The SRI KARAN NARENDRA AGRICULTURE UNIVERSITY, JOBNER ACT 2013
Faculties and their Board of Studies-
(1) The University shall have the faculties of Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Home Science and Basic Science and such other faculties as may be prescribed.
(2) These faculties shall comprise of such departments, divisions or centers as may be prescribed, and however, depending on the nature of the subject and functions, one department or centre may cater to the needs of more than one faculty.
(3) Each faculty shall consist of such members as may be prescribed and Dean of the concerned faculty shall be the Chairman of the faculty.
(4) Functions of each faculty shall be as follows:-
(i) To review teaching programme and suggest improvement thereof;
(ii) To consider the recommendations of the respective Board of Studies and to place the same before the Academic Council for consideration and approval;
(iii) The Faculties shall be responsible for Bachelor degree and Post-graduate degree programme; and
(iv) To perform such other functions as may
Constitution of committees:
Every authority shall have the power to appoint committees which may, unless otherwise provided in this Act or statutes, consist of the members of the authority and such other persons, as members, as it may deem fit.
Provisions in relation to the membership of authorities:
(1) Save as otherwise provided in this Act, if any member other than Ex-officio member of any authority or body of the University is unable by reason of his/her death, resignation, removal or otherwise to complete his/her full term of office, the vacancy so caused shall, as soon as convenient, be filled by the appointment, nomination or co-option, as the case may be and the person so appointed, nominated or co-opted shall fill such vacancy for the un-expired portion of the term for which the member in whose place such person is appointed, nominated or co-opted would otherwise have continued in office.
(2) The Board may remove any person from membership of any authority or body of the University on the ground that such person has been convicted of any offence involving moral turpitude or conduct not befitting the office held by the concerned member with the approval of the Chancellor:
Provided that prior approval of the chancel
Validity and protection of act :
(1) No act or proceeding of any authority or body of the University shall be invalid by reason of the existence of any vacancy among its members or by reason of some person having taken part in the proceedings who is subsequently found to have been not entitled to do so.
(2) Save as otherwise provided in this Act, all the acts done or orders made in good faith by the University or any of its authorities shall be final and no suit shall be instituted against or damages claimed from the University or its authority for anything done or purported to have been done in pursuance of this Act or the Statutes or the Regulations.
(3) No suit or other legal proceeding shall lie against any officer or other employee of the University in respect of anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of this Act or any Statutes.
Officers :
The following shall be the officers of the University, namely:-
(i) The Vice-Chancellor;
(ii) The Directors;
(iii) The Deans;
(iv) The Registrar;
(v) The Comptroller;
(vi) The University Librarian;
(vii) The Director, Students’ Welfare;
(viii) The Controller of Examinations;
(ix) The Estate Officer; and
(x) Such other persons in the service of the University as may be declared by the Statutes to be the Officers of the University.
The Vice-Chancellor :
(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be a whole time paid officer of the University and shall be appointed by the Chancellor in consultation with the State Government upon recommendation of a Selection Committee consisting of -
(a) One person nominated by the Board not connected with the University or any college thereof;
(b) The Director General, Indian Council of Agriculture Research or his/her nominee;
(c) One person nominated by the Chancellor; and
(d) One person nominated by the State Government, and the Chancellor shall appoint one of these persons to be the Chairman of the Committee.
(2) A person who has attained academic excellence and demonstrated leadership qualities in agriculture education and has the minimum qualifications that is to say at least six years’ experience on the post of Professor or equivalent in teaching or research or extension system of agriculture of any university or research centre in the country, out of which at least three years
Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor:-
(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the principal executive academic officer of the University and Ex-officio Chairman of the Board, Academic Council and other authorities and shall in the absence of the Chancellor preside at the convocation of the University and confer degrees on persons entitled to receive them.
(2) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise general control over the affairs of the University and shall be responsible for due maintenance of discipline in the University
(3) The Vice-Chancellor shall convene meetings of the Board, Academic Council, Research Council and Extension Education Council.
(4) The Vice-Chancellor shall ensure faithful observance of the provisions of this Act and Statutes and Regulations.
(5) The Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible for the presentation of the annual financial estimates and the annual accounts to the Board of Management.
(6) The Vice-Chancellor shall, where immediate action is called for, have powe
Registrar.-
(1) The Registrar shall be the administrative officer of the University. He/she shall work directly under the superintendence, direction and control of the Vice-Chancellor.
(2) The Registrar shall be appointed by the State Government from one of its officers of the Rajasthan Administrative Service (not below selection scale) or of Indian Administrative Service.
(3) When the office of the Registrar is vacant, or when the Registrar is, by reason of illness, absence or any other reason, unable to exercise the powers, perform the functions and discharge the duties of his/her office, the powers, functions and duties of the office of the Registrar shall be exercised, performed and discharged by such person as the Vice-Chancellor may appoint for the purpose.
(4) The Registrar shall be the Ex-officio Secretary to the Board.
(5) It shall be the duty of the Registrar-
(a) To be the custodian of the records, the common seal and such other properties of the University as the Boa
Comptroller.-
(1) The Comptroller shall be a whole-time salaried officer of the University to be posted by the Government from its officers of the Rajasthan Accounts Service of the rank of selection scale and the above:
Provided that a person appointed as Comptroller shall retire from office if, during the term of his/her office, he/she completes the age of superannuation.
(2) The Comptroller shall hold office for a period of three years.
(3) The emoluments and other terms and conditions of service of the Comptroller shall be such as may be prescribed.
(4) When the office of the Comptroller is vacant, or when the Comptroller is, by reason of illness or absence or any other cause unable to exercise the powers, perform the functions and discharge the duties of his/her office, the powers, functions and duties of the office of the Comptroller shall be exercised, performed and discharged by such person as the Vice-Chancellor may appoint for the purpose.
(5) The Comptroller shall b
Directors, Deans, Librarian, Controller of Examinations etc.-
(1) (a) There shall be a Director of Education who shall be responsible for academic coordination for teaching, research and extension, admission of Under Graduate and Postgraduate and management and control of examinations at Under Graduate and Post-graduate levels. He/she will be concerned with the policy matters and system regarding resident instructions in the University and development of educational technology.
(b) He shall be responsible for maintaining permanent records of the Academic Council, performance of the students of the University including the courses taken, credits obtained, degrees, prizes or other distinctions and other items pertaining to the academic performance and the discipline of the students.
(c) He shall function as Secretary of the Academic Council.
(2) There shall be a Director of Research who shall be responsible for the direction and co-ordination of research programmes in the University a
Terms and conditions and appointments of the teachers, officers of the University.-
(1) The teachers of the University shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of Board of Management of the University.
(2) The officers of the University referred to in clauses (ii) to (x) of section 24 shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the concerned authority of the University on such terms and conditions, as may be prescribed:
Provided that the Vice-Chancellor may make appointments of such officers as a temporary measure, for period of six months under intimation to concerned authority of the University.
(3) The selection of the teachers and officers of the University shall be made in accordance with the procedure as provided under the Rajasthan Universities’ Teachers and Officers (Selection for Appointment) Act, 1974 ( Act No. 18 of 1974) and the provisions of the said Act shall be applicable subject to the modification that as respect to the selectio
Education :
(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, education in the University shall include Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degree programme and short term diploma courses in the disciplines of Agriculture including basic and applied science, Agriculture Engineering and Technology, Home Science, Dairy and Food Science and other allied sciences as may be prescribed.
(2) Educational Programs may be based on modern system of Agricultural Education with the objective of producing competent and practical oriented graduates and post-graduates to handle production, management, research, extension education and teaching work in the field of Agriculture and allied branches.
Research :
Subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, research programmes in the University shall carry on research (fundamental as well as applied) on the problems of Agriculture, and other allied sciences for the purpose of development of agriculture and for the benefit of rural population in the State.
Extension Education :
(1) Extension Education programme shall be established in the University and shall subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, make useful information based upon findings of research available to farmers and others to help and solve their problems. It shall conduct demonstrations and training programmes for the benefit of students, extension workers and farmers. Extension Education shall be co-coordinated with the other functions of the University and other appropriate agencies of the State.
(2) The University shall be responsible for the agricultural extension education activities in the State necessary to inform and demonstrate to the farmers, the findings of research on improved practices essential to improve rural living and to increase agricultural production with special emphasis on food production and utilization. In order that the University may conduct such activities, the State shall transfer the University necessary personnel facilities an
Co-ordination of teaching, research and extension education, integration of functions and curricula and services:
(1) In consultation with the appropriate officers of the University, the Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible for taking such steps as may be necessary for the full co-ordination of teaching, research and extension activities of the University.
(2) The Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible, working through the appropriate officers of the University, for seeing that conditions are established whereby there is maximum possible progress in the development of new information and technology in the natural, physical and social sciences related to agriculture and its transfer to the teaching curricula and other educational programme leading to their understanding and adoption in practice.
(3) The Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible working through the appropriate officers and staff of the University, to see that there is an appropriate inter-relation in the different curricula and
The University funds :
(1) The University shall have a General Fund to which shall be credited:-
(i) Its income from fees, endowments and grants and income from properties of the University including hostel, experimental stations and farms;
(ii) Contribution and grants made by the Government on such conditions as are consistent with the provisions of this Act; and
(iii) Other contributions, grants, donations benefactions and loans and other receipts.
(2) The University shall form a fund called the Foundation Fund from contributions and grants made by the Central Government or the State Government or agencies approved by the Central or State Government for being credited to that fund and such other sums as may be specified by the Board, shall be credited to this fund, and the Board may, as and when necessary, retransfer such amount as may be specified, from the Foundation Fund to the General Fund, in the manner prescribed.
(3) The University shall furnish statements of accounts, repor
Provident fund, pension and insurance :
(1) The University shall create for the benefit of its officers, teachers, ministerial staff and other employees, in such manner and subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, such pension, gratuity, insurance, provident fund as it may deem fit.
(2) For such pension, gratuity, insurance and provident fund so constituted by the University, the Government may declare that the provisions of the Provident Funds Act, 1925 (Central Act No. 19 of 1925) shall apply to such funds as it were Government Provident Fund:
Provided that the University shall have power in consultation with the Finance Committee and the Board to invest provident fund amount in such manner as it may determine.
Management of funds: The General Fund, Foundation Fund and other funds of the University shall be managed according to the provisions laid down in the Statues.
Accounts and audit :
(1) The annual accounts and balance sheet of the University shall be prepared by the Comptroller under the direction of the Vice-Chancellor and all moneys accruing to or received by the University from whatever source and all amount disbursed or paid shall be entered in the accounts.
(2) The Comptroller shall, before such date as may be prescribed by the Statutes, prepare the annual financial estimates for the ensuing year.
(3) The annual accounts and the annual financial estimates prepared by the
Comptroller shall be placed before the Board together with the remarks of the Finance Committee for approval and the Board may pass resolution with reference thereto and communicate the same to the Comptroller who shall take action in accordance therewith.
(4) The annual accounts shall be audited in the prescribed manner by such auditors as the State Government may direct and the cost of such audit shall be a charge on the University fund.
(5) The accounts when audi
Government grants :
The Government shall every year make the following lump sum grants to the University, namely:-
(i) A grant not less than the expenditure incurred in the University on agriculture education, research and extension education.
(ii) A grant not less than the estimated net expenditure of pay and allowances of the staff contingencies, supplies and services of the University other than in respect of the activities in various organizations, referred to above in clause (i);
(iii) A grant to meet such additional items of expenditure recurring and non- recurring as the Government deems necessary for the proper functioning of the University;
(iv) The State Government shall also make non-lapsable lump sum grant to the University in respect to schemes included in the Five Year Plan and transferred to it for implementation by the University of an amount equal to the net outlay in the annual plan. Adjustments may be made for the anticipated assistance from the Central Government
Control of the State Government.- Where the State Government funds are involved, the University shall abide by the terms and conditions attached to the sanction of such funds which may inter alia include prior permission of the State Government in respect of the following, namely:-
(a) Creation of the new posts of teachers, officers or other employees;
(b) Revision of the pay, allowances, post-retirement benefits and other benefits to its teachers, officers and other employees;
(c) Grant of any additional/special pay, allowance or other extra remuneration of any description whatsoever, including ex-gratia payment or other benefits having financial implications, to any of its teachers, officers or other employees;
(d) Diversion of any earmarked funds other than the purpose for which it was received;
(e) Transfer by sale, lease, mortgage or otherwise of immovable property;
(f) incur expenditure on any development work from the funds received from the State Government for any purpose
Assumption of financial control by the State Government as emergency
Measure:
(1) The State Government shall have the right to cause an inquiry to be made, by such person or persons as it may direct, and to issue directions to the University, in respect of any matter connected with the finances of the University, where State Government funds are concerned.
(2) If the State Government is satisfied that owing to maladministration or financial mismanagement in the University a situation has arisen whereby financial stability of the University has become insecure, it may by a notification, declare that the finances of the University shall be subject to the control of the State Government and shall issue such other directions as it may deem fit for the purpose and the same shall be binding on the University.
Statutes : Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes of the University may provide for any matter connected with the affairs of the University and shall in particular, provide for the following, namely:-
(1) constitution, powers and duties of the Authorities;
(2) creation, composition and functions of other bodies or committees, necessary or desirable for improving the academic life of the University ;
(3) designations, powers, functions, duties, manner of appointment and selections and terms and conditions of service of the officers other than Vice-Chancellor:
(4) classification, qualification and manner of appointment, terms and conditions of services and duties of teachers and non-teaching staff of the University ;
(5) terms and conditions of service of the Vice-Chancellor;
(6) establishment, amalgamation, sub-divisions or abolition of faculties, divisions/department/ research stations / extensions or other units of the University ;
(7) establishment of pension and insur
Statutes how made :
(1) Statutes under this Act shall be proposed by the Board and submitted to the Chancellor for his/her assent and shall come into force only after the assent is received and notified by the Vice-Chancellor.
(2) Any Statue may be amended or repealed by the Board with the Assent of the Chancellor.
(3) All Statutes made under this Act shall be published in the Official Gazette.
Regulations :
(1) The authorities of the University may make regulations consistent with this Act and the Statutes for:-
(i) laying down the procedure for their meetings and the number of members required to form the quorum;
(ii) providing for matters which by this Act and the Statutes are to be regulated by Regulations; and
(iii) providing for any other matter solely concerning the authority and not provided for by this Act and the Statutes.
(2) The Academic Council may subject to the provisions of this act and the Statutes, make regulations providing for courses of studies, system of examination, academic calendar, award of degrees and diploma’s of the University other matters related to resident instruction.
(3) The regulations made by any authority of the University shall be subject to such direction as the Board may from time to time give in this behalf.
(4) Academic Council of the University may make regulations for:-
(i) the holding of convocations to confer degrees and
Residence of students : The students shall reside in the accommodation maintained by the University or approved by the Vice-Chancellor subject to the conditions as may be prescribed. However, the Vice-Chancellor or an authorised officer of the University may permit the student(s) to reside with their parents or in private accommodations when no such accommodation is available with the University.
Delegation of powers : The Board may, by Statutes, delegate the powers exercisable by it under this Act or the Statues made there under, to any authority, officer, Heads of colleges, divisions, departments, institutes or units and offices subject to such conditions and restrictions as the Board may deem proper.
Constitution of ad-hoc committees : Notwithstanding anything in this Act and until such time as the authorities are duly constituted, the Vice-Chancellor may subject to the prior approval of the Chancellor or the Board, after it has been constituted, appoint committees temporarily to exercise, perform and discharge any of the powers, functions and duties of such authority under this Act.
Disputes as to constitution of authorities or bodies : If any question arises as to whether any person has been duly appointed or is entitled to be a member of any authority or other body of the University the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor whose decision thereon shall be final:
Provided that before taking any such decision, the Chancellor shall give the person affected thereby reasonable opportunity of being heard.
1. Short title, extent and commencement.-
(1) This Act may be called the Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University,
Jobner Act, 2013 .
(2) It shall extend to the whole of the State of Rajasthan.
(3) It shall come into force on and from such date as the State Government may, by notification, appoint.
Definitions- In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-
(a) “Academic Council” means the Academic Council of the University;
(b) “Agriculture” includes the basic and applied sciences of-
(i) Natural resource management;
(ii) Soil and water management;
(iii) Crop improvement and production and protection;
(iv) Horticulture, that is to say fruits, vegetables, floriculture, spices and medicinal plants and plantation crops;
(v) Dairy and food science, food technology and animal products technology;
(vi) Fisheries;
(vii) Forestry, farm forestry, forest management and silviculture;
(viii) Agriculture engineering and technology;
(ix) Post-harvest technology including processing and marketing;
(x) Land use planning and management;
(xi) Sericulture including mulberry culture;
(xii) Apiculture;
(xiii) Home science;
(xiv) Agri-business management;
(xv) Basic sciences and humanities in relation to agriculture; and
(xvi) Subjects pertaining to agricultural technology and rural development
Establishment and Incorporation of the University :
(1) There shall be established in the State of Rajasthan a University by the name of the Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner.
(2) The University shall consist of a Chancellor, a Vice-Chancellor, a Board of Management, an Academic Council, and other authorities and officers as set forth in this Act or as provided in the Statutes.
(3) The University shall be a body corporate having perpetual succession and a common seal and shall sue and be sued by its corporate name.
(4) The University shall be competent to acquire and hold property, both movable and immovable, to lease, sell or otherwise transfer any movable or immovable property which may have become vested in or have been acquired by it for the purpose of the University, and to borrow money from the Central Government, State Government or any other sources approved by the Central or State Government and it may enter into a contract and do all other things necessary fo
Territorial jurisdiction :
(1) With respect to teaching at the University or college level, research and extension education programmes in the field of agriculture as broadly defined in this Act, the territorial jurisdiction and responsibility for this University shall, notwithstanding anything contained in the Rajasthan Agriculture University, Bikaner Act, 1987 (Act No. 39 of 1987) or any other law for the time being inservice, extend to Jaipur, Sikar, Alwar, Dausa, Tonk, Ajmer, Bharatpur and Dholpur districts.
(2) The University may assume responsibility for the maintenance of agriculture, fishery, sericulture and forestry training or educational centers and Research and experimental stations, and for the programme of training of field extension workers and for the establishment, development and operation of such centers as may be required in various parts of the State.
(3) The University may have collaboration in research projects having multi-disciplinary approach and academic
Objects of the University: The University shall have the following objects, namely;
(a) Making provision for imparting education in different branches of study, particularly agriculture, horticulture, fisheries, forestry, agricultural engineering, home science, basic science and other allied branches of learning and scholarship;
(b) Furthering the advancement of learning and conducting of research, particularly in agriculture and other allied sciences;
(c) Undertaking the extension education of such sciences and technologies specially for the rural people of the State; and
(d) Such other objects as the University may from time to time determine.
Admission to the University : (1) The University shall, subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, be open to all persons:
Provided that nothing in this section shall require the University to admit to any course of study any person who do not meet the prescribed academic standards for admission or to retain on the rolls of the University, persons whose academic records are below the minimum standard required for the award of a degree or whose personal conduct is such as to be inimical to the objects of the University or to the appropriate rights and privileges of other students and staff:
Provided further that nothing in this section shall be deemed to require the University to admit to any course of study a larger number of students than can be accommodated in the available faculties of the University or of any particular college or Department as determined by the Academic Council.
(2) Subject to the provisions under sub-section (1), the University shall reserve seats f
Powers and functions of the University : The University shall exercise the powers and perform the functions, as under:-
(a) To provide for undergraduate and postgraduate instructions in agriculture as broadly defined under clause (b) of section 2, and in other allied branches of learning as the University may deem fit;
(b) To provide for conduct of research in agriculture and allied branches of learning;
(c) To provide for dissemination of the findings of research and technical information through an extension education programme;
(d) To institute courses of study and hold examinations for and confer degrees, diplomas and other academic distinctions on persons who have pursued a prescribed course of study or research or both in the University including part courses and/ or research carried out in any other University or recognized institutions for the purpose;
(e) To confer honorary degrees and other distinctions as may be prescribed;
(f) To admit colleges and institutes, not maintaine
The Chancellor :
1 The Governor of the State of Rajasthan shall, by virtue of his/her office, be the Chancellor of the University.
2 The Chancellor shall be the head of the University and shall when present, preside at the convocation of the University.
3 Every proposal to confer an honorary degree shall be subject to the confirmation of the Chancellor.
4 The Chancellor may on his/her own motion or on application call for and examine the record of any officer or authority of University in respect of any proceedings to satisfy himself/herself as to the regularity of such proceedings or the correctness, legality or propriety of any decision taken or order made therein, and if in any case, it appears to the Chancellor that any such decision or order should be modified, annulled, reserved or remitted for reconsideration, he may pass order accordingly:
Provided that every application to the Chancellor for the exercise of the powers under this section shall be preferred within three mon
Visitation and inspection:
(1) The Chancellor shall, on the advice of the State Government or on his/her own motion, have the right to cause an inspection to be made by such person or persons as he/she may direct, of the University, its buildings, laboratories and equipments and of any constituent units of the University and may cause an inquiry to be made in the like manner of any matter connected with the University.
(2) The Chancellor, shall, in every case, give due notice to the University of his/her intention to cause an inspection or enquiry.
(3) The Chancellor shall communicate to the University with reference to the result of such inspection or inquiry, and may after ascertaining the opinion thereon the University advise the University upon the action to be taken and fix a time limit for taking such action.
(4) The University shall, within the time limit so fixed, report to the Chancellor, the action which has been taken or is proposed to be taken on the advice tendered by the
Authorities of the University :
The following shall be the Authorities of the University, namely:-
(i) The Board of Management;
(ii) The Academic Council;
(iii) The Research Council;
(iv) The Extension Education Council;
(v) The Finance committee;
(vi) The Faculties including Post-graduate studies and their Board of Studies;
(vii) Such other bodies of the University as may be declared by the Statutes to be authorities of the University.
Board of Management and its constitution :
(1) The Chancellor shall as soon as may be after the first Vice-Chancellor is appointed, constitute the Board of Management.
(2) The Board of Management shall consist of the following:-
(i) The Vice-Chancellor Ex-officio Chairman
(ii) The Secretary to the Government, in-charge of the Agriculture Department or his nominee not below the rank of Deputy Secretary Ex-officio Member
(iii) The Secretary to the Government, in-charge of the Finance Department or his nominee not below the rank of Deputy Secretary Ex-officio Member
(iv) The Secretary to the Government, in-charge of the Higher Education or his nominee not below the rank of Deputy Secretary Ex-officio Member
(v) The Secretary to the Government, in-charge of the Department of Animal Husbandry or his nominee not below the rank of Deputy Secretary Ex-officio Member
(vi) One Member of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly to be nominated by the Speaker of the Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha
Powers and functions of the Board :
(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, the Board shall be the Chief Executive body of the University and shall manage and supervise the properties and activities of the University and shall be responsible for the conduct of all administrative affairs of the University not otherwise provided for in this Act.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers, the Board shall exercise the following powers and perform the following functions, namely:-
(i) To consider and approve the financial requirements, estimates and the budget of the University ;
(ii) To hold and control the property and the funds of the University and issue any general directive on behalf of the University ;
(iii) To accept or transfer any property on behalf of the University ;
(iv) To administer funds placed at the disposal of the University for the purpose intended;
(v) To arrange for the investment and withdrawal of the funds of the University
Academic Council:
(1) Academic Council shall consist of the following, namely:-
(i) The Vice-Chancellor Ex-officio Chairman
(ii) The Director Research Ex-officio Member
(iii) The Director, Extension Education Ex-officio Member
(iv) The Director, Prioritization, Monitoring and Evaluation Ex-officio Member
(v) The Director Students Welfare Ex-officio Member
(vi) The Director, Human Resource Development Ex-officio Member
(vii) The Chairperson of all faculties Ex –officio Member
(viii) The Deans of all constituent colleges Ex –officio Member
(ix) The Controller of Examinations Ex-officio Member
(x) The University Heads of all the Departments from each faculty (from teaching campuses only not below the rank of Associate Professor) Member
(xi) One teacher of the Professor rank from each faculty to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor on rotational basis Member
(xii) One eminent Agricultural Educationist from outside of
Powers and functions of Academic Council :
(1) The Academic Council shall subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes have the power of prescribing by regulations all courses of study and determining curricula, and shall have general control on teaching and other educational programmes within the University, and shall be responsible for the maintenance of standards thereof.
(2) The Academic Council shall have power to make regulations consistent with this Act and the Statutes relating to all academic matters and also to amend or repeal them.
(3) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers, the Academic Council shall have power:-
(i) To advise the Board and Vice-Chancellor on all academic matters including the control and management of libraries and affiliation of colleges to the privileges of the University;
(ii) To make recommendations for the institution of Professorships, Associate Professorships, Assistant Professorships and other teac
Research Council : There shall be a Research Council consisting of the following, namely:-
(i) The Vice-Chancellor Ex-officio Chairman
(ii) The Directors of Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Fisheries
Department of the Government and Chief Conservator of Forests Rajasthan (depending upon research mandate and programmes of the University) Member
(iii) All Directors of the University Member
(iv) All Deans of the Faculties Member
(v) All Zonal Directors of Research and Extension Member
(vi) All University Heads of Departments Member
(vii) Two scientists of eminence from outside of the University to be nominated for particular meeting by the Vice-Chancellor for their specialized knowledge of subjects on the agenda of meetings Member
(viii) the Research Council may co-opt as members not more than four persons for such period and in such manner as may be prescribed as to secure adequate representation of different sectors of agriculture and allied fields Member
(ix) the Director Research
Functions of Research Council - The Research Council shall consider and make recommendations in respect of -
(i) research programmes and projects undertaken or to be undertaken by the various units of the University in the State in the field of agriculture, and other allied sciences with a view to promote effective co-ordination;
(ii) physical, fiscal and administrative facilities required for implementing research projects;
(iii) orienting research to meet farmers’ needs;
(iv) integration of research, extension education and teaching and participation of research workers in teaching and extension education programme;
(v) any other matter pertaining to research programmes which may be referred to by the Vice-Chancellor or the Board or any other authority of the University
Extension Education Council: There shall be an Extension Education Council consisting of the following, namely:-
(i) The Vice-Chancellor Ex-officio Chairman
(ii) The Secretary to the Government, Incharge of Agriculture Department Member
(iii) The Directors of Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Fisheries Department of the Government and Chief Conservator of Forests, Rajasthan (depending upon Extension mandate and programmes of the University) Member
(iv) All Directors of the University Member
(v) All Deans of the Faculties Member
(vi) All University Heads of the Departments, all Zonal Directors and all Programme Coordinators of KVKs within the jurisdiction of the University Member
(vii) Two eminent persons in the field of Extension Education from outside of the University nominated by the Vice- Chancellor for any particular meeting in accordance with the requirement of the agenda Member
(viii) Three progressive farmers having specialization in general Agriculture, Horticulture or other
Functions of the Extension Education Council - Extension Education Council shall consider and make recommendations in respect of -
(i) The Extension Education programmes and projects of the University;
(ii) Co-ordination of Extension Education activities for improvement of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and allied branches and for the development of Rural Communities;
(iii) development of farmers education and training and advisory services, identification and resolution of field problems and transmission of information;
(iv) methodology of extension education;
(v) integration of extension education with teaching and research in the University and participation of teachers and research workers in extension education programmes;
(vi) any other matter referred to it by the Vice-Chancellor, Board or any other authority of the University.
Finance Committee.-
(1) The Finance Committee shall consist of–
(i) The Vice-Chancellor; Ex officio Chairman
(ii) The Secretary to Government in-charge of the Finance Department, or his/her nominee not below the rank of Deputy Secretary Member
(iii) The Secretary to the Government in-charge of the Agriculture Department, or his/her nominee not below the rank of Deputy Secretary Member
(iv) The Director, Research/Extension Education/ Education (one Director by rotation every year to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor) Member
(v) One nominee of the Board who be the non-official member of the Board Member
(vi) The Comptroller Ex-officio Secretary
Explanation.- For the purposes of this sub-section, expression “Secretary to the Government in-charge” means the Secretary to the Government in-charge of a department and includes an Additional Chief Secretary and a Principal Secretary when he/she is in-charge of that department.
(2) Finance Committee shall have the following functions,
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