The Maharashtra Agricultural Universities (Krishi Vidyapeeths) Act, 1983
The Maharashtra Agricultural Universities (Krishi Vidyapeeths) Act, 1983
The Maharashtra Agricultural Universities Act, 1983, regulates the establishment, governance, and academic scope of agricultural universities in the state. It applies to university administrators, affiliated colleges, researchers, and students, specifically prioritizing Maharashtra residents and children of local farmers. This legislation matters because it coordinates agricultural education, scientific research, and extension services to teach and train farmers in advanced modern agricultural technology. By establishing a structured higher education system and offering admission reservations for disadvantaged communities and farming families, the Act directly aligns academic training with rural development goals, ultimately boosting local food production and strengthening the state's entire agrarian economy.
- 1. Short title and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Incorporation of Universities.
- 4. Objects and medium of instruction and examination of University.
- 5. Admissions to University and concessions for certain classes.
- 6. Powers and functions of University.
- 7. Duties of University to help agricultural development programmes of Government.
- 8. For failure to comply directions under section 7, power to resume lands vested in the University.
- 9. Prohibitions for award of degree, etc., in Agriculture, Veterinary Science and Fisheries by non-agricultural University.
- 10. Transfer of certain institutions to Government.
- 11. Inspection and inquiry.
- 12. Constitution of State Council and its powers and functions.
- 13. Classification of Officers and staff of University.
- 14. Executives, Academic and other Officers.
- 15. Chancellor.
- 16. Pro-Chancellor.
- 17. Vice-Chancellor.
- 18. Powers and duties of Vice-Chancellor.
- 19. Registrar.
- 20. Comptroller.
- 21. Deans of Faculties.
- 22. Duties of Dean of Faculty.
- 23. Director of Instruction.
- 24. Director of Research.
- 25. Director of Extension Education.
- 26. Student's Welfare Officer.
- 27. Associate Dean.
- 28. Power to determine conditions of University employees.
- 29. Authorities of University.
- 30. Executive Council.
- 31. Powers and duties of Executive Council.
- 32. Meetings of Executive Council.
- 33. Academic Council.
- 34. Powers and duties of Academic Council.
- 35. Faculties
- 36. Powers and duties of Faculties.
- 37. Statutes.
- 38. Statutes how made.
- 39. Regulations.
- 40. Affiliation of colleges and institutions.
- 41. Recognition of institutions of research and specialised studies and of lower agricultural education.
- 42. Inspection of colleges and institutions and reports.
- 43. Withdrawal of affiliation.
- 44. Withdrawal of recognition.
- 45. Colleges and other institutions of University.
- 46. Academic staff members of University.
- 47. Teaching programme.
- 48. Research programme.
- 49. Extension education programme.
- 50. Co-ordination of teaching, research and extension education and integration of functions and curricular and of services.
- 50A. Special Provisions in respect of certain colleges, research centres, etc.
- 51. University Fund.
- 52. Financial estimates.
- 53. Statements, returns, etc., relating to grants made to be furnished to
- 54. Financial control of Government.
- 55. Accounts and Auditing.
- 56. Directions for maintenance of accounts.
- 57. Certain appointments to be under contract.
- 58. Appointment of academic staff members to be made on recommendation of Selection Board or Recruitment Board.
- 59. Transfer of certain staff from one University to another.
- 60. Special provision for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes in services and posts in University.
- 61. Vacating of office.
- 62. Filling of casual vacancy.
- 63. Acts and proceedings not invalid merely on ground of defect in constitution, vacancy, etc.
- 64. Questions regarding interpretations and disputes regarding constitutions of University body.
- 65. Maintenance of discipline among students of University.
- 66. Authorities and officers responsible for damage.
- 67. Protection of acts and orders.
- 68. Constitution of committees.
- 69. Annual Report.
- 69A. University and College Tribunal.
- 69B. Right of Appeal.
- 69C. General powers and procedure of Tribunal.
- 69D. Powers of Tribunal to give appropriate reliefs and directions.
- 69E. Decision of Tribunal to be final and binding.
- 69F. Penalty to management for failure to comply with Tribunal's directions.
- 69G. Legal practitioners excluded from appearance.
- 70. Repeal and Saving.
- 71. Removal of difficulties.
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