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Bare Act

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University Act.Year 1994

Education199441 sections7 chapters

This Act establishes the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University to provide higher education through distance learning methods like correspondence courses and broadcasting. It allows the university to offer degrees, diplomas, and certificates to a wider population, particularly those who cannot attend traditional classes. By regulating the university's structure, powers, and operations, the law ensures that education is accessible to the community and promotes the use of modern communication technology in learning. It effectively creates a legal framework for open and distance education in the state.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title and commencement.
  2. 2Definitions.

Chapter II THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 3Establishment and incorporation of University.
  2. 4Objects of University.
  3. 5Poewrs of University.
  4. 6Jurisdiction.
  5. 7University open to all classes, castes and creeds.

Chapter III OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 8Officers of University.
  2. 9Chancellors and his powers.
  3. 10Vice-Chancellor.
  4. 11Powers of Vice- Chancellor.
  5. 12Directors.
  6. 13Registrar.
  7. 14Other Officers.

Chapter IV AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 15Authorities of University.
  2. 16Board of Management.
  3. 17Academic Planning Board.
  4. 18Finance Committee.
  5. 19Other authorities.

Chapter V STATUTES, ORDINANCES, REGULATIONS AND RULES →

  1. 20Statues.
  2. 21Making of Statutes.
  3. 22Ordinances.
  4. 23Regulations.
  5. 24Power to make rules.

Chapter VI FINANCE →

  1. 25University fund.
  2. 26Annual financial estimate.
  3. 27Annual accounts and audit.
  4. 28Annual Report.
  5. 29Financial control of State Government.

Chapter VII SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS →

  1. 30Conditions of service of employees.
  2. 31Tribunal of Arbitration.
  3. 32Delegation of powers.
  4. 33Disputes as to constitution of University Authorities and bodies.
  5. 34Filling of casual vacancy.
  6. 35Proceedings not invalidated by vacancies.
  7. 36Authorities and officers to be responsible.
  8. 37Protection of action taken in good faith.
  9. 38Mode of proof of University record.
  10. 39Power to remove difficulties.
  11. 40Transitional provisions.
  12. 41Repeal and savings.

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