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The Tamil Nadu Fisheries University Act, 2012

The Tamil Nadu Fisheries University Act, 2012

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The Tamil Nadu Fisheries University Act, 2012, establishes a specialized university dedicated to the advancement of fisheries sciences. It regulates the academic, research, and extension activities related to aquaculture, fish processing, and aquatic resource management in Tamil Nadu. The Act provides a legal framework for the university's governance, including the appointment of officers like the Vice-Chancellor and the constitution of management boards. For the ordinary citizen, this legislation ensures that fisheries education and training are standardized, fostering professional development for fish farmers and students, and contributing to the state's economic growth through scientific innovation in the fisheries sector.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent, application and commencement.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Establishment of University.
  4. 4. Objects of University.
  5. 5. Powers and functions of University.
  6. 6. Admission to University.
  7. 7. Inspection and inquiry.
  8. 8. Officers of University.
  9. 9. The Chancellor.
  10. 10. The Pro-Chancellor.
  11. 11. The Vice-Chancellor.
  12. 12. Powers and duties of Vice-Chancellor.
  13. 13. The Registrar.
  14. 14. The Finance Officer.
  15. 15. The Dean
  16. 16. The Directors
  17. 17. The Controller of Examinations
  18. 18. Authorities of University
  19. 19. Constitution of Board of Management
  20. 20. Powers and duties of Board
  21. 21. Meetings of Board
  22. 22. The Academic Council
  23. 23. Constitution of Academic Council
  24. 24. Powers and duties of the Academic Council
  25. 25. The Faculties
  26. 26. The Board of Studies
  27. 27. The Planning Board
  28. 28. Constitution of committees and delegation of powers
  29. 29. Fisheries Research Organisation
  30. 30. Fisheries Extension Education Organisation
  31. 31. General Fund
  32. 32. Other funds
  33. 33. Management of funds
  34. 34. Grants
  35. 35. The Finance Committee
  36. 36. Constitution of other authority
  37. 37. Annual accounts
  38. 38. Pension, gratuity, etc.
  39. 39. Conditions of service
  40. 40. Statutes
  41. 41. Statutes how made.
  42. 42. Regulations.
  43. 43. Transfer of certain colleges and institutions to University.
  44. 44. Special provisions for students.
  45. 45. Transfer of service of certain employees.
  46. 46. Transfer of accumulations in provident fund and other like funds.
  47. 47. Payment of certain monies to University.
  48. 48. New college to be constituent or affiliated college.
  49. 49. Appointment of first Vice-Chancellor.
  50. 50. Appointment of first Registrar.
  51. 51. Transitory powers of first Vice-Chancellor.
  52. 52. Annual Report.
  53. 53. Disputes as to constitution of University authorities and bodies.
  54. 54. Disqualification for membership.
  55. 55. Removal from membership of any University authority.
  56. 56. Constitution of committees and delegation of powers.
  57. 57. Filling of casual vacancy.
  58. 58. Validation of acts and proceedings.
  59. 59. Suits and legal proceedings.
  60. 60. Vice-Chancellor and other Officers, etc., to be public servants.
  61. 61. Power to amend Schedule.
  62. 62. Power to remove difficulties.
  63. 63. Tamil Nadu Act 42 of 1989 not to apply.

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