The BIHAR AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY ACT 2010
bihar · 2010
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- S. 1Short title,extent and commencement—(1) This Act may be called the Bihar Agricultural University Act, 2010
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Bihar Agricultural University Act, 2010, including "Agriculture," "Authority," and "Board."
- S. 3Section establishes the Bihar Agricultural University, its constituent units, and its governance structure.
- S. 4Section 4 outlines the territorial jurisdiction and management of Bihar Agricultural University, its constituent bodies, and its exclusive authority to award degrees in Agriculture.
- S. 5Section 5 establishes the Bihar Agricultural University to provide education, advance research, conduct extension activities, and foster partnerships in agriculture.
- S. 6Section 6 allows the University to admit all persons meeting academic and conduct standards, reserve seats for specified categories, and set admission limits based on capacity.
- S. 7Section 7 outlines the powers and functions of the Bihar Agricultural University, including education, research, extension programs, and property management.
- S. 8Section 8 outlines the authorities of the Bihar Agricultural University, including the Board of Management, Senate, Academic Council, and other designated bodies.
- S. 9Section 9 establishes the composition and roles of the Board of Management for Bihar Agricultural University.
- S. 10Section 10 outlines the powers and duties of the Board of Management for Bihar Agricultural University, including budget approval, staff appointments, and property management.
- S. 11Section 11 details the composition of the Senate of Bihar Agricultural University, including ex-officio and elected members.
- S. 12Section 12 outlines the Senate's powers to review university policies, approve financial reports, and advise the Chancellor.
- S. 13Section 13 outlines the composition, quorum, and meeting frequency of the Academic Council of Bihar Agricultural University.
- S. 14Section 14 empowers the Academic Council to regulate academic courses, curricula, and educational standards at Bihar Agricultural University.
- S. 15Faculties and Board of Studies—(1) A University shall have such faculties as may be prescribed
- S. 16Section 16 outlines the rules for filling and removing university authority members, including vacancies and removal for misconduct.
- S. 17Validity and Protection of Act—(1) The university shall adhere to the acts and laws of the union and the state
- S. 18Section 18 lists the officers of the Bihar Agricultural University, including Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Directors, Deans, Registrar, Comptroller, and others as defined by the Statutes.
- S. 19The Chancellor—(1) The Governor of the State of Bihar shall by virtue of his office be the Chancellor of the University
- S. 20Section 20 outlines the appointment, eligibility, and term of the Vice-Chancellor of Bihar Agricultural University.
- S. 21Section 21 outlines the Vice-Chancellor's executive and administrative duties at Bihar Agricultural University.
- S. 22Other Officers of the University
- S. 23Directors, Deans, Registrar, Comptroller etc
- S. 24Appointment, selection and fixation of pay and allowances
- S. 25Section 25 outlines the university's educational programs in agriculture, aligning with state and national policies, and promotes e-learning initiatives.
- S. 26Section 26 mandates the University to conduct and oversee agricultural and allied research, and establish research stations with government approval.
- S. 27Section 27 establishes Extension Education programs to promote agricultural technology dissemination and training for stakeholders.
- S. 28Integration of teaching, research and extension education
- S. 29The University Funds
- S. 30Section 30 manages university funds per the university's statutes.
- S. 31Section 31 mandates the Comptroller to prepare the University's annual accounts, which must be certified and submitted to the government within six months.
- S. 32Section 32 establishes pension, insurance, and provident funds for university employees, with state approval for fund regulations.
- S. 33Section 33 mandates the government to provide annual lump sum grants to the university for staff pay and additional necessary expenditures.
- S. 34Section 34 establishes a Finance Committee to review the university's finances, budget, and expenditures, advising the Board accordingly.
- S. 35Section 35 outlines the University's authority to create statutes governing various aspects of its operations and staff.
- S. 36Section 36 outlines the process for proposing, approving, and publishing statutes by the Board and Chancellor, with special State Government approval for certain sections.
- S. 37Section 37 empowers the University authorities to create regulations for governance, academic programs, and student admissions.
- S. 38Residence of students—The students shall reside in the accommodation hostels provided as per rules
- S. 39Section 39 mandates the preparation and submission of the university's annual report to the Board and the Government.
- S. 40Delegation of powers—The B
- S. 41Section 41 allows the Vice-Chancellor to form temporary committees to handle university powers until permanent authorities are established.
- S. 42Section 42 resolves disputes on University authority appointments, with final decision by Chancellor after hearing affected party.
- S. 43Section 43 mandates that legal proceedings for or against the University be handled by the Law Officer or a nominee of the Vice-Chancellor.
- S. 44Section 44 allows the Vice-Chancellor to appoint staff with certain exceptions for lower-level positions.
- S. 45Section 45 allows students previously enrolled in other universities to complete their courses and exams under Bihar Agricultural University's regulations.
- S. 46Section 46 transfers existing colleges and institutions to the Bihar Agricultural University, making them its constituent colleges and employees.
- S. 47The section allows the government to issue orders to resolve any difficulties in implementing the Act, with no legal challenge to such orders.
- S. 48Section 48 modifies the 1987 Bihar Agricultural University Act, preserving actions taken under it that align with the 2010 Act.