The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915
Central Act ยท Act 16 of 191532 provisions
The enactment
| Long title | An Act to establish and incorporate a teaching and residential Hindu University at Banaras. |
|---|---|
| Type | Act |
| Citation | Act 16 of 1915 |
| Year | 1915 |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Ministry | Ministry of Education |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 32 |
| Subjects | family, education |
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- Section 1 Short title and commencement.
- Section 2 Definitions.
- Section 3 Incorporation.
- Section 4 University open to all classes, castes and creeds.
- Section 4A Powers of the University.
- Section 5 Visitor.
- Section 6 Officers of the University.
- Section 7 Chancellor.
- Section 7A Powers of Chancellor.
- Section 7B Vice-Chancellor.
- Section 7C Powers and duties of Vice-Chancellor.
- Section 8 Powers and duties of officers, terms of office and filling of casual vacancies.
- Section 8A Authorities of the University.
- Section 9 The Court.
- Section 10 Executive Council.
- Section 11 The Academic Council.
- Section 12A Other authorities.
- Section 12B Disqualifications.
- Section 13 Audit of accounts.
- Section 13A Annual Report.
- Section 14 Permanent reserve to cover recurring charges.
- Section 15 Maintenance and admission to privileges of Colleges.
- Section 16 Recognition of degrees.
- Section 16A Pension or Provident Fund.
- Section 16B Conditions of service of officers and teachers.
- Section 16C Proceedings not to be invalidated by vacancies, etc.
- Section 16D Protection of action taken in good faith.
- Section 17 Statutes.
- Section 18 Ordinances.
- Section 19 Power to make Regulations.
- Section 19A Constitution of boards and committees.
- Section 20 Dissolution and transfer of property of the Hindu University Society.
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