Bare Act

CMJ University Act, 2009

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This Act establishes and governs CMJ University in the state of Meghalaya, serving as the primary legal framework for its operations. It outlines the structure of the university by defining key roles such as the Chancellor, Board of Governors, and Academic Council, while also establishing rules for financial management, distance education systems, and affiliated or constituent colleges. By regulating these aspects, the law ensures the university functions effectively, maintains academic standards, and complies with various national professional councils, ultimately providing a formal structure for higher education delivery in the region.

  1. 1. Short title, and Commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Proposal for the establishment of the University
  4. 4. Establishment of the University
  5. 5. University not to be entitled to financial assistance
  6. 6. Constituent Colleges and Affiliated Colleges
  7. 7. The University may have Constituent Colleges, Regional Centres, Campuses, Off-campus Centres, Off-shore campuses and Study Centres.
  8. 8. Powers of the University
  9. 9. University open to all classes, castes, creed, religion, language and gender
  10. 10. Provided that nothing in this section shall be deemed to require the University from making special provisions for admission to students of the State.
  11. 11. The University will seek accreditation from respective national and international accreditation bodies.
  12. 12. Officers of the University
  13. 13. University.
  14. 14. University which will be binding to all concerned.
  15. 15. The Vice-Chancellor
  16. 16. Deans of Faculties
  17. 17. The Registrar
  18. 18. The Finance Officer
  19. 19. It will be open to the Board of Governors to suspend the Finance Officer during enquiry depending upon the seriousness of the charges, as he may deem fit.
  20. 20. Authorities of the University
  21. 21. The Board of Governors and its power
  22. 22. The Board of Management
  23. 23. The Academic Council
  24. 24. The Finance Committee
  25. 25. Other Authorities
  26. 26. Proceedings not invalidated on account of vacancy
  27. 27. Statutes
  28. 28. Statutes how made
  29. 29. Power to amend the Statutes
  30. 30. Rules
  31. 31. Rules how made
  32. 32. Power to amend Rules
  33. 33. Conditions of service of employees
  34. 34. Right to appeal
  35. 35. Provident fund and pension
  36. 36. Disputes as to constitution of University authorities and bodies
  37. 37. Constitution of Committees
  38. 38. Filling of casual vacancies
  39. 39. Protection of action taken in good faith
  40. 40. Transitional provisions
  41. 41. Endowment Fund
  42. 42. General Fund
  43. 43. Management of the University.
  44. 44. Maintenance of fund
  45. 45. Annual Report
  46. 46. Account and Audit
  47. 47. Mode of proof of University record
  48. 48. Dissolution of University
  49. 49. Expenditure of the University during dissolution
  50. 50. University, by the State Government.
  51. 51. Removal of difficulties
  52. 52. University to be subject to Standards of UGC

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