The Annamalai University Act, 2013

The Annamalai University Act, 2013

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This legislation reorganizes and governs Annamalai University in Tamil Nadu, re-establishing it as a state-managed unitary and affiliating university. It applies to the university's administration, faculty, staff, and students, as well as higher education institutions and affiliated colleges across the districts of Villupuram, Cuddalore, Kallakurichi, and Mayiladuthurai. The law defines the powers of university authorities, outlines procedures for appointing key officials, regulates academic programs and admissions, and establishes financial management frameworks. It matters because it brings public accountability and standardized oversight to the university, ensuring structured governance, equitable educational access, and maintained quality standards across all affiliated institutions.

Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2Definitions

Chapter II THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 3Establishment of University
  2. 4Objects and powers of the University
  3. 5Visitation

Chapter III OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 6Officers of University
  2. 7Chancellor
  3. 8Pro-Chancellor
  4. 9Vice-Chancellor
  5. 10Powers and Duties of Vice-Chancellor
  6. 11Registrar
  7. 12Dean
  8. 13Finance Officer
  9. 14Controller of Examinations
  10. 15Vice-Chancellor and other officers etc., to be public servants

Chapter IV AUTHORITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 16Authorities of University
  2. 17Disqualification of membership
  3. 18Disqualification for election or nomination to Syndicate and Academic Council in certain cases
  4. 19Syndicate
  5. 20Powers of Syndicate
  6. 21Meetings of Syndicate
  7. 22Academic Council
  8. 23Powers and Duties of Academic Council
  9. 24Meetings of Academic Council
  10. 25Finance Committee
  11. 26Faculties and Board of Studies
  12. 27Constitution of other authorities
  13. 28Constitution of committees and delegation of powers

Chapter V STATUTES, ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS →

  1. 29Statutes
  2. 30Statutes, how made
  3. 31Ordinances
  4. 32Ordinances, how made
  5. 33Regulations, how made

Chapter VI ADMISSION OF STUDENTS →

  1. 34Admission to University courses
  2. 35Selection and Admission of students
  3. 36Admission to University Examinations

Chapter VII FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS →

  1. 37Permanent Endowment Fund
  2. 38General Fund
  3. 39Other Funds
  4. 40Management of funds
  5. 41Annual report
  6. 42Annual accounts

Chapter VIII CONDITIONS OF SERVICE →

  1. 43Pension, Gratuity etc
  2. 44Conditions of service
  3. 45Selection committee
  4. 46Terms and conditions of Service of Heads of Department

Chapter IX MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 47Filling up of casual vacancies
  2. 48Proceedings of University authorities and bodies not to be invalidated by vacancies
  3. 49Removal from membership of University
  4. 50Disputes as to constitution of University authorities and bodies
  5. 51Power to obtain information
  6. 52Special mode of appointment
  7. 53Power to remove difficulties
  8. 54Power to give direction

Chapter X TRANSITORY PROVISIONS →

  1. 55Appointment of Administrator by Government
  2. 56Appointment of Registrar by Government
  3. 57Removal of doubts
  4. 58Repeal and savings

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