Chapter XII PENALTIES AND DISSOLUTION

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62. Penalties

Statutory text

(1) If a Private University contravenes any provision of this Act, or fails to comply with any direction given under this Act, the Government may, after giving the university an opportunity of being heard—
- (a) impose a fine which may extend to Rupees Fifty Lakh per contravention;
- (b) direct the university to stop admission for such period as may be specified;
- (c) withdraw recognition of any programme;
- (d) recommend to the Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory the dissolution of the university.
(2) If any person demands or accepts capitation fee in contravention of this Act, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine which may extend to Rupees Ten Lakh, or with both.
(3) If any person sells or attempts to sell a degree, diploma, or certificate of a Private University, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine which may extend to Twenty Lakh Rupees, or with both.

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