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The Jannayak Karpuri Thakur Skill University Act, 2025

The Jannayak Karpuri Thakur Skill University Act, 2025

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The Jannayak Karpuri Thakur Skill University Act, 2025, establishes a specialized university in Bihar dedicated to skill development, vocational education, and entrepreneurship. The Act creates a corporate body with the power to affiliate institutions, design curricula, and confer degrees, diplomas, and certificates. It outlines a governance structure involving a Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, and various councils to manage academic and administrative affairs. The University aims to bridge the gap between traditional higher education and industry needs by integrating practical training. This legislation provides the legal framework for the University to operate, manage funds, conduct examinations, and ensure quality standards in skill-based education across the state.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Incorporation
  4. 4. Jurisdiction
  5. 5. Objectives of the University
  6. 6. Powers and Functions of the University
  7. 7. University open to all persons irrespective of gender, class or creed
  8. 8. Reservations in admission
  9. 9. For the implementation of these provisions, the Government may issue orders as required from time to time.
  10. 10. Officers of the University
  11. 11. Vice-Chancellor
  12. 12. Powers, duties and functions of the Vice-Chancellor
  13. 13. Removal of the Vice-Chancellor
  14. 14. The Dean
  15. 15. The Registrar
  16. 16. The Finance Officer
  17. 17. The Examination Controller
  18. 18. Other Officers
  19. 19. Authorities of the University
  20. 20. The General Council
  21. 21. The Executive Council
  22. 22. In case the Executive Council fails to take decision, the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor whose decision shall be final.
  23. 23. In case the Academic Council fails to take decision, the matter shall be referred to the Chancellor whose decision shall be final.
  24. 24. The Board of Planning
  25. 25. It shall also recommend long term plans in relation to the different activities of the University as and when found necessary.
  26. 26. The Board of Affiliation
  27. 27. Other Authorities
  28. 28. Powers to make Statutes
  29. 29. Statutes, how to be made
  30. 30. Provided that if there be any financial implication which may arise under the statute, it shall not be enforceable unless prior approval of the state government has been obtained.
  31. 31. Annual Report
  32. 32. Fund
  33. 33. Accounts and Audit
  34. 34. Furnishing of Returns etc
  35. 35. Conditions of service of employees
  36. 36. Constitution of University Review Commission
  37. 37. Right to appeal
  38. 38. Provident and pension funds
  39. 39. Disputes as to constitution of University authorities and Bodies
  40. 40. Filling of casual vacancies
  41. 41. Proceedings of the University authorities or bodies not invalidated by vacancies
  42. 42. Protection of action taken in good faith
  43. 43. Mode of proof of University record
  44. 44. Power to remove difficulties
  45. 45. Provided further that every order made under this section shall be laid, as soon as it is made, before each House of Legislature.

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