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International Open University Act, 2011

International Open University Act, 2011

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The International Open University Act, 2011, is a legislative framework enacted by the State of Meghalaya to authorize the establishment and regulation of a private open university. The Act defines the university's governance structure, including the roles of the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, and various administrative boards. It mandates that the university must be self-financing, prohibiting it from seeking state grants. The legislation covers the university's operational scope, including distance and online education, and establishes mechanisms for financial management, student appeals, and institutional accountability. For citizens, this Act provides the legal basis for the university's operations and ensures that the institution adheres to state-approved standards.

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  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 entitled to financial assistance
  6. 6. Constituent colleges or centers
  7. 7. Objectives of the University
  8. 8. They may also do any kind of activity for upliftment of society.
  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 prevent or require the university from making special provisions for admission to students of the state.
  11. 11. Places of Campuses
  12. 12. Officers of the University
  13. 13. The Visitor of the University
  14. 14. The Chancellor of the University
  15. 15. The Vice-Chancellor of the University
  16. 16. It will be opened to the Chancellor to suspend the Vice-Chancellor during enquiry depending upon the seriousness of the charges, as he may deem fit.
  17. 17. The Registrar
  18. 18. It will be opened to the Board of Governors to suspend the Registrar during enquiry depending upon the seriousness of the charges, as he may deem fit.
  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 powers
  22. 22. 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. Powers 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. The remaining 25% shall be reinvested into the Endowment Fund.
  43. 43. Provided further that the General fund shall be applied for the object specified under sub-section (2) with the prior approval of the Board of 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. Laying of Statutes and Rules
  51. 51. Removal of Difficulties
  52. 52. University to be subject to standards of UGC

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