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Dr.Y.S.R Horticultural University Act, 2007 Act No. 30 of 2007

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Preamble
Section 1 Short title, extent and commencement - (1) This Act may be called
Section 2 Definitions - In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, -
Section 3 Establishment and incorporation of the University - (1) There shall be established in and for the State of Andhra Pradesh, a University by the name of 1[Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University.
Section 4 Venkataramannagudem in West Godavari District and it may extend to any place within a contiguous area of twenty kilometers around it.
Section 5 No unit shall be recognized as an affiliated unit.
Section 6 Admission to the University - (1) The University shall, subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, be open to all persons, provided that nothing in this section shall require the University to admit to any course of study any person who does not meet the prescribed academic standards for admission or to retain on the rolls of the University persons whose academic records are below the minimum standard required for the award of a degree or whose personal conduct is such as to be enimical to the purpose of the University or to the appropriate rights and privileges of other students and staff:
Section 7 Powers and functions of the University - The University shall have the following powers and functions:
Section 8 Visitation and Inspection - (1) The Chancellor shall have the right to cause an inspection to be made, by such person or authority, as he may direct, of the affairs and properties of the University or any college or institution maintained 1[or affiliated or recognised] by the University, and to cause an inquiry to be made in respect of any matter connected therewith.
Section 9 Authorities of the University - The following shall be the authorities of the University, namely:-
Section 10 Board of Management and its Constitution - (1) The Chancellor shall constitute the Board of Management.
Section 11 Member of the Board under clauses (vii) to (xi) of sub-section (2).
Section 12 A person attending such meeting shall be entitled to such allowances as may be prescribed.
Section 13 Provided that if a meeting of the Council is adjourned for want of quorum, no quorum shall be necessary at the next meeting for the transaction of the same business.
Section 14 Research and Extension Council - (1) There shall be a Research and Extension Council consisting of the following members, namely:-
Section 15 Powers and functions of the Research and Extension Council- (1) The Research and Extension Council shall, subject to the provisions of this Act and Statutes, have the powers, to make recommendations on matters relating to research and extension programmes.
Section 16 Faculties- (1) The University shall have the Faculties of Horticulture, PostGraduate studies and such other Faculties, as may be prescribed.
Section 17 Powers and functions of Board of Faculties- The Boards of faculties shall have the following powers, namely:-
Section 18 Constitution of Committees - Every authority shall have the power to appoint committees which may, unless otherwise provided in this Act, consist of such members of the authority and other persons as it may deem fit.
Section 19 Filling of Casual Vacancies - Any casual vacancy among the members, other than ex-officio members, of any Authority shall be filled, as soon as conveniently may be, by the person or Authority who appointed, elected, nominated or co-opted the member whose place has become vacant and the person appointed, elected, nominated or co-opted to a casual vacancy shall be a member of such Authority for the residue of term for which the person whose place he fills would have been a member.
Section 20 Removal from membership of an authority - (1) The Board may remove any person from membership of any authority or body of the University on the ground that such person have been convicted of any offence involving moral turpitude or conduct not befitting the office held by the concerned member:
Section 21 Decision on question as to validity of the act or proceeding - Where any question arises whether any act or proceeding of an Authority including the Board, is consistent with this Act and the Statutes, it shall be referred to the Chancellor whose decision thereon shall be final.
Section 22 Decision on question as to validity of membership- If any question arises as to whether any person has been duly appointed or is entitled to be a member of any authority or other body of the University the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor whose decision thereon shall be final:
Section 23 Provided that before taking any such decision, the Chancellor shall give the person affected thereby reasonable opportunity of being heard.
Section 24 Officers of the University - The following shall be the Officers of the University, namely:-
Section 25 Chancellor - The Governor of Andhra Pradesh shall be the Chancellor of the University. He shall, by virtue of his office, be the Head of the University, and shall, when present, preside at any convocation of the University. He shall exercise such other powers as may be conferred on him by or under this Act.
Section 26 Vice-Chancellor - (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be a whole time officer of the University and shall be appointed by the Chancellor from the panel of eminent scientists in Horticulture / Agriculture drawn by the Search Committee. The Search Committee shall consist of the following persons:
Section 27 First Vice-Chancellor - The first Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor. He shall be paid the salary, as prescribed from time to time, inclusive of pension if any. He shall serve the University for full term as may be
Section 28 The other conditions of service shall apply as may be prescribed for a regular officer.
Section 29 Deans of the Faculties - There shall be a Dean for each Faculty who shall be the Chairman of the Faculty Board and shall be responsible for the faithful observance of the provisions of the Act, Statutes and Regulations relating to the faculty and for the organization and conduct of the teaching, research and extension work of the departments comprised therein.
Section 30 Director of Research - There shall be a Director of Research who shall be responsible for the direction and coordination of research programmes of horticulture and allied sciences in the University as laid down in section 41 and efficient working of research stations.
Section 31 Director of Extension - There shall be a Director of Extension who shall be responsible for the Extension Programmes as laid down in section 42.
Section 32 Director of Industrial and International Programmes - There shall be a Director of Industrial and International programmes, who shall be responsible for coordination of Programmes with industries in relation to the board objectives of the University and coordinate the International programmes concerning the University.
Section 33 Dean of Students Affairs - The Dean shall have the following duties:
Section 34 Registrar - (1) The Registrar shall be responsible for the due custody of records and the common seal of the University. He shall be the Ex-Officio NonMember Secretary of the Board and the Ex-officio Member Secretary of the Academic Council and shall be bound to place before it all such information as may be necessary for the transaction of its business. He shall receive applications for entrance to the University and shall keep a permanent record of all courses, curricula and other information as may be necessary.
Section 35 The resignation shall take effect from the date of relief.
Section 36 Controller of Examinations - The Controller of Examinations shall,-
Section 37 Estate Officer - The Estate Officer shall be responsible for execution of civil works and maintenance of the Buildings, all civic amenities, roads, fencing, playgrounds, parks and lands of the University other than the lands comprising the horticultural and other farms and such other functions as may be prescribed.
Section 38 University Librarian - The University Librarians shall be responsible for the maintenance and management of the University Library and to guide and coordinate the working in the libraries of the various constituent units of the University and to prepare the annual estimate of operational and developmental requirements of all the libraries of the University.
Section 39 Common to the Officers other than Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor -
Section 40 Teaching - (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, teaching in the University shall include Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral Degree Programme and short-term Diploma Courses in the disciplines of Horticulture/Agriculture, Forestry and other allied sciences, as may be prescribed.
Section 42 Extension - (1) There shall be established extension programmes/activities in the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act and Statutes, make useful information available to farmers and others based upon findings of research to help and solve their problems. It shall conduct demonstrations and training programmes and undertake advisory work for the benefit of students, extension workers and farmers. Extension activity of the University shall be coordinated with the other functions of the University and other appropriate agencies of the State.
Section 43 Co-ordination of Teaching, Research and Extension, Integration of Functions and Curricula and Services- (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall take such steps as may be necessary in consultation with the appropriate officers of the University, for the full co-ordination of teaching, research and extension activities of the University.
Section 44 Co-ordination among Government Departments and University - The Government shall endeavor to secure proper coordination between the Departments of the Government and the University of the University's activities and may tender necessary advice to the Board in that regard.
Section 45 Appointment of Teachers- The teachers of a Faculty shall be appointed by the Board on the recommendation of the Selection Committee the manner prescribed and their remuneration and other conditions of service shall be such as may be prescribed.
Section 46 Provident Fund, Pension, Insurance and Welfare Fund - (1) The University shall constitute for the benefit of its officers, teachers, ministerial
Section 47 Tribunal of Arbitration for disputes between the University and its staff - Any dispute arising out of a contract between the University and any employee of the University shall, on the request of the employee concerned or at the instance of the Board, be referred to a Tribunal of Arbitration consisting of one member nominated by the Board, one member nominated by the employee concerned and an umpire appointed by the Government. The decision of the Tribunal shall be final.
Section 48 University Funds- (1) The University shall have a General Fund to which shall be credited :
Section 49 Borrowing of Money- The University may accept moneys from the Government of India, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, the State Government, the University Grants Commission and also borrow money from a Bank or a corporation for the purpose of the University:
Section 50 Certain restrictions in respect of financial matters - The University shall not divert earmarked funds for other purpose, or revise the scales of pay of its staff or implement any scheme which involves any matching contribution from the Government or which imposes a recurring liability on the Government after the assistance from the sponsoring authority ceases without the prior written approval of the Government:
Section 51 Finance Committee- (1) The Board shall constitute a Finance Committee consisting of :-
Section 52 Accounts and Audit- The Annual Statement of accounts of the University shall be prepared by the Comptroller and certified by an authority to be nominated or authorized by the Government. The Statement shall include all
Section 53 Such statement shall be printed and submitted to the Government by the Board after close of the financial year to which these pertain.
Section 54 Statutes- Subject to the provisions of this Act, the statutes may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:-
Section 55 Statutes how made - (1) The statutes with regard to matters set out in section 54 shall be made by the Government.
Section 56 Regulations- (1) The authorities of the University may make regulations consistent with this Act and the Statutes for laying down the procedure for their meetings and the number of members required to form the quorum;
Section 57 Residence of Students - The students shall reside in the accommodation maintained by the University or approved by the Vice-Chancellor subject to the conditions as may be prescribed. However, the Vice-Chancellor or an
Section 58 Annual Report- The Annual report of the University shall be prepared by the Registrar (or any other Officer, if assigned) under the direction of the ViceChancellor normally within six months from the close of the Financial Year and circulated to the members of the Board one month before meeting at which it is to be considered. The Board shall after consideration of the annual report forward a copy thereof to the Government.
Section 59 Temporary appointment of Officers and Constitution of Committees Notwithstanding anything in this Act, and until such time as the authorities are duly constituted, the Vice-Chancellor may appoint any officer or constitute any Committee temporarily to exercise, perform and discharge all or any of the powers, functions and duties of such Authorities under the Act. The ViceChancellor shall report the matter to the appropriate authority, which normally deals with the matter, when it is constituted.
Section 60 Powers of Government to transfer certain colleges and institutions to the University - (1) The Government shall, by order, direct that all the colleges and the institutions under the control and management of the Government conducting instruction, research and extension in the subject of horticulture and allied sciences shall be maintained by the University, with effect from such date or dates as may be specified in the notification. The control and management of such institutions shall thereupon stand transferred to the University and all the properties and assets and liabilities and obligations, of the Government in relation thereto shall stand transferred to, vest in, or devolve upon, the University.
Section 61 Delegation of Powers - The Board may, by Statutes made in this behalf, delegate to any officer or authority of the University any of the powers conferred on it, by or under this Act, to be exercised by such officer or
Section 62 Power to remove difficulties - (1) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Government may, by order, do anything which appears to it necessary for the purpose of removing the difficulty.
Section 63 Repeal of Ordinance 8 of 2007 - The Andhra Pradesh Horticultural University Ordinance, 2007 is hereby repealed.

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