Bare Act

JSS Science and Technology University Act, 2013

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This Act establishes the JSS Science and Technology University in Karnataka to provide higher education and research. It governs the university's administration by defining the roles of the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, and governing bodies like the Board of Governors and Academic Council. The law applies to the university, its constituent colleges, study centers, and teachers, ensuring they operate under specific statutes and regulations. It matters because it provides the legal framework for managing the institution, maintaining academic standards, and coordinating educational activities across the state, effectively turning the trust's vision into a structured legal entity.

  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Proposal for the establishment of the University
  4. 4. Establishment of the University
  5. 5. Grants and Financial Assistance
  6. 6. Power to establish constituent College, additional campuses, Regional Centres or Study Centres
  7. 7. Objects of the University
  8. 8. Powers of the University
  9. 9. University open to all classes, castes, creed, gender or nation
  10. 10. National Accreditation
  11. 11. Powers of the Sponsoring Body
  12. 12. Officers of the University
  13. 13. The Visitor
  14. 14. The Pro-Visitor
  15. 15. The Chancellor
  16. 16. The Vice-Chancellor
  17. 17. The Pro Vice-Chancellor
  18. 18. Deans of faculties
  19. 19. The Registrar
  20. 20. The Finance Officer
  21. 21. Other Officers
  22. 22. Authorities of the University
  23. 23. The Board of Governors and its powers
  24. 24. The Board of Management
  25. 25. The Academic Council
  26. 26. The Research and Innovation Council
  27. 27. The Finance Committee
  28. 28. Other Authorities
  29. 29. Disqualification for membership of an Authority or Body
  30. 30. Proceedings not invalidated on account of vacancy
  31. 31. Provisions pertaining to Agenda Matters
  32. 32. Statutes
  33. 33. Statutes how made
  34. 34. Power to amend the Statutes
  35. 35. Regulations
  36. 36. Regulations how made
  37. 37. Power to amend Regulations
  38. 38. Fee Regulation Committee
  39. 39. Conditions of service of employees
  40. 40. Right to appeal
  41. 41. Provident or pension fund
  42. 42. Disputes as to constitution of University authorities and bodies
  43. 43. Constitution of Committees
  44. 44. Filling of casual vacancies
  45. 45. Protection of action taken in good faith
  46. 46. Transitional provisions
  47. 47. Permanent Statutory Endowment Fund
  48. 48. University Endowment Fund
  49. 49. General Fund
  50. 50. Development fund
  51. 51. Maintenance of funds
  52. 52. Annual Report
  53. 53. Account and audit
  54. 54. Mode of proof of University record
  55. 55. Power of State Government to issue directions
  56. 56. Penalties
  57. 57. Power to Enter and Inspect
  58. 58. Power to give direction for dissolution of the University
  59. 59. Expenditure of the University during dissolution
  60. 60. Removal of difficulties
  61. 61. Power to make rules by the State Government

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