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The Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies Act, 2010

The Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies Act, 2010

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The Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies Act, 2010, establishes a specialized university in Kochi, Kerala, dedicated to education, research, and extension services in fisheries and ocean sciences. The Act defines the university's administrative structure, including key authorities like the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, and the University Governing Council. It regulates academic standards, admission policies, and the management of research and extension programs. For the ordinary citizen, this legislation ensures a structured environment for higher education in marine sectors, promotes sustainable fishing practices through scientific innovation, and provides formal mechanisms for students and staff to address grievances, ensuring institutional accountability and transparency.

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Chapter 1 PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2Amendment of the title

Chapter II THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 3Establishment and Incorporation of the University
  2. 4Establishment and recognition of Institutions by the University
  3. 5Objectives of the University
  4. 6Admission to the University
  5. 7Powers and functions of the University
  6. 8Visitation and inspection

Chapter III AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 9Authorities of the University
  2. 10Such other bodies as may be specified by Statutes to be the authorities of the University.
  3. 11Amendment of section 10
  4. 12The University Governing Council
  5. 13Provided that a nominated member shall not be eligible for re-nomination.
  6. 14Powers and functions of the University Governing Council
  7. 15Meetings of the University Governing Council
  8. 16Term of office of members of University Governing Council
  9. 17Constitution of the Academic Council
  10. 18Powers, functions and duties of the Academic Council
  11. 19Insertion of new section after section 19
  12. 20Omission of section 20
  13. 21School Governing Council
  14. 22Powers and Functions of the School Governing Council
  15. 23Omission of section 23
  16. 24The Department Governing Council
  17. 25Amendment of section 25
  18. 26Insertion of new section after section 25
  19. 27Constitution of Committees
  20. 28Provisions relating to membership in Authorities
  21. 29Amendment of section 33

Chapter IV OFFICERS →

  1. 30Officers of the University
  2. 31Such other Officers in the service of the University as may be prescribed in the Statutes.
  3. 32Amendment of section 36
  4. 33Amendment of section 38
  5. 34Powers and duties of the Vice Chancellor
  6. 35The Pro- Vice Chancellor
  7. 36Omission of section 44
  8. 37Amendment of section 45
  9. 38Insertion of a new section 45A
  10. 39The University Engineer
  11. 40Amendment of section 50
  12. 41The Controller of the Examinations
  13. 42The Director of Research
  14. 43The Director of Extension
  15. 44Amendment of section 66
  16. 45Amendment of Section 68
  17. 46Remuneration of Officers and Employees

Chapter V RESEARCH AND EXTENSION EDUCATION →

  1. 47Research Programme for Fisheries and Ocean Studies
  2. 48Fisheries and Ocean Studies Extension Education Programme
  3. 49Co-ordination of functions

Chapter VI APPOINTMENT OF TEACHERS, OFFICERS AND STAFF →

  1. 50Appointment of teachers, officers and staff
  2. 51Reservation of appointments

Chapter VII ADMISSIONS AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO STUDENTS →

  1. 52Admissions and Examinations
  2. 53Provided that no examination or result of an examination shall be held invalid only for the reason that the University has not followed the Schedule.
  3. 54Residence of students
  4. 55Enrolment of students
  5. 56Disciplinary powers and discipline among students

Chapter VIII DEGREES AND CONVOCATIONS →

  1. 57Conferring of degrees, diplomas and certificates

Chapter IX GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISM →

  1. 58Grievances Redressal Committee
  2. 59Board of Adjudication
  3. 60University Appellate Tribunal
  4. 61Bar of Jurisdiction of Civil Courts

Chapter X FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS →

  1. 62Pension, Provident Fund etc
  2. 63Provided that the University shall, in consultation with the Finance Committee constituted under section 63 invest the provident fund amount in such manner as it may determine.
  3. 64Provided that such assistance shall come to the University direct and not through the Government .
  4. 65Accounts and Audit

Chapter XI STATUTES, ORDINANCES, REGULATIONS AND ORDERS →

  1. 66Statutes
  2. 67Procedure for making Statutes
  3. 68Ordinances
  4. 69Procedure for making Ordinances
  5. 70He may, after receiving the comments of the Governing Council either withdraw the order suspending the Ordinances or disallow the Ordinances and his decision shall be final.
  6. 71Orders
  7. 72Publication in the Gazette

Chapter XII MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 73Transfer of certain colleges and institutions to the University
  2. 74Protection of acts done in good faith
  3. 75Transitory provisions
  4. 76Nominations of first set of Authorities
  5. 77Delegation of powers
  6. 78First Statutes and Ordinances
  7. 79Powers of Government to make Rules
  8. 80Removal of difficulties
  9. 81Repeal and Saving

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