Section 25. Power to make regulations

(1) The Council may, with previous approval of the State Government, make regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act or the rules. (2)Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers such regulations may provide for the following matters, namely:- (a) The procedure for holding meetings, including the determination of quorum for any sitting of the Council or of the Committees; (b) The conditions required for affiliation a polytechnic; (c) Standard to be maintained by a recognised polytechnic; (d) The courses of study or instruction, to be provided and the examinations to be conducted by polytechnics; (e) The award of diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions and the conditions thereof; (f) The fees payable for appearing at any examination conducted by the Council; (g) The conditions for award of fellowship, scholarship or studentship; (h) The conduct of examinations, appointment of examiners or supervisors and the fees payable to them; (i) The composition, duties and functions of the Committees; (j) The powers and functions of the Secretary; (k) The salary, allowance and other conditions of service of the employees of the Council; (l) The manner of operation of the fund and Bank account of the Council; and (m)Any other matter which is required to be provided for by regulations. (3)The regulations made shall be published in the Official Gazette.