Section 8A of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915
1[8A. Authorities of the University.--The following shall be the authorities of the University, namely:--
- (a)the Court,
- (b)the Executive Council,
- (c)the Academic Council, 2* * * * *
- (e)the Finance Committee,
- (f)the Faculties,
- (g)such other authorities as may be declared by the Statutes to be the authorities of the University.]
Summary
- This section lists the official governing bodies, called authorities, of the University.
- The named authorities are the Court, the Executive Council, the Academic Council, the Finance Committee, and the Faculties.
- There is a missing item in the list because clause (d) was removed from the law.
- It allows for new authorities to be created if they are officially declared in the University Statutes.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What exactly is an authority of the University?
It is an official governing or decision-making body recognized by the law, like a specific council or committee.
2. Are the groups listed here the only authorities allowed?
No, the University can create other authorities by adding them to its Statutes.
3. Why does the list skip from (c) to (e)?
The original law had a clause (d), but it was removed by a later amendment.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 8A of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, which of the following is NOT explicitly named as an authority of the University?
Q2.Under Section 8A of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, how can a new group become an official authority of the University?
Q3.Under Section 8A of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, what is the status of clause (d) in the list of authorities?
Q4.Connecting Section 8A and Section 9 of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, Section 8A lists the Court as an authority. Based on Section 9, what kind of authority is the Court?