Section 25 of The Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Act, 1994
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, their emoluments and other conditions of service;
- (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 or students and 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 Board of Management 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, Halls, Colleges and Institutions;
- (l)the conferment of honorary degrees;
- (m)the withdrawal of degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions;
- (n)the institution of fellowships, scholarships, studentships, medals and prizes;
- (o)the delegation of powers vested in the authorities or officers of the University;
- (p)the maintenance of the discipline among the employees and students;
- (q)all other matters which by this Act are to be or may be provided for by the Statutes.
Summary
- Statutes are the primary rules for how the university operates and is structured.
- They control the setup of university bodies, employee hiring, salaries, pensions, and seniority.
- They define how to handle employee or student disputes, including arbitration and appeals.
- They give the power to grant honorary degrees, withdraw degrees, and establish or abolish schools and halls.
- They cover the maintenance of discipline among employees and students.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Do Statutes deal with employee benefits?
Yes, they provide for conditions of service including pensions, insurance, and provident funds.
2. Can the university take back a degree once it is awarded?
Yes, the Statutes provide the rules for the withdrawal of degrees, diplomas, and certificates.
3. How are disputes between the university and its students handled?
The Statutes outline the specific procedure for arbitration and appeals in cases of dispute.
4. Do the Statutes cover the creation of new colleges?
Yes, they govern the establishment and abolition of Schools, Departments, Centres, Halls, Colleges, and Institutions.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 25 of The Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Act, 1994, which of the following matters is governed by the Statutes?
Q2.Under Section 25 of The Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Act, 1994, if the university wants to honour a famous public figure with a special degree, what provides the legal framework to do so?
Q3.Under Section 25 of The Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Act, 1994, what mechanism is used to determine the seniority of service for employees?
Q4.Read together, Section 25 and Section 27 of The Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Act, 1994, show a division of rule-making. Which pair correctly identifies how topics are divided between Statutes and Ordinances?