THE BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY ACT, 1915

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19A · Constitution of boards and committees.

1 · Short title and commencement. — (1) This Act may be called the 1 [Banaras] Hindu University Act, 1915 .

3 · [2. Definitions.—In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—

3 · . Incorporation . — 4 [(1) The Chancellor and the Vice-Chancellor and the members of the Court, the Executive Council and the Academic Council, for the time being shall be a body corporate by the name of the Banaras Hindu University.]

1 · Subs. by Act 55 of 1951, s. 2, for “Benares” (w.e.f. 3-11-1951).

2 · 1st April, 1916, see Gazette of India, 1916, Pt. I. P. 352.

3 · . Subs. by Act 52 of 1966, s. 2 , for section 2 (w.e.f. 31-12-1966).

4 · . Subs. by s. 3, ibid., for sub-section (1) (w.e.f. 31-12-1966).

5 · . Sub -section (3) omitted by s. 3 , ibid. (w.e.f. 31-12-1966).

1 · [4. University open to all classes, castes and creeds.—The University shall be open to persons of either sex and of whatever race, creed, caste or class, and it shall not be lawful for the University to adopt or impose on any person any test whatsoever of religious belief or profession in order to entitle him to be admitted therein, as a teacher or student, or to hold any office therein, or to graduate thereat, or to enjoy or exercise any privilege thereof, except in respect of any particular benefaction accepted by the University, where such test is made a condition thereof by any testamentary, or other instrument creating such benefaction:

4A · Powers of the University.—The University shall have the following powers, namely:—

3 · [(2) to promote the study of religion, literature, history, science and art of Vedic, Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, Islamic, Sikh, Christian, Zoroastrian and other civilisations and cultures;

4 · [(5A) To withdraw degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions;]

1 · . Subs. by Act 55 of 1951, s. 3, for sub-sections (4) , (5) and (6) (w.e.f. 3-11-1951).

2 · Subs. by Act 52 of 1966, s. 4, for “to those who have consented to receive it” (w.e.f. 31-12-1966).

3 · Subs. by s. 5, ibid ., for clauses (2) and (3) (w.e.f. 31-12-1966).

4 · Ins. by s. 5 , ibid . (w.e.f. 31-12-1966).

1 · [(9A) to institute, establish, maintain, reconstitute, amalgamate, divide or abolish departments, faculties or colleges and carry out inspection thereof and inquiry in relation thereto;]

1 · [(12A) to regulate and enforce discipline among salaried officers, teachers and other employees of the University in accordance with the Statutes and Ordinances;]

1 · [(13A) to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of property, movable or immovable, including trust or endowed property, for the purposes of the University;

5 · . Visitor . — (1) The President of India shall be the Visitor of the University.

1 · Ins. by Act 52 of 1966, s. 5 (w.e.f. 31-12-1966).

2 · The word "and" omitted by s. 5 , ibid. (w.e.f. 31-12-1966).

3 · Ins. by s. 6 , ibid . (w.e.f. 31-12-1966).

1 · [6. Officers of the University.—The following shall be the officers of the University, namely:—

7 · Chancellor. — (1) The Chancellor shall be elected by the Court and shall hold office for a term of three years:

7A · Powers of Chancellor. — (1) The Chancellor shall, by virtue of his office, be the Head of the University.

7B · Vice -Chancellor. — 2 [(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Visitor on the recommendation of a Selection Committee constituted by the Visitor for the purpose:

1 · Subs. by Act 52 of 1966, s. 7, for sections 6 and 7 (w.e.f. 31-12-1966).

2 · Subs. by Act 34 of 1969, s. 2, for sub-sections (1) and (2) (w.e.f. 5-9-1969).

3 · Subs. by s. 2, ibid ., for "five years" (w.e.f. 5-9-1969).

4 · Subs. by s. 2, ibid ., for "ineligible for reappointment to that office" (w.e.f. 5-9-1969).

7C · Powers and duties of Vice -Chancellor. — (1) The Vice-Chancellor who shall be the principal executive and academic officer of the University, shall take rank next to the Chancellor and shall exercise general supervision and control over the affairs of the University and give effect to the decisions of its authorities.

8 · Powers and duties of officers, terms of office and filling of casual vacancies . — Subject to the provisions of this Act, the powers and duties of 3 [the other officers of the University] the term for which they shall hold office, and the filling up of casual vacancies in such offices, shall be provided for by the Statutes.

4 · [8A. Authorities of the University.—The following shall be the authorities of the University, namely:—

1 · The words “, the Standing Committee of the Academic Council” omitted by Act 34 of 1969, s. 3 (w.e.f. 5-9-1969).

2 · Subs. by s. 2, ibid. , for ", the Academic Council and the Standing Committee of the Academic Council" (w.e.f. 5-9-1969).

3 · Subs. by Act 52 of 1966, s. 8, for “the officers of the University” (w.e.f. 31-12-1966).

4 · Ins. by s. 9 , ibid . (w.e.f. 31-12-1966).

2 · [ 3 [9. The Court.—The Court shall be an advisory body and its functions shall be—

10 · Executive Council. — (1) The Executive Council shall, subject to the control of the 4 [Visitor] be the executive body of the University and shall have charge of the management and administration of the revenue and property of the University and the conduct of all administrative affairs of the University not otherwise provided for.

11 · The Academic Council . — (1) The 5 [Academic Council] shall be the academic body of the University and, subject to the Act, the Statutes and 6 [Ordinances] shall have 7

12 · . [The Standing Committee of the Academic Council . ] Omitted by the Banaras Hindu University (Amendment) Act (34 of 1969), s . 7 (w.e.f. 5-9-1969).

12 · [12A. Other authorities.—Subject to the provisions of the this Act, the functions, powers and duties of the other authorities of the University shall be provided for by the Statutes.

12B · . Disqualifications . — (1) A person shall be disqualified for being chosen as, and for being a member of any of the authorities of the University—

1 · Clause (d) omitted by Act 34 of 1969, s. 4 (w.e.f. 5-9-1969).

2 · Subs. by s. 5, ibid ., for sections 9 and 9A (w.e.f. 5-9-1969).

3 · . Subs. by Act 52 of 1966, s. 10, for sections 9 and 10 (w.e.f. 31-12-1966).

4 · Subs. by Act 34 of 1969, s. 6, for “Court” (w.e.f. 5-9-1969).

5 · Subs. by Act 55 of 1951, s. 2, for “Senate” (w.e.f. 3-11-1951).

6 · Subs. by s. 2, ibid. d., for "Regulations" (w.e.f. 3-11-1951).

7 · The word "entire" omitted by s. 7 , ibid . (w.e.f. 3-11-1951).

8 · Subs. by Act 52 of 1966, s. 11, for “instruction” (w.e.f. 31-12-1966).

9 · The words "and discipline" omitted by s. 11 , ibid. d. (w.e.f. 31-12-1966).

10 · Ins. by s. 11 , ibid. d. (w.e.f. 31-12-1966).

11 · Sub -section (2) omitted by Act 55 of 1951, s. 7 (w.e.f. 3-11-1951).

12 · Subs. by Act 52 of 1966, s. 12, for section 12A (w.e.f. 31-12-1951).

13 · Audit of accounts . — 1 [(1) The accounts of the University shall, once at least in every year and at intervals of not more than fifteen months, be audited by the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India.]

4 · [(3) A copy of the accounts, together with the auditor ' s report, shall also be submitted to the Central Government, which shall, as soon as may be, cause the same to be laid before both Houses of Parliament.]

5 · [13A . Annual Report . — (1) The annual report of the University shall be prepared under the direction of the Executive Council and shall be submitted to the Court on or before such date as may be prescribed by the Statutes and shall be considered by the Court in its annual meeting.

14 · Permanent reserve to cover recurring charges . — The University shall invest, and keep invested, in securities in which trust funds may be invested, in accordance with the provisions of the law relating to trusts in 6 [India], a sum of 7 [forty-five lakhs of rupees] as a permanent endowment to meet the recurring charges of the University other than charges in respect of scholarships, prizes and rewards:

1 · Subs. by Act 55 of 1951, s. 9, for sub-section (1) (w.e.f.

2 · Subs. by Act 52 of 1966, s. 13, for “submitted to the Visitor” (w.e.f. 31-12-1966).

3 · The words “to the Court and” omitted by Act 34 of 1969, s. 8 (w.e.f. 5-9-1969).

4 · Ins. by Act 25 of 2008, s. 2 (w.e.f. 5-12-2008).

5 · Ins. by s. 3 , ibid . (w.e.f. 5-12-2008).

6 · Subs. by Act 55 of 1951, s. 10, for “the States” (w.e.f. 3-11-1951).

7 · Subs. by Act 52 of 1966, s. 14, for “fifty lakhs of rupees” (w.e.f. 31-12-1966).

8 · Subs. by s. 14, ibid ., for "1886" (w.e.f. 31-12-1966).

9 · Subs. by s. 14, ibid ., for "the aforesaid sum of fifty lakhs shall be reduced by such sum as, at the commencement of this Act" (w.e.f. 31-12-1966).

10 · Subs. by s. 14, ibid ., for "by any Indian Prince or Chief" (w.e.f. 31-12-1966).

15 · Maintenance and admission to privileges of Colleges . — (1) The Central Hindu College, 1 [Banaras], shall, from such 2 date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint in this behalf, be deemed to be a College maintained by the University, and the University may found and maintain other colleges and 3 [institutions including High Schools, within a radius of fifteen miles from the main temple of the University] for the purpose of carrying out instruction and research.

4 · [(1A) The University may also found and maintain (within or beyond the aforementioned limits) special centers and laboratories for research in Humanities, Science and Technology, Education, Medicine and other professional subjects and in other spheres of learning and knowledge.]

4 · [Provided that no new college or institution started after the commencement of the Banaras Hindu University (Amendment) Act, 1966, shall be admitted to any such privileges of the University.]

16 · Recognition of degrees . — The degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions granted by the University, shall be recognized by 8 [the Central and State Governments] to the same extent and, in the same manner as the corresponding degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions granted by any other University incorporated by 9 [a Central Act].

10 · [16A. Pension or Provident Fund.—The University shall constitute for the benefit of its officers, teachers and other 11 [employees] such pension or provident fund 12 [or provide such insurance scheme] as it may deem fit in such manner and subject to such conditions as may be prescribed by the Statutes.]

13 · [16B. Conditions of service of officers and teachers.—(1) Every salaried officer and teacher of the University shall be appointed under a written contract, which shall be lodged with the University and a copy of which shall be furnished to the officer or teacher concerned.

1 · Subs. by Act 55 of 1951, s. 2, for “Benares” (w.e.f. 3-11-1951).

2 · 1st October, 1917, see Gazette of india, 1917, Pr. I, P. 1641.

3 · . Subs. by Act 55 of 1951, s. 11, for "institutions in Benares" (w.e.f. 3-11-1951).

4 · Ins. by Act 52 of 1966, s. 15 (w.e.f. 31-12-1966).

5 · Subs. by Act 55 of 1951, s. 2, for “Senate” (w.e.f. 3-11-1951).

6 · Subs. by s. 2, ibid. d., for "Regulations" (w.e.f. 3-11-1951).

7 · Subs. by s. 11, ibid ., for "institutions in Benares" (w.e.f. 3-11-1951).

8 · Subs. by the A.O. 1948, for “any Government in British India”.

9 · Subs. by the A.O. 1950, for “an act of the Central Legislature”.

10 · Ins. by Act 29 of 1930, s. 4.

10 · Subs. by Act 52 of 1966, s. 14, for “servants” (w.e.f. 31-12-1966).

11 · Ins. by Act 55 of 1951, s. 12 (w.e.f. 3-11-1951).

12 · Ins. by Act 52 of 1966, s. 17 (w.e.f. 31-12-1966).

16C · Proceedings not to be invalidated by vacancies, etc . —N —No act or proceedings of any authority or board or committee of the University shall be invalid merely by reason, of—

16D · Protection of action taken in good faith . —N —No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against any officer, teacher or other employee of the University for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done by hi m under this Act or the Statutes or the Ordinances or the Regulations.]

1 · [17. Statutes.—(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—

1 · Subs. by Act 52 of 1966, s. 18, for section 17 (w.e.f. 31-12-1966).

2 · Subs. by Act 34 of 1969, s. 9, for “the election and appointment” (w.e.f. 5-9-1969).

3 · The words "the Standing Committee of the Academic Council" omitted by s. 9 , ibid. d. (w.e.f. 5-9-1969).

1 · [(3) The Executive Council may, from time to time, make new or additional statutes or may amend or repeal the Statutes.]

2 · [(4)] Every new Statute or addition to a Statute or any amendment or repeal of a Statute shall require the previous approval of the Visitor who may sanction or disallow it or remit it for further consideration.]

3 · [18. Ordinances.—(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, the Ordinances may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:—

4 · [(c) the qualifications for admission to courses of study for degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions and to examinations of the University and the award of degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions;]

5 · [(ff) the remunerations and allowances to examiners, moderators and other persons engaged in the business of the University;]

5 · [(ll) the meetings of any board or committee that may be set up under this Act or the Statutes, the quorum at such meetings and the procedure to be followed in the conduct of their business;]

1 · Subs. by Act 34 of 1969, s. 9, for sub-sections (3), (4), (5) and (6) (w.e.f. 5-9-1969).

2 · Sub -section (7) renumbered as sub-section (4) thereof by s. 9 , ibid. d. (w.e.f. 5-9-1969).

3 · Subs. by Act 55 of 1951, s. 14, for sections 18 and 19 (w.e.f. 3-11-1951).

4 · Subs. by Act 52 of 1966, s. 19, for clause (c) (w.e.f. 31-12-1966).

5 · Ins. by s. 19, ibid. (w.e.f. 31-12-1966).

6 · Subs. by s. 19, ibid., for “teachers” (w.e.f. 31-12-1966).

7 · The word "and" omitted by s. 19 , ibid. d. (w.e.f. 31-12-1966).

1 · [(mm) the powers and duties of teachers and salaried officers and the powers which may be delegated to them;

2 · [Provided that no Ordinance shall be made—

3 · [(5) Where the Executive Council has rejected the draft of an Ordinance proposed by the Academic Council, the Academic Council may appeal to the Visitor who may pass such order thereon as he thinks fit.

19 · Power to make Regulations.—(1) The authorities of the University may make Regulations consistent with this Act, the Statutes and the Ordinances —

1 · Ins. by Act 52 of 1966 , s. 19 (w.e.f. 31-12-1966).

2 · Subs. by s. 19, ibid ., for the proviso (w.e.f. 31-12-1966).

3 · Subs. by Act 34 of 1969, s. 10, for sub-sections (5), (6), (7) and (8) (w.e.f. 5-9-1969).

1 · [Provided that any authority of the University which is dissatisfied with any such direction may, within two months of the date of such direction, appeal to the 2 [Visitor] whose decision thereon shall be final.]

3 · [(4) Every Statute, Ordinance or Regulation made under this Act shall be published in the Official Gazette.

4 · [19A. Constitution of boards and committees.—Where any authority of the University is given power by this Act or by the Statutes to appoint boards or committees, such board or committee shall, unless there is some special provision to the contrary, consist of members of the authority concerned and of such other persons (if any) as the authority in each case may think fit.]]

20 · Dissolution and transfer of property of the Hindu University Society . — (1) From the commencement of this Act, the Hindu University Society shall be dissolved, and all property, movable and immovable, and all rights, powers, and privileges of the Hindu University Society which, immediately before the commencement of this Act, belonged to, or were vested in, the said Society, shall vest in the University, and shall be applied to the objects and purposes for which the University is incorporated.

1 · Added by Act 52 of 1966, s. 20, (w.e.f. 31-12-1966). Earlier it was omitted by Act 34 of 1958, s. 6.

2 · Subs. by Act 34 of 1969, s. 6, for “Court” (w.e.f. 5-9-1969).

3 · Ins. by Act 4 of 2005, s. 2 and the Schedule (w.e.f. 11-1-2005).

4 · Subs. by Act 52 of 1966, s. 21, for section 19A (w.e.f. 31-12-1966).

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