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Bare Act

The Anna University Act, 1978

Education197847 sections10 chapters

This law establishes Anna University in Tamil Nadu to oversee higher education in engineering, technology, and allied sciences. It creates a corporate body that manages instruction, research, and the awarding of degrees. The university operates as a unitary institution comprising specific colleges and has the authority to establish campuses and research centers. Its primary purpose is to advance knowledge in these fields, provide relevant education to society, and foster cooperation between academia and industry, thereby serving the educational and developmental needs of the state.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title and commencement
  2. 2Definitions

Chapter II THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 3Establishment of the University
  2. 4Objects of the University
  3. 5Powers and functions of the University
  4. 6Admission to the University
  5. 7Inspection and inquiry

Chapter III OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 8Officers of the University
  2. 9The Chancellor
  3. 10The Pro-Chancellor
  4. 11The Vice-Chancellor
  5. 12Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor
  6. 13Deans and Directors
  7. 14The Registrar
  8. 15The Finance Officer

Chapter IV AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 16Authorities of the University
  2. 17The Syndicate
  3. 18Such resignation shall be conveyed to the Chancellor by a letter in writing by the member, and the resignation shall take effect from the date of its acceptance by the Chancellor.
  4. 19Faculties and Boards of Studies
  5. 20Constitution of Committees and delegation of powers

Chapter V FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS →

  1. 21General Fund
  2. 22Other funds
  3. 23The University may have such other funds as may be prescribed by the statutes.
  4. 24The funds and all moneys of the University shall be managed in such manner as may be prescribed.
  5. 25Finance Committee
  6. 26The Syndicate shall constitute a Finance Committee consisting of the Vice-Chancellor and other members as may be prescribed by the statutes.

Chapter VI CONDITIONS OF SERVICE →

  1. 27Pension, gratuity, etc.
  2. 28Conditions of service

Chapter VII STATUTES, ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS →

  1. 29Statutes
  2. 30Statutes how made
  3. 31A statute passed by the Syndicate shall have no validity until it has been assented to by the Chancellor.
  4. 32Regulations

Chapter VIII TRANSFER OF COLLEGES, EMPLOYEES AND FUNDS →

  1. 33Transfer of certain colleges and institutions to the University
  2. 34Special provisions for students
  3. 35Compensation payable
  4. 36Transfer of service of certain employees
  5. 37Transfer of accumulations in provident fund, etc.
  6. 38Payment of certain moneys by the University of Madras

Chapter IX TRANSITORY PROVISIONS →

  1. 39Appointment of the first Vice-Chancellor
  2. 40Appointment of the first Registrar

Chapter X MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 41Annual Report
  2. 42Validation of acts and proceedings
  3. 43Power to amend Schedule I
  4. 44Tamil Nadu Act VII of 1923 not to apply
  5. 45Power to remove difficulties
  6. 46Provided that no such notification shall be issued after the expiry of three years from the date of establishment of the University under section 3.

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