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OF LEGAL AND LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS. PUNJAB Notification The 15th May, 2008 No. 23-Leg/2008.—The following Act of the Legislature of the State of punjab received the assent of Governor of Punjab on the 25th

and hereby published for general information :- THE SRIGURU GRANTH SAHIB WORLD UNIVERSITY ACT, 2008 (Punjab Act No. 20 of 2008) AN ACT establish and incorporate a University in the State of Punjab to be known as the Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, for the purposes of making provisions for study, research, teaching in the areas of world religions, cultures and civilizations and other courses under the general heads of the arts and humanities, social sciences, pure sciences, applied sciences, medical sciences, engineering sciences and for focusing stress on the emerging disciplines such as information technology. biotechnology. nanotechnology, ecology, human rights, feminism and empowerment of the down-trodden and to provide for the matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Whereas the 400th anniversary of the compilation of Sri Adi Guru Granth Sahib and its installation in Sri Harmandar Sahib, Amritsar, by Guru Arjun Dev. the fifth Prophet of Sikhism. was globally celebrated in the year. CE : Whereas to commemorate this event. the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Fourth Centenary Memorial Trust created under the Indian Trust Act. 1882. sponsored and made a proposal to the State Government for setting up a private U niversity in the State of Punjab : Whereas the State Government. after due consideration has come to the conclusion that Sri Guru Granth Sahib Fourth Centenary Memorial Trust, for and on behalf of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, is capable of establishing and running the University for the objectives mentioned in the first para, and has. therefore, accepted the proposal for the establishment of the said private University : And whereas, in these circumstances, itis deemed expedient to establish Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University for the aforesaid purposes. BE it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Punjab in the Fifty-ninth Year of the Republic of India. 1. (1) This Act may be called the Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University Act. 2008. (2) Tt shall come into force at once. Short tle and commencement

Def1nitions PUNJAB GOVT GAZ. (EXTRA. ). MAY 15. 200s (VYSK 25, 1930 SAKA) 2. In this Act. unless the context otherwise requires, (a) "Academic Council" means the Academic Council of the University :

1. (b) "Authorities" mean the authorities of the University .
2. (c) "Board of Studies" means a body. to be constituted by the (e) Syndicate :
3. (d) "Campuses" mean campuses of the University including off. campuses centres, off shore campuses centres and Tegional campuses : Chancellor means the Chancellor of the University : (f) Dean" means a Dean of the University ; (g) "Finance Committee" means the Finance Committee of tha University ; (h) institution means an institution or institute or college or academic centre (by whatever name it may be called) run, managed or recognized by or affiliated to the University, in and outside the State: (i) "prescribed" means prescribed by Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations: (i) "President" means the President of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee : (k) "Registrar" means the Registrar of the University: () Senate" means the Senate of the University : (n) "Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee" mcans the Committee, named as such by the Board, constituted under the provisions of Part Third of the Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1925: () "Syndicate" means the Syndicate of the University : (o) "Statutes", Ordinances" and "Regulations" mean the Statutes. Ordinances and Regulations of the University. made by it und this Act: (p) teacher includes Professor, Reader. Ass0ciate Professor, AsSISla Protess0r. Lecturer and any such other person. who isucion n he Univesily o in ny of its )stutuioDN , PUNJAB GOVT GAZ. (EXTRA). MAY 15,2008 NJ (VYSK 25. SAKA) > In this Act. unless the context otherwise requires. — “Academic Council” means the Academic Coun of y AC ) he (a) University : (h) “Authorities” mean the authorities of the University ; (¢) “Board of Studies” means a body. to be constityteq by the Syndicate ; (d) “Campuses” mean campuses of the University including off. campuses centres, off shore campuses centres and regiong] campuses ; (¢) “Chancellor” means the Chancellor of the University :
4. (f) “Dean” means a Dean of the University ; (2) “Finance Committee” means the Finance Committee of yh, University ; (1) “institution” means an institution or institute or college or academic centre (by whatever name it may be called) run, managed or recogmzed by or affiliated to the University, in and outside the State : (1) “prescribed” means prescribed by Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations : (7) “President” means the President of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee : (hk) “Registrar” means the Registrar of the University : (1) “Senate” means the Senate of the University ; (nm) “Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee™ means the Committee. named as such by the Board. constituted under the provisions of Part Third of the Sikh Gurdwaras Act, ; (11) “Syndicate” means the Syndicate of the University ; (0) “Statutes”. “Ordinances” and “Regulations” mean the Statutes. Ordimances and Regulations of (he University. made by it under this Act : (p) “teacher” includes Professor. Reader, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor: Lecturer and Any such other person. who imparts mistraction ne the University oy Hany of its imstitutions and centis PUNJAB GOVT GAZ. (EXTRA.), MAY 15, 2008 83 (VYSK 25, 1930 SAKA)
5. (q) "Trust" means Sri Guru Granth Sahib Fourth Centenary Memorial Trust, which is a constituent unit of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee :
6. (r) "University" means the Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University. cstablishcd under this Act ; and
7. (s) "Vice-Chancellor" means the Vice-Chancellor of the University. 3. (1) There shall be established a private University by the name of Establishment of Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University in the State of Punjab.

1. (2) The University shall be run and managed by the Trust in accordance with the provisions of this Act.
2. (3) The University shall be a body corporate by the name specified in sub-section () and shall have perpetual succession and a common seal. It shall have the power to acquire, hold, dispose of property, both moveable and immoveable and to make contract, and shall sue and be sued by its name.
3. (4) The headquarters of the University shall be at Fatehgarh Sahib. 4. The objects of the University shall be, (i) to undertake study. eaching and research in the domain of Sikhism and other World religions. languages. cultures and civilizations. particularly those, which arose and developed in the Indian sub-continent :
   • (ii) to undertake study. teaching and reseach in respect of the courses under the general heads of arts and humanities, social sciences, pure sciences, applied sciences, medical sciences. engineering sciences (equal stress would also be laid on the emerging disciplines such as information technology, biotechnology. nanotechnology as well as latest disciplines like ecology, human rights, feminism, empowerment of the down-trodden and while doing so, emphasis will be laid on professional and vocational courses):
   • (ii) to contribute towards evolving a knowledge society with a view to make the State, a leading hub of knowledge on global horizon;
   • (i) to maintain Iaison and establish collaborat1on with industry for evolving ndustry-oriented professiOnal courses and to providny professional onentation in mpartinv educaon the University Objects of the University PUNJAB GOVT GAZ. (EXTRA). MAY 15, (VYSK 25, SAKA)
   • (q) “Trust” means Sri Guru Granth Sahib Fourth ‘entenary Memorial (r) (8) 3.(1) Trust. which is a constituent unit of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee : “University” means the Sri Guru Granth Sahib World Iniversity. established under this Act : and “Vice-Chancellor” means the Vice-Chancellor of the University. There shall be established a private University by the name of Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University in the State of Punjab. (2) The University shall be run and managed by the Trust in accordance with the provisions of this Act. (3) The University shall be a body corporate by the name specified in sub-section (/) and shall have perpetual succession and a common seal. It shall have the power to acquire, hold, dispose of property, both moveable and immoveable and to make contract, and shall sue and be sued by its name. (4) The headquarters of the University shall be at Fatehgarh Sahib. 4. The objects of the University shall be.— (1) to undertake study. teaching and research in the domain of Sikhism and other World religions. languages. cultures and civilizations, particularly those. which arose and developed in the Indian sub-continent : (11) to undertake study. teaching and reseach in respect of the courses under the general heads of arts and humanities, social sciences. pure sciences. applied sciences. medical sciences. engineering sciences (equal stress would also be laid on the emerging disciplines such as information technology, biotechnology. nanotechnology as well as latest disciplines like ecology, human rights, feminism, empowerment of the down-trodden and while doing so. emphasis will be laid on professional and vocational courses) : (11) to contribute towards evolving a knowledge society with a view (11) to maintain haison and establish collaboration with mdustry tor to make the State. a leading hub of knowledge on global horizon ; evolving mdustry-oriented professional courses and fo) providing professional orientation in impartime education Establishment of the University Objects of the University Powers and functions of the University PUNJAB GOVT GAZ. (EXTRA.), MAY 15, (VYSK 25, SAKA)
     • (v) to encourage and motivate leading industrial houses for setting up at the Campuses their respective corporate institutes ior
     • (vi) to disseminate knowledge so as to make it accessible to all strata 5. The University shall have the following powers and functions, to be exercised and performed by or through its various.officers authorities, namely : academia-industry nexus ; and (i) of the society.
     • (ii) to institute and confer degrees, diplomas, certificates. awards, grades, credits and academic distinctions :
     • (ii) to conduct and hold examinations, grant or confer degrees, diplomas and certificates; (iv) (vi) (1) (vii) (xi) (xi) to make provisions and adopt all measures (includine adoption and updating of the curricula) in respect of study teaching and research, relating to the courses through traditional as well as new innovative modes incBuding online education mode ; (riii) to institute Professorships, Associate Professorships. Assistant Professorships, Readerships. Lectureships and other degrees:
     • (vii) to demand such fees and other charges, as may be prescribed :
     • (ix) to hold, manage and run trusts and endowments, which may be created in favour of the University: to provide for the degrees. diplomas, certificates, equivalent or corresponding to the degrees. diplomas. certificates of other recognized Universities, Boards or Councils ;
   • (a) to institute and confer honorary degrees as may be prescribed: to take all necessary measures for setting up Campuses : to set up central library, departmental libraries, museums and allied matters; to institute and award fellowships, scholarships. studentships as may be prescribed : to print and publish works of academic excellence ; to take special measures for the spread of educational fac1lities among the educationally backward strata of the sOCIely T 5,2 PUNJAB GOVT GAZ. (EXTRA). MAY 15, | VYSK 25, SAKA) motivate leading industnal houses for Setting (v) to encourage d | s fo at the Campuses their respective COTpOrate institutes for up é academia-industry nexus and so as to make it accessible to a] Strat (vi) to disseminate knowledge of the society. 5. The University shall have the following powers and functions. . its various.officers and Powers and ; to be exercised and performed by or throug functions of the University authorities, namely :— to make provisions and adopt all measures (including (1) : adoption and updating of the curricula) in respect of study, teaching and research, relating to the courses through traditional as well as new innovative modes including online education mode ; (ii) to institute and confer degrees, diplomas, certificates, awards, grades, credits and academic distinctions ; (iii) to conduct and hold examinations, grant or confer degrees, diplomas and certificates; (iv) to institute Professorships, Associate Professorships. Assistant Professorships, Readerships. Lectureships and other degrees; (v) toprovide for the degrees. diplomas, certificates, equivalent or corresponding to the degrees, diplomas. certificates of other recognized Universities, Boards or Councils ; (vi) to take all necessary measures for setting up Campuses ; (vit) to set up central library, departmental libraries, museums and allied matters ; (viii) to demand such fees and other charges, as may be prescribed : (ix) to hold, manage and run trusts and endowments, which may be created in favour of the University ; (x) to institute and confer honorary degrees as may be prescribed : (xi) to institute and award fellowships. scholarships. studentships as may be prescribed (xr) to print and publish works of academic excellence : (vir) to take special measures for the spread of educational facilites among the educationally hock ward strata of the Society PUNJAB GOVT GAZ. (EXTRA.), MAY 15, 2008 (VYSK 25, 1930 SAKA)
     • (x) to encourage and promote sports and martial arts ;
     • (xv) to create technical, administrative, ministerial and other necessary posts and to make appointments thercto : (avi) (vi) (xviii) (xix) (Ax) (xxi) (xxii) (xxii) (rr) (Xv) (xxvi) (xrvii) (vii) to receive grants from the University Grants Commission and other Central. State agencies or any other person ; to accept and receive gifts, donations and to raise loans and advances ; to undertake rescarch projects on mutually acceptable terms and conditions in respect of agriculture, industry and business : to provide consultancy services ; to frame Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations for carrying out the objects of the University : to encourage and promote extra-curricular activities for personality development of the teachers, students and employees of the University : to provide for dual degrees, diplomas or certificates vis-a vis other universities on reciprocal basis : to set-up constituent colleges, institutions, off-campus centres, off-shore centres and zonal or regional centres. study centres, learning centres (by whatever name these may be called), as per the guidelines of the University Grants Commission and the instructions issued by the State Government from time to time: to purchase. acquire and take on lease or mortgage and sell. lease. mortgage. alienate and transfer any immovable o movable property of the University: to prescribe the fee structure for various categories of students ; to seek collaboration with other institutions on mutually acceptable terms and conditions : to determine salaries, remunerations, honoraria to teachers and employees of the University in accordance with the norms, specified by the University Grants Commission ; to do self-certification, which shall be exempted from obtaining any permission, approval, license, certificate, no objection certificate, authorization, or any other document from the State Govemment or any other body, set-up by the State Government or under any State Act or Central Act: and to take all such measures and to do all such other acts, as may be necessary or desirable to further the objects of the Universtty. PUNJAB GOVT GAZ. (EXTRA), MAY 15,2008 (VYSK 25, SAKA) (xiv) (xv) (xvi) (xvii) (xviii) (xix) (ax) (xxi) (xxii) (xxiii) (xxiv) (xxv) (xxvi) (xxvii) (xxvii) (ANI) to encourage and promote sports and martial arts to create technical, administrative, ministerial and other necessary posts and to make appointments thereto : to receive grants from the University Grants Commission and other Central. State agencies or any other person : to accept and receive gifts, donations and to raise loans and advances ; to undertake research projects on mutually acceptable terms and conditions in respect of agriculture, industry and business : to provide consultancy services : to frame Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations for carrying out the objects of the University ; to encourage and promote extra-curricular activities for personality development of the teachers, students and employees of the University ; to provide for dual degrees, diplomas or certificates vis-a- vis other universities on reciprocal basis ; to set-up constituent colleges, institutions, off-campus centres. off-shore centres and zonal or regional centres. study centres, learning centres (by whatever name these may be called). as per the guidelines of the University Grants Commission and the instructions issued by the State Government from time to time : to purchase. acquire and take on Jease or mortgage and sell. lease. mortgage. alienate and transfer any immovable or movable property of the University : to prescribe the fee structure for various categories of students ; to seek collaboration with other institutions on mutually acceptable terms and conditions to determine salaries. remunerations, honoraria to teachers and employees of the University in accordance with the norms, specified by the University Grants Commission : to do self-certification, which shall be exempted from obtaining any permission, approval, license, certificate, no objection certificate, authorization, or any other document from the State Government or any other body. set-up by the State Government or under any State Act or Central Act; and all such measures and to do all such other acts. as able to further the objects of the to take may be necessary ol desir [Inversity. Unversity not to dsctiminate Juresdctson of the Univcrssty Officer of the TnverNItY Appointment. duties. powers and conditions of sctice of oficers of the Universi The Chancelior The \ice Chance lkos S6 PUNJAB GOVT GAZ. (EXTRA), MAY I5, (VYSK 25, SAKA) 6. () The University shall not disCiminate against any perSon on ihe ground of rel1gion, race, class, colour. caste, sex or place of birth and shal be open to all in respect of admission. enrolment and employment. made by the State Government under the Constitution of India or any other law (2) The Univers1ty shall adhere to the State polcy n respeet of Ireservation for the time being in forcc for reserving scats for different categories of sludents In tespect of the State quota for the domiciles of the State of Puniah 7. (/) The Uiversity shall exerCIse its jurisdiction within its Campuses. (2) Notwithstand1ng anything contained in sub-section (), the Trust of University, may set-up and manage institutions outside the jurisdiction of the (ampuses of the University and the institutions so set-up and run, shalI I be deemed to bc constituent units of the University, irrespective of the fact that the area with1n which, such instututions are set-up and run, tall within the territorinl jurisdiction of any other University, Board or any other affiliating body. (3) After its establishment, the University shall affiliate to it only that other cducational or professional institution, established, run or managed by the Trust or the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, with regard to the affiliation of which, a specific decision is taken by the Trust, and not otherwise 8. The following shall be the officers of the University. namely :
     • (i) the Chancellor :
     • (ii) the Vice Chancellor: (iü) the Registrar : () the Deans of the Faculties : and (1) such other ofticers of the University, as may be declared by the Statutes. to be the Officers of the University.