(1)The Pro-Vice Chancellor shall be the academic and administrative officer next to the Vice Chancellor having purview of the entire University.

(2)The Pro-Vice Chancellor shall be the Chairperson of the Board of Study Centres and Board of Regional Centres of the University.

(3)The Pro-Vice Chancellor shall be a full-time salaried officer of the University and shall work directly under the superintendence, direction and control of the Vice Chancellor. Save as otherwise provided, pay and allowances admissible to him as well as the terms and conditions of his, service shall be such as may be determined by the State Government, from time to time.

(4)The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be selected jointly by the Chancellor and the Chief Minister from among the persons recommended by the Search Committee constituted under Section 12(3)(a). Thereafter, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor for a term of three years.

(5)The provisions of Section 12(3)(b) to Section 12(3)(g) and Section 12(4) to Section 12(8) shall, in regard to the selection and appointment of Pro-Vice Chancellor, mutadismutandis, apply.

(6)The Pro-Vice Chancellor shall act as the Chairperson of the authorities, bodies and committees, in the absence of the Vice Chancellor or Interim Vice Chancellor.

(7)If the office of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor falls vacant, or if the Pro-Vice-Chancellor is unable to discharge the duties of the office by reason of illness, absence, or any other cause, the Chancellor, in consultation with the Chief Minister, may appoint a person qualified to hold the office of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor to act as Pro-Vice-Chancellor on a temporary basis. Such appointment shall remain in force until the Pro-Vice-Chancellor resumes the duties of the office or until a new Pro-Vice-Chancellor is duly appointed, whichever is earlier.

(8)The Pro-Vice-Chancellor may resign from the office by submitting a written resignation under his/her signature, addressed to the Chancellor through the Vice-Chancellor, by giving one month’s notice. The Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall cease to hold office from the date on which the resignation is accepted by the Chancellor or upon the expiry of the said notice period, whichever is earlier.

(9)The Chancellor and the Chief Minister, jointly, after due inquiry conducted by the State Government, may decide to remove the Pro-Vice-Chancellor from office if they are satisfied that the Pro-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)has been physically unfit and 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 service or any other conditions, prescribed by the State Government under sub-section(5) or has abused the powers vested in him or if, the continuance of the Pro-Vice Chancellor in the office is detrimental to the interests of the University; or

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

Provided thatthe Pro-Vice-Chancellor shall, before being removed from office under clauses (d), (e) and (f) of the sub-sections, be given a reasonable opportunity of showing cause and of being heard in person by the State Government.

(10)The Pro-Vice Chancellor shall, -

(a)ensure academic activities for undergraduate courses are conducted as per the approved academic calendar;

(b)represent the Vice Chancellor in official functions and meetings in his absence;

(c)assist in generating and augmenting internal fund of the University;

(d)promote alumni engagement and partnerships with industries;

(e)leads important projects, such as digital transformation or development of Regional Centres and Study Centres; and

(f)perform such other duties as prescribed by the Statutes.