Section 26 in The Maharashtra Universities Act, 1994
26. Functions and duties of Senate.
(1)The Senate shall transact the following business at its annual meeting, namely:-(a)review current academic programmes and collaborative programmes;(b)suggest new academic programmes consistent with the societal requirements in higher education;(c)suggest measures for improvement and development of the university;(d)suggest institution of new degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions; and(e)confer, on the recommendations of the Management Council, honorary degrees or other academic distinctions.(2)The Senate shall receive, discuss and approve [the annual financial estimates (budget),] [These words were inserted by Maharashtra 55 of 2000, section 20.] the annual reports, accounts and audit reports of the university.(3)The Senate shall review broad policies and programmes of the University and suggest measures for its improvement and development.
