Section 27 in THE ANDHRA PRADESH FISHERIES UNIVERSITY ACT, 2020
27. Powers, Functions and Duties of the Academic Council -
(1)The Academic Council shall be in-charge of the Academic affairs of the University and shall, subject to the provisions of thisAct and the statutes,supervise,direct and control,and be responsible for, the maintenance of standards of instruction, education and examinations and other matters connected with the obtaining of degrees, diplomas and certificates and shall exercise such other duties as may be laid down under this Act.(2)In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power,the Academic Council shall been titled to,-(a)advise the Vice-Chancellor and the Board on allacademic matters, including the control and management of the libraries;(b)make recommendations to the Board,-(i)for the institution of the Professorships, Associate Professorships, Assistant Professorships, Teacherships and other Teaching Posts and matters connected therewith;(ii)regarding the Teaching, Research and Extension programmes of the University;(iii)to grant of affiliation or recognition or withdrawal of such affiliation or recognition of Fisheries Colleges / Education institutions;(c)formulate, modify, revise or rescind schemes in connection with the constitution or reconstitution of Departments of Teaching, Research and Extension ;and(d)make regulations,-(i)regarding the admission of students to the University;(ii)regarding the examinations and the conditions on which students shall be admitted thereto;(iii)relating to courses of study of degrees, diplomas and certificates.
