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The Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University Act, 1987

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This Act establishes and governs the Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University in Ajmer, Rajasthan, outlining its administrative structure, academic powers, and operational guidelines. It applies to university administrators, faculty, staff, students, as well as affiliated and autonomous colleges operating within its jurisdiction across Rajasthan. The law empowers the university to confer degrees, regulate academic curricula, conduct examinations, manage university finances, and maintain educational standards. By creating a structured governance framework involving bodies like the Board of Management and Academic Council, the Act ensures quality higher education, structured administration, and expanded research opportunities for students throughout the state.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Incorporation of the University
  4. 4. Objects of the University
  5. 5. Powers and Functions of the University
  6. 6. Territorial Jurisdiction
  7. 7. University open to all classes
  8. 8. Chancellor
  9. 9. Power to order inspection or enquiry
  10. 10. Authorities
  11. 11. Board of Management
  12. 12. Academic Council
  13. 13. Board of Studies
  14. 14. Other Authority
  15. 15. Dispute relating to appointment as member
  16. 16. Temporary vacancy in an Authority
  17. 17. Vacancy not to invalidate a proceeding
  18. 18. Officers of the University
  19. 20. Other Officers
  20. 21. Statutes
  21. 22. Ordinance of the University
  22. 23. Regulations
  23. 24. Affiliation of Colleges
  24. 25. Withdrawal of Affiliation
  25. 26. Recognition of certain institutions
  26. 27. Withdrawal of the recognition
  27. 28. Approval of institutions
  28. 29. Withdrawal of approval
  29. 30. Inspection of Colleges and reports
  30. 31. Conferment of Autonomous status
  31. 32. Withdrawal of autonomous status
  32. 33. Appointments
  33. 34. Provident Fund and Pension Fund
  34. 35. University Funds
  35. 36. Accounts and audit
  36. 37. Finance Committee
  37. 38. Annual Reports
  38. 39. Temporary Arrangements
  39. 40. Transfer of persons and properties from other Universities
  40. 41. Transfer of colleges and institutions
  41. 42. Residuary power of the Board
  42. 43. Power to remove difficulties
  43. 44. Repeal and Savings
  44. Schedule. Schedule

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