Section 40 of The Haryana and Punjab Agricultural Universities Act, 1970 in hindi
Construction of references to existing University in any document, etc.
Any reference to the existing University in any law, other than this Act, or in any contract or other instrument shall be construed,--
- (a)if such reference relates to any asset or property of the existing University in the State of Haryana, as a reference to the Haryana Agricultural University; and
- (b)in any other case, as a reference to the Punjab Agricultural University.
Summary
- Old legal documents and contracts that mention the original Punjab Agricultural University are still legally binding.
- Any mention of the old university in a law or contract must now be read as a specific new university.
- If the document is about property or assets located in Haryana, it now refers to the Haryana Agricultural University.
- In every other situation, the document is now read as referring to the Punjab Agricultural University.
- This section ensures that the split of the university does not break existing legal agreements or confuse old laws.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Do we need to rewrite all our old contracts with the new university name?
No, the Act automatically tells everyone how to read those old documents without needing to change the paper.
2. What if a contract is for something that isn't property, like a software license?
If it does not relate to property in Haryana, it is generally treated as a reference to the Punjab Agricultural University.
3. Does this rule apply to other laws too?
Yes, it applies to any law (other than this Act) or any contract or instrument.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 40 of The Haryana and Punjab Agricultural Universities Act, 1970, how should a 1967 contract regarding land in Haryana be interpreted?
2.According to Section 40 of The Haryana and Punjab Agricultural Universities Act, 1970, what is the "default" university for old documents that do not involve Haryana property?
3.Does Section 40 of The Haryana and Punjab Agricultural Universities Act, 1970, apply to other existing laws?
4.Under Section 40 of The Haryana and Punjab Agricultural Universities Act, 1970, what happened to the legal status of the "existing University" after the split?