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The Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishva Vidyalaya Act, 1978

The Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishva Vidyalaya Act, 1978

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The Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishva Vidyalaya Act, 1978 establishes and governs the Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishva Vidyalaya, a dedicated agricultural university located in Palampur. The legislation regulates the university's governance, academic structure, administrative powers, financial management, and faculty appointments across Himachal Pradesh. It applies to university administrators, teaching and research staff, students, and affiliated agricultural institutions statewide. By integrating higher education, scientific research, and field extension services in agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, and allied rural sciences, the Act aims to modernize farming techniques, boost crop productivity, and improve the socioeconomic well-being of the state's rural population.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Establishment and incorporation of the University
  4. 4. The University may also establish an office at the seat of the Government.
  5. 5. Objects of the University
  6. 6. Admission to the University
  7. 7. Powers and functions of the University
  8. 8. Visitation and inspection
  9. 9. Authorities
  10. 10. Constitution of the Board of Management
  11. 11. Powers and duties of the Board
  12. 12. Any person so invited shall be entitled to such allowances for attending the meeting as may be prescribed.
  13. 13. Provided that if a meeting of the Academic Council is adjourned for want of a quorum, no quorum shall be necessary at the next meeting for the transaction of the same business.
  14. 14. The Faculties
  15. 15. Provisions in relation to membership of authorities
  16. 16. Validity and protection of certain acts
  17. 17. Officers of the University
  18. 18. Powers and duties of the Chancellor
  19. 19. The Vice-Chancellor
  20. 20. The resignation shall take effect from the date of relief.
  21. 21. Extraordinary powers of the first Vice-Chancellor
  22. 22. Other Officers of the University—general terms and conditions
  23. 23. The Dean of Post-graduate Studies
  24. 24. Deans of colleges
  25. 25. Director of Research
  26. 26. Director of Extension Education
  27. 27. Students Welfare Officer
  28. 28. The Registrar
  29. 29. The Comptroller
  30. 30. The Estate Officer
  31. 31. The Librarian
  32. 32. Colleges
  33. 33. Experimental stations for research
  34. 34. Agricultural research programme
  35. 35. Agricultural extension education programme
  36. 36. Appointment of teachers, officers and staff
  37. 37. Transfer of assets and liabilities
  38. 38. Legal proceedings
  39. 39. Transfer of employees
  40. 40. Retirement and other conditions of service
  41. 41. Pension or provident fund
  42. 42. Tribunal of arbitration for disputes between the University and staff
  43. 43. Funds and grants
  44. 44. Finance Committee, its powers and duties
  45. 45. Accounts and audit
  46. 46. Construction of references to existing University in any document, etc
  47. 47. Obligations to be discharged by the Himachal Pradesh University
  48. 48. Settlement of unresolved disputes
  49. 49. Annual report
  50. 50. Delegation of powers
  51. 51. Constitution of ad hoc committee
  52. 52. Disputes as to constitution of University authorities and bodies
  53. 53. Provided that before taking any such decision the Chancellor shall give the person or persons affected thereby reasonable opportunity of being heard.
  54. 54. Removal of difficulties
  55. 55. Statutes
  56. 56. Statutes how made
  57. 57. Regulations
  58. 58. Amendment of the Himachal Pradesh University Act,
  59. I. Schedule

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