Section 53
Deprivation of degree, etc., on grounds of misconduct
of Universities and University Colleges Act 1971
If the Board is of the opinion that any graduate of the University or any person who has received a degree, diploma, certificate or other academic distinction from the University is guilty of scandalous conduct, it shall be lawful for the Chancellor, on the recommendation of not less than two-thirds of all members of the Board, after giving to the graduate or the person concerned an opportunity of being heard, to deprive of any degree, diploma, certificate or other academic distinction conferred upon him by the University.
(2)
Scandalous conduct in subsection (1) means wilfully giving any officer, employee or Authority of the University any information or document which is
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false or misleading in any material particular in obtaining a degree, diploma, certificate or other academic distinction from the University.