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Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit Act, 1994

Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit Act, 1994

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This Act establishes the Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit in Kerala to promote the study of Sanskrit and Indian philosophy and culture. It sets out the University's territorial jurisdiction, objects, admissions, powers and functions. Its officers include the Chancellor and Chief Counsellor, and its authorities include the Syndicate.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title and commencement
  2. 2Definitions

Chapter II THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 3The University
  2. 4Territorial jurisdiction
  3. 5Objects of the University
  4. 6Admission to the University
  5. 7Powers and functions of the University

Chapter III THE CHANCELLOR, PRO-CHANCELLOR AND CHIEF COUNSELLOR →

  1. 8The Chancellor
  2. 9Provided further that the Vice-Chancellor shall not be removed under this sub-section unless he has been given a reasonable opportunity of showing cause against action proposed to be taken against him.
  3. 10The Chief Counsellor

Chapter IV AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 11Authorities of the University
  2. 12The Syndicate
  3. 13Provided that no person shall be nominated for more than two terms in succession.
  4. 14Powers and functions of the Syndicate
  5. 15Meetings of the Syndicate
  6. 16The Academic Council
  7. 17Powers, duties and functions of the Academic Council
  8. 18Meetings of the Academic Council
  9. 19The Faculties
  10. 20Boards of Studies
  11. 21Finance Committee
  12. 22Provisions relating to membership in authorities

Chapter V OFFICERS →

  1. 23Officers of the University
  2. 24The Vice-Chancellor
  3. 25Registration of the Vice-Chancellor
  4. 26Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor
  5. 27The Principal Dean of Studies
  6. 28Registrar
  7. 29Deans of Faculties
  8. 30Prohibition of remuneration from outside sources

Chapter VI APPOINTMENT OF TEACHERS, OFFICERS AND STAFF →

  1. 31Appointment of teachers, officers and staff
  2. 32Reservation of appointment

Chapter VII FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS →

  1. 33General fund of the University
  2. 34Special Grants and Endowments
  3. 35Reports to Government
  4. 36Development fund of the University
  5. 37Pension, Provident Fund, etc
  6. 38Provided that the University shall have power to invest the provident fund amount as the Government may direct.

Chapter VIII STATUTES, ORDINANCES, REGULATIONS AND ORDERS →

  1. 39Statutes
  2. 40Procedure for making Statutes
  3. 41Ordinances
  4. 42Regulations
  5. 43Orders
  6. 44Publication in the Gazette

Chapter IX STUDENTS’ WELFARE →

  1. 45Residence of students
  2. 46Provided that students who are coming from a distance of less than eight kilometers from the campus of the University may reside at their own home and conduct their studies as day-scholars.
  3. 47Director of Students’ Welfare

Chapter X MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 48Power of Government to cause inspection and enquiry
  2. 49Acts or Proceedings of the authorities or bodies not to be invalidated
  3. 50Protection of acts done in good faith
  4. 51Removal of difficulties
  5. 52Annual Report
  6. 53First Statutes and Ordinances
  7. 54Repeal and Saving

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