The Martin Luther Christian University Act, 2005

The Martin Luther Christian University Act, 2005

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This legislation regulates the establishment, administration, and governance of the Martin Luther Christian University in Meghalaya, India. It directly applies to the university's sponsors, governing officers, academic faculty, affiliated colleges, and prospective students. By granting the institution authority to award degrees, manage academic programs, and establish regional study centers, the law creates a self-financing framework for higher education. This matters because it expands access to professional and vocational training, particularly targeting underserved tribal communities. Ultimately, it promotes regional socioeconomic development by preparing students for future careers in healthcare, education, technology, and management without relying on any state government financial assistance.

Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title and Commencement
  2. 2Definitions

Chapter 2 THE UNIVERSITY AND ITS OBJECTS →

  1. 3Proposal for Establishment of the University
  2. 4Establishment of University
  3. 5University not to be entitled to financial assistance
  4. 6Constitution Colleges and Affiliated Colleges
  5. 7Objects of the University
  6. 8Powers of the University
  7. 9University open to all classes, castes, creed, religion, language and gender
  8. 10National Accreditation

Chapter 3 OFFICERS OF UNIVERSITY →

  1. 11Officers of the University
  2. 12The Visitor
  3. 13The Chancellor
  4. 14The Vice-Chancellor
  5. 15Deans of Faculties
  6. 16Registrar
  7. 17The Finance Officers
  8. 18Other Officers

Chapter 4 AUTHORITIES OF UNIVERSITY →

  1. 19Authorities of the University
  2. 20The Board of Governors and its powers
  3. 21The Board of Management
  4. 22The Academic Council
  5. 23The Finance Committee
  6. 24Other Authorities
  7. 25Proceedings not validated on account of vacancy

Chapter 5 STATUTES AND RULES →

  1. 26Statutes
  2. 27Statutes how made
  3. 28Power to amend the Statutes
  4. 29Rules
  5. 30Rules how made
  6. 31Power to amend Rules

Chapter 6 MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 32Conditions of service of employee
  2. 33Right to appeal
  3. 34Provident fund and pension
  4. 35Disputes as to constitution of University authorities and bodies
  5. 36Constitution of committees.
  6. 37Filling of casual vacancies.
  7. 38Protection of action taken in good faith.
  8. 39Transitional provisions.
  9. 40Endowment Fund.
  10. 41General Fund
  11. 42Development Fund.
  12. 43Maintenance of Fund.
  13. 44Annual Report
  14. 45Account and Audit
  15. 46Mode of proof of University record.
  16. 47Dissolution of University
  17. 48Expenditure of the University during dissolution.
  18. 49Laying of Statutes and Rules.
  19. 50Removal of Difficulties.
  20. 51University Subject to Standard of UGC.

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