Section 9. Amendment of Section 19 of Assam Act XXIV of 1968

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    "act_title": "The Assam Agricultural University (Amendment) Act, 1984",
    "act_slug": "assam-agricultural-university-amendment-act-1984",
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    "section": {
        "number": "9",
        "title": "Section 9. Amendment of Section 19 of Assam Act XXIV of 1968",
        "chapter": null,
        "content": "In the principal Act, in section 19-(a) for Sub-section (1), the following shall be substituted, namely:-\r\n\"(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be a wholetime officer of the University. The first Vice-Chancellor after the commencement of this Act shall be appointed by the Chancellor for a period not exceeding five years and on such terms and conditions as the Chancellor may determine. Subsequent Vice-Chancellor\r\nshall be appointed by the Chancellor from a panel of at least 3 names to be\r\nsubmitted by a Selection Committee consisting of:-\r\n(a) The Director General of Indian Couneil of Agricultural Research Chairman\r\n(b) One eminent Agricultural Scientist or Educationist nominated by the\r\nBoard-Member.\r\n(c) A nominee by the State Government-Member;\"\r\n(b) For sub-section (5), the following shall be substituted, namely:-\r\n (5) In the temporary absence of the Vice Chancellor, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, or in his absence, the Senior-most Officer amongst the Deans of Faculties and/ or the Director of Post-Graduate Studies/ Research/ Extension/ Education shall temporarily carry on the duties of the office of the Vice-Chancellor. Where the post of the Vice-Chancellor falls permanently vacant either by resignation or otherwise, the vacancy shall be filled by the Chancellor in accordance with the provision of sub-section (1) of this section and the Vice-Chancellor so appointed shall hold office for full term of five years.\r\n",
        "footnote": "",
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