Section 15: The Vice-Chancellor.

Q: What does Section 15 of The Nalanda University Act, 2010 (TNUA) deal with?

Section 15 TNUA pertains to "The Vice-Chancellor.". It is part of the The Nalanda University Act, 2010, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 15 of The Nalanda University Act, 2010 (TNUA) governs the Vice-Chancellor. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 15 TNUA still in force?

Yes, Section 15 of the The Nalanda University Act, 2010 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 15 TNUA?

धारा 15 TNUA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 15 of the The Nalanda University Act, 2010. Section 15 of The Nalanda University Act, 2010 (TNUA) governs the Vice-Chancellor. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 15 TNUA?

Dhara 15 TNUA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 15 of the The Nalanda University Act, 2010. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 15 of The Nalanda University Act, 2010 (TNUA) governs the Vice-Chancellor. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 15 of The Nalanda University Act, 2010?

Cite as: "Section 15, The Nalanda University Act, 2010 (TNUA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Nalanda University Act, 2010, § 15 (India).

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(1)

The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Visitor in such manner, for such term and on such emoluments and other conditions of service as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

(2)

The Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal academic and executive officer of the University, and shall exercise supervision and control over the affairs of the University and give effect to the decisions of all the authorities of the University.

(3)

The Vice-Chancellor may, if he is of the opinion that immediate action is necessary on any matter, exercise any power conferred on any authority of the University by or under this Act and shall report to such authority the action taken by him on such matter:

Provided that if the authority concerned is of the opinion that such action ought not to have been taken, it may refer the matter to the Visitor whose decision thereon shall be final:

Provided further that any person in the service of the University who is aggrieved by any action taken by the Vice-Chancellor under this sub-section shall have the right to represent against such action to the Governing Board within ninety days from the date on which such action is communicated to him and thereupon the Governing Board may confirm, modify or reverse the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor.

(4)

The Vice-Chancellor, if he is of the opinion that a decision of any authority is beyond the powers of the authority conferred by the provisions of this Act, the Statutes or the Ordinances or that any decision taken is not in the interest of the University, may ask the authority concerned to review its decision within sixty days of such decision and if the authority refuses to review its decision either in whole or in part or no decision is taken by it within the said period of sixty days, the matter shall be referred to the Visitor whose decision thereon shall be final:

Provided that the decision of the authority concerned shall remain suspended during the period of review of such decision by the authority or the Visitor, as the case may be, under this sub-section.

(5)

The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes and the Ordinances.