Gymkhana Membership and Election Rules

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Who shall be members of the Gymkhana?

All students, undergraduates, postgraduates, and research scholars

What is the role of the President in the General Body?

To preside over meetings

What is the responsibility of the Vice President?

To act as the Secretary of the General Body

When are the reports on activities submitted to the General Body?

During the Annual Farewell Function of the Technology Students’ Gymkhana Signup and view all the answers

Under what conditions do the elected office-bearers discharge their functions?

Under normal conditions Signup and view all the answers

What are the names of the two bodies that have stipulated functions in this Constitution?

The Standing Appeals Committee and the Students’ Court Signup and view all the answers

Who can call an Extra-ordinary meeting of the General Body in emergent situations?

The President or the Vice President with the approval of the President Signup and view all the answers

How many members form the quorum for the Extra-ordinary General Body Meeting?

400 Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the Students’ Forum?

It includes elected office bearers of Gymkhana, the President or General Secretaries of each Hall of Residence, a second representative to the Students’ Senate from each Hall of Residence, and the president or General Secretary of each Departmental Society. Signup and view all the answers

Who are the permanent invitees to the meetings of the Students’ Forum?

The Dean of Student Affairs, The Dean of Academic Affairs, The Dean of Post Graduate Studies, and The Chairman, Hall Management Committee Signup and view all the answers

What power does the Students’ Forum have with regard to the Constitution?

It can initiate and propose amendments to the Constitution to the Rector. Signup and view all the answers

How are amendments to the Constitution passed?

By at least two-thirds majorities of the members present and voting, provided the number of votes in favor is in excess of 50% of the total membership of the Forum. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Students’ Forum in ratifying policy decisions taken by the students’ senate?

It shall ratify policy decisions with regard to general student welfare and disciplinary policies on the campus. Signup and view all the answers

Who does the Forum elect as the Post Graduate representatives for Social & Cultural, Sports and Games, Technology?

Three Post Graduate representatives, one for each category. Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for ratifying a policy proposal of the students’ senate?

It requires approval by 2/3rd majority of members present and voting. Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence if the Students’ Forum does not ratify a policy decision taken by the senate?

The same proposal may not be initiated for a period of one year from the date of rejection. Signup and view all the answers