shall be

(1)There a Vice Chancellor, who shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the University and ex-officio Chairperson of the Syndicate and Academic Council.

(2)Save as otherwise provided, pay and allowances, terms and conditions of service of the Vice Chancellor shall be such as may be determined by the State Government, from time to time.

(3)The Vice Chancellor shall be selected jointly by the Chancellor and Chief Minister, as per the eligibility criteria prescribed by the University Grants Commission, in the following manner, namely:-

(a)There shall be a Search Committee consisting of the following members to recommend most suitable names for selection to the post of Vice Chancellor, namely:

(i)Eminent Educationalist nominated by the Chancellor - Chairperson;

(ii)Director or Head of an Institute or Public University of high national repute established by an Act of Parliament, nominated by the State Government Member;

(iii)Representative from University Grants Commission - Member; and

(iv)Additional Chief Secretary or Principal Secretary or Secretary, Department of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Jharkhand – Member.

(b)The Registrar of the concerned University shall be the Secretary to the Search Committee without any voting rights.

(c)The members nominated on the Committee shall be persons who are never connected with the University concerned or any College or any recognised institution of the University.

(d)No meeting of the Committee shall be held unless three members with voting rights are present.

(e)The Committee shall recommend a panel of 3 – 5 (three to five) most competent persons in a sealed envelope for selection to the post of Vice Chancellor. The names of the persons so recommended shall be in alphabetical order without any preference being indicated. It shall be accompanied by a detailed write- up on the suitability of each person included in the panel.

(f)In case of tie, amongst the members of the Committee while preparing the panel of suitable names for the post, the Chairperson of the Search Committee shall have the casting vote.

(g)The eligibility conditions and the process for recommendation of names for appointment as a Vice Chancellor shall be given wide publicity to ensure the recommendation of most competent candidates.

(4)The Chancellor and Chief Minister shall jointly select one of the persons included in the panel as the Vice Chancellor, and thereafter, the Chancellor shall appoint the Vice Chancellor:

Provided that,if they do not approve any of the persons so recommended, they may call for a fresh panel either from the same committee or after constitution of a new committee for the purpose, from such new committee.

(5)The process of selection of the Vice Chancellor, shall invariably begin at least six months before the probable date of occurrence of the vacancy of the post of a Vice Chancellor and the process of appointment of the Vice Chancellor shall be completed invariably at least one month before the probable date of occurrence of the vacancy of the post of Vice Chancellor. It shall be the responsibility, of the Registrar as Member Secretary of the Committee.

(6)A person applying to the post of Vice Chancellor should not have attained the age of Sixty-Five years as on the last date of application.

(7)The person appointed as a Vice Chancellor shall, subject to the terms and conditions of contract of service, hold office for a period of three years from the date on which he takes charge of his office, and the term can be extended for another two years only by the Chancellor, in consultation with the Chief Minister, subject to satisfactory performance and non-attainment of the age of Seventy years. Further, he shall not be eligible for reappointment in the same University after completing one term (including any extensions):

Provided that,on the basis of his work done and found most efficient and competent he/she shall be eligible for re-appointment to any other University subject to fulfillment of eligibility conditions.

(8)The person appointed as a Vice Chancellor shall hold a lien, if any, on the substantive post held by him prior to the appointment.

(9)In any of the following circumstances, the exigency whereof shall be jointly judged by the Chancellor and Chief Minister, namely: —

(a)where the committee appointed under sub-section (3)(a) is unable to recommend any name within the time limit specified by the State Government; or

(b)where the vacancy occurs in the office of the Vice Chancellor because of death, resignation or otherwise, and it cannot be conveniently and expeditiously filled in, in accordance with the provisions of sub-sections (3) and (4); or

(c)where the vacancy in the office of the Vice Chancellor occurs temporarily because of leave, illness or other causes; or

(d)where there is any other emergency. The Chancellor, in consultation with the Chief Minister may select any suitable person, to act as the interim Vice Chancellor. The Interim Vice Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor for a term not exceeding twelve months, in the aggregate as may be specified in his order:

Provided that,the person so appointed shall cease to hold such office on the date on which the person appointed as a Vice Chancellor in accordance with the provisions of sub-sections (3) and (4) assumes office or the Vice Chancellor resumes office.

(10)If a person receiving an honorarium from the Consolidated Fund of the State, or if a principal of an affiliated or constituent college or a University teacher is appointed as a Vice Chancellor, his terms and conditions of service shall not be altered to his disadvantage during his tenure as a Vice Chancellor.

(11)Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing sub-sections, the person referred to in sub-section (7) shall retire from his original post in accordance with the terms and conditions of service of that post.

(12)The Vice Chancellor may, by writing under his signature addressed to the Chancellor, after giving one month’s notice to resign from his office and shall cease to hold his office on the acceptance of his resignation by the Chancellor or from the date of completion of the said notice period, whichever is earlier.

(13)The Chancellor and the Chief Minister, jointly, after due inquiry conducted by the State Government, may decide to remove the Vice-Chancellor from office, if they are satisfied that the Vice-Chancellor: —

(a)has become insane and stands so declared by a competent court; or

(b)has been convicted, by a court for any offence involving moral turpitude; or

(c)has become an undischarged insolvent and stands so declared by a competent court; or

(d), unfit has been physically 20and, incapable of discharging functions due to protracted illness or physical disability; or

(e)has willfully omitted or refused to carry out the provisions of this Act or has committed breach of any of the terms and conditions of the service or any other conditions, prescribed by the State Government under sub-section (2), or has abused the powers vested in him or if the continuance of the Vice Chancellor in the office is detrimental to the interests of the University or have sufficient criminal evidence against him; or found guilty on the charges levelled against him after due inquiry during existing tenure as a Vice Chancellor; or

(f)is a member of, or is otherwise associated with, any political party or organisation which takes part in politics, or is taking part in, or subscribing in aid of, any political movement or activity or working against the Government or interest of education; Explanation: - For the purposes of this sub-clause, whether any party is a political party, or whether any organisation takes part in politics or whether any movement or activity falls within the scope of this sub-clause, the decision of the State Government shall be final:

Provided that,the Vice Chancellor shall be given a reasonable opportunity to show cause and personal hearing by the State Government before taking recourse for his removal under sub-clauses (d), (e) and (f).

(14)The Vice chancellor shall, -

(a)undertake all such activities necessary to make the University self-reliant and financially sustainable;

(b)review the annual budget of the University and internal funds generated by each Department, Study Centers, Regional Centers and Constituent Colleges as applicable;

(c)ensure timely conduction of examinations and other academic activities as per the academic calendar;

(d)ensure that the University and Constituent Colleges (if any), is/are accredited from NAAC and /or NBA and also, they participate in National and State Rankings process;

(e)ensure the implementation of policies, directives and initiatives for the promotion of eGovernance within University, Study Centers, Regional Centers and Constituent Colleges as applicable; and

(f)have other powers and duties as prescribed by the Statutes.