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.

Start of operations by the University

1. (1) The University shall start its operations only after the Government issues a notification under sub-section (2) of Section 4 for the commencement of the operations of the University: Provided that the Institute, which existed prior to the issuance of a notification, shall continue to function in the same manner as it functions till the date prior to the issuance of such notification.