The Acharya (Chancellor)
Section 13 of the Visva-Bharati Act, 1951 deals with the Acharya (Chancellor). The Acharya (Chancellor) shall, by virtue of his office, be the Head of the University. The Act came into force on 14 May 1951.
1[(1) The Acharya (Chancellor) shall, by virtue of his office, be the Head of the University.
(2) The Acharya (Chancellor) shall be appointed by the Paridarsaka (Visitor) from out of a panel of persons prepared and recommended by the Karma-Samiti (Executive Council) under sub-section (2A).
(2A) The Karma-Samiti (Executive Council) shall prepare and recommend a panel of not less than three persons each of whom shall be a person of eminence in the academic or public life of the country, and is in the opinion of the Karma-Samiti (Executive Council) a fit and proper person to be appointed as the Acharya (Chancellor) of the University:
Provided that if the Paridarsaka (Visitor) does not approve of any of the persons specified in the panel prepared and recommended by the Karma-Samiti (Executive Council), he may call upon the Karma-Samiti (Executive Council) to prepare a fresh panel of persons.
(2B) The Acharya (Chancellor) shall hold office for a term of three years and shall be eligible for re-appointment:
Provided that the Acharya (Chancellor) shall, notwithstanding the expiry of the term of his office, continue to hold such office until his successor is appointed and has entered upon his office.]
(3) The Acharya (Chancellor), shall, if present, preside at the Convocation of the University and at meetings of the Samsad (Court) 2[and the Karma Samiti (Executive Council)].
(4) Every proposal for the conferment of an honorary degree shall be subject to the confirmation of the Acharya (Chancellor).
(5) The Acharya (Chancellor) shall have such other powers as may be conferred on him by this Act or the Statutes.
Section 13, The Visva-Bharati Act, 1951 (Act 29 of 1951).
Questions about Section 13
What does Section 13 of the Visva-Bharati Act deal with?
Section 13 of the Visva-Bharati Act is headed "The Acharya (Chancellor)". The Acharya (Chancellor) shall, by virtue of his office, be the Head of the University.
How do I find court cases under Section 13 of the Visva-Bharati Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Visva Bharati Act 1951 13, section 13 Visva Bharati Act 1951, section 13 of the Visva-Bharati Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 13 of the Visva-Bharati Act come into force?
Section 13 of the Visva-Bharati Act, cited as Visva Bharati Act 1951 13, came into force on 14 May 1951, having been enacted on 09 May 1951. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 6. Powers of the University905 words
- 27. Statutes632 words
- 38B. Authorities by whom order for removal or dismissal or adhyapaka, etc., may be made and the procedure therefor542 words
- 10. The Paridarsaka (Visitor)527 words
- 29. Matters to be provided for in the Ordinances447 words
- 38. Tribunal of Arbitration379 words
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