The National Law University Odisha Act, 2008
The National Law University Odisha Act, 2008
This legislation establishes and governs the National Law University, Orissa, located in Cuttack, as an autonomous university dedicated to legal education and research. It regulates the establishment, powers, financial administration, and academic functions of the institution. The law applies to university officials, governing councils, faculty, administrative staff, and enrolled students. It defines the organizational hierarchy by establishing bodies such as the General Council, Executive Council, Academic Council, and Finance Committee, led by key officers including the Visitor, Chancellor, and Vice-Chancellor. The statute matters because it creates a premier center for law studies aimed at advancing legal literacy, professional judicial training, legal aid, and legal research across India.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Establishment of the University
- 4. Objects of the University
- 5. Powers and functions of the University.
- 6. Teaching of the University
- 7. Visitor of the University
- 8. Chancellor Of the University
- 9. The Powers of the Visitor and the Chancellor
- 10. Authorities of the University
- 11. The General Council
- 12. The Executive Council
- 13. The Academic Council
- 14. Finance Committee
- 15. Officers of the University
- 16. Statutes
- 17. Ordinances of the University
- 18. Regulations
- 19. Power of Authorities To make Regulations
- 20. Appointment of a University Review Commission
- 21. Action not to be invalidated merely on the ground of defect in the constitution, vacancy, etc.
- 22. Removal of Difficulties
- 23. Transitory Provisions
- 24. Authorities and officers of the University
- 25. Indemnity
- 26. Act to have overriding effect
- 27. Residence of student
- 28. Honorary Degrees
- 29. Withdrawal of degrees, diplomas or privileges
- 30. Discipline
- 31. Sponsored Schemes
- Schedule. SCHEDULE
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