The Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University Act, 1963
andhra-pradesh · 1963
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- S. 1Short title, extent and commencement- (1) This Act may be called the 2[ Acharya N
- S. 2Inserted by the Act No
- S. 3Establishes Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University in Andhra Pradesh with a Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Board of Management, and Academic Council.
- S. 4Section 4 outlines the university's mission to educate rural people in agriculture and promote research and extension programs.
- S. 5Section 5 allows the university to be open to all but limits student intake, with government reserving seats for backward classes.
- S. 6Section 6 outlines the powers and functions of Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, including instruction, research, degree conferral, and course recognition.
- S. 7Residence- Every student shall reside in a hostel, or under such conditions as may be prescribed
- S. 8Section 8 allows the government to inspect the university's affairs and properties, with the university having a right to representation.
- S. 9Section 9 lists the key officers of Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University.
- S. 10The Chancellor - The Governor of Andhra Pradesh shall be the Chancellor of the University
- S. 11—
- S. 12Section 12 outlines the Vice-Chancellor's roles as the academic and executive head of the university, including overseeing university affairs and emergency decision-making.
- S. 13The Registrar- (1) The Registrar shall be a whole-time officer and shall be appointed by the Board in the manner prescr
- S. 14The Comptroller- (1) The Comptroller shall be a whole-time officer and shall be appointed by the Board in the manner pr
- S. 15The Board can assign the Registrar and Comptroller's roles to one person for a specified duration.
- S. 16Section 16 appoints a full-time Dean of Student Affairs to manage student housing, counseling, employment, extracurricular activities, and alumni relations.
- S. 17Section 17 prohibits university officers from accepting additional remuneration from sources other than the university statutes.
- S. 18Section 18 outlines the authorities of the university, including the Board of Management, Academic Council, and Boards of Faculties.
- S. 19Section 19 outlines the constitution and membership of the Board for Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University.
- S. 20Section 20 outlines the powers and functions of the Board of Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, including budget approval, property acquisition, and policy determination.
- S. 21Section 21 outlines the composition and powers of the Academic Council of Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University.
- S. 22Section 22 outlines the Academic Council's authority over academic affairs, including advising on academic matters and making recommendations for teaching posts and affiliations.
- S. 23Section 23 establishes faculties and departments within the university, their boards, deans, and department heads.
- S. 24Section 24 allows the Authority to form committees with its members and additional individuals as deemed fit.
- S. 25Section 25 fills casual vacancies among non-ex-officio members by the appointing authority for the remaining term.
- S. 26Section 26 allows the Board to expel members convicted of offenses involving moral turpitude.
- S. 27Section 27 resolves disputes on membership and authority actions by referring them to the Chancellor for a final decision.
- S. 28Section 28 ensures that any defects in authority constitution or member vacancies do not invalidate its acts or proceedings.
- S. 29Section 29 allows the University to establish and manage Agricultural Experiment Stations for research and appoint a trained Director to oversee them.
- S. 30Section 30 establishes an Agricultural and Home Science Extension Service to promote agricultural and home science programs and information dissemination in Andhra Pradesh.
- S. 31Section 31 ensures government coordination with the university for research and extension work, offering advice to the board.
- S. 32Section 32 establishes a Selection Committee for appointing faculty members, chaired by the Vice-Chancellor.
- S. 33Section 33 establishes pension, insurance, and provident funds for university employees and allows government application of Provident Funds Act to these funds.
- S. 34Section 34 establishes a Tribunal of Arbitration to resolve disputes between the University and its staff, with a final decision.
- S. 35Section 35 outlines the University's general fund and other financial accounts, borrowing limits, and restrictions on fund use and staff pay changes.
- S. 36Section 36 establishes a Finance Committee to review university finances, examine budgets, and advise on expenditure.
- S. 37Section 37 mandates the Board to submit annual accounts for government audit and to present audited accounts and reports to the State Legislature.
- S. 38Section 38 outlines the statutes' provisions for university authorities, officers, elections, meetings, appointments, and academic operations.
- S. 39Section 39 outlines the process for making, amending, and repealing statutes by the Board, with involvement from the Government and Academic Council.
- S. 40Section 40 empowers authorities to make regulations for university operations, meeting notices, and course studies, with oversight by the Board and Academic Council.
- S. 41Section 41 mandates the preparation and submission of the University's annual report to the Government one month before its annual meeting.
- S. 42Section 42 allows the Vice-Chancellor to temporarily appoint officers or form committees to perform university functions until authorities are established.
- S. 43Section 43 allows the Government to transfer specified colleges to Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University for its management.
- S. 44Delegation of Power of the Board 3 THE ACHARYA N