Section 48 in The Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University Act, 1989
48. Honorary degrees.
- The Executive Council may consider and decide the conferment of an honorary degree or other academic distinction on any person without requiring him to undergo any test or examination, on the ground solely that he, by reason of his eminent position, attainments and public service, is a fit and proper person to receive such degree or other academic distinction and such recommendation shall be deemed to have been duly passed if supported by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present at the meeting of the Executive Council, being not less than one-half of its total membership:Provided that, the Executive Council shall not entertain or consider any proposal in that behalf without the Vice-Chancellor having obtained previous approval of the Chancellor.
