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Section 13A of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915

1[13A. Annual Report.--(1) The annual report of the University shall be prepared under the direction of the Executive Council and shall be submitted to the Court on or before such date as may be prescribed by the Statutes and shall be considered by the Court in its annual meeting.

(2)The Court may communicate its comments thereon to the Executive Council.
(3)A copy of the annual report, as prepared under sub-section (1), shall also be submitted to the Central Government, which shall, as soon as may be, cause the same to be laid before both Houses of Parliament.]

Summary

The Executive Council is in charge of directing the preparation of the university's annual report.
This annual report must be submitted to the Court on or before a specific date that is set by the Statutes.
The Court reviews the annual report during its annual meeting and can send its comments back to the Executive Council.
A copy of the prepared annual report must also be submitted to the Central Government.
The Central Government must present this report to both Houses of Parliament as soon as it can.

Practical examples

1The Executive Council finishes drafting the 2026 annual report and submits it to the Court by October 1, strictly following the deadline written in the university's Statutes.

2During its annual meeting in December 2026, the Court reads the report, notes a need for greater transparency in faculty hiring, and communicates these comments directly to the Executive Council.

FAQ

1. Which university body oversees the creation of the annual report?

The annual report is prepared under the direction of the Executive Council.

2. Does the Court have any input on the annual report?

Yes, the Court considers the report at its annual meeting and may communicate its comments on the report to the Executive Council.

3. How is the deadline for submitting the report to the Court decided?

The deadline date is prescribed by the Statutes of the university.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 13A of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, whose direction is required to prepare the university's annual report?

Q2.To which university authority must the annual report be initially submitted under Section 13A of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915?

Q3.When the Court receives the annual report under Section 13A of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, what action is it explicitly permitted to take?

Q4.After receiving a copy of the annual report under Section 13A of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, what must the Central Government do?

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