Statutes of Tamil Nadu Fisheries University
The Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Department published G.O. Ms. No. 227, Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries (FS-2), dated 12th November 2014, notifying the Statutes of Tamil Nadu Fisheries University. Made by the first Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Chancellor, the Statutes govern the University's authorities, academic administration, finances and examinations, and came into force on 12th November 2014.
Scope and effect
The Statutes of Tamil Nadu Fisheries University operate under the Tamil Nadu Fisheries University Act, 2012. They define terms used in the University's administration and assign responsibilities to bodies including the Board of Management, Academic Council, Faculties, Boards of Studies, Finance Committee and Board of Examinations.
The Statutes principally affect University officers, employees, academic bodies, teachers, students and people appointed or nominated to University authorities. The supplied text does not create or change rights relating to private land, property ownership or land transactions.
Board of Management
The Board of Management receives powers that include:
- Establishing a new Faculty, Institute, School or Centre on the Academic Council's recommendation.
- Approving or creating specified technical and non-technical posts, and abolishing or reducing such posts on the Vice-Chancellor's recommendation.
- Submitting legislative proposals to the Government for the betterment of fisheries sciences.
- Publishing an annual report on the University's progress.
- Modifying specified employee pay, allowances and service conditions to meet University Grants Commission or Indian Council of Agricultural Research requirements.
- Constituting new University authorities based on need.
The Board must meet at least once every three months. Its annual meeting considers the annual report, accounts, audit report, University remarks and annual financial estimates. The normal quorum is 50 per cent of the approved strength, while a reconvened meeting after 15 days' notice does not require a quorum.
Academic administration
The Academic Council may recommend convocations, honorary degrees, new academic bodies and changes to student admission regulations. It may also address student fees and late payment penalties, determine admission strength, prescribe subjects of study and approve the establishment or restructuring of Departments and Schools.
Each Faculty has a Board of Studies containing University academic officers, elected teaching representatives and outside experts. A Board of Studies proposes courses, curricula and syllabi, and may recommend creating, abolishing or restructuring Schools and Departments.
Finance and examinations
The Finance Committee must review University financial matters once every three months. It also recommends revisions to the financial powers of University officers and drawing officers, considering cost escalation once every five years.
The Board of Examinations is chaired by the Vice-Chancellor, with the Controller of Examinations as Member-Secretary. Its stated duties include organising and supervising University examinations.
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Common questions
Does this notification affect my land or property purchase in Tamil Nadu?
The supplied text does not contain provisions about land ownership, property transfers or private land transactions. It governs the administration and academic bodies of Tamil Nadu Fisheries University.
When did the Statutes of Tamil Nadu Fisheries University take effect?
The Statutes came into force on 12th November 2014.
Who made and approved these University Statutes?
The first Vice-Chancellor of Tamil Nadu Fisheries University made the Statutes with the approval of the Chancellor. The Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Department published them through G.O. Ms. No. 227, Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries (FS-2), dated 12th November 2014.
Who decides the University's courses and admission strength?
The Academic Council decides admission strength and prescribes subjects of study. Boards of Studies propose courses, curricula and syllabi to the Academic Council.
