Section 7B of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915
1[(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Visitor on the recommendation of a Selection Committee constituted by the Visitor for the purpose: Provided that, if the Visitor does not approve of such recommendation, he may call for one or more fresh recommendations.]
- (3)The Vice-Chancellor shall be a whole-time salaried officer of the University.
- (4)The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a term of 2[three years] from the date on which he enters upon his office and shall, on the expiration of his term of office, be 3[eligible for reappointment to that office for a second term]: Provided that the Vice-Chancellor shall, notwithstanding the expiration of his term, continue to hold his office until his successor is appointed and enters upon his office.
- (5)The emoluments and other terms and conditions of service of the Vice-Chancellor shall be prescribed by the Statutes.
- (6)If the office of the Vice-Chancellor becomes vacant, the functions of his office shall, until some person is appointed under sub-section (1) to the vacant office, be performed by the Rector: Provided that if there is no Rector, the Registrar shall carry on the current duties of the ViceChancellor and call a meeting of the Executive Council forthwith and take its directions for the carrying on of the work of the University.
Summary
- The Vice-Chancellor is appointed by the Visitor based on suggestions from a Selection Committee, but the Visitor can ask for new suggestions if they do not like the first ones.
- The job of Vice-Chancellor is a full-time, salaried position, with pay and conditions set by the university Statutes.
- A Vice-Chancellor serves a three-year term, stays in office until a successor takes over, and is allowed to be reappointed for one extra term.
- If the office becomes empty unexpectedly, the Rector takes over temporarily. If there is no Rector, the Registrar handles the daily duties, immediately calls an Executive Council meeting, and follows their directions.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who actually hires the Vice-Chancellor?
The Visitor officially appoints the Vice-Chancellor based on the recommendations of a Selection Committee.
2. Can someone be a part-time Vice-Chancellor while working another job?
No, the law requires the Vice-Chancellor to be a whole-time salaried officer.
3. How long can a Vice-Chancellor serve?
They serve a three-year term but are eligible to be reappointed for a second term, meaning they could potentially serve for six years in total.
4. What happens if the Visitor rejects the Selection Committee's choice for Vice-Chancellor?
The Visitor can call for one or more fresh recommendations from the committee.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 7B of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, if the Visitor does not approve of the candidate recommended by the Selection Committee for Vice-Chancellor, what action can the Visitor take?
Q2.Under Section 7B of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, what is the maximum number of consecutive terms a Vice-Chancellor can serve?
Q3.Under Section 7B of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, if the Vice-Chancellor's office suddenly becomes vacant and the university currently has no Rector, what specific action must the Registrar take?
Q4.Under Section 7B read with Section 6 of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, the Vice-Chancellor is listed as an officer of the university. What kind of worker does Section 7B require this specific officer to be?