Section 7 of The Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya Act, 1996 in hindi
The University shall be open to persons of either sex and of whatever caste, creed, race or class, and it shall not be lawful for the University to adopt or impose on any person, any test whatsoever of religious belief or profession in order to entitle him to be appointed as a teacher of the University or to hold any other office therein or to be admitted as a student in the University or to graduate thereat or to enjoy or exercise any privilege thereof: Provided that nothing in this section shall be deemed to prevent the University from making special provisions for the employment or admission of women, physically handicapped or of persons belonging to the weaker sections of the society and, in particular, of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes.
Summary
- The University is open to all people regardless of their sex, race, caste, creed, or class.
- It is illegal for the University to use a religious belief test to decide who can be a student or teacher.
- No one can be denied a degree or a position in office because of their religious profession or beliefs.
- The University is allowed to make special rules for the admission or employment of women.
- Special provisions can also be made for people with physical disabilities and those from weaker sections of society like Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Is it legal to ask a potential professor about their religious beliefs during a job interview?
No, the Act specifically forbids imposing any test of religious belief for appointment as a teacher.
2. Are there any groups that can get special treatment for admission?
Yes, the University can make special provisions for women, the physically handicapped, and weaker sections like Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 7 of The Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya Act, 1996, which of the following is an illegal requirement for admitting a student?
Q2.Which group is NOT explicitly mentioned in Section 7 of The Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya Act, 1996 as being eligible for special admission provisions?
Q3.Under Section 7 of The Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya Act, 1996, what is the legal status of creating special employment rules for the physically handicapped?
Q4.According to Section 7 of The Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya Act, 1996, who is protected from being forced to pass a religious test to hold office?