Bare Act
The Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education Act, 1992
The Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education Act establishes a corporate body called the Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education that operates across the entire state to coordinate and oversee higher education institutions. The council comprises government officials, education specialists, scientists, industrial representatives, university vice-chancellors, and an appointed member-secretary who work together to shape educational policy. It has legal authority to own property, enter contracts, and conduct its affairs through properly constituted meetings. By regulating the council's composition, functions, disqualifications, service terms, and removal procedures, this act creates a structured framework for advancing quality, accessible higher education throughout Tamil Nadu's universities and colleges.
- 1. Short title and extent
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Establishment of the Council
- 4. Composition of the Council
- 5. Disqualification
- 6. Term of office of Vice-Chairman and nominated and co-opted members
- 7. Member-Secretary
- 8. Removal from the Council
- 9. Resignation and Casual vacancies
- 10. Functions of the Council
- 15. Annual Accounts and audit
- 16. Annual report
- 17. Directions by Government
- 18. Proceedings of Council not to be invalidated by vacancies
- 19. Members and employees of Council to be public servants
- 20. Protection of action taken in good faith
- 21. Power to make rules
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