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The Assam Agricultural University Act, 1968
The Assam Agricultural University Act, 1968
Sections
1. Short title, extent and commencement.
Section 12. Definitions.
Section 23. Incorporation of the University.
Section 34. Jurisdiction.
Section 45. Objects of the University.
Section 56. Admission to the University.
Section 67. Powers and functions of the University.
Section 78. Inspection and inquiry.
Section 89. Authorities of the University.
Section 910. Constitution of the Board.
Section 1011. Powers and duties of the Board.
Section 1112. Academic Council.
Section 1213. Powers, functions and duties of the Academic Council.
Section 1314. The Faculties.
Section 1415. Constitution of Committees.
Section 1516. Membership in authorities.
Section 1617. Officers of the University.
Section 1718. The Chancellor.
Section 1819. The Vice-Chancellor.
Section 1920. Powers and duties of Vice-Chancellor.
Section 2021. Extraordinary powers of the first Vice-Chancellor.
Section 2122. Registrar.
Section 2223. The Comptroller.
Section 2324. The Director of Physical Plant.
Section 2425. The Librarians.
Section 2526. The Deans of Faculties of College.
Section 2627. The Director of Post-Graduate Studies.
Section 2728. The Director of Research, Agriculture and the Director of Research, Veterinary.
Section 2829. The Director of Extension and Associate Director of Extension.
Section 2930. The Director of College of Basic Sciences and Humanities.
Section 3031. The Director of Student Welfare.
Section 3132. Remuneration of officers and employees.
Section 3233. Agricultural Research Programme.
Section 3334. Agricultural Extension Programme.
Section 3435. Co-ordination of functions.
Section 3536. Appointment of teachers and staff.
Section 3637. Pensions and provident funds.
Section 3738. University funds and grants.
Section 3839. Finance Committee.
Section 3940. Accounts and auditing.
Section 4041. The Statutes.
Section 4142. Statutes how made.
Section 4243. Regulations.
Section 4344. Residence of students.
Section 4445. Annual report.
Section 4546. Transitional provisions.
Section 4647. Transfer of College and Institutions to the University.
Section 4748. Savings of validity.
Section 4849. Removal of difficulties.
Section 4950. Delegation of Powers.
Section 50
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"content": "(a) to make arrangements for the purchase and maintenance of machinery and other equipment necessary for the purpose of the University;\n(b) to make arrangements for the maintenance and constructions of the buildings, and other structures of the University ;\n(c) to be responsible for the maintenance of the lawns, grounds and gardens of the University campus ;\n(d) he shall be general custodian of all University property ; and\n(e) such other duties as may be prescribed or as may be assigned to him by the Vice-Chancellor.",
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"content": "(a) to make arrangements of housing of students ;\n(b) to arrange programme of student's counselling ;\n(c) to arrange for the employment of students in accordance with the plans approved by the Vice-Chancellor ;\n(d) to supervise the extra-curricular activities and look after the general needs of the students ;\n(e) to assist in the placement of the graduates of the University ; and\n(f) to perform such other duties a may be assigned to him by the Vice-Chancellor.",
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"content": "(1) its income from fees, endowments and grants, if any ;\n(2) constitution or grants which shall be made by the Government on such conditions as it may impose ;\n(3) grants, donations and benefactions ; and\n(4) other receipts.\n(2) The nominees in the Foundation Fund shall be invested in the securities mentioned or referred to in Clauses (a) to (d) of Section 19 of the Indian Trust Act, 1882.\n(3) The University shall furnish statements, accounts, reports and other particulars as the State Government may require relating to any grant made by the Government and shall take such actions and furnish such statements, accounts, reports and other particulars relating to the utilisation of any grants within such time as the State Government may direct.\n(4) It shall be competent for the University in furtherance to its objectives to accept grants from the Government of Assam or any other State Government or Central Government or Statutory Bodies endowments as donations under such conditions as may be agreed upon between the University and the grantor or donor.\n(1) A grant not less than a net expenditure incurred in the State of Assam on such of the activities on the institution of the Agricultural, Animal Husbandry and other Government Departments as transferred to the University ;\n(2) A grant not less than the estimated net expenditure of pay 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);\n(3) A grant to meet such additional items of expenditure, recurring and non-recurring, as the State Government may deem necessary also to the proper function of the University ;\n(4) The Government shall also make a non-lapsable lump sum grant to the University in respect of schemes included in he Five Year Plan and transferred to it for implementation by the University of an amount equal to the net outlay shown in the annual plan. Adjustment 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 rather than through the State Government.",
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"content": "(a) to examine the annual account of the University and to advise to Board thereon ;\n(b) to examine the annual budget estimates and to advise the Board thereon;\n(c) to review the financial position of the University from time to time ;\n(d) to make recommendations to the University of all matters relating to the finance of the University ; and\n(e) to make recommendations to the Board on all proposals involving expenditure for which no provision has been made in the budget or which involves expenditure in excess of the amount provided in the budget.",
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"content": "(1) The constitutions, powers and duties of the authorities ;\n(2) the powers, functions, duties manner of appointment and conditions of service of the officers other than the Chancellor ;\n(3) The designation, manner and appointment, powers and duties of officers ;\n(4) The classification and manner of appointment of teachers and other non-teaching staff;\n(5) The conferment and withdrawal of honorary degrees and academic distinction;\n(6) The establishment, amalgamation, sub-division and abolition of faculties ;\n(7) The establishment of department of teaching in the faculties ;\n(8) The salaries and 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 the Associate Directors of Research and Extension and the Dean of Student Welfare ;\n(9) The manner of opponent and selection of officers other than the Vice-Chancellor and their powers and their terms and conditions of service;\n(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;\n(11) All other matters required to be prescribed under this Act.",
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"content": "(a) The procedure of meetings of such authorities including the quorum for the transaction of business.\n(b) The holding of convocations to concern degrees and diplomas.\n(c) The conferment of honorary degrees, academic distinctions and withdrawals of degrees.\n(d) The establishment and abolition of hostels maintained by the University.\n(e) The institution of fellowships, assitantships, scholarships and studentships, bursaries, medals and prizes and the conditions of award thereof.\n(f) The allowances payable to members of the Board.\n(g) The entrance or admission of the students to the University and their enrolment and continuance as such and the conditions and procedure for dropping students from enrolment.\n(h) The fees which may be charged by the University.\n(i) The courses of study to be laid down for all degrees, diplomas and certificates of the University.\n(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.\n(k) The conditions for conferment of degrees and other academic distinctions.\n(l) The maintenance of discipline among the students of he University.\n(m) The special arrangements, if any, which may be made for residence, discipline and teaching of women students and the prescription of special courses of study for women.\n(n) The conditions of residence of students of the University and the levy of fees for residence in hostels.\n(o) The recognition of management of hostels not maintained by he University.\n(p) The conditions of service, remuneration and allowances including travelling and daily allowances to be paid to officers, teachers and other persons employed under the University other than those mentioned in Section 39.\nChapter IX\nMiscellaneous",
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"number": "44",
"title": "44. Residence of students.",
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"content": "",
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"number": "45",
"title": "45. Annual report.",
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"content": "",
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},
{
"number": "46",
"title": "46. Transitional provisions.",
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{
"number": "47",
"title": "47. Transfer of College and Institutions to the University.",
"chapter": null,
"content": "(a) that during the period of such employment all matters relating to pay, leave, retirement, 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 Government;\n(b) that any such members shall have a right of appeal to the State Government against any order of reduction, dismissal or removal from service or any other punishment.\n(a) that he should be permitted to retire and thereupon he shall be permitted to retire from the Government service and shall be entitled to such terminal benefits as compensations, pension or gratuity or the like, as may be prescribed by the State Government; or\n(b) that he should be permanently absorbed in the service of the University, and thereupon the University shall absorb him permanently. Any service rendered by him under the State Government shall be deemed to be 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 respect 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 immediately before he was taken over by the University ; or\n(c) that, he should be permitted to revert to Government service and thereupon he shall be permitted to revert to the service on the same terms and conditions of service applicable to him immediately before he was taken over by the University.",
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"is_definition": false,
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},
{
"number": "48",
"title": "48. Savings of validity.",
"chapter": null,
"content": "",
"footnote": "",
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{
"number": "49",
"title": "49. Removal of difficulties.",
"chapter": null,
"content": "",
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{
"number": "50",
"title": "50. Delegation of Powers.",
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"content": "",
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"metadata": {
"Act ID": "Last Updated 10th February, 2020 [ass038]",
"Act Number": "(Assam Act 24 of 1968)",
"Enactment Date": "",
"Act Year": "1968",
"Short Title": "The Assam Agricultural University Act, 1968",
"Type": "STATE",
"Location": "Assam"
},
"updated_at": "2026-09-29 21:55:18"
}