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Powers and functions of the University. - A University shall have the following powers and functions, namely:- (1) to provide for instruction in Agriculture and other allied branches of learning as the University may deem fit; (2) to provide for conduct of research in agriculture, and allied branches of learning; (3) to provide for dissemination of the findings of research and technical information through extension education; (4) to institute degree, diplomas and other academic distinctions; (5) to institute courses of study and hold examinations and confer degree, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions on persons who have,- (i) pursued a course of study as prescribed, and 7/33 (ii) carried out research in a University or institution recognised in this behalf by the University as may be prescribed; (6) to confer honorary degrees and other distinctions as may be prescribed; (7) to provide lectures and instructions for field workers, farmers and other persons not enrolled as regular students of the University and to grant certificates to them as may be prescribed; (8) to operate with other Universities and authorities in such manner and for such purposes as the University may determine, subject to the limitations set forth in Section 4; (9) to take over and maintain colleges and hostels relating to Agriculture and other allied Sciences; (10) to maintain laboratories, libraries, research stations, institutions and museums for teaching, research and extension education; (11) to institute teaching, research and extension education posts and to appoint persons to such posts; (12) to determine qualifications for teachers and to recognise persons as qualified to give instruction or to carry out research and extension education in Agriculture and allied Sciences; (13) to create posts and to appoint persons to such posts; (14) to institute and award fellowships, scholarships and prizes in accordance with the Statutes; (15) to institute and maintain residential accommodation for the students and staff of the University; (16) to fix demand and receive such fees and of her charges as may be prescribed; (17) to supervise and control the residence, conduct and discipline of the students of the University and to make arrangements for promoting their health and welfare; and (18) to do all such acts and things, whether incidental to the powers aforesaid or not, as may be requisite in order to further the objects of the University. CHAPTER III