The Haryana and Punjab Agricultural Universities Act, 1970
Administered Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare / Department of Agricultural Research and Education
Section
Section 1 Short title and commencement. 2 docs
(1) This Act may be called the Haryana and Punjab Agricultural Universities Act, 1970.
(2) It shall be deemed to have come into force on the 2nd day of February, 1970.
(2) It shall be deemed to have come into force on the 2nd day of February, 1970.
Section 2 Definitions.
In this Act, and in all Statutes made thereunder, unless the context otherwise requires,--
(a) "Academic Council" means, in relation to a corresponding University, the Academic Council of that University;
(b) "agriculture" includes the basic and applied science of soil and water management, crop and live-stock production and management, home sciences and the betterment of rural people;
(c) "appropriate Government" means,--
(i) in relation to the Haryana Agricultural University, the Government of the State of Haryana;
(ii) in relation to the Punjab Agricultural University, the Government of the State of Punjab;
(d) "Board", in relation to a corresponding University, means the Board of Management of that University;
(e) "college" means a constituent college of a corresponding University;
(f) "corresponding University" means,--
(i) in relation to the territories to which the functions of the Haryana Agricultural University extend, that University;
(ii) in relation to the territories to which the functions of the Punjab Agricultural University extend, that University;
(g) "existing University" means the Punjab Agricultural University constituted by section 3 of the Punjab Agricultural University Act, 1961 (Punjab Act 32 of 1961);
(h) "library" means a library established or maintained by a corresponding University;
(i) "prescribed" means prescribed by the Statutes of a corresponding University;
(j) "Statutes" and "Regulations" mean, respectively, the Statutes and Regulations made by a corresponding University under this Act;
(k) "transferred territories" means the territories added to the Union territory of Himachal Pradesh by sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966 (31 of 1966);
(l) "Vice-Chancellor" means the Vice-Chancellor of a corresponding University.
(a) "Academic Council" means, in relation to a corresponding University, the Academic Council of that University;
(b) "agriculture" includes the basic and applied science of soil and water management, crop and live-stock production and management, home sciences and the betterment of rural people;
(c) "appropriate Government" means,--
(i) in relation to the Haryana Agricultural University, the Government of the State of Haryana;
(ii) in relation to the Punjab Agricultural University, the Government of the State of Punjab;
(d) "Board", in relation to a corresponding University, means the Board of Management of that University;
(e) "college" means a constituent college of a corresponding University;
(f) "corresponding University" means,--
(i) in relation to the territories to which the functions of the Haryana Agricultural University extend, that University;
(ii) in relation to the territories to which the functions of the Punjab Agricultural University extend, that University;
(g) "existing University" means the Punjab Agricultural University constituted by section 3 of the Punjab Agricultural University Act, 1961 (Punjab Act 32 of 1961);
(h) "library" means a library established or maintained by a corresponding University;
(i) "prescribed" means prescribed by the Statutes of a corresponding University;
(j) "Statutes" and "Regulations" mean, respectively, the Statutes and Regulations made by a corresponding University under this Act;
(k) "transferred territories" means the territories added to the Union territory of Himachal Pradesh by sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966 (31 of 1966);
(l) "Vice-Chancellor" means the Vice-Chancellor of a corresponding University.
Section 3 Dissolution of the existing University and establishment of Haryana and Punjab Agricultural Universities.
As from the commencement of this Act, the existing University shall stand dissolved and there shall be established in its place two independent Agricultural Universities, to be known respectively as the Haryana Agricultural University and the Punjab Agricultural University.
Section 4 Incorporation.
(1) Each of the Agricultural Universities mentioned in section 3 shall be a body corporate having perpetual succession and a common seal with power to acquire, hold and dispose of property, and to contract, and may, by its name, sue and be sued.
(2) Each body corporate referred to in sub-section (1) shall consist of the Chancellor and the Vice-Chancellor of that University, the members of the Board, the Academic Council and all persons, who may hereafter become or be appointed as such officers or members, so long as they continue to hold such office or membership.
(2) Each body corporate referred to in sub-section (1) shall consist of the Chancellor and the Vice-Chancellor of that University, the members of the Board, the Academic Council and all persons, who may hereafter become or be appointed as such officers or members, so long as they continue to hold such office or membership.
Section 5 Territorial limits.
(1) The Haryana Agricultural University shall function within the territories of the State of Haryana and the Punjab Agricultural University shall function within such other territories to which the functions of the existing University extended immediately before the commencement of this Act:
Provided that on the establishment of a University in the Union territory of Himachal Pradesh, the Punjab Agricultural University shall cease to function in the transferred territories.
(2) Until a University is established in the Union territory of Himachal Pradesh, the Agricultural College at Palampur in the transferred territories shall, notwithstanding the dissolution of the existing University, continue to be a college of the Punjab Agricultural University and shall cease to be such college on the establishment of a University in those territories.
(3) On the establishment of a University in the Union territory of Himachal Pradesh, the assets and liabilities of the Punjab Agricultural University pertaining to the Agricultural College at Palampur, all research, training and extension centres, and any other property, of the Punjab Agricultural University located in the said Union territory shall stand transferred to, and shall vest in, such University.
Provided that on the establishment of a University in the Union territory of Himachal Pradesh, the Punjab Agricultural University shall cease to function in the transferred territories.
(2) Until a University is established in the Union territory of Himachal Pradesh, the Agricultural College at Palampur in the transferred territories shall, notwithstanding the dissolution of the existing University, continue to be a college of the Punjab Agricultural University and shall cease to be such college on the establishment of a University in those territories.
(3) On the establishment of a University in the Union territory of Himachal Pradesh, the assets and liabilities of the Punjab Agricultural University pertaining to the Agricultural College at Palampur, all research, training and extension centres, and any other property, of the Punjab Agricultural University located in the said Union territory shall stand transferred to, and shall vest in, such University.
Section 6 Headquarters.
(1) The headquarters of the Haryana Agricultural University shall be at Hissar, and the headquarters of the Punjab Agricultural University shall be at Ludhiana, or at such other place as the appropriate Government may direct.
(2) Each corresponding University shall establish an office at the place at which the seat of the appropriate Government is located.
(2) Each corresponding University shall establish an office at the place at which the seat of the appropriate Government is located.
Section 7 Objects of corresponding University.
Each corresponding University shall be deemed to be established and incorporated for the following objects, namely:--
(a) making provision for imparting education in different branches of study, particularly agriculture, veterinary and animal science, agricultural engineering, home sciences and other allied sciences;
(b) furthering the advancement of learning and prosecution of research, particularly in agriculture and other allied sciences;
(c) undertaking the extension of such sciences to the rural people of the territories within which the University is required by this Act to function;
(d) such other purposes as the appropriate Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct.
(a) making provision for imparting education in different branches of study, particularly agriculture, veterinary and animal science, agricultural engineering, home sciences and other allied sciences;
(b) furthering the advancement of learning and prosecution of research, particularly in agriculture and other allied sciences;
(c) undertaking the extension of such sciences to the rural people of the territories within which the University is required by this Act to function;
(d) such other purposes as the appropriate Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct.
Section 8 Admission to a corresponding University.
(1) Each corresponding University shall, subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, be open to all persons:
Provided that nothing herein shall require any such University to admit to any course of study a number of students larger than the prescribed number.
(2) The appropriate Government may direct the corresponding University to reserve in any college seats for women, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes or such educationally backward classes of citizens as may be specified by that Government in this behalf, and where such direction has been given, the corresponding University shall make the reservations accordingly:
Provided that no such person shall be entitled to be admitted to a corresponding University unless he meets the standards laid down by the corresponding University.
Provided that nothing herein shall require any such University to admit to any course of study a number of students larger than the prescribed number.
(2) The appropriate Government may direct the corresponding University to reserve in any college seats for women, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes or such educationally backward classes of citizens as may be specified by that Government in this behalf, and where such direction has been given, the corresponding University shall make the reservations accordingly:
Provided that no such person shall be entitled to be admitted to a corresponding University unless he meets the standards laid down by the corresponding University.
Section 9 Powers of a corresponding University.
Each corresponding University shall have the following powers, namely:--
(a) to provide for graduate and post-graduate instructions in agriculture, veterinary and animal sciences, agricultural engineering, home sciences and other allied sciences and in such other branches of learning as the University may deem fit;
(b) to make provision for instructions in applied fields, research and the dissemination of the findings of research and technical information through an extension education programme;
(c) to institute degrees, diplomas and other academic distinctions;
(d) to hold examinations and to grant and confer degrees, diplomas and other academic distinctions to and on persons who shall have--
(i) pursued a prescribed course of study; or
(ii) carried out research in the University, or in an institution recognised in this behalf by the University, under the prescribed conditions;
(e) to confer honorary degrees or other distinctions in the prescribed manner and under the prescribed conditions;
(f) to provide lectures and instructions for field workers, village leaders and other persons not enrolled as regular students of the University and to grant certificates to them when deemed desirable;
(g) to co-operate with other Universities and authorities in such manner and for such purposes as the University may determine;
(h) to institute teaching, research and extension education posts required by the University and to appoint persons to such posts;
(i) to create administrative, ministerial and other posts and to make appointments thereto;
(j) to institute and award fellowships, scholarships and prizes in accordance with the Statutes;
(k) to institute and maintain residential accommodation for students of the University;
(l) to supervise and control the residential accommodation and to regulate the discipline of the students of the University and to make arrangements for promoting their health and welfare;
(m) to institute and receive such fees and other charges as may prescribed; and
(n) 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.
(a) to provide for graduate and post-graduate instructions in agriculture, veterinary and animal sciences, agricultural engineering, home sciences and other allied sciences and in such other branches of learning as the University may deem fit;
(b) to make provision for instructions in applied fields, research and the dissemination of the findings of research and technical information through an extension education programme;
(c) to institute degrees, diplomas and other academic distinctions;
(d) to hold examinations and to grant and confer degrees, diplomas and other academic distinctions to and on persons who shall have--
(i) pursued a prescribed course of study; or
(ii) carried out research in the University, or in an institution recognised in this behalf by the University, under the prescribed conditions;
(e) to confer honorary degrees or other distinctions in the prescribed manner and under the prescribed conditions;
(f) to provide lectures and instructions for field workers, village leaders and other persons not enrolled as regular students of the University and to grant certificates to them when deemed desirable;
(g) to co-operate with other Universities and authorities in such manner and for such purposes as the University may determine;
(h) to institute teaching, research and extension education posts required by the University and to appoint persons to such posts;
(i) to create administrative, ministerial and other posts and to make appointments thereto;
(j) to institute and award fellowships, scholarships and prizes in accordance with the Statutes;
(k) to institute and maintain residential accommodation for students of the University;
(l) to supervise and control the residential accommodation and to regulate the discipline of the students of the University and to make arrangements for promoting their health and welfare;
(m) to institute and receive such fees and other charges as may prescribed; and
(n) 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.
Section 10 Visitations.
(1) The Chancellor of a corresponding University may cause an inspection to be made by such person as he may direct, of the corresponding University, its buildings, laboratories, and equipment and of any institution maintained by that University, and may cause an inquiry to be made in respect of any matter connected with the administration and the finances of that University.
(2) The Chancellor of a corresponding University shall, in every case, give notice to the University of his intention to cause an inspection or inquiry to be made, and, on receipt of such notice, that University shall be entitled to appoint a representative who shall have the right to be present, and heard, at such inspection or inquiry..
(3) The Chancellor of a corresponding University may address the Board of the University with reference to the result of such inspection or inquiry with such advice as he may offer regarding the action to be taken..
(4) The Board shall communicate to the Chancellor such action as it proposes to take or has taken as the result of such inspection or inquiry..
(5) If the Board does not, within a reasonable time, take action to the satisfaction of the Chancellor, he may, after considering any explanation furnished or representation made by the Board, issue such directions as he may deem fit, and the Board shall comply with such directions.
(2) The Chancellor of a corresponding University shall, in every case, give notice to the University of his intention to cause an inspection or inquiry to be made, and, on receipt of such notice, that University shall be entitled to appoint a representative who shall have the right to be present, and heard, at such inspection or inquiry..
(3) The Chancellor of a corresponding University may address the Board of the University with reference to the result of such inspection or inquiry with such advice as he may offer regarding the action to be taken..
(4) The Board shall communicate to the Chancellor such action as it proposes to take or has taken as the result of such inspection or inquiry..
(5) If the Board does not, within a reasonable time, take action to the satisfaction of the Chancellor, he may, after considering any explanation furnished or representation made by the Board, issue such directions as he may deem fit, and the Board shall comply with such directions.
Section 11 Authorities and officers of a corresponding University.
The following shall be the authorities and officers of each corresponding University, namely:--
(a) Authorities of a corresponding University--
(i) Board;
(ii) Academic Council;
(iii) Board of Studies; and
(iv) Such other authorities as may be declared by the Statutes to be authorities of the University.
(b) Officers of the corresponding University--
(i) Chancellor;
(ii) Vice-Chancellor;
(iii) Dean of Post-Graduate Studies;
(iv) Deans of the colleges;
(v) Director of Research;
(vi) Director of Agricultural Extension Education;
(vii) Director of Students Welfare;
(viii) Registrar;
(ix) Comptroller;
(x) Estate Officer;
(xi) Librarian; and
(xii) Such other persons in the service of the University as may be declared by the Statutes to be officers of the University.
(a) Authorities of a corresponding University--
(i) Board;
(ii) Academic Council;
(iii) Board of Studies; and
(iv) Such other authorities as may be declared by the Statutes to be authorities of the University.
(b) Officers of the corresponding University--
(i) Chancellor;
(ii) Vice-Chancellor;
(iii) Dean of Post-Graduate Studies;
(iv) Deans of the colleges;
(v) Director of Research;
(vi) Director of Agricultural Extension Education;
(vii) Director of Students Welfare;
(viii) Registrar;
(ix) Comptroller;
(x) Estate Officer;
(xi) Librarian; and
(xii) Such other persons in the service of the University as may be declared by the Statutes to be officers of the University.
Section 12 Chancellor.
(1) The Governor of the State of Haryana shall be the Chancellor of the Haryana Agricultural University and the Governor of the State of Punjab shall be the Chancellor of the Punjab Agricultural University.
(2) The Chancellor of a corresponding University shall, by virtue of his office, be the Head of that University and shall, when present, preside at a convocation of that University.
(3) The Chancellor of a corresponding University shall have such other powers as are specified in this Act or as may be prescribed.
(2) The Chancellor of a corresponding University shall, by virtue of his office, be the Head of that University and shall, when present, preside at a convocation of that University.
(3) The Chancellor of a corresponding University shall have such other powers as are specified in this Act or as may be prescribed.
Section 13 Constitution, powers and duties of the Board of a corresponding University.
(1) The appropriate Government shall, within a period of one year from the commencement of this Act, establish a Board for the management of the corresponding University.
(2) The Board of the Haryana Agricultural University shall consist of--
(a) the Vice-Chancellor;
(b) the Chief Secretary to the Government of the State of Haryana;
(c) the Secretaries to the Government of the State of Haryana in the Departments of--
(i) Agriculture;
(ii) Finance; and
(iii) Community Development;
(d) persons, not being officials, appointed by the Government of the State of Haryana from amongst the following categories of persons, namely:--
(i) one from amongst persons who are, in the opinion of that Government, eminent agricultural scientists with a background of agricultural research or education;
(ii) two from amongst persons who are, in the opinion of that Government, progressive farmers or live-stock breeders having experience of, and interest in scientific farming and livestock improvement;
(iii) one from amongst persons who are, in the opinion of that Government, distinguished industrialists, businessmen, manufacturers or live-stock breeders, associated with agricultural development; and
(iv) one from amongst women who are, in the opinion of that Government, outstanding social workers, preferably with a background of rural advancement.
(3) The Board of the Punjab Agricultural University shall consist of--
(a) the Vice-Chancellor;
(b) the Chief Secretary to the Government of the State of Punjab;
(c) the Secretaries to the Government of the State of Punjab in the Departments of--
(i) Agriculture; and
(ii) Finance;
(d) the Director of Agriculture, Punjab;
(e) the Director of Animal Husbandry, Punjab;
(f) one nominee of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research;
(g) two nominees of the Government of the Union territory of Himachal Pradesh;
(h) persons, not being officials, appointed by the Government of the State of Punjab from amongst the following categories of persons, namely:--
(i) two from amongst persons who are, in the opinion of that Government, eminent agricultural scientists with a background of agricultural research or education;
(ii) two from amongst persons who are, in the opinion of that Government, progressive farmers or live-stock breeders having experience of, and interest in, scientific farming and live-stock improvement;
(iii) one from amongst persons who are, in the opinion of that Government, distinguished industrialists, businessmen, manufacturers or live-stock breeders, associated with agricultural development; and
(iv) one from amongst women who are, in the opinion of that Government, outstanding social workers, preferably with a background of rural advancement.
(4) The Board of the Haryana Agricultural University shall associate with its meeting the following persons as technical advisers, but the persons so associated shall not be entitled to vote at any such meeting.--
(a) the Director of Agriculture, Haryana;
(b) the Director of Animal Husbandry, Haryana; and
(c) two officers appointed by the Board of that University from amongst the Deans or Directors of that University.
(5) The term of office of the members of the Board, other than the official members, shall be three years:
Provided that two members of the Board, not being official members, shall retire at the end of each year.
(6) The members of the Board, other than the official members, shall determine, by lots, the members who shall retire at the end of each year.
(7) A member of the Board may resign his office by a notice in writing, addressed to the Chancellor of the corresponding University.
(8) If, for any reason, a vacancy occurs in the office of a member of the Board, the appropriate Government may fill the vacancy by appointing another person thereto in accordance with the provisions of this section.
(9) No act or proceeding of the Board shall be invalid merely on the ground of the existence of any vacancy in, or defect in the constitution of, such Board.
(10) Four members of the Board, in the case of the Haryana Agricultural University, and five members of the Board, in the case of the Punjab Agricultural University, shall be a quorum for a meeting of the Board:
Provided that if a meeting of the Board is adjourned for want of a quorum, no quorum shall be necessary at the next meeting for the transaction of the same business.
(11) The Chancellor shall be the Honorary Chairman of the Board and the Vice-Chancellor, the Working Chairman.
(12) The members of the Board shall not be entitled to receive any remuneration for the performance of their functions under this Act except such daily and travelling allowances as may be prescribed:
Provided that nothing herein shall affect the emoluments or other conditions of service of the Vice-Chancellor.
(13) On the commencement of this Act, the members of the Board of Management of the existing University shall be deemed to have vacated their offices as such.
(2) The Board of the Haryana Agricultural University shall consist of--
(a) the Vice-Chancellor;
(b) the Chief Secretary to the Government of the State of Haryana;
(c) the Secretaries to the Government of the State of Haryana in the Departments of--
(i) Agriculture;
(ii) Finance; and
(iii) Community Development;
(d) persons, not being officials, appointed by the Government of the State of Haryana from amongst the following categories of persons, namely:--
(i) one from amongst persons who are, in the opinion of that Government, eminent agricultural scientists with a background of agricultural research or education;
(ii) two from amongst persons who are, in the opinion of that Government, progressive farmers or live-stock breeders having experience of, and interest in scientific farming and livestock improvement;
(iii) one from amongst persons who are, in the opinion of that Government, distinguished industrialists, businessmen, manufacturers or live-stock breeders, associated with agricultural development; and
(iv) one from amongst women who are, in the opinion of that Government, outstanding social workers, preferably with a background of rural advancement.
(3) The Board of the Punjab Agricultural University shall consist of--
(a) the Vice-Chancellor;
(b) the Chief Secretary to the Government of the State of Punjab;
(c) the Secretaries to the Government of the State of Punjab in the Departments of--
(i) Agriculture; and
(ii) Finance;
(d) the Director of Agriculture, Punjab;
(e) the Director of Animal Husbandry, Punjab;
(f) one nominee of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research;
(g) two nominees of the Government of the Union territory of Himachal Pradesh;
(h) persons, not being officials, appointed by the Government of the State of Punjab from amongst the following categories of persons, namely:--
(i) two from amongst persons who are, in the opinion of that Government, eminent agricultural scientists with a background of agricultural research or education;
(ii) two from amongst persons who are, in the opinion of that Government, progressive farmers or live-stock breeders having experience of, and interest in, scientific farming and live-stock improvement;
(iii) one from amongst persons who are, in the opinion of that Government, distinguished industrialists, businessmen, manufacturers or live-stock breeders, associated with agricultural development; and
(iv) one from amongst women who are, in the opinion of that Government, outstanding social workers, preferably with a background of rural advancement.
(4) The Board of the Haryana Agricultural University shall associate with its meeting the following persons as technical advisers, but the persons so associated shall not be entitled to vote at any such meeting.--
(a) the Director of Agriculture, Haryana;
(b) the Director of Animal Husbandry, Haryana; and
(c) two officers appointed by the Board of that University from amongst the Deans or Directors of that University.
(5) The term of office of the members of the Board, other than the official members, shall be three years:
Provided that two members of the Board, not being official members, shall retire at the end of each year.
(6) The members of the Board, other than the official members, shall determine, by lots, the members who shall retire at the end of each year.
(7) A member of the Board may resign his office by a notice in writing, addressed to the Chancellor of the corresponding University.
(8) If, for any reason, a vacancy occurs in the office of a member of the Board, the appropriate Government may fill the vacancy by appointing another person thereto in accordance with the provisions of this section.
(9) No act or proceeding of the Board shall be invalid merely on the ground of the existence of any vacancy in, or defect in the constitution of, such Board.
(10) Four members of the Board, in the case of the Haryana Agricultural University, and five members of the Board, in the case of the Punjab Agricultural University, shall be a quorum for a meeting of the Board:
Provided that if a meeting of the Board is adjourned for want of a quorum, no quorum shall be necessary at the next meeting for the transaction of the same business.
(11) The Chancellor shall be the Honorary Chairman of the Board and the Vice-Chancellor, the Working Chairman.
(12) The members of the Board shall not be entitled to receive any remuneration for the performance of their functions under this Act except such daily and travelling allowances as may be prescribed:
Provided that nothing herein shall affect the emoluments or other conditions of service of the Vice-Chancellor.
(13) On the commencement of this Act, the members of the Board of Management of the existing University shall be deemed to have vacated their offices as such.
Section 14 Powers and duties of the Board.
The powers and duties of the Board shall be as follows:--
(a) to approve the budget submitted by the Vice-Chancellor;
(b) to hold and control the properly and funds of the University and issue any general directive on behalf of the University;
(c) to accept or transfer any property on behalf of the University;
(d) to administer funds placed at the disposal of the University for specific purposes;
(e) to invest moneys belonging to the University;
(f) to appoint the officers, teachers and other employees of the University in the prescribed manner;
(g) to direct the form and use of the common seal of the University;
(h) to appoint such committees as it may deem necessary for its proper functioning;
(i) to borrow money for capital improvements and make suitable arrangements for its repayment;
(j) to appoint the Vice-Chancellor subject to the provisions of section 15;
(k) to meet at such times and as often as the Board may deem necessary:
Provided that regular meetings of the Board shall be held at least once in every two months;
(l) to regulate and determine all matters concerning the University in accordance with this Act and the Statutes, and to exercise such powers and to discharge such duties as may be conferred on or imposed upon the Board by this Act or the Statutes.
(a) to approve the budget submitted by the Vice-Chancellor;
(b) to hold and control the properly and funds of the University and issue any general directive on behalf of the University;
(c) to accept or transfer any property on behalf of the University;
(d) to administer funds placed at the disposal of the University for specific purposes;
(e) to invest moneys belonging to the University;
(f) to appoint the officers, teachers and other employees of the University in the prescribed manner;
(g) to direct the form and use of the common seal of the University;
(h) to appoint such committees as it may deem necessary for its proper functioning;
(i) to borrow money for capital improvements and make suitable arrangements for its repayment;
(j) to appoint the Vice-Chancellor subject to the provisions of section 15;
(k) to meet at such times and as often as the Board may deem necessary:
Provided that regular meetings of the Board shall be held at least once in every two months;
(l) to regulate and determine all matters concerning the University in accordance with this Act and the Statutes, and to exercise such powers and to discharge such duties as may be conferred on or imposed upon the Board by this Act or the Statutes.
Section 15 The Vice-Chancellor.
(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be a whole-time officer of the corresponding University and shall be appointed by the Board in the prescribed manner:
Provided that where the members of the Board are not unanimous with regard to the selection of the person proposed to be appointed as the Vice-Chancellor, the appointment shall be made by the Chancellor of the concerned corresponding University:
Provided further that the first Vice-Chancellor of the Haryana Agricultural University shall be appointed by the Government of the State of Haryana:
Provided also that the person holding office immediately before the commencement of this Act as the Vice-Chancellor of the existing University shall be deemed to be the first Vice-Chancellor of the Punjab Agricultural University and shall hold such office for the unexpired portion of his term of office as the Vice-Chancellor of the existing University.
(2) The term of office of the Vice-Chancellor shall be four years and he shall be eligible for re-appointment.
(3) The emoluments and other condition; of service of the Vice-Chancellor shall be such as may be prescribed and shall not be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment.
(4) When a vacancy occurs, or is likely to occur, in the office of the Vice-Chancellor by reason of leave taken by the Holder of such office or any cause other than the expiry of the term of office, the Registrar shall report the fact forthwith to the Board, and such vacancy shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (1).
(5) Until the vacancy is filled under sub-section (4) or until such time as the Board designates an acting Vice-Chancellor, the senior-most Dean, in the case of the Haryana Agricultural University, or the Registrar, in the case of the Punjab Agricultural University, as the case may be, shall carry on the current duties of the office of the Vice-Chancellor.
(6) The Vice-Chancellor may relinquish office by resignation in writing addressed to the Board and ordinarily delivered to the Secretary of the Board at least two months prior to the date on which the Vice-Chancellor wishes to be relieved.
Provided that where the members of the Board are not unanimous with regard to the selection of the person proposed to be appointed as the Vice-Chancellor, the appointment shall be made by the Chancellor of the concerned corresponding University:
Provided further that the first Vice-Chancellor of the Haryana Agricultural University shall be appointed by the Government of the State of Haryana:
Provided also that the person holding office immediately before the commencement of this Act as the Vice-Chancellor of the existing University shall be deemed to be the first Vice-Chancellor of the Punjab Agricultural University and shall hold such office for the unexpired portion of his term of office as the Vice-Chancellor of the existing University.
(2) The term of office of the Vice-Chancellor shall be four years and he shall be eligible for re-appointment.
(3) The emoluments and other condition; of service of the Vice-Chancellor shall be such as may be prescribed and shall not be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment.
(4) When a vacancy occurs, or is likely to occur, in the office of the Vice-Chancellor by reason of leave taken by the Holder of such office or any cause other than the expiry of the term of office, the Registrar shall report the fact forthwith to the Board, and such vacancy shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (1).
(5) Until the vacancy is filled under sub-section (4) or until such time as the Board designates an acting Vice-Chancellor, the senior-most Dean, in the case of the Haryana Agricultural University, or the Registrar, in the case of the Punjab Agricultural University, as the case may be, shall carry on the current duties of the office of the Vice-Chancellor.
(6) The Vice-Chancellor may relinquish office by resignation in writing addressed to the Board and ordinarily delivered to the Secretary of the Board at least two months prior to the date on which the Vice-Chancellor wishes to be relieved.
Section 16 Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor.
(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal executive and academic officer of the corresponding University and the Chairman of the Academic Council and shall, in the absence of the Chancellor, preside at a convocation of the corresponding University and shall confer degrees on persons entitled to receive them.
(2) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise control over the affairs of the corresponding University and shall be responsible for the due maintenance of discipline at that University.
(3) The Vice-Chancellor shall convene meetings of the Academic Council unless he temporarily delegates this power to some other officer of the corresponding University.
(4) Without prejudice to the powers conferred by this Act on the appropriate Government, the Vice-Chancellor shall ensure the faithful observance of the provisions of this Act and the Statutes and he shall exercise all such powers as may be necessary in that behalf.
(5) The Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible for the presentation of the budget and the statement of accounts to the Board.
(6) In any emergency, which, in the opinion of the Vice-Chancellor, requires immediate action to be taken, he shall take such action as he deems necessary and shall, at the earliest opportunity, report the action taken to the officer, authority or other body for confirmation who or which in the ordinary course would have dealt with the matter, but nothing in this sub-section shall be deemed to empower the Vice-Chancellor to incur any expenditure not duly authorised and provided for in the budget.
(7) Where any action by the Vice-Chancellor under sub-section (6) affects any person in the service of the corresponding University to his disadvantage, such action shall not be taken unless the person concerned has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard, and the person against whom any action is proposed to be taken may prefer an appeal to the Board within thirty days of the date on which the action proposed to be taken against him is communicated to him.
(8) Subject as aforesaid, the Vice-Chancellor shall give effect to the orders of the Board regarding the appointment, suspension and dismissal of officers, teachers and other employees of the corresponding University.
(9) The Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible for the close co-ordination and integration of teaching, research and extension education.
(10) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such other powers as may be prescribed.
(11) The salary and allowances payable to the officers, teachers and other employees of the corresponding University shall be determined by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Board.
(2) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise control over the affairs of the corresponding University and shall be responsible for the due maintenance of discipline at that University.
(3) The Vice-Chancellor shall convene meetings of the Academic Council unless he temporarily delegates this power to some other officer of the corresponding University.
(4) Without prejudice to the powers conferred by this Act on the appropriate Government, the Vice-Chancellor shall ensure the faithful observance of the provisions of this Act and the Statutes and he shall exercise all such powers as may be necessary in that behalf.
(5) The Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible for the presentation of the budget and the statement of accounts to the Board.
(6) In any emergency, which, in the opinion of the Vice-Chancellor, requires immediate action to be taken, he shall take such action as he deems necessary and shall, at the earliest opportunity, report the action taken to the officer, authority or other body for confirmation who or which in the ordinary course would have dealt with the matter, but nothing in this sub-section shall be deemed to empower the Vice-Chancellor to incur any expenditure not duly authorised and provided for in the budget.
(7) Where any action by the Vice-Chancellor under sub-section (6) affects any person in the service of the corresponding University to his disadvantage, such action shall not be taken unless the person concerned has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard, and the person against whom any action is proposed to be taken may prefer an appeal to the Board within thirty days of the date on which the action proposed to be taken against him is communicated to him.
(8) Subject as aforesaid, the Vice-Chancellor shall give effect to the orders of the Board regarding the appointment, suspension and dismissal of officers, teachers and other employees of the corresponding University.
(9) The Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible for the close co-ordination and integration of teaching, research and extension education.
(10) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such other powers as may be prescribed.
(11) The salary and allowances payable to the officers, teachers and other employees of the corresponding University shall be determined by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Board.
Section 17 The Registrar.
(1) The Registrar of a corresponding University shall be a whole-time office of that University and shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor of that University with the approval of the Board.
(2) The Registrar of a corresponding University shall receive such remuneration and other emoluments as may be prescribed and shall not, during the tenure of his office, accept any remuneration or emolument other than the prescribed remuneration or emolument.
(3) The powers and duties of the Registrar of a corresponding University shall be as follows:--
(a) to be responsible for the custody of the records and the common seal of the University;
(b) to be the ex officio Secretary to the Academic Council and to the Board and to place before such Council and Board all such information as may be necessary for the transaction of business of the Council or the Board, as the case may be;
(c) to receive applications for admission into the University;
(d) to keep a permanent record of all syllabi, curricula and informations connected therewith;
(e) to make arrangements for the conduct of such examinations as may be prescribed and to be responsible for the due execution of all processes connected therewith;
(f) to perform such other duties as may be prescribed or required, from time to time, by the Vice-Chancellor.
(2) The Registrar of a corresponding University shall receive such remuneration and other emoluments as may be prescribed and shall not, during the tenure of his office, accept any remuneration or emolument other than the prescribed remuneration or emolument.
(3) The powers and duties of the Registrar of a corresponding University shall be as follows:--
(a) to be responsible for the custody of the records and the common seal of the University;
(b) to be the ex officio Secretary to the Academic Council and to the Board and to place before such Council and Board all such information as may be necessary for the transaction of business of the Council or the Board, as the case may be;
(c) to receive applications for admission into the University;
(d) to keep a permanent record of all syllabi, curricula and informations connected therewith;
(e) to make arrangements for the conduct of such examinations as may be prescribed and to be responsible for the due execution of all processes connected therewith;
(f) to perform such other duties as may be prescribed or required, from time to time, by the Vice-Chancellor.
Section 18 Comptroller.
(1) The Comptroller of a corresponding University shall be a whole-time officer of that University and shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor of that University with the approval of the Board.
(2) The Comptroller shall manage the property and investments of the corresponding University and advise it in regard to its financial policy.
(3) The Comptroller shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for all accounting matters of the corresponding University including the preparation and presentation of its Budget and statement of accounts.
(4) The Comptroller shall receive such remuneration as may be prescribed and shall not, during the tenure of his office, receive any remuneration or other emolument other than the prescribed remuneration.
(5) The Comptroller shall--
(a) ensure that expenditure, not authorised in the budget, is not incurred by the corresponding University except by way of investment; and
(b) disallow any expenditure not warranted by the terms of any Statute or for which provision is required to be made by the Statute but has not been so made.
(6) All moneys belonging to the corresponding University shall be kept in a Scheduled Bank approved by the Board.
(2) The Comptroller shall manage the property and investments of the corresponding University and advise it in regard to its financial policy.
(3) The Comptroller shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for all accounting matters of the corresponding University including the preparation and presentation of its Budget and statement of accounts.
(4) The Comptroller shall receive such remuneration as may be prescribed and shall not, during the tenure of his office, receive any remuneration or other emolument other than the prescribed remuneration.
(5) The Comptroller shall--
(a) ensure that expenditure, not authorised in the budget, is not incurred by the corresponding University except by way of investment; and
(b) disallow any expenditure not warranted by the terms of any Statute or for which provision is required to be made by the Statute but has not been so made.
(6) All moneys belonging to the corresponding University shall be kept in a Scheduled Bank approved by the Board.
Section 19 The Estate Officer.
The Estate Officer of a corresponding University, who shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Board, shall be responsible for the custody, maintenance and management of all the buildings, lawns, gardens and other properties of the University.
Section 20 Director of Student Welfare.
(1) The Director of Student Welfare of a corresponding University shall be a whole-time officer of that University and shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Board.
(2) The Director of Student Welfare shall have the following duties, namely:--
(a) to make arrangements for the housing of students;
(b) to direct a programme of student-counselling;
(c) to arrange for the employment of students in accordance with the plans approved by the Vice-Chancellor;
(d) to supervise the extra-curricular activities of students;
(e) to assist in the placement of graduates of the University; and
(f) to organise and maintain contact with the Alumni Association of the University.
(2) The Director of Student Welfare shall have the following duties, namely:--
(a) to make arrangements for the housing of students;
(b) to direct a programme of student-counselling;
(c) to arrange for the employment of students in accordance with the plans approved by the Vice-Chancellor;
(d) to supervise the extra-curricular activities of students;
(e) to assist in the placement of graduates of the University; and
(f) to organise and maintain contact with the Alumni Association of the University.