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Bare Act

The Maharashtra University of Health Sciences Act, 1998

Education199898 sections13 chapters

This Act establishes the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences at Nashik to bring all health sciences colleges in the State, such as medical, dental, Ayurveda, homeopathy and nursing colleges, under one university. It sets out the University's objects, powers and jurisdiction, opens it to all, and transfers Government colleges to it. Its officers include the Chancellor, Pro-Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

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

Chapter II THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 3Establishment and incorporation of University
  2. 4Objects of University
  3. 5Powers and duties of University
  4. 6Jurisdiction and admission to privileges of University
  5. 7University open to all irrespective of sex, creed, class, caste, place of birth, religion or opinion
  6. 8Transfer of Government Colleges to University
  7. 9Control of Government

Chapter III OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 10Chancellor and his powers
  2. 11Pro-Chancellor
  3. 12Other officers of University
  4. 13Vice-Chancellor and Pro-Vice-Chancellor
  5. 14Appointment of Vice-Chancellor
  6. 15Provided that, the Vice-Chancellor shall be given a reasonable opportunity to show cause by the Chancellor before taking recourse for his removal under clauses (d) and (e).
  7. 16Powers and duties of Vice-Chancellor
  8. 17Deans of Faculties
  9. 18Registrar
  10. 19Controller of Examinations
  11. 20Finance and Accounts Officer
  12. 21Officers, members of authorities, bodies and employees of University deemed to be public servants

Chapter IV AUTHORITIES OF UNIVERSITY →

  1. 22Authorities of University
  2. 23Senate
  3. 24In the absence on the Chancellor, and in the absence of both of them the Vice-Chancellor shall preside over the Senate.
  4. 25Powers and functions of Senate
  5. 26Management Council
  6. 27Powers and functions of Management Council
  7. 28Academic Council
  8. 29Powers and duties of Academic Council
  9. 30Board of Examinations
  10. 31Powers and duties of Board of Examinations
  11. 32Faculty
  12. 33Powers and duties of Faculty
  13. 34Planning Board
  14. 35Powers and duties of Planning Board
  15. 36Board of Studies
  16. 37Powers and duties of Board of Studies
  17. 38Powers, functions and duties of authorities
  18. 39Terms of office of members of authority
  19. 40Cessation of membership
  20. 41Disqualification of membership of authority
  21. 42Ineligibility for second consecutive terms
  22. 43Conclusiveness of decision of authority
  23. 44Election to be by proportional representation
  24. 45Resignation of membership and filling in casual vacancy
  25. 46Meeting of authorities
  26. 47Casual vacancy and standing committee to fill vacancies

Chapter V STATUTES, ORDINANCES, RULES AND REGULATIONS →

  1. 48Statutes
  2. 49Statutes how made
  3. 50Ordinances and their subject matter
  4. 51Ordinances and their making
  5. 52He may, after receiving the comments of the Management Council, either withdraw the order suspending the Ordinance or disallow the Ordinance, and his decision shall be final.

Chapter VI TEACHERS AND EMPLOYEES →

  1. 53Grievances Committee

Chapter VII ADMISSION, EXAMINATIONS AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO STUDENTS →

  1. 54Admissions
  2. 55Provided further that, having regard to the maintenance of discipline, the authority concerned shall have the power to refuse admission to a student.
  3. 56Declaration of results
  4. 57Examinations not invalid for non-compliance with Schedule
  5. 58Sports and Extra curricular activities

Chapter VIII COMMITTEES →

  1. 59Committees
  2. 60Selection and appointment of University Teachers
  3. 61Selection committees for officers and employees of University and principals, teachers and other employees of affiliated colleges
  4. 62Committees

Chapter IX PERMISSION, AFFILIATION AND RECOGNITION →

  1. 63Conditions for affiliation and recognition
  2. 64Procedure for permission
  3. 65Procedure for affiliation
  4. 66Procedure for recognition of institutions
  5. 67The decision of the Academic Council in the matter shall be final and binding.
  6. 68Continuation of affiliation or recognition
  7. 69The University shall follow the procedure prescribed in Statutes, so far as applicable, for grant of continuation.
  8. 70The University shall follow the procedure as prescribed in sections 63, 65 and 66 so far as may be applicable.
  9. 71Autonomous department of institution or college or recognised institution
  10. 72Inspection of colleges and recognised institutions and report
  11. 73Withdrawal of affiliation or recognition
  12. 74Closure of college or recognised institution

Chapter X ENROLMENT, DEGREES AND CONVOCATIONS →

  1. 75Post-graduate teaching and research
  2. 76Enrolment of students
  3. 77Disciplinary powers and discipline among students
  4. 78Degrees, diplomas, certificate and other academic distinctions
  5. 79No such action under this section shall be taken unless the person concerned is given an opportunity to defend himself.
  6. 80Convocation
  7. 81The Convocation of the University shall be held at least once during an academic year in the manner prescribed by Statutes for conferring degrees, postgraduate diplomas or for any other purpose.
  8. 82Removal of name from register of Graduates

Chapter XI UNIVERSITY FUNDS, ACCOUNTS AND AUDIT →

  1. 83Annual financial estimates
  2. 84University funds
  3. 85Annual accounts and audit
  4. 86Annual Report

Chapter XII MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 87Authorities and Officers responsible for damages
  2. 88Membership of State Legislature and of Parliament
  3. 89Questions regarding interpretation and disputes regarding constitution of the University authority, body, etc
  4. 90Provided that, such reference shall be made by the Vice-Chancellor to the Chancellor upon a requisition signed by not less than twenty-five members of the Senate.
  5. 91Delegation of powers
  6. 92Acts and proceedings not invalid merely on ground of defect in constitution, vacancies, irregularity in procedure, etc

Chapter XIII TRANSITORY PROVISIONS →

  1. 93Transitory powers of the first Vice-Chancellor
  2. 94Saving as to certain examinations
  3. 95Act to prevail over other enactments
  4. 96Removal of difficulties
  5. 97Repeal of Mah. Ord. XI of 1998 and saving

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