THE VISVA-BHARATI ACT, 1951

ACT NO. 29 OF 1951 · Enacted [9th May, 1951.] · 49 sections

PRELIMINARY

Section 1.Short title and commencement.

Section 2.Declaration of Visva-Bharati as an institution of national importance.

Section 3.Definitions.

THE UNIVERSITY

Section 4.Incorporation.

Section 5.Effect of incorporation of the University in certain cases.

Section 5A.The objects of the University.

Section 5B.Principles to be followed in organising activities of the University.

Section 6.Powers of the University.

Section 7.Territorial jurisdiction of the University.

Section 7A.Maintenance of examination centres outside territorial limits.

Section 8.University to be open to all races, creeds and classes.

Section 9.Teaching at the University.

THE PARIDARSAKA (VISITOR)

Section 10.The Paridarsaka (Visitor).

THE PRADHANA (RECTOR)

Section 11.The Pradhana (Rector).

OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY

Section 12.Officers of the University.

Section 13.The Acharya (Chancellor).

Section 14.The Upacharya (Vice-Chancellor).

Section 15.[Omitted.]

Section 16.The Karma-Sachiva (Registrar).

Section 17.Other officers.

AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY

Section 18.Authorities of the University.

Section 19.The Samsad (Court).

Section 22.The Karma-Samiti (Executive Council).

Section 24.The Siksha-Samiti (Academic Council).

Section 25.Other authorities of the University.

Section 26.Alumni Association.

STATUTES, ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS

Section 27.Statutes.

Section 28.Statutes, how made.

Section 29.Matters to be provided for in the Ordinances.

Section 30.Power to make Ordinances.

Section 31.Regulations.

Section 32.Residence.

ADMISSIOIN AND EXAMINATIONS

Section 33.Admission.

Section 34.Examinations.

ANNUAL REPORTS AND ACCOUNTS

Section 35.Annual report.

Section 36.Annual Accounts.

SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS

Section 37.Adhyapakas of the University to be appointed under a written contract.

Section 38.Tribunal of Arbitration.

Section 38A.Power to suspend adhyapaka or other member of academic staff.

Section 38B.Authorities by whom order for removal or dismissal or adhyapaka, etc., may be made and the procedure therefor.

Section 39.Pension and provident funds.

Section 40.Filling of casual vacancies.

Section 41.Removal from membership of the University.

Section 42.Disputes as to constitution of any University authority or body.

Section 43.Constitution of committees.

Section 44.Proceedings of the University authorities not invalidated by vacancies.

Section 44A.Protection of action taken in good faith.

Section 44B.Mode of proof of University record.

Section 45.Power to remove difficulties.