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The Eternal University (Establishment and Regulation) Act, 2008

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This Act establishes the Eternal University in Himachal Pradesh to provide higher education, conduct research, and offer degrees and diplomas. It applies to the University, its students, teachers, and staff, as well as the Kalgidhar Trust which sponsors it. The law sets out the university's objectives, including creating a campus and off-campus centers, and defines key terms like distance education and fees. It also outlines the structure of governance through bodies like the Governing Body and Board of Management, ensuring the institution operates within the standards set by regulatory bodies.

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  1. 1. Short title and commencement.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Objects of the University
  4. 4. Incorporation.
  5. 5. Powers and functions
  6. 6. University to be self-financed
  7. 7. No power of affiliation
  8. 8. Endowment Fund.
  9. 9. General Fund
  10. 10. Application of General Fund.
  11. 11. Officers of the University.
  12. 12. Chancellor
  13. 13. Vice-Chancellor
  14. 14. Registrar
  15. 15. Chief Finance and Accounts Officer
  16. 16. Other officers.
  17. 17. Authorities of University.
  18. 18. Governing Body
  19. 19. The Board of Management.
  20. 20. The Academic Council.
  21. 21. Other authorities.
  22. 22. Disqualifications.
  23. 23. Vacancies not to invalidate the proceedings
  24. 24. Filling of casual vacancies.
  25. 25. Committees.
  26. 26. The First Statutes.
  27. 27. The subsequent statutes.
  28. 28. The First Ordinances.
  29. 29. The subsequent ordinance.
  30. 30. Regulations.
  31. 31. Admission.
  32. 32. Fee structure.
  33. 33. Examinations.
  34. 34. Declaration of results.
  35. 35. Convocation.
  36. 36. Accreditation of the University.
  37. 37. University to follow rules, regulations, norms etc. of the regulating bodies.
  38. 38. Annual report.
  39. 39. Annual accounts and audit.
  40. 40. Powers of the Government to inspect the University.
  41. 41. Dissolution of the University by the sponsoring body.
  42. 42. Special powers of the Government in certain circumstances.
  43. 43. Power to make rules.
  44. 44. Power to remove difficulties.
  45. 45. Savings.
  46. 46. Repeal of Ordinance No. 4 of 2008 and savings.

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