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Himachal Pradesh University Act

The Himachal Pradesh University Act, 1970

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The Himachal Pradesh University Act, 1970 establishes and governs Himachal Pradesh University, outlining its framework, governance structure, and institutional objects. It applies to university administrators, teaching and non-teaching staff, affiliated colleges, research institutions, and enrolled students across the state. The statute details the composition and powers of key governing bodies like the Executive Council and Academic Council, regulates faculty appointments and employee service conditions, and outlines rules for admissions, examinations, and degree conferrals. By establishing a centralized higher education authority, this law ensures standardized academic quality, promotes regional research in fields like agriculture, and broadens educational access across Himachal Pradesh.

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  1. 1. Short title and commencement.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Establishment and incorporation 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 and liabilities and of employees of certain institutions to the University.
  9. 9. Visitation
  10. 10. Officers of the University
  11. 11. Reconstitution and continuation of members of the authorities of the University.
  12. 12. Appointment of the Vice-Chancellor
  13. 13. Repeal and savings.
  14. 14. Definitions (contd.)
  15. 15. Registrar
  16. 17. Powers and duties of other Officers
  17. 18. Authorities of the University
  18. 19. The Court
  19. 20. Powers and functions of the Court
  20. 21. Executive Council
  21. 22. Academic Council.
  22. 23. Faculties
  23. 24. Agricultural Complex
  24. 25. Board of Management
  25. 26. Powers of the Board of Management
  26. 27. Agricultural Education, Agricultural Research and Extension Education Programme
  27. 28. Finance Committee
  28. 29. Annual accounts
  29. 30. Correspondence Courses
  30. 31. Autonomous Colleges
  31. 32. Conditions for affiliation
  32. 33. Examinations and admissions
  33. 34. Selection Committee
  34. 35. Conditions of service
  35. 36. Pension, insurance and provident fund
  36. 37. Annual report
  37. 38. Statutes
  38. 39. Statutes how to be made.
  39. 40. Ordinances.
  40. 41. Regulations.
  41. 42. Casual Vacancies.
  42. 43. Proceedings of the University authorities and bodies not invalidated by vacancies.
  43. 44. Removal from Membership and withdrawal of degrees, diplomas, etc.
  44. 45. Disputes.
  45. 46. Transitional powers.
  46. 47. Transitory provision.
  47. 48. Removal of difficulties.
  48. 49. Miscellaneous.
  49. 50. Actions not to be invalid merely in view of a defect in the constitution and functioning of any body of the University.

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