The Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Act, 2016

[Act No. 32 of 2016]

[28th May, 2016.]

Contents
Title	The Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Act, 2016
Sections	Particulars
1.	Short title and commencement
2.	Declaration of Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University as an institution of national importance
3.	Definitions
4.	Establishment and incorporation of Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University
5.	Objects of the University
6.	Powers of the University
7.	Jurisdiction
8.	University open to all classes, castes and creed
9.	The Visitor
10.	Officers of the University
11.	The Chancellor
12.	The Vice-Chancellor
13.	Deans and Director
14.	The Registrar
15.	The Comptroller
16.	Other officers
17.	Authorities of the University
18.	Board of Management
19.	The Academic Council
20.	The Research Council
21.	The Extension Education Council
22.	The Finance Committee
23.	Faculties
24.	The Board of Studies
25.	Other authorities
26.	Power to make Statutes
27.	Statutes how to be made
28.	Power to make Ordinances
29.	Regulations
30.	Annual report
31.	Annual accounts
32.	Conditions of service of employees
33.	Procedure of appeal and arbitration in disciplinary cases against students
34.	Right to appeal
35.	Provident and pension funds
36.	Disputes as to constitution of University authorities
37.	Constitution of committees
38.	Filling of casual vacancies
39.	Proceedings of University authorities not invalidated by vacancy
40.	Protection of action taken in good faith
41.	Mode of proof of University records
42.	Effect of establishment of University
43.	Power to remove difficulties
44.	Transitional provisions
45.	Repeal of Bihar Agricultural University Act
46.	Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations to be published in the Official Gazette and to be laid before Parliament
The Schedule	The Statutes of The University
1.	The Chancellor
2.	The Vice-Chancellor
3.	Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor
4.	The Dean of colleges and Faculties
5.	The Director of Education
6.	The Director of Research
7.	The Director of Extension Education
8.	The Registrar
9.	The Comptroller
10.	Heads of Departments
11.	Librarians
12.	Constitution, powers and functions of the Board of Management
13.	Quorum for meetings of the Board
14.	Constitution and powers of the Academic Council
15.	Quorum for meetings of the Academic Council
16.	Board of Studies
17.	Finance Committee
18.	Selection Committees
19.	Special mode of appointment
20.	Appointment for a fixed tenure
21.	Qualifications of Director, Dean, Professor
22.	Committees
23.	Terms and conditions of service and code of conduct of the teachers
24.	Terms and conditions of service and code of conduct of other employees
25.	Seniority list
26.	Removal of employees of the University
27.	Honorary degrees
28.	Withdrawal of degrees
29.	Maintenance of discipline among students of the University
30.	Maintenance of discipline among students of colleges
31.	Convocations
32.	Acting Chairman
33.	Resignation
34.	Disqualifications
35.	Residence condition for membership and office
36.	Membership of authorities by virtue of membership of other bodies
37.	Alumni Association
38.	Students' Council
39.	Ordinances how made
40.	Regulations
41.	Delegation of Powers
42.	Collaboration with other Institution and Organisations
43.	Constitution and Function of Research Council
44.	Constitution and function of the Extension Education Council
45.	Application of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules