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The Sri Guru Teg Bahadur State University of Law, Punjab Act, 2020

The Sri Guru Teg Bahadur State University of Law, Punjab Act, 2020

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This Act establishes the Sri Guru Teg Bahadur State University of Law in Punjab as a dedicated public institution for legal education and research. It applies to university administrators, teaching staff, students, and legal bodies involved in its governance. The law outlines the structure and powers of university authorities, including the Governing Council, Executive Council, Academic Council, and Finance Committee, while appointing the Governor of Punjab as Chancellor. By establishing a centralized law university, the Act aims to advance legal learning, promote legal research, foster awareness of constitutional rights, and improve access to quality legal training across the state.

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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. Teaching in the University.
  7. 7. The Chancellor.
  8. 8. Authorities of the University.
  9. 9. The Governing Council and its terms of office.
  10. 10. Powers and functions of the Governing Council.
  11. 11. Meetings of the Governing Council.
  12. 12. The Executive Council.
  13. 13. Powers and functions of the Executive Council
  14. 14. Meetings of the Executive Council
  15. 15. The Academic Council
  16. 16. Powers and functions of the Academic Council
  17. 17. Meeting of the Academic Council
  18. 18. The Finance Committee
  19. 19. Officers of the University
  20. 20. Vice-Chancellor
  21. 21. Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor
  22. 22. The Registrar
  23. 23. Powers and duties of the Registrar
  24. 24. Heads of the Departments
  25. 25. Reservation in appointments and admissions
  26. 26. Annual report
  27. 27. Annual account
  28. 28. Funds of the University
  29. 29. Statutes and regulations
  30. 30. Appointment of first Vice-Chancellor and first Registrar
  31. 31. Honorary degree
  32. 32. Withdrawal of degree or diploma
  33. 33. Discipline
  34. 34. Acts or proceedings not to be invalidated by vacancies.
  35. 35. Indemnity against general proceedings.
  36. 36. Overriding effect.
  37. 37. Power to remove difficulties.
  38. 38. Power to direct.

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