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THE MAHARASHTRA INTERNATIONAL
SPORTS UNIVERSITY ACT, 2020
[Text as on 9
th
May 2023]
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CONTENTS
PREAMBLE.
SECTIONS.
CHAPTER I
PRELIMINARY
1. Short title, extent and commencement.
2. Definitions.
CHAPTER II
UNIVERSITY
3. Establishment of University.
4. Objects of University.
5. Powers and functions of University.
6. Jurisdiction and admission to privileges of University.
7. University to be open to all caste, creed, race or class.
8. Control of State Government on University.
9. State Government to review work and progress of University.
CHAPTER III
OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY
10. Chancellors and his powers.
11. Other officers of University.
12. Appointment of Vice-Chancellor.
13. Powers and duties of Vice-Chancellor.
14. Registrar.
15. Dean of Schools.
16. Powers and duties of Dean.
17. Director of Board of Examinations and Evaluation.
18. Finance and Accounts Officer.
19. Director of Knowledge Resource Centre.
CHAPTER IV
STATE COUNCIL
20. Constitution of State Council and its powers and functions.
CHAPTER V
AUTHORITIES OF UNIVERSITY
21. Authorities of University.
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22. Power of State Government to specify eligibility conditions for being member of authority
of University.
23. Governing Council.
24. Powers and duties of Governing Council.
25. Academic and Activity Council.
26. Powers and duties of Academic and Activity Council.
27. Schools of studies.
28. Board of Studies.
29. Powers and duties of Board of Studies.
30. Board of Examinations and Evaluation.
31. Powers and duties of Board of Examinations and Evaluation.
32. Powers, functions and duties of Authorities.
33. Term of office of members of Authorities.
34. Cessation of membership.
35. Disqualification for membership of Authority.
36. Ineligibility for second consecutive term.
37. Resignation of membership.
38. Procedure of meeting of authorities, bodies and committees.
39. Filling of vacancy.
CHAPTER VI
STATUTES, ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS
40. Statutes and their subject matters.
41. Statutes how made.
42. Ordinances and their subject matters.
43. Ordinances and their making.
44. Regulations.
CHAPTER VII
GRIEVANCES OF TEACHERS AND EMPLOYEES
45. Grievances Committee and Grievances Redressal Cell.
46. Tribunal.
47. Right of Appeal.
CHAPTER VIII
ADMISSIONS, EXAMINATIONS AND EVALUATIONS
48. Admissions.
49. Disputes relating to admission.
50. Admission and evaluation.
51. Declaration of results.
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CHAPTER IX
COMMITTEES
52. Committees.
CHAPTER X
PERMISSION, AFFILIATION AND RECOGNITION
53. Affiliation.
CHAPTER XI
ENROLLMENT, DEGREE AND CONVOCATION
54. Post graduate teaching and research.
55. Enrollment of students.
56. Disciplinary powers and discipline amongst students.
57. Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and other academic distinctions.
58. Honorary degree.
59. Convocation.
CHAPTER XII
UNIVERSITY FUNDS, ACCOUNTS AND AUDIT
60. Annual financial estimates.
61. University funds.
62. Annual accounts and audit.
63. Annual report.
CHAPTER XIII
MISCELLANEOUS
64. Authorities and officers responsible for damages.
65. Questions regarding interpretation and disputes regarding constitution of university
authority or body, etc.
66. Protection of acts and orders.
67. Delegations of powers.
68. Acts and proceedings not invalid merely on ground of defect in constitution, vacancies,
irregularity in procedure, etc.
69. Act to have over-riding effect.
70. Removal of difficulties.
71. Indemnity.
CHAPTER XIV
TRANSITORY PROVISIONS
72. Appointment of first Vice-Chancellor.
73. Transitory provisions.
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MAHARASHTRA ACT No. XXXV OF 2020
1
[THE MAHARASHTRA INTERNATIONAL SPORTS UNIVERSITY ACT, 2020.]
[This Act received the assent of the Governor on 28
th
December 2020 ;
assent first published, in the Maharashtra Government Gazette, Part VIII, on
the 28
th
December 2020.]
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An Act to establish and incorporate an International Sports University, Maharashtra in the State
of Maharashtra, a specialized University first of its kind, to create competent personnel in
sports, to promote physical education and sports education in the areas of sports
sciences, sports medicine, sports technology, sports governing, sports
management, sports media and communication, sports coaching
and training, besides functioning as the State training center for
select sports disciplines by adopting best international practices
and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
WHEREAS, it is expedient to establish and incorporate an International Sports University,
Maharashtra, in the State of Maharashtra, a specialized University first of its kind, to create competent
personnel in sports, to promote physical education and sports education in the areas of sports sciences,
sports medicine, sports technology, sports governing, sports management, sports media and
communication, sports coaching and training, besides functioning as the State training center for select
sports disciplines by adopting best international practices and for matters connected therewith or
incidental thereto, it is hereby enacted in the Seventy-first Year of the Republic of India as follows:—
CHAPTER I
PRELIMINARY
1. Short title, extent and commencement.— (1) This Act may be called the Maharashtra
International Sports University Act, 2020.
(2) It extends to the whole of the State of Maharashtra.
(3) It shall come into force on such date
2
as the State Government may, by notification in the
Official Gazette, appoint.
2. Definitions.— In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—
(a) ―Academic and Activity Council‖ means the Academic and Activity Council of the
University constituted under section 25 ;
(b) ―academic staff‖ means such categories of staff as are designated as academic staff by
the Ordinances ;
(c) ―affiliated college‖ means a college, which is under the management of any authority
other than a University and is affiliated to the University ;
(d) ―authorities‖ means the authorities of the University as specified by or under this Act ;
(e) ―Board of Studies‖ means the Board of Studies of a Department of the University
constituted under section 28 ;
(f) ―Campus‖ means the Campus of the University as may be established by it at any place
within State ;
(g) ―Chancellor‖ means the Chancellor of the University ;
1 For Statement of Objects and Reasons, see Maharashtra Government Gazette, 2020, Part V-A, Extraordinary No. 40,
dated the 14th December 2020, Pages 57-59.
2 This Act came into force on 21st January 2021 vide SE & SD, Sankirn-3020/C.R.213/ Kriyuse-1, Maharashtra
Government Gazette Part IV B, dated the 19th January 2021.
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(h) ―choice based credit system‖ means the curricular system that offers multiple
interdisciplinary choices for students to select from the courses (core, elective or minor or skill-
enhancement courses) to accumulate credits as prescribed in Statutes ;
(i) ―College‖ means a College or other academic institution established or maintained by, or
admitted to the privileges of the University ;
(j) ―Dean‖ means the Head of the School ;
(k) ―Department‖ means the Department established by University under different Schools
for teaching a particular subject or a group of subjects ;
(l) ―Director‖ means the head of the Regional Centre or a head of a recognized institution ;
(m) ―employee‖ means any person appointed by the University and includes teachers and
other staff of the University and Colleges ;
(n) ―fee‖ means tuition fee, other fees and charges, including developmental charges ;
(o) ―Finance Committee‖ means the Finance Committee of the University ;
(p) ―Fund‖ means the University Fund referred to in section 61 ;
(q) ―Governing Council‖ means the Governing Council of the University constituted under
section 23 ;
(r) ―Government or State Government‖ means the Government of Maharashtra ;
(s) ―Institution‖ means an academic institution, not being a College, maintained by, or
admitted to the privileges of the University ;
(t) ―Knowledge Resource Centre‖ means a library established by the University on the
Campus or Regional Centre of the University to hold in print, electronic and audio-video format
material, monographs, reference volumes, text and review books, all types of journals and any
other material in various format useful for education, research, extension services or for similar
purposes ;
(u) ―prescribed‖ means prescribed by Statutes or Ordinances or Regulations, as the case may
be, made by or under this Act ;
(v) ―Principal‖ means the Head of a College maintained by the University or affiliated to the
University ;
(w) ―recognized institution‖ means institution granted recognition by the University for the
purpose of conducting various courses of the University ;
(x) ―Regional Centre‖ means a Regional Centre established or maintained by the University
for the purpose of conducting various courses of the University and co-ordinating and supervising
the work of Study Centres in any region and for performing such other functions, as may be
conferred on such Centre by the Governing Council ;
(y) ―School‖ means a School of Studies established by the University ;
(z) ―section‖ means the section of this Act ;
(za) ―sports education‖ includes sports coaching, sports training, sports sciences, sports
medicine, sports technology, sports journalism, sports governing, sports management, sports
media and communication, etc ;
(zb) ―State‖ means the State of Maharashtra ;
(zc) ―State Council‖ means the Maharashtra Council of Sports Education and Research,
constituted under section 20 of the Act ;
(zd) ―Statutes‖, ―Ordinances‖ and ―Regulations‖ means, respectively, the Statutes, the
Ordinances and the Regulations of the University made under the Act ;
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(ze) ―Study Centre‖ means a Centre established, maintained or recognized by the University
for the purpose of physical education, sports education, training, counselling, advising or for
rendering any other assistance required by the students ;
(zf) ―Teachers of the University‖ means Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant
Professors and such other persons as may be appointed for imparting instructions, training,
coaching or conducting research in the University or in any Campus, College or Institution or
Regional Centres and Study Centres, maintained by the University and are designated as Teachers
by the Ordinances ;
(zg) ―University‖ means the International Sports University, MAHARASHTRA established
and incorporated as a University under this Act ;
(zh) ―Vice-Chancellor‖ means the Vice-Chancellor of the University.
CHAPTER II
UNIVERSITY
3. Establishment of University.— (1) There shall be established a University by the name of
the ―International Sports University, Maharashtra‖.
(2) The University shall be a body corporate, by the name specified in sub-section (1) and shall
have perpetual succession and a common seal and shall sue and be sued by the said name.
(3) The University shall be competent to acquire and hold property, both movable and
immovable, to lease, sell or otherwise transfer or dispose of any movable or immovable property,
which may vest in or be acquired by it for the purposes of University, and to contract and do all other
things necessary for the purposes of this Act:
Provided that, no such lease, sale or transfer of such property shall be made without the valuation
made thereof by the approved valuer appointed by the University and without the prior consent of the
Government.
(4) In all suits and other legal proceedings by or against the University, the pleadings shall be
signed and verified by the Registrar or any other person authorized in this behalf, and all process in
suits and proceedings shall be issued to and served on the Registrar.
(5) The headquarters of the University shall be in Pune and it may establish or maintain
Campuses, Colleges, Regional Centres and Study Centres at such other places as it may deem fit:
Provided that, the University may, with the prior approval of the Government and approval of the
University Grants Commission, also establish Campuses and Study Centres outside State.
4. Objects of University.— The objects of the University shall be,—
(i) to create competent personnel in the field of physical education, sports sciences, sports,
medicine, sports technology, sports governing, sports management, sports media and
communication, sports coaching, sports training besides functioning as the State training centre
for select sports disciplines by adopting best international practices and for matters connected
therewith or incidental thereto ;
(ii) to provide for research and development and dissemination of knowledge in physical
education and sports education by providing specially designed academic and training
programmes in various areas of physical education and sports sciences, sports medicine, sports
technology, sports governing, sports management, sports media and communication, sports
coaching and training, in advanced technologies of sports ;
(iii) to strengthen physical education and sports training programmes to promote sports
including traditional and tribal sports and games ;
(iv) to establish centres and institutions of excellence for imparting state of the art
educational training and research in the fields of physical education and sports sciences, sports
medicine, sports technology, sports governing, sports management, sports media and
communication, sports coaching and high performance training for all sports and games ;
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(v) to provide professional and academic leadership to other institutions in the field of
physical education and sports sciences, sports medicine, sports technology, sports governing,
sports management, sports media and communication, sports coaching and training ;
(vi) to provide vocational guidance and placement services in physical education, sports
sciences, sports medicine, sports technology, sports governing, sports management, sports media
and communication, sports coaching and training and other related fields ;
(vii) to generate capabilities for the development of knowledge, skills and competences at
various levels in the fields of physical education, sports sciences, sports medicine, sports
management, sports technology and high performance training for all sports and games ;
(viii) to generate capabilities to provide infrastructure of international standard for sports
education, training and research in the areas related to physical education, sports sciences, sports
medicine, sports technology, sports governing, sports management, sports media and
communication, sports coaching and high performance training for all sports and games ;
(ix) to prepare highly qualified professionals in the fields of physical education, sports
sciences, sports medicine, sports technology, sports governing, sports management, sports media
and communication, sports coaching and high performance training for all sports and games and
sports governing education ;
(x) to serve as a Centre of Excellence for the elite and other talented sports persons of all
sports and games and innovation in physical education and sports education and to carry out,
endorse and propagate research ;
(xi) to function as a leading resource centre for knowledge and development in the areas of
physical education, sports sciences, sports medicine, sports technology, sports governing, sports
management, sports media and communication, sports coaching and high performance training
for all sports and games ;
(xii) to provide international collaboration in the fields of physical education, sports
sciences, sports medicine, sports technology, sports governing, sports management, sports media
and communication, sports coaching and high performance training for all sports and games ;
(xiii) to establish close linkage with sports academies, Schools, Colleges, sports and
recreation clubs, sports associations and international federations for the purpose of teaching,
training and research in physical education and sports sciences, sports medicine, sports
technology, sports governing, sports management, sports media and communication, sports
coaching and high performance training for all sports and games ;
(xiv) to train talented athletes so as to help them to evolve into elite athletes of State,
National and International level ;
(xv) to make India and the State of Maharashtra a sporting power ;
(xvi) to provide a comprehensive centre for evaluation of sports person and expertise ;
(xvii) such other objects, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, which the State
Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify in this behalf.
5. Powers and functions of University.— (1) The University shall have the following powers
and functions, namely :—
(i) to plan, design, develop and prescribe courses of study and conduct appropriate academic
and training programmes in physical education and sports education including sports sciences,
sports medicine, sports technology, sports governing, sports media and communication, sports
coaching and other related fields and to provide for instruction and training in such branches of
learning as the University may, from time to time, determine and to make provisions for research
and for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge ;
(ii) to grant, subject to such conditions as the University may determine, diplomas or
certificates to, and confer degrees or other academic distinctions on, persons, on the basis of
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examinations, evaluation or any method of testing, and to withdraw any such certificates,
diplomas, degrees or other academic distinctions for good and sufficient cause ;
(iii) to provide opportunities to the students of the University to participate in the sports
tournaments and competitions in co-ordination with Maharashtra Olympic Association,
established International Sports Federations, National Sports Federations, Indian Olympic
Association and Association of Indian Universities and any recognized sports association dealing
with any individual or a group of sports ;
(iv) to have liaison or membership with various national, international professional sports
organizations or bodies ;
(v) to establish and maintain, with the prior approval of the State Government, such
Campuses, Regional Centres, Study Centres specialized laboratories or other units for research,
instruction and training as are, in the opinion of the University, necessary for the furtherance of
its objects ;
(vi) to initiate under graduate, post graduate, research, innovation and skill development
programme related to sports education and physical education ;
(vii) to establish, maintain Colleges, Schools, Campuses, Regional Centres and Study
Centres and affiliated colleges and recognized institutions in the manner laid down by the
Statutes;
(viii) to confer honorary degrees or other distinctions in the manner prescribed by the
Statutes ;
(ix) to create posts of Principals, Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors and
other teaching or academic posts, required by the University and to appoint persons to such posts
of Principals, Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors or other teaching or academic
posts ;
(x) to appoint persons working in any other University or academic institution or a reputed
sports organization, including those in a University or a sports organisations located outside India
for a specified period, as visiting professors or coaches or trainers or consultants ;
(xi) to create administrative, ministerial and other posts and to make appointments thereto ;
(xii) to collaborate or develop linkages with any other University or authority or Institution
of higher learning, including those located outside the country, in such manner and for such
purposes as the University may determine ;
(xiii) to provide facilities through the distance education system to such persons and in such
manner as may be prescribed by the Statutes ;
(xiv) to institute and award fellowships, scholarships, studentship, medals and prizes for
raising academic and research standards ;
(xv) to organize and to undertake studies, training and extension services ;
(xvi) to make provisions for research and advisory services and for that purpose, to enter
into such agreements with other institutions, industrial or other organizations, as the University
may deem necessary ;
(xvii) to organize and conduct induction programmes, orientation programmes, refresher
courses, workshops, seminars and other programmes for teachers, trainers, coaches, evaluators,
other academic staff and students ;
(xviii) to conduct innovative experiments and promote new methods and technologies in the
fields of physical education, sports sciences, sports medicine, sports technology, sports governing
and other related fields ;
(xix) to purchase or to take on lease any land or building or sports complex or sports
infrastructure and scientific sports research equipment or indoor stadium or works which may be
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necessary or convenient for the purposes of the University, on such terms and conditions as it
may think fit and proper and to construct, alter and maintain any such building or work ;
(xx) to collaborate with any national and international sport institutions or organizations for
imparting specific training to students ;
(xxi) to enter into Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with sport institutions or
organizations, for imparting training, infrastructure facilities sharing, method of evaluation, award
of degrees, diplomas and certificates, etc ;
(xxii) to hire services of world class trainers and coaches ;
(xxiii) to hire staff on contract (teaching, non-teaching, technical, trainers and coaches) for
short term and long term basis ;
(xxiv) to start any new allied course or research programme or diploma or training program
and discontinue any course or training programme ;
(xxv) to provide training, coaching and other back up to high level sports persons for
achieving success in different national and international sports competitions ;
(xxvi) to appoint on contract or otherwise visiting professors, emeritus professors,
consultants, trainers, coaches and such other persons who may contribute to the advancement of
the objects of the University ;
(xxvii) to determine standards of admission to the University, which may include an
entrance examination, evaluation or any other method of testing ;
(xxviii) to demand and receive payment of fees and other charges ;
(xxix) to provide and supervise the residences of the students of the University and to make
arrangements for promoting their health and general welfare ;
(xxx) to lay down conditions of service of all categories of employees, including their code
of conduct ;
(xxxi) to regulate and enforce discipline among the students and the employees, and to take
such disciplinary measures in this regard as may be deemed by the University to be necessary ;
(xxxii) to make arrangements for promoting the health and general welfare of the
employees;
(xxxiii) to receive benefactions, donations and gifts and to acquire, hold and manage, and to
dispose of, with the previous approval of the State Government, any property, movable or
immovable, including trust and endowment properties, for the purposes of the University ;
(xxxiv) to borrow, with the previous approval of the State Government, on the security of the
property of the University, money for the purposes of the University ;
(xxxv) to provide for the preparation of instructional and training materials, including films,
cassettes, tapes, video cassettes and other software ;
(xxxvi) to recognise persons for imparting instructions in any affiliated College, recognized
institution, School, Campuses, Regional Centres or Study Centres admitted to the privileges of
the University ;
(xxxvii) to invest the funds of the University in or upon such securities and transpose any
investment from time to time in the nationalized banks in the interest of the University ;
(xxxviii) to execute conveyances regarding transfers, mortgages, leases, licenses, agreements
and other conveyances in respect of the property, movable or immovable, including Government
securities, belonging to the University or to be acquired for the purposes of the University, after
taking prior permission of the State Government ;
(xxxix) to act as a technical advisory body to the Government of Maharashtra and other
States, National Organizations, established State and National Sports Federations, institutes on all
matters related to sports ;
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(xl) to give effect to the procedures and standards provided under the National Sports Talent
Search and Identification Scheme and any other identified scheme ;
(xli) to confer autonomous status on affiliated College or recognised Institution in the
manner laid down by the Statutes ;
(xlii) to admit to its privileges any College or Institution in or outside the State subject to
such conditions as may be laid down by the Statutes:
Provided that, no College or Institution shall be so admitted except with the prior approval
of the State Government; and
(xliii) to do all such other acts and things as may be necessary, incidental or conducive to the
attainment of all or any of its objects.
(2) In exercising its powers referred to in sub-section (1), it shall be the endeavour of the
University to maintain an all-India character and high standards of teaching, training and research, and
the University shall, among other measures which may be necessary for the said purpose, take, in
particular, the following measures, namely:—
(i) admissions of students shall be made on all-India basis through appropriate procedures
approved by the Governing Council of the University and also making provision for admission of
certain percentage of students from the Maharashtra, as may be recommended by the Academic
and Activity Council and approved by the Governing Council ;
(ii) foreign students shall be admitted by the University to various courses and programmes
as per the policy and schemes of the Government of India and the procedure approved by the
Governing Council ;
(iii) semester system, continuous evaluation and choice-based credit system shall be
introduced and the University shall enter into agreement with other universities and academic
institutions for credit transfer and joint degree or duel degree programmes ;
(iv) innovative courses and programmes of studies shall be introduced with a provision for
periodic review and restructuring ;
(v) accreditation shall be obtained from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council
(NAAC) or any other accrediting agency at the national level ;
(vi) e-governance shall be introduced with effective governing information.
6. Jurisdiction and admission to privileges of University.— (1) The jurisdiction of the
University shall extend to the whole of the State of Maharashtra.
(2) If a College or Institution, public or private, Indian or foreign, seeks to be associated with or
be admitted to the privileges of the University, such association or admission may be permitted with
the sanction of the State Government and consent of the concerned University.
(3) Any such privilege enjoyed from any other University before the date of such association or
admission by any college or institution situated in the State shall be deemed to be withdrawn with
effect from such sanction and permission.
7. University to be open to all caste, creed, race or class.— (1) No citizen of India shall be
excluded from any office of the University or from membership of any of its authorities, bodies or
committees, or from appointment to any post, or from admission to any degree, diploma, certificate or
other academic distinction or course of study on the ground only of sex, race, creed, class, caste, place
of birth, religious belief or profession or political or other opinion:
Provided that, the University may establish, maintain, accredit or recognize any college or
institution exclusively for women, or reserved for women.
(2) The University shall adopt Government policy and orders issued, from time to time, in regard
to the reservation for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Denotified Tribes (Vimukta Jatis), Nomadic
Tribes and Other Backward Classes for appointment to different posts of teachers and non-teaching
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employees and for the purpose of admission of students in the affiliated or conducted or community
Colleges, University Departments, University Institutions or recognized institutions.
(3) The University shall adopt with the general policy of the State Government in regard to the
welfare of various categories of weaker sections of the society, minorities, women and persons with
disability as directed by the State Government, from time to time.
8. Control of State Government on University.— (1) Without prior approval of the State
Government, the University shall not,—
(a) create new posts of teachers, officers or other employees ;
(b) revise the pay, allowances, post-retirement benefits and other benefits of its teachers,
officers and other employees ;
(c) grant any special pay, allowance or other extra remuneration of any description
whatsoever, including ex-gratia payment or other benefits having financial implications, to any of
its teachers, officers or other employees ;
(d) divert any earmarked funds received for any purpose, other than that for which it was
received ;
(e) transfer by sale or lease of immovable property ;
(f) incur expenditure on any development work from the funds received from the State
Government or University Grants Commission or any person or body for the purposes other than
the purposes for which the funds are received ;
(g) take any decision regarding affiliated colleges resulting in increased financial liability,
direct or indirect, for the State Government.
(2) The University shall be competent to incur expenditure, in consonance with the policies and
directives of the State Government issued from time to time, from the funds received from,—
(a) various funding agencies without any share or contribution from the State Government ;
(b) contributions received from individuals, industries, institutions, organizations or any
person whosoever, to further the objectives of the University ;
(c) contributions or fees for academic or other services offered by the University for aided
and self-supporting academic programmes ;
(d) development fund, or any other fund established by the University; for the purposes
of,—
(i) creation of posts in various cadres;
(ii) granting pay, allowances and other benefits to the posts created through its own
funds provided those posts are not held by such persons, who are holding the posts for
which Government contribution is received;
(iii) starting any academic programmes on self-supporting basis;
(iv) granting remunerations or incentives to its employees for performing any task
assigned to them other than their regular duties and responsibilities ;
(v) incurring expenditure on any development work and on welfare activities of its
students and employees:
Provided that, there is no financial liability, direct or indirect, immediate or in future,
on the State Government.
(3) The State Government may, in accordance with the provisions contained in this Act, for the
purpose of securing and maintaining uniform standards in the University, by notification in the Official
Gazette, prescribe a Standard Code providing for the classification, manner and mode of selection,
appointment, induction and advance training, field exposure, deputation and reservation of post in
favour of members of the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, De-notified Tribes (Vimukta Jatis),
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Nomadic Tribes, and Other Backward Classes, duties, workload, pay, allowances, post-retirement
benefits, other benefits, conduct and disciplinary matters and other conditions of service of the officers,
teachers and other employees of the University and the teachers and other employees in the affiliated
colleges and recognized institutions (other than those managed and maintained by the State
Government, Central Government and the local authorities) and the provisions for absorption of
teachers and employees in the University Departments, affiliated or conducted colleges and institutions
who are aided and rendered surplus. However, the unaided teachers and employees who are rendered
surplus in the University Departments, affiliated or conducted colleges and institutions shall not be
eligible, for absorption at the aided vacancies in the University affiliated or conducted colleges and
institutions. Where such Code is prescribed, the provisions made in the Code shall prevail, and the
provisions made in the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations made under this Act, for matters included
in the Code shall, to the extent to which they are inconsistent with the provisions of the Code, be
invalid.
(4) The qualifications and experience for the purpose of appointment of non-teaching employees
in the University, affiliated colleges and recognized institutions (other than those managed and
maintained by the State Government, Central Government and the local authorities) shall be as may be
specified by the Government, by an order published in the Official Gazette.
(5) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, if the circumstances so require and the State
Government considers it necessary to do so, it may appoint, on deputation, a suitable person possessing
the requisite qualifications to perform the duties of the Registrar, Finance and Accounts Officer or the
Director of the Board of Examinations and Evaluation, for a period of not more than one year at a time
and not more than three years in the aggregate.
(6) The State Government through any officer not below the rank of Director, Sports and Youth
Welfare shall have right to cause inspection of any affiliated, conducted, or autonomous college,
recognized institution or University Department or Campus or Regional Centre or Study Centre.
(7) In case of failure of the University to exercise powers or perform duties specified in section 5,
or where the University has not exercised such powers or performed such duties adequately, or where
there has been a failure to comply with any order issued by the State Government, or under any other
circumstances as the State Government may deem fit, the State Government may issue a directive to
the University for proper exercise of such powers or performance of such duties or comply with the
order; and it shall be the duty of the University to comply with such direction. In case the University
fails to comply with the directives, the State Government shall call upon the University to give reasons
in writing as to why the directives were not complied with. If the State Government is not satisfied
with the explanation, it may refer the matter to the Chancellor for taking necessary action under
sub-section (3) of section 10.
(8) The State Government shall carry out test audit or full audit of the accounts of a University,
College, School, Institution, Campus, Regional Centre, Study Centre, regularly at such intervals as it
may deem fit.
9. State Government to review work and progress of University.–– (1) The State Government
may, from time to time, appoint one or more persons to review the work and progress of the
University, including Colleges, Institutions, Schools, Campuses, Regional Centres, Study Centres
maintained by it, and to submit a report thereon; and upon receipt of that report, the State Government
may, after obtaining the views of the Governing Council thereon through the Vice-Chancellor, take
such action and issue such directions, as it considers necessary, in respect of any of the matters dealt
with in the report and the University shall abide by such action and be bound to comply with such
directions.
(2) The State Government shall have the right to cause an inspection to be made by such person
or persons, as it may direct, of the University, its buildings, sports complexes, libraries, laboratories
and equipment, and of any College, Institution, School, Campus, Regional Centre or Study Centre
maintained by the University; and also of the examinations, teaching and other work conducted or done
by the University and to cause an inquiry to be made in like manner in respect of any matter connected
with the administration or finances of the University, Colleges, Institutions, Schools, Campus,
Regional Centres or Study Centres.
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(3) The State Government shall, in every matter referred to in sub-section (2), give notice of its
intention to cause an inspection or inquiry to be made, to the University, and the University shall have
the right to make such representations to the State Government, as it may consider necessary.
(4) After considering the representations, if any, made by the University, the State Government
may cause to be made such inspection or inquiry as is referred to in sub-section (3).
(5) Where any inspection or inquiry has been caused to be made by the State Government, the
University shall be entitled to appoint a representative, who shall have the right to be present and be
heard at such inspection or inquiry.
(6) The State Government may, if the inspection or inquiry is made in respect of the University or
any College, Institution, School, Campus, Regional Centre or Study Centre established or maintained
by it, address the Vice-Chancellor with reference to the result of such inspection or inquiry together
with such views and advice with regard to the action to be taken thereon, as the State Government may
be pleased to offer, and on receipt of address made by the State Government, the Vice-Chancellor shall
communicate to the Governing Council the views of the State Government with such advice as the
State Government may offer upon the action to be taken thereon.
(7) The Governing Council shall communicate through the Vice-Chancellor to the State
Government such action, if any, as it proposes to take or has been taken upon the result of such
inspection or inquiry.
(8) Where, the Governing Council does not, within a reasonable time, take action to the
satisfaction of the State Government, it may, after considering any explanation furnished or
representation made by the Governing Council, issue such directions, as it may think fit, and the
Governing Council shall comply with such directions.
(9) Without prejudice to the foregoing provisions of this section, the State Government may, by
order in writing, annul any proceeding of the University which is not in conformity with the provisions
of this Act or the Statutes or the Ordinances :
Provided that, before making any such order, the State Government shall call upon the
Vice-Chancellor to show cause why such an order should not be made, and, if any cause is shown
within a reasonable time, it shall consider the same.
(10) The State Government shall have such other powers, in respect of the affairs of the
University, as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
CHAPTER III
OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY
10. Chancellors and his powers.–– (1) The Governor of Maharashtra shall be the Chancellor of
the University and the Chancellor, by virtue of his office, shall be the Head of the University.
(2) The Chancellor, when present, shall preside over the convocation of the University and may
issue directions to the Vice-Chancellor to convene the meeting of any authority of the University for
specific purposes, whenever necessary, and the Vice-Chancellor shall submit the minutes of such
meeting to the Chancellor for his perusal.
(3) The Chancellor,––
(a) shall, on receiving a reference from the State Government under sub-section (7) of
section 8 in such matter; or
(b) may, in any matter suo motu or otherwise,
call for a report or an explanation or such information and record relating to such matter or any
matter or affairs of the University, and shall, after considering such report or explanation, or
information or record, issue such directions thereupon as may be deemed fit in the interest of the
University or student or larger interest of the public, and his directions shall be final and shall be
complied with by the University forthwith.
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(4) The Chancellor may, after taking report in writing from the Vice-Chancellor, suspend or
modify any resolution, order or proceeding of any authority, body, committee or officer which, in his
opinion, is not in conformity with this Act, Statutes, Ordinances or Regulations made thereunder, or is
not in the interest of the University and the University, authority, body, committee and officer, shall
comply with the same :
Provided that, before making any such order, the Chancellor shall call upon the University,
authority, body, committee or, as the case may be, officer to show cause why such an order should not
be made, and if any cause is shown, within the time fixed by the Chancellor, he shall consider the same
and wherever he deems it necessary, after consulting the State Government, decide the action to be
taken in the matter, and his decision shall be final.
(5) Where, in the opinion of the Chancellor, the conduct of any nominated or appointed or
co-opted member is detrimental to the smooth functioning of the University or any authority or body or
committee, he may, after giving such member an opportunity to offer his explanation in writing and
after considering such explanation, if any, and satisfying himself that, it is necessary so to do,
disqualify such member or suspend him for such period, as he may deem fit.
(6) The Chancellor shall, exercise such other powers and perform such other duties, as may be
conferred upon or vested in him by or under this Act.
11. Other officers of University.— The following shall be the officers of the University,
namely:-
(1) the Vice-Chancellor ;
(2) the Registrar ;
(3) the Dean of Schools ;
(4) the Finance and Accounts Officer ;
(5) the Director of Board of Examinations and Evaluation ;
(6) the Director of Knowledge and Resource Centre; and
(7) such other officers as may be declared by the Statutes to be the officers of the
University.
12. Appointment of Vice-Chancellor.— (1) There shall be a Vice-Chancellor who shall be the
principal academic and executive officer of the University and ex-officio Chairperson of the Governing
Council, Academic and Activity Council, Board of Examinations and Evaluation, Finance and
Accounts Committee, and shall preside in the absence of the Chancellor at any convocation for
conferring degrees :
Provided that, first Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the State Government.
(2) Save as otherwise provided, pay and allowances, terms and conditions of service of the
Vice-Chancellor shall be such, as may be determined by the State Government, from time to time.
(3) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor in the following manner:—
(a) There shall be a committee consisting of the following members to recommend suitable
names to the Chancellor, for appointment of Vice-Chancellor, namely:—
(i) a member nominated by the Chancellor, who shall be the retired Judge of the
Supreme Court or retired Chief Justice of a High Court or an eminent scholar of national
repute or a recipient of Padma Award, in the field of education or sports ;
(ii) the Additional Chief Secretary or Principal Secretary or Secretary, as the case may
be, of the School Education and Sport Department or any officer not below the rank of
Secretary to Government nominated by the State Government ;
(iii) the Director or Head of sports institute or sports organization of national repute
established by an Act of Parliament, nominated by the Governing Council and the
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Academic and Activity Council, jointly, in the manner specified by the State Government
by an order published in the Official Gazette.
(b) The member nominated by the Chancellor shall be the Chairman of the committee.
(c) The members nominated on the committee shall be persons who are not connected with
the University or any College or any recognized institution or School or Campus or Regional
Centre or Study Centre of the University.
(d) No meeting of the committee shall be held unless all the three members of the committee
are present.
(e) The committee shall recommend a panel of not less than five suitable persons for the
consideration of the Chancellor for being appointed as the Vice-Chancellor. The names of the
persons so recommended shall be in alphabetical order without any preference being indicated.
The report shall be accompanied by a detailed write-up on suitability of each person included in
the panel.
(f) A person recommended by the committee for appointment as Vice-Chancellor shall,-
(i) be an eminent academician and an administrator of high caliber; or be a person with
proven record of experience in physical education or sports education or sports promotion
holding doctoral degree and with experience of working in a University ;
(ii) be able to provide leadership by his own example ;
(iii) be able to provide vision; and have ability to translate the same into reality in the
interest of students and society; and
(iv) possess such educational qualifications and experience as may be specified by the
State Government, by an order published in the Official Gazette, in consultation with the
Chancellor.
(g) The eligibility conditions and the process for recommendation of names for appointment
as Vice-Chancellor shall be given wide publicity to ensure the recommendation of most suitable
candidates.
(4) The Chancellor may appoint one of the persons included in the panel to be the
Vice-Chancellor:
Provided that, if the Chancellor does not approve any of the persons so recommended, he may
call for a fresh panel either from the same committee or after constitution of a new committee for the
purpose, from such new committee.
(5) The process of preparing the panel of the suitable persons for being appointed as the Vice-
Chancellor, shall begin at least six months before the probable date of occurrence of the vacancy of the
Vice-Chancellor, and the process of appointment of the Vice-Chancellor shall be completed at least
one month before the probable date of occurrence of the vacancy of the Vice-Chancellor.
(6) The person appointed as the Vice-Chancellor shall, subject to the terms and conditions of
contract of service, hold office for a period of five years from the date on which he takes charge of his
office or till he attains the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier and he shall not be eligible for
re-appointment.
(7) The person appointed as the Vice-Chancellor shall hold a lien, if any, on the substantive post
held by him prior to the appointment.
(8) In any of the following circumstances, the exigency whereof shall solely be judged by the
Chancellor, namely:-
(i) where the committee appointed under clause (a) of sub-section (3) is unable to
recommend any name within the time limit specified by the Chancellor ;
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(ii) where the vacancy occurs in the office of the Vice-Chancellor because of death,
resignation or otherwise, and it cannot be conveniently and expeditiously filled in, in accordance
with the provisions of sub-sections (3) and (4) ;
(iii) where the vacancy in the office of the Vice-Chancellor occurs temporarily because of
leave, illness or other causes; or
(iv) where there is any other emergency; the Chancellor may appoint any suitable person, to
act as the Vice-Chancellor for a term not exceeding twelve months, in the aggregate as may be
specified in his order :
Provided that, the person so appointed shall cease to hold such office on the date on which the
person appointed as the Vice-Chancellor in accordance with the provisions of sub-sections (3) and (4)
assumes office or the Vice-Chancellor resumes office.
(9) The Vice-Chancellor shall be a whole-time salaried officer of the University and shall receive
pay and allowances, and other facilities as determined by the State Government. In addition, he shall be
entitled to free furnished residence, a motor car including its maintenance, repairs and fuel required
therefor, with the service of a chauffeur, free of charge.
(10) Such sumptuary allowance shall be placed at the disposal of the Vice-Chancellor, as the
State Government may approve.
(11) If a person receiving an honorarium from the Consolidated Fund of the State, or if a
Principal of an affiliated college or a recognized institution or a University teacher is appointed as
Vice-Chancellor, his terms and conditions of service shall not be altered to his disadvantage during his
tenure as Vice-Chancellor.
(12) Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing sub-sections, the person referred to in
sub-section (7) shall stand retired from his original post in accordance with the terms and conditions of
service of that post.
(13) The Vice-Chancellor may, by writing under his signature addressed to the Chancellor, after
giving one month’s notice resign from his office and shall cease to hold his office on the acceptance of
his resignation by the Chancellor or from the date of expiry of the said notice period, whichever is
earlier.
(14) The Vice-Chancellor may be removed from his office if the Chancellor is satisfied that the
incumbent,—
(a) has become insane and stands so declared by a competent court; or
(b) has been convicted by a court for any offence involving moral turpitude; or
(c) has become an undischarged insolvent and stands so declared by a competent court; or
(d) has been physically unfit and incapable of discharging functions due to protracted illness
or physical disability; or
(e) has willfully omitted or refused to carry out the provisions of this Act or has committed
breach of any of the terms and conditions of the service or any other conditions, prescribed by the
State Government under sub-section (2), or has abused the powers vested in him or if the
continuance of the Vice-Chancellor in the office is detrimental to the interests of the University ;
or
(f) is a member of, or is otherwise associated with, any political party or any organization
which takes part in politics, or is taking part in, or subscribing in aid of, any political movement
or activity.
Explanation.—For the purposes of this sub-clause, whether any party is a political party, or
whether any organization takes part in politics or whether any movement or activity falls within the
scope of this sub-clause, the decision of the Chancellor thereon shall be final :
Provided that, the Vice-Chancellor shall be given a reasonable opportunity to show cause by the
Chancellor before taking recourse for his removal under sub-clauses (d), (e) and (f).
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13. Powers and duties of Vice-Chancellor.— (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal
academic and executive officer of the University responsible for the development of academic
programmes of the University. He shall oversee and monitor the administration of the academic
programmes and general administration of the University to ensure efficiency and good order of the
University.
(2) Vice-Chancellor shall be entitled to be present, with the right to speak, at any meeting of any
other authority or body or committee of the University, but shall not be entitled to vote thereat, unless
he is the Chairperson or member of that authority or body.
(3) The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to convene meetings of any of the authorities,
bodies or committees, as and when he considers it necessary to do so.
(4) The Vice-Chancellor shall ensure that directions issued by the Chancellor are strictly
complied with or, as the case may be, implemented.
(5) It shall be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to ensure that the directives of the State
Government, if any, and the provisions of this Act, Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations are strictly
observed and that the decisions of the authorities, bodies and committees which are not inconsistent
with this Act, Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations are properly implemented.
(6) The Vice-Chancellor may defer implementation of a decision taken or a resolution passed by
any authority, body or committee of the University if, he is of the opinion that the same is not
consistent with the directives of the State Government or with the provisions of the Act, Statutes,
Ordinances and Regulations or that such decision or resolution is not in the interest of the University
and at the earliest opportunity refer it back to the authority, body or committee concerned for
reconsideration in its next meeting with reasons to be recorded in writing. If differences persist, he
shall within a week, giving reasons, submit it to the Chancellor for decision and inform about having
done so to the members of the authority, body or committee concerned. After receipt of the decision of
the Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor shall take action as directed by the Chancellor and inform the
authority, body or committee concerned, accordingly.
(7) If there are reasonable grounds for the Vice-Chancellor to believe that there is an emergency
which requires immediate action to be taken, or if any action is required to be taken in the interest of
the University, he shall take such action, as he thinks necessary, and shall at the earliest opportunity,
report in writing the grounds for his belief that there was an emergency, and the action taken by him, to
such authority or body as shall, in the ordinary course, have dealt with the matter. In the event of a
difference arising between the Vice-Chancellor and the authority or body whether there was in fact an
emergency, or on the action taken where such action does not affect any person in the service of the
University, or on both, the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor whose decision shall be final:
Provided that, where any such action taken by the Vice-Chancellor affects any person in the
service of the University, such person shall be entitled to prefer, within thirty days from the date on
which he receives notice of such action, an appeal to the Governing Council.
Explanation.—For the purposes of this sub-section, action taken by the Vice-Chancellor shall not
include disciplinary action taken against any employee of the University.
(8) Where any matter is required to be regulated by the Statutes, Ordinances or Regulations, but
no Statutes, Ordinances or Regulations are made in that behalf or where there is an exigency to amend
Statutes, Ordinances or Regulations, the Vice-Chancellor may, for the time being, regulate the matter
by issuing such directions as he thinks necessary, and shall, at the earliest opportunity thereafter, place
them before the Governing Council or other authority or body concerned for approval. He shall, at the
same time, place before such authority or body for consideration the draft of the Statutes, Ordinances
or Regulations, as the case may be, required to be made in that behalf:
Provided that, such direction shall have to be converted into Statute, Ordinance or Regulation, as
the case may be, within six months of issuing of such direction failing which such direction shall
automatically lapse.
(9) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the appointing and disciplinary authority for the University
teachers.
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(10) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the appointing and disciplinary authority for officers of the
University of the rank of Assistant Registrar and of the rank equivalent thereto and above.
(11) As the Chairperson of the authorities or bodies or committees of the University, the
Vice-Chancellor shall be empowered to suspend member from the meeting of the authority, body or
committee for persisting to obstruct or stall the proceedings or for indulging in behaviour unbecoming
of a member, and shall report the matter accordingly, to the Chancellor.
(12) The Vice-Chancellor shall place before the Governing Council a report of the work of the
University periodically as provided under the Ordinances.
(13) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may
be conferred upon him by or under this Act.
14. Registrar.— (1) The Registrar shall be the Chief Administrative Officer of the University.
He shall be a full-time salaried officer and shall work directly under the superintendence, direction and
control of the Vice-Chancellor.
(2) The qualifications and experience for the purpose of selection of the Registrar shall be as laid
down by the University Grants Commission and approved by the State Government.
(3) The Registrar shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor on the recommendation of a
selection committee constituted for the purpose under this Act.
(4) Appointment of the Registrar shall be for a term of five years or till he attains the age of
superannuation whichever is earlier and he shall be eligible for re-appointment by selection on the
recommendation of a selection committee constituted for the purpose, for only one more term of five
years.
(5) When the office of the Registrar falls vacant or the Registrar is, by reason of illness or
absence or any other cause, unable to perform the duties of his office for a period not exceeding six
months, the Vice-Chancellor shall appoint a suitable person to officiate as the Registrar until the new
Registrar assumes duty or the Registrar resumes duty, as the case may be.
(6) The Registrar shall,—
(a) act as a Member-Secretary of the Governing Council, Academic and Activity Council
and such other authorities, bodies and committees, as prescribed by or under this Act ;
(b) be the appointing and the disciplinary authority of the employees of the University other
than the teachers, non-vacation academic staff and officers of the rank of Assistant Registrar and
other officers holding posts equivalent thereto or above ;
(c) be the custodian of the records, the common seal and such other property of the
University as the Governing Council may, commit to his charge ;
(d) conduct elections to various authorities and bodies of the University as per the
programme approved by the Vice-Chancellor ;
(e) prepare and update the Handbook of the Statutes and Regulations approved by the
authorities, bodies or committees, from time to time, and make them available to all members of
the authorities and officers of the University ;
(f) receive complaints and suggestions in regard to the improvement of administration and
consider them for appropriate action ;
(g) render necessary assistance for inspection of the University, its buildings, class rooms,
sport facilities, laboratories, libraries, knowledge resource centre, museums, workshops and
equipment is made by such person or persons or body of persons, as directed by the
Vice-Chancellor ;
(h) organise training and orientation of non-teaching employees in the University and
Campuses, Regional Centres, Study Centres ;
(i) have the power to enter into agreements, sign documents and authenticate records on
behalf of the University, subject to the decision of the authorities of the University ;
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(j) place before the Governing Council a report of the development activities of the
University every six months ;
(k) have the power to seek information in regard to any matter of the University, from the
Dean, Finance and Accounts Officer and any other officer of the University for submission to the
State Government and other external agencies ;
(l) exercise such other powers and perform such other duties, as prescribed by or under this
Act or assigned to him, by the Vice-Chancellor, from time to time.
(7) Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Registrar may prefer an appeal, within thirty days
from the date of communication of such decision, to the Vice-Chancellor.
15. Dean of Schools.— (1) There shall be a Dean for each School, who shall be a full time
salaried officer.
(2) The Dean shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor on the recommendations of the selection
committee constituted for the purpose.
(3) The Dean shall work directly under the superintendence, direction and control of the
Vice-Chancellor.
(4) The term of Dean shall be co-terminus with the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor or till he
attains the age of superannuation, whichever is earlier:
Provided that, the new Vice-Chancellor may continue his services as a Dean till the new Dean is
duly appointed:
Provided further that, in case vacancy occurs in the office of the Vice-Chancellor because of
death, resignation or otherwise, the Dean shall continue to hold the post till the end of that academic
year.
(5) The qualification and experience for the purpose of selection of the Dean shall be such as may
be prescribed by Statutes.
16. Powers and duties of Dean.— The Dean shall,—
(a) be responsible for implementation of sports policies approved by the Academic and
Activity Council ;
(b) be responsible for development and application of quality benchmarks or parameters for
various sports activities ;
(c) ensure appropriate actions, as are needed for maintenance of quality of teaching spelt out
by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell ;
(d) organize inter-institutional and intra-institutional workshops, seminars, games and sports
competition ;
(e) interact with State Quality Assurance Cell in the pre-accreditation and post-accreditation
quality assessment, sustenance and enhancement endeavours ;
(f) recommend to the Governing Council through Academic and Activity Council proposals
for the institution of fellowship, travelling fellowship, scholarship, studentship, medals and prizes
and making Regulations for their award ;
(g) regulate and co-ordinate research activities to maintain standards in physical education,
sports education and research in the Schools, University Departments, in Colleges, recognized
institutions, Campus, Regional Centres, Study Centres, etc ;
(h) recommend to the Academic and Activity Council proposals for conduct of courses in
University Departments, in Colleges, recognized institutions, Schools, Campuses, Regional
Centres, Study Centres ;
(i) prepare proposals for award of fellowship, scholarship and other distinctions in the
Schools for submission to the Academic and Activity Council ;
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(j) prepare reports as required by the various authorities or bodies of the University, the
State Government, the Central Government, or Councils, Commission and any such other body ;
(k) be responsible for proper implementation of the decisions of the Governing Council,
Academic and Activity Council, Board of Studies and the Board of Examinations and Evaluation ;
(l) exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as prescribed by or under this
Act or assigned to him by the Vice-Chancellor, from time to time.
17. Director of Board of Examinations and Evaluation.— (1) The Director, Board of
Examinations and Evaluation shall be a full time salaried officer and shall work directly under the
directions and control of the Vice-Chancellor. He shall discharge his functions under the
superintendence, direction and guidance of the Board of Examinations and Evaluation, and shall be
concerned with the implementation of the policies and directives given by the Board of Examinations
and Evaluation.
(2) The qualifications and experience for the purpose of selection of the Director, Board of
Examinations and Evaluation shall be as may be specified by the State Government, by an order
published in the Official Gazette.
(3) The Director, Board of Examinations and Evaluation shall be appointed by the Vice-
Chancellor on the recommendation of the selection committee constituted for the purpose under this
Act.
(4) Appointment of the Director, Board of Examinations and Evaluation shall be for a term of
five years or till he attains the age of superannuation, whichever is earlier and he shall be eligible for
re-appointment by selection on the recommendation of a selection committee constituted for the
purpose, for only one more term of five years.
(5) The Director, Board of Examinations and Evaluation shall,—
(a) be the principal officer-in-charge of the conduct of University examinations, tests and
evaluation, and declaration of their results ;
(b) be the Member-Secretary of the Board of Examinations and Evaluation and of the
committees appointed by the Board except the committees constituted for appointment of paper-
setters, examiners and moderators ;
(c) be responsible for making all arrangements necessary for holding examinations, tests and
evaluation, and for timely declaration of results ;
(d) evolve and implement in consultation with the Board of Examinations and Evaluation,
processes for proper and smooth conduct of examinations and evaluation ;
(e) implement decisions taken by the various University authorities, connected with the
examination and evaluation process ;
(f) carry out all other duties and functions assigned to him by the Board of Examinations
and Evaluation ;
(g) exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as prescribed by or under this
Act or assigned to him by the Vice-Chancellor, from time to time.
18. Finance and Accounts Officer.— (1) The Finance and Accounts Officer shall be the
principal finance, accounts and audit officer of the University. He shall be a full-time salaried officer
and shall work directly under the superintendence, direction and control of the Vice-Chancellor.
(2) The Finance and Accounts Officer shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor on the
recommendation of the selection committee constituted for the purpose under this Act.
(3) The Finance and Accounts Officer shall be a person who is a Chartered Accountant or a Cost
Accountant, with professional experience of not less than five years.
(4) In case, the person possessing the qualifications and experience as specified in sub-section (3)
cannot be appointed, the Finance and Accounts Officer may be appointed from amongst the
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Government Officers of the State Finance and Accounts Service, holding the post not below the rank of
Deputy Director.
(5) The appointment of the Finance and Accounts Officer shall be for a term of five years or till
the age of superannuation, whichever is earlier, and he shall not be eligible for re-appointment.
(6) The Finance and Accounts Officer shall,—
(a) exercise general supervision over the funds of the University and advise the Vice-
Chancellor as regards the finances of the University ;
(b) hold and manage the funds, property and investments, including trust and endowed
property, for furthering the objects of the University, with the approval of the Vice-Chancellor ;
(c) ensure that the limits fixed by the University for recurring and non-recurring expenditure
for a year are not exceeded, and that all allocations are expended for the purposes for which they
are granted or allotted ;
(d) keep watch on the state of the cash and bank balances and investments ;
(e) ensure effective revenue governing by keeping watch on the process and progress of
collection of revenue, and advise the Vice-Chancellor on the methods to be employed in this
regard ;
(f) perform the duties under clauses (a) to (e) as per the Maharashtra Universities Account
Code ;
(g) get the accounts of the University audited, regularly ;
(h) call for, from any Office, Campuses, Regional Centres, Study Centres of the University
or University Institution or, any information and returns that he thinks necessary for the proper
discharge of his financial responsibilities ;
(i) maintain the minutes of the meetings of the Finance and Accounts Committee ;
(j) be responsible for preparation and maintenance of accounts by double entry accounting
system, on accrual basis, presenting the annual financial estimates (budget), statement of accounts
and audit reports, to the Finance and Accounts Committee and to the Governing Council ;
(k) prepare financial reports as required by the various authorities or bodies of the
University, the State Government, the Central Government, the Central Educational Commissions
or Councils, Commission, University Grants Commission and All India Council for Technical
Education and any such body providing funds to the University ;
(l) exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as prescribed by or under this
Act or assigned to him by the Vice- Chancellor, from time to time.
19. Director of Knowledge Resource Centre.— (1) The Director, Knowledge Resource Center
shall be a full time salaried officer of the University and shall be in-charge of the Knowledge Resource
Centre in the University. He shall work directly under the superintendence, direction and control of the
Vice-Chancellor.
(2) The qualifications, experience, emoluments and terms and conditions of service of the
Director, Knowledge Resource Center shall be as recommended by the University Grants Commission,
in the case of University librarian and adopted by the State Government.
(3) The appointment of the Director, Knowledge Resource Center shall be made by the Vice-
Chancellor.
(4) The Director, Knowledge Resource Center shall,—
(a) be a Member-Secretary of the Knowledge Resource Centre Committee and shall ensure
proper implementation of the decisions taken by the Knowledge Resource Centre Committee ;
(b) be the custodian of all books, periodicals, manuscripts, journals in print and audio, video
recordings of various events, games, sports and competitions in digital format ;
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(c) evolve and implement such processes and procedures to ensure that the books,
periodical, manuscripts, journals, audio and video recordings and equipment in the Knowledge
Resource Centre are not lost or damaged, and no irregularities take place in the Knowledge
Resource Center ;
(d) cause periodical verification of stock, prepare appropriate report that includes losses, and
place it before the Knowledge Resource Centre Committee ;
(e) be responsible for the development, modernization, up keeping and governing of
University Knowledge Resource Center ;
(f) render assistance and guidance to the concerned officer at Colleges, Schools, Campuses,
Regional Centres or Study Centres of the University ;
(g) render assistance and advice to libraries and librarians of affiliated Colleges, recognized
Institutions, Campuses, Regional Centres, Study Centres by conducting annual meeting thereof ;
(h) conduct training programmes and workshops to update the skills and knowledge of
librarians of affiliated Colleges, recognized institutions, Schools, Campuses, Regional Centres,
Study Centres ;
(i) create awareness among the students of various schools and departments of the
University regarding the availability of resources, information, search techniques and databases
through the information literacy programme ;
(j) undertake any other task assigned to him by the University authorities to ensure that the
objectives of Knowledge Resource Centre are accomplished ;
(k) exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as prescribed by or under this
Act or assigned to him by the Vice-Chancellor, from time to time.
CHAPTER IV
STATE COUNCIL
20. Constitution of State Council and its powers and functions.— (1) For the purpose of
effective co-ordination of various sports related activities in the State with the University particularly
in education to teaching, research, skill development and other matters of common interests and for
having periodical evaluation of the functioning of the University and supervision over the University
and their academic financial activities and programs, the State Government shall constitute a Council
to be called as the Maharashtra Council of Sports Education and Research.
(2) The Minister for Sports and Youth Welfare, Maharashtra State, shall be the Chairperson of the
State Council.
(3) The Minister of State for Sports and Youth Welfare, Maharashtra State, shall be the Vice -
Chairperson of the State Council.
(4) The Additional Chief Secretary or Principal Secretary or Secretary of the School Education
and Sports Department, as the case may be, shall be the Member of the State Council.
(5) The Vice-Chancellor of the University shall be ex-officio Member of the State Council.
(6) The Commissioner for Sports and Youth Services shall be the Member of the State Council.
(7) Officer not below the rank of Deputy Secretary, School Education and Sports Department
shall be the Member Secretary of the State Council.
(8) The State Council shall have the following powers and perform the following functions,
namely:—
(a) to review, from time to time, work done by the University ;
(b) to appraise the Chancellor for the functioning of the University in the light of
periodically evaluation made by it ;
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(c) to move the State Government to release funds to the University, both plan and non-plan
on the basis of the decision taken by the State Council.
CHAPTER V
AUTHORITIES OF UNIVERSITY
21. Authorities of University.—The following shall be the authorities of the University,
namely:—
(a) the Governing Council ;
(b) the Academic and Activity Council ;
(c) the Board of Studies ;
(d) the Board of Examinations and Evaluation ;
(e) such other authorities as may be prescribed by the Statutes to be the authorities of the
University.
22. Power of State Government to specify eligibility conditions for being member of
authority of University.— Notwithstanding anything contained in any other provisions of this Act, in
consultation with the Chancellor, the State Government shall, by an order published in the Official
Gazette, specify the eligibility conditions for being nominated or co-opted as a member of the authority
of the University.
23. Governing Council.— (1) The Governing Council shall be the principal executive and
policy making authority of the University and shall be responsible for administering the affairs of the
University and carrying out such duties, which are not specifically assigned to any other authority.
(2) There shall be not less than four meetings of the Governing Council in a year.
(3) The procedure for conduct of business to be followed at a meeting including the quorum at the
meeting and such other matters in relation to meetings as may be necessary, shall be such as may be
prescribed by the Statutes.
(4) The Governing Council shall consist of the following members, namely :—
(a) the Vice-Chancellor-Chairperson ;
(b) four eminent persons from the field of higher education or sports education or sports
industry, of which two shall be former Vice-Chancellors in the Public University in Maharashtra
to be nominated by the Chancellor ;
(c) two Dean of Schools to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor for tenure of two year, by
rotation on the basis of seniority ;
(d) two head of Department to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor from amongst the head
of the Departments of the University for a tenure of two years, by rotation :
Provided that, in rotating the heads amongst the Departments or the University institutions,
the earlier Departments or University institutions, which were given an opportunity of
representation shall be ignored ;
(e) two members nominated by the Academic and Activity Council from amongst its
members, one shall be a woman ;
(f) two principals to be nominated by the Vice- Chancellor ;
(g) one eminent-expert from the sports institute or sports organization of National repute to
be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor ;
(h) the Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary/ Secretary, School Education and
Sports or his nominee not below the rank of Deputy Secretary or Joint Director of Sports and
Youth Services ;
(i) the Commissioner, Sports and Youth Services ;
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(j) the Registrar – Member Secretary :
Provided that, the persons belonging to the Scheduled Castes or Schedule Tribes or de-notified
Tribes (Vimukta Jatis) or Nomadic Tribes or Other Backward Classes shall be appointed, by rotation.
(5) The Finance and Accounts Officer, Dean, Director, Board of Examinations and Evaluation
and Director of Knowledge Resource Centre, shall be invitees of the Governing Council, but they shall
have no right to vote.
24. Powers and duties of Governing Council.—The Governing Council shall have the
following powers and duties, namely:—
(a) to review and deliberate on short and long term reforms in academic, research and
development activities in physical education, sports education and training, that are taking place
at the national and global level with a view to allow them to percolate into the University ;
(b) to make such provisions, as may enable Colleges, Institutions Campuses, Regional
Centres and Study Centres to undertake specialized studies and courses of physical education,
sports education and training, and where necessary or desirable, organize and make provision for
common laboratories, libraries, and to provide sports equipment’s for practice ;
(c) to establish coaching centres in Colleges, Schools, Institutions, Campuses, Regional
Centres, Study Centres for sports activities ;
(d) to establish Departments, Colleges, Schools, Institutions, Campuses, Regional Centres,
Study Centres of physical education, sports education and training, research and specialized
studies, on the recommendation of the Academic and Activity Council ;
(e) to use technology including learning online education for operation, maintenance of
electronics and sophisticated sports Gadget ;
(f) to make, amend or repeal Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations ;
(g) to control and arrange for administration of assets and properties of the University ;
(h) to discuss and approve with modifications, if any, the annual financial estimates or
budget, that is to say the fund which may be received from State Government, University funds
and other funding agencies separately, as received from the Finance and Accounts Committee ;
(i) to consider proposals to enter into, amend, carry out and cancel contracts on behalf of the
University ;
(j) to determine the form of common seal for the University and provide for its use ;
(k) to accept, on behalf of the University the transfer of any trusts, bequests, donations and
transfer of any movable, immovable and intellectual property to the University ;
(l) to transfer by sale or otherwise, any movable or immovable or intellectual property rights
on behalf of the University;
(m) to transfer by sale or lease or contract any immovable property to other organization
with the prior permission of the State Government :
Provided that, any immovable property may be permitted to be used for the specific period,
for the purpose of providing essential physical facilities for accomplishment of objects of the
University, such as bank, canteen, post office, mobile towers, etc., without prior approval of the
State Government ;
(n) to create immovable assets in the form of land, building and other infrastructure out of
reserve funds, for its Campuses, Regional Centres, Study Centres ;
(o) to borrow, lend or invest funds on behalf of the University as recommended by the
Finance and Accounts Committee ;
(p) to lay down policy for administering funds at the disposal of the University for specific
purposes ;
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(q) to provide buildings, premises, infrastructure, furniture, equipment and other resources
needed for the conduct of the work of the University ;
(r) to recommend the conferment of honorary degrees and academic distinctions ;
(s) to institute and confer such degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic
distinctions as recommended by the Academic and Activity Council and arrange for convocation
for conferment of the same, as provided by the Ordinances ;
(t) to institute fellowship, travelling fellowship, scholarship, studentship, exhibitions,
awards, medals and prizes, and prescribe Regulations for their award ;
(u) to make Regulations for collaborations with other universities, institutions and
organizations for mutually beneficial academic and training programmes of physical education
and sports education recommended by the Board of Studies ;
(v) to create posts of University officers, teachers, trainers, non-teaching skilled,
administrative, and non-vacation academic staff from the funds of the University and from the
funds received from other funding agencies, on the recommendation of the Academic and
Activity Council, as and when required, and prescribe their qualifications, experience and pay-
scales ;
(w) to prescribe honoraria, remunerations, fees and travelling and other allowances for
trainers, paper-setters and other examination staff, visiting experts, and fees or charges for any
other services rendered to the University ;
(x) to consider and approve proposals for change or transfer of governing and shifting of
locations of Colleges, Institutions, Campuses, Regional Centres, and Study Centres as prescribed
in the Statutes ;
(y) to receive and consider report of the development activities of the University received
from the Registrar every six months ;
(z) to assess and approve proposals for academic and physical education and sports
education programmes received from the Academic and Activity Council ;
(za) to consider and adopt the annual report, annual accounts and audit report in respect of
State Government funds, University funds and funds received from other agencies separately ;
(zb) to cause an inquiry to be made in respect of any matter concerning the proper conduct,
working and finances of Colleges, Institutions, Campuses, Regional Centres, Study Centres or
Departments of the University ;
(zc) to delegate, any of its powers, except the power to make, amend or repeal Statutes and
Ordinances, to the Vice-Chancellor or such officer or authority of the University or a committee
appointed by it, as it thinks fit ;
(zd) to define the functions, duties, powers and responsibilities of non-teaching employees
in the University, in respect of the posts created from the funds of the University and from the
funds received from other funding agencies ;
(ze) to deal with the cases related to the violation of prescribed fees according to the
provisions of the Maharashtra Educational Institutions (Prohibition of Capitation Fee) Act, 1987
(Mah. VI of 1988) and other relevant Acts ;
(zf) to accept donations, gifts and other forms of financial support from alumni,
philanthropists, industries and other stakeholders and prescribe the procedure to be followed by
the University for accepting such donations, gifts, etc ;
(zg) to impose penalties upon the erring colleges or recognized institutions after following
the procedure laid down by the Statutes ;
(zh) to exercise such other powers and perform duties as prescribed by Statutes.
25. Academic and Activity Council.— (1) The Academic and Activity Council shall be the
principal academic authority of the University and shall be responsible for regulating and maintaining
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the standards of physical education, sports education and sports training, research and evaluation in the
University. It shall also be responsible for laying down the academic policies in regard to maintenance
and improvement of standards of physical education, sports education and sports training, research,
extension, collaboration programmes.
(2) The Academic and Activity Council shall meet not less than four times in a year.
(3) The Academic and Activity Council shall consist of the following members, namely:—
(a) the Vice-Chancellor, Chairperson ;
(b) Deans of each School ;
(c) Heads of each Department ;
(d) Directors of Campuses, Regional Centres, Study Centres ;
(e) the Vice-Chancellor shall nominate the following members, in consultation with the
Chancellor, namely:—
(i) three Principals of affiliated colleges which are accredited by the National
Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) or National Board of Accreditation (NBA),
as the case may be, of whom one shall be woman and one shall be a person belonging
Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes or De-notified Tribes (Vimukta Jatis) or Nomadic
Tribes or Other Backward Class, by rotation ;
(ii) two professors representing each Departments out of whom one shall be a person
belonging to the Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes or De-notified Tribes (Vimukta Jatis) or
Nomadic Tribes or Other Backward Class, by rotation ;
(iii) one head of a recognized institution ;
(f) two teachers, representing each School, with not less than fifteen years of teaching
experience to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor out of whom one each shall be a person
belonging to the Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes or De-notified Tribes (Vimukta Jaties) or
Nomadic Tribes or Other Backward Class, provided that the reservation per faculty shall be
decided by drawing lots ;
(g) five eminent experts from the field of sports nominated by the Chancellor ;
(h) the Commissioner of Sports and Youth Services or his nominee, not below the rank of
the Joint Director, Sports and Youth Services ;
(i) Director, Board of Examinations and Evaluation ;
(j) Chairpersons of Board of Studies ;
(k) Registrar-Member Secretary.
26. Powers and duties of Academic and Activity Council.— (1) The Academic and Activity
Council shall have the following powers and duties, namely:—
(a) to ensure that the University becomes a vibrant hub for promotion of sports education,
training, research and development, interactions and linkages with sports academics ;
(b) to consider and approve curricula with modification, if any, and any other matter
referred to it by the Board of Studies through the School ;
(c) to ensure that there are choice based credit systems for all certificates diplomas, degrees,
post-graduate programmes and other academic distinctions ;
(d) to ensure that the spirit of research and entrepreneurship percolates to all Colleges,
Institutions, Campuses, Regional Centres and Study Centres of the University ;
(e) to approve fees, other fees and charges as recommended by the Board of Studies through
the fee fixation committee ;
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(f) to recommend to the Governing Council, the institution of degrees, diplomas, certificates
and other academic distinctions ;
(g) to propose draft of Ordinances relating to the academic matter to the Governing Council;
(h) to make amend or repeal Ordinances and Regulations relating to academic matters ;
(i) to prescribe qualifications and norms for appointment of paper-setters, examiners,
moderators and others, concerned with the conduct of examinations and evaluation ;
(j) to consider and make recommendations to the Governing Council for creation of posts of
University teachers and non-vacation academic staff, required by the University from the funds of
the University and from the funds received from other funding agencies and prescribe their
qualifications, experience and pay-scales ;
(k) to prescribe norms for recognition of any member of the staff of an affiliated college or
recognized institution as a teacher of the University, in consonance with the norms of the
University Grants Commission and the State Government ;
(l) to prescribe norms for granting affiliation, continuation of affiliation, extension of
affiliation to colleges, and recognition, continuation of recognition, extension of recognition to
institutions of physical education, sports education and research or specialized studies ;
(m) to grant affiliation to colleges or institutions in accordance with the provisions of this
Act, the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations ;
(n) to prepare and approve annual plan for the location of Colleges, Institutions, Campuses,
Regional Centres and Study Centres of sports education, as recommended by the Governing
Council ;
(o) to approve new courses, inter-disciplinary courses and short-term training programmes
referred to it by respective School or the Board of Studies ;
(p) to approve the course syllabi, paper-setters, examiners and moderators and evaluation
schemes of various courses recommended by the School concerned ;
(q) to advise the University on all academic matters and submit to the Governing Council
feasibility reports on academic programmes ;
(r) to create policy, procedure and practice for choice based credit system for all academic
programmes ;
(s) to work out the procedures, policies and practices to introduce more flexible approach to
sports education and other academic programmes ;
(t) to prepare academic calendar of the University for the subsequent academic year as per
the guidelines from the University Grants Commission and the State Government, three months
before the expiry of the current academic year ;
(u) to recommend to the Governing Council, establishment of Departments, Colleges,
Schools, Campuses, Study Centres, Institutions of higher learning, research, specialized studies in
physical education and sports training ;
(v) to exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred or
imposed on it by or under this Act, the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations.
(2) The Academic and Activity Council shall refer all matters or decisions involving financial
implications to the Governing Council for approval.
27. Schools of studies.— (1) The University shall have the following School of studies,-
(a) School of Physical Education and Sport Education ;
(b) School of Sports Management ;
(c) School of Sports Journalism and Technology ;
(d) School of Sports Medicine ;
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(e) School of Sports Science ;
(f) School of Interdisciplinary Studies ;
(g) Such other Schools as may be prescribed by Statutes.
(2) Each School shall have one Department or a group of Departments on subjects as prescribed
by Statutes.
(3) The School shall be headed by Dean and the Department shall be headed by Head of
Department.
(4) The powers and duties of the Dean and Head of the Department shall be such as may be
prescribed by Statutes.
28. Board of Studies.— (1) There shall be a Board of Studies for every subject or group of
subjects prescribed by the Statutes. The Board of Studies shall be the primary academic body of the
University.
(2) The Board of Studies shall consist of the following members, namely:—
(a) Director or Head of each School shall be the Chairperson of the respective Board of
Studies ;
(b) heads of the University Department of the relevant subject ;
(c) six teachers having minimum ten years teaching experience in the field of physical
education or sports education, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor in consultation with the Head of
Department of the respective subject ;
(d) three teachers from affiliated colleges and recognized institutions to be elected from
amongst the collegiums of Heads of Departments of affiliated colleges and recognized
institutions;
(e) one Professor from other universities shall be co-opted ;
(f) four experts as may be prescribed by Statutes.
29. Powers and duties of Board of Studies.— The Board of Studies shall have the following
powers and duties, namely:—
(a) to recommend to the Governing Council through the School or Department concerned
and the Academic and Activity Council, the introduction of new diplomas and degrees ;
(b) to recommend to the Governing Council through the School or Department concerned
and the Academic and Activity Council, the discontinuation of diplomas and degrees which have
become irrelevant ;
(c) to recommend to the Academic and Activity Council through School concerned, the
course syllabi, course structures and evaluation schemes of various courses ;
(d) to recommend the reference books or supplementary reading books and such other
material to be included in the syllabus useful for study of the course ;
(e) to recommend to the School and Department modifications in respect of addition or
deletion or updating of courses ;
(f) to prepare the panels of paper-setters, examiners and moderators for the University
examinations and evaluation, based on the criteria laid down by the Academic and Activity
Council and recommend them to the Board of Examinations and Evaluation;
(g) to encourage learning by collaboration and participation by using information and
communication technology tools;
(h) to audit the academic and other sports related programs and recommend changes,
periodic audit and its follow-up.
(i) to exercise such other powers and perform duties as may be prescribed by Statutes.
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30. Board of Examinations and Evaluation.— (1) The Board of Examinations and
Evaluation shall be the authority to deal with all matters relating to the examinations and
evaluation.
(2) The Board of Examinations and Evaluation shall meet at least twice in a academic year.
(3) The Board of Examinations and Evaluation shall consist of the following members,
namely:—
(a) the Vice-Chancellor-Chairperson;
(b) Deans of all Schools;
(c) two Heads of Department, nominated by the Governing Council;
(d) one Professor of the University Departments having background of physical education
and sports education, to be nominated by the Governing Council;
(e) one teacher from affiliated Colleges other than heads of Departments or Principals with
the minimum teaching experience of fifteen years to be nominated by Governing Council;
(f) one expert in the field of evaluation in computerized environment, nominated by the
Vice-Chancellor;
(g) one expert not below the rank of Deputy Registrar of other Statutory University from the
State of Maharashtra who has experience related to examination work in computerized
environment as an invitee to be nominated by Vice-Chancellor;
(h) Commissioner of Sports and Youth Services or his nominee not below the rank of Joint
Director, Sports and Youth Services ;
(i) Director, Board of Examinations and Evaluation-Member-Secretary.
31. Powers and duties of Board of Examinations and Evaluation.— The Board of
Examinations and Evaluation shall have the following powers and duties, namely:—
(a) to devise policy, mechanism and operational strategies, to do the tasks relating to
assessment of performance of students, efficiently and in a time bound manner ;
(b) to ensure proper organization of examinations and tests of the University, including
moderation, tabulation, evaluation and timely declaration of results ;
(c) to prepare the financial estimates relating to examinations and evaluation for
incorporation in the annual financial estimates (budget) of the University and shall submit the
same to the Finance and Accounts Committee ;
(d) to arrange for strict vigilance during the conduct of examinations so as to avoid use of
unfair means by the students, teachers, invigilators, supervisors, etc. ;
(e) to establish procedures and devise operative mechanism for credit assessment in the modular
structure by the teachers and use computer technology for the entire process of assessment and
evaluation including creating and effectively using a repository of question banks ;
(f) to ensure that the assessment of answer books for award of degrees, diplomas or
certificates shall be done centrally through central assessment system by following system of
masking and de-masking or barcoding of answer books or any other alternative system for
ensuring the objective of secrecy ;
(g) to undertake examination and evaluation reforms in order to make examination and
evaluation system more efficient ;
(h) to appoint paper-setters, examiners and moderators from amongst the persons included
in the panels prepared by the respective Boards of Studies and having regard to the
recommendations made by the committee remove them or debar them, if they are involved in the
malpractices, directly or indirectly and found guilty ;
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(i) to approve detailed programme of examinations and evaluation as prepared by the
Director, Board of Examinations and Evaluation ;
(j) to consider the reports of review of results of University examinations forwarded by the
Director, Board of Examinations and Evaluation ;
(k) to hear and decide the complaints relating to conduct of examinations and evaluation ;
(l) to exercise such other powers in relation to examinations and evaluation as may be
assigned to it by or under this Act.
32. Powers, functions and duties of Authorities.— The constitution, powers, functions and
duties of the authorities of the University, not laid down under any of the provisions of this Act shall be
such as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
33. Term of office of members of Authorities.— (1) The term of every authority constituted
under this Act shall commence on the 1st September and shall be of five years from the said date and
the term of the members of every authority shall expire on the expiry of the said period of five years,
irrespective of the date on which a member has entered upon his office.
(2) The process of nomination, appointment and co-option shall be commenced at least three
months before expiry of the term of the authority and shall be completed not later than 30th November
in that year.
34. Cessation of membership.— Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or the Statutes
made thereunder, where a person, nominated, appointed or co-opted, as the case may be, as an officer
of University or a member of any of the authority or bodies of the University by virtue of his being
eligible to be so nominated, appointed or co-opted as such an officer or a member under any of the
categories of officers or members specified by or under the relevant provisions of this Act in relation to
such office, authority or body, he shall cease to be such an officer of the University or a member of
such an authority or a body as soon as he ceases to belong to such category and shall be deemed to
have vacated his office as such officer or member.
35. Disqualification for membership of Authority.— A person shall be disqualified for being a
member of any of the authorities, bodies and committee of University and voting to the authorities,
bodies and committees, if he-
(a) is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent court; or
(b) is an undischarged insolvent; or
(c) has been convicted of any offence involving moral turpitude; or
(d) is conducting or engaging himself in private tuitions or private coaching classes; or
(e) has been punished for indulging in or promoting unfair practices in the conduct of any
examination and evaluation, in any form, anywhere; or
(f) has willfully omitted or refused to carry out the provisions of this Act, Statutes or
Ordinances, or has acted in any manner detrimental to the interests of the University; or
(g) has been punished in any form, by the competent authority for committing a misconduct; or
(h) discloses or causes to disclose to the public, in any manner whatsoever, any confidential
matter, in relation to the examination and evaluation, the knowledge of which he has come to be
in possession, due to his official position:
Provided that, the right of voting of the person in respect of clauses (e) and (g) shall remain
suspended during the term of punishment under the said clauses.
36. Ineligibility for second consecutive term.— No person shall be appointed as a member of
Governing Council or Chairman of Board of Studies, for a second consecutive term whether, as a
nominated or co-opted member, as the case may be:
Provided that, any person who was the member of the Governing Council of the University or
Chairman of the Board of Studies, for the first time whether as nominated or co-opted member, as the
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case may be, on the date of commencement of this Act, shall not be deemed to have enjoyed the
consecutive term if he is nominated or co-opted for the first time after the commencement of this Act.
37. Resignation of membership.— (1) A member, other than an ex-officio member, may resign
by writing under his signature. A nominee of the Chancellor may resign by addressing to the
Chancellor, and any other member may resign by addressing to the Vice-Chancellor. The person shall
cease to be a member upon his resignation being accepted by the Chancellor or the Vice-Chancellor, as
the case may be, or upon expiry of thirty days from the date of resignation, whichever is earlier.
(2) If a person nominated, appointed or co-opted to any authority or body remains absent without
prior permission of the authority or body for three consecutive meetings, he shall be deemed to have
vacated his membership and he shall cease to be a member from the date of the third such meeting in
which he has remained absent.
38. Procedure of meeting of authorities, bodies and committees.— The procedure of
meetings of the authorities, bodies and committees shall be such as may be prescribed by Statutes.
39. Filling of vacancy.— (1) When any vacancy occurs in the office of a member, other than an
ex-officio member or, a member nominated by the Chancellor, of any authority or other body of the
University except Governing Council before the expiry of his normal term, the vacancy shall be filled
by nomination of a person by the Standing Committee constituted under sub-section (3).
(2) In case, any vacancy occurs in the office of a member, other than an ex-officio member of
Governing Council of the University, it shall be filled as soon as possible, by nomination or co-option,
as the case may be, of resignation of membership. The person so nominated or co-opted shall be a
person who is otherwise eligible to be nominated or co-opted on the said authority or body from the
same category. The person so nominated or co-opted shall hold office only so long as the member in
whose place he has been nominated or co-opted shall have held it, if the vacancy had not occurred.
(3) The constitution of the Standing Committee for filling in the vacancies mentioned in sub-
section (1) shall be as follows, namely :—
(a) Vice-Chancellor – Chairman ;
(b) Chancellor’s nominee on the Governing Council, nominated by the Council ;
(c) one Dean nominated by Governing Council ;
(d) one elected member of the Governing Council nominated by that Council ;
(e) one member nominated by Academic and Activity Council from amongst its members ;
(f) Registrar - Member-Secretary.
(4) The term of the Standing Committee shall commence on the 1st September and shall be of
five years from the said date. The term of the members shall expire on the expiry of the said period of
five years, irrespective of the date on which a member has entered upon his office.
CHAPTER VI
STATUTES, ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS
40. Statutes and their subject matters.— (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes
may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—
(a) conferment of honorary degrees and academic distinctions ;
(b) establishment and maintenance of the Campuses, Regional Centres, Study Centres,
University Departments, Institutions, conducted colleges, institutions of higher learning, research
or specialized studies and hostels ;
(c) constitution, powers, duties and functions of authorities of the University not laid down
under any of the provisions of this Act ;
(d) abolition of University Departments or Institutions, Campuses, or Regional Centres or
Study Centres ;
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(e) rules of procedure for conduct of business at the meetings of authorities of the University ;
(f) appropriation of funds of the University for furtherance of the objects of the University ;
(g) norms for grant of autonomy to University Departments or institutions, affiliated
colleges and recognized institutions ;
(h) acceptance and governing of trusts, bequests, donations, endowments and grants from
individuals or organizations ;
(i) disciplinary action against defaulting teachers, officers and other employees of the
University, affiliated colleges and Institutions, Campuses, Regional Centres, Study Centres, other
than the Colleges or Institutions managed and maintained by the State Government or Central
Government or local authorities ;
(j) conditions of residence, conduct and discipline of the students of the University, colleges
and recognized institutions, and the action to be taken against them for breach of discipline or
misconduct, including the following:—
(i) use of unfair means in an examination, or abetment thereof ;
(ii) refusal to appear or give evidence in any authorized inquiry by an officer in charge
of an evaluation and examination, or by any officer or authority of the University ; or
(iii) disorderly or otherwise objectionable conduct, whether within or outside the
University ;
(k) mechanism and procedure for redressal of grievances of the students ;
(l) functions and duties of Students’ Council in University, Colleges and recognized
institutions ;
(m) procedure for conduct of elections to various authorities and bodies ;
(n) conditions and procedure for grant of approval to the appointments of the teachers in the
colleges and recognized institutions and suspension or withdrawal thereof ;
(o) inspection of Colleges, Schools, Campuses, Regional Centres, Study Centres, recognized
Institutions ;
(p) procedure to be followed while granting permission for transfer of governing ;
(q) norms and procedure to be followed while nominating members on authorities, boards
and committees by the Vice-Chancellor under this Act ;
(r) norms of grant and withdrawal of affiliations to Colleges and Institutions ;
(s) transferring, in public interest, of the governing of a College or Institution by the
University and the conditions for such transferring, subject to the approval of the State
Government ;
(t) qualifications, recruitment, code of conduct, terms of office, duties and conditions of
service including periodic training and advance training, field exposure, deputation, assessment of
teachers, officers and other employees of the University and affiliated colleges except those
colleges or institutions which are maintained by the State or Central Government or local
authority, retirement benefits and the manner of termination of their services as approved by the
State Government, provided that these shall not be in contravention of State Government policies
in this regard ;
(u) procedure to be followed for purchases by Purchase Committee ;
(v) any matter which is to be prescribed by Statutes or which is necessary to give effect to
the provisions of this Act.
(2) The First Statute shall be made by the State Government.
41. Statutes how made.— (1) The Statutes may be made, amended or repealed by the
Governing Council in the manner hereinafter provided.
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(2) The Statute Committee shall be constituted by the Governing Council as under:-
(a) one member of Governing Council from amongst the nominated members of that
Council - as Chairman ;
(b) one Dean nominated by the Vice-Chancellor ;
(c) one Professor of University Department or affiliated colleges nominated by the Vice-
Chancellor ;
(d) one Principal of affiliated college nominated by the Vice-Chancellor ;
(e) Registrar of the University ;
(f) Law Officer of the University as Member-Secretary.
(3) The Statute Committee shall prepare draft Statutes concerning the matters referred to in the
last preceding section and shall present to the Governing Council.
(4) The Governing Council may take into consideration the draft of a statute either of its own
motion or on a proposal by the Statute Committee.
(5) The Governing Council, if it thinks necessary, may obtain the opinion of any officer, authority
or body of the University with regard to any draft Statute which is before it for consideration.
(6) Every Statute passed by the Governing Council shall be submitted to the Chancellor who may
give or withhold his assent thereto or send it back to the Governing Council for reconsideration. The
Chancellor may send the draft Statutes to the State Government for its views, if there are implications,
financial or otherwise, on the part of the State Government in the implementation of such Statutes.
(7) No Statute passed by the Governing Council shall be valid or shall come into force until
assented to by the Chancellor.
(8) Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing sub-sections, the Chancellor, either suo
motu or on the advice of the State Government, may, direct the University to make provisions in the
Statutes in respect of any matter specified by him and if the Governing Council fails to initiate adopt
the direction within sixty days of its receipt, the Chancellor may, after considering the reasons, if any,
communicated by the Governing Council for its inability to comply with such direction, make or
amend the Statutes in that respect, suitably.
(9) The Governing Council if it thinks necessary may also obtain the opinion of any officer,
authority or body of the University in regard to any draft statute which is before it for consideration:
Provided that, any such draft Statute pertains to academic matters, the Governing Council shall
obtain the opinion of the Academic and Activity Council before considering the same.
(10) The Statute Committee shall recommend the draft Statutes to Governing Council for
approval and every Statute passed by the Governing Council shall be submitted to the Chancellor.
42. Ordinances and their subject matters.— (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the
Ordinances may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely :—
(a) conditions under which students shall be admitted to courses of study for degrees,
diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions ;
(b) norms and process of fixation of fees, other fees and charges for courses and programs to
be adopted by fee fixation committee under this Act ;
(c) fees for affiliation and recognition to colleges and institutions ;
(d) conditions governing the appointment and duties of examiners ;
(e) conduct of examinations, other tests and evaluation, and the manner in which the
candidates may be assessed or examined by the examiners ;
(f) recognition of teachers of the University and the conditions subject to which persons may
be recognized as qualified to give instruction in the University Departments, Schools, Colleges,
recognized institutions, Campuses, Regional Centres, Study Centres ;
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(g) norms to be observed and enforced by Schools, Colleges, recognized institutions,
Campuses, Regional Centres, Study Centres regarding transfer of students ;
(h) the constitution, powers, duties and functions of the Equal Opportunity Cell including
provisions for establishing a Cell in accordance with the provisions of the Rights of persons with
Disabilities Act, 2016 (49 of 2016) and the guidelines and directives of the University Grants
Commission issued from time to time ;
(i) mechanism for prevention of ragging of students of Schools, Colleges, recognized
institutions, Campuses, Regional Centres, Study Centres ;
(j) mechanism for prevention of sexual harassment of teachers, employees, students of
University and Schools, Colleges, recognized institutions, Campuses, Regional Centres, Study
Centres and redressal of grievances relating to sexual harassment, incidences and penalty for
those who indulge in sexual harassment, in accordance with the provisions of the Sexual
Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (14 of
2013) ;
(k) any academic matter which, by or under this Act or the Statutes is to be prescribed by the
Ordinance or which is necessary to give effect to the provisions of this Act.
(2) The First Ordinance shall be made by the Government.
43. Ordinances and their making.— (1) The Governing Council may make, amend or repeal
Ordinances in the manner hereinafter provided.
(2) The Dean of School shall prepare and propose draft Ordinances concerning the matters
referred to in section 42.
(3) No Ordinance concerning academic matters shall be made, amended or repealed by the
Governing Council unless a draft thereof has been proposed by the Dean of School.
(4) All Ordinances made by the Governing Council shall have effect from the date of the meeting
or from such date as it may direct, but every Ordinance so made shall be submitted to the Chancellor
within two weeks from the date of the meeting. The Chancellor shall have the power to direct the
Governing Council, within four weeks of the receipt of the Ordinance, to suspend its operation, and he
shall, as soon as possible, inform the Governing Council of his objection to it. He may, after receiving
the comments of the Governing Council, either withdraw the order suspending the Ordinance or
disallow the Ordinance, and his decision shall be final.
44. Regulations.— (1) Subject to the provisions prescribed by or under this Act, Governing
Council may make Regulations consistent with this Act, Statutes and Ordinances, for,-
(a) institution of fellowship, travelling fellowship, scholarship, studentship, medals and
prizes and for their award ;
(b) collaborations with other universities, institutions and organizations for mutually
beneficial academic programmes ;
(c) preservation of record of the University ;
(d) providing for all or any of the matters which, by or under this Act, Statutes or
Ordinances, are to be or may be provided by Regulations ;
(e) all non- academic matters for which provision is, in the opinion of the Governing
Council, necessary for the purposes of this Act, Statutes or Ordinances.
(2) Subject to the provisions prescribed by or under this Act, the Academic and Activity Council
may make Regulations relating to the academic matters, consistent with this Act, Statutes and
Ordinances.
(3) The Dean of Schools shall draft and place for approval of the Governing Council or the
Academic and Activity Council, as the case may be, the Regulations providing for the matters referred
to in sub-sections (1) and (2) and for all or any of the matters which, by or under this Act, Statutes or
Ordinances, are to be or may be provided by Regulations.
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(4) The First Regulation shall be made by the Government.
CHAPTER VII
GRIEVANCES OF TEACHERS AND EMPLOYEES
45. Grievances Committee and Grievances Redressal Cell .— (1) There shall be a Grievances
Committee in University to deal with all types of grievances, except grievances against the State
Government including its officials, teachers and other employees of the University, affiliated and
autonomous colleges and recognized institutions, other than those managed and maintained by the
State Government, Central Government or a local authority.
(2) The University shall establish a Grievances Redressal Cell headed by the officer of the
University not below the rank of the Assistant Registrar for providing administrative assistance to the
Grievances Committee.
(3) The Grievances Committee shall consist of the following members, namely :–
(a) retired Judge not below the rank of the District Judge, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor-
Chairperson ;
(b) one Dean, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor ;
(c) one Chancellor’s nominee on the Governing Council, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor ;
(d) Registrar ;
(e) one teacher belonging to Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes or De-notified Tribes
(Vimukta Jatis) or Nomadic Tribes or Other Backward Classes and one non-teaching employee
nominated by the Governing Council from amongst its members ;
(f) Law Officer of the University - Member-Secretary.
(4) The nomination of a retired Judge as the Chairperson and of a Dean as the member of the
Grievances Committee, shall be for such period, not exceeding three years in aggregate, as the Vice-
Chancellor may from time to time, in each case decide.
(5) The retired judge nominated as the Chairperson of the Grievances Committee shall be entitled
for remuneration and conveyance charges, as may be determined by the University.
(6) The Grievances Committee shall hear, settle and decide grievances as per the law, as far as
may be practicable, within three months, from the date of filing of the complaint.
46. Tribunal.— The Tribunal established under the Maharashtra Public Universities Act, 2016
(Mah. VI of 2017), for the Savitribai Phule University, Pune shall be the tribunal for the purposes of
this Act, for adjudication of disputes between the employees of the University and University, and
between the employees of affiliated colleges or recognized institutions of this University, other than
those managed and maintained by the State Government, Central Government or local authority and
their respective managements, with regard to the matters specified in sub-section (1) of section 47.
47. Right of Appeal.— (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being in
force, any teacher or other employee in the University, Regional Centres, Campuses, Study Centres,
governed by this Act or in affiliated college or recognized institution, other than that managed and
maintained by the State Government, Central Government or a local authority, who is –
(a) dismissed or removed or whose services are otherwise terminated or who is
compulsorily retired or who is reduced in rank by the University or Governing and who is
aggrieved; or
(b) aggrieved by the decision of the Grievances Committee established under this Act,
shall have a right of appeal and any appeal against any such order or decision shall lie to the
Tribunal:
Provided that, no such appeal shall lie to the Tribunal in any case where the matter has already
been decided or pending before a Court or Tribunal on the date of commencement of this Act or where
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the order of dismissal, removal, otherwise termination of service, compulsory retirement or reduction
in rank, or decision of the Grievances Committee was passed at any time before the date on which this
Act comes into force and in which case the period for filing an appeal has expired.
(2) Such appeal shall be made by the employee to the Tribunal, within thirty days from the date
of receipt by him of the order of dismissal, removal, otherwise termination of services, compulsory
retirement or reduction in rank, or of decision of the Grievances Committee, as the case may be :
Provided that, where such order was made before the date of commencement of this Act, such
appeal may be made if the period of thirty days from the date of receipt of such order or decision has
not expired.
(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (2), the Tribunal may entertain an appeal
made to it after the expiry of the said period of thirty days, if it is satisfied that the appellant had
sufficient cause for not preferring the appeal within that period.
(4) Every appeal shall be accompanied by a fee as prescribed which shall not be refundable and
shall be credited to the University fund :
Provided that, it shall be lawful for the State Government to revise, by notification in the Official
Gazette, such fees as it may deem fit, from time to time.
(5) The provisions of filing of appeal and procedure of Tribunal under the Maharashtra Public
Universities Act, 2016 (Mah. VI of 2017) shall mutatis mutandis apply for the purposes of this Act.
CHAPTER VIII
ADMISSIONS, EXAMINATIONS AND EVALUATIONS
48. Admissions.— Subject to the reservation policy of the State Government for the weaker
sections of the society, admissions to all courses in the University Departments, affiliated colleges and
recognized institutions shall be made on the basis of competitive merit in accordance with the rules, if
any, made by the State Government and published in the Official Gazette, or Ordinances made by the
University:
Provided that, where model rules have been framed by the State Government in the interest of
students throughout the State, the University shall adopt the same and such rules shall be published by
the University before the commencement of the academic session :
Provided further that, having regard to the maintenance of discipline, the authority concerned
shall have the power to refuse admission to a student, except at the entry point of any academic
programme.
49. Disputes relating to admission.— All the disputes relating to admissions to University
Departments, Regional Centres, Study Centres, affiliated colleges or recognized institutions shall be
adjudicated by the University Students Grievance Redressal Cell.
50. Admission and evaluation.— Before the end of each academic year, the University shall
prepare and publish a schedule of examinations for the next academic year and choice based credit
system of evaluations for each and every course where ever applicable, conducted by itself or by any
affiliated college or recognized institutions within its jurisdiction and shall strictly adhere to the
schedule. Failing which the concerned authority or officer of the University shall have to make a
reasoned report to Chancellor’s Office within thirty days and the directions or decisions of the
Chancellor in this regard shall be final and binding.
Explanation. I.- ―Schedule of Examinations‖ means a table giving details about the time, day and
date of the commencement of each paper which is a part of a scheme of examinations and shall also
include the details about the practical examinations:
Provided that, in case the University is unable to follow the said schedule due to reasons and
circumstances beyond its control it shall, as soon as practicable, submit a report to the Chancellor and
to the State Government incorporating the detailed reasons for making a deviation from the published
schedule.
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51. Declaration of results.— The University shall strive to declare the results of every
examination conducted by it within thirty days from the last date of the examination for that particular
course and shall in any case declare the results latest within forty-five days thereof :
Provided that, if for any reasons whatsoever, the University is unable to finally declare the results
of any examination and evaluation within the aforesaid period of forty-five days, Director, Board of
Examinations and Evaluation shall prepare a detailed report incorporating the reasons for such delay
submit the same through Vice-Chancellor to Chancellor and to the State Government, and the direction
of the Chancellor in this regard shall be final and binding.
CHAPTER IX
COMMITTEES
52. Committees.— (1) The following shall be the Committees and Councils constituted under
this Act, namely:-
(a) Advisory Council ;
(b) Finance and Accounts Committee ;
(c) Internal Quality Assurance Committee ;
(d) Knowledge Resource Committee ;
(e) College Development Committee ;
(f) Purchase Committee ;
(g) Buildings and Works Committee ;
(h) Fee Fixation Committee;
(i) Internal Complaint Committee for redressal of complaints of woman employees in regard
to sexual harassment.
(j) such other committees as may be prescribed by Statutes.
(2) The constitution, powers and functions of the Council and Committees specified in sub-
section (1) shall be such as may be prescribed by Statutes.
CHAPTER X
PERMISSION, AFFILIATION AND RECOGNITION
53. Affiliation.— The provisions of the Maharashtra Public Universities Act, 2016 (Mah. VI of
2017), shall mutatis mutandis apply for permission, affiliation and recognition of Colleges and
Institutions.
CHAPTER XI
ENROLLMENT, DEGREE AND CONVOCATION
54. Post graduate teaching and research.— All post-graduate instruction, teaching, training,
research, research collaborations and partnerships, shall normally be conducted within the University
area by the University, Schools, Campuses, Centres, Study Centres, affiliated colleges and the
recognized institutions in such manner as may be prescribed by the Ordinance.
55. Enrollment of students.— A person to be enrolled as student of the University shall possess
such qualifications and fulfill such conditions as may be prescribed by the Ordinance.
56. Disciplinary powers and discipline amongst students.— (1) All powers relating to
discipline and disciplinary action in relation to the students of the University Departments and
institutions and colleges maintained by the University, shall vest in the Vice-Chancellor.
(2) The Vice-Chancellor may, by an order, delegate all or any of his powers under sub-section
(1), as he deems fit, to such other officer as he may nominate in that behalf.
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(3) The provisions as regards discipline and proper conduct for students of the University and the
action to be taken against them for breach of discipline or misconduct shall be as may be prescribed by
the Statutes.
57. Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and other academic distinctions.— (1) The Governing
Council may institute and confer such degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions
as may be recommended by the Academic and Activity Council.
(2) The Governing Council may institute and confer post- doctoral degrees such as D.Litt., as
may be recommended by the Academic and Activity Council.
(3) The Chancellor may, on the recommendation of the Governing Council and the Academic and
Activity Council, supported by a majority of not less than two-third members of each such authority,
present at its meeting, such majority comprising not less than one-half of the members of each such
authority, withdraw the degree or diploma or certificate or any other academic distinction permanently
or for such period as the Chancellor thinks fit, if such a person is convicted by a court of law for any
offence involving moral turpitude or has been found to have sought admission to any degree or
diploma or certificate course by fraudulent means or has been found to have obtained such degree or
diploma or certificate or any other academic distinction by fraudulent means. No such action under this
section shall be taken unless the person concerned is given an opportunity to defend himself.
58. Honorary degree.— The Academic and Activity Council may consider and recommend to
the Governing Council the conferment of an honorary degree or other academic distinction on any
person, without requiring him to undergo any test or examination or evaluation, on the ground solely
that he, by reason of his eminent position, attainments and public service, is a fit and proper person to
receive such degree or other academic distinction, and such recommendation shall be deemed to have
been duly passed if supported by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present at the
meeting of the Governing Council, being not less than one-half of its total membership:
Provided that, the Academic and Activity Council and the Governing Council shall not entertain
or consider any proposal in that behalf without the Vice-Chancellor having obtained the previous
approval of the Chancellor.
59. Convocation.— The convocation of the University shall be held at least once during an
academic year in the manner prescribed by the Statutes for conferring degrees, postgraduate diplomas
or for any other purpose.
CHAPTER XII
UNIVERSITY FUNDS, ACCOUNTS AND AUDIT
60. Annual financial estimates.— (1) The annual financial estimates (budget) of the University
for ensuing financial year shall be prepared by the Finance and Accounts Officer under the direction of
the Finance and Accounts Committee, at least two months before the commencement of the financial
year.
(2) The Finance and Accounts Officer shall thereafter forward copies of annual financial
estimates (budget) as approved by the Governing Council to the Chancellor, the Maharashtra State
Commission for Higher Education and Development and the State Government.
(3) The Financial year of the University shall be the same as that of the State Government.
61. University funds.— (1) The University shall establish the following funds, namely :-
(a) general fund ;
(b) salary fund-(i) for all posts approved by the State Government; (ii) for all other posts
separately ;
(c) trust fund ;
(d) development and programme fund ;
(e) contingency fund ;
(f) any other fund which, in the opinion of the University, is deemed necessary to establish.
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(2) The following shall form part of, or be paid into, the general fund:-
(a) non-salary contribution or grant, received from the State Government or Central
Government or University Grants Commission ;
(b) all incomes of the University from any source whatsoever, including income from fees,
other fees and charges ;
(c) any sums borrowed from the banks or any other agency, with the permission of the State
Government ;
(d) sums received from any other source or agency.
(3) The salary fund shall consist of all amounts received from the State Government, Central
Government or University Grants Commission or any other endowment or contribution received
towards full or part payment of the salary and allowances. No amount from this fund shall be utilized
for the purpose other than payment of salary and allowances.
(4) All income or moneys from trusts, bequests, donations, endowments, subventions and similar
grants shall form part of the trust fund.
(5) (a) The development and programme fund of the University shall consist of all infrastructure
development grants received from the State Government, all contributions made by the University
Grants Commission for development and research grants received from other funding agencies of the
Central Government, United Nations and its affiliates, other international agencies, industry, banks and
financial institutions or any person or institution ;
(b) no amount from this fund shall be appropriated to any other fund of the University or
expended for any other purpose ;
(c) the development and programme fund shall be utilized in the manner consistent with the
object of the programme and as per guidelines of the funding agency on expenditure and audit, to
be granted and approved by the Governing Council.
(6) The University shall have and maintain a contingency fund under a separate head of the
University accounts which shall be used only for the purpose of meeting any unforeseen expenditure.
(7) Surplus money at the credit of these funds, including accruals thereto, which cannot
immediately or at any early date be applied for the purposes aforesaid shall, from time to time, be
deposited in the Nationalized or Scheduled Banks or invested in any other Equity or securities issued
by the corporations having financial participation of the State Government.
(8) The Government shall remain committed to provide requisite funds for development of sports
education and youth welfare in University.
62. Annual accounts and audit.— (1) The accounts of the University shall be maintained on the
basis and principles of double entry accounting system, and the method of accounting to be followed
shall be the mercantile system by following the Maharashtra Universities Account Code as prescribed
by the State Government.
(2) The accounts of the University shall be audited at least once every year and in any case within
four months of the close of the financial year by the auditors appointed by the Governing Council from
amongst the firms of Chartered Accountants whose partners have no interest in any of the authorities or
affairs of the University. The University shall comply with the remarks and discrepancies as shown in
the audit report in any case within one month of the receipt of such audit report.
(3) The audited accounts shall be published by the University and a copy thereof, together with
the copy of the auditor’s report and compliance report shall be submitted to the Chancellor and the
State Government and shall be submitted for approval before the Governing Council in any case within
six months from the close of the financial year.
(4) The State Government shall cause the audited annual accounts of the University, received by
it, to be laid before each House of the State Legislature.
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(5) The State Government shall provide for conduct of the test audit or full audit of the accounts
of the University at regular intervals by the auditors appointed by the State Government.
63. Annual report.— (1) The Dean of Schools shall prepare the Annual Report containing the
administrative, academic, research and development and other activities of the University, colleges and
institutions under its jurisdiction, for each academic year and submit it to the Governing Council for
consideration. The Governing Council shall discuss and approve the Annual Report and shall be
submitted to the Chancellor and the State Government, within one year from the conclusion of the
academic year.
(2) The State Government shall cause the Annual Report to be laid before each House of the State
Legislature.
CHAPTER XIII
MISCELLANEOUS
64. Authorities and officers responsible for damages.— (1) It shall be the duty of every
authority or body and officer of the University to ensure that the interests of the University are duly
safeguarded.
(2) If it is found that a damage or loss has been caused to the University by any action on the part
of any authority or body or officer of the University, not in conformity with the provisions of this Act,
Statutes, Ordinances or Regulations, except when done in good faith, or any failure so as to act in
conformity thereof, by willful neglect or default on its or his part, such damage or loss shall be liable to
be recovered from the authority or body or the concerned members thereof, jointly or severally, or
from the officer concerned, as the case may be, in accordance with the procedure prescribed by the
Statutes.
65. Questions regarding interpretation and disputes regarding constitution of university
authority or body, etc.— If any question arises regarding the interpretation of any provision of this
Act, or of any Statute, Ordinance or Regulation or Rule, or whether a person has been duly appointed
or nominated or co-opted as a member or is entitled to be a member of any authority or body of the
University, the matter may, be referred, on petition by any person or body directly affected or suo motu
by the Vice-Chancellor to the Chancellor, who shall after taking such advice as he thinks necessary,
decide the question, and his decision shall be final.
66. Protection of acts and orders.— All acts and orders done or passed in good faith by the
University or any of its officers, authorities or bodies, shall subject to the other provisions of this Act,
be final; and accordingly, no suit or other legal proceedings shall be instituted against, or maintained,
or damages claimed from the University or its officers, authorities or bodies for anything done or
passed, or purporting to have been done or passed in good faith and in pursuance of the provisions of
this Act and the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations.
67. Delegations of powers.— Subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, any officer
or authority of the University may, by order, delegate his or its powers, except the power to make
Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations to any other officer or authority under his or its control, and
subject to the condition that the ultimate responsibility for the exercise of the powers so delegated shall
continue to vest in the officer or authority delegating them.
68. Acts and proceedings not invalid merely on ground of defect in constitution, vacancies,
irregularity in procedure, etc.— No act or proceeding of the Governing Council or the Academic
and Activity Council or any other authority or anybody or committee of the University, including a
committee appointed by the Chancellor for the appointment of a Vice-Chancellor, shall be deemed to
be invalid at any time merely on the ground that –
(a) any of the members of any such authority, body or committee are not appointed,
nominated or co-opted or for any other reason are not available to take office at the time of the
constitution or to attend any meeting thereof or any person is a member in more than one capacity
or there is any other defect in the constitution thereof or there are one or more vacancies in the
offices of members thereof;
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(b) there is any irregularity in the procedure of any such authority, body or committee not
affecting the merits of the matter under consideration, and the validity of such act or proceeding
shall not be questioned in any court or before any authority or officer merely on any such ground.
69. Act to have over-riding effect.— The provisions of this Act and any regulation made
thereunder shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other law
for the time being in force or in any instrument having effect by virtue of any law other than this Act.
70. Removal of difficulties.— (1) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this
Act, the State Government may, as occasion arises, by order published in the Official Gazette, do
anything, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, which appears to it to be necessary or
expedient for the purpose of removing the difficulty:
Provided that, no such order shall be made after the expiry of the period of two years from the
date of commencement of this Act.
(2) Every order made under sub-section (1) shall be laid, as soon as may be, after it is made,
before each House of the State Legislature.
71. Indemnity.— No suit, prosecution or other legal proceedings shall lie against and no
damages shall be claimed from the University, the Vice-Chancellor, the authorities or officers of the
University or any other person in respect of anything which is in good faith done or purporting to have
been done in pursuance of this Act or any Regulations made thereunder.
CHAPTER XIV
TRANSITORY PROVISIONS
72. Appointment of first Vice-Chancellor.— The first Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by
the Government of Maharashtra, with the approval of the Chancellor.
Provided that, the first Vice-Chancellor shall hold office until regular Vice-Chancellor is
appointed under section 12.
73. Transitory provisions.— Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, and the
Regulations made thereunder, the Vice-Chancellor may, with the previous approval of the Chancellor
and subject to the availability of funds, discharge all or any of the functions of the University for the
purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act and the Regulations and for that purpose may
exercise any powers or perform any duties, which by this Act and the Regulations are to be exercised
or performed by any authority of the University until such authority comes into existence as provided
by this Act and the Regulations.
About this act
- Jurisdiction
- Maharashtra
- Enactment date
- 2020-12-28
- Sections available
- 73
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1Short title, extent and commencement.→2Definitions.→3Establishment of University.→4Objects of University.→5Powers and functions of University.→6Jurisdiction and admission to privileges of University.→7University to be open to all caste, creed, race or class.→8Control of State Government on University.→9State Government to review work and progress of University.→10Chancellors and his powers.→11Other officers of University.→12Appointment of Vice-Chancellor.→13Powers and duties of Vice-Chancellor.→14Registrar.→15Dean of Schools.→16Powers and duties of Dean.→17Director of Board of Examinations and Evaluation.→18Finance and Accounts Officer.→19Director of Knowledge Resource Centre.→20Constitution of State Council and its powers and functions.→21Authorities of University.→22Power of State Government to specify eligibility conditions for being member of authority of University.→23Governing Council.→24Powers and duties of Governing Council.→25Academic and Activity Council.→26Powers and duties of Academic and Activity Council.→27Schools of studies.→28Board of Studies.→29Powers and duties of Board of Studies.→30Board of Examinations and Evaluation.→31Powers and duties of Board of Examinations and Evaluation.→32Powers, functions and duties of Authorities.→33Term of office of members of Authorities.→34Cessation of membership.→35Disqualification for membership of Authority.→36Ineligibility for second consecutive term.→37Resignation of membership.→38Procedure of meeting of authorities, bodies and committees.→39Filling of vacancy.→40Statutes and their subject matters.→41Statutes how made.→42Ordinances and their subject matters.→43Ordinances and their making.→44Regulations.→45Grievances Committee and Grievances Redressal Cell.→46Tribunal.→47Right of Appeal.→48Admissions.→49Disputes relating to admission.→50Admission and evaluation.→51Declaration of results.→52Committees.→53Affiliation.→54Post graduate teaching and research.→55Enrollment of students.→56Disciplinary powers and discipline amongst students.→57Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and other academic distinctions.→58Honorary degree.→59Convocation.→60Annual financial estimates.→61University funds.→62Annual accounts and audit.→63Annual report.→64Authorities and officers responsible for damages.→65Questions regarding interpretation and disputes regarding constitution of university authority or body, etc.→66Protection of acts and orders.→67Delegations of powers.→68Acts and proceedings not invalid merely on ground of defect in constitution, vacancies, irregularity in procedure, etc.→69Act to have over-riding effect.→70Removal of difficulties.→71Indemnity.→72Appointment of first Vice-Chancellor.→73Transitory provisions.→
India Code, Government of India. Text fetched 20 Oct 2026. Check the linked official text and subsequent notifications when applying a provision.