Section 4 of UoA Act, 2005 : Section 4: Incorporation Of University Of Allahabad

Explanation using Example

Imagine that a publishing company mistakenly sends a shipment of books to the University of Allahabad, but the shipment was meant for another university. The University of Allahabad, being a body corporate as per Section 4(1) of The University of Allahabad Act, 2005, is entitled to its own legal identity. Therefore, it can independently enter into a legal agreement with the publishing company to return the shipment. If necessary, the University could also initiate legal proceedings in its own name to resolve the matter.

In another scenario, if the University needs to appoint a new Vice-Chancellor, Section 4(2) clarifies that this individual, once appointed, becomes part of the University's structure. As the first Vice-Chancellor is part of the founding members of the University's governing bodies, the same would apply to subsequent appointees, ensuring the continuity of the University's governance.

Lastly, a student looking to apply to the University of Allahabad can be assured of its location due to Section 4(3), which specifies that the headquarters of the University is in Allahabad. This means that the main campus and administrative offices are situated there, providing a central location for the student's academic activities.