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Bare Act

The Tamil University Act, 1982

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The Tamil University Act, 1982 establishes and governs Tamil University at Thanjavur, a specialized unitary institution created to advance research and higher learning in the Tamil language, literature, arts, and culture. It outlines the university's core objectives, which include translating works, preserving ancient manuscripts, and researching Tamil heritage alongside modern scientific developments. The legislation regulates the university's governance structure, outlining the roles of key officers such as the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor, while defining the powers of its administrative bodies like the Senate and Syndicate. Applying to faculty, administrative staff, students, and affiliated research institutions, this law ensures structured academic administration while safeguarding and promoting Tamil cultural heritage worldwide.

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Chapter I Chapter I →

  1. 1Short title and commencement
  2. 2Definitions
  3. 3Establishment of the University
  4. 4The objects of the University
  5. 5Admission to the University
  6. 6Disqualification for membership
  7. 7Disqualification for election or nomination to Senate and Syndicate in certain cases
  8. 8Visitation
  9. 9Officers of the University
  10. 10The Chancellor
  11. 11The Pro-Chancellor
  12. 12The Vice Chancellor
  13. 13Powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor
  14. 14The Registrar
  15. 15The Finance Officer
  16. 16Authorities of the University
  17. 17Vice-Chancellor and other officers, etc., to be public servants

Chapter III THE SENATE →

  1. 18The Senate
  2. 19Senate to review the broad policies and programmes of the University
  3. 20Meetings of the Senate

Chapter IV THE SYNDICATE →

  1. 21The Syndicate
  2. 22Powers of the Syndicate
  3. 23Meetings of the Syndicate
  4. 24Annual Report
  5. 25Annual accounts

Chapter V THE FACULTIES, THE BOARDS OF STUDIES, THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND OTHER AUTHORITIES →

  1. 26Constitution and functions of Faculties
  2. 27The Boards of Studies
  3. 28Constitution of other authorities
  4. 29Finance Committee

Chapter VI STATUTES →

  1. 30Statutes
  2. 31Statutes, how made
  3. 32General Funds

Chapter VIII CONDITIONS OF SERVICE →

  1. 33Pension, gratuity, etc
  2. 34Conditions of service
  3. 35Terms and conditions of service of Heads of Departments.
  4. 36Deans of Faculties.

Chapter IX MISCEILANEOUS →

  1. 37Filling of casual vacancies.
  2. 38Proceedings of the University authorities and bodies not invalidated by vacancies.
  3. 39Removal from membership of the University.
  4. 40Disputes as to constitution of University authorities and bodies.
  5. 41Constitution of committees.
  6. 42Power to obtain information.
  7. 43Appointment of first Vice-Chancellor.
  8. 44Appointment of the first Registrar.
  9. 45Transitory powers of the first Vice-Chancellor.
  10. 46The Librarian.
  11. 47Special mode of appointment
  12. 49Notiftcatlons to be placed before the Legislature
  13. 50Repeal and saving

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