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Section 3 of The University of Allahabad Act, 2005 in hindi

In this Act, and in all Statutes made hereunder, unless the context otherwise requires,--

(a)"Academic Council' means the Academic Council of the University;
(b)"academic staff" means such categories of staff as are designated as academic staff by the Statutes;
(c)"appointed day" means the date of establishment of the University of Allahabad under sub-section (1) of section 4;
(d)"Centre" means a unit of the University or of a University Institute providing teaching, consultancy and research facilities;
(e)"Chancellor" means the Chancellor of the University appointed under section 13;
(f)"Constituent College" means a college prescribed as such by the Statutes;
(g)"Constituent Institute" means an Institute prescribed as such by the Statutes;
(h)"Court" means the Court of the University;
1. (i)"Department" means a Department of a Faculty;
(j)"Director" means the head of a University Institute or Constituent Institute;
(k)"employee" means any person appointed by the University and includes teachers and other staff of the University;
(l)"Executive Council" means the Executive Council of the University;
(m)"Faculty" means a Faculty of the University;
(n)"Finance Officer" means the Finance Officer of the University appointed under section 18;
(o)"Ordinances" means the Ordinances of the University;
(p)"Principal' means the head of a University College or a Constituent College;
(q)"Pro-Vice-Chancellor" means the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University appointed under section 15;
(r)"Registrar" means the Registrar of the University appointed under section 17;
(s)"Regulations" means the Regulations of the University;
(t)"Statutes" means the Statutes of the University;
(u)"teacher" means Professors, Readers and Lecturers appointed or recognised by the University;
1. (v)"University" means the University of Allahabad established and incorporated under section 4;
(w)"University appointed teacher" means a teacher appointed by the University for imparting instruction and conducting research in the University or any college or institution maintained by the University;
1. (x)"University College" means a college or an institution maintained by the University or admitted to the privileges of the University as a Faculty;
(y)"University Institute" means an Institute, established and maintained by the University;
(z)"University recognised teacher" means a teacher recognised by the University for imparting instruction and conducting research in a college or institution admitted to the privileges of the University; and
(za)"Vice-Chancellor" means the Vice-Chancellor of the University appointed under section 14.

Summary

This section provides the official definitions for specific terms used throughout the law and its rulebooks (Statutes).
An "employee" is broadly defined to include any person appointed by the University, which covers both teachers and regular staff.
The "appointed day" is defined by looking at Section 4, meaning the day the University is officially established as a corporate body.
The "Chancellor" and the "Finance Officer" are defined by pointing to Section 13 and Section 18 respectively, which contain the rules for their appointments.
The terms apply unless the context of a sentence clearly requires a different meaning.

Practical examples

1A campus janitor named Amit files a grievance. The university tries to argue he is not covered by rules meant for "employees". Amit points to the definition section, which clearly states an employee includes "other staff", proving he is covered.

2A debate arises about who qualifies as a "teacher". A visiting lecturer, Sunita, looks at the definitions and sees a teacher means Professors, Readers, and Lecturers appointed or recognized by the University, confirming her status.

FAQ

1. Does the definition of "employee" only cover administrative staff?

No. The law says an employee means any person appointed by the University, specifically including teachers as well as other staff.

2. What does the "appointed day" mean in this law?

It means the date the University of Allahabad is established under sub-section 1 of section 4.

3. Are these definitions absolute everywhere in the law?

Mostly, yes. However, the section starts by saying they apply "unless the context otherwise requires", meaning a rare exception could exist if a specific sentence makes it obvious a different meaning is intended.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 3 of The University of Allahabad Act, 2005, how is the term "appointed day" defined through its cross-reference to Section 4?

Q2.Section 3 of The University of Allahabad Act, 2005 defines the "Chancellor" by cross-referencing Section 13. Based on Section 13, how does a person get this title?

Q3.Under Section 3 of The University of Allahabad Act, 2005, which of the following groups is explicitly included in the definition of an "employee"?

Q4.Section 3 of The University of Allahabad Act, 2005 defines the "Finance Officer" by pointing to Section 18. According to Section 18, what outlines the powers and duties of this officer?

Q5.Under Section 3 of The University of Allahabad Act, 2005, is there any situation where a defined term might mean something else?

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