Bare Act
The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab Act, 2006
This legislation establishes and governs the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law in Punjab as a dedicated institution for higher legal education and research. It outlines the university's structure, powers, and administrative bodies, including the General Council, Executive Council, Academic Council, and Finance Committee, as well as key officers like the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor. The Act applies to university administrators, faculty, staff, and students. By creating a specialized university focused on legal studies, legal literacy, research, and professional training, this law aims to elevate standards of legal education, foster the rule of law, and promote social and economic justice across the region.
Part I DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AND LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS, PUNJAB
- 2Definitions
- 3Establishment of the University
- 4Objects of the University
- 5Powers and functions of the University
- 6Teaching in the University
- 7Visitor
- 8The Chancellor
- 9Authorities of the University
- 10General Council and its terms of office
- 11Powers and functions of the General Council
- 12Meetings of the General Council
- 14Powers and functions of the Executive Council
- 15Meetings of the Executive Council
- 16The Academic Council
- 17Powers and functions of the Academic Council
- 20The Finance Committee
- 21Officers of the University
- 22The Vice-Chancellor
- 23Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor
- 24The Registrar
- 25Powers and duties of the Registrar
- 26Heads of the Departments
- 27Other officers and employees
- 28Selection Committees
- 29Statutes and Regulations
- 30Appointment of first Vice-Chancellor and first Registrar
- 31Honorary degree
- 32Withdrawal of degree or diploma
- 33Discipline.
- 34Residence of students.
- 35Acts or proceedings not to be invalidated by vacancies.
- 36Indemnity against general proceedings
- 37Over-riding effect.
- 39Sponsored Schemes.
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