Section 39 of The Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Act, 2016.
No act or proceedings of any authority of the University shall be invalid merely by reason of the existence of a vacancy or vacancies among its members.
Summary
- A university group or authority can still legally do its job even if it is missing one or more members.
- Decisions, actions, and meetings are not cancelled or considered illegal just because there is an empty seat at the table.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can a committee vote on something if a member just quit?
Yes, the committee's actions are still completely valid even if there is a vacancy.
2. Could someone sue the university to block a rule because the board was not full?
No, this provision specifically protects the university's actions from being invalidated just because of an empty seat.
3. Does this mean a committee can operate with no members at all?
No, committees still have rules about the minimum number of people needed to hold a meeting (a quorum), but as long as that minimum is met, a vacant seat elsewhere on the roster does not ruin the meeting.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 39 of The Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Act, 2016., what happens to the proceedings of a University authority if one of its seats is currently vacant?
Q2.A student claims a disciplinary rule is illegal because the Academic Council was missing two members when it passed the rule. Under Section 39 of The Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Act, 2016., is the student correct?
Q3.What is the core legal protection offered by Section 39 of The Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Act, 2016. to the University authorities?
Q4.Does Section 39 of The Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Act, 2016. apply to all authorities of the University or just the Board of Management?