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The Mahatma Gandhi Divyang University, Jodhpur Act, 2023

The Mahatma Gandhi Divyang University, Jodhpur Act, 2023

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This Act establishes the Mahatma Gandhi Divyang University in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, to regulate higher education and research in rehabilitation and disability studies. It applies to students, teachers, administrators, and all rehabilitation colleges across Rajasthan, which must affiliate with this new university. This legislation matters because it creates a dedicated, accessible academic environment specifically designed to empower physically challenged students. By providing specialized training in fields like special education, speech therapy, and vocational counseling, the university aims to produce highly skilled professionals who can effectively support, educate, and integrate disabled individuals into mainstream society, fostering a more inclusive community.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Incorporation of the University
  4. 4. Jurisdiction.
  5. 5. Objects of University
  6. 6. Admission to the University.-
  7. 7. Powers and functions of the University
  8. 8. Chancellor
  9. 9. Visitation
  10. 10. Officers and Authorities of the University
  11. 11. Vice-Chancellor
  12. 12. Removal of Vice-Chancellor
  13. 13. Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor
  14. 14. Pro-Vice-Chancellor
  15. 15. Registrar
  16. 16. Comptroller
  17. 17. Estate Officer and Dean of Student Welfare
  18. 18. Deans of faculties and their functions
  19. 19. Other officers and employees
  20. 20. Remuneration of officers and employees.
  21. 21. Constitution and composition of the Advisory Council
  22. 22. Duties and functions of the Advisory Council
  23. 23. Constitution and composition of the Board of Management.
  24. 24. Duties and functions of the Board
  25. 25. Academic Council
  26. 26. Functions of the Academic Council.
  27. 27. Composition and functions of the faculties
  28. 28. Board of Studies
  29. 29. Finance Committee
  30. 30. Functions of Finance Committee.
  31. 31. Teaching of the University
  32. 32. Teachers and Officers of the University
  33. 33. Age of retirement
  34. 34. Pension or provident fund
  35. 35. University fund
  36. 36. Accounts and audit
  37. 37. Control of the State Government
  38. 38. Assumption of financial control by the State Government as emergency measure.
  39. 39. Supplementary provisions relating to membership
  40. 40. Proceedings of the University authorities and bodies not to be invalidated by reason of any vacancy
  41. 41. Reference to Government officers to be construed in case of change of designation as reference to corresponding offices
  42. 42. Power to obtain information
  43. 43. Annual Report
  44. 44. Statutes
  45. 45. Statutes how made
  46. 46. Ordinances
  47. 47. Ordinances how made
  48. 48. Regulations
  49. 49. Delegation of powers
  50. 50. Temporary arrangements
  51. 51. Residuary provision
  52. 52. Removal of difficulties.

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