State Act

The Kalyani University Act, 1960

This Act was repealed on a date we do not have by the Kalyani University Act, 1981 (West Bengal Act 40 of 1981); it may still apply to matters that began before then.

11. (1) If a casual vacancy arises by reason of any member referred to in clause (xi) of sub-section (1) of section 8 having— (a) refused to serve as a member, or (b) died, or (c) resigned his office as a member, or (d) been removed from his office as a member under sub-section (2) of section 10, the Chancellor shall nominate a person with the requisite qualifications to fill the vacancy. (2) If a casual vacancy arises in the seat of the member nominated under clause (vii) of sub-section (1) of section 8 for any of the reasons referred to in sub-section (1), such vacancy shall be filled by another person to be nominated by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. (3) A person nominated in accordance with sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) to fill a casual vacancy shall hold office as a member for a period of two years from the date of his nomination as a member. (4) If a casual vacancy arises in the seat of any member elected under clause (x) of sub-section (1) of section 8 for any of the reasons referred to in sub-section (1) or for the reason that such member has ceased to hold office as a member under the proviso to sub-section (2) of section 8, such vacancy shall be filled by a person having the requisite qualifications to be elected by the body and in the manner referred to in clause (x) of sub-section (1) of section 8. (5) Any person elected under sub-section (4) to fill a casual vacancy shall, subject to the provisions of the proviso to sub-section (2) of section 8, hold office as a member for the unexpired period of the term of office of the member in whose place he is so elected.