section 12
Reporting and Transparency
The Sikkim Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) Act, 2025Education202574 sections11 chapters
Chapter IV INDEPENDENT REGULATORY COMMISSION
Statutory text
- (1) The Commission shall submit quarterly reports of its activities, findings, and recommendations to the State Government. Each quarterly report shall include, inter alia: details of inspections conducted, inquiries made, summary of compliance status of each private University, actions taken against any University for non-compliance of any rules, regulations, directives, or the University’s own objectives, and any recommendations for further action or policy changes.
- (2) In addition to quarterly reports, the Commission shall prepare an Annual Report every year, summarizing the performance of all private Universities in the State and the Commission’s own activities for that year. The State Government shall cause the Annual Report to be laid before the Sikkim Legislative Assembly.
- (3) Key findings and significant actions taken by the Commission (such as penalties imposed, directives issued, or recommendations made) shall be made available to the public in an accessible manner. The Commission shall publish on its official website (or by other appropriate means) synopses of its reports and the outcomes of important inquiries, ensuring transparency in its functioning. However, while making public disclosures, the Commission shall protect any confidential information or personal data as per law and shall refrain from disclosing any matter which may compromise the privacy or safety of individuals or the integrity of ongoing inquiries.
- (4) The Commission shall furnish to the State Government any information, returns, or statements on its work or on the state of private Universities as and when required by the Government from time to time. The State Government may also direct the Commission to study or inquire into any specific issue concerning private Universities and report back its findings.
- (5) The Commission shall bring any important development in respect of any private University as it arises to the notice of the Government.
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