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Laxminarayan Innovation Technological (LIT) University, Nagpur Act, 2023

Laxminarayan Innovation Technological (LIT) University, Nagpur Act, 2023

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This Act establishes the Laxminarayan Innovation Technological (LIT) University in Nagpur, Maharashtra, as a specialized, non-affiliating unitary university. It transforms the existing Laxminarayan Institute of Technology into an autonomous institution focused on advanced research, engineering, technology, and skill development. The Act defines the university's governance structure, including the roles of the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, and various boards, while ensuring adherence to state policies on reservations and academic standards. For citizens and students, this legislation is significant as it creates a dedicated hub for technical education, innovation, and industry-linked research, aiming to improve employability and foster a modern, flexible learning environment.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title and commencement
  2. 2Definitions

Chapter II UNIVERSITY →

  1. 3Incorporation of University
  2. 4Objects of University
  3. 5Powers and duties of University
  4. 6University open to all irrespective of sex, race, creed, class, caste, place of birth, religion or opinion
  5. 7Control of State Government on University

Chapter III OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 8Chancellor and his powers
  2. 9Chairman of Board of Governance, his appointment and powers and duties
  3. 10Other officers of University
  4. 11Vice-Chancellor and his appointment
  5. 12Provided that, the Vice-Chancellor shall be given a reasonable opportunity to show cause by the Chancellor before taking recourse for his removal under sub-clauses (d), (e) and (f).
  6. 13Registrar and his powers and duties
  7. 14Dean of School
  8. 15Director, Board of Examinations and Evaluation and his powers and duties
  9. 16Director of Board of Research, Innovation, Incubation and Linkages and his powers and duties
  10. 17Director of Board of Students’ Development and his powers and duties
  11. 18Director of Knowledge Resource Center and his powers and duties
  12. 19Finance and Accounts Officer and his powers and duties
  13. 20Officers and members of authorities, committees, bodies and employees of University to be public servants
  14. 21Lien of other officers appointed on tenure post and their retirement

Chapter IV AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 22Authorities of University
  2. 23Board of Governance
  3. 24Powers and duties of Board of Governance
  4. 25The Board shall also review the results of the ranking in national and international approved agencies and suggest corrective action.
  5. 26Powers and duties of Academic Council
  6. 27School Councils
  7. 28Functions and duties of School Councils
  8. 29Board of Examinations and Evaluation
  9. 30Functions and duties of Board of Examinations and Evaluation
  10. 31Board of Research, Innovation, Incubation and Linkages
  11. 32Functions and duties of Board of Research, Innovation, Incubation and Linkages
  12. 33Board of Students’ Development
  13. 34Functions and duties of Board of Students’ Development
  14. 35Powers, functions and duties of authorities
  15. 36Term of office of members of authority
  16. 37Cessation of membership
  17. 38Disqualification of member of authority
  18. 39Provided that, the right of voting of the person in respect of clauses (e) and (g) shall remain suspended during the term of punishment under the said clauses.
  19. 40Resignation of membership
  20. 41Meetings of authorities
  21. 42The secretary, if not a member, shall have the right to participate in the deliberations but shall not have the right to vote.

Chapter V THE STATUTES, ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS →

  1. 43Statutes and their subject matters
  2. 44Making of Statutes
  3. 45Ordinances and their subject matters
  4. 46Ordinances and its making
  5. 47He may, after receiving the comments of the Board of Governance either withdraw the order suspending the Ordinances or disallow the Ordinances, and his decision shall be final.

Chapter VI GRIEVANCES OF TEACHERS, EMPLOYEES AND STUDENTS →

  1. 48Grievances Redressal Committee
  2. 49Tribunal

Chapter VII ADMISSIONS, EXAMINATIONS, EVALUATION AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO STUDENTS →

  1. 50Admissions
  2. 51Provided that, having regard to the maintenance of discipline, the authority concerned shall have the power to refuse admission to a student, except at the entry point of any academic program.
  3. 52Examination and evaluation
  4. 53Declaration of results
  5. 54Examinations and evaluation not invalid for non-compliance with schedule
  6. 55Sports and extracurricular activities

Chapter VIII COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES →

  1. 56Councils and Committees
  2. 57Students’ Council
  3. 58Finance and Accounts Committee
  4. 59Buildings and Works Committee
  5. 60Purchase Committee
  6. 61Knowledge Resource Committee
  7. 62Fee Fixation Committee
  8. 63Selection and appointment of Committee for University teachers
  9. 64Internal Quality Assurance Committee
  10. 65Filling temporary vacancies of University teachers
  11. 66The quorum for the selection committee shall be seven.
  12. 67Other committees

Chapter IX ENROLMENT, DEGREES AND CONVOCATIONS →

  1. 68Teaching and research
  2. 69Enrolment of students
  3. 70Disciplinary powers and discipline amongst students
  4. 71Degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions
  5. 72No such action under this section shall be taken unless the person concerned is given an opportunity of being heard.
  6. 73Provided that, such degree or other academic distinction shall not be conferred without the Vice-Chancellor having obtained the previous approval of the Chancellor.

Chapter X UNIVERSITY FUNDS, ACCOUNTS AND AUDIT →

  1. 74Annual financial estimates
  2. 75University funds
  3. 76Annual accounts and audit
  4. 77Annual report

Chapter XI MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 78Authorities and officers responsible for damage
  2. 79Teacher or non-teaching employee of a University not to be disqualified
  3. 80Questions regarding interpretation and disputes regarding constitution of University authority or body, etc
  4. 81Provided that, such reference shall be made by the Vice-Chancellor upon a requisition signed by not less than one-fourth members of the Board of Governance.
  5. 82Delegation of powers
  6. 83Acts and proceedings not invalid merely on ground of defect in constitution, vacancies, irregularity in procedure, etc
  7. 84Power of State Government to appoint Commission to cause an inquiry in respect of certain matters connected with University

Chapter XII TRANSITORY PROVISIONS →

  1. 85Provisions for existing employees for Laxminarayan Institute of Technology, Nagpur and Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur
  2. 86Provisions relating to continuance of officers and constitution of authorities
  3. 87Savings
  4. 88Removal of difficulties

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