Section 19 of The Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Act, 2016.
- (1)The Academic Council shall be the principal academic body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes and Ordinances, have the control and general regulation of, and be responsible for the maintenance of standards of learning, education, instruction, evaluation and examination within the University and shall exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be conferred or imposed upon it by the Statutes.
- (2)The constitution of the Academic Council and the term of office of its members shall be prescribed by the Statutes.
Summary
- The Academic Council is established as the principal academic body of the University.
- It holds the power to control and regulate the standards of learning, education, instruction, evaluation, and examination.
- The Council's authority is not absolute; it must operate subject to the provisions of the Act, the Statutes, and the Ordinances.
- The Statutes are responsible for defining the Council's constitution, the term length of its members, and any additional powers or functions it may have.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Does the Academic Council have unlimited power over academic rules?
No, its general regulation and control are explicitly subject to the broader rules found in the Act, the Statutes, and the Ordinances.
2. Where can someone find out who exactly sits on the Academic Council?
The specific makeup and membership (the constitution) of the Academic Council are outlined in the Statutes, rather than in this section of the Act.
3. Can the Academic Council take on additional duties not listed in Section 19?
Yes, it can perform other functions and exercise extra powers as long as those powers are formally conferred upon it by the Statutes.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 19 of The Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Act, 2016., which document determines the term of office for members of the Academic Council?
Q2.According to Section 19 of The Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Act, 2016., what is the primary role of the Academic Council?
Q3.Under Section 19 of The Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Act, 2016., the Academic Council's control over educational standards is subject to which of the following?
Q4.If the University wants to grant the Academic Council a new power not explicitly mentioned in Section 19 of The Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Act, 2016., how must this legally be done?