The GIM University Act, 2026
The GIM University Act, 2026
The GIM University Act, 2026, provides the legal framework for establishing and operating the GIM University in the State of Goa. Sponsored by the Goa Institute of Management Society, the University is a self-financing institution designed to offer higher education, research, and training across various disciplines, including management, humanities, and technology. The Act mandates strict compliance with regulatory standards set by bodies like the UGC and AICTE regarding infrastructure, faculty qualifications, and academic quality. It outlines the governance structure, including the roles of the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor, and establishes procedures for financial management, student admissions, and potential dissolution if mismanagement occurs.
- 1. Short title and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Proposal for the establishment of University
- 4. Establishment of the University
- 5. University to be self-financed
- 6. Provided further that the University may receive any financial support from any other source.
- 7. Provided that nothing contained in this section shall apply to the Institute that existed prior to the issuance of a notification under sub-section (2) of Section 4.
- 8. Objects of the University
- 9. Powers of the University
- 10. Admissions to the University
- 11. Academic Standards
- 12. University to be Open to all
- 13. Officers of the University
- 14. Chancellor and his powers
- 15. Provided that before taking an action under this sub-section, the Chancellor shall be given an opportunity to be heard.
- 16. Pro-Vice-Chancellor
- 17. The Registrar
- 18. The Deans of the Schools
- 19. The Chief Finance Officer
- 20. The Controller of Examinations
- 21. Other Officers
- 22. Authorities of the University
- 23. Such other Body, Council and Committee as may be declared by the Statutes to be the authority of the University.
- 24. The Executive Council
- 25. Academic Council
- 26. The Finance Committee
- 27. Other authorities
- 28. Disqualification from membership of the authority
- 29. Vacancies not to invalidate the proceedings of any authority or body of the University
- 30. Filling up of Vacancies
- 31. Provided that such person shall remain a member of such authority or body, for the residue of the term of such member.
- 32. The constitution of such committees and their duties shall be such as may be determined by the authority or officers constituting the Committee.
- 33. Statutes to be made
- 34. Ordinances and Regulations
- 35. Ordinances and Regulations to be made
- 36. Publication of Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations
- 37. Permanent Endowment Fund
- 38. General Fund
- 39. Development Fund
- 40. Maintenance of Funds
- 41. Fee Structure
- 42. Provident Fund, Pension and Insurance
- 43. Annual Accounts
- 44. Annual Report
- 45. General Powers of the Regulatory Authority
- 46. Power of the Government to issue directions on policy matters
- 47. Special powers of the Regulatory Authority and the Government in certain circumstances
- 48. First Appointment of Officers and Authorities
- 49. Transitional Provisions
- 50. Dissolution of University
- 51. Expenditure of the University during dissolution
- 52. Status of Assets/Liabilities on dissolution/de-recognition
- 53. Conditions of service of employees
- 54. Disciplinary action
- 55. Right to appeal
- 56. Disputes as to the constitution of University Authorities and bodies
- 57. Constitution of Committees
- 58. Protection of action taken in good faith
- 59. Mode of proof of University records
- 60. Convocation
- 61. Power to make rules by the Government
- 62. Disputes to be settled in a Court in Goa
- 63. Power to remove difficulties
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