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The Sardar Patel University, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh (Establishment and Regulation) Act, 2021

The Sardar Patel University, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh (Establishment and Regulation) Act, 2021

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This Act establishes the Sardar Patel University Mandi in Himachal Pradesh as a legal entity with the power to teach, research, and provide extension education. It applies to the university, its governing bodies like the Executive Council and Academic Council, and affiliated colleges. The law grants the university perpetual succession and a common seal, allowing it to function independently. It mandates that the university be open to all people regardless of religion or caste while defining the roles of its officers and the objectives of advancing knowledge and preparing students for social needs.

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  1. 1. Short title and commencement.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Establishment and in corporation of the University.
  4. 4. University open to all classes, castes and creeds.
  5. 5. Objects.
  6. 6. Powers.
  7. 7. Jurisdiction of the University.
  8. 8. Transfer of assets, liabilities and of employees of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Cluster University.
  9. 9. Transfer of assets, liabilities and of employees of certain institutions of the Himachal Pradesh University.
  10. 10. Visitation.
  11. 11. Power of the Chancellor to annul proceedings or decisions of the University and its bodies.
  12. 12. Power of State Government to enquire.
  13. 13. Officers of the University.
  14. 14. The Chancellor.
  15. 15. Appointment of the Vice-Chancellor.
  16. 16. Emoluments and other terms and conditions of service of the Vice-Chancellor.
  17. 17. Arrangement of work during vacancy in the office of the Vice-Chancellor.
  18. 18. Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor.-
  19. 19. Pro-Vice-Chancellor.-
  20. 20. Powers and duties of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor.-
  21. 21. Dean of Faculty.-
  22. 22. Registrar.-
  23. 23. Controller of Examination.-
  24. 24. Finance Officer.-
  25. 25. Powers and duties of other officers.-
  26. 26. Authorities of the University.-
  27. 27. The Court.-
  28. 28. Powers and functions of the Court.-
  29. 29. Executive Council.-
  30. 30. Academic Council.-
  31. 31. Faculties.-
  32. 32. Finance Committee.-
  33. 33. Annual accounts.-
  34. 34. Distance Education or Correspon-dence Courses.-
  35. 35. Autonomous College.-
  36. 36. Conditions for affiliation.-
  37. 37. Examinations and admissions.-
  38. 38. Selection Committee.-
  39. 39. Contract of appointment.-
  40. 40. Pension, insurance and provident fund.-
  41. 41. Annual report.-
  42. 42. Statutes.-
  43. 43. Statutes how to be made.-
  44. 44. Ordinances.-
  45. 45. Regulations.-
  46. 46. Casual vacancies.-
  47. 47. Proceedings of the University authorities and bodies not invalidated by vacancies.
  48. 48. Removal from membership and withdrawal of degrees and diplomas etc.
  49. 49. Disputes.
  50. 50. Transitional powers.
  51. 51. Transitory provision.
  52. 52. Removal of difficulties.
  53. 53. Miscellaneous.
  54. 54. Action not to be invalid merely in view of a defect in constitution and functioning of any body of the University.
  55. 55. Repeal and savings.

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