Section 21 of The Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Act, 2016.
The Extension Education Council.
The constitution, powers and functions of the Extension Education Council shall be prescribed by the Statutes.
Summary
- This section legally establishes the Extension Education Council as an authority within the University.
- It requires that the structure and membership (constitution) of the council be established by the Statutes.
- It specifies that all powers and functions belonging to the Extension Education Council must be detailed in the Statutes.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What is the purpose of Section 21 if it doesn't give any operational details?
It legally anchors the Extension Education Council as a required entity within the University, ensuring its existence while allowing the Statutes the flexibility to define how it actually works.
2. Are the powers of the Extension Education Council permanently fixed by the Act?
No, because its powers are prescribed by the Statutes, they can be modified by amending the Statutes without needing to pass a new Act of Parliament.
3. Does this section mention who chairs the Extension Education Council?
No, leadership details fall under the Council's "constitution," which is deferred entirely to the Statutes.
Test yourself
1.According to Section 21 of The Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Act, 2016., which framework determines what the Extension Education Council is allowed to do?
2.Under Section 21 of The Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Act, 2016., how is the membership structure of the Extension Education Council decided?
3.Which of the following best describes the drafting style of Section 21 of The Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Act, 2016.?
4.If someone wants to understand the differences in powers between the Research Council (Section 20) and the Extension Education Council (Section 21) under The Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Act, 2016., where must they look?