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The Karnataka State Open University Act, 1992

The Karnataka State Open University Act, 1992

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This legislation establishes the Karnataka State Open University to deliver higher education through various distance learning channels within the state. It mandates the creation of governing bodies like the Board of Management and Academic Council to oversee academic standards and administrative functions. The Act specifies the terms of service, appointment rules, and salary structures for the Vice-Chancellor and other key officials to ensure responsibility and governance. By regulating how the university operates and awards degrees, this law provides the necessary legal framework to support open and distance education infrastructure in Karnataka.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2Definitions

Chapter II THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 3Establishment and incorporation of the University
  2. 4The objects of the University
  3. 5Powers of the University
  4. 6University open to all classes, castes and creeds

Chapter III OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 7The officers of the University
  2. 8The Chancellor
  3. 9The Pro-Chancellor
  4. 10The Vice-Chancellor
  5. 11The Registrar
  6. 12The Dean
  7. 13The Registrar of Examinations
  8. 14The Finance Officer
  9. 15The Director
  10. 16Other Officers

Chapter IV AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 17Authorities of the University
  2. 18The Board of Management
  3. 19The Academic Council
  4. 20The Finance Committee
  5. 21Other Authorities

Chapter V STATUTES, ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS →

  1. 22Statutes
  2. 23Statutes how made
  3. 24Ordinances
  4. 25Regulations

Chapter VI FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS →

  1. 26Annual report
  2. 27Annual accounts, etc

Chapter VII CONDITIONS OF SERVICE OF EMPLOYEES →

  1. 28Conditions of service of employees
  2. 29Tribunal of Arbitration
  3. 30Provident and pension funds

Chapter VIII MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 31Disputes as to the Constitution of the University authorities and bodies
  2. 32Filling of casual vacancies
  3. 33Acts and proceedings not invalidated, merely on the ground of defect in constitution, vacancy, etc
  4. 34Protection of action taken in good faith
  5. 35Appointment of first Vice-Chancellor
  6. 36Appointment of the first Registrar
  7. 37Appointment of the first Finance Officer
  8. 38Transitory powers of the first Vice-Chancellor
  9. 39Power to amend the Schedule
  10. 40Power to remove difficulties
  11. 41Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations to be published in the official Gazette and to be laid before the Legislature
  12. 42Continuation of Statutes, Ordinances etc

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