Section 11 of The Jamia Millia Islamia Act, 1988
- (1)The Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice-Chancellor) shall be appointed by the Visitor in such manner as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
- (2)The Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice-Chancellor) shall be the principal executive and academic officer of the University, and shall exercise general supervision and control over the affairs of the University and give effect to the decision of all the authorities of the University.
- (3)The Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice-Chancellor) may, if he is of opinion that immediate action is necessary on any matter, exercise any power conferred on any authority of the University by or under this Act and shall report to such authority the action taken by him on such matter: Provided that if the authority concerned is of opinion that such action ought not to have been taken, it may refer the matter to the Visitor whose decision thereon shall be final: Provided further that any person in the service of the University who is aggrieved by the action taken by the Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice-Chancellor) under this sub-section shall have the right to appeal against such action to the Majlis-i-Muntazimah (Executive Council) within three months from the date on which decision on such action is communicated to him, and thereupon the Majlis-i-Muntaiimah (Executive Council) may confirm, modify or reverse the action taken by the Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice-Chancellor).
- (4)The Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice-Chancellor) shall exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes or Ordinances.
Summary
- The Vice-Chancellor, or Shaikh-ul-Jamia, is appointed directly by the Visitor (the President of India).
- As the principal executive and academic officer, they provide general supervision over all University affairs.
- They are responsible for making sure that all decisions made by University authorities are put into effect.
- In cases where immediate action is needed, the Vice-Chancellor can exercise the powers of any other University authority.
- Any person unhappy with such an emergency action has three months to appeal to the Executive Council.
- The Vice-Chancellor also performs any other duties that are defined in the Statutes or Ordinances.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who has the power to appoint the Vice-Chancellor?
The Vice-Chancellor is appointed by the Visitor.
2. What can a person do if they are unhappy with a decision made by the Vice-Chancellor?
An aggrieved person can appeal to the Majlis-i-Muntazimah (Executive Council) within three months of the decision.
3. Can the Vice-Chancellor take a decision for another committee?
Yes, if they believe immediate action is necessary, they can exercise any power conferred on any authority of the University, but they must report it back.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 11 of The Jamia Millia Islamia Act, 1988, who appoints the Shaikh-ul-Jamia (Vice-Chancellor)?
Q2.According to Section 11 of The Jamia Millia Islamia Act, 1988, what happens if a University authority disagrees with an emergency action taken by the Vice-Chancellor?
Q3.Under Section 11 of The Jamia Millia Islamia Act, 1988, how long does an aggrieved employee have to appeal against an emergency decision by the Vice-Chancellor?
Q4.Under Section 11 of The Jamia Millia Islamia Act, 1988, what is the Vice-Chancellor's primary role in relation to other University authorities?