Section 23 of The University of Allahabad Act, 2005
The Academic Council.
- (1)The Academic Council shall be the principal academic body of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, the Statutes and the Ordinances, co-ordinate and exercise general supervision over the academic policies of the University.
- (2)The constitution of the Academic Council, the term of office of its members and its powers and functions shall be prescribed by the Statutes.
Summary
- This section identifies the Academic Council as the main academic body of the University.
- It is responsible for bringing together and watching over the University's academic policies.
- Its power is not absolute, it must follow the rules set out in the Act, the Statutes, and the Ordinances.
- The details regarding who sits on the Academic Council, how long they serve, and their specific powers are left to the Statutes.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What is the main function of the Academic Council?
It is the principal academic body that co-ordinates and supervises academic policies.
2. Can the Academic Council make academic rules that violate the University Ordinances?
No, its supervision over academic policies is subject to the provisions of the Act, the Statutes, and the Ordinances.
3. Are the specific powers of the Academic Council listed in this section?
No, the specific powers and functions are prescribed by the Statutes.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 23 of The University of Allahabad Act, 2005, what is the core responsibility of the Academic Council?
2.Under Section 23 of The University of Allahabad Act, 2005, the Academic Council's supervision over academic policies is subject to the provisions of which three legal frameworks?
3.Under Section 23 of The University of Allahabad Act, 2005, how is the term of office for a member of the Academic Council determined?
4.Under Section 23 of The University of Allahabad Act, 2005, how does the role of the Academic Council fundamentally differ from that of the Executive Council (described in Section 22)?