Section 23 of The Rajiv Gandhi University Act, 2006
- (1)The Executive Council shall be the principal executive body of the University.
- (2)The constitution of the Executive Council, the term of office of its members and its powers and functions shall be prescribed by the Statutes: Provided that such number of members as may be prescribed by the Statutes shall be from among the elected members of the Court.
Summary
- The Executive Council is the principal executive body of the University, meaning it handles core management and administration.
- The rules detailing who sits on the Executive Council, how long they serve, and what their powers are, are defined by the Statutes.
- A specific rule mandates that some members of the Executive Council must be chosen from among the elected members of the Court.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What is the main role of the Executive Council?
It is the principal executive body of the University.
2. How long do members of the Executive Council serve?
Their term of office is prescribed by the Statutes.
3. Do members of the Court have any role in the Executive Council?
Yes, a prescribed number of Executive Council members must be selected from the elected members of the Court.
Test yourself
Q1.How does Section 23 of The Rajiv Gandhi University Act, 2006 describe the primary status of the Executive Council?
Q2.Under Section 23 of The Rajiv Gandhi University Act, 2006, from which other University authority must a certain number of Executive Council members be drawn?
Q3.Section 23 of The Rajiv Gandhi University Act, 2006 requires some Executive Council members to be elected members of the Court. Based on Section 22 of the same Act, which groups of people make up these elected Court members that could potentially serve on the Executive Council?
Q4.Under Section 23 of The Rajiv Gandhi University Act, 2006, where would a person look to find the exact term of office for an Executive Council member?