THE SCHEDULE THE STATUTES OF THE UNIVERSITY
1. THE AMIR-I-JAMIA (CHANCELLOR): (1) The Amir-i-Jamia (Chancellor) shall be elected by the Anjuman (Court) by a simple majority.
(2) The Amir-i-Jamia (Chancellor) shall hold office for a term of five years, and shall be eligible for re-election.
(3) The Amir-i-Jamia (Chancellor) shall, if present, preside over the meetings of the Anjuman (Court) and the Convocation of the University.
2. THE SHAIKH-UL-JAMIA (VICE-CHANCELLOR): (1) The Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice-Chancellor) shall be appointed by the Visitor from a panel of at least three persons recommended by a Committee consisting of three persons: two to be nominated by the Majlis-i-Muntazimah (Executive Council) and one, who shall be the Chairman of the Committee to be nominated by the Visitor.
Provided that no member of the above Committee shall be connected with the University:
Provided further that if the Visitor does not approve of any of the persons so recommended, he may call for fresh recommendations.
(2) The Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice-Chancellor) shall be a whole-time salaried officer of the University.
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(3) The Shaikh-ul-jamia (Vice-Chancellor) shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office and shall be eligible for re-appointment for not more than another term:
Provided that notwithstanding the expiry of the said period of five years, he shall continue in office until his successor is appointed and enters upon his office.
(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in clause (3), a person appointed as Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice-Chancellor) shall, if he completes the age of sixty-five years during the term of his office, retire from office.
(5) The emoluments and other terms and conditions of service of the Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice-Chancellor) shall be such as may be prescribed by the Ordinances.
(6) If the office of the Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice-Chancellor) becomes vacant due to his death, resignation or otherwise or if he is unable to perform his duties owing to absence, illness or any other cause, the Naib Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Pro-Vice-Chancellor) shall discharge the duties of the Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice Chancellor) and will be designated as Qaim Maqam Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Officiating Vice-Chancellor) until a new Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice-Chancellor) assumes office or the existing Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice-Chancellor) attends to the duties of his office as the case may be:
Provided that if the Naib Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Pro-Vice-Chancellor) is not available, the seniormost Professor shall discharge the duties of the Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice-Chancellor) until a new Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice- Chancellor) or the Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice-Chancellor), as the case may be, assumes office.
3. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE SHAIKH-UL-JAMIA (VICE-CHANCELLOR): (1) The Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice-Chancellor) shall be the ex-officio Chairman of the Majlis-i-Muntazimah (Executive Council), the Majlis-i- Talimi (Academic Council), the Majlis-i-Maliyat (Finance Committee) and the Planning Board and shall, in the absence of the Amir-i-Jamia (Chancellor) preside at the meeting of the Anjuman (Court) and the Convocation held for conferring degrees and shall be
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entitled to be present at, and to address, any meeting of any authority or other body of the University, but shall not be entitled to vote thereat unless he is a member of such authority or body.
(2) It shall be the duty of the Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice-Chancellor) to see that the Act, the Statutes, the Ordinances and the Regulations are duly observed and he shall have all powers necessary to ensure such observance.
(3) The Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice-Chancellor) shall have the power to convene or cause to be convened meetings of the Anjuman (Court), the Majlis-i-Muntazimah (Executive Council), the Majlis-i-Talimi (Academic Council) and the Majlis-i-Maliyat (Finance Committee) and the Planning Board.
4.NAIB SHAIKH-UL-JAMIA (PRO-VICE-CHANCELLOR): (1) The Naib Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Pro-Vice-Chancellor) shall be appointed by the Majlis-i-Muntazimah (Executive Council) on the recommendation of the Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice-Chancellor) on such terms and conditions as may be laid down in the Ordinances:
Provided that where the recommendation of the Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice- Chancellor) is not accepted by the Majlis-i-Muntazimah (Executive Council), the matter shall be referred to the Visitor who may either appoint the person recommended by the Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice-Chan- cellor) or ask the Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice-Chancellor) to recommend another person to the Majlis-i-Muntazimah (Executive Council):
Provided further that the Majlis-i-Muntazimah (Executive Council) may, on the recommendation of the Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice-Chancellor) appoint a Professor to discharge the duties of the Naib Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Pro- Vice-Chancellor) in addition to his own duties as a Professor.
(2) The term of office of the Naib Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Pro-Vice- Chancellor) shall be such as maybe decided by the Majlis-i-Muntazimah (Executive Council), but it shall not in any case exceed five years or until the expiration of the term of office of the Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice-Chancellor) whichever is earlier, and he shall be eligible for re-appointment:
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Provided that the Naib Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Pro-Vice-Chancellor) shall retire on attaining the age of sixty-five years:
Provided further that the Naib Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Pro-Vice-Chancellor) shall, while discharging the duties of Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice- Chancellor) under clause (6) of Statute 2, continue in office notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office until a new Shaikhul-Jamia (Vice-Chancellor), or the Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice- Chancellor), as the case may be, assumes office.
(3) The emoluments and other terms and conditions of service of the Naib Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Pro-Vice-Chancellor) shall be such as may be prescribed by the Ordinances.
(4) The Naib Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Pro-Vice-Chancellor) shall assist the Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice-Chancellor) in respect of such matters as may be specified by the Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice-Chancellor) from time to time in this behalf and shall also exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be assigned or delegated to him by the Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice-Chancellor).
THE MUSAJJIL (REGISTRAR): (1) The Musajjil (Registrar) shall be a whole-time salaried employee of the University and shall be appointed on the recommendation of the Selection Committee constituted for the purpose under Statute 25.
(2) The emoluments and other terms and conditions of service of the Musajjil (Registrar) shall be such as may be prescribed by the Ordinances:
Provided that the Musajjil (Registrar) shall retire on attaining the age of sixty years.
(3) When the office of the Musajjil (Registrar) is vacant or when the Musajjil (Registrar) is, by reason of illness, absence or any other cause, unable to perform the duties of his office, the duties of the office shall be performed by such person as the Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice- Chancellor) may appoint for the purpose.
(4) (i) The Musajjil (Registrar) shall have power to take disciplinary action against such of the employees of the University, excluding
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teachers and academic staff, as may be specified in the orders of the Majlis-i-Muntazimah (Executive Council) and to suspend them pending inquiry, to administer warnings to them or to impose on them the penalty of censure or the withholding of increment:
Provided that no such penalty shall be imposed unless the person concerned has been given a reasonable opportunity of showing cause against the action proposed to be taken in regard to him.
(ii) An appeal shall lie to the Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice-Chancellor) against any order of the Musajjil (Registrar) imposing any of the penalties specified in sub-clause (i)
(iii) In a case where the inquiry discloses that a punishment beyond the powers of the Musajjil (Registrar) is called for, the Musajjil (Registrar) shall, upon conclusion of the inquiry make a report to the Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice-Chancellor) along with his recommendations:
Provided that an appeal shall lie to the Majlis-i-Muntazimah (Executive Council) against an order of the Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice- Chancellor) imposing any penalty.
(5) The Musajjil (Registrar) shall be ex-officio Secretary of the Majlis-i-Muntazimah (Executive Council), the Majlis-i-Talimi (Academic Council) and the Faculties, but shall not be deemed to be a member of any of these authorities. He shall be the ex-officio Member-Secretary of the Anjuman (Court).
(6) It shall be the duty of the Musajjil (Registrar):
(i) to be the custodian of the records, the common seal and such other property of the University as the Majlis-i-Muntazimah (Executive Council), shall commit to his charge;
(ii) to issue all notices convening meetings of the Anjuman (Court), the Majlis-i-Muntazimah (Executive Council), the Majlis-i-Talimi (Academic Council) and Faculties, the Boards of Studies, the Boards of Examiners and of any Committee appointed by the authorities of the University;
(iii) to keep the minutes of all the meetings of the Anjuman (Court),
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the Majlis-i-Muntazimah (Executive Council), the Majlis-i-Talimi (Academic Council), Faculties and of any Committee appointed by the authorities of the University;
(iv) to conduct the official correspondence of the Anjuman (Court), the Majlis-i-Muntazimah (Executive Council) and the Majlis-i-Talimi (Academic Council);
(v) to arrange for and superintend the examinations of the University in accordance with the manner prescribed by the Ordinances;
(vi) to supply to the Visitor, copies of the agenda of the meetings of the authorities of the University as soon as they are issued and the minutes of such meetings;
(vii) to represent the University in suits or proceedings by or against the University, sign powers of attorney and verify pleadings or depute his representative for the purpose; and
(viii) to perform such other duties as may be specified in these Statutes, or prescribed by the Ordinances or the Regulations or as may be required, from time to time, by the Majlis-i-Muntazimah (Executive Council) or the Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice-Chancellor).
6. FINANCE OFFICER: (1) The Finance Officer shall be a whole-time salaried employee of the University and shall be appointed on the recommendation of the Selection Committee constituted for the purpose under Statute 25 on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed by the Ordinances:
Provided that a person appointed as a Finance Officer shall retire from office when he attains the age of sixty years.
(2) When the office of the Finance Officer is vacant or when the Finance Officer is, by reason of illness, absence or any other cause, unable to perform the duties of his office, the duties of the office shall be performed by such person as the Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice- Chancellor) may appoint for the purpose.
(3) The Finance Officer shall be the ex-officio Secretary of the Majlis-i-Maliyat (Finance Committee), but shall not deemed to be a member of such Committee.
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(4) the Finance Officer shall advise the University as regards its financial policy and perform such other financial functions as may be assigned to him by the Majlis-i-Muntazimah (Executive Council) or as may be prescribed by these Statutes or the Ordinances.
(5) Subject to the control of the Majlis-i-Muntazimah (Executive Council), the Finance Officer shall: -
(i) hold and manage the property and investments including trust and endowed property;
(ii) ensure that the limits fixed by the Majlis-i- Muntazimah (Executive Council) for recurring and non- recurring expenditure for a year are not exceeded and that all moneys are expended on the purposes for which they are granted or allotted;
(iii) be responsible for the preparation of annual accounts and the budget of the University for the next financial year and for their presentation to the Majlis- i-Muntazimah (Executive Council);
(iv) keep a constant watch on the state of the cash and bank balances and on the state of investment;
(v) watch the progress of the collection of revenue and advise on the methods of collection employed;
(vi) have the accounts of the University regularly audited by an internal audit party;
(vii) ensure that the registers of buildings, land, furniture and equipment are maintained up-to-date and that the stock-checking is conducted, of equipment and other consumable materials in all offices, Centres, Institutions and Schools maintained by the University;
(viii) call for explanation for unauthorised expenditure and for other financial irregularities and suggest disciplinary action against persons at fault; and
(ix) call for from any office, Institution, Centre, Department or School, under the University, any information or return that he may consider necessary for the performance of his duties.
(6) The receipt issued by the Finance Officer or by the person or persons duly authorised in this behalf by the Majlis-i-Muntzimah (Executive
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Council) for any money payable to the University shall be sufficient discharge for payment of such money.
7. DEANS OF FACULTIES: (1) Each Faculty shall have a Dean who shall be appointed by the Shaikhul-Jamia (Vice-Chancellor) from amongst the Professors in the Faculty for a period of three years by rotation:
Provided that if at any time there is no Professor in a Faculty, the Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice-Chancellor) may appoint a Reader as Dean from amongst the Readers. However, if a Professor is appointed in the Faculty during the period of the Reader as Dean, his tenure will cease from the date of the appointment of a Professor who shall then be the Dean.
(2) A Dean on attaining the age of sixty years shall cease to hold office as such.
(3) A Dean may resign his office at any time during his tenure, and a Professor may decline the offer of appointment as the Dean of a Faculty.
(4) When the office of the Dean is vacant or when the Dean is, by reason of illness, absence or any other cause, unable to perform the duties of his office, the duties of the office shall be performed by such person as the Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice-Chancellor) may appoint for the purpose.
(5) The Dean shall be the Head of the Faculty and shall be responsible for the conduct and maintenance of the standards of teaching and research in the Faculty. He shall have such other functions as may be prescribed by the Ordinances.
(6) The Dean shall have the right to be present and to speak at any meeting of the Board of Studies or Committee of the Faculty, as the case may be, but not the right to vote thereat unless he is a member thereof.
8. HEADS OF DEPARTMENT : (1) Each Department shall have a Head of the Department who shall. be a Professor and whose duties and functions and terms and conditions of appointment shall be prescribed by the Ordinances:
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Provided that if there are more than one Professor in any Department the Head of the Department shall be appointed in accordance with the provisions made in respect thereof by the Ordinances:
Provided further that in a Department where there is no Professor, a Reader may be appointed as the Head of the Department in accordance with the provision made in respect thereof by the Ordinances:
Provided also that if there is no Professor or Reader in a Department, Dean of the Faculty concerned shall act as the Head of the Department.
(2) It shall be open to a Professor or a Reader to decline the offer of appointment as the Head of the Department.
(3) A person appointed as the Head of the Department shall hold office as such for a period of three years and shall be eligible for re-appointment.
(4) A Head of the Department may resign his office at any time during his tenure of office.
9. DEAN OF STUDENTS' WELFARE: (1) Every Dean of Students' Welfare shall be appointed from amongst the teachers of the University, not below the rank of a Reader by the Majlis-i-Muntazimah (Executive Council) on the recommendation of the Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice-Chancellor).
(2) Every Dean appointed under clause (1) shall be a whole time officer and shall hold office for a term of three years and shall be eligible for re-appointment:
Provided that the Majlis-i-Muntazimah (Executive Council) may, if it is considered necessary, appoint on the recommendation of the Shaikh- ul-Jamia (Vice-Chancellor) a teacher, not below the rank of a Reader to discharge duties of the Dean of Students' Welfare in addition to his duties and in such a case the Majlis-i-Muntazimah (Executive Council) may sanction a suitable allowance to be paid to him.
(3) A person who is appointed as the Dean of Students' Welfare shall
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continue to hold his lien on his substantive post and shall be eligible to all the benefits that would have otherwise accrued to him but for his appointment as Dean of Students' Welfare.
(4) When the office of the Dean of Students' Welfare is vacant or when the Dean of Students' Welfare is, by reason of illness or absence or any other cause, unable to perform the duties of his office, the duties of the office shall be performed by such person as the Shaikh- ul-Jamia (Vice-Chancellor) may appoint for the purpose.
(5) The duties and powers of the Dean of Students' Welfare shall be prescribed by the Ordinances.
10. LIBRARIAN: