Section 19A of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915
1[19A. Constitution of boards and committees.--Where any authority of the University is given power by this Act or by the Statutes to appoint boards or committees, such board or committee shall, unless there is some special provision to the contrary, consist of members of the authority concerned and of such other persons (if any) as the authority in each case may think fit.]]
Summary
- When the Act or Statutes give a University authority the power to create a board or a committee, a specific membership rule applies.
- The new board or committee must primarily consist of members from the authority that created it.
- The authority is also allowed to add outside people to the committee if they believe it is appropriate.
- This standard membership rule applies universally unless there is a special provision that says otherwise.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can an authority create a committee entirely made up of outside experts?
No, the law states that the committee must consist of members of the authority concerned, though outsiders can be added.
2. Does this rule apply to every single committee ever made?
It applies generally, but the law includes an exception if there is some special provision to the contrary.
3. Who decides which outside people get to join the committee?
The authority that is creating the committee gets to decide which other persons they think fit to include.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 19A of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, what is the mandatory baseline membership for any board or committee appointed by an authority?
Q2.Under Section 19A of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, under what condition can a committee ignore the rule requiring it to include members of the appointing authority?
Q3.Under Section 19A of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, who holds the power to decide if non-members should be included in a newly formed board?
Q4.Under Section 8A of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, the Court is designated as an authority of the University. Under Section 19A, if the Court appoints an advisory committee, who is legally permitted to sit on it?