Section 28 of The "Tribhuvan" Sahkari University Act, 2025
- (1)The Vice-Chancellor shall be the ex officio Chairperson of the Board for Affiliation and Recognition, which shall be responsible for admitting or affiliating institutes to the privileges of the University.
- (2)The constitution of the Board for Affiliation and Recognition, the term of office of its members and its powers and functions shall be such as may be provided by the Ordinances.
Summary
- The Board for Affiliation and Recognition is responsible for allowing other institutes to join or be associated with the University.
- The Vice-Chancellor is the ex officio Chairperson of this Board.
- Its main job is "admitting" or "affiliating" institutes, which means giving them the right to use the University's name and award its degrees.
- The Governing Board has the power to nominate the members who sit on this Board.
- The rules for how the Board is set up and how long members serve are found in the University Ordinances.
- Any decision made by this Board can be appealed to the Executive Council.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What does it mean to "affiliate" an institute?
It means the Board for Affiliation and Recognition grants an outside college the privilege of being part of the University system.
2. Who is the Chairperson of this Board?
The Vice-Chancellor holds this position automatically.
3. Who decides which people will serve on this Board?
The Governing Board nominates the members of the Board for Affiliation and Recognition.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 28 of The "Tribhuvan" Sahkari University Act, 2025, what is the primary responsibility of the Board for Affiliation and Recognition?
Q2.Who serves as the ex officio Chairperson of the Board for Affiliation and Recognition under Section 28 of The "Tribhuvan" Sahkari University Act, 2025?
Q3.Based on Section 21(4)(c) of The "Tribhuvan" Sahkari University Act, 2025, which authority nominates the members of the Board for Affiliation and Recognition?
Q4.If an institute is denied recognition under Section 28 of The "Tribhuvan" Sahkari University Act, 2025, what is their recourse for appeal?