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The Mother Teresa Women's University Act, 1984

The Mother Teresa Women's University Act, 1984

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This Act establishes and governs the Mother Teresa Women’s University in Tamil Nadu, dedicated to advancing women's higher education, welfare research, and consultancy services. It defines the university's structure, powers, and administrative authorities, including the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Executive Council, and Academic Committee. The law exclusively applies to female students, faculty, and affiliated educational institutions within its designated jurisdiction, restricting academic appointments primarily to women. It matters because it creates a dedicated institutional framework to monitor women's education, support research on rural and disadvantaged women, promote gender-focused policy research, and empower women through specialized academic qualifications and welfare initiatives across the state.

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Chapter II THE UNIVERSITY →

  1. 3Establishment of a University.
  2. 4The object and powers of the University.
  3. 5Admission to the University.
  4. 6Disqualification for membership.
  5. 7Disqualification for nomination to the Academic Committee
  6. 8Visitation.
  7. 9Officers of the University.
  8. 10The Chancellor.
  9. 11The Pro-Chancellor.
  10. 12The Vice-Chancellor
  11. 13Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor.
  12. 14The Registrar.
  13. 15The Finance Officer.
  14. 16Authorities of the University.
  15. 17The Planning Board.
  16. 18Vice-Chancellor and other officers, etc., to be public
  17. 19Woman only to be appointed as officer, etc.

Chapter III THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE →

  1. 20The Academic Committee.
  2. 21Academic Committee to review the broad policies and
  3. 22Meetings of the Academic Committee.

Chapter IV THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL →

  1. 23The Executive Council.
  2. 24Powers of the Executive Council.
  3. 25Meetings of the Executive Council.
  4. 26Annual Report.
  5. 27Annual Accounts.

Chapter V THE FACULTIES, THE DEPARTMENTS OF →

  1. 28STUDIES, THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND OTHER AUTHORITIES.
  2. 29The Department of Studies.
  3. 30Constitution of other authorities.
  4. 31Finance Committee.

Chapter VI STATUTES →

  1. 32Statutes.
  2. 33Statutes, how made.

Chapter VII UNIVERSITY FUNDS →

  1. 34General Funds.

Chapter VIII CONDITIONS OF SERVICE →

  1. 35Pension, gratuity etc.
  2. 36Conditions of Service
  3. 37Terms and conditions of service of Heads of Departments.
  4. 38Terms and conditions of service of Deans of Faculties.

Chapter IX MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 39Filling of casual vacancies.
  2. 40Proceedings of the University authorities and bodies not
  3. 41Removal from membership of the University.
  4. 42Disputes as to constitution of University authorities and
  5. 43Constitution of Committees.
  6. 44Power to obtain information.
  7. 45Appointment of the first Vice-Chancellor.
  8. 46Appointment of the first Registrar.
  9. 47Transitory powers of the first Vice-Chancellor.
  10. 48The Librarian.
  11. 49Special mode of appointment.
  12. 50Power to amend the Schedule.
  13. 51Power to remove difficulties.
  14. 52Repeal and saving.

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