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The Capital University Act, 2018

The Capital University Act, 2018

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This legislation establishes Capital University in Koderma, Jharkhand, as a self-financed private university. It sets out the governance structure, detailing the powers and duties of key officers like the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor, alongside governing bodies. The law regulates admissions, fee supervision, mandatory reservations for Jharkhand domiciles and underprivileged students, and academic quality standards. It applies to university administrators, educators, staff, and students. This Act matters because it provides a formal legal framework for operating a non-affiliating university, ensuring educational accountability, fair access, and state oversight to protect student interests in higher education.

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  1. 1. Short Title, Extent and Commencement
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Establishment of University.
  4. 4. Properties of the University and its Application
  5. 5. Restrictions and obligations of the University.
  6. 6. Objects of the University.
  7. 7. University open to all irrespective of sex, religion, class, colour, creed, or opinion.
  8. 8. Powers and functions of the University.
  9. 9. Bar to affiliation.
  10. 10. The Visitor.
  11. 11. Officers of the University.
  12. 12. The Chancellor:
  13. 13. The Vice Chancellor:
  14. 14. Removal of the Vice Chancellor.
  15. 15. The Pro Vice-Chancellor:
  16. 16. Director(s)/Principal(s):
  17. 17. Registrar:
  18. 18. The Chief Finance and Accounts Officer:
  19. 19. The Controller of Examinations:
  20. 20. Other Officers:
  21. 21. Authorities of the University:
  22. 22. The Governing Body:
  23. 23. The Board of Management.
  24. 24. The Academic Council.
  25. 25. The Finance Committee.
  26. 26. The Planning Board.
  27. 27. Other Authorities.
  28. 28. Disqualification for membership of an authority or body.
  29. 29. Vacancies not to invalidate the constitution of, or the proceedings of any authority or body of university.
  30. 30. Constitution of Committees.
  31. 31. First Statute.
  32. 32. Subsequent Statutes.
  33. 33. First Ordinance.
  34. 34. Subsequent Ordinances.
  35. 35. Regulations.
  36. 36. Powers of State Government to give directions.
  37. 37. Endowment Fund.
  38. 38. General Fund.
  39. 39. Annual Report.
  40. 40. Audit and Annual Accounts.
  41. 41. Winding up of University.
  42. 42. Dissolution of University.
  43. 43. Special powers of State Government under certain circumstances.
  44. 44. Power of the State Government to make Rules.
  45. 45. Completion of courses of students.
  46. 46. Power to remove difficulties.

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