Section 10 of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915
- (1)The Executive Council shall, subject to the control of the 1[Visitor] be the executive body of the University and shall have charge of the management and administration of the revenue and property of the University and the conduct of all administrative affairs of the University not otherwise provided for.
- (2)Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Executive Council shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred or imposed on it by the Statutes or the Ordinances.]
Summary
- The Executive Council is the main group that runs the practical and administrative side of the University.
- It operates under the control of the Visitor.
- It is responsible for managing the University's money, property, and general administration.
- It can also take on extra powers and duties if they are written in the Statutes or Ordinances.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who oversees the Executive Council?
The Executive Council works under the control of the Visitor.
2. Does this council manage academic classes?
No, it is the executive body in charge of revenue, property, and administrative affairs, not academics.
3. Where do the specific administrative duties of the Executive Council come from?
They come from the Act itself, and additional duties can be given by the Statutes or the Ordinances.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 10 of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, who has control over the Executive Council?
Q2.Under Section 10 of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, what is the primary role of the Executive Council?
Q3.Under Section 10 of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, what kind of assets does the Executive Council have charge of managing?
Q4.Connecting Section 10 and Section 11 of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, if a new rule is proposed about the content of a history degree, which body is in charge, and why?