Section 10 of The Gujarat Agricultural University Act, 1969 — Chancellor

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(1)The Governor of the State of Gujarat shall be the Chancellor of the University.
(2)The Chancellor shall, by virtue of his office, be the Head of the University and shall, when present, preside at any convocation of the University.
(3)Every proposal to confer an honorary degree shall be subject to the confirmation of the Chancellor.
(4)The Chancellor shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred or imposed on him by this Act or the Statutes.

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Summary

This section designates the Governor of the State of Gujarat as the ex-officio Chancellor of the university.
It establishes that the Chancellor is, by virtue of office, the Head of the University.
It mandates that the Chancellor shall preside over any convocation of the university when present.
It requires the Chancellor's explicit confirmation before any proposal to confer an honorary degree can take effect.
It authorizes the Chancellor to exercise all other powers and duties conferred or imposed by this Act or university Statutes.

Practical examples

1Following a change in state leadership, a new Governor of Gujarat takes the oath of office on July 1. Under Section 10, the new Governor automatically becomes the Chancellor and Head of the University by virtue of office without requiring a separate appointment process.

2The Academic Council proposes to award an honorary Doctor of Science degree to an eminent agricultural scientist at the upcoming annual graduation ceremony. On September 14, the Vice-Chancellor submits the proposal to the Governor's office. Under Section 10, the degree cannot be conferred until the Chancellor formally confirms the proposal.

3The university prepares for its annual degree convocation ceremony scheduled for December 5. The Governor attends the event in person. Under Section 10, as the Head of the University present at the event, the Chancellor presides over the convocation ceremony.

FAQ

1. Who holds the office of Chancellor under Section 10?

Under Section 10, the Governor of the State of Gujarat is the Chancellor of the University.

2. Who presides at the convocation of the university when present under Section 10?

Under Section 10, the Chancellor, as Head of the University, presides at any convocation when present.

3. Is approval needed from the Chancellor to award an honorary degree under Section 10?

Yes, Section 10 explicitly mandates that every proposal to confer an honorary degree shall be subject to the confirmation of the Chancellor.

4. What is the official status of the Chancellor within the university structure under Section 10?

Under Section 10, the Chancellor is, by virtue of office, the Head of the University.

Practice Quiz

Q1.Who automatically serves as the Chancellor of the university under Section 10?

Q2.The university senate wants to award an honorary doctorate to a distinguished visiting scholar. What requirement does Section 10 impose?

Q3.When the Governor attends the annual university convocation, who presides over the ceremony under Section 10?

Q4.How does Section 10 connect the Chancellor's role to the inspection and inquiry powers described in Section 8 of this Act?

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