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The Andhra Pradesh Logistics University Act, 2017

The Andhra Pradesh Logistics University Act, 2017

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The Andhra Pradesh Logistics University Act, 2017 establishes a specialized state university in Andhra Pradesh dedicated to logistics education, research, and training. Applicable across the state, this legislation sets out the university's corporate establishment, administrative powers, and organizational structure. It defines key leadership posts, including the Governor as Chancellor, alongside the Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, Dean of Student Affairs, and Finance Officer. The law explicitly guarantees open admission regardless of gender, caste, or creed. This Act matters because it provides the legal framework to build technical expertise, foster innovation, and support economic development in the logistics sector.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Establishment of the University
  4. 4. Objects of the University
  5. 5. Powers of the University
  6. 6. Jurisdiction
  7. 7. University open to all classes, castes and creeds
  8. 8. Officers of the University
  9. 9. The Chancellor
  10. 10. He shall exercise such other powers as may be conferred on him by or under this Act.
  11. 11. The Dean of Student Affairs
  12. 12. The Registrar
  13. 13. The Finance Officer
  14. 14. The Librarian
  15. 15. Other Officers
  16. 16. Authorities of University
  17. 17. The Executive Council
  18. 18. The Academic Council
  19. 19. The Board of Faculties
  20. 20. The Finance Committee
  21. 21. The Planning Board
  22. 22. The Planning Board - The Constitution, powers and functions of the Planning Board shall be as prescribe by the Statutes.
  23. 23. Statutes
  24. 24. Statutes how to be made
  25. 25. Ordinances
  26. 26. Regulations
  27. 27. Annual Report
  28. 28. The State Government shall as soon as may be, lay the same before the State Legislature.
  29. 29. General and other Funds
  30. 30. Borrowing of money
  31. 31. Conditions of service of employees
  32. 32. Procedure of appeal and arbitration in disciplinary cases against students
  33. 33. Right to Appeal
  34. 34. Provident and pension funds
  35. 35. Disputes as to Constitution of University Authorities and bodies
  36. 36. Constitution of Committees
  37. 37. Filling of Casual vacancies
  38. 38. Proceedings of University authorities or bodies not invalidated by vacancies
  39. 39. Protection of action taken in good faith
  40. 40. Mode of proof of University records
  41. 41. Power to remove Difficulties
  42. 42. Transitional Provisions
  43. 43. Statutes, Ordinances Regulations to be published in the Andhra Pradesh Gazette and to be laid before State Legislature

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