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The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915

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An Act to establish and incorporate a teaching and residential Hindu University at Banaras.

Act number
16 of 1915
Ministry
Ministry of Education
Department
Department of Higher Education
Enacted
1 Oct 1915
In force from
1 Apr 1916

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33 sections

  1. Section 1Short title and commencement.
  2. Section 2Definitions.
  3. Section 3Incorporation.
  4. Section 4University open to all classes, castes and creeds.
  5. Section 4APowers of the University.
  6. Section 5Visitor.
  7. Section 6Officers of the University.
  8. Section 7Chancellor.
  9. Section 7APowers of Chancellor.
  10. Section 7BVice-Chancellor.
  11. Section 7CPowers and duties of Vice-Chancellor.
  12. Section 8Powers and duties of officers, terms of office and filling of casual vacancies.
  13. Section 8AAuthorities of the University.
  14. Section 9The Court.
  15. Section 10Executive Council.
  16. Section 11The Academic Council.
  17. Section 12[Omitted.].
  18. Section 12AOther authorities.
  19. Section 12BDisqualifications.
  20. Section 13Audit of accounts.
  21. Section 13AAnnual Report.
  22. Section 14Permanent reserve to cover recurring charges.
  23. Section 15Maintenance and admission to privileges of Colleges.
  24. Section 16Recognition of degrees.
  25. Section 16APension or Provident Fund.
  26. Section 16BConditions of service of officers and teachers.
  27. Section 16CProceedings not to be invalidated by vacancies, etc.
  28. Section 16DProtection of action taken in good faith.
  29. Section 17Statutes.
  30. Section 18Ordinances.
  31. Section 19Power to make Regulations.
  32. Section 19AConstitution of boards and committees.
  33. Section 20Dissolution and transfer of property of the Hindu University Society.