KALYANI UNIVERSITY ACT, 1981
(1) This Act may be called the Kalyani University Act, 1981.
(2) This section and section 55 shall come into force at once; and the remaining provisioins of this Act shall come into force on such date or dates as the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint, and different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act.
In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,
(1) "affiliated" in relation to a college or an institution means affiliated to the University of Kalyani as constituted prior to the appointed day and continuing as such immediately before such day or affiliated to the University under this Act;
(2) "appointed day" means the date referred to in sub-section (5) of section 55;
(3) "college" means a college established or maintained by, or affiliated to, the University;
(4) "convocation" means a meeting of the Court for the purpose of conferring degrees, titles, diplomas, certificates or
(1) The Chancellor and the Vice-Chancellor of the University and the members of the Court and the Executive Council, for the time being, shall constitute a body corporate by the name of the University of Kalyani.
(2) The University shall have perpetual succession and a common seal and shall sue and be sued by the name of the University of Kalyani.
The University shall have the following powers,namely:
(1) to encourage and provide for instruction, teaching, training and research in such branches of learning and courses of study as it may think fit, and generally to promote the advancement and dissemination of knowledge and learning, and the extension of higher education;
(2) to establish, maintain and manage colleges, libraries, laboratories, museums and such other institutes, institutions or centres for study and research as it may deem necessary;
(3) to provide for specialisation of studies in colleges and for organisation by colleges of common laboratories, libraries, museums and such other institutes, institutions or centres for study and r
Sub-sec. (1) subs. by W.B. Act 9 of 1998, which was earlier as under: "(l)Save as otherwise provided in this Act. the powers of the University conferred by or under this Act shall not extend beyond the local limits of the police-stations specified below, that is to say, Police-stations of Kalyani, Chakda and Haringhata in the district of Nadia and police-station of Bijpur in the district of 24-Parganas. Explanation. For the purpose of this sub-section, "the local limits of a police-station" shall mean the local limits thereof in accordance with a notification or notifications issued under clause (s) of sub-section (1) of section 4 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, and in force on the date of commencement of this Act.",. (1) Save as otherwise provided in this Act, the powers of the University conferred by or under this Act shall not extend beyond the limits of the districts and the local limits of the police station of
The University may delegate such of its powers as it may deem expedient to any of its authorities referred to in section 16 or to any of its officers, and may, at any time, withdraw at its discretion any power so delegated.
The following shall be the officers of the University:
(1) The Vice-Chancellor;
(2) the Registrar;
(3) the Finance Officer;
88. Clause (4) subs. by W.B. Act 9 of 1998. which was earlier as under: "(4) persons holding such other posts as may be declared by Statutes to be posts of officers of the University.". (4) persons holding such other posts as may be approved by the State Government and declared by statutes to be posts of officers of the University.
(1) The Governor shall, by virtue of his office, be the Chancellor of the University. He shall be the head of the University and the President of the Court and shall, when present, preside at the meetings of the Court.
(2) The Chancellor shall exercise such powers as may be conferred on him by or under the provisions of this Act.
(3) Where power is conferred upon the Chancellor to make nominations to any authority or body of the University, the Chancellor shall, to the extent necessary, nominate persons to represent interests not otherwise adequately represented.
(4) Every proposal to confer any honorary degree shall be subject to confirmation by the Chan
(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor on the unanimous recommendation of the Court. If the Court fails to make any such recommendation, the Vice-Chancellor shall
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(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a term of four years or till he attains the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier, and shall be eligible for re-appointment for another term of four years or till he attains the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of the office of the Vice-Chancellor or his attaining the age of 65 years, allow him to continue in office till a successor assumes office, provided that he shall not continue as such for a
(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal executive and academic officer of the University and shall, in the absence of the Chancellor, preside at the meeting of the Court. He shall, by virtue of his office, be a member and the Chairman of the Executive Council 99. Words subs. for the words "and the Faculty Councils for post-graduate and undergraduate studies" by W.B. Act 17 of 1999. [, the Faculty Councils for post-graduate studies and the Councils for undergraduate studies] and also the Chairman of any othe authority or body of the University of which he may be a member. He shall also be entitled to be present at and to address any meeting of any other
(2) The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to convene meetings of the Court, the Executive Council, 1010. Words subs. for the words "the Faculty Councils for post-graduate and
(1) The Registrar shall be a whole-time officer of the University. He shall be appointed by the Executive Council on the recommendation of a Committee consisting of the Vice-Chancellor as Chairman, two nominees of the Executive Council, a nominee of the Chancellor and a nominee of the State Government for such period and on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed by Statutes.
(2) The Registrar may resign his office by writing under his hand addressed to the Vice-Chancellor.
(3) If the Registrar is for any reason temporarily unable to exercise the powers or perform the duties of his office, the Vice-Chancellor may, with the approval of the Executive Council, appoint a Teacher of the University or an officer of the University, temporarily f
Subject to the supervision,direction and general control of the Vice-Chancellor, the Registrar shall act as the Secretary of the Court as also of the Executive Council and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed, or delegated to him by or under this Act and the Statutes, the Ordinances or the Regulations, as the case may be.
(1) The Finance Officer shall be a whole-time officer of the University and shall be appointed by the Executive Council on the recommendation of a Committee consisting of the Vice-Chancellor as Chairman, two nominees of the Executive Council, a nominee of the Chancellor and a nominee of the State Government, for such period and on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed by Statutes.
(2) The Finance Officer may resign his office by writing under his hand addressed to the Vice-Chancellor.
(3) If the Finance Officer is for any reason temporarily unable to exercise the powers or perform the duties of his office, the Vice-Chancellor may, with the approval of the Executive Council, appoint a person temporarily for a total period not exceeding s
(1) Subject to the supervision, direction and general control of the Vice-Chancellor, the Finance Officer shall be in charge of the administration of the funds, the finances and the properties and assets of the University and of all trusts and endowments; and he shall take special interest in activities that aim at raising funds for the purposes of the University and augmenting the resources of the University.
(2) The Finance Officer shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed, or delegated to him by or under this Act and the Statutes, the Ordinances or the Regulations, as the case may be.
In their respective spheres of duties, the Registrar and the Finance Officer shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, have the power of supervision and control over all officers and employees serving in departments under their charge and shall exercise such disciplinary power as may be conferred on them by or under this Act and the Statutes, the Ordinances or the Regulations, as the case may be.
The following shall be the authorities of the University:
(1) the Court;
(2) the Executive Council;
(3) the Faculty Councils for post-graduate studies;
(3A) the Councils for undergraduate studies;
(4) the Boards of Studies;
(5) the Finance Committee;
(6) such other authorities as may be established under the Statutes.
The Court shall consist of the following members:
(1) ex officio members
(i) the Chancellor;
(ii) the Vice-Chancellor;
(iii) the immediately preceding Vice-Chancellor;
(iv) the Deans of the 1212. Words subs. for the words "Faculty Councils for post-graduate and undergraduate studies" by W.B. Act 17 of 1999. [Faculty Councils for post-graduate studies;]
1313. Clause (v) subs. by W.B. Act 9 of 1998, which was earlier as under: "(v) the Secretary, Education Department, Government of West Bengal or his nominee not below the rank of Deputy Secretary to the Government of West Bengal;". (v) the Secretary, Department of
(1) Subject to such conditions as may be provided by or under the provisions of this Act, the Court shall exercise the following powers and perform the following functions:
2525. Clause (i) first subs.by W. B. Act 12 of 1995, then again subs. by W.B. Act 17 of 1999. Previous clause (i) was as under: "(i) to initiate proposals for the establishment of Faculty Councils for post-graduate and undergraduate studies and to establish University Departments, institutions, centres, libraries, laboratories, workshops and museums for study and research;". (i) to initiate proposals for the establishment of any Faculty Council for post-graduate studies or any Council for undergraduate studies and to establish University Departments, institutions, centres, libraries, loboratories, workshops and museums for study and research;
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(1) The Court shall meet at least thrice in a financial year, other than for convocation, on dates to be fixed by the Vice-Chancellor. One of such meetings shall be held before March and shall be called the Annual Meeting. The Court may also meet at such other times as it may, from time to time, decide.
(2) One-third of the total number of members of the Court plus one shall be a quorum for a meeting of the Court:
Provided that such quorum shall not be required at a convocation.
(3) The Vice-Chancellor may, whenever he thinks fit, and shall, upon a requisition in writing signed by not less than one-third of the total number of members of the Court, conve
(1) The Executive Council shall consist of the following members:
(a) ex officio members
(i) the Vice-Chancellor;
(ii) the Deans of the 2727. Words subs. for the words "Faculty Councils for post-graduate and undergraduate studies;" by W.B. Act 17 of 1999. [Faculty Councils for post-graduate studies;]
2828. Clause (iii) subs. by W.B. Act 9 of 1998. Previous clause (iii) was as under: "(iii) the Secretary, Education Department, Government of West Bengal or his nominee not below the rank of Deputy Secretary to the Government of West Bengal;". (iii) the Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Government of West Bengal, or his nominee not below the rank of Deputy Secretary to the Government of West Beng
Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Executive Council shall exercise the following powers and perform the following functions:
(i) to initiate proposal for the making of Statutes and Ordinances including proposals for amendment or repeal thereof, in the manner hereinafter provided;
3636. Clause (ii) subs. by W.B. Act 17 of 1999, which was earlier as under: "(ii) to recommend to the Court the initiation of action for the establishment of the Faculty Councils for post-graduate and undergraduate studies and, after consulting the respective Faculty Councils for post-graduate and undergraduate studies, the establishment of University Departments, institutions, centres, libraries, laboratories, workshops and museums for study and research;". (ii) to recommend to the Court the initiation of
Sec. 22. first subs. by W.B. Act 9 of 1998, then again subs. by W.B. Act 17 of 1999, (a) original sec. 22 containing amendments by W.B. Act 12 of 1995 was as under: "22. The Faculty Councils for post-graduate and undergraduate studies. (1) There shall be the following Faculty Councils for post-graduate and undergraduate studies: (a) the Faculty Council for Post-Graduate and Undergraduate Studies in Arts and Commerce; (b) the Faculty Council for Post-Graduate and Undergraduate Studies in Science; (c) the Faculty Council for Post-Graduate and Undergraduate Studies in Education; (d) the Faculty Council for Post-Graduate and Undergraduate Studies in Engineering and Technology. (2) The Faculty Council for Post-Graduate and Undergraduate Studies in Arts and Commerce and the Faculty Council for Post-Graduate and Undergraduate Studies in Science shall each consist of the following members: (i) the Vice-Chancellor Chairman; (ii) the H
Subject to the provisions of this Act, and the Statutes, the Ordinances and the Regulations, a Faculty Council for post-graduate studies shall exercise the following powers and perform the following duties:
(i) to make proposals to the Executive Council for the establishment of University Departments, institutions, centres, libraries, laboratories and museums for study and research to be maintained by the University;
(ii) to recommend to the Executive Council the creation and institution of Professorships, Readerships, Lecturerships and other teaching posts and the duties and emoluments thereof;
(iii) to make proposals to the Executive Council for the promotion of research and, through special commit
Secs. 23A and 23B first ins. by W.B. Act 9 of 1998, then sec. 23A subs. by W.B. Act 17 of 1999. Previous sec. 23A was as under: 23A. The Council for undergraduate studies. (1) There shall be the following Councils for undergraduate studies: (a) the. Council for undergraduate studies in Arts, Science, Commerce and Education; (b) the Council for undergraduate studies in Engineering and Technology. (2) The Council for undergraduate studies in Arts, Science, Commerce and Education, shall consist of the following members: (i) the Vice-Chancellor Chairman; (11) the Deans of the Faculty Councils for post-graduate studies in Arts, Commerce and Education, and Science; (iii) ten Teachers of affiliated colleges imparting teaching in Arts, Science, Commerce and Education, of whom two shall be from a Teachers' training college or other professional college, if any, elected by the Teachers of such colleges; (iv) two teachers participating
Subject to the provisions of this Act, and the Statutes, the Ordinances and the Regulations, a Council for undergraduate studies shall exercise the following powers and perform the following functions:
(i) to recommend to the Executive Council the affiliation of a college or an institution in one or more subjects;
(ii) to ensure annual inspection of college;
(iii) to exercise general supervision over the colleges to ensure that the conditions of affiliation are properly fulfilled, the standard of teaching is uniformly maintained and syllabuses as prescribed are properly completed within the academic year;
(iv)
Sub-sec. (1) first subs. by W.B. Act 9 of 1998, then again subs. by W.B. Act 17 of 1999. Previous sub-sec. (1) was as under: "(1) There shall be a Dean for each Faculty Council for post-graduate studies who shall be a Professor of the University.". (1) There shall be a Dean for each Faculty Council for post-graduate studies who shall be a Professor of the University:
Provided that every Dean of a Faculty Council for post-graduate studies or Council for undergraduate studies holding office as such Dean on the date immediately before the date of coming into force of the Kalyani University (Amendment) Act, 1998 (hereinafter referred to as the said Act), shall continue, and shall be deemed to have continued, to hold his office as such Dean on and from the date of coming into force of the said Act, and shall cease to hold office as such De
There shall be Boards of Studies attached to every 5555. Words subs. for the words "Faculty Council for post-graduate and undergraduate studies." by W.B. Act 9 of 1998. [Faculty Council for post-graduate studies or Council for undergraduate studies.] The constitution of the Boards of Studies shall be prescribed by Statutes and the powers and functions of the Boards of Studies shall be prescribed by Regulations.
There shall be a Finance Committee with the Vice-Chancellor as the Chairman. The constitution, powers and functions of the Finance Committee shall be prescribed by Statutes and its procedure in financial matters, including the delegation of its powers, shall be prescribed by Ordinances.
(1) A University Professor shall be appointed by the Executive Council on the recommendation of a Selection Committee consisting of
(i) the Vice-Chancellor as Chairman;
(ii) the Dean of the Faculty Council concerned;
(iii) a person, not holding any office of profit under the University and having special knowledge of the subject which the Professor will teach, nominated by the Chancellor;
(iv) two persons, not holding any office of profit under the University and having special knowledge of the subject which the Professor will teach, nominated by the Executive Council..
(2) A University Reader or a University Le
(1)Three members, of whom at least two shall be persons having special knowledge in the subject concerned, shall be a quorum for a meeting of a Selection Committee.
(2) If the Executive Council does not accept the recommendation of a Selection Committee, it shall refer the recommendation back to the Selection Committee with reasons for reconsideration and if the Executive Council does not accept the reconsidered views of the Selection Committee, the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor with reasons and the decision of the Chancellor shall be final.
(1) Every Teacher, every officer and every employee of the University shall, on appointment as such, be provided with a letter of appointment containing such terms and conditions of appointment as may be prescribed by Ordinances.
(2) A Teacher or an officer or an employee appointed against a permanent vacancy shall be on probation ordinarily for a period of one year from the date of such appointment and such period of probation may, at the discretion of the appropriate authority of the University, be extended for a further period not exceeding one year.
(3) If, at any time during the period of probation, the probationer's work is not considered satisfactory, the probationer shall be discharged by the authority concerned.
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The services of a temporary Teacher or officer or employee shall not be terminated before the expiration of the period for which he is appointed except after serving one month's notice or paying him one month's salary in lieu thereof.
Sec. 31 subs, by W.B. Act 8 of 1988, which was earlier as under: "31. Standing Committee for selection of officers or employees. The Executive Council may constitute standing committee or standing committees for selection of persons for appointment to the posts of officers and to the other non-teaching posts and may, subject to the provisions of this Act, prescribe by Ordinances the procedure and the method of such selection.". The Executive Council may, subject to the provisions of this Act, prescribe by Ordinances the constitution of a standing committee or standing committees for selection of persons for appointment to the posts of officers and to the other non-teaching posts of the University and the procedure and the method of such selection.
(1) If in the case of any dispute between the University and any Teacher, officer or employee of the University no final order has been passed by the University within a period of one year from the date on which the dispute was referred to the University by such Teacher, officer or employee, such dispute shall, on the request of such Teacher, officer or employee, such dispute shall, on the request of such Teacher, officer or employee, be referred to a Tribunal consisting of the following members, namely:-
(i) a Chairman, who shall be nominated by the Chancellor in consultation with the Minister;
(ii) one person to be nominated by the Executive Council;
(iii) one person to be nominated by the Teacher, officer or employee concerned.
(1) No person shall be qualified for election or nomination as a member of any authority or body of the University or shall continue as such member if he
(i) is of unsound mind or a deaf-mute, or
(ii) is an undischarged insolvent, or
(iii) has been convicted by a court of law for an offence involving moral turpitude.
(2) In case of any doubt or dispute, the Chancellor's decision whether a person is disqualified under the provisions of sub-section (1) shall be final.
(3) No person shall be entitled to stand as a candidate for election to any authority or body of the
Sec. 33A ins. by W.B. Act 20 of 1986. Notwithstanding anything contained elsewhere in this Act, no person shall,
(a) if he is a Teacher, not holding any whole-time teaching post, or appointed for a specified period, or
(b) if he is a member of the non-teaching staff, not appointed on a regular scale of pay, or not holding any whole-time non-teaching post, be entitled to be enrolled as a voter for, or to cast his vote at, an election to any authority or body of the University or of any college or institution affiliated to the University or to be nominated to any such authority or body.
Explanation. "Regular scale of pay" shall mean pay which, subject to any conditions prescribed by the University, ri
(1) Save as otherwise provided in sub-section (4), an elected or nominated member of any authority or body of the University shall hold office for a period of four years from the date of his election or nomination, as the case may be:
Provided that in respect of the first elections and nominations under this Act, the said period of four years shall commence from the date of the first meeting of the authority or body held after such elections and nominations.
(2) The term of office of members other than ex officio members of any authority or body of the University shall be held to include any period which may elapse between the expiry of the said term and the date of election of new members to such authority or body to fill vacancies arising by
(1) When a person is qualified to be a member of any authority or body of the University by virtue of his membership of any other authority or body, he shall cease to be a member of the authority or body of the University when he ceases to be a member of the other.
(2) When a person is elected or nominated as a member of any authority or body of the University from any constituency, he shall cease to be such a member when he ceases to belong to that constituency.
(1) Any casual vacancy among the elected members of any authority or body of the University shall be filled, in such manner and within such time as may be prescribed, by election by such authority or body of a person representing the interest which the member, whose seat has become vacant, represented.
(2) Any vacancy among the nominated members of any authority or body of the University shall be filled, within such time as may be prescribed, by nomination by the person or authority that nominated the member whose seat has become vacant.
(3) Vacancies arising by efflux of time in the seats of elected members of any authority or body of the University shall be filled by election to be held on such date or dates, not later than six months or such
No Act or proceedings of the University or of any authority or body of the University shall be deemed to be invalid merely by reason of the existence of a vacancy or vacancies among its members or the invalidity of the election of any of the members.
5959. 'Explan.' subs. by W.B. Act 17 of 1999. which was earlier as under: "Explanation. For the avoidance of doubt it is hereby declared that where the office of any member of any authority or body of the Univeristy cannot be filled up, when such authority or body is constituted for the first time, on account of any election or appointment not being for any reason feasible, there shall be deemed to be a vacancy in the office of such member until such election takes place or such appointment is made.". Explanation. For the avoidance of doubt, it is hereby declared that when the office of any member of any authority or body of the Unive
(1) There shall be an Election Tribunal to which shall be referred any question as to whether any person is eligible under this Act for election or nomination or has been duly elected or nominated as, or is entitled to be, a member of any authority or body of the University, and the decision of the Election Tribunal on such question shall be final.
(2) The constitution of the Election Tribunal shall be prescribed by Statutes.
(3) If, during the progress of any election of members to any authority or body of the University, the Election Tribunal is satisfied that such election is vitiated by fraud or corrupt practice, the Election Tribunal may make an order annulling the proceedings in respect of such election or any part thereof and directing fr
At a meeting of the Court, the Executive Council, 6060. Words subs. for the words "the Faculty Councils for post-graduate and undergraduate studies" by W.B. Act 17 of 1999. [the Faculty Council for post-graduate studies, the Council for undergraduate studies] or any other authority or body of the University, the person presiding at the meeting shall not vote in the first instance, but shall have and exercise a casting vote in the case of an equality of votes.
The University shall have a fund to be known as the University Fund to which shall be credited all its income from fees, fines, contributions, grants, donations, loans and advances and from any other source whatsoever. The University may also create, by Ordinances made in this behalf, separate special funds for the administration of endowments, trusts or specific grants or grants for other special purposes.
(1) The budget of the University showing the receipt and expenditure of the University on different accounts for a financial year shall be submitted to the State Government for approval at least four months before the beginning of such financial year in such form as may be specified by the State Government.
(2) The State Government shall, within [three months] of commencement of the financial year to which the budget relates, communicate its approval or otherwise of the budget to the University:
Provided that the State Government shall, from time to time, release grants to the University to incur expenditure till the budget is approved.
(3) Notwithstandi
Any Provident Fund instituted by the University for the benefit of its employees shall be governed by the provisions of the Provident Funds Act, 1925, as if such Fund were a Government Provident Fund and the Executive Council shall have power to frame Ordinances, not inconsistent with the provisions of that Act, for the administration of the Fund.
(1) The Annual Statement of Accounts of the University shall, after examination by the Executive Council, be subjected to such audit as the State Government may direct.
(2) Such Annual Statement of Accounts shall, together with copies of the audit report thereon, be submitted to the Court and to the State Government and shall thereupon be published by the University.
(3) The University shall have a continuous internal audit, and the report of such audit shall be submitted to the State Government as soon as possible after the end of every financial year.
(1) The State Government shall have the right
(a) to cause an inspection to be made, by such person or persons as it may direct,
(i) of the University, its buildings, laboratories, libraries, museums, press establishment, workshops and equipment,
(ii) of any college or institution maintained by or affiliated to the University, and
(iii) into all affairs of the University and of such college or institution including examination and other work conducted or done by the University or such college or institution, and
(b) to cause an enquiry to be made into the income, expenditure, properties, assets and liabilities
Subject to the provisions of this Act, Statutes may be made to provide for all or any of the following matters:
(a) the declaration of posts as posts of officers of the University referred to in clause (4) of section 7;
(b) the establishment of authorities of the University referred to in clause (6) of section 16;
(c) the powers, duties, and terms and conditions of service of the officers of the University in so far as these have not been specifically provided for in this Act;
(d) the constitution, powers and duties of the authorities of the University in so far as these have not been specifically provided for
(1) The Executive Council may of its own motion, and shall, when required by the Court, make a draft of any Statute and submit the same to the Court. The draft so submitted shall be considered by the Court at a meeting or meetings be held within a period of six weeks from the date of such submission (hereinafter referred to as the said period), and the draft so submitted shall, unless rejected or amended by the Court before the expiry of the said period by a majority of the total number of its members existing at the time, be deemed to have been passed by the Court. If the Court so rejects or amends the draft of any Statute, it shall be sent back to the Executive Council with the views of the Court for reconsideration. Thereupon, the Executive Council shall reconsider the draft and resubmit it to the Court with such changes as it may deem necessary. On such resubmission of the draft, it shall again be considered by the Court
Subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, Ordinances may be made to provide for all or any of the following matters:
(a) the admission of students to the University and the colleges affiliated to or recognized by it and their enrolment as such;
(b) the levy of fees in University Laboratories;
(c) the conditions of residence and rules of discipline of the students of the University, including students of the colleges affiliated to or recognized by it, and the levy of fees for residence in Halls;
(d) the appointment of Teachers, officers and other employees of the University, their emoluments, thei
(1) The Executive Council shall take into consideration drafts of Ordinanaces proposed to be passed, after notice thereof has been given to the members of the Executive Council at least three weeks in advance of the date fixed for consideration of the same by the Executive Council. The Vice-Chancellor may direct a shorter notice in a matter which in his opinion is of an emergent nature.
(2) An Ordinance shall be deemed to be passed by the Executive Council if it is agreed to by a majority of the total number of members of the Executive Council existing at the time.
(3) An Ordinance passed by the Executive Council in the manner provided hereinbefore in this section shall be submitted to the Chancellor for assent and shall come into force on being
Subject to ther provisions of this Act and the Statutes and the Ordinances, Regulations may be made to provide for all or any of the following matters:
(a) the powers and functions of the Boards of Studies;
(b) the functions and duties of Teachers' Councils in Universities and in Colleges and institutions other than Government Colleges and institutions;
(c) the conditions for admission to the different courses of study and examinations of students;
(d) the rules for the conduct of University examinations;
(e) the course
(1) The Executive Council or a Committee appointed by it shall take into consideration drafts of Regulations, consistent with this Act and the Statutes and the Ordinances after notice of the proposed Regulations has been given to the members of the Executive Council at least three weeks in advance of the date fixed for consideration of the same by the Executive Council or the Committee appointed by it. The Vice-Chancellor may direct a shorter notice in a matter which in his opinion is of an emergent nature.
(2) A Regulation shall be deemed to be passed by the Executive Council if it is agreed to at a meeting of the Executive Council by a majority of the total number of members of the Executive Council existing at the time. A Regulation shall come into force immediately on being passed unless otherwise directed by the Chancellor.
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Subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, the Ordinances and the Regulations, Rules may be made for the purpose of duly carrying out the provisions of, or exercising the powers conferred by, this Act or to provide for matters which, by the Statutes, the Ordinances or the Regulations, are required to be prescribed by Rules.
(1) The Vice-Chancellor or, with the approval of the Vice-Chancellor, the Registrar, may, subject to the provisions of this Act, delegate such of his powers or duties conferred or imposed by or under this Act as may be prescribed by the Statutes to an officer of the University under his direct administrative control.
(2) Subject to the provisions of this Act,
(a) the Court may delegate any of its powers or duties, conferred or imposed by or under this Act, to
(i) the Vice-Chancellor,
(ii) the Executive Council,
(iii) a committee constituted from among its own members, or
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All properties and all rights of whatever kind used, enjoyed or possessed by, and all interests of whatever kind owned by or vested in or held in trust by or for, the University of Kalyani as constituted prior to the appointed day (hereinafter referred to as the former University) as well as all liabilities legally subsisting against the former University shall pass to the University as constituted under this Act.
Sec. 54 renumbered as sub-sec. (1) of that sec. and sub-sec. (2) ins. by W.B. Act 17 of 1999. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Statutes, the Ordinances and the Regulations, any student of a college affiliated to the former University, who was studying for any examination of the former University, shall be permitted to complete his course in preparation therefor and the University shall hold, for such students, examinations in accordance with the curricula of study in force in the former University for such period as may be prescribed.
6565. Sec. 54 renumbered as sub-sec. (1) of that sec. and sub-sec. (2) ins. by W.B. Act 17 of 1999. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1) or elsewhere in this Act, or the Statutes, or the Ordinances, or the Regulations, made under this Act, or the Calcutta Univer
(1) The Vice-Chancellor holding office at the date of publication of this Act in the Official Gazette shall be the first Vice-Chancellor of the University and he shall be deemed to have been appointed under this Act and he shall hold office for a period of two years from the date of publication of this Act in the Official Gazette or till he attains the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
(2) The first Vice-Chancellor shall, with the approval of the Chancellor and with the assistance of a committee consisting of not less than nine members nominated by the State Government, cause the Statutes, the
6666. Sub-sec. (3) subs. by W.B. Act 23 of 1983, which was earlier as under: "(3) The first Vice-Chancellor shall, within six months from the date o
Sec. 55A ins. by W.B. Act 17 of 1999. Bengal Regulation 5 of 1816 Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or in any other law for the time being in force, any person who was a member of any authority or body of the University on the date immediately before the date of coming into force of the Kalyani University (Amendment) Act, 1998, shall continue, and shall be deemed to have continued, to be a member of such authority or body till he ceases to be a member of such authority or body on the expiry of the term of his office as such member or, upon the creation of any office of member of any Faculty Council for post-graduate studies or Council for undergraduate studies by virtue of coming into existence thereof, till the office of such member is filled up in the prescribed manner, whichever is earlier.
If on account of any lacuna or omission in the provisions of this Act, or for any other reason whatsoever, any difficulty arises as to the first constitution of any authority of the University under this Act, or otherwise in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the State Government, as occasion may require, may by order do anything which appears to it to be necessary for the purpose of removing the difficulty notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained elsewhere in this Act or in any other law.
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