Bare ActsThe Calcutta University Act, 1979

Section 7

(1) The Governor shall, by virtue of his office, be the Chancellor The of the University

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(1) The Governor shall, by virtue of his office, be the Chancellor The of the University. He shall be the head of the University and the Chancellor. President of the Senate and shall, when present, preside at the meetings of the Senate. (2) The Chancellor shall have the power to remove the Vice- Chancellor or the Pro-Vice-Chancellors from office by an order in writing in this behalf on the charges of misappropriation or mismanagement of funds of the University or misbehaviour: Provided that such charges are proved by an inquiry conducted by a person, who is or has been a judge of a High Court or of the Supreme Court, appointed by the Chancellor for the purpose: Provided further that the Vice-Chancellor or the Pro-Vice- Chancellors shall not be removed under this sub-section unless he has been given a reasonable opportunity of showing cause against the action proposed to be taken against him. (3) The Chancellor shall exercise such powerS as may be conferred on him by or under the provisions of this Act. (4) Where power is conferred upon the Chancellor to make nominations to any authority or body of the University, the Chancellor shall, to the extent necessary, nominate persons to represent interests not otherwise adequately represented. (5) Every proposal to confer any honorary degree shall be subject to confirmation by the Chancellor.

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