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The Bihar Agricultural University Act, 2010

The Bihar Agricultural University Act, 2010

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This Act establishes and regulates the Bihar Agricultural University to govern its institutions and educational standards. It applies to the University, its teachers, students, and the state government involved in agriculture, fisheries, forestry, and livestock sectors. The legislation mandates the promotion of higher education, agricultural research, and community extension services to modernize farming practices and enhance rural prosperity in Bihar.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title,extent and commencement—(1) This Act may be called the Bihar
  2. 2Definitions—In this Act and all Statutes and Regulations made there under,

Chapter II THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 3Establishment and Incorporation of the University—(1) The following
  2. 4Territorial Jurisdiction and Constituent Bodies—(1) With respect to teaching
  3. 5Objectives of the University—The University shall be established and
  4. 6Admission to the University—(1) The University shall, subject to the
  5. 7Powers and functions of the University—A University shall have the following

Chapter III AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 8Authorities of the University—The following shall be the authorities of the
  2. 9Board of Management and its Constitution—(1) The Board of Management
  3. 10Powers and Functions of the Board of Management—The Board of
  4. 11The Senate :- (1) The Senate shall consist of the following persons, namely :-
  5. 12The power and duties of the Senate: - Subject to the provisions of this Act, the
  6. 13Academic Council—(1) Academic Council shall consist of the following
  7. 14Academic Council can be called by the Vice-Chancellor.
  8. 15Faculties and Board of Studies—(1) A University shall have such faculties as
  9. 16Provisions in relation to Membership of Authorities—(1) Save as otherwise
  10. 17Validity and Protection of Act—(1) The university shall adhere to the acts and

Chapter IV OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 18Officers—The following shall be the officers of a University namely-
  2. 19The Chancellor—(1) The Governor of the State of Bihar shall by virtue of his
  3. 20The Vice-Chancellor—(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be a whole time officer
  4. 21Powers and Duties of the Vice-Chancellor—(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be
  5. 22Other Officers of the University.
  6. 23Directors, Deans, Registrar, Comptroller etc.
  7. 24Appointment, selection and fixation of pay and allowances.

Chapter VI EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND EXTENSION EDUCATION →

  1. 25Education—(1) Subject to provisions of this Act, Education in the University
  2. 26Research—(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, the
  3. 27Regional/Zonal Research Stations and Sub-Stations in different agro-climatic zones in its territorial jurisdiction for the conduct of research including operational research.
  4. 28Integration of teaching, research and extension education.

Chapter VII FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS →

  1. 29The University Funds.
  2. 30Government or Statutory Bodies or endowments or donations under such conditions as may be agreed upon between the University and the granter or donor.
  3. 31Accounts and Audit—The Annual Statement of accounts of the University
  4. 32Provident Fund, Pension and Insurance—(1) The University shall
  5. 33Provided that the University shall have power in consultation with the Finance Committee and the Board
  6. 34Finance Committee—(1) The Board shall constitute a Finance Committee

Chapter VIII STATUTES AND REGULATIONS →

  1. 35Statutes—Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes, the University
  2. 36Statutes.
  3. 37Regulations—(1) The authorities of a University may make regulations

Chapter IX MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 38Residence of students—The students shall reside in the accommodation
  2. 39Annual Report—The annual report of a University shall be prepared by the
  3. 40Delegation of powers—The B.
  4. 41Constitution of ad-hoc committees—Notwithstanding anything in this Act and
  5. 42Disputes as to institution of University Authorities and Bodies—If any
  6. 43Provided that before taking any such decision, the Chancellor shall give the person affected thereby reasonable opportunity of being heard.
  7. 44University shall be instituted, prosecuted or defended on behalf of the University by the Law Officer under the
  8. 45Vice-Chancellor on such terms and conditions as may be approved by the Chancellor.
  9. 46Provisions regarding existing colleges and institutions:—(1) The Colleges
  10. 47The State Government will intimate its decision to the University.
  11. 48Repeal and Saving: (1)The Bihar Agricultural University Act, 1987 (Bihar

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