DELHI UNIVERSITY ACT, 1922
(1) This Act may be called the Delhi University Act, 1922.
(2) It shall come into force on such date22. Ist May, 1922. as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct.
In this Act and in the Statutes, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context, 33. Subs, by Act No. 5 of 1952, for original cls. (a) and (b).
(a) "College" means an institution maintained or admitted to its privileges by University, and includes an Affiliated College and a Constituent College;
Explanation I-"Affiliated College" means an institution recognised by the University in accordance with the provision of this Act and the Statutes in which instruction is provided in accordance with the provisions of the Statues and Ordinances up to the Bachelors degree but exclusive of Honours and post-graduate degrees;
Explanation II- "Constituent College" means an institution recognized as such by the Executive Council in accordance with the provisions of this Act and Statutes;
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(1) The first Chancellor and the first Vice-Chancellor of the University and the first members of the Court, the Executive Council and the Academic Council and 11 persons who may hereafter become such officers or members, so long as they continue to hold such office or membership, are hereby constituted a body corporate by the name of "the University of Delhi".
(2) The University shall have perpetual succession and a common seal, and shall sue and be sued by the said name.
The University shall have the following powers, namely-
(1) to provide for instruction in such branches of learning as the University may think fit, and to make provision for research and for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge.
44. Subs, by Act No. 5 of 1952 for original cl: (2).
(2) to hold examinations and to grant to, and confer degree and other academic distinctions on, person who-
(a) have pursued a course of study in the University or in any College, or
(b) are non-collegiate women students residing within the territorial jurisdiction of the University, or
(c) are teachers in educational institutions under conditions laid down in the Statut
(1) Save as otherwise provided in this Act the powers of the University conferred by or under this Act 22. lnserted by Act No.61 of l961. [other than these conferred by sub-clause (d) of clause (2) of section 4] shall not extend 33. Subs, by Act No. 5 of 1952 for "beyond a radius of to miles from he Convocation Hall, of the University". [beyond the limits of the Union territory of Delhi], and not withstanding anything in any other law for the time being in force, no educational institution beyond 44. Subs, "that limit" by Act No. 5 of 1952. [ those limits ] shall be associated with or admitted to any privileges of the University.
55. The proviso omitted by ibid. [* * * ]
66. Inserted by Act No.27 of 1981.
(1A) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), the Central Government may,
The University shall be open to all persons of either sex and of whatever race, 11. The words "where such test is specially prescribed by the Statutes, or, "omitted by Act NO. 5 of 1952. [creed, caste or class] and it shall not be lawful for the University to adopt or impose or any person any test whatsoever of religious belief or profession in order to entitle him to be admitted thereto as a teacher or student, or to hold any office therein, or to graduate thereto as a teacher or student, or to hold any office therein, or to graduate thereat, or to enjoy or exercise any privilege thereof, except 11. The words "where such test is specially prescribed by the Statutes, or, "omitted by Act NO. 5 of 1952. [***] in respect of any particular benefaction accepted by the University, where such test is made a condition thereof by any testamentary or other instrument creating such benefaction:
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(1) All recognized teaching in connection with the University courses shall be conducted under the control of the Academic Council by teachers of the University, and shall include lecturing, laboratory work and other teaching conducted in accordance with any syllabus prescribed by the Regulations.
33. Sub-section(2)rep.byActNo.24ofl943. [*******]
(3) The authorities responsible for organizing such teaching shall be prescribed by the Statutes.
(4) The courses and curicula shall be prescribed by the Ordinances and subject thereto, by the Regulations.
44. Sub-section (5) omitted by Act No. 5 of 1952. [*****]
55. Ins, by ibid.
(1) The president of India shall be the Visitor of the University.
(2) The Visitor shall have the right to cause an inspection to be made by such person or persons as he may direct of the University, its buildings, laboratories, and equipment and of any institution maintained by the University, and also of the examinations, teaching and other work conducted or done by the University and to cause an enquiry to be made in like manner in respect of any matter connected with the University.
(3) The Visitor shall in every case give notice to University of his intention to cause an inspection or inquiry to be made, and the University shall be entitled to appoint a representative who shall have the right to be present and be heard at such inspection or inquiry.
11. Ins. by Act No. 5 of 1952.
(1) The Chief Commissioner of the 22. Subs. by A.O.(No.3)of l956,for the words "State of Delhi". [Union territory of Delhi] shall by the Chief Rector of the University.
(2) Such persons, as may be appointed in this behalf in accordance with the Statues, shall be the Rectors of the University.
The following shall be the officers of the University-
(i) the Chancellor,
(ii) the Pro-Chancellor,
(iii) the Vice-Chancellor,
33. Subs. by Act No.5 of l952, for the former item.
(iv) the Pro-Vice Chancellor, if any,
(v) the Treasurer,
(vi) the Registrar,
(vii) the Deans of the Faculties, and
(viii) such other persons in the service of the University as may be declared by the Statutes to be Officers of the University.
Rep. by the Delhi University (Amendment) Act, 1952 (5 of 1952). section 10.
Rep. by the Delhi University (Amendment) Act, 1952 (5 of 1952). section 10.
Rep. by the Delhi University (Amendment) Act, 1952 (5 of 1952). section 10.
Rep. by the Delhi University (Amendment) Act, 1952 (5 of 1952). section 10.
Rep. by the Delhi University (Amendment) Act, 1952 (5 of 1952). section 10.
Rep. by the Delhi University (Amendment) Act, 1952 (5 of 1952). section 10.
Rep. by the Delhi University (Amendment) Act, 1952 (5 of 1952). section 10.
44. Subs. by Act No. 5 of 1952, for the original section. Subject to the provisions of this Act, the powers and duties of the officers of the University, the terms for which they shall hold office and the filling of casual vacancies in such offices shall be provided for by the Statutes.
The Following shall be the authorities of the University-
(i) the Court,
(ii) the Executive Council,
(iii) the Academic Council,
11. Ins. by Act No. 5 of 1952.
(iiia) the Finance Committee,
(iv) the Faculties, and
(v) such other authorities as may be declared by the Statutes to be authorities of the University.
22. Subs, by Act No. 5 of 1952 for the former section 18. The court shall be the supreme authority of the University and shall have the power to review the acts of the Executive Council and the Academic Council (save when these authorities have acted in accordance with the powers conferred upon them under this Act, the Statutes or the Ordinances) and shall exercise all the powers of the University not otherwise provided for by this Act or the Statutes.
Rep. by the Delhi University (Amendment) Act, 1952(5 of 1952), sec. 14.
Rep, by the Delhi University (Amendment) Act, 1952 (5 of 1952), sec. 14.
The Executive Council shall be the executive body of the University, and its constitution and the terms of office of its members, other than ex-officio members, shall be prescribed by the Statutes.
Rep. by the Delhi University (Amendment) Act, 1952 (5 of 1952), sec; (4).
The Academic Council shall be the academic body of the University, and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes and the Ordinances, have the control and general regulation, and be responsible for the maintenance, of standards of instruction, education and examination within the University and shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred or imposed upon it by the Statutes. It shall have the right to advice the Executive Council on all academic matters. The constitution of the Academic Council and the term of office of its members, other than ex-officio members, shall be prescribed by the Statutes.
Rep. by the Delhi University (amendment) Act, 1952 (5 of 1952). sec. 14.
33. Subs, by Act No.5 of 1952,for original section25. Subject to the provisions of this Act, the constitution, powers and duties of the authorities of the University shall be provided by the Statutes.
The University shall include a Residence, Health and Discipline Board and such other Boards as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
The constitution, powers and duties of the Residence, Health and Discipline Board and of all other Boards of the University shall be prescribed by the Ordinances.
11. Subs, by Act No. 5 of 1952, for original section 28. Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely-
(a) the constitution, powers and duties of the Court, the Executive Council, the Academic Council, the Finance Committee, and such other bodies as may be deemed necessary to constitute from time to time;
(b) the election and continuance in office of the members of the said bodies, including the continuance in office of the first members, and the filling of vacancies of members, and all other matters relative to those bodies for which it may be necessary or desirable to provide;
(c) the appointment, powers and duties of the officers of the University;
(d) the constitution of a pensi
33. Subs by Act No.24 of l943,for the originalsub-section.
(1) On the commencement of the Delhi University (Amendment) Act, 1943, (24 of 1943), the Statutes of the University shall be those set out in the Schedule.
44. Substituted by Act No. 48 of 1972.
(2) The executive Council may, from time to time, make new or additional statutes or may amend or repeal the statutes:
Provided that the Executive Council shall not make amend or repeal any statute affecting the status, powers or constitution of any authority of the University until such authority has been given an opportunity of expressing an opinion in writing on the proposed changes, and any opinion so expressed shall be considered by the Executive Council:
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11. Subs, by Act No. 5 of 1952, for sections 30 and 31. Subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, the Ordinances may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely-
(a) the admission of students to-the University and their enrolment as such;
(b) the coursed of study to be laid down for all degrees, diplomas and certificates of the University;
(c) the degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions to be awarded by the University, the qualifications for the same, and the means to be taken relating to the granting and obtaining of the same;
(d) the fees to be charged for courses of study in the University and for admission to the examinations, degrees and diplomas of the University;
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(1) The Ordinances of the University as in force immediately before the commencement of the Delhi University (Amendment) Act, 1952, may be amended, repealed or added to at any time by the Executive Council:
Provided that-
(i) no Ordinance shall be made affecting conditions of residence or discipline of students, except after consultation with the Academic Council;
(ii) no Ordinance shall be made-
(a) affecting the admission or enrolment of students or prescribing examinations to be recognised as equivalent to the University examinations, or
(b) affecting the conditions, mode of appointment or duties of examiners or the conduct or standard of examinations or any course of study, unless a draft of such O
(1) The authorities 11. The words "and the Boards" omitted by Act NO. 5 of 1952. * * * of the University may make regulations consistent with this Act, the Statutes and the Ordinances-
(a) laying down the procedure to be observed at their meetings and the number of members required to form a quorum;
(b) providing for all matters which by this Act, the Statutes or the Ordinances are to be prescribed by regulations: and
(c) providing for all other matters solely concerning such authorities 22. Subs by ibid., for "and Boards". [or Committees appointed by them] and not provided for by this Act, the Statutes or the Ordinances.
(2) Every authority of the University shall make Regulations providing for the giving of notice to the members of such authority
Every student of the University 44. The words "the Statues and" omitted by sec. 20, ibid. [other than a student who pursues a Course of study by Correspondence] shall reside in a College or a Hall, or under such conditions as may be prescribed by 55. Inserted by Act No.61 of l961. * * * the Ordinances.
66. Subs, by Act No.24 of l943, fororiginal sub-section.
(1) The colleges shall be such as may, after the commencement of the Delhi University (Amendment) Act, 1943, (24 of 1943) be recognised by the Executive Council in accordance with this Act and the Statutes, but shall include all colleges recognised at the commencement of the said Act as Colleges of the University so long as such recognition continues.
(2) The conditions of residence in the colleges shall be prescribed by the Ordinances, and every college shall be subject to inspection by any member of the Residence, Health and Discipline Board authorized in this behalf by the Board and by any officer of the University authorized in this behalf by the Executive Council.
(1) The Halls shall be such as may be maintained by the University or approved and recognized by the Executive Council on such general or special conditions, as may be prescribed by the Ordinances.
(2) The wardens and superintending staff of the Halls shall be appointed in the manner prescribed by the 11. Subs, by Act No. 5 of 1952, for "Statutes". [Ordinances].
(3) The conditions of residence in the Halls shall be prescribed by the ordinances, and every Hall shall be subject to inspection by any member of the Residence, Health and Discipline Board authorized in this behalf by the Board and by any officer of the University or other person authorized in this behalf by the Executive Council.
(4) The Executive Council shall have power to suspend or withdraw the recognition of any Hall which is no
Rep. by the Delhi University (Amendment) Act, 1952 (5 of 1952), sec. 22.
Rep. by the Delhi University (Amendment) Act,. 1952 (5 of 1952), sec. 22.
The annual report of the University shall be prepared under the direction of the Executive Council and shall be submitted to the Court on or before such date as may be prescribed by the Statutes, and shall be considered by the Court at its annual meeting. The Court may pass resolutions thereon and communicate the same to the Executive Council.
(1) The accounts of the University shall, once at least in every year and at intervals of not more than fifteen months, be audited by the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India.
(2) The accounts, when audited shall be published in the Gazette of India, and a copy of the accounts together with the audit report shall be submitted by the University to the Visitor.
Rep. by the Delhi University (Amendment) Act, 1952 (5 of 1952), sec. 24.
If any question arises whether any person has been duly elected or appointed as, or is entitled to be, a member of any authority or other body of the University, the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor, whose decision thereon shall be final.
Where any authority of the University is given power by this Act or the Statutes to appoint committees, such committees shall, save as otherwise provided, consist of members of the authority concerned and of such other persons (if any) as the authority in each case may think fit.
All casual vacancies among the members (other than ex-officio members) of any authority or other body of the University shall be filled, as soon as conveniently may be by the person or body who appointed, elected or co-opted the member whose place has become vacant and the person appointed, elected or co-opted to a casual vacancy shall be a member of such authority or body for the residue of the term for which the person whose place he fills would have been a member.
No act or proceeding of any authority or other body of the University shall be invalidated merely by reason of the existence of a vacancy or vacancies among its members.
11. Subs. by Act No.5 of l952, for formersec.45.
(1) Every salaried officer and teacher of the University shall be appointed under a written contract, which shall be lodged with the University and a copy thereof shall be furnished to the officer or teacher concerned.
(2) Any dispute arising out of a contract between the University and any of its officers or teachers shall, at the request of the officer or teacher concerned or at the instance of the University, be referred to a Tribunal of Arbitration consisting of one member appointed by the Executive Council, one member appointed by the officer or teacher concerned and an umpire appointed by the Visitor and the decision of the Tribunal shall be final.
(1) The University shall constitute, for the benefit of its officers, teachers, clerical staff and servants, in such manner and subject to such conditions, as may be prescribed by the Statutes, such pension, insurance or provident funds as it may deem fit.
(2) Where any such pension, insurance or provident fund has been so constituted 22. Subs, by Act No. 24 of 1943. [or where any such pension, insurance or provident fund has been constituted by a college under rules which have been approved by the Central Government], the Central Government may declare that the provisions of the Provident Funds Act, 33. Subs. by Act No.32 of l940, for" 1897". [1925], shall apply to such funds, as if it were a Government Provident Fund.
44. The heading "TRANSITORY PROVISIONS" rep. by Act No. 24 of 1943. [********]
Rep. by the Delhi University (Amendment) Act, 1943, section 15.
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Infirmation at the next meeting to the authority which in the ordinary course, would have dealt with the matter:
Provided that if the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor is not approved by the authority concerned he may refer the matter to the Visitor whose decision thereon shall be final:
Provided further that where any such action taken by the Vice-Chancellor affects any person in the service of the University, such person shall be entitled to prefer, within thirty days from the date on which he receives notice of such action, an appeal to the Executive Council.
(5) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise general control over the affairs of the University and shall give effect to the decisions of the Authorities of the University.
(6) All powers relati
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