GURU JAMBHESHWAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY HISAR(Established by State Legislature Act 17 of 1995)

‘A’ Grade, NAAC AccreditedNo. Acad./AC-II/EC-53/09/______

Dated: _______________To

1. Financial Commissioner & Principal Secretaryto Govt. Haryana,Finance Department,Chandigarh

2. Financial Commissioner & Principal Secretary to Govt. Haryana,Education Department,Chandigarh

3. Financial Commissioner & Principal Secretary to Govt. Haryana,Technical Education Department,Chandigarh

4. Dr. Chandra Shekhar, Director, Central Electronic Engineering Research Institute, Pilani.

5. Prof. G.K.Mehta, Inter University Accelerator Centre, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, P.B. 10502,New Delhi- 110 067

6. Prof. R.C. Kuhad, Department of Microbiology, University of Delhi, South Campus, Benito Juarez Road, New Delhi-110 021

7. Dr. S. Ahmed,C-2/601, Beldere Tower,Rose Garden, Suraj Kund Road,Faridabad.

8. Prof. Javed Husain, Department of Applied Physics, Engineering College, AMU, Sir Syed Nagar, Aligarh (U.P.) – 202 002

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9. Dr. Shafikuddin MollahDepartment of Physics,Aligarh Muslim University,Aligarh – 202 002

10. Prof. Kuldip Singh, Dean,Faculty of Science & Technology Interface,Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology,Hisar.

11. Prof. D.N. Mishra, Dean,Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences,Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology,Hisar.

12. Prof. Dharminder Kumar, Dean,Faculty of Engineering & Technology,Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology,Hisar.

13. Prof. Harbhajan Bansal,Haryana School of Business, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology,Hisar.

14. Prof. S.K. Sharma, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences,Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology,Hisar.

Subject: Minutes of the 53rd Meeting of the Executive Council held on 28.12.2009 at 12:15 PM.

Sir,

I am sending herewith a copy of Minutes of the 53 rd Meeting of the Executive

Council held on 28th December 2009 at 12:15 P.M. in the Committee Room of Guru Jambheshwar

University of Science and Technology, Hisar. Discrepancies in recording of minutes, if any, may

kindly be conveyed to the undersigned within a week of issue of this letter.

Yours faithfully,DA/As above

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Endst. No. Acad./AC-II/EC-53/2009/ _______________ Dated: _______________________

A copy of the minutes of the meeting of the Executive Council is forwarded to the following for information: -

1. Secretary to Governor, Haryana (Chancellor, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar), Haryana Raj Bhawan, Chandigarh (for kind information of His Excellency, the Hon’ble Governor-Chancellor).

2. Director, Technical Education Haryana, Bays No.7-12, Sector-4, Panchkula.

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Endst. No. Acad./AC-II/EC-53/2009/___________________Dated: _______________________

A copy of the above along with a copy of the agenda is forwarded to the following: -

1. Secretary to Vice-Chancellor (for kind information of the Vice-Chancellor), Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar.

2. P.A. to Registrar (for kind information of the Registrar), Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar.

Assistant Registrar (Academic)

MINUTES OF THE 53rd MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL HELD ON 28.12.2009 AT 12:15 P.M. IN THE COMMITTEE ROOM OF GURU JAMBHESHWAR UNIVERSITYOF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, HISAR.

The following were present: -

(I) In the Chair:Lt. Gen. (Dr.) D.D.S. Sandhu, PVSM, ADC (Retd.)Vice-Chancellor

(II) Members:1. Prof. G.K.Mehta,

Inter University Accelerator Centre, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, P.B. 10502,New Delhi- 110 067

2. Prof. R.C. Kuhad, Department of Microbiology, University of Delhi, South Campus, Benito Juarez Road, New Delhi-110 021

3. Prof. Javed Husain, Department of Applied Physics, Engineering College, AMU, Sir Syed Nagar, Aligarh (U.P.) – 202 002

4. Prof. Kuldip Singh, DeanFaculty of Science & Technology Interface,Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology,Hisar

5. Prof. D.N. Mishra, Dean,Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences,Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology,Hisar.

6. Prof. Dharminder Kumar, Dean,Faculty of Engineering & Technology,Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology,Hisar.

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7. Prof. S.K. SharmaFaculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences,Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology,Hisar.

8. Dr. A.S. Rathee, (Nominee of Financial Commissioner & Principal, Principal Secretary to Govt. Haryana,Govt. Polytechnic, Hisar Technical Education Department,

Chandigarh)

III SecretaryDr. R.S. JaglanRegistrar

1. Confirmed the minutes of last meeting held on 30.06.2009 (circulated vide letter No. Acad./AC-II/EC-52/09/ dated 04.07.2009).

2. Noted the follow-up action taken report on the decisions of the last meeting held on 30.06.2009 (Annexure- I pages 3-12).

While noting the action taken report on the following decisions the Council further resolved as under:-

Item No.9:

(Ruchi Sikri Memorial Awrd)

While considering action taken report under item No.9, the Council was informed that due to decrease in the rate of interest over a few years, it will not be possible to pay Rs.5000/- per year under this award. Therefore a committee was constituted which has recommended that the amount be reduced to Rs. 3000/- per annum to be paid only to the student of first year of MBA who obtains at least 60% marks and obtains first position in overall rank in first year. The Council noted and approved the change.

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Item No. 11: (Enquiry case relating to leakage of answer book of Mr. Vimal Jha, a student of 4th Semester of B. Pharma. exam. held in May, 2004)

While considering item No.11 of follow up action, the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor informed that due to the case being quite old and that nothing was coming out of it, the legal advisor has advised that this case may be closed as no conclusion can be drawn from the report already submitted. Therefore, the case as advised by the Legal Advisor may be treated as closed to this extent. However, the committee already constituted will continue and was requested by the Council to meet in Jan.2010 and submit its report for reforming and improving the system so that such occurrence do not take place.

Item No.23:(Introduction of a Bio-Metric Attendance System for students, teachers and non-teaching employees)

The report of the Deans Committee (Annexure-I) was placed before the Executive Council that Bio-Metric System had some technical snags in it and being not tested one for the university system, it was not feasible to be implemented in the present form. Also that there were some apprehensions in the minds of teaching fraternity. Therefore the proposal was not carried through. However, the Executive Council felt concerned about the presence of the teachers in the departments to address the queries of students and guide them even after classes. Prof. Mehta suggested preparation of yearly performance activity report. The Executive Council emphasized that the teaching fraternity of the university should come out and recommend some mechanism and to lay down norms for running of class, accountability of teachers vis-à-vis the queries/guidance/research of the students. The Vice Chancellor may take requisite steps in this regard.

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(Resolution No.10 of 50th meeting of Executive Council held on 28.01.2009)The Executive Council also noted the follow up action taken on Resolution No.10 of its 50th meeting held on 28.01.2009. The Vice Chancellor informed that the report of the Committee constituted to look into the case of complaint made by Prof. Narsi Ram has been received and it was concluded by the Committee that the signature on the complaint were not of Prof. Narsi Ram.

The Executive Council resolved that the above case be closed.

3. Noted the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor in approving the University Prospectus, for admission to the courses in the University campus other than MCA, MBA through CAT, B.Pharm. and B.Tech. courses for the session 2009-10 (copy attached with agenda).

4. Noted the action taken by the Vice Chancellor in approving the prospectus for admission to the courses being run by the University through Distance Education mode for the session 2009-10 in anticipation of the approval by the Executive Council (copy enclosed with agenda).

5. Considered the proposal that Assistant/Clerk with Supdt.-in-Chief may be paid as per the rates approved for invigilator i.e. Rs.100/- per session instead of Rs.500/- in Lump sum (approved rate of GJUS&T for Assistant/Clerk with Supdt-in-Chief) on the pattern of KUK and MDU, Rohtak for the conduct of Distance Education examinations of this University w.e.f. January 2009.

Resolved that the above proposal be approved.6. Considered the case for engagement of Sh.C.B.Sharma

(Retd. Superintending Engineer), as Technical Advisor of the University for a period of one year w.e.f. 28.08.2009 on a fixed honorarium of Rs.15,000.00 per month.

Resolved that the above proposal be approved.7. Noted the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor in engaging

Prof.R.L. Bagga, F.I.E. (M.Sc.Hons (Physics)-D.I.I.Sc., M.Sc. Engg. Elect.), Ex-Professor Elect. Engg. of Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh as Technical Advisor (Acoustical/Elect.) of the University for a period of one year w.e.f. 27.08.2009 on a fixed honorarium of Rs.4,000.00 per month.

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8. Noted the action taken by the Vice Chancellor under section 11(5) of the GJUS&T Act, 1995 for sanctioning duty leave to Dr. Hem Chander Garg, Reader & Chairperson, Department of Mechanical Engineering from 28.09.2009 to 02.12.2009 to visit Tokyo University of Science, Japan as Visiting Associate Professor for doing research work from 01.10.2009 to 29.11.2009. The Executive Council also noted with applause that the university has been allowing the teachers in relaxation of rules to attend conferences etc. where the paper of the teacher concerned has been accepted.

9. Considered the guidelines received from the Higher Education Commissioner, Haryana, Panchkula vide Memo. No. 7/66-2003 C-IV (3) dated 17.07.2009 (Annexure-IV pages 26-27 of agenda) regarding the qualifications for the appointment of Lecturers/ Librarians.

Resolved that the above proposal be approved.10. Considered the request of Sh. S. Kulandaivelan, Lecturer in the

Department of Physiotherapy for granting 57 days ‘Leave Not Due’ from 27.08.2009 to 22.10.2009 on the basis of medical certificate issued by Senior Civil Surgeon, Govt. R.M.&T.M.C. Hospital, Thanjavur (Annexure-V pages 29-30 of the agenda).

Resolved that the request of Sh. S. Kulandaivelan, Lecturer, be acceded to.

11. Noted the extension of deputation period of Dr. R.S. Jaglan, Senior Scientist, CCS, Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar as Registrar, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology Hisar for another one year i.e. from 29.8.2009 to 28.8.2010 as conveyed by the Registrar, CCS, Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar vide their office orders Endst. No. Admn.F.2/2008/4722-31 dated 11.8.2009 (Annexure-VI page 32 of agenda) on usual terms and conditions of deputation as already approved by the Executive Council.

12. i) Noted the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor in granting extension in contractual appointment to Sh. N.D. Nagpal as Technical Advisor (A/Cs) on a consolidated salary of Rs.10,000/- p.m. w.e.f. 22.08.09 till the meeting of Executive Council, on the terms and conditions already settled.

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ii) Considered for grant of further extension in contractual appointment to Sh. N.D. Nagpal on a consolidated salary of Rs.10,000/- p.m. as Technical Advisor(A/Cs) up to 21.08.2010 on the terms and conditions already settled.

Resolved that the proposal for extension in appointment of Sh. N.D. Nagpal as above be approved.

13. i) Noted the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor in anticipation of the approval of Executive Council in granting extension in contractual appointment to Sh. D.S.Kajal as Legal Advisor(Part-time) w.e.f. 01.10.09 till the meeting of Executive Council, on the terms and conditions already settled,

ii) Considered for grant of further extension in contractual appointment to Sh. D.S.Kajal as Legal Advisor(Part-time) up to 30.09.2010 on the terms and conditions already settled beyond the date of meeting of Executive Council;

ANDiii) Considered for increase in remuneration from Rs. 9500/- to 12350/-

thereby raising his total salary to Rs. 15,850/- including conveyance allowance @ Rs. 3000/- + telephone charges Rs. 500/- per month with immediate effect.

Resolved that the proposal for extension in appointment of Sh. D.S. Kajal and increase in his remuneration as above be approved.

14. Noted the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor in allowing extension in contractual appointment to Sh. N.L. Kapoor as Superintending Engineer for a further period of six months w.e.f. 01.12.2009 on the same terms & conditions already mentioned in letter No. EN-I/2009/2546 dated 23.05.09. (Annexure-VII page 36 of agenda)

15. i) Noted the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor in granting extension in contractual appointment to Sh. Parhlad Singh as Manager/Caretaker to look after the work of VIP Guest House and Faculty House w.e.f. 01.07.2009 on a consolidated salary of Rs.13,000/- p.m. till the meeting of Executive Council, on the terms and conditions already settled.

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ii) Considered grant of further extension in contractual appointment to Sh. Parhlad Singh on a consolidated salary of Rs.13,000/- p.m. as Manager/Caretaker to look after the work of VIP Guest House and Faculty House up to 30.6.2010 on the terms and conditions already settled.

Resolved that the proposal for extension in contractual appointment to Sh. Parhlad Singh as above be approved.

16. Noted the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor in allowing extension in deputation period of Sh. R.K. Arora, Deputy Registrar as Registrar, Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology, Murthal (Sonipat) for another period of one year w.e.f. 04.10.2009 to 03.10.2010 on the terms & conditions already settled vide letter No. EN-I/2009/5690 dated 16.09.09. (Annexure-VIII page 40 of the agenda)

17. Considered the increase in consolidated salary of Dr. O.P. Jhamb, Doctor (Male) working on contract basis from Rs.15,000/- p.m. to Rs. 19,500/- p.m. i.e. by 30% w.e.f. 01.07.09.

Resolved that the above proposal be approved.18. Considered that Sh. Amitesh Goswami be confirmed on the post of

Assistant Workshop Superintendent w.e.f. 29.08.2007 on completion of his probation period of one year satisfactorily.

Resolved that the above proposal be approved.19. Noted the action taken by the Vice Chancellor in granting the

leave(with pay) i.e. Academic Leave for a period of two years to the following teachers for pursuing Ph.D degree under Faculty Improvement Programme of the University Grants Commission:-1. Sh. Kapil Kumar, Lecturer, Deptt. of Mathematics2. Sh. Rishi Pal Singh, Lecturer, Deptt. of Computer

Science & Engineering1. Mrs. Jyoti, Lecturer, Deptt. of Computer Science &

Engineering3. Sh. Pankaj Kumar, Lecturer, Deptt. of Mechanical

Engineering

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20. Considered the recommendations of Selection Committees for grant of Selection Grades and promotion as Reader in the pay scale of Rs.2000-420-18300/-under Career Advancement Scheme of the UGC in respect of the following teachers as mentioned against each : -

1. Dr. Vikram Kaushik, Promotion as Reader w.e.f. 21.03.08Lecturer (Senior Scale),Department of Communication Management & Technology

1. Dr. (Mrs.) Sunita Pannu, Promotion as Reader w.e.f. 22.09.04Lecturer (Selection Grade),Department of Mathematics

2. Dr. (Mrs.) Neeru Vasudeva, Grant of Selection Grade w.e.f. 30.09.06Lecturer (Senior Scale), and Promotion as Reader w.e.f. 13.09.08Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences

3. Dr. Tika Ram, Grant of Senior Scale w.e.f. 10.11.05Lecturer, Haryana School of Business,

Resolved that the recommendations of the Selection Committee be approved as such.

21. Noted the guidelines in implementing revision of pay structure of the teachers working in the University w.e.f. 01.01.2006 and to approve the issue for re-designation of the teachers as circulated in the notifications issued by the Govt. vide orders No. 1/46/2009-4 PR (FD) dated 28.8.2009, 27.8.2009 and 2.9.2009 in the following manner:

Existing To be changedLecturer Assistant ProfessorReader having three years service up to 31.12.2008. Associate ProfessorProfessor Professor

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The Executive Council also noted that under category 2, the name of lecturer selection grade after Reader has not been mentioned which be also included and read as under:

Reader/Lecturer Selection Grade having Associate Professorthree years service up to 31.12.2008

22. Considered the recommendations of the committee constituted by the Vice-chancellor to examine and recommend the rates of remuneration for theory and practical examinations, paper-setters, evaluation and other staff etc. as per Annexure-XII, pages 73 to 77 of agenda.

Resolved that the above proposal be approved.23. Considered the report of the Regular Enquiry conducted by Sh. J.D.

Chandna, Additional District & Sessions Judge (Retd.) for the lapses occurred in the Entrance Test for admission to Ph.D. in Physics on 27.03.08 (Annexure-XIII pages 79-82 of agenda).

The Executive Council showed its concern about the lapses on the part of Prof. Devender Mohan and resolved that a Show Cause Notice for awarding major penalty may be issued to Prof. Devender Mohan.

24. Considered the protection of pay of Dr. B.B. Tiwari, Professor, Department of Applied Physics on the basis of last pay certificate received from his parent University i.e. VBS Purvanchal University, Jaunpur as recommended by the Selection Committee.

Resolved that the above recommendation of the Selection Committee be approved.

25. Considered the protection of pay of Dr. Rakesh Dhar, Reader, Department of Applied Physics who joined this University during the year 2006 after serving in Punjab University, Chandigarh.

Resolved that the above proposal be approved.26. Considered the case of confirmation of Dr. David Joseph, Lecturer,

Department of Applied Physics w.e.f. 18.10.08 on having satisfactorily completion of probation period of two years.

Resolved that the above proposal be approved.

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27. Considered the case of Sh. B.K.Kuthiala, Ex Professor in the Department of Communication Management & Technology for counting of past service for the purpose of pension.

Resolved that the above proposal be approved.28. Considered the recommendations of Sport Council made in its 11th

meeting held on 6.10.2009 (Annexure-XV pages 89-96) regarding amendments in existing rules and regulations under financial responsibilities with regard to the enhancement in rates of officiating allowance to referees, umpires and regarding amendments in existing rules and regulations under financial responsibilities with regard to inclusion of Cash Award for outstanding Sportsmen under financial responsibilities, as under: -

Existing ApprovedOfficiating allowance payable to Referee/Umpire @ 250/- per day

Officiating allowance payable to Referee/ Umpire @ 400/- per day

‘Inclusion of cash award for outstanding sportsmen’

Existing Approved

No Provision

Students/Employees securing First, Second and Third positions in recognized Inter University Championships/ National Tournaments will be given cash prize of Rs.7000/-, Rs.6000/- and Rs.5000/- respectively in individual category.

However, in case of Team event each member (Students/Employees) of the team securing First, Second and Third positions in recognized Inter University Championships/ National Tournaments will be given cash prize of Rs.3000/-, Rs.2000/- and Rs.1000/- respectively.

Resolved that the above proposal be approved.29. Noted the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor under

Section 11.5 of the Guru Jambheshwar University, Act, 1995, in anticipation of the approval of the Executive Council for ‘Empanelment of Private Doctors’ for Medical Reimbursement purpose at the rates at par with the PGIMER, Chandigarh (including for NC Jindal Institute of Medical Care & Research Centre, Hisar).

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The Executive Council noted with thumping of desks and appreciating the concern of the university for teaching and non-teaching employees.

30. Considered the recommendation of the House Allotment Committee made in its meeting held on 22/12/09 (Annexure-XVII pages 107-108 of agenda) that all such persons who are allotted accommodation on priority basis under essential services, shall be required to vacate the house as soon as they cease to hold the office/post coming under the ‘Essential Services’.

Resolved that the above recommendations of the House Allotment Committee be approved.

31. Considered the recommendations of the Faculty of Medical Sciences of its meeting held on 13.7.2009 (Annexure-XVIII pages 110-136 of agenda) regarding approval of scheme and syllabus for BPTh and MPTh under Credit Based System, NOC for six months’ compulsory internship, evaluation /distribution of marks, deleting practical for 485P(3 rd semester), submission of major projects, promotion to 3rd year and duration of BPTh course, Revision of the result for session 2008-09 of BPTh 1st year (I and II semester), Allotment of a supervisor and co-supervisor for MPTHD 900-Dissertation-Project work, Increase in remuneration for guest lecturers, starting of MPTh Cardiopulmonary Disorders and Ph.D, and conduct of special examination for students failing in Internal assessment, from 2008-09 onwards.

Resolved that the recommendations of the Academic Council in the above matter be approved.

32. Considered the report of the Enquiry Committee constituted by the Vice Chancellor in terms of Executive Council Resolution No. 10 of its meeting held on 28.01.09 modified vide follow up action No. 2 (10) of its meeting held on 28.03.09.

The Executive Council accepted the report of the committee and resolved to close the case.

33. Noted the action taken by the Vice-Chancellor in approving the recommendations of the committee constituted by the Vice-Chancellor that the study centres should send all the installments of fees to the university w.e.f. the session 2009-10 after retaining their share of fee in the ratio already approved by the university. The examination fee,

registration fee/continuation fee and the share of the university will be sent by the study centres along with 1st

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Installment of fee of the session. The late fine, if any, will also be sent to the university. Hence, Clause 6.2 of the “Guidelines for Study Centres” needs to be amended accordingly.

Clause Existing Amended 6.2 Each centre will collect first and subsequent

installments of prescribed fees from the students and remit the 1st, 3rd, 5th and so on installments as per schedule of fee structure to the University and according to the instructions / mode conveyed from time to time and will keep the 2nd, 4th and 6th and so on. The study material to the students of 2nd, 4th and 6th semesters will be supplied on the basis of strength of the students in the 1st, 3rd, and 5th semesters etc. and in case of drop-outs in the 2nd, 4th and 6th

semesters, the centre will not be allowed apportionment of fees on the basis of strength of the students in the 1st, 3rd and 5th semesters etc. However, the University approved the proposal for refund of fee in case of drop-out students to the study centres after retaining the share of the University with effect from the session 2007-08.

The study centres will send all the installments of fees to the university w.e.f. the session 2009-10 after retaining their share of fee in the ratio already approved by the university. The examination fee, registration fee/ continuation fee and the share of the university will be sent by the study centres along with 1st Installment of fee of the session. The late fine, if any, will also be sent to the university”.

34. Noted the action taken by the Vice Chancellor in approving the ‘Information Brochure & Application Form – Doctor of Philosophy (Session 2009-10)’ for admission to Ph.D. programme in various departments of the university and subsequent recommendations made by Dean Academic Affairs and all Deans of Faculties in their meeting held on 15th December, 2009 for Selection Criteria during Counseling, Constitution of Admission Committee, Evaluation Procedure of Entrance Test and Change of Date of Counseling for admission to Ph.D. programme for the session 2009-10 (Copy enclosed with agenda).

35. Noted the action taken by the Vice Chancellor in imposing the minor penalty of (i) Censure and (ii) withholding of one increment of pay without cumulative effect upon Dr. D.N. Mishra, Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, in terms of authorization made vide Resolution No.12 of 28.01.2009.

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36. Considered the recommendations of the Establishment Committee made in its meeting held on 28.12.2009 at 9:30 AM in the office of Vice-Chancellor, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology Hisar for promotion to the post of Assistant Registrar in the pay band 15600-39100 with grade pay of Rs.5400. Recommendations of the Establishment Committee placed on the table.

Resolved that the recommendations of the Establishment Committee be approved.

37. Considered the following recommendations of the Committee (Annexure-XXI page 162 of agenda) constituted by the Vice-Chancellor regarding promotion channel for the post of Head Computer Centre:-

1. The post of Head Computer Centre may be considered as a promotional post from the post of System Manager.

2. The qualifications for the promotional post will be the same as already prescribed by the University for Direct Recruitment.

Resolved that the recommendations of the Committee be approved with the modification that in para 2 above ‘with five years experience as System Manager’ be added.

38. Any Other Item:i) The matter regarding restructuring of faculties on the

lines of some other universities was also considered. The Dean Academic Affairs made a presentation by combining the recommendations of two committees constituted by Executive Council in its 45th meeting held on 28.3.2007 and 29.3.2008. It was explained by the Dean Academic Affairs that for the optimum use of resources/synchronizing of intra discipline studies and pooling of resources, constitution of 7 faculties would be appropriate. It was also suggested by the Dean Academic Affairs that the selection of Deans should be on Seniority-cum-merit basis and the Seniority should not be only criteria. The Council desired Dean Academic Affairs to send the proposal with a brief note to all the Deans/Chairpersons for study and their comments if any in the matter within a period of 15 days.

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ii) The Hon’ble Vice Chancellor also brought to the notice of the Executive Council that the financial condition of the university in relation to the anticipated expenditure on construction work on the campus was not sound. 75%, 90%, 90% and 50% work relating to Auditorium, Married Teachers Houses, Nano Science and Technology and HSB respectively had been completed and it was not possible to complete these works with the present resources. The Vice Chancellor informed that the corpus fund created by the university which amounted to about 65 crores has never been touched for construction activities and he was not sanguine or pondering with the idea to do so. The State Government has not given additional funds with the result that the finances have dried up. So, the Vice Chancellor is in a quandary what to do in this situation.

iii) The Council appreciating the situation suggested that 25% of the corpus funds from the distance education programmes may be made available to meet the liability on plan side after obtaining the approval of Finance Committee and Court.

iv) The council congratulated the Vice Chancellor for making a major breakthrough in getting post facto approval of the Distance Education Programme from the Distance Education Council from 1997 onwards for all the courses.

The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair.

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