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The Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University Act, 1963

Education196344 sections9 chapters

The Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University Act, 1963 establishes and regulates the agricultural university in Andhra Pradesh dedicated to farming education and research. It applies to students, faculty, and administrative officers of the institution, ensuring open access to education regardless of background. The law outlines the university's structure, detailing the roles of key authorities like the Chancellor, who is the state governor, and the Vice-Chancellor, who manages daily academic and executive operations. This legislation matters because it drives regional agricultural innovation, improves farming practices, and supports rural development by providing specialized training and scientific research tailored to local agricultural needs.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

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

Chapter II THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 3The University
  2. 4Objects of the University
  3. 5University open to all persons
  4. 6Powers and functions of the University
  5. 7Residence
  6. 8Visitation

Chapter III OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 9Officers of the University
  2. 10The Chancellor
  3. 11The Vice-Chancellor
  4. 12Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor
  5. 13The Registrar
  6. 14The Comptroller
  7. 15Powers and duties of the Registrar and the Comptroller exercisable by a single person
  8. 16Dean of Student Affairs
  9. 17Officers not to accept any remuneration from any source other than that provided by statutes

Chapter IV AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 18Authorities of the University
  2. 19Constitution of the Board
  3. 20Powers and functions of the Board
  4. 21The Academic Council
  5. 22Powers, functions and duties of the Academic Council
  6. 23Faculties
  7. 24Constitution of committees
  8. 25Filling of casual vacancies
  9. 26Removal from membership of an Authority
  10. 27Decision on question as to validity of membership, act or proceeding
  11. 28Act or proceeding of an Authority not to be invalidated by reason only of certain defects

Chapter V RESEARCH AND EXTENSION →

  1. 29Agricultural Experiment Stations
  2. 30Agricultural and Home Science Extension Service
  3. 31Co-ordination in research and extension work

Chapter VI APPOINTMENT OF TEACHERS, ETC. →

  1. 32Constitution of a Selection Committee for appointment of officers and teachers of a Faculty
  2. 33Constitution of pension, insurance or provident fund
  3. 34Tribunal of Arbitration for disputes between the University and its staff

Chapter VII UNIVERSITY FUNDS, ETC. →

  1. 35General and other funds
  2. 36Finance Committee
  3. 37Accounts and Audit

Chapter VIII STATUTES AND REGULATIONS →

  1. 38Statutes
  2. 39Statutes how made
  3. 40Regulations

Chapter IX MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 41Annual Report
  2. 42Temporary appointment of officers
  3. 43Power of Government to transfer certain colleges and institutions to the University
  4. 44Delegation of powers of the Board

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