State of Rajasthan - Act
First Statutes of the University of Udaipur
RAJASTHAN
India
India
First Statutes of the University of Udaipur
Rule FIRST-STATUTES-OF-THE-UNIVERSITY-OF-UDAIPUR of 1963
- Published on 7 August 1963
- Commenced on 7 August 1963
- [This is the version of this document from 7 August 1963.]
- [Note: The original publication document is not available and this content could not be verified.]
Chapter I
General
1. Short title
- These statutes may be called the "First Statutes of the [University of Udaipur, Udaipur] [Now Mohan Lal Sukhadia University.]".2. Commencement
- They shall come into force at once.3. Definitions
- In these statutes unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context: -Chapter II
Constitution, Power and Duties of the Authorities of the University
4. Constitution of the Academic Council.
- In addition to the ex-officio members mentioned in clauses (a) to (f) of sub-section (1) of section 21 of the Act, the following persons shall constitute the Academic Council in pursuance of clause (g) of sub-section (1) thereof:-5. Constitution of the Committees of the Academic Council
- The Academic Council shall elect annually by ballot from its members of the following committees;6. Constitution of the Board of Studies.
7. Staff Council to be an Authority of University
- In addition to the authorities mentioned in sub-clause (i) to (iv) of clause (b) of section 9 of the Act, a Staff Council for each College or School is hereby declared to be an authority of the University under sub-clause (v) thereof.8. Constitution of the Staff Council
9. Powers and Duties of the Board
10. Executive Committee of the Board
1. The Vice-Chancellor.
2. The Chairman of the faculty concerned.
3. The Convener of the Committee of Courses concerned.
4. One member other than a convener of the committee of courses concerned to be elected by the Committee of Courses.
1. The Vice-Chancellor.
2. The Registrar.
3. The Chairman of the Faculty concerned.
4. One member nominated by the Vice-Chancellor every year.
The decision taken by the Results Committee with regard to the results of candidates, shall be final. The decision, in regard to cases where unfair means have been used, will rest with the Executive Committee.The Examination results, as passed by the Results Committee, shall be published by the University.] [Added by Resolution No. 48 dated 27-10-1964 duly assented by the Chancellor on 18-11-1964.]11. Powers and Duties of the Academic Council
12. Powers and Duties of the Boards of Studies
13. Powers and Duties of the Council of deans
14. Powers and Duties of Staff Council
- The Staff Council Shall:-Chapter III
Appointment, Nomination of Election and Continuance in office of the Members of the Authorities of the University and Certain other Matters concerning therewith
15. Election of the representative members
- The following procedure shall be observed in the election of the representative members mentioned in section 19 (1) III (ii) and (iii) of the Act;I. Mode of Election of two representatives of the Registered graduates of the University.The following procedure shall be observed regarding the election of two representatives of the registered graduates of the University as members of the Board:16. Nomination of one representative from the Rajasthan Branch of the All Indian Womens' Conference
- The following procedure shall be adopted for the nomination of the representative from the Rajasthan Branch of All India Womens' Conference.-17. Nomination of Two Progressive Farmers
- The following procedure shall be adopted for the nomination of two progressive farmers as required by clause (iv) of Part IV of sub-section (1) of section 19 of the Act.18. Nomination of one Representative of the C-operative Societies.
- The following procedure shall be observed for the nomination of one representative of the Co-operative Societies.-19. [ Term of office of the members of the Board other than, Ex-officio Members. - (1) In accordance with section 19 (6) of the Act of the following members of the first Board shall serve for the periods specified against each:
| Representative members: | |
| 1. One representative of the Rajasthan Board of Institute ofEngineering | 2 years |
| 2. Two registered graduates of the University (includinggraduates of the various colleges which have been incorporated inthe University). | 6 years |
| 3. One representative each of the Faculty of Science of theUniversity of Rajasthan and of every other University in theState established by law. | 4 years |
| 4. One Principal/Head of Colleges elected by thePrincipals/Heads of such Colleges from amongst themselves. | 2 years |
| 5. Four persons elected by Academic Council from amongst itsmembers. | 2 years |
| 6. Two persons elected by teachers other than the Heads ofUniversity Departments and Principals/Heads of Colleges fromamongst themselves. | 6 years |
| Nominated Members: | |
| 1. One Scientist who has achieved distinction in Agricultureor Animal Science, nominated by the State Government. | 6 years |
| 2. One nominee of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. | 6 years |
| 3. One representative nominated by the State Government fromthe Rajasthan Branch of the All India Womens' Conference havingknowledge of and experience in Home Science. | 2 years |
| 4. Two persons, both being progressive farmers and one atleast being actively associated with farmers' organisations inthe State, to be nominated by the State Government from out of apanel of persons selected by the Zila Parishads in the State inthe prescribed manner provided that no Zila Parishad shall selectmore than one person for the purpose. | 4 years |
| 5. One person representing co-operative societies, to benominated by the State Government from out of a panel of personsselected by the Apex Co-operative Organisation in the State inthe prescribed manner provided that no Apex Co-operativeOrganisations shall select more than one person for the purpose. | 4 years |
| 6. Two members, not below the rank of the Head of thefollowing Departments to be nominated by the State Government byrotation:- | |
| (a) Medical | |
| (b) Industries and Commerce | |
| (c) Forests | |
| (d) Public Works | |
| (e) Mines & Geology | |
| (f) Development and Planning, and | |
| (g) Law and Judicial includingLegal Affairs | 4 years |
| 7. Two persons who have rendered distinguished service to thecause of education, nominated by the Chancellor. | 6 years |
| 8. One member of the State Legislature nominated by theSpeaker, provided he is not already a member of the Board. | 2 years] |
20. Meetings of the Board.
21. Continuance in office of the Members of the First Board.
- Subject to the provision of Statute 19, the members and the Chairman of the first Board constituted under sub-section (3) of section 19 of the Act, who shall be holding office on the date of the commencement of these Statutes, shall continue to hold office till such time as the members of the Board are appointed by selection or election according to those Statutes. Notwithstanding the fact that they have not been appointed by selection or election according to these Statutes.Academic Council22. Manner of election of a member under Section 21 (g) of the Act.
23. Meetings of the Academic Council.
24. Continuance in office of the existing members of the Academic Council.
- Members of the Academic Council who shall be holding office on the date of coming into force of these Statutes, shall continue to hold office till such time as the members are appointed by selection or election according to these Statutes, notwithstanding the fact that they have not been appointed by election or selection according to these Statutes.Boards of Studies25. Eligibility for the membership.
- No member shall be eligible to be elected to any Board of Studies unless he is a permanent teacher having 6 years' teaching experience and is not below the rank of a [lecturer] [Replaced by Resolution No. 48, dated 27-10-1964 and approved by the Chancellor dated 18-11-1964.].26. Manner of election.
27. Meetings of the Boards of studies.
28. Continuance in office of the Members of the Board of Studies.
- The members of the Boards of Studies, who shall be holding office on the date of the commencement of these Statutes shall continue to hold office till such time as the members are appointed by the selection or election according to these Statutes notwithstanding the fact that they have not been appointed by election or selection according to these Statutes.Council of Deans29. Meetings of the Council of Deans.
30. Meeting of the Staff Council.
Chapter IV
The Designation, Appointment, Powers, Duties and Service Conditions of the Officers of the University
Designation of Officers31. Librarian to be an officer of the University.
- In pursuance of sub-clause (ix) of clause (a) of section 9 of the Act. Librarian of the University is hereby declared to be an Officer of the University.Appointment of Officers32. Merit, the sole, consideration of appointment.
- All appointments of the officers of the University shall be made strictly on the basis of their merit.Appointment of the Registrar, Comptroller, Estate Officer, the Dean of the Student Welfare and the Librarian of the University33. Manner of Appointment of these Officers.
- The following procedure shall be adopted in making the appointment of these Officers.34. Manner of Appointment.
- The following procedure shall be adopted for the appointment of these officers: -35. Manner of Appointment.
36. Powers and duties of Vice-Chancellor.
37. Powers and duties of Registrar.
- In addition to the powers conferred and duties imposed upon the Registrar by or under the Act the Registrar shall-38. Powers and Duties of the Comptroller.
- In addition to the powers conferred and duties imposed upon the Comptroller by or under the Act, the Comptroller shall:-1. act as the ex-officio Secretary of the Council of Deans;
2. issue notices and maintain the minutes of all the meetings of the Council of Deans;
3. conduct the official correspondence of the Council of Deans;
4. advise in regard to the financial policy of the University and take measures to develop its resources;
5. receive all contributions, grants, gifts and endowment made in favour of or for the purposes of the University;
6. purchase all materials and properties required by the University and its various units except as otherwise provided by the Act, Statutes or Regulations;
7. place the financial position of the University before the Board at its meeting;
8. Ensure that:-
9. execute all contracts on behalf of the University;
10. devise and install suitable system of accounting and business procedure and keep an Accounts Manual for use in all University offices;
11. develop and operate an internal audit system so that records of all offices and employees responsible for the receipts or expenditure of money for keeping account or for custody of property may be verified by the audit;
12. prescribe the financial forms to be used throughout the University;
13. [x x x] [Deleted by Resolution. No. 48. dated. 27-10-1964 and approved by the Chancellor on dated 18-11-1964.]
14. maintain employment records of all members of the staff of the University;
15. to countersign T.A. bills and sanction absence of duty of all the employees working under him;
16. sign cheques for payment and sanction pay and allowances of all the officers, teachers and other employees of the University;
17. perform such other duties as may be required from time to time by the Board or Vice-Chancellor;
18. [ attend the meetings of the Board of Control; [Added by Resolution. No. 48. dated. 27-10-1964 and approved by the Chancellor on 18-11-1964.]
19. attend the meetings of the Academic Council; and
20. conduct the official correspondence of the Finance Committee; and
21. issue notices and maintain the minutes of all the meetings of the Finance Committee.]
39. Powers and Duties of the Dean of Student Welfare.
- In addition to the powers conferred and the duties imposed upon the Dean of Student Welfare by or under the Act, the Dean, Student Welfare shall:-1. be the Chairman of the:-
2. be responsible for student discipline;
3. formulate the rules for the control of housing and hostel for students including the selection and appointment of Wardens, supervision over the mess and control of sanitary arrangements and medical facilities;
4. exercise general control over extra-curricular activities including sports, students union, excursions and such other activities and frame rules for the said purposes;
5. communicate with guardians of the students concerning the welfare of students;
6. obtain travel facilities for holidays;
7. make arrangements for scholarships, stipends and such other assistance for the students;
8. in consultation with the Director of Agricultural Experiment Station and the Director of Extension Education, prepare a programme for employment of students in the Experiment Station and the Extension Field and put it up the Vice-Chancellor for approval;
9. export the possibilities of finding suitable employment for students and arrange their interviews with prospective employers;
10. direct a programme of students counselling;
11. with respect to the employees working under him exercise powers of drawing, disbursing and collecting as well as those of appointing authority including countersigning T.A. bills, sanctioning of leave; and
12. perform such other duties as may be assigned to him from time to time by the Vice-Chancellor.
40. Powers and duties of the Estate Officer.
- The Estate Officer shall in discharge of his functions and duties under section 14(3) of the Act be responsible for the following: -1. execution and maintenance of the University Buildings, Roads, Fencing, Play-grounds, Parks and lands other than the land comprising the Agricultural Farms:
2. construction and maintenance of utility services:
3. maintenance of five Protection Services:
4. maintenance of architectural and constructional services of the University:
5. all repairs and constructions of the University buildings;
6. preparation of the annual budget of the University for construction and maintenance of the buildings and periodical reports showing the progress of works under construction:
7. maintenance of accounts relating to the works in his charge in forms prescribed by the Comptroller:
8. allotments and maintenance of the quarters and accommodation for the staff of the University;
9. with respect to the employees working under him, exercise the powers of drawing, disbursing and collecting moneys, including powers of countersigning bills and granting leave;
10. and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned to him by the Vice-Chancellor.
41. Powers and Duties of the Dean/Associate Dean of College/Campus and Director of a School.
42. Powers and Duties of the Director of Agricultural Experiment Station.
43. Powers and Duties of the Director of Extension Education.
44. Powers and Duties of the Librarian.
45. Other Administrative and Financial Power.
- Except in so far as provided in these Statutes, the Officer of the University shall exercise such other administrative and financial powers as may be prescribed by the regulations to be framed by the Board hereafter.46. Service Conditions of the Officers.
Chapter V
Teachers of the University
[47. Classification of teachers. - Teacher's as defined in section 2(j) of the Act shall include the following:-48. Qualifications of teachers.
- The basic qualifications of the teachers shall be prescribed by the Academic Council.49. Manner of Appointment.
50. Service Conditions.
- The Service conditions of the teachers of the University shall be regulated by the following rules to be framed by the State Government hereinafter :1. University of Udaipur Teachers Service Rules.
2. Any other rules prescribing the general conditions of the service or terms contract of the employees of the University in so far as they are made applicable to the teachers of the University.
3. The form of Agreement for service for University Teachers shall be as given in Form 15 appended to these Statutes.
Chapter VI
Constitution of Pension Gratuity, Insurance and Provident Fund for the Benefit of Officers, Teachers and other Employees
51. Application.
- The Statutes in this Chapter shall apply to every whole time officer, teacher or employee who is appointed by the University or in the case of State Government employee who has opted for University service and who holds a substantive appointment in the University. A person whose services have been lent to the University by the Government or who is on leave or on deputation from a Government post on agreed terms and conditions will not be eligible to benefits under these Statutes unless he is appointed as an employee of the University.52. Pension and Gratuity.
- An employee of the State Government who has opted to serve the University and who was eligible for pension under the State Government Service Rules on the date of option shall be entitled to benefits of the pension as under:53. Insurance.
| (a) When sanctioned for any of the objects mentioned insub-clauses (a), (c), (d), (e) and (i) of clause (1). | Three months basic pay of the subscriber. |
| (b) When sanctioned for objects mentioned in sub-clauses (b),(f), (g), (h) of clause (1). | Twelve months basic pay of the subscriber. |
Chapter VII
Institution of Degrees, Diplomas and other Academic Honours, and Conferment of Honorary Degrees
[55. Grant of Degrees. - The University shall subject to the conditions to be laid down by the Academic Council and approved by the Board, grant the following Degrees, and Post-graduate Degrees and Diplomas, namely:-Degrees:(i)B. Sc. (Agriculture)(ii)S. Sc. (Dairying)(iii)B. Sc. (Poultry Science)(iv)B. Sc. (Agricultural Education)(v)B. Sc. (Food Technology)(vi)[ B. E. (Agriculture)](vii)B. Sc. (Home Science)(viii)B. V. Sc. & A. H.(ix)B. A. (Pass)(x)B. A. (Honours)(xi)B. Sc. (Pass)(xii)B. Sc. (Honours)(xiii)B. Com. (Pass)(xiv)B. Com. (Honours)(xv)B. Ed.(xvi)LL. B.Post Graduate Degrees:(i)M. Sc. (Agriculture)(ii)M. Sc. (Dairying)(iii)M. Sc. (Agriculture Engineering)(iv)M. Sc. (Home Science)(v)M. Sc. (Animal Husbandry)(vi)M. V. Sc.(vii)M. A.(viii)M. Sc.(ix)M. Com.(x)M. Ed.(xi)LL. M.(xii)M. O. L.(xiii)Ph. D.(xiv)D. Lit.(xv)D. Sc.Diplomas:(i)J.D.C. (Junior Diploma Course)(ii)Diploma (Post-graduate) in Sheep Husbandry(iii)I. D. D. (D.T.)(iv)I. D. D. (D. H.)]56. Conferment of Honorary Degrees.
57. Withdrawal of Degrees etc.
- The Academic Council may by resolution passed with the concurrence of not less than 2/3rd of the members voting, withdraw any Degree: Post-graduate Degree, Diploma or any Honorary Degree or any other academic distinction conferred by the University:Provided that no such resolution shall be moved without giving an opportunity of showing cause against the proposed withdrawal to the candidate concerned.Chapter VIII
Departments
58. Departments to be Primary Units.
- Each Department of the University or of that College including any Campus thereof as well as of the School shall be the Primary Unit of Education and Administration. It shall cariy on the programme of instruction and research and where appropriate, extension in a particular field of knowledge.59. Establishment, Amalgamation etc. of the Departments.
60. Head of the Department.
61. Manner of appointment of Heads of Departments.
- [(1) If there are Professors more than one in any Department, the Head of the Department shall be appointed from amongst the Professors by rotation. If in a Department there is only one Professor, Head of Department will be appointed from amongst the Professors and Readers working in the said Department by rotation. If there is no Professor, Head of the Department will be appointed out of Reader (s) in the Department by rotation. If there is no Professor or Reader in a Department, the Dean or the Associate Dean/Director of the Institution concerned shall act as Head of the Department.Chapter IX
Hostels
62. Establishment of Hostels.
63. Residence of Students.
64. Abolition of Hostels.
- The Board may, with the approval of the Council of Deans, abolish any Hostel maintained by the University or may with the approval of the Council of Deans withdraw the approval of any Hostel which it has approved.Chapter X
Fellowships, Scholarships, Medals and Prizes
65. Institution of Fellowships, etc.
Chapter XI
Registered Graduates
66. Registration of Graduates.
67. Procedure for the Registration of Graduates.
- The following procedure shall be adopted for the registration of graduates:-68. Procedure for the Revision of the Register.
- The register prepared initially in accordance with the provisions laid down above, shall be revised each year in accordance with the same procedure subject, however, to the following further provisions:-69. Fees for Registration.
70. Rights of the Registered Graduates.
Chapter XII
Admission and Enrollment of Students
71. Admission of students.
72. Maintenance and Discipline etc.
- The privilege of continuing as a student in the University shall be held only by keeping up a certain level of academic performance, class attendance, and requirements of discipline as may be prescribed by the Academic Council in consultation with the Boards of Studies and regular payment of the dues of the University.Chapter XIII
University Fund
73. University Fund.
- The University shall establish, maintain and administer a fund to be called the University Fund.74. Moneys, forming part of the Fund.
- The following moneys shall form part of, and be paid into University Fund, namely:-75. Administration of the Fund.
76. Delegation of powers.
- The Board may delegate powers to incure expenditure out of the University Fund to the Finance Committee or such officers or employees of the University as may be provided in the regulations.77. Account of the University Fund.
- Moneys belonging to the University Fund shall be kept in the Personal Deposit Account and one or more Scheduled Banks.78. Application of the University Fund.
79. Record of the University Fund.
80. Internal Checks.
- Internal checks shall be conducted from time to time to guard against irregularities, waste, and loss of moneys belonging to the University Fund.81. Control over Expenditure.
- A high standard of financial propriety and strict economy at every stage shall be maintained and relevant financial rules and regulations shall be observed by the authorities of the University and their subordinates.82. Deposits.
- Deposits in the University Fund shall be made by the Comptroller or Deans/Associate Deans/Directors of Colleges/Campuses/Schools on behalf of the University. No moneys belonging to the University Fund shall be kept out of the Fund.83. Mode of withdrawals.
- Moneys shall not be withdrawn from the University Fund except by presentation of bails in the prescribed form and manner by the authority declared competent to present bills, as may be provided in the regulation. Bills shall be presented to the Comptroller. Withdrawals from the University Fund shall be made either jointly by the Registrar and Comptroller or singly by the Comptroller through cheques.84. Audit.
- There shall be a detailed and regular audit of accounts of the University Fund as laid down in section 40 of the Act.Chapter XIV
Miscellaneous
85. Powers to remove difficulties.
- For the purpose of removing any difficulty in the application of these Statutes to any matter set out in clauses (a) to (m) of section 34 of the Act, the State Government may by order, publish in the official Gazette from time to time:-1. College of Agriculture:-
2. [ College of Veterinary and Animal Science:- [Added by Resolution No. 48, dated 27-10-1964 and assented to by the Chancellor on 18-11-1964.]
3. School of Basic Sciences and Humanities:-
4. [ College of Technology and Agricultural Engineering.- [Added vide Resolution No. 5. dated 5-9-1967 and assented by the Chancellor vide No. 5352, dated 17-10-1967.]
5. [ College of Home Science:- [Added and renumbered vide Resolution No. 13, dated 6-5-1972 and approved by Chancellor vide No. 1200/Camp, dated 15-6-1972.]
90.
Under Section 34(s), the fees which may be charged by the University, for any purpose shall be determined by the Executive Committee.91.
Under Section 34(t), the conditions subject to which persons may be recognised as qualified to give tutorial instructions shall be determined by the Executive Committee on the recommendations of the Academic Council.92.
Under Section 34(u), the remuneration and allowances, including travelling and daily allowances, to be paid to persons employed in the business of the University shall be prescribed by the Executive Committee.93.
The Faculties and the Committees of Courses to be authorities of the University:In addition to the authorities mentioned in sub-clause (i) to (iv) of clause (b) of section 9 of the Act, the Faculties and the Committees of Courses, are hereby declared to be authorities of the University under sub-clause (v) thereof.94.
Under Section 2(e) of the Act and Statute 11(2), the following faculties are established:95.
96. Chairman of faculties.
97. Functions of the Chairman of Faculties.
98. Functions of the Faculties.
99. The Committees of Course.
100. Functions of the Committees of Courses.
| Disciplinary Area | (No. of Members) |
| (a) Plant Sciences: | 2 |
| Agricultural Chemistry and Soils | |
| Horticulture | |
| Agronomy | |
| Plant Pathology | |
| Agricultural Botany-Plant Breeding. | |
| (b) Animal Sciences: 3 | (2 for Veterinary Collegeand 1 for Ag.Colleges) |
| Animal Husbandry | |
| Veterinary Science | |
| Dairy Science. | |
| (c) Physical Sciences: | 2 |
| Mathematics | |
| Chemistry | |
| Statistics | |
| Geography | |
| Physics | |
| Geology. | |
| (d) Biological Sciences: | 2 |
| Agricultural Zoology-Entomology | |
| Zoology | |
| Botany | |
| (e) Social Sciences: | |
| Political Science | |
| Sociology | |
| Economics | |
| Law | |
| Agril. Economics | |
| Commerce | |
| Social Work | |
| [Rural Sociology] [Added vide Resolution No. 9 dated 7-5-1973 and approved by the Chancellor vide No. 4537, dated 11-6-1973.] | |
| (f) Humanities: | 2 |
| English | |
| Hindi | |
| Sanskrit | |
| Urdu | |
| History | |
| Philosophy | |
| Drawing & Painting. | |
| (g) Education: | 2 |
| General Education | |
| Extension Education. | |
| (h) Agricultural Engineering: | 1 |
| (i) Home Science: | 1 |