The Madurai Kamaraj University Act, 1965
The Madurai Kamaraj University Act, 1965
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This Act establishes and governs Madurai-Kamaraj University, which operates across four districts in Tamil Nadu. It provides the legal framework for the university's administration, defining its relationship with affiliated and constituent colleges within its jurisdiction. By setting out the rules for education, examinations, and the conduct of teachers, the Act ensures the smooth functioning of higher education institutions in the region and standardizes academic standards for degrees and diplomas offered by the university and its partner colleges.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title, extent, application and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. The University - (1) There shall be a University
- 4. Powers of the University.
- 5. Colleges not to be affiliated to any other University.
- 6. Disqualification for membership.
- 7. Visitation
- 8. Officers of the University.
- 9. The Chancellor.
- 10. The Pro-Chancellor
- 11. The Vice-Chancellor
- 12. Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor.
- 13. The Registrar.
- 14. Authorities of the University.
- 15. The Senate.
- 16. The Senate to be the supreme governing body.
- 17. Powers of the Senate.
- 18. Meetings of the Senate.
- 19. The Syndicate.
- 20. Powers of the Syndicate.
- 21. Annual Report.
- 22. Annual accounts.
- 23. The Academic Council.
- 24. Constitution of the Academic Council.
- 25. Powers of the Academic Council.
- 26. Constitution and functions of Faculties.
- 27. The Boards of Studies.
- 28. Constitution of other authorities.
- 29. Finance Committee.
- 30. Statutes.
- 31. Statutes, how made.
- 32. Ordinances.
- 33. Ordinances, how made.
- 34. Regulations, how made.
- 35. Admission to University Courses.
- 36. Admission to University examinations.
- 37. Attendance qualifying for University examinations.
- 38. University.
- 39. Funds of the University.
- 40. Transfer of Government institutions to the University.
- 41. Filling of casual vacancies.
- 42. Proceedings of the University authorities and bodies not invalidated
- 43. Removal from membership of the University.
- 44. Disputes as to constitution of University authorities and bodies.
- 45. Constitution of committees.
- 46. Pension, Gratuity, Insurance and Provident Fund.
- 47. Report on affiliated colleges.
- 48. Power to obtain information
- 49. Registration of graduates.
- 50. Appointment of the first Vice-Chancellor.
- 51. George Gazette, the first Vice- Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor on a salary to be fixed by him for a period not exceeding five years and on such other conditions as he thinks fit.
- 52. Appointment of the first University staff.
- 53. Transitory powers of the Vice-Chancellor.
- 54. Transfer of service of certain employees of the University of Madras to
- 55. Transfer of accumulations in provident fund and other like funds.
- 56. University] for the benefit of its employees.
- 57. under section 55.
- 58. Power to remove difficulties.
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