25Power to make Statutes

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

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

(b) the appointment and continuance in office of the members of the said authorities, the filling up of vacancies of members, and all other matters relating to those authorities 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, academic staff and other employees of the University and their emoluments;

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

(f) the conditions of service of employees including provision for pension, insurance and provident fund, the manner of termination of service and disciplinary 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 Board by any employee or student against the action of any officer or authority of the University;

(j) the establishment and abolition of Departments, Centres, colleges and institutions;

(k) the conferment of honorary degrees;

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

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

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

(o) the maintenance of discipline among the employees and students;

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