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THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 19
CHAPTER I
PRELIMINARY
Short title and 1.(1) This Act may be called Madras
oer Universi
commencement. the Madras University Act, 1923. A mn.
(2) This Section shall come into force at once. The 1923 as
. . Amendedby
rest of this Act shall come into force on such date or ayadras Act
dates as the Local Government may, by notification, x7 of 1929,
appoint, and different dates may be appointed for and as
different provisions of this Act. further
amended by
Definiti 2. In this Act, unless there is (Adaptation
n mi . . . .
efmitions. —_ anything repugnant in the subject of Indian
or context- Laws)
Orders,
‘(a) ‘Affiliated College’ means any college affiliated 1937 and
to the University and providing courses of study for 1940 and as
admission to the examinations for degrees of the /“”#er
iversity and includes acollege deemed tobe affiliated @”°"4e University and inc udes a colleg the Madras
to the University under the Madras University 4ct2of
(Amendment) Act, 1966; 1966
‘(aa) ‘Approved College’ means any college Act 2 of
approved by the University and providing courses of 1966.
study for admission to the examinations for titles and
diplomas and the Pre-University examination of the
University and includes a college deemed to be approved
by the University under the Madras University
(Amendment) Act, 1966;
a The word ‘Central’ was substituted for the word Local by the
Government. of India(Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order 1937 In this
place and all other places where the word ‘Local’ occurred. The word
Local was substituted for the word ‘Central’ by the Government of
India(Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1940 in this place and all other
places where the word ‘Central’ was substituted in 1937.
20 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923
Act 10 of
1977
Act XII
of 1929
Act 2 of 1966
Act Xilof
1929
Act 2 of 1966
™ (aaa) ‘autonomous College’ means any college
designated as an autonomous college by Statues:”
*(aaaa) ‘College’ means any college or any
institution maintained or approved by or affiliated to the
University and providing courses of study for admission
to the examinations of the University;
*(b), [c],[cc] omitted.
(d) ‘Hostel’ means, a unit of residence for students
of the University maintained or recognized by the
University in accordance with the provisions of this Act.
3(e) ‘Post-Graduate College’ means a University
college or an affiliated college providing post-graduate
courses of study leading up-to-the post-graduate degrees
of the University.
*(ee) Omitted.
3(f) ‘Prescribed’ means, prescribed by [this Act,
or] Statutes, Ordinance or Regulations.
(g) ‘Principal’ means, the head of a *[College]
5[(gg) ‘Professional College’ means, a college in
which provided courses of study leading up-to-the
professional degrees of the University). ]
S[(h) ‘Registered Graduate’ means, a graduate
registered under this Act.]
1. This Clause was inserted by Tamil Nadu Act 10 of 1977.
2. Substituted for the original by the Madras University Amendment
Act 1966 (Madras Act 2 of 1966.)
* Omitted by Madras Act 2 of 1966.
These words were added by Section 2 (Madras Act XII of 1929)
These words were substituted by Madras Act 2 of 1966
This Clause was added by Section 2 (Madras Act XII of 1929)
This Clause was substituted by Madras Act 2 of 1966. D
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THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 21
'[@i) ‘Statutes’, ‘Ordinances’ and ‘Regulations’
mean respectively the Statutes, Ordinances and
Regulations of the University made under this Act.]
*[(Gj) ‘Teachers’ means, such professors, assistant
professors, readers, lecturers, librarians and other like
persons as may be declared by the Statutes to be
teachers.]
(k) ‘Teachers of the University’ means, persons
appointed by the University to give instructions on its
behalf.
(1) ‘University ‘ means, the University of Madras
as reconstituted under this Act.
3[(m) ‘University Centre’ means any area within the
State of Madras except the area comprising the revenue
districts of Madurai, Ramanathapuram, Tirunelveli and
Kanyakumari recognised by the State Government on
the recommendation of the University and containing
one or more colleges competent to engage in higher
teaching and research work and to promote University
life in a manner calculated to prepare for the institution
of a new University. ]
‘[(n) ‘University College’ means a college or a
college combined with a research institute maintained
by the University (whether instituted by it or not) and
providing courses of study leading up to the post-graduate
and professional degrees; |
5[(0) ‘University Laboratory’ means, a laboratory
maintained by the University, (whether instituted by it
or not) and intended for carrying on and advancement
of research work; ]
1 & 2 These Clauses were substituted by the Madras University
Amendment Act 1966 (Madras Act 2 of 1966.)
3,4 & 5 These Clauses were substituted by the Madras University
Amendment Act 1966 (Madras Act 2 of 1966.)
Act 2
of 1966
Act 2
of 1966
22 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923
'T(p) ‘University Professor’ , “University Reader’ or Act 2 of
1966 “University Lecturer’ means Professor, Reader or
Lecturer respectively appointed as such by the
University;]
2I(q) ‘University Library’ means a library
maintained by the University whether instituted by it or
not.]
1 & 2 These Clauses were substituted by the Madras University
Amendment Act 1966 (Madras Act 2 of 1966.)
THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 23
CHAPTER II
THE UNIVERSITY
3.(1) The first Chancellor, Pro-Chancellor and Vice-
Chancellor of the University and
the first members of the Senate,
the Syndicate, [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 are
hereby constituted a body corporate by the name of the
University of Madras.
The University
(2) The University shall have perpetual succession
and a common seal and shall sue and be sued by the
name of the University of Madras.
4. As from the date on which Section 3 and this
section are brought into operation
the Chancellor shall cease to
exercise his functions under any
Act or Acts heretofore in force, and the Vice-Chancellor
and all Fellows and Honorary Fellows of the University
of Madras as constituted and incorporated by any Act or
Acts heretofore in force shall cease to be the Vice-
Chancellor, Fellows and Honorary Fellows of the
University respectively.
Vacation of
Fellowship.
*(4-A. The University shall have the following
powers, namely:-
(1) to provide for instruction and training in
such branches of learning as it may think fit and
Act VII of
1923 and
Act XII of
1929
Act VI of
1929
Act XI of
1929,
1 The words “and the Council of Affiliated Colleges” were omitted by
Section 3 of the Madras University (Amendment) Act. 1929 (Madras Act XII of
1929)
2 This section was inserted by Section 4 ibid.
24 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923
Act XII of
1929.
As amended
by Act XXVI
of 1943 and
as further
amended by
Act 2 of
1966.
Act 10 of
1977
to make provisions for research
and for the advancement and
dissemination of knowledge;
Powers of the
University
(2) to establish, maintain and manage Institutes of
Research;
(3) to make such provision as will enable '[affiliated
and approved Colleges] to undertake specialisation of
studies and to organize common laboratories, libraries
and other equipment for research work;
(4) to institute professorships, readerships,
lecturerships and any other teaching post required by
the University and to appoint persons to such
professorships, Associate Professorships, readerships,
lecturerships and other teaching posts;
(5) to institute degrees, titles, diplomas and other
academic distinctions;
(6) to hold examinations and to confer degrees,
titles, diplomas and other academic distinctions on
persons who
(a) shall have pursued an approved course of study
in a University College or laboratory or in ‘[an affiliated
or approved College] unless exempted therefrom in the
manner prescribed by the Statutes and shall have passed
the prescribed examinations of the University; or
(b) shall have carried on research under conditions
prescribed;
2(6-A) to confer degrees, titles, diplomas and other
academic distinctions on persons who shall have pursued
an approved course of study in an autonomous college;
1 Words substituted by the Madras University Amendment Act 1966
(Madras Act 2 of 1966)
2 This Clause was inserted by Tamil Nadu Act 10 of 1977.
THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 25
(7) to confer honorary degrees or other distinction
under conditions prescribed;
1[(8) to institute, maintain and manage University
colleges, laboratories, libraries, museums and other
institutions necessary to carry out the object of the
University;]
2[(9) to affiliate colleges to the University as
affiliated professional or post-graduate colleges under
conditions prescribed and to withdraw affiliation from
colleges. |
3[(9-A) to approve colleges providing courses of
study for admission to the examinations for titles and
diplomas and the Pre-University examination of the
University under conditions prescribed and to withdraw
such approval;]
4(9-B) to designate any college as an autonomous
college with the concurrence of the State Government
in the manner and under conditions prescribed and to
cancel such designation;
5(10) to recommend to the Local Government the
recognition of °(any area within the State of Tamil Nadu
except the area comprising the revenue Districts of
Madurai, Ramanathapuram, Tirunelveli and
Kanyakumari] Thanjavur as a University Centre];
(11) to establish, maintain and manage hostels, to
recognize hostels not maintained by the University and
to withdraw recognition therefrom;
1 & 2 Clause substituted for the original by the Madras University
Amendment Act 1966 (Madras Act 2 of 1966.)
3 & 5 Clauses substituted by the Madras University Amendment Act
1966 (Madras Act 2 of 1966)
4 This Clause was substituted by Tamil Nadu Act 10 of 1977.
6 Substituted for original by the Madras University Amendment
Act 1966 .
Act 10
of 1977
Act 2 of
1966
Act XH of
1929.
26 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923
Act 2 of
1966
Act 2 of
1966
Act 2 of
1966
Act 2 of
1966
'[(12) to institute and award fellowships, travelling
fellowships, scholarships, studentships, bursaries,
exhibitions, medals and prizes.]
*[(12-A) to hold and manage endowments and other
properties and funds of the University and to raise loans
required for the purposes of this Act;]
(13) to fix fees and to demand and receive such
fees as may be prescribed;
(14) to create and manage an affiliated college fund;
(15) to make grants from the funds of the University
for the maintenance of a University Training Corps;
(16) to exercise such control over the students of
the University through the colleges as will secure their
health and well-being;
3[(16-A) to institute and maintain a University
Extension Board;]
(17) to institute and provide funds for the
maintenance of-
(a) A Publication Bureau;
(b) An Employment Bureau;
(c) Students’ Unions;
‘((d) University Athletic Clubs: and
(e) Other similar associations. |
5[(18) to encourage co-operation among the
colleges, laboratories and Institutes in the University
1 & 2 Substituted for original by the Madras University Amendment
Act 1966.
3 New Clause inserted by the Madras University Amendment Act
1966.
4 Words Substituted by the Madras University Amendment Act
1966.
5 Substituted for original by the Madras University Amendment
Act 1966.
THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 27
and co-operate with other Universities and other
authorities in such manner and for such purposes as the
University may determine]; and
(19) generally to do all such other acts and things
as may be necessary or desirable to further the objects
of the University.
115. (1) No person shall be qualified for election
as a member of any of the
authorities of the University, if, on
the date of nomination or election,
he is -
Disqualification
for membership
(a) of unsound mind, a deaf-mute or suffering from
leprosy;
(b) an applicant to be adjudicated insolvent or an
undischarged. insolvent;
(c) sentenced by a criminal court to imprisonment
for any offence involving moral turpitude.
(2) In case of dispute of doubt, the Syndicate shall
determine whether a person is disqualified under sub-
section and its decision shall be final.]
*[5-A. Restriction for election or nomination to
Senate, Syndicate and Academic Council in certain cases
[1] notwithstanding anything contained in Sections 14,
18 or 23, any person who has completed two terms of
three years each, continuously in any one or two of the
following authorities of the University namely:-**
(i) the Senate
(ii) the Syndicate and
1 Substituted for original by the Madras University Amendment
Act 1966.
* This Clause was inserted by the Tamil Nadu Universities Law
(Amendment Act, 1997 (Act No.41 of 1998)
Act 2 of
1966
THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923
Act XII of
1929 and
Act 2 of
1966
(iii) the Academic Council
Shall be eligible, after a period of three years has elapsed
from the date of his ceasing to be such member, for
election or nomination to any of the above mentioned
authorities.
Provided that for the purpose of this Sub-section,
if a person was elected or nominated to one authority
and such person became a member of another authority
by virtue of the membership in the first mentioned
authority, the period for which he held office in the first
mentioned authority alone shall be taken into account.
(2) Nothing in sub-section (1) shall have application
in respect of-
(i) ex-officio members referred to in Section 14(a),
but not including members of the Syndicate who are not
otherwise members of the Senate referred to in item (10),
(ii) ex-officio members referred to in Section 18(a),
and
(iii) ex-officio members referred to in Section 23(a),
but not including members of the Syndicate who are not
otherwise members of the Academic Council referred
to in item (5).”
'T6. No attendance at instruction given in any
(college or institution) other than
Attendance that conducted, *(affiliated to or
qua ifying or approved by the University) shall
University . .
. qualify for admission to any
examinations
examinations of the University.]
1 This Section was substituted for the original by Section 6 of the
Madras University (Amendment) Act, 1929 (Madras Act XII of
1929)
2 & 3 Words substituted by the Madras Act 2 of 1966.
THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 29
'6-A. Colleges in the University area not to be
affiliated to any other University and recognition of
institutions by the University;-
(1) No college within the University area shall be
affiliated to any University established by or under any
law in force other than the University of Madras.
(2) No Institution affiliated to, or associated with,
or maintained by, any other University established by or
under any law in force shall be recognised by the
University for any purpose except with the prior approval
of the Government and the concerned University.
(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other
law for the time being in force, any affiliation or
recognition granted by any other University established
by, or under any law in force to any institution within
the University area, prior to the date of publication of
the Madras University and Madurai-Kamaraj University
(Amendment) Ordinance, 1983 in the Tamil Nadu
Government Gazette, shall be deemed to be withdraw
on and from the said date.
Explanation:- For the purpose of this Section,
“University area” means the area comprising the districts
of Madras, Chengalpattu, North Arcot, South Arcot,
Salem and Dharmapuri in the State of Tamil Nadu.]
7. (1) The Provincial Government shall have the
right to cause an inspection to be
Visitation. made by such person or persons
as it may direct, of the
University, its buildings, laboratories, libraries,
museums, workshops and equipment and of any
institutions maintained, recognised or approved by or
affiliated to the University and also of the teaching and
1 This Clause was inserted by Tamil Nadu Act 46 of 1983.
Act 46 of
1983
Act VI 1923
and Act XII
of 1929, as
further
amended by
theG.O.I.
(Adaptationof
Indian
LansyOrdas 187
and1940.
30 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923
Act 2 of
1966
other work conducted by the University and to cause an
inquiry to be made in respect of any matter connected
with the University. The Provincial Government shall
in every case give notice to the University of its intention
to cause such inspection or inquiry to be made and the
University shall be entitled to be represented thereat.
(2) The Provincial Government shall communicate
to the Senate and to the Syndicate its views with
reference to the results of such Inspection or inquiry and
may, after ascertaining the opinion of the Senate and the
Syndicate thereon advise the University upon the action
to be taken.
(3) The Syndicate shall report to the Provincial
Government the action, if any, which is proposed to be
taken or has been taken upon the results of such
inspection or inquiry. Such report shall be submitted with
the opinion of the Senate thereon and within such time
as the Provincial Government may direct.
(4) Where the Senate or the Syndicate does not
within a reasonable time take action to the satisfaction
of the Provincial Government, the Provincial
Government may, after considering any explanation
furnished or representation made by the Senate or the
Syndicate, issue such directions as it may think fit and
the Senate and the Syndicate shall comply with such
directions. ‘(In the event of the Senate or the
Syndicate or both not Complying with such directions
within such time as may fixed in that behalf by the State
Government, the State Government shall have the power
to take such action as they think necessary for securing
compliance with such directions.)
1. Inserted by Madras Act 2 of 1966.
THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 31
Officers of the 1[8. The following shall be the Act XII of
University officers of the University:- 1929.
(1) The Chancellor;
(2) The Pro-Chancellor;
(3) The Vice-Chancellor;
(4) The Registrar; and
(5) Such other persons as may be declared by the
Statues to be officers of the University. ]
Act VI of
9. (1) 2[The Governor of Tamil Nadu shall be the 1923 and
Chancellor of the University.] He Act XII of
The Chancellor Shall by virtue of his office be the 1929, as
head of the University and ‘ter
. . amended by
President of the Senate and shall, when present, preside 4, ¢Q1
at the meetings of the Senate and at any Convocation of (4daptation
the University. of Indian
Laws)
(2) The Chancellor shall exercise such powers as_ Qrders,
may be conferred on him under the provisions of this 1937 and
(3) Where power is conferred upon the Chancellor 4ct 2 of
to nominate persons to authorities, the Chancellor shall, 966
to the extent necessary, nominate persons to represent
3(interest) not otherwise adequately represented.
10. “[(1) The Minister administering the subject Act 2 of
of education in the Province of Madras 1966
The Pro-
Chancellor for the time being shall be the Pro-
Chancellor of the University. ]
1. This Section was substituted for the original by Section 8 of the
Madras University (Amendment) Act, 1929 (Madras Act XII of
1929).
2 & 4.This sub-section was substituted for the original by Section 10
of the Madras University (Amendment) Act, 1929 (Madras Act
XII of 1929),
3. Words substituted for original by the Madras University
Amendment Act 1966 (Madras Act 2 of 1966).
32 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923
Act 2 of
1966
(2) In the absence of the Chancellor, or during the
Chancellor’s inability to act, the Pro-Chancellor, shall
exercise all the functions of the Chancellor.
‘[11. (1) Every appointment of the Vice-Chancellor
shall be made by the Chancellor
The Vice- from out ofa panel of three names
Chancellor recommended by the Committee
referred to in sub-section (2).
Such panel shall not contain the name of any Member
of the said Committee.
"Provided that if the Chancellor does not approve
any of the persons in the panel so recommended by the
Committee he may take steps to constitute another
comumnittee, in accordance with sub-section (2), to give a
fresh panel of three different names and shall appoint
one of the persons named in the fresh panel as the Vice-
Chancellor”
(2) For the purpose of sub-section (1), the
Committee shall consist of three persons of whom one
shall be nominated by the Senate, one shall be nominated
by the Syndicate and one shall be nominated by the
Chancellor:
Provided that the person so nominated shall not be
a member of any of the authorities of the University.
(3) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a
period of three years and shall be eligible for re-
appointment for not more than two successive terms.
(4) When any temporary vacancy occurs in the
office of the Vice-Chancellor or if the Vice-Chancellor
1. This section substituted by the Madras University Amendment
Act 1966 (Madras Act 2 of 1966)
2. Inserted by the Madras University (Amendment Act of 1992 (Act
No. 1 of 1993)
THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 33
is, by reason of absence or for any other reason, unable
to exercise the powers and perform the duties of his
office, the syndicate shall, as soon as possible, make the
requisite arrangements for exercising the powers and
performing the duties of the Vice-Chancellor.
(5) The Vice-Chancellor shall be a whole time
officer of the University and shall be entitled to such
emoluments, allowances and privileges as may be
prescribed by the Statues.
12. (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal
executive officer of the University
and shall in the absence of the
Chancellor and Pro- Chancellor,
preside at meetings of the
Senate and at any Convocation of the University.
He shall bea member ex-officio and \(Chairman of
the Syndicate, the Academic Council and the Finance
Committee) and shall be entitled to be present at and to
address any meeting of any authority of the University
but shall not be entitled to vote thereat unless he is a
Member of the authority concerned.
(2) It shall be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to
ensure that the provisions of this Act, the Statues,
Ordinances and Regulations are faithfully observed and
carried out and he may exercise all powers necessary
for this purpose.
Powers and
duties of the
Vice-Chancellor.
(3) The Vice-Chancellor shall have power to
convene Meetings of the senate, the Syndicate, *[the
Academic Council and the Finance Committee. ]
(4) (a) In any emergency which in the opinion of
the Vice-Chancellor requires that immediate action
1 & 2 Words substituted by the Madras University Amendment Act 1966
(Madras Act 2 of 1966).
Act VI of
1923 and
Act XII of
1929 and
Act 2
of 1966.
Act 2 of
1966.
Act X of
1942
THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923
Act XI of
1929
Act 2 of
1966
should be taken, he may take such action with the
sanction of the Chancellor or the Pro-Chancellor and
shall as soon as may be thereafter report his action to the
officer or authority who or which would have ordinarily
dealt with the matter.
(b) When action taken by the Vice-Chancellor under
this Sub-section affects any person in the service of
the University, such person shall be entitled to prefer an
appeal to the Syndicate within thirty days from the
date on which he has notice of such action.
(5) The Vice-Chancellor shall give effect to the
orders of the Syndicate regarding the appointment,
dismissal and Suspension of the teachers of the
University and its servants and shall exercise general
control over the affairs of the University.
(6) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such other
powers as may be prescribed.
1[12-A. (1) The Registrar shall be a whole-time paid
officer of the University appointed
The Registrar. by the Syndicate for such period
and on such terms as may be
prescribed by Statutes
(2) The Registrar shall exercise such powers and
perform such duties as may be prescribed.
(3) In all suits and other legal proceedings by or
against the University, the pleadings shall be signed and
verified by the Registrar and all processes in such suits
and proceedings shall be issued to, and served on, the
Registrar. |
1 This Section was added by Section 13 of the Madras University
(Amendment) Act, 1929 (Madras Act XII of 1929).
2 New Clause inserted by Madras Act 2 of 1966.
THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 35
Authorities of 13. The following shall be
the University. authorities of the University: Act VII of
1923 and
(1) The Senate, Act XII of
1929 and
(2) The Syndicate, Act 2 of
. : 1966
(3) The Academic Council,
(4) The Faculties,
*(4-A) The Finance Committee,
(5) The Boards of Studies, '(and)
2(e*)
3[(6) such other “(bodies) as may be declared by the
Statues to be authorities of the University. ]
* Inserted by the Madras University Amendment Act 1966.
This word was inserted by Section 14 Act XII of 1929.
The Clause “(6) the Council of the Affiliated Colleges, and” was
omitted by Section 14 ibid.
3. The figure ‘(6)’ was substituted for the ‘(7)’ by Section 14 ibid.
4 This word was substituted for the word “authorities’ by Section 14
ibid.
N
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36 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923
CHAPTER Il
The Senate — Powers and Duties
1[14.?[a] [The Senate shall consists of
(1)
(2)
(3)
14)
(5)
(6)
(7)
“[(7-A)
(8)
(9)
(10)
the following persons, namely; -]
Ex-officio Members.
The Chancellor;
The Pro-Chancellor;
The Vice-Chancellor;
Omitted.]
The Director of Collegiate Education, Madras;
The Director of Secondary Education, Madras.
The Director of Technical Education, Madras;
The Director of Medical Education;]
The Principals of affiliated colleges who have
served as principals for not less than three years;
Every whole-time University Professor in charge
of a Department; and
Members of the Syndicate who are not otherwise
members of the Senate.
Life Members
5[(1) & (2) Omitted.]
Other Members
(1) Twenty members elected by registered graduates from among
themselves in accordance with the system of proportional representation
by means of the single transferable vote;
1 & 2 This Section was substituted for the original by Section 15 of Madras Act XII of
1929 and amended by Madras Act 2 of 1966.
eA
Rw
This was omitted by Tamil Nadu Act 9 of 1980.
This Clause was substituted by Tamil Nadu Act 42 of 1979.
This was omitted by Tamil Nadu Act 11 of 1982.
Now termed as “Chennai.”
THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 37
(2) Ten members elected by the Academic Council from among
its own body of whom not less than five shall be teachers of affiliated
colleges;
(3) Six members elected by the Members of the Legislative
Assembly of the State of Madras from among themselves in accordance
with the system of proportional representation by means of the single
transferable vote;
(4) Three members elected by the Members of the Legislative
Council of the State of Madras from among themselves in accordance
with the system of proportional representation by means of the single
transferable vote;
(5) Three members elected by the principals of approval colleges
from among themselves in accordance with the system of proportional
representation by means of the single transferable vote;
(6) One member elected by the headmasters of high schools in
each of the following revenue districts, or groups of revenue districts,
from among themselves, namely:-
(a) Coimbatore and the Nilgiris;
(b) Salem and Dharmapuri;
(c) North Arcot;
(d) Chingleput and Madras;
(e) South Arcot;
(f) Thanjavur;
(g) Tiruchirapalli;
(7) One member elected by the Councillors of the Municipal
Corporation of Madras from among themselves;
38 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923
(8) One member elected by the chairman of municipal Councils
and of Panchayat Union Councils in each revenue district in the State
of Madras, except the area comprising the revenue districts of Madurai,
Ramanathapuram, Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari, from among such
Chairman and the Members of Municipal Councils, Panchayat Union
Councils and Panchayat in such revenue districts; and
(9) Fifteen members nominated by the Chancellor of whom
not less than ten shall be nominated to secure the representation of the
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes not otherwise adequately
represented.
* ek Ok K
14(b) (i) Save as otherwise provided, elected and nominated
members of the Senate shall hold office for a period of three years and
such members shall be eligible for re-election or re-nomination.
(ii) Where a member is elected or nominated to the Senate to a
casual vacancy, the period of office held for not less than one year by
any such member shall be construed as a full period of three years for
the purpose of this Clause.
Explanation : For the purpose of this Clause, the expression
“period” shall include the period held prior to the date of the publication
of the Tamil Nadu Universities Laws (Second Amendment) Act, 1991,
in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazettee”.
Provided that a member of the Legislative Assembly of the State
of Tamil Nadu shall cease to be a member of the Senate from the date
on which he ceases to be a member of the Legislative Assembly of the
State of Tamil Nadu.
* Items 10 to 14(a) are omitted under “Other Members” (Vide Page 24 of the University
Calendar Vol.1, 1964-65).
** — This Clause was inserted by the Tamil Nadu Universities Law (Amendment) Act,
1997 (Act No 41 of 1998)
THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 39
Provided further that where an elected or nominated member
of the Senate is appointed temporarily to any of the office by virtue of
which he is entitled to be a member of the Senate ex-officio, he shall,
by notice in writing signed by him and communicated to the Vice-
Chancellor within seven days from the date of his taking charge of his
appointment, choose whether he will continue to be a member of the
Senate by virtue of his election or nomination or whether he will vacate
office as such member and become a member ex-officio by virtue of
his appointment and the choice shall be conclusive. On failure to make
such choice, he shall be deemed to have vacated his office as an elected
or nominated member.
Explanation: For the removal of doubts, it is hereby declared for
the time being in force or in any judgement, decree or order of any
court, every person who has been elected to the Senate of the Madras
University, in his capacity as a member of the Legislative Assembly
and who had ceased to be a member of the Legislative Assembly but
holding office as a member of the Senate immediately (before the date
of the publication of this Act in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazettee,
shall cease to be a member of the Senate of the University on the date
of the publication of this Act in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.)
Every person who ceases to be a member of the Senate by reason
of the operation of this Act shall cease to be a member of the Syndicate,
Academic Council or any other authority of the University of which
he may happen to be a member by virtue of his membership of the
Senate.
On failure to make such choice, he shall be deemed to have vacated
his office as an elected or nominated member.
(c) When a person ceases to be a member of the Senate he shall
cease to be a member of any of the authorities of the University of
which he may happen to be member by virtue of his membership of
the Senate.
40 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923
Act XI of
1929
Act 2 of
1966
1T15. The Senate shall be supreme governing body
of the University and shall have
The Senate to be . .
power to review the action of the
the Supreme Syndicate and of the Academic
Governing body yn
Council save where the Syndicate
and the Academic Council have acted in accordance with
powers conferred on them under this Act, the statutes,
the Ordinances or the Regulations and shall exercise
all the powers of the University not otherwise provided
for and all powers requisite to give effect to the provisions
of this Act;
Provided that if any question arises whether the
Syndicate or the Academic Council has acted in
accordance with such powers as aforesaid or not, the
question shall be decided by a resolution passed by two-
thirds of the number of the members present and voting
at a meeting of the Senate and the decision shall be final. |
2[16. In particular and
without prejudice to the generality
of the powers
Powers of the
Senate.
(1) to make Statues and amend or repeal the same;
(2) to modify or cancel Ordinances and Regulations
in the manner prescribed by this Act;
(3) to encourage co-operation among University
colleges and laboratories, affiliated colleges and
approved colleges;
(4) to provide for instruction and training in such
branches of learning as it may think fit;
1. This Section was substituted for the original by Section 16 of the
Madras University (Amendment) Act, 1929 (Madras Act XII of
1929)
2. This Section was substituted for the original by the Madras
University Amendment Act, 1966 (Madras Act 2 of 1966)
THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 41
(5) to institute and maintain institutes of research,
University colleges, University laboratories, libraries and
museums;
(6) to prescribe in consultation with the Academic
Council the conditions for approving colleges or
institutions in which provision is made for courses of
study for admission to the Pre-University examination
or for the preparation of students for Titles or diplomas
of the University and to withdraw such approval;
(7) to provide for research and advancement and
dissemination of knowledge;
(8) to Institute, after consultation with the Academic
council, professorships, readerships, lecturerships, and
any other teaching posts required by the University;
(9) to prescribe after consultation with the Academic
Council, the conditions for affiliating colleges to the
University and to withdraw affiliation from colleges;
1[(9-A) to prescribe in consultation with the
Academic Council, the manner in which and the
conditions subject to which a college may be designated
as an autonomous college and such designation may be
cancelled;]
(10) to provide, after consultation with the
Academic Council, such lectures and instructions for
students of University Colleges, affiliated colleges and
approved colleges as the Senate may determine and also
to provide for lectures and instructions to persons not
being students of colleges and to grant diplomas to them;
(11) to provide for the inspection of all colleges
and hostels;
1. This Clause was inserted by Tamil Nadu Act 10 of 1977
Act 10 of
1977
42 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923
(12) to institute, degrees, titles, diplomas and other
academicdistinctions;
(13) to confer degrees, titles, diplomas and other academic
distinctions on persons who-
(a) shall have pursued an approved courses of study in a University
college or laboratory or in an affiliated or approved College or have
been exempted therefrom in the manner prescribed and shall have
passed the prescribed examinations of the University; or
(b) shall have carried on research under conditions prescribed;
(14) to confer honorary degrees or other distinctions on the
recommendations of not less than two-thirds of the members of the
Syndicate;
(15) to establish and maintain hostels;
(16) to institute, after consultation with the Academic Council,
fellowships, travelling fellowships, scholarships, studentships,
bursaries, exhibitions, medals and prizes;
(17) to prescribe the fees to be charged for the approval and
affiliation of colleges, for admission to the examination, degrees and
diplomas of the University, for the registration of graduates, for the
renewal of such registration and for all or any of the purposes specified
in Section 4-A;
(18) to consider and take such action as it may deem fit on the
annual report, the annual accounts and the financial estimates;
(19) to institute, after consultation with the Academic Council, a
University Extension Board and to maintain it;
(20) to institute, after consultation with the Academic Council, a
Publication Bureau, Students Unions, Employment Bureau and
University Athletic Clubs and other similar Associations and to maintain
them;
THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 43
(21) to enter into any agreement with the Central
or any State Government or with a private management
for assuming the management of any institution and for
taking over its properties and liabilities or for any other
purposes not repugnant to the provisions of this Act;
(22) to make Statutes regulating the method of
election to the authorities of the University and the
procedure at the meeting of the senate, the syndicate and
other authorities of the University and the quorum of
members required for the transaction of business by the
authorities of the University other than the Senate;
(23) to recommend to the State Government the
recognition of any area within the State of Madras except
the area comprising the revenue districts of Madurai,
Ramanathapuram, Tirunelveli, and Kanyakumari, as a
University Centre;
(24) to co-operate with other Universities, other
academic authorities and colleges in such manner and
for such purposes as it may determine; and
(25) to delegate such of its powers as it may deem
fit to any authority or authorities of the University
constituted under this Act.
17. 1(1) The Senate shall meet at least twice a year
on dates to be fixed by the Vice-
Chancellor one of such meetings
shall be called the annual meeting.
The Senate may also meet at
such other times as it may, from time to time, determine.
Meetings of
the Senate.
(2) ?[Twenty-Five] members of the Senate shall be
the quorum for a meeting of the Senate.
1. This sub-section was substituted for the original by Section 18 of
the Madras University [Amendment] Act, 1929 [Madras Act XII
of 1929.]
2. Words substituted by the Madras Act 2 of 1966
Act VII of
1923 and
Act XII of
1929.
44 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923
‘Provided that such quorum shall not be required at a Convocation
of the University or a meeting of the Senate, held for the purpose of
conferring degrees, titles, diplomas or other academic distinctions.
(3) The Vice-Chancellor may, whenever he thinks fit, and shall,
upon a requisition in writing signed by not less than 35 members of
the Senate, convene a special meeting of the Senate.
1. This proviso was added by the Madras University (Amendment) Acct III of 1942.
THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 45
Act VI of
1923 and
Act XII of
1929 and
Act 2 of
1966
CHAPTER IV
THE SYNDICATE
18. (a) The Syndicate shall, in addition to the
Vice-Chancellor, consist of the
The Syndicate. following persons, namely:-
Ex-officio Members
21) The Secretary to the Government in-
charge of Education.
4(1-A) The Secretary to the Government in-charge
of Health and Family Welfare-
5(1-AA) The Secretary to the Government in-charge
of Law
(1-(AAA) The Director of Higher Education,
Madras
(2) The Director of Technical Education, Madras
3(3) The Director of Medical Education and
§(4) The Director of Legal Studies
7(aa) In case the Secretary to Government in-charge
of (Higher) Education, or the Secretary to the
Government in-charge of Health and Family Welfare or
the Secretary to Government in-charge of Law is
unable to attend the meetings of the Syndicate for any
reason, he may depute any officer of his Department
1 Sub-section substituted by the Madras Act 2 of 1966.
2 This clause was added by the Tamil Nadu Act 9 of 1980.
3 This sub-section was added by the Tamil Nadu Act 42 of 1979
4 to 7 This clause was added by the Tamil Nadu Act 75 of 1986
6 & 7 Tamil Nadu Universities Laws (Amendment Act), 1986 (Tamil
Nadu Act, 75 of 1986)
46 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923
not lower in rank than that of Deputy Secretary to Government to
attend the meetings.
Other Members
(1) Six members elected by the Senate from among its members.
(2) Five members elected by the Academic Council from among
its members of whom four shall be teachers of affiliated colleges and
the remaining shall be a teacher of an approved college;
(3) Three members nominated by the Chancellor;
(4) Three University professors from among the Heads of
Departments of study and research, schools of excellence or centres
of advanced studies, nominated by the Chancellor on the recommen-
dation of the Vice-Chancellor, by rotation among such Departments,
Schools and Centres.
(5) One University Reader nominated by the Vice-Chancellor by
rotation according to seniority, and
(6) One University lecturer nominated by the Vice-Chancellor
by rotation according to seniority.
*[b](i) Save as otherwise provided, elected and nominated mem-
bers of the Syndicate shall hold office for a period of three years and
such members shall be eligible for re-election or re-nomination.
(ii) Where a member is elected or nominated to the Syndicate to
a casual vacancy, the period of office held for not less than one year
by any such member shall be construed as a full period of three years
for the purpose of this clause.
Explanation : For the purpose of this Clause, the expression
“period shall include the period held prior to the date of the
1, This Clause was substituted by the Tamil Nadu Act 19 of 1982
2. This Clause was inserted by Tamil Nadu Act VI of 1923 (Act No.7 of 1954)
3. This Clause was subscribed by the Tamil Nadu universities laws(Amendment) Act
1991 (Act 9 of 1992)
* This Clause was inserted by the Tamil Nadu Universities Law (Amendment) Act,
1997 (Act No.41 of 1997)
THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 47
publication of the Tamil Nadu Universities Law
(Second Amendment) Act, 1991, in the Tamil Nadu
Government Gazette”.
Provided also that where an elected or nominated
member of the Syndicate is appointed temporarily to any
of the offices by virtue of which he is entitled to be a
member of the Syndicate ex-officio, he shall, by notice
in writing signed by him and communicated to the
Vice-Chancellor within Seven days from the date of his
taking charge of his appointment, choose whether he
will continue to be a member of the syndicate by virtue
of his election or nomination or whether he will vacate
office as such member and become a member ex-offcio
by virtue of his appointment and the choice shall be
conclusive. On failure to make such choice, he shall be
deemed to have vacated his office as an elected or nomi-
nated member ;
'[Provided also that a member of the Syndicate shall
cease to be a member if he subsequently becomes a
whole-time University Professor, [University Reader,
University Lecturer or whole-time teacher of the Uni-
versity].
(c) When a person ceases to be a member of the
Syndicate, he shall cease to be a member of any of the
authorities of the University of which he may happen to
be a member by virtue of his membership of the
Syndicate.
Powers of the *[19. The Syndicate shall
Syndicate. have the following powers,
namely ;-
1 This clause was omitted.
2 This section was substituted for the original by Section 20 of the
Madras University Amendment Act, 1929, (Madras Act XII of 1929)-
Vide also Amendment Act, 1943 (No XXVII of 1943)-Sec.5,
Act 2 of
1966.
Act XI of
1929
48 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923
Act XII of
1929
Amended
by Act 2
of 1966.
(a) to make Ordinances and amend or repeal the
same ;
(b) to hold, control and administer the properties
and funds of the University ;
(c) to direct the form, custody and use of the
common seal of the University ;
(d) to regulate and determine all matters
concerning the University in accordance with this Act,
the Statutes, the Regulations and the Ordinances ;
(e) to frame the financial estimates of the
University and submit the same to the Senate ;
(f) to administer all properties and funds placed at
the disposal of the University for specific purposes ;
(g) to appoint the University Professors and
Readers '[and Lecturers] and the Teachers and servants
of the University, fix their emoluments, if any, define
their duties and the conditions of their service; and pro-
vide for the filling up of temporary vacancies ;
(h) to suspend and dismiss the University
Professors, Readers *and Lecturers, and the Teachers and
servants of the University.
3[(i) to accept on behalf of the University
endowments, bequests, donations, grants and transfers
or any movable and immovable properties made to it
provided that all such endowments, bequests, donations,
grants and transfers shall be reported to the Senate at
its next meeting :]
Words inserted by the Madras Act 2 of 1966.
Words inserted by the Madras University Amendment Act, 1966
(Madras Act 2 of 1966.)
3 Substituted by the Madras University Amendment Act, 1966.
N
e
THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 49
TG) to raise on behalf of the University, loans
required for the purposes of this Act from the Central
or any State Government or the University Grants
Commission or any corporation owned or controlled by
the Central or any State Government ;]
*[(jj) to affiliate colleges to the University and to
recognize Colleges as approved colleges ;]
3[(jij) to designate any college as an autonomous
college with the concurrence of the State Government
and to cancel Such designation; ]
‘[Gijj) to recognise hostels not maintained by the
University and to suspend or withdraw recognition of
any hostel which may not be conducted in accordance
with Ordinances and the conditions imposed thereun-
der ;]
5[(k) to arrange for and direct the inspection of all
University colleges, affiliated and approved colleges and
hostels;]
§[(1) to prescribe in consultation with the Academic
Council, the qualifications of teachers in University
colleges affiliated and approved colleges and hostels;]
(m) to award fellowships, travelling fellowships,
scholarships, studentships, bursaries, exhibitions,
medals and prizes in accordance with Statutes;
(n) to charge and collect such fees as may be
prescribed ;
(o) to conduct the University examinations and
approve and publish the results thereof ;
1&2 Substituted by the Madras University Amendment Act, 1966.
3 This clause was substituted by Tamil Nadu Act 10 of 1977.
4 Substituted by the Madras University Amendment Act, 1966.
5&6 substituted by the Madras University Amendment Act, 1966
Act 2 of
1966.
50 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923
Act XII of
1929
Act 2 of
1966.
Act 2 of
1966.
(p) to make Ordinances regarding the admission
of students to University or prescribing examinations
to be recognised as equivalent to University
examinations ;
(q) to appoint members to the Boards of Studies;
(1) (i) to appoint examiners after consideration of
the recommendations of the Boards of Studies ; and
(ii) to fix their remuneration ;
(s) to supervise and control the residence and
discipline of the students of the University and make
arrangements through the colleges for securing their
health and well being;
'[(t) to manage University Centres, University col-
leges and laboratories, libraries, museums, institute of
research and other institutions established or maintained
by the University;]
(u) to manage hostels instituted by the University;
(v) [Omitted.]
2[(w) to regulate the working of the University
Extension Board;
(ww) to manage any publication Bureau, Students
Unions, Employments Bureau and University Athletic
Clubs and other similar associations instituted by the
University ;
(www) to review the instruction and teaching of
the University ;
(wwww) to promote research within the
University and to require reports from time to time of
such research ;]
1 & 2 Vide Amendment Act of 1966.
THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 51
(x) to exercise such other powers and perform such
other duties as may be conferred or imposed on it by
this Act, or the Statutes, Ordinances or Regulations ;
and
(y) to delegate any of its powers to the Vice-
Chancellor, to a Committee from among its own
members or to a Committee appointed in accordance
with the Statues.
20. The annual report of the University shall be
prepared by the Syndicate and
Annual Report shall be submitted to the Senate
on or before such dates as may
be prescribed by the Statute and shall be considered by
the Senate at its next annual meeting. The Senate may
pass resolutions thereon and communicate the same to
the Syndicate, which shall take action in accordance
therewith. The Syndicate shall inform the Senate of the
action taken by it. A copy of the report with the copy of
the resolutions thereon, if any, of the Senate shall be
submitted to the Local Government for information.
1[21.(1) The annual accounts of the University
shall be prepared by the
Syndicate and _ shall be
submitted to such examination
and audit as the State Government may direct.
Annual
Accounts
(2) The University shall settle objections raised in
such audit and carry out such instructions as may be
issued by the State Government on the audit report.
(3) The accounts when audited shall be published
by the Syndicate in such manner as may be prescribed
by the Ordinances and copies thereof shall be submitted
1 Vide Madras Act 2 of 1966.
Act VI of
1923 as
Amended
by the
GOL
(Adapta-
tion
of Indian
Laws)
Order 1937
and
1940
Madras
Act 2 of
1966.
52 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923
to the Senate at its next meeting and to the State
Government within three Months of such publications.
(4) The Syndicate shall also prepare before such
date as may be prescribed by the Statutes the Financial
estimates for the ensuing year.
(5) The Financial estimates prepared by the
Syndicate with the remarks of the Finance Committee
thereon and the Annual accounts shall be placed before
the Senate for approval at its annual meeting and the
Senate may pass resolutions with reference thereto and
communicate the same to the Syndicate which shall take
action in accordance therewith.]
THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 53
CHAPTER V
1[THE ACADEMIC CounciL, THE FACULTIES,
THE BOARDS OF STUDIES, THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
AND OTHER AUTHORITIES. ]
22. The Academic Council shall be the Academic 44 yyy of
authority of the University and 1923 and
The Academic shall subject to the provisions Act XII of
Council of this Act and the Statutes, have /929.
the control and general regulation
of teaching and examination within the University
and be responsible for the maintenance of the standards
thereof and shall exercise such other powers and perform
such other duties as may be prescribed.
23 ?(a) The Academic Council shall, in addition to
ice- i Act XIT [Constitution of revi’ Chancellor, consist of the ‘ eo a a
the Academic ollowing persons, namely- dct 2 of
Council 1966.
Ex-Officio Members
(1) The Director of Higher Education, Madras;
(2) The Director of Secondary Education, Madras; tet
t
(3) The Director of Technical Education, Madras; ofl 966.
“[(3-A) The Director of Medical Education.]
(4) The Heads of University Departments of Study
and Research.
(5) Members of the Syndicate, who are not
otherwise members of the Academic Council ;
1 Substitution of the heading by the Madras University Amendment
Act 1966.
2 Sub Section for Original by the Madras Act 2 of 1966.
3 Substitution of the marginal heading by the Madras University
Amendment Act 1966.
4 This Clause was added by the Tamil Nadu Act 42 of 1979.
54 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923
(6) The Librarian of the University Library;
(7) The Principals of Post-graduates colleges and professional
colleges excluding training colleges;
(8) The Principals of all other affiliated colleges excluding
training colleges who have served as Principals for not less than three
years.
Other Members
(1) Five members elected by the Senate from among its members
who are not engaged in teaching;
(2) Five members elected by the Principals of affiliated training
colleges, from among themselves;
(3) Five members elected by the teachers of affiliated training
colleges including physical directors but excluding principals, tutors,
demonstrators and physical instructors of such colleges, from among
themselves;
(4) Three members elected by the teachers of approved colleges
including Principals and Physical Directors but excluding tutors,
Demonstrators and Physical Instructors of such colleges from among
themselves of whom two shall be from colleges providing courses of
study for admission to the examinations for titles and diplomas of the
University and the remaining shall be from colleges providing courses
of study for admission to the *Pre-University examination of the
University.
(5) One member from each post-graduate college who is not
Principal of such college, elected by the teachers of the college,
including physical directors but excluding the principal, tutors,
demonstrators and physical instructors, from among themselves.
(6) One member from each professional college, not being an
affiliated training college, who is not the principal of such college by
the teachers of the college including physical directors but excluding
* It is now known as Higher Secondary Examination of the State Board.
THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 55
the Principal, Tutors, Demonstrators and Physical Instructors, from
among themselves;
(7) One member from each affiliated college other than a post-
graduate college or a professional college including an affiliated
training college who is not the principal of such college elected by the
teachers of the college including physical directors but excluding the
Principal, Tutors, Demonstrators and Physical Instructors, from among
themselves;
8) One member elected by headmasters of high schools in each
of the following revenue districts or groups of revenue districts, from
among themselves namely;
(a) Coimbatore and the Nilgiris
(b) Salem and Dharmapuri
(c) North Arcot
(d) Chingleput and Madras
(e) South Arcot
(f) Thanjavur
(g) Tiruchirappalli
(9) Six members nominated by the Chancellor on the
recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor to represent Tamil, Sanskrit,
Hindi and other languages ; and
(10) One member nominated by the Chancellor on the
recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor to represent physical
education:
*[b](i) Save as otherwise provided, elected and nominated
members of the Academic Council shall hold office for a period of
three years and such members shall be eligible for re-election or
re-nomination.
1. This clause was substituted by Tamil Nadu Act 9 of 1992
* This clause was inserted by the Tamil Nadu Universities Law (Amendment) Act,
1997 (Act No. 41 of 1998)
56 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923
Act 2 of
1966
Act 2 of
1966
(ii) Where a member is elected or nominated to the
Academic Council to a casual vacancy, the period of
office held for not less than one year by any such member
shall be construed as a full period of three years for the
purpose of this Clause.
Explanation : For the purpose of this Clause, the
expression “period” shall include the period held prior
to the date of the publication of the Tamil Nadu
Universities Laws (Second Amendment) Act, 1991, in
the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.
Provided also that where an elected or nominated
member of the Academic Council is appointed
temporarily to any of the offices by virtue of which he is
entitled to be a member of the Academic Council
ex-officio, he shall be notice in writing signed by him
and communicated to the Vice-Chancellor within seven
days from the date of his taking charge of his
appointment, choose whether he will continue to be a
member of the Academic Council by virtue ofhis election
or nomination or whether he will vacate office as such
member and become a member ex-officio by virtue of
his appointment and the choice shall be Conclusive. On
failure to make such choice, he shall be deemed to have
vacated his office as an elected or nominated member.
[Provided also that a member elected by the Senate
from its own body who is not engaged in teaching shall
cease to be a member of the Academic Council if he
subsequently becomes engaged in teaching. |
(c) When a person cease to be member of the
Academic Council he shall cease to be a member of any
of the authorities of the University of which he may
happen to be a member by virtue of his membership of
the Academic Council.
1 Proviso substituted for Original by Madras University Amendment
Act 1966 (Madras Act 2 of 1966).
THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 57
1[24. Subject to the provisions of this Act, the
Academic Council shall have the
Powers of the .
following powers, namely:-
Academic Council
(a) to make Regulations and amend or repeal the
same ;
(b) to advice the Senate and Syndicate on all
academic matters ;
(c) to make proposals to the Senate and the
Syndicate for theinstitution of professorships,
Readerships, lectureships, or other teaching posts and
in regard to the duties and emoluments thereof ;
*[(d) to make Regulations regarding the special
courses of study or division of subjects in University
colleges and laboratories and °[affiliated and approved
colleges. |
2(e) to make Regulations for the encouragement of
co-operation and reciprocity among University colleges
and laboratories and [affiliated and approved colleges]
with a view to promoting academic life ;
2(f) to make Regulations regarding courses of study,
examinations and the conditions on which students of
University colleges and laboratories and of [affiliated
and approved colleges] shall be admitted to examinations
of the University ;
(g) to constitute Faculties in Arts, Science, Law,
Medicine Engineering, Technology, Teaching,
Agriculture, Commerce, *Indian and other Languages,
Indian System of Medicine Veterinary Science, Fine Arts
and such other subjects as may be prescribed ;
1 This section was substituted for the Original by Section 23 of the
Madras University (Amendment) Act, 1929 (Madras Act XII of
1929).
2 Vide Amendment Act. 1943 (Madras Act No. XXVII_ of 1943).
3 Substituted by the Madras University Amendment Act 1966.
As amended
by Act
XXVII of
1943 & Act
2 of 1966
58 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923
As amended
by Act
XXVII of
1943
Act 2 of
1966
Act XII of
1929 and
Act 2 of
1966
'(h) to make proposals to the Syndicate for the
framing Ordinances for the management of University
colleges and laboratories, libraries and institutes of
research, hostels instituted by the University and other
institutions established by the University.
(i) to recommend to the Senate schemes for the
Constitution or reconstitution of departments of
teaching ;
7[(j) to advice the Syndicate on the promotion of
research in the University] ;
3[jj) to receive and to call for and to consider reports
from the Syndicate reviewing the instruction and teaching
of the University and the research work done in the
University :] and
*(k) to appoint a Standing Committee of which not
less than one-third shall be members of the Academic
Council who are principals or teachers of affiliated
colleges and to delegate to it such of its powers as it may
deem fit.]
4[25 (1) [The University shall include Faculties of
Arts, Science, Law, Medicine, Engineering,
**(Technology, Teaching, Agriculture, Commerce,
Indian and other languages,
Indian System of Medicine,
Veterinary Science and Fine Arts) and such other
Faculties as may beprescribed by the Statutes. Each
Faculty shall comprise such departments of teaching as
The faculties
1 Vide Amendment Act 1943 Act No. XXVII of 1943.
2 & 3 Substituted for original by the Madras University Amendment
Act 1966,
* Subsequently amended vide Regulation 2 of Chapter XVI pending
Act amendment.
4 This Section was substituted for the original by Section 24 of the
University (Amendment) Act, 1929 (Madras Act XII of 1929.)
** Words substituted by the Madras University Amendment Act 1966.
THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 59
may be prescribed by the Ordinances. The constitution
and functions of the Faculties shall in all other respects
be prescribed by the Regulations; provided that not less
than three-fourths of the total number of members of
every Faculty shall be members of the Academic
Council.]
***7(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in
sub-section (1), the Academic Council may, on the
recommendation of the Syndicate, appoint any teacher
of the University as a member of Faculty.
1[25-A. There shall be Boards of Studies attached
to each department of teaching.
The constitution and power of the
Boards of Studies shall be
prescribed by the Ordinances. ]
The Boards of
Studies
[26.[(1) The Finance Committee shall consist of
the following five members,
namely:
Finance
Committee
(i) The Vice-Chancellor :
3[(ii) The Secretary to Government in-charge of
Finance or any officer nominated by him.]
(iii) Three members nominated by the Syndicate
from among its members.
(2) If for any reason the officer referred to in Clause
(ii) of sub-section (i) is unable to attend any meeting of
the Finance Committee, he may depute any officer of
the department to attend such meeting. The officer so
*** Inserted by the Madras University Act 2 of 1966.
1 This Section was inserted by section 15 of the Madras University
(Amendment) Act, 1929 (Madras Act XII of 1929)
2 New section inserted by the Madras University Act 2 of 1966
3. This Clause was substituted by the Tamil Nadu Act 9 of 1980.
Act 2 of
1966
Act XII of
1929
Act 2 of
1966
60 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923
Act VII of
1923.
Act XII of
1929.
deputed shall have the right to take part in the discussions
of the Committee and shall have the right to vote.
(3)(i) The Syndicate shall, in the manner prescribed
by the Ordinances, prepare the Financial Estimates of
the University and place the same before the Finance
Committee.
(ii) The Finance Committee shall then scrutinize
the said Estimates and may make such modifications
therein as it considers necessary.
(iii) The said estimates, as modified by the Finance
Committee, shall then be laid before the Syndicate for
consideration. The Syndicate may accept the
modification made by the Finance Committee and place
the estimates as so modified before the Senate for
approval. If the Syndicate does not accept the
modifications, it shall place before the Senate the
estimates, the modifications made or the objections raised
by the Finance Committee and the reason for the non-
acceptance. The Senate shall consider the estimates so
laid before it and shall sanction the same either without
modifications or with such modifications as it thinks fit.
Provided that the Senate shall not make any
modifications in the estimates which have the effect
of increasing the estimates of expenditure or reducing
the estimates of income.
27. [Omitted]
28. The constitution of such other 7[bodies] as may
be declared by the Statutes to be
Constitution of authorities of the University shall
other bodies be provided for in the manner
prescribed.
1. This Section was omitted by Section 26 of the Madras University
(Amendment) Act, 1929 (Madras Act XII of 1929.)
2. This was substituted for the word “Authorities” by section 27, ibid.
THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 61
CHAPTER VI
STATUTES, ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS
29. Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes
may provide for all or any of the following matters,
namely:-
(a) the constitution, ‘[or reconstitution] powers and
duties of the authorities of the University;
(b) the conditions of recommendation by the Senate
of *[any area within the State of Madras except the area
comprising the revenue districts of Madurai,
Ramanathapuram, Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari] to be
recognized by the Government as ‘[University centre];
[(c) the conditions of recognition of approved
colleges ; and of affiliation to the University of affiliated
Colleges 5]
[(cc) the manner in which and the conditions
subject to which a college may be designated as an
autonomous college or the designation of such college
may be cancelled and the matters incidental to the
administration of autonomous college including the
constitution or reconstitution, powers and duties of
academic council, staff councils, board of studies and
boards of examiners. ]
(d) the institution and maintenance of University
college and laboratories and hostels;
a & b Words inserted by the Madras Act 2 of 1966.
1. This Clause was substituted for the original by the Madras
University Amendment Act 1956.
2. This Clause was substituted by the Tamil Nadu Act 10 of 1977.
Act VI of
1923
Act XII of
1929 and
Act 2 of
1966.
Act 10 of
1977
As amended
by Act
XXVII of
1943
62 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923
Act 2 of
1966.
Act VII of
1923 and
Act XH of
1929.
1T(e)] the powers, duties and conditions of service
of the officers of the University other than the
Chancellor and the Pro-Chancellor ;
'[(f)] the holding of convocations to confer degrees;
1[(g)] the conferment of honorary degrees ;
'[(h)] the administration of endowments and the
institutions and conditions of award of fellowships,
travelling fellowships, scholarships, studentships,
bursaries exhibitions, medals and prizes ;
1[(i)] the classification and the mode of appointment
of the teachers of the University;
2[(j)] the institution of pension, ‘[gratuity] or
provident fund for benefit of the teachers of the
University or its servants;
'T(k)] the maintenance of a register of registered
graduates ?[and]
1[(i)] all matters which by this Act may be prescribed
by Statutes.
30. *[(1) The Senate may of its own motion take
into consideration the draft of any
Statutes how Statute; provided, that in any
made. such case before a Statute is
passed affecting the powers or duties of any officer
or authority, the opinion of the Syndicate and a report
1 &2 Clauses (e) and (m) were omitted and Clause (f), (g), (h), (i),
G), (kK), (D, and (n) were relettered as (e), (f), (g), (b), @, G), ),
and (1) respectively by section 28 of the Madras University
(Amendment) Act, 1929 (Madras Act XII of 1929) and for Clauses
(e) and (h) as so relettered other clauses were substituted by
Section 28, ibid.
3 This word was inserted by Section 28, ibid.
4 Sub-sections (1) and (2) were omitted and Sub-section (3) to (6)
were renumbered (1) to (4) respectively by Section 29 ibid.
“Words inserted by the Madras Act 2 of 1966.
THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 63
from the person or authority concerned shall have been
taken into consideration by the Senate.
1[(2)] The Syndicate may propose to the Senate the
draft of any Statute. Such draft may be considered by
the Senate at its next succeeding meeting. The Senate
may approve such draft and pass the Statute or may reject
it or return it to the Syndicate for reconsideration either
in whole or in part, together with any amendments which
the Senate may suggest. After any draft so returned has
been further considered by the Syndicate, together with
any amendments suggested by the Senate, it shall be
again presented to the Senate with the report of the
Syndicate thereon, and the Senate may then deal with
the draft in any manner it thinks fit.
1[(3)] Where any Statute has been passed by the
Senate or a draft of a Statute? recommended by the
Syndicate has been rejected by the Senate it shall be
submitted to the Chancellor who may refer the Statute
or draft back to the Senate for further consideration or
in the case of a Statute passed by the Senate assent thereto
or withhold his assent. A Statute passed by the Senate
shall have no validity until it has been assented to by the
Chancellor.
1[(4)] The Syndicate shall not purpose the draft of
any Statute or of amendment to a Statute-
(a) affecting the status, powers or constitution of
any 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
1 Sub-sections (1) and (2) were omitted and Sub-sections (3) to (6)
were renumbered as (1) to (4) respectively by Section 29 of the
Madras University (Amendment) Act. 1929 (Madras Act XII of
1929.)
2 Words inserted by the Madras University Amendment Act 1966.
THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923
Madras
Act 2 of
1966
Act VII of
1923 and
Act XH
of 1943
As amended
by Act 1943
writing and shall be considered by the Senate and shall
be submitted to the Chancellor ; or
'[(b)] affecting the conditions of affiliation or
approval of affiliated or approved colleges with the
University or by the University, as the case may be, [or]
except after consultation with the Academic Council.]
3(c) affecting the conditions of designation of any
college as an autonomous college.
31. Subject to the provisions of this Act and the
Statutes, the Ordinances may
provide for all or any of the
following matters, namely:-
Ordinance
(a) the admission of students to the University and
the levy of fees in University Colleges and laboratories*
4[(b)] the conditions of residence of the students of
the University and the levy of fees for residence in hostels
maintained by the university ;
4[(c)] the conditions of recognition of hostels not
maintained by the university.
‘[(d)] the *[**] qualifications and emoluments of
teachers of the University ;
1. Substituted for the original by the Madras University Amendment
Act, 1966
This Clause was inserted by the Tamil Nadu Act 10 of 1977.
This clause was substituted by the Tamil Nadu Act 10 of 1977.
Vide Amendment Act. Act XXVII of 1943, Section 8 (p.52)
4. Clause (b) was omitted and clauses (c) to (j) were relettered as
(b) to (Gi) respectively by Section 30 Madras Act XII of 1929.
5. The word “Member” was omitted by section ibid.
THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 65
'T(e)] the fees to be charged for courses of teaching
given by teachers of the University ?[and] for tutorial
and supplementary instruction given by the University
3 [ * *]
'[(f)] the conditions subject to which persons who
may hereafter be permanently employed may be
recognized as qualified to give instructions in ‘[affiliated
and approved] colleges and hostels;
1[(g)] the appointment and duties of examiners ;
'[(h)] the conduct of examinations ; and
'[G)] all matters which by this Act or by the
Statutesmay be provided for by the Ordinances.
32. 5[(1)] In making
Ordinances the Syndicate shall
consult-
Ordinances
how made.
(i) the Boards of Studies when such Ordinances
affect the appointment and duties of examiners; and
(ii) the Academic Council when they affect the
conduct or standard of examinations, or the conditions
of residence of students.
(2) All Ordinances made by the Syndicate shall
have effect from such date as it may direct, but every
Ordinance so made shall be submitted as soon as may
be to the Chancellor and the Senate and shall be
1 Clause (b) was omitted and clauses (c) to (j) were relettered as
(b) to (i) respectively by Section 30 Madras Act XII of 1929.
2 This words were inserted by Madrs University Amendment Act 1967.
3 The words “for Admission to the examination degrees and diplomas
of the University nd for the registration of graduates”, were omitted by
section 30 ibid.
4 Substituted by the Madras University Amendment Act 1966.
5 Sub-section (1) was substituted for the original by Section 31 ibid.
Act VI of
1923 and
Act XII of
1929
66 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923
Act VII of
1923.
considered by the Senate at its next succeeding meeting.
The Senate have power by a resolution passed by
majority of not less than two-thirds of the members
present at such meeting to cancel or modify any such
Ordinance.
(3) The Chancellor may direct that the operation of
any Ordinance shall be suspended until such time as the
Senate has had an opportunity of considering the same.
33. The Academic Council may make Regulations
consistent with this Act and the
Statutes to carry out the duties
assigned to it thereunder.
Regulations
how made
All such Regulations shall have effect from such
date as theAcademic Council may direct; but every
Regulations so made shallbe submitted as soon as
may be to the Senate who shall considerit at its meeting.
The Senate shall have power, by a resolution passed by
a majority of not less than two thirds of the members
present at such meeting, to cancel or modify any such
Regulation.
THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 67
CHAPTER VI
ADMISSION AND RESIDENCE OF STUDENTS
34. Every student of the University '[otherthan Act VI of
the non-collegiate student] shall
reside in a hostel or under such
conditions as may be prescribed.
Residences
and Hostels
1135. No candidate shall be
Admission to admitted to any University
University examination unless he is enrolled
examinations as a member of a University
college or laboratory or of an
affiliated or approved college and has satisfied the
requirements as to the attendance required under the
Regulations for the same or unless he is exempted from
such requirements of enrolment or attendance or both
by an order of the Syndicate passed on the
recommendation of the Academic Council made under
the Regulations prescribed, Exemptions granted under
this Section shall be subject to such conditions as the
Syndicate may think fit.]
(36. (1) No person shall be
Admission to admitted to the pre - University
University Course or other entrance courses
Courses. of study in the University unless
he-
(i) has passed the Matriculation examination; or
(ii) holds the Secondary School-Leaving
Certificate and has been declared eligible by the
1 Substituted for the original by Madras Act II 1966
2 Substituted for the original Section by the Madras University
Amendment Act 1966 (Madras II of 1966.)
1923
Act If of
1966
68 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923
Syndicate under conditions prescribed by the University authorities
concemed or such course or courses of study ; or
(iii) has passed an examination of any University or authority
recognised by the Syndicate as equivalent to the examinations specified
in clause (i) or clause (ii) and
(iv) fulfills such other conditions as may be prescribed by the
Syndicate.
(2) No person shall be admitted to a course of study in the
University for Admission to the examination for degrees of the
University in Arts and Science unless he-
(i) has passed the *pre-University examination of the University
or
(ii) has passed an examination of any other University or authority
recognised by the Syndicate as equivalent to the examination referred
to in clause (i) and
Gii) fulfills such other conditions as may be prescribed by the
Syndicate.
(3) No person shall be admitted to a course of study in the
University for admission to the examination for a professional degree
of the University unless he-
(i) has passed the relevant examination prescribed therefore by
the Syndicate;
(ii) has obtained such minimum percentage of marks in such
subjects in the relevant examination as may be prescribed by the
Syndicate ; and
(iii) fulfills such other conditions as may be prescribed by the
Syndicate.
* Now Higher Secondary Examination (+2) Conducted by the Directorate, Government
Examinations.
THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 69
(4) No person shall be admitted to any course study
for admission to the examinations for titles, diplomas or
certificates of the University unless he-
(i) has passed the entrance test prescribed thereof
by the Syndicate ; and
(ii) fulfills such other conditions as may be
prescribed by the Syndicate.
(5) Every candidate for a University examination
shall, unless exempted from the provisions of this sub-
section by a special order of the Syndicate made on the
recommendation of the Academic Council, be enrolled
as a member of a University college or laboratory or of
an affiliated or approved college. Any such exemption
may be made subject to such conditions as the Syndicate
may think fit.
(6) Students exempted from the provisions of sub
section (5) and students admitted in accordance with the
conditions prescribed to courses of study other than
courses of study for a degree shall be non-collegiate
students of the University. |
37. Notwithstanding anything contained in Section
36, at any time after the passing
Control of of this Act if the Local government
entrance : :
mon is satisfied that other adequate
examination to arrangements have been made for
the University. the supervision and control of
institutions preparing candidates for the entrance
examination to the University, the Local Government
may by notification direct that the University shall cease
to exercise any control over the recognition of such
institutions and from the date of such notification the
University shall cease to exercise such control.
Act VIT
of 1923
asAmended
by the GOL.
(Adaptation
of Indian
Laws)
Orders,
1937 and
1940
70 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923
CHAPTER VIII
GENERAL
Act I of 1138. All casual vacancies among the member
1966 (other than ex-officio members) of
Filling of casual any authority or other body of the
vacancies. University shall be filled as soon
as conveniently may be, by the person or body who or
which nominated or elected a member whose place has
become vacant and the person nominated or elected to
acasual vacancy shall be 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.
Provided that vacancies arising by efflux of time
among elected members of any authority or other body
of the University may be filled at elections which may
be fixed by the Vice-Chancellor to take place on such
days not earlier than two months from the date on which
the vacancies arise, as he think fit.
Provided further that no casual vacancy shall be
filled if such vacancy occurs within six months before
the date of the expiry of the term of the members of any
authority or other body of the University.
2(39. No act or proceedings of any authority or other
Proceedings of the body of the University shall be
University authorities validated merely by reason of
and bodies not the existence of any vacancy or
invalidated by of any defect or irregularity in
vacancies. the election or appointment of
a member of any authority or
1. Substituted of a new Section for the original by the Madras
University (Amendment) Act 1966.
2. Substituted ofnew Section by the Madras University (Amendment)
Act 1966.
THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 71
other body of the University or of any defect or irregularity in such act
or proceeding not affecting the merits of the case or on the ground
only that the Senate did not meet twice in any year. ]
1[40.(1) The Senate may. —
(a) on the recommendation of not less than
Removal from two thirds of the members of the Syndicate
membership of remove by an order in writing made in this behalf
the University the name of any person from the register of
graduates; or
(b) remove by an order in writing made in this behalf any person
from membership of any authority of the University by a resolution
passed by a majority of the total membership of the Senate and by a
majority of not less than two thirds of the members of the Senate present
and voting at the meeting, if such person has been convicted by a
criminal court for an offence which in the opinion of the Senate involves
moral turpitude or if he has been guilty of gross misconduct and for
the same reason, may withdraw any degree or diploma conferred on,
or granted to that person by the University.
(2) The Senate may also by an order in writing made in this behalf
remove any person from the membership of any authority of the
University if he becomes of unsound mind or deaf mute or suffers
from leprosy or has applied to be adjudicated or has been adjudicated
as an insolvent.
(3) No action under this Section shall be taken against any person
unless he has been given a reasonable opportunity to show cause against
the action proposed to be taken.
(4) A copy of every order passed under sub-section (1) or sub-
section (2) ; as the case may be, shall., as soon as may be after it is so
passed, be communicated to the person concerned in the manner
prescribed by Regulations. |
1. Substituted of new Section by the Madras University (Amendment) Act 1966.
72 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923
Act VI of
1923
Act H of
1966
Act XII of
1929
Act VI of
1923 as
amended by
the GOL.
(Adaptation
of Indian
Laws)
Order.
1937.
41. Ifany question arise whether any person has
Disputes as to been duly elected or nominated as
constitution of or is entitled to be a member of
any University any authority '[or other body] of
authority. the University, the question shall
be referred to the Chancellor
whose decision thereon shall be final.
42. *[All the authorities of the University shall
have power to appoint committees
and to delegate to them such of
their powers as they deem fit ;
such committees shall, unless there be some special
provision in the Act to the contrary, consist of such
members of the authority concerned and of such other
persons, if any, as the authority in each case may think
fit.]
Constitution of
Committee
43. (1) Save as otherwise provided every salaried
officer and teacher of the
University shall be appointed
under a written contract.
Conditions of
Service.
The contract shall be lodged with the Register of
the University and a copy thereof shall be furnished to
the officer or teacher concerned.
(2) Any member of the public services in India
whom it is proposed to appointment to a post in the
University shall, subject to the approval of such
appointment by the ?Government concerned have the
option-
1 Words inserted by the Madras University Amendment Act
1966 (Madras Act II of 1966.)
2 This Section was substituted for the original by Section 35 of
the Madras University (Amendment) Act, 1929 (Madras Act
XII of 1929.)
3 Vide Amendment to Section 43 of the Act by the Government
of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937.
THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 73
(i) of having his services lent to the University for a specific period
and remaining liable to recall to Government service at the option of
the government at the end of that period, or
(ii) of resigning Government service on entering the service of
the University ; provided, however, that nothing in this Section shall
prohibit the employment of a member of the public services as a _part-
time servant of the University with the approval of the Government.
74
Act IT
of 1966.
Act VI of
1923 as
amended
by the
(Adaptation
of Indian
Laws)
Orders, 1937
and 1940.
THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923
CHAPTER IX
UNIVERSITY FUNDS
1[44. The University shall have a fund to Which
F shall be credited-
unds of the
University.
(1) its income from fees. Endowments, grants
donations and gifts, if any; and
(2) any contributions by the Central Government,
any State Government, the University Grants
Commission or like authority, and local authority or any
other corporation owned or controlled by the Central or
any State Government. ]
45. The Local Government at any time after the
passing of this Act transfer to the
Transfer of University the control and
Government management of any of its
Institution to institutions on such terms and
University conditions, as it may deem
proper.*
1 Substitution of new Section by Madras University Amendment Act
1966 (Madras Act II of 1966).
The following sentence was omitted by the Government of India
(Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937:-
“In the case of such transfer, the Local Government shall make a
contribution annually of a sum equivalent to the average annual
net expenditure from Provincial Funds on the institution during
the three years immediately preceding the year of transfer.”
*
THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 75
CHAPTER X
TRANSITORY PROVISIONS
46. Notwithstanding anything contained in this 4ct yi of
. Act or the Ordinances, any 923.
Completion of student of a college affiliated to
Course for students . .
in colleges affiliated the University of Madras,
t S established under Act XXVII of
o the Madras h dvine fi
University under 1857, who was studying for any
the previous Act. examination of the said
University, shall be permitted to
complete his course in preparation therefor and the
University shall hold for such students examinations in
accordance with the curricula of studies of the University
for such period, as may be prescribed.
47. Notwithstanding anything containedin sub 44 yy of
Appoi f section (1) of Section 11 within 923.
i. ae ° three months after the passing of
rst ae this Act, the first vice-Chancellor
Chancellor. .
shall be appointed by the
Chancellor on a salary to be fixed by him for a period
not exceeding three years and on such other conditions,
as he thinks fit.
48. (1) It shall be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor Act VII of
. to make arrangements for /923
Transitory constituting the Senate, the amended
powers of the . . .. bythe
. Syndicate, the Academic Council
Vice-Chancellor. - . : GOI.
a and the *Council of Affiliated (Adaptation
Colleges within six months after the date of his of Indian
appointment or such longer period not exceeding one Laws)
year as the Local Government may by notification direct. der M0 937
an
* Abolished under the provision of the Amendment Act of 1929.
76 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923
Act Vi of
1923 as
amended by
the G.O.L.
(Adaptation
of Indian
Laws)
Orders 1937
and 1940.
Act VII of
1923.
(2) The Vice-Chancellor shall with by assistance of
an Advisory Committee nominated by the Chancellor
draw up any rules that may be necessary for regulating
the method of election to these authorities subject to the
provisions of the Act and the approval of the Chancellor.
(3) The authorities constituted under sub-section (1)
shall commence to exercise their functions on such date
or dates as the Local Government may by notification
direct.
(4) The Regulations of the University of Madras
in force at the time of the coming into operation of
Sections 3 and 4 of this Act shall, so far as they may be
applicable, continue to be in force until they are replaced
by the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations to be framed
under this Act.
(5) It shall be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to
draft such Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations as may
be necessary and submit them to respective authorities
competent to deal with them for their disposal. Such
Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations when framed shall
be published in the Fort St. George Gazette.
First appointment 49. The Vice-Chancellor shall
of University have power
Staff
(1) to appoint such advisory committees as he may
think fit, and
(2) to appoint such clerical and menial staff as may
be necessary subject to the sanction of the Chancellor.
THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 77
50. (1) If any difficulty arises as to the first Act Vilof
constitution or reconstitution of /973
Removal by Local any authority of the University amended by
Government of > the GOL.
difficulties at the after the commencement of this (Adaptation
commencement Act, or otherwise in first giving of Indian
of the Act. effect to the provisions of this Laws)
Act, the Local Government,as Orders.
occasion may require, may by order do anything which tot and
appears to them necessary for the purpose of removing
the difficulty.
\(2) Every order issued under sub-section (1) shall 4c¢ 11 of
as soon as possible after it is issued, placed on the table 1966
of both Houses of the Legislature and if, before the
expiry of the session in which it is so placed or the next
session, both Houses agree in making any modification
in any such order or both Houses agree that the order
should not be issued, the order 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 order. |
1. Inserted by the Madras University Amendment Act 1966 (Madras
Act ILof 1966.)
78 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923
Act VII of
1923
Act VII of
1923 as
amended
by the GOI.
(Adaptation
of Indian
Laws)
Orders.
1937 and
1940
Act If of
1966.
CHAPTER XI
MISCELLANEOUS
51. All [properties], all rights of whatever kind
used, enjoyed or possessed by, and
Passing of property all interests of whatever kind
and rights to the ‘ :
*oret owned by, or vested in, or held in
University as b for th , oy of
reconstituted. trust by, or for the University o
Madras as constituted under the
Indian Universities Act, 1904 as well as all liabilities
legally subsisting against the said University shall pass
to theUniversity as constituted under this Act.
52. Where a pension or provident fund has been
instituted by the Senate for the
Provident Fund benefit of the officers, teachers or
servants of the University, the
Local Government may declare that the provisions of
the Provident Fund Act, 1897, shall apply to such fund
as if the University were a local authority and the fund a
Government Provident Fund.
?[53. The Senate shall, at the end of every five years
from the date of commencement
R t I
affiliated and of the Madras University
approved (Amendment) Act, 1966 submit a
colleges. report to the State Government on
the condition of affiliated and
approved colleges. The State Government shall lay the
report on the table of both Houses of the Legislature and
shall take such action on it as they deem fit.]
1. This word was substituted for the word “property” by Section 37 of
the Madras University (Amendment) Act, 1929 (Madras Act XII of
1929.)
2. substituted for original by the Madras University Amendment, Act
1966.
THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923 79
1154. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act
or any other law for the time being
Power to Obtain in force, the State Government
information may by order in writing call for any
information from the University on
any matter relating to the affairs of the University
and the University shall if such information is available
with it, furnish the State Government with such
information within a reasonable period;
Provided that in the case of information which the
University considers confidential, the University may
inform the State Government that such information
cannot be made available to the State Government and
shall place the same before the Chancellor. ]
2[54-A. (1) Every person ordinarily resident in the
State of Madras except the area
comprising the revenue districts of
Madurai, Ramanathapuram,
Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari, who
Registration of
graduates.
(i) has been for atleast three years a graduate of any
University in the territory of India ; or
(ii) is a registered graduate of any University in the
territory of India, shall be entitled to have his name
entered in the register of graduates maintained under this
Act for a period of five years on payment of such fee
and subject to such conditions as may be prescribed by
the Statutes.
(2) All applications for registration under sub-
section (1) shall be sent to the Registrar together with
the prescribed fee and such proof of qualification as may
be prescribed by the Statutes.
1 & 2 substituted for original by the Madras University Amendment,
Act 1966.
Act Il of
1966
Act IT of
1966
80 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923
Act VIT
of 1923
Act XI of
1929
Act XTI of
1929
(3) The Registrar shall, on receipt of an application
made Under sub-section (2) and after making such
enquiry as he deems fit, enter in the register of graduates
the name of the applicant.
(4) Every person whose name has been entered in
the register of graduates under sub-section (3) shall be
entitled to have such entry renewed every five years on
application made in that behalf to the Registrar within
such time, in such manner and on payment of such fee
as may be prescribed by the Statutes. |
55. As from the date on which Sections 3 and 4
are brought into operation the
enactments specified in Schedule
II shall be repealed to the extent
specified in the fourth column thereof.
'[56.The Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations in
force, at the time of
Repeal of certain
enactment.
Existing Statutes
Ordinances and commencement of this Act shall
Regulations to continue to be in force until they
Continue in force are replaced by Statutes,
till replaced. Ordinances or Regulations
framed under the said Act as
amended by this Act.]
2(57. In their application to the members of the
Transitory Senate, Syndicate and Academic
provision re- Council in office at the
existing members of COmmencement of this Act and
Senate, Syndicate the first reconstitution of these
and Academic authorities in accordance
Council. therewith, the provisions of the
said Act and of this Act shall be
read subject to the rules contained in the schedule.
1 & 2 Sections of the Madras University (Amendment) Act 1929. (Nos.
40 and 41), which have not been incorporated in the Madras
University Act. 1927.
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Additional Provisions in the Madras University
(Amendment) Act, 1966
Constituent and .
Oriental Colleges Section 33 — (1) All colleges
tobe deemed tobe Which, immediately before the
affiliated and date of commencement of this Act
approved colleges
(a) continue to be recognized by the
University of Madras as__ constituent
colleges or as oriental colleges; and
(b) provide courses of study for admission
to the Examination for degrees of the
University of Madras.
shall be deemed to be colleges affiliated to the University
of Madras under the Principal Act as amended by this
Act and the provisions of the Principal Act as amended
by this Act shall, as far as may be, apply accordingly.
(2) All colleges which immediately before the date
of the commencement of this Act continue to be
recognised by the University of Madras as-
(a) Oriental colleges providing courses
of study for admission to the
examinations of the University of
Madras for titles and diplomas ; and
(b) Colleges providing courses of study
for admission to the Pre-University
examination of the University of
Madras.
shall be deemed to be colleges approved by the University
of Madras Under the Principal Act as amended by this
Act and the provisions of the Principal Act as amended
by this Act shall, as far as may be, apply accordingly.
Sec. 33
Madras
Act I of
1966
82 THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY ACT, 1923
Sec. 34
Act II of
1966
Sec. 35
Act IT of
1966
Sec. 36
Act II of
1966
Section 34 :- Notwithstanding anything contained
in the Principal Act or in this Act,
office of members all persons holding office as
oe Members of the Senate, the
of the University of . h .
Madras. Syndicate and the Academic
Council on the date of the
commencement of this Act shall continue to hold office
up to such date as the State Government may, by
notification, fix in this behalf, or where no such date
is fixed, upto the date on which their term of office would
have expired if this Act had not come into force.
Continuance in
Section 35:- The Vice-Chancellor of the
Continuance in the University of Madras holding
office of the Vice. Office on the date of the
Chancellor of the | COmmencement of this Act shall be
University of deemed to be the Vice- Chancellor
Madras appointed under the Principal Act
as amended by this Act and shall
continue to hold office upto the date on which his
term of office would have expired if this Act
had not come into force.
Section 36 :- Nothing contained in the Principal
Act as amended by this Act shall
Act not to apply to eee
certain colleges and apply to colleges and institutions
Institutions situated in the Area comprising the
revenue districts of Madurai,
Ramanathapuram, Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari.
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01-05-1923
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