Inspection and inquiry by Chancellor.

§12

Summary

(1) The Chancellor shall have the right to cause an inspection to be made by such person or persons, as he may direct, of the University, its buildings, laboratories, libraries, workshops and equipment of any institution or hostel maintained or administered by the University, and of the teaching and other work conducted by the University, or under its auspices, and of the conduct of examinations or other functions of the University, and to cause an inquiry to be made in respect of any matter connected with the administration and finances of the University. (2) The Chancellor shall, in every case, give due notice to the University of his intention to cause inspection or inquiry to be made, and the University shall be entitled to appoint a representative, who shall have the right to be present and to be heard at such inspection or inquiry. (3) The Chancellor shall, communicate to the University his views with reference to the result of such inspection or inquiry, and may, after ascertaining the opinion thereon of the University with such advice as the Chancellor may offer on the action to be taken thereon, and fix a timelimit for taking such action. (4) The University shall, within the timelimit so fixed, report to the Chancellor the action which has been taken or is proposed to be taken by it on the advice tendered by him. (5) The Chancellor may, where action has not been taken by the University to his satisfaction, within the timelimit fixed, and after considering any explanation furnished or representation made by the University, issue such directions, as he may think fit and the University shall comply with such directions. (6) Notwithstanding anything contained in the preceding sub-sections, if, at any time, the Chancellor is of opinion that in any matter the affairs of the University are not managed in furtherance of the objects of the University or in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, Ordinances and regulations or that special measures are desirable to maintain standards of University teaching, examinations, research or extension education, administration or finances, the Chancellor may indicate to the University any matter in regard to which he desires an explanation and call upon the University to offer such explanation within such time as may be specified by him. If the University fails to offer any explanation within the time specified or offers an explanation which, in the opinion of the Chancellor is no satisfactory, the Chancellor may issue such directions as he may deem fit, and the University shall comply with such directions.

(1) The Chancellor shall have the right to cause an inspection to be made by such person or persons, as he may direct, of the University, its buildings, laboratories, libraries, workshops and equipment of any institution or hostel maintained or administered by the University, and of the teaching and other work conducted by the University, or under its auspices, and of the conduct of examinations or other functions of the University, and to cause an inquiry to be made in respect of any matter connected with the administration and finances of the University. (2) The Chancellor shall, in every case, give due notice to the University of his intention to cause inspection or inquiry to be made, and the University shall be entitled to appoint a representative, who shall have the right to be present and to be heard at such inspection or inquiry. (3) The Chancellor shall, communicate to the University his views with reference to the result of such inspection or inquiry, and may, after ascertaining the opinion thereon of the University with such advice as the Chancellor may offer on the action to be taken thereon, and fix a timelimit for taking such action. (4) The University shall, within the timelimit so fixed, report to the Chancellor the action which has been taken or is proposed to be taken by it on the advice tendered by him. (5) The Chancellor may, where action has not been taken by the University to his satisfaction, within the timelimit fixed, and after considering any explanation furnished or representation made by the University, issue such directions, as he may think fit and the University shall comply with such directions. (6) Notwithstanding anything contained in the preceding sub-sections, if, at any time, the Chancellor is of opinion that in any matter the affairs of the University are not managed in furtherance of the objects of the University or in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, Ordinances and regulations or that special measures are desirable to maintain standards of University teaching, examinations, research or extension education, administration or finances, the Chancellor may indicate to the University any matter in regard to which he desires an explanation and call upon the University to offer such explanation within such time as may be specified by him. If the University fails to offer any explanation within the time specified or offers an explanation which, in the opinion of the Chancellor is no satisfactory, the Chancellor may issue such directions as he may deem fit, and the University shall comply with such directions.

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