Section 12A of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915
1[12A. Other authorities.--Subject to the provisions of the this Act, the functions, powers and duties of the other authorities of the University shall be provided for by the Statutes.]
Summary
- This section deals with any other governing bodies not specifically detailed in the previous sections.
- It states that the functions, powers, and duties of these other authorities must be written out in the University Statutes.
- Any rules made for these other authorities must still follow the overall rules of the main Act.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. If an authority is not mentioned in Sections 9, 10, or 11, where do we find out what it does?
You look in the University Statutes, which outline the functions and duties of all other authorities.
2. Can the Statutes give these other authorities unlimited power?
No, the powers given by the Statutes must remain subject to the rules of the main Act.
3. Does the Act list every single duty for every single authority?
No, it leaves the details of "other authorities" to be handled by the Statutes.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 12A of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, which document is responsible for providing the functions, powers, and duties of "other authorities"?
Q2.Under Section 12A of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, what is the major limitation on the powers and duties assigned to these other authorities?
Q3.Connecting Section 12A and Section 8A of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, Section 8A allows new authorities to be created by the Statutes. How does Section 12A complete this process?
Q4.Under Section 12A of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, which three aspects of the other authorities are to be provided for by the Statutes?