Section 5 of BHU Act, 1915 : Section 5: Visitor

Explanation using Example

Imagine that the President of India, as the Visitor of the Banaras Hindu University (BHU), decides to review the university's performance and quality of education. The President directs a team of experts to inspect the university's facilities, including its laboratories and equipment, as well as to evaluate the teaching methods and examination processes.

Before the inspection begins, BHU is notified about the President's intention to conduct this review. The university then appoints a representative to be present during the inspection and to provide input from the university's perspective.

After the inspection, the President communicates the findings and recommendations to the Vice-Chancellor of BHU. The advice may include suggestions for improvements in certain areas. The Vice-Chancellor then relays this information to the Executive Council of the university.

The Executive Council discusses the Visitor's recommendations and decides on the actions to be taken. They then inform the President, through the Vice-Chancellor, about the steps they intend to implement or have already put into action based on the inspection's results.

If the President feels that the actions taken by the Executive Council are not satisfactory, or if they fail to act within a reasonable time, the President can issue directives that the Executive Council must follow.

In a situation where the President finds that a particular proceeding of BHU does not align with the Act, Statutes, or Ordinances, he can annul it. However, before doing so, the President will provide the university with an opportunity to explain why the action should not be annulled, considering any response provided by the university.