Section 7 of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915
- (1)The Chancellor shall be elected by the Court and shall hold office for a term of three years: Provided that the Chancellor shall, notwithstanding the expiration of his term, continue to hold his office until the election of his successor.
- (2)If the office of the Chancellor becomes vacant, the functions of his office shall, until some person is elected under sub-section (1) to the vacant office, be performed by the Vice-Chancellor.
Summary
- The Chancellor is chosen through an election held by a university body called the Court.
- The standard time a person serves as Chancellor is exactly three years.
- If the three-year term ends and a new Chancellor has not yet been elected, the current Chancellor stays in office until the successor is chosen.
- If the position of Chancellor becomes completely empty before an election happens, the Vice-Chancellor takes over the Chancellor's duties temporarily.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who gets to choose the Chancellor?
The Chancellor is elected by the university Court.
2. How long does a Chancellor stay in power?
The normal term is three years, but they keep the job past three years if a successor has not been elected yet.
3. What happens if the Chancellor dies or leaves unexpectedly?
The Vice-Chancellor will perform the functions of the Chancellor's office until a new person is elected.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 7 of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, what happens if the Chancellor's three-year term expires but the Court has not yet elected a replacement?
Q2.Under Section 7 of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, which body is responsible for electing the Chancellor?
Q3.Under Section 7 read with Section 7B of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, if the Chancellor's office suddenly becomes vacant, who takes over the functions, and is that person an elected or appointed official?
Q4.Under Section 7 of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, how long is the base term of office for a newly elected Chancellor before the continuation rule applies?