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The Visvesvaraya Technological University Act, 1994

The Visvesvaraya Technological University Act, 1994

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This legislation establishes Visvesvaraya Technological University as an overarching body to regulate and unify engineering and technical education across Karnataka. It applies to all engineering colleges, technology institutes, academic staff, and students within the state, excluding polytechnics and vocational trade centers. The Act outlines the governance structure of the university, detailing the powers of university officers, the executive council, and the academic senate. It establishes standards for college affiliation, curriculum design, examinations, staff appointments, and financial oversight. This law matters because it maintains consistent high-quality standards in technical education, fosters research and entrepreneurship, and ensures accountable university administration.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title and commencement
  2. 2The Act has come into force on 01.04.1998 by notification. The text of the notification is at the end of the Act.

Chapter II THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 3Establishment and incorporation of the University
  2. 4Jurisdiction and admission to privileges

Chapter III OBJECTIVES OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 5Objectives of the University.- The University shall have the following objectives, namely:-
  2. 6Admission to the University

Chapter IV FUNCTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 7Powers and functions of the University
  2. 8Additional functions
  3. 9Accountability of the University
  4. 9APower to annul the orders of the University

Chapter V OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 10Officers of the University.- The following shall be the officers of the University namely:-
  2. 11The Chancellor
  3. 12The Pro-Chancellor
  4. 13The Vice Chancellor
  5. 14Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor
  6. 15Registrar
  7. 16Registrar (Evaluation)
  8. 17His duties and responsibilities shall be as specified by the Statutes.
  9. 18University appointed by the Executive Council, his duties and responsibilities shall be as specified by the Statutes.

Chapter VI AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 19Authorities of the University.- (1) The following shall be the authorities of the
  2. 20Powers and functions of the Executive Council
  3. 21The Academic Senate
  4. 22Constitution of the Academic Senate.- The Academic Senate shall consist of the following members namely:-

Chapter VII FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS →

  1. 23Funds of the University.- (1) The University shall have General Fund to which shall be credited,-
  2. 24Finance committee.- The Executive Council shall constitute a Finance
  3. 25Annual Report
  4. 26Power of Government to order auditing
  5. 27Financial estimates
  6. 28Accounts and Auditing

Chapter VIII STATUTES, ORDINANCES, REGULATIONS AND RULES →

  1. 29Statutes
  2. 30Statutes, how made
  3. 31A Statute passed by the Executive Council shall have no validity until it has been assented to by the Chancellor.
  4. 32Regulations
  5. 33Rules

Chapter IX APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS, TEACHERS AND OTHER SERVANTS OF THE UNIVERSITY. →

  1. 34Appointment of Directors and Teachers
  2. 35Appointment of other non-ministerial staff
  3. 36Statutes in that regard.
  4. 37Appointment of other categories of staff
  5. 38Promotional posts
  6. 39Conditions of service

Chapter X AFFILIATION OF COLLEGES AND RECOGNITION OF INSTITUTIONS →

  1. 40Affiliation of colleges
  2. 41Recognition of certain Institutions
  3. 42Inspection of colleges and reporting
  4. 43Withdrawal of affiliation-. (1) The rights conferred on a college as a constituent college of the University may be withdrawn in whole or in part or modified if the college has failed to comply with the provisions made in this behalf or the college has failed to observe any of the conditions of affiliation or the college is conducted in a manner which is prejudicial to the interests of education.

Chapter XI TRANSITORY PROVISIONS →

  1. 44Transitory provisions
  2. 45Continuance of Statutes, Ordinances etc
  3. 46Savings as to certain examinations

Chapter XII MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 47Vacating of office
  2. 48Filling up of casual vacancies
  3. 48ADissolution or winding up of the university
  4. 49Saving of validity of Acts and Proceedings
  5. 50Disputes as to constitution of University Authorities
  6. 51The Chancellor shall, after taking such advice as he deems necessary, decide the question, and his decision shall be final.
  7. 52Provisions for temporary appointment of certain officers of the
  8. 53Such appointment and the terms and conditions thereof shall have the prior approval of the Chancellor.
  9. 54Act to prevail over other enactments
  10. 55Removal of difficulties

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