Section 19 of The Visva-Bharati Act, 1951 in hindi
1[19. The Samsad (Court).--(1) The constitution of the Samsad (Court) and the term or office of its members shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
- (2)Subject to the other provisions of this Act, the Samsad (Court) shall have the following powers and functions, namely:--
- (a)to review, from time to time, the broad policies and programmes of the University, including the maintenance of standards and adherence to the objectives of the University and to suggest measures for the development and improvement of the University which shall be considered by the appropriate authorities of the University;
- (b)to consider and pass resolutions on the annual report and annual accounts of the University and the report of its auditors on such accounts;
- (c)to advice the Paridarsaka (Visitor) in respect of any matter which may be referred to it for advice; and
- (d)to exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes.]
Summary
- The rules for how the Samsad (the Court of the University) is formed and how long its members serve are set out in the University Statutes.
- The Samsad reviews the general policies and programs of the University to make sure it maintains its standards and sticks to its goals.
- It can suggest ways to develop and improve the University, and these suggestions must then be looked at by the appropriate University authorities.
- The Samsad is responsible for reviewing and voting on the University's annual report, annual financial accounts, and the auditor's report.
- It provides advice to the Paridarsaka (the Visitor) if the Visitor refers a matter to it and asks for an opinion.
- It can also perform other duties and use other powers if the Statutes give them to it.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who decides how many people sit on the Samsad and how long they serve?
The Statutes of the University contain the specific rules for the makeup of the Samsad and the term lengths for its members.
2. Can the Samsad force changes to the University's policies on its own?
No, it cannot force changes. It can only review policies and suggest improvements, which are then considered and decided upon by the appropriate authorities within the University.
3. What documents does the Samsad review every year?
The Samsad considers and passes resolutions on the annual report, the annual accounts, and the report from the auditors regarding those accounts.
4. Does the Samsad advise the Vice-Chancellor directly on everyday matters?
The text specifically says the Samsad advises the Paridarsaka (Visitor) when asked, rather than explicitly mentioning advising the Vice-Chancellor on daily operations.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 19 of The Visva-Bharati Act, 1951, what role does the Samsad (Court) play regarding the broad policies of the University?
Q2.Under Section 19 of The Visva-Bharati Act, 1951, where would you find the rules defining the term of office for members of the Samsad (Court)?
Q3.Under Section 19 of The Visva-Bharati Act, 1951, which individual receives advice from the Samsad (Court) when they specifically refer a matter to it?
Q4.Under Section 19 of The Visva-Bharati Act, 1951, which of the following financial documents is the Samsad (Court) explicitly empowered to consider and pass resolutions on?