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Shri Rukmani Dwarkadhish University of Science and Technology Act, 2024

Shri Rukmani Dwarkadhish University of Science and Technology Act, 2024

Education202460 of 61 sections available9 chapters

This Act establishes the Shri Rukmani Dwarkadhish University of Science and Technology in Sikkim as a self-financed private institution. It defines the university's governance structure, including the roles of the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, and various management bodies. The Act mandates that the university must be self-sustaining, receiving no government grants, and requires it to adhere to strict academic standards, including accreditation by bodies like NAAC and UGC. It also reserves 50% of seats for Sikkim residents. Crucially, the Act empowers the State Government to oversee the university's operations, manage its funds during crises, and dissolve the institution if mismanagement occurs.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2Definitions

Chapter 2 THE UNIVERSITY AND ITS OBJECTIVES →

  1. 3Objectives of the University
  2. 4Incorporation
  3. 7The University shall follow all the Rules, Regulations, Guidelines and other criteria issued by the regulatory bodies
  4. 8University for all classes, castes, creed, religion, etc
  5. 9Accreditation
  6. 10Places of Campuses

Chapter 3 OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 11Officers of the University
  2. 12The Chancellor
  3. 13The Vice-Chancellor
  4. 14Provided that before taking action under this sub-section, the Vice-Chancellor shall be given an opportunity of being heard.
  5. 15The Finance Officer
  6. 16The Controller of Examination
  7. 17Dean of Faculty
  8. 18Other Officers

Chapter 4 AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 19Authorities of the University
  2. 20The Governing Body and its powers
  3. 21The Board of Management
  4. 22The Academic Council
  5. 23The Finance Committee
  6. 24The Examination Committee
  7. 25Faculities
  8. 26Other Authorities
  9. 27Disqualifications
  10. 28Proceedings not invalidated on account of Vacancy
  11. 29Filling of casual vacancies
  12. 30Committees

Chapter 5 STATUTES, ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS →

  1. 31The First Statutes
  2. 32The Statutes shall have effect from such date as the Chancellor may direct.
  3. 33The Ordinances
  4. 34Ordinances how made
  5. 35Regulations

Chapter 6 ADMISSIONS AND FEE STRUCTURE →

  1. 36Admissions
  2. 37Fee Structure
  3. 38Validity of the academic award
  4. 39Examination
  5. 40Declaration of results
  6. 41Convocation

Chapter 7 FUNDS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS →

  1. 42Endowment Fund
  2. 43General Fund
  3. 44Application of General Fund
  4. 45Maintenance of fund

Chapter 8 ANNUAL REPORT ACCOUNT AND AUDIT →

  1. 46Annual Report
  2. 47Account and Audit

Chapter 9 MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 48Provident Fund and Pension
  2. 49Disputes
  3. 50Protection of action taken in good faith
  4. 51Transitional Provision
  5. 52Mode of Proof of University Report
  6. 53Dissolution of the University by the Sponsoring Body
  7. 54Expenditure of the University during dissolution
  8. 55Sponsoring Body and the State Government.
  9. 56Special powers of the Government
  10. 57Status of Assets, Liabilities on Dissolution and De-recognition
  11. 58Powers of State Government to give directions
  12. 59Power of the State Government to make rules
  13. 60Completion of courses of students
  14. 61Power to remove difficulties

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