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The Kavi Kulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit Vishvavidyalaya (University) Act, 1997

The Kavi Kulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit Vishvavidyalaya (University) Act, 1997

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This Act establishes and regulates the administration, powers, and academic framework of the Kavi Kulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit Vishvavidyalaya within the state of Maharashtra. It applies to university administrators, teachers, students, and all affiliated colleges, schools, and traditional learning centers. The legislation matters because it preserves and promotes Sanskrit language, Vedic heritage, and classical learning. By integrating ancient Indian wisdom including traditional medicine and architecture with modern scientific thought, it makes historical knowledge relevant for today. Ultimately, the Act provides structured higher education, guarantees equal access for everyone, and safeguards crucial parts of India's cultural legacy through formal academic degrees and research.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

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

Chapter II THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 3Incorporation of University.
  2. 4Jurisdiction and admission to privileges of university.
  3. 5University open to all.
  4. 6Objects of University.
  5. 7Powers and duties of university.
  6. 8Control of State Government.

Chapter III CHAPTER III →

  1. 9Kuladhipati and his powers.
  2. 10Other officers of University.
  3. 11Kulaguru and Sama-Kulaguru.
  4. 12Appointment of Kulaguru.
  5. 13Manner of appointment of Sama-Kulaguru.
  6. 14Powers and duties of Kulaguru.
  7. 15Adhishthata.
  8. 16Sanchalaka of Niyojana Vikasa Mandala.
  9. 17Kulasachiva, appointment and duties.
  10. 18Pariksha Niyantraka.
  11. 19Granthapala, appointment and duties.
  12. 20Vitta-Lekha Adhikari.
  13. 21Sanchalaka, chhatra kalyana.
  14. 22Sanchalaka, Vistar Seva Mandal.
  15. 23Officers, members of authorities, bodies and employees of university as public servant.

Chapter IV AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 24Authorities of university.
  2. 24-APower of Government to specify eligibility conditions for being member of any authority of university.
  3. 25Vyavasthapana Parishad.
  4. 26Powers and duties of Vyavasthapana Parishad.
  5. 27Vidvat-Parishad.
  6. 28Powers and duties of Vidvat-Parishad.
  7. 29Pariksha Mandala.
  8. 30Powers and duties of Pariksha Mandala.
  9. 31Sankaya.
  10. 32Powers and duties of Sankaya.
  11. 33Adhyayana mandalas.
  12. 34Powers and duties of Adhyayana mandalas.
  13. 35Vistara Seva Mandala.
  14. 36Powers, functions and duties of authorities.
  15. 37Term of office of members of authority.
  16. 38Cessation of membership.
  17. 39Disqualification for membership of authority.
  18. 40Conclusiveness of decision of authority.
  19. 41Resignation of membership.
  20. 42Meeting of authorities.
  21. 43Filling casual vacancy.

Chapter V THE STATUTES, ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS →

  1. 44Statutes.
  2. 45Statutes how made.
  3. 46Ordinance and their subject matter.
  4. 47Ordinances and their making.
  5. 48Regulations.

Chapter VI ADMISSIONS, EXAMINATIONS AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO STUDENTS →

  1. 49Admission.
  2. 50Schedule of Examinations.
  3. 51Declaration of results.
  4. 52Examinations not invalid, for non-compliance with Schedule.
  5. 53Sports and extra curricular activities.

Chapter VII SAMITIS (COMMITTEES) →

  1. 54Granthalaya Samiti, (Library Sammittee).

Chapter VIII TEACHERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 55Selection and appointment of university teachers.
  2. 56Filling temporary vacancies of university teachers.
  3. 57Appointment and selection of principals of conducted colleges.
  4. 58Selection committees for officers and employees of university.
  5. 59Other samities.
  6. 60Tribunal.

Chapter IX PERMISSION, AFFILIATION AND RECOGNITION →

  1. 61Conditions for affiliation and recognition.
  2. 62Procedure for permission.
  3. 63Procedure for affiliation.
  4. 64Procedure of recognition of institutions and pathashala.
  5. 65Local managing or advisory committee of an affiliated college, institution.
  6. 66Continuation of affiliation or recognition.
  7. 67Extension of affiliation or recognition.
  8. 68Permanent affiliation and recognition.
  9. 69Inspection of colleges and recognised institutions and pathashalas.
  10. 70Withdrawal of affiliation of recognition.
  11. 71Closure of the college or recognised institution or pathashala.

Chapter X ENROLEMENT, DEGREES AND CONVOCATIONS →

  1. 72Postgraduate teaching and research.
  2. 73Enrolement of students.
  3. 74Disciplinary powers and discipline among students.
  4. 75Degrees, diplomas, certificates and distinctions.
  5. 76Honorary degree.
  6. 77Convocation.
  7. 78Registered graduates.
  8. 79Removal of name from register of graduates.

Chapter XI UNIVERSITY FUND, ACCOUNTS AND AUDIT →

  1. 80Annual financial estimates.
  2. 81University funds.
  3. 82Annual accounts and audit.
  4. 83Annual Report.

Chapter XII MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 84Authorities and officers responsible for damages.
  2. 85Membership of State Legislature and of Parliament.
  3. 86Questions regarding interpretation and disputes regarding constitution of university, authority or body, etc.
  4. 87Protection of acts and orders.
  5. 88Delegation of powers.
  6. 89Acts and proceedings not invalid merely on ground of defect in constitution, vacancies, irregularity in procedure, etc.

Chapter XIII ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SANSKRIT UNIVERSITY →

  1. 90First appointments.
  2. 91Constitution of first authorities.
  3. 92Removal of difficulties.

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