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The Board of Governors may, with the prior approval of the State Government, make new or additional Rules or amend or repeal the Rules. 35.(1) The admission procedure shall be in accordance with the norms and guidelines prescribed by the concerned Regulatory Body, depending on the course in which students seek admission. (2) In absence of the guidelines under sub-section (1), admission in the University shall be made strictly on the basis of merit. (3) Merit for admission in the University may be determined on the basis of marks or grade obtained in the qualifying examination and achievements in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities and on the basis of marks or grade obtained in the entrance test conducted at State or National level either by an association of the Universities conducting similar courses or by any agency of the State. : (4) Special weightage shall be given to Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, girl students and other categories of student with respect to admission to various courses of the University as per the stipulation of reservation policies of the State Government or Government of India. (5) Admission procedures for foreign students or NRIs shall be in accordance with the norms and guidelines prescribed by theRegulatory Bodies. 36.(1) The University may, from time to time, prepare its fee structure in accordance with the norms and guidelines prescribed by the Regulatory Bodies depending on the course to which the students seek admission. (2) The University shall not charge any fees, by whatsoever name called, other than for which it is entitied under the provisions of sub-section (1). (3) The University shall implement a Scheme for providing concession in fees payable to the University by the students belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes community, Economically Weaker ';Sections and women from the State of Odisha. Conditions of service of employees. Right to appeal. Provident fund and pension. Disputes as to constitution of University Authorities and bodies. Constitution of committees. Filling of casual vacancies. 22 CHAPTER VI MISCELLANEOUS 37.(1) Subject to the provisions of clause (d) of sub-section (1) of Section 4, every employee shall be appointed under a written contract, which shall be kept in the University and a copy of which shall be furnished to the employee concerned. (2) Disciplinary action against the students or employees shall be governed by the procedure as may be prescribed. 38.(1) Every officer of the University shall, notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, have a right to appeal within such time as may be prescribed, to the visitor against the decision of the Board of Governor and thereupon the visitor may confirm, modify or change the decision appealed against. (2) Every employee or student of the University shall, notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, have a right to appeal within such time as may be prescribed, to the Board of Governor against the decision of any Officer or Authority of the University and thereupon the Board of Governor may confirm, modify or change the decision appealed against. 39.The University shall constitute for the benefit of its employees such provident or pension fund and provide such insurance scheme as it may deem fitin such manner and subject to such conditions as may be prescribed.