The Himachal Pradesh Universities of Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry Act, 1986
The Himachal Pradesh Universities of Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry Act, 1986
This Act regulates the establishment, governance, academic administration, and territorial jurisdiction of specialized agricultural, horticultural, and forestry universities in Himachal Pradesh. It applies to university authorities, administrative officers, faculty, staff, students, constituent colleges, and research stations throughout the state. The law establishes statutory bodies to oversee curriculum standards, direct scientific research, manage finances, and coordinate rural extension programs designed to transfer modern agricultural techniques directly to local farmers. This legislation matters because it provides a unified legal framework to boost rural development, modernize farming practices, and advance higher education and scientific research tailored to the ecological and economic needs of Himachal Pradesh.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 3. Incorporation of Universities
- 4. Jurisdiction
- 5. Objects
- 6. Admission to the University
- 7. Powers and functions of the University
- 8. Visitation and inspection
- 9. Constitution of State Council for Education and Research, its powers and duties
- 10. Authorities
- 11. Senate
- 12. Board of Management
- 13. Powers and functions of the Board
- 14. The Academic Council
- 15. Powers and functions of the Academic Council
- 16. Extension Council
- 17. Research Council
- 18. Board of Studies.
- 19. Finance Committee, its powers and duties.
- 20. Provisions in relation to membership of authorities.
- 21. Validity and protection of certain acts.
- 22. Officers of the University.
- 23. Chancellor.
- 24. Vice-Chancellor.
- 25. Powers and duties of Vice-Chancellor
- 26. Other officers of the University and their general terms and conditions
- 27. Deans of colleges
- 28. Director of Research
- 29. Director of Extension Education
- 30. Registrar
- 31. Comptroller
- 32. Estate Officer
- 33. Librarian
- 34. Students' Welfare Officer
- 35. Colleges
- 36. Experimental stations for research
- 37. Research programme
- 38. Extension programmes
- 39. Appointment of teacher, officers and staff
- 40. Legal proceedings
- 41. Retirement and other conditions of service
- 42. Pension and provident fund
- 43. Tribunal of arbitration for dispute between University and staff
- 44. Funds and grants.- (1) General Fund.- The University shall have
- 45. Annual and audit reports.
- 46. Construction of reference to existing University in any document etc.
- 47. Inter University disputes.
- 48. Delegation of powers.
- 49. Constitution of ad-hoc committees.
- 50. Disputes as to constitution of University authorities and bodies.
- 51. Transitory provisions.
- 52. Removal of difficulties.
- 53. Statutes.
- 54. Statutes how made.
- 55. Regulations
- 56. Repeal and savings
- Schedule. Schedule [See Sections 2 (k) 3, 4 and 36]
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