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The ITM Skills University, Navi Mumbai Act, 2022

The ITM Skills University, Navi Mumbai Act, 2022

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The ITM Skills University, Navi Mumbai Act, 2022, provides the legal framework for the establishment and operation of a private, self-financed university in Maharashtra. Sponsored by the ITM Trust, the institution focuses on vocational training, skill development, and industry-aligned education. The Act mandates strict financial independence, requiring the university to maintain a permanent Endowment Fund of at least ten crore rupees. It establishes clear governance structures, including the President and Vice-Chancellor, and sets rigorous standards for fee regulation and examination timelines. For students, the Act ensures transparency in academic assessment and prohibits the collection of capitation fees, safeguarding their educational rights.

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  1. 1. Short title and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Incorporation of University
  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 University
  12. 12. President
  13. 13. Removal of President
  14. 14. Provided that, the President shall be given a reasonable opportunity to show cause by the sponsoring body before taking recourse to action under clauses (d) and (e) for his removal from the said office.
  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. Director of Assessment and Evaluation
  18. 18. Chief Finance and Accounts Officer
  19. 19. Other officers
  20. 20. Authorities of University
  21. 36. Fees Structure Review Committee
  22. 37. Prohibition of capitation fee
  23. 38. Schedule of Assessment and Evaluation
  24. 39. The Government may, thereon, issue such directions, as it may deem fit for better compliance in future.
  25. 40. Convocation
  26. 41. Accreditation of University
  27. 42. University to follow rules, regulations, norms, etc. of regulatory bodies

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