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THE AIPH UNIVERSITY , ODISHA, ACT, 2017

The AIPH, Odisha Act, 2017

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This legislation establishes AIPH University in Odisha as a self-financing, non-affiliating private university sponsored by the Asian Institute of Public Health. It regulates the university's establishment, governance, financial management, academic policies, and operational framework. The Act applies to the university's administration, faculty, staff, and students, while mandating oversight by state authorities and national regulatory bodies like the University Grants Commission. It matters because it creates a dedicated institutional framework to advance higher education, research, and specialized training in public health, epidemiology, and allied sciences, thereby strengthening healthcare education and human resource capacity in Odisha and across India.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

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

Chapter II THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 3Establishment and incorporation of the University.
  2. 4Endowment Fund.
  3. 5Object of the University.
  4. 6University opens to all irrespective of caste, creed, class, sex or opinion.
  5. 7National Accreditation.
  6. 8Powers and functions of the University.

Chapter III AUTHORITIES AND OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 9Authorities of the University.
  2. 10Board of Governors.
  3. 11Powers and functions of the Board.
  4. 12Terms of office and vacancies among members of the Board.
  5. 13Academic Council.
  6. 14Powers and functions of the Academic Council.
  7. 15Finance Committee.
  8. 16Powers and functions of the Finance Committee.
  9. 17Board of Examination and its power and function.
  10. 18Officers of the University.
  11. 19President of the University
  12. 20Vice- Chancellor.
  13. 21Powers and duties of Vice-chancellor.
  14. 22Registrar.
  15. 23Deans.
  16. 24Comptroller of Finance.
  17. 25Controller of Examinations.
  18. 26Other officers.
  19. 27Funds of the University.
  20. 28Accounts and audit.
  21. 29Annual Report.
  22. 30Pensions and Provident Fund
  23. 31Acts and proceedings not to be invalidated by vacancies.
  24. 32Returns and information.
  25. 33Management of University on dissolution.
  26. 34Regulations.
  27. 35Filling of casual vacancies.
  28. 36Protection of action taken in good faith.
  29. 37Transitory provisions.
  30. 38Power to issue directions.
  31. 39Financial liability of the Government.
  32. 40Delegation of powers.
  33. 41Removal of difficulties.

Chapter IV MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS →

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