Section 127(8) in Maharashtra Public Universities Act, 2016
(8)All powers relating to disciplinary action against students of an affiliated college or recognized institution not maintained by the university, shall vest in the principal of the affiliated college or head of the recognized institution, and the provisions of the sub-sections (6) and (7) including the Statutes made thereunder, shall mutatis-mutandis apply to such colleges, institutions and students therein.