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(1) The Vice-Chancellor, who shall be an academic person and an outstanding scholar in law, is a whole-time officer of the University. (2) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor on the advice of the State Government out of a panel of persons of national eminence, prepared through a transparent screening process recommended by the Committee so formed by the State Government to suggest such a panel: Provided that the first Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed for a period of three years by the State Government. (3) No person, who is an employee of the University, shall be Officers of the University. The Vice- Chancellor. PUNJAB GOVT. GAZ. (EXTRA), SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 (ASVN 8, 1942 SAKA) 110 nominated as a Member of the Committee constituted under sub- section (2). (4) The term of office of the Vice-Chancellor shall be three years from the date on which he enters upon his office, or until he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier, and he shall be eligible for reappointment for further terms till he attains the age of seventy years: Provided that the Chancellor may, on the advice of State Government require the Vice-Chancellor upon expiry his term has, to continue in office for such period, as may be specified by him, but not exceeding one year. (5) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (2), the Chancellor, on the recommendations of the State Government may, at any time, by an order in writing, remove the Vice-Chancellor from the office on the ground of incapacity, misconduct or violation of statutory provisions: Provided that the no such order of removal shall be passed unless the Vice-Chancellor has been given a reasonable opportunity of showing cause against the action proposed to be taken against him: Provided further that where in the opinion of the Chancellor, it shall not be prudent for the Vice-Chancellor to continue on office during the pendency of such inquiry, he may, on the recommendations of the State Government, place the Vice-Chancellor under suspension and appoint such other person as deemed fit to discharge the functions of the Vice-Chancellor till the completion of such enquiry. (6) The emoluments and other conditions of service of the Vice- Chancellor shall be such, as may be prescribed and shall not be varied to his disadvantage. (7) When a vacancy occurs, or is likely to occur in the office of the Vice-Chancellor due to death, resignation or otherwise or if he is unable to perform his duties due to ill-health or any other cause, the State Government may designate a suitable person to perform the functions of the Vice-Chancellor until the new Vice-Chancellor assumes his office or until the existing Vice- Chancellor is able to attend to the duties of his office, as the case may be.