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The Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University Act, 2008

The Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University Act, 2008

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This Act establishes the Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University to elevate standards throughout the state's teacher training system. It governs all affiliated colleges and authorized institutes within the state that deliver teacher education courses. The University monitors academic regulations set by the National Council for Teacher Education, fosters innovative research, and confers degrees and academic distinctions in this field. By centralizing oversight and providing a dedicated body to develop pedagogical expertise, the legislation ensures that future educators receive high-quality preparation, directly improving the overall quality of schooling for students.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent, application and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Establishment of University
  4. 4. Objectives and Powers of University
  5. 5. Colleges not to be affiliated to any other University
  6. 6. Visitation
  7. 7. Officers of University
  8. 8. The Chancellor
  9. 9. The Pro-Chancellor
  10. 10. The Vice-Chancellor
  11. 11. Powers and Duties of Vice-Chancellor
  12. 12. The Registrar
  13. 13. The Finance Officer
  14. 14. The Controller of Examinations
  15. 15. Vice-Chancellor and other Officers, etc., to be Public Servants
  16. 16. Authorities of the University
  17. 17. Disqualification for membership
  18. 18. Disqualification for election or nomination to Syndicate and Academic Council in certain cases
  19. 19. The Syndicate
  20. 20. Powers of Syndicate
  21. 21. Meetings of Syndicate
  22. 22. The Academic Council
  23. 23. Powers and Functions of the Academic Council
  24. 24. Meetings of the Academic Council
  25. 25. The Finance Committee
  26. 26. The Planning Board
  27. 27. Board of Studies
  28. 28. Constitution and Functions of Faculties
  29. 29. Constitution of Other Authorities
  30. 30. Statutes
  31. 31. Statutes how made
  32. 32. Ordinances
  33. 33. Ordinances how made
  34. 34. Regulations how made
  35. 35. Admission University Courses
  36. 36. Admission to University Examination
  37. 37. Attendance qualifying for University Examinations
  38. 38. Residence and Hostels
  39. 39. General Fund
  40. 40. Pension Gratuity, etc.
  41. 41. Conditions of Service
  42. 42. Selection Committee
  43. 43. Terms and Conditions Service of Heads of Department
  44. 44. Dean of Faculties
  45. 45. Filling of Casual Vacancies
  46. 46. Proceedings of University Authorities and Bodies not to be invalidated by Vacancies
  47. 47. Removal from Membership of University
  48. 48. Disputes as to the constitution of University authorities and bodies
  49. 49. Constitution of Committees
  50. 50. Power to obtain information
  51. 51. Appointment of First Vice-Chancellor
  52. 52. Appointment of Registrar
  53. 53. Transitory Powers of first Vice-Chancellor
  54. 54. Transfer of Certain Colleges to the University
  55. 55. Certain Tamil Nadu Acts not to apply
  56. 56. The Librarian
  57. 57. Special Mode of Appointment
  58. 58. Report on affiliated colleges
  59. 59. Power to Remove Difficulties

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