The Cochin University (Amendment) Act, 1974

1. (1) This Act may be called the Cochin University (Second Amendment) Act, 1974.
2. (2) It shall come into force at once.

In section 56 of the Cochin University Act, 1971 (30 of 1971) (hereinafter referred to as the principal Act), the following proviso shall be inserted at the end, namely:— " Provided that if for any reason, the constitution of any of the authorities of the University in accordance with the provisions in Chapter IV of this Act cannot be done before the expiry of the period for which that authority is nominated under sub-section (2), the Chancellor may, by notification in the Gazette, extend the period of that authority for a further period not exceeding one year."

In section 56 of principal Act, in the proviso to sub- section (2), for the words "one year", the words "one year and six months" shall be substituted.

1. (1) The Cochin University (Amendment) Ordinance, 1973 (19 of 1973), is hereby repealed.
2. (2) . Notwithstanding such repeal, anything done or any action taken under the principal Act as amended by the said Ordinance shall be deemed to have been done or taken under the principal Act as amended by this Act as if this Act had come into force on the 6th day of December, 1973.