The Sikkim Skill University Act, 2021
The Sikkim Skill University Act, 2021
This legislation establishes Sikkim Skill University as a self-financed private institution in Namthang, South Sikkim, sponsored by the KVN Skill Foundation. It outlines the governance structure, academic powers, admission policies, and financial framework of the university, focusing on vocational and skill-based higher education. The Act applies to university administrators, teaching and non-teaching staff, students, and state regulatory authorities, while reserving specific administrative and support staff roles for local residents. It matters because it expands access to practical, industry-aligned skill training in Sikkim, ensures state oversight of university operations and fees, and creates pathways for recognized technical qualifications.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Objects of the University
- 4. Incorporation
- 5. University to be self-financed.
- 6. No Power of Affiliation
- 7. Powers of the University
- 8. University for all classes, castes creed, religion, etc.
- 9. National and lnternational Accreditation
- 10. Places of Campuses
- 11. Officers of the University
- 12. The Chancellor
- 13. The Vice-Chancellor
- 14. The Registrar
- 15. The Finance Officer
- 16. The Controller of Examination
- 17. Dean of Faculty
- 18. Other Officers
- 19. Authorities of the University
- 20. The Governing Body and its powers
- 21. The Board of Management
- 22. The Academic Council
- 23. The Finance Committee
- 24. The Examination Committee
- 25. Faculties
- 26. Other Authorities
- 27. Disqualifications
- 28. Proceedings not invalidated on account of Vacancy
- 29. Filling of casual vacancies
- 30. Committees
- 31. The First Statutes
- 32. Subsequent Statutes
- 33. Statutes how made
- 34. Ordinances how made
- 35. Regulations
- 36. Admissions
- 37. Validity of the academic award
- 38. Fee structure
- 39. Examination
- 40. Declaration of results
- 41. Convocation
- 42. Annual Report
- 43. Provident Fund and Pension
- 44. Disputes
- 45. Protection of action taken in good faith
- 46. Transitional Provision
- 47. Endowment fund
- 48. General Fund
- 49. Application of General Fund
- 50. Maintenance of Fund
- 51. Account and Audit
- 52. Mode of Proof of University Report
- 53. Power of State Government to inspect the University
- 54. Dissolution of the University by the sponsoring body
- 55. Expenditure of the University during dissolution
- 56. De-recognition of the University by the State Government
- 57. Special powers of the Government
- 58. Status of Assets, Liabilities on Dissolution and De-recognition
- 59. Power to make rules
- 60. Removal of Difficulties
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