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AIPH University, Odisha Act, 2017

AIPH University, Odisha Act, 2017

Education201741 sections4 chapters

The AIPH University, Odisha Act, 2017, provides the legal framework for establishing and governing the AIPH University in Jatni, Odisha. Sponsored by the Asian Institute of Public Health, this private, self-financing, non-affiliating university focuses on public health education, research, and training. The Act outlines the university's administrative structure, including the Board of Governors and Academic Council, and defines the powers of its officers like the Vice-Chancellor and Registrar. It ensures the university operates under government-approved standards, maintains a mandatory endowment fund, and remains open to all students regardless of background, while strictly mandating adherence to University Grants Commission (UGC) norms for academic quality.

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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. 7Provided that for the purpose of admission of students, the University shall reserve seat for candidates of Odisha domicile at such percentum as may be decided by the Government.
  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

Chapter IV MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS →

  1. 27Funds of the University
  2. 28Accounts and audit
  3. 29Annual Report
  4. 30Pensions and Provident Fund
  5. 31Acts and proceedings not to be invalidated by vacancies
  6. 32Returns and information
  7. 33Management of University on Dissolution
  8. 34Regulations
  9. 35Filling of casual vacancies
  10. 36Protection of action taken in good faith
  11. 37Transitory provisions
  12. 38Power to issue directions
  13. 39Financial liability of the Government
  14. 40Delegation of powers
  15. 41Removal of difficulties

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