The Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Punjab Sports University Act, 2019

The Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Punjab Sports University Act, 2019

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This Act establishes and governs The Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Punjab Sports University, headquartered in Patiala, to advance physical education, sports science, sports technology, and athletic training across Punjab. It applies to all physical education and sports colleges in the state, which become affiliated with this institution, as well as its students, faculty, administrative staff, and governing councils. By establishing dedicated academic programs, research facilities, and high-performance training standards, the law aims to modernize sports education, promote traditional and modern athletics, nurture elite sports talent, and provide a legal framework for managing university property, finances, and academic discipline.

  1. 1. Short title and commencement.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Establishment of University.
  4. 4. Effect of Establishment of University.
  5. 5. Objects of University.
  6. 6. Powers and functions of University.
  7. 7. University to be open to every caste, creed, race or class.
  8. 8. State Government to review work of progress of University.
  9. 9. Constitution and meetings of Governing Body
  10. 10. Chancellor.
  11. 11. Powers of Executive Council
  12. 12. Deans of Schools.
  13. 13. Powers and functions of Academic and Activity Council
  14. 14. School of studies and departments
  15. 15. Board of Sports Studies
  16. 16. Finance Committee
  17. 17. Constitution of Selection Committee/Appointment Procedure
  18. 18. Special Mode of appointment.
  19. 19. The Governing Body.
  20. 20. Executive Council.
  21. 21. Terms and conditions of service and code of conduct of teachers etc.
  22. 22. Terms and conditions of service and code of conduct of other employees.
  23. 23. Seniority List.
  24. 24. Dismissal or removal of employees or teaching or academic staff of the University.
  25. 25. Matters to be dealt by Statutes.
  26. 26. Statutes, how to be made.
  27. 27. Maintenance of discipline amongst students of University
  28. 28. Regulations.
  29. 29. Annual report.
  30. 30. Annual accounts.
  31. 31. Fund of University.
  32. 32. Residence conditions for membership and office
  33. 33. Conditions of service of employees, etc.
  34. 34. Procedure of appeal and arbitration in disciplinary cases against students.
  35. 35. Students Council
  36. 36. Ordinances how to be made.
  37. 37. Regulations.
  38. 38. Filling of casual vacancies.
  39. 39. Proceeding of authorities or bodies not invalidated by vacancies.
  40. 40. Protection of action taken in good faith.
  41. 41. Mode of proof of University record.
  42. 42. Powers to remove difficulties.
  43. 43. Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations to be published in the Official Gazette and to be laid before the Legislative Assembly.
  44. 44. Section 44
  45. 45. Power to make rules.
  46. 46. Repeal and saving.
  47. Statute 1. Vice-Chancellor
  48. Statute 3. Powers and duties of Vice-Chancellor.
  49. Statute 4. Deans of Schools.
  50. Statute 5. Registrar.

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