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The Tamil Nadu Open University Act, 2002

The Tamil Nadu Open University Act, 2002

Education200252 sections9 chapters

This law establishes the Tamil Nadu Open University to revolutionize education by promoting distance learning across the state. It applies to the University, its colleges, and study centers, allowing people to access higher education degrees and certificates through flexible methods like correspondence courses and broadcasting. The main purpose is to enhance the State's educational pattern, increase access for disadvantaged populations, and ensure standards are maintained in open and distance education systems.

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Chapter II THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 3The University
  2. 4Powers, Functions and Objects of the University
  3. 5Admission to University
  4. 6Visitation

Chapter III OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 7Officers of University.
  2. 8Chancellor
  3. 9Pro-Chancellor
  4. 10Vice-Chancellor
  5. 11Provided that such leave may be converted into leave on full pay to the extent to which he is entitled to earned leave under clause (d).
  6. 12Directors
  7. 13Registrar
  8. 14Finance Officer
  9. 15Controller of Examinations
  10. 16Vice-Chancellor and other officers, etc. to be public servants

Chapter IV AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 17Authorities of the University
  2. 18(1) No person shall be qualified for election or nomination as a member of any of
  3. 19Disqualification for election or nomination to Syndicate and Academic Senate in certain cases
  4. 20The Syndicate
  5. 21Powers of Syndicate
  6. 22Meeting of Syndicate
  7. 23The Academic Council
  8. 24Powers and functions of the Academic council
  9. 25Meetings of the Academic Council
  10. 26The Finance Committee
  11. 27The Planning Board
  12. 28Board of Studies
  13. 29Constitution of other authorities
  14. 30Constitution of committees and delegation of powers

Chapter V STATUTES, ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS →

  1. 31Statutes
  2. 32Statutes how made
  3. 33Ordinances
  4. 34Ordinances how made
  5. 35Regulations

Chapter VI ADMISSIONS OF STUDENTS →

  1. 36Admission to University courses

Chapter VII UNIVERSITY FUNDS, ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS →

  1. 37General Fund
  2. 38Other Funds
  3. 39Management of Funds
  4. 40Annual Report
  5. 41Annual Accounts

Chapter VIII CONDITIONS OF SERVICE →

  1. 42Pension Gratuity etc.,
  2. 43Conditions of Service
  3. 44Selection Committee

Chapter X TRANSITORY PROVISIONS →

  1. 45Appointment of First Vice-chancellor
  2. 46Appointment of First Registrar
  3. 47Transitory powers of the first Vice-Chancellor

Chapter XI MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 48Filling of casual vacancies
  2. 49Proceedings of the University authorities and bodies not to be invalidated by vacancies
  3. 51Disputes as to contribution of University authorities and bodies
  4. 52Power to obtain information
  5. 53Special mode of appointment

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