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PART III—Acts of the West Bengal Legislature. GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL LAW DEPARTMENT Legislative NOTIFICATION No. 962-L.-27th August, 2019.—The following Act of the West Bengal Legislature, having been assented to by the Governor, is hereby published for general information:— West Bengal Act X of 2019 THE WEST BENGAL UNIVERSITY LAWS (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2019. [Passed by the West Bengal Legislature.] [Assent of the Governor was first published in the Kolkata Gazette, Extraordinary, of the 27th August, 2019.] An Act to amend the Calcutta University Act, 1979, the North Bengal University Act, 1981, the Burdwan University Act, 1981, the Vidyasagar University Act, 1981, the Kalyani University Act, 1981, the West Bengal State University (Barasat, North 24-Parganas) Act, 2007, the Gour Banga University Act, 2007, the Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University Act, 2010, the Jadavpur University Act, 1981, the Rabindra Bharati Act, 1981, the Netaji Subhash Open University Act, 1997, the Presidency University Act, 2010, the Cooch Behar Panchanan Hanna University Act, 2012, the Kazi Nazrul University Act, 2012, the Diamond Harbour Women's University Act, 2012, the 2 THE KOLKATA GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, AUGUST 27, 2019 [PART III The West Bengal University Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019. (Section 1.) Short title and commencement. Bankura University Act, 2013, the Raiganj University Act, 2014, the West Bengal University of Teachers' Training, Education Planning and AdministrationAct,2014, the Sanskrit College and University Act, 2015, the Rani Rashmoni Green University Act, 2017, the Biswa Bangla Biswabidyalay Act, 2017, thefhargram University Act, 2017, the Mahatma Gandhi University Act, 2017, the Murshidabad University Act, 2018, the Dakshin Dinajpur University Act, 2018, the Greenfield University Act 2018, the Alipurduar University Act, 2018, the Kanyashree University Act, 2018 and the Harichand Guruchand University Act, 2018. WHEREAS it is expedient to amend the Calcutta University Act, 1979, the North Bengal University Act, 1981, the Burdwan University Act, 1981, the Vidyasagar University Act, 1981, the Kalyani University Act, 1981, the West Bengal State University (Barasat, North 24-Parganas) Act, 2007, the Gour Banga University Act, 2007, the Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University Act, 2010, the Jadavpur University Act, 1981, the Rabindra Bharati Act, 1981, the Netaji Subhash Open University Act, 1997, the Presidency University Act, 2010, the Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University Act, 2012, the Kazi Nazrul University Act, 2012, the Diamond Harbour Women's University Act, 2012, the Bankura University Act, 2013, the Raiganj University Act, 2014, the West Bengal University of Teachers' Training, Education Planning and Administration Act, 2014. the Sanskrit College and University Act, 2015, the Rani Rashmoni Green University Act, 2017, the Biswg Bangla Biswabidyalay Act, 2017, the Jhargram University Act, 2017, the Mahatma Gandhi University Act, 2017, the Murshidabad University Act, 2018, the Dakshin Dinajpur University Act, 2018, the Greenfield University Act, 2018, the Alipurduar University Act, 2018, the Kanyashree University Act, 2018, the Harichand Guruchand University Act, 2018, for the purposes and in the manner hereinafter appearing; It is hereby enacted in the Seventieth Year of the Republic of India, by the Legislature of West Bengal, as follows:-
1. (1) This Act may be called the West Bengal University Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019.
(2) It shall be deemed to have come into force on the 26th day of February, 2019. West Ben. Act XXXVIII of
1979. West Ben. Act XXV of 1981. West Ben. Act XXIII of 1981. West Ben. Act XVIII of 1981. West Ben. Act XL of 1981. West Ben. Act XXVIII of 2007. West Ben. Act XXVI of 2007. West Ben. Act XII of 2010. West Ben. Act XXIV of 1981. West Ben. Act XXXVI of 1981. West Ben. Act XIX of 1997. West Ben. Act XIII of 2010. West Ben. Act XXI of 2012. West Ben. Act XIX of 2012. West Ben. Act XXXVII of 2012. West Ben. Act XIX of 2013. West Ben. Act XXVI of 2014. West Ben. Act XXI of 2014. West Ben. Act XXXIII of 2015. West Ben. Act L of 2017. West Ben. Act XLVII of 2017. West Ben. Act XLVIII of 2017. West Ben. Act LI of 2017. West Ben. Act XVIII of 2018. West Ben. Act XIX of 2018. West Ben. Act XVI of 2018. West Ben. Act XVII of 2018. West Ben. Act XXVIII of 2018. West Ben. Act XXVII of 2018.
PART III] THE KOLKATA GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, AUGUST 27, 2019 3 The West Bengal University Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019. (Sections 2-4.) Amendment of West Ben. Act XXXVIII of
1979. Amendment of West Ben. Act XXV of 1981. Amendment of West Ben. Act XXIII of 1981.
2. In sub-section (2) of section 8 of the Calcutta University Act, 1979,—
(a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier.";
(b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.".
3. In sub-section (2) of section 9 of the North Bengal University Act, 1981,—
(a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier.";
(b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.".
4. In sub-section (2) of section 9 of the Burdwan University Act, 1981,—
(a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier."; 4 THE KOLKATA GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, AUGUST 27, 2019 [PART III The West Bengal University Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019. (Sections 5, 6.)
(b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.". Amendment of West Ben. Act XVIII of 1981. Amendment of West Ben. Act XL of 1981.
5. In sub-section (2) of section 9 of the Vidyasagar University Act, 1981,—
(a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier.";
(b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.".
6. In sub-section (2) of section 9 of the Kalyani University Act, 1981,—
(a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier.";
(b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.".
PART III] THE KOLKATA GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, AUGUST 27, 2019 5 The West Bengal University Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019. (Sections 7-9.) Amendment of West Ben. Act XXVIII of 2007. Amendment of West Ben. Act XXVI of 2007. Amendment of West Ben. Act XII of 2010.
7. In sub-section (2) of section 9 of the West Bengal State University (Barasat, North 24-Parganas) Act, 2007,—
(a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier.";
(b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.".
8. In sub-section (2) of section 9 of the Gour Banga University Act, 2007,—
(a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier.";
(b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.".
9. In sub-section (2) of section 9 of the Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University Act, 2010,—
(a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier."; 6 THE KOLKATA GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, AUGUST 27, 2019 [PART III The West Bengal University Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019. (Sections 10, 11.)
(b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.". Amendment of West Ben. Act XXIV of 1981. Amendment of West Ben. Act XXXVI of 1981.
10. In sub-section (2) of section 9 of the Jadavpur University Act, 1981,—
(a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier.";
(b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.".
11. In sub-section (2) of section 9 of the Rabindra Bharati Act, 1981,—
(a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (I), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier.";
(b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.".
PART III] THE KOLKATA GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, AUGUST 27, 2019 7 The West Bengal University Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019. (Sections 12-14.) Amendment of West Ben. Act XIX of 1997. Amendment of West Ben. Act XIII of 2010. Amendment of West Ben. Act XXI of 2012.
12. In sub-section (2) of section 10 of the Netaji Subhas Open University Act, 1997,—
(a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier.";
(b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Governmerit and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.".
13. In sub-section (2) of section 8 of the Presidency University Act, 2010,—
(a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier.";
(b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.".
14. In sub-section (2) of section 9 of the Cboch Behar Panchanan Barma University Act, 2012,—
(a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier."; 8 THE KOLKATA GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, AUGUST 27, 2019 [PART III The West Bengal University Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019. (Sections 15, 16.)
(b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.". Amendment of West Ben. Act XIX of 2012. Amendment of West Ben. Act XXXVII of 2012.
15. In sub-section (2) of section 9 of the Kazi Nazrul University Act, 2012,—
(a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier.";
(b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.".
16. In sub-section (2) of section 9 of the Diamond Harbour Women's University Act, 2012,—
(a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier.";
(b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.".
PART III] THE KOLKATA GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, AUGUST 27, 2019 9 The West Bengal University Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019. (Sections 17-19.) Amendment of West Ben. Act XIX of 2013. Amendment of West Ben. Act XXVI of 2014. Amendment of West Ben. Act XXI of 2014.
17. In sub-section (2) of section 9 of the Bankura University Act, 2013,—
(a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier.";
(b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.".
18. In sub-section (2) of section 9 of the Raiganj University Act, 2014,—
(a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier.";
(b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.".
19. In sub-section (2) of section 12 of the West Bengal University of Teachers' Training, Education Planning and Administration Act, 2014,—
(a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier."; 10 THE KOLKATA GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, AUGUST 27, 2019 [PART III The West Bengal University Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019. (Sections 20, 21.)
(b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a lime in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.". Amendment of 20. In sub-section (2) of section 9 of the Sanskrit College and University Act, West Ben. Act XXXIII of 2015. 2015,—
(a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier.";
(b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.". Amendment of West Ben. Act L of 2017.
21. In sub-section (2) of section 12 of the Rani Rashmoni Green University Act, 2017,—
(a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier.";
(b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.".
PART III] THE KOLKATA GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, AUGUST 27, 2019 11 The West Bengal University Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019. (Sections 22-24.) Amendment of 22. In sub-section (2) of section 12 of the Biswa Bangla Biswabidyalay Act, West Ben. Act XLVII of 2017. 2017,_
(a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier.";
(b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.". Amendment of West Ben. Act XLVIII of 2017. Amendment of West Ben. Act LI of 2017.
23. In sub-section (2) of section 11 of the Jhargram University Act, 2017,—
(a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier.";
(b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.".
24. In sub-section (2) of section 11 of the Mahatma Gandhi University Act, 2017,—
(a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier."; 12 THE KOLKATA GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, AUGUST 27, 2019 [PART III The West Bengal University Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019. (Sections 25, 26.)
(b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.". Amendment of West Ben. Act XVIII of 2018. Amendment of West Ben. Act XIXof 2018.
25. In sub-section (2) of section 11 of the Murshidabad University Act,2018,—
(a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier.";
(b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.".
26. In sub-section (2) of section 11 of the Dakshin Dinajpur University Act, 2018,—
(a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office
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(b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.". Amendment of West Ben. Act XVI of 2018. Amendment of West Ben. Act XVII of 2018.
27. In sub-section (2) of section 11 of the Greenfield University Act, 2018,—
(a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier.";
(b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.".
28. In sub-section (2) of section 11 of the Alipurduar University Act, 2018,—
(a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier."; 14 THE KOLKATA GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, AUGUST 27, 2019 [PART III The West Bengal University Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019. (Sections 29, 30.)
(b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.". Amendment of West Ben. Act XXVIII of 2018. Amendment of West Ben. Act XXVII of 2018.
29. In sub-section (2) of section 12 of the Kanyashree University Act, 2018,—
(a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier.":
(b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.".
30. In sub-section (2) of section 11 of the Harichand Guruchand University Act, 2018,—
(a) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(a) The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a period of four years appointed as such in terms of the provisions of sub-section (1), and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term of four years subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor, or till he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier.";
(b) for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted:— "(b) The Chancellor may, notwithstanding the expiration of the term of office of the Vice-Chancellor, allow him to continue in office for a period not more than two years at a time in consultation with the Minister, which shall under no circumstances be extended beyond the age of seventy years, subject to the satisfaction of the State Government and on the basis of his past academic excellence and administrative success established during his term of office in the capacity of Vice-Chancellor.".
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31. (1) The West Bengal University Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019, is hereby repealed.
(2) Notwithstanding such repeal, anything done or any action taken under the principal Act as amended by the said Ordinance, shall be deemed to have been validly done or taken under principal Act as amended by this Act. West Ben. Ord. 1 of 2019. By order of the Governor, SANDIP KUMAR RAY CHAUDHURI, Secy. to the Govt. of West Bengal, Law Department. Published by Law Department, Government of West Bengal and Printed at Saraswaty Press Ltd.(Govemment of West Bengal Enterprise), Kolkata 700 056. Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15