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The Tamil Nadu National Law University Act, 2012

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The Tamil Nadu National Law University Act, 2012 establishes the Tamil Nadu National Law University in Tiruchirappalli to advance legal education and research. It applies to university administrators, teaching and non-teaching staff, and students across Tamil Nadu, while setting criteria for seat reservations for state residents and designated social categories. The law establishes governing bodies such as the General Council, Executive Council, and Academic Council to manage university operations, academic standards, staff appointments, and financial affairs. This legislation matters because it creates a specialized state university dedicated to law, improving access to quality legal training and supporting social development through legal reform and education.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent 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. Visitation
  8. 8. Officers of University
  9. 9. Chancellor
  10. 10. Pro-Chancellor
  11. 11. Vice-Chancellor
  12. 12. Removal of Vice-Chancellor
  13. 13. Powers and duties of Vice-Chancellor
  14. 14. Registrar
  15. 15. Finance Officer
  16. 16. Controller of Examinations
  17. 17. Authorities of University
  18. 18. Disqualification for membership
  19. 19. Disqualification for election or nomination to General Council, Executive Council and Academic Council in certain cases
  20. 20. Vice-Chancellor and other Officers etc., to be public servants
  21. 21. General Council
  22. 22. Powers of General Council
  23. 23. Meetings of General Council
  24. 24. Executive Council
  25. 25. Powers of Executive Council
  26. 26. Meetings of Executive Council
  27. 27. Members not entitled to remuneration
  28. 28. Academic Council
  29. 29. Powers and functions of Academic Council
  30. 30. Meetings of Academic Council
  31. 31. Finance Committee
  32. 32. Board of Studies
  33. 33. Constitution of other authorities
  34. 34. Constitution of Committees and delegation of powers
  35. 35. Constitution and functions of Faculties
  36. 36. Regulations
  37. 37. Regulations how made
  38. 38. Admission to University Courses
  39. 39. Selection and Admission of Candidates to University
  40. 40. Residence of Students
  41. 41. General Fund
  42. 42. Other Funds
  43. 43. Management of Funds
  44. 44. Annual report
  45. 45. Annual accounts
  46. 46. Pension, gratuity, etc.
  47. 47. Conditions of Service
  48. 48. Selection Committee
  49. 49. Terms and conditions of appointment of Heads of Departments
  50. 50. Deans of Faculties
  51. 51. Appointment of first Vice-Chancellor
  52. 52. Appointment of first Registrar
  53. 53. Transitory Powers of first Vice-Chancellor
  54. 54. Honorary Degree
  55. 55. Withdrawal of Degree
  56. 56. Discipline
  57. 57. Sponsored Schemes
  58. 58. Filling of casual vacancies
  59. 59. Proceedings of University authorities not to be invalidated by vacancies.
  60. 60. Removal from membership of University.
  61. 61. Disputes as to election or nomination to University authorities and bodies.
  62. 62. Power to obtain information.
  63. 63. Librarian.
  64. 64. Special mode of appointment.
  65. 65. Power to remove difficulties.
  66. 66. Power of Government to give direction.

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