Section 44. Proceedings of University authorities and bodies not invalidated by vacancies

44. Proceedings of University authorities and bodies not invalidated by vacancies.— No act or proceeding of any authority or other body of the University shall be invalidated merely by reason of the existence of a vacancy or vacancies among its members. 5[45. Conditions of service of officers and teachers.— (1) Every salaried officer and teacher of the University shall be appointed under a written contract, which shall be lodged with the University and a copy thereof shall be furnished to the officer or teacher concerned. (2) Any dispute arising out of a contract between the University and any of its officers or teachers shall, at the request of the Officer or teacher concerned or at the instance of the University, be referred to a Tribunal of Arbitration consisting of one member appointed by the Executive Council, one 1. Section 38 renumbered as sub-section (1) thereof by Act 25 of 2008, s. 4 (w.e.f. 05-12-2008). 2. Ins. by s.4, ibid . (w.e.f. 05-12-2008). 3. Subs. by s. 23, ibid., for section 39. 4. Ins. by Act 25 of 2008, s. 5. (w.e.f. 05-12-2008). 5. Subs. by Act 5 of 1952, s. 25, for section 45. member nominated by the officer or teacher concerned and an umpire appointed by the Visitor, and the decision of the Tribunal shall be final.]