Chapter III MANAGEMENT OF A CORRESPONDING UNIVERSITY

The following shall be the authorities and officers of each corresponding University, namely:--

1. (a) Authorities of a corresponding University--
   • (i) Board;
   • (ii) Academic Council;
   • (iii) Board of Studies; and
   • (iv) Such other authorities as may be declared by the Statutes to be authorities of the University.
2. (b) Officers of the corresponding University--
   • (i) Chancellor;
   • (ii) Vice-Chancellor;
   • (iii) Dean of Post-Graduate Studies;
   • (iv) Deans of the colleges;
   • (v) Director of Research;
   • (vi) Director of Agricultural Extension Education;
   • (vii) Director of Students Welfare;
   • (viii) Registrar;
   • (ix) Comptroller;
   • (x) Estate Officer;
   • (xi) Librarian; and
   • (xii) Such other persons in the service of the University as may be declared by the Statutes to be officers of the University.

1. (1) The Governor of the State of Haryana shall be the Chancellor of the Haryana Agricultural University and the Governor of the State of Punjab shall be the Chancellor of the Punjab Agricultural University.
2. (2) The Chancellor of a corresponding University shall, by virtue of his office, be the Head of that University and shall, when present, preside at a convocation of that University.
3. (3) The Chancellor of a corresponding University shall have such other powers as are specified in this Act or as may be prescribed.

1. (1) The appropriate Government shall, within a period of one year from the commencement of this Act, establish a Board for the management of the corresponding University.
2. (2) The Board of the Haryana Agricultural University shall consist of--
   • (a) the Vice-Chancellor;
   • (b) the Chief Secretary to the Government of the State of Haryana;
   • (c) the Secretaries to the Government of the State of Haryana in the Departments of--
     • (i) Agriculture;
     • (ii) Finance; and
     • (iii) Community Development;
   • (d) persons, not being officials, appointed by the Government of the State of Haryana from amongst the following categories of persons, namely:--
     • (i) one from amongst persons who are, in the opinion of that Government, eminent agricultural scientists with a background of agricultural research or education;
     • (ii) two from amongst persons who are, in the opinion of that Government, progressive farmers or live-stock breeders having experience of, and interest in scientific farming and livestock improvement;
     • (iii) one from amongst persons who are, in the opinion of that Government, distinguished industrialists, businessmen, manufacturers or live-stock breeders, associated with agricultural development; and
     • (iv) one from amongst women who are, in the opinion of that Government, outstanding social workers, preferably with a background of rural advancement.
3. (3) The Board of the Punjab Agricultural University shall consist of--
   • (a) the Vice-Chancellor;
   • (b) the Chief Secretary to the Government of the State of Punjab;
   • (c) the Secretaries to the Government of the State of Punjab in the Departments of--
     • (i) Agriculture; and
     • (ii) Finance;
   • (d) the Director of Agriculture, Punjab;
   • (e) the Director of Animal Husbandry, Punjab;
   • (f) one nominee of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research;
   • (g) two nominees of the Government of the Union territory of Himachal Pradesh;
   • (h) persons, not being officials, appointed by the Government of the State of Punjab from amongst the following categories of persons, namely:--
     • (i) two from amongst persons who are, in the opinion of that Government, eminent agricultural scientists with a background of agricultural research or education;
     • (ii) two from amongst persons who are, in the opinion of that Government, progressive farmers or live-stock breeders having experience of, and interest in, scientific farming and live-stock improvement;
     • (iii) one from amongst persons who are, in the opinion of that Government, distinguished industrialists, businessmen, manufacturers or live-stock breeders, associated with agricultural development; and
     • (iv) one from amongst women who are, in the opinion of that Government, outstanding social workers, preferably with a background of rural advancement.
4. (4) The Board of the Haryana Agricultural University shall associate with its meeting the following persons as technical advisers, but the persons so associated shall not be entitled to vote at any such meeting.--
   • (a) the Director of Agriculture, Haryana;
   • (b) the Director of Animal Husbandry, Haryana; and
   • (c) two officers appointed by the Board of that University from amongst the Deans or Directors of that University.
5. (5) The term of office of the members of the Board, other than the official members, shall be three years: Provided that two members of the Board, not being official members, shall retire at the end of each year.
6. (6) The members of the Board, other than the official members, shall determine, by lots, the members who shall retire at the end of each year.
7. (7) A member of the Board may resign his office by a notice in writing, addressed to the Chancellor of the corresponding University.
8. (8) If, for any reason, a vacancy occurs in the office of a member of the Board, the appropriate Government may fill the vacancy by appointing another person thereto in accordance with the provisions of this section.
9. (9) No act or proceeding of the Board shall be invalid merely on the ground of the existence of any vacancy in, or defect in the constitution of, such Board.
10. (10) Four members of the Board, in the case of the Haryana Agricultural University, and five members of the Board, in the case of the Punjab Agricultural University, shall be a quorum for a meeting of the Board: Provided that if a meeting of the Board is adjourned for want of a quorum, no quorum shall be necessary at the next meeting for the transaction of the same business.
11. (11) The Chancellor shall be the Honorary Chairman of the Board and the Vice-Chancellor, the Working Chairman.
12. (12) The members of the Board shall not be entitled to receive any remuneration for the performance of their functions under this Act except such daily and travelling allowances as may be prescribed: Provided that nothing herein shall affect the emoluments or other conditions of service of the Vice-Chancellor.
13. (13) On the commencement of this Act, the members of the Board of Management of the existing University shall be deemed to have vacated their offices as such.

The powers and duties of the Board shall be as follows:--

1. (a) to approve the budget submitted by the Vice-Chancellor;
2. (b) to hold and control the properly and funds of the University and issue any general directive on behalf of the University;
3. (c) to accept or transfer any property on behalf of the University;
4. (d) to administer funds placed at the disposal of the University for specific purposes;
5. (e) to invest moneys belonging to the University;
6. (f) to appoint the officers, teachers and other employees of the University in the prescribed manner;
7. (g) to direct the form and use of the common seal of the University;
8. (h) to appoint such committees as it may deem necessary for its proper functioning;
   • (i) to borrow money for capital improvements and make suitable arrangements for its repayment;
9. (j) to appoint the Vice-Chancellor subject to the provisions of section 15;
10. (k) to meet at such times and as often as the Board may deem necessary: Provided that regular meetings of the Board shall be held at least once in every two months;
11. (l) to regulate and determine all matters concerning the University in accordance with this Act and the Statutes, and to exercise such powers and to discharge such duties as may be conferred on or imposed upon the Board by this Act or the Statutes.

1. (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be a whole-time officer of the corresponding University and shall be appointed by the Board in the prescribed manner: Provided that where the members of the Board are not unanimous with regard to the selection of the person proposed to be appointed as the Vice-Chancellor, the appointment shall be made by the Chancellor of the concerned corresponding University: Provided further that the first Vice-Chancellor of the Haryana Agricultural University shall be appointed by the Government of the State of Haryana: Provided also that the person holding office immediately before the commencement of this Act as the Vice-Chancellor of the existing University shall be deemed to be the first Vice-Chancellor of the Punjab Agricultural University and shall hold such office for the unexpired portion of his term of office as the Vice-Chancellor of the existing University.
2. (2) The term of office of the Vice-Chancellor shall be four years and he shall be eligible for re-appointment.
3. (3) The emoluments and other condition; of service of the Vice-Chancellor shall be such as may be prescribed and shall not be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment.
4. (4) When a vacancy occurs, or is likely to occur, in the office of the Vice-Chancellor by reason of leave taken by the Holder of such office or any cause other than the expiry of the term of office, the Registrar shall report the fact forthwith to the Board, and such vacancy shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (1).
5. (5) Until the vacancy is filled under sub-section (4) or until such time as the Board designates an acting Vice-Chancellor, the senior-most Dean, in the case of the Haryana Agricultural University, or the Registrar, in the case of the Punjab Agricultural University, as the case may be, shall carry on the current duties of the office of the Vice-Chancellor.
6. (6) The Vice-Chancellor may relinquish office by resignation in writing addressed to the Board and ordinarily delivered to the Secretary of the Board at least two months prior to the date on which the Vice-Chancellor wishes to be relieved.

1. (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal executive and academic officer of the corresponding University and the Chairman of the Academic Council and shall, in the absence of the Chancellor, preside at a convocation of the corresponding University and shall confer degrees on persons entitled to receive them.
2. (2) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise control over the affairs of the corresponding University and shall be responsible for the due maintenance of discipline at that University.
3. (3) The Vice-Chancellor shall convene meetings of the Academic Council unless he temporarily delegates this power to some other officer of the corresponding University.
4. (4) Without prejudice to the powers conferred by this Act on the appropriate Government, the Vice-Chancellor shall ensure the faithful observance of the provisions of this Act and the Statutes and he shall exercise all such powers as may be necessary in that behalf.
5. (5) The Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible for the presentation of the budget and the statement of accounts to the Board.
6. (6) In any emergency, which, in the opinion of the Vice-Chancellor, requires immediate action to be taken, he shall take such action as he deems necessary and shall, at the earliest opportunity, report the action taken to the officer, authority or other body for confirmation who or which in the ordinary course would have dealt with the matter, but nothing in this sub-section shall be deemed to empower the Vice-Chancellor to incur any expenditure not duly authorised and provided for in the budget.
7. (7) Where any action by the Vice-Chancellor under sub-section (6) affects any person in the service of the corresponding University to his disadvantage, such action shall not be taken unless the person concerned has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard, and the person against whom any action is proposed to be taken may prefer an appeal to the Board within thirty days of the date on which the action proposed to be taken against him is communicated to him.
8. (8) Subject as aforesaid, the Vice-Chancellor shall give effect to the orders of the Board regarding the appointment, suspension and dismissal of officers, teachers and other employees of the corresponding University.
9. (9) The Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible for the close co-ordination and integration of teaching, research and extension education.
10. (10) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such other powers as may be prescribed.
11. (11) The salary and allowances payable to the officers, teachers and other employees of the corresponding University shall be determined by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Board.

1. (1) The Registrar of a corresponding University shall be a whole-time office of that University and shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor of that University with the approval of the Board.
2. (2) The Registrar of a corresponding University shall receive such remuneration and other emoluments as may be prescribed and shall not, during the tenure of his office, accept any remuneration or emolument other than the prescribed remuneration or emolument.
3. (3) The powers and duties of the Registrar of a corresponding University shall be as follows:--
   • (a) to be responsible for the custody of the records and the common seal of the University;
   • (b) to be the ex officio Secretary to the Academic Council and to the Board and to place before such Council and Board all such information as may be necessary for the transaction of business of the Council or the Board, as the case may be;
   • (c) to receive applications for admission into the University;
   • (d) to keep a permanent record of all syllabi, curricula and informations connected therewith;
   • (e) to make arrangements for the conduct of such examinations as may be prescribed and to be responsible for the due execution of all processes connected therewith;
   • (f) to perform such other duties as may be prescribed or required, from time to time, by the Vice-Chancellor.

1. (1) The Comptroller of a corresponding University shall be a whole-time officer of that University and shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor of that University with the approval of the Board.
2. (2) The Comptroller shall manage the property and investments of the corresponding University and advise it in regard to its financial policy.
3. (3) The Comptroller shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for all accounting matters of the corresponding University including the preparation and presentation of its Budget and statement of accounts.
4. (4) The Comptroller shall receive such remuneration as may be prescribed and shall not, during the tenure of his office, receive any remuneration or other emolument other than the prescribed remuneration.
5. (5) The Comptroller shall--
   • (a) ensure that expenditure, not authorised in the budget, is not incurred by the corresponding University except by way of investment; and
   • (b) disallow any expenditure not warranted by the terms of any Statute or for which provision is required to be made by the Statute but has not been so made.
6. (6) All moneys belonging to the corresponding University shall be kept in a Scheduled Bank approved by the Board.

The Estate Officer of a corresponding University, who shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Board, shall be responsible for the custody, maintenance and management of all the buildings, lawns, gardens and other properties of the University.

1. (1) The Director of Student Welfare of a corresponding University shall be a whole-time officer of that University and shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Board.
2. (2) The Director of Student Welfare shall have the following duties, namely:--
   • (a) to make arrangements for the housing of students;
   • (b) to direct a programme of student-counselling;
   • (c) to arrange for the employment of students in accordance with the plans approved by the Vice-Chancellor;
   • (d) to supervise the extra-curricular activities of students;
   • (e) to assist in the placement of graduates of the University; and
   • (f) to organise and maintain contact with the Alumni Association of the University.

1. (1) Each college shall have a Dean who shall be a whole-time officer and shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Board.
2. (2) The Dean shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for all matters concerning his college.
3. (3) The Dean shall be responsible for the organisation and the conduct of resident instruction of the Departments of the college.

1. (1) The Librarian of a corresponding University shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Board and shall be in charge of the library.
2. (2) The Librarian shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for all matters concerning the library.

1. (1) The Academic Council shall be in charge of the academic affairs of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, superintend, direct and control, and be responsible for the maintenance of standards of instruction, education and examinations and other matters connected with the obtaining of degrees and shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed.
2. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, the Academic Council shall have power--
   • (a) to advise the Vice-Chancellor on all academic matters, including the control and management of the libraries;
   • (b) to co-opt at its meetings such Heads of Departments as it may consider necessary;
   • (c) to make recommendations to the Vice-Chancellor for the institution of the Professorships, Associate Professorships, Assistant Professorships and teacherships and other teaching posts and in regard to the duties and emoluments thereof;
   • (d) to formulate, modify or revise schemes for the constitution or reconstitution of departments of teaching, research and extension;
   • (e) to make regulations regarding the admission of students to the University;
   • (f) to make regulations regarding examinations conducted by the University and the conditions on which students shall be admitted to such examinations;
   • (g) to make regulations relating to courses of study leading to degrees, diplomas and certificates;
   • (h) to make recommendations regarding post-graduate teaching, research and extension;
     • (i) to make recommendations regarding the qualifications to be prescribed for teachers in the University;
   • (j) to exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred or imposed on it by or under the provisions of this Act.
3. (3) The Academic Council shall consist of--
   • (a) the Vice-Chancellor;
   • (b) the Deans of the colleges of the University;
   • (c) the Dean of Post-Graduate Studies;
   • (d) the Director of Extension Education;
   • (e) the Director of Research;
   • (f) the Head of one Department from each college, to be selected by the respective college.
4. (4) The term of office of the members specified in clause (f) of sub-section (3) shall be two years.