Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University Act, 2007

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    "title": "Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University Act, 2007",
    "short_title": "Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University Act, 2007",
    "act_number": "(Act No. 30 of 2007)",
    "act_year": 2007,
    "act_type": "STATE",
    "location": "Andhra Pradesh",
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    "description": "Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University Act, 2007",
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            "title": "1. Short title, extend and commencement.",
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            "title": "1. One Nominee of Chancellor.",
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            "title": "2. One Nominee of the State Government.",
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            "title": "3. Director General. ICAR or his nominee.",
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            "title": "2. Definitions.",
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            "content": "(1) \"Academic Council\" means the Academic Council of the University;\n(2) \"Act\" means the [Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University Act, 2007] ;\n[(2a) \"affiliated college/educational institution; means a college/ educational institution affiliated to the university in accordance with the Regulations;]\n(3) \"Associate Dean\" means the Head of the College of the University;\n(4) \"Associate Director\" means the Associate Director of Research of the concerned Zone/Region or in the Head quarters of the University,\n(5) \"Authority\" means any authority of the University as specified in section 9,\n(6) \"Board\" means the Board of Management of the University;\n(7) \"College\" means a constituent college of the University [or affiliated to, or recognized by the University] under its direct control and management whether located at the Head quarter campus or elsewhere;\n(8) \"Chancellor\" means the Chancellor of the University;\n(9) \"Comptroller\" means the Comptroller of the University;\n(10) \"Controller of Examinations\" means the Controller of Examinations of the University;\n(11) \"Dean\" means the Dean of the subject matter of the Faculty, Faculty of Post Graduate Studies and Students Affairs;\n(12) \"Director\" means the Director of Research, or the Director of Extension or the Director of Industrial and International Programmes;\n(13) \"Estate Officer\" means the Estate Officer of the University,\n(14) \"Extension\" means assisting in process of Transfer of Technology through dissemination of knowledge in collaboration with the Department of Horticulture;\n(15) \"Extension Centre/Unit\" means a constituent Centre for transfer of technology of the University;\n(16) \"Faculty\" means the faculty in the University as specified in section 16;\n(17) \"Government\" means the State Government;\n(18) \"Governor\" means the Governor of the State of Andhra Pradesh;\n(19) \"Horticulture\" means Agriculture including the basic and applied sciences of\n(a) Fruits, Vegetables, Floriculture, spices and condiments;\n(b) Plantation crops, hops, medicinal and aromatic plants;\n(c) Forestry includes Silviculture, Plant breeding, farm forestry, social forestry, conservation of ecology of the biosphere, wild life and their products;\n(d) Post-harvest Technology including Processing and Marketing;\n(e) Ornamental horticulture and landscaping;\n(f) Sericulture;\n(g) Apiculture;\n(h) Crop improvement, Production and Management;\n(i) Soil and Water Management;\n(j) Horticultural/Agricultural Engineering and Technology;\n(k) Basic Sciences and Humanities in relation to Horticulture and Agriculture;\n(l) Mushroom cultivation,\n(m) Subjects pertaining to Horticultural/Agricultural Technology including bio-technology and rural development.\n(20) \"Hostel\" means a place of residence for students of the University maintained or recognized by the University either as a part of or separate from the University;\n[(20a) \"institution\" means an institution offering academic programmes or research in Horticultural Sciences, or any other courses as may be prescribed by the authorities as defined in the Act and includes a Polytechnic;]\n(21) \"Officer\" means an officer of the University as specified under section 24 or other person(s) in the employment of the University declared as Officer by the Statutes,\n[(21a) \"polytechnic\" means a polytechnic offering courses under Horticultural Sciences, or any other courses as may be prescribed by the authorities, as defined in the Act;]\n(22) \"Prescribed\" means as prescribed in the Statutes or regulations, as the case may be, of the University,\n[(22a) \"recognized college or recognized institution\" means a college or institution as the case may be recognized by the University under the conditions prescribed;]\n(23) \"Registrar\" means the Registrar of the University;\n(24) \"Research\" means generation of Technologies for improving production of Horticulture crops,\n(25) \"Research and Extension Council\" means the Research and Extension Council of the University,\n(26) \"Research Station\" means a constituent research and experimental station of the University;\n(27) \"Statutes\" and \"Regulations\" respectively mean the Statutes and Regulations of the Horticultural University made under this ACT,\n(28) \"Student\" means the person enrolled in the University for taking a course of study for a degree, diploma or other academic distinction duly instituted;\n(29) \"Teacher / Scientist\" means a person not below the rank of an Assistant Professor appointed or recognized by the University for the purpose of imparting instruction 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;\n(30) \"Teaching\" means the Training human resource needs for the development of the State of Andhra Pradesh.\n(31) \"University\" means the [Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University] constituted under Section 3;\n(32) \"University Head\" means the Head of the Department / Division of the University;\n(33) \"University Librarian\" means the Librarian of the University;\n(34) \"Vice-Chancellor\" means the Vice-Chancellor of the University;\n(35) \"Zonal Station/Regional Station\" means a Research station of the University for a given zone/Region.\nChapter - II\nThe University",
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            "title": "3. Establishment and incorporation of the University.",
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            "content": "(b) In case of emergency or otherwise, the Vice-Chancellor may specially nominate any other officer in this behalf",
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            "title": "4. Territorial Jurisdiction.",
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            "title": "5. Objects of the University.",
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            "content": "(1) to make provision for imparting education in different branches of study of Horticulture and other allied branches of learning and scholarship, [and to streamline the Horticultural Education affiliate, recognize the College imparting Horticultural Sciences or any other courses as may be prescribed by the authorities,]\n(2) to further the advancement of learning and conduct research, particularly in horticulture and other allied sciences;\n(3) to undertake the extension of such sciences/technologies specially for the rural people of the State:\n(4) to have collaboration in research projects having multidisciplinary approach, and academic programmes with other universities or reputed institutes ;\n(5) Such other purpose as the University may, from time to time, determine.",
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            "number": "6",
            "title": "6. Admission to the University.",
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            "title": "7. Powers and functions of the University",
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            "content": "(1) to provide for instruction in Horticulture/Agriculture and other allied branches of learning as the University may deem fit;\n[(1a) to affiliate or recognize Colleges of Horticultural, Science or Polytechnics and to withdraw such affiliation or recognition in the manner as may be prescribed.]\n(2) to provide for conduct of research in \"Horticulture\" and allied branches of learning;\n(3) to provide for dissemination of the findings of research and technical information through an extension programme;\n(4) to institute courses of study and hold examinations for and confer degrees, diplomas and other\" academic distinctions on persons who have pursued an approved course of study in the University or including part courses and/or research carried out in any other University or recognizing institutions, as may be prescribed, for the purpose;\n[(4a) to institute courses of study and to hold examinations for, and to confer diplomas to the Private Polytechnics in Horticultural, or any other courses as may be prescribed by the authorities, affiliated by the University;\n(4b) to institute courses of study and to hold examination for, and to confer Post Graduate/Under Graduate degree to the Private Colleges in Horticultural, or any courses as may be prescribed by the authorities, affiliated by the University.]\n(5) to confer honorary degrees and other distinctions, as may be prescribed;\n(6) to provide such lectures and instructions for and to grant such diplomas to field workers and other persons, as the University may determine;\n(7) to collaborate with other Universities and institutions in such manner and for such purpose, as the University may determine;\n(8) to establish and maintain colleges, schools, centers, divisions, departments, institutions relating to horticulture/ Agriculture;\n(9) to establish and maintain laboratories, libraries, research stations, institutions, museum etc., for teaching, research and extension;\n(10) to create teaching, research and extension posts and to appoint persons to such posts;\n(11) to create administrative and other posts and to appoint persons to such posts;\n(12) to institute and award fellowships, scholarships, stipends, endowments and prizes in accordance with the Statutes;\n(13) to institute and maintain residential accommodation for students and staff of the University;\n(14) to fix, demand and receive such fees and other charges, as may be prescribed;\n(15) to supervise and control the residence, regulate the conduct and discipline of the students of the University and to make arrangements for promoting their health and welfare ;\n(16) to acquire, hold and dispose of property, and to contract and to do all other things necessary for, or incidental to the purposes of the University,\n(17) to take over and maintain colleges experimental centres and extension centers relating to Horticulture/Agriculture and hostels thereof;\n(18) to borrow money from the Government of India, any State Government or any other agency;\n(19) to do all such acts and things, whether incidental to the powers aforesaid or not, as may be required, in order to further the objectives of the University.",
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            "title": "8. Visitation and inspection.",
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            "content": "Chapter - III\nAuthorities of the University",
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            "title": "9. Authorities of the University.",
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            "content": "(1) The Board of Management,\n(2) The Academic Council;\n(3) The Board of Faculties including Post-Graduate studies;\n(4) The Research and Extension Council,\n(5) Such other bodies as may be prescribed.",
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            "title": "10. Board of Management and its Constitution.",
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            "content": "(i) The Vice-Chancellor;\n(ii) the Vice-Chancellor of Acharya N.G.Ranga Agricultural University;\n(iii) the Vice-Chancellor of Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University\n(iv) The Secretary to Government, looking after Horticulture;\n(v) The Secretary to Government, Finance Department;\n(vi) The Commissioner/Director of Horticulture\n(vii) one distinguished Scientist from the field of horticulture,\n(viii) Four persons nominated from amongst progressive fanners of horticulture / agriculture of whom one shall be a woman,\n(ix) two persons nominated from among the Horti-Industrialists and other entrepreneurs including self employed graduates;\n(x) one representative from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research;\n(xi) Four persons from among the Members of the State Legislature and the Members of Parliament elected from the State of Andhra Pradesh,\n(xii) one Director/Dean;\n(xiii) Three Professors of the University other than Dean/ Director.\n(xiv) One Person nominated by the Chancellor from among the members of state Chamber of Panchayat Raj",
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            "title": "11. Powers and functions of the board.",
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            "content": "(i) to consider and approve the financial requirements, estimates and budget of the University;\n(ii) to acquire any property for the University and hold or dispose of its properties,\n(iii) to accept or transfer any property on behalf of the University;\n(iv) to provide for the administration of any funds placed at the disposal of the University for the purposes intended;\n(v) to borrow money for capital investments, with prior approval of the State Government and make suitable arrangements for its repayment;\n(vi) to accept on behalf of the University trusts, bequests and donations;\n(vii) to consider and approve the recommendations of the Academic Council, Research and Extension Council, wherever required;\n(viii) to direct the form and use of the common seal of the University;\n(ix) to consider and approve the establishment of new departments, divisions, centres or Research Stations/Substations or Extension centres or abolition of any one thereof or otherwise, reconstitution of departments, divisions, Research Stations or Centres on the recommendation of the Academic Council or Research and Extension Council, as the case may be,\n(x) to consider and approve establishment of new Colleges, faculties, amalgamation of two or more Colleges or faculties into a single College or faculty or abolition of a college or faculty, reconstitution of any of the existing faculties on the recommendation of the Academic Council;\n(xi) to appoint teachers of the University and such other employees of the University as may be prescribed on the recommendation of the Selection Committee:\n(xii) to determine and regulate all policies relating to the affairs of the University in accordance with this Act;\n(xiii) to appoint such Committees either standing or temporary as the Board may consider necessary\n[(xiv) to affiliate or recognise colleges/educational institutions of Horticultural, or any other courses as may be prescribed by the authorities, including conditional affiliation or recognition of the colleges or educational institutions and to withdraw such affiliation or recognition on the recommendation of the Academic Council.]",
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            "title": "12. Academic Council",
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            "content": "(i) The Vice-Chancellor, Chairman\n(ii) The Vice-Chancellor, Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University;\n(iii) The Vice-Chancellor, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University;\n(iv) The Deans of the faculties;\n(v) The Directors,\n(vi) The Dean of Students Affairs;\n(vii) The Controller of Examinations;\n(viii) The University Librarian; .\n(ix) The University Heads of Departments and Heads of Departments of Colleges;\n(x) The Associate Deans of Colleges;\n(xi) The Associate Directors of Research of the Regions/Zones;\n(xii) Three Principal Scientists (Crop) to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor\n(xiii) Two Members of the Board nominated by the Board,\n(xiv) Two eminent educationists from outside the University in the field of Horticulture nominated by the Vice-Chancellor;\n(xv) One nominee of the Indian Council of Agriculture Research;\n(xvi) Two Associate Professors and two Assistant Professors from the Faculties nominated by the Vice-Chancellor;\n(xvii) Two Principals of Polytechnics nominated by Vice-Chancellor;\n(xviii) The Registrar, Ex-Officio Member-Secretary.",
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            "title": "13. Powers and functions of the Academic Council.",
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            "content": "(i) to advise the Board and Vice-Chancellor on all academic matters including the control and management of libraries.\n(ii) to make recommendations for the institution of Professorships, Associate Professorships, Assistant Professorships, and other teaching posts including posts in research and extension and in regard to the duties thereof,\n(iii) to make recommendations for the constitution or reconstitution or abolition of departments/faculties of teaching;\n(iv) to make regulations regarding the admission of students to the University and determine the number of students to be admitted;\n(v) to make regulations relating to the courses of study leading to degrees, diplomas and certificates;\n(vi) to make regulations relating to the conduct of examinations and to maintain and improve standards of education;\n(vii) to make recommendations to the Board regarding conferment of honorary degrees and other distinctions;\n(viii) to prescribe qualifications for teachers in the University,\n(ix) to exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be prescribed.\n[(x) for the grant of affiliation or recognition or withdrawal of such affiliation or recognition of colleges/education institutions.]",
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            "title": "14. Research and Extension Council.",
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            "content": "(i) The Vice-Chancellor;\n(ii) The Director/Commissioner of Horticulture or his nominee not below the rank of Joint Director;\n(iii) The Director / Commissioner of Agriculture or his nominee not below the rank of Joint Director;\n(iv) The Director of Women Development & Child Welfare or his nominee not below the rank of Joint Director;\n(v) The Director / Commissioner of Sericulture or his nominee not below the rank of Joint Director,\n(vi) The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests or his nominee not below the rank of Chief Conservator of Forests,\n(vii) Two members of the Board nominated by the Board;\n(viii) The Director of Research;\n(ix) The Director of Extension,\n(x) All Deans of the Faculties,\n(xi) Dean of Students Affairs;\n(xii) The Principal, Extension Education Institute, Acharya N.G.Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad;\n(xiii)All Associate Directors of Research:\n(xiv) All Associate Deans of Colleges;\n(xv) All Heads of Departments of the University;\n(xvi) Principal Scientists (Crop);\n(xvii) All Heads of Krishi Vignan Kendras and District Extension Units;\n(xviii) Three Officers not below the rank of the Deputy Director of Horticulture nominated by the Director/Commissioner of Horticulture,\n(xix) Research and Extension Council may co-opt as members not more than four persons who are specialized in research for such period and in such manner as may be prescribed, so as to secure adequate representation of different sectors of horticulture/agriculture and allied fields. Such members shall be two from Andhra Pradesh and two outside the State;\n(xx) Ten progressive farmers of which three shall be woman, who are prominent in horticulture/agriculture and allied branches to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor for their specialized knowledge and experience;\n(xxi) Two persons nominated by the Vice-Chancellor representing different horticulture based industries,\n(xxii) Representatives from the under mentioned organizations, not exceeding seven:\n(a) Agriculture Chemicals;\n(b) The A.P. State Seed Development Corporation Limited / National Seed Corporation / Seed Industry / NABARD / Commercial banks;\n(c) Indian Nursery Association;\n(d) Micro Irrigation Industries;\n(e) Food processing Industry;\n(f) The A.P. State Agro-industries Development Corporation limited;\n(g) Non-Governmental organizations;\n(h) Exporters, Agriculture products export development agency,\n(i) Marketing, Food packing Industry,\n(xxiii) The Vice-Chancellor may, for purpose of consultation, invite any two Scientists and / or two extension experts as per the need of the agenda to attend the meting.",
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            "title": "15. Powers and functions of the Research and Extension Council.",
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            "content": "(a) to advice the Board and the Vice-Chancellor on all research and extension matters, including control and management of research stations and extension units/programmes;\n(b) to make recommendations for the institution of advanced centres of excellence, research fellowships and other research and extension posts;\n(c) to make recommendations for the establishment, organization and reorganization of research stations, and extension units, programmes and research specialization;\n(d) to assess the physical, fiscal and administrative facilities required for implementing research and extension projects/ programmes,\n(e) to orient and disseminate research to meet farmers needs through kisan melas and other programmes,\n(f) to develop farmers education and training and advisory services;\n(g) to identify and resolve field problems and arrange for transfer and transmission of information.\n(h) to coordinate extension activities for improvement of Horticulture and allied branches and for the development of all communities,\n(i) to integrate research, extension and teaching and ensure participation of teachers in all programmes;\n(j) to recommend names of outstanding farmers and farmers contributing the development of horticulture for conferment distinctions and awarding prizes;\n(k) any other matter pertaining to research and extension programmes including the collaborative arrangements which may be referred to by the Vice-Chancellor or the Board or any other authority of the University.",
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            "title": "16. Faculties.",
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            "title": "17. Powers and functions of Board of Faculties.",
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            "content": "(a) to make recommendation to the Academic Council regarding admission of students to the University;\n(b) to draw the curricula and courses and recommend to the Academic Council,\n(c) to recommend to the Academic Council conditions under which students shall be admitted to the degrees, diplomas and certificates;\n(d) to recommend to the Academic Council the establishment, amalgamation, subdivision and abolition of departments;\n(e) to recommend to the Academic Council for the recognition of the degrees, diplomas and other certificates of other Universities;\n(f) such other powers as may be prescribed.",
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            "title": "18. Constitution of Committees.",
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            "number": "19",
            "title": "19. Filling of Casual Vacancies.",
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            "number": "20",
            "title": "20. Removal from membership of an authority.",
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            "title": "21. Decision on question as to validity of the act or proceeding.",
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            "title": "22. Decision on question as to validity of membership.",
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            "number": "23",
            "title": "23. Validity and protection of acts.",
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            "content": "Chapter - IV\nOfficers of the University",
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            "number": "24",
            "title": "24. Officers of the University.",
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            "content": "(i) The Chancellor\n(ii) The Vice-Chancellor\n(iii) The Deans of faculties including Post-Graduate Studies\n(iv) The Directors\n(v) The Dean of Students Affairs\n(vi) The Registrar\n(vii) The Comptroller\n(viii)The Controller of Examinations\n(ix) The Estate Officer\n(x) The University Librarian\n(xi) Such other persons in the service of the University as may be declared by the statutes to be the officers of the University",
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            "number": "25",
            "title": "25. Chancellor.",
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            "number": "26",
            "title": "26. Vice-Chancellor.",
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            "content": "[(i) Chief Secretary to the Government of Andhra Pradesh;]\n(ii) One nominee of the State Government\n(iii) Director General, Indian Council of Agricultural Research or his nominee.",
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            "number": "27",
            "title": "27. First Vice-Chancellor.",
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            "number": "28",
            "title": "28. Powers and Duties of the Vice-Chancellor.",
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            "title": "29. Deans of the Faculties.",
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            "title": "30. Director of Research.",
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            "title": "31. Director of Extension.",
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            "title": "32. Director of Industrial & International Programmes.",
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            "title": "33. Dean of Students Affairs.",
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            "content": "(1) to make arrangements for housing of students and supervise management of students hostel, cafeteria, mess etc.,\n(2) to plan and organize students extra-curricular activities such as sports, cultural and, other recreational activities, NCC, NSS and other allied activities of the University.\n(3) may make arrangements for the employment of students with the approval of the Vice-Chancellor,\n(4) to plan and direct the programme of students advisement and counseling and to enlist the co-operation of prospective employers and employment agencies to assist in the placement of graduates of the University and to promote discipline amongst the students of the University,\n(5) to supervise and control medical and health services and other welfare measures of the students in the University.\n(6) to make arrangements for scholarships, stipends, part-time employments and travel facilities for the study tour of the students.\n(7) to organize and maintain contact with the alumni of the University\n(8) such other functions, as may be prescribed.",
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            "title": "34. Registrar.",
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            "title": "35. Comptroller.",
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            "number": "36",
            "title": "36. Controller of Examinations.",
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            "title": "51. Finance Committee.",
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            "content": "(i) The Vice-Chancellor (Ex-officio Chairman);\n(ii) The Secretary to Government, Finance Department who is member of the Board;\n(iii) One person from among the faculty Deans to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor,\n(iv) One person form among the Directors to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor; Board;\n(v) One Member who should be the Non-officials, nominated from among the\n(vi) Comptroller shall be the Ex-officio Member - Secretary of the committee,\n(i) to examine the annual accounts and budget estimates of the University and to advise Board thereon;\n(ii) to review the financial position of the University at least once in six months and as may be necessary\n(iii) to make recommendations to the Board on all matters relating to the finances of the University.",
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            "number": "53",
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            "content": "(i) A grant not less than the expenditure incurred in the State on such of the activities of the Institution of Horticulture and other Government Departments as are transferred to the University;\n(ii) A grant not less than the estimated net expenditure of pay and allowances of the staff, contingencies, supplies and services of the University other than the activities in various organizations referred to above in clause (i);\n(iii) A grant to meet such additional items of expenditure recurring and nonrecurring, as the Government deems necessary for the proper functioning of the University,\n(iv) The State Government shall also make non-lapsable lumpsum grant to the University in respect to scheme included in every Five Year Plan and transferred to it or implementation by the University of an amount equal to the net outlay in the annual plan. Adjustments may be made for the anticipated assistance from the Central Government and other agencies sponsoring such schemes, provided such assistance may come to the University directly.\nChapter - VIII\nStatutes and Regulations",
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            "number": "54",
            "title": "54. Statutes.",
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            "content": "(a) the constitution, powers and duties of the Authorities;\n(b) designations, powers, functions, duties, manner of appointment and selection and terms and conditions of service of the officers other than Chancellor and Vice- Chancellor;\n(c) terms and conditions of service of the Vice-Chancellor,\n(d) Classification and manner of appointment, terms and conditions of service remuneration and allowances including traveling and daily allowances of teachers and non-teaching staff of the University;\n(e) The establishment, amalgamation, Faculties/Colleges/ Research Stations, sub-division and abolition of\n(f) The constitution of pension, insurance, provident fund etc;\n(g) All other matters necessary for carrying out all or any of the purposes of the Act.",
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            "number": "57",
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            "number": "58",
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            "content": "(i) the terms and conditions offered by the University to such teachers and other employees consequent on their absorption in the service of the University shall not be less favourable than those applicable to such teachers and other employees, immediately before the date notified by the Government under the sub-sections (1) and (2), as respects remuneration, leave, pension, gratuity, provident fund etc.\n(ii) the service rendered by any such teacher or other employee under the Government or Acharya N.G.Ranga Agricultural University, as the case may be, up to the date notified as aforesaid shall be deemed to be in service under the University and he shall be entitled to count that service for the purpose of increments, leave, pension or provident fund, gratuity etc.",
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            "number": "61",
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            "number": "62",
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            "number": "63",
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