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The Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology Act, 2008

The Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology Act, 2008

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This Act establishes the Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology by converting the existing University College of Engineering, Burla into a unitary university. It grants the institution legal status as a body corporate, allowing it to own property and operate independently. The law defines the university's jurisdiction over Burla and its surrounding areas, outlining the roles of key officials like the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor. It provides the framework for academic governance, including the establishment of schools, departments, and regulations for teaching and research, ensuring the institution functions as a self-contained higher education body in Odisha.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

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

Chapter II THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 3Establishment of the University
  2. 4Objects
  3. 5Powers and Functions of the University
  4. 6University shall be open to all classes and castes

Chapter III AUTHORITIES, OFFICERS AND CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 7Authorities of the University
  2. 8Teachers of the University
  3. 9Officers of the University
  4. 10The Chancellor
  5. 11The Vice-Chancellor
  6. 12Powers and duties of Vice-Chancellor
  7. 13The Registrar
  8. 14The Comptroller of Finance
  9. 15The Controller of Examinations
  10. 16The Dean of the Students' welfare
  11. 17Appointment of first officers
  12. 18Appointment to be notified
  13. 19The Board
  14. 20Powers and functions of Board
  15. 21Academic Council
  16. 22Powers and Functions of Academic Council
  17. 23The Board of Studies
  18. 24Schools

Chapter IV STATUTES, REGULATIONS AND RULES →

  1. 25The Statutes
  2. 26Procedure for making Statutes
  3. 27Regulations
  4. 28Rules

Chapter V FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS →

  1. 29University Fund
  2. 30Power to Borrow
  3. 31Financial Estimates
  4. 32Accounts and Audit
  5. 33Annual report

Chapter VI SELECTION COMMITTEES →

  1. 34Constitution of Selection Committee

Chapter VII FILLING UP VACANCIES, REMOVAL ETC. OF MEMBERS OF THE AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 35Vacancy not to invalidate the proceedings, etc. of authorities
  2. 36Filling up casual vacancies
  3. 37Resignation and removal of members

Chapter VIII MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 38Protection of acts and orders
  2. 39Question regarding interpretation and dispute regarding constitution of authority
  3. 40Registrar to forward copies of proceedings to Government
  4. 41Powers of Government to cause inspection of University
  5. 42Appointment of Commission
  6. 43Pension, insurance and provident fund
  7. 44Removal of difficulties
  8. 45Exclusion of jurisdiction of Biju Pattnaik University of Technology, Orissa

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