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ST. JOSEPH UNIVERSITY (NAGALAND) ACT, 2016

The St. Joseph University (Nagaland) Act, 2016

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The St. Joseph University (Nagaland) Act, 2016 establishes and governs St. Joseph University, a self-financed private university sponsored by the DM1 Foundation in Dimapur, Nagaland. It outlines the governance structure, administrative officers, financial management, academic powers, and operational procedures of the university. The Act applies to university officials, faculty, staff, students, and constituent or affiliated centers. It establishes the university's authority to grant degrees, diplomas, and professional certifications across diverse disciplines such as management, law, science, medicine, and agriculture. This legislation is important because it expands higher education opportunities in Nagaland, encouraging private investment while ensuring state oversight.

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  1. 1. Short title and Commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Establishment of the University
  4. 4. University not to be entitled to financial assistance
  5. 5. Constituent and Affiliated College
  6. 6. Objectives of the University
  7. 7. Powers and functions of the University
  8. 8. Secular character of the University
  9. 9. Eligibility for admission
  10. 10. Residence of students
  11. 11. Discipline
  12. 12. Award of certificates, Diplomas, and Degrees etc.
  13. 13. Award of Honorary Degrees
  14. 14. Withdrawal of Certificates, Diplomas etc.
  15. 15. Teaching and curriculum
  16. 16. Officers of the University
  17. 17. The Visitor
  18. 18. The Chancellor
  19. 19. The Pro chancellor
  20. 20. The Vice-Chancellor
  21. 21. Deans of faculties
  22. 22. Registrar
  23. 23. Finance officer
  24. 24. Other officers
  25. 25. Authorities, Councils, Committee and Boards of the University
  26. 26. Board of Governors and its powers
  27. 27. Board of Management
  28. 28. Functions of Academic Council
  29. 29. Functions of Finance Committee
  30. 30. Other authorities
  31. 31. Proceedings not invalidated on account of vacancy
  32. 32. Statutes
  33. 33. Making of statutes
  34. 34. Power to amend statutes
  35. 35. Ordinances
  36. 36. Making of ordinances
  37. 37. Power to amend ordinances
  38. 38. Endowment fund transfer
  39. 39. General Fund Payments
  40. 40. Development Fund
  41. 41. Maintenance of Fund
  42. 42. Transitional provisions
  43. 43. Annual report (Submission)
  44. 44. Account and Audit
  45. 45. Conditions of service of employees
  46. 46. Disciplinery procedure
  47. 47. Right to appeal
  48. 48. Provident Fund and pension
  49. 49. University authorities and bodies
  50. 50. Constitution of the committees
  51. 51. Filling of casual vacancies
  52. 52. Protection of action taken in good faith
  53. 53. Made of proof of the University record
  54. 54. Dissolution of the University (Arrangements)
  55. 55. Expenditure of the University during dissolution (Asset disposal)
  56. 56. Laying of statutes and rules
  57. 57. Removal of difficulties
  58. Schedule. List of Courses

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