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The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University, Panvel, Act, 2018

The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University, Panvel, Act, 2018

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This Act establishes the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University, Panvel, in the state of Maharashtra as a body corporate to provide higher education. It creates the university's administrative structure, including a President, Vice-Chancellor, Governing Body, and Board of Management, while defining key terms such as students, teachers, and adjunct professors. The legislation regulates the university's operations, including distance education, centers of excellence, and fee structures, ensuring it functions as a recognized institution for academic and research pursuits. It matters because it provides the legal framework for the university to operate, manage its resources, and deliver education to students across various disciplines.

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  1. 1. Short title and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Incorporation
  4. 4. Objects of University
  5. 5. Powers and Functions
  6. 6. University open to all
  7. 7. University to be self-financed
  8. 8. Endowment Fund
  9. 9. General Fund
  10. 10. Application of General Fund
  11. 11. Officers of the 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 Examination
  25. 25. Other Authorities
  26. 26. Disqualifications
  27. 27. Vacancies not to invalidate the proceedings of any authority or body of the university
  28. 28. Filling of casual Vacancies
  29. 29. Committees
  30. 30. First statutes
  31. 31. Subsequent statutes
  32. 32. First ordinance
  33. 33. Subsequent ordinances
  34. 34. Regulations
  35. 35. Admissions
  36. 36. No Liability to reimburse fees
  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 of the University
  42. 42. The University shall get renewed such accreditation at an interval of every five years thereafter.
  43. 43. Annual report
  44. 44. Annual accounts and audit
  45. 45. Powers of the Government to inspect the University
  46. 46. Dissolution of the University by sponsoring body
  47. 47. Special powers of the State Government in certain circumstances
  48. 48. Secretary level committee and opertionalization of University
  49. 49. Every Person committing such offence shall on conviction be punished with fine which shall not be less than two lakhs rupees.
  50. 50. Power to make Rules
  51. 51. Power to remove difficulties

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