Section 21 of The Maulana Azad National Urdu University Act, 1996
- (1)The Academic Council shall be the principal academic body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes and the Ordinances, co-ordinate and exercise general supervision over the academic policies of the University.
- (2)The Constitution of the Academic Council, the term of office of its member and its powers and functions shall be prescribed by the Statutes.
Summary
- The Academic Council is the principal academic body, meaning it is the primary group responsible for all educational matters.
- This Council oversees and coordinates the academic policies of the University to ensure high standards.
- The Council's supervision must follow the rules set out in the Act, the Statutes, and the Ordinances (the University's secondary rules).
- The Statutes describe how the Council is organized and how long its members serve.
- Like the Executive Council, the Academic Council's specific powers and duties are also defined in the Statutes.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Which group handles teaching policies under the Maulana Azad National Urdu University Act, 1996?
Section 21 of the Maulana Azad National Urdu University Act, 1996, names the Academic Council as the principal academic body (the primary group for educational matters).
2. Does the Academic Council have total freedom to make any rules it wants?
No, under Section 21 of the Maulana Azad National Urdu University Act, 1996, its supervision is subject to the provisions of the Act, the Statutes, and the Ordinances.
3. How do I know who is allowed to be a member of the Academic Council?
Section 21 of the Maulana Azad National Urdu University Act, 1996, states that the constitution (the makeup of the group) is prescribed by the Statutes.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 21 of The Maulana Azad National Urdu University Act, 1996, what is the main duty of the Academic Council?
Q2.According to Section 21 of The Maulana Azad National Urdu University Act, 1996, the Academic Council must follow which sets of rules?
Q3.Under Section 21 of The Maulana Azad National Urdu University Act, 1996, where is the "term of office" for members written?
Q4.Under Section 21 of The Maulana Azad National Urdu University Act, 1996, the Academic Council is the principal __ body of the University.