(i) The Chancellor;
(ii)The Vice-Chancellor;
(iii) The Deans of faculties including Post-Graduate Studies;
(iv) The Directors;
(v) The Dean of Students Affairs;
(vi) The Registrar;
(vii) The Comptroller;
(viii) The Controller of Examinations;
(ix) The Estate Officer;
(x) The University Librarian;
(xi) Such other persons in the service of the University as may be declared by the statutes to be the officers of the University.
25. The Governor of 14Telangana shall be the Chancellor of the University. He shall, by virtue of his office, be the Head of the University and shall, when present, preside at any
14. Substituted by G.O.Ms.No.31, Agriculture and Cooperation (Horti & Seri) Department, dated 22.12.2014.
Officers of the university.
Chancellor.
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26. (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be a whole time officer of the University and shall be appointed by the Chancellor from the panel of eminent scientists in Horticulture/ Agriculture drawn by the Search Committee. The Search Committee shall consist of the following persons:
(i) One nominee of Chancellor;
(ii) One nominee of the State Government;
(iii) Director General, Indian Council of Agricultural Research or his nominee.
(2) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a term of three years. The emoluments, inclusive of pension, if any, and other conditions of the service of the Vice-Chancellor shall be such as may be prescribed by UGC/ICAR and shall not be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment.
(3) The Vice-Chancellor may relinquish his office by resignation in writing under his hand addressed to the Chancellor which shall be delivered to the Chancellor normally 60 days prior to the date on which the Vice- Chancellor wishes to be relieved from his office, but the Chancellor may relieve him earlier.
(4) Where the post of the Vice-Chancellor falls, permanently vacant either by resignation or otherwise, the vacancy shall be filled by the Chancellor in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (1) and the Vice-Chancellor so appointed shall hold office for a full term of five years.
(5) In the temporary absence of the Vice-Chancellor on leave, for whatever reason, or until the vacancy caused in Vice-Chancellor.
30 [Act No.30 of 2007] any other manner is filled, the Chancellor shall appoint any person temporarily to act as Vice-Chancellor.
(6) The Vice-Chancellor shall not be removed from his office except by an order of the Chancellor passed on the ground of misbehaviour or incapacity or if it appears to the Chancellor that the continuance of the Vice-Chancellor in office is detrimental to the interests of the University, after due inquiry by such person who is or has been a Judge of High Court to be nominated by the Chancellor in which the Vice-Chancellor shall have an opportunity of making his representation.
27. The first Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor. He shall be paid the salary, as prescribed from time to time, inclusive of pension, if any. He shall serve the University for full term as may be prescribed. The conditions of the service shall be as may be prescribed, from time to time, but shall not vary to his disadvantage after his appointment. The other conditions of service shall apply as may be prescribed for a regular officer:
15[Provided that the Government may appoint the Vice- Chancellor temporarily till the first Vice-Chancellor is appointed by the Chancellor.]
28. (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the academic head and Principal Executive Officer of the University and exofficio Chairman of the Board, Academic Council, Research and Extension Council and shall, in the absence of the Chancellor, preside at the convocation of the University and confer degrees on persons entitled to receive them.
15. Added by G.O.Ms.No.31, Agriculture and Cooperation (Horti & Seri) Department, dated 22.12.2014.
First Vice- Chancellor.
Powers and Duties of the Vice- Chancellor.
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(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 and Extension Council.
(4) The Vice-Chancellor shall ensure faithful observance of the provisions of this Act, Statutes and Regulations and he shall exercise all powers necessary for this purpose.
(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 may take any action in any emergency which in his opinion calls for immediate action.
He shall in such case and as soon as may be thereafter, report his action to the authority which will ordinarily have dealt with the matter. If the authority disagrees with the action of the Vice-Chancellor, the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor whose decision shall be final.
(7) Where any action taken by the Vice-Chancellor under sub-section (6) affects any person in the service of the University to his disadvantage such person may prefer an appeal to the Board within thirty days from the date on which such person has been served with a notice of the action taken.
(8) The Vice-Chancellor shall give effect to the decisions of the authorities of the University taken in accordance with the powers conferred by or under this Act.
(9) The Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible for the proper administration of the affairs of the University and for a 32 [Act No.30 of 2007] close coordination and integration of teaching, research and extension.
(10) The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as are conferred or imposed upon him under the provisions of this Act and as may be prescribed from time to time.
29. There shall be a Dean for each Faculty who shall be the Chairman of the Faculty Board and shall be responsible for the faithful observance of the provisions of the Act, Statues and Regulations relating to the faculty and for the organization and conduct of the teaching, research and extension work of the departments comprised therein.
30. There shall be a Director of Research who shall be responsible for the direction and coordination of research programmes of horticulture and allied sciences in the University as laid down in section 41 and efficient working of research stations.
31. There shall be a Director of Extension who shall be responsible for the Extension Programmes as laid down in section 42.
32. There shall be a Director of Industrial and International programmes, who shall be responsible for coordination of programmes with industries in relation to the board objectives of the University and coordinate the International programmes concerning the University.
33. The Dean shall have the following duties:
(1) to make arrangements for housing of students and supervise management of students’ hostel, cafeteria, mess etc., Deans of the Faculties.
Director of Research.
Director of Extension.
Director of Industrial and International Programmes.
Dean of Students’ Affairs.
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(2) to plan and organize students’ extra-curricular activities such as sports, cultural and, other recreational activities, NCC, NSS and other allied activities of the University;
(3) may make arrangements for the employment of students with the approval of the Vice-Chancellor;
(4) to plan and direct the programme of students advisement and counselling and to enlist the co-operation of prospective employers and employment agencies to assist in the placement of graduates of the University and to promote discipline amongst the students of the University;
(5) to supervise and control medical and health services and other welfare measures of the students in the University;
(6) to make arrangement for scholarships, stipends, part-time employments and travel facilities for the study tour of the students;
(7) to organize and maintain contact with the alumni of the University;
(8) such other functions, as may be prescribed.
34. (1) The Registrar shall be responsible for the due custody of records and the common seal of the university.
He shall be the Ex-officio Non-Member Secretary of the Board and the Ex-officio Member-Secretary of the Academic Council and shall be bound to place before it all such information as may be necessary for the transaction of its business. He shall receive applications for entrance to the University and shall keep a permanent record of all courses, curricula and other information as may be necessary.
Registrar.
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(2) The Registrar 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 discipline of the students.
(3) The Registrar shall be responsible for the conduct of the examinations and for the due execution of all processes connected therewith.
(4) The Registrar shall be responsible for establishment matters and general administration in the University, as prescribed.
(5) The salary and allowances payable to the Registrar and the conditions of service shall be such as may be prescribed:
Provided that the conditions of service of the Registrar shall not be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment.
(6) The Registrar may, by writing under his hand addressed to the Board, resign his office. The resignation shall be delivered to the Board ordinarily sixty days prior to the date on which the Registrar wishes to be relieved of his office, but the Board may relieve him earlier. The resignation shall take effect from the date of relief.
35. (1) The Comptroller shall be responsible for preparation of the budget and statement of accounts of the University for presentation by the Vice-Chancellor, for approval of the Board. He shall manage the funds and investments of the University. He shall be responsible for ensuring that expenditure is made as authorized.
Comptroller.
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(2) The Comptroller shall arrange periodical internal inspection of the accounts maintained in the various units of the University.
(3) The Comptroller shall be responsible for the maintenance of the accounts of the University in the form and manner as approved by the Board and constantly monitor the state of cash and bank balance and the state of investment.
(4) The Comptroller shall manage the property and the investments of the University and tender advice in regard to its financial policy.
(5) The Comptroller shall see that the register of buildings, furniture, equipments and other items, are maintained up-to-date and arrange for the stock checking of all items in all offices and units of the University.
36. The Controller of Examinations shall,-
(1) assist the Registrar and co-ordinate for admission of students in different courses of study;
(2) assist the University Officers in preparation of Academic calendar;
(3) coordinate the conducting of examinations in the University;
(4) check the grade point of the students in their examinations and forward the same for approval of the Deans of the Faculty and the Registrar;
(5) issue necessary certificates to the students of their result in examinations;
Controller of Examinations.
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(6) co-ordinate in awarding diplomas and prizes to the students at the annual Convocation.
37. The Estate Officer shall be responsible for execution of civil works and maintenance of the Buildings, all civic amenities, roads fencing, play grounds, parks and lands of the University other than the land comprising the horticultural and other farms and such other functions as may be prescribed.
38. The University Librarian shall be responsible for the maintenance and management of the University Library and to guide and coordinate the working in the libraries of the various constituent units of the University and to prepare the annual estimate of operational and developmental requirements of all the libraries of the University.
39. (1) The Officers of the University referred to in clauses
(iii) to (xi) of section 24 shall be appointed by the Vice- Chancellor with the approval of the Board of Management on such terms and conditions and in the manner, as may be prescribed:
Provided that the Vice-Chancellor may make appointments of such officers as a temporary measure for a period of six months under intimation to the concerned authority of the University.
(2) The salary and allowances payable to and conditions of service of the officers in sub-section (1) shall be such as may be prescribed:
Provided that the emoluments and the conditions of service of the officers shall not be varied to their disadvantage after their appointment.
Estate Officer.
University Librarian.
Common to the Officers other than Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor.
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(3) The Officers of the University as referred to in subsection (1) shall be whole time officers and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the organization and implementation of the programmes concerning to them.
(4) No officer shall accept any remuneration from any source other than the remuneration to which he is entitled under the Statutes.
(5) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Officers of the University referred to in clauses (iii) to (xi) of section 24 shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed or as may be assigned to them, from time to time, by the Board or the Vice-Chancellor.
CHAPTER - V TEACHING, RESEARCH AND EXTENSION
40. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, teaching in the University shall include Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral Degree Programme and short-term Diploma Courses in the disciplines of Horticulture/Agriculture, Forestry and other allied sciences, as may be prescribed.
(2) Teaching programmes may be based on modern system of “Horticultural Education” with the objective of producing competent and practical oriented graduates and post graduates to handle production, management, research, extension and teaching work.
(3) The existing colleges and teaching units along with the facilities and the budgets in the field of Horticulture etc., in the Government Departments shall be transferred to the University with effect from such date as the Government may notify.
Teaching.
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41. (1) The University may establish and maintain one or more Horticultural/Agricultural Experiment Stations for research, both fundamental and applied in all Faculties, in addition to the maintenance of institutions which stand transferred to the University.
(2) Subject to the provisions of this Act, research programmes in the University shall carry on research (fundamental as well as applied) on the problems in the fields of Horticulture and other allied sciences for the purpose of aiding the development of “Horticulture” and for the benefit of rural population in the State.
(3) The University through its research organization shall be the principal agency of control over research activities in Horticulture and other allied branches in the State.
(4) The existing research organization and experimental stations along with the facilities and budget in the field of Horticulture and allied branches in the Government Departments shall be transferred to the University with effect from such date as the Government may notify.
(5) The University may establish Regional/Zonal Research Stations and sub-stations in different agro-climatic zones of the State for the conduct of research including operational research.
(6) The University may, at any time, with the approval of the Government close down, either permanently or temporarily any of the Experiment Stations specified in subsection (1).
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42. (1) There shall be established Extension programmes/ activities in the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act and Statutes, make useful information available to farmers and others based upon findings of research to help and solve their problems. It shall conduct demonstrations and training programmes and undertake advisory work for the benefit of students, extension workers and farmers.
Extension activity of the University shall be coordinated with the other functions of the University and other appropriate agencies of the State.
(2) The University shall be responsible for the Extension activities as may be necessary to inform and demonstrate to the farmers the findings of research on improved practices essential to improve rural living and to increase production with special emphasis on food production and utilization. In order that the University may conduct such activities, the State shall transfer to the University the necessary personnel, facilities and funds in accordance with a plan to be developed and mutually agreed upon by the University and the Government.
43. (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall take such steps as may be necessary in consultation with the appropriate officers of the University, for the full co-ordination of teaching, research and extension activities of the University.
(2) The Vice-Chancellor shall ensure working through the appropriate officers and staff of the University to see that there is an appropriate inter-relation in the different curricula and courses offered in the different Faculties of the University so as to avoid unnecessary duplication of functions between faculties of the University and provide the students with the best course offerings and faculty contacts feasible within the University's resources and talents.
Extension.
Co-ordination of Teaching, Research and Extension, Integration of Functions and Curricula and Services.
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(3) The University shall develop its programme of research and extension activities keeping in view the needs of the State and provide the appropriate technical support and consultative advice to the Government departments engaged in the development work in Horticulture and other allied branches.
44. The Government shall endeavor to secure proper coordination between the Departments of the Government and the University of the University’s activities and may tender necessary advice to the Board in that regard.
CHAPTER - VI APPOINTMENT OF TEACHERS
45. The teachers of a Faculty shall be appointed by the Board on the recommendation of the Selection Committee in the manner prescribed and their remuneration and other conditions of service shall be such as may be prescribed.
46. (1) The University shall constitute 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:
Provided that the University shall have power in consultation with the Finance Committee, to invest the Provident Fund amount in such manner as it may determine.
(2) For such pension, gratuity, insurance and provident fund so constituted by the University, the Government may declare that the provisions of the Provident Fund Act shall apply to such funds as if it were a Government provident fund.
Co-ordination among Government Departments and University.
Appointment of Teachers.
Provident Fund, Pension, Insurance and Welfare Fund.
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(3) The University, in addition, may constitute welfare funds for the benefit of its employees and students.
47. Any dispute arising out of a contract between the University and any employee of the University shall, on the request of the employee concerned or at the instance of the Board, be referred to a Tribunal of Arbitration consisting of one member nominated by the Board, one member nominated by the employee concerned and an umpire appointed by the Government. The decision of the Tribunal shall be final.
CHAPTER - VII FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS
48. (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;
(iii) other contributions, grants, donations, benefications 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 approved agency for being credited to that fund and such other sums as may be specified by the Board, shall be credited to this fund. The Board may, as and when necessary, retransfer such amount as may be specified, Tribunal of Arbitration for disputes between the University and its staff.
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(3) The University shall furnish statements of accounts, reports and other particulars to the Government relating to any grant made by the Government and shall take such action and furnish such statements, accounts, reports and other particulars relating to the utilization of any grant within such time and manner as the Government may direct.
(4) It shall be competent for the University in furtherance of its objectives to accept the grants from the Government or any other State Government or the Central Government or Statutory Bodies or endowments or donations under such conditions as may be agreed upon between the University and the grantor or donor.
(5) The University may have such other funds and shall maintain such accounts in respect of every fund as may be prescribed.
49. The University may accept moneys from the Government of India, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, the State Government, the University Grants Commission and also borrow money from a Bank or a corporation for the purpose of the University:
Provided that where the University intends to borrow money from a Bank or a Corporation or both exceeding an amount of fifty lakhs of rupees at a time or in the aggregate, it shall obtain the prior written approval of the Government thereof.
50. The University shall not divert earmarked funds for other purpose, or revise the scales of pay of its staff or implement any scheme which involves any matching contribution from the Government or which imposes a Borrowing of Money.
Certain restrictions in respect of financial matters.
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Provided that this section does not apply to exigencies where the University meets the expenditure within the approved budget or in respect of schemes or programmes fully financed (100%) by other agencies /Government for specified periods:
Provided further that the Finance Committee may authorize the creation and filling up of posts of teachers for a period not exceeding two years, but any such post shall not be continued or created afresh for any period beyond the said period of two years without the prior written approval of the Government.