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The RIMT University Act, 2015

The RIMT University Act, 2015

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This Act establishes the RIMT University in Punjab as a private, self-financed institution managed by the Shri Om Parkash Bansal Educational and Social Welfare Trust. It grants the university the legal status of a body corporate, allowing it to own property and enter contracts. The law outlines the university's primary purpose to provide higher education, research, and training across various disciplines, with a focus on industry-oriented skills and rural student development. By setting out the rules for governance, administration, and academic functions, the Act ensures the university operates effectively to serve the educational needs of society.

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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 the 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.
  17. 17. The Academic Council.
  18. 18. The Finance Committee.
  19. 19. Functions of the Finance Committee.
  20. 20. Other Authorities.
  21. 21. Disqualification for membership of an authority or body.
  22. 22. Acts or proceedings not to be invalidated due to vacancies.
  23. 23. Filling up of emergent vacancies.
  24. 24. Committees.
  25. 25. Running special school for imparting free education to students.
  26. 26. Power to make statutes.
  27. 27. Power to make ordinances.
  28. 28. Power to make regulations
  29. 29. University to follow rules, regulations etc. of the regulating bodies
  30. 30. General fund
  31. 31. Annual report
  32. 32. Examinations
  33. 33. Declaration of results
  34. 34. Convocation
  35. 35. Disputes concerning authorities and bodies
  36. 36. Power to remove difficulties
  37. 37. Protection of action taken in good faith
  38. 38. Transitory Provisions

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