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Rajitlal University Act, 2011

Rajitlal University Act, 2011

Education201152 sections6 chapters

The Rajitlal University Act, 2011, provides the legal framework for the establishment and operation of Rajitlal University in Meghalaya. It empowers a private sponsor to set up the university as a self-financing institution, meaning it cannot seek government grants or financial aid. The Act defines the university's governance structure, including the roles of the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, and various boards responsible for academic and financial oversight. It mandates the creation of specific funds, such as an Endowment Fund, to ensure financial stability. For students and the public, this Act ensures that the university operates under clear regulatory standards, maintaining academic quality and accountability.

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Chapter 1 PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title and commencement
  2. 2Definitions

Chapter 2 THE UNIVERSITY AND ITS OBJECTIVE →

  1. 3Proposal for establishment of the University
  2. 4Establishment of the University
  3. 5University not to be entitled to financial assistance
  4. 6Constituent colleges or centers
  5. 7Objectives of the University
  6. 8Powers of the University
  7. 9University open to all classes, castes, creed, religion, language and gender
  8. 10Provided 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.
  9. 11Places of Campuses

Chapter 3 OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 12Officers of the University
  2. 13The Visitor of the University
  3. 14The Chancellor of the University
  4. 15The Vice-Chancellor of the University
  5. 16It 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.
  6. 17The Registrar
  7. 18It 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.
  8. 19It 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.

Chapter 4 AUTHORITIES OF UNIVERSITY →

  1. 20Authorities of the University
  2. 21The Board of Governors and its powers
  3. 22Board of Management
  4. 23The Academic Council
  5. 24The Finance committee
  6. 25Other Authorities
  7. 26Proceedings not invalidated on account vacancy

Chapter 5 STATUTES AND RULES →

  1. 27Statutes
  2. 28Statutes how made
  3. 29Powers to amend the Statutes
  4. 30Rules
  5. 31Rules how made
  6. 32Power to amend Rules

Chapter 6 MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 33Conditions of service of employees
  2. 34Right to appeal
  3. 35Provident fund and pension
  4. 36Disputes as to constitution of University authorities and bodies
  5. 37Constitution of committees
  6. 38Filling of casual vacancies
  7. 39Protection of action taken in good faith
  8. 40Transitional provisions
  9. 41Endowment Fund
  10. 42The remaining 25% shall be reinvested into the Endowment Fund.
  11. 43Provided 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.
  12. 44Maintenance of Fund
  13. 45Annual Report
  14. 46Account and Audit
  15. 47Mode of proof of University record
  16. 48Dissolution of University
  17. 49Expenditure of the University during dissolution
  18. 50Laying of Statutes and Rules
  19. 51Removal of Difficulties
  20. 52University to be subject to standards of UGC

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