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The Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University Act, 2014

The Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University Act, 2014

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This Act reconstitutes the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University as a statewide affiliating university in Maharashtra specializing in technical education, engineering, pharmacy, and architecture. It applies to technical colleges, autonomous institutions, academic staff, administrators, and students across the state. The statute outlines the university's administrative hierarchy, governance bodies, affiliation procedures, and curriculum development standards. By centralizing technical education governance and establishing regional sub-centres, the law aims to maintain uniform academic standards, foster industry-academia collaboration, enhance research capabilities, and promote equitable access to quality technological instruction, particularly supporting regional development and socio-economically disadvantaged communities across Maharashtra.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

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

Chapter II UNIVERSITY →

  1. 3Incorporation of University.
  2. 4Jurisdiction of University, Regional centres and Sub-centres.
  3. 5Objects of University.
  4. 6Medium of Instruction and Examination of University.
  5. 7Admission to University and concessions for certain classes.
  6. 8Powers and functions of University.

Chapter III OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 9Officers of University.
  2. 10Chancellor.
  3. 11Powers and duties of the Chancellor.
  4. 12Inspection and inquiry by Chancellor.
  5. 13Vice-Chancellor.
  6. 14Powers and duties of Vice-Chancellor.
  7. 15Director.
  8. 16Deans of faculties.
  9. 17Registrar.
  10. 18Appointment of Registrar, his powers and duties.
  11. 19Finance Officer.
  12. 20Appointment of Finance Officer, his powers and duties.
  13. 21Joint Director.
  14. 22Deputy Director.
  15. 23Other officers.
  16. 24Power to determine conditions of service of University employees.
  17. 25Authorities and officers responsible for damages.

Chapter IV AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 26Authorities of University.
  2. 27Executive Council.
  3. 28Meetings of Executive Council.
  4. 29Powers and duties of Executive Council.
  5. 30Academic Council.
  6. 31Powers and duties of Academic Council.
  7. 32Planning and Evaluation (Monitoring) Board.
  8. 33Powers and duties of Planning and Evaluation (Monitoring) Board.
  9. 34Finance Committee, its constitution, meetings and powers.
  10. 35Board of Studies.
  11. 36Other authorities of University.
  12. 37Disqualification of members of authorities.
  13. 38Resignation by members of authorities.

Chapter V THE STATUTES, ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS →

  1. 39Statutes.
  2. 40How Statutes are made.
  3. 41Ordinances.
  4. 42How Ordinances are made.
  5. 43Regulations and rules.

Chapter VI TEACHER’S TRAINING AND CURRICULUM DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT CENTRE →

  1. 44Establishment and responsibilities of Teacher's Training and Curriculum Design and Development Centre.

Chapter VII REGIONAL CENTRES AND SUB-CENTRES →

  1. 45Regional centres.
  2. 46Sub-centres.

Chapter VIII PERMISSION, AFFILIATION AND RECOGNITION →

  1. 47Conditions for affiliation and recognition.
  2. 48Procedure for permission.
  3. 49Procedure for affiliation.
  4. 50Procedure of recognition of institutions.
  5. 51Local managing or advisory committee of an affiliated college.
  6. 52Continuation of affiliation or recognition.
  7. 53Extension of affiliation or recognition.
  8. 54Permanent affiliation and recognition.
  9. 55Autonomous University department or institution, college or recognized institution.
  10. 56Inspection of colleges and recognized institutions and report.
  11. 57Withdrawal of affiliation or recognition.
  12. 58Closure of college or recognized institution.

Chapter IX ORGANIZATION OF UNDERGRADUATE, POST-GRADUATE TEACHING AND EXTENSION EDUCATION →

  1. 59Schools of University.
  2. 60Academic staff of University.
  3. 61Teaching programme.
  4. 62Extension education programme.
  5. 63Co-ordination of teaching research, and extension education and curriculum and services.

Chapter X ENROLMENT AND DEGREES →

  1. 64Enrolment of students.
  2. 65Minimum essential qualifications for enrolment of students.
  3. 66Honorary degrees.
  4. 67Removal of name from register of graduates or conviction for certain offences.

Chapter XI COMMITTEES →

  1. 68Committee for selection and appointment of University teachers.
  2. 69Filling temporary vacancies of University teachers.
  3. 70Selection committee for appointment of Director.
  4. 71Selection committee for appointment of Registrar.
  5. 72Selection committee for appointment of Joint Director.
  6. 73Selection committee for appointment of Deputy Director.
  7. 74Committee for recognition of teachers of University.
  8. 75Selection committee for appointment of Principal of affiliated college or institution maintained by University.
  9. 76Selection committee for appointment of Finance Officer.
  10. 77Selection committee for appointment of Librarian.
  11. 78Library committee.
  12. 79Certain appointments under contract.
  13. 80Appointment of other academic staff, officers and employees as members to be made on recommendation of selection committee.
  14. 81Resignation and cessation of membership.
  15. 82Casual vacancy.
  16. 83Acts and proceedings not invalidated merely on ground of defect in constitution or vacancy.
  17. 84Questions regarding interpretations and disputes regarding constitution of University authority or body, etc.
  18. 85Committee for appointment of examiners.
  19. 86Other committees.

Chapter XII FINANCE →

  1. 87University Fund.
  2. 88Contingency Fund.
  3. 89Special fund and depreciation fund.
  4. 90Annual financial estimates.
  5. 91Annual accounts and audit report.
  6. 92Annual report.

Chapter XIII MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS →

  1. 93Power to prescribe standard code for employees of University, affiliated college and recognized institution.
  2. 94Powers of State Government of cause inquiry to be made in respect of any matter connected with University.
  3. 95Financial control of Government.
  4. 96Special provision for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes in services and posts in University, affiliated colleges and institutions.
  5. 97Convocations.
  6. 98Delegation of powers.
  7. 99Maintenance of discipline among students of University.
  8. 100Protection of acts and orders.
  9. 101Absorption of persons on deputation in service of University.
  10. 102Acts and proceedings not invalid merely on ground of defect in constitution, vacancies, irregularity in procedure, etc.

Chapter XIV TRANSITORY PROVISIONS →

  1. 103Repeal of Mah. XXII of 1989 and vacating the offices.
  2. 104Appointment of first Vice-Chancellor, first Registrar and first Finance Officer.
  3. 105Continuation of existing staff.
  4. 106Duties of first Vice-Chancellor.
  5. 107Constitution of first Executive Council.
  6. 108Constitution of first Academic Council.
  7. 109Saving as to certain examinations.
  8. 110Amendment of Mah. XXXV of 1994.
  9. 111Removal of difficulties.

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