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The Gujarat Biotechnology University Act, 2018

The Gujarat Biotechnology University Act, 2018

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This Act establishes the Gujarat Biotechnology University as a legal body to advance education and research in biotechnology and related fields. It aims to create world-class infrastructure and skill sets for teaching, product development, and technology commercialization. The University is empowered to raise loans and manage property, with the State Government overseeing its operations. By fostering interdisciplinary study and addressing societal challenges, the Act seeks to set high standards in practice-based education and drive innovation in the life sciences sector.

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  1. 1. Short title and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Establishment and incorporation of University
  4. 4. Headquarters of university
  5. 5. Objects of university
  6. 6. University open to all irrespective of sex, religion, class, creed, nationality or opinion
  7. 7. Powers and functions of University
  8. 8. Authorities of the University
  9. 9. Officers of the University
  10. 10. Chairman
  11. 11. Powers of Chairman
  12. 12. Board of Governors
  13. 13. Powers and functions of Board
  14. 14. Term of office and vacancies amongst members of Board and allowances, etc.
  15. 15. Academic Council
  16. 16. Powers and functions of academic council
  17. 17. Advisory Council
  18. 18. Powers and functions of advisory council
  19. 19. Finance committee
  20. 20. Powers and functions of finance committee
  21. 21. Director General
  22. 22. Powers and functions of Director General
  23. 23. Emergency powers of Director General
  24. 24. Registrar
  25. 25. Directors
  26. 26. Deans
  27. 27. Delegation of powers
  28. 28. Conferment of degrees, diplomas and honorary degrees, grant of certificates by University
  29. 29. Withdrawal of the degree or diploma and other academic distinction
  30. 30. University Fund
  31. 31. Accounts, audit and annual report
  32. 32. Pension, provident fund and insurance
  33. 33. Act and proceedings not to be invalidated by vacancies
  34. 34. Return and information
  35. 35. Officers and employees to be public servant
  36. 36. Dismissal, removal, reduction or termination of services of staff of University
  37. 37. Power to give directions
  38. 38. Power to make regulations
  39. 39. Indemnity
  40. 40. Power to remove difficulties
  41. 41. Appointment of first Chairman and members of the Board
  42. 42. Appointment of first Director General
  43. 43. Appointment of first Registrar
  44. 44. Appointment of first Chairman and other members of Advisory Council

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