The Mahatma Gandhi Udyanikee Evam Vanikee Vishwavidyalaya Adhiniyam, 2019

The Mahatma Gandhi Udyanikee Evam Vanikee Vishwavidyalaya Adhiniyam, 2019

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This Act establishes the Mahatma Gandhi Horticulture and Forestry University in the state of Chhattisgarh, regulating its academic programs, administration, research stations, and agricultural extension services. It applies to all students, faculty, and administrators of horticulture and forestry colleges across the region, transferring existing public institutions to this new university. This legislation matters because it centralizes specialized education and research in horticulture and forestry, helping rural communities adopt modern agricultural practices. By promoting advanced scientific research, the Act aims to boost crop yields, assist local farming families, and significantly improve the economic welfare of the rural population of the state.

Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

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

Chapter II THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 3Incorporation
  2. 4Objects of University
  3. 5Powers of University
  4. 6Territorial Jurisdiction
  5. 7University to have exclusive jurisdiction to provide for instruction teaching, etc, in horticulture and allied sciences
  6. 8University open to all irrespective of religion, caste, sex, place of birth or opinion
  7. 9Teaching in University
  8. 10Inspection or inquiry of University

Chapter III OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 11Officers of University
  2. 12Chancellor
  3. 13He shall, by virtue of his office, be the Head of the University and shall, when present, preside at any convocation of the University.
  4. 14Vice-Chancellor
  5. 15Emoluments and conditions of service of Vice-Chancellor
  6. 16The emoluments and conditions of service of the Vice-Chancellor shall be such as may be prescribed by Statutes but shall not be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment.
  7. 17Removal of Vice-Chancellor
  8. 18Registrar
  9. 19Comptroller
  10. 20Deans and Directors
  11. 21Other Officers
  12. 22Provided that such post which in the sanctioned set-up of Mahatma Gandhi Udyanikee Avam Vanikee Vishwavidyalaya are to be filled on deputation shall be filled by the State Government.
  13. 23Meeting of Council and Quorum thereat
  14. 24Powers and duties of Council

Chapter IV AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 25Authorities of University
  2. 26Constitution of Board
  3. 27Meeting of Board
  4. 28Powers and duties of Board
  5. 29Academic Council
  6. 30Powers and duties of Academic Council
  7. 31Faculties
  8. 32Department of studies
  9. 33Finance Committee
  10. 34Other Authorities of University
  11. 35Horticulture Research Station and Agriculture Rural life and Extention service

Chapter V UNIVERSITY FUND, ETC. →

  1. 36University fund
  2. 37Objects to which University fund may be applied

Chapter VI STATUTES AND REGULATIONS →

  1. 38Statutes
  2. 39Statutes how made
  3. 40Regulations

Chapter VII ANNUAL REPORTS AND ACCOUNTS, ETC. →

  1. 41Annual report
  2. 42Such annual report as approved by the Board shall be submitted to the Chancellor and the State Government and shall be placed before the State Legislature.

Chapter VIII SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS →

  1. 43Disputes as to constitution of University Authorities and Bodies
  2. 44Explanation - In this section, the expression "body" includes any committee constituted by or under this Act.
  3. 45Filling of casual vacancies
  4. 46Vacancy, etc. not to invalidate proceedings
  5. 47Conditions of service
  6. 48Pension and Provident Fund
  7. 49Protection of acts and orders
  8. 50Extraordinary powers of first Vice-Chancellor
  9. 51Appointment of teachers by Board
  10. 52However, looking to the nature of the work, adhoc appointment can be made for a period not exceeding six months, in any case.
  11. 53Term of office of member of authority of University
  12. 54Resignation of member or officer of University
  13. 55Removal from membership of any authority or Board of University
  14. 56Provided further that nothing in this section shall apply where the person concerned is a member in his capacity as member of the Legislative Assembly of the State.
  15. 57Transfer of Property and personel
  16. 58Saving

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