The Jammu and Kashmir Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Act, 1999
The Jammu and Kashmir Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Act, 1999
Education199927 sections
This Act establishes Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, with its main seat at Katra. It provides the legal framework for the university to function as a body corporate, allowing it to offer higher education, conduct research, and award degrees. The legislation grants the university broad powers to appoint faculty, manage student discipline, and establish academic institutions. By setting up this university, the government aims to advance knowledge and provide high-quality technical and scientific education to students in the region, fostering academic and intellectual growth.
- 1. Short title and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. The University
- 4. Objects
- 5. Powers of the University
- 6. University open to all classes, castes and creeds
- 7. Jurisdiction of the University
- 8. Officers of the University
- 9. Authorities of the University
- 10. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board
- 11. The Executive Council
- 12. The Academic Council
- 13. The Academic Advisory Committee
- 14. Statutes
- 15. Statutes how made
- 16. Ordinances
- 17. Regulations
- 18. School
- 19. Annual Reports
- 20. General Fund
- 21. Audit of Accounts
- 22. Disputes as to constitution of University Authorities and Bodies
- 23. Constitution of Committees
- 24. Filling of Casual Vacancies
- 25. Proceedings of the University Authorities and Bodies not invalidated by vacancies
- 26. Removal of difficulties
- 27. Transitional provisions
PDF: pending for this language.