THE JAMIA MILLIA ISLAMIA ACT, 1988 (58 OF 1988)

(2) The Amir-i-Jamia (Chancellor) shall, by virtue of his office, be the Head of the University.

(3) The Amir-i-Jamia (Chancellor) shall, if present, preside at the Convocation of the University held for conferring degrees.

11. The Shaikh-ul-Jamia(Vice Chancellor) (1) The Shaikh- ul-Jamia (Vice-Chancellor) shall be appointed by the Visitor in such manner as may beprescribed by the Statutes.

2) The Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice-Chancellor) shall be the principal executive and academic officer of the University, and shall exercise general supervision and control over the affairs of the University and give effect to the decision of all the authorities of the University.

(3) The Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice-Chancellor) may, if he is of opinion that immediate action is necessary on any matter, exercise any power conferred on any authority of the University by or under this Act and shall report to such authority the action taken by him on such

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Provided that if the authority concerned is of opinion that such action ought not to have been taken, it may refer the matter to the Visitor whose decision thereon shall be final:

Provided further that any person in the service of the University who is aggrieved by the action taken by the Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice-Chancellor) under this sub-section shall have the right to appeal against such action to the Majlis-i-Muntazimah (Executive Council) within three months from the date on which decision on such action is communicated to him and thereupon the Majlis-i- Muntazimah (Executive Council) may confirm, modify or reverse the action taken by the Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice- Chancellor)

(4) The Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice-Chancellor) shall exer- cise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes or Ordinances.

12. The Naib Shaikh-ul-Jamia(Pro-Vice-Chancellor). The Naib Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Pro-Vice-Chancellor) shall be appointed in such manner, and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

13. The Musajjil(Registrar). (1) The Musajjil (Registrar) shall be appointed in such manner as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

(2) The Musajjil (Registrar) shall have the power to enter into agreements, sign documents and authenticate records on behalf of the University and shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

14. Deans of Faculties. Every Dean of a Faculty shall be appointed in such manner and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

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15. The Finance Officer. The Finance Officer shall be appointed in such manner and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

16. Other Officers. The manner of appointment and powers and duties of other officers of the University shall be prescribed by the Statutes.

17. Authorities of the University. The following shall be the authorities of the University: -

(i) the Anjuman (Court);

(ii) the Majlis-i-Muntazimah (Executive Council);

(iii) the Majlis-i-Talimi (Academic Council);

(iv) the Majlis-i-Maliyat (Finance Committee);

(v) the Faculties;

(vi) the Planning Board; and

(vii) such other authorities as may be declared by the Statutes to be authorities of the University.

18. The Anjuman (Court). (1)The constitution of the Anjuman (Court) and the term of office of its members shall be prescribed by the Statutes.

(2) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Anjuman (Court)shall have the following powers and functions, namely:-

(a) to review, from time to time, the broad policies and programmes of the University and to suggest measures for the improvement and development of the University;

(b) to consider and pass resolutions on the annual report and the annual accounts of the University and the audit report on such accounts;

(d) to perform such other functions as may be prescribed by this Act or Statutes.

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19. The Majlis-i-Muntazimah (Executive Council). (1) The Majlis-i-Muntazimah (Executive Council) shall be the principal executive body of the University.

(2) The constitution of the Majlis-i-Muntazimah (Executive Council), the term of office of its members and its powers and duties shall be prescribed by the Statutes.

20. The Majlis-i-Talimi(Academic Council) (1) The Majlis-i-Talimi (Academic Council) shall be the principal academic body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes and Ordinances, co-ordinate and exercise general supervision over the academic policies of the University.

(2) The constitution of the Majlis-i-Talimi (Academic Council), the term of office of its members and its powers and duties shall be prescribed by the Statutes.

21. The Planning Board. (1) The Planning Board shall be the principal planning body of the University.

(2) The constitution of the Planning Board, term of office of its members and its powers and duties shall be prescribed by the Statutes.

22. Other authorities of the University. The constitution, powers and functions of the Faculties and of such other authorities as may be declared by the Statutes to be authorities of the University. shall be prescribed by the Statutes.

23. Power to make Statutes. Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:-

(a) the constitution, powers and functions of the authorities and other bodies of the University, as may be constituted from time to time;

(b) the election and continuance in office of the members of the said authorities, filling of vacancies of members, and all other matters relating to those authorities for which it may be necessary or desirable to provide;

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(d) the appointment of teachers of the University and other academic staff and their emoluments;

(e) the appointment of teachers and other academic staff working in any other University or Institution for a specific period for undertaking a joint project;

(f) the conditions of service of employees including provision for pension, insurance and provident fund, the manner of termination of service and disciplinary actions;

(g) the principles governing seniority of service of employees;

(h) the procedure for arbitration in case of disputes between employees or students and the University;

(i) the procedure for appeal to the Majlis-i- Muntazimah (Executive Council) by any employee or student against the action of any officer or authority of the University;

(j) the establishment and recognition of the students' union or association of teachers, academic staff or other employees;

(k) the participation of the students in the affairs of the University;

(l) the conferment of honorary degrees;

(m) the withdrawal of degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions;

(n) the institution of fellowships, scholarships, studentships, medals and prizes;

(o) the maintenance of discipline among the students;

(p) the establishment and abolition of Faculties. Departments, Centres and Schools;

(q) the delegation of powers vested in the authorities or officers of the University; and

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(r) all other matters which by this Act are to be, or may be, prescribed by the Statutes.

24. Statutes how to be made. (1) The first Statutes are those set out in the Schedule.

(2) The Majlis-i-Muntazimah (Executive Council) may, from time to time, make new or additional Statutes referred to in sub-section (1):

Provided that the Majlis-i-Muntazimah (Executive Council) shall not make, amend or repeal any Statute affecting the status, powers or constitution of any authority of the University until such authority has been given an opportunity of expressing an opinion in writing on the proposed changes, and any opinion so ex- pressed shall be considered by Majlis-i-Muntazimah (Executive Council).

(3) Every new Statute or addition to the Statutes or any amendment or repeal of a Statute shall require the assent of the Visitor who may assent thereto or withhold assent or remit to the Majlis-i-Muntazimah (Executive Council) for consideration.

(4) A new Statute or a Statute amending or repealing an existing Statute shall have no validity unless it has been assented to by the Visitor.

(5) Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing sub-sections, the Visitor may make new or additional Statutes or amend or repeal the Statutes referred to in sub-section (1) during the period of three years immediately after the commencement of this Act.

(6) Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing sub-sections, the Visitor may

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direct the University to make provisions in the Statutes in respect of any matter specified by him and if the Majlis-i-Muntazimah (Executive council) is unable to implement such a direction within sixty days of its receipt, the Visitor may, after considering the reasons, if any, communicated by the Majlis-i-Muntazimah (Executive Council) for its inability to comply with such direction make or amend the Statutes suitably.

25. Power to make Ordinances. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, the Ordinances may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely: -

(a) the admission of students to the University and their enrolment as such;

(b) the courses of study to be laid down for all degrees, diplomas and certificates of the University;

(d) the award of degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions, the qualifications for the same and the means to be taken relating to the granting and obtaining of the same;

(e) the fees to be charged for courses of study in the University and for admission to the examinations, degrees, diplomas and certificates of the University;

(f) the conditions for the award of fellowships, scholarships, studentships, medals and prizes;

(g) the conduct of examinations, including the term of office and manner of

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appointment and the duties of examining bodies, examiners and moderators;

(h) the conditions of residence of the students of the University;

(i) the special arrangements, if any, which may be made for the residence, discipline and teaching of women students and the prescribing of special courses of studies for them;

(j) the appointment and emoluments of employees other than those for whom provision has been made in the Statutes;

(k) the establishment of Centres of Studies, Boards of Studies, Inter-disciplinary Studies, Special Centres, Specialised Laboratories and other Committees;

(l) the manner of co-operation and collaboration with other universities and authorities including learned bodies or associations;

(m) the creation, composition and functions of any other body which is considered necessary for improving the academic life of the University;

(n) the remuneration to be paid to the examiners, moderators, invigilators and tabulators;

(o) such other terms and conditions of service of teachers and other academic staff as are not prescribed by the Statutes;

(p) the management of institutions established by the University; and

(q) all other matters which by this Act or the Statutes may be prescribed by the Ordinances.

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(2) The regulations and bye-laws in force immediately before the commencement of this Act shall be the first Ordinances of the University and may be repealed or amended at any time by the Majlis-i-Muntazimah (Ex- ecutive Council).

26. Power to make Regulations. The authorities of the University may make Regulations consistent with this Act, the Statutes and the Ordinances for the conduct of their own business, and that of the Committees appointed by them and not provided for by this Act, the Statutes or the Ordinances in the manner prescribed by the Statutes.

27. Annual report. (1) The annual report of the University shall be prepared under the direction of the Majlis-i-Muntazimah (Executive Council) and shall be submitted to the Anjuman (Court) on or after such date as may be prescribed by the Statutes and the Anjuman (Court) shall consider the report in its annual meeting.

(2) The Anjuman (Court) shall submit the annual report to the Visitor along with its comments, if any.

(3) A copy of the annual report as submitted to the Visitor shall also be submitted to the Central Government, which shall, as soon as may be, cause the same to be laid before both the Houses of Parliament.

28. Annual accounts. (1) The annual accounts and balance-sheet of the University shall be prepared under the directions of the Majlis-i-Muntazimah (Executive Council) and shall, once at least every year and at intervals of not more than fifteen months, be audited by the Comptroller and Auditor-

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General of India or by such persons as he may authorise in this behalf.

(2) A copy of the annual accounts, together with the audit report thereon, shall be submitted to the Anjuman (Court) and the Visitor along with the observations of the Majlis-i-Muntazimah (Executive Council).

(3) Any observations made by the Visitor on the annual accounts shall be brought to the notice of the Anjuman (Court) and the observations of the Anjuman (Court), if any, shall, after being considered by the Majlis-i- Muntazimah (Executive Council), be submitted to the Visitor.

(4) A copy of the annual accounts, together with the audit report as submitted to the Visitor, shall also be submitted to the Central Government, which shall, as soon as may be, cause the same to be laid before both the Houses of Parliament.

(5) The audited annual accounts after having been laid before both the Houses of Parliament, shall be published in the Gazette of India.

29. Conditions of service of employees. (1) Every employee of the University shall be appointed under a written contract, which shall be lodged with the University and a copy of which shall be furnished to the employee concerned.