Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University, Kota Act,1987
The Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University, Kota Act, 1987
The Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University, Kota Act, 1987 provides for the establishment and governance of the Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University in Kota, Rajasthan. It regulates the university's administrative framework, academic structure, faculty appointments, financial management, distance education systems, regional study centres, and examination processes. The Act applies to university officers, teachers, administrative employees, statutory boards, and enrolled distance-learning students across Rajasthan. By creating a dedicated public open university, this legislation expands access to higher education, technical training, and vocational skills through flexible correspondence, digital, and regional contact programs, particularly benefiting learners in remote areas or non-traditional educational tracks.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title and commencement 1
- 2. Definitions 1
- 3. Establishment of the University 2
- 4. Objects and Functions of the University 3
- 5. Power and Functions of the Chancellor 4
- 6. Inspection or enquiry and direction by Chancellor 4
- 7. Officers of the University 5
- 8. Vice-Chancellor 5
- 9. Appointment of the officers other than V.
- 10. Authorities of the University 8
- 11. Board of Management 8
- 12. Academic Council 9
- 13. Finance Committee 9
- 14. Planning Board 9
- 15. Other Authority 9
- 16. Statutes 9
- 17. Ordinance of the University 10
- 18. Regulations 10
- 19. Annual Report 11
- 20. Accounts and audit 11
- 21. Conditions of Service of Employees 12
- 22. Provident Fund and Pension Fund 12
- 23. Dispute relating to appointment as member of any Authority 13
- 24. Temporary vacancy in the Authority or body of the University 13
- 25. Vacancy not to invalidate a proceeding 13
- 26. Power to remove difficulties 13
- 27. Power to transfer a Regional, Study Centre institution, etc. 13
- 28. Power to appoint Government Servants 13
- 29. Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations to be published in Official Gazette 13
- 30. Repeal and Savings 14
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