The Visva-Bharati Act, 1951

The Visva-Bharati Act, 1951 was enacted to provide for the establishment and incorporation of the Visva-Bharati University, an institution of national importance, for the promotion of education, research, and culture in India. The Act defines the powers and functions of the University, including the appointment and removal of its officers and employees, the administration of its property, the conduct of examinations, and the regulation of discipline among students. The Act also outlines the financial provisions for the University, including the constitution of a Fund and the procedure for preparing budgets. The University is subject to the control and supervision of the Central Government, and the Act provides for the appointment of a Visitor to oversee its affairs.