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The Sant Baba Bhag Singh University Act, 2014

The Sant Baba Bhag Singh University Act, 2014

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This Act establishes the Sant Baba Bhag Singh University as a private institution in Punjab, managed by a specific charitable society. It grants the university the legal status of a body corporate, allowing it to own property and enter contracts. The university is self-financed and operates independently of state government grants. Its primary purpose is to provide higher education, research, and training across various disciplines, with a focus on rural students and industry-oriented skills. The law outlines the university's powers to create curricula, conduct examinations, and promote Punjabi studies, ensuring it functions as a comprehensive center for academic and professional development.

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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. 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 of 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. Power to make statutes.
  26. 26. Power to make Ordinances.
  27. 27. Power to make regulations.
  28. 28. University to follow rules regulations etc. of the regulating Bodies.
  29. 29. General Fund.
  30. 30. Annual Report.
  31. 31. Examination.
  32. 32. Declaration of results.
  33. 33. Convocation.
  34. 34. Disputes concerning authorities and bodies.
  35. 35. Power to remove difficulties.
  36. 36. Protection of action taken in good faith.
  37. 37. Transitory Provisions.
  38. 38. Repeal and savings.

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