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(1) The State Government shall have the powers to make a reference to the University with regard to any matter of policy or in respect of any act done by the University in contravention with the provisions of this Act or the regulations made thereunder. (2) The University shall report to the State Government about the action, if any, as it proposes to take or has taken upon the reference made under sub-section (1), and shall submit an explanation to the State Government, if it fails to take action. (3) If, the University fails to take action on such reference to the satisfaction of the State Government within a reasonable time, it may after considering explanation submitted by the University, issue such directions consistent with this Act, as the State Government may consider necessary and the University shall comply with such directions. (4) The State Government may, at any time, arrange for an inspection or enquiry into the affairs of the University by such authority or person as it may specify, to satisfy about the proper and effective functioning of the University and also upon any matter connected with the administration and finances of the University. Powers of the State Govern- ment. 94 Acts or proceedings of authorities and bodies not invali- dated by vacancies. Disputes about constitution of authorities and bodies. Annual account. PUNJAB GOVT. GAZ. (EXTRA), APRIL 1, 2021 (CHTR 11, 1943 SAKA) (5) The University may authorize any person to represent it on the inspection or enquiry referred to in sub-section (4). (6) On receipt of the report of inspection or enquiry referred to in sub-section (4), the State Government may examine the same and give such directions, as it may consider necessary, to the University. (7) The Vice-Chancellor shall within a period of thirty days from the date of receipt of the directions given under sub-section (6), send an intimation to the State Government about the action taken by the University in pursuance of the said directions. (8) On the expiry of the period specified in sub-section (7), the State Government may, after considering the intimation, if any, received from the Vice-Chancellor, issue such directions to the University, as it may consider necessary and the University shall comply with such directions.