State Act

The Assam Veterinary and Fishery University Act, 2024

31. (1) The Board shall appoint a Finance Committee consisting of the following members, namely; (a) The Vice-Chancellor, (b) The Secretary to the Government in charge of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, (c) The Secretary to the Government in charge of Fisheries, (d) The Secretary to the Government in charge of Agriculture, (e) The Secretary to the Government in charge of Finance, (f) One member chosen by the Board from amongst its non-official members; and (g) Finance Officer. (2) In case the Secretary to Government in charge of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry, Fisheries or Finance is unable to attend meeting of the Finance Committee for any reason he may depute any officer of his department not lower in rank than that of Joint Secretary to the Government to attend the meetings. The officer so deputed shall have the right to take part in the discussions of the meetings and shall have the right to vote. (3) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the ex-officio Chairman of the Finance Committee. The Comptroller shall be the ex-officio Secretary to the Finance Committee; (4) The Finance Committee shall – (a) examine the annual accounts and the annual financial estimates of the University and advise the Board thereon; (b) review the financial position of the University from time to time; (c) make recommendation to the Board on every proposal involving expenditure for which no provision has been made in the annual financial estimates or which involves expenditure in excess of the amount provided for in the annual financial estimate; (d) make recommendation to the Board on all matters relating to the finances of the University; and (e) perform such other functions as may be prescribed.