State Act

Soban singh jeena University Act,2019

10. (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor with the concurrence of the State Government from among the distinguished persons in the field of study of the University or from equivalent position in Administration, Industry or Research Institute whose names are submitted to him by search committee constituted by the State Government in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (2). Provided that first Vice-Chancellor of University Shall be appointed by State Government and Shall hold the Post for duration of three years. (2) The committee referred in sub-section (1) shall consist of the following persons : (a) One person nominated by the Chancellor. (b) One person nominated by the University Grants Commission (U.G.C.). (c) The Secretary/Principal Secretary of the State Government higher education department, who shall be the convener of the committee. (3) Based on the qualification and eligiblity prescribe in the regulations of the University Grant Commission, the committee shall prepare a panel of three persons who shall be suitable for the post of the Vice-Chancellor. The committee while presenting the nominations to the Chancellor, shall forward a brief descriptive note of every nominee’s academic background/ qualifications and any specializations, but shall not show any preferences. (4) The Vice-Chancellor shall have general supervision and control on activities of the University and shall make decision of authorities of university effective. (5) Wherever the matter is of urgent nature- apart from appointing faculty, which requires immediate action, and the related action is not fulfilled through this Act or through an empowered official of the University or via any other body, with Prior approval of Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor may take action as it considered appropriate. (6) The emoluments and other condition of services of the Vice Chancellor, shall be as determined by the State Government from time-to-time: Provided that emoluments and other conditions of service of Vice-Chancellor shall not be varied to his disadvantage during the term of his office. (7) If the post of the Vice-Chancellor becomes temporarily vacant due to absence, illness, leave or otherwise then in his absence, the senior most professor who shall be appointed by the Chancellor, shall perform the duties of the Vice-Chancellor till the Vice-Chancellor resumes his duties. Provided that where the vacancy in the office of the Vice-Chancellor occurs due to resignation, death or expiry of the term and where the vacancy cannot be filled immediately under the sub-section (1) and (3), the Chancellor, with the recommendation of the State Government may appoint the Vice-Chancellor from amongst the senior professors of the University for six months ; Provided further that this kind of provisional appointment can be extended only once for next six months. (8) If, in the opinion of the Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor willfully omits or refuses to carry out the provision of this Act, Ordinances or abuses the power vested in him, or if it otherwise appears to the Chancellor that the continuance of the Vice Chancellor in office is detrimental to the interest of University, the Chancellor may, after making such enquiry as he deems proper, by order remove the Vice Chancellor. (9) The Vice-Chancellor shall not be entitled to any pension insurance scheme or provident funds. (10)On the misappropriation or mismanagement of funds or misbehavior or misconduct, which is undignified for this high post, following a timely investigation, to be completed within two months stating the reason, the Chancellor on recommendation of State Government, shall have the powers to remove the Vice-Chancellor. (11)During the pendency or in contemplations of any inquire referred to in subsection(8) the Chancellor may order that till further orders - (a) Such Vice Chancellor shall refrain from performing the functions of the office of Vice-Chancellor but shall continue to get the emoluments to which he was otherwise entitled. (b) The functions of the office of the Vice Chancellor shall be performed by the person specified in the order.