Constitution of the Academic Council

(1) The Academic Council shall consist of the following members, namely :- (a) The Vice-Chancellor, (b) The Registrar-Ex-officio, (c) The Deans of Faculties, (d) The Associate Deans of Colleges, (e) The Director of Research, (f) The Director of Extension Education, (g) The Director of Post Graduate Studies, (h) The Director of Students' Welfare, (i) The Director of Farms, (j) The Associate Director of Research (Veterinary), (k) The Associate Director of Research (Dairy), (l) The Associate Director of Research (Fisheries), (m) The Associate Director of Extension Education (Veterinary), (n) The Associate Director of Extension Education (Dairy), (o) The Associate Director of Extension Education (Fisheries), (p) Three Heads of the Departments from each of the Colleges to be nominated in a manner as may be prescribed, (q) One eminent Fisheries Scientist to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor, (r) One eminent Animal Scientist to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor. (2) The term of the office of the members of the Academic Council other than the ex-officio members, shall be for a term of two years; (3) The members of the Academic Council shall not be entitled to receive any remuneration from the University except such daily and traveling allowances as may be prescribed: Provided that nothing contained in this sub-section shall preclude any member from drawing his normal emoluments to which he is entitled to, by virtue of the office he holds. (4) A member of the Academic Council other than the ex-officio members may tender resignation of his office. Such resignation shall be conveyed to the Vice-Chancellor by a letter in writing by the member and the resignation shall take effect from the date of its acceptance by the Vice-Chancellor.