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The University of Kota Act, 2003

The University of Kota Act, 2003

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This legislation establishes and governs the University of Kota in Rajasthan, defining its legal framework, powers, and administrative structure. It applies to university officers, academic and administrative staff, students, and affiliated or constituent colleges within the Kota Division. The law outlines the functions of main governing bodies like the Board of Management and Academic Council, sets rules for financial administration, staff recruitment, and student admissions, and establishes state government oversight. This law matters because it provides a structured legal foundation to expand access to higher education, confer academic degrees, and promote research throughout the region.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  3. 2. Definitions
  4. 3. Incorporation of the University
  5. 4. Jurisdiction
  6. 5. Objects of the University
  7. 6. University Admission
  8. 7. Powers of the University
  9. 8. Powers of Chancellor
  10. 9. Officers and Authorities of the University
  11. 10. Chancellor
  12. 12. Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor
  13. 13. Registrar
  14. 14. Comptroller
  15. 15. Estate Officer and Dean of Student Welfare
  16. 16. Deans of faculties and their functions.- (1) There shall be a Dean of
  17. 17. Other officers and employees
  18. 18. Visitation
  19. 19. Constitution and composition of the Board of Management
  20. 20. Duties and Functions of the Board
  21. 21. Academic council
  22. 22. Functions of the academic council
  23. 23. Composition and function of faculties
  24. 24. Board of studies
  25. 25. Teaching of the University
  26. 26. Conferment of autonomous status
  27. 27. Withdrawal of autonomous status
  28. 28. Supplementary provisions relating to membership
  29. 29. Proceedings of University authorities and bodies not to be invalidated by reason of any vacancy
  30. 30. Age of retirement
  31. 31. Pension or provident fund
  32. 32. Teachers and Officers of the University
  33. 33. University fund
  34. 34. Control of the State Government
  35. 35. Assumption of financial control by the State Government as
  36. 36. Statutes
  37. 37. Statutes how made
  38. 38. Board of Studies
  39. 39. Ordinances how made
  40. 40. Regulations
  41. 41. Residence of students
  42. 42. Delegation of powers
  43. 43. Annual report
  44. 44. Accounts and audit
  45. 45. Temporary arrangements
  46. 46. Reference to government officers to be construed in case of change of designation as reference to corresponding offices
  47. 47. Transfer of properties and manpower
  48. 48. Transitory provisions
  49. 49. Residuary provisions
  50. 50. Removal of difficulties

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