Section 30 of The Gujarat Agricultural University Act, 1969 — Constitution of committees

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Official Legislative Text

Every authority of the University shall have power to appoint committees which may, unless otherwise provided in this Act or Statutes, consist of the members of that authority, and such other persons as it may think fit.

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Summary

Every authority of the University holds the power to appoint committees to carry out designated tasks .
Committees appointed by an authority may include members of that authority .
Committees may also include external persons who are not members of the appointing authority .
This general committee appointment power applies unless the Act or Statutes explicitly state otherwise .

Practical examples

1On October 4, 2026, the Academic Council forms a special committee to review student pass rates in extension courses. Under Section 30 of the Act, the Academic Council appoints two of its own members and two external education experts from an independent institute to serve on the committee.

2On May 18, 2026, the Board of Management creates an ad-hoc committee to inspect land sites for a research station. A member asks if non-board members can join. The Registrar confirms that under Section 30 of the Act, any authority can appoint committees consisting of its members and outside persons it deems fit.

FAQ

1. Can a university authority appoint non-members to its committees under Section 30?

Yes, under Section 30 of the Act, an authority may appoint committees consisting of its members and such other persons as it thinks fit .

2. Which university authorities have the power to form committees under Section 30?

Under Section 30 of the Act, every authority of the University has the power to appoint committees, unless otherwise provided in the Act or Statutes .

3. Must a committee created under Section 30 contain only members of the appointing authority?

No, under Section 30 of the Act, committees may include members of the authority as well as outside persons .

Practice Quiz

Q1.The Academic Council sets up a committee to evaluate library book purchases and wants to include two high school teachers who do not belong to the Academic Council. Under Section 30 of the Act, is this allowed?

Q2.A university official claims that only the Board of Management can form committees. Is this claim correct under Section 30 of the Act?

Q3.Spanning Section 26 and Section 30 of the Act, how does the Board's power to appoint committees under Section 26(1)(h) relate to Section 30?

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