Section 20 of The National School of Delhi University Act, 2007 — The Vice-Chancellor
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20.
- (1)The Vice-Chancellor shall be an academic person and an outstanding scholar in law or an eminent jurist. He shall be a whole time salaried officer of the University.
- (2)The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the Governing Council from out of a panel of not less than three persons recommended (the names being arranged in the alphabetical order) by a selection committee constituted under sub-section (3): Provided that if the Chancellor does not approve of any of the persons so recommended, he may call for fresh recommendations.
- (3)The selection committee referred to in sub-section
- (2)shall consist of three members of whom one shall be nominated by the Executive Council, one by the Chairman, University Grants Commission and one by the Chancellor from among the retired or serving Judges of the High Court of Delhi. The person nominated by the Chancellor shall be the Convenor of the committee: Provided that no person who is an employee of the University shall be nominated as the member of the selection committee.
- (4)The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a term of three years or such less period as the Governing Council may decide, from the date on which he enters upon his office, or until he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier, and he shall be eligible for re-appointment for further term till he attains the age of seventy years: Provided that the Chancellor may require the Vice-Chancellor after his term has expired; to continue in office for such period, not exceeding a total period of one year as may be specified by him.
- (5)The emoluments and other conditions of service of the Vice-Chancellor shall be as prescribed by Regulations.
- (6)If the office of the Vice-Chancellor becomes vacant due to death, resignation or otherwise or if he is unable to perform his duties due to ill health or any other cause, the Chancellor shall have the authority to designate a professor of the University to perform the functions of the Vice-Chancellor until the new Vice-Chancellor assumes his office or until the existing Vice-Chancellor attends to the duties of his office, as the case may be.
- (7)The Vice-Chancellor shall -
- (a)ensure that the provisions of this Act, Statutes and Regulations are duly observed, and he shall have all powers as are necessary for that purpose;
- (b)convene the meetings of the Governing Council, the Executive Council, the Academic Council and shall perform all other acts, as may be necessary to give effect to the provisions of this Act;
- (c)preside over the meetings of the Governing Council in the absence of the Chancellor;
- (d)be the competent authority to appoint the teachers, librarians, fiancé officer and other officers in consultation with the Chancellor on the recommendations of the selection committee appointed by the Executive Council thereof for that purpose in accordance with the guidelines prescribed;
- (e)be the competent authority to take disciplinary action against the above officers in accordance with the procedure prescribed;
- (f)have all powers relating to the maintenance of proper discipline in the University;
- (g)if, in his opinion, any emergency has arisen which requires that immediate action be taken, he shall take such action as he may deem fit and shall report the same for confirmation in the next meeting of the authority which, in the ordinary course, would have dealt with the matter.
Educational Study Layer
Summary
- Under Section 20(1), the Vice-Chancellor must be an academic person and an outstanding scholar in law or an eminent jurist, serving as a whole-time salaried officer of the University .
- Under Section 20(2) and Section 20(3), the Vice-Chancellor is appointed by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the Governing Council from a panel of not less than three persons arranged in alphabetical order by a selection committee .
- Under Section 20(3), the selection committee consists of three members: one nominated by the Executive Council, one by the Chairman of the UGC, and one retired or serving Delhi High Court Judge nominated by the Chancellor (who acts as Convenor), provided that no university employee can be nominated .
- Under Section 20(4), the Vice-Chancellor holds office for three years or such less period as decided by the Governing Council, or until attaining seventy years of age, whichever is earlier, and is eligible for re-appointment up to age seventy .
- Under Section 20(4) proviso and Section 20(6), the Chancellor may require an outgoing Vice-Chancellor to continue for up to one year, or designate a university professor to perform the duties during a temporary vacancy .
- Under Section 20(7), the Vice-Chancellor ensures the Act and Regulations are observed, convenes meetings of the councils, maintains discipline, exercises emergency powers, and is the competent authority to appoint and discipline teachers and specified officers in consultation with the Chancellor .
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What qualifications must a person possess to be appointed Vice-Chancellor under Section 20?
Under Section 20(1) of the Act, the Vice-Chancellor must be an academic person and an outstanding scholar in law or an eminent jurist, and serves as a whole-time salaried officer .
2. Who appoints the Vice-Chancellor and how are candidates selected under Section 20?
Under Section 20(2) of the Act, the Chancellor appoints the Vice-Chancellor on the recommendation of the Governing Council from a panel of not less than three persons arranged in alphabetical order by a selection committee .
3. Who sits on the selection committee for the Vice-Chancellor under Section 20?
Under Section 20(3) of the Act, the committee consists of three members: one nominated by the Executive Council, one by the Chairman of the University Grants Commission, and one retired or serving Delhi High Court Judge nominated by the Chancellor who acts as Convenor .
4. Can an employee of the University serve on the Vice-Chancellor selection committee under Section 20?
No, under the proviso to Section 20(3) of the Act, no person who is an employee of the University can be nominated as a member of the selection committee .
5. What is the term of office and retirement age for the Vice-Chancellor under Section 20?
Under Section 20(4) of the Act, the Vice-Chancellor holds office for a term of three years or such less period as the Governing Council decides, or until attaining seventy years of age, whichever is earlier .
Practice Quiz
Q1.A candidate who is sixty-eight years old is appointed Vice-Chancellor for a standard three-year term under Section 20(4) of the Act. Which condition governs the duration of tenure?
Q2.The Executive Council seeks to nominate its representative to the three-member selection committee for appointing a new Vice-Chancellor. Which individual is legally barred from serving under Section 20 of the Act?
Q3.A selection committee submits its recommendations for the post of Vice-Chancellor to the Governing Council. The committee presents two names ranked in order of personal preference. Does this submission comply with Section 20 of the Act?
Q4.During an emergency situation requiring immediate action, the Vice-Chancellor takes urgent operational measures regarding university infrastructure without prior council sanction. What does Section 20 of the Act require afterwards?