THE STATUTES OF THE UNIVERSITY
The Chancellor:
1. (1) The Chancellor shall be appointed by the Visitor from a panel of not less than three persons
recommended by the Board from amongst persons of eminence in education in general and
agricultural sciences in particular:
Provided that if the Visitor does not approve any of the persons so recommended, he may call for
fresh recommendations from the Board.
(2) The Chancellor shall hold office for a term of five years and shall not be eligible for
reappointment:
Provided that notwithstanding the expiry of his term of office, the Chancellor shall continue to
hold office until his successor enters upon his office.
The Vice-Chancellor:
2. (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Visitor from a panel of not less than three
persons who shall be recommended by a Committee as constituted under clause (2).
(2) The Committee referred to in clause (1) shall consist of the following:—
(i) Secretary, Department of Agricultural Research and Education, Government of India who
shall be the Chairman;
(ii) one nominee of the Visitor as Member, who shall also be the convener;
(iii) one nominee of the Central Government.
(3) The Vice-Chancellor shall be a whole-time salaried officer of the University.
(4) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters
upon his office, or until he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier, and he shall be
eligible for reappointment for a further term of five years, or until he attains the age of seventy years
whichever is earlier:
Provided that notwithstanding the expiry of the said period of five years, he shall continue in
office for a period not exceeding one year or until his successor is appointed and enters upon his
office.
(5) The emoluments and other conditions of service of the Vice-Chancellor shall be as follows: —
(i) the Vice-Chancellor shall be paid a monthly salary and allowances other than the house
rent allowance, at the rate fixed by the Central Government from time to time and he shall be
entitled, without payment of rent, to use a furnished residence throughout his term of office and
no charge shall fall on the Vice-Chancellor in respect of the maintenance of such residence;
(ii) the Vice-Chancellor shall be entitled to such terminal benefits and allowances as may be
fixed by the Board with the approval of the Visitor from time to time:
Provided that where an employee of the University or a college or an institution maintained
by it, or any other University or any institution maintained by or affiliated to such other
University, is appointed as the Vice-Chancellor, he may be allowed to continue to contribute to
any provident fund of which he is a member and the University shall contribute to the account of
such person in that provident fund at the same rate at which the person had been contributing
immediately before his appointment as the Vice-Chancellor:
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Provided further that where such employee had been a member of any pension scheme, the
University shall make the necessary contribution to such scheme;
(iii) the Vice-Chancellor shall be entitled to travelling and other allowances as per rate fixed
from time to time by the Government of India for the officers equivalent to the rank of Secretary
to the Government of India;
(iv) the Vice-Chancellor shall be entitled to transfer travelling allowances and other
allowances as admissible to officers of the rank of Secretary to the Government of India for
joining and after relinquishing the post;
(v) the Vice-Chancellor shall be entitled to leave on full pay at the rate of thirty days in a
calendar year and the leave shall be credited to his account in advance in two half-yearly
instalments of fifteen days each on the first day of January and July every year:
Provided that if the Vice-Chancellor assumes or relinquishes charge of the office of the
Vice-Chancellor during the currency of a half year, the leave shall be credited proportionately at
the rate of two and-a-half days for each completed month of service;
(vi) in addition to the leave referred to in sub-clause (iv), the Vice-Chancellor shall also be
entitled to half-pay leave at the rate of twenty days for each completed year of service. This
half-pay leave may also be availed of as commuted leave on full pay on medical certificate:
Provided that when commuted leave is available, twice the amount of half-pay leave shall be
debited against half-pay leave due;
(vii) the Vice-Chancellor shall be entitled to Leave Travel Concession and Home Travel
Concession as per rules of Government of India;
(viii) the Vice-Chancellor shall be entitled to the benefit of leave encashment at the time of
laying down the office as per rules of Government of India.
(6) If the office of the Vice-Chancellor becomes vacant due to death, resignation or otherwise, or
if he is unable to perform his duties due to ill health or any other cause, the senior-most Dean or
Director, as the case may be, shall perform the duties of the Vice-Chancellor until a new ViceChancellor assumes office or until the Vice-Chancellor attends to the duties of his office, as the case
may be.
Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor:
3. (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be ex officio Chairman of the Board, the Academic Council, the
Finance Committee, the Research Council and the Extension Education Council and shall, in the
absence of the Chancellor, preside over the Convocations held for conferring degrees.
(2) The Vice-Chancellor shall be entitled to be present at, and address, any meeting of any
authority of the University, but shall not be entitled to vote thereat unless he is a member of such
authority.
(3) It shall be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to see that this Act, the Statutes, the Ordinances and
the Regulations are duly observed, and he shall have all the powers necessary to ensure such
observance.
(4) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise control over the affairs of the University and shall give
effect to the decisions of all the authorities of the University.
(5) The Vice-Chancellor shall have all the powers necessary for the proper maintenance of
discipline in the University and he may delegate any such powers to such person or persons as he may
deem fit.
(6) The Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to convene or cause to be convened the meetings of
the Board, the Academic Council, the Research Council, the Extension Education Council and the
Finance Committee.
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The Dean of colleges and Faculties:
4. (1) Each Faculty shall have a Dean who shall also be the head of the college concerned.
(2) If any Faculty has more than one college, the Vice-Chancellor may nominate one of the Deans
as the Dean of the Faculty.
(3) The Dean of the college shall be appointed by the Board on the recommendations of the
Selection Committee constituted for the purpose as per statute 18 and he shall be a whole-time
salaried officer of the University.
(4) The Dean shall be entitled to rent free and unfurnished residential accommodation.
(5) The Dean shall hold the office for a term of five years and shall be eligible for reappointment:
Provided that a Dean on attaining the age of sixty-five years shall cease to hold office as such.
(6) When the office of the Dean is vacant or when the Dean is, by reason of illness, absence or
any other cause, unable to perform duties of his office, the duties of the office shall be performed by
such persons as the Vice-Chancellor may appoint for the purpose.
(7) The Dean shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the conduct and maintenance of the
standards of teaching in the college and Faculty and shall perform such other functions as may be
prescribed by the Ordinances.
(8) The Dean shall be the ex officio Chairman of the Board of Studies of the Faculty, a member of
the Academic Council, the Research Council and the Extension Education Council of the University.
The Director of Education:
5. (1) The Director of Education shall be appointed by the Board on the recommendations of the
Selection Committee constituted for the purpose and he shall be a whole-time salaried officer of the
University.
(2) The Director of Education shall be entitled to rent free and unfurnished residential
accommodation.
(3) The Director of Education shall hold office for a term of five years and shall be eligible for
reappointment:
Provided that Director of Education on attaining the age of sixty-five years shall cease to hold
office as such.
(4) The Director of Education shall be responsible for planning, co-ordination and supervision for
all educational programmes in the various Faculties of the University.
The Director of Research:
6. (1) The Director of Research shall be appointed by the Board on the recommendations of the
Selection Committee constituted for the purpose and he shall be a whole-time salaried officer of the
University.
(2) The Director of Research shall be entitled to rent free and unfurnished accommodation.
(3) The Director of Research shall hold office for a term of five years and shall be eligible for
reappointment:
Provided that the Director of Research on attaining the age of sixty-five years shall cease to hold
office as such.
(4) The Director of Research shall be responsible for supervision and coordination of all research
programmes of the University and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for performance of his
duties.
(5) The Director of Research shall be ex officio Member-Secretary of the Research Council of the
University.
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The Director of Extension Education:
7. (1) The Director of Extension Education shall be appointed by the Board on the
recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted for the purpose and he shall be a whole-time
salaried officer of the University.
(2) The Director of Extension Education shall be entitled to rent free and unfurnished
accommodation.
(3) The Director of Extension Education shall hold office for a term of five years and shall be
eligible for reappointment:
Provided that the Director of Extension Education on attaining the age of sixty-five years shall
cease to hold office as such.
(4) The Director of Extension Education shall be responsible for supervision and coordination of
all Extension Education Programmes in the University and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor
for performance of his duties.
(5) The Director of Extension Education shall be ex officio Member-Secretary of the Extension
Education Council of the University.
The Registrar:
8. (1) The Registrar shall be appointed by the Board on the recommendations of a duly constituted
Selection Committee under Statute 18 and he shall be a whole-time salaried officer of the University.
(2) The Registrar shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for performance of his duties.
(3) The Registrar shall be appointed for a term of five years and shall be eligible for
reappointment.
(4) He may also be appointed on deputation for a specified period not exceeding five years.
(5) The emoluments and other terms and conditions of service of the Registrar shall be such as
may be prescribed by the Ordinances:
Provided that the Registrar shall retire on attaining the age of sixty years.
(6) In case of a person appointed on deputation, his tenure, emoluments and other terms of service
shall be according to the terms of deputation.
(7) When the office of the Registrar is vacant or when the Registrar is, by reason of illness,
absence, or any other cause, unable to perform the duties of his office, the duties of the office shall be
performed by such person as the Vice-Chancellor may appoint for the purpose.
(8) (a) The Registrar shall have the power to take disciplinary action against such of the
employees excluding teachers, as may be specified in the order of the Board and to suspend them
pending inquiry, to administer warnings to them or to impose on them the penalty of censure or the
withholding of increment:
Provided that no such penalty shall be imposed unless the person concerned has been given a
reasonable opportunity of showing cause against the action proposed to be taken in regard to him.
(b) An appeal shall lie to the Vice-Chancellor against any order of the Registrar imposing any of
the penalties specified in sub-clause (a).
(c) In a case where the inquiry discloses that a punishment beyond the power of the Registrar is
called for, the Registrar shall, upon conclusion of inquiry, make a report to the Vice-Chancellor along
with his recommendations:
Provided that an appeal shall lie to the Board against an order of the Vice-Chancellor imposing
any penalty.
(9) The Registrar shall be the ex officio Secretary of the Board and the Academic Council, but
shall not be deemed to be a member of any of these authorities.
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(10) It shall be the duty of the Registrar —
(a) to be the custodian of the records, the common seal and such other property of the
University as the Board shall commit to his charge;
(b) to issue all notice convening meeting of the Board, the Academic Council and of any
Committee appointed by those authorities;
(c) to keep the minutes of all the meetings of the Board, the Academic Council and of any
committees appointed by those authorities;
(d) to conduct the official correspondence of the Board and the Academic Council;
(e) to arrange for the examinations of the University in accordance with the manner
prescribed by the Ordinances or notifications;
(f) to supply to the Visitor, copies of the agenda of the meetings of the authorities of the
University as soon as they are issued and the minutes of such meetings;
(g) to represent the University in suits or proceedings by or against the University, sign
powers of attorney and verify pleadings or depute his representatives for the purpose; and
(h) to perform such other duties as may be specified in the Statutes, the Ordinances or the
Regulations or as may be required, from time to time, by the Board or the Vice-Chancellor.
The Comptroller:
9. (1) The Comptroller shall be appointed by the Board on the recommendations of a duly
constituted Selection Committee under Statute 18 and he shall be a whole-time salaried officer of the
University.
(2) The Comptroller shall be appointed for a term of five years and shall be eligible for
reappointment.
(3) The Comptroller may also be appointed on deputation for a specified period not exceeding
five years.
(4) The emoluments and other terms and conditions of service of the Comptroller shall be such as
may be prescribed by the Ordinances.
(5) In case of a person being appointed as Comptroller on deputation, his tenure, emoluments and
other terms of service shall be according to the standard of deputation:
Provided that the Comptroller shall retire on attaining the age of sixty years.
(6) When the office of the Comptroller is vacant or when the Comptroller is, by reason of illness,
absence or any other cause, unable to perform the duties of his office, the duties of the office shall be
performed by such person as the Vice-Chancellor may appoint for the purpose.
(7) The Comptroller shall be the ex officio Secretary of the Finance Committee, but shall not be
deemed to be a member of such Committee.
(8) The Comptroller shall—
(a) exercise general supervision over the funds of the University and shall advise it as regards
its financial policy; and
(b) perform such other duties as may be specified in the Statutes, the Ordinances or as may be
required, from time to time, by the Board or the Vice-Chancellor.
(9) Subject to the control of the Board, the Comptroller shall—
(a) hold and manage the property and investments of the University including trust and
endowed property;
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(b) ensure that the limits fixed by the Board for recurring and non-recurring expenditure for a
year are not exceeded and that all moneys are expended on the purpose for which they are granted
or allotted;
(c) be responsible for the preparation of annual accounts and the budget of the University and
for their presentation to the Board;
(d) keep a constant watch on the state of the cash and bank balances and on the state of
investments;
(e) watch the progress of the collection of revenue and advise on the methods of collection
employed;
(f) ensure that the registers of buildings, land, furniture and equipment are maintained up-todate and that stock-checking is conducted, of equipment and other consumable materials in all
offices, specialised laboratories, colleges and institutions maintained by the University;
(g) bring to the notice of the Vice-Chancellor unauthorised expenditure and other financial
irregularities and suggest disciplinary action against persons at fault; and
(h) call for from any office, laboratory, college or institution maintained by the University and
information or returns that he may consider necessary for performance of his duties.
(10) Any receipt given by the Comptroller or the person or persons duly authorised in this behalf
by the Board for any money payable to the University shall be sufficient discharge for payment of
such money.
Heads of Departments:
10. (1) Each Department shall have a Head appointed by the Vice-Chancellor who shall be not
below the rank of an Associate Professor and whose duties and functions and terms and conditions of
appointment shall be prescribed by the Ordinances.
(2) The Head of Department shall be responsible to the Dean for teaching, to Director of Research
for research, to Director of Extension Education for extension education work.
(3) The Dean shall be the administrative controlling officer of the Heads of Departments in
college concerned:
Provided that if there is more than one Professor in any Department, the Head of the Department
shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor from amongst the Professors:
Provided further that in the case of Department where there is only one Professor, the ViceChancellor shall have the option, to appoint either the Professor or an Associate Professor as the Head
of the Department.
(4) It shall be open to a Professor or an Associate Professor to decline the offer of appointment as
the Head of the Department.
(5) A Professor or an Associate Professor appointed as Head of the Department shall hold office
as such for a period of three years and shall be eligible for reappointment.
(6) A Head of the Department may resign his office at any time during his tenure of office.
(7) A Head of the Department shall perform such functions as may be prescribed by the
Ordinances.
(8) The Head of the Department shall retire at the age of sixty-five years.
Librarians:
11. (1) Every Librarian shall be appointed by the Board on the recommendations of the Selection
Committee constituted for the purpose under Statute 18 and he shall be a whole-time salaried officer
of the University.
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(2) Every Librarian shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be assigned to him
by the Vice-Chancellor.
Constitution, powers and functions of the Board of Management:
12. (1) The Board shall consist of the following members, namely: —
(i) the Vice-Chancellor, ex officio Chairman;
(ii) three Secretaries, from amongst the Secretaries-in-charge of the Departments of
Agriculture or Animal Husbandry, Fishery and Horticulture of the State of Bihar to be nominated
by the Visitor by rotation;
(iii) three eminent scientists to be nominated by the Visitor;
(iv) one distinguished person representing Agro-based industries or a manufacturer having a
special knowledge in agricultural development to be nominated by the Visitor;
(v) the Deputy Director-General (Education) representing the Indian Council of Agricultural
Research;
(vi) one Dean of college and one Director to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor on
rotational basis;
(vii) two persons representing farmers to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor;
(viii) one woman social worker representing woman social organisation to be nominated by
the Vice-Chancellor;
(ix) an Advisor (Agriculture), NITI Aayog;
(x) a distinguished authority on natural resource or environment management to be nominated
by the Visitor;
(xi) two persons not below the rank of Joint Secretary representing respectively the
Departments of Government of India dealing with the Agriculture and Animal Husbandry to be
nominated by the concerned Secretary to the Government of India;
(xii) nominee of the Secretary representing the Department of Agricultural Research and
Education, Government of India;
(xiii) the Registrar of the University-Secretary.
(2) The term of office of the members of the Board, other than ex officio members, shall be three
years.
(3) The Board shall have the power of management and administration of the revenue and
property of the University and the conduct of all administrative affairs of the University not otherwise
provided for.
(4) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes and the Ordinances, the Board shall in
addition to all other powers vested in it, have the following powers, namely:—
(i) to create teaching and academic posts, to determine the number and emoluments of such
posts and to define the duties and conditions of service of University staff, subject to the approval
of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research;
(ii) to appoint such teachers and other academic staff, as may be necessary, and Deans of
colleges, Director and Heads of other institutions maintained by the University on the
recommendations of the Selection Committee constituted for the purpose and to fill up temporary
vacancies therein;
(iii) to create administrative, ministerial and other necessary posts and to make appointments
thereto in the manner prescribed by the Ordinances;
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(iv) to regulate and enforce discipline among employees in accordance with the Statutes and
Ordinances;
(v) to manage and regulate the finances, accounts, investments, property, business and all
other administrative affairs of the University, and for that purpose to appoint such agents as it
may think fit;
(vi) to fix limits on the total recurring and the total non-recurring expenditure for a year on the
recommendations of the Finance Committee;
(vii) to invest any money belonging to the University, including any unapplied income, in
such stocks, funds shares or securities, from time to time, as it may think fit or in the purchase of
immovable property in India, with the like powers of varying such investment from time to time;
(viii) to transfer or accept transfers of any movable or immovable property on behalf of the
University;
(ix) to provide buildings, premises, furniture and apparatus and other means needed for
carrying on the work of the University;
(x) to enter into, vary, carry out and cancel contracts on behalf of the University;
(xi) to entertain, adjudicate upon, and, if thought fit, to redress any grievances of the
employees and students of the University;
(xii) to fix fees, honorarium, emoluments and travelling allowances of examiners or experts or
consultants, advisors and officers on special duty;
(xiii) to select a common seal for the University and provide for the custody and use of such
seal;
(xiv) to make such special arrangements as may be necessary for the residence and discipline
of women students;
(xv) to delegate any of its powers to the Vice-Chancellor, Deans, Directors, Registrar or
Comptroller or such other employee or authority of the University or to a Committee appointed
by it as it may deem fit;
(xvi) to institute fellowships, scholarships, studentships, medals and prizes;
(xvii) to provide for appointment of Visiting Professor, Emeritus Professor, Consultant and
Officers on Special Duty and scholars and to determine the terms and conditions of such
appointment;
(xviii) to exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred on it
by the Act, or the Statutes.
Quorum for meetings of the Board:
13. Five members of the Board shall form the quorum for a meeting of the Board.
Constitution and powers of the Academic Council:
14. (1) The Academic Council shall consist of the following members, namely: —
(i) the Vice-Chancellor, ex officio Chairman;
(ii) all the Deans of the colleges of the University;
(iii) the Director of Research of the University;
(iv) the Director of Extension Education of the University;
(v) the Director of Education;
(vi) a Librarian to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor on rotational basis;
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(vii) two eminent scientists to be co-opted from outside the University to be nominated by
the Vice-Chancellor;
(viii) seven Heads of the Departments, at least one from each Faculty to be nominated by
the Vice-Chancellor;
(ix) the Registrar of the University, ex officio Secretary.
(2) The term of office of the members of the Academic Council other than ex officio members
shall be three years.
(3) Subject to the Act, the Statutes and the Ordinances, the Academic Council shall, in addition to
all other powers vested in it, have the following powers, namely:—
(a) to exercise general supervision over the academic policies of the University and to give
directions regarding methods of instruction, co-operative teaching among colleges and institutions,
evaluation and improvements in academic standards;
(b) to bring about inter-college coordination and establish or appoint Committee on academic
matters;
(c) to consider matters of general academic interest either on its own initiative or on a reference
by a college or the Board and to take appropriate action thereon; and
(d) to frame such regulations and rules consistent with the Statutes and the Ordinances regarding
the academic functioning of the University, discipline, residences, admissions, award of fellowships
and studentships, fees, concessions, corporate life and attendance.
Quorum for meetings of the Academic Council:
15. One-third members of the Academic Council shall form the quorum for a meeting of the
Academic Council.
Board of Studies:
16. (1) Each Faculty shall have a Board of Studies.
(2) The Board of Studies of each Faculty shall be constituted as under: —
(i) Dean of Faculty—Chairperson;
(ii) Director of Research—Member;
(iii) Director of Extension Education—Member;
(iv) All Heads of Departments of the Faculty not below the rank of Associate
Professor—Member;
(v) One representative of the Academic Council not belonging to the particular Faculty to be
nominated by the Vice-Chancellor;
(vi) Two eminent scientists from agricultural education system not belonging to the
University to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor;
(vii) One final year Post-Graduate student with highest Overall Grade Point Average
(OGPA) —Member;
(viii) Assistant Registrar (Academic) of the Faculty—Member;
(ix) Director of Education—Member.
(3) The functions of the Board of Studies shall be to recommend to the Academic Council, the
course curriculum to be prescribed for various degrees to be offered by the concerned faculty and to
make suitable recommendations for the teaching of the prescribed approved course, namely: —
(a) courses of studies and appointment of examiners for courses, but excluding research
degrees;
(b) appointment of supervisors of research; and
(c) measures for the improvement of the standard of teaching and research.
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Finance Committee:
17. (1) The Finance Committee shall consist of the following members, namely: —
(i) the Vice-Chancellor—Chairman;
(ii) Financial Advisor, Department of Agricultural Research and Education or his nominee not
below the rank of Deputy Secretary;
(iii) three persons to be nominated by the Board, out of whom at least one shall be a member
of the Board;
(iv) three persons to be nominated by the Visitor; and
(v) the Comptroller of the University—Member-Secretary.
(2) Three members of the Finance Committee shall form the quorum for meeting of the Finance
Committee.
(3) The members of the Finance Committee other than ex officio members, shall hold office for a
term of three years.
(4) A member of the Finance Committee shall have the right to record a minute of dissent if he
does not agree with any decision of the Finance Committee.
(5) The Finance Committee shall meet at least twice a year to examine the accounts and to
scrutinise proposals for expenditure.
(6) Every proposal relating to creation of posts and those items which have not been included in
the Budget, shall be examined by the Finance Committee before they are considered by the Board.
(7) The annual accounts and the financial estimates of the University prepared by the
Comptroller, shall be laid before the Finance Committee for consideration and comments and
thereafter submitted to the Board for approval.
(8) The Finance Committee shall recommend limits for the total recurring expenditure and the
total non-recurring expenditure for the year, based on the income and resources of the University
(which, in case of productive works, may include the proceeds of loans).
Selection Committees:
18. (1) There shall be a selection Committee for making recommendations to the Board for
appointment to the post of teachers, Comptroller, Registrar, Librarians, Deans of colleges, Directors
and Heads of other institutions maintained by the University.
(2) The Selection Committee for appointment to the posts specified in column 1 of the Table
below shall consist of members as specified in the corresponding entries in column 2 of the said
Table:
TABLE
1 2 3
A. Directors/Deans (i) Vice-Chancellor or his nominee—Chairman
(ii) One nominee of the Visitor—Member
(iii) Three eminent scientists not below the rank of ViceChancellor or equivalent (serving or retired) to be
nominated by the Vice-Chancellor from a panel of six
names approved by the Board-Member.
B. Professors/Equivalent (i) Vice Chancellor or his nominee—Chairman
(ii) One nominee of the Visitor—Member
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(iii) Dean of concerned Faculty—Member
(iv) Director of Research or Director of Extension
Education or Director of Education to be nominated by
the Vice-Chancellor—Member
(v) Three eminent subject specialists not below the rank
of Head of Departments (serving or retired) to be
nominated by the Vice-Chancellor out of a panel of six
names approved by the Board—Member.
C. Associate Professor/Assistant
Professor/Equivalent
(i) Vice-Chancellor or his nominee—Chairman
(ii) One nominee of the Visitor—Member
(iii) Dean of concerned Faculty—Member
(iv) Director of Education or Director of Research or
Director of Extension Education to be nominated by the
Vice-Chancellor—Member
(v) Two eminent teachers or scientists not below the rank
of Professor or equivalent (serving or retired) to be
nominated by the Vice-Chancellor out of a panel of six
names approved by the Board—Members.
D. Registrar/Comptroller/Librarian (i) Vice-Chancellor or his nominee—Chairman
(ii) One nominee of the Visitor—Member
(iii) One Director/Dean to be nominated by the
Vice-Chancellor—Member
(iv) Two experts in the concerned subject to be nominated
by the Vice-Chancellor, out of a panel of six names
approved by the Board—Members.
(3) The Vice-Chancellor, or in his absence, his nominee shall preside at the meeting of the
Selection Committee:
Provided that the meetings of the Selection Committee shall be fixed after prior consultation with
the nominees of the Visitor:
Provided further that the proceedings of the Selection Committee shall not be valid unless at least
two members, not in the service of the University are present in the meeting.
(4) The meeting of the Selection Committee shall be convened by the Vice-Chancellor or in his
absence by his nominee.
(5) The procedure to be followed by the Selection Committee in making recommendations shall
be decided by the Committee prior to the interview.
(6) If the Board is unable to accept the recommendations made by the Selection Committee, it
shall record its reasons and submit the case to the Visitor for final orders.
(7) Appointments to temporary posts shall be made in the manner indicated below:—
(i) The Vice-Chancellor shall have the authority to appoint a person on ad hoc basis for a
period not exceeding six months extendable by a further period of six months with the approval of
the Board:
Provided that if the Vice-Chancellor is satisfied that in the interest of work it is necessary to
fill the vacancy, the appointment may be made on a purely temporary basis by the local Selection
Committee referred to in sub-clause (ii) for the period not exceeding six months.
1 2 3
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(ii) If the temporary vacancy is for a period less than one year, an appointment to such
vacancy shall be made on the recommendation of the local Selection Committee consisting of the
Dean of the college concerned, the Head of the Department and a nominee of the
Vice-Chancellor:
Provided that if the same person holds the offices of the Dean and the Head of the
Department, the Selection Committee may contain two nominees of the Vice-Chancellor:
Provided further that in case of sudden casual vacancies of teaching posts caused by death or
any other reason, the Dean may, in consultation with the Head of the Department concerned,
make a temporary appointment for one month and report to the Vice-Chancellor and the Registrar
about such appointment.
(iii) No teacher appointed temporarily shall, if he is not recommended by the regular
Selection Committee for appointment under the Statutes, be continued in service on such
temporary employment, unless he is subsequently selected by the local Selection Committee or
the regular Selection Committee, for a temporary or permanent appointment, as the case may be.
(8) Mode of constitution of the Selection Committee for non-academic staff, not prescribed in the
Statutes, shall be prescribed by the Ordinances.
Special mode of appointment:
19. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in Statute 18, the Board may invite a person of high
academic distinction and professional attainments to accept a post of Professor or Associate Professor
or any other academic post in the University, as the case may be, on such terms and conditions as it
deems fit, and on the person agreeing to do so, appoint him to the post.
(2) The Board may appoint a teacher or any other academic staff working in any other University
or organisation for undertaking a joint project in accordance with the manner laid down in the
Ordinances.
Appointment for a fixed tenure:
20. The Board may appoint a person selected in accordance with the procedure laid down in
Statute 18 for a fixed tenure on such terms and conditions as it deems fit.
Qualifications of Director, Dean, Professor, etc.:
21. (1) Qualifications of Director, Dean, Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor of
different Faculties and their equivalents in Research and Extension Education shall be as prescribed
by the Ordinances.
(2) Qualification of non-academic staff shall be prescribed by the Ordinances.
Committees:
22. (1) The authorities of the University specified in section 17 may appoint as many standing or
special Committees as it may deem fit, and may appoint to such Committees persons who are not
members of such authority.
(2) Any such Committee appointed under clause (1) may deal with any subject delegated to it
subject to confirmation by the authority appointing it.
Terms and conditions of service and code of conduct of the teachers, etc.:
23. (1) All the teachers and other academic staff of the University shall, in the absence of any
agreement to the contrary, be governed by the terms and conditions of service and code of conduct as
are specified in the Statutes, the Ordinances and the Regulations.
(2) Every teacher and other staff of the University shall be appointed on a written contract, the
term of which shall be prescribed by the Ordinances.
(3) A copy of every contract referred to in clause (2) shall be deposited with the Registrar.
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Terms and conditions of service and code of conduct of other employees:
24. All the non-academic employees of the University, shall in the absence of any contract to the
contrary, be governed by the terms and conditions of service and code of conduct as are specified in
the Statutes, the Ordinances and the Regulations as made from time to time.
Seniority list:
25. (1) Whenever, in accordance with the Statutes, any person is to hold an office or be a member
of an authority of the University by rotation according to seniority, such seniority shall be determined
according to the length of continuous service of such person in his grade and, in accordance with such
other principles as the Board may, from time to time, prescribe.
(2) It shall be the duty of the Registrar to prepare and maintain, in respect of each class of persons
to whom the provisions of these Statutes apply, a complete and up-to-date seniority list in accordance
with the provisions of clause (1).
(3) If two or more persons have equal length of continuous service in a particular grade or the
relative seniority of any persons is otherwise in doubt, the Registrar may, on his own motion and
shall, at the request of any person, submit the matter to the Board whose decision thereon shall be
final.
Removal of employees of the University:
26. (1) Where there is an allegation of misconduct against a teacher, a member of the academic
staff or other employee of the University, the Vice-Chancellor, in case of the teacher or member of the
academic staff and the authority competent to appoint (hereinafter referred to as the appointing
authority) in the case of other employee, may, by order in writing, place such teacher, member of the
academic staff or other employee, as the case may be, under suspension and shall forthwith report to
the Board, the circumstances in which the order was made:
Provided that the Board may, if it is of the opinion, that the circumstances of the case do not
warrant the suspension of the teacher or a member of the academic staff, revoke such order.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in the terms of the contract of appointment or of any
other terms and conditions of service of the employees, the Board in respect of teacher and other
academic staff and the appointing authority, in respect of other employees, shall have the power to
remove a teacher or a member of the academic staff, or other employees, as the case may be, on
grounds of misconduct.
(3) Save as aforesaid, the Board or the appointing authority, as the case may be, shall not be
entitled to remove any teacher, member of the academic staff or other employees except for a good
cause and after giving three months, notice or on payment of three months salary in lieu thereof.
(4) No teacher, member of the academic staff or other employee shall be removed under clause
(2) or clause (3) unless he has been given a reasonable opportunity of showing cause against the
action proposed to be taken in regard to him.
(5) The removal of a teacher, member of the academic staff or other employee shall take effect
from the date on which the order of removal is made:
Provided that where the teacher, member of the academic staff or other employee is under
suspension at the time of his removal, such removal shall take effect from the date on which he was
placed under suspension.
(6) Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing provisions of this Statute, a teacher,
member of the academic staff or other employee may resign,—
(a) if he is a permanent employee, only after giving three months' notice in writing to the Board or
the appointing authority, as the case may be, or by paying three months' salary in lieu thereof;
(b) if he is not a permanent employee, only after giving one month's notice in writing to the Board
or, the appointing authority, as the case may be, or by paying one month's salary in lieu thereof:
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Provided that such resignation shall take effect only on the date from which the resignation is
accepted by the Board or the appointing authority, as the case may be.
Honorary degrees:
27. (1) The Board may, on the recommendation of the Academic Council and by a resolution
passed by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting, make proposals to
the Visitor for the conferment of honorary degrees:
Provided that in case of emergency, the Board may, on its own motion, make such proposals.
(2) The Board may, by a resolution passed by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the
members present and voting, withdraw, with the previous sanction of the Visitor, any honorary degree
conferred by the University.
Withdrawal of degrees, etc.:
28. The Board may, by a special resolution passed by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the
members present and voting, withdraw any degree or academic distinction conferred on, or any
certificate or diploma granted to, any person by the University for good and sufficient cause:
Provided that no such resolution shall be passed until a notice in writing has been given to that
person calling upon him to show cause within such time as may be specified in the notice why such a
resolution should not be passed and until his objections, if any, and any evidence he may produce in
support of them, have been considered by the Board.
Maintenance of discipline among students of the University:
29. (1) All powers relating to discipline and disciplinary action in relation to students of the
University shall vest in the Vice-Chancellor.
(2) The Vice-Chancellor may delegate all or any of his powers as he deems proper to such
officers as he may specify in this behalf.
(3) Without prejudice to the generality of his powers relating to the maintenance of discipline and
taking such action, as may seem to him appropriate for the maintenance of discipline, the
Vice-Chancellor may, in exercise of his powers, by order, direct that any student or students be
expelled, or rusticated, for a specified period, or be not admitted to a course or courses of study in a
college, institution or Department of the University for a stated period, or be punished with fine for an
amount to be specified in the order, or be debarred from taking an examination or examinations
conducted by the University, college, institution or Department for one or more years, or that the
results of the student or students concerned in the examination or examinations in which he or they
have appeared be cancelled.
(4) The Dean of colleges, institutions and Heads of the teaching Departments in the University
shall have the authority to exercise all such disciplinary powers over the students in their respective
colleges, institutions and teaching Departments in the University as may be necessary for the proper
conduct of such colleges, institutions and teaching in the Departments.
(5) Without prejudice to the powers of the Vice-Chancellor, the Deans and other persons specified
in clause (4), detailed rules of disciplines and proper conduct shall be made by the University.
(6) The Deans of the colleges, institutions and Heads of the teaching Departments in the
University may also make the supplementary rules as they deem necessary for the purposes referred to
in clause (5).
(7) At the time of admission, every student shall be required to sign a declaration to the effect that
he submits himself to the disciplinary jurisdiction of the Vice-Chancellor and other authorities of the
University.
Maintenance of discipline among students of colleges, etc.:
30. All powers relating to discipline and disciplinary action in relation to the students of the
college or an institution maintained by the University, shall vest in the Dean of the College or
institution, as the case may be, in accordance with the procedure prescribed by the Ordinances.
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Convocations:
31. Convocations of the University for the conferring of the degrees or for other purposes shall be
held in such manner as may be prescribed by the Ordinances.
Acting Chairman:
32. When no provision is made for a Chairman to preside over a meeting of any Committee or
when the Chairman so provided for is absent, or the Vice-Chancellor has not in writing made any
arrangement, the members shall elect one from among themselves to preside over meeting.
Resignation:
33. Any member, other than an ex officio member of the Board, Academic Council or any other
authority of the University or any Committee of such authority may resign by letter addressed to the
Registrar and the resignation shall take effect as soon as such letter is received by the Registrar.
Disqualifications:
34. (1) A person shall be disqualified for being chosen as, and for being, a member of any of the
authorities of the University,—
(i) if he is of unsound mind;
(ii) if he is an undischarged insolvent;
(iii) if he has been convicted by a court of law of an offence involving moral turpitude and
sentenced in respect thereof to imprisonment for a period of not less than six months.
(2) If any question arises as to whether a person is or has been subjected to any of the
disqualifications mentioned in clause (1), the question shall be referred to the Visitor and his decision
thereon shall be final and no suit or other proceeding shall lie in any civil court against such decision.
Residence condition for membership and office:
35. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Statutes, a person who is not ordinarily resident in
India shall not be eligible to be an officer of the University or a member of any authority of the
University.
Membership of authorities by virtue of membership of other bodies:
36. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Statutes, a person who holds any post in the
University or is a member of any authority of the University in his capacity as a member of a
particular authority or as the holder of a particular appointment shall hold such office or membership
only for so long as he continues to be a member of that particular authority or the holder of that
particular appointment, as the case may be.
Alumni Association:
37. (1) There shall be an Alumni Association for the University.
(2) The subscription for membership of the Alumni Association shall be prescribed by the
Ordinances.
(3) No member of the Alumni Association shall be entitled to vote or stand for election unless he
has been a member of the said association for at least one year prior to the date of the election and is a
degree holder of the University of at least five years standing:
Provided that the condition relating to the completion of one year’s membership shall not apply in
the case of the first election.
Students' Council:
38. (1) There shall be, in each College of the University, a Students’ Council for each academic
session for the purpose of making recommendations to the authorities of the University with regard to
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various activities relating to students welfare, including games, sports, dramatics, debates, cultural
activities, etc., and such Council shall consist of: —
(i) the Dean of the College—Chairperson;
(ii) all Hostel Wardens;
(iii) Campus Estate Officer;
(iv) five Heads of the Departments to be nominated by the Dean;
(v) Hostel Prefects;
(vi) one student from each class or year who has secured the Highest Overall Grade Point
Average (OGPA) in the previous academic session;
(vii) Students Welfare Officer—Member-Secretary.
(2) The Students Council shall meet at least once in each semester.
Ordinances how made:
39. (1) The first Ordinances made under sub-section (2) of section 27 may be amended or
repealed at any time by the Board in the manner specified below.
(2) No Ordinances in respect of the matters enumerated in section 27, other than those enumerated
in clause (n) of sub-section (1) thereof shall be made by the Board unless a draft of such Ordinance
has been proposed by the Academic Council.
(3) The Board shall not have power to amend any draft of any Ordinance proposed by the
Academic Council under clause (2), but may reject the proposal or return the draft to the Academic
Council for reconsideration either in whole or in part, together with any amendment which the Board
may suggest.
(4) Where the Board has rejected or returned the draft of an Ordinance proposed by the Academic
Council, the Academic Council may consider the question afresh and in case the original draft is
reaffirmed by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting and more than
half the total member of numbers of the Academic Council, the draft may be sent back to the Board
which shall either adopt it or refer it to the Visitor whose decision shall be final.
(5) Every Ordinance made by the Board shall come into effect immediately.
(6) Every Ordinance made by the Board shall be submitted to the Visitor within two weeks from
the date of its adoption.
(7) The Visitor shall have the power to direct the University within four weeks of the receipt of
the Ordinance to suspend the operation of any such Ordinance and he shall, as soon as possible,
inform the Board about his objection to the proposed Ordinance.
(8) The Visitor may, after receiving the comments of the University, either withdraw the order
suspending the Ordinance, or disallow the Ordinance and his decision shall be final.
Regulations:
40. (1) The authorities of the University may make Regulations consistent with the Act, the
Statutes and the Ordinances for the following matters, namely:—
(i) laying down the procedure to be observed at meetings and the number of members
required to form a quorum;
(ii) providing for all matters which are required by the Act, the Statutes or the Ordinances to
be specified by the Regulations;
(iii) providing for all other matters concerning such authority or Committees appointed by
them and not provided for by the Act, the Statutes or the Ordinances.
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(2) Every authority of the University shall make Regulations providing for the giving of notice to
the members of such authorities of the dates of meetings and of the business to be considered at
meetings and for the keeping of a record of the proceedings of meetings.
(3) The Board may direct the amendment in such manner as it may specify of any Regulation
made under the Statutes or the annulment of any such Regulation.
Delegation of Powers:
41. Subject to the provisions of the Act and the Statutes, any officer or authority of the University
may delegate his or its power to any other officer or authority or person under his or its respective
control and subject to the condition that overall responsibility for the exercise of power so delegated
shall continue to vest in the officer or authority delegating such power.
Collaboration with other Institution and Organisations:
42. The University shall have the authority to enter into an agreement through a Memorandum of
Understanding with any research and/or academic institution of higher learning to conduct
collaborative Post-Graduate Research Programme to fulfil the partial requirement for the award of
Master's and Ph. D. degrees of the University.
Constitution and Function of Research Council:
43. (1) There shall be a Research Council of the University to exercise general supervision over
the research policies and programmes of the University in the area of Agriculture and allied
disciplines.
(2) The Research Council shall consist of the following members, namely:—
(i) the Vice-Chancellor—Chairman;
(ii) Director of Extension Education—Member;
(iii) Director of Education—Member;
(iv) all Deans of the colleges of the University—Members;
(v) Nominee of the State Governments not below the rank of Director—Members;
(vi) all co-ordinators of the Research Teams of the University—Members;
(vii) two eminent agricultural scientists to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor for three
years—Members;
(viii) Director of Research—Member-Secretary.
(3) The Research Council shall meet at least once in a year.
(4) One-third members of the Research Council shall form a quorum for the meeting of the
Research Council.
(5) If a vacancy occurs due to resignation or otherwise the same shall be filled up for the
remaining period.
Constitution and function of the Extension Education Council:
44. (1) There shall be an Extension Education Council of the University to exercise general
supervision over the extension education policies and programmes of the University in the area of
Agriculture and allied disciplines.
(2) The Extension Education Council shall consist of the following members, namely: —
(i) the Vice-Chancellor—Chairman;
(ii) Director of Research—Member;
(iii) Director of Education—Member;
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(iv) all Deans of the colleges of the University—Members;
(v) Nominee of the State Governments not below the rank of Director—Members;
(vi) two farmers' representatives and one woman social worker to be nominated by the
Vice-Chancellor for a term of three years—Members;
(vii) two eminent scientists from outside the University to be nominated by the
Vice-Chancellor for two years—Members;
(viii) Director of Extension Education—Member-Secretary.
(3) The Extension Education Council shall meet at least once in a year.
(4) One-third members of the Extension Education Council shall form a quorum for the meeting
of the Extension Education Council.
Application of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972, etc.:
45. (1) All regular employees of the University shall be governed by the provisions of the Central
Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972, and the General Provident Fund (Central Services) Rules, 1960,
in respect of grant of Pension and Gratuity and General Provident Fund.
(2) Any amendment made by the Government of India in the Central Civil Services (Pension)
Rules, 1972, and the General Provident Fund (Central Services) Rules, 1960, shall also be applicable
to employees of the University.
(3) In respect of commutation of pension, with any amendments there to the provisions of the
Central Civil Services (Commutation of Pension) Rules, 1981, shall apply.
(4) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the pension sanctioning authority and the pension authorisation
authority.
(5) Pension payment shall be centralised and controlled by Comptroller's office.