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The SIKKIM INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY ACT, 2021

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The Sikkim International University Act, 2021, provides the legal framework for the establishment and operation of the Sikkim International University in the state of Sikkim. It empowers the university to offer a wide range of academic programs, including vocational, technical, and distance education, through various modes like online and offline learning. The Act defines the governance structure, including the roles of the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, and various boards responsible for management and academic standards. It ensures the university adheres to University Grants Commission (UGC) norms while allowing it to collaborate with industries and other institutions. For citizens, this Act establishes the legal legitimacy of the university's degrees and operational standards.

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  1. 1. Definitions (SCHEDULE)
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Establishment of the University
  4. 4. Objectives of the University
  5. 5. Powers of the University
  6. 6. Terms of office of members of the Board of Management (SCHEDULE)
  7. 7. Power and Functions of the Board of Management (SCHEDULE)
  8. 8. Meetings of Board of Management (SCHEDULE)
  9. 9. Constitution of a Standing Committee and appointment of Adhoc Committee by the Board of Management (SCHEDULE)
  10. 10. Delegation of power by the Board of Management (SCHEDULE)
  11. 11. The Chancellor of the University
  12. 12. Finance Committee
  13. 13. Other Officers and Employees
  14. 14. The Vice-Chancellor of the University
  15. 15. The Pro-Vice-Chancellor
  16. 16. The Registrar
  17. 17. Annual Account and Audit
  18. 18. Financial Estimates
  19. 19. Annual Report
  20. 20. Members of the Board of Management
  21. 21. Withdrawal of Degree or Diploma
  22. 22. Discipline
  23. 23. Membership of the Board of Online Education Council
  24. 24. Members the Board of Collegre, School and Campuses Development council
  25. 25. Members the Board of External Education Council
  26. 26. Members of the Board of Vocational and skill Development Education Council
  27. 27. Members of the Board of Pre-University Education
  28. 28. The Board of Governors
  29. 29. The Board of Management
  30. 30. The Board of Online Education Council
  31. 31. The Board of College, Community College, School and Campuses Elevelopment Council
  32. 32. The Board External Education Council
  33. 33. The Board of Vocational and skill Development Education Council
  34. 34. The Academic Council
  35. 35. The Academic Council
  36. 36. Regulations
  37. 37. Appointment of University Review Committee
  38. 38. Vacancies etc. not to invalidate proceedings
  39. 39. Removal of Difficulties
  40. 40. Removal of Doubts
  41. 41. Transitional Provision
  42. 42. The Authorities and Officers of the University etc.
  43. 43. Protection of action taken in good faith
  44. 44. Power to amend the Statutes and Schedule
  45. 45. Power to make Statutes and Regulations
  46. 46. Act to be in addition to existing laws
  47. 47. Savings
  48. 48. Dissolution of the University

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