Section 7A of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915
- (1)The Chancellor shall, by virtue of his office, be the Head of the University.
- (2)The Chancellor shall, if present, preside at convocation of the University for conferring degrees and at all meetings of the Court.
Summary
- The Chancellor is legally the Head of the University just by holding the job title.
- When the university holds a convocation to hand out degrees, the Chancellor is the person who presides over the event, as long as they are present.
- The Chancellor also has the right to lead all meetings of the university Court whenever they attend.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who is considered the ultimate Head of the University?
By virtue of their office, the Chancellor is the Head of the University.
2. Does the Chancellor have to attend every graduation ceremony?
The rule states they preside over the convocation if they are present, which implies the event can still happen if they are absent, but they are the leader when there.
3. Which specific committee's meetings does the Chancellor always lead when attending?
The Chancellor presides at all meetings of the Court.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 7A of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, what specific title is automatically given to the Chancellor due to their office?
Q2.Under Section 7A of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, what role does the Chancellor play at a degree-conferring convocation if they decide to attend?
Q3.Under Section 7A read with Section 7C of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, who normally leads a meeting of the Court, and who steps in to lead if that person is missing?
Q4.Under Section 7A of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, what condition must be met for the Chancellor to preside over a meeting of the Court?