Section 7 in Rajasthan Agriculture University, Bikaner Act, 1987
7. Powers and functions of the University.
(1)The University shall exercise the powers and perform the functions as under:-(a)to provide for instructions in agriculture and allied branches of learning;(b)to facilitate research in agriculture and allied branches of learning ;(c)to disseminate the findings of research and technical information through extension programmes;(d)to give degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions including honorary degrees ;(e)to conduct courses of study and to hold examinations and tests;(f)to provide lectures, training and instructions to field workers, farmers and others who are not enrolled as regular students of the University;(g)to co-ordinate with other University, institutions, organisations and authorities in order to carry out the purposes of this Act and to achieve the objects specified in section 5;(h)to run and maintain colleges, institutions, laboratories, centres, libraries, research stations, museums, etc.;(i)to create posts in teaching research and extension programme and to appoint persons to such posts;(j)to create administrative and other posts and to appoint persons to such posts;(k)to institute and award fellowships, scholarships, prizes, etc. in accordance with the Statutes;(l)to build, maintain and manage buildings, offices residences, hostels, etc. for teachers, students, officers and staff;(m)to fix and collect fees and other charges as may be prescribed;(n)to enforce and maintain discipline among the teachers, students, officers and staff and to make necessary arrangements in order to promote their welfare and to improve their service conditions; and(o)to do all other acts and things which may be necessary to further the objects of the University or which are incidental or ancillary to achieve those objects.
