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The Karnataka University of Agricultural Sciences Act, 1963

The Karnataka University of Agricultural Sciences Act, 1963

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This Act establishes and governs the University of Agricultural Sciences in Karnataka. It provides the legal framework for the university’s creation, its administrative structure, and its mandate to promote education, research, and extension services in agriculture, veterinary science, fisheries, and allied fields. The Act defines the roles of key officers like the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor, establishes governing bodies such as the Board of Regents and Academic Council, and outlines financial management and regulatory powers. For citizens, it ensures a structured system for agricultural education and research, impacting rural development and the professional training of agricultural experts in the state.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2Definitions

Chapter II THE UNIVERSITIES →

  1. 3Establishment and Incorporation of the Universities
  2. 4Objects of the University
  3. 5Admission to the University
  4. 6Powers of the University
  5. 6AAffiliation or admission to privileges etc
  6. 7Transfer of certain colleges and institutions to the University
  7. 7ATransfer of certain colleges and institutions to the University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad
  8. 8Inspection and control

Chapter III OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 9Officers of the University
  2. 10The Chancellor
  3. 11The Pro-Chancellor
  4. 12The Vice-Chancellor
  5. 13Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor
  6. 14The Dean
  7. 15The Comptroller
  8. 16Registrar
  9. 17The Librarian
  10. 18The Directors of Instruction
  11. 19The Director of Research
  12. 20The Director of Extension
  13. 21Heads of Divisions
  14. 22Officers of the University not to accept any remuneration other than that provided for by Status
  15. 23Other Officers

Chapter IV AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 24Authorities of the University
  2. 25Constitution of the Board
  3. 26Powers and duties of the Board
  4. 27The Academic Council
  5. 28Powers of the Academic Council
  6. 28AFinance Committee
  7. 29The Boards of Studies

Chapter V UNIVERSITY FUNDS →

  1. 30General Funds
  2. 31Foundation Fund
  3. 32Pension and Provident Funds
  4. 33Other Funds
  5. 34Management of Funds
  6. 35Government Grants
  7. 36Power of Government to order auditing
  8. 37Financial Estimates
  9. 38Accounts and auditing

Chapter VI STATUTES AND REGULATIONS →

  1. 39Statutes
  2. 40Statutes how made
  3. 41Regulations

Chapter VII MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 42Vacating of office
  2. 43Filling up of casual vacancies
  3. 44Savings of validity of acts and proceedings
  4. 45Disputes as to constitution of University Authorities
  5. 46The Chancellor shall, after taking such advice as he deems necessary, decide the question, and his decision shall be final.
  6. 47Provision for temporary appointment of certain officers of the University
  7. 47ASuch appointment and the terms and conditions thereof shall have the prior approval of the Chancellor.
  8. 48Protection of acts and orders
  9. 49Removal of difficulties

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