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The Sikkim National Law University Act, 2018

The Sikkim National Law University Act, 2018

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This Act establishes the Sikkim National Law University in Gangtok to provide comprehensive legal education and research opportunities. It sets up the university's structure, including its governing bodies and powers to manage its affairs. The law aims to promote legal awareness, disseminate legal knowledge, and foster the rule of law in the state. By creating this institution, the government seeks to train legal professionals and contribute to the development of the legal system in Sikkim, ultimately serving the public interest.

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  1. 1. Short title and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Establishment of the University
  4. 4. Objects of the University
  5. 5. Powers and functions of the University
  6. 6. Teaching in the University
  7. 7. Visitor of the University
  8. 8. Chancellor of the University
  9. 9. Vice-Chancellor of the University
  10. 10. Authorities of the University
  11. 11. The Governing Council and its constitution
  12. 12. Term of office of members of the Governing Council
  13. 13. Powers of the Governing Council
  14. 14. Meetings of the Governing Council
  15. 15. Executive Council
  16. 16. Constitution of the Executive Council
  17. 17. Term of office of the members of the Executive Council
  18. 18. Powers and functions of the Executive Council
  19. 19. Meetings of the Executive Council
  20. 20. Academic Council
  21. 21. Constitution of the Academic Council
  22. 22. Powers and functions of the Academic Council
  23. 23. Meetings of the Academic Council
  24. 24. Transitory powers of the Vice-Chancellor
  25. 25. Finance Committee
  26. 26. Powers and functions of the Finance Committee
  27. 27. Dispute Resolution Committee
  28. 28. Selection Committee
  29. 29. Standing Committee and ad-hoc committees
  30. 30. Officers of the University
  31. 31. The Vice-Chancellor
  32. 32. The Registrar
  33. 33. Heads of Department
  34. 34. Other officers and employees
  35. 35. Statutes and regulations
  36. 36. Appointment of first Vice-Chancellor and first Registrar
  37. 37. Discipline
  38. 38. Deemed validity of appointments
  39. 39. University Fund
  40. 40. Annual accounts and financial estimates
  41. 41. Qualifications for admission of students
  42. 42. University to follow Government policy in regard to reservation
  43. 43. Terms and conditions of study
  44. 44. Honorary degree
  45. 45. Withdrawal of degree or diploma
  46. 46. Execution of contracts
  47. 47. University to follow rules, regulations, norms of the regulating bodies
  48. 48. Appolntrnent of Review Commission
  49. 49. Officers and employees to be public servant
  50. 50. Proceedings not invalidated by vacancies
  51. 51. Protection of action taken in good faith
  52. 52. Sponsored Scheme
  53. 53. Power to remove difficulties

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