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Vishwakarma University Act, 2017

Vishwakarma University Act, 2017

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This Act establishes Vishwakarma University in Pune as a legal entity with perpetual succession. It provides the framework for the university's administration, defining key bodies like the Governing Body and Board of Management. The legislation covers various aspects of higher education including the appointment of teachers, the operation of study centers, and the regulation of fees. It also sets out rules for distance education and the creation of industry-focused centers of excellence. By formalizing these structures, the Act ensures the university can function effectively to provide quality higher education and research opportunities to students in Maharashtra.

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  1. 1. Short title and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Incorporation
  4. 4. Objects of University
  5. 5. Powers and Function
  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 the University
  12. 12. President
  13. 13. Removal of President
  14. 14. Vice-Chancellor
  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. Controller of Examinations
  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 Examination
  25. 25. Other authorities
  26. 26. Disqualification
  27. 27. Vacancies not to invalidate the proceedings of any authority or body of the university
  28. 28. Filling of casual vacancies
  29. 29. Committees
  30. 30. First Statutes
  31. 31. Subsequent statutes
  32. 32. First Ordinance
  33. 33. Subsequent Ordinances
  34. 34. Regulations
  35. 35. Admissions
  36. 36. Fee Structure
  37. 37. Prohibition of Capitation Fee
  38. 38. Examinations
  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 the University
  42. 42. University shall get renewed such accreditation at an interval of every five years thereafter.
  43. 43. Annual Report
  44. 44. Annual accounts and audit
  45. 45. Powers of the Government to inspect the University
  46. 46. Dissolution of the University by sponsoring body
  47. 47. Special powers of the State Government in certain circumstances
  48. 48. Secretarial committee
  49. 49. Power to make Rules
  50. 50. Power to remove difficulties

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