The Jawaharlal Nehru Architecure and Fine Arts University Act, 2008

The Jawaharlal Nehru Architecure and Fine Arts University Act, 2008

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This Act sets up the Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University in Andhra Pradesh to teach and research architecture, planning and the fine arts. It sets out the University's objects, powers and functions, its officers (Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor and Rector) and its authorities, including the Executive Council, Academic Senate and Finance Committee.

Chapter I Chapter I →

  1. 1Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2Definitions

Chapter II Chapter II →

  1. 3The University.
  2. 4Objects and powers and functions of the University

Chapter III OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY. →

  1. 5Officers of the University
  2. 6Chancellor
  3. 7Vice-Chancellor
  4. 8The Rector
  5. 9He shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed by the statutes.

Chapter IV AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY. →

  1. 10Authorities of the University
  2. 11The Executive Council
  3. 12Powers and functions of the Executive Council
  4. 13The Academic Senate and Finance Committee
  5. 14Constitution of Committees by authorities of the University
  6. 15Removal from membership of an authority
  7. 16Disputes as to constitution of authority
  8. 17Powers of Vice-Chancellor to appoint officers, constitute committees temporarily
  9. 18Acts or proceedings of authorities not to be invalidated by reason only of certain defects

Chapter V Chapter V →

  1. 19University Funds etc.
  2. 20Borrowing of money
  3. 21Certain restrictions in respect of financial matters
  4. 22Pension or Provident Fund
  5. 23Annual accounts and audit

Chapter VI STATUTES, ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS. →

  1. 24Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations
  2. 25Statutes how made
  3. 26Powers of Council to amend add to or repeal statutes by a special resolution where necessary
  4. 27Ordinances
  5. 28Regulations

Chapter VII Chapter VII →

  1. 29Transfer of Colleges.
  2. 30Shall stand transferred to, vest in, or devolve upon the Architecture and Fine Arts University.
  3. 31Appointing of staff for regulating student's affairs

Chapter VIII Chapter VIII →

  1. 32Miscellaneous.
  2. 33Observation of rule of reservation
  3. 34Provided that the statutes may provide for such preference to women, as is for the time being provided for recruitment to Government service.
  4. 35Recovery of loans etc., as arrears of land revenue
  5. 36University not to pay dividend etc., in money
  6. 37Members, Officers, etc., to be public servants
  7. 38Right to Appeal
  8. 39Provided that the Executive Council may condone the delay, if any, in filing the appeal, if such delay is caused due to reasons beyond the control of the appellant.
  9. 40Annual report of the University
  10. 41Visitation
  11. 42Power to remove difficulties
  12. 43Appointment of the first Vice-Chancellor

Chapter IX Chapter IX →

  1. 44Transitional.
  2. 45Option to Join services of the University and division of funds
  3. 46Non-applicability of the Act
  4. 47Repeal of Ordinance 12 of 2008

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