8. Sir J. D. REESasked what relation, if any, the Hindu University at Benares, which has lately held its first Convocation, bears to the Educational Department of the Government of India or to the educational institutions with which that Department deals?
§ Mr. FISHERThe Benares Hindu University is not under the supervision or direction of the Department of Education. It is a denominational university, established in response to a popular demand for a university specifically adapted to the needs of the Hindu community, and it has been liberally endowed by that community. In many important respects it is more independent than other Indian universities. Such State control as the Act of Foundation provides is vested in the Lieutenant-Governor of the Province in his capacity of Visitor, and in the Viceroy as the Lord Rector. The Governor-General in Council has also an emergency power of intervention.
§ Sir P. MAGNUSHas this university received any Grants?
§ Mr. FISHERI must ask for notice of that question.