12. Authorities of University.— The following shall be the authorities of the University, namely:—
(a) Chancellor;
(b) Court;
(c) Board of Governors;
(d) Academic Council;
(e) Board for Affiliation and Recognition;
(f) Finance Committee; and
(g) such other authorities as may laid down in the Statutes to be the authorities of the University.
13. Chancellor.— (1) The Central Government may, by notification, appoint a person of eminence as
the Chancellor of the University in consultation with such State Governments as it deems fit.
(2) The Chancellor shall, by virtue of his office, be the Head of the University and shall preside at
the convocations of the University held for conferring degrees.
(3) The Chancellor may invite any person or persons of eminence to advise the University in
relation to the affairs of the University as and when necessary.
(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Chancellor may order or undertake an
inspection or inquiry, if he deems it necessary.
(5) The Chancellor shall have such other powers as may be laid down in the Statutes.
14. Court. –(1) The Central Government shall, by notification, constitute a Court for the University to
be headed by the Chancellor.
(2) The members of the Court shall be nominated by the Central Government, in consultation with
such State Governments as it deems fit, from amongst persons of eminence, including from the fields of
forensics, bio-technology, criminal justice, law enforcement, technology and academia.
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(3) The term of office of members of the Court shall be such as may be laid down in the Statutes.
(4) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the convenor of the Court.
(5) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Court shall have the following powers and perform the
following 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; and
(c) to perform such other functions as may be laid down in the Statutes.
(6) The Court shall meet at least once in a year.
15. Board of Governors.— (1) The Board of Governors of the University shall consist of the
following members, namely:—
(a) Vice-Chancellor—Chairperson, ex officio;
(b) Financial Adviser, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India—member, ex officio;
(c) one representative of the Ministry of Home Affairs in the Government of India not below the
rank of Joint Secretary—member, ex officio;
(d) an officer of the Home Department, not below the rank of the Secretary to the Government of
Gujarat—member, ex officio;
(e) Registrar General of the High Court of Gujarat—member, ex officio;
(f) Director-cum-Chief Forensic Scientist, Director of Forensic Science Services, Ministry of
Home Affairs, Government of India—member, ex officio;
(g) five persons of eminence selected from the fields of forensic science, law, enforcement,
criminology, computer science, engineering, technology, management, forensic medicine and
pharmacy, to be nominated by the Central Government, in consultation with such State Governments
as it deems fit—members;
(h) all Campus Directors of the University—members, ex officio.
(2) The Executive Registrar shall be the Secretary of the Board.
(3) The Chairperson shall exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be
assigned to him by or under this Act or the Statutes.
16. Powers of Board of Governors.—(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Board of
Governors shall be responsible for the general superintendence, direction and the control of affairs of the
University and shall exercise all the powers of the University not otherwise provided by this Act, Statutes
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or Ordinances and shall have the power to review the acts of the Academic Council and the Finance
Committee and other committees or authorities of the University.
(i) take decisions on question of policy relating to the administration and working of the
University;
(ii) institute courses of study in the University;
(iii) make Statutes;
(iv) modify or cancel Statutes;
(v) create posts and appoint persons to academic as well as other posts in the University and
determine salary structure and the terms and conditions of different cadres of employees;
(vi) consider and pass resolutions on the annual report, annual accounts and the budget estimates of
the University for every financial year;
(vii) invest money and funds of the University and to take decision on the recommendations of the
Finance Committee;
(viii) publish or finance the publication of studies, treaties, books, periodicals, reports and other
literature from time to time and to sell or arrange for the sale as it may deem fit;
(ix) appoint such committees as it considers necessary for the exercise of its powers and
performance of its duties under this Act;
(x) appoint Campus Directors;
(xi) consider and approve the proposals recommended by the Board for Affiliation and
Recognition;
(xii) delegate any of its power to the Directors, Deans, Executive Registrar or any other officer,
employee or to any authority of the University or to a committee appointed by it; and
(xiii) exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be conferred or imposed
upon it by or under this Act or the Statutes or Ordinances made thereunder for achieving the objects of
the University.
(3) The Board of Governors shall meet at least two times in a year and the presence of at least six
members shall form the quorum for a meeting of the Board of Governors.
17. Terms of office of members of Board of Governors.— (1) Save as otherwise provided in this
section, the term of a nominated member of the Board of Governors under clause (g) of sub-section (1) of
section 15 shall be three years from the date of his nomination.
(2) A nominated member of the Board of Governors shall be eligible for re-nomination for the next
term.
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(3) A nominated member of the Board of Governors may resign from his office by writing under his
hand addressed to the Chairperson and his resignation shall take effect from the date it is accepted by the
Chairperson.
(4) The term of office of an ex officio member of the Board of Governors shall continue so long as he
holds the office by the virtue of which he is a member.
18. Academic Council.—(1) The Academic Council of the University shall consist of the following
members, namely:—
(i) Vice-Chancellor—Chairperson, ex officio;
(ii) two academicians or professionals to be nominated by the Board of Governors —members;
(iii) two academicians or professionals in the field of forensic science to be nominated by the Board
of Governors—members;
(iv) Director-cum-Chief Forensic Scientist, Directorate of Forensic Science Services, Ministry of
Home Affairs, Government of India—member, ex officio;
(v) Campus Directors—members, ex officio;
(vi) one Dean or professor or associate professor from each discipline of the School, by rotation, to
be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor—members, ex officio;
(vii) two representatives of industry or industry bodies in related sectors to be nominated by the
Board of Governors—members.
(2) The Executive Registrar shall be the Secretary of the Council.
(3) The term of office of the members nominated under clauses (ii), (iii), (vi) and (vii) of
sub-section (1) shall be three years, and the members shall be eligible for re-nomination for the next term.
19. Powers of Academic Council.— Subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes made
thereunder, the Academic Council of the University shall exercise the following powers and perform
following functions, namely:—
(i) to specify the academic policies of the University and be responsible for the maintenance and
improvement of standards of instruction, education and evaluation in the University;
(ii) to consider matters of general academic interest either on its own initiative or on a reference
from the faculty of the University or the Board of Governors and to take appropriate action thereof;
(iii) to review and recommend to the Board of Governors regarding proposals received from the
Board for Affiliation and Recognition;
(iv) to make Ordinances;
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(v) to recommend to the Board of Governors, to make such Statutes as are consistent with this Act
regarding the academic functioning of the Institute including discipline of students; and
(vi) to exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be conferred or
imposed upon it by the Statutes or Ordinances.
20. Officers of University.— The following shall be the officers of the University, namely:—
(a) Vice-Chancellor;
(b) Campus Directors;
(c) Deans;
(d) Executive Registrar; and
(e) such other persons in the service of the University as may be laid down in the Statutes, to be
the officers of the University.
21. Vice-Chancellor.—(1) The Central Government may, in consultation with such State
Governments as it deems fit, by notification, appoint the Vice-Chancellor of the University.
(2) A person shall be qualified to be appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of the University, if he is—
(i) a person of eminence in the field of forensic sciences;
(ii) associated in administration of criminal justice, development matters, education, philanthropy,
industrial or business development or exemplary administration in the central services, State services,
corporations or public bodies at national and international levels.
(3) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of three years and shall be eligible for
reappointment for another term or till he attains the age of seventy years.
(4) The other terms and conditions of the Vice-Chancellor shall be such as may be laid down in the
Statutes.
(5) The Vice-Chancellor may resign from his office by writing under his hand addressed to the
Chancellor and such a resignation shall take effect from the date of acceptance by the Chancellor.
22. Powers of Vice Chancellor.— (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall have, subject to the provisions of
this Act, power to cause an inspection or review to be made by such person or persons as he may direct,
of the University, its buildings, hostels, libraries, equipment and systems and processes and of any
institution or centre maintained by the University, and also of the examinations, teaching, research and
other works conducted or done by the University and to cause an inquiry to be made in like manner in
respect of any matter connected with the administration, academic affairs and finance of the University.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provisions, the Vice-Chancellor shall—
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(i) preside at the meetings of the Board of Governors, Academic Council, Board for Affiliation and
Recognition and Finance Committee;
(ii) be the principal academic and executive officer of the University and shall exercise general
supervision and control over the affairs of the University and give effect to the decisions of all the
authorities of the University;
(iii) be responsible for imparting of instructions and maintenance of discipline in the University;
(iv) submit annual reports and accounts to the Board of Governors;
(v) ensure that decisions taken by the Board of Governors are implemented;
(vi) have the power to delegate some of his powers to any of his subordinates under intimation to
the Board of Governors;
(vii) nominate a Director of the University to perform his functions during the period of his leave;
(viii) have all financial powers of the Secretary to the Government of India for the purposes of rules
of the Government, in so far as they are applicable or may be made applicable to the conduct of the
business of the University, subject to the additional power that may be delegated by the Board of
Governors from time to time;
(ix) exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be assigned to him by or
under this Act or the Statutes or Ordinances or as may be delegated to him by the Board of Governors.
(3) If the post of the Vice-Chancellor remains vacant for any reason, it shall be open to the Chancellor
to authorise a senior regular professor in the service of the University or any other appropriate person
possessing the qualification provided under sub-section (2) of section 21 to exercise such powers,
functions and duties of the Vice-Chancellor during such vacancy.
(4) Where any matter is of urgent nature requiring immediate action and the same cannot be
immediately dealt with by the authority or body of the University empowered under this Act to deal with
it, the Vice-Chancellor may take such action as he may deem fit and shall forthwith report the action so
taken by him to the authority or body of the University who or which, in the ordinary course, would have
dealt with the matter:
Provided that if such authority or other body is of the opinion that such action ought not to have been
taken by the Vice-Chancellor, it may refer the matter to the Board of Governors which may either confirm
the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor or annul the same or modify it in such manner as it thinks fit, and
thereupon the action shall cease to have effect or, as the case may be, shall take effect in such modified
form, and such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of anything
previously done by or under the order of the Vice-Chancellor.
(5) Where the exercise of the power by the Vice-Chancellor under sub-section (4) involves the
appointment of any person, such appointment shall be confirmed by the competent authority in the
University empowered to approve such appointment in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the
Statutes made thereunder, within a period of one year from the date of order of the Vice-Chancellor,
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otherwise such appointment shall cease to have effect on the expiration of a period of one year from the
date of order of the Vice-Chancellor.
23. Campus Directors.— (1) The Campus Directors of the University shall be appointed by the
Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Board of Governors in such manner and on such terms and
conditions as may be laid down in the Statutes.
(2) The Campus Directors shall assist the Vice-Chancellor in managing the academic, administrative
and other affairs of the campus of University, and shall exercise such powers and perform such functions
as may be laid down in the Statutes or entrusted to them by the Vice-Chancellor.
24. Dean.— (1) The Deans of each School of the University shall be appointed by the ViceChancellor on such terms and conditions as may be laid down in the Statutes.
(2) The Deans shall assist the Vice-Chancellor, Executive Registrar and respective Campus Directors
in managing the academic and other affairs of the Schools of the University and shall exercise such
powers and perform such functions as may be laid down in the Statutes or entrusted to them by the
Vice-Chancellor.
25. Executive Registrar.— (1) The Executive Registrar shall be appointed by the University in such
manner and on such terms and conditions as may be laid down in the Statutes.
(2) The Executive Registrar shall exercise the following powers and perform the following duties,
namely:—
(i) be responsible for the custody of records, common seal, the funds and properties of the
University;
(ii) place before the Board of Governors and other authorities of the University all such information
and documents as may be necessary for transaction of its business;
(iii) be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the proper discharge of his functions;
(iv) be responsible for the administration of the University and conduct the examinations and make
all other arrangements necessary thereof and be responsible for the execution of all processes
connected therewith;
(v) attest and execute all documents on behalf of the University;
(vi) verify and sign the pleadings in all suits and other legal proceedings by or against the
University and all processes in such suits and proceedings shall be issued to and served on the
Executive Registrar;
(vii) act as the Secretary of the Board of Governors, the Academic Council, the Finance Committee
and such committees as may be specified by the Board of Governors; and
(viii) exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be laid down in the Statutes
or as may be delegated to him by the Board of Governors or the Vice-Chancellor.
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26. Finance Officer.— The Finance Officer shall be appointed by the University in such manner, on
such emoluments and on such other terms and conditions of service and shall exercise such powers and
perform such duties as may be laid down in the Statutes.
27. Other officers.— The manner of appointment and powers and duties of other officers of the
University shall be such as may be laid down in the Statutes.
28. Finance Committee.— (1) The Finance Committee shall consist of the following members,
namely:—
(a) Vice-Chancellor, who shall be the Chairperson of the Committee;
(b) two members of the Board of Governors, of which one shall be ex officio member to be
nominated by the Board of Governors;
(c) all Campus Directors;
(d) one expert in the field of finance to be nominated by the Board of Governors;
(e) Dean of any one School of the University, in rotation, as may be nominated by the Board of
Governors.
(2) The Executive Registrar shall be the Secretary of the Finance Committee.
(3) The term of office of the members nominated under clauses (b), (d) and (e) shall be three years
and the said members shall be eligible for renomination.
29. Powers of Finance Committee.— Save as otherwise provided in this Act, the Finance
Committee shall exercise the following powers and perform the following functions, namely:—
(a) to examine the annual accounts and annual budget estimates of the University and to advise the
Board of Governors thereof;
(b) to review from time to time the financial position of the University;
(c) to make recommendations to the Board of Governors on all financial policy matters of the
University;
(d) to make recommendations to the Board of Governors on all proposals involving raising of
funds, receipts and expenditure;
(e) to provide guidelines for investment of surplus funds;
(f) to make recommendations to the Board of Governors on all proposals involving expenditure for
which no provision has been made in the budget or for which expenditure in excess of the amount
provided in the budget needs to be incurred;
(g) to examine all proposals relating to the revision of pay scales, upgradation of the pay scales and
those items which are not included in the budget prior to placing before the Board of Governors; and
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(h) to exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be conferred or imposed
upon it by this Act or the Statutes or Ordinances made thereunder.
30. Board for Affiliation and Recognition.— (1) The Board for Affiliation and Recognition shall be
responsible for admitting colleges and institutions to the privileges of the University.
(2) The constitution of the Board for Affiliation and Recognition, the term of office of its members
and its powers and functions shall be such as may be laid down in the Statutes.
31. Other officers of University.— The Board of Governors may, by Statutes, declare such other
authorities or officers of the University and specify the powers, functions and duties of each such
authority or officer, as the case may be.
32. Grants by Central Government.— For the purpose of enabling the University to discharge its
functions efficiently under this Act, the Central Government may, after due appropriation made by
Parliament by law in this behalf, pay to the University, in each financial year, such sums of money in such
manner as it may deem fit.
33. Grants by State Governments.— The University may receive such sums of money as grants-inaid annually or as one-time grant from any State Government.