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THE ANDHRA PRADESH LOGISTICS UNIVERSITY ACT, 2017

ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

Sections

1. Short title, extent and commencement.

2. Definitions.

3. Establishment of the University.

4. Objects of the University.

5. Powers of the University.

6. Jurisdiction.

7. University open to all classes, castes and creeds.

8. Officers of the University.

9. The Chancellor.

10. The Vice-Chancellor.

11. The Dean of Student Affairs.

12. The Registrar.

13. The Finance Officer.

14. The Librarian.

15. Other Officers.

16. Authorities of University.

17. The Executive Council.

18. The Academic Council.

19. The Board of Faculties.

20. The Finance Committee.

21. The Planning Board.

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22. Other authorities of the University.

23. Statutes.

24. Statutes how to be made.

25. Ordinances.

26. Regulations.

27. Annual Report.

28. Annual Accounts.

29. General and other Funds.

30. Borrowing of money.

31. Conditions of service of employees.

32. Procedure of appeal and arbitration in disciplinary cases against

students.

33. Right to Appeal.

34. Provident and pension funds.

35. Disputes as to Constitution of University Authorities and bodies.

36. Constitution of Committees.

37. Filling of Causal vacancies.

38. Proceedings of University authorities or bodies not invalidated

by vacancies.

39. Protection of action taken in good faith.

40. Mode of proof of University records.

41. Power to remove Difficulties.

42. Transitional Provisions.

43. Statutes, Ordinances Regulations to be published in the Andhra

Pradesh Gazette and to be laid before State Legislature.

THE SCHEDULE
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(See section 24)

THE STATUES OF THE UNIVERSITY

1. The Chancellor.

2. The Vice-Chancellor.

3. Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor.

4. Pro-Vice-Chancellor.

5. Registrar.

6. The Finance Officer.

7. Heads of Department.

8. Proctor.

9. Librarian.

10.The Executive Council.

11.Powers and functions of the Executive Council.

12.The Academic Council.

13. Powers and functions of the Academic Council.

14.Board of Faculties.

15. Planning Board.

16.Finance Committee.

17.Selection Committee.

18.Special mode of appointment.

19. Appointment for a fixed tenure.

20. Committees.

21. Terms and conditions of service and code of conduct of the

teachers, etc.

22.Terms and conditions of service and code of conduct of other

employees.
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23.Research and Extension.

24.Seniority list.

25.Removal of employees of the University.

26. Honorary Degree.

27. Withdrawal of Degree etc.

28. Maintenance of discipline among students of the University.

29. Convocations.

30. Acting Chairman of meetings.

31. Resignation.

32. Disqualifications.

33. Residence condition for membership and office.

34. Membership of authorities by virtue of membership of other

bodies.

35. Ordinances how made.

36. Regulations.

37. Delegation of powers.

38.The University shall have presently the following Departments,

Officers and Centres namely.
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THE ANDHRA PRADESH LOGISTICS UNIVESITY ACT, 2017

(ACT No.12 of 2017)

[3rd May, 2017]

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AND INCORPORATE A UNIVERSITY AT THE

STATE LEVEL MAINLY TO PROMOTE AND DEVELOP LOGISTICS AND
SUPPLY CHAIN SECTOR AND TO IMPART VOCATIONAL AND
TECHNICAL EDUCATION IN LOGISTICS FIELD THROUGH CAMPUS
BASED TEACHING AND DISTANCE EDUCAION MODES AND TO
PROVIDE FOR MATTERS CONNECTED THEREWITH OR INCIDENTAL
THERETO:

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Andhra Pradesh in the

Sixty-eighth year of the Republic of India, as follows:-

1. Short title, and commencement - (1) The Act may be called the Andhra
Pradesh Logistics University Act, 2017.

(2) It shall come into force on such date as the State Government may,
by notification in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette, appoint.

2. Definitions - In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires:-

(a) “academic Council” means the Academic Council of the

University;

(b) “academic staff” means such categories of staff as are

designated as academic staff by the Ordinances;

(c) “board of faculties” means the Board of Faculties of the

University;

(d) “department” means a Department of Studies;

(e) “distance education system” means the system of imparting

education through any means of communication such as
broadcasting, telecasting, correspondence courses,
seminars, contact programmes or the combination of any
two or more such means;

(f) “employee” means any person appointed by the University

and includes teachers and other staff of the University;
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(g) “executive council” means the Executive Council of the

University;

(h) “finance committee” means the Finance Committee of the

University;

(i) “institution” means as academic institution maintained by

the University;
(j) “recognized institution” means an institution of higher
learning recognized by the University;

(k) “regulations” means the Regulations made by any authority

of the University under this Act for time being in force;

(l) “statutes” and “Ordinances” means, respectively, the

Statutes and Ordinances of the University of the time being
in force;
(m) “teachers of the University” means Professor, Associate
Professors, Assistant professors and such other persons as
may be appointed for imparting instruction of conducting
research in the University or in any Institution maintained
by the University and who are designated as teachers by the
Ordinance;

(n)”university” means the Andhra Pradesh Logistics University

established and incorporated as a University under this Act;

(o) ‘vice-chancellor” means Vice-Chancellor of the University.

3. Establishment of the University - (1) There shall be established a

University by the name of the Andhra Pradesh Logistics University;

(2) The headquarters of the University shall be at Kakinada.

(3) The University may open additional campus centres beyond the
initial campus at Kakinada;

(4) The University encourage to use technology extensively as part of

its curriculum in line with modern pedagogic concepts;

(5) The University may be permitted by the Government of Andhra

Pradesh to conduct distance education programmes after satisfactory
running for a period of five years and after satisfactory demonstration of
quality and accreditation standards;
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(6) The University established under sub-section(1) shall be a body

corporate having perpetual succession and a common seal and shall sue
and be sued by the said name.

4. Objects of the University - The objects of the University shall be to

develop, encourage, popularize and carry out academic courses, training,
research and consulting services in the field of Logistics and supply chain,
by investing in state of the art technology, research methods and constantly
updated curricula and training methods. The University may achieve the
objects in the following ways:

(a) By imparting world class education, research and

training in the field of Logistics and allied areas;

(b) By providing a mix of academic programs and advanced

research facilities for the development of human resources
and innovative Logistics solutions with global impact;

(c) By promoting research in the Logistics Sector by offering

research intensive programs with state of art infrastructure
and involvement of major industry players;

(d) By imparting skills for jobs across all levels of workforce

in the transportation, supply chain and Logistics sector and
develop as a Logistics talent hub.

(e) By serving as the key knowledge resource for Logistics

Sector in the Country.

(f) By developing Centers of Excellence (COE) in various

areas of Logistics and supply chain management with State
of art research infrastructure enabling innovations in the
sector;

(g) By collaborating with national and global institutions for

offering programs and creating capabilities for upgrading
programmes in relation to domains of Logistics and supply
chain Management and allied fields;

(h) By promoting consulting services to address policy,

institutional framework, efficiency, technology and other
sector specific challenges;
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(i) By establishing linkages with leading Logistics industry

players and global academic institutions for knowledge
transfer.

5. Powers of the University - The University shall have the following

powers, namely, -

(a) to provide for instructions and research in such

branches of learning as are relevant for furtherance of the
objects of the University;

(b) to grant, subject to such conditions as the University

may determine, diplomas or certificates to, and confer
degrees or other academic distinctions on the basis of
examinations, evaluation or any other method of testing, on
persons, and to withdraw any such diplomas, certificates,
degrees or other academic distinctions for good and
sufficient cause;

(c) to confer honorary degrees or other distinctions in the

manner prescribed by the Statutes;

(d) to institute and award fellowships, scholarships,

studentships, medals and prizes;

(e) to determine and establish academic curriculum each

year as per the latest industry standards and modify the
course content, as per the requirement or recommendations
from industry, Academic council, Alumni body or any other
institution of repute;

(f) to organize and to undertake extra-mural studies,

training and extension services;

(g) to conduct innovative experiments in new methods and

technologies in the field of science, technology and
management in relation to the domains of Logistics and
allied fields in order to achieve international standards of
such education, training and research;

(h) to make provision for research and advisory services and

for that purpose to enter into such arrangements with other
institutions, industrial or other organizations as the
University may deem necessary;
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(i) to organize and conduct refresher courses, workshops,

seminars and other programmes for teachers, evaluators
and other academic staff;

(j) to make special arrangements in respect of the residence,

discipline and teaching of women students as the University
may consider desirable;
(k) to institute Professorships, Associate Professorships,
Assistant Professorships, another teaching or academic
positions, required by the University and to appoint persons
to such Professorships, Associate Professorships, Assistant
Professorships, or other teaching or academic positions;

(l) to appoint persons working in any other university or

organization as teacher of the University for a specified
period;
(m) to create administrative, ministerial and other posts and
to make appointments thereto;

(n) to collaborate and /or enter into a Memorandum of

understanding (MOU) / alliance with other national and
international Universities, and acquire membership of
bodies, authorities, or associations, in such manner and for
such purpose as the University may determine by Statutes;

(o) to establish, such centres and specialized laboratories,

within Andhra Pradesh, as are, in the opinion of the
University necessary for the furtherance of its objects;

(p) to regulate the expenditure, manage the finances and

maintain the accounts of the University independently;

(q) to fix, demand and receive or recover fees and such other
charges as may be prescribed by the Statutes;

(r) to receive funds, movable properties, from business,

industry, and other sections of society, national and
international, to promote academic activity;

(s) to purchase or to take on lease or accept as gifts,

bequests, legacies or otherwise any land or building or
works which may be necessary or convenient for the
purpose of the University and on such terms and conditions
as it may think fit and proper and to construct or alter and
maintain any such building or works;
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(t) to appoint and fix the pay structure of Advisory Body,

Academic council members, Faculties and other supporting
staff depending on the requirement as determined by the
various councils of the University each year;

(u) to appoint and fix the pay structure, on contract or

otherwise, of visiting Professors, Emeritus Professors,
Consultants, Scholars and such other persons who may
contribute to the advancement of the objects of the
University;
(v) to appoint and fix, with prior approval from the State
Government, the pay structure of eminent personalities from
industry and other leaders in various fields in the Executive
council, and Academic council;

(w) to confer autonomous status on a Department, in

accordance with the Statutes;

(x) to determine standards of admission to the University

which may include examination, evaluation or any other
method of testing;

(y) to develop Centers of Excellence (COE) in various areas of

Logistics supply chain Management with State of art
research infrastructure enabling innovations in the sector;

(z) to open new and additional departments as and when

required based on academic and industry requirements;

(za) to supervise the residences of the students of the

University and to make arrangements for promoting their
health and general welfare;

(zb) to lay down conditions of service of all categories of

employees including their code of conduct;

(zc) to regulate and enforce discipline among the students

and the employees and take such disciplinary measures in
this regard as may be deemed by the University to be
necessary;

(zd) to make arrangements for promoting the health and

general welfare of the employees;
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(ze) to organize suitable distance education programmes;

(zf) to establish, maintain or recognize study Centres for the

delivery of the distance education system in the manner laid
down by the Ordinances;

(zg) to provide for the preparation of instructional material

including films, cassettes, tapes, video cassettes and other
software in collaboration with various Open Universities and
other institutions dealing with the distance education
system;

(zh) to start consulting, advisory and research services in an

effort to promote Logistics and supply chain research
activities and also help make the University self-sustainable;

(zi) to explore and start internal revenue generation

mechanism like starting a Logistics and supply chain
Experiment station, provide testing and certification services
to meet the business needs of industry,; opening a
convention centres etc;

(zj) to share the revenue generated from the internal revenue

generation mechanisms with the industry players as
determined by the Executive Council;

(zk) to establish incubation centres, skill development

centres etc., to promote research activities in the field of
Logistics and supply chain;
(zl) to provide such lectures and instructions for and to grant
such diplomas to field workers, and other persons, as the
University may determine;
(zm) to borrow, with the approval of the Executive Council,
on the security of the property of the University, money for
the purpose of the University;
(zn) to borrow money from the Government of India, any
State Government or any other agency;
(zo) to accept grants or donations from the private industry
players for the purpose of the University; and in return offer
them Chair professorship or other Eminent position in
various councils or naming rights in different
establishments of the university Infrastructure, as
applicable;
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(zp) to do all such other acts and things as may be

necessary, incidental or conducive to the attainment of all or
any of its objects.

6. Jurisdiction - The jurisdiction of the University shall extend to the whole

of the State of Andhra Pradesh.

7. University open to all classes, castes and creeds - The University shall
be open to persons of either sex and of whatever caste, creed, race or class,
and it shall not be lawful for the University to adopt or impose any person
any test whatsoever of religious belief or profession in order to entitle him to
be appointed as a teacher of the University or to hold any other office there
in or to be admitted as a student in the University or to graduate there at or
to enjoy or exercise any privilege thereof;

Provided that nothing in this section shall be deemed to prevent the

University from making special provisions for the employment or admission
of women, physically handicapped or of persons belonging to the weaker
sections of the society and, in particular, of the Scheduled Castes and the
Scheduled Tribes.

8. Offices of the University - The following shall be the officers of the

University, -

(a) the Chancellor;

(b) the Vice-Chancellor;

(c) the Registrar;

(d) the Comptroller;

(e) the Finance Officer;

(f) the Dean of Student Affairs;

(g) the Deans of the various faculties;

(h) the Director of Research;

(i) the Controller of Examination; and

(j) such other Offices in the service of the University as may

be prescribed by the Statutes.
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9. The Chancellor - The Governor of Andhra Pradesh shall be the

Chancellor of the University. He shall, by virtue of his office, be the head of
the university, and shall, when present, preside at any convocation of the
university. He shall exercise such other powers as may be conferred on him
by or under this Act.

10. The Vice-Chancellor - (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by

the Chancellor in such manner and on such terms and conditions of service
as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

(2) The 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 matter.

(3) The 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 matter;

Provided that if the authority concerned is of the opinion that such

action ought not to have been taken, it may refer the matter to the
Chancellor 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 Vice-Chancellor under this sub-
section shall have the right to appear against such action to the Executive
Council within three months from the date on which decision on such action
is communicated to him and thereupon the Executive Council may confirm,
modify or reverse the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor;

(4) The Vice-Chancellor, if he is of the opinion that any decision of any

authority of the University is beyond the powers of the authority conferred
by the provisions of this Act, the Statutes or the Ordinances or that any
decision taken is not in the interest of this University, may ask the
authority concerned to review its decision within sixty days of such decision
and if the authority refuse to review the decision either in whole or in part or
no decision is taken by it within the said period of sixty days, the matter
shall be referred to the Chancellor whose decision thereon shall be final.

(5) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such other powers and

discharge such other duties as may be prescribed by the Statutes or the
Ordinances.
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11. The Dean of Student Affairs - (1) The Dean of Student Affairs shall be
a whole-time officer and shall be appointed by the Board in the manner
prescribed by the Statutes;

(2) The salary and allowances payable to the Dean of Students Affairs
shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes;

(3) The Dean of Student Affairs shall discharge the following duties
namely, -

(a) to make arrangements for the housing of students;

(b) to arrange a programme of student counseling;

(c) to arrange for the employment of students in accordance

with the plans approved by the Vice-Chancellor;

(d) to supervise the extracurricular activities and to look

after the needs of students;
(e) to assist in the placement of graduates of the University;
and
(f) to organize and maintain contact with the alumni of the
University.

12. The Registrar - (1) The Registrar shall be appointed in such manner as
may be prescribed by the Statutes;

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

13. The Finance Officers - The Finance Officer shall be appointed in such
manner and shall exercise such powers and discharge such duties as may
be prescribed by the Statutes.

14. The Librarian - The Librarian shall be appointed in such manner and
shall exercise such powers and discharge such duties as may be prescribed
by the Statutes.

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

University, namely, -

(a) the Executive Council;

(b) the Academic Council;

(c) the Board of faculties;

(d) Finance Committee;

(e) Planning Board; and

(f) Such other bodies as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

17. The Executive Council - (1) The Executive Council shall be the
principal executive body of the University;

(2) The constitution of the Executive Council, the term of office of its
members and its powers and functions shall be as prescribed by the
Statutes.
18. The Academic Council - (1) The Academic Council shall be the
principal academic body of the University and shall, subject to the
provisions of this Act, the Statutes and the Ordinances, co-ordinate and
exercise general supervision over the academic policies of the University.

(2) The Constitution of the Academic Council, the term of office of its
members and its powers and functions shall be as prescribed by the
Statues.

19. The Board of Faculties - The constitution, powers and functions of the
Board of Faculties shall be as prescribed by the Statutes.

20. The Finance Committee - The constitution, powers and functions of

the Finance Committee shall be as prescribed by the Statutes.

21. The Planning Board - The Constitution, powers and functions of the
Planning Board shall be as prescribe by the Statutes.

22. Other authorities of the University - The constitution, powers and

functions of other authorities, as may be declared by the Statutes to be the
authorities of the University, shall be prescribed by the Statutes.

23. Statutes - Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes may
provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:-
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(a) the constitution, powers and functions of the

authorities, and other bodies of the University, as may be
constituted from time to time.

(b) appointment and continuance in office of the members of

the said authorities and bodies, filling up of vacancies of
members and all other matters relating to those authorities
and other bodies for which it may be necessary or desirable
to provide;

(c) the appointment, powers and duties of the officers of the

University and their emoluments;

(d) the appointment of teachers and other academic staff

and other employees of the University, their emoluments
and other conditions of service;

(e) the appointment of teachers, academic staff working in

any other University or organization for specific period for
undertaking a joint project;

(f) the conditions of service of employees including provision

for pension, insurance and provident funds, the manner of
termination of service and disciplinary action;

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

employees of the University;

(h) the procedure for arbitration in cases of dispute between

employees or students and the University;

(i) the procedure for appeal to the Executive Council by any

employees or student against the action of any officer or
authority of the University;

(j) the conferment of autonomous status on an Institution;

(k) the establishment and abolition of Department, Centers

and Institutions;

(l) the conferment of honorary degrees;

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(m) the withdrawal of degrees, diplomas, certificates and

other academic distinctions;

(n) the institution of fellowships, scholarships, studentships,

medals and prizes;

(o) the delegation of powers vested in the authorities or

officers of the University;

(p) the maintenance of discipline among the employees and

students; and
(q) all other matters which by this Act are to be or may be
provided for by the Statutes;

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

(2) The Executive Council may, from time to time, make new or
additional Statutes or may amend or repeal the Statutes referred to in sub-
section(1):

Provided that the Executive Council shall not make, amend or repeal
any Statues 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 expressed shall be considered by the Executive Council;

Provided further that the Executive Council shall not consider to

make, amend or repeal any statute relating to the matters provided under
clauses (j) and (k) of section 23 except with the prior approval of the
Chancellor;

(3) Every new Statute or addition to the Statutes or any amendment or

repeal of a Statute shall require the assent of the Chancellor who may
assent thereto or withhold assent or remit to the Executive Council for re-
consideration in the light of observations, if any, made by him.

(4) A new Statue or a Statute amending or repealing an existing

Statute shall have no validity unless it has been assented to by the
Chancellor;

(5) Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing sub-sections,

the Chancellor 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;
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Provided that the Chancellor may, on the expiry of the said period of
three years, make, within one year from the date of such expiry, such
detailed Statutes as he may consider necessary and such detailed Statutes
shall be laid before the Legislature of the State.

25. Ordinances - (1) The first Ordinances shall be made by the Vice-
Chancellor during the period for two years immediately after the
commencement of this Act and the Ordinances so made may be amended,
repeal or added to at any time by the Executive Council in the manner
prescribed by the Statutes.

(2) 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;

(c) the medium of instruction and examination;

(d) the award of degrees, diplomas, certificates and other

academic distinctions, 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 (to be revised @ 10% in each year)

each year for courses of study in the University and for
admission to the examinations, degrees and diplomas of the
University;

(f) the conditions for award to fellowships, scholarships,

studentships, medals and prizes;

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

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

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

University;
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(i) the special arrangements, if any, which may be made for

the residence, discipline and teaching of women students
and 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, Board of

faculties, Special Centres, Specialized Laboratories and
other Committees;

(l) the manner of co-operation and collaboration with other

Universities, Institutions and other agencies including
learned bodies or associations in India or abroad;

(m) the creation, composition and functions of any other

body which is considered necessary for improving the
academic life of the University;

(n) such other terms and conditions of service of teachers

and other academic staff as are not prescribed by the
Statutes;

(o) the management of Institutions established by the

University;

(p) setting up of a machinery for redressal of grievances of

employees; and

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

26. 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, if any, appointed by them
and not provided for by the 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 Executive Council which shall include,
among other matters, the steps taken by the University towards the
fulfillment of its objects and shall be submitted to the Chancellor on or
before such date as may be prescribed by the Statutes;
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(2) A copy of the annual report, as prepared under sub-section(1),

shall also be submitted to the State Government. The State Government
shall as soon as may be, lay the same before the State Legislature.

28. Annual Accounts - (1) The annual accounts and balance-sheet of the
University shall be prepared under the directions of the Executive Council
and shall, once at least every year and at intervals of not more than fifteen
months, be audited by the Director of State Audit or any Audit or appointed
by him or Accountant-General;

(2) A copy of the annual accounts together with the audit report
thereon along with the observations, of the Executive Council, if any, shall
be submitted to the Government;

(3) Any observations made by the Government on the annual accounts

shall be brought to the notice of the Executive Council and the views of the
Executive Council, if any, on such observations shall be submitted to the
Government;

(4) A copy of the annual accounts together with the audit report
submitted to the State Government shall, as soon as may be, laid before he
State Legislature.

29. General and other Funds - (1) The income from the fees and other
charges realized by, any contribution and endowment received by, and all
grants made to the University, shall Form one general fund to be called the
“General Fund of the University” and all money so realized and received
shall be credited to it.

(2) The University may have such other funds and shall maintain such
accounts in respect of every fund as may be prescribed by the Statutes;

(3) All moneys credited to the Funds of the University shall be

deposited in such Banks or invested in such manner as the University may,
with the previous approval of the Government decide.

30. Borrowing of money - The University may accept money from the
Government of India, the State Government, the University Grants
Commission and other agencies and also borrow money from a Bank or a
Corporation, for the purposes of the University;

Provided that where the University intends to borrow money from a

Bank or Corporation or both exceeding an amount of five lakhs rupees at a
time or in the aggregate, it shall obtain the prior written approval of the
Government therefor.
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31. 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;

(2) Any dispute arising out of the contract between the University and
any employee shall, at the request of the employee, be referred to an
Arbitration Tribunal consisting of one member appointed by the Executive
Council, one member nominated by the employee and an umpire appointed
by the Chancellor;

(3) The decision of the Tribunal shall be final and no suit shall lie in
any civil court in respect of the matters decided by the Tribunal.

32. Procedure of appeal and arbitration in disciplinary cases against

students - (1) Any student or candidate for an examination whose name
has been removed from the rolls of the University by the orders or resolution
of the Vice-Chancellor, Discipline committee or Examination Committee, as
the case may be, and who has been debarred form appearing at the
examination of the University for more than one year, may, within ten days
of the date of receipt of such orders or copy of such resolution by him,
appeal to the Executive Council and the Executive Council may confirm,
modify or reverse the decision of the Vice-Chancellor or the Committee, as
the case may be;

(2) Any dispute arising out of any disciplinary action taken by the
University against a student shall, at the request of such student, be
referred to an Arbitration Tribunal and the provisions of sub-sections (2)
and (3) of section 31 shall, as far as may be, apply to a reference made
under this sub-section;

33. Right to Appeal - Every employee or student of the University or

Institution maintained by the University shall, notwithstanding anything
contained in this Act, have a right to appeal within such time as may be
prescribed by the Statutes, to the Executive Council against the decision of
any officer or authority of the University or of Institution, as the case may
be, and thereupon the Executive Council may confirm, modify or reverse the
decision appealed against.

34. Provident and pension funds - (1) The University shall constitute, for
the benefit of its employees in such manner and subject to such conditions
as may be prescribed by the Statutes such provident or pension fund or
provide such insurance schemes as it may deem fit;
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(2) Where such provident fund or pension fund has been so

constituted, the Government may declare that the provisions of the
Provident Fund Act, 1925 shall apply to such fund as if it were a
Government Provident Fund.

35. Disputes as to Constitution of University Authorities and bodies -

If any question arises whether any person has been duly elected or
appointed as, or is entitled to be, a member of any authority or other body of
the University, the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor whose decision
thereon shall be final.

36. Constitution of Committees - Where any authority of the University is

given power by this Act or the Statutes to appoint Committees, such
committee shall, save as otherwise provided, consist of members of the
authority concerned and of such other persons, if any, as the authority in
each case may think fit.

37. Filling of Casual vacancies - All casual vacancies among the members
(other than ex-officio members) of any authority or other body of the
University shall be filled, as soon as may be, by the person or body or other
body who appoints, elects or co-opts the member whose place has become
vacant and any person appointed, elected or co-opted to a casual vacancy
shall be member of such authority or body for the residue of the term for
which the person whose place he fills would have been a member.

38. Proceedings of University authorities or bodies not invalidated by

vacancies - No Act or proceedings or any authority or other body of the
University shall be invalid merely by reason of the existence of a vacancy or
vacancies among its members or of any defect or irregularity in the
appointment of a member of any authority or body of the University or of
any defect or irregularity in such act or proceeding not effecting the merits
of the case.

39. Protection of action taken in good faith - No suit or other legal

proceedings shall lie against any officer or employee of the University for
anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of
any of the provisions of this Act, the Statutes or the Ordinances.

40. Mode of proof of University records - Copy of any receipt, application,

notice, order, proceeding or resolution of any authority or Committee of the
University or other documents in possession of the University, or any entry
in any register duly maintained by the University, if certified by the
Registrar, shall be received as prime facie evidence of such receipt,
application, notice, order, proceeding, resolution or documents or the
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existence of entry in the register and shall be admitted as evidence of the

matters and transactions therein where the original thereof would, if
produced, have been admissible in evidence notwithstanding anything
contained in the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 or any other law for the time
being in force.

41. Power to remove Difficulties - (1) If any difficulty arises in giving

effect to the provisions of this Act, the State Government may, by
notification published in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette, make such
provisions, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act , as appear to it
to be necessary or expedient for removing the difficulty:

Provided that no such notification shall be made under this section

after the expiry of three years from the date of commencement of this Act.

(2) Every notification made under this section shall be laid, as soon as
may be after it is made, before the State legislature.

42. Transitional Provisions - Notwithstanding anything contained in this

Act and the Statutes:-

(a) the Governor of Andhra Pradesh shall be the Chancellor

of the University;

(b) the first Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the

Chancellor and the said officer shall hold office for a term of
three years;

(c) the first Registrar and the first Finance Officer shall be
appointed by the Vice-Chancellor and each of the said
officers shall hold office for a term of three years;

(d) the first Executive Council shall consist of not more than
twenty members and they shall hold office for a term of
three years;
(e) the First Academic Council shall consist of not more than
twenty-one members, and shall hold office for a term of
three years;

Provided that if any vacancy occurs in the above offices or authorities,

the same shall be filled by appointment or nomination, as the case may be,
by the Vice-Chancellor, and the person so appointed or nominated shall
hold office for so long as the officer or member in whose place he is
appointed or nominated would have held that office, if such vacancy had not
occurred.
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43. Statutes, Ordinances Regulations to be published in the Andhra

Pradesh Gazette and to be laid before State Legislature, - (1) Every
Statute, Ordinance or Regulation made under this Act shall be published in
the Andhra Pradesh Gazette.

(2) Every Statute, Ordinance or Regulation made under this Act shall
be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before both houses of the State
Legislature, while it is in session, for a total period of fourteen days which
may be comprised in one session or in two or more successive sessions, and
if, before the expiry of the session immediately following the session or the
successive sessions aforesaid, both Houses agree in making any
modification in the Statute, Ordinance or Regulation or both Houses agree
that the Statute, Ordinance or Regulation should not be made, the Statute,
Ordinance or Regulation shall thereafter have effect only in such modified
form or be of no effect, as the case may be; so, however, any such
modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of
anything previously done under that Statute, Ordinance or Regulation.

(3) The power to make Statutes, Ordinances or Regulations shall

include the power to give retrospective effect from a date not earlier than the
date of commencement of this Act, to the Statute, Ordinance or Regulation
or any of them but no retrospective effect shall be given to any Statute,
Ordinance or Regulation so as to prejudicially affect the interests of any
person to whom such Statute, Ordinance or Regulation may be applicable.

THE SCHEDULE
(See section 24)
THE STATUTES OF THE UNIVERSITY

1. The Chancellor - The Governor of Andhra Pradesh shall be the

Chancellor of the University. He shall, by virtue of his office, be the head of
the University, and shall, when present, preside at any convocation of the
University. He shall exercise such other powers as may be conferred on him
by or under this Act.

2. The Vice-Chancellor - (1) The first Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by

the Chancellor and the said officer shall hold office for a term of three years;

(2) The Vice-Chancellor shall be a whole-time salaried officer of the

University.
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(3) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a term of three years from
the date on which he enters upon his office, and shall, on the expiration of
his term of office, be eligible for re-appointment to that office for a second
term.

Provided that the Chancellor may direct any Vice-Chancellor, after his
term has expired, to continue in office for such period, not exceeding a total
period of one year as may be specified by him or till his successor is
appointed and enters upon his office, whichever is earlier.

(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in clause (3) a person

appointed as Vice-Chancellor shall, if he attains the age of seventy years
during the term of his office or any extension thereof, retire from office.

(5) The emoluments and other conditions of service of the Vice-

Chancellor shall be as follows:-

(i) The Vice-Chancellor shall be paid a monthly salary and

allowances other than house rent allowance at the rates
fixed by the State Government from time to time;

Provided that if he assumes office after retiring on superannuation

from a pensionable post, his salary and allowances shall be reduced by the
gross amount of his pension prior to commutation or the payment of
pension shall be held in abeyance until he relinquishes office:

Provided further that if he assumes office after retiring on

superannuation from a non-pensionable post, his salary and allowances
shall be reduced by the gross amount equivalent of retirement benefits
availed of by him on superannuation:

Provided also that where such employee had been a member of any
pension scheme, the University shall make the necessary contribution to
such scheme.

(ii) The Vice-Chancellor shall be entitled to travelling

allowance at such rates as may be fixed by the Executive
Council.

(iii) The Vice-Chancellor shall be entitled to leave on full pay

at the rate of thirty days in a calendar year and the leave
shall be credited to his account in advance in two half yearly
installments of fifteen days each on the 1 st day of January
and July every year:
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Provided that if the Vice-Chancellor assumes or relinquishes charge of

the office of the Vice-Chancellor during the currency of a half year, the leave
shall be credited proportionately at the rate of two and-a-half days for each
completed month of service.

(iv) In addition to the leave referred to in sub-clause (iii), the

Vice-Chancellor shall also be entitled to half pay leave at the
rate of twenty days for each completed year of service. This
half pay leave may also be availed of as commuted leave on
full pay on medical certificate. When commuted leave is
availed, twice the amount of half pay leave shall be debited
against half pay leave due.

(v) The Vice-Chancellor shall be entitled to such terminal

benefits and allowances as may be fixed by the Executive
Council with the approval of the Chancellor from time to
time.

(6) If the office of the Vice-Chancellor becomes vacant due to death,

resignation or otherwise, or if he is unable to perform his duties due to ill
health or any other cause, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor is not available, the
senior-most professor shall perform the duties of the Vice-Chancellor until a
new Vice-Chancellor assumes office or until the existing Vice-Chancellor
attends to the duties of his office, as the case may be.

3. Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor - (1) The Vice-Chancellor

shall be ex-officio chairman of the Executive Council, the Academic Council,
and Finance Committee and shall in the absence of the Chancellor preside
at the convocations held for conferring degrees;

(2) The Vice-Chancellor shall be entitled to be present at, and 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;

(3) It shall be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to see that this Act, the
Statutes, the Ordinances and the Regulations are duly observed, and he
shall have all the powers necessary to ensure such observance.

(4) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise control over the affairs of the
University and shall give effect to the decisions of all the authorities of the
University;
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(5) The Vice-Chancellor shall have all the powers necessary for the
proper maintenance of discipline in the University and he may delegate any
such powers to such persons or person as he deems fit.

(6) The Vice-Chancellor shall convene or cause to be convened the

meeting of the Executive Council, the Academic Council and the Finance
Committee.

4. Pro-Vice-Chancellor - (1) The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by

the Executive Council on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor.

Provided that where the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor is not

accepted by the Executive Council, the matter shall be referred to the
Chancellor who may either appoint the person recommended by the Vice-
Chancellor or ask the Vice-Chancellor to recommend another person to the
Executive Council:

Provided further that the Executive Council may, on the

recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor, appoint a Professor to discharge the
duties of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor in addition to his own duties as a
Professor.

(2) The term of Office of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be such as may

be decided by the Executive Council but it shall not in any case exceed three
years or until the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor,
whichever is earlier:

Provided that the Pro-Vice-Chancellor whose term of Office has

expired shall be eligible for re-appointment:

Provided further that, in any case, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall retire

on attaining the age of Sixty-five years.

(3) The emoluments and other terms and conditions of service of the
Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be such as may be prescribed by the Executive
Council from time to time;

(4) The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall assist the Vice-Chancellor in respect

of such matters as may be specified by the Vice-Chancellor in this behalf,
from time to time, and shall also exercise such powers and perform such
duties as may be assigned or delegated to him by the Vice-Chancellor.
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5. Registrar - (1) The Registrar shall be appointed by the Executive Council

on the recommendation of a Selection Committee constituted for the
purpose and shall be a whole-time salaried officer of the University,

(2) He shall be appointed for a term of three years and shall be eligible
for re-appointment.

(3) The emoluments and other terms and conditions of service the
Registrar shall be such as may be prescribed by the Executive Council from
time to time;

Provided that the Registrar shall retire on attaining the age of sixty
two years.

(4) When the Office of the Registrar is vacant or when the Registrar is,
by reasons 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 Vice-Chancellor may appoint for the purpose.

(5) (a) The Registrar shall have power to take disciplinary action
against such of the employees, other than teachers and academic staff, as
may be specified in the Ordinance and to suspend them pending inquiry, to
administer warnings to them or to impose on them the penalty of censure or
withholding of increment:

Provided that no such penalty shall be imposed unless the person

concerned has been given reasonable opportunity of showing cause against
the action proposed to be taken in regard to him.

(b) An appeal shall lie to the Vice-Chancellor against any order

of the Registrar imposing any of the penalties specified in sub-clause(a).

(c) In a case where the inquiry discloses that a punishment

beyond the power of the Registrar is called for, the Registrar shall, upon
conclusion of the inquiry, make a report to the Vice-Chancellor along with
his recommendations:

Provided that an appeal shall lie to the Executive Council against an

order of the Vice-Chancellor imposing any penalty.

(6) The Registrar shall be ex-officio secretary of the Executive Council,

the Academic Council and the Boards of faculties, but shal not be deemed to
be a member of any of these authorities.
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(7) It shall be the duty of the Registrar:-

(a) to be the custodian of the records, the common seal and

such other property of the University as the Executive
Council shall commit to his charge;

(b) to issue all notices convening meetings of the Executive

Council, the Academic council, the Boards of faculties and
of any Committees appointed by those authorities;

(c) to keep the minutes of all the meeting of the Executive

Council, the Academic Council and of any Committees
appointed by those authorities:

(d) to conduct the official correspondence of the Executive

Council and Academic Council;

(e) to arrange for an d superintend the examinations of the

University in accordance with the manner prescribed by the
Ordinances;

(f) 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

(g) to perform such other duties as may be specified in the

Statutes, the Ordinances or the Regulations or as may be
required, from time to time, by the Executive Council or the
Vice-Chancellor.

6. The Finance Officer - (1) The Finance Officer shall be appointed by the
Executive Council on the recommendations of Selection Committee
constituted for the purpose and he shall be a whole-time salaried officer of
the University.

(2) He shall be appointed for a term of three years and shall be eligible
for re-appointment.

(3) The emoluments and other terms and conditions of service of the
Finance Officer shall be such as may be prescribed by the Executive Council
from time to time:
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Provided that a Finance Officer shall retire on attaining the age of

sixty two years:

(4) When the office of the Finance Officer is vacant or when the
Finance Officer is, by reasons 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 Vice-Chancellor may appoint for the purpose.

(5) The Finance Officer shall be ex-officio Secretary of the Finance

Committee, but shall not be deemed to be a Member of such Committee.

(6) The Finance Officer shall:-

(a) exercise general supervision over the funds of the

University and shall advise it as regards its financial policy;
and

(b) perform such other financial functions as may be

assigned to him by the Executive Council or as may be
prescribed by the Statutes or the Ordinances.

(7) Subject to the control of the Executive Council, the Finance Officer
shall:-
(a) maintain the accounts of the University and also the
advise the University on all matters relating to income and
expenditure;

(b) hold and manage the property and investments of the

University including trust and endowed property;

(c) ensure that the limits fixed by the Executive Council for
recurring and non-recurring expenditure for a year are not
exceeded and that all moneys are expended for the purpose
for which they are granted or allotted;

(d) be responsible for the preparation of annual accounts

and the budget of the University and for their presentation
to the Executive Council;

(e) keep a constant watch on the state of the cash and bank
balances and on the state of investment;

(f) watch the progress of the collection of revenue and advise

on the methods of collection employed;
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(g) ensure that the registers of buildings, land, furniture

and equipment are maintained up-to-date and that stock-
checking is conducted, of equipment and other consumable
materials in all officers, Special Centres, Specialized
Laboratories and Institutions maintained by the University;

(h) bring to the notice of the Vice-Chancellor unauthorized

expenditure and other financial irregularities and suggest
disciplinary action against persons at fault; and

(i) call for from any office, Centre, Laboratory or Institution

maintained by the University any information or returns
that he may consider necessary for the performance of his
duties.

(8) Any receipt given by the Finance Officer or the person or persons
duly authorized in this behalf by the Executive Council for any money
payable to the University shall be sufficient discharge for payment of such
money.

7. Heads of Departments -

(a) In the case of Departments which have more than one Professor,
the Head of the Department shall be appointed by the Executive Council on
the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor from among the Professors;

(b) In the case of Department where there is no Professor or there is

only one Professor, the Executive Council shall have the option to appoint,
on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor, either the Professor or a
Associate Professor as the Head of the Department;

Provided that it shall be open to a Professor or Associate Professor to

decline the offer of appointment as the Head of the Department.

(c) 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;

(d) A Head of Department may resign his office at any time during his
tenure of office;

(e) A Head of Department shall perform such duties as may be

prescribed by the Ordinances.
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8. Proctor - (1) The Proctor for shall be appointed by the Executive Council
on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor and shall exercise such
powers and discharge such duties as may be assigned to him by the Vice-
Chancellor.

(2) The Proctor shall hold office for a term of two years and shall be
eligible for re-appointment.

9. Librarian - (1) The Librarian shall be appointed by the Executive Council

on the recommendation of the Selection Committee constituted for the
purpose and he shall be a whole time salaried officer of the University;

(2) The Librarian shall exercise such powers and discharge such
duties and shall have such emoluments, terms and conditions of service as
may be prescribed by the Executive Council.

10. The Executive Council - (1) The Executive Council shall consist of the
following members, namely,-

(a) the Vice-Chancellor;

(b) the Secretary to Government, Infrastructure and

Investment Department;

(c) the Secretary to Government , Finance Department;

(d) the Secretary to Government, Higher Education

Department;

(e) Vice-Chancellor & Managing Director, Infrastructure

Corporation of Andhra Pradesh;

(f) Director of Ports, Andhra Pradesh;

(g) One person to be nominated by the Chancellor from the

Board of members of an eminent Research organization in
the field of Logistics/supply chain;

(h) One person who is in the opinion of the Chancellor a

distinguished Logistics/ supply chain expert, nominated by
the Chancellor;

(i) Three persons from the Academic Council to be

nominated by the Chancellor;
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(j) Five industry persons selected by the Chancellor from

among the industrialists in Logistics/supply chain Sector
etc., based on the quantum of technical and financial
support provided by the industry members.

(2) All the members of the Executive Council, other than the Vice-
Chancellor and pro-Vice Chancellor, shall hold office for a term of three
years;

(3) Five members of the Executive Council shall form a quorum for a
meeting of the Executive Council.

11. Powers and functions of the Executive Council - (1) The Executive
Council shall have the power of management and administration of the
revenue and property of the University and the conduct of all administrative
affairs of the University not otherwise provided for;

(2) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes and the
Ordinances, the Executive Council shall, in addition to all other powers
vested in it, have the following powers, namely,-

(a) to create teaching and other academic posts, to

determine the number and emoluments of such posts and to
define the duties and conditions of service of Professors,
Associate Professors, Assistant Professors and other
academic staff and Principals of Institutions maintained by
the University;

Provided that no action shall be taken by the Executive

Council in respect of the number, qualifications and the
emoluments of teachers and academic staff otherwise than
after consideration of the recommendations of the Academic
Council.

(b) to appoint such Professors, Associate Professors,

Assistant Professors and other academic staff, as may be
necessary, and Principals of the Institutions maintained by
the University on the recommendation of the Selection
Committee constituted for the purpose and to fill up
temporary vacancies therein;

(c) to create administrative, ministerial and other necessary

posts and to make appointments thereto in the manner
prescribed by the Ordinances;
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(d) To grant leave of absence to any officer of the University,

other than the Chancellor and the Vice-Chancellor, and to
make necessary arrangements for the performance of the
functions of such officer during his absence;

(e) To regulate and enforce discipline among employees in

accordance with the Statutes and the Ordinances;

(f) To manage and regulate the finances, accounts,

investments, property, business and all other administrative
affairs of the University, and for that purpose to appoint
such agents as it may think fit;

(g) To fix limits on the total recurring and the total non-
recurring expenditure for a year on the recommendations of
the Finance Committee;

(h) to invest any money belonging to the University,

including any unapplied income, in such stocks, funds,
share or securities, from time to time as it may think fit or in
the purchase of immovable property in India, with the like
powers of varying such investment from time to time;

(i) to transfer or accept transfers of any movable or

immovable property on behalf of the University;

(j) to provide buildings, premises, furniture and apparatus

and other means needed for carrying on the work of the
University;

(k) to enter into, vary, carry out and cancel contracts on

behalf of the University;

(l) to entertain, adjudicate upon, and if thought fit, to

redress any grievances of the employees and students of the
University who may, for any reason, feel aggrieved;

(m) to appoint examiners and moderators and, if necessary,

to remove them, and to fix their fees, emoluments and
traveling and other allowances, after consulting the
Academic council;
(n) to select a common seal for the University and provide for
the custody and use of such seal;
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(o) to make such special arrangements as may be necessary

for the residence and discipline of women students;

(p) to delegate any of its powers to the Vice-Chancellor, the

Pro-Vice-Chancellor, the Deans, the Registrar or the Finance
Officer or such other employees or authority of the
University or to a committee appointed by it as it may deem
fit;

(q) to institute fellowships, scholarships, studentships,

medals and prizes;

(r) to provide for inviting Writer in Residence and determine

the terms and conditions of such invitations;

(s) to provide for the appointment of Visiting Professors,

Emeritus Professors, Consultants and Scholars and
determine the terms and conditions of such appointments;
and

(t) to exercise such other powers and discharge such other

duties as may be conferred or imposed on it by the Act, or
the Statutes.

12. The Academic Council - (1) Academic Council shall consist of the
following members namely,-

(a) the Vice-Chancellor of the University;

(b) the Vice-Chairman & Managing Director, Infrastructure

Corporation of Andhra Pradesh;

(c) the Directors of Research and Extension;

(d) the Deans of the various faculties;

(e) the Dean of Student Affairs;

(f) the University heads of Department;

(g) the Associate Directors of Research;

(h) the Controller of Examinations;

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(i) two members of the Executive Council nominated by the

Vice-Chancellor;

(j) four persons having special knowledge or practical

experience in different aspects of Logistics/supply chain
nominated by the vice-Chancellor.

(2) All members of the Academic Council, other than the ex-officio
members, shall hold office for a term of three years;

(3) Ten members of the Academic Council shall form quorum for a
meeting of the Academic Council.

13. Power and functions of the Academic Council - (1) Subject to the
provisions of this Act, the Statutes and the Ordinances, the Academic
Council shall be in-charge of the academic affairs of the University and
supervise, direct and control, and be responsible for, the maintenance of
standards of instruction, education and examinations and other matters
connected with the obtaining of degrees, diplomas and certificates and shall
exercise such other duties as may be laid down by the or under this Act.

(2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the forgoing

power, the Academic Council shall be entitle to, -

(a) advise the Vice-Chancellor and the Executive Council on

all academic maters, including the control and management
of the libraries;

(b) make recommendations to the Executive Council, -

(i) for the institution of the professorships, associate

professorships, assistant professorships,
teacherships and other teaching posts and matters
connected therewith;

(ii) regarding the post-graduate teaching, research and

extension;
(c) formulate, modify, revise or rescind schemes in
connection with the constitution or reconstitution of
departments of teaching, research and extension; and make
regulations,-

(i) regarding the admission of students to the University;

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(ii) regarding the examinations and the conditions on

which students shall be admitted thereto;

(iii) relating to courses of study of degrees, diplomas and

certificates;

(iv) regarding the academic functioning of the University,

discipline, residence, award of fellowships and
studentships, fees, concessions, corporate life and
attendance.
(d) to consider general academic matters either on its own
initiative or on a reference of Board of faculties or by the
Executive Council and to take appropriate action thereon;

14. Board of Faculties - (1) The University shall have the Faculties of
Technology, Management and such other Faculties as may be prescribed;

(2) Each faculty shall comprise such departments with such

assignment of subjects of study as may be prescribed;

(3) Each Department shall consist of the following members, namely,-

(a) Teachers of the Department;

(b) Persons conducting research in the Department;

(c) Dean of the faculty;

(d) Honorary Professors, if any, attached to the Department;

and

(e) Such other persons, as may be members of the

Department in accordance with the provisions of the
Ordinances.

(4) there shall be a Board for each Faculty, the constitution and
powers of which shall be prescribed;

(5) there shall be a Dean for each faculty of study who shall be
appointed in such manner and for such period, as may be prescribed;

(6) the Dean shall be the Chairman of the Board of the Faculty and be
responsible for the faithful observance of the statutes and regulations
relating to the Faculty and for the organization and conduct of the teaching,
research and extension work of the departments comprised therein.
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(7) each department shall have a head, whose appointment, powers

and duties shall be as prescribed, and who shall be responsible to the Dean
for the proper organization and working of the department;

(8) the constitution of the Board of faculties and the term of office of
its members shall be prescribed by the Ordinances;

(9) subject to overall control and supervision of the Academic Council,

the functions of the Board of faculties shall be to approve subjects for
research for various degrees and other requirements of research degrees and
to recommend to the concerned School, Board or Executive Council in the
manner prescribed by the Ordinances:-

(a) courses of studies and appointment of examiners for

post-graduate courses, but excluding research degrees;

(b) appointment of supervisors of research; and

(c) measures for the improvement of the standard of post-

graduate teaching and research:

Provided that the above functions of a Board of

faculties shall, during the period of three years immediately
after the commencement of the Act, be performed by the
Department.

15. Planning Board - (a) the Planning Board shall be the Principal Planning
body of the University and shall be responsible for monitoring the
development of the University on the lines indicated in the objects of the
University;

(b) the Constitution of Planning Board and its powers and functions
shall be such as may be prescribed by the statutes.

16. Finance Committee- (1) The Finance Committee shall consist of the
following members, namely,-

(a) the Vice-Chancellor;

(b) the Comptroller;
(c) two members chosen by the Executive Council from
among its members.
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(2) Four members of Finance Committee shall form a quorum for a

meeting of the Finance Committee;

(3) All the members of the Finance Committee, other than ex-officio
members, shall hold office for a term of three years;

(4) The Finance Committee shall meet at least twice every year to
examine the accounts and to scrutinize proposals for expenditure;

(a) all proposals relating to creation of posts, and those

items which have not been included in the Budget, should
be examined by the Finance Committee for consideration
and comments and thereafter submitted to the Executive
Council.

(b) The annual accounts and the financial estimates of the

University prepared by the Finance Officer shall be laid
before the Finance Committee for consideration and
comments and thereafter submitted to the Executive
Council for approval.

(c) The Finance Committee shall recommend limits for them,

total recurring expenditure and the total non-recurring
expenditure for the year, based on the income and resources
of the University (which, in the case of productive works,
may include the proceeds of loans).

(d) The Finance Committee shall have the following powers

and duties; namely,-

(i) to examine the accounts of the University and its

annual budget estimates and to advise the Executive
Council in respect thereof;

(ii) to review the financial position of the University from

time to time; and

(iii) to make recommendations to the Executive Council

on all proposals involving expenditure, for which no
provision or inadequate provision has been made in the
budget, or in excess of the budget provision.

17. Selection Committees - (1) There shall be Constituted Selection

Committees for making recommendations to the Executive Council for
appointment to the posts of Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant
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Professors Registrar, Finance Officer, Librarian and Principals of the

Institutions maintained by the University;

(2) The Selection Committee for appointment to the posts specified in

column(1) of the Table below shall consist of the Vice-Chancellor, Pro-Vice-
Chancellor, and the persons specified in the corresponding entry in
column(2) of the said Table:

TABLE
(1) (2)

Professor (i) The Dean of the faculty concerned;

(ii) The Head of the Department concerned if
he is a professor;
(iii) three persons not in the service of
University nominated by the Executive
Council, out of a panel of names
recommended by the Academic Council for
their special knowledge of, or interest in, the
subject is with which the Professor
concerned.

Associate Professor/ (i) the Dean of the faculty concerned;

Assistant Professor
(ii) the Head of the Department concerned;

(iii) two persons not in the service of the

University, nominated by the Executive
Council, out of a panel of names
recommended by the Academic Council or
their special knowledge of, or interest in the,
subject with which the Associate Professor
or a Assistant Professor is concerned.

Registrar/Finance (i) two member of the Executive Council

Officer nominated by it;

(ii) one person not in the service of the

University nominated by the Executive
Council.
Librarian
(i) two persons not in the service of the
University, who have special knowledge of
the subject of the Library Science/Library
Administration nominated by the Executive
Council;
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(ii) one person not in the service of the

University, nominated by the Executive
Council.

Head of the Institutions three persons not in the service of the

maintained by the University of whom two shall be nominated
University by the Executive Council and one by the
Academic Council for their special
knowledge of, or interest in, a subject in
which instruction is being provided by the
institution.

Note:

(1) where the appointment is being made for an inter-disciplinary

project, the head of the project shall be deemed to be the Head of the
Department concerned;

(2) the professors to be nominated shall be professor concerned with

the subject for which the selection is being made and that the Vice-
Chancellor shall consult the Head of the Department and the Dean of the
faculty before nominating the Professor;

(3) the Vice-Chancellor or in his absence, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor

shall preside the meetings of a Selection Committee;

Provided that the meetings of the Selection Committee shall be fixed

after prior consultation with the subject to the convenience of, the persons
nominated by the Executive Council under clause (2):

Provided further that the proceedings of Selection Committee shall not

be valid unless, where the number of the persons nominated by the
Executive Council is three in all, at least two of them attend the meeting.

(4) the meeting of a Selection Committee shall be convened by the

Vice-Chancellor or in his absence by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor;

(5) the procedure to be followed by a Selection Committee in making

recommendations shall be laid down in the Ordinances;

(6) no person shall participate in the meetings of the Selection

Committee for any appointment if he or his near relative is a candidate for
that appointment;
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(7) no teacher holding a post lower in rank than the one to which
appointment is to be made, shall be a member of Selection Committee;

(8) if the Executive Council is unable to accept the recommendations

made by a Selection Committee, it shall record its reasons and submit the
case to the Chancellor for final orders.

(9) appointments to temporary posts shall be made in the manner

indicated below:-

(i) If the temporary vacancy is for duration longer than one

academic session, it shall be filled on the advice of the
Selection Committee in accordance with the procedure
indicated in the foregoing clauses:

Provided that if the Vice-Chancellor is satisfied that in the

interest of work it is necessary to fill the vacancy, the
appointment may be made purely on a temporary basis by a
local Selection Committee referred to in sub-clause (ii) for a
period not exceeding six months;

(ii) if the temporary vacancy is for a period less than a year,

an appointment to such vacancy shall be made on the
recommendation of a local Selection Committee consisting of
the Dean of the faculty concerned, the Head of the
Department and a nominee of the Vice-Chancellor;

Provided that if the same person holds the offices of the

Dean and the Head of the Department, the Selection
Committee may contain two nominees of the Vice-
Chancellor;

Provided further that in case sudden vacancies of

teaching posts caused by death or any other reason, the
Dean may, in consultation with the Head of the Department
concerned make a temporary appointment for a month and
report to the Vice-Chancellor and the Registrar about such
appointment;

(iii) no teacher appointed temporarily shall, if he is not

recommended by a regular Selection Committee for
appointment under the Statutes, be continued in service on
such temporary employment, unless he is subsequently
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selected by a local Selection Committee or a regular

Selection Committee, for a temporary or permanent
appointment, as the case may be.

18. Special mode of appointment - (1) Notwithstanding anything

contained in Statute 17, the Executive Council may invite a person of high
Academic distinction and professional attainments to accept a post of
Professor or Reader or any other academic post in the University, as the
case may be, on such terms and conditions as it deems fit, and on the
person agreeing to do so, appoint him to the post;

(2) The Executive Council may appoint a teacher or any other

academic staff working in any other University or organization for
undertaking a joint project in accordance with the manner laid down in the
ordinance.

19. Appointment for a fixed tenure - The Executive Council may appoint
a person selected in accordance with the procedure laid down in Statute 17
for a fixed tenure on such terms and conditions as it deems fit.

20. Committees - (1) Any authority of the University may appoint as many
standing or special Committees as it may deem fit, and may appoint to such
Committees persons who are not members of such authority;

(2) Any such Committee appointed under clause (1) may deal with any
subject delegated to it subject to subsequent confirmation by the authority
appointing.

21. Terms and conditions of service and code of conduct of the

teachers, etc.- (a) All the teachers and other academic staff of the
University shall, in the absence of any agreement to the contrary, be
governed by the terms and conditions of service and code of conduct as
specified in the notification of the University Grants Commission (UGC) and
as amended from time to time and also as specified in the Statutes,
Ordinances and the Regulations of the University;

(b) Every teacher and member of the academic staff of the University
shall be appointed by a written contract, the form of which shall be
prescribed by the Ordinances;

(c) A copy of every contract referred to in clause(b) shall be deposited

with the Registrar;
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(d) Each faculty shall comprise such departments with such

assignment of subjects of study as may be prescribed;

(e) There shall be a Board for each faculty, the constitution and
powers of which shall be prescribed;

(f) There shall be a Dean for various faculties who shall be appointed
in such manner and for such period, as may be prescribed;

(g) The Dean shall be the Chairman of the Board of Faculty and be
responsible for the faithful observance of the statutes and regulations
relating to the Faculty and for the organization and conduct of the teaching,
research and extension work of the departments comprised therein;

(h) Each department shall have a head, whose appointment, powers

and duties shall be as prescribed, and who shall be responsible to the Dean
for the proper organization and working of the department;

(i) The age of superannuation for all the persons who are holding
teaching positions on regular employment against sanctioned post shall be
65 years and thereafter no extension of service shall be given. However, it
may be open to the University to re-employ a superannuated teacher up to
the age of 70 years.

22.Terms and conditions of service and code of conduct of other

employees - All the employees of the University, other than the teachers
and other academic staff of the University, shall, in the absence of any
contract to the contrary, be governed by the terms and conditions of service
and code of conduct as are specified in the Statutes, the Ordinances and
the Regulations.

23. Research and Extension - (a) the University may establish and
maintain one or more Logistics field experiment stations for research, both
fundamental and applied in all faculties. The Executive Council shall
appoint, in the manner prescribed, a person who had expertise in Logistics
and supply chain field as the Director of Logistics Experiment Stations.
The Director shall institute, guide and coordinate all Logistics and supply
chain research with focus on Logistics and supply chain and be responsible
for the efficient working of such stations;

(b) the University may, at any time, with the approval of the
Government close down, either permanently of temporarily any of the
Logistics and supply chain Experiment Stations specified in sub-clause(a);
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(c) the Government shall endeavour to secure proper co-ordination

between the departments of the Government and the University in the
conduct of research and extension work and may tender necessary advice to
the Executive Council in that regard.

24. Seniority List - (a) whenever, in accordance with the Statutes, any
person is to hold on Office or be a member of an authority of the University
by rotation according to seniority, such seniority shall be determined
according to the length of continuous service of such person in his grade,
and in accordance with such other principles as the executive Council may,
from time to time, frame;

(b) It shall be the duty of the Registrar to prepare and maintain, in

respect of each class of persons to whom the provisions of these Statutes
apply, a complete and up-to-date seniority list in accordance with the
provision of clause(1);

(c) If two or more persons have equal length of continuous service in a

particular grade or the relative seniority of any person or persons is
otherwise in doubt, the Registrar may, on his own motion and shall, at the
request of any such person, submit the matter to the Executive Council
whose decision thereon shall be final.

25. Removal of employees of the University - (1) Where there is an

allegation of misconduct against teacher, a member of the academic staff or
other employee of the University, the Vice-Chancellor, in the case of the
teacher or member of the academic staff, and the authority competent to
appoint (hereafter referred to as the appointing authority) in the case of
other employee, may, by order in writing, place such teacher, member of
the academic staff or other employee, as the case may be, under suspension
and shall forthwith report to the Executive Council the circumstances in
which the order was made:

Provided that Executive Council may, if it is of the opinion that the

circumstances of the case do not warrant the suspension of the teacher or a
member of the academic staff or other employee revoke such order.

(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in the terms of the contract of

appointment or of any other terms and conditions of service of the
employees, the Executive Council in respect of teachers and other academic
staff, and the appointing authority, in respect of other employees, shall have
the power to remove a teacher or a member of the academic staff, as the
case may be, or other employee on ground of misconduct.
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(3) Save as aforesaid, the Executive Council or as the case may be, the
appointing authority, shall not be entitled to remove any teacher, member of
the academic staff or other employee except for a good and sufficient
reasons and after giving three months notice or on payment of three months
salary in lieu thereof;

(4) No teacher, member of the academic staff or other employee shall

be removed under clause (2) or clause(3) unless he has been given a
reasonable opportunity of showing cause against the action proposed to be
taken in regard to him;

(5) The removal of a teacher, member of the academic staff or other

employee shall take effect from the date on which the order of removal is
made:

Provided that where the teacher, member of the academic staff or

other employee is under suspension at the time of his removal, such
removal shall take effect from the date on which he was placed under
suspension;

(6) Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing provisions of

this Statute, a teacher, member of the academic staff or other employee may
resign:-
(a) if he is a permanent employee, only after giving three
months’ notice in writing to the Executive Council or the
appointing authority, as the case may be, or by paying three
months’ salary in lieu thereof;

(b) if he is not a permanent employee, only after giving one

moths’ notice in writing to the Executive Council or, as the
case may be, the appointing authority or by paying one
months’ salary in lieu thereof:

Provided that such resignation shall take effect only

on and from the date on which the resignation is accepted
by the Executive Council or the appointing authority, as the
case may be.

26. Honorary Degree - (1) the Executive Council may, on the

recommendation of the Academic Council and by a resolution passed by a
majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting,
make proposals to the Chancellor for the conferment of honorary degrees;
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(2) the Executive Council may, by a resolution passed by a majority of

not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting, withdraw, with
the previous sanction of the Chancellor, any honorary degree conferred by
the University.

27. Withdrawal of Degrees etc -

The Executive Council may, by a special resolution passed by a

majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting,
withdraw any degree or academic distinction conferred on, or any certificate
or diploma granted to, any person by the University for good and sufficient
reasons:

Provided that no such resolution shall be passed until a notice in

writing has been given to that person calling upon him to show cause within
such time as may be specified in the notice why such a resolution should
not be passed and until his objection, if any, and any evidence he may
produce in support of them, have been considered by the Executive Council.

28. Maintenance of discipline along students of the University - (1) All

powers relating to discipline and disciplinary action in relation to students
of the University shall vest in the Vice-Chancellor;

(2) The Vice-Chancellor may delegate all or any of his powers as he

deems proper to a Proctor and to such other officers as he may specify in
this behalf;

(3) Without prejudice to the generality of his powers relating to the

maintenance of discipline and taking such action, as may seem to him
appropriate for the maintenance of discipline, the Vice-Chancellor may, in
exercise of his powers, by order, direct that any student or students be
expelled, or rusticated, for a specified period, or be not admitted to a course
or courses of studying an institution or a Department of the University for
stated period, or be punished with fine for an amount to be specified in the
order, or be debarred from taking an examination or examinations
conducted by the University, Institution or Department or a faculty for one
or more years, or that the results of the student or students concerned in
the examination or examinations in which he or they have appeared be
cancelled.

(4) The Heads of Institutions, Deans of faculties and Heads of teaching

Departments in the University shall have the authority to exercise all such
disciplinary powers over the students in their respective Institutions,
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faculties and teaching Departments in the University as may be necessary

for the proper conduct of such Institutions, faculties and teaching
Department in the University;

(5) Without prejudice to the powers of the Vice-Chancellor, and other

persons specified in clauses (3) and (4), detailed rules of discipline and
proper conduct shall be made by the University. The principals of
Institutions, Deans of faculties of Studies and heads of teaching,
Department in the University may also make the supplementary rules as
they deem necessary for the aforesaid purposes.

29. Convocations –
Convocations of the University for the conferring of degrees or for
other purposes shall be held in such manner as may be prescribed by the
Ordinances.

30. Acting Chairman of meetings -

Where no provision is made for a President or Chairman to preside

over a meeting of any authority of the University or any Committee of such
authority or when the President or Chairman so provided for is absent, the
members present shall elect one from among themselves to preside at such
meeting.

31. Resignation -

Any member, other than an ex-officio member of the Executive

Council, the Academic council or any other authority of the University or
any Committee of such authority may resign by letter addressed to the
Registrar and the resignation shall take effect as soon as such letter is
received by the Registrar.

32. Disqualifications -

(1) a person shall be disqualified for being chosen as, and for being, a
member of any of the authorities of the University:-

(i) if he is of unsound mind;

(ii) if he is an un-discharged insolvent;

(iii) if he has been convicted by a court of law of an offence

involving moral turpitude and sentenced in respect thereof
to imprisonment for not less than six months;
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(2) if any question arises as to whether a person is or had been

subjected to any of the disqualifications mentioned in clause (1), the
question shall be referred to the Executive Council and its decision shall be
final and no suit or other proceeding shall lie in any civil court against such
decision.

33. Residence condition for membership and office -

Notwithstanding anything contained in the Statutes, a person who is

not ordinarily resident in India shall not be eligible to be an officer of the
University or a member of any authority of the University.

34. Membership of authorities by virtue of membership of other

bodies -
Notwithstanding anything contained in the Statutes, a person who
holds any post in the University or is a member of any authority or body of
the University in his capacity as a member of a particular authority or body
or as the holder of a particular appointment shall hold such office or
membership only for so long as he continues to be a member of that
particular authority or body or the holder of that particular appointment, as
the case may be..
35. Ordinances how made -
(1) The first Ordinance made under sub-section(1) of section 25 may
be amended, repealed or added to at any time by the Executive Council in
the manner specified below;

(2) No Ordinances in respect of the matters enumerated in section 25,

other than the one enumerated in clause (n) of sub-section (2) thereof, shall
be made by the Executive Council unless a draft of such Ordinance has
been proposed by the Academic Council;

(3) The Executive Council shall not have power to amend any draft of
any Ordinance proposed by the Academic Council under clause (2) but may
reject the proposal or return the draft to the Academic Council for re-
consideration, either in whole or in part together with any amendment,
which the Executive Council may suggest;

(4) Where the Executive Council has rejected or returned the draft of
an Ordinance proposed by the Academic Council, the Academic Council may
consider the question afresh and in case the original draft is reaffirmed by a
majority of not les than two-thirds of the members present and voting and
more than half of the total number of members of the Academic Council, the
draft may be sent back to the Executive Council which shall either adopt it
or refer it to the Vice-Chancellor whose decision shall be final;
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(5) Every Ordinance made by the Executive Council shall come into
effect immediately;

(6) Every Ordinance made by the Executive Council shall be submitted

to the Vice-Chancellor within two weeks from the date of its adoption. The
Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to direct the Executive Council within
four weeks of the receipt of the Ordinance to suspend the operation for any
such Ordinance and he shall, as soon as possible, inform the Executive
Council about his objection to the proposed Ordinance. The Vice-Chancellor
may, after receiving he comments of the Executive Council, either withdraw
the order suspending the Ordinance or disallow the Ordinance and his
decision thereon shall be final.

36. Regulations -

(1) The authorities of the University may make regulations consistent

with this Act, the Statutes and the Ordinances for the following matters,
namely, -

(a) laying down the procedure to be observed at their

meetings and the number of members required to form a
quorum;

(b) providing for all matters which are required by this Act,
the Statutes or the Ordinance to be prescribed by
regulations;

(c) providing for all other matters solely concerning such

authorities or committees appointed by them and not
provided for by the Act, the Statutes or the Ordinances.

(2) Every authority of the University shall make regulations providing

for the giving of notice to the members of such authority of the dates of
meetings and of the business to be considered at meetings and for the
keeping of a record of the proceeding of meetings.

(3) The Executive Council may direct the amendment in such manner
as it may specify, or any regulation made under the Statutes or the
annulment of any such regulation.
37. Delegation of powers -
Subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, any officer or
authority of the University may delegate his or its powers to any other officer
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or authority or person under his or its respective control and subject to the
condition that overall responsibility for the exercise of the powers so
delegated shall continue to vest in the officer or authority delegating such
powers.

38. The University shall have presently the following Departments,

Offices and Centers namely -

Departments:

1. Department of Shipping Logistics;

2. Department of Air Logistics;
3. Department of Surface transport Logistics;
4. Department of Warehousing & Shortage;
5. Department of Management Studies and International
trade.
Offices:

1. Office of Incubation and Entrepreneurship;

2. Office of Research;
3. Office of Industry, Academic Linkage;
4. Skill Development Centre.

T.NARAYANA REDDY,
Secretary to Government (FAC),
Law Department.