Section 16. Controller of Examinations

16. Controller of Examinations.— The Controller of Examinations shall be appointed in such manner and shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed by the Statutes. 16. Powers and functions of the Planning and Monitoring Board.— (1) The Planning and Monitoring Board, subject to the supervision of the Executive Council, shall— (i) be responsible for overall perspective planning and development of the University in consonance with its objective; (ii) determine the area of excellence of the University and identify the thrust areas for research; (iii) examine, rationalise, coordinate the proposals of development received from various Faculties and Departments to be submitted to the Executive Council and the Academic Council for their consideration and approval; (iv) monitor the implementation of the approved plan of the University; (v) submit to the Academic Council and the Executive Council plans for disciplines and courses of study; (vi) propose to the Academic Council and the Faculty, measures regarding the restructuring of courses and introduction of inter-disciplinary interaction amongst the Departments of Studies; (vii) perform such other functions and exercise such other powers as may be assigned or delegated to it by the Executive Council. (2) In case of difference of opinion between the Planning and Monitoring Board and the Academic Council in regard to the academic planning, the matter shall be referred to the Executive Council whose decision thereon shall be final. (3) The Planning and Monitoring Board shall, under its overall supervision, establish a planning cell to achieve its objectives and appoint as many Committees as it deems necessary for such purpose: Provided that two-third members of such Committee shall be from amongst the teachers of the University.