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The Cluster University (Kurnool) Act, 2019

The Cluster University (Kurnool) Act, 2019

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The Cluster University (Kurnool) Act, 2019, establishes a specialized, unitary, and non-affiliating university in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. It integrates three existing government colleges—Silver Jubilee Government College, KVR Government Degree College for Women, and Government Degree College for Men—into a single academic entity. The Act defines the university's governance structure, including the roles of the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, and various councils. It regulates academic standards, student admissions, faculty appointments, and financial management. For citizens, this Act ensures a structured higher education framework, providing clear mechanisms for student grievances, faculty accountability, and institutional quality assurance within the Kurnool region.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and Commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Establishment of the University
  4. 4. Objects, Powers, and Functions of the University
  5. 5. Admission of Colleges and Institutions
  6. 6. Equal opportunity for all
  7. 7. Inspection, Review, Performance Audit and Enquiry
  8. 8. Officers of the University
  9. 9. The Chancellor
  10. 10. The Vice- Chancellor
  11. 11. Provided that such a vacancy shall be filled by the Government, as per sub-sections (2) to (8) above.
  12. 12. Such appeal shall be filed within thirty days from the day on which such person has notice of the action taken.
  13. 13. The Dean of a Faculty /School
  14. 14. The Principal of a University
  15. 15. The Finance Officer
  16. 16. The Authorities
  17. 17. The Executive Council
  18. 18. The Powers and Duties of the Executive Council
  19. 19. Annual Accounts
  20. 20. Financial Estimates
  21. 21. These estimates shall be considered by the Academic Senate at its annual meeting and the resolutions of the Academic Senate thereon shall be submitted to the Government for information.
  22. 22. A copy of the Annual Report together with a copy of the resolution thereon if any of the Academic Senate, shall be submitted to the Government for information.
  23. 23. Academic Senate
  24. 24. Powers of the Academic Senate
  25. 25. Planning and Monitoring Board
  26. 26. The Faculties / Schools
  27. 27. Boards of Studies
  28. 28. There shall be representation for a meritorious student on the Boards of Studies to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor.
  29. 29. Disputes as to the Constitution of University Authorities
  30. 30. Constitution of Committees
  31. 31. Such Committees may consist of members of the Authority concerned and of such other persons, if any, as the Authority in each case may think fit.
  32. 32. Term of office of members of the Executive Council and the Academic Senate, etc
  33. 33. On failure to exercise such choice, he shall be deemed to have vacated his office as an appointed or nominated member.
  34. 34. Removal from the Register of Graduates and Membership of any Authority of the University
  35. 35. Attendance at Recognized Institutions
  36. 36. Admissions to University Courses
  37. 37. Recognition of Degrees and Diplomas
  38. 38. However, the Academic Senate shall have the power to recognize the degrees / diplomas granted by any recognized University outside the State subject to such conditions as it may stipulate.
  39. 39. Ombudsman for resolution of disputes between Teachers/employees and the University
  40. 40. The procedure and functions of the Ombudsman shall be as prescribed by the UGC from to time to time and these shall be set down in an Ordinance.
  41. 41. The decision of the Executive Council thereon shall be final.
  42. 42. The criteria of selection by merit and the test format shall be prescribed by an Ordinance.
  43. 43. General Fund
  44. 44. Constitution of other Funds
  45. 45. Finance Committee

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