The Punjab State Council for Agricultural Education Act, 2017.
punjab · 2018
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called Punjab State Council for Agricultural Education Act, 2017
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Punjab State Council for Agricultural Education Act, 2017.
- S. 3Section 3 establishes the Punjab State Council for Agricultural Education and outlines its constitution and powers.
- S. 4The headquarter of the Council shall be at such place as may be determined by the Government
- S. 5Section 5 outlines the quorum, meeting procedures, and decision-making process for the Punjab State Council for Agricultural Education.
- S. 6Section 6 outlines the Council's powers to set standards, regulate, recognize, approve, review, accredit, and direct agricultural education institutions in Punjab.
- S. 7Section 7 establishes various committees for academic, affiliation, finance, and other purposes under the Act.
- S. 8Section 8 grants the Chairperson powers to implement Council decisions, make necessary orders, and take actions within the Council's jurisdiction.
- S. 9Section 9 appoints a Member-Secretary to assist the Council, manage its finances, and oversee its records.
- S. 10The Council can hire necessary staff for implementing the Act's provisions under prescribed terms.
- S. 11Section 11 establishes an Agricultural Education Development Fund, funded by the government, for the Council's authorized expenses and purposes.
- S. 12Section 12 mandates the Member-Secretary to prepare the Council's accounts, which are audited annually by a government-specified agency.
- S. 13Section 13 mandates the Council to prepare and submit an annual report to the Government for legislative assembly presentation.
- S. 14Section 14 grants the government oversight and inspection powers over the Council's actions and finances.
- S. 15Section 15 mandates Council resolutions to be reported to the Government, which can suspend non-compliant resolutions after notice.
- S. 16The government can give the Council directions deemed necessary for implementing the Act and related rules.
- S. 17Section 17 allows an aggrieved institution to appeal a Council's affiliation refusal or withdrawal to the Chief Secretary, whose decision is final.
- S. 18Section 18 deems Council members and inspectors as public servants under the Indian Penal Code during their duties.
- S. 19Section 19 protects the Council and its officials from legal actions for actions done in good faith under the Act.
- S. 20The section allows the government to issue written orders to regulate matters specified by regulations under the Act.
- S. 21(1) The Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules to carry out the purposes of this Act
- S. 22Section 22 empowers the Council to make regulations with government approval, covering student admissions, courses, degree requirements, and committee procedures.
- S. 23Section 23 maintains existing rules for two years post-enactment, requiring college reports and approvals from the Council.