The Gujarat Agricultural Universities Act, 2004
gujarat · 2004
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Gujarat Agricultural Universities Act, 2004
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Gujarat Agricultural Universities Act, 2004, including "Academic Council," "agriculture," and "extension education."
- S. 3Section 3 of the Gujarat Agricultural Universities Act, 2004 establishes the Anand, Junagadh, Navsari, and Sardar Krushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural Universities as corporate bodies.
- S. 4Section 4 outlines the University's jurisdiction and responsibility for agricultural education, research, and extension programs within its area.
- S. 5Section 5 prohibits discrimination and religious tests for University positions and admissions, while allowing reserved seats for certain groups.
- S. 6Section 6 outlines the powers of the Gujarat Agricultural University to conduct education, research, and extension programs in agriculture and related fields.
- S. 7Section 7 empowers the Chancellor to inspect and inquire into the University's operations and direct corrective actions if needed.
- S. 8Section 8 lists the officers of the Gujarat Agricultural University, including the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, and various directors and administrative staff.
- S. 9(1) The Governor of the State shall be the Chancellor of the University
- S. 10Section 10 outlines the appointment process for the Vice-Chancellor of Gujarat Agricultural Universities, involving a committee and consultation with the State Government.
- S. 11Section 11 outlines the Vice-Chancellor's executive, academic, and disciplinary roles and powers within the University.
- S. 12Section 12 appoints the Director of Research and Dean of Post-graduate Studies in Gujarat Agricultural Universities with specified qualifications and duties.
- S. 13(1) There shall be a Dean of each Faculty who shall be chosen in such manner as may be prescribed
- S. 14Section 14 appoints the Director of Extension Education as a salaried officer, with terms set by the University's statutes.
- S. 15The Registrar of the University is a salaried officer appointed by the Vice-Chancellor with Board approval, acting as Secretary to the Board and Council.
- S. 16Section 16 outlines the appointment, terms, and duties of specified university officers by the Vice-Chancellor with Board approval.
- S. 17Section 17 outlines the authorities of the Gujarat Agricultural University, including the Board of Management, Academic Council, Faculties, and other designated bodies.
- S. 18Section 18 outlines the composition and roles of the Board of Management for Gujarat Agricultural Universities, including ex-officio and nominated members.
- S. 19Section 19 outlines the meeting procedures and quorum requirements for the Board of Gujarat Agricultural Universities.
- S. 20Section 20 outlines the powers and functions of the Board to manage the University's policies, finances, property, and development.
- S. 21Section 21 outlines the composition and term of the Academic Council for Gujarat Agricultural Universities.
- S. 22Section 22 outlines the Academic Council's control over university teaching standards, faculty, and student admission regulations.
- S. 23(1) The University shall include Faculties of agriculture and allied sciences and such other Faculties as may be prescr
- S. 24(1) There shall be a Board of Studies for every subject or group of subjects as may be prescribed
- S. 25Section 25 establishes a Council of State Agricultural Universities in Gujarat, detailing its members and meeting procedures.
- S. 26Section 26 establishes an Agricultural Research Organisation within the University to conduct research for agricultural development and benefit rural areas.
- S. 27(1) The University shall establish an Agricultural Extension Education Organisation
- S. 28Section 28 empowers the Statutes of Gujarat Agricultural Universities to regulate various university operations and staff matters.
- S. 29Section 29 outlines the process for creating, amending, and approving statutes by the Board for Gujarat Agricultural Universities.
- S. 30Section 30 outlines the process for making and approving regulations by various authorities within the Gujarat Agricultural Universities Act, 2004.
- S. 31Section 31 outlines the process for colleges to apply for affiliation with the Gujarat Agricultural Universities, including application deadlines and requirements for staff, facilities, and laboratories.
- S. 32Section 32 outlines the procedure for colleges to follow to add new courses of instruction.
- S. 33Section 33 empowers the Board to recognize institutions for agricultural research and extension education, after consultation and approval.
- S. 34Section 34 mandates affiliated colleges and institutions to provide required reports and allows the Board to inspect and direct actions based on inspections.
- S. 35Section mandates affiliated colleges and institutions to comply with Act's provisions or face withdrawal of affiliation and final dispute resolution by State Government.
- S. 36Section 36 allows the Board to withdraw or modify college affiliation rights if the college fails to meet specified conditions or conducts itself prejudicially.
- S. 37Section 37 allows the Board to withdraw or suspend recognition from an institution if it fails to meet conditions, after due process and consultation.
- S. 38Section 38 mandates the University to conduct post-graduate education and research in agriculture and allied sciences within its area.
- S. 39Section 39 empowers the Board to mandate the University's teachers to conduct agricultural education and research, with State Government approval.
- S. 40Section 40 governs the status and relations of constituent colleges within the University area, prohibiting external affiliations without consent and detailing the University's control over them.
- S. 41Section 41 establishes committees for selecting and recommending full-time teachers for the university.
- S. 42Section 42 establishes an annual committee for each faculty to create a list of examiners for university appointments.
- S. 43Section establishes an Inspection Committee chaired by the Vice-Chancellor and appointed by the Board.
- S. 44(1) There shall be a College Development Committee for the purpose of development of colleges in the University area
- S. 45Section 45 allows university authorities to form and manage committees for inquiries, and permits co-opting non-members, subject to approval.
- S. 46(1) The University shall establish a fund to be called the University Fund
- S. 47Section 47 mandates the State Government to annually provide grants to the University covering staff costs and additional necessary expenses.
- S. 48(1) The annual accounts of the University shall be prepared under the direction of the Board
- S. 49Section 49 mandates the Board to review and approve the University's Annual Report at its annual meeting.
- S. 50Section 50 ensures staff members of colleges under the Gujarat Agricultural Universities Act can only be dismissed, removed, or terminated after due process and approval by the Vice-Chancellor.
- S. 51Section 51 mandates the university to provide insurance, pension, and other benefits for its staff as prescribed.
- S. 52Section 52 mandates that the Gujarat Agricultural Universities' provident fund for staff be deposited in the State Treasury, aligning its interest and withdrawal rules with those of State Government servants.
- S. 53Section 53 deems every University officer and employee a public servant under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 54Section 54 allows any member of the University to resign by submitting a letter to the Vice-Chancellor via the Registrar.
- S. 55Section 55 fills vacancies in University bodies by nominating, appointing, or co-opting temporary members until the term ends.
- S. 56Section 56 ensures that university actions remain valid despite membership vacancies or ineligible participation.
- S. 57Section 57 resolves disputes about the interpretation of the Act or the eligibility of University members, referring them to the State Government for final decision.
- S. 58Section 58 makes University actions and orders final, immunizing it and its officials from lawsuits for actions done in good faith.
- S. 59Section 59 allows students already studying before a certain date to complete their course despite changes in the Act.
- S. 60Section 60 allows the State Government to appoint the first Vice-Chancellor for up to two years.
- S. 61Section 61 allows the State Government to appoint the first Registrar for Gujarat Agricultural Universities for up to three years.
- S. 62Section 62 mandates the first Vice-Chancellor to establish the Academic Council and other University authorities within six months, draft provisional statutes, and frame initial regulations.
- S. 63Section 63 outlines the initial appointment process for university officers and teachers before the university starts its functions.
- S. 64Section 64 empowers the first Vice-Chancellor to make additional statutes, provisional authorities, financial arrangements, and appointments until the Board functions.
- S. 65The State Government can issue orders to resolve initial constitution issues of the University, but only within three years of the Act's commencement.
- S. 66Repeal of Gujarat Agricultural University Act, 1969
- S. 1860Section allows the Board to remove University authority members convicted of offenses involving moral turpitude, after a hearing.
- S. 188242 42 University on the audit report to be laid before the State Legislature
- S. 1947Section 1947 lists the university area for Anand Agricultural University under The Gujarat Agricultural Universities Act, 2004.
- S. 1952—
- S. 1963—
- S. 1969Section repeals the 1969 Act, dissolves the Gujarat Agricultural University, and transfers its assets to a new university.
- S. 1970—
- S. 1980—