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The Kerala University Act, 1974

The Kerala University Act, 1974

Education197485 sections9 chapters

This Act governs the University of Kerala. It sets out the University's territorial limits and powers, and opens it to all classes and creeds. It establishes its officers, including the Chancellor, Pro-Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, Controller of Examinations and Finance Officer, and its authorities such as the Senate.

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Chapter I Chapter I →

  1. 1Short title and commencement
  2. 2Definitions

Chapter II Chapter II →

  1. 3The University
  2. 4Territorial limits
  3. 5Powers of the University
  4. 6University open to all classes and creeds

Chapter III Chapter III →

  1. 7The Chancellor
  2. 8The Pro-Chancellor
  3. 9Officers of the University
  4. 10The Vice-Chancellor
  5. 11The Pro-Vice-Chancellor
  6. 12The Registrar
  7. 13The Controller of Examinations
  8. 14The Finance Officer
  9. 15Appointments to be notified

Chapter IV Chapter IV →

  1. 16Authorities of the University
  2. 17Senate
  3. 18Reconstitution of the Senate
  4. 19Powers and functions of the Senate
  5. 20Meeting of the Senate
  6. 21The Syndicate
  7. 22Term of office of members of Syndicate
  8. 23Powers of Syndicate
  9. 23ASpecial power of the Syndicate
  10. 24The Academic Council
  11. 25Provided that a person who has become a member of the Academic Council in the capacity of a student shall cease to hold office on his ceasing to be a student.
  12. 26Faculties
  13. 27Deans of faculties
  14. 28Boards of Studies
  15. 29Students' Council
  16. 30Powers and duties of Students' Council
  17. 31Finance Committee
  18. 32Other authorities of University
  19. 33Disqualifications for membership

Chapter V Chapter V →

  1. 34The Statutes
  2. 35Procedure for making Statutes
  3. 36Ordinances
  4. 37Procedure for making Ordinances
  5. 38Regulations
  6. 39Procedure for making Regulations
  7. 40Rules, bye-laws and orders
  8. 41Publication in the Gazette

Chapter VI Chapter VI →

  1. 42Election of members to the Senate, Syndicate and other bodies of the University
  2. 43Filling up of vacancies
  3. 44Resignation or removal of members of any authority or body

Chapter VII Chapter VII →

  1. 45University Fund
  2. 46Grants from Government
  3. 47Annual estimates of income and expenditure
  4. 48Annual Accounts
  5. 49Annual Report
  6. 50Audit of accounts of the University

Chapter VIII Chapter VIII →

  1. 51Definitions
  2. 52Governing body for private college under unitary management
  3. 53Managing Council for private colleges under corporate management
  4. 54Appointment of Manager
  5. 55Acts or proceedings of governing body or managing council not to be invalidated
  6. 56Affiliation of colleges
  7. 57Appointment of teachers in private colleges
  8. 58Qualifications of Teachers
  9. 59Probation
  10. 60Conditions of service of teachers of private colleges
  11. 61Past disputes relating to service conditions of teachers
  12. 62Membership of local authorities etc
  13. 63Non-teaching staff of private colleges
  14. 64Subject to this, their method of appointment, pay and other conditions of service shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes.
  15. 65Constitution of Appellate Tribunal
  16. 66Bar of jurisdiction of civil courts
  17. 67Private colleges to comply with provisions of Chapter within six months
  18. 68Colleges not complying with provisions of this Act

Chapter IX Chapter IX →

  1. 69Special provisions in respect of un-aided colleges
  2. 70Power of Government to cause inspection of University
  3. 71Appointment of Commission to inquire into the working of University
  4. 72Power of Government to make rules
  5. 73Conditions of service
  6. 74Pension, insurance and provident fund
  7. 75Proceedings of the University and bodies not to be invalidated by vacancies
  8. 76Proceedings of the Senate, Syndicate and Academic Council
  9. 77Dispute as to the constitution of University authority or body
  10. 78Report on affiliated colleges
  11. 79Protection of acts and orders
  12. 80Institutions affiliated to University
  13. 80ADuty of teachers, etc., in connection with University Examinations
  14. 82Transitory provisions
  15. 83First Statutes and Ordinances
  16. 84Repeal

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