Section 16 of The Gujarat Agricultural University Act, 1969 — He may disallow any expenditure which may contravene the terms of any Statute or for which provision is required to be made by the Statute but has not been made
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Official Legislative Text
The Director of Purchase and Properties 16.
- (1)The Director of Purchase and Properties shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor subject to the approval of the Board.
- (2)The emoluments and other terms and conditions of service of the Director of Purchase and Properties shall be such as may be prescribed.
- (3)The Director of Purchase and Properties shall perform the following functions and duties, namely :,
- (a)to arrange for the maintenance and construction of the buildings and other structures of the University;
- (b)to arrange for the purchase and maintenance of machinery and other equipment necessary for the purposes of the University;
- (c)to maintain the lawns, grounds and gardens of the University campus;
- (d)to be the general custodian of all University property;
- (e)to perform such other duties as may be prescribed or as may be assigned to him by the Vice-Chancellor.
- (4)The Director of Purchase and Properties shall, in the discharge of his duties, be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor.
Educational Study Layer
Summary
- The Comptroller is a full-time salaried officer appointed by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Board.
- The Comptroller manages university property, funds, and investments, and advises on financial policy.
- The Comptroller prepares the annual budget and statement of accounts under the direction of the Vice-Chancellor.
- The Comptroller ensures that expenditures are made as authorized in the budget.
- The Comptroller may disallow any expenditure that contravenes any Statute or lacks required statutory provision.
Practical examples
1A department head orders new lab equipment costing 500,000 rupees without budget sanction or statutory provision. The Comptroller reviews the order, notes that no Statute authorizes the expense, and officially disallows the payment.
2A campus committee attempts to reimburse an unapproved foreign travel bill that violates university Statutes. The Comptroller rejects the voucher and refuses to issue university funds.
Practice Quiz
Q1.Under Section 15 of this Act, what action can the Comptroller take if an expenditure contravenes the terms of a Statute?
Q2.Under Section 15 of this Act, who appoints the Comptroller?
Q3.Under Section 15 of this Act, to whom is the Comptroller responsible for ensuring budget authorization?
Q4.Under Section 15 of this Act, which financial task is specifically assigned to the Comptroller?