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The Silicon University, Odisha Act, 2023

The Silicon University, Odisha Act, 2023

Education202354 sections6 chapters

This Act establishes the Silicon University in Odisha as a private, self-financed, and non-affiliating institution. It facilitates the transition of the existing Silicon Institute of Technology into this new university structure, integrating its assets, liabilities, and students. The Act defines the governance framework, including the roles of the Visitor (the Governor of Odisha), the Chairman, and the Vice-Chancellor, and outlines administrative authorities like the Board of Governors and Academic Council. It mandates specific financial requirements, such as a Corpus Fund, and sets admission policies, including a 50% reservation for Odisha students. Crucially, it clarifies that the university receives no government financial aid, ensuring institutional autonomy while maintaining strict regulatory compliance.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title and commencement
  2. 2Definitions

Chapter II THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 3Establishment and incorporation
  2. 4Effect of establishment
  3. 5Fulfillment of norms and other conditions
  4. 6Undertaking
  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
  9. 11University not entitled for any financial assistance

Chapter III THE VISITOR AND THE OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 12The Visitor
  2. 13Officers of the University
  3. 14The Chairman and his powers
  4. 15The Vice-Chairman and his powers
  5. 16The Vice-Chancellor
  6. 17The Deans of Schools
  7. 18The Registrar
  8. 19The Finance Officer and the Controller of Examination
  9. 20Other Officers

Chapter IV AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 21Authorities of the University
  2. 22The Board of Governors and its powers
  3. 23The Board of Management
  4. 24The Academic Council
  5. 25The Board of Studies
  6. 26The Finance Committee
  7. 27Other Authorities
  8. 28The constitution, powers and functions of other Authorities of the University shall be such, as may be prescribed.

Chapter V STATUTES AND RULES →

  1. 29Statutes
  2. 30Procedure for making Statutes
  3. 31Power to amend the Statutes
  4. 32The Board of Governors may, with the prior approval of the State Government, make new or additional Statutes or amend or repeal the Statutes.
  5. 33Procedure for making Rules
  6. 34Power to amend Rules
  7. 35The Board of Governors may, with the prior approval of the State Government, make new or additional Rules or amend or repeal the Rules.
  8. 36Fee Structure

Chapter VI MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 37Conditions of service of employees
  2. 38Right to appeal
  3. 39Provident fund and pension
  4. 40Disputes as to constitution of University authorities and bodies
  5. 41Constitution of committees
  6. 42Filling of casual vacancies
  7. 43Protection of action taken in good faith
  8. 44Transitional provisions
  9. 45Corpus Fund
  10. 46General Fund
  11. 47Provided further that the General Fund shall be applied for the objects specified under this sub-section with the prior approval of the Board of Management of the University.
  12. 48Maintenance of Fund
  13. 49The funds established under sections 45, 46 and 47 shall be, subject to general supervision and control of the Board of Governors, be regulated and maintained in such manner as may be prescribed.
  14. 50Account and audit
  15. 51Mode of proof of University record
  16. 52Dissolution of University
  17. 53Expenditure of the University during dissolution
  18. 54Removal of difficulties

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