The Assam Agricultural University Act, 1968
**Registered No.A-12,**

## Assam Gazette

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**N».l. Shillong, Thursday, January 2, 1969, 12th Pausa, 1890 (S.E.)**

##### GOVERNMENT OF ASSAM

**ORDERS BY THE GOVERNOR**

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NOTIFICATION

The 2nd January 1969

**No.LJL.18/67/10.—The following Alct of the Assam Legislative Assembly**

which received the assent of the Governor is hereby published for general
information.

ASSAM ACT XXIV OF 1968

**(Received the assent of the Governor on the 31st December 1968]**

THE ASSAM AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY ACT, 1968

(Published in the _Assam Gazette, Extraordinary dated, 2nd January 1969)_

AN ACT

to establish and incorporate a University for the

development of Agriculture in the State of Assam.

Preamble. Whereas it is expedient to establish and incorporate

an Agricultural University in the State of Assam to
provide better facilities for education in Agriculture
and allied sciences and in particular for the develop­
ment of Agriculture and matters connected therewith.

It is hereby enacted in the Nineteenth Year of the

Republic of India as follows:—

CHAPTER I

**Preliminary**

Short title, 1.(1) This Act maybe called the Assam Agricul-

tural University Act, 1968.

mencement. >“) extends to the State of Assam.

(3) It shall come into force on such date as the

State Government may, by notification in the Official
Gazette appoint.


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Definitions. 2. In this Act, unless the context otherwise

requires:—

(1) “Academic Council” means the Academic

Council of the University ;

(2) [IC]Act” means the Assam Agricultural Univer­

sity Act of 1968 ;

(3) “agriculture” means the basic and applied

Sciences of Soil and Water Management, Crop pro­
duction including production of all the garden crops,
Veterinary Science, fisheries, forestry including

farm forestry, home economics, agricultural

engineering and technology, marketing, processing,
co-operation, land use and management, extension
and the socio-economic upliftment of the rural

people ;

(4) “appointed day’ means the date so appointed

under sub-section (3) of section 1 ;

(5) “Board” means the Board ol Management of

the University as constituted under section 10 of this
A ct;

(6) “ authority” means any authority of the Uni­

versity as specified in section 9 of this Act ;

(7) “college” means a constituent College of the

University under the direct control and management
of the Board and the Principal, Executive Officer of
the University, whether located at the headquarter
campus or elsewhere ;

(8) “ extension” means the educational activities

concerned with training of farmers and home makers
and other groups serving agriculture and veterinary

science in improved practices in agriculture, veterinary

science and animal husbandry including the dissemina­
tion and application of results of research, and the
various phases of scientific technology related to

agriculture and agricultural production and market­
ing. It would involve but may not be limited

to work through discussions, demonstrations, and

other methods for teaching improved practices in

agriculture, veterinary science and animal husbandry
and the training of workers required for the conduct f
of these educational activities ;

(9) “Faculty” means the teaching, research and

extension staff of a College or division of the Univer­
sity including all members of the staff having the rank
of Assistant Professor and above ;

(10) “ Government” means the Government of the

State of Assam;

(11) “ Governor” means the Governor of the State

of Assam ;

(12) “hostel” means a place of residence for stud­

ents of the University maintained or recognised by the

University either as a part of or separate from a

College ;


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(13) “officer” means an officer of the University as

specified in section 17 of this Act, or other persons
in the employment of the University designated as
officers by the Statutes ;

(14) "prescribed” means provisions as set forth in

the approved Statutes of the University ;

(15) “ principal” means the Chief Executive Officer

of a College which has been or is to be taken over to
become a constituent College of the University. In
this case the word “Principal” refers only to the

status of such an officer prior to the College being
taken over by the University, and such officer may
have a different title under the University ;

(16) “regulations” means the rules and procedures

made for the operation and functioning of authorities as
specified in section 9 of the Act ;

(17) “statutes” means the statutes of the University

governing matters of policy and procedure as set forth
in section 41 of this Act ;

(18) ‘‘Scheduled Castes” means the Scheduled Castes

specified in relation to this State under Article 341 of
the Constitution of India ;

(19) ‘‘Scheduled Tribes” means the Scheduled

Tribes specified in relation to this State under Article
342 of the Constitution of India ;

(20) “student of the University” means a

person enrolled in the University for taking a course _of_
study for a degree, diploma, certificate cr other

academic distinction duly instituted ;

(21) “ teacher” means a person appointed or re­

cognised by the University for the purpose of impar­
ting instructions and/or conducting and guiding

research and/or extension programmes and may include
any other person who may be declared by the Statutes
to be a teacher ;

(22) “ University” means the Assam Agricultural

University as constituted under this Act ;

(23) “Veterinary Science” means a science dealing

with Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of animals
other than man and shall include the diagnosis,
prophylaxis and treatment of their diseases and

infirmity ; their relationship to men with regard to
inter communicable diseases and to the use of their
flesh and other products and their scientific breeding,

feeding and handling and dairy science.

CHAPTER II

Incorpora- 3. (1) There shall be constituted in and for the

tion of the State of Assam 4 University by the name of the Assam
University. Agr jc u p;U r a | University, which shall consist of a

Chancellor, a Vice-Chancellor, a Board of Manage­
ment and an Academic Council and other authorities
and officers as set forth in this Act or as may he
provided by the Statutes,


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(2) The University shall be a body corporate having                 -

perpetual succession and a common seal, and shall
use and be sued by the said name.

(3) The University shall be competent to acquire

and hold property both movable and immovable, to
lease, sell or otherwise transfer any movable or

immovable property which may have become vested
in or have been acquired by it for the purpose of the
University, and to borrow moneys and receive grants
and donations from the Central Government, State
Government or from any body corporate approved by
the State Government, to receive and accept grants «

and donations from any other source and to contract
and do all other things necessary for the purposes
of this Act.

(4) The headquarters of the University shall be at

Jorhat with such arrangement as may be necessary for

the development of the constituent colleges including
provision for research and dissemination of the results
of research to extension programme.

Jurisdiction. 4. (]) With respect to teaching at the University

or College level, research and extension education
programmes in field of Agriculture in the jurisdiction
ancl responsibility for this University shall extend
to the entire State of Assam.

(2) The University may assume responsibility for

the maintenance of Gram Sevak Training Centres and
for the programme of training of field extension wor- '
kers therein and for the establishment, development
and operation of Agricultural Polytechnics as may be
required in various parts of the State.

(3) All Colleges, research and experimental Stations

or other institutions coming under the jurisdiction
and authority of this University shall come in as cons­
tituent units of the University under the full manage­
ment and control of the University Officers and
authorities. No unit shall be recognised as an affiliat­
ed unit.

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Objects of 5. The University shall be established and incor-

L n lv e r‘ porated for the following purposes: —

(1) Making provision for imparting education to

the people in agriculture and other allied branches
of learning;

(2) Furthering the advancement of learning and

prosecution of research in agriculture and other

allied sciences ;

(.3) Undertaking the extension of such sciences

specially to the rural people of the State.


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Admission 6. (1) The University shall, subject to the provisions

to the Uni- o f this y^ct, t he statutes, and the regulations be

v e r,,ty ’ open to all persons provided that nothing in this

f section shall require the University to admit to any
course of study any person who does not meet the
prescribed standards for admission or to

retain on the rolls of the University person whose

’academic records are below the minimum standards
required for the awards of a degree or whose
personal conduct is such as to be inimical to the
purposes of the University or to the appropriate rights
and privileges of other students and staff.

(2) Subject to the above provisions the State

Government may direct that the University shall
reserve in Colleges scats for scheduled castes, scheduled
tribes of the State or candidates from other States in

India.

Powers and 7, The University shall have the following powers

theUnive^ [a n d f u n c t i o n s]           - nam ely:-

sity.

(1) to provide for instruction in agriculture

and other allied branches of learning as the University
may deem fit ;

(2) to make provisions for conduct of research in

agriculture and allied branches of learning ;

(3) to make provision for dissemination of the find­

ings of research and technical information through an
extension education programme ;

(4) to institute degrees, diplomas and other aca­

demic distinctions ;

(5) to institute courses of study and hold examina­

tions for and confer degrees, diplomas, certificate and
other academic distinctions on persons who have pur­

sued a course of study as prescribed or carried out
research in the University or institution recognised in

            - his behalf by the University as may be prescribed ;

(6) to confer honorary degrees and other distinc­

tions as may be prescribed ;

(7) to provide lectures and instruction tor field

workers, village leaders and other persons not enrolled
**as regular students ofthe University and to grant cer­**
tificates to them as may be prescribed ;

(8) to co-operate with other Universides and

authorities in such manner and for such purposes as
the University may determine, subject to the limita­
tions set forth in section 4 of this Act;

(9) to maintain Colleges relating to agriculture,

fisheries, dairying, veterinary medicine, animal science,

home science, agricultural engineering, forestry and

allied sciences ;

(10) to maintain laboratories, libraries, research

stations , farms and institutions and museums for

teaching, research and extension education ;


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(11) to institute teaching, research and extension

education posts and to appoint persons to such posts ;

(12) to create administrative and other posts and ’

to appoint persons to such posts ;

(13) to institute and award fellowships, scholar­

ship and prizes in accordance with the Statutes;

(14) to institute and maintain residential accom­

modations for students and staff of the University ;

(15; to fix, demand and receive such fees and

other charges as m <y be prescribed ;

(16) to supervise and control the residence, con-

duct and discipline of the students of the University ;
and to make arrangements for promoting their health
and welfare ;

(17) to do all such acts and things whether in­

cidental to the powers aforesaid or not as may be
requisite in order to farther the objects of the Univer­

sity.

Inspection 8. (1) The Chancellor shall have the right under

'rnpjiry. extraordinary circumstances to cause an inspec­

tion to be made by such person as he may direct

of the University, its buildings, laboratories, libraries,
farms, museums, workshops and equipments and

any institutions, college or hostel maintained or

administered by the University, of the teaching and
other work conducted by the University or under its
auspices and of the conduct of any other functions
including all matters connected with the

administration and finances of the University.

(2) The Chancellor shall, in every case, give due

notice to the University of his intention to cause an
inspection or inquiry to be made, and the University
shall be entitled to appoint a representative who shall
have the right to be present and be heard at such in­
spection or inquiry. ,

(3) The Chancellor shall communicate to the

University the views of the State Government with
reference to the results of such inspection or inquiry,
and may after ascertaining the opinion thereon of the
University advise the University upon the action to be
taken and fix a time limit for taking such action.

(4) The University shall, within the time limit so

fixed, report to the Chancellor the action which has
been taken or is proposed to be taken on the advice
so rendered.

(5) The Chancellor may, where action has not

been taken by the University to the satisfaction of the
Chancellor within the time limit fixed and after consi­
dering any explanation furnished or representation
made by the University, issue such directions as the
Chancellor may think fit and the University shall
comply with such direction.


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(6) Notwithstanding anything contained in the

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preceding sub-sections of this section, if at any time
the Chancellor is of the opinion that in any manner
the affairs of the University are not managed in fur­

therance of the objects of the University, or in accor­
dance with the provisions of this Act, and the statu­
tory regulations or the special measures desirable to
maintain the standards of University teaching,

examinations, research or extension he may indicate
to the University any matter in regard to which

he de lire- an explanation, and call upon the

University to offer such explanations within such time
as may be specified by the Chancellor.

If the University fails to offer any explanation

within the time specified or offers an explanation

which, in the opinion of the Chancellor is unsatisfac­
tory the Chancellor may issue such instruction as
appeared to him to be necessary and desirable in the
circumstances of the case, and may exercise such

powers as may be necessary for giving effect to these
instructions.

(7) The University shall furnish such information

relating to the administration of the University as the

Chancellor may require.

CHAPTER III

Authorities

###### 9. The following shall be the authorities of the

of the Uni­
versity. University, namely :—

(1) The Board of Management ;
(2) The Academic Council ;
(3) The Board of studies of each Faculty includ­

ing Post-Graduate Studies ; and

(4) Such other bodies of the University as may

be declared by the Statutes to be authorities
of the University.

Constitution 10. (1) The Chancellor shall, as soon as may be

of the Board, after the first Vice-Chancellor is appointed under

the provision of sub-section (1) of section 19 take

action to constitute the Board of Management.

(2) The Board shall consists of the following

members:—

(a) The Vice-Chancellor—Ex-officio Chairman ;
(b) Three Secretaries to the Government of

Assam, _viz-, the Secretary,_ Finance, the

Secretary, Community Development

Department and the Secretary, Agriculture
and Veterinary ;


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(c) One eminent agricultural scientist with

back ground of agricultural research

<r education to be nominated by the

Chancellor ;

(d) Two progressive farmers or livestock

                         - breeders ;

(e) A distinguished industrialist or manufac­

turer having special knowledge in Agricul­
tural Development nominated by the State
Government ;

(f) One outstanding woman social worker ,

preferably having background of rural

advancement nominated by the State

Government ;

(g) Three members of the Assam Legislative .

Assembly to be elected by the Assembly ;

(h) Two representatives of teachers, one from

teachers teaching agriculture and the other
from teachers teaching veterinary ;

(i) The Director of Agriculture ;
(j) The Director of Veterinary and Animal

Husbandry ; and

(k) A representative of Indian Council of Agri

cultural Research.

(3) The Vice-Chancellor shall he the _Ex-officio_

Chairman and the Registrar the non-member

Secretary of the Board. One-third of the members of

the Board shall constitute quorum for the transaction
of business provided all members had been given
due advance notice of the meeting.

(4) The term of office of the non-official members

sha'l be five years, and such a member shal[1] be eligible

to serve for more than one term.

(5) In case of a vacancy occurring before the expiry

of the terms of given number, h>s successor shall

serve the remaining unexpired portion of his term.

(6) The members of the Board shall not be entitled

to receive any remuneration from the University

except such daily and travelling allowances as may
be prescribed.

P*wer»and 11. (1) The Board shall exercise and perform the

duties of following powers and functions, namely:—

**the Board.**

(a) to review and consider the financial re­

quirements and estimates for the Uni­
versity and approve its budget ;

(b) to approve the recommendations for.

appointment of officers, teachers and
other staff of the University in the man­
ner prescribed ;


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fcj to provide for the administration of any

funds placed at the disposal of the

University for the purpose£intended;

(d) to arrange for investment and withdrawal

of funds of the University;

(e) to borrow money for capital improvements

and make suitable arrangements for its
repayment ;

(f) to provide for accepting, acquiring, holding

and disposal of property on behalf of
the University ;

(g) to direct the form and use of the common

seal of the University ;

(h) to appoint such committees, either standing

or temporary as the Board may consider
necessary and determine the terms of

reference thereof within the limitations
of the Act or the Statutes ;

(i) to determine and regulate all policies rela­

ting to the University in accordance with

this Act or the Statutes;

(j) to make financial provision for instruction,

teaching and training in such branches
of learning and courses of study as

determined by the Academic Council
within the purposes of this Act, and for
R esear ch and for the advancement and

dissemination ofknowledge;

(k) to provide for the establishment and

maintenance of colleges, hostels, labora­
tories, experimental farms and other
facilities necessary for carrying out the
purposes of this Act;

(l) to m ale provision for instituting and con­

ferring degrees, diplomas, certificate

a nd other academic distinctions;

(m) to provide for institution, maintenance and

award of scholarships, fellowships, stu­
dentships, medals, prizes, etc.;

(n) to accept on behalf of the University

trust, bequests and donations;

(o) to meet at such times and in such places as

it considers necessary, provided that it
shall hold regular meetings at every two
months and at least half of such meetings

shall be held at same branch of the
University : and

(p) to exercise such other powers and perform

such other duties not inconsistent x^ith

this Act or Statutes as may be necessary

forjcarrying out the purposes of the Act.


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(2) The Board may for purposes of consultation

invite any person having experience or special know­
**ledge on any subject under consideration to attend its**
meetings. Such person may speak in and otherwise **_9_**
take part in the proceedings of such meetings but shall
not be entitled to vote at any such meeting. Any
person so invited shall be entitled to such allowances
**far attending the meeting as may be prescribed.**

**Academic** 12. (1) The Academic Council shall be incharge of

**Council.** the academic affairs of the University and shall, sub­

ject to the provision of the Act and the Statutes, **4**

superintend, direct and control and be responsible

for the maintenance of standards of instructions,
education and examinations and other matters

connected with the conferment of degrees or award **7**
of diplomas, certificate and shall exercise such other
powers and perform such other duties as may be

conferred or imposed on it by the Statutes. It shall
advise the Vice-Chancellor on all academic matters.

(2) The Academic Council shall consist of the

following members, namely: —

(a) The Vice-Chancellor, Ex-officio Chairman,

(b) The Deans of the various faculties,
(c) The Director of Research,
(d) The Director of Extension,
(e) The Director of Student Affairs.
(f) The head of one department from each

college to be selected by the respective col­
leges in the manner prescribed,

(g) The Registrar—Ex-officio Secretary,

(h) The Director of Colleges of Basic

Science and Humanities,

(i) The Chief Librarian,
(j) The Dean of Post-Graduate Studies, and

(k) Such other members as may be prescribed.
(l) Two members (shall be co-opted by the

Academic Council to secure adequate re­
presentation of different fields of agriculture.

Powers 13.(1) The Academic Council shall, subject to the

**Functions** provision of this Act and the Statutes have the power

**and** by regulations of prescribing all courses of study and

**duties of the** determining curricula, and shall have general control
Gounc™.'[C ] o n teaching a n d other educational programmes

within the University and shall be responsible for

the maintenance of standards thereof.

(2) It shall have powers to make regulations

consistent with this Act and the Statutes relating

to all academic matters subject to its control and
to amend or repeal such ' regulations.


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(3) In particular, and without prejudice to the

generality of the foregoing power, the Academic

' Council shall have power—

(a) to advise the Board on all academic

matters including the control and ma­

nagement of libraries,

(b) to make recommendations for the institu­

tions of professorships, associated professor­
ships, readerships, teacherships,

teaching assistantship and other teaching
posts including posts in reseach and exten­

sion and in regard to the duties thereof,

(c) to formulate, modify or revise schemes

for the constitution or reconstitution of

departments of teaching, research and

extension education,

(d) to make regulations regarding the admis­

sion of students to the University and

determine the number of students to be
admitted,

(e) to make regulations relating to the

courses of study leading to degrees, di­
plomas and certificates,

(f) to make regulations relating to the conduct

of examinations and to maintain and

promote standards,

(g) to make recommendations regarding Post-

Graduate teaching, research and exten-

         - sion education,

(h) to make recommendations regarding the

qualifications to be prescribed for teachers
in the University, and

(i) to exercise such other powers and perform

such other duties as may be[-] conferred or

imposed on it by or under the provision
of this Act.

The Facul- 14.(1) The University shall have such faculties as

ties« may be prescribed.

(2) Each faculty shall comprise such depart­

ments with such assignments of subjects of study as
may be prescribed.

(3) There shall be a Board of studies of each

faculty             - the constitution and powers of which

shall be as prescribed,


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(4) There shall be a Dean for each faculty who

shall be chosen in such manner and for such term as
may be prescribed.

(5) The Dean shall be Chairman of the Faculty

and be responsible for the faithful observance of the
Statutes and regulations relating to the faculty and for
the organisation and conduct of the teaching

research and extension work of the departments

comprised therein. In carrying out the research and

extension programmes he shall work in close co-opera­
tion with the Directors or Associate Directors

of Research and Extension respectively. •

(6) Each department shall have a Head whose

appointment, powers and duties shall be as prescribed
and who shall be responsible to the Dean for the
proper organisation and working of the department.
He shall be responsible to the Directors or

Associate Directors of Research and Extension respec­
tively for the research and extension programmes
entrusted to his department.

Constitution 15. Every authority shall have the power to

of Commi- appoint Committees which may unless otherwise

ttecs. provided in the Act or Statutes consist of the members

of the authority and such other person as it may

think fit.

Membership 16. (1) Filling of casual vacancies.—Save as other­

in wise provided in this Act all casual vacancies

authorities. among the members, other than _ex-officio members for_

any authority or other body of the University shall be
filled as soon as convenient as may be by the person or
body who appointed, elected or co-opted the members
whose place has become vacant and the persons

appointed, elected or co-opted to a casual vacancy
shall be a member of such authority or body for the
residue of the time for which the person whose place
he fills would have been a member.

(2) Removal from memberships.—-The board

may remove any person from membership of any

authority or body of the University on the ground
that such person has been convicted of any offence
involving moral turpitude provided that no order

for removal shall be passed against any person

without giving him an opportunity for being heard.

(3) A person who is a member of any authority

of the University as representative of another body,
whether of the University or not shall retain his
seat on the University authority or body so long as
he continues to be a member of the body by which
he was appointed or elected and thereafter till his

successor is duly appointed or elected.


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(4) If any question arises whether any person

has been duly appointed or elected as or is entitled
io be a member of any authority of the University

suborainate to the Board or whether any decision of
the University is in accordance with this Act, and
statutes the question shall be referred to the Chan­
cellor whose decision thereon shall be final.

CHAPTER IV—OFFICERS ’

Officers of I7. The following shall be the officers of the

the Univer- University, namely :—

si ty. (1) The Chancellor,

(2) The Vice-Chancellor,
(3) The Registrar,
(4) The Comptroller,
(5) The Director of Physical Plant,
(6) The Director of Student Welfare,
(?) The Deans of Faculties,
(8) The Director ot the College of Basic Sciences

and Humanities,

(9) The Director of Research,

(10) The Associate Director of Research,
(11) The Director of Extension,
(12) The Associate Director of Extension,

(13) The Director of Post-Graduate Studies,

(14) Two Librarians, and
(15) Such other persons £in the service of the

University as may be declared by the statutes to be
officers ol the University.

18. (1) The Governor of the State of Assam

**The** shall by virtue of his office be the Chancellor oi the

Ctuacellor,

University.

(2) The Chancellor shall be the Head of the Univer a

sity and shall, when present, preside at any con­

vocation of the University.

(3) Every proposal to confer an honorary degree

shall be subject to the confirmation of the Chancellor.

(4) The Chancellor shall exercise such other powers

and perform such other duties as may be conferred
or imposed on him by this Act or the Statutes.

The Vice- 19. (1) The Vice-Chancellor shalljbe a whole-time

Chancellor, officer of the University. He shall be an eminent

scholar and administrator with background of Agri­
culture, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Education,
Research and Development. The first Vice-Chancellor
after the commencement of this Act shall be ap­
pointed by the Chancellor for a period not exceed­
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as the Chancellor may determine. Subsequent Vice-

Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor

trom a panel of three names submitted by a Selec­
tion Committee consisting of—

**(a)** Cne eminent agricultural scientist or educa­

tionist nominated by the Board,

' (b) The Director General of Indian Council of

Agricultural Research.

(c) A nominee by the State Government.

(2) A member of the Selection Committee shall not

be a member of the Board of Management or em­

ployee of the University.

(3) The Vice-Chancellor shall normally hold

office tor a term of five years and shall be eligible for
reappointment for one additional term of five years.
The emoluments and other conditions of service of
the Vice-Chancellor shall be such as may be

determined by the Chancellor.

(4) The Vice-Chancellor may by writing under

his hand addressed to the ^Chancellor resign his

office. The resignation shall be delivered to the

Chancellor ordinarily at least 60 days prior to the

oate on which the Vice-Chancellor wishes to be

relieved from his office, but the Chancellor may

relieve him earlier. The resignation shall take

effect from the date of relief.

(5) In the temporary absence of the Vice-Chancellor

the senior most officer amongst the Deans should tempo­
rarily cariy on the routine duties of the office. Where

the post of Vice-Chancellor fall permanently vacant
either by resignation or otherwise, the vacancy shall

be filled by the Chancellor in accordance with

provisions of sub-section (1) of this section and the

Vice-Chancellor so appointed shall hold office for full
term of five years.

Power- and ^0. (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the Principal

duties of theExecutive and Academic Officer of the University
Vice-Chan- and _ex-officio Chairman of the Board and of the Acade*_

ccllor. m [jc Councib.He shall in the absence of the Chan­]
cellor preside at the Convocation of the University and
confer degrees on persons entitled to receive them.

(2) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise general

control over the affairs of the University and shall
be responsible for the maintenance of discipline

in the University.


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(3) The Vice-Chancellor shall ensure the faithful

observance of the provisions of this Act, the Statutes
and the Regulations.

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(4) The Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible for

the presentation of the annual financial estimate and
the annual accounts and balance-sheet to the Board.

(5) The Vice-Chancellor may take such action in an

emergency as may be deemed necessary and proper.

_r_ He shall in such cases and as soon as may be thereafter
report his action to the authority which would ordina­
rily have dealt with the matter.

r (6) Where any action taken by the Vice-Chan­

cellor under suh-section (5) affects any person in the
service of the University to his disadvantages, such
person may prefer an appeal to the Board within thirty

days from the date on which such person has notice
of the action taken.

(7) Subject to the provisions of the preceding

sub-sections the Vice-Chancellor shall give effect to

the orders of the Board regarding the appointments,
suspension and dismissal of officers, teachers and

other employees of the University.

(8) The Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible

for the proper administration of the University and for

a close co-ordination and integration of teaching

research and extension education.

(9) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such-

other powers as ma} be prescribed for the carrying
Out of the purpose and'provision of this Act.

Extra-ordi- 21. (1) The first Vice-Chancellor shall for a

        - ry powers period of one year from the date of his appointment or
of the first for such shorter period as may be determined by
Vice-Chan- Chancellor have the following powers—

cefior.

f (a) Subject to the approval of the Chancellor

to make the first statutes to provide

for functioning of the University.

(b) With the previous approval of the Chan­

cellor to constitute provisional authorities
and bodies and on their recommendation
make rules for the conduct of the work

of the University.

(c) Subject to the control of the Chancellor

to make such financial arrangement and
to incur such expenditure as may be

necessary to enable this Act or any part

thereof to be brought into operation.


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(d) With the sanction of the Cha ncellor to

make such appointments as may be neces­

sary to enable this Act or any part thereof
to be bi ought into operation.

(e) With the previous sanction of the Chancellor

to appoint committees that he may think

necessary for discharging such of the

functions as he may direct.

(f) Generally to exercise alb or anv of the

powers conferred on the Board bv this Act a

or the Statutes.

(2) Any order passed by the Vice-Chancellor

in exercise of the powers conferred on him by J

clauses lb', (d) and (e) of sub-section (1) shall continue
to have effect after the expirv of the period specified
thereunder until it is modified or set aside by the
authority or bodv competent to deal with it in

accordance with the provisions of this Act.

Registrar Registrar shall be a whole-time

officer of the University and shall be appointed bv the
Vice-Chancellor subject to the approval of the Board.

(2) The Registrar shall be responsible for the

due custody of the records and the common seal of the
University. He shall be _ex-officio Secretary to the_

Academic Council and shall be bound to place before
it all such information as may be necessary for the
transaction of business. He shall receive applications

for entrance to the University and shall keep a per­
manent record of all courses, curricula and other
information as deemed necessary.

r (3) The Registrar shall be responsible for main­

taining a permanent record of the academic perfor­
mance of the students of the University including the
courses taken, grades obtained, degrees awarded, prize
or other distinctions won, and any other items pertinent
to the academic performance' of the student.

(4) The^Registrar shall ’’perform ’such'other’duties

as may be prescribed from time to time, or which
may be assigned to’’him'"by the Board ’ or” the^Vicc-

Chancellor.

             - iler. [O lnP]" ^3. Hl The Comptroller shalU’be’ a whole-time

officer of the University and shall be appointed by’the
Vice-Chancellor subject tothe approval of the Board.

(2) The Comptroller shall manage the' funds

and investments of the University ’and shall'””advise
in regard "to its financial^Tpolicy.               - jl

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(3) The Comptroller shall be responsible to the

Vice-Chancellor for the preparation of the budget

and statement of' accounts of the University.

###### (4) The Comptroller shall be responsible to

the Vice-Chancellor for ensuring that expenditure

are made as authorised in the budget. When budget

revision are required in the interest of expanding

new programmes, changed requirements and for other

reasons he shall be responsible tor preparing the needed
revision and for expediting their appropriate approval.
He may disallow any expenditure which may

contravene the terms of any statute or for which provi­

sion .is required to be made by a new statute.

The Direc- 24. (1) The Director of Physical Plant shall be

tor of Phy- appointed by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval
iical Plant.- o f t |le g o a r d t

(2) The Director of Physical Plant, shall have

the following duties, namely:—

(a) to make arrangements for the purchase and

maintenance of machinery and other equip­
ment necessary for the purpose of the

University;

(b) to make arrangements for the maintenance

and construction of the buildings and other
structures of the University;

(c) to be responsible for the maintenance of

the lawns, grounds and gardens of the

University campus;

(d) he shall be the general custodian of all

University property; and

(e) such other duties as may be prescribed or as

may be assigned to him by the Vice-Chancel­
lor.

The Libra- 25. (1) The Librarians shall be appointed by the

rians. Vice-Chancellor subject to the approval of the Board

and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for
all matters concerning the Library and the purchases,
maintenance of books and journals, catalogue and
operation of the Library.

The Deans 26. (1) There shall be a Dean for each faculty who

ef Faculties shall be a whole-time officer and shall be appointed by

of Colleges, the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Board.


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(2) The Pean shall be the Chairman of the Board of

studies of that faculty and shall be responsible to
the Vice-Chancellor for the faithful observance of the
Statutes and regulations relating to the faculty and
for the organisation and conduct of those functions

he shall work in close liaison with other Officers,
including the Associate Deans, Directors or Associate
Directors of Research and Extension and would

generally work through the Heads of the Depart­
ments of the faculty.

(3) The Deans shall have such other duties and

perform such other functions as may be necessary

for the proper functioning of the work of their

respective facilities as assigned by the Vice-Chancellor,

D pec^ r (1) The Director of Post-Graduate Studies

Graduate" b [£] a whole-time officer of the University

Studies, and shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor

subject to the approval of the Board.

(2) The Director of Post-Graduate studies shall

have the following duties, namely :—

(a) to co-ordinate Post-Graduate studies in all

colleges, departments and sections of the
University;

(b) to effect general co-ordination of post­

graduate thesis research programmes with

the on going programme of the University’s
Agricultural Research Services, through the
Director of Agricultural Research ;

(c) to supervise maintenance of records

pertaining to Post-Graduate course, instruc­
tions and students.

The Direc 28. (1) There shall be a Director of Research and

tor of Re- Associate Director of Research, who shall be a Whole-

Associate t i m e s.a ^a r i e d officer of the University responsible to

Director of Vice-Chancellor. He shall be appointed by the

Research.. Vice-Chancellor with the prior approval of the Board

in accordance with the Statutes made in this respect.
The Director of Research and Associate Director of Re­
search shall be responsible for the direction and co-ordi­
nation of research programme as set forth in section 33
of this Act and efficient working of the research
stations.

(2) The Director and the Associate Director

of Research shall exercise such powers and perform
such duties as may be conferred or- imposed on him
by the Statutes.


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The Director 29. (1) There shall be a Director of

°ion andean E[x t e n s] i° [n ] a n t l a n Associate Director of

Associate ‘ Extension who shall be a whole-time salaried officer

Director of of the University responsible to the Vice-Chancelior.
Extension. sHa.ll be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor with

the prior approval of the Board in accordance with

the statutes made in this respect.

(2) He shall be responsible for the Agricultural Ex­

tension Programme as set forth in section 34

of this Act.

(3) The Director of Extension and the Associate

Director of Extension shall exercise such powers

and perform such duties as may be conferred

or imposed on him by the Statutes.

The Director 30. (1) The College of Basic Sciences and

Bas?c Scfences Humanities shallbe headed by a Director who shall be

and Human- responsible for giving general direction to the emp’oy-

ities. ment and supervision of the staff necessary for provi­

ding courses of study in the basic Sciencesand Huma­
nities necessary in the curricula of students in the

other colleges of the University and for the develop­
ment and supervision of instruction programme in these
fields as required for the curricula of the University.

The Direc- ^1. (1) The Director of Student Welfare

tor of Stu- shall be a whole-time officer and shall be

fare. ' appointed by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval

of the Board.

(2) The Director of Student Welfare

shall have the following duties, namely:—

. (a) to make arrangements of housing of

students,

(b) to arrange ,programme of student coun­

selling,

(c; to arrange for the employment of student

in accordance with the plans approved
by the Vice-Chancellor,

(d) to supervise the extra-curricular activities

and look after the general needs of
the students,

(e) to assist in the placement of the gradua­

tes of the University, and

(f) to pei form such other duties as may be

assigned to him by the Vice-Chancellor.


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Remunera- 32. No officer or employee of the University

Officers and t>e offered nor shall he accept any remu-

Employees. negation for any work in the University save such

as may be provided for in the Statutes.             -

chapter V

**Research and** **Extension**

Agricultural 33. (1) Agricultural Experimental and Research
Research Stations shall be established under the University
Pregramme.

subiect to the provisions of this Act and the Stat­
utes which shall have the responsibility for Research, A

both fundamental and applied. Research activities

shall be conducted at the Central

Research Stations and other Regional Research and
Experimental Stations to be dhablished in Jk

the different Agro-climatic zones ' of the State.

(2) The Assam Agricultural College, Jorhat

and the Assam Veterinary College, Khanapara of
the State Departments of Agriculture and Animal
Husbandry and Veterinary together with their

staff and funds shall be transferred to the Agri­

cultural University on such terms and conditions as
specified in sub-sections (2), (5), (6), (7) and (8) of
section 47. The Research and Experimental

Stations of the Department of Agriculture and Ani­
mal Husbandry and Veterinary together with their
staff and funds shall also be transferred to the

Agricultural University on such terms and conditions
as specified in sub-sections (4), {5), (6), (7) and (8)
of section 47.

Agricultural 34. (1) An Agricultural Extension Programme

Extension shall be established in the University and shall sub-

Frogramme. j e c t t o t [h]c [ provisions in this Act and the Statutes ]

make useful information based upon the findings

of research available to farmers and others

to help and solve their problems. It shall conduct
demonstration and training programme for x
the benefit of students, extension workers,

cultivators and rural people. Increased agricultural

production shall be the principal objective of all

extension activities and these activities shall be co- 4

ordinated with the other functions of the University
and other appropriate agencies of the State.

(2) The Assam Agricultural University shall be

responsible for the Agricultural extension educa­

tion activities in the State necessary to

provide information and demonstrate prac­

tically to farmers and cultivators the

findings and development of Agricultural, Animal

Husbandry and Veterinary research to improve

rural living and to increase agricultural

production with special emphasis on food

production and utilisation.


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(3) In order that the University may conduct

such educational activities, the State Government
shall transfer to the University the necessary personnel,
facilities and funds in accordance with a plan to be
developed and mutually agreed upon by the Board
and the State Government.

(4) The Agricultural, Animal Husbandry and Vete­

rinary Extension Programmes shall be developed under
the guidance of a Director of Extension and an

Associate Director of Extension responsible to the
Vice-Chancellor.

Co-ordi n a- 35, (1) In consultation with the appropriate

tion of officers of the University, the Vice-Chancellor shall be

function s.

responsible for taking such steps as may be necessary
for the full co-ordination of teachings, research and
extension activities of the University.

(2) The Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible

for the creation of conditions conducive to maxi­

mum progress in the development of new informa­
tion and technology in its natural, physical and

social sciences and their inclusion in the curricula

and application in practice throughout the State.

(3) The University shall develop its programme

of teaching, research and extension education keeping
in view the needs of the State shall provide

appropriate technical support and consultative

advice to the State Government Departments engaged
in Agricultural, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary
Development Work.

CHAPTER VI

Aprointment 36. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act the

of Teache rs,members of the staff of the University shall be

arfSteff appointed.by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval

’ of the Board.

' (2) Except in cases otherwise provided for in the

Statutes every salaried officer and teacher of the Uni­
versity shall be appointed under a written contract.

The contract shall be lodged with the Vice-Chancellor
and a copy thereof shall be furnished to the officer or
teacher concerned. 'lhe contract shall not be

inconsistent with the provisions of this Act and the
Statutes for the time being in force in relation to the

conditions of services.

(3) The procedure for selection of officer, tea­

cher and other employees of the University unless
otherwise provided in the Act shall be as prescribed.


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(4) All matters relating to superannuation

and] re-employment of University employees shall

as prescribed subject to approval of the State

Government.

CHAPTER VII

Pension or 37. (1) The University J may constitute

Provident fo r the benefit of its employees such pension,

Fund. insurance and provident funds as it may deem fit.

12) For such pension, insurance and provident

funds so constituted by the University, the Government
may declare that the provisions of the Provident Fund
Act, 1925 and subsequent amendments shall apply to D ofi925
such funds as it were a Government Provident Fund,
provided that the University shall have power in consul­
tation with the Finance Committee of the Board to
invest the provident fund amount in such manner as it
may determine.

(3) Persons in Government services transferred to

the University shall be governed under such terms and
conditions as may be agreed to between the University
and Government.

Utiiverrity 38. (A) General Fund—’The University shall

Funds and have a general fund to which it shall be credited —

r a n t! ‘ (1) Its income from fees, endowments and

grants if any ;

(2) Contributions or grants which shall be made

by the Government on such conditions as it
may impose ;

(3) Grants, Donations and Benefactions ; and

(4) Other receipts.

(B) Foundation Fund—(1) The University shall have

a fund called the Foundation Fund from contribution              -

and grants made by the Central Government and the
State Government for being credited to that fund and
such other sums from the University which may be
credited to the said fund. //^

(2) The monies in the Foundation Fund shall be in­

vested in the securities mentioned or referred to in
clauses (a) to (d) of section 19 of the Indian Trust

Act, 1882. _ _ 2 of 1882. j*

(3) The University shall furnish statements, accounts,

reports and other particulars as the State Government
may require relating to any gran I made by the Govern •

ment and shall take such action and furnish such state­
ments, accounts, reports and other particulars relating
to the utilisation of any grants within such time as
State Government may direct.


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(4; It shall be competent for the University in fur­

therance of its objectives to accept grants from the
Government of Assam or any other State Government
or the Central Government or S'atutory Bodies. En-

          - dowments or donations under such conditions as may
be agreed upon between the University and the granter
or donor.

(C) Other funds—The University shall have such

other funds as may be prescribed by the Statutes.

(D) Management of funds—The General Fund, Foun­

dation Fund and other funds of the Univeisity shall be
managed according to provisions laid down by the
Statutes.

(E) Government Grant—-The State or Central

Government shall every year make non-lapSable lump

sum grant to the University as follows:—

. (1) A Grant not less than the net expenditure in­

curred in the State of Assam on such of the activities
oi the institution of the Agricultural, Animal Husban­
dry and other Government Departments as transferred
to the University.

(2) A grant not less than the estimated net expendi­

ture of pa> and allowances of the staff contingencies
supplied and services of the University other than
in respect of the activities in institutions referred to in

clause (1).

(3) A grant to meet such additional items of expen­

diture, recurring and non-recurring, as the State

Government may deem necessary also to the proper

function of the University.

(4) The State Government shall also make a non­

lapsable lump sum grant to the University in respect
to schemes included in the Five Year Plan and trans-

  - ferred to it for implementation by the University
of an amount equal to the net outlay shown in the
annual plan. Adjustments may De made for the

anticipated assistance from the Central Government
and other agencies sponsoring such schemes provided
such assistance may come to the University directly,
rather than through the State Government.

Cemnittee U) The Board shall constitute Financial Com-
emmi ce. m jt t e e c o n s is tin g o f the following persons, namely the

Vice-Chancellor, the Secretaries to the

Finance, Agriculture and Animal Husbandry and

Veterinary Departments to the Government of

Assam, the Comptroller, one member chosen by the
Board from amongst its non-official members.

(2) The Finance Committee shall have the following

powers, namely:—

(a) to examine the annual accounts of the

University and to advise the Board thereon;

(b) to examine the annual budget estimates and

to advise the Board thereon;


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(c) to review the financial position of the

University from time to time;

(d) to make recommendations to the University r
on all matters relating to the finances oi                    -

the University; and

(ej to make recommendations to the Board on

all proposals involving expenditure lor

which no provision has been made in the
budget or which involves expenditure in

excess of the amount provided in the budget. e

Accounts 40.(1) The Annual Accounts of the University shall

and be prepared by the Comptroller under the direction of

Auditing. the Vice-Chancellor and all monies accruing to or

received by the University and all amounts disoursed
and paid by the University shall be entered in
the accounts.

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(2) The annual accounts and the balance sheet shall

be submitted by the Vice-Chancellor to the State
Government which shall cause audit to be carried

by a Chartered Accountant or the Accountant General
as it may appoint in this behalf. The accounts when
audited shall be printed and published in the official

Gazette and conies thereof together with the

audit report shall be presented by the Vice-Chancellor
to the Board and to the Chancellor.

(3) The Board shall submit a copy of the accounts

and report to the State Government along with the
Statement of the action taken by the University on the
audit report and the State Government shall cause the

same to be laid before the Legislature.

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CHAPTER VIII '

**Statutes and R egulations** **■** **£**

Th« Statutes ^1. Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes

may provide for all or any of the following matters,
namely;—            -

(1) The constitutions, powers and duties of the

authorities.

(2) The powers, functions, duties, manner of

appointment and conditions of service of
the officers other than the Chancellor.

(3) The designation, manner and appointment,

powers and duties of officers.


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    - (4) The classification and manner of appoint­

ment of teachers and other non-teaching

staff.

(5) The conferment and’withdrawal ofhonoraty

    - degrees and academic distinction.

(6) The establishment, amalgamation, subdivi­

sion and abolition of faculties.

(7) The establishment of /departments of

teaching in the faculties.

(8) The salaries, emoluments, allowances

and other conditions of service of the

Registrar, the Comptroller, the Director

of Physical Plant, the Librarians, the
Director of Post-Graduate Studies, the
Directors and Associate Directors of

Research and Extension and the

Director of Student Welfare.

(9) The manner of appointment and selection

of officers other than the Vice-Chancellor
and their powers and terms and condi­
tions of service.

(10) The establishment of a pension or provident

fund and other insurance scheme for the
benefit of officers, teachers and other

employees of the University and the rules,

terms and conditions of such funds.

(11) All other matters required to be prescribed

under this Act.

**Statutes** 42 .(1) The first Statutes with regard to matters set

**bow made,** **o u** **[t j]n c** **[]]a u s e s** ) to (11) of section 41 shall be made by

the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Chan­
**cellor.**

(2) Additional Statutes may be made subsequently

on all matters requiring statutes, subject to approval

by the Board and the Chancellor.

(3) Statutes may be proposed by the Academic

Council, the Vice-Chancellor, or the Board. In case

of a Statute proposed by the Board concerning the
internal working of the University the draft Statute
must be referred to the Vice-Chancellor for consi­
deration in the University and sufficient time given

**to** allow the University to review the proposed

Statute and to make any suggestions for changes or
modifications therein before final hetion is taken by
the Board.

(4) Any Statute may be repealed by action of

**the Board** and approval of the Chancellor,


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(5) All Statutes made under this Act shall be .

published in the official Gazette.

**Regulation;.** 43. (1 > The authorities of the University may by             -

notifications in the official Gazette make regulations

consistent with the Act and the Statutes.

(2) Every authority of tire University shall make

regulations providing lor the giving of notice to the
members of such authority oi the date of the meetings
and the business to be considered at meetings and

( for keeping of the record of the proceedings of the
meetings.

. (3) The Academic Council may subject to

provision under the Statute make regulations provi­
ding for course of studies, system of examinations
and degrees, certificate and diplomas ol the University
after receiving drafts of the same from the Board of
Studies concerned.

(4) The Academic Council may not alter a draft

received from the Board of Studies but may reject
the draft or may return it to the Board of Studies .

for further consideration together with the sugges­

tions for the Council. The Academic Council shall,

however, be the final authority for approval of such
proposals.

(5) The Board may direct such amendment

or amendments of any regulation made under the
provisions of the Act, as it may specify and such direc­
tions shall be binding.

(6) The authorities of the University* may make

regulations in respect of the following matter,

namely:—

(a) The procedure of meetings of such autho­

rities including the quorum for the tran­
saction of business.

(b) The holding of convocations to confer

degrees and diplomas.

(c) The conferment of honorary degrees, acade­

mic distinction and withdrawals of degrees,

(d) The establishment and abolition of hostels

maintained by the University.

(e) The institution of fellowships, assistantships,


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scholarships, studentships, bursaries, me­
dals and prices and the conditions' of
award thereof.

(T) The allowances payable to members of the

Board.

( ;) The entrance or admission of the students

to the University and their enrolment

and continuance as such and the con­
ditions and procedures for dropping

students from enrolment-

(h) The fees which may be charged by the

University.

(i) The courses of st ( I dy to be laid down for all

degrees, diplomas and certificates of the

University.

( j ) The conditions under which students shall

be admitted to the degrees, diplomas or

other courses and examinations of the

University and their eligibility for the award

of degrees and diplomas.

(k) The conditions for conferment of degrees

and other academic distinctions.

(l) The maintenance of discipline among the

students of the University.

(m) The special arrangement, if any, which may

be made for residence, discipline and

teaching of woman students and the pres­
cription of special courses of study for

women.

(n) The conditions of resident of students of the

University and the levy of fees for resi­
dence in hostels.

(o) The recognition of management of hostels

not maintained by the University.


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(p) The conditions of service, remuneration and cr

allowances including travelling and daily

allowances to be paid to officers, teachers
other persons employed under the #
University other than those mentioned in
section 39.

###### CHAP TER IX

 MISCELLANEOUS

Residence 44. Students shall reside in accommodation

of

Studints. maintained or approved by the University.

Annual 45,. The annual report of the University shall

Report. prepared under the direction of the Vice-Chancellor

and shall be submitted to the Board at least one month
before the annual meeting at which if is to be consider­
ed. The Board shall after consideration of the report

forward it to the State Government with such com­

ments as may be deemed necessary and the State Gov­
ernment shall cause copy of the report together with its
comments to be laid before the Legislature.

Transitional 46. (1) Notwithstanding anything to the con- A s s a - A ct

Troviiions. trary in this Act or the Gauhati University Act orxviofl«47.

the Dibrugarh University Act or Statutes and Regula- [A] «sam Act

tions made under any of these aforesaid enactments, .Yil[1 ] o f

any student who immediately or prior to the appointed
date was studying in a College which has been or ma y
hereafter be admitted to the privileges of the University

for degree, diploma, or certificate of the Gauhati or

Dibrugarh University shall in accordance with the Re­
gulations of this University made for the purpose
be entitled to be examined by and if on the

results of such examination be qualified to be

entitled to be conferred with corresponding degree,
diploma, or certificates as the case may be of the                  -

University established under this Act.

(2) Any student of the Gauhati or Dibrugarh

University or the Colleges which become constituent
Colleges of this University who immediately before the

aforesaid, date for studying was eligible for any
examination of the Gauhati or Dibrugarh

University shall have the right to complete his

course and preparation therefor and appear

at the examination in accordance with the courses
of study of the Gauhati or the Dibrugarh Univer­
sity.


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**Transfer** of 47. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in

**College and** y^c t o r t [jj]e [ Statutes or Regulations or Orders made]

t»the^Uni- thereunder, the Assam Agricultural College, Jorhat
versitv. and the Assam Veterinary College, Khanapara

shall as from such date as the State Government

may by notification in the official Gazette specify

be disaffiliated from the Dibrugarh and Gauhati

Universities respectively and shall be maintained

by the Assam Agricultural University as constituent
Colleges.

(2) The control and management of the Colleges

specified in sub-section (1) shall from the aforesaid
day stand transferred to the University and all

properties and assets and liabilities and obligations
of the State Government in relation thereto shall

stand transferred to, vest in or devolve upon the

University.

(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in this

Act or the Statutes or Regulations made thereun­
der, any student of the College specified in sub-sec­
tion (1) who is studying for any examination of

the Dibrugarh or the Gauhati University as the

case may be shall be permitted to complete his

course and preparation therefor and the University
shall make arrangements for holding for such

students examinations for such period as may be

prescribed in accordance with the curriculum of

studies of the Dibrugarh or the Gauhati Univer­
sit v. Such students shall appear at the examina­
tions within 3 years of the normal period required
for completing the said course of studies.

(4) The control and management of all research

and educational institutions of the department of

Agriculture, the Department of Animal Husbandry

and Gram Sevak Training Centres in the State

shall as from such date as the State Government

f may by order specify be transferred to the Univer­
sity and thereupon all the properties and assets

and liabilities and obligations of the State Govern­
ment in relation to such institutions shall stand

transferred to, vest in or devolve upon the Univer­
sity.

(5) After the passing of this Act, every person

employed in any of the Colleges specified in sub-section
(1) or in any of the institutions referred to in sub­
section ('4) immediately before the appointed day or
the day or the date specified in the order under sub­
section (4) shall from the appointed or specified day

become an employee of the University, and shall be
subject to the provisions of this Act and the-Statutes
and Regulations made thereunder.


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Provided:

(a) that, during the period of such employ­

ment all matters relating to pay, leave, retire­
ment, allowances, pension, Provident Fund and
other conditions of service of the members of
such staff shall be regulated by the Assam Civil
Services Rules or such other rules as may, from
time to time, be made by the State Govern­
ment ;

(b) that, any such member shall have a

right of appeal to the State Government against
any order of reduction, dismissal or removal
from service or any other punishment.

(6) Subject to the provisions of sub-sections (7)

and (8) all employees who are either permanent or on
probation or on temporary service, taken over and
employed by the University under sub-section (5)

shall have a lien on their post in the service of the
State Government and the period of their service
under the University shall if they choose to revert to
the service of the State Government be counted for
their increment, pension, and other matters relating
to their service.

(7) Notwithstanding anything contained in

sub-sections (5) and (6), every officer or servant of the
State Government taken over by the University, shall,
within a period of two years from the date he is so
taken over [or such further time (if any) as the State
Government may decide], give notice in writing to the
State Government:—

(ay that, he should be permitted to retire

and thereupon he shall be permitted to retire
from the Government service and shall be entitl­
ed to such terminal benefits as compensations,
pension or gratuity or the like, as may be pres­
cribed by the State Government or

<b) that, he should be permanently absor­

bed in the service of the University, and there­
upon the University, shall absorb him permanen­
tly. Any service rendered by him under the

State Government, shall be deemed to be


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service under the University, and he shall be
entitled to receive from the University, such
terms and conditions of service in respect of
remuneration, leave and pension and such

rights in respeet of disciplinary matters or rights

similar thereto as changed circumstances may
permit as are not less favourable than those to

which that person was entitled to imm< d lately
before he was taken over by the Univer;ity, or

(c) that, he should be permitted to revert

to Government service and thereupon he shall
be permitted to revert to the service on tire
same terms and conditions of service applicable
to him immediately before he was taken over
by the University.

(8) If any Officer or servant of the State Govern­

ment fails to give notice under sub-section (7) in time
he shall be deemed to have opted to be permanently

absorbed in the service of the University under clause

^b; of sub-section (7).

S? rings of 48. (I) No act or proceedings of any authority

valiiity. or other body of the University shall be

invalid merely by reason of the existence of

a vacancy or vacancies among its members or by
reason of some person having taken part in the
proceedings who is subsequently found not to have
been entitled to do so.

(2) Save as otherwise provided in this Act all

acts and orders in good faith done and passed by
the University or any of its authorities shall be final
and no suit shall be instituted against or damage
claimed from the University or its authority for any­
thing done or purported to be done in pursuance of

this Act and the Statutes and regulations made

thereunder

I

(3) No suit, prosecution or other proceedings

shall lie against any officer or other employees or
the University for any act done or purported to be
done under this Act or the Statutes without the pre-
vious sanction of the Board.

(4) No officer or other employee of the Univer»

shy shall be liable in respect for any such act in any

civil or criminal proceedings if the act was done in
good faith in the course of the discharge of duties

and functions imposed by or under this Act.


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Removal of 49. (1) If any difficulties arise in giving

difficulties, effect to the provisions of this Act, the State Govern­

ment may by order published in the official

Gazette do anything which appears to it to be necessary
for the purpose of removing the difficulties.

(2) No order made under sub-section (1) shall

be questioned in any Court of Law on the ground
that no difficulty as is referred to in the said sub­

section existed or was required to be removed.

(3) Every order published under this section shall

as soon as may be after its publication be laid before
the State Legislature.

Delegation 50. The Board may by Statutes delegate to any

of officer or authority of the University any of the

Pewer*. p O w e rs conferred on it by this Act or by the Statutes to
be exercised subject to such restrictions and condi­
tions as may be prescribed.

B. SARMA,

Secretary to the Govt, of Assam,

Law Department.

Shillong Printed and published by the Superintendent, Assam

Government Press (Ex-G[a] zette) No.l—1,3344-600—*2-1-69.

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