The Chitkara University Act, 2010
The Chitkara University Act, 2010
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This Act establishes the Chitkara University as a private institution in the State of Punjab, managed by the Chitkara Educational Trust. It grants the university the status of a body corporate, allowing it to own property, enter contracts, and operate independently. The law outlines the university's primary purpose to provide higher education, conduct research, and offer various degrees and diplomas. It also defines the powers of the university to appoint staff, manage finances, and set up facilities, ensuring the institution functions effectively to advance knowledge and academic standards in the region.
- 1. Short title and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Establishment of the University
- 4. Objects of the University
- 5. Powers and functions of the University
- 6. Officers of the University
- 7. The Visitor
- 8. The Chancellor
- 9. The Vice-Chancellor
- 10. The Registrar
- 11. The Chief Finance and Accounts Officer
- 12. Other officers
- 13. Authorities of the University
- 14. The Governing Body
- 15. The Board of Management
- 16. The Academic Council
- 17. Other Authorities
- 18. Disqualification for membership of an authority or body
- 19. Acts or proceedings not to be invalidated by vacancies
- 20. Filling up of emergent vacancies
- 21. Committees
- 22. Power to make Statutes
- 23. Power to make Ordinances
- 24. Power to make Regulations
- 25. University to follow Regulations, etc. of the Regulating Bodies
- 26. General Fund
- 27. Other funds
- 28. Annual report, account and audit
- 29. Examinations
- 30. Declaration of results
- 31. Convocation
- 32. Disputes as to the constitution of University authorities and bodies
- 33. Power to remove difficulties
- 34. Protection of action taken in good faith
- 35. Transitory provisions
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