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(1) The Governor of Haryana by virtue of his office shall be the Chancellor of the University. (2) The Chancellor shall be the head of the University. (3) The Chancellor shall, if present, preside over the Convocation of the University for conferring Degrees and meetings of the Court. (4) The Chancellor shall have the right (i) 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 college or institution maintained by the University and also of the examinations, teaching and other work conducted or done by the University; and KURUKSHETRA UNIVERSITY KURUKSHETRA 8 (ii) to cause an inquiry to be made in like manner in respect of any matter connected with the administration of finances of the University, colleges, or institutions. (5) The Chancellor shall, in every case, give notice to the University of his intention to cause an inspection or inquiry to be made and on receipt of such notice, the University shall have the right to make such representation to the Chancellor as it may consider necessary. (6) After considering the representation, if any, made by the University, the Chancellor may cause to be made such inspection or inquiry as is referred to in sub-section (4). (7) Where any inspection or inquiry has been caused to be made by the Chancellor, the University shall be entitled to appoint a representative who shall have the right to be present and to be heard at such inspection or inquiry. (8) The Chancellor may, if the inspection or inquiry is made in respect of the University or any college or institution maintained by it, address the Vice-Chancellor with reference to the result of such inspection or inquiry, and the Vice-Chancellor shall communicate to the Executive Council the views of the Chancellor and the action to be taken thereon as advised by the Chancellor. (9) The Executive Council shall communicate through the Vice- Chancellor to the Chancellor such action, if any, as it proposes to take or has taken upon the result of such inspection or inquiry. (10) Where the Executive Council does not within a reasonable time, take action to the satisfaction of the Chancellor, the Chancellor may, after considering any explanation furnished or representation made by the Executive Council, issue such directions as he may think fit and the Executive Council shall comply with such directions. (11) Without prejudice to the foregoing provisions of this section, the Chancellor, may by order in writing, annul any proceedings of the University, which in his opinion, is not in conformity with this Act, the Statutes or the Ordinances. Provided that before making any such order, he shall call upon the University to show cause why such an order should not be made, and if any cause is shown within a reasonable time, he shall consider the same. (12) The Chancellor may, at any time, require or direct the University to act in conformity with the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations made thereunder. (13) The power exercised by the Chancellor under sub-section (11) and sub-section (12) shall not be called in question in any Civil Court. THE ACT & STATUTES 9 (14) Any employee of the University who is aggrieved by the decisions of the Executive Council or the Vice-Chancellor in respect of any disciplinary action taken against him, may address a memorial to the Chancellor in such manner as may be prescribed by Statutes and the decision of the Chancellor shall be final. (15) The Chancellor shall have such other powers as may be prescribed by the Statutes. Vice-Chancellor 11. (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed solely on academic considerations. He shall be a distinguished educationist having commitment to the values for which the University stands and abilities to provide leadership to the University by his academic worth, administrative competence and moral stature. (A) The Government shall constitute a Selection Committee consisting of one nominee of the Chancellor and two nominees of the Executive Council, which shall prepare a panel of at least three names, in alphabetical order, from which the Chancellor, shall appoint the Vice-Chancellor, on the advice of the Government. The terms and conditions of service of the Vice-Chancellor shall be determined by the Chancellor, on the advice of the Government. (B) The Chancellor may, on the advice of the Government, cause an inquiry to be held in accordance with the principles of natural justice, and remove the Vice-Chancellor from office, if he is found on such inquiry, to be a person patently unfit to be continued in such office. (2) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of three years which may be renewed for not more than one term. Provided that no person shall, be appointed to, or continue in the office of the Vice- Chancellor if he has attained the age of 68 years. (3) If the Vice-Chancellor is unable to perform his duties owing to his temporary incapacity on account of illness or any other reason or the office of the Vice-Chancellor falls vacant due to death or otherwise, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall perform the duties of the Vice-Chancellor until the existing Vice-Chancellor is able to resume his office or until a regular Vice-Chancellor is appointed, as the case Amended vide Haryana Act No.22 of 2008, assented to by the Governor of Haryana on 30.4.2008, published in the Haryana Gazette (Extra.) on 6.5.2008. Amended vide Haryana Act No.26 of 2010, assented to by the Governor of Haryana on 13.10.2010, published in the Haryana Gazette (Extra.) on 28.10 2010. Amended vide Haryana Act No.16 of 2008, assented to by the Governor of Haryana on 17.4.2008, published in the Haryana Gazette (Extra.) on 25.4.2008. KURUKSHETRA UNIVERSITY KURUKSHETRA 10 may be. In the absence of both Vice-Chancellor and Pro-Vice- Chancellor, the Chancellor shall make such arrangements for the duties of the Vice-Chancellor to be performed by some authority until Vice-Chancellor or Pro-Vice-Chancellor joins. (4) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal executive and academic officer of the University and shall exercise general supervision and control over the affairs of the University and give effect to the decisions of all the authorities of the University. (5) The Vice-Chancellor may, if he is of the opinion that immediate action is necessary on any matter, exercise any power conferred on any authority of the University by or under this Act, except in the matters involving creation or abolition of a Faculty, Department, or post, the matters involving appointment or removal of an employee. Provided that the Vice-Chancellor, before exercising powers under this section, shall record in writing the reasons, why the matter cannot wait till the meeting of the authority concerned. Provided further that if the authority concerned is of the opinion that such action ought not to have been taken, the decision of the authority thereon shall be final. Provided further that person in the service of the University who is aggrieved by the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor under the sub-section shall have the right to represent to the Executive Council within one month from the date on which decision on such action is communicated to him and thereupon the Executive Council may confirm, modify or reverse the action taken by the Vice- Chancellor. The employee shall be informed that the action has been taken under emergency powers. (6) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Statutes or Ordinances. Pro-Vice-Chancellor 11-A. (1) The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor on the advice of the Government on such terms and conditions of service as may be determined by him. He shall not be below the rank of a Professor. Added vide Haryana Act No. 14 of 1994, assented to by the President of India on 8-7-1994, published in Haryana Govt. Gazette (Extra.) on 20-7-1994. Amended vide Haryana Act No.16 of 2008, assented to by the Governor of Haryana on 17.4.2008, published in the Haryana Gazette (Extra.) on 25.4.2008. THE ACT & STATUTES 11 (2) The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of three years which may be renewed for not more than one term : Provided that no person shall be appointed to, or continue in the office of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor if he has attained the age of 68 years. (3) The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such duties as are assigned to him by the Vice-Chancellor. Registrar 11-B. (1) The Registrar shall be appointed by the Chancellor on the advice of the Government. (2) The Registrar shall be Chief Administrative Officer of the University. He shall work directly under the superintendence, direction and control of the Vice-Chancellor. Other Officers