Bare Act
The National University of Advanced Legal Studies Act, 2005
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This Act establishes the National University of Advanced Legal Studies in Kochi, Kerala, as a self-financing institution dedicated to higher legal education and research. It applies to students, scholars, and legal professionals seeking to advance their knowledge of law and judicial processes. The University aims to develop essential skills in advocacy, legal services, and law reform to better serve society. By promoting legal education and strengthening the administration of justice, the Act seeks to make law an efficient instrument for social change and national development, ensuring a well-trained legal workforce to support the rule of law.
- 1. 1. Short title and commencement.- (1) This Act may be called the National University of Advanced Legal Studies Act, 2005.
- 2. 2. Definitions.- In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-
- 3. 3. Establishment and incorporation of the National University of Advanced Legal Studies.-
- 4. 4. The objects of the University.-
- 5. 5. Powers and Functions of the University.-
- 6. 6. Teaching in the University.-
- 7. 7. Visitor of the University.-
- 8. 8. Chancellor of the University.-
- 9. 9. Pro-Chancellor of the University.-
- 10. 10. The Powers of the Visitor and the Chancellor.-
- 11. 11. Authorities of the University.-
- 12. 12. The General Council.-
- 13. 13. Term of office of the members of the General Council.-
- 14. 14. Reconstitution of General Council.-
- 15. 15. Meeting of the General Council.-
- 16. 16. Powers of the General Council.-
- 17. 17. The Executive Council.-
- 18. 18. Term of office of the members of the Executive Council.-
- 19. 19. Meeting of the executive council.-
- 20. 20. Powers and functions of the Executive council.-
- 21. 21. The Academic Council.-
- 22. 22. Term of office of the members of the Academic Council.-
- 23. 23. Meeting of the Academic Council.-
- 24. 24. Powers and functions of the Academic Council.-
- 25. 25. Board of Studies.-
- 26. 26. Officers of the University.-
- 27. 27. Appointment and powers of the Vice-Chancellor.-
- 28. 28. Appointment and powers of the Registrar.-
- 29. 29. Appointment and powers of the Finance Officer.-
- 30. 30. The Controller of Examination.-
- 31. 31. Other officers and employees.-
- 32. 32. Funds of the University.-
- 33. 33. Execution of contracts.-
- 34. 34. Finance estimates and Annual Accounts.-
- 35. 35. Annual Report.-
- 36. 36. Eligibility for admission of students.-
- 37. 37. Department and Centres.-
- 38. 38. Regulations.-
- 39. 39. Award of Degree, Diplomas etc.-
- 40. 40. Honorary Degree.-
- 41. 41. Withdrawal or cancellation of Degree or Diploma.-
- 42. 42. Discipline of students.-
- 43. 43. Action not invalidated merely on the ground of defect in constitution, vacancy etc.-
- 44. 44. Institutions merged to the University.-
- 45. 45. Constitution of the first Executive Council.-
- 46. 46. Power of Government to cause inspection of the University.-
- 47. 47. Indemnity.-
- 48. 48. Act to have overriding effect.-
- 49. 49. Removal of difficulties.-
- 50. 50. Repeal and Savings.-
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