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The Akal UniversityAct, 2015

The Akal University Act, 2015

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The Akal University Act, 2015 establishes Akal University as a self-financed private university in Talwandi Sabo, Punjab, managed by the Kalgidhar Society. The Act applies to university leadership, teaching and administrative staff, governing authorities, and students. It details the governance framework by defining the powers and duties of key officers like the Visitor, Chancellor, and Vice-Chancellor, alongside governing bodies. The legislation empowers the university to deliver higher education, grant degrees, conduct research, set fees, and promote Punjabi language and culture. This law matters because it provides the legal authorization and administrative structure necessary to deliver autonomous higher education and foster rural development without state funding.

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  1. 1. Short title and commencement.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Establishment of the University.
  4. 4. Objects of the University.
  5. 5. Powers and functions of the University.
  6. 6. Jurisdiction of University.
  7. 7. Officers of the University.
  8. 8. The Visitor.
  9. 9. The Chancellor.
  10. 10. The Vice-Chancellor.
  11. 11. The Registrar.
  12. 12. The Chief Finance and Accounts Officer.
  13. 13. Other officers.
  14. 14. Authorities of the University.
  15. 15. The Governing Body.
  16. 16. The Board of Management.

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