THE KERALA UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES ACT, 2010
An Act to establish and incorporate a University of Health Sciences in the State of Kerala and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Preamble.—WHEREAS, it is expedient to establish and incorporate a University of Health Sciences for the purpose of ensuring proper and systematic instruction, teaching, training and research exclusively in Modern Medicine, Homoeopathy and Indian Systems of Medicine including Ayurveda, Siddha, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani and allied sciences in the State of Kerala and to have uniformity in the various academic programmes in medical and allied subjects in the State, and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto;
Be it enacted in the Sixty-first Year of the Republic of India as follows:—
(1) This Act may be called the Kerala University of Health Sciences Act, 2010.
(2) It shall be deemed to have come into force on the 7th day of December, 2009.
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—
(a) “Academic Services Unit” means a University department of study and research including schools and centres, Academic Staff College, University Computing Resource Centre, Library, Instrumentation or diagnostic facility or any other unit providing specialised services for the promotion of any of the objectives of the University;
(b) “Affiliated College or Institution” means a college or institution imparting education in health and allied sciences which is affiliated to the University in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the Statutes;
(c) “Aided College or Institution” means a private college or institution which is entitled to have financial assistance from the Government;
(d) “Approved Institutions” mean recognised institutions such as hospital, health centre or such other institutions recognised by the Univ
(1) There shall be established a University by name “the Kerala University of Health Sciences”, which shall be a body corporate having perpetual succession and a common seal, with power, subject to the provisions of the Act, to acquire and hold property, to contract and shall, by the said name sue and be sued.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, the territorial jurisdiction of the University shall extend to the whole of the State of Kerala.
(3) The headquarters of the University shall be at Thrissur.
(4) In all suits and other legal proceedings by or against the University the pleadings shall be signed and verified by the Registrar or any other person authorised by him in this behalf and all processes in such suits and proceedings shall be issued to and served on the Registrar.
(5) The University may establish study centres at s
The University shall be composed of the following, namely:—
(A) Institutions of the University which shall include the following:—
(i) School of studies and research in areas as may be decided by the University from time to time;
(ii) Constituent Colleges, mainly focusing on undergraduate and post-graduate teaching directly managed by the University;
(B) Affiliated colleges, both in the Government and private aided or unaided sectors;
(C) Recognised Institutions.
The objects of the University shall be the following, namely:—
(i) to advance and disseminate learning and knowledge in health sciences and allied fields by fostering and promoting medical research;
(ii) to design new courses and curricula based on the advances in the field of health science;
(iii) to regulate the academic standards of the affiliated colleges or institutions;
(iv) to promote preventive curative and rehabilitative aspects of health;
(v) to organise programmes to tackle health problems of the society;
(vi) to give leadership to the medical human resource development in the State;
(vii) to give leadership to the health planning and health policy formulation for the State;
(viii) to give thrust to epidemiological studies, monitoring and surveillance system of the di
The powers and functions of the University shall be the following, namely:—
(i) to provide instruction and training in such branches of learning related to health and allied sciences as the University may deem fit;
(ii) to make provisions for research and for advancement and dissemination of knowledge in health and allied sciences;
(iii) to institute and award degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions;
(iv) to hold examinations and to confer degrees and other academic distinctions for persons who shall have pursued approved courses of study in a University, college or an affiliated or recognised college or institution unless exempted therefrom in the manner prescribed and shall have passed the prescribed examinations of the University or shall have carried on research satisfactorily under conditions as may be prescribed and which has been duly evaluat
(1) The Governor of Kerala shall, by virtue of his office, be the Chancellor and the Head of the University.
(2) The Chancellor, when present, shall preside over the convocation of the University and may issue directions to the Vice-Chancellor to convene the meeting of any authority of the University for specific purposes, whenever necessary, and the Vice-Chancellor shall submit the minutes of such meeting to the Chancellor for the Chancellor’s perusal.
(3) The Chancellor may call for such information and record relating to any affairs of the University and issue such directions thereupon as the Chancellor may deem fit in the interest of the University, and the authorities and officers of the University shall comply with such directions.
(4) The Chancellor may alter taking report in writing from the Vice-Chancellor suspend or modify any resolution, order or proceedings of any authority, body, commit
(1) The Minister in charge of Health or Medical Education in Kerala shall be the Pro-Chancellor of the University.
(2) In the absence of the Chancellor or during his inability to act, the Pro-Chancellor shall exercise all the powers and perform all the functions of the Chancellor including presiding over of the convocation of the University.
(3) The annual programme of work of the University shall be refer-ed to the Pro-Chancellor for his information and any suggestion made by him may be considered by the Governing Council.
(4) The Pro-Chancellor shall also exercise such powers and perform such duties of the Chancellor as the Chancellor may, by order in writing delegate to the Pro-Chancellor and such delegation may be subject to such restrictions and conditions as may be specified in such order.
(1) The following shall he the officers of the University, namely:—
(i) the Vice-Chancellor;
(ii) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor;
(iii) the Registrar;
(iv) the Dean;
(v) the Finance Officer;
(vi) the Controller of Examination;
and such other officers in the service of the University as may be prescribed.
(2) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal executive and academic officer of the University and ex-officio Chairperson of the Senate, the Governing Council, the Academic Council and Finance Committee and shall preside, in the absence of the Chancellor or Pro-Chancellor, any convocation for conferring degrees.
(3) The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible for the duties allotted to him specifically by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Governing Co
(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor from among the panel of names recommended by the Search Committee consisting of the following members, namely:—
(i) One member nominated by the Chancellor;
(ii) One member elected by the Governing Council; and
(iii) One member nominated by the Chairman of the University Grants Commission.
The Chancellor shall appoint one of the members of the Committee to be the Convenor.
(2) The process of preparing a panel shall begin at least three months before the probable date of occurrence of the vacancy of the Vice-Chancellor and shall be completed within the time-limit fixed by the Chancellor. The Chancellor, however, may extend such time-limit, if, in the exigency of the circumstances, it is necessary to do so. However, the period so extended shall not exceed three months in the aggregate.
(1) The Chancellor, in consultation with the Vice-Chancellor shall appoint a suitable person, who is an eminent medical educationist as the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University.
(2) The term of Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be five years or till he attains the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier, provided that a person shall not be appointed as Pro-Vice-Chancellor for more than two terms.
(3) The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be a full-time salaried officer of the University, and the pay and allowances admissible to him as well as the terms and conditions of his service shall be such as may be determined by the Government.
(4) When the office of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor falls vacant or when the Pro-Vice-Chancellor is, by reasons of illness or absence or any other cause, unable to perform the duties of his office, the Chancellor, upon the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor, may appoint a suitabl
(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal academic and executive officer of the University. He shall be responsible for the development of academic programmes of the University. He shall oversee and monitor the administration of the academic programmes and general administration of the University to ensure efficiency and good order of the University.
(2) He shall be entitled to be present, with the right to speak, at any meeting of any other authority or body of the University but, shall not be entitled to vote there unless he is the Chairperson or member of that authority or body. In the event of equality of votes at any meeting of the Senate, the Academic Council or of any other authority, at which the Vice-Chancellor is the Chairman, he shall have and exercise a casting vote.
(3) The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to convene meetings of any of the authorities, bodies or committees, as and when he considers i
(1) There shall be a Dean for a Faculty, who shall be a teacher in the concerned subject not below the rank of Professor and with teaching experience and such other qualifications as may be prescribed in the Statutes. The Dean shall be an Academic Officer of the University concerned and responsible for implementation of the academic policies approved by the Academic Council in respect of academic development, maintenance of standards of teaching and training of teachers within the concerned Faculty.
(2) The Dean of every Faculty shall be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor from among the members of the Faculty.
(3) The Dean shall convene meetings of the Faculty, as and when required, in consultation with the Vice-Chancellor and shall preside over the same. The Dean shall formulate the policies and development programmes of the Faculty and present the same to appropriate authorities for their consideration.
(1) The Registrar shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Governing Council on the recommendation of a Selection Committee constituted for the purpose as may be prescribed by Statutes.
(2) The Registrar shall be the Chief-Administrative Officer of the University. He shall be a full-time salaried officer and shall work directly under the superintendence, direction and control of the Vice-Chancellor.
(3) Appointment of the Registrar shall be for a term of five years and he shall be eligible for re-appointment. The qualifications and experience for the purpose of selection of the Registrar shall be as approved by the State Government. The term of appointment of Registrar shall be five years or till he attains the age of sixty years, whichever is earlier, provided that a person shall not be appointed as Registrar for more than two terms.
(4) When the office of the Registrar fa
(1) Controller of Examinations shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor, on the recommendation of a selection committee constituted for the purpose as may be prescribed by the Statutes’ The Controller shall be a full-time salaried officer of the University and shall-work directly under the control’ of the Vice-Chancellor.
(2) The appointment of the Controller of Examinations shall be for a term of five years or till he attains the age of sixty years, whichever is earlier, provided that a person shall not be appointed as Controller for more than two terms. The qualifications and experience for the purpose of selection of the Controller shall be such as may be prescribed by Statutes.
(3) The Controller of Examinations shall be the principal officer-in-charge of the conduct of examinations and tests of the University and declaration of their results and shall discharge the functions under the superintendence, direction and
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(i) The Finance Officer shall be the principal Finance, Accounts and Audit Officer of the University. The Finance Officer shall be a full-time salaried officer and shall work directly under the control of the Vice-Chancellor;
(ii) The Finance Officer shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor either by direct recruitment or on deputation and in case of direct recruitment, the Finance Officer shall be appointed on the recommendation of the selection committee constituted for this purpose, as may be prescribed by the Statutes;
(iii) The qualifications, salary and other conditions of service of the Finance Officer appointed on direct recruitment shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
(2) The Finance Officer shall he the Convener of the Finance Committee and shall have the right to be present, speak and otherwise take part in the proceedings of the Senate or Gov
All salaried officers, members of the authorities, committees or bodies, teachers of the University and other employees of the University, shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (Central Act 45 of 1860).
The appointment of the Vice-Chancellor, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, the Registrar, the Controller of Examinations and the Finance Officer shall be notified by the University in the Gazette.
The following shall be the authorities of the University, namely:—
(i) the Senate;
(ii) the Governing Council;
(iii) the Academic Council;
(iv) the Board of Examinations;
(v) the Board of Studies;
(vi) the Faculties;
(vii) the Finance Committee;
(viii) the Planning Committee:
(ix) the Research Council;
(x) the University Quality Assurance Council;
(xi) the University Ethics Committee;
(xii) the Students Council; and
such other bodies of the University as arc designated by Statutes to be the authorities of the University.
(1) The Senate shall consist of the following members, namely:—
Ex-Officio Members
(i) the Chancellor;
(ii) the Pro-Chancellor;
(iii) the Vice-Chancellor;
(iv) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor;
(v) the Secretary to Government, Health Department in-charge of Medical Education;
(vi) the Secretary to Government, higher Education Department or an officer not below the rank of Joint Secretary nominated by him;
(vii) the Secretary to Government, Finance Department or an Officer not below the rank of Joint Secretary nominated by him;
(viii) the Director of Medical Education;
(ix) the Director of Health Services;
(x) the Director of Ayurveda Medical Education;
(xi) the Director of Indian Systems of Med
The Senate shall have the following powers, namely:—
(i) to formulate the broad policies and programmes of the University;
(ii) to suggest measures for the improvement and development of the University;
(iii) to consider the annual report, the annual accounts, the audit report and the development plans of the University and give recommendations to the Vice-Chancellor and Governing Council;
(iv) to confer honorary degrees or other academic distinctions on the recommendation of the Governing Council;
(v) to review current academic programmes and collaborative programmes; _
(vi) to suggest new academic programmes consistent with the social requirements in Medical Education;
(vii) to suggest institution of new degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions;
(viii) t
(1) The Governing Council shall consist of the following members, namely:—
(i) the Vice-Chancellor—Chairperson;
(ii) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor;
(iii) the Secretary to Government, Health Department in-charge of Medical Education;
(iv) the Director of Medical Education;
(v) the Director of Ayurvedic Medical Education;
(vi) the Director or the Principal and Controlling Officer of Homoeopathic Medical Colleges in the State;
(vii) three eminent persons with experience in the area of medical education to be nominated by the Pro-Chancellor;
(viii) three members elected by the Academic. Council from among its members as prescribed by Statues one each from Modern Medicine, Indian Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathic Medicine;
(ix) three experts in the field of healt
The Governing Council shall exercise the following powers subject to the provisions of this Act:
(i) to make Statutes subject to the approval of the Chancellor;
(ii) to make Ordinances;
(iii) to hold, control and administer the properties and funds of the University;
(iv) to consider and pass the budget and financial estimates of the University according to the provisions of the Statutes;
(v) to affiliate medical institutions in accordance with the terms and conditions of such affiliation provided by this Act and Statutes;
(vi) to ensure transparency in admission and a fair fee structure in the affiliated colleges;
(vii) to cause inspection of the affiliated colleges and associated institutions to ensure the academic quality and standards;
(viii) to approve the appointment of th
(1) The Academic Council shall-be responsible for laying down the academic policies in regard to maintenance and improvement of standards of teaching and research and collaboration programmes.
(2) It shall consist of the following members, namely:—
(i) the Vice-chancellor, Chairperson;
(ii) the Pro-Vice-chancellor;
(iii) the Deans of Faculties;
(iv) Chairpersons of the Boards of Studies;
(v) the Head of the Planning Committee;
(vi)
(a) five Professors—three from the affiliated Government Medical Colleges and two from the affiliated private Medical Colleges;
(b) two Professors—one each from affiliated Government and private Dental Colleges;
(c) two Professors—one each from Government and private Ayurveda Colleges;
(1) The powers and duties of the Academic Council shall be,
(i) to advise the Governing Council on all academic matters;
(ii) to make regulations;
(iii) to make proposals for research and advancement and dissemination of knowledge;
(iv) to prescribe the courses of studies in the institutions maintained by or affiliated to the University:
(v) to prescribe the qualifications of teachers in affiliated colleges or institutions or centres or schools;
(vi) to prescribe the qualifications for admission of students to the various courses of studies and to the examinations;
(vii) to make provisions for the admission of students to various courses of studies on the basis of merit and in order to maintain the standards of education;
(viii) to co-ordinate the teaching and learning process i
(1) The Board of Examinations shall be the authority for conducting the examinations and making policy decisions in regard to organising and holding examinations, improving the system of examinations, appointing the paper-setters and examiners and for preparation of the schedule of dates for holding examinations and declaration of the results, subject to the control and review of the Governing Council. The Board of Examinations shall also oversee and regulate the conduct of examinations in the constituent colleges, institutions and University Departments.
(2) The Board of Examinations shall deal with all the matters in relation to examinations and shall hear and decide the complaints received pertaining to any matter arising out of conduct of examinations. The procedure to be followed by the Board for their deliberations shall be prescribed by the Statutes.
(3) The Board of Examinations shall consist of the following memb
(1) The Board of Examinations shall ensure proper organisation of examinations and tests of the University, including moderation, tabulation and the declaration of results.
(2) The Board shall meet not less than twice in each academic term.
(3) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of duties as mentioned in sub-section (1), the Board shall exercise the following powers and perform the following duties, namely:
(i) to approve panels of examiners and question paper setters from the list of persons proposed by the respective Boards of Studies;
(ii) to explore, suggest and introduce examination reforms;
(iii) to exercise such other powers in relation to examinations as may be assigned to it by or under this Act.
(4) In case of any emergency requiring immediate action to be taken, the Chairperson of the Board or any o
(1) There shall be a Board of Studies for every subject or group of subjects, as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
(2) The Board of Studies shall consist of,—
(a) the Head of the University department or institution in the relevant subject:
Provided that, where there is no University department in the subject, a person nominated by the Vice-Chancellor from among the Heads of the Departments from an affiliated college having post graduate teaching experience in that subject;
(b) six Heads of Departments in affiliated colleges, other than Principals, having not less than ten years teaching experience, nominated by the Vice Chancellor;
(c) two post graduate teachers having not less than ten years of teaching experience from among the teachers of affiliated Government Colleges, one of them preferably a woman nominated by the Vice-Chancellor;
(1) The Board of Studies shall have the following powers and functions, namely:—
(a) to recommend, upon reference to it by the Governing Council, Academic Council or the Faculty concerned or otherwise, the courses of studies, the subject or group of subjects within its purview;
(b) to recommend books, including text-books, supplementary reading and reference books and other material for such courses of study;
(c) to advise the Faculty or Faculties concerned regarding improvements in the courses of study;
(d) to recommend names of suitable persons to the Board of Examinations for inclusion in the panels for appointment of paper-setters and Examiners at the University examinations in the subject;
(e) to recommend to the Board of Examinations, names of persons suitable for appointment as examiners or evaluators for evaluation of thesis and dissertations and
(1) The Faculties shall be the principal academic co-ordination authorities of the University in respect of studies and research in the subjects included in the Faculty and also in respect of studies and research in multi-disciplinary Faculties.
(2) The University shall have such Faculties as may be prescribed by Statutes.
(3) A Faculty shall be constituted, divided, combined with or abolished only with the approval of the Academic Council and as may be prescribed by Statutes.
(4) The Faculty shall comprise such subjects as are prescribed by Statutes.
(5) The Faculty shall consist of the following members, namely:—
(i) the Dean—Ex-officio Chairperson;
(ii) the Chairperson of each Board of Studies for the subjects comprised in the Faculty;
(iii) one member of each Board of Studies to be elected by the membe
The Faculty shall have the following powers and functions, namely:—
(i) to consider and report on any matter referred to it by the Senate, Governing Council, Academic Council or Planning Committee;
(ii) to consider and approve recommendations of the Boards of Studies in the Faculty and on matters not affecting any other Faculty;
(iii) to consider and recommend to the Academic Council on the academic matters within its purview which affect any other Faculty or Faculties or which involve administrative or financial implications;—
(iv) to consider and recommend to the Academic Council establishment of new courses, inter-disciplinary courses and. short-term training programmes referred to it by the Board of Studies or Board of Inter-disciplinary Studies, if any, constituted by Statutes;
(v) to make recommendations to the Planning Committee in respect of
(1) The Finance Committee shall consist of following members, namely:—
(i) the Vice-Chancellor;
(ii) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor;
(iii) the Registrar;
(iv) the Finance Officer;
(v) two members elected by Governing Council members from among themselves; and
(vi) one member from the Planning Committee nominated by the Vice-Chancellor.
(2) The Finance Committee shall give advice to the University authorities on any matter relating to the finances of the University. The powers of the Finance Committee shall be as follows:
(i) to prepare the budget estimate of the University and to review the accounts of expenditure and to make recommendations to the Governing Council;
(ii) to consider and make recommendations to the Governing Council on the proposals for new expen
(1) The Planning Committee shall be responsible to plan the development of the University, both physical and academic, and it shall conduct academic audit of the University departments, institutions, colleges and recognised institutions. It shall also plan, monitor, guide and co-ordinate undergraduate and post graduate academic programmes and development of affiliated colleges.
(2) It shall consist of the following members, namely:—
(i) the Vice-Chancellor, Chairperson;
(ii) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor;
(iii) five Deans of Faculty to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor including at least one each from Indian Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathic Medicine;
(iv) one person from among the Heads of departments or Directors of the University institutions not below the rank of Professor and who is not a Dean, to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor;
The Planning Committee shall have the following powers and functions, namely:—
(i) to suggest measures to create links and develop specific schemes for inter University interactions and for interaction of the University and Colleges with the industry and professional bodies and associations in health, medical and allied sciences;
(ii) to prepare University and College development plans, both short-term and long-term, keeping in view the objectives of the University as laid down in this Act and with due regard to the National and State Educational Policies:
(iii) to recommend to the Senate or Governing Council the development and collaborative programmes for the departments, Colleges and the University;
(iv) to monitor and report the progress of all such approved development and collaborative programmes to the Senate or Governing Council once in a year;
(1) There shall be a Research Council consisting of the Vice-Chancellor, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Heads of the University Departments and Directors or eminent scientists from the Research Institutes within or outside Kerala. The members of the Research Council shall be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor in consultation with the Governing Council.
(2) There shall be a Director of Research, appointed by the Vice-Chancellor, who shall be the Convenor of the Research Council.
(3) The duties of the Research Council shall be as provided in the Statutes.
(4) The term of the Research Council shall be three years or as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
There shall be quality assurance Council in the University for-periodic examination of the academic standards, democratic functioning and social commitment of the affiliated colleges and University centres. The members of the Council shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor in consultation with the Governing Council. The structure and functions of the Council shall be as prescribed by the Statutes.
University Ethics Committee shall be formed as per the guidelines of national agencies like the Department of Biotechnology, Indian Council of Medical Research and other Research Councils for examining the research projects undertaken by the University centres and to give advice to the affiliated colleges for maintaining ethical principles in research and clinical trial work. The members of the Ethics Committee shall he nominated by the Vice-Chancellor in consultation with Governing Council. The structure and functions of the Council shall be as prescribed by the Statutes.
(1) There shall be a Students’ Council in the University to encourage and promote the student’s co-curricular and extra curricular activities, and to bring notice of their grievances before the authorities.
(2) The Students’ Council shall consist of the following members, namely:—
(a) Ex-Officio Members:
(i) Pro-Vice-Chancellor—Chairperson;
(ii) the Chairman of the University Students Union;
(iii) the General Secretary of the University Students Union; the Dean, Students’ Affairs; and
(iv) the Officer in-charge of the National Service Scheme.
(b) Elected Members:
(i) seven members elected by the General Council of the University Students Union who shall not be the members of Senate or Academic Council;
(ii) three members elected from among the full time stud
(1) The constitution, powers, functions and duties of the authorities of the University, not laid down under any of the provisions of this Act, shall he such as may he prescribed by Statutes.
(2) Save as otherwise provided by or under the provisions of this Act, the term of office of the elected, nominated, appointed or co-opted member of any authority shall be three years from the date of its first meeting, irrespective of the date on which a member enters upon such office.
(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or Statutes, where a person elected, nominated, appointed or co-opted as an officer of the University or a member of any of the authorities or bodies of the University by virtue of his being eligible to be so elected, nominated, appointed or co-opted as such an officer or a member under any of the categories of officers or members specified by or under the relevant provisions of this Act in relation t
(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Governing Council shall have, in addition to all other powers vested in it, the power to unmake Statutes to provide for the administration and management of the affairs of the University.
(2) Statutes may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—
(i) the powers and duties of the officers of the University;
(ii) the constitution, powers and duties of the authorities of the University not specifically provided for in this Act;
(iii) the procedure for the election of members of the Senate, the Governing Council, the Academic Council and other authorities or bodies of the University and all such other matters, relating to these authorities or bodies, as may be necessary or desirable to provide;
(iv) conferment of honorary degrees and holding convocation;
(v) the establ
(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Government shall make the first Statute of the University.
(2) The Governing Council may, from time to time, make new or additional Statutes or may amend or repeal the Statutes referred to in sub-section (1).
(3) The Statute may be made, amended or repealed by the Governing Council in the manner hereinafter provided:
(i) The Governing Council may take into consideration the draft of a Statute either moved by any member of the Council or on a proposal by the Vice-Chancellor:
(ii) The Governing Council, if it thinks necessary may also obtain the opinion of any officer, authority or body of the University in regard to any draft Statute which is before it for consideration:
Provided that, where any such draft Statute pertains to academic matters, the Governing Council shall obtain the opinion of the
Subject to the conditions prescribed by or under this Act, the Governing Council may make Ordinances, to provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—
(i) the conditions under which students shall be admitted to courses of study for degree, diploma, certificate and other academic distinctions;
(ii) the fees to he charged for enrolment of students for attending such courses in the University and that for ‘admission to the examinations leading to degrees, diplomas, certificate and other academic distinctions, and for registration of graduates and any other type of fees to be charged;
(iii) the conditions of residence, conduct and discipline of the students of the University, and action to be taken against them for breach of discipline or misconduct, including the following:—
(a) use of unfair means at an examination or abetment thereof;
(b
The Governing Council may make, amend or repeal Ordinances in the manner hereinafter provided,—
(i) No Ordinances concerning the matters referred to in clauses (i) to (vi) of section 42 above, or any other matter connected with the maintenance of the standards of teaching and examinations within the University, shall be made by the Governing Council unless a draft thereof has been considered by the Academic Council;
(ii) The Governing Council shall not have the power to amend any draft proposed by the Academic Council under clause (i) above, but may return it to the Academic Council for reconsideration, in part or in whole, together with any amendments which the Governing Council may suggest.
(iii) All Ordinances made by the Governing Council shall have effect from such date as it may direct, but every Ordinance so made shall be submitted to the Chancellor within two weeks. The Chancellor shall h
(1) Subject to provisions of this Act, the Statutes and Ordinances and the approval of the Governing Council, the Academic Council may make regulations in the manner prescribed by Statutes, providing for all or any of the following matters, namely:—
(i) the courses of studies and the conduct of examinations;
(ii) the admission of students to the various courses of study and to the examinations;
(iii) the qualifications of teachers;
(iv) the appointment and prescription of duties of the Boards of Studies and examiners;
(v) recognition of examinations, degrees and diplomas of the Universities as equivalent to the examinations, degrees and diplomas of the University; and
(vi) all other matters which under the provisions of this Act, the Statutes and the Ordinances are to be, or may be, prescribed by the Regulations.
(1) Any authority or body may, subject to the previous approval of the Governing Council shall have the power to make bye-laws and orders not inconsistent with this Act, the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations, for the guidance and working of the Boards and Committees and other bodies constituted under the provisions of this Act, the Statutes, the Ordinances and the Regulations and for regulating the procedure and conduct of business at the meetings of any authority of the University and providing for all matters solely concerning such authority or body.
(2) Such bye-laws and orders shall be submitted to the Governing Council which may amend or annul them in such manner as it thinks proper, after ascertaining and considering the views of the authority or body making them.
All Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations made under this Act shall be published by the University in the Gazette.
(1) Subject to the rights of the minority educational institutions, admission to all courses in the University departments and affiliated colleges shall be made in accordance with the reservation policy of Government for the weaker sections of the society and on the basis of competitive merit in accordance with the rules, if any, made by the Government:
Provided that, where rules have been framed by the Government, in the interest of the students of the entire State, the University shall adopt the same and such rules shall be published in the Gazette, as the case may be, at least six months before the start of any academic session:
Provided further that having regard to the maintenance of discipline, the authority concerned shall have the power to refuse admission to a student.
(2) At the beginning of each academic year the University shall prepare and publish an academic calendar for all programm
(1) There shall be an elected University Students Union, formed by Councillors elected by the students of the University, departments or schools and affiliated colleges.
(2) The University Students Union shall consist of the General Council and an Executive Council.
(3) The General Council shall consist of such members (Councillors) elected as provided below:—
(i) one member dented from among the undergraduate students of all the University departments or schools together;
(ii) one member elected from among the students of all the Postgraduate programmes in the University department or schools including full-time registered research scholars;
(iii) one member each elected from among the students of the undergraduate courses in affiliated Government and aided colleges;
(iv) one member elected from among the students of all Postg
The University shall provide provision in the Statutes to ensure that the students selected to represent their classes, colleges or the University as the case may be, for sports, cultural and all other activities are selected entirely on the basis of merit.
(1) The University shall affiliate all the professional medical or other colleges or Institutions imparting education in Modern Medicine, Dental, Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Siddha, Unani, Yoga, Naturopathy, Nursing, Pharmacy and other paramedical and allied subjects, owned by Government of Kerala or Government controlled societies, private aided and private unaided self-financing educational agencies, which, before the date of commencement of this Act remained affiliated to the different Universities (except Deemed Universities) in the State of Kerala. The affiliation of the above mentioned institutions to other Universities in the State (except Deemed Universities), shall stand transferred to the University on and from the date of commencement of this Act, subject to the conditions that the affiliation of these colleges or institutions in respect of the students admitted to the courses in health sciences and allied subjects shall continue till those batches of students
(1) The University shall prepare a perspective plan for educational development for the location of institutions of higher learning in a manner ensuring equitable distribution of facilities for higher education in Medical and Allied Sciences having due regard, in particular, to the needs of unserved and underdeveloped areas within the jurisdiction of the University. Such plan shall be prepared by the Academic Council and got approved by the Governing Council and shall be placed before the Senate. It shall be updated every five years.
(2) No application for opening a new college or institution of higher learning which is not in conformity with such plan, shall be considered by the University.
(3) No students shall be admitted by the college or institution unless the first time affiliation has been granted by the University to the college or institution.
(4) The rules and procedure for affiliation of
(1) There shall be a separate Governing Body for every affiliated college or institution, consisting of the members as may be prescribed by the Statutes. There shall he a Managing Council for a group of affiliated colleges under a corporate management, consisting of members as may he prescribed by the Statutes.
(2) The powers and duties of the Governing Body or Managing Council shall be as provided in this Act or as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
(1) The affiliated college or recognised institution may apply for continuation of affiliation or recognition for the courses of study for which affiliation or recognition was granted ordinarily six months prior to the date of copy of such affiliation or recognition. The University shall follow the procedure prescribed in Statutes, so far as applicable, for grant of continuation of affiliation.
(2) The affiliated college or recognised institution may apply for affiliation or recognition for additional courses of study and the same shall be considered by the University following the procedures or rules prescribed in this regard in the Statutes.
(3) An affiliated college with at least six years standing as an affiliated college may apply for permanent affiliation in the manner as may be prescribed in the Statutes and the University shall consider such applications in such manner as may be prescribed.
(1) A University department or institution, affiliated college or recognised institution may apply to the University for grant of autonomous status. The Governing Council on the recommendation of Academic Council may confer the autonomous status.
(2) The autonomous department or institution or college or recognised institution, may constitute its authorities or bodies and exercise the powers and perform the functions and carry out the administrative, academic, financial and other activities of the University, as may be prescribed.
(3) The autonomous department or institution or college or recognised institution may prescribe its own courses of study, evolve its own teaching methods and hold examinations and tests for students receiving instruction in it and award degrees or certificates of its own. Autonomous department or institution or college or recognised institution shall function with the objectives of promoting aca
(1) Every affiliated college and recognised institution shall furnish such reports, returns and other particulars as the University may require for enabling it to judge the academic standards and standards of academic administration of the college or recognised institution. .
(2) The Vice-Chancellor shall cause every University department, school, centre, affiliated college or recognised institution to be inspected, at least once in every three years, by one or more committees appointed by him in that behalf which shall consist of the following members, namely:---,
(i) a Dean or a Chairman of Board of studies nominated by the Vice-Chancellor—Chairperson;
(ii) one expert, in medical education, not connected with the University, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor;
(iii) one expert, to be nominated by the Governing Council:
Provided that no member of such
(1) If an affiliated college or recognised institution fails to comply with the conditions of affiliation or recognition as provided in this Act or Statutes or fails to comply with the directions of the University or State Government or does not allow the local governing body or managing councils as provided in this Act or Statutes to function properly, or if it is conducting the college or recognised institution, in a manner prejudicial to the interest of the University or the standards laid down by the Ordinance or Statutes, the University can take action against such institutions under this Act including withdrawal of the affiliation granted to the college or institution, after giving notice to the Principal of the College or institution and the educational agencies running the college or institution, regarding the reasons for such withdrawal of affiliation and considering the reply given by the Principal of the college or educational agency.
(1) No management of an affiliated college or recognised institution shall be allowed to close down the college or recognised institution without prior permission of the University and State Government.
(2) The procedure to close down an affiliated college shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
Except as otherwise provided in this Act, the provisions of sections 51 to 68 of the Kerala University Act, 1974 (Act 17 of 1974) in respect of affiliated private aided colleges shall apply in the case of private aided colleges affiliated to the University.
All graduate or post-graduate instruction, teaching, training and research shall normally he conducted within the University, affiliated colleges and the recognised institutions in the manner as may he prescribed by the Statutes.
A person to be enrolled as a student of the University shall possess such qualifications and fulfill such conditions as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
(1) All powers relating to discipline and disciplinary action in relation to the students of the University departments and institutions and colleges, maintained by the University, shall vest in the Vice-Chancellor.
(2) The Vice-Chancellor may, by order, delegate all or any of his powers under this Ordinance as he deems fit, to such other officers or body as he may nominate or create in that behalf.
(1) The Governing Council may institute and confer such degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions as may be recommended by the Academic Council.
(2) The Governing Council may consider and recommend to the Senate 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 Senate, being not less than one-half of its total membership:
Provided that the Governing Council shall not entertain or consider any proposal in that behalf without the Vice-Chancellor having obtained the prior approv
(1) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (2), the following persons shall be entitled to have their names entered in the register of registered graduates or deemed registered graduates, maintained by the University, namely:—
(i) who are graduates of the University;
(ii) who are graduates holding a degree in Medical and Allied Sciences of any existing University in the State.
(2) A person shall not be qualified to have his name entered in the register of graduates, if he—
(i) is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent authority;
(ii) is an undischarged insolvent;
(iii) is convicted for an offence involving moral turpitude;
(iv) is a registered graduate of any other University established by law in the State of Kerala.
(3) Every person who intends to be a registere
(1) All grants and loans received from the State Government, the Government of India, the University Grants Commission and from any other source, all revenues of the University, all fees received, all income such as rent and profits derived from properties and funds vested in the University, all endowments and donations received. from any source whatsoever, all other miscellaneous receipts of the University and deposits, remittances and service of funds, received in connection with the affairs of the University shall form one consolidated fund styled “Kerala University of Sciences Fund” and shall he utilised for the purposes and in the manner laid down in this Act and in the Statutes, Ordinances, Regulations, Bye-Laws and Orders:
Provided that separate accounts may be maintained for specific purposes.
(2) All moneys in the Kerala University of health Sciences Fund shall be lodged in the Government Treasury or with the pr
(1) The University shall receive as grant-in-aid for its maintenance such sums provided by the Government in the State’s annual budget, subject to such conditions as may be fixed by the Government from time to time.
(2) The Government may pay to the Universities such other grants, subject to such conditions as they think fit for specific purposes.
(1) The annual budget estimates along with the financial statements of the University for ensuing financial year shall be prepared by the Finance Officer and presented to Governing Council, under the direction of the Vice-Chancellor before such dates as may be prescribed by the Statutes, for approval. After getting approval of the Governing Council, it shall be presented in the Senate for discussion. But the Senate will have no power to reject the Budget, but it can make suggestions and amendments to the Budget and return the same to the Governing Council for consideration. The Governing Council may accept or reject the recommendation made by the Senate.
(2) The Governing Council shall forward copies of financial estimates or statements as approved, to the Chancellor and the Government.
(3) The Financial year of the University shall be same as that applicable to the Government.
(1) the accounts of the University shall be audited at least once every year and in any case within six months of the close of the financial year by the auditors appointed by the Governing Council from among the firms of Chartered Accountants whose partners have no interest in any of the authorities or affairs of the University.
(2) The audited accounts shall be published by the University and a copy thereof together with the copy of the auditor’s report shall he placed before the Senate and submitted to the Chancellor and the Government.
(1) The Government shall appoint auditors to conduct the audit of the accounts of the University and the institutions under the management of the University at regular intervals.
(2) The auditor shall maintain a continuous audit of the accounts of the University and may, after giving due intimation, conduct local audit of any institution under the management of the University.
(3) The University shall bear the cost of the audit as fixed by the Government.
(4) After completing the audit for a year or for any short period or for any transaction or series of transactions, the auditor shall send a report to the University and a duplicate copy thereof to the Government.
(5) The auditors shall specify in the report under sub-section (4) all cases of irregular, illegal or improper expenditure or of failure to recover moneys or other property due to the University or of a loss or wast
(1) The Annual report of the University shall be prepared and published by the University and such report as approved by the Governing Council shall be submitted to the Chancellor, the Government and presented to the Senate. The Senate may consider the annual report in its meeting and may make recommendations as it deems fit. The Governing Council shall take appropriate action on the recommendations of the Senate and report the action taken to the Senate.
(2) The Government shall, as soon as the annual accounts and annual reports are received, cause the same to be laid on the table of the Kerala Legislative Assembly.
(1) There shall be a Grievances Committee in the University to deal with the grievances of teachers and other employees of the University, constituent colleges and institutions managed by the University, to hear and settle grievances as far as practicable within a reasonable period of not more than six months, and the committee shall make a report to the Governing Council:
(2) It shall be lawful for the Grievances Committee to entertain and consider grievances or complaints and report to the Governing Council for taking such action as it deems fit and the decisions of the Governing Council on such report shall be final.
(3) The Grievances Committee shall consist of the following members, namely:—
(i) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor - Chairperson;
(ii) two members of the Senate elected by the members of the Senate from among themselves – Members;
(iii) three m
(1) There shall be a Board of Adjudication for hearing the grievances and complaints of the students on academic matters concerning the examination, evaluation, results and other related matters referred to it by any authority of the University.
(2) The Board shall consist of the following members:
(i) Pro-Vice Chancellor - Chairman;
(ii) Dean Students’ Affairs - Member;
(iii) three Members of the Governing Council nominated by the Vice-Chancellor - Members
(iv) one representative to be elected from among the members of the General Council of the University Student’s Union-Member. His term shall be for one year from the date of appointment.
(3) The procedure for receiving complaints and settlement thereof shall be as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
(1) The Government shall constitute an Appellate Tribunal for the purposes of this Act.
(2) The Appellate Tribunal shall be a judicial officer not below the rank of a District Judge nominated by the Chancellor in consultation with the High Court.
(3) The term of office of the Appellate Tribunal shall be three years from the date of its nomination.
(4) The Appellate Tribunal shall have the power to make regulations consistent with the provisions of this Ordinance with the previous sanction of the Government for regulating its procedure and disposal of its business. The regulations so made’ shall be published in the Gazette.
(5) The remuneration and other conditions of service of the Appellate Tribunal shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
No civil court shall have jurisdiction to settle, decide or deal with any question or to determine any matter which is by or under this Act required to be settled, decided or dealt with or to be determined by any authority or person under this Act.
(1) No college in the State of Kerala imparting education in Health and Allied Sciences shall, save with the consent of the University and the sanction of Government, he associated in any way with or seek admission to, any privileges of any other University in India or abroad, except Deemed Universities permitted to operate in the State by the Government and the University Grants Commission and Institutions established by the Government of India or Autonomous Centres or Institutions under the Central Government.
(2) Any such privilege enjoyed by any Medical College or Institution of Health and Allied Sciences situated in the State before the date of’ commencement of this Act shall be deemed to be withdrawn with effect from such date of commencement of the Act or such date as may be notified by the Government.
(3) On and from the date of commencement of this Act or other date as may be notified by the Government, all colle
(1) No citizen of India shall be excluded from any office of the University or from membership of any of its authorities, bodies or committees, or from appointment to any post, or from admission to any degree, diploma, certificate or other academic distinction or course of study on the ground only of sex, race, creed, class, caste, place of birth, religious belief or profession or political or other opinion:
Provided that, the University may maintain, accredit or recognise any college or give affiliation to any college or institution in which admission is given exclusively for women or reserved for women.
(2) The University shall adopt Government policy and orders or directions issued from time to time, in regard to the reservation for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes for appointment to different posts of teachers and non-teaching staff for the purpose of admission of students in the affiliat
(1) The Government may at any time, by notification in the Gazette, transfer any Government college of Health and Allied Sciences to the University and from the date of such transfer the said college shall be a constituent College of the University.
(2) When any Government College is transferred to the University under sub-section (1) with effect from the date on which such transfer takes place, the following consequences shall ensue, namely:—
(i) all the assets including the properties and liabilities pertaining to the said college shall stand transferred to and vested in the University:
(ii) all members of the teaching staff or other employees of the said college who immediately before the date of’ such transfer were serving in or were attached to, that college shall stand transferred to the appropriate cadre or category of posts in the University on the same conditions of service as were applic
(1) Without prior approval of the Government, University shall not,—
(i) create any new posts of teachers, officers or other employees;
(ii) revise pay, allowances, post retirement benefits and other benefits of its teachers, officers and other employees;
(iii) grant any special pay, allowance or other extra remuneration of any description whatsoever including ex-gratia payment or other benefits having financial implications, to any of its teachers, officers or other employees;
(iv) divert any earmarked funds received for any purpose other than that for which it was received;
(v) incur expenditure on any developmental work from the funds received from the Government or University Grants Commission or any person or body for the purposes other than the purposes for which the funds are received;
(vi) take any decision regarding
(1) It shall be the duty of every authority or body or officer of the University to ensure that the interests of the University are duly safeguarded.
(2) If it is found that a damage or loss has been caused to the University by any action on the part of any authority or body or officer of the University not in conformity with the provisions of this Act, Statutes, Ordinances or Regulations, except when done in good faith, or any failure so as to act in conformity thereof, by wilful neglect or default on its or his part, such damage or loss shall be liable to be recovered from the authority or body or the concerned members thereof jointly or severally, or from the officer concerned, as the case may be, in accordance with the procedure prescribed by the Statutes.
(1) A teacher from an aided college or institution under the University elected or nominated as a member of the Legislative Assembly of the State, or of the Parliament shall be entitled to treat the period of such membership in the Legislative Assembly or Parliament as on leave without salary and allowances.
(2) A teacher referred to in sub-section (1) shall not be entitled to count the period of such membership of the Legislative Assembly or of the Parliament for the purposes, of pension, seniority and increments.
If any question arises regarding the interpretation of any provision of this Act or of any Statutes, Ordinances or Regulations as to whether a person who has been duly elected or appointed or nominated or co-opted is entitled to be a member of any authority or body of the University, the matter may be referred, on petition by any person or body directly affected, or suo moto by the Vice-Chancellor to the Chancellor who shall after taking such advice as deemed necessary, decide the question in consultation with the Government and such decision shall be final:
Provided that such reference shall be made by the Vice-Chancellor to the Chancellor, upon a requisition signed by not less than twenty-five members of the Senate.
All acts done or orders passed in good faith by the University or any of its officers, authorities or bodies shall, subject to the other provisions of this Act, be final and accordingly no suit or other legal proceedings shall be instituted against or maintained or damages claimed from the University or its officers, authorities or bodies for anything done or orders passed, or purporting to have been done or passed in good faith and in pursuance of the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations.
Subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, any officer or authority of the University may, by order, delegate any of its powers, except the power to make Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations to any other officer or authority of the University subject to the condition that the ultimate responsibility for the exercise of the powers so delegated shall continue to vest in the officer or authority delegating them.
No act or proceeding of the Senate or the Governing Council, Academic Council or any other authority or any body or committee of the University including a committee appointed by the Chancellor for the appointment of a Vice-Chancellor, shall be deemed to be invalid at any time merely on the ground that—
(i) any of the members of any such authority, body or committee are not duly elected, appointed, nominated or co-opted or for any other reason are not available to take office at the time of the constitution or to attend any meeting thereof or any person is a member in more than one capacity or there is any other defect in the constitution thereof or there are one or more vacancies in the offices of members thereof; or
(ii) there is any irregularity in the procedure of any such authority, body or committee not affecting the merits of the matter under consideration.
(1) It shall be the duty of a teacher or a member of the non-teaching staff of an affiliated college or an officer, teacher or other employee of the University to do any work in connection with an examination conducted by the University which he is required by the competent officer or authority of the University to do.
(2) If any teacher or member of the non-teaching staff of an affiliated college or any officer, teacher or other employee of the University refuses, without sufficient cause to the satisfaction of,—
(i) in the case of a teacher or a member of the non-teaching staff of an affiliated college, an officer not below the rank of Director of Medical Education or Ayurveda Medical Education or Controlling Officer of Homoeo Medical Colleges, as the case may be authorised by the Government in this behalf; and
(ii) in the case of an officer, teacher or other employee of the University, the Vice
(1) Save as otherwise provided by or under this Act, every salaried officer and teacher of the University shall be appointed by a written order.
(2) The written order referred to in sub-section (1) shall be lodged with the Registrar and a copy thereof shall be furnished to the officer or teacher concerned.
(3) Any dispute between any officer or teacher of the University and the University shall, on the request of the University or the officer or teacher concerned, be referred to the Appellate Tribunal for decision.
With the prior approval of the Government, the University shall make appropriate provisions for the benefit of its officers, teachers, and other employees under its control and service in matters of insurance, pension and provident fund and for such other benefits as it may deem fit, in such manner as may be prescribed by the Ordinances.
The Registrar shall forward to the Government within one month of the date of any meeting of the Senate or Governing Council or Academic Council, copies of the proceedings of such meetings.
(1) The Government shall have the right to cause an inspection to be made by such person or persons as they may direct, of the University, its buildings, laboratories, libraries, hospitals and equipments and of any institutions maintained, recognised or approved by or affiliated to the University, and also of the work conducted by the University and to cause enquiry to be made in respect of any matter connected with the University.
(2) The Government shall, before taking any action under sub-section (1), give notice to the University of their intention to cause such inspection or enquiry to be, made and the University shall be entitled to be represented there at.
(3) The Government shall communicate to the Governing Council the result of any inspection or enquiry ‘made under sub-section (1) and may after ascertaining the opinion of the Governing Council thereon convey their views to the Senate and to the Governing Council
(1) The Government may at any time and shall, at the expiration of ten years from the date of commencement of this Act and thereafter at the expiration of every ten years, by order published in the Gazette, constitute a Commission which shall consist of a Chairman and such other members not exceeding five as the Government may appoint, to enquire into the working of the University and such order shall contain the procedure to be followed by the Commission.
(2) The Commission constituted under sub-section (1) shall enquire into and report on—
(i) the working of the University during the period to which the enquiry relates;
(ii) the financial position of the University including the financial position of its colleges and departments;
(iii) any change to be made in the provisions of this Act or the Statutes, Ordinances, Regulations and Bye-laws with a view to bring about impro
(1) The Government may, by notification in the Gazette, make rules, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, for the purpose of exercising the powers and discharging the duties conferred or imposed on the Government by this Act.
(2) Every rule made under this section shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before the Legislative Assembly while it is in session for a total period of fourteen days which may be comprised in on one session or in two successive sessions, and if, before the expiry of the session in which it is so laid or the session immediately following, the Legislative Assembly makes any modification in the rule or decides that the rule should not be made, the rules shall thereafter have effect only in such modified form or be of no effect, as the case may be, so however that any such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of anything previously done under that rule.
(1) If any difficulty arises as to the first constitution or reconstitution of any authority of the University or otherwise in giving effect to the provisions of this Ordinance, the Government may, by order, do anything not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, which appears to them necessary for the purpose of removing the difficulty:
Provided that no order under this sub-section shall be issued by the Government after the expiry of a period of two years from the commencement of this Act.
(2) Every order issued under sub-section (1) shall be laid as soon as may be after it is issued, before the Legislative Assembly while it is in session for a total period of fourteen days which may be comprised in one session or in two successive sessions, and if, before the expiry of the session in which it is so laid or the session immediately following the Legislative Assembly makes any modification in the order or decides t
(1) It shall be the duty of the first Vice-Chancellor appointed under this Act to make arrangements for constituting the Governing Council and other authorities of the University within six months from the date of commencement of this Act or such longer period not exceeding one year as the Government may, by notification direct.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act and until an authority is duly constituted under this Act, the first Vice-Chancellor may appoint any officer or constitute any committee temporarily to exercise and perform any of the powers and duties of such authority under this Act.
(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act and the Statutes, Ordinances or Regulations made under this Act, any student who immediately prior to the date of commencement of this Act was, studying for a Degree in Health and Allied Sciences in any of the Universities specified in the Schedule to this Act be co
(1) The Kerala University of Health and Allied Sciences Ordinance, 2010 (48 of 2010) is hereby repealed.
(2) Notwithstanding such repeal, anything done or deemed to have been done or any action taken or deemed to have been taken under the said Ordinance shall be deemed to have been done or taken under this Act.
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