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(1) The Chief Minister of the State of Assam shall, by virtue of his office, be the Chancellor of the University: “provided that during the Proclamation of Emergency and imposition of President’s Rule in the State under Articles 352. and 356 respectively of the Constitution of India, the Governor shall be the Chancellor of the University”. (2) The Chancellor, when present, shall preside over tine 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 thereupon issue such directions 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, after taking report in writing from the Vice-Chancellor, suspend or modify any resolution, order or proceedings of any authority, body, Committee of officers, which in the opinion of the Chancellor, is not in conformity with this Act, or the Statutes, Ordinances, Rules, Regulations made thereunder, or is not in the interest of the University and the University authority, body, committee and officer shall comply with the same. 1152________THE ASSAM GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, JUNE 5, 2007--------------.. 12 (5) Where, in the opinion o f the Chancellor, the conduct o f any elected or nominated or appointed or co-opted member is detrimental to the smooth functioning o f the University or any authority or body or committee, the Chancellor may, after giving such member an opportunity to offer explanation in writing and after considering such explanation^ if any he is satisfied that it is necessary so to do, suspend or disqualify such member, for such period, as may deem fit. (6) The Chancellor shall have the right to cause an inspection, to be made by such person or persons as he may direct, o f the University, and also the examinations, teaching and other work conducted or done by the University, and to cause an inquiry to be made in the like manner in respect o f any matter connected with the administration and finances o f the University. (7) The Chancellor shall, in every case, give notice to the University o f 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. (8) The Chancellor may' address die Vice-Chancellor with reference to the result of such inspection or inquiry, and the Vice-Chancellor shall communicate to the General Council the views o f the Chancellor along with such advice as the Chancellor may offer on the action to be taken thereon. (9) The General Council shall communicate to the Chancellor through the Vice- Chancellor such action, if any, as it proposes to take, or as has been taken, on the result o f such inspection or inquiry, within a time lim it so fixed. (10) Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing sub-sections, if at any time tire Chancellor is o f the opinion that in any matter the affairs o f the University are not managed in furtherance o f the objects o f the University or in accordance with the provisions o f this Act, and the Statutes and Regulations or that special measures are desirable to maintain the standards o f University teaching, examinations, research, administration or finances, the Chancellor may refer to the Executive Council through the Vice-Chancellor any matter in regard to which he desires an explanation and call upon the Executive Council to offer such explanation within such time as may be specified by him. If the Executive Council fails to offer any explanation within the time specified or offers an explanation which in the opinion o f the Chancellor, is not satisfactory, the Chancellor may issue such directions as appear to him to be necessary, and the Executive Council and any other authority concerned shall comply with such directions. (11) The General Council shall furnish such information relating to the administration and finance o f the University as the Chancellor may, from time to time, require. (12) The Chancellor shall exercise such other powers, and perform such other duties, as may be conferred upon, or vested in, the Chancellor by or under this Act. THE ASSAM GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, JUNE 5,. .2007 1153 Authorities o f the University. The General Council The Executive Council The Academic Council Officers o f the University Regulations