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Shree Somnath Sanskrit University Act Year 2005

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This law establishes the Shree Somnath Sanskrit University in Gujarat to promote the study of Sanskrit and related ancient languages. It governs the university's operations, including its colleges, research institutions, and affiliated colleges. The main goal is to preserve and spread Sanskrit knowledge while integrating it with modern scientific thought to benefit society and future generations. By doing so, it aims to create a progressive synthesis between ancient Indian wisdom and contemporary needs, ensuring the language remains relevant in today's world.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

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

Chapter II UNIVERSITY →

  1. 3Establishment and incorporation of University.
  2. 4Objects of University.
  3. 5Powers and functions of University.
  4. 6University open to all irrespective of sex, religion, class, creed or opinion.
  5. 7Teaching in University.
  6. 8Inspection and inquiry.

Chapter III OFFICERS OF UNIVERSITY →

  1. 9Officers of University.
  2. 10Chancellor.
  3. 11Vice-Chancellor.
  4. 12Appointment of Vice-Chancellor.
  5. 13Powers and duties of Vice-Chancellor.
  6. 14Registrar, his powers and functions.
  7. 15Director (Research).
  8. 16University Librarian.
  9. 17Finance and Accounts Officer, its powers and functions.
  10. 18Manner of appointment of Registrar, Director (Research) University Librarian, Finance and Accounts Officer.

Chapter IV AUTHORITIES OF UNIVERSITY →

  1. 19Authorities of University.
  2. 20Executive Council.
  3. 21Powers and duties of Executive Council.
  4. 22Academic Council.
  5. 23Power and Duties of Academic Council.
  6. 24Faculties.
  7. 25Powers and duties of the Faculty.
  8. 26Deans of Faculties.
  9. 27Finance and Accounts Committee and its functions.

Chapter V FINANCE →

  1. 28University Fund.
  2. 29Annual accounts audit and financial estimates.
  3. 30Annual report.

Chapter VI SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS →

  1. 31Conditions of service.
  2. 32Provisions relating to disciplinary actions for officers and employees of University.
  3. 33Returns and information.
  4. 34Power of State Government to issue directions.
  5. 35Acts and proceedings not to be invalidated by vacancies.
  6. 36Protection of action taken in good faith.
  7. 37Officers and employees to be public servants.
  8. 38Power of State Government to remove difficulties.
  9. 39Filling up of casual vacancies.
  10. 40Filling up of causal vacancies of Registrar, Director (Research), University librarian or Finance and Accounts Officer.
  11. 41Pension, insurance and provident fund.
  12. 42Pension, insurance and provident fund of staff of colleges, etc.
  13. 43Provident fund to be deposited in Government treasury.

Chapter VII COMMITTEES →

  1. 44Committees.

Chapter VIII ENROLMENT AND DEGREES →

  1. 45Qualifications for enrolment of students of University.
  2. 46Residence of students.
  3. 47Degrees, diplomas and other academic distinctions.
  4. 48Honorary degree.
  5. 49Withdrawal of degree or diploma.

Chapter IX AFFILIATION, RECOGNITION AND APPROVAL →

  1. 50Affiliation.
  2. 51Recognition of institutions of research and specialised studies.
  3. 52Approval of institutions.
  4. 53Inspection of colleges and institutions and report.
  5. 54Affiliated colleges, recognised and approved institutions to comply with provisions pertaining to medium of instruction and other matters and withdrawal of recognition.
  6. 55Withdrawal of affiliation or recognition.
  7. 56Withdrawal of approval.

Chapter X REGULATIONS →

  1. 57Regulations.

Chapter XI TRANSITORY PROVISIONS →

  1. 58Appointment of first Vice-Chancellor.
  2. 59Appointment of first Registrar.
  3. 60Transitory powers of first Vice-Chancellor.
  4. 61First appointment of officers of University.
  5. 62Extra-ordinary powers of first Vice-Chancellor.

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