1. Short title and commencement.— (1) This Act may be called the Delhi University Act, 1922. 
(2) It shall come into force on such 2
date as the Central Government may, by notification in the 
Official Gazette, direct.

2. Definitions.— In this Act and in the Statutes, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or 
context, —
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[(a) “College” means an institution maintained or admitted to its privileges by the University, 
and includes an Affiliated College and a Constituent College;
Explanation I—”Affiliated College” means an institution recognized by the University in 
accordance with the provisions of this Act and the Statutes in which instruction is provided in 
accordance with the provisions of the Statutes and Ordinances up to the Bachelor's degree but 
exclusive of Honours and post-graduate degrees;
Explanation II.—”Constituent College” means an institution recognized as such by the Executive 
Council in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the Statutes; 
(b) “Hall” means a unit of residence for students of the University provided, maintained or 
recognized by it.] 
(c) “Patron of the University” means a person who has made a donation of not less than one 
lakh of rupees to the funds of the University, and has been declared by the Chancellor to be a 
patron of the University; 
(d) “Principal” means the head of a College 4
[and includes, when there is no Principal, the 
person for the time being duly appointed to act as principal, and, in the absence of the principal or 
the acting principal, a Vice-Principal duly appointed as such]; 
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(f) “Statutes”, “Ordinances” and “Regulations” means, respectively, the Statutes, Ordinances 
and Regulations of the University made under this Act; 
(g) “teachers” includes Professors, Readers, Lecturers and other persons imparting instruction 
in the University or in any College or Hall; 
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[(h) “teachers of the University” means persons appointed or recognized by the University for 
the purpose of imparting instruction in the University or in any College;]
(i) “University” means the University of Delhi; and 
(j) “Warden” means the head of a Hall. 

1. Subs. by Act 5 of 1952, s. 2, for “unitary teaching and residential University”. 
2. 1st May, 1922, see Gen. R. & O., Vol. V, p. 49; Gazette of India, 1922, Pt. I, p. 384. 
3. Subs. by Act 5 of 1952, s. 3, for clauses (a) and (b).
4. Added by Act 24 of 1943, s. 2. 
5. Clause (e) omitted by Act 5 of 1952, s. 3. 
6. Subs. by s. 3, ibid., for clause (h)

3. The University. — (1) The first Chancellor and the first Vice-Chancellor of the University 
and the first members of the Court, the Executive Council and the Academic Council and all 
persons who may hereafter become such officers or members, so long as they continue to hold such 
office or membership, are hereby constituted a body corporate by the name of “the University of 
Delhi”. 
(2) The University shall have perpetual succession and a common seal, and shall sue and be 
sued by the said name. 

4. Powers of the University.— The University shall have the following powers, namely:— 
(1) to provide for instruction in such branches of learning as the University may think fit, and 
to make provision for research and for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge. 
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[(2) to hold examinations and to grant to, and confer degrees and other academic 
distinctions on, persons who— 
(a) have pursued a course of study in the University or in any College, or 
(b) are non-collegiate women students residing within the territorial jurisdiction of the 
University, or 
(c) are teachers in educational institutions under conditions laid down in the Statutes and 
Ordinances and have passed the examinations of the University under like conditions,] 2
[or] 
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[(d) have pursued a course of study by correspondence, whether residing within the 
territorial jurisdiction of the University or not,] 3
[or] 
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[(e) have been registered by the University, subject to such conditions as may be laid 
down in the Statutes and Ordinances, as external candidates, being persons residing within 
the territorial limits to which the powers of the University extend,]. 
(3) to confer honorary degrees or other distinctions on approved persons in the manner laid 
down in the Statutes, 
(4) to grant such diplomas to, and to provide such lectures and instruction for, persons not 
being members of the University, as the University may determine, 
(5) to co-operate with other Universities and authorities in such manner and for such 
purposes as the University may determine, 
(6) to institute Professorships, Readerships, Lecturerships and any other teaching posts 
required by the University, 
(7) to appoint or recognise persons as Professors, Readers or Lecturers, or otherwise as 
teachers of the University, 
(8) to institute and award Fellowships, Scholarships, Exhibitions and Prizes 4 *** 
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[(9) to maintain Colleges and Halls, to admit to its privileges Colleges not maintained by the 
University and to withdraw all or any of those privileges, and to recognize Halls not maintained 
by the University and to withdraw any such recognition,] 
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[(9A) to declare, with the consent of the colleges concerned, in the manner specified by the 
Academic Council, colleges conducting courses of study in the Faculties of Medicine, Technology, 
Music or Fine Arts, as autonomous colleges: 
Provided that the extent of the autonomy which each such college may have, and the matters in 
relation to which it may exercise such autonomy, shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes; 
(9B) to set up one or more College Administrative Councils for two or more colleges with such 
composition, powers and functions as may be laid down in the Statutes,] 
(10) to demand and receive payment of such fees and other charges as may be authorized by the 
Ordinances, 
(11) to supervise and control the residence and discipline of students of the University, and to 
make arrangements for promoting their health and general welfare, 
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[(11A) to make grants from the funds of the University for assistance to forms of extramural 
teaching,] 
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[(12) to make special arrangements in respect of the residence, discipline and teaching of women 
students,] 
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[(12A) to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of property movable or immovable, including trust or 
endowed property, for the purposes of the University, 
(12B) with the approval Of the Central Government, to borrow, on the security of University 
property, money for the purposes of the University,] 
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[(12C) to create administrative and ministerial and other necessary posts and to make 
appointments thereto, and] 
(13) to do all such other acts and things, whether incidental to the powers aforesaid or not, as may 
be requisite in order to further the objects of the University as a teaching and examining body, and to 
cultivate and promote arts, science and other branches of learning. 

5. Territorial exercise of powers.— (1) Save as otherwise provided in this Act, the powers of the 
University conferred by or under this Act 6
[(other than those conferred by sub-clause (d) of clause 2 
of section 4)] shall not extend 7
[beyond the limits of the 8
[Union territory of Delhi]], and 
notwithstanding anything in any other law for the time being in force, no educational institution 
beyond 9[those limits] shall be associated with or admitted to any privileges of the University. 
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11[(1A) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), the Central Government may, if it 
is of opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do in the public interest, direct, by order in writing, 
the University to admit to its privileges any institution situated outside India and the University shall 
be bound to comply with such direction.] 
(2) Notwithstanding anything in any other law for the time being in force 12[but subject to the 
provisions contained in the Jawaharlal Nehru University Act, 1966 (53 of 1966)], no educational
institution within the 1
[aforementioned limits] shall be associated in any way with or be admitted 
to any privileges of any other University incorporated by law in the States, and any such privileges 
granted by any such other University to any educational institution within 2
[those limits] prior to the 
commencement of this Act shall be deemed to be withdrawn on the commencement of this Act: 
Provided that the Central Government may, by order3 in writing, direct that the provisions of this 
sub-section shall not apply in the case of any institution specified in the order. 
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[Provided further that provisions of this sub-section shall not apply in the case of any educational 
institution affiliated to the Indraprastha Vishwavidyalaya incorporated under the Indraprastha 
Vishwavidyalaya Act, 1998.] 

1. Ins. by Act 48 of 1972, s. 2 (w.e.f. 22-6-1972).
2. Ins. by Act 24 of 1943, s. 3. 
3. Subs. by Act 5 of 1952, s. 4, for clause (12).
4. Ins. by Act 61 of 1961, s. 2 (w.e.f. 1-2-1962). 
5. Clause (12A) renumbered as clause (12C) by s. 2, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-2-1962). 
6. Ins. by s. 3, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-2-1962). 
7. Subs. by Act 5 of 1952, s. 5, for “beyond a radius of ten miles from the Convocation Hall of the University”. 
8. Subs. by the Adaptation of Laws (No. 3) Order, 1956, for “State of Delhi”. 
9. Subs. by Act 5 of 1952, s. 5, for “that limit”. 
10. Proviso omitted by s. 5, ibid. 
11. Ins. by Act 27 of 1981, s. 2 (w.e.f. 9-6-1981). 
12. Ins. by Act 53 of 1966, s. 27 (w.e.f. 22-4-1969). 

6. University open to all classes, castes and creeds.— The University shall be open to all persons 
of either sex and of whatever race, 5
[creed, caste or class], and it shall not be lawful for the University 
to adopt or impose on any person any test whatsoever of religious belief or profession in order to 
entitle him to be admitted thereto as a teacher or student, or to hold any office therein, or to graduate 
thereat, or to enjoy or exercise any privilege thereof, except 6
*** in respect of any particular 
benefaction accepted by the University, where such test is made a condition thereof by any 
testamentary or other instrument creating such benefaction: 
Provided that nothing in this section shall be deemed to prevent religious instruction being given in 
the manner prescribed by the Ordinances to those 7
[who have consented to receive it]. 

7. Teaching of the University.— (1) All recognized teaching in connection with the University 
courses shall be conducted under the control of the Academic Council by teachers of the University, 
and shall include lecturing, laboratory work and other teaching conducted in accordance with any 
syllabus prescribed by the Regulations. 
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(3) The authorities responsible for organizing such teaching shall be prescribed by the Statutes. 
(4) The courses and curricula shall be prescribed by the Ordinances and, subject thereto, by the 
Regulations. 

7A. Visitor.— (1) The President of India shall be the Visitor of the University. 
(2) The Visitor shall have the right to cause an inspection to be made by such person or persons as 
he may direct of the University, its buildings, laboratories and equipment and of any institution 
maintained by the University, and also of the examinations, teaching and other work conducted or 
done by the University and to cause an inquiry to be made in like manner in respect of any matter 
connected with the University. 
(3) The Visitor shall in every case give notice to the University of his intention to cause an 
inspection or inquiry to be made, and the University shall be entitled to appoint a representative who
shall have the right to be present and be heard at such inspection or inquiry. 
(4) The Visitor may address the Vice-Chancellor with reference to the result of such inspection and 
inquiry, and the Vice-Chancellor shall communicate to the Executive Council the views of the Visitor 
with such advice as the Visitor may offer upon the action to be taken thereon. 
(5) The Executive Council shall communicate through the Vice-Chancellor to the Visitor such 
action, if any, as it is proposed to take or has been taken upon the result of such inspection or inquiry. 
(6) Where the Executive Council does not, within a reasonable time, take action to the satisfaction 
of the Visitor, the Visitor may, after considering any explanation furnished or representation made by 
the Executive Council, issue such directions as he may think fit and the Executive Council shall be 
bound to comply with such directions. 
(7) Without prejudice to the foregoing provisions of this section the Visitor may, by order in 
writing, annul any proceeding of the University which is not in conformity with this Act, the Statutes
or the Ordinances: 
Provided that before making any such order he shall call upon the University to show cause why 
such an order should not be made and, if any cause is shown within a reasonable time shall consider 
the same.

1. Subs. by Act 5 of 1952, s. 5, for “aforementioned limit”. 
2. Subs. by s. 5, ibid., for “that limit”. 
3. For notifications directing that the provisions of this sub-section shall not apply to certain institutions, see Gazette of 
India, 1922, Pt. I, p. 491; and, ibid., 1923, Pt. I, pp. 259, 459 and 498. 
4. Ins. by Act 43 of 2002, s. 5 (w.e.f. 12-8-2002).
5. Subs. by Act 5 of 1952, s. 6, for “creed or class”. 
6. The words “where such test is specially prescribed by the Statutes, or,” omitted by s. 6, ibid.
7. Subs. by s. 6, ibid., for “not unwilling to receive it by persons (whether teachers of the University or not) approved for that 
 purpose by the Executive Council”. 
8. Sub-section (2) rep. by Act 24 of 1943, s. 4. 
9. Sub-section (5) omitted by Act 5 of 1952, s. 7. 
10. Ins. by s. 8, ibid. 
 

7B. Chief Rector and Rectors.— (1) The Chief Commissioner of the 1
[Union territory of Delhi] 
shall be the Chief Rector of the University. 
(2) Such persons, as may be appointed in this behalf in accordance with the Statutes, shall be 
Rectors of the University.]

8. Officers of the University.— The following shall be the officers of the University:— 
(i) the Chancellor, 
(ii) the Pro-Chancellor, 
(iii) the Vice-Chancellor, 
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[(iv) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, if any,] 
(vi) the Treasurer, 
(vii)The Registrar, 
(viii) the Deans of the Faculties, and 
(ix) such other persons in the service of the University as may be declared by the Statutes to be 
officers of the University.

9. [The Chancellor.]—Omitted by the Delhi University (Amendment) Act, 1952 (5 of 1952), s. 10. 
 

10. [The Pro-Chancellor.]— Omitted by s. 10, ibid.

11. [The Vice-Chancellor.] — Omitted by s. 10, ibid.

12. [Power and duties of the Chancellor.]— Omitted by s. 10, ibid.

13. [The Rector.] — Omitted by s. 10, ibid.

14. [The Treasurer.] — Omitted by s. 10, ibid.

15. [The Registrar.] — Omitted by s. 10, ibid

16. Powers and duties of officers, etc.— Subject to the provisions of this Act, the powers and 
duties of the officers of the University, the terms for which they shall hold office and the filling of 
casual vacancies in such offices shall be provided for by the Statutes.

17. Authorities of the University.— The following shall be the authorities of the University:— 
(i) the Court, 
(ii) the Executive Council, 
(iii) the Academic Council, 
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[(iiia) the Finance Committee,] 
(iv) the Faculties, and 
(v) such other authorities as may be declared by the Statutes to be authorities of the University.

18. The Court.— The Court shall be the supreme authority of the University and shall have the 
power to review the acts of the Executive Council and the Academic Council (save when these 
authorities have acted in accordance with the powers conferred upon them under this Act, the Statutes 
or the Ordinances) and shall exercise all the powers of the University not otherwise, provided for by 
this Act or the Statutes.

19. [Meeting of the Court.] Omitted by the Delhi University (Amendment) Act, 1952 (5 of 1952), s. 14.

20. [Powers and duties of the Court.] Omitted by s. 14 ibid.

21. The Executive Council.— The Executive Council shall be the executive body of the 
University and its constitution and the terms of office of its members, other than ex officio members, 
shall be prescribed by the Statutes. 

22. [Powers and duties of the Executive Council.] Omitted by the Delhi University (Amendment) 
Act, 1952 (5 of 1952), s. 14.

23. The Academic Council.— The Academic Council shall be the academic body of the 
University, and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes and the Ordinances, have the 
control and general regulation, and be responsible for the maintenance, of standards of instruction, 
education and examination within the University, and shall exercise such other powers and perform 
such other duties as may be conferred or imposed upon it by the Statutes. It shall have the right to 
advise the Executive Council on all academic matters. The constitution of the Academic Council and 
the term of office of its members, other than ex officio members, shall be prescribed by the Statutes.

24. [The Faculties.] Omitted by the Delhi University (Amendment) Act, 1952 (5 of 
1952), s. 14.

25. Powers and duties of authorities of the University.— Subject to the provisions of this Act, 
the constitution, powers and duties of the authorities of the University shall be provided for by the 
Statutes

26. University Boards.— The University shall include a Residence, Health and Discipline Board 
and such other Boards as may be prescribed by the Statutes. 

27. Constitution, etc., of Boards to be Prescribed by Ordinances.— The constitution, powers 
and duties of the Residence, Health and Discipline Board and of all other Boards of the University 
shall he prescribed by the Ordinances. 

28. Statutes.— Subject to the provisions of this Act, Statutes may provide for all or any of the 
following matters, namely:— 
(a) the constitution, powers and duties of the Court, the Executive Council, the Academic 
Council, the Finance Committee and such other bodies as may be deemed necessary to constitute 
from time to time; 
(b) the election and continuance in office of the members of the said bodies, including the 
continuance in office of the first members, and the filling of vacancies of members and all other 
matters relative to those bodies for which it may be necessary or desirable to provide; 
(c) the appointment, powers and duties of the officers of the University; 
(d) the constitution of a pension or provident fund and the establishment of an insurance 
scheme for the benefit of the officers, teachers and other employees of the University; 
(e) the conferment of honorary degrees; 
(f) the withdrawal of degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions; 
(g) the establishment and abolition of Faculties, Departments, Halls, Colleges and Institutions; 
(h) the conditions under which colleges and other institutions may be admitted to the privileges 
of the University and the withdrawal of such privileges; 
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[(hh) the extent of the autonomy which a college, declared as an autonomous college under 
clause (9A) of section 4, may have and the matters in relation to which such autonomy may be 
exercised; 
(hhh) the composition, powers and functions of College Administrative Councils;] 
(i) the institution of fellowships, scholarships, studentships, exhibitions, medals and prizes; and
(j) all other matters which by this Act are or may be provided for by the Statutes.]

29. Statutes how made.— 
[(1) On the commencement of the Delhi University (Amendment) 
Act, 1943 (24 of 1943), the Statutes of the University shall be those set out in the Schedule.]
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[(2) The Executive Council may, from time to time, make new or additional Statutes or may 
amend or repeal the Statutes: 
Provided that the Executive Council shall not make, amend or repeal any Statute affecting the 
status, powers or constitution of any authority of the University until such authority has been given 
an opportunity of expressing an opinion in writing on the proposed changes, and any opinion so 
expressed shall be considered by the Executive Council: 
Provided further that except with the prior concurrence of the Academic Council, the Executive 
Council shall not make, amend or repeal any Statute affecting all or any of the following matters, 
namely:— 
(i) the constitution, powers and duties of the Academic Council, and the other powers which 
may be conferred, and duties which may be imposed, on the Academic Council; 
(ii) the authorities responsible for organizing recognised teaching in connection with the 
University courses; 
(iii) the withdrawal of Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and other academic distinctions; 
(iv) the establishment and abolition of Faculties, Departments, Halls, Colleges and Institutions; 
(v) the conditions under which Colleges and other Institutions may be admitted to the 
privileges of the University and the withdrawal of such privileges; 
(vi) the institution of Fellowships, Scholarships, Studentships, Exhibitions, Medals and 
Prizes; 
(vii) the extent of the autonomy which a College may have and the matters in relation to which 
such autonomy may be exercised; 
(viii) the composition, powers and functions of College Administrative Councils; and 
(ix) the conditions on the fulfilment of which the teachers of Colleges and Institutions may be 
recognised as teachers of the University.
(3) Every new Statute or addition to the Statutes or any amendment or repeal of a Statute shall 
require the previous approval of the Visitor who may sanction, disallow or return it to the Executive 
Council for further consideration.

1. Subs. by Act 5 of 1952, s. 16, for section 28. 
2. Ins. by Act 48 of 1972, s. 3 (w.e.f. 22-6-1972).
3. Subs. by Act 24 of 1943, s. 9, for sub-section (1). 
4. Subs. by Act 48 of 1972, s. 4, for sub-sections (2) to (6) (w.e.f. 22-6-1972). 
 

30. Ordinances.— Subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, the Ordinances may 
provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— 
(a) the admission of students to the University and their enrolment as such; 
(b) the courses of study to be laid down for all degrees, diplomas and certificates of the 
University; 
(c) the degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions to be awarded by the 
University, the qualifications for the same, and the means to be taken relating to the granting 
and obtaining of the same; 
(d) the fees to be charged for courses of study in the University and for admission to the 
examinations, degrees and diplomas of the University; 
(e) the conditions of the award of fellowships, scholarships, studentships, exhibitions, 
medals and prizes; 
(f) the conduct of examinations, including the terms of office and manner of appointment 
and the duties of examining bodies, examiners and moderators; 
(g) the maintenance of discipline among the students of the University; 
(h) the conditions of residence of students at the University; 
(i) the special arrangements, if any, which may be made for the residence, discipline and 
teaching of women students, and the prescribing for them of special courses of study; 
(j) the giving of religious instruction; 
(k) the emoluments and the terms and conditions of service of teachers of the 
University; 
(l) the management of colleges and other institutions founded or maintained by the 
University; 
(m) the supervision and inspection of colleges and other institutions admitted to privileges 
of the University; and 
(n) all other matters which by this Act or the Statutes are to be or may be provided for by 
the Ordinances. 

31. Ordinances how made.— (1) The Ordinances of the University as in force immediately 
before the commencement of the Delhi University (Amendment) Act, 1952 (5 of 1952), may be 
amended, repealed or added to at any time by the Executive Council: 
Provided that— 
(i) no Ordinance shall be made affecting the conditions of residence or discipline of 
students, except after consultation with the Academic Council; 
(ii) no Ordinance shall be made— 
(a) affecting the admission or enrolment of students or prescribing examinations to be 
recognised as equivalent to the University examinations, or 
(b) affecting the conditions, mode of appointment or duties of examiners or the conduct or 
standard of examinations or any course of study, 
unless a draft of such Ordinance has been proposed by the Academic Council. 
(2) The Executive Council shall not have power to amend any draft proposed by the Academic 
Council under the provisions of sub-section (1) but may reject the proposal or return the draft to the 
Academic Council for reconsideration, either in whole or in part, together with any amendments 
which the Executive Council may suggest. 
(3) Where the Executive Council has rejected the draft of an Ordinance proposed by the Academic 
Council, the Academic Council may appeal to the Central Government and the Central Government 
may, by order, direct that the proposed Ordinance shall be laid before the next meeting of the Court 
for its approval and that pending such approval it shall have effect from such date as may be specified 
in the order: 
Provided that if the Ordinance is not approved by the Court at such meeting, it shall cease to have 
effect. 
(4) All Ordinances made by the Executive Council shall be submitted, as soon as may be, to the 
Visitor and the Court, and shall be considered by the Court at its next meeting and the Court shall 
have power, by a resolution passed by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members voting, to
cancel any Ordinance made by the Executive Council, and such Ordinance shall from the date of such 
resolution cease to have effect. 
(5) The Visitor may, by order, direct that the operation of any Ordinance shall be suspended until 
he has had an opportunity of exercising his power of disallowance, and any order of suspension under 
this sub-section shall cease to have effect on the expiration of one month from the date of such order
or on the expiration of fifteen days from the date of consideration of the Ordinance by the Court, 
whichever period expires later. 
(6) The Visitor may, at any time after an Ordinance has been considered by the Court, signify to 
the Executive Council his disallowance of such Ordinance, and from the date of receipt by the 
Executive Council of intimation of such disallowance such Ordinance shall cease to have effect. 

32. Regulations.— (1) The authorities 1
* * * of the University may make Regulations consistent 
with this Act, the Statutes, and the Ordinances— 
(a) laying down the procedure to be observed at their meetings and the number of members 
required to form a quorum; 
(b) providing for all matters which by this Act, the Statutes or the Ordinances are to be 
prescribed by Regulations; and 
(c) providing for all other matters solely concerning such authorities 2
[or Committees 
appointed by them] and not provided for by this Act, the Statutes or the Ordinances. 
(2) Every authority of the University shall make Regulations providing for the giving of notice to 
the members of such authority of the dates of meetings and of the business to be considered at 
meetings, and for keeping of a record of the proceedings of meetings. 
(3) The Executive Council may direct the amendment, in such manner as it may specify, 
of any Regulation made under this section or the annulment of any Regulation made under 
sub-section (1):
Provided that any authority or Board of the University which is dissatisfied with any such direction 
may appeal to the 1
[Court], whose decision in the matter shall be final. 
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(4) Every Statute, Ordinance or Regulation made under this Act shall be published in the 
Official Gazette. 
(5) Every Statute, Ordinance or Regulation made under this Act shall be laid, as soon as may be 
after it is made, before each House of Parliament, while it is in session, for a total period of thirty days 
which may be comprised in one session or in two or more successive sessions, and if, before the 
expiry of the session immediately following the session or the successive sessions aforesaid, both 
Houses agree in making any modification in the Statute, Ordinance or Regulation or both Houses 
agree that the Statute, Ordinance or Regulation should not be made, the Statute, Ordinance or 
Regulation shall thereafter have effect only in such modified form or be of no effect, as the case may
be; so, however, that any such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of
anything previously done under that the Statute, Ordinance or Regulation.” 

1. The words “and the Board” omitted by Act 5 of 1952, s. 19. 
2. Subs. by s. 19, ibid., for “and Boards”.

33. Residence.— Every student of the University 3
[(other than a student who pursues a course of 
study by correspondence)] shall reside in a College or a Hall, or under such conditions as may be 
prescribed by 4
*** the Ordinances. 

34. Colleges.- 5
[(1) The Colleges shall be such as may, after the commencement of the Delhi 
University (Amendment) Act, 1943 (24 of 1943); be recognised by the Executive Council in 
accordance with this Act and the Statutes, but shall include all Colleges recognised at the 
commencement of the said Act as Colleges of the University so long as such recognition continues.] 
(2) The conditions of residence in the Colleges shall be prescribed by the Ordinances, and every 
College shall be subject to inspection by any member of the Residence, Health and Discipline Board 
authorised in this behalf by the Board and by any officer of the University authorised in this behalf by 
the Executive Council.

35. Halls.— (1) The Halls shall be such as may be maintained by the University or approved and 
recognised by the Executive Council on such general or special conditions as may be prescribed by 
the Ordinances. 
(2) The wardens and superintending staff of the Halls shall be appointed in the manner 
prescribed by the 6
[Ordinances]. 
(3) The conditions of residence in the Halls shall be prescribed by the Ordinances, and every 
Hall shall be subject to inspection by any member of the Residence, Health and Discipline Board 
authorised in this behalf by the Board and by any officer of the University or other person 
authorised in this behalf by the Executive Council. 
(4) The Executive Council shall have power to suspend or withdraw the recognition of any 
Hall which is not conducted in accordance with the conditions prescribed by the Ordinances. 

36. [Admission to University courses] Omitted by the Delhi University (Amendment) Act, 1952 
(5 of 1952), s. 22. 

37. [Examinations.] Omitted by s. 22, ibid

38. Annual Report.— 1
[(1)] The Annual report of the University shall be prepared under the 
direction of the Executive Council, and shall be submitted to the Court on or before such date as may 
be prescribed by the Statutes, and shall be considered by the Court at its annual meeting. The Court 
may pass resolutions thereon and communicate the same to the Executive Council. 
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(2) A copy of the annual report, as prepared under sub-section (1), shall also be submitted to the 
Central Government, which shall, as soon as may be, cause the same to be laid before both Houses of 
Parliament.” 

39. Audit of accounts.— (1) The accounts of the University shall, once at least in every year and 
at intervals of not more than fifteen months, be audited by the Comptroller and Auditor-General of 
India. 
(2) The accounts, when audited, shall be published in the Gazette of India, and a copy of the 
accounts together with the audit report shall be submitted by the University to the Visitor.] 
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[(3) A copy of the accounts, together with the audit report, shall also be submitted to the Central 
Government, which shall, as soon as may be, cause the same to be laid before both Houses of 
Parliament.”

40. [Removal of names of registered graduates.] Rep. by the Delhi University (Amendment) Act, 
1952 (5 of 1952), s. 24. 

41. Disputes as to constitution of University authorities and bodies.— If any question arises 
whether any person has been duly elected or appointed as, or is entitled to be, a member of any 
authority or other body of the University, the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor, whose 
decision thereon shall be final.

42. Constitution of committees.— Where any authority of the University is given power by this Act 
or the statutes to appoint committees, such committees shall, save as otherwise provided, consist of 
members of the authority concerned and of such other persons (if any) as the authority in each case may 
think fit

43. Filling of casual vacancies.— All casual vacancies among the members (other than ex officio 
members) of any authority or other body of the University shall be filled, as soon as conveniently may
be, by the person or body who appointed, elected or co-opted the member whose place has become 
vacant, and the person appointed, elected or co-opted to a casual vacancy shall be a member of such 
authority or body for the residue of the term for which the person whose place he fills would have 
been a member.

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. 

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
member nominated by the officer or teacher concerned and an umpire appointed by the Visitor, and 
the decision of the Tribunal shall be final.]

46. Pension and provident funds.— (1) The University shall constitute, for the benefit of its 
officers, teachers, clerical staff and servants, in such manner and subject to such conditions as may be 
prescribed by the Statutes, such pension, insurance and provident funds as it may deem fit.
(2) Where any such pension, insurance or provident fund has been so constituted, 1
[or where any 
such pension, insurance or provident fund has been constituted by a college under rules which have 
been approved by the Central Government], the Central Government may declare that the provisions 
of the Provident Funds Act, 2
[1925 (19 of 1925)], shall apply to such funds, as if it were a 
Government Provident Fund.

47. [Removal of difficulties.] omitted by the Delhi University (Amendment) Act, 1943 (24 of 
1943), s. 15

48. [Completion of courses for students at Delhi Colleges.] omitted by s. 15, ibid.

THE SCHEDULE.— For the Statutes of the University see University Calendar.