Section 47 of The Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020
Where any authority of the University is given power by this Act or the Statutes to appoint Committees, such Committees shall, save as otherwise provided, consist of the members of the authority concerned and of such other person, if any, as the authority in each case may think fit.
Summary
- University authorities have the specific power to form committees.
- These committees must include members from the authority that created them.
- They can also include "other persons" who are not part of the authority, if the authority thinks they will be helpful.
- This general rule applies unless the Act or the Statutes give different specific instructions for a particular committee.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can someone who does not work for the University be on a committee?
Yes, the authority can appoint "such other person" as it thinks fit to a committee.
2. Does a committee have to be made up entirely of board members?
No, while it should include members of the authority, it can also include outside experts.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 47 of The Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020, who must a committee consist of as a general rule?
Q2.Under Section 47 of The Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020, which legal documents give the University authorities the power to appoint these committees?
Q3.Under Section 47 of The Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020, what does the phrase "save as otherwise provided" mean?
Q4.Under Section 47 of The Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020, who decides if an outside person is fit to join a committee?