Section 23 of The University of Hyderabad Act, 1974
- (1)There shall be constituted a Planning Board of the University which shall advise generally on the planning and development of the University and keep under review the standard of education and research in the University.
- (2)The constitution of the Planning Board and the manner of appointment of its members shall be prescribed by the Statutes.
- (3)The Visitor may determine a date with effect from which the Planning Board shall stand dissolved.
Summary
- The University must have a Planning Board.
- Its job is to provide general advice on how the University should be planned and developed.
- It monitors and reviews the quality and standards of education and research.
- The Statutes explain how the Board is set up and how members are chosen.
- The President of India (the Visitor) has the power to decide when the Planning Board will stop existing.
- The Board is essentially a temporary or transitional body for building the University.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What is the main purpose of the Planning Board?
It advises on development and makes sure the university maintains high standards in teaching and research.
2. Who decides who gets to be on the Planning Board?
The Statutes of the University prescribe the constitution and the way members are appointed.
3. Is the Planning Board a permanent part of the University?
No, the Visitor can set a specific date for it to be dissolved.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 23 of The University of Hyderabad Act, 1974, what is the Planning Board required to "keep under review"?
Q2.Who has the final authority to dissolve the Planning Board under Section 23 of The University of Hyderabad Act, 1974?
Q3.According to Section 23 of The University of Hyderabad Act, 1974, where would you find the rules for how Planning Board members are appointed?
Q4.Based on the combined reading of Section 21 and Section 23 of The University of Hyderabad Act, 1974, which body advises on the "planning" of the University?