(1)There shall be a Board of Sports and Physical Education in the University to promote the culture of sports and look after sports related activities. The activities of the Board shall be carried out by the Director of Sports and Physical Education.

(2)The Board of Sports and Physical Education shall consist of the following members, namely:-

(a)Vice Chancellor - Chairperson;

(b)Pro-Vice Chancellor;

(c)Director, Student Affairs;

(d)three professionals, nominated by the Vice Chancellor with established credibility in different fields of sports;

(e)District Sports Officer of the district where the University Headquarter is located;

(f)one teacher from the University Department of Physical Education, nominated by the Syndicate;

(g)two sports teachers, from affiliated colleges, constituent colleges or autonomous colleges, as applicable, nominated by the Syndicate;

(h)the President of the University Student Council; and

(i)the Director, Sports and Physical Education - Member Secretary.

(3)The Board of Sports and Physical Education shall have the following powers and duties, namely:-

(a)to take necessary steps for promotion of sports culture and activities in the field of sports in colleges and University departments;

(b)to establish links with regional and national bodies in the various sports and to promote various activities jointly with them;

(c)to establish rapport with groups, societies and other professional bodies so as to involve them in the activities of Board of Sports and Physical Education;

(d)to take up activities in colleges, recognized institutions and University departments to promote interest and also skills in various sports as per the policy of the University and also national policies in the field of sports (only in case of Universities mentioned in Schedule-III);

(e)to hold University level competitions, sports skills development camps, interactive activities and also training workshops in various sports in order to bring society closer to the colleges, institutions and University;

(f)to encourage participation in regional, national and international level activities and competitions through well trained teams in various sports;

(g)to recommend to competent authority to make alternative arrangements regarding examinations of students participating in the inter-University or national or international sports tournaments or events during the relevant schedules of examinations as prescribed by University Ordinances; and

(h)to undertake any other task as may be prescribed by the Statutes.