Definitions - In this Act, and in all Statutes, Ordinances and

Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires: -

1. (i) "Centre" means a centre established by the Executive Council;
2. (ii) "Department" means Department of Study established by the Executive Council;
3. (iii) "Government" means the State Government of Andhra Pradesh;
4. (iv) "Hostel" means a unit of residence for students of the University maintained or recognized by the University in accordance with conditions prescribed;
5. (v) "Notification" means a notification published in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette and the word "notified" shall be construed accordingly;
6. (vi) "Prescribed" means prescribed by the Statutes, Ordinances or Regulations;
7. (vii) "Sponsoring Institution" means the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams referred to in clause (28) of section 2 of the Andhra Pradesh Charitable and Hindu Religious Institutions and Endowment Act, 1987 represented by the Executive Officer;
8. (viii) "Student" means a person who is enrolled for studies in one of the schools or centers of the University and pursues studies by attending the prescribed courses;
9. (ix) "Teacher" means a Professor, Reader or Associate Professor, Lecturer or Assistant Professor and such other Researchers and those giving instruction in the departments, schools or centers or colleges affiliated to the University as may be declared by the statutes to be a teacher;
10. (x) "University" means the University established under section 3. CHAPTER-II THE UNIVERSITY