(1)The Director, Estate and Facility Management shall be an officer of the University responsible for handling all the activities related to infrastructure development, maintenance and up keeping of the University and its utilities.

(2)The Director, Estate and Facility Management shall be appointed by the Vice Chancellor, from amongst teachers at the University, not be below the rank of Associate Professor or having teaching experience of at least 12 years.

(3)The Director, Estate and Facility Management shall discharge his functions under the direction and guidance of the Vice Chancellor and implement the policies and directives given by the Building and Works Committee.

(4)He shall be appointed for a term of three years or till the age of superannuation, whichever is earlier and may be reappointed for one more term of three years.

(5)The Director, Estate and Facility Management shall report to the Vice Chancellor and shall exercise the authority commensurate with the following responsibilities: -

(a)to ensure maintenance of the infrastructure facilities of the University and its units such as classroom, laboratories, hostels, student resource centres, health centres for employees and students, multipurpose hall, playground, libraries, etc.;

(b)to ensure that all infrastructure facilities of the University and its units adhere to the Building Code mandated by the Central Public Works Department or Department of Building Construction, Government of Jharkhand, as applicable;

(c)to ensure timely and regular safety audits of the Buildings in the University and its units by the concerned authorities;

(d)to oversee security systems and protocols, ensuring the safety and security of campus buildings and occupants;

(e)to manage and upkeep all utilities being used by the University and ensuring its timely payment; and

(f)to ensure availability of doctors and medical personnel as required, and first-aid are placed at prominent places of the University, University Departments, Constituent Colleges, Hostels, Student Resource Centre, etc.

(6)The Director, Estate and Facility Management shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties, as may be prescribed by the Statutes.