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The Haryana and Punjab Agricultural Universities Act, 1970

The Haryana and Punjab Agricultural Universities Act, 1970

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The Haryana and Punjab Agricultural Universities Act, 1970, created two independent universities by dissolving the original shared institution. It regulates the management, staffing, and educational powers of Haryana Agricultural University in Hissar and Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana. The Act applies to university officials, faculty, and students across these states, ensuring legal continuity during the transition of assets and personnel. This legislation matters because it provides a dedicated framework for agricultural research and extension services aimed at helping rural communities. By clearly dividing responsibilities, it enables both institutions to advance regional farming practices independently.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

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

Chapter III MANAGEMENT OF A CORRESPONDING UNIVERSITY →

  1. 11Authorities and officers of a corresponding University.
  2. 12Chancellor.
  3. 13Constitution, powers and duties of the Board of a corresponding University.
  4. 14Powers and duties of the Board.
  5. 15The Vice-Chancellor.
  6. 16Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor.
  7. 17The Registrar.
  8. 18Comptroller.
  9. 19The Estate Officer.
  10. 20Director of Student Welfare.
  11. 21Deans of colleges.
  12. 22The Librarian.
  13. 23Academic Council.

Chapter IV COLLEGES →

  1. 24The colleges.
  2. 25Experiment Stations for research.
  3. 26Agricultural Extension Education.

Chapter V SERVICES →

  1. 27Retirement and other conditions of services.
  2. 28Provident fund.
  3. 29Appointment of salaried officers.
  4. 30Temporary arrangements.

Chapter VI STATUTES AND REGULATIONS →

  1. 31Statutes.
  2. 32Statutes how made.
  3. 33Regulations.

Chapter VII ACCOUNTS AND AUDIT →

  1. 34Accounts and audit.

Chapter VIII MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 35Division of assets and liabilities.
  2. 36Legal proceedings.
  3. 37Transfer of employees.
  4. 38Membership of corresponding University bodies.
  5. 39Annual Report.
  6. 40Construction of references to existing University in any document, etc.
  7. 41Obligations to be discharged by the Punjab Agricultural University.
  8. 42Proportion of cost to be borne by the Government of Himachal Pradesh.
  9. 43Settlement of unresolved disputes.
  10. 44Power to remove difficulties.
  11. 45Repeals and saving.

ESTABLISHMENT OF CORRESPONDING UNIVERSITIES →

  1. 3Dissolution of the existing University and establishment of Haryana and Punjab Agricultural Universities.
  2. 4Incorporation.
  3. 5Territorial limits.
  4. 6Headquarters.
  5. 7Objects of corresponding University.
  6. 8Admission to a corresponding University.
  7. 9Powers of a corresponding University.
  8. 10Visitations.

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