Section 8 of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915
Subject to the provisions of this Act, the powers and duties of 1[the other officers of the University] the term for which they shall hold office, and the filling up of casual vacancies in such offices, shall be provided for by the Statutes.
Summary
- This section deals with all the remaining officers of the university who do not have their specific rules detailed in the main Act.
- It states that the specific powers and duties for these other officers will be written down in the university Statutes.
- The Statutes will also dictate how long these officers hold their jobs and how to fill their spots if they leave unexpectedly (casual vacancies).
- Any rules made in the Statutes for these officers must not conflict with the main provisions of the Act.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Does the Act itself contain the daily job descriptions for every single officer?
No, the Act says that the powers and duties of the other officers are provided for by the Statutes.
2. Where would I find the term limits for a Dean of a Faculty?
The terms of office for other officers are laid out in the university Statutes, subject to the Act.
3. What is a casual vacancy?
A casual vacancy is a legal term for when a job becomes empty unexpectedly, such as when an officer resigns or passes away before their term ends.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 8 of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, which university document is responsible for outlining the specific powers, duties, and term lengths for the "other officers" of the university?
Q2.Under Section 8 of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, what phrase is used to describe an unexpected empty position when an officer leaves early, which needs to be filled according to the Statutes?
Q3.Under Section 8 read with Section 6 of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, the rules for filling casual vacancies apply to the other officers. Which of the following people would have their vacancy rules handled this way because they are on the official officer list?
Q4.Under Section 8 of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, the rules created in the Statutes regarding the other officers must be subject to what higher authority?