Vidhi Codex

Bare Act

The Srinagar and Jammu Cluster Universities Act, 2016

Education201643 sections

The Srinagar and Jammu Cluster Universities Act, 2016, establishes two distinct corporate bodies: the Cluster University of Srinagar and the Cluster University of Jammu. The Act provides a legal framework for pooling resources from existing government colleges to form these universities, aiming to enhance higher education through improved instructional and research facilities. It defines the governance structure, including the roles of the Chancellor, Pro-Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, and administrative bodies like the Syndicate and Academic Council. The Act applies to the administration, faculty, and students of these specific institutions, ensuring a structured approach to academic standards, examinations, and institutional management in the region.

Start reading →Read full ActSections
  1. 1. Short title and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Incorporation
  4. 4. Objects of the University
  5. 10. The Chancellor
  6. 11. The Pro-Chancellor
  7. 12. The Vice-Chancellor
  8. 13. Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor
  9. 14. Financial Advisor
  10. 15. Registrar
  11. 16. Controller of Examinations
  12. 17. Other Officers
  13. 18. Authorities
  14. 19. University Council
  15. 20. In his absence, the Pro-Chancellor shall preside and in the absence of both the Chancellor and the Pro-Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor of the Cluster University concerned shall preside.
  16. 21. Syndicate
  17. 22. Powers and functions of the Syndicate
  18. 23. In case the Syndicate endorses its earlier decision by a two-thirds majority, such decision shall be deemed to be final.
  19. 24. Powers and functions of the Academic Council
  20. 25. The Standing Committee shall have power to invite experts, whenever necessary, for advice on a particular matter under consideration.
  21. 26. Powers of each faculty
  22. 27. The Deans
  23. 28. Boards of Studies
  24. 29. The composition of these Boards shall be such as may be determined by the Chancellor in consultation with the Vice-Chancellor of the Cluster University concerned.
  25. 30. Board of Research Studies
  26. 31. Powers and fuctions of the Board of research Studies
  27. 32. Board of Inspection
  28. 33. Functions of the Board of Inspection
  29. 34. Selection Committees
  30. 35. Other Authorities
  31. 36. Audit of Accounts
  32. 37. Alteration in the designating of a Government Officer
  33. 38. Statutes
  34. 39. Statutes how made
  35. 40. Regulations
  36. 42. Annual report
  37. 43. Disputes as to constitution of Cluster University Authorities or Bodies
  38. 44. Filling of casual vacancies
  39. 45. Proceedings of Cluster University Authorities and Bodies not invalidated by vacancies
  40. 46. Appointment of Special Officer until Cluster University Authorities are duly constituted
  41. 47. Affiliation of State Educational Institutions with the Cluster University of Srinagar and Cluster University of Jammu
  42. 48. Removal of difficulties
  43. 49. Transitional provisions

PDF: pending for this language.