THE MBM UNIVERSITY, JODHPUR ACT, 2021

 

LAW (LEGISLATIVE DRAFTING) DEPARTMENT  

(GROUP-II)  

NOTIFICATION  

Jaipur, September 24, 2021  

 No. F. 2(4)Vidhi/2/2021.- In pursuance of Clause (3) of Article 348 of the  Constitution of 

India, the Governor is pleased to authorise the publication in the Rajasthan  Gazette of the 

following translation in the English language of MBM Vishwavidyalaya,  Jodhpur Adhiniyam, 

2021 (2021 Ka Adhiniyam Sankhyank 10):-   

(Authorised English Translation)  

THE MBM UNIVERSITY, JODHPUR ACT, 2021  

(Act No. 10 of 2021) 

517 राजस्थान राज-पत्र, सितम्बर 24, 2021 भाग 4 (क) (Received the assent of the Governor on 

the 24th day of September, 2021)  

An  

Act  

to establish and incorporate MBM University at Jodhpur in the State of Rajasthan and to  

provide for the matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.  

Be it enacted by the Rajasthan State Legislature in the Seventy-second Year of the  

Republic of India, as follows:-  

1. Short title, extent and commencement.- (1) This Act may be called the MBM  

University, Jodhpur Act, 2021.  

(2) It extends to the whole of the State of Rajasthan.  

(3) It shall come into force at once.  

2. Definitions.- In this Act, unless the subject or context otherwise requires,-  

(a) "Academic Council" means the Academic Council of the University as  

constituted under section 23;  

(b) "affiliated college" means an educational- institution admitted to the privileges  

of the University;  

(c) "autonomous college" means an educational institution declared as such under  

the provisions of this Act;  

(d) "Board" means the Board of Management of the University constituted under  

section 21;  

(e) "Comptroller" means the Finance officer of the University appointed under  

section 16;  

(f) "constituent college" means a college maintained by the University;  

(g) "Faculty" means a Faculty of the University;  

(h) "Finance Committee" means the Finance Committee of the University  

constituted under section 27;  

(i) "prescribed" means prescribed by the Statutes, Ordinances or Regulations; (j) 



"Principal" means the Chief Executive Officer of a college or any person  duly 

appointed to act as such;  

(k) "Registrar" means the Registrar of the University appointed under section 15; 

(l) "Statutes", "Ordinances" and "Regulations" mean the Statutes, Ordinances and  

Regulations of the University made under sections 44, 46 and 48  respectively;  

(m)"student of the University" means a person enrolled in the University for  taking 

a course of study for a degree, diploma or other academic distinction  duly 

instituted;  

(n) "teacher" means a person appointed or recognized by the University for the  

purpose of imparting instruction or conducting and guiding research and  

includes a person who may be declared by the Statutes to be a teacher; 

भाग 4 (क राजस्थान राज-पत्र, सितम्बर 24, 2021 518 (o) "University" means the MBM 

University, Jodhpur incorporated under section  3;  

(p) "University Department" means a Department maintained by the University.  

3. Incorporation of the University.- (1) The Chancellor, the first Vice-Chancellor,  the 

first members of the Board of Management and the Academic Council of the University  and 

all persons who may hereafter become such officers or members so long as they continue  to 

hold such office or membership shall constitute a body corporate by the name of “The  MBM 

University, Jodhpur” and shall have perpetual succession and a Common Seal and  may, by that 

name, sue and be sued.  

(2) 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 the University, and to  

contract and do all other things necessary for the purposes of this Act:  

Provided that no such lease, sale, transfer or disposal of such property shall be made  

without the prior approval of the State Government.  

(3) The headquarters of the University shall be at Jodhpur which shall be the  

headquarters of the Vice-Chancellor.  

(4) In all suits and other legal proceedings by or against the University, the pleadings  

shall be signed and verified by the Registrar and all processes in such suits and proceedings  

shall be issued to and served on the Registrar.  

4. Jurisdiction.- (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time  being 

in force, the jurisdiction of the University shall extend to all the constituent, affiliated  or 

autonomous colleges and to such other colleges, institutes, institutions and departments  within 

the State of Rajasthan as may be specified by notification in the Official Gazette by  the State 

Government.  

(2) The State Government may, by order in writing,-  

(a) require any institute, institution or college within the State to  terminate 

with effect from such date as may be specified in the order,   

its association with, or its admission to the privileges of any other   

University incorporated by law to such extent as may be considered   

necessary and proper, or  



(b) exclude, to such extent as may be considered necessary and proper,  

from association with, or from admission to the privileges of the   

University constituted by this Act any institute, institution or college   

specified in the order which, in the opinion of the State Government is   

required to be self governing or to be associated with or admitted to   

the privileges of, any other University or body.  

(3) The State Government may, in consultation with the University, by notification  

published in the Official Gazette, enumerate any Government College situated in the  

jurisdiction of the University to be a constituent college of the University. All the movable  

519 राजस्थान राज-पत्र, सितम्बर 24, 2021 भाग 4 (क) and immovable properties of such college 

shall then vest in the University and the officers,  teachers and employees of such Government 

Colleges under the administrative control, after  being found suitable, through screening and on 

fulfilling such terms and conditions as may be  laid down in the notification, shall be deemed to 

be the officers, teachers or, as the case may  be, employees of the University.  

5. Objects of the University.- The University shall be deemed to have been  

established and incorporated for the purpose, among others, of-  

(i) making provision for imparting education in different branches of learning; and 

(ii) furthering the prosecution of research in all branches of learning.  

6. Admission to the University.- (1) The University shall, subject to the provisions of  

this Act, Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations, be open to all persons.  

(2) Nothing contained in sub-section (1) shall require the University-  

(a) to admit to any course of study any person who does not possess the  

prescribed academic qualification or standard; or  

(b) to retain on the rolls of the University any student whose academic record  is 

below the minimum standard required for the award of a degree,  diploma 

or other academic distinction; or  

(c) to admit any person or retain any student whose conduct is prejudicial to  the 

interests or discipline of the University or the rights and privileges of  other 

students and employees; or  

(d) to admit to any course of study students larger in number than those  

prescribed.  

(3) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (2), reservation of seats in admission for  the 

students belonging to the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes,  More 

Backward Classes and women students shall be made in accordance with the provisions  of any 

law for the time being in force or in accordance with the policy of the State  Government.  

7. Powers and functions of the University.- The University shall have the following  

powers and functions, namely:-  

(a) to provide for instruction in various branches of learning as the University  

may deem fit;  

(b) to make provision for research and advancement of knowledge and  



dissemination of the findings of research and knowledge;  

(c) to institute and confer degrees, diplomas and other academic distinction; 

(d) to confer honorary degrees or other distinctions;  

(e) to admit colleges, institutions and institutes not maintained by the  University, 

to the privileges of the University, and to withdraw all or any  of these 

privileges; 

भाग 4 (क राजस्थान राज-पत्र, सितम्बर 24, 2021 520 (f) to confer autonomous status on a 

college, institution or department, as the  case may be, subject to such conditions as may be 

laid down in this Act or  as may be prescribed by the Statutes and to withdraw the autonomy;  

(g) to cooperate with other University and authorities in such manner and for  

such purpose as the University may determine;  

(h) to institute teaching, research and other posts required by the University  and 

to make appointments thereto;  

(i) to create administrative, ministerial and other necessary posts and make  

appointments thereto;  

(j) to institute and award fellowships (including travelling fellowships),  

scholarships and prizes;  

(k) to institute and maintain residential accommodation for the students of the  

University;  

(l) to demand and receive such fees and other charges as may be prescribed;  

(m) to supervise and control the residential accommodation for students and to  

regulate the discipline of the students of the University and to make  

arrangements for promoting their health and welfare; and  

(n) to do all such acts and things, whether incidental to the powers aforesaid or  

not, as may be requisite in order to further the objects of the University.  

8. Chancellor.- (1) The Governor of the State of Rajasthan shall, by virtue of his  

office, be the Chancellor of the University.  

(2) The Chancellor shall be the Head of the University and shall, when present,  preside 

at the convocations thereof and confer degrees, diplomas or other academic  distinctions upon 

persons entitled to receive them.  

(3) The Chancellor may of his own motion or on application call for and examine the  

record of any officer or authority of the University in respect of any proceeding to satisfy  

himself as to the regularity of such proceeding or the correctness, legality or propriety of any  

decision taken or order made therein; and if in any case, it appears to the Chancellor that any  

such decision or order should be modified, annulled, reversed or remitted for reconsideration,  

he may pass orders accordingly:  

Provided that every application to the Chancellor for the exercise of the powers under  

this section shall be preferred within three months from the date on which the proceeding,  

decision or order to which the application relates was communicated to the applicant:  



Provided further that no order prejudicial to any person shall be passed unless such  

person has been given an opportunity of making his representation.  

(4) The Chancellor shall exercise such other powers and perform such other functions  

as may be conferred on or assigned to him by or under this Act. 

521 राजस्थान राज-पत्र, सितम्बर 24, 2021 भाग 4 (क) 9. Visitation.- (1) The Chancellor shall 

have the right to cause an inspection, to be  made by such person or persons, as he may direct 

—  

(a) of the University, its buildings, laboratories, libraries, museums, workshops  

and equipments; or  

(b) of any college, institution or hostel maintained by the University; or (c) 

of the teaching and other work conducted or done by the University; or (d) 

of the conduct of any examination held by the University.  

(2) The Chancellor shall also have the right to cause an inquiry to be made by such  

person or persons as he may direct in respect of any matter connected with the University.  

(3)The Chancellor shall, in every case, give notice to the University of his intention  to 

cause an inspection or inquiry to be made and the University shall be entitled to be  represented 

at such inspection or inquiry.  

(4)The Chancellor shall communicate to the University his views with reference to  the 

result of such inspection or inquiry and may, after ascertaining the opinion of the  University 

thereon, advise the University upon the action to be taken and fix a time limit for  taking such 

action.  

(5)The University shall, within the time limit so fixed, report to the Chancellor the  

action taken or proposed to be taken on the advice tendered by the Chancellor.  

(6)If the University does not take, action within the time limit fixed, or if the action  

taken by the University is, in the opinion of the Chancellor, not satisfactory, the Chancellor  

may, after considering any explanation offered or representation made by the University,  issue 

such direction as he may deem fit and the University shall comply with such direction.  

(7)If the University does not comply with such direction issued as per sub-section  (6) 

within such time as may be fixed in that behalf by the Chancellor, the Chancellor shall at  his 

discretion have power to appoint any person or body to implement such direction and  make 

such order as may be necessary for the expenses thereof.  

10. Officers and Authorities of the University.- The following shall be the officers  

and authorities of the University namely:-  

(a) Officers of the University-  

( i ) the Vice-Chancellor;  

( i i ) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor;  

( i i i ) the Registrar;  

( i v) the Comptroller;  



( v) the Estate Officer;  

( vi ) the Dean of Student Welfare;  

( vi i ) the Deans of Faculties; and 

भाग 4 (क राजस्थान राज-पत्र, सितम्बर 24, 2021 522 ( vi i i ) such other persons in the service 

of the University as may be declared  by the Statutes to be the officers of the University.   

(b) Authorities of the University-  

(i) the Board of Management;  

(ii) the Academic Council;  

(iii) the Faculties;  

(iv) the Board of Studies;  

(v) the Finance Committee; and  

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

authorities of the University.  

11. Vice-Chancellor.- (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be a whole time paid officer of  

the University.  

(2) No person shall be eligible to be appointed as Vice-Chancellor unless he is, a  

distinguished academician having a minimum of ten years experience as Professor in a  

University or college or ten years experience in an equivalent position in reputed research and  

or academic administrative organization and, of highest level of competence, integrity,  morals 

and institutional commitment.  

(3) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor in consultation with the  

State Government from amongst the persons included in the panel recommended by the  Search 

Committee consisting of —  

(a) one person nominated by the Board;  

(b) one person nominated by the Chairman, University Grants Commission; 

(c) one person nominated by the Chancellor; and  

(d) one person nominated by the State Government, and the Chancellor shall  

appoint one of these persons to be the Chairman of the Committee.  

(4) An eminent person in the sphere of higher education not connected with the  

University and its colleges shall only be eligible to be nominated as the member of the Search  

Committee.  

(5) The Search Committee shall prepare and recommend a panel of not less than three  

persons and not more than five persons to be appointed as Vice-Chancellor.  

(6) For the purpose of selection of the Vice-Chancellor, the Search Committee shall  

invite applications from eligible persons through a public notice and while considering the  

names of persons to be appointed as Vice-Chancellor, the Search Committee shall give  proper 

weightage to academic excellence, exposure to the higher education system in the  country, and 

adequate experience in academic and administrative governance and record its  findings in 



writing and enclose the same with the panel to be submitted to the Chancellor. 

523 राजस्थान राज-पत्र, सितम्बर 24, 2021 भाग 4 (क) (7) The term of the office of the Vice-

Chancellor shall be three years from the date on  which he enters upon his office or until he 

attains the age of seventy years, whichever is  earlier:  

Provided that the same person shall be eligible for reappointment for a second term.  

(8) The Vice-Chancellor shall receive such pay and allowances as may be  determined 

by the State Government. In addition to it, he shall be entitled to free furnished  residence 

maintained by the University and such other perquisites as may be prescribed.  

(9) When a permanent vacancy in the office of the Vice-Chancellor occurs by  reason 

of his death, resignation, removal or the expiry of his term of office, it shall be filled  by the 

Chancellor in accordance with sub-section (3), and for so long as it is not so filled,  stop-gap 

arrangement shall be made by him under and in accordance with sub-section (10).  

(10) When a temporary vacancy in the office of the Vice-Chancellor occurs by  reason 

of leave, suspension or otherwise or when a stop-gap arrangement is necessary under  sub-

section (9), the Registrar shall forthwith report the matter to the Chancellor who shall  make, 

on the advice of the State Government, arrangement for the carrying on of the function  of the 

office of the Vice-Chancellor by any other Vice-Chancellor of a State University.  

(11) The Vice-Chancellor may at any time relinquish office by submitting, not less  

than sixty days in advance of the date on which he wishes to be relieved, his resignation to  the 

Chancellor.  

(12) Such resignation shall take effect from the date determined by the Chancellor  

and conveyed to the Vice-Chancellor.  

(13) Where a person appointed as the Vice-Chancellor was in employment before  such 

appointment in any other college, institution or University, he may continue to  contribute to 

the provident fund of which he was a member in such employment and the  University shall 

contribute to the account of such person in that provident fund.  

(14) Where the Vice-Chancellor had been in his previous employment, a member of  

any insurance or pension scheme, the University shall make a necessary contribution to such  

scheme.  

(15) The Vice-Chancellor shall be entitled to travelling and daily allowance at such  

rates as may be fixed by the Board.  

(16) The Vice-Chancellor shall be entitled to leave as under:-  

(a) leave on full pay at the rate of one day for every eleven days of active  

service; and  

(b) leave on half pay at the rate of twenty days for each completed year of  

service:  

Provided that leave on half pay may be commuted as leave on full pay on production  

of medical certificate. 

भाग 4 (क½ राजस्थान राज-पत्र, सितम्बर 24, 2021 524 (17) Notwithstanding anything 

contained in the foregoing provisions of this section,  the first Vice-Chancellor of the 



University shall be appointed by the Chancellor after  consultation with the Government for a 

period not exceeding five years on such terms and  conditions as the Chancellor may 

determine.  

(18) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal academic, administrative and  

executive officer of the University and shall exercise overall supervision and control over the  

affairs of the University. He shall have all such powers as may be necessary for true  observance 

of the provisions of this Act and Statutes.  

(19) The Vice-Chancellor shall, where immediate action is called for, have power to  

make an order so as to exercise any power or perform any function which is exercised or  

performed by any Authority under this Act or the Statutes:  

Provided that such action shall be reported to the Authority as would have in the  

ordinary course dealt with the matter for approval:  

Provided further that if the action so reported is not approved by such Authority not  

being the Board, the matter shall be referred to the Board, whose decision shall be final and  in 

case of the Authority being the Board, the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor whose  

decision shall be final.  

(20) The Vice-Chancellor may, on being satisfied that any action taken or order  made 

by any Authority is not in the interest of the University or beyond the powers of such  Authority, 

require the Authority to review its action or order. In case the Authority refuses or  fails to 

review its action or order within sixty days of the date on which the Vice-Chancellor  has so 

required, the matter may be referred to the Board or to the Chancellor, as the case may  be, for 

final decision.  

12. Removal of Vice-Chancellor.- (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the  Act, 

if at any time on the report of the State Government or otherwise, in the opinion of the  

Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor wilfully omits or refuses to carry out the provisions of this  

Act or abuses the powers vested in him, or if otherwise appears to the Chancellor that the  

continuance of the Vice-Chancellor in office is detrimental to the interest of the University,  

the Chancellor may, in consultation with the State Government, after making such inquiry as  

he deems proper, by order, remove the Vice-Chancellor:  

Provided that the Chancellor may, in consultation with the State Government, at any  

time before making such order, place the Vice-Chancellor under suspension, pending  enquiry:  

Provided further that no order shall be made by the Chancellor unless the Vice 

Chancellor has been given a reasonable opportunity of showing cause against the action  

proposed to be taken against him.  

(2) During the pendency or in contemplation, of any inquiry referred to in sub-section  

(1) the Chancellor may, in consultation with the State Government, order that till further  order- 

525 राजस्थान राज-पत्र, सितम्बर 24, 2021 भाग 4 (क) (a) such Vice-Chancellor shall refrain 

from performing the functions of the office  of the Vice-Chancellor, but shall 

continue to get the emoluments to which he  was otherwise entitled;  

(b) the functions of the office of the Vice-Chancellor shall be performed by the  

person specified in the order.  

13. Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor.- (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be  the 



principal executive and academic officer of the University and shall, in the absence of the  

Chancellor, preside at the convocations of the University.  

(2) The Vice-Chancellor shall be ex-officio Chairman of the Board and Academic  

Council.  

(3) The Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible for presenting to the Board for its  

deliberations and consideration matters of concern to the University. He shall have power to  

convene the meetings of the Board and the Academic Council and such other authorities and  

bodies as may be prescribed.  

(4) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise general control over the affairs of the  

University and shall be responsible for the due maintenance of discipline in the University.  

(5) The Vice-Chancellor shall ensure the faithful observance of the provisions of this  

Act and the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations and shall possess all such powers as may be  

necessary for the purpose.  

(6) In an emergency, which in the opinion of the Vice-Chancellor requires immediate  

action to be taken, he shall take such action as he deems necessary and shall at the earliest  

opportunity report the action taken to the officer, authority or other body who or which in the  

ordinary course would have dealt with the matter.  

(7) Where any action taken by the Vice-Chancellor under sub-section (6) affects any  

person in the service of the University to his disadvantage, such person may prefer an appeal  

to the Board within thirty days of the date on which the action is communicated to him.  

(8) Subject as aforesaid, the Vice-Chancellor shall give effect to the orders of the  Board 

regarding the appointment, suspension and dismissal of officers, teachers and other  employees 

of the University.  

(9) The Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible for close coordination and integration of  

teaching, research and other work and shall exercise such other powers as may be prescribed.  

14. Pro-Vice-Chancellor.- The Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University shall be  

appointed in such manner, for such period, on such terms and conditions and shall exercise  

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

15. Registrar.- (1) The Registrar shall be the Chief Administrative Officer of the  

University. He shall work directly under the superintendence, direction and control of the  Vice-

Chancellor. 

भाग 4 (क½ राजस्थान राज-पत्र, सितम्बर 24, 2021 526 (2) Notwithstanding anything 

contained in this Act or any other law for the time being  in force, the Registrar shall be 

appointed by the State Government on deputation from  amongst the officers of the Rajasthan 

Administrative Service (not below selection scale).  

(3) The Registrar shall be the ex-officio Secretary to the Board, the Academic Council  

and any other authority declared by the Statutes to be the Authority of the University.  

(4) It shall be the duty of the Registrar-  

(a) to be the custodian of the records, the Common Seal and such other  properties 

of the University as the Board shall commit to his charge; and  



(b) to issue all notices convening meetings of the Board, the Academic Council,  

the Faculties, the Board of Studies, and of any committee appointed by the  

authorities of the University.  

(5) (i) Where any proceedings or resolution of the Board or order of the Vice Chancellor 

is inconsistent with the provisions of this Act and the Statutes made thereunder, it  shall be the 

duty of the Registrar to tender advice to the Board or the Vice-Chancellor  mentioning the 

relevant provisions and record in the proceedings to the meeting of the Board  or on the order 

of the Vice-Chancellor the fact that he had tendered such advice and  thereupon put up a note 

of dissent on such proceedings, resolution, the order or as the case  may be, and ensure the 

communication of the matter to the Chancellor or any officer  authorized by him in this behalf 

within seven days of passing such resolution or order, or as  the case may be, undertaking such 

proceedings.  

(ii) After examining the note of dissent reported under sub-clause (i) the Chancellor or  

the officer authorized in this behalf by him, may make such interim or final order as he thinks  

fit, which shall be binding on the University:  

Provided that if no such interim or final order is passed within a period of thirty days  

from the date of receipt of the dissent note, the Board or, as the case may be, Vice-Chancellor  

may proceed with the proceedings or the resolution or, as the case may be, the order as if the  

dissent note was not put up.  

(6) The Registrar shall be responsible to ensure the compliance of the provisions of  

section 43.  

(7) The Registrar shall exercise such powers and perform such other functions and  

discharge such other duties as may be prescribed or required of him from time to time by the  

Vice-Chancellor or by the Board.  

16. Comptroller.- (1) The Comptroller shall be the principal finance, accounts and  

audit officer of the University. He shall work directly under the control of the Vice 

Chancellor.  

(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or any other law for the time being  in 

force, the Comptroller shall be appointed by the State Government on deputation from  amongst 

the officers of the Rajasthan Accounts Service (not below selection scale). 

527 राजस्थान राज-पत्र, सितम्बर 24, 2021 भाग 4 (क) (3) The Comptroller shall be the ex-

officio Member-Secretary to the Finance  Committee.  

(4) The Comptroller shall-  

(a) exercise general supervision over the funds of the  University and shall advise the 

University as regards its financial policy;  

(b) manage the property and investments of the University including trust and  

endowed property in accordance with the decision of the Finance Committee  

and the Board; and  

(c) exercise such other powers and perform such other financial functions, as  may be 

assigned to him by the Board, or as may be prescribed:  

Provided that the Comptroller shall not incur any expenditure or make any  



investment exceeding such amount as may be prescribed except with the prior approval of the  

Board.  

(5) Subject to the control of the Board, the Comptroller shall-  

(a) ensure that the limits fixed by the Board for recurring and non-recurring  

expenditure for a year are not exceeded and that all moneys are expended for  

the purposes for which they are granted or allotted;  

(b) be responsible for the preparation of annual accounts, financial estimates and  the 

budget of the University and for their presentation to the Finance  Committee 

and the Board;  

(c) keep a constant watch on the cash and bank balances and of investments;  

(d) watch the progress of the collection of revenue and advise on the methods of  

collection employed;  

(e) ensure that the registers of buildings, land, furniture and equipments are  

maintained up-to-date, and that stock checking is conducted in respect of  

equipments and other consumable materials in all offices, laboratories,  colleges 

and institutions maintained by the University;  

(f) ensure that no expenditure not authorized in the budget is incurred by the  

University otherwise than by way of investment and to bring to the notice of  the 

Vice-Chancellor and the Registrar any unauthorized expenditure or other  

financial irregularity and suggest appropriate action to be taken against  persons, 

at fault;  

(g) disallow any expenditure which may contravene the terms of any Statute or for  

which provision is required to be made by a Statute but has not been made;  

(h) call from any office, laboratory, college or institution maintained by the  

University, any information or returns as he may consider necessary for the  

exercise of his powers, performance of his functions or discharge of his  duties; 

and 

भाग 4 (क राजस्थान राज-पत्र, सितम्बर 24, 2021 528 (i) ensure the compliance of the 

provisions of sections 35, 36 and 37.  

17. Estate Officer and Dean of Student Welfare.- (1) The Board may appoint any  

one or more of the following officers, namely:-  

(a) the Estate Officer; and  

(b) the Dean of Student Welfare.  

(2) The Estate Officer shall be incharge of all the buildings, lawns, gardens and  

other immovable property of the University.  

(3) The Dean of Student Welfare shall have the following duties:-  

(a) to make arrangements of the housing of students;  

(b) to direct a programme of students counselling;  

(c) to arrange for employment of students in accordance with plans approved  



by the Vice-Chancellor;  

(d) to supervise the extra-curricular activities of the students;  

(e) to assist in the placement of the graduates of the University; and  

(f) to organize and maintain contact with the alumni of the University.  

18. Deans of faculties and their functions.- (1) There shall be a Dean of each  

faculty.  

(2) The Deans of faculties shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor in a manner  

as may be prescribed.  

(3) The Deans shall perform such functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes.  

19. Other Officers and employees.- The mode of appointment and the functions of  

other officers mentioned in clause (a) of section 10 and of the employees of the University  shall 

be as provided in this Act or as prescribed by Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations.  

20. Remuneration of officers and employees.- No officer or employee of the  

University shall be offered nor shall he accept any remuneration for any work in the  University 

save as may be provided for in the Statutes.  

21. Constitution and composition of the Board of Management.- (1) The Board  shall 

be the highest executive body of the University and shall consist of the following  members, 

namely:-  

(I) the Vice-Chancellor of the University- Chairman;  

(II) Ex-officio Members-  

(i) the Secretary in charge of Finance Department or his nominee not below  the 

rank of a Deputy Secretary to the Government;  

(ii) the Secretary in charge of Higher Education Department or his nominee  not 

below the rank of a Deputy Secretary to the Government; 

529 राजस्थान राज-पत्र, सितम्बर 24, 2021 भाग 4 (क) (iii) the Secretary in charge of Technical 

Education Department or his  nominee not below the rank of a Deputy Secretary to the 

Government;  

(iv) the Commissioner/Director, as the case may be, of College Education  

Department, Government of Rajasthan;   

(v) the Commissioner/Director, as the case may be, of Technical  Education 

Department, Government of Rajasthan; and  

(vi) the Registrar of the University, Member-Secretary.  

Explanation.- For the purpose of this clause, “Secretary in charge” means the  Secretary 

in charge of the Department and includes an Additional Chief Secretary and  Principal Secretary 

when he is in charge of a department.  

(III) Nominated Members-  

(i) two persons nominated by the Vice- Chancellor from amongst the  Deans 

for one year;  



(ii) two University Professors nominated by the Vice-Chancellor for one  year;  

(iii) two eminent educationists to be nominated by the Chancellor for three  

years;  

(iv) two Principals of affiliated colleges, one from the Government colleges  and 

another from Private Colleges, to be nominated by the State  Government 

for one year;  

(v) two members of State Legislature to be nominated by the State  

Government for three years; and  

(vi) two eminent educationists to be nominated by the State Government for  

three years; and  

(IV) Elected Members- Two teachers of the University or its constituent/affiliated  

colleges who have put in not less than seven years teaching experience in any  

institution of higher education in Rajasthan on 1st January, immediately  

preceding the year in which elections are held, other than University professors,  

Deans, Directors of the Colleges of the University, to be elected by the teachers  

of the University and its constituent colleges from amongst themselves for  three 

years.  

(2) One-third members present at a meeting of the Board shall constitute the  quorum 

for meeting.  

(3) The Chairman of the Board shall perform such functions and exercise such  

powers as are provided in this Act or as may be prescribed.  

(4) The members shall serve without any additional pay but shall be entitled to daily  

allowance and travelling expenses as may be prescribed. 

भाग 4 (क राजस्थान राज-पत्र, सितम्बर 24, 2021 530 (5) The minutes of meeting of the Board 

shall be recorded and maintained by the  Member-Secretary of the Board.  

22. Duties and functions of the Board.- The duties and functions of the Board shall  

be as follows:-  

(a) to approve and sanction the budget of the University;  

(b) to acquire, to dispose of, to hold and to control the property and funds of the  

University and issue any general or special direction on behalf of the University;  

(c) to accept the transfer of any movable or immovable property on behalf of the  

University;  

(d) to administer any funds placed at the disposal of the University for the specific  

purposes;  

(e) to invest money belonging to the University;  

(f) to appoint the members of the academic, administrative and other staff of the  

University in such manner as may be prescribed;  

(g) to direct the form and use of the Common Seal of the University;  

(h) to appoint such committees, either standing or temporary, as it deems necessary  



for its proper functioning;  

(i) to borrow money for capital improvements and make suitable arrangements for  its 

repayment;  

(j) to meet at such times and as often as it deems necessary, provided however, that  

the regular meeting of the Board shall be held at least once in every three months;  

(k) to make Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations in the manner prescribed in this  Act 

for smooth functioning of the University; and  

(l) to regulate and determine all matters concerning the University in accordance  with 

this Act and the Statutes and to exercise such powers and to discharge such  duties 

as may be conferred or imposed on it by this Act and the Statutes.  

23. Academic Council.- (1) There shall be an Academic Council of the University,  

consisting of the following as members, namely:-  

(a) the Vice-Chancellor-Ex-officio Chairman;  

(b) Deans of Faculties;  

(c) one Professor from each faculty to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor;  

(d) one Principal/Director of a constituent college to be nominated by the Vice 

Chancellor;  

(e) the Secretary in charge of Higher Education Department or his nominee not  

below the rank of a Deputy Secretary to the Government; 

531 राजस्थान राज-पत्र, सितम्बर 24, 2021 भाग 4 (क) (f) the Secretary in charge of Technical 

Education Department or his nominee  not below the rank of a Deputy Secretary to the 

Government;  

(g) the Commissioner/Director, as the case may be, of College Education  

Department, Government of Rajasthan;   

(h) the Commissioner/Director, as the case may be, of Technical Education  

Department, Government of Rajasthan;   

(i) Chairmen, Boards of Studies;  

(j) two Principals of affiliated colleges, one from Government Colleges and  

another from Private Colleges, to be nominated by the State Government;  

(k) two persons having special attainment in the field of studies not being  employees 

of the University, one to be nominated by the Chancellor and the  other by the 

State Government;  

(l) one teacher other than the Professors, from a constituent college/University  

Department having a minimum ten years experience in teaching degree or  

post-graduate classes to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor;  

(m) one teacher other than the Principals, from an affiliated college having a  

minimum ten years experience in teaching degree or post-graduate classes to  

be nominated by the State Government; and  



(n) the Registrar of the University, Member-Secretary.  

Explanation.- For the purpose of this sub-section, “Secretary in charge” means the  

Secretary in charge of the Department and includes an Additional Chief Secretary and  Principal 

Secretary when he is in charge of a department.  

(2) The term of office of nominated members shall be two years.  

24. Functions of the Academic Council.- (1) The Academic Council shall be in  charge 

of the academic affairs of the University and shall subject to the provisions of this Act  and the 

Statutes and Ordinances made thereunder have control over, and be responsible for  the 

maintenance of standards of instructions, education and examinations and for the  requirements 

for the award of degrees and diplomas.  

(2) The Academic Council shall exercise such other powers and perform such other  

duties as may be conferred or imposed upon it by the Statutes and shall advise the Vice 

Chancellor on all academic matters.  

25. Composition and functions of the faculties.- (1) There shall be such faculties in  

the University as may be prescribed by the Statutes.  

(2) Each faculty shall consist of the following:-  

(a) Dean of the Faculty - Chairman;  

(b) University professors of the subjects assigned to the Faculty;  

(c) Chairmen of the Boards of Studies in the faculty; 

भाग 4 (क राजस्थान राज-पत्र, सितम्बर 24, 2021 532 (d) one Post-graduate College Principal 

and one Postgraduate Department  Head in each subject of the Faculty from 

affiliated colleges, nominated by  the State Government; and  

(e) two External experts nominated by the Academic Council.  

(3) The Faculty shall perform such functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes.  

26. Board of Studies.- (1) There shall be such number of Boards of Studies as may be  

determined by the Statutes.  

(2) A Board of Studies shall be constituted in the manner, consist of such members,  

exercise such powers and perform such functions as may be prescribed.  

27. Finance Committee.- (1) The Finance Committee shall consist of the following  

members, namely:-  

(a) the Vice-Chancellor, who shall be the Chairman of the Committee;  

(b) the Secretary in charge of Finance Department or his nominee, not below the  rank 

of a Deputy Secretary to the Government;  

(c) the Secretary in charge of Higher Education Department or his nominee, not  

below the rank of a Deputy Secretary to the Government;  

(d) the Secretary in charge of Technical Education Department or his nominee, not  

below the rank of a Deputy Secretary to the Government;  



(e) one member of the Board, to be nominated by the Board from amongst its non 

official members;  

(f) two professors, by rotation, to be nominated by the Board; and  

(g) the Comptroller, who shall be the Member-Secretary of the Committee.  

Explanation.- For the purpose of this sub-section, “Secretary in charge” means the  

Secretary in charge of the Department and includes an Additional Chief Secretary and  Principal 

Secretary when he is in charge of a department.  

(2) The term of office of the members nominated under clauses (e) and (f) shall be  

two years.  

28. Functions of Finance Committee.- Subject to the other provisions of this Act,  

the Finance Committee shall broadly perform the following functions, namely:-  

(i) to examine the annual accounts and annual budget estimates of the  University and 

to advise the Board thereon;  

(ii) to review from time to time the financial position of the University;  

(iii) to make recommendations to the Board on all financial policy matters of the  

University;  

(iv) to make recommendations to the Board on all proposals involving raising of  

funds, receipts and expenditure; 

533 राजस्थान राज-पत्र, सितम्बर 24, 2021 भाग 4 (क) (v) to provide guidelines for investment 

of surplus funds;  

(vi) to make recommendations to the Board on all proposals involving  expenditure for 

which no provision has been made in the budget or for which  expenditure in 

excess of the amount provided in the budget needs to be  incurred;  

(vii) to examine all proposals relating to the revision of pay-scales, upgradation of  the 

scales and those items which are not included in the budget prior to  placing 

before the Board; and  

(viii) to exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be  

conferred or imposed upon it by the Regulations.  

29. Teaching of the University.- (1) All teaching recognized by the University shall  

be conducted in the University departments or in colleges, institutes and institutions.   

(2) The authorities responsible for organizing such teaching shall be such as may be  

prescribed.  

(3) The courses of study and curricula shall be such as may be prescribed by  

Ordinances and, subject thereto, by the Regulations.  

30. Teachers and Officers of the University.- (1) The appointment of teachers and  

officers of the University shall be made in accordance with provisions of the Rajasthan  

Universities’ Teachers and Officers (Selection for Appointment) Act, 1974 (Act No. 18 of  

1974).  

(2) Except in cases provided for by the Statutes, teachers and officers of the  University 



shall be appointed under a written contract. The contract shall be lodged with the  Vice-

Chancellor and a copy thereof shall be furnished to the teacher or officer concerned.  The 

contract shall not be inconsistent with the provisions of this Act and the Statutes for the  time 

being in force in relation to the conditions of service.  

31. Age of retirement.- Subject to any provision in the Statutes to the contrary or  

any directions or policy of the State Government in this regard, all the employees of the 

University shall ordinarily retire from service upon attaining the age of sixty years.  

32. Pension or provident fund.- (1) For the benefit of its officers, teachers, clerical  

staff and other employees, the University shall constitute, in such manner and subject to such  

conditions as may be prescribed, such pension, gratuity, insurance and provident fund as it  may 

deem fit.  

(2) The provisions of the Provident Funds Act, 1925 (Central Act No. 19 of 1925),  shall 

apply to a fund or an insurance scheme as if it were a State Government fund or scheme  and 

the University shall contribute to or invest in such fund or scheme.  

(3) Provision shall be made in the Statutes to ensure that staff members transferred  from 

employment in the service of the State shall have their accrued service benefits  protected upon 

such transfer. 

भाग 4 (क राजस्थान राज-पत्र, सितम्बर 24, 2021 534 33. Conferment of autonomous status.- 

(1) An affiliated college or a recognized  institution or a University Department may be 

conferred the autonomous status by the  University in the matter of admission of students, 

prescribing the courses of studies,  imparting instructions and training, holding of examinations 

and the powers to make  necessary rules for the purpose.  

(2) The Board shall for the purpose of satisfying itself about the standards of  education 

in such a college, institution or department may direct an enquiry to be made in the  prescribed 

manner by a standing committee consisting of such persons as are deemed fit.  

(3) On receipt of the report of the said committee and the recommendations of the  

Academic Council thereon, the Board on being satisfied, shall refer the matter to the  University 

Grants Commission and the State Government to obtain their concurrence.  

(4) On receipt of such concurrence, the University shall confer the autonomous  status 

on the college, the institution or the department, as the case may be.  

(5) The status of autonomy may be granted initially for a period of five years  subject 

to review by an expert committee to be constituted for this purpose. The committee  shall 

comprise the following, namely:-  

(a) one nominee of the University;  

(b) one nominee of the State Government;  

(c) one nominee of the University Grants Commission;  

(d) one Principal of an autonomous college to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor; 

and  

(e) an officer of the University to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor. 

(6) The Committee shall submit its report to the Board for further action.  



(7) The University shall continue to exercise general supervision over such college,  

institution or department and to confer degrees on the students of such college, institution or  

department.  

(8) The autonomous college, institution or department shall appoint such committees  

as may be prescribed for the proper management relating to academic, financial and  

administrative affairs.  

(9) Every autonomous college, institution or department shall furnish such reports,  

returns and other information as the Board may require from time to time.  

(10) The Board shall cause every autonomous college, institution or department to  

be inspected from time to time.  

34. Withdrawal of autonomous status.- (1) The conferment of autonomous status  

may be withdrawn by the University if the college, institution or department has failed to  

observe any of the conditions of its conferment or the efficiency thereof has so deteriorated  

that in the interest of education it is necessary to do so. 

535 राजस्थान राज-पत्र, सितम्बर 24, 2021 भाग 4 (क) (2) Before an order under sub-section (1) 

is made, the Board shall, by one month's  notice in writing, call upon the college, institution or 

department to show cause why such an  order should not be made.  

(3) On receipt of the explanation, if any, made by the college, institution or  department 

in reply to the notice, the Board shall, after consulting the Academic Council and  the University 

Grants Commission report the matter to the State Government.  

(4) The State Government shall, after such further enquiry, if any, as may be  deemed 

fit, record its opinion in the matter and convey its decision to the University and the  University 

shall thereupon make such order as it deems fit.  

(5) Where in the case of an autonomous college, institution or department, the  

autonomous status conferred under section 33 is withdrawn by an order made under sub 

section (4), such college, institution or department, as the case may be, shall cease to have an  

autonomous status from the date specified in the order.  

35. University fund.- (1) The University shall establish, maintain and administer a  

fund to be called the University fund.  

(2) The following moneys shall form part of and be paid into, the University fund,  

namely:-  

(a) any contribution or grant by the State Government;  

(b) income arising to the University from all sources including income from fees  

and charges;  

(c) trusts, bequests, donations, endowments and other grants, if any; and 

(d) such other money as may be prescribed by the Statutes.  

(3) The matters to which the fund may be applied and appropriated shall be those  

prescribed by this Act or the Statutes.  

(4) All expenses incurred under and in pursuance of any provision contained in this  

Act shall be met out of the University fund.  



(5) The University shall have power to borrow, on the security of the University  

properties and with the concurrence of the State Government money for the purposes of the  

University.  

36. Accounts and audit.- (1) The annual accounts and balance sheet of the  University 

shall be prepared by the Comptroller under the direction of the Vice-Chancellor  and all moneys 

accruing to or received by the University from whatever source and all  amount disbursed or 

paid shall be entered in the accounts.  

(2) The Comptroller shall, before such date as may be prescribed by the Statutes,  

prepare the annual financial estimates for the ensuing year.  

(3) The annual accounts and the annual financial estimates prepared by the  

Comptroller shall be placed before the Board together with the remarks of the Finance  

भाग 4 (क राजस्थान राज-पत्र, सितम्बर 24, 2021 536 Committee for approval and the Board 

may pass resolution with reference thereto and  communicate the same to the Comptroller who 

shall take action in accordance therewith.  

(4) The annual accounts shall be audited in the prescribed manner by such auditors  as 

the State Government may direct and the cost of such audit shall be a charge on the  University 

fund.  

(5) The accounts when audited shall be printed and copies thereof, together with the  

audit report, shall be submitted by the Vice-Chancellor to the Board which shall forward  them 

to the State Government with such comments as may be deemed necessary.  

(6) The University shall settle objections raised in the audit and carry out such  

instructions as may be issued by the State Government on the audit report.  

37. Control of the State Government.- Where the State Government funds are  

involved, the University shall abide by the terms and conditions attached to the sanction of  such 

funds which may inter alia include prior permission of the State Government in respect  of the 

following, namely:-  

(a) creation of the new posts of teachers, officers or other employees;  

(b) revision of the pay, allowances, post-retirement benefits and other benefits to its  

teachers, officers and other employees;  

(c) grant of any additional/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) diversion of any earmarked funds other than the purpose for which it was  

received;  

(e) transfer by sale, lease, mortgage or otherwise of immovable property;  

(f) incur expenditure on any development work from the funds received from the  State 

Government for any purposes other than for which the funds are received;  and  

(g) take any decision resulting in increased financial liability, direct or indirect, for  

the State Government.  

Explanation.- The above conditions shall also apply in respect of the posts created  



from any other fund, which may, in the long term, be likely to cause financial implications to  

the State Government.  

38. Assumption of financial control by the State Government as emergency  

measure.- (l) The State Government shall have the right to cause an inquiry to be made, by  

such person or persons as it may direct, and to issue directions to the University, in respect  of 

any matter connected with the finances of the University, where State Government funds  are 

concerned.  

(2) If the State Government is satisfied that owing to maladministration or financial  

mismanagement in the University a situation has arisen whereby financial stability of the  

537 राजस्थान राज-पत्र, सितम्बर 24, 2021 भाग 4 (क) University has become insecure, it may 

by a notification, declare that the finances of the  University shall be subject to the control of 

the State Government and shall issue such other  directions as it may deem fit for the purpose 

and the same shall be binding on the University.  

39. Supplementary provisions relating to membership.-(1) All casual vacancies  

among the members (other than ex-officio members) of any authority or body of the  University 

shall be filled as soon as possible by appointment, nomination or election  according as the 

member whose place became vacant was appointed, nominated or elected  and the person 

appointed, nominated or elected to a casual vacancy shall be a member of  such authority or 

body for the residuary period of the term for which the person whose place  he fills would have 

continued but for the vacancy.  

(2) A person who holds any office in the University by virtue of his holding any  other 

office of the University or otherwise shall hold such office as long as he holds the other  office 

and thereafter till his successor is duly nominated, appointed or elected, as the case  may be.  

(3) The Board may remove any person not being an officer of the University from  

membership of any authority or body or any employee of the University on the grounds that  

such person or employee has been convicted of an offence involving moral turpitude or for  

taking part in subversive activities or for indulging in any act or acts unbecoming of the  

prestige of the University:  

Provided that no such person or employee shall be removed under this sub-section  

unless he has been afforded a reasonable opportunity of showing cause why he should not be  

so removed and such cause has been considered by the Board:  

Provided further that prior approval of the State Government will be necessary for  

taking such action against a member of any authority or body of the University, nominated  by 

the State Government.  

(4) If any question arises regarding any person who has been appointed, nominated  or 

elected, as or is entitled to be, a member of any authority of the University subordinate to  the 

Board or regarding any decision of the Board under this Act and the Statutes, the matter  shall 

be referred to the Chancellor for his decision, and the decision of the Chancellor shall  be final.  

40. Proceedings of the University authorities and bodies not to be invalidated by  

reason of any vacancy.- No act or proceeding of any authority or body of the University  shall 

be invalidated by reason of the existence of a vacancy among its members or by reason  of 

some person having taken part in the proceedings who is subsequently found not to have  been 



entitled to do so.  

41. Reference to Government officers to be construed in case of change of  

designation as reference to corresponding offices.- Where any provision of this Act or of  the 

Statutes, Ordinances or Regulations refer to an officer of the State Government by  designation, 

then if that designation is altered or that office ceases to exist, the reference shall  be construed 

as a reference to the altered designation, or as the case may be, to such  corresponding officer 

as the State Government directs. 

भाग 4 (क राजस्थान राज-पत्र, सितम्बर 24, 2021 538 42. Power to obtain information.- 

Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or  any other law for the time being in force, 

the State Government may, by order in writing, call  for any information from the University 

on any matter relating to the affairs of the University  and, the University shall, if such 

information is available with it, furnish the State Government with such information within a 

reasonable period.  

43. Annual Report.- The Annual Report of the University shall be prepared under the  

direction of the Vice-Chancellor and circulated among the members of the Board one month  

before the annual meeting of the Board at which it is to be considered. The Annual Report, as  

approved by the Board, shall be sent to the State Government for being laid on the table of  the 

House of the State Legislature.  

44. Statutes.- Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes may provide for any  

matter and shall, in particular, provide for the following:-  

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

(b) the appointment, nomination or election and continuance in office of the  members 

of the authorities of the University and all other matters relating to  these authorities 

for which it may be necessary or desirable to provide;  

(c) the designation, manner of appointment, powers, duties and service conditions of  

the officers of the University;  

(d) the classification and manner of appointment of teachers and their service  

conditions and qualifications;  

(e) the constitution of pension, gratuity, insurance and provident funds for the benefit  

of officers, teachers and other employees of the University;  

(f) the conferment of honorary degrees;  

(g) the establishment, amalgamation, sub-division and abolition of departments; 

(h) the establishment and abolition of hostels maintained by the University;  

(i) the moneys to form part of and to be paid into the University fund and the  matters 

to which the fund may be applied and appropriated;  

(j) the number and emoluments of teachers of the University and the preparation and  

maintenance of a record of their services and activities;  

(k) the remuneration and allowances including travelling and daily allowances to be  

paid to persons employed in the business of the University; and  

(l) all other matters which by this Act are required to be or may be provided for or  



prescribed otherwise than by the Act and Regulations.  

45. Statutes how made.- (1) The Statutes may be made, amended or repealed by the  

Board in the manner hereinafter provided.  

(2) The Board may take into consideration the draft of a Statute either at its own  

motion or on a proposal by any authority of the University. 

539 राजस्थान राज-पत्र, सितम्बर 24, 2021 भाग 4 (क) (3) The Board, 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.  

(4) Every Statute passed by the Board shall be submitted to the Chancellor who may  

give or withhold his assent thereto or send it back to the Board for reconsideration.  

(5) No Statute passed by the Board shall be valid or shall come into force until  

assented to by the Chancellor.  

(6) Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing sub-section, the Chancellor  

may, either suo motu or on the advice of the State Government, direct the University to  make 

provisions in the Statutes in respect of any matter specified by him and if the Board  fails to 

implement such a direction within sixty days of its receipt, the Chancellor may,  after 

considering the reasons, if any communicated by the Board for its inability to comply  with 

such direction, make or amend the Statutes suitably.  

46. Ordinances.- Subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, the  

Ordinances may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:-  

(a) the courses of study, admission or enrolment of students, fee, qualifications or  

conditions requisite for any degree, diploma, certificate or fellowship;  

(b) the conduct of examinations including the appointments of examiners and  their 

terms and conditions;  

(c) the conditions for residing in any hostel or other place of residence run or  

maintained by the University, the levying of charges therefor and other  related 

matters;  

(d) the recognition and supervision of hostels not run or maintained by the  

University; and  

(e) any other matter required by this Act or the Statutes to be dealt by or under the  

Ordinances of the University.  

47. Ordinances how made.- (1) The Board may make, amend or repeal Ordinances  

in the manner hereinafter provided.  

(2) No Ordinances concerning the academic matter shall be made by the Board  

unless a draft thereof has been proposed by the Academic Council.  

(3) The Board shall not have the power to amend any draft proposed by the  Academic 

Council under sub-section (2), but may reject or return it to the Academic Council  for 

reconsideration, in part or in whole, together with any amendments which the Board may  

suggest.  



(4) All Ordinances made by the Board shall have effect from such date as it may  direct, 

but every Ordinance so made shall be submitted to the Chancellor within two weeks.  The 

Chancellor shall have the power to direct the Board, within four weeks of the receipt of  the 

Ordinance to suspend its operation, and he shall, as soon as possible, inform the Board of  

भाग 4 (क राजस्थान राज-पत्र, सितम्बर 24, 2021 540 his objection to it. He may after receiving 

the comments of the Board, either withdraw the  order suspending the Ordinance or disallow 

the Ordinance and his decision shall be final.  

48. Regulations.- (1) Every authority of the University may make Regulations  
consistent with this Act and the Statutes and Ordinances-  

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

(b) providing for all matters which by this Act and the Statutes or Ordinances are  to 
be provided for by that authority by the Regulations; and  

(c) providing for any other matter solely concerning such authority and not  provided 
for by this Act and the Statutes or Ordinances.  

(2) Every authority of the University shall make Regulations providing for the giving  
of notice to the members of such authority of the dates of meetings and of the business to be  
transacted thereat and for the keeping of a record of the proceeding of meetings.  

(3) The Board may direct the amendment, in such manner as it may specify, of any  
Regulations made under this section or the annulment thereof by any authority of the  
University.  

49. Delegation of powers.- The Board may, by Statute, delegate to any officer or  
authority any of the powers conferred upon it by this Act, to be exercised subject to such  
restrictions and conditions as may be prescribed.  

50. Transfer of properties and manpower.-Notwithstanding anything contained in  
any law for the time being in force, the Chancellor may, in order to give effect to the  provisions 
of this Act, on the advice of the State Government, make such orders as are  deemed necessary, 
for the transfer of-  

(a) any officer, teacher, employee or servant,  

(b) any movable or immovable property situated in the jurisdictional area of this  
University or any rights or interest therein, and  

(c) any fund, grant, contribution, donation, aid or benefaction received, accrued or  
promised,  

from the Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur or any other University to this University on  
such terms and conditions as may be specified in the orders.  

51. Transitory provisions.- (1) All Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations made under  
the Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur Act, 1962 (Act No.17 of 1962) shall, in so far as  they 
are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, be deemed to have been made under  this 
Act and shall continue to be in force until they are superseded or modified by the  Statutes, 
Ordinances or Regulations made under this Act.  

(2) All notices and orders, made or issued by any authority under the Jai Narain Vyas  
University, Jodhpur Act, 1962 (Act No. 17 of 1962) shall, in so far as they are not  inconsistent 
with the provisions of this Act, be deemed to have been made or issued by the  corresponding 
authority under this Act and shall continue to be in force until they are  superseded or modified 
under this Act.  



52. Temporary arrangements.- (1) At any time after the commencement of this Act  
and until such time as the authorities of the University are duly constituted, any officer of the  

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Vice-Chancellor, with the prior approval of the  Chancellor, to carry on the duties of any such 

authority.  

(2) The Vice-Chancellor may make temporary appointments subject to the approval  
of the Board at its next meeting, following the making of such appointment.  

53. Residuary provisions.-The Board shall have the authority to deal with any  matter 
pertaining to the University and not specifically dealt with in this Act. The decision of  the 
Board on all such matters shall, subject to revision by the Chancellor, be final and shall  not be 
liable to be challenged in any Court or Tribunal.  

54. Removal of difficulties.- (1) The State Government may for the purpose of  
removing any difficulties, in the area and in matters covered by this Act, by order published  in 
the Official Gazette,-  

(a) direct that this Act shall during such period as may be specified in the order  take 
effect subject to such adaptations whether by way of modification,  addition or 
omission consistent with this Act, as it may deem fit to be  necessary or 
expedient; or  

(b) give such directions as appear to it to be necessary for the removal of such  
difficulties that may arise in giving effect to the provisions of this Act; or  

(c) make such other temporary provisions for the purpose of removing any such  
difficulties as it may deem fit to be necessary or expedient:  

Provided that no such order shall be made after twelve months from the date of the  
commencement of this Act.  

(2) All orders made under sub-section (1) shall be laid before the House of the State  
Legislature for fourteen days which may be comprised in one session or in two successive  
sessions and if before the expiry of the session in which they are so laid or of the session  
immediately following, the House of the State Legislature makes any modification in any of  
such orders or resolves that any such order should not be made, such order shall thereafter  have 
effect only in such modified form or be of no effect, as the case may be, so however,  that any 
such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of  anything 
previously done thereunder.  

(2) If any question arises regarding the interpretation of any provisions of this Act or  
any Statutes or Ordinances or Regulations made under this Act, or as to whether any person  
has been duly appointed as or is entitled to be a member of any authority or other body of the  
University, the matter may be referred to the Chancellor and shall be so referred if the Vice  
Chancellor and any ten members of the Board so require. The Chancellor shall after taking  
such advice from the State Government as he deems necessary, decide the question and his  
decision shall be final.  

विनोद कुमार भाररानी,  

Principal Secretary to the Government.