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The Mahatma Gandhi University Act, 2010

The Mahatma Gandhi University Act, 2010

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This Act establishes Mahatma Gandhi University in the state of Meghalaya to provide higher education and regulate its administration. It sets out the structure of the university, including the roles of the Chancellor, Board of Governors, and Academic Council, while also defining the powers of the State Government. The legislation governs various aspects of university operations, such as distance education systems, constituent colleges, and financial management through specific funds. By creating this legal framework, the Act ensures the university functions effectively to serve students and the academic community in the region.

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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. Objectives of the University.
  7. 7. Powers of the University.
  8. 8. University open to all classes, castes, creed, religion, language and gender.
  9. 9. National and International Accreditation.
  10. 10. Campuses.
  11. 11. Officers of the University.
  12. 12. The Visitor of the University.
  13. 13. The Chancellor of the University
  14. 14. The Vice-Chancellor of the University
  15. 15. Deans of Faculties
  16. 16. The Registrar
  17. 17. Appointment of Finance Officer
  18. 18. Other Officers
  19. 19. Authorities of the University
  20. 20. The Board of Governors and its powers
  21. 21. Board of Management
  22. 22. The Academic Council
  23. 23. The Finance committee.
  24. 24. Other Authorities.
  25. 25. Proceedings not invalidated on account vacancy.
  26. 26. Statues.
  27. 27. Statutes how made.
  28. 28. Powers to amend the Statutes.
  29. 29. Rules.
  30. 30. Rules how made.
  31. 31. Power to amend Rules.
  32. 32. Conditions of service of employees.
  33. 33. Right to appeal.
  34. 34. Provident fund and pension.
  35. 35. Disputes as to constitution of University authorities and bodies.
  36. 36. Constitution of committees.
  37. 37. Filling of causal vacancies.
  38. 38. Protection of action taken in good faith.
  39. 39. Transitional provisions.
  40. 40. Endowment Fund.
  41. 41. General Fund.
  42. 42. Development Fund.
  43. 43. Maintenance of Fund.
  44. 44. Annual Report.
  45. 45. Account and Audit.
  46. 46. Mode of proof of University record.
  47. 47. Dissolution of University
  48. 48. Expenditure of the University during dissolution.
  49. 49. Laying of Statutes and Rules.
  50. 50. Removal of Difficulties.
  51. 51. University to be subject to standards of UGC.

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