Section 15. Statutes

15. Statutes .―Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes may provide for all or any of the — following matters, namely: (a) the constitution, powers and duties of the authorities and other bodies of the University, the qualifications and disqualifications for membership of such authorities and other bodies, appointment and removal of members thereof and other matters connected therewith; (b) the appointment, powers and duties of the officers of the University; (c) the appointment, terms and conditions of service and the powers and duties of the employees of the University; (d) the terms and conditions under which institutions may be associated with the University; (e) the administration of the University, the establishment and abolition of Colleges, institutions and Halls, the grant and withdrawal of recognition to institutions, the institution of Fellowships, Awards and the like, the conferment of degrees and other academic distinctions and the grant of diplomas and certificates; (f) any other matter which is necessary for the proper and effective management and conduct of the affairs of the University and which by this Act is to be or may be provided by the Statutes. 15. Academic Council. —(1) The Academic Council shall consist of the following members, namely:— (i) The Vice-Chancellor; (ii) The Rector or the Rectors; (iii) The Deans of Schools of Studies; - (iv) The Dean of Students; (v) The Chief Proctor; (vi) The Librarian; (vii) Such number of Heads of Departments, other than the Dean of Schools of Studies and the Principals of Colleges (by rotation according to seniority) as may be laid down in the Ordinances; (viii) Not more than five Professors, other than the Heads of Departments, Deans of Schools of Studies and Principals of Colleges, by rotation according to seniority; (ix) Not more than eight Principals of Colleges, other than Deans of Schools of Studies, by rotation according to seniority; (x) Not more than eight teachers of the University elected from amongst themselves by the teachers, other than those referred to in items (iii) to (v) and (vii) to (ix); (xi) Not more than five persons, not being employees of the University or an institution recognised by, or associated with, the University, co-opted by the Academic Council for their special knowledge; (xii) Such number of other persons representing institutions recognised by, or associated with, the University, as may be determined by the Executive Council, from time to time. (2) All members of the Academic Council, other than ex officio members shall hold office for a term of two years. (3) Fifteen members of the Academic Council shall form the quorum.