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The Andhra Pradesh Horticultural University Act, 2007

The Andhra Pradesh Horticultural University Act, 2007

Education200763 sections9 chapters

The Andhra Pradesh Horticultural University Act, 2007 establishes a dedicated university to advance education, research, and extension services in horticulture across Andhra Pradesh. It regulates the university's governance structure, including the Board of Management, Academic Council, and Research Council, while defining its administrative powers, inspection rights, and academic functions. The law applies to students, faculty, administrators, and affiliated horticultural institutions within the state. This Act is significant because it provides a legal framework to modernize horticultural practices, improve crop yield, and empower local farming communities through specialized scientific training and research.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title, extend and commencement
  2. 2Definitions

Chapter II THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 3Establishment and incorporation of the University
  2. 4Territorial Jurisdiction
  3. 5Objects of the University
  4. 6Admission to the University
  5. 7Powers and functions of the University
  6. 8Visitation and inspection

Chapter III AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 9Authorities of the University
  2. 10Board of Management and its Constitution
  3. 11Powers and functions of the board
  4. 12Academic Council
  5. 13Powers and functions of the Academic Council
  6. 14Research and Extension Council
  7. 15The Research and Extension Council shall meet atleast once in a year.
  8. 16Board or any other authority of the University.
  9. 17Powers and functions of Board of Faculties
  10. 18Constitution of Committees
  11. 19Filling of Casual Vacancies
  12. 20Removal from membership of an authority
  13. 21Decision on question as to validity of the act or proceeding
  14. 22Decision on question as to validity of membership
  15. 23Validity and protection of acts

Chapter IV OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 24Officers of the University
  2. 25Chancellor
  3. 26He shall exercise such other powers as may be conferred on him by or under this Act.
  4. 27First Vice-Chancellor
  5. 28The other conditions of service shall apply as may be prescribed for a regular officer.
  6. 29Deans of the Faculties
  7. 30Director of Research
  8. 31Director of Extension
  9. 32Director of Industrial & International Programmes
  10. 33Dean of Students Affairs
  11. 34Registrar
  12. 35The resignation shall take effect from the date of relief.
  13. 36Controller of Examinations
  14. 37Estate Officer
  15. 38University Librarian
  16. 39Common to the Officers other than Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor

Chapter V TEACHING, RESEARCH AND EXTENSION →

  1. 40Teaching
  2. 41University with effect from such date as the Government may notify.
  3. 42Government close down, either permanently or temporarily any of the Experiment Stations specified in subsection (1).
  4. 43Co-ordination of Teaching, Research and Extension, Integration of Functions and curricula and Services
  5. 44Co-ordination among Govt. Departments and University

Chapter VI APPOINTMENT OF TEACHERS →

  1. 45Appointment of Teachers
  2. 46Provident Fund, Pension, insurance and Welfare Fund
  3. 47Tribunal of Arbitration for disputes between the University and its staff

Chapter VII FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS →

  1. 48University Funds
  2. 49Borrowing of Money
  3. 50Certain restrictions in respect of financial matters
  4. 51Finance Committee
  5. 52Accounts and Audit
  6. 53Government Grants

Chapter VIII STATUTES AND REGULATIONS →

  1. 54Statutes
  2. 55Statutes how made
  3. 56Regulations

Chapter IX MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 57Residence of students
  2. 58Annual Report
  3. 59Temporary appointment of officers and Constitution of Committees
  4. 60The Vice- Chancellor shall report the matter to the appropriate authority, which normally deals with the matter, when it is constituted.
  5. 61Agricultural University.
  6. 62Powers to remove difficulties
  7. 63Repeal of Ordinance 8 of 2007

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