Assam University Act,1989
Act No : 23
Section : POWER TO MAKE STATUTES
SECTION 26: POWER TO MAKE STATUTES
Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:-
(a) the constitution, powers and functions of the authorities and other bodies of the University, as may be constituted from time to time;
(b) the election and continuance in office of the members of the said authorities and bodies, the filling up of vacancies of members, and all other matters relating to those- authorities and other bodies for which it may be necessary or desirable to provide;
(c) the appointment, powers and duties of the officers of the University and their emoluments;
(d) the appointment of teachers, academic staff and other employees of the University and their emoluments;
(e) the appointment of teachers, academic staff working in any other University or organisation for a specific period for undertaking a joint project;
(f) the conditions of service of employees including provision for pension, insurance and provident fund, the manner of termination of service and disciplinary action;
(g) the principles governing the seniority of service of the employees of the University;
(h) the procedure for arbitration in cases of dispute between employees or students and the University;
(i) the procedure for appeal to the Executive Council by any employee or student against the action of any officer or authority of the University;
(j) the conferment of autonomous status on a College or an Institution or a Department;
(k.) the establishment and abolition of Schools, Departments, Centres, Hails, Colleges and Institutions;
(1) the conferment of honorary degrees:
(m) the withdrawal of degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions:
(n) the conditions under which Colleges and institutions may be admitted to the privileges of the University and the withdrawal of such privileges;
(o) the institution of fellowships, scholarships, studentships, medals and prizes;
(p) the delegation of powers vested in the authorities or officers of the University;
(q) the maintenance of discipline among the employees and students;
(r) all other matters which by this Act are to be or may be provided for by the Statutes.
