Section 25(2) in The Maharashtra University of Health Sciences Act, 1998
(2)Save as otherwise expressly provided in this Act, the Senate shall have the following powers,-(i)to confer, on the recommendation of the Management Council, honorary degrees or other academic distinctions;(ii)to make, amend or repeal Statutes;(iii)to consider the financial estimates prepared by the Management Council and pass resolutions thereon;(iv)to confer, on the recommendation of the Management Council, the title of Professor of Meritus;(v)to exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred or assigned by Statutes, Ordinances and Rules;(vi)The Senate shall transact the following business at its annual meeting, namely:-(a)review current academic programme and collaborative programme;(b)suggest new academic programme consistent with the social requirements in Medical Education;(c)suggest measures for improvement and development of the University; and(d)suggest institution of new degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions.
