State Act

THE ASSAM AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY ACT, 1968 (SINGLE DOCUMENT)

19. 1[(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be a whole-time officer of the university. He shall be an eminent scholar and administrator with background of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Education, Research and Development and with atleast ten year’s experience. The first Vice-Chancellor after the commencement of this Act shall be appointed by the Chancellor for a period not exceeding five years and on such terms and conditions as the Chancellor may determine. Subsequent Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor from a panel of three names submitted by a selection Committee consisting of - (a) One eminent agricultural scientist or educationist nominated by the Board, (b) The Director General of Indian Council of Agricultural Research, (c) a nominee by the State Government. 2[1 (A) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Act or any contract express or implied, the existing appointment of the Vice-Chancellor shall cease to be operative after the commencement of this Act and the Chancellor shall proceed to appoint the Vice-Chancellor in accordance with the provisions of this Act.] (2) A member of the Selection Committee shall not be a member of the Board of Management or employee of the University. (3) The Vice-Chancellor shall normally hold office for a term of five years and shall be eligible for reappointment for one additional term of five years. The emoluments and other conditions of service of the Vice-Chancellor shall be such as may be determined by the Chancellor 3[:] 4[Provided that no person shall hold the office of the Vice-Chancellor beyond the age of 5[70] years.] (4) The Vice-Chancellor may by writing under his hand addressed to the Chancellor resign his office. The resignation shall be delivered to the Chancellor ordinarily at least 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. The resignation shall take effect from the date of relief. 1[(5) In the temporary absence of the Vice-Chancellor, the senior most officer amongst the Deans/ Director of Post-Graduate Studies/ Director of Research/ Director of Research Extension Education shall temporarily carry on the routine duties of the office. Where the Vice-Chancellor falls permanently vacant either by resignation or otherwise, then such vacancy shall be filled up by the Chancellor in accordance with provisions of sub-section (1) of this section and the Vice-Chancellor so appointed shall hold office for the full term of five years. ]