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The National Law University of Meghalaya Act, 2022

The National Law University of Meghalaya Act, 2022

Education202235 sections5 chapters

This Act establishes the National Law University of Meghalaya as a fully funded public legal education and research institution in Shillong. It regulates the university's administration, academic powers, and governance structure, including its General and Executive Councils. The law applies to the university's students, faculty, administrators, and the Meghalaya state government. This legislation matters because it provides a structured environment for advanced legal studies, judicial training, and academic research in the region. By doing so, it aims to promote the rule of law, foster social justice, and elevate the overall standard of legal education and legal professionals in the state.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title extent and commencement.
  2. 2Definitions

Chapter II The Law University →

  1. 3Establishment of the Law University.
  2. 4Objects of the Law University.
  3. 5Powers and functions of the Law University.
  4. 6Teaching in the Law University.
  5. 7Visitor and Chancellor of the Law University.

Chapter III AUTHORITIES OF THE LAW UNIVERSITY →

  1. 8Authorities of the Law University.
  2. 9General Council and its terms of Office.
  3. 10Powers, function and meetings of the General Council.
  4. 11Executive Council
  5. 12Powers, Functions and Meetings of the Executive Council.
  6. 13Academic Council
  7. 14Powers, functions and meetings of the Academic Council.
  8. 15Finance Committee

Chapter IV OFFICERS OF THE LAW UNIVERSITY →

  1. 16Officers of the Law University.
  2. 17The Vice-Chancellor of Law University.
  3. 18The Registrar of Law University.
  4. 19Finance and Accounts Officer.
  5. 20Heads of the Departments.
  6. 21Other offices and employees.
  7. 22Search and Selection Committees
  8. 23Reservation.
  9. 24Statutes and Regulations.
  10. 25Appointment of first Vice-Chancellor, first Registrar and Finance and Accounts Officer of Law University.

Chapter V GENERAL →

  1. 26Deemed validity of appointments.
  2. 27Honorary Degrees
  3. 28Withdrawal of Degree or Diploma.
  4. 29Sponsored Schemes
  5. 30Vacancy, etc., not to invalidate any Act or proceeding.
  6. 31Indemnity against General Proceedings.
  7. 32Overriding effect.
  8. 33Power to remove difficulties.
  9. 34Power to make rules.
  10. 35Repeal & Savings.

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