4University open to all classes, castes and creeds
1[4. University open to all classes, castes and creeds.--The University shall be open to persons of either sex and of whatever race, creed, caste or class, and it shall not be lawful for the University to adopt or impose on any person any test whatsoever of religious belief or profession in order to entitle him to be admitted therein, as a teacher or student, or to hold any office therein, or to graduate thereat, or to enjoy or exercise any privilege thereof, except in respect of any particular benefaction accepted by the University, where such test is made a condition thereof by any testamentary, or other instrument creating such benefaction:
Provided that nothing in this section shall be deemed to prevent religious instruction being given in the manner prescribed by the Ordinances 2[to those who, or, in the case of minors, whose parents or guardians have given their consent thereto in writing].]
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1. Subs. by Act 55 of 1951, s. 3, for sub-sections (4), (5) and (6) (w.e.f. 3-11-1951).
2. Subs. by Act 52 of 1966, s. 4, for "to those who have consented to receive it" (w.e.f. 31-12-1966).
- 1 Short title and commencement
- 2 Definitions
- 3 Incorporation
- 4 University open to all classes, castes and creeds
- 4A Powers of the University
- 5 Visitor
- 6 Officers of the University
- 7 Chancellor
- 7A Powers of Chancellor
- 7B Vice-Chancellor
- 7C Powers and duties of Vice-Chancellor
- 8 Powers and duties of officers, terms of office and filling of casual vacancies
- 8A Authorities of the University
- 9 The Court
- 10 Executive Council
- 11 The Academic Council
- 12 [Omitted.]
- 12A Other authorities
- 12B Disqualifications
- 13 Audit of accounts
- 13A Annual Report
- 14 Permanent reserve to cover recurring charges
- 15 Maintenance and admission to privileges of Colleges
- 16 Recognition of degrees
- 16A Pension or Provident Fund
- 16B Conditions of service of officers and teachers
- 16C Proceedings not to be invalidated by vacancies, etc
- 16D Protection of action taken in good faith
- 17 Statutes
- 18 Ordinances
- 19 Power to make Regulations
- 19A Constitution of boards and committees
- 20 Dissolution and transfer of property of the Hindu University Society