Chapter II THE UNIVERSITY

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1. (1) There shall be established and constituted in and for the State of Gujarat a University by the name of the Gujarat Agricultural University which shall consist of a Chancellor, a Vice-Chancellor, a Board of Management, an Academic Council and other authorities and officers as set forth in this Act, or as provided in the Statutes.
2. (2) The University shall be a body corporate and shall have perpetual succession and a common seal, and may sue and be sued in the said name.
3. (3) The University shall be competent to acquire and hold property, both moveable and immoveable, to lease, sell or otherwise transfer any moveable and immoveable property which may vest in or be acquired by it for the purposes of the University, to raise loans on the securities of its assets and to contract and do all other things necessary for the purpose of this Act :

Territorial jurisdiction 4.

1. (1) With respect to teaching at the University or college level, research and extension education programme in the field of agriculture; the territorial jurisdiction and responsibility of the University shall extend to the entire State of Gujarat.
2. (2) The University may assume responsibility for the establishment and maintenance of all institutions imparting terminal training including training of field extension staff such as State agricultural schools, Gramsevak training centres and stockmen training classes, at all levels of education in agriculture.
3. (3) All colleges, research and experimental stations or other institutions coming under the jurisdiction and authority of the University shall come in as constituent units of the University under the full management and control of University officers and authorities.

Objects of the University 5. The University shall be deemed to be established and incorporated for the following purposes, namely:,

1. (1) making provision for imparting education in agriculture and allied sciences and humanities;
2. (2) furthering the advancement of learning and prosecution of research in agriculture and other allied sciences;
3. (3) undertaking the extension, through appropriate media, of agriculture and other allied sciences specially to the rural people of the State;
4. (4) making provision for the study of basic sciences and humanities, with a view to supporting other professional studies and thereby integrating such studies in the University curricula;
5. (5) undertaking the integration of teaching, research and extension training with a view to promoting the productivity of agriculture;
6. (6) conferring such degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions as the University may deem fit;
7. (7) such other purposes, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act which the State Government may, on application by the University, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify in this behalf.

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1. (1) No person shall be excluded from any office of the University or from membership of any of its authorities or from admission to any degree, diploma or other academic distinction or course of study on the sole ground of sex, race, creed, caste, class, place of birth, religious belief or profession of political or other opinion.
2. (2) It shall not be lawful for the University to impose on any person any test whatsoever relating to sex, race, creed, caste, class, place of birth, religious belief or profession of political or other opinion in order to entitle him to be admitted as a teacher or a student of the University or to hold any office or post in the University or to qualify for any degree, diploma or other academic distinction or to enjoy or exercise any privileges of the University or any benefaction thereof.
3. (3) Subject to the provisions contained in sub-sections
4. (1) and (2), the State Government may direct that the University shall reserve for members of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes or candidates from other States in India, seats in colleges for admission as students :

Powers and functions of the University 7. The University shall have the following powers and functions, namely:,

1. (1) to provide for education and instruction in agriculture and allied sciences and in such other branches of learning as the University may deem fit;
2. (2) to make provisions for conduct of research in agriculture and allied branches of learning;
3. (3) to make provision for dissemination of the findings of research and technical information through extension education programmes;
4. (4) to institute degrees, diplomas and other academic distinctions;
5. (5) to institute courses of study and to hold examinations for and to confer degrees, diplomas and other academic distinctions on persons who have,
   • (a) pursued a course of study as prescribed, or
   • (b) carried out research in the University or in an institution recognised in this behalf by the University as may be prescribed;
6. (6) to confer honorary degrees and other distinctions as may be prescribed;
7. (7) to provide lectures and instructions for field workers, village leaders and other persons not enrolled as regular students of the University and to grant certificates to them as may be prescribed;
8. (8) to co-operate with other Universities and authorities in such manner and for such purposes as the University may determine;
9. (9) to establish and maintain colleges relating to agriculture, fisheries, dairying, veterinary medicine and animal science, home science, agricultural engineering, forestry and allied sciences;
10. (10) to establish and maintain laboratories, libraries, research stations and institutions, and museums for teaching, research and extension education;
11. (11) to institute teaching, research and extension education posts and to appoint persons to such posts;
12. (12) to create administrative, ministerial and other posts and to appoint persons to such posts;
13. (13) to institute and award fellowships, scholarships and prizes in accordance with the Statutes;
14. (14) to institute and maintain residential accommodations for students and staff of the University;
15. (15) to fix, demand and receive such fees and other charges as may be prescribed;
16. (16) to supervise and control the residence, conduct and discipline of the students of the University, and to make arrangements for promoting their health and welfare;
17. (17) to make special provision for agricultural research, education and extension in relation to arid areas and areas prone to scarcity in the State of Gujarat;
18. (18) to institute and manage bureau of information and of employment for the benefit of students of the University;
19. (19) to make provision for physical and military training, for students' unions, and for sports and athletic clubs for the benefit of the students and the staff of the University;
20. (20) to provide for coaching of students of the University for competitive examinations held for recruitment to services under the Departments of Agriculture of the Union or any State Government, and
21. (21) to do all such acts and things, whether incidental to the powers aforesaid or not, as may be requisite in order to further the objects of the University.

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1. (1) The Chancellor shall have the right to cause an inspection to be made, by such person or persons as he may direct, of the University, its buildings, laboratories, libraries, museums, workshops and equipment of institution, college or hostel maintained, recognised or approved by, the University, of the teaching and other work conducted by the University or under its auspices and of the conduct of examinations held by the University and of other functions performed by the University; and to cause an inquiry to be made in respect of any matter connected with the administration and finances of the University.
2. (2) The Chancellor shall, in every case, give due notice to the University of his intention to cause an inspection or inquiry to be made, and the University shall be entitled to appoint a representative who shall have the right to be present and be heard at such inspection or inquiry.
3. (3) The Chancellor shall communicate to the University his views with reference to the results of such inspection or inquiry, and shall, after ascertaining the opinion thereon of the University, advise the University upon the action to be taken and fix a time limit for taking such action.
4. (4) The University shall, within the time limit so fixed, report to the Chancellor the action which has been taken or is proposed to be taken on the advice tendered by the Chancellor.
5. (5) The Chancellor may, where action has not been taken by the University to the satisfaction of the Chancellor within the time limit fixed and after considering any explanation furnished or representation made by the University, issue such directions as the Chancellor may think fit and the University shall comply with such directions.
6. (6) Notwithstanding anything contained in the preceding sub-sections of this section, if at any time the Chancellor is of the opinion that in any manner the affairs of the University are not managed in furtherance of the objects of the University, or in accordance with the provisions of this Act, and the Statutes and regulations or that special measures desirable to maintain the standards of University teaching, examination, research or extension education, he may indicate to the University any matter in regard to which he desires an explanation, and call upon the University to offer such explanation and within such time as may be specified by him. If the University fails to offer any explanation within the time specified or offers an explanation which, in the opinion of the Chancellor, is not satisfactory, the Chancellor may issue such directions as appear to him to be necessary and desirable in the circumstances of the case, and may exercise such powers as may be necessary for giving effect to these directions.
7. (7) The University shall furnish such information relating to the administration and finances of the University as the Chancellor may from time to time require,