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The Dr. N.T.R University of Health Sciences Act, 1986

The Dr. N.T.R University of Health Sciences Act, 1986

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The Dr. N.T.R University of Health Sciences Act, 1986 established a dedicated state university in Andhra Pradesh to oversee and improve medical education. The law applies to all medical and health science colleges in the region by transferring their affiliations away from general universities into a single specialized system. It regulates curriculums, research, and academic standards. This legislation matters because it ensures standardized, high-quality training for future healthcare professionals, streamlines administrative control, and grants the government inspection powers to protect public health and educational integrity across the state.

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Chapter II Chapter II →

  1. 3The University:-(1) There shall be constituted in and for the State of
  2. 4Objects of the University:-The objects of the University shall be-
  3. 5Research.
  4. 6Jurisdiction and admission to privileges:- (1) No Medical college in
  5. 7Nagarjuna University, Sri Venkateswara University, the Osmania University, Sri Krishnadevaraya University and the Kakatiya Univesity shall be deemed to have been admitted to the privileges of the University.
  6. 8Transfer of affiliation of certain colleges and institutions to the
  7. 9Inspection and control:-(1) The Government shall have the right to
  8. 10Officers of the University:-The following shall be the Officers of the
  9. 11The Chancellor:-(1) The
  10. 12The Vice-Chancellor:- (1) Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by
  11. 13Ordinances.
  12. 14The Registrar:-(1) The Registrar shall be a whole time paid officer of
  13. 15The Finance Officer:-The Finance Officer shall be whole time
  14. 16Deans of Faculties:- The manner of appointment and powers and
  15. 17Conditions of service of the Officers:-The salary and allowances
  16. 18Authorities of the University:- The following shall be the authorities
  17. 19The Executive Council and its powers and functions:-(1) The
  18. 20functions shall be prescribed by the Statutes.
  19. 21Planning Board:-(1) The Planning Board shall be the principal
  20. 22Finance Committee:- The constitution, powers and functions of the
  21. 23The Board of studies:- There shall be Boards of Studies attached to each department of teaching and research
  22. 24Statutes.
  23. 25The faculties:-the faculties of the University and their composition
  24. 26CHAPETER V University Funds, etc.
  25. 27Constitution of other funds:- The University shall have such other
  26. 28Borrowing of money:-The University may accept moneys from the
  27. 29Certain restrictions in respect of financial matters:-The University
  28. 30Statutes:-Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Executive Council
  29. 31Statutes how made:- (1) The first statutes of the University are those
  30. 32Ordinances:-(1) The first Ordinance shall be made by the Vice-
  31. 33Regulations:-The authorities of the University may make regulations
  32. 34Annual Report:-The Executive Council shall prepare an annual
  33. 35Annual Accounts:- The Finance Officer shall prepare during each
  34. 36Government.
  35. 37Power to incur unforeseen expenditure:- The Executive Council

Chapter VII Chapter VII →

  1. 38Filling of casual vacancies:-All casual vacancies among the
  2. 39Protection of action taken in good faith:- No suit or other legal
  3. 40Proceedings of the University authorities and bodies not
  4. 41Disqualification for Membership:- (1) No person shall be qualified for
  5. 42Removal from membership of the University:-(1) The Executive
  6. 43Disputes as to constitution of University authorities and bodies:-
  7. 44University or other body of a University the question shall be referred to the Chancellor whose decision thereon shall be final.
  8. 45Advisory Committees:-Until the Authorities of the University are
  9. 46Power to obtain information:-Notwithstanding anything contained
  10. 47Provided that in the case of information which the University considers confidential, the University may place the same before the Chancellor.
  11. 48Appointment of the first Vice-Chancellor, the first Registrar and
  12. 49Transitary powers of the first Vice-Chancellor:-(1) It shall be the duty of the first Vice
  13. 50Acceptance of benefaction by the University:-No benefaction shall
  14. 51Special mode of appointment:-(1) The Executive Council may invite a
  15. 52Power to remove difficulties:-(1) If any difficulty arises as to the first
  16. 53Conditions of service of employees and settlement of disputes:-
  17. 54Committee consisting of such persons not being members of the Executive Council as may be nominated by the Executive Council.
  18. 55Right to appeal:-Every employee or student of the University shall,
  19. 56Provident and Pension funds:- (1) The University shall, constitute for

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