Amendment status not verified — confirm the current text below against the official source.
(1) The Governor of Odisha shall, by virtue of his office, be the Chancellor of the University. (2) The Chancellor shall be the head of the University and shall when present, preside at the meeting of the convocations of the University. (3) All authorities of the University shall be sub-ordinate to the Chancellor. (4) Every proposal for conferment of an honorary degree shall be subject to confirmation by the Chancellor. (5) The Chancellor shall decide all disputes with regard to the election, nomination or selection of members of the authorities of the University and his decision thereon shall be final. (6) The Chancellor shall have the right,— (a) to make an inspection or cause an inspection, to be made by such person or persons as he may direct, of the University, its buildings and institutions associated with the University and of any examination, teaching or other work conducted or done by the University; and The Chancellor. 9 (b) to make an enquiry or cause an enquiry to be made in like manner in respect of any matter connected with the University, and in every such case, he shall give notice to the Vice- Chancellor of his intention to make an inspection or enquiry or to cause an inspection or enquiry to be made and the University shall be entitled to be represented thereat: Provided that the person entrusted with such enquiry or inspection shall not be below the rank of Registrar. (7) The Chancellor may, with reference to the result of such inspection or enquiry, direct the concerned authority or authorities of the University or the Vice-Chancellor, as the case may be, to take such remedial measures as he deems necessary within such period not being later than six months from the date of receipt of the direction as he may fix in that behalf. (8) The concerned authority or authorities of the University or the Vice-Chancellor, as the case may be, shall report to the Chancellor such action, if any, as they have taken or propose to take upon the result of such inspection or enquiry and such report shall be submitted to the Chancellor within the period fixed by him under sub- section (7). (9) If the concerned authority or the Vice-Chancellor, as the case may be, fails to comply with the direction issued by the Chancellor within the period fixed under sub-section (7) or within such further period not being later than three months as the Chancellor may allow in that behalf, the Chancellor may take such remedial measures or pass such order as he deems proper. (10) The Chancellor shall be competent to issue directions or instructions not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act and Statutes on any matter connected with the University when any authority or Vice- Chancellor fails to act in accordance with the provisions of the Act, Statutes or the Regulations. (11) The Chancellor may, by order in writing, annul any proceeding of the Board, Academic Council or any other authority which 10 is not in conformity with this Act, the Statutes, the Regulations or the directions issued under sub-section (10): Provided that before making any such order he shall call upon the authority concerned to show cause as to why such an order shall not be made and if any cause is shown within a reasonable time, he shall, after giving an opportunity of hearing, as deemed proper, consider the same. (12) An appeal shall lie to the Chancellor against any order of dismissal passed by the Board or the Vice Chancellor against any employee in the service of the University. (13) The Chancellor may, at any time, by an order in writing remove the Vice-Chancellor from office if, in his opinion, it appears that his continuance in office is detrimental to the interests of the University: Provided that no such removal shall be made without holding an enquiry being conducted by a Committee consisting of at least three members not below the rank of Secretary to Government appointed by the Chancellor for the purpose, after giving a reasonable opportunity of hearing. (14) From the date specified in the order made under sub-section (13), the Vice-Chancellor shall be deemed to have relinquished the office and the office of the Vice-Chancellor shall fall vacant.