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The powers and functions of the University shall be the following, namely:-- (a) to provide instruction and training in fisheries, ocean studies and other allied branches of learning as the University may, deem fit; (b) to make provisions for research in fisheries, ocean studies and allied branches of learning; (c) subject to the provisions of Section 47, to make provisions for dissemination of the findings of research and technical information through an extension education programme; (d) to institute and award degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions; (e) to hold examinations and to confer degrees and other academic distinctions for persons who shall have pursued approved courses of study in the University, College [x x x x] unless exempted therefrom in the manner prescribed and shall have passed the prescribed examination of the University or shall have carried on research satisfactorily under conditions as may be prescribed and which has been duly evaluated; (f) to confer such honorary degrees and other distinctions as may be prescribed for distinguished persons; (g) to provide lectures instructions and training to field workers, villagers and other persons not enrolled as regular students of the University and to grant them such certificates as may be prescribed; (h) to co-operate with other Universities and authorities in such manner and for such purposes as the University may determine, subject to the provisions of Section 4; [x x x x] (j) to establish and maintain laboratories, libraries, research centres, fish farms, institutions and museums for teaching, research and extension education; (k) to receive fund from abroad subject to rules and restrictions of Central Government and State Government relating to this in the higher education and research sectors; (l) to receive money as loan or grant from Central Government University Grants Commission or other agencies recognised by Government on security or otherwise for the programmes subject to the provisions [of the Act]; (m) to create posts on temporary/contract basis for a period not exceeding three years for the special projects to be implemented with the assistance of funding agencies; (n) to take step for receiving in the manner prescribed for remuneration, service value from industrial-commercial sector, non-governmental organisations for providing service to parties from India and abroad for the purpose of improving the resources of the University through research and development consultancy and training programmes; (o) to take action for cancelling the recognition of institutions contravening the statutes of the University; (p) power to establish institutions under the Companies Act for manufacturing modern and improved products evolved through research conducted in relation with Fisheries and Ocean Studies and for providing services; (q) to function as an authoritative agency for advising the Government and agencies for the formulation of policy in the Fisheries and Ocean Studies Sector and its performance; [(r) to create posts required for teaching, research and extension education, with the permission of the State Government and to appoint persons having prescribed qualifications to such posts;] [(s) to create teaching / non-teaching posts for administration and other purposes, with the permission of the State Government and to appoint persons to such posts;] (t) to institute and award fellowships, scholarships and prizes in accordance with the Statutes; (u) to fix, demand and receive such fees and other charges as may be determined from time to time; (v) to institute and maintain residential accommodations for students and staff of the University; (w) to supervise and control the students of the University to enforce discipline among them and to make necessary arrangements for promoting their health and welfare; (x) to establish, maintain and manage, whenever necessary,-- (i) a Printing and Publication Department; [x x x x] (iii) Information Bureaus; (iv) Employment Guidance Bureaus and such other activities as may be necessary and possible to fulfill the objectives of the University; (y) to institute and to provide funds wherever necessary for the maintenance of,-- (i) welfare committee of the employees and students; (ii) a Students Advisory Bureau; (iii) an Employment Bureau; (iv) a University Students Union; (v) University Athletic Clubs; (vi) the National Cadet Corps; (vii) the National Service Scheme; [x x x x] (ix) Students' Cultural and Debating Societies; (x) a Publication Bureau; and (xi) to establish education extension centres relating to Fisheries and Ocean Studies; and (xii) Co-operative Societies and other similar institutions for promoting the welfare of students and employees of the University; (z) to do all such other acts or make such other provisions as may be deemed necessary or desirable to further the objectives of the University. Omitted by Act 18 of 2021 published in K. G. Ext. No. 3384 dt. 15/11/2021 (w.e.f. 26/02/2021). Prior to the Omission it read as: "or school" Omitted by Act 18 of 2021 published in K. G. Ext. No. 3384 dt. 15/11/2021 (w.e.f. 26/02/2021). Prior to the Omission it read as: "(i) to establish and maintain schools relating to fisheries, ocean studies and other allied branches of learning with the prior approval of the Government;" Substituted by Act 18 of 2021 published in K. G. Ext. No. 3384 dt. 15/11/2021 (w.e.f. 26/02/2021). Prior to the Substitution it read as: "(r) to create posts for teaching, research and extension education and to appoint persons to such posts;" Substituted by Act 18 of 2021 published in K. G. Ext. No. 3384 dt. 15/11/2021 (w.e.f. 26/02/2021). Prior to the Substitution it read as: "(s) to create administrative and other posts and to appoint persons to such posts;" Omitted by Act 18 of 2021 published in K. G. Ext. No. 3384 dt. 15/11/2021 (w.e.f. 26/02/2021). Prior to the Omission it read as: "(ii) University Extension Boards;" Omitted by Act 18 of 2021 published in K. G. Ext. No. 3384 dt. 15/11/2021 (w.e.f. 26/02/2021). Prior to the Omission it read as: "(viii) University Extension Boards;" Substituted by Act 18 of 2021 published in K. G. Ext. No. 3384 dt. 15/11/2021 (w.e.f. 26/02/2021).