Section 4(16) in The Jadavpur University Act, 1981
(16)to establish, maintain, manage or recognize Halls, Hostels and other places of residence for the students, Teachers, officers or non-teaching staff of University, to withdraw such recognition, and to take over the management and maintenance of the existing Halls, Hostels or places of residence for students, Teachers, officers or non-teaching staff of the University with the consent of the authorities thereof;
