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The Vinayaka Mission Sikkim University Act, 2008

The Vinayaka Mission Sikkim University Act, 2008

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This Act provides for the establishment, operation, and governance of the self-financing Vinayaka Missions Sikkim University in the State of Sikkim. Sponsored by a private charitable foundation, it sets out the structural framework for the university, detailing the powers and duties of key officers such as the Visitor, Chancellor, and Vice-Chancellor, as well as administrative bodies like the Board of Governors and Academic Council. It applies to university administrators, teachers, staff, and enrolled students across diverse academic programs. The legislation matters because it promotes accessible higher education while ensuring academic quality, regulatory compliance, public accountability, and institutional transparency.

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  1. 1. Short title and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Proposal for the establishment of the University
  4. 4. Establishment of University
  5. 5. University not to be entitled to financial assistance
  6. 6. Constituent colleges and Affiliated Colleges
  7. 7. Objects of the University
  8. 8. Powers of the University
  9. 9. University open to all classes, castes, creed, religion, language and gender
  10. 10. National Accreditation and Recognition of Statutory Bodies
  11. 11. Officers of the University
  12. 12. The Visitor
  13. 13. The Chancellor
  14. 14. The Pro-Chancellor
  15. 15. The Vice-Chancellor
  16. 16. Deans of Faculties
  17. 17. The Registrar
  18. 18. The Finance Officer
  19. 19. Other Officers
  20. 20. Authorities of the University
  21. 21. The Board of Governors and its powers
  22. 22. The Board of Management
  23. 23. The Academic Council
  24. 24. The Finance Committee
  25. 25. Other Authorities
  26. 26. Proceedings not invalidated on account of vacancy
  27. 27. Statutes
  28. 28. Statutes how made
  29. 29. Power to amend the Statutes
  30. 30. Rules
  31. 31. Rules how made
  32. 32. Power to amend rules
  33. 33. Conditions of service of employees
  34. 34. Right to appeal
  35. 35. Provident fund and pension
  36. 36. Disputes as to constitution of University authorities and bodies
  37. 37. Constitution of committees
  38. 38. Filling of casual vacancies
  39. 39. Protection of action taken in good faith
  40. 40. Transitional Provisions
  41. 41. Endowment Fund
  42. 42. General fund
  43. 43. Development Fund
  44. 44. Maintenance of fund
  45. 45. Annual Report
  46. 46. Account and audit
  47. 47. Mode of proof of University record
  48. 48. Dissolution of University
  49. 49. Expenditure of the University during dissolution
  50. 50. Laying of statutes and rules
  51. 51. Removal of difficulties

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