Section 35 of The School of Planning and Architecture Act, 2014 in hindi
- (1)It shall be the general duty of the Council to co-ordinate the activities of all the Schools.
- (2)Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (1), the Council shall perform the following functions, namely:
- (a)to advise on policy matters relating to the duration of the courses, the degrees and other academic distinctions to be conferred by the Schools, admission standards and other academic matters;
- (b)to recommend to the Central Government, proposals for establishment of new Schools of Planning and Architecture;
- (c)to deliberate on such matters of common interest to Schools as may be referred to it by any School;
- (d)to lay down policy regarding cadres, methods of recruitment and conditions of service of employees, institution of scholarships and freeships, levying of fees and other matters of common interest;
- (e)to examine the development plans of each School and to approve such of them as are considered necessary and also to indicate broadly the financial implications of such approved plans;
- (f)to advise the Visitor, if so required, in respect of any function to be performed by him under this Act; and
- (g)to perform such other functions as may be referred to it by the Central Government: Provided that nothing in this section shall derogate the powers and functions vested in the Board or Senate or other authorities of a School.
Summary
- The main job of the Council is to coordinate the activities among all the different Schools.
- The Council gives advice on academic rules, like how long courses should be and what the standards for admitting students are.
- If the Central Government wants to build a new School of Planning and Architecture, the Council is the body that recommends the proposal.
- The Council looks at the future development plans of each School, approves the necessary ones, and points out how much they will cost.
- The Council makes broad policies for hiring staff, providing student scholarships, and charging fees.
- Nothing the Council does is allowed to take away the existing powers of a School's Board or Senate.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can the Council force a School to change its daily rules?
The Council creates broad policies and coordinates activities, but it does not take away the power of the School's own Board or Senate.
2. Who approves the future growth plans for a School?
The Council examines and approves the development plans for the Schools and looks at their financial costs.
3. Does the Council decide who gets admitted to the Schools?
The Council advises on the general admission standards, but the Schools run their own specific admission processes.
4. What happens if two Schools have a shared problem?
A School can refer matters of common interest to the Council, and the Council will deliberate on them to find a unified solution.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 35 of The School of Planning and Architecture Act, 2014, what is the general duty of the Council?
Q2.Under Section 35 of The School of Planning and Architecture Act, 2014, how does the Council's authority affect the powers of a School's Board or Senate?
Q3.Under Section 35 of The School of Planning and Architecture Act, 2014, what role does the Council play regarding the development plans of each School?
Q4.Under Section 35 of The School of Planning and Architecture Act, 2014, who can refer matters of common interest to the Council for deliberation?