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The Xavier University, Odisha Act, 2013

The Xavier University, Odisha Act, 2013

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The Xavier University, Odisha Act, 2013, provides the legal framework for the establishment and operation of Xavier University as a private, self-financed, unitary university in the Puri district of Odisha. The Act authorizes the Xavier Institute of Management Society (the Sponsoring Body) to create the university, provided they meet strict infrastructure, financial, and academic standards. It mandates that the university must adhere to regulations set by bodies like the UGC and AICTE. The Act defines the university's governance structure, including the Board of Governors and Academic Council, ensures non-discriminatory admission policies, and establishes financial accountability through mandatory endowment and general funds.

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  1. 1. Short Title and Commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Establishment and incorporation
  4. 4. University not to be entitled to financial assistance
  5. 5. Objects of the University
  6. 6. Powers of the University
  7. 7. University open to all classes, caste, religion, language and gender
  8. 18. The Board of Governors and its powers
  9. 19. The Board of Management
  10. 20. The Academic Council
  11. 21. Finance Committee
  12. 22. Other authorities
  13. 23. Proceedings not to be Invalidated on account of vacancy
  14. 24. Statutes
  15. 25. Procedure for making statutes
  16. 26. Power to amend the statutes
  17. 27. Rules
  18. 28. Procedure for making Rules
  19. 29. Power to amend Rules
  20. 30. Admission
  21. 31. Fee Structure
  22. 32. Conditions of service of employees
  23. 33. Right to Appeal
  24. 34. Provident Fund and Pension
  25. 35. Disputes as to constitution of University authorities and bodies
  26. 36. Constitution of Committees
  27. 37. Filling of casual vacancies
  28. 41. General Fund
  29. 42. Provided 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.
  30. 43. Maintenance of Fund
  31. 44. Annual Report
  32. 45. Accounts and Audit
  33. 46. Mode of proof of University record
  34. 47. Dissolution of University
  35. 48. Expenditure of the University during dissolution
  36. 49. Removal of Difficulties

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