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The Maharashtra International Sports University Act, 2020

The Maharashtra International Sports University Act, 2020

Education202073 sections14 chapters

This Act establishes the International Sports University in Maharashtra to oversee specialized sports education, physical training, and research. It regulates university governance, academic programs, degree systems, and affiliated colleges across the state. The law applies to students, academic staff, coaches, and sports institutes operating in Maharashtra. It matters because it professionalizes diverse sports careers, such as sports medicine, technology, and management, while providing top-tier training infrastructure. By promoting scientific research and international collaborations, this legislation aims to systematically develop elite athletes and ultimately transform India and Maharashtra into leading global sporting powers through standardized, high performance athletic training programs.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

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

Chapter II UNIVERSITY →

  1. 3Establishment of University.
  2. 4Objects of University.
  3. 5Powers and functions of University.
  4. 6Jurisdiction and admission to privileges of University.
  5. 7University to be open to all caste, creed, race or class.
  6. 8Control of State Government on University.
  7. 9State Government to review work and progress of University.

Chapter III OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 10Chancellors and his powers.
  2. 11Other officers of University.
  3. 12Appointment of Vice-Chancellor.
  4. 13Powers and duties of Vice-Chancellor.
  5. 14Registrar.
  6. 15Dean of Schools.
  7. 16Powers and duties of Dean.
  8. 17Director of Board of Examinations and Evaluation.
  9. 18Finance and Accounts Officer.
  10. 19Director of Knowledge Resource Centre.

Chapter IV STATE COUNCIL →

  1. 20Constitution of State Council and its powers and functions.

Chapter V AUTHORITIES OF UNIVERSITY →

  1. 21Authorities of University.
  2. 22Power of State Government to specify eligibility conditions for being member of authority of University.
  3. 23Governing Council.
  4. 24Powers and duties of Governing Council.
  5. 25Academic and Activity Council.
  6. 26Powers and duties of Academic and Activity Council.
  7. 27Schools of studies.
  8. 28Board of Studies.
  9. 29Powers and duties of Board of Studies.
  10. 30Board of Examinations and Evaluation.
  11. 31Powers and duties of Board of Examinations and Evaluation.
  12. 32Powers, functions and duties of Authorities.
  13. 33Term of office of members of Authorities.
  14. 34Cessation of membership.
  15. 35Disqualification for membership of Authority.
  16. 36Ineligibility for second consecutive term.
  17. 37Resignation of membership.
  18. 38Procedure of meeting of authorities, bodies and committees.
  19. 39Filling of vacancy.

Chapter VI STATUTES, ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS →

  1. 40Statutes and their subject matters.
  2. 41Statutes how made.
  3. 42Ordinances and their subject matters.
  4. 43Ordinances and their making.
  5. 44Regulations.

Chapter VII GRIEVANCES OF TEACHERS AND EMPLOYEES →

  1. 45Grievances Committee and Grievances Redressal Cell.
  2. 46Tribunal.
  3. 47Right of Appeal.

Chapter VIII ADMISSIONS, EXAMINATIONS AND EVALUATIONS →

  1. 48Admissions.
  2. 49Disputes relating to admission.
  3. 50Admission and evaluation.
  4. 51Declaration of results.

Chapter IX COMMITTEES →

  1. 52Committees.

Chapter X PERMISSION, AFFILIATION AND RECOGNITION →

  1. 53Affiliation.

Chapter XI ENROLLMENT, DEGREE AND CONVOCATION →

  1. 54Post graduate teaching and research.
  2. 55Enrollment of students.
  3. 56Disciplinary powers and discipline amongst students.
  4. 57Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and other academic distinctions.
  5. 58Honorary degree.
  6. 59Convocation.

Chapter XII UNIVERSITY FUNDS, ACCOUNTS AND AUDIT →

  1. 60Annual financial estimates.
  2. 61University funds.
  3. 62Annual accounts and audit.
  4. 63Annual report.

Chapter XIII MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 64Authorities and officers responsible for damages.
  2. 65Questions regarding interpretation and disputes regarding constitution of university authority or body, etc.
  3. 66Protection of acts and orders.
  4. 67Delegations of powers.
  5. 68Acts and proceedings not invalid merely on ground of defect in constitution, vacancies, irregularity in procedure, etc.
  6. 69Act to have over-riding effect.
  7. 70Removal of difficulties.
  8. 71Indemnity.

Chapter XIV TRANSITORY PROVISIONS →

  1. 72Appointment of first Vice-Chancellor.
  2. 73Transitory provisions.

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