Judgement

SHAH, J : These appeals raise the question whether the Academic Council of the Mysore University was competent in exercise of the powers conferred by Ss. 22 28 and 48 of the Mysore University Act 23 of 1956 to frame Cl. 3 (c) of the Regulations relating to the grant of the degree for Bachelor of Veterinary Science (B V.Sc.). The Mysore University Act 23 of 1956 hereinafter referred to as the Act - was enacted to provide for the reorganisation of the University of Mysore and other incidental matters. The powers of the University are described in S. 4 Section 21 provides for the constitution of the Academic Council-which is one of the authorities of the University designated under 8. 13-and S. 22 sets out the powers of the Academic Council. It provides:

"The Academic Council shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, have the control and general regulation of teaching, courses of studies to be pursued, and maintenance of the standards thereof and shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed."

By S. 23 other powers of the Academic Council are prescribed. Insofar as it is material, the section provides:

"In particular and without prejudi