the Vice-
Chancellor of the University concerned.]

31. Functions and Powers of the Boards of Studies.—(1) It shall be the
duty of each Board of Studies to make suggestions to the Faculty concerned
regarding :––

1. Sub-section (7) added by Act III of 1979.

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(a) syllabi for the subject or subjects of instruction ;

(b) combination of subjects permits in various courses ;

(c) new courses of study except such text books as may be got
edited, printed and published by the Syndicate of the University
concerned in accordance with the Regulations prescribed in this
behalf ;

(d) appointment of paper setters and examiners ; and

(e) any matter referred to it by the University Council, the Syndicate,
the Academic Council or the Faculty concerned.

(2) The Boards of Studies shall also discharge such other functions as
may be prescribed by the Statutes or the Regulations.

32. Boards of Research Studies.––(1) Three shall be Boards of Research
Studies, one each for Arts, Science, Social Studies and such other fields of
study as may be specified by the Syndicate concerned after having consulted
the Academic Council of the University concerned. Each Board shall consist
of the Vice-Chancellor, the Pro-Vice -Chancellor, the Registrar, the Dean and
the Heads of the University Departments of the subjects comprised in the faculty
with power to co-opt members :

Provided that an expert in the subjects concerned may be invited to advise
on a particular matter relating to each subject. The co-opted members shall
hold office for a period of three years. The Vice-Chancellor shall be ex officio
Chairman of each Board and in his absence, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall act
as Chairman.

(2) Each Board shall organise research studies under the guidance of the
Academic Council and in accordance with the Statutes and Regulations
prescribed in this behalf.

33. Powers and functions of the Boards of Research Studies. —(1) Each
Board shall have the following powers and functions, namely :—

(a) to consider and grant applications for registration for the research
degrees in the light of the recommendations made by the Head of
the Post-graduate Department concerned ;

(b) to appoint supervisors for the guidance of research studies ;

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(d) to submit to the Academic Council suggestions and proposals for
organising or improvement of the research studies in the University;
and

(e) to consider any other matter referred to it by the Academic Council,
the Syndicate and the University Council.

34. Board of Inspection.––(1) There shall be a Board of Inspection in a
University consisting of the following members, namely :––

(a) The Vice-Chancellor of the University ;

(b) The Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University, if any ;

(c) The Educational Advisor to the Government or the office designated
by the Government to be incharge of Higher Education ;

(d) two Deans of Faculties of the University concerned by rotation,
nominated by the Vice-Chancellor ;

(e) two Principals from colleges nominated by the Vice-Chancellor by
rotation ; and

(f) the Registrar.

(2) The terms and conditions of the office of the members of the Board
of Inspection shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes in this behalf.

35. Functions of the Board of Inspections.—(1) Subject to the provisions
of this Act and the Statutes and Regulations made thereunder, the Board of
Inspections shall perform the following functions :—

(a) receive all applications for recognition or affiliation of colleges
and other teaching institutions including all applications for
recognition in new courses or subjects referred to it by the Syndicate
and cause an inspection to be made and lay its report before the
Syndicate for decision ;

(b) appoint inspectors for the inspection of a college once at least
within a period of three years after the grant to it of the privileges
of an affiliated or constituent college or after the inspection last

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held, consider the report of the inspectors and forward it to the
Syndicate with its recommendations.

(2) The inspection of colleges and other teaching institutions applying
for affiliation or recognition shall be conducted 1[by a committee to be
appointed by the Board of inspection] as a whole. In the case of a college
applying for recognition in new courses or subjects the Committee of Inspection
shall consist of the following members :—

(a) one member of the Board of Inspection nominated by the Vice-
Chancellor ;

(b) the Heads of the University Departments concerned, if there are
any in the subjects ; and

36. Selection Committees.—(1) Save as otherwise provided in this Act,
there shall be Selection Committees in a University comprising the following
members for selection of teachers and officers for appointment in the University
concerned :—

2[(a) Committees for appointment of teachers :

(A) for Lecturer or equivalent post :––

(i) Vice-Chancellor (Chairman) ;

(ii) Chairman, Public Service Commission or a member of the
Public Service Commission nominated by him ;

(iii) three experts having special knowledge of the subject
concerned in which the appointment is to be made, nominated
by the Vice-Chancellor from the panel of experts recom-
mended by the Vice-Chancellor and approved by the
University Council ; provided the panel shall be reviewed
after every two Years ;

(iv) Head of the Department concerned ; provided that he is not
lower than the status of a Reader ; and

(v) an academician nominated by the Chancellor ;

1. Substituted by Act X of 1973, s. 6.
2. Clause (a) of sub-section (1) substituted by Act XV of 2000, s. 2, w.e.f. 5-9-2000.

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(B) for Reader or equivalent post—

(i) Vice-Chancellor (Chairman) ;

(ii) Chairman, Public Service Commission or a member of the
Public Service Commission nominated by him ;

(iii) an academician to be nominated by the Chancellor ;

(iv) three experts in the concerned subject/field, out of the panel
recommended by the Vice-Chancellor and approved by the
University Council ; provided the panel shall be reviewed
after every two years ;

(v) Dean of the faculty concerned, if he is of the status of a
University Professor ; and

(vi) Head of the Department concerned ; provided that he is not
lower in status than that of a Reader and is not a candidate
for the said post :

Provided further that the bio-data and reprints of three major
publications of the applicant have been got assessed by the same three
external experts who are to be invited to interview the candidates ; and

(C) for Professor or equivalent Post.—The composition of the
Selection Committee shall be the same as that for the post of a Reader under
sub-clause (B) ; provided that the Head of the Department is not lower in
status than that of a Professor :

Provided further that the bio-data and reprints of the three major
publications of the applicant of which 1[one may be a book] or research report
have been got assessed by the same three external experts who are to be invited
to interview the candidates and the assessment report shall be placed before
the Selection Committee].

(b) Committee for appointment of the officers of the status of the Joint
Registrar, Deputy Librarian and above :—

(i) Vice-Chancellor (Chairman) ;

(ii) Pro-Vice-Chancellor, if any ;

(iii) Financial Adviser ; and

1. Substituted by Act V of 2002, s. 2.

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(iv) a member of the University Council concerned, nominated
by the Chancellor.

(i) Vice-Chancellor (Chairman) ;

(ii) Pro-Vice-Chancellor, if any ;

(iii) Financial Adviser ;

(iv) A member of the Syndicate concerned, nominated by the
Vice-Chancellor ;

(v) The Registrar.

1[(2) The quorum of the Selection Committee for appointment of teacher
under clause (a) of sub-section (1) shall be four including atleast two external
experts. In respect of the selection to the posts referred to in clauses (b) and
(c) of said sub-section (1), the majority of members shall form the quorum.]

(3) The terms and conditions of the office of the members of the Selection
Committee shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes in this behalf.

37. Other Authorities.—The constitution, powers and duties of such other
authorities as may be decided by the Statutes to be authorities of the University
shall be provided for in the manner prescribed by Statutes.

38. Audit of Accounts.––The Accounts of a University shall, once in every
year and at the intervals of not more than fifteen months, be audited by auditors
appointed by the Government and a copy of the accounts together with the
auditor’s report, shall be published in *[Government Gazette].

39. Alternation in the designation of a Government Officer.––Where any
provision of this Act or the Statutes or Regulations refer to any officer of the
Government by designation then, if that designation is altered or the office
held by such officer ceases to exist, the reference to that designation shall be
construed as reference to the altered designation or, as the case may be, to
such corresponding officer as the Government may direct.

1. Sub-section (2) substituted by Act XV of 2000, s. 2, w.e.f. 5-9-2000.
* Now Official Gazette.

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STATUTES AND REGULATIONS

40. Statutes.––Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes may
provide for all or any of the following matters, namely :––

(a) the holding of Convocation by a University to confer degrees ;

(b) the conferment of Honorary Degrees ;

(d) the conditions of service of the Vice- Chancellor and other officers
of the University ;

(e) the designation and powers of the officers of the University ;

(f) the constitution, powers and duties, of the authorities of the
University ;

(g) the conditions for recognition and affiliation of colleges and other
institutions of the University ;

(h) the classification of teachers employed by the University ;

(i) the constitution of a pension or general provident fund or
contributory provident fund for the benefit of the officers, teachers
and other servants employed by the University ;

(j) the conditions under which students shall be admitted, to the
examinations conducted by the University, and be eligible for
degrees, diplomas or certificates ;

(k) the fees to be charged for admission to the examinations and the
Departments of the University ;

(l) the conditions and mode of employment and the duties of examiners
and paper-setters ;

(m) the conduct of examinations ;

(n) the admission of students to constituent and affiliated colleges ;

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(o) the number, qualifications and emoluments of teachers employed
by the University ; and

(p) all matters which by this Act are to be or may be prescribed by the
Statutes.

41. Statutes how made.—(1) Subject to the provisions of sections 48 and
51 of this Act, the Statutes may be amended or repealed or added to by Statutes
made by the University Council in the manner hereinafter appearing.

(2) The University Council may of its own motion take into consideration
the draft of any Statutes submitted to it by one of its own members :

Provided that in any such case, before a Statute is passed, the opinion of
the Syndicate or if the draft of such a Statutes affects the powers, duties or
emolument of any officer, teacher, authority or board, a report from the person
or body concerned together with the opinion of the Syndicate shall be taken
into consideration by the University Council.

(3) The Syndicate of a University may propose to the University Council
the draft of any Statute to be passed by the University Council. Such draft shall
be considered by the University Council at its next meeting. The University
Council may approve such draft and pass the Statute, or may reject it, or may
return it to the Syndicate for reconsideration either in whole or in part, together
with any amendments which the University Council may suggest. After any draft
so returned has been further considered by the Syndicate together with any
amendments suggested by the University Council, it shall again be presented to
the University Council with the report of the Syndicate and the University Council
may then deal with the draft in such manner as it may think proper.

(4) (a) When the University Council has passed a Statute, it shall be
submitted to the Chancellor who may assent to it or may with-
hold his assent or may refer it back to the University Council
for further consideration.

(b) If the University Council rejects the draft of a State proposed
by the syndicate, the draft shall be submitted to the Chancellor
who may refer it back to the University Council for further
consideration.

(c) A Statute passed by the University Council shall not become
valid until assent thereto of Chancellor has been notified.

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(5) The Syndicate shall not propose the draft of any Statute or of any
amendment of a Statute—

(a) affecting the status, powers or constitution of an authority of the
University until such authority has been given an opportunity of
expressing an opinion upon the proposal. Any opinion so expressed
shall be in writing and shall be considered by the University Council
and shall be submitted to the Chancellor ; and

(b) affecting the conditions of recognition and affiliation of constituent
and affiliated colleges to the University concerned except after
consultation with the Academic Council concerned.

42. Regulations.––The authorities and the bodies of the University may
recommend to the University Council Regulations consistent with this Act and
the Statutes providing for all or any of the following matters :––

(a) the procedure to be observed at their meetings and the number of
members required to form a quorum ;

(b) the notice to be given of the meetings and of business to be
considered thereat, the keeping of records of their proceedings and
similar matters ;

(d) the conditions of residence of students ;

(e) the discipline of students ;

(f) the classification or inclusion of subjects of study in various
Faculties ;

(g) the constitution, powers and duties of the various Boards of the
University ;

(h) the periodical inspection of constituent or affiliated colleges
and other institutions.

43. Regulations how made.––(1) University Council of a University
shall make Regulations in consultation with the Syndicate after receiving drafts
from the authorities and bodies of the University :

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Provided that the University Council shall not consider the draft of any
Regulations regarding classification or inclusion of the subjects of study in
the various Faculties, otherwise than on the recommendation of the Academic
Council.

(2) Regulations shall not be made for those matters which under section
40 of this Act may be provided for by the Statutes.

SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS

44. Annual Report.––The Annual Report of a University shall be prepared
at the close of a financial year under the directions of the Syndicate and shall
be submitted to and considered by the University Council.

45. Dispute as to constitution of University Authorities or Bodies.–– If
any question arises whether any person has been duly elected, appointed or
co-opted as, or is entitled to be a member of any authority or other body of the
University, or whether any decision of the University or of any of its bodies,
authorities or committees is in conformity with this Act, the Statutes or the
Regulations, the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor whose decision
thereon shall be final.

46. Filling of casual vacancies. ––(1) All casual vacancies among the
members (other than ex officio members) or any authority or other body of a
University shall be filled, as soon as conveniently may be, by the persons or
body who appointed, elected or co-opted the member whose place has become
vacant, and the person appointed, elected or co-opted, to a casual vacancy,
shall be a member of such authority or body for the residue of the term for
which the person whose place he fills, would have been a member.

(2) A person who is a member of an authority or a University as a
representative of another body whether of the University or outside, shall retain
his seat on the University authority, so long as he continues to be member of
the body by which he was appointed or elected and thereafter till his successor
is duly appointed.

47. Proceedings of University authorities and bodies not invalidated by
vacancies.—No act or proceedings of any authority or other body or committee
of a University shall be invalidated merely by reason of the existence of a
vacancy or vacancies among its members or by reason of some person having
taken part in the proceedings who is subsequently found not to have been
entitled to do so.

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48. Appointment of Special Officer until University authorities duly
constituted.— (1) At any time after the passing of this Act and until such time
as the two Universities and their authorities shall have been duly constituted
or until such time as the Chancellor may desire, a Special Officer shall be
appointed by the Chancellor for a University.

(2) Subject to the superintendence of the Vice-Chancellor, the Special
Officer shall examine the Statutes and Regulations continued under
section 51 of this Act and propose such modifications, alterations and additions
therein as may be necessary to bring such Statutes and Regulations in
conformity with the provisions of this Act. The modifications, alterations and
additions proposed by the Special Officer shall, if approved by the Chancellor,
be deemed to have been made by the competent authority under this Act and
shall continue to be in force until altered or superseded by the authority
constituted under this Act.

49. Affiliation of State educational institutions with the University of
Kashmir and the University of Jammu.—(1) Notwithstanding anything
contained in this Act or the Statutes with regard to the conditions of the
recognition and affiliation of colleges and other educational institutions, all
colleges and educational institutions, affiliated to or recognised by the
University of Jammu and Kashmir under the provisions of Jammu and Kashmir
University Act, 1965 shall, immediately after the commencement of this Act,
become affiliated to or recognised by the University of Kashmir or the
University of Jammu in the territorial jurisdiction of which such college or
educational institution is situate, in the same subjects, up to the same standard
and on the same conditions as these were affiliated or recognised before the
commencement of this Act.

(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or the Statutes or
Regulation’s any student in a college or any other educational institution
affiliated to or recognised by the University of Jammu and Kashmir, who
immediately before this Act comes into force was studying or was eligible for
any examination under the provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir University
Act, 1965, shall be permitted to complete his course in preparation therefor in
either of the two Universities and each of the University shall provide for the
instruction and examination of such student in accordance with the prospectus
of studies of the Jammu and Kashmir University Act, 1965 unless otherwise
decided by the respective University Council.

50. Removal of difficulties.—If any difficulty arises as to the first
constitution of any authority of a University after the commencement of this
Act, or otherwise in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Government

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may by order to anything which appears to them necessary for the purpose of
removing the difficulty.

51. Continuance of the existing Statutes and Regulations.—
All the Statutes and Regulations made under the Jammu and Kashmir University
Act, 1965 and in force immediately before the commencement of this Act,
shall so far as may be consistent with the provisions of this Act, continue to be
in force in each University after the commencement of this Act.

52. Continuance of service of the existing employees and their
allocation.–Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or any Statute or
Regulation made thereunder or in any other law for the time being in force,—

(1) all employees of the University of Jammu and Kashmir constituted
under the Jammu and Kashmir University Act, 1965, (other than
those serving on contract or on deputation in the University or those
serving in the Publication Bureau of the Universi ty) who
immediately before the commencement of this Act, were holding
or discharging the duties of any post or office in connection with
the affairs of the said University shall, subject to the provisions of
sub-section (2), continue in service on the same terms and
conditions as regulated their service before such commencement;

(2) the Chancellor may, in consultation with the Pro-Chancellor, by
order allocate the employees of the University of Jammu and
Kashmir (other than those serving on contract or deputation in the
University or those serving in the Publication Bureau of the
University) between the University of Kashmir and the University
of Jammu constituted under this Act in such manner as he may
consider necessary and every such allocation shall be deemed to
be an appointment, transfer or promotion, as the case may be, to
the post or office by the competent authority under this Act :

Provided that in making such allocation the conditions of
service of employment of such employees shall not be varied to
their disadvantage ;

(3) the employees of the Publication Bureau of the University of Jammu
and Kashmir along with the assets and liabilities of the said Bureau
shall stand transferred to the Jammu and Kashmir Board of
Secondary Education constituted under the Jammu and Kashmir
Secondary Education Act, 1965, with effect from such date after
the commencement of this Act as the Chancellor may specify :

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Provided that the conditions of service of such employees
shall not be varied to their disadvantage on account of such transfer ;
and

(4) All persons who immediately before the commencement of this Act
were holding or discharging the duties of any post or office in
connection with the affairs of the University of Jammu and Kashmir,
on contract basis or by virtue of their deputation to such posts or of
offices from other services in the State, unless otherwise ordered by
the Chancellor after consulting the Pro-Chancellor, shall cease to
hold such posts or to discharge such duties after 60 days from the
commencement of this Act and all such contracts with, or deputations
to, the University of Jammu and Kashmir, shall stand terminated
with effect from the expiry of the said period of 60 days.

53. Inter-University Transfers.––The Chancellor or the Pro-Chancellor
may, after consulting the Vice-Chancellors of the two Universities, transfer
any employees from one University to another University if such transfer is
considered by him necessary in the interest of administration of the Universities
constituted under this Act.

54. Gulmarg Research Observatory.––The Gulmarg Research
Observatory shall, after the commencement of this Act, be under the
administrative control of the University of Kashmir. The Chancellor in
consultation with the Pro-Chancellor may, for purposes of its efficient
administration and representation of the two Universities on its Board of
Management, issue such directions as he may deem fit.

55. Transitional arrangements.––Notwithstanding anything contained
in this Act or any Statute or Regulation made thereunder,––

(1) the appointment of the first Vice-Chancellors, the first Pro-Vice
Chancellors, the first Registrar and the first Controllers of
Examinations of both the Universities constituted under this Act
shall be made by the Chancellor in consultation with the Pro-
Chancellor, and, until the first appointment as aforesaid is made,
the Chancellor may, after consultation with the Pro-Chancellor,
make provisional appointments or the said posts on such terms
and conditions and for such period as the Chancellor may direct ;

(2) the Syndicate of the two Divisions of the University of Jammu
and Kashmir constituted under the provisions of the Jammu and
Kashmir University Act, 1965, shall, until such time as the

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authorities of a University be constituted under the provisions of
this Act, perform such duties and exercise such powers in respect
of the University concerned as have been conferred upon the
Syndicates, the Academic Councils, the Faculties, the Boards of
Studies, the Boards of Research Studies in accordance with the
provisions of this Act, the Statutes and Regulations made
thereunder ; and

(3) all degrees, diplomas and certificates shall continue to be granted
and issued by each University constituted under the Act in the
name of ‘‘University of Jammu and Kashmir’’ until such dates as
the Chancellor may determine and all such degrees, diplomas and
certificates shall be as good and valid as if granted or issued by
the concerned University under this Act.

56. Assets and liabilities.—(1) The assets and liabilities of the Jammu
Division and the Kashmir Division of the University of Jammu and Kashmir,
existing immediately before the commencement of this Act, shall form the
assets and liabilities of the University of Jammu and University of Kashmir
respectively.

(2) The assets and liabilities of the Central Unit of the University of
Jammu and Kashmir, existing immediately before the commencement of this
Act, shall be apportioned between the University of Jammu and the University
of Kashmir in such manner as the Chancellor in consultation with the Pro-
Chancellor may determine.

57. Legal proceedings.—Where immediately before the commencement
of this Act, the University of Jammu and Kashmir was a party to any legal
proceedings with respect to any property, rights, or liabilities, the University
of Kashmir or the University of Jammu which succeeds to acquire a share in
that property or those rights or liabilities by virtue of this Act shall be deemed
to be substituted for the University of Jammu and Kashmir as a party to those
proceedings and the proceedings may continue accordingly.

58. Repeal and savings.—(1) The Kashmir and Jammu Universities
Ordinance, 1969 (X of 1969) is hereby repealed.

(2) Notwithstanding the repeal of the said Ordinance or the repeal of
the Jammu and Kashmir University Act, 1965 under the said Ordinance,––

(a) all degree conferred, and diplomas, certificates and privileges
granted by the University of Jammu and Kashmir under the Jammu

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1. Words substituted by Act X of 1973, s. 8.
2. Section 59 added by Act IX of 1977, s. 2.
* Now Official Gazette.

and Kashmir University Act, 1965 shall be as good and valid as
if conferred and granted by the University concerned under this
Act ;

(b) the Syndicates of the Divisions of the University of Jammu and
Kashmir constituted under the Jammu and Kashmir University
Act, 1965, shall continue for purposes of sub-section (2) of section
55 of this Act for the period mentioned in the said sub-section ;

(c) anything done, any action taken, any appointment made or order
issued 1[under the said Ordinance or under the Jammu and Kashmir
University Act, 1965] or issued under this Act :

Provided that if any appointment was made 1[under the said Ordnance or
under the Jammu and Kashmir University Act, 1965] subject to any conditions,
such appointment shall continue subject to that condition under this Act.

2[59. Validation.—The Statutes passed by the University Council of
Jammu at its meeting held on 30th March, 1973 and assented to by the
Chancellor on Ist April, 1973 shall be and shall always be deemed to be valid
notwithstanding that the assent of the Chancellor to the said Statutes was not
published in the *[Government Gazette] as was required under clause (c) of
sub-section (4) of section 41 of the Kashmir and Jammu Universities Act,
1969 and accordingly––

(a) the Statutes aforesaid shall—

(i) continue to be in force unless and until altered or superseded
under this Act ;

(ii) not be called in question on the ground that assent of the
Chancellor thereto was not published in the *[Government
Gazette] ; and

(b) anything done, any action taken or order made in pursuance of the
said Statutes shall be and shall always be deemed to have been
validly done, taken or made.]

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Jurisdiction: Jammu and Kashmir
Enactment date: 1969-10-30
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1969-11-10

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