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The Ajeenkya DY Patil University Act, 2014

The Ajeenkya DY Patil University Act, 2014

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The Ajeenkya DY Patil University Act, 2014, provides the legal framework for the establishment and operation of the Ajeenkya DY Patil University in Maharashtra. As a self-financed institution, the university is prohibited from receiving government grants and must maintain a permanent Endowment Fund for financial security. The Act defines the university's governance structure, including the roles of the President, Vice-Chancellor, and various governing bodies. It mandates strict adherence to merit-based admissions, reservation policies for marginalized groups, and domicile quotas. Furthermore, the Act regulates fee structures, examination schedules, and academic standards, ensuring the university remains accountable to the State Government.

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  1. 1. Short title and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Incorporation of University
  4. 4. Patil Knowledge City, Charholi Budruk, Via Lohgaon, Pune 412105, Maharashtra.
  5. 5. Powers and functions of University
  6. 6. University open to all
  7. 7. University to be self-financed
  8. 8. Endowment Fund
  9. 9. General Fund
  10. 10. Utilization of General Fund
  11. 11. Officers of University
  12. 12. President
  13. 13. Removal of President
  14. 14. Vice-Chancellor
  15. 15. Provided that, before taking an action under this sub-section, the Vice- Chancellor shall be given an opportunity of being heard.
  16. 16. Registrar
  17. 17. Vice-Chancellor, from time to time.
  18. 18. Chief Finance and Accounts Officer
  19. 19. Other Officers
  20. 20. Authorities of University
  21. 21. Governing Body
  22. 22. Board of Management
  23. 23. Academic Council
  24. 24. Board of Examinations
  25. 25. Constitution, powers and functions of other authorities of University
  26. 26. Disqualifications
  27. 27. Vacancies not to invalidate proceedings of any authority or body of University
  28. 28. Filling of casual vacancies
  29. 29. Committees
  30. 30. First statutes
  31. 31. Subsequent statutes
  32. 32. First ordinances
  33. 33. Subsequent ordinances
  34. 34. Regulations
  35. 35. Admission
  36. 36. Fee structure
  37. 37. Prohibition of capitation fee
  38. 38. Schedule of Examinations
  39. 39. The Government may, thereon, issue such directions as it may deem fit for better compliance in future.
  40. 40. Convocation
  41. 41. Accreditation
  42. 42. University to follow rules, regulations, norms, etc. of regulating bodies
  43. 43. Annual report
  44. 44. Annual accounts and audit
  45. 45. Powers of Government to inspect University
  46. 46. Dissolution of University by sponsoring body
  47. 47. Special powers of State Government in certain circumstances
  48. 48. Secretary level committee and operationalization of University
  49. 49. Power to make rules
  50. 50. Power to remove difficulty

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