The University of Allahabad Act, 2005

Section 35. Disqualifications

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

35. Disqualifications.— (1) A person shall be disqualified for being chosen as, and for being, a member of any of the authorities of the University, — - (i) if he is of unsound mind; - (ii) if he is an undischarged insolvent; (iii) if he has been convicted by a court of law of an offence involving moral turpitude and sentenced in respect thereof to imprisonment for not less than six months. (2) If any question arises as to whether a person is or had been subjected to any of the disqualifications mentioned in clause (1), the question shall be referred to the Visitor and his decision shall be final and no suit or other proceeding shall lie in any civil court against such decision. — 36. Residence condition for membership and office. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Statutes, a person who is not ordinarily resident in India shall not be eligible to be an officer of the University or a member of any authority of the University. — 37. Membership of authorities by virtue of membership of other bodies. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Statutes, a person who holds any post in the University or is a member of any authority or body of the University in his capacity as a member of a particular authority or body or as the holder of a particular appointment shall hold such office or membership only for so long as he continues to be a member of that particular authority or body or the holder of that particular appointment, as the case may be. — 38. Registered Graduates. The provisions in respect of the registration of graduates and the maintenance of the register of Registered Graduates shall be prescribed by the Ordinances.

Source: India Code