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The Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University Act, 2008

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This Act establishes and governs the Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University as a private university located in Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab. Managed by a trust under the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, it outlines the organizational framework, governance bodies, and financial operations of the institution. The law applies to university officials, faculty, staff, students, and affiliated centers. It grants authority to confer degrees, develop academic programs, and open regional campuses. By integrating studies on Sikhism and world religions with contemporary disciplines like biotechnology and engineering, the Act promotes advanced research and broader access to higher education in the region.

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Part I DEPARTMENT

  1. 1Short title and commencement

Part 1 DEPARTMENT

  1. 008April.
  2. 9Appointment, duties, powers and conditions of service of officers of the University
  3. 10The Chancellor
  4. 11The Vice Chancellor
  5. 12Term of office for Vice-Chancellor
  6. 13Authorities of the University
  7. 14The Senate
  8. 15Powers and functions of the Senate
  9. 16The Syndicate
  10. 17The Academic Council
  11. 18The Finance Committee
  12. 19Functions of the Finance Committee
  13. 20Powers and duties of the authorities
  14. 21The Statutes
  15. 22Making of Ordinances
  16. 24General Fund
  17. 25Endowment Fund
  18. 26Resolution by Trust for winding up of the University
  19. 27Other Funds
  20. 28Power to borrow
  21. 29Management of funds
  22. 30The academic assessment
  23. 31The annual report
  24. 32Acts or proceedings not to be invalidated by vacancies
  25. 33Protection of action taken in good faith
  26. 34Transitory provision
  27. 35Special temporary powers of the Trust

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