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Withdrawal of Degree or Diploma. – (1) The General Council may, on the recommendation of the Executive Council, withdraw any distinction, degree, 26 diploma or privilege conferred on or granted to any person by a resolution passed by a majority of the total membership of the General Council and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of the General Council present and voting at the meeting, if such person has been guilty of gross misconduct. (2) No action under this clause shall be taken against any person unless he has been given an opportunity to show cause against the action proposed to be taken. (3) A copy of the resolution passed by the General Council shall be sent to the person concerned immediately. (4) Any person aggrieved by the decision taken by the General Council may appeal to the Visitor within thirty days from the date of the receipt of such resolution. (5) The decision of the Visitor in such appeal shall be final.