Chapter II Chapter II

(1) There shall be established in the State of Rajasthan a University at Jaipur by the name of the Rajasthan ILD Skills University, Jaipur. (2) The University shall consist of a Chancellor, a Vice-Chancellor, a Board of Management, an Academic Council, and other authorities and officers as set forth in this Act or as provided in the Statutes. (3) The University shall be a body corporate having perpetual succession and a common seal and shall sue and be sued by its corporate name. (4) The University shall be competent to acquire and hold property, both movable and immovable, to lease, sell or otherwise transfer any movable or immovable property which may have become vested in or have been acquired by it for the purpose of the University, and to borrow money from the Central Government, State Government or any other sources approved by the Central Government or State Government and it may enter into a contract and do all other things necessary for the purpose of this Act. (5) In all suits and other legal proceedings by or against the University, the pleadings shall be signed and verified by the Registrar and all processes in such suits and proceedings shall be issued to and served on the Registrar. (6) The headquarters of the University shall be at Jaipur which shall be the headquarters of the Vice-Chancellor. (4) The University shall be competent to acquire and hold property, both movable and immovable, to lease, sell or otherwise transfer any movable or immovable property which may have become vested in or have been acquired by it for the purpose of the University, and to borrow money from the Central Government, State Government or any other sources approved by the Central Government or State Government and it may enter into a contract and do all other things necessary for the purpose of this Act. (5) In all suits and other legal proceedings by or against the University, the pleadings shall be signed and verified by the Registrar and all processes in such suits and proceedings shall be issued to and served on the Registrar. (6) The headquarters of the University shall be at Jaipur which shall be the headquarters of the Vice-Chancellor.

The jurisdiction of the University shall extend to, and the powers conferred by or under this Act shall be exercisable by it in, all its colleges (both constituent and affiliated), centres, divisions, departments, institutes and institutions.

The University shall have the following objects, namely:- (a) imparting skill education and training, and emerging as one amongst the foremost institutions of quality in skill education recognised by industry nationally and internationally; (b) providing instructions, teaching and training including development of skill in various branches and specialised fields of study including imparting skills that have employment potentiality; (c) developing inter disciplinary courses as an approach and to promote research and development in new and emerging areas in skill education; (d) promoting skill education in an integrated and holistic manner with higher education so as to ensure pathways for progression and mobility across forms of education and skills; and (e) such other objects as the University may from time to time determine.

(1) The University shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, Statutes and Regulations, be open to all persons. (2) Nothing contained in sub-section (1) shall require the University- (a) to admit to any course of study any person who does not possess the prescribed academic qualification or standard; or (b) to retain on the rolls of the University any student whose academic record is below the minimum standard required for the award of a degree, diploma or other academic distinction; or (c) to admit any person or retain any student whose conduct is prejudicial to the interests or discipline of the University or the rights and privileges of other students and employees; or (d) to admit to any course of study students larger in number than those prescribed. (3) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (2), reservation of seats in admission for the students belonging to the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes and women students shall be made in accordance with the provisions of any law for the time being in force or in accordance with the policy of the State Government.

The University shall exercise the powers and perform the functions, as under:- (a) to recognise, in such manner and in accordance with such parameters, as may be prescribed, institutions of skill education and training and affiliate such institutions; (b) to develop credit framework in accordance with the National Occupational Standards; (c) to develop Qualification Packs and Occupational Standards for identified job roles in consultation with the Sector Skill Councils or, as the case may be, National Skills Qualification Committee and industry; (d) to align qualifications, course programs to National Skills Qualification Framework; (e) to identify and collaborate with industries for purposes of practical training of students in skills and to define norms for recognition of competency attained by a student in such practical training in industry for the purpose of earning credits; (f) to lay down norms for a credit framework for transfer of credits to promote new learning opportunities without compromising on learning outcomes; (g) to institute skills education, teaching or other academic positions required by the University, with such qualifications and designations as it may deem fit, and to appoint persons on tenure, term or otherwise to such positions; (h) to appoint persons working or having commensurate experience of working, in any other university or educational institution or any industry, possessing the required knowledge or competency, as adjunct, guest or visiting faculty of the University on such terms and for such duration as the University may deem fit; (i) to co-operate with any other organization in the matter of skill education and training for such purposes as may be agreed upon on such terms and conditions as the University may from time to time determine; (j) to collaborate and co-operate with other colleges, universities, research institutions, not-for-profit organizations, industry associations, professional associations or bodies, or other organizations in India and Overseas, subject to any other law for the time being in force, to conceptualize, innovate, design, develop, deliver, offer, evaluate and validate specific educational and research programs, training programs, consulting assignments, and exchange programs for students, faculty members and others; (k) to initiate and undertake programs for the development and training of faculty, researchers, and support staff of the University in partnership, collaboration, cooperation, joint venture, strategic alliance or any other form of mutually beneficial relationship with any other institution or institutions of similar vision, mission, strategic architecture, and objectives across the world, subject to any other law for the time being in force; (l) to provide for undergraduate and postgraduate instructions in skill education and in other allied branches of learning as the University may deem fit; (m) to institute courses of study and hold examinations for and confer degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions on persons who have pursued a prescribed course of study in the University including part courses carried out in any other University or recognized institutes for the purpose; (n) to confer honorary degrees and other distinctions as may be prescribed; (o) to admit colleges and institutes, not maintained by the University, to the privileges of the University, and to withdraw all or any of such privileges; (p) to establish and maintain colleges, schools, centres, divisions, departments, institutes relating to skill education and training; (q) to establish and maintain laboratories, libraries, institutes and museums for teaching and training; (r) to create teaching posts and to appoint persons to such posts; (s) to create administrative and other posts and to appoint persons to such posts; (t) to institute and award fellowships, scholarships, stipends and prizes in accordance with the Statutes; (u) to institute and maintain residential accommodations for students and staff of the University; (v) to fix, demand and receive such fees and other charges as may be prescribed; (w) to supervise and control the residence, conduct and discipline of the students of the University, and to make arrangements for promoting their health and welfare; and (x) to do all such acts and things whether incidental to the powers aforesaid or not as may be required in order to further the objects of the University. (o) to admit colleges and institutes, not maintained by the University, to the privileges of the University, and to withdraw all or any of such privileges; (p) to establish and maintain colleges, schools, centres, divisions, departments, institutes relating to skill education and training; (q) to establish and maintain laboratories, libraries, institutes and museums for teaching and training; (r) to create teaching posts and to appoint persons to such posts; (s) to create administrative and other posts and to appoint persons to such posts; (t) to institute and award fellowships, scholarships, stipends and prizes in accordance with the Statutes; (u) to institute and maintain residential accommodations for students and staff of the University; (v) to fix, demand and receive such fees and other charges as may be prescribed; (w) to supervise and control the residence, conduct and discipline of the students of the University, and to make arrangements for promoting their health and welfare; and (x) to do all such acts and things whether incidental to the powers aforesaid or not as may be required in order to further the objects of the University.

(1) The Governor of the State of Rajasthan shall, by virtue of his office, be the Chancellor of the University. (2) The Chancellor shall be the head of the University and shall when present, preside at the convocation of the University. (3) Every proposal to confer an honorary degree shall be subject to the confirmation of the Chancellor. (4) The Chancellor may, on his own motion or on an application, call for and examine the record of any officer or authority of the University in respect of any proceeding to satisfy himself as to the regularity of such proceeding or the correctness, legality or propriety of any decision taken or order made therein, and if in any case, it appears to the Chancellor that any such decision or order should be modified, annulled, reversed or remitted for reconsideration, he may pass orders accordingly: Provided that every application to the Chancellor for the exercise of the powers under this section shall be preferred within three months from the date on which the proceeding, decision or order to which the application relates was communicated to the applicant: Provided further that no order prejudicial to any person shall be passed unless such person has been given an opportunity of making his representation. (5) The Chancellor shall exercise such powers and perform such other duties as are conferred on him by this Act or Statutes.

(1) The Chancellor shall, on the advice of the State Government or on his own motion, have the right to cause an inspection to be made by such person or persons as he may direct, of the University, its buildings, laboratories and equipments and of any constituent units of the University and may cause an inquiry to be made in the like manner of any matter connected with the University. (2) The Chancellor shall, in every case, give due notice to the University of his intention to cause an inspection or inquiry. (3) The Chancellor shall communicate to the University with reference to the result of such inspection or inquiry, and may after ascertaining the opinion thereon of the University, advise the University upon the action to be taken and fix a time limit for taking such action. (4) The University shall, within the time limit so fixed, report to the Chancellor, the action which has been taken or is proposed to be taken on the advice tendered by the Chancellor. (5) The Chancellor may, where action has not been taken by the University to the satisfaction of the Chancellor within the time limit fixed and after considering any explanation furnished or representation made by the University, issue such directions as the Chancellor may think fit and the University shall comply with such directions. (6) Notwithstanding anything contained in the preceding sub-sections, if at any time the Chancellor is of the opinion that in any manner the affairs of the University are not managed in furtherance of the objects of the University, or in accordance with the provisions of this Act, statutes and regulations, or the special measures are desirable to maintain the standards of the University teaching, training and examination, he may indicate to the University any matter in regard to which he desires an explanation, and call upon the University to offer such explanation, within such time as may be specified by him. If the University fails to offer any explanation within the time specified or offers an explanation which in the opinion of the Chancellor is unsatisfactory, the Chancellor may issue such instructions as may appear to him to be necessary and desirable in the circumstances of the case and may exercise such powers as necessary for giving effect to these instructions. (7) The University shall furnish such information relating to the administration of the University as the Chancellor may require.