Act Number: 32

Act Name: The Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Act, 2016.

Year: 2016

Enactment Date: 2016-05-28

Long Title: An Act to provide for the establishment and incorporation of a University by conversion of the existing Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa, Bihar to Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University for the development of agriculture and for the furtherance of the advancement of learning and pursuit of research in agriculture and allied sciences and to declare it to be an institution of national importance.

Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

Department: Department of Agricultural Research and Education

Section 26: Power to make Statutes.
    Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely: —
         (a) the constitution, powers and functions of the authorities of the University, as may be constituted from time to time;
         (b) the appointment and continuance in office of the members of the authorities, the filling up of vacancies, and all other matters relating to the authorities for which it may be necessary or desirable to provide;
         (c) the appointment, powers and duties of the officers of the University and their emoluments;
         (d) the appointment of teachers, academic staff and other employees of the University and their emoluments;
         (e) the appointment of teachers and academic staff working in any other University or organisation for a specific period for undertaking a joint project;
         (f) the conditions of service of employees including provision for pension, insurance and provident fund, the manner of termination of service and disciplinary action;
         (g) the principles governing the seniority of service of employees of the University;
         (h) the procedure for arbitration in cases of dispute between employees or students and the University;
         (i) the procedure for appeal to the Board by any employee or student against the action of any officer or authority of the University;
         (j) the establishment and abolition of departments, centres, colleges and institutions;
         (k) the conferment of honorary degrees;
         (l) the withdrawal of degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions;
         (m) the institution of fellowships, scholarships, studentships, medals and prizes;
         (n) the delegation of powers vested in the authorities or officers of the University;
         (o) the maintenance of discipline among the employees and students; and
         (p) all other matters which are to be, or may be, prescribed by the Statutes.
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