The Himachal Pradesh University of Health Sciences Act, 2017
The Himachal Pradesh University of Health Sciences Act, 2017
This Act establishes the Atal Medical and Research University in Himachal Pradesh as a dedicated state institution to govern and promote health sciences education, research, and healthcare delivery. It applies to all medical, dental, nursing, ayurvedic, homeopathic, and allied health colleges, as well as faculty, staff, and students across the state. The legislation empowers the university to set unified academic curricula, conduct entrance and degree examinations, grant affiliations, and manage transferred government medical colleges. By centralizing oversight under a single specialized university, the Act aims to standardize medical education, elevate research capabilities, and improve healthcare standards throughout Himachal Pradesh.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 4. Mission of the University
- 6. Powers and functions of the University
- 7. Jurisdiction and admission privileges
- 8. University open to all
- 9. Transfer of Government Colleges to the University
- 10. Inspection and control
- 11. Setting up field units
- 12. Chancellor of the University
- 13. Officers of the University
- 14. The Vice-Chancellor
- 15. Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor
- 17. The Deans
- 18. The Registrar
- 19. Controller of Examinations
- 20. Finance Officer.
- 21. Other officers.
- 22. Officers of University not to accept remuneration other than that provided by statutes.
- 23. Authorities of the University.
- 24. The Senate.
- 25. Meetings of the senate.
- 26. Powers and functions of the Senate.
- 27. The Board of Management.
- 28. Powers and functions of the Board of Management.
- 29. The Academic Council.
- 30. Powers and functions of the Academic Council.
- 31. The Planning Board.
- 32. The Finance Committee.
- 33. The Faculties.
- 34. The Board of studies.
- 35. General fund.
- 36. Other funds.
- 37. Power to borrow.
- 38. Management of funds.
- 39. Power of the Government to direct audit.
- 40. Financial Estimates.
- 41. Annual accounts and audit.
- 42. Annual report.
- 43. Statutes.
- 44. Making of statutes.
- 45. Ordinances.
- 46. Making of ordinances.
- 47. Making of Regulations.
- 48. Affiliation of Colleges.
- 49. Recognition of Institutions other than Colleges.
- 50. Inspection of the Colleges and reports.
- 51. Appointment to various posts.
- 52. Visiting Professors.
- 53. Protection of action taken in good faith.
- 54. Proceedings of the University Authorities not invalidated by vacancies.
- 55. Disputes as to constitution of the University authorities and bodies.
- 56. Transitory powers of the first Vice-Chancellor.
- 57. Vice-Chancellor and other officers to be public servants.
- 58. Continuance of statutes, ordinances etc.
- 59. Power to make rules.
- 60. Saving as to certain examinations.
- 61. Power to remove difficulties.
- 62. Act to have overriding effect.
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