The Banaras Hindu University Act, 1915

Section 8A. Authorities of the University

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

4[ 8A. Authorities of the University.— The following shall be the authorities of the University, namely:— (a) the Court, 1. The words ", the Standing Committee of the Academic Council" omitted by Act 34 of 1969, s. 3 (w.e.f. 5-9-1969). 2. Subs. by s. 2, ibid. , for ", the Academic Council and the Standing Committee of the Academic Council" (w.e.f. 5-9-1969). 3. Subs. by Act 52 of 1966, s. 8, for "the officers of the University" (w.e.f. 31-12-1966). 4. Ins. by s. 9, ibid . (w.e.f. 31-12-1966). (b) the Executive Council, (c) the Academic Council, 1* * * * (e) the Finance Committee, * (f) the Faculties, (g) such other authorities as may be declared by the Statutes to be the authorities of the University.] 2[3[ 9. The Court.— The Court shall be an advisory body and its functions shall be— (a) to advise the Visitor in respect of any matter which may be referred to it for advice; (b) to advise any authority of the University in respect of any matter which may be referred to the Court by such authority; and (c) to perform such other duties and exercise such other powers as may be assigned to it by the Visitor or under this Act.]

Source: India Code

How this section changed

  1. inserted by Act 52 of 1966, s. 9

    In force from 31 Dec 1966

    Footnote: 4. Ins. by s. 9, ibid . (w.e.f. 31-12-1966).

  2. omitted by Act 34 of 1969, s. 3

    In force from 5 Sept 1969

    Earlier wording: “, the Standing Committee of the Academic Council”

    Footnote: 1. The words ", the Standing Committee of the Academic Council" omitted by Act 34 of 1969, s. 3 (w.e.f. 5-9-1969).

  3. substituted by Act 34 of 1969, s. 2

    In force from 5 Sept 1969

    Earlier wording: “, the Academic Council and the Standing Committee of the Academic Council”

    Footnote: 2. Subs. by s. 2, ibid. , for ", the Academic Council and the Standing Committee of the Academic Council" (w.e.f. 5-9-1969).