Chapter V EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND EXTENSION

(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, Education in the University shall include Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral degree programmes and short-term diploma / certificate courses in the disciplines of Agriculture and allied sciences as prescribed. (2) The Educational programmes would maintain congruence with the State and National policies. (3) The University shall put in place initiatives for e-learning, distributed / distance education, Information and Communication Technology enabled knowledge sharing etc. (4) Programmes of Agricultural Education should aim at producing competent and skilled graduates and post-graduates.

(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, in the University shall carry on strategic, basic and applied research in agriculture. (2) The University through its research organization shall be the principal agency of control over research activities in Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and other allied branches in its jurisdiction. (3) The University with the concurrence of Government may establish Regional Zonal Research Stations and Sub-Stations in different agro-climatic zones in its territorial jurisdiction for the conduct of research including operational research.

(1) Extension Education programmes shall be established in the University, subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, ensure technology assessment and refinement and facilitate adoption of technology based on research findings to farmers and others for accelerated agricultural growth. It shall conduct demonstrations and training programmes for the benefit of various stakeholders. Extension shall be co-ordinated with various units of the University and other appropriate agencies of the Centre and the State. (2) The University shall be responsible for developing models of Agricultural Extension in the State.

(1) In consultation with the appropriate officers of the University, the Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible for taking steps as may be necessary for the full integration of teaching, research and extension activities of the University. (2) Every faculty member borne on teaching cadre shall devote 30% of the time in an academic year for undertaking research or extension apart from teaching. Likewise a faculty member borne on research or extension shall spend 30% of time in teaching or extension or research as the case may be. (3) All teaching, research and extension staff located in the college shall be under the administrative control of Dean of the College and technical control of the Director (Research) and Director (Extension) as the case may be. (4) The University shall develop its programme of research and extension keeping in view the regional needs of the State and provide the appropriate technological backstopping, to the Government and other stakeholders.

(1) The University shall have a general fund to which shall be credited,- (a) Its income from fees, endowments and grants if any, and income from properties of the University including hostel, experimental stations and farms; (b) Contribution or grants made by the Government on such conditions as are consistent with the provisions of this Act; (c) Other contributions, grants, donations benefictions, loans and other receipts. (2) The University shall have a fund called Foundation Fund to which shall be credited contributions and grants made by the Central Government or the State Government or any approved agency and such other sums as may be specified by the Board. The Board may as and when necessary retransfer such amount as may be specified, from the Foundation Fund to the General Fund, in the manner prescribed. (3) The University shall furnish statement of accounts, reports and other particulars to the Government relating to any grant made by the Government and shall take such action and furnish such statements, accounts, reports and other particulars relating to the utilization of any grant within such time and manner as the Government may direct (4) It shall be competent for the University in furtherance of its objects to accept the grants from the Government or any other State Government or the Central Government or Statutory Bodies or endowments or donations under such conditions as my be agreed upon between the Universities and the grantor or donor.

37. Management of Funds The General Fund, Foundation Fund and other funds of the University shall be managed according to the provisions laid down by the Statutes.

The Government shall have the power at any time to order an audit of the accounts of the University by such auditors as it may direct.

(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall cause to be prepared the financial estimates of the University for the ensuing year and submit the same to the board for its approval. (2) The Board may approve the financial estimates subject to such modification as it deems fit, and no expenditure shall be incurred except in accordance with the financial estimates as approved by the Board.

(1) The annual statement of accounts of the University based on double entry system of accounting shall be prepared by the Comptroller under the direction of the Vice-Chancellor and all moneys accruing to or received by the University from whatever source and all amounts disbursed or paid by the University shall be entered in the accounts. (2) The annual accounts and the balance sheet shall be submitted by the Vice-Chancellor to the Government, which shall cause an audit to be carried out by such persons as it may appoint in this behalf. The accounts when audited shall be printed and copies thereof, together with the audit report, shall be presented by the Vice-Chancellor to the Board and the Chancellor. (3) The Board shall submit a copy of the accounts and the report to the Government along with a Statement of the action taken by the University on the audit report, and the Government shall cause the same to be laid before both Houses of the State Legislature. (4) The University shall cause to issue an audit utilization certificate in respect of Schemes and KVKs sponsored by ICAR, GOI and other projects \ institutions certified by a Charted Accountant.

(1) With the prior approval of the Government, the University shall constitute for the benefit of its officers, teachers, ministerial staff and other employees, in such manner and subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, such pension, gratuity, insurance or provident fund, contributory pension fund and any other such funds as it may deem fit. (2) The Government may declare the provisions of the Provident Funds Act 1925 (Central Act 19 of 1925) shall apply to the provident fund or pension fund so constituted by (1) Any college which is affiliated temporarily for a continuous period of five years and satisfies the conditions regarding academic excellence and the administrative standards on an average stipulated by the University from time to time shall be eligible for grant of permanent affiliation. (2) The provisions of section 45 shall mutatis mutandis apply for sanction of permanent affiliation. (3) A College permanently affiliated to the University shall be subject to review of its functioning both administratively and academically from time to time by the University and the State Government, at least once in a period of five years. (4) Notwithstanding anything contained in the preceding sub-sections, if a permanently affiliated college fails to fulfill any of the conditions specified in sub-section (1), the permanent affiliation shall be revoked: Provided that permanent affiliation shall not be revoked unless an opportunity is afforded by the University to the college concerned: Provided further that on revocation of the permanent affiliation, the concerned college shall seek temporary continuation of affiliation on yearly basis.

(1) The State Government shall, every year, make non-lapsable lump sum grants to the University namely:-(i) A grant not less than the estimated expenditure of pay and allowances of the staff contingencies, supplies and services of the University for proper functioning of University;(ii) A grant to meet such additional items of expenditure recurring and non-recurring as the State Government may deem necessary for the proper functioning of the University.(2) The State Government shall also make a non-lapsable lump sum grant to the University in respect of schemes included in the Five year Plans and transferred for implementation by the University, of an amount equal to the net outlay as shown in the annual plan after deducting the anticipated assistance from the Central Government and other agencies sponsoring such schemes.(3) The University shall furnish statements, accounts, reports and other particulars as the State Government may require before any grant is made by the Government, and shall take such action and furnish such statements, accounts, reports and other particulars relating to the utilization of any grant, within such time and in such manner as the State Government may direct.(4) It shall be competent for the University in furtherance of its objects to accept grants from the Government of Karnataka or any other State Government or the Central Government or statutory bodies and endowments or donations under such conditions as may be agreed upon between the University and the grantor or donor.

(1) The Board shall constitute a Finance Committee consisting of the following members, namely:-(i) The Vice-Chancellor - Chairperson(ii) The Principal Secretary to Government, Finance Department or his nominee not below the rank of a Deputy Secretary.(iii) The Principal Secretary or Secretary to Government, Agriculture Department or his nominee not below the rank of a Deputy Secretary.(iv) One member of the Board of Management nominated by Vice-Chancellor(v) Registrar- member(vi) The Comptroller – Member Secretary(2) Finance Committee shall have the following functions, namely:-(i) To examine the annual accounts and budget estimates of the University and to advice the Board thereon;(ii) To review the financial position of the University from time to time;(iii) To make recommendations to the Board on all matters relating to the finances of the University;(iv) To make recommendation to the Board on observing utmost economy, bringing out austerity measures and suggesting curbs on wasteful expenditure.(v) To make suitable recommendations to the Board for cost recovery mechanism for both research and teaching to further improve the financial strength of the University.

(1) Colleges within the University area shall on satisfying the conditions specified in this section be affiliated to the University as affiliated colleges of the University on the recommendations made by the State Government.(2) The Registrar shall notify atleast in two leading newspapers, one in English and one in Kannada, inviting applications for affiliation of new colleges, new courses in the existing affiliated colleges, new subjects in the affiliated colleges and also variation in the sanctioned intake fixing the last date for receipt of applications. The advertisement shall also contain such other particulars as may be required by the University and also specify the amount of fee for affiliation with a specific indication where the college requires to obtain the approval or recognition of the ICAR / or such other authorities to that effect.(3) A college applying for affiliation to the University shall send an application to the Registrar within the time limit stipulated in the advertisement furnishing the information with respect to the following namely:-(i) that it will supply a need in the locality, having regard to the type of education intended to be provided by the college, the existing provision for the same type of education made by other colleges in the neighbourhood and the suitability of the locality where the college is to be established.(ii) that it is to be under the management of a regularly constituted governing body.(iii) that the strength and qualifications of the teaching staff and the conditions governing their tenure of office are such as to make due provision for the courses of instruction, teaching or training to be undertaken by the college.(iv) that the buildings in which the college is to be located are suitable and that provision shall be made in conformity with the statutes and regulations for the residence in the college or in lodgings approved by the college, for students not residing with their parents or guardians and for the supervision and welfare of students.(v) that due provision has been made for a library.(vi) that where affiliation is sought in any branch of experimental science, that arrangements have been or shall be made, within a stipulated time, in conformity with the Statutes, and Regulations for imparting instruction in the branch of science in a properly equipped laboratory or museum;(vii) that as far as circumstances may permit, due provision shall be made for the residence of the principal and members of the teaching staff in or near the college or the place provided for the residence of students;(viii) that the financial resources of the college are such as to make due provision for its continued maintenance and efficient working; and(ix) that rules fixing the fees if any to be paid by the students have been framed.(4) Applications for affiliation of new colleges shall not be entertained from individuals, but only from the Registered Society or Registered Public Trust, financially viable to run the Colleges without the aid of the State Government.(5) The application shall further contain an undertaking that after the college is affiliated there shall not be any transfer of management or change of name and style of the college, without prior approval of the State Government and the University.(6) On receipt of application under sub-section (2), it shall be placed before the Board for consideration. The Board on consideration of each of the applications for affiliation shall direct a local inquiry to be made by a local inquiry committee:(7) The local inquiry committee shall within thirty days from the date of constitution thereof submit a report to the Academic Council.(8) The Academic Council shall soon after the receipt of the report of the local inquiry committee consider the findings of the Committee in the report and make such further enquiry as may appear to it to be necessary and record its opinion on such request and transmit it to the Board.(9) The Board shall consider the report of the Committee and the resolution of the Academic Council and shall further record its opinion on the question whether the request shall be granted either in whole or in part or rejected, after making such further enquiry as may be deemed necessary.(10) The Registrar shall submit the application and its enclosures, annexures, the report of the local inquiry committee, and the proceedings of the Academic Council and Board to the State Government for taking a decision thereon before thirty first March of the ensuing year.(11) The State Government shall consider such applications in the light of the recommendations of the local inquiry committee, the Academic Council and the Board and after such enquiry as may appear to it to be necessary make their recommendation to the University to affiliate or reject affiliation, as the case may be, or any part thereof, including the variation in the intake.(12) The University shall on receipt of the directions of the State Government, issue formal orders accordingly.(13) Sanction of affiliation however, be subject to obtaining the prior approval of the ICAR or such other authorities or bodies concerned and the intake determined shall not exceed the intake if any specified by such authorities or bodies.(14) Where the application for affiliation or fixation of intake or any part thereof is granted by the University on the recommendation of the State Government, the University shall specify in the order the courses of study in respect of which and the period for which the College or Course is affiliated with the specified intake with or without specific conditions.(15) Where such an application or any part thereof is rejected by the State Government or the University, the grounds of such rejection shall be stated.(16) Any application made under sub-section (1) may be withdrawn by the applicant at any time before an order is made under sub-section (12).(17) Renewal of affiliation or continuation of affiliation for each academic year for the existing courses of study and extension of affiliation for follow-on courses, excluding new courses, may be granted by the Board in consultation with the Academic Council in the same manner as applicable for grant of fresh affiliation.(18) The intake in respect of each of the courses of study shall be determined on an yearly basis by the State Government.

(1) Admission of students shall not be made by a new college seeking affiliation to any University or by an existing college seeking affiliation to a new course of study or in excess of the stipulated intake, unless, as the case may be affiliation has been granted by the University to a new college or to a new course in the existing affiliated college in respect of such a course of study or for variation of the stipulated intake.(2) If any Institution which contravenes the provisions of sub-section (1) shall be liable for action under the Karnataka Prohibition of Admissions of Students to Un-recognized and Un-affiliated Educational Institutions Act, 1992 (Karnataka Act 7 of 1993). (2) The regulations made by any authority of the University shall be subject to such direction as the Board may from time to time give in this behalf. (3) The Academic Council may, subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, make regulations providing for course of studies, system of examination, academic calendar, award of degrees and diplomas of the University and other matters related to Director of Education. (4) Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of the preceding sub-sections, Academic Council may make regulations for,- (a) holding of convocations to confer degrees and diplomas; (b) conferment of honorary degrees, academic distinctions and withdrawal of degrees; (c) establishment and abolition of hostels maintained by the University; (d) Institution of fellowships, scholarships, stipend, bursaries, medals and prizes and the conditions of award thereof; (e) Entrance or admission of the students of the University and their enrollment and continuance as such and the conditions and procedures for dropping students from enrollment; (f) Fees which may be charged by the University; (g) Courses of study to be laid down for all degrees, diplomas and certificates of the University; (h) Conditions under which students shall be admitted to the degrees, diplomas or other courses and examinations of the University and eligibility for the award of degrees and diplomas; (i) Conditions for conferment of degrees and other academic distinctions; (j) Maintenance of discipline among the students of the University; (k) Special arrangements, if any, which may be made for residence, discipline and teaching of women students and the provision of special courses of study for women; (l) Conditions of residence of students of the University and levy of fees for residence in hostels; (m) Recognition and management of hostels maintained by the University.

46. Restriction for appearance in the examinations A Student whose admission has become invalid or whose admission has not been approved by the University or who has been admitted to a college or course of study in excess of the prescribed intake shall not be eligible to appear for the examination conducted by either the College or the University.

47. Permanent Affiliation (1) A College which was affiliated continuously for a period of not less than five years and fulfilled all the conditions of affiliation and attained the

48. Withdrawal of Affiliation (1) The rights conferred on a college by affiliation, either temporary or permanent, may be withdrawn in whole or in part or modified, if the college has failed to comply with any of the provisions of this Act or the college has failed to comply with any of the conditions of the affiliation or the college conducted in a manner prejudicial to the interest of the education. (2) A motion for the withdrawal or the modification of such rights shall be initiated only in the meeting of the Board. Any member of the Board, including ex-officio member who intends to move such a motion shall give a notice of it in writing setting out the grounds on which such a motion is made. (3) Before taking the said motion into consideration, the Board shall send a copy of the said notice to the principal of the College concerned specifically intimating that any representation in writing on the motion shall be submitted by the College within a period to be specified in such intimation and the same will be considered by the Board. (4) The Period so specified in sub-section (3) may if so expedient be extended by the Board up to a reasonable time. (5) On receipt of the representation or on the expiry of the period referred to in the preceding sub-sections, the Board shall, after considering the notice of motion, the grounds set out therein and the representation received thereon and after such inspection by a Committee constituted and authorized by it in this behalf and after such further enquiry as may appear to it to be necessary pass a resolution regarding the reasons therefore and shall transmit it to the Academic Council. (6) On receipt of the report under sub-section (5), the Academic Council shall, after such further enquiry, if any as may appear to it to be necessary, record its opinion and refer back to the Board. (7) The Board after considering the resolution of the Academic Council, shall pass a final resolution recommending the withdrawal of affiliation. Such a resolution shall not be deemed to have been passed by the Board unless it has obtained the support of two third of the members present at a meeting. (8) The Registrar shall submit the proposal with all the documents including the notice of motion, the reply of the college, resolutions of the Board and the Academic Council to the State Government for taking decision. (9) The State Government may, after such further enquiry, as may appear to it to be necessary, direct the University to withdraw the affiliation in whole or in part or as modified and as applicable from a particular academic year or to reject the proposal. (10) The University shall on receipt of such direction pass formal order in accordance with such direction. (11) The students of a college, the affiliation of which has been withdrawn in whole or in part shall be accommodated in the nearby colleges by the University by increasing the intake in respect of a particular course of study to the extent of such students to be accommodated. All the documents in respect of such students shall be transferred from the college in respect of which the affiliation has been withdrawn to the college to which they are transferred by the University.

(1) The management of any college which intends to close down the college or a course in view of its incapacity or financial viability or breakdown of the management, shall give a notice in writing of not less than three months prior to the intended closure of the college to the University and to the State Government, stating the reasons therefor. (2) The application for closure of the college or a course shall be considered by the Academic Council and the Board and they shall pass appropriate resolutions thereon. (3) The Registrar shall transmit the application and the resolutions of the Academic Council and the Board to the State Government which shall on consideration of the same issue directions to the University either to permit the closure or to reject the closure and the University shall on receipt of such directions pass orders accordingly. (4) The management shall not close down the college or a course during the currency of the academic year, and until the annual examinations conducted by the University in respect of the course of study are over and a formal order, issued by the University to do so. (5) The students of such college which has been permitted to close the college or a course shall on transfer be accommodated in the nearby colleges by the University by increasing the intake in respect of particular course of study to the extent of such students to be accommodated from such closed college and all documents in respect of each student shall be transmitted, to the College in which such students are admitted. (6) If within ninety days after the expiry of the term of notice under sub-section (1), the State Government does not issue any direction either permitting or rejecting the closure, it shall be deemed subject to the provisions of sub-section (4), that the management is permitted to close the college or the course as the case may be.

50. Recognition of certain Institutions (1) Any institution situated within or outside the University area other than a college which conducts research or specified studies or specialized studies may be recognized by the Board as a recognized institution for such purpose and in such manner and subject to such conditions as may be prescribed by the Statute. (2) Such recognition may be withdrawn either in whole or in part or modified in such manner and for such reasons as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

51. Inspection of Colleges (1) Every affiliated college including permanently affiliated college shall furnish to the Registrar such reports, returns and other information as the Board in consultation with Academic Council may require to judge the efficiency of the college and the academic quality achieved. (2) The Board shall cause every such college to be inspected from time to time by a Committee constituted for the purpose. (3) The Board may call upon any college so inspected to take within a specified period such action as may appear to it to be necessary in respect of any matters. (4) Every College shall comply with the directions of the University issued from time to time in respect of all matters relating to academic and administrative and matters ancillary thereto.

Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes of the University may provide for any matter connected with the affairs of the University and shall, in particular, provide for the following, namely:- (1) Constitution, powers and duties of the Authorities; (2) Creation, composition and functions of other bodies or committees, necessary or desirable for improving the academic life of the University; (3) Designations, powers, functions, duties, manner of appointment and selections and terms and conditions of service of the Officers of the University other than the Vice-Chancellor; (4) Classification, qualification and manner of appointment terms and conditions of service and powers and duties of teachers and other employees of the University; (5) Establishment, amalgamation, sub-division or abolition of faculties, Departments, Research Stations, Centres or other units of the Universities; (6) Establishment of pension and insurance schemes for the benefit of officers, teachers and other employees of the University and the rules, terms and conditions of such schemes; (7) Holding of convocations to confer degree and diplomas; (8) Conferment and withdrawal of honorary degrees and academic distinctions; (9) Conditions of service, remunerations and allowances including traveling and daily allowances to be paid to officers, teachers and other persons employed under the University; (10) Conditions and mode of appointment and the duties of examining bodies and examiners; (11) Management of colleges, Centres, Divisions, Departments, Zonal and Regional Stations, KVKs or other Institutions founded or maintained by the University; (12) Constitution of Selection Committees for appointment of officers, teachers and other employees of the University; (13) All other matters, which by this Act are to be provided by the Statutes.

(1) Any statute may be made, amended or repealed by the Board in the manner here in after provided. (2) Statutes under this Act shall be proposed by the Board and submitted to the Chancellor through the Government for his assent and shall be given effect to only after the assent of the Chancellor and after its publication in the Official Gazette. (3) All the Statutes made under this Act shall be published in the Official Gazette.

(1) The Authorities of the University may make regulations consistent with this Act and the Statutes for,- (a) Laying down the procedure for their meetings and the number of members required to form the quorum; (b) Providing for matters which by this Act or the Statutes are to be regulated by Regulations; (c) Providing for any other matters solely concerning the authority and not provided for by this Act and Statutes;

55. Savings of validity of acts and proceedings No act done or proceedings taken under this Act shall be questioned merely on the ground,- (i) of any vacancy or defect in the constitution of any Authority, or (ii) of any defect or irregularity in such act or proceeding not affecting the merits of the case.

56. Residence of Students The students shall reside in the accommodation maintained by the University or approved by the Vice-Chancellor subject to such conditions as may be prescribed. However, the Vice- Chancellor or an authorized officer of the University may permit the students to reside with their parents or in private accommodations when no such accommodation is available with the University.

The annual report of the University shall be prepared by the Registrar or any other officer under the directions of the Vice-Chancellor ordinarily within six months from the close of the Financial year and circulated to the members of the Board one month before the meeting at which it is to be considered. The Board shall after consideration of the annual report forward a copy thereof to the Government, which shall be laid before both Houses of the Legislature.

58. Delegation of Powers The Vice-Chancellor may, by order, delegate the powers exercisable by him under this Act or the Statutes made there under, to any authority, officer, heads of colleges, departments, institutions or units or office subject to such conditions and restrictions as the Vice-Chancellor may deem proper.

59. Constitution of ad-hoc committees Notwithstanding anything in this Act, and until such time as the authorities or bodies of the Universities are duly constituted n accordance with the provisions of this Act or Statues or regulations, the Vice-Chancellor may, subject to the prior approval of the Chancellor, appoint committees temporarily to exercise, perform, and discharge any of the powers, functions and duties of such authorities or bodies under this Act or statues or regulations.

60. Disputes as to constitutions of Authorities or Bodies If any question arises as to whether any person has been duly appointed or is entitled to be member of any authority or other body of University, the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor whose decision thereon shall be final: Provided that before taking any such decision, the Chancellor shall give the person affected thereby reasonable opportunity of being heard.

(1) The Chancellor shall once in every five years constitute a Commission to review the working of the University and to make recommendations. (2) The Commission shall consist of not less than three eminent educationists in the field of Agricultural Sciences, one of whom shall be the Chairman, appointed by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the State Government. (3) The terms and conditions of appointment of the members shall be such as the Chancellor may determine. (4) The Commission shall, after holding such enquiry as it deems fit, make its recommendations to the Chancellor and to the State Government. (5) The Chancellor may, in consultation with the State Government, take such action on the recommendations, as he deems fit. (6) The State Government shall lay a copy of the recommendations together with a memorandum indicating the action taken before both Houses of the State Legislature.

(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, appointment to posts and services in connections with the affairs of the University may be made by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Board as may be prescribed: Provided that such approval shall not be necessary in respect of appointment of posts carrying scales of pay lower than the pay scale of an Assistant Professor. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act and until such time as the Statutes are made or the authorities of the University are constituted, appointments to posts and services in connection with the affairs of the University may be made by the Vice-Chancellor on such terms and conditions as may be approved by the Chancellor.

63. Transitory Provisions Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Vice-Chancellor may, with the previous approval of the Chancellor discharge all or any of the functions of the University for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act and for that purpose may exercise any powers or perform any duties which by this Act are to be exercised or performed by any Authority or body of the University until such authority or body comes in to existence as provided by this Act or the Statutes or regulations.

No suit or other legal proceeding shall lie against, and no damages shall be claimed from, the University or its authorities, bodies officers or other employees for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of this Act, the Statutes, or Regulations made there under.

65. Power to remove difficulties (1) If any difficulty arises as to the first constitution or reconstitution of any authority or body of the University or giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Government may by notification, make such provision not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act as may appear to it to be necessary or expedient for removing the difficulty: Provided that no such notification shall be issued after the expiry of five years from the date of commencement of this Act. (2) Every notification issued under sub-section (1) and every order issued under sub section (9) of section 8 shall be laid as soon as may be after it is issued, before each House of the State Legislature while it is in session for a total period of thirty days which may be comprised in one session or in two or more sessions, and if before the expiry of the said period, either House of the State Legislature makes any modification in any notification or directs that any notification shall not have effect, and if the modification or direction is agreed to by the other House such notification shall thereafter have effect only in such modified form or be of no effect, as the case may be, so however, that any such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of anything previously done under that notification.

66. Legal proceeding All suits and other legal proceedings by or against the University shall be instituted, prosecuted or defended on behalf of the University by the Registrar or any other officer empowered in this behalf by the Vice-Chancellor.

(1) There shall be the Karnataka State Co-ordination Committee for Agricultural Education, Research and Extension for the purpose of effective co-ordination in the activities of all the Agricultural Universities in the State, particularly in relation to teaching, research, extension education and other matters of common interests. (2) The State Co-ordination Committee shall consist of the following members, namely:- (a) The Minister in charge of Agriculture, Government of Karnataka shall be the Chairperson; (b) The Vice-Chancellor of All Agricultural Universities in the State; (c) The Directors of Education, Research and Extension of all Agricultural Universities (d) Registrars of all the Agricultural Universities in the State. (e) The Secretary to Government, Agriculture Department shall be the Member Secretary. (f) Special Officer of any newly established University. (3) Functions of the Co-ordination Committee shall perform the following functions, namely:- (a) Ensuring autonomy of the Agricultural Universities in the state

68. Continuance of Statutes and Regulations etc (1) Until the Statutes or Regulations are made under the appropriate provisions of this Act, the Statutes or Regulations which are made under the provisions of the Karnataka Universities of Agricultural Sciences Act, 1963, and in force immediately before the appointed day shall subject to such adaptations or modifications as may be made therein by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of Chancellor and in so far as they are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act be deemed to be Statutes and Regulations made under the appropriate provisions of this Act. (1A) The Statutes of the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore will be followed until new Statutes is framed for the University Agricultural Sciences, Mandya. (2) The person holding the office of the Vice-Chancellor of the University established under the Karnataka of Agriculture Sciences Act, 1963, on the date of commencement of this Act shall continue to hold office till such date as he would have held that office, if this Act had not been passed.

69. Repeal and savings (1) The Universities of Agricultural Sciences Ordinance, 2009 (Karnataka Ordinance 2 of 2009 ) is hereby repealed. (2) Notwithstanding such repeal anything done or any action taken under the principal Act as amended by the said ordinance shall be deemed to have been done or taken under the principal Act as amended by this Act.