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The Kerala University of Health Sciences Act 2010

The Kerala University of Health Sciences Act 2010

Education201095 sections12 chapters

This Act establishes the Kerala University of Health Sciences to serve as the primary institution for teaching and research in modern medicine, Ayurveda, Siddha, and other allied sciences. It applies to the state’s universities, affiliated colleges, and autonomous institutions offering health-related degrees. By regulating these educational bodies, the Act ensures standardized instruction and uniformity in academic programs. This matters because it centralizes oversight and quality control within a single institution, creating a cohesive framework for medical education and training throughout Kerala.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title and commencement.
  2. 2Definitions.

Chapter II THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 3Establishment and incorporation of the Kerala University of Health Sciences— (1) There shall be established a University by name “the Kerala University of Health Sciences”, which shall be a body corporate having perpetual succession and a common seal, with power, subject to the provisions of the Act, to acquire and hold property, to contract and shall, by the said name sue and be sued.
  2. 4Composition of the University.
  3. 5The objects of the University.
  4. 6Powers and functions of the University.

Chapter III THE CHANCELLOR, PRO-CHANCELLOR AND OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 7The Chancellor.
  2. 8The Pro-Chancellor.
  3. 9Officers of the University.
  4. 10Appointment of Vice-Chancellor.
  5. 11Appointment of Pro-Vice-Chancellor.
  6. 12Powers of the Vice-Chancellor.
  7. 13Appointment, Powers and functions of the Dean.
  8. 14Appointment, Powers and functions of the Registrar.
  9. 15Appointment, Powers and functions of the Controller of Examinations.
  10. 16Appointment, Powers and functions of Finance Officer.
  11. 17All officers of University to be public servants.
  12. 18Appointments to be notified.

Chapter IV AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 19Authorities of the University.
  2. 20The Senate.
  3. 21Powers of the Senate.
  4. 22The Governing Council.
  5. 23Powers of the Governing Council.
  6. 24The Academic Council.
  7. 25Powers and duties of the Academic Council.
  8. 26The Board of Examinations.
  9. 27Powers and functions of the Board of Examinations.
  10. 28The Board of Studies.
  11. 29Powers and functions of the Board of Studies.
  12. 30Faculty.
  13. 31The powers and functions of Faculties.
  14. 32The Finance Committee.
  15. 33The Planning Committee.
  16. 34Powers and functions of the Planning Committee.
  17. 35The Research Council.
  18. 36The University Quality Assurance Council.
  19. 37University Ethics Committee.
  20. 38Constitution, powers and functions of the Students’ Council.
  21. 39General provisions regarding authorities of the University.

Chapter V STATUTES, ORDINANCES, REGULATIONS AND BYE-LAWS →

  1. 40Statutes.
  2. 41Procedure for making Statutes.
  3. 42Ordinances.
  4. 43Procedure for making Ordinances.
  5. 44Regulations.
  6. 45Bye-laws and Orders.
  7. 46Publication in the Gazette.

Chapter VI ADMISSIONS AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO STUDENTS →

  1. 47Admission and Examination.
  2. 48University Students Union.
  3. 49Selection of students for sports, cultural and other activities.

Chapter VII PERMISSION, AFFILIATION AND RECOGNITION OF COLLEGES →

  1. 50Affiliation and recognition.
  2. 51Procedure for permission.
  3. 52Governing Body of affiliated college.
  4. 53Continuation of affiliation.
  5. 54Granting of autonomous status.
  6. 55Submission of reports and inspection.
  7. 56Withdrawal of affiliation.
  8. 57Closure of colleges etc.
  9. 58Application of provisions of Kerala University Act, 1974.

Chapter VIII ENROLMENT, DEGREES AND CONVOCATIONS →

  1. 59Teaching, training and research.
  2. 60Enrolment of students.
  3. 61Disciplinary powers and discipline among students.
  4. 62Conferring of degrees, diplomas and certificates.
  5. 63Registered graduates.

Chapter IX FINANCE →

  1. 64University Fund.
  2. 65Grants from Government.
  3. 66Budget.
  4. 67Internal Audit.
  5. 68Audit .
  6. 69Annual Report.

Chapter X GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISM →

  1. 70Grievances Committee.
  2. 71Board of Adjudication.
  3. 72University Appellate Tribunal.
  4. 73Bar of Jurisdiction of Civil Courts.
  5. 74Admission to privileges of other Universities.
  6. 75University open to all castes and creeds.
  7. 76Transfer of Government Colleges to University.
  8. 77Control of Government.

Chapter XI MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 78Duties of authorities.
  2. 79Election of teacher as Member of Parliament or Legislative Assembly.
  3. 80Chancellor to decide disputes.
  4. 81Protection of acts done in good faith.
  5. 82Delegation of power.
  6. 83Proceedings of the University not to be invalidated.
  7. 84Duty of teachers, etc. in connection with University Examinations
  8. 85Conditions of service.
  9. 86Pension, Insurance and Provident Fund.
  10. 87Proceedings of the Senate, Governing Council and Academic Council.
  11. 88Power of Government to cause inspection of the University.
  12. 89Appointment of Commission to enquire into the working of University.
  13. 90Powers of Government to make Rules.
  14. 91Removal of difficulties.

Chapter XII TRANSITORY PROVISIONS →

  1. 92Transitory provisions.
  2. 93Repeal and Saving.

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