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Universal SkillTech University, Vasai Act, 2023

Universal Skill Tech University, Vasai Act, 2023

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The Universal SkillTech University, Vasai Act, 2023, provides the legal framework for establishing a private, self-financed university in Vasai, Maharashtra, sponsored by the Vidya Vikas Education Trust. The Act empowers the university to offer diverse skill-based, vocational, and academic programs, ranging from automotive and aviation to data science and artificial intelligence. It mandates a self-sustaining financial model, prohibiting state grants, and establishes strict governance structures, including a Governing Body and Board of Management. For citizens, this Act ensures a regulated environment for higher education, emphasizing industry-aligned training, multi-entry/exit learning pathways, and clear accountability for academic standards and student welfare.

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  1. 1. Short title and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Establishment and incorporation of University
  4. 4. Objects of University
  5. 5. Powers and functions of University
  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. 21. Governing Body
  22. 22. Board of Management
  23. 23. Academic Council
  24. 24. Board of Assessment and Evaluation
  25. 25. Other authorities
  26. 26. Disqualification
  27. 27. Vacancies not to invalidate act or proceedings of any authority or body of University
  28. 28. Filling of casual vacancies
  29. 29. Committees
  30. 30. First Statutes
  31. 31. Subsequent Statutes
  32. 32. First Ordinances
  33. 33. Subsequent Ordinances
  34. 34. Regulations
  35. 35. Admissions
  36. 36. Fees Structure Review Committee
  37. 37. Prohibition of capitation fee
  38. 38. Schedule of Assessment and Evaluation
  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 University
  42. 42. University to follow rules, regulations, norms, etc. of regulatory bodies
  43. 43. Annual report
  44. 44. Annual accounts and audit
  45. 45. Powers of Government to inspect University
  46. 46. Dissolution of University by sponsoring body
  47. 47. Special powers of State Government in certain circumstances
  48. 48. Secretary Level Committee
  49. 49. Inspection by Secretary Level Committee
  50. 50. Punishment
  51. 51. Offences by companies
  52. 52. Power to make rules
  53. 53. Power to remove difficulties

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