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The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Act, 1971

The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Act, 1971

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This Act establishes and governs the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University to advance education, research, and field training in agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and related sciences throughout Tamil Nadu. It applies to agricultural colleges, research stations, university administrators, faculty, and enrolled students across the state. The legislation transfers existing state agricultural colleges under a centralized university administration, defines its organizational bodies, and sets standards for academic degrees, staff recruitment, and financial management. By integrating scientific research directly with rural extension services and agricultural training for local farming communities, the Act aims to modernize farming techniques, boost crop production, and elevate rural living standards across Tamil Nadu.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent, application and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Establishment of University
  4. 4. Objects of University
  5. 5. Powers and functions of University
  6. 6. Admission to University
  7. 7. Inspection and inquiry
  8. 8. Officers of University
  9. 9. Chancellor
  10. 10. Pro-Chancellor
  11. 11. Vice-Chancellor
  12. 12. Powers and duties of Vice-Chancellor
  13. 13. Registrar
  14. 14. Comptroller
  15. 15. Dean
  16. 16. Director
  17. 17. Authorities of Univeristy
  18. 18. Constitution of Board of Management
  19. 19. Powers and duties of Board
  20. 20. Meetings of Board.
  21. 21. Academic Council.
  22. 22. Constitution of Academic Council.
  23. 23. Powers and duties of Academic Council.
  24. 24. Faculties
  25. 25. Constitution of committees and delegation of powers.
  26. 26. Agricultural Research Organisation.
  27. 27. Agricultural Extension Education Organisation
  28. 28. General Fund.
  29. 29. Other funds.
  30. 30. Management of funds.
  31. 31. Grants.
  32. 32. Finance Committee.
  33. 33. Annual accounts.
  34. 34. Pension, gratuity, etc.
  35. 35. Conditions of service.
  36. 36. Statutes.
  37. 37. Statutes how made.
  38. 38. Regulations.
  39. 39. Transfer to certain colleges and institutions to University.
  40. 40. Special provisions for students.
  41. 41. New college to be constituent or affiliated college
  42. 42. Transfer of service of certain employees.
  43. 43. Transfer of accumulation in provident fund.
  44. 44. Payment of certain moneys by corresponding University.
  45. 45. Appointment of first Vice-Chancellor.
  46. 46. Appointment of first Registrar.
  47. 47. Appointment of first University staff.
  48. 48. Powers of first Vice-Chancellor.
  49. 49. Annual report.
  50. 50. Suits and legal proceedings
  51. 51. Filling of casual vacancy.
  52. 52. Validation of acts and proceedings.
  53. 53. Power to amend Schedule.
  54. 54. Tamil Nadu Act VII of 1923 and Tamil Nadu Act 33 of 1965 not to apply.
  55. 55. Repeal.
  56. THE SCHEDULE. [see sections 1 (3) and 53 (1)]

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