Section 21 of The University of Hyderabad Act, 1974
- (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 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 members and its powers and functions shall he prescribed by the Statutes.
Summary
- The Academic Council is the main group responsible for all academic matters.
- It is officially designated as the principal academic body of the University.
- It must follow the rules set in the Act, the Statutes, and the Ordinances.
- Its main job is to coordinate and supervise the university's academic policies.
- The Statutes define how the Council is formed and how long members serve.
- The specific powers and duties of the Council are also found in the Statutes.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who is in charge of the University's teaching and research policies?
The Academic Council is the principal academic body responsible for these policies.
2. Does the Academic Council have total freedom to make any rules it wants?
No, it must act according to the provisions of the Act, the Statutes, and the Ordinances.
3. Where are the rules about who can be on the Academic Council?
Those rules are prescribed by the University Statutes.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 21 of The University of Hyderabad Act, 1974, what is the primary responsibility of the Academic Council?
Q2.Which document prescribes the term of office for members of the Academic Council under Section 21 of The University of Hyderabad Act, 1974?
Q3.According to Section 21 of The University of Hyderabad Act, 1974, the Academic Council is the "principal academic body," but it must remain subject to which other rules?
Q4.How does the role of the Academic Council in Section 21 differ from the Executive Council in Section 20 of The University of Hyderabad Act, 1974?