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The Jammu and Kashmir Universities Act, 1969

The Jammu and Kashmir Universities Act, 1969

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This Act governs the University of Kashmir and the University of Jammu. It sets out their authorities, officers and powers. A 2002 amendment requires the Government's prior approval for any reorganisation or change in the structure, pattern or medium of education at the university stage.

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  1. 1. Short title and commencement
  2. 2. Amendment of section 36, Act XXIV of 1969
  3. 6. Re-organisation of education
  4. 7. University open to all classes and creed
  5. 11. The Pro-Chancellor
  6. 12. The Vice-Chancellor
  7. 13. Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor
  8. 14. The Pro-Vice-Chancellor
  9. 15. Powers and duties of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor
  10. 16. Financial Advisor
  11. 17. Registrar
  12. 18. Controller of Examinations
  13. 19. Other officers
  14. 20. The following shall be the authorities of each University
  15. 21. University Council
  16. 22. Powers and functions of the University Council
  17. 23. Syndicate
  18. 24. Powers and Functions of the Syndicate
  19. 25. In case the Syndicate endorses its earlier decision by a two-third majority, such decision shall be deemed to be final.
  20. 26. Powers and functions of the Academic Council
  21. 27. The Standing Committee shall have power to invite experts, whenever necessary, for advice on a particular matter under discussion.
  22. 28. Powers of each Faculty
  23. 29. The Deans
  24. 30. Boards of Studies
  25. 31. Functions and Powers of the Boards of Studies
  26. 32. Boards of Research Studies
  27. 33. Powers and functions of the Boards of Research Studies
  28. 34. Board of inspection
  29. 36. Selection Committees
  30. 37. Other Authorities
  31. 38. Audit of Accounts
  32. 39. Alternation in the designation of a Government officer
  33. 40. Title Missing]
  34. 41. Statutes how made
  35. 42. Regulations
  36. 43. Regulations how made
  37. 44. Provided that the University Council may, subject to the provisions of section 40 of this Act may be provided for by the Statutes.
  38. 45. Dispute as to constitution of University
  39. 46. Filling of casual vacancies
  40. 47. Proceedings of University authorities and bodies not invalidated by vacancies
  41. 48. Appointment of Special Officer until University authorities duly constituted
  42. 49. Affiliation of State educational institutions with the University of Kashmir and the University of Jammu
  43. 56. Assets and liabilities
  44. 57. Legal proceedings
  45. 58. Repeal and saving
  46. 59. Validation

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