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The Bihar State Universities Act, 1976

The Bihar State University (Amendment) Act, 2017

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The Bihar State University (Amendment) Act, 2017 amends the Bihar State University Act of 1976 to update how teachers and administrative officers are appointed in state universities. The legislation clarifies that teachers must hold specific academic positions recognized by the University Grants Commission while changing selection processes for university officers. The Act enables the Chancellor to directly recommend register candidates from higher administrative positions and establishes detailed selection committees with safeguards for women and scheduled caste/tribe representatives. These amendments modernize appointment procedures to ensure qualified academic and administrative professionals lead state universities in Bihar.

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  1. 1. Short title and Commencement
  2. 2. Amendment in Section-2 of Bihar Act, 23, 1976
  3. 3. Amendment in section-15 of the Bihar Act 23, 1976
  4. 4. Saving
  5. 5. Savings

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