Section 9 of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915
1[ 2[9. The Court.--The Court shall be an advisory body and its functions shall be--
- (a)to advise the Visitor in respect of any matter which may be referred to it for advice;
- (b)to advise any authority of the University in respect of any matter which may be referred to the Court by such authority; and
- (c)to perform such other duties and exercise such other powers as may be assigned to it by the Visitor or under this Act.
Summary
- The Court acts strictly as a group that gives advice.
- It provides advice to the Visitor on any topic the Visitor asks them about.
- It provides advice to any other University authority on topics that authority brings to them.
- It handles any other tasks or powers given to it by the Visitor or by the Act itself.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can the Court force the University to make a specific decision?
No, the Court is an advisory body, meaning it gives recommendations rather than final executive orders.
2. Who can ask the Court for its advice?
Both the Visitor and any other authority of the University can refer matters to the Court for advice.
3. Can the Court take on jobs other than giving advice?
Yes, it can perform other duties if those duties are assigned to it by the Visitor or by the Act.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 9 of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, what is the primary nature of the Court?
Q2.Under Section 9 of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, whose requests for advice is the Court obligated to answer?
Q3.Under Section 9 of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, who has the specific power to assign new duties to the Court outside of the Act itself?
Q4.Connecting Section 9 and Section 10 of The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915, if a problem arises regarding the management of University revenue, which body handles it?