Section 9(2)(b) in The U.P. Krishi Evam Prodyogik Vishwavidyalaya Adhiniyam, 1958
(b)The Secretary to the State Government in the Agriculture Department [or his nominee who shall be an officer, not below the rank of a Joint Secretary, in the Agriculture Department] [ Instituted by Notifiction No. 1262/12-8-92, 400(68)-1992, dated 24th August, 1992]. ... Ex-officio