Section 31 of The University of Hyderabad Act, 1974
- (1)Any student or candidate for an examination whose name has been removed from the rolls of the University by the orders or resolution of the Vice-Chancellor, Discipline Committee or Examination Committee, as the case may be, and who has been debarred from appearing at the examinations of the University for more than one year, may, within ten days of the date of receipt of such orders or copy of such resolution by him, appeal to the Executive Council and the Executive Council may confirm, modify or reverse the decision of the Vice-Chancellor or the committee, as the case may be.
- (2)Any dispute arising out of any disciplinary action taken by the University against a student shall, at the request of such student, be referred to a Tribunal of Arbitration and the provisions of sub-section (2) of section 30 shall, as far as may be, apply to a reference made under this sub-section.
Summary
- Students or exam candidates can appeal to the Executive Council if their names are removed from the University rolls.
- This right to appeal only applies if the student is debarred, which means barred from exams, for more than one year.
- The appeal must be submitted within ten days of receiving the order or resolution.
- The Executive Council has the power to confirm, change, or cancel the original disciplinary decision.
- Students can request that disciplinary disputes be sent to a Tribunal of Arbitration.
- This arbitration follows the same rules as employee disputes, involving a three-person panel to make a final decision.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who can a student appeal to if they are kicked out of the University?
They can appeal to the Executive Council, which is the main executive body of the University.
2. Is there a time limit for filing this appeal?
Yes, the student must file the appeal within ten days of receiving the notice of the decision.
3. What happens if the student and University cannot agree on a disciplinary matter?
The student can request arbitration, which uses an independent panel to settle the dispute outside of a regular court.
4. Can a student go to a regular civil court after an arbitration decision?
No, the law states that the decision of the Tribunal is final and no suit can be filed in a civil court regarding those matters.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 31 of The University of Hyderabad Act, 1974, what is the minimum debarment period required for a student to have a right of appeal to the Executive Council?
Q2.Under Section 31 of The University of Hyderabad Act, 1974, how many days does a student have to appeal after receiving a resolution removing them from the rolls?
Q3.According to Section 31 of The University of Hyderabad Act, 1974, which references Section 30, who is responsible for appointing the umpire for a student's Tribunal of Arbitration?
Q4.Under Section 31 of The University of Hyderabad Act, 1974, which authorities might issue an order that a student can appeal against?