The Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya Act, 1996

Section 20. The Court

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

20. The Court .—(1) The constitution of the Court and the term of office of its members shall be prescribed by the Statutes. (2) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Court shall have the following powers and functions, namely:— (a) to review, from time to time, the broad policies and programmes of the University and to suggest measures for the improvement and development of the University; (b) to advise the Visitor in respect of any matter which may be referred to it for advice; and (c) to perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Statutes. 20. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in Statute 19, the Executive Council may invite a person of high academic distinction and professional attainments to accept a post of Professor or Reader or any other academic post in the University, as the case may be, on such terms and conditions as it deems fit, and on the person agreeing to do so appoint him to the post. (2) The Executive Council may appoint a teacher or any other academic staff working in any other University or organisation for undertaking a joint project in accordance with the manner laid down in the Ordinances. Appointment for a fixed tenure

Source: India Code