The Telangana State Council of Higher Education Act, 1988
The Telangana State Council of Higher Education Act, 1988
This Act establishes the Telangana State Council of Higher Education as a statutory body responsible for planning, coordinating, and maintaining academic standards across higher education institutions in Telangana. It applies to public and private universities, degree colleges, polytechnics, and related educational authorities within the state. The Act outlines the composition of the council, its administrative procedures, and its core responsibilities, including approving new institutions, promoting syllabus reforms, conducting entrance examinations, and allocating state and central educational grants. This legislation matters because it provides a centralized framework to ensure academic quality, equitable resource distribution, and strategic educational policy across the state.
- 1. Short title and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Constitution of State Council of Higher Education.
- 4. Composition of the State Council.
- 5. Terms and Conditions of Service of Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Members.
- 6. Meetings of the Council.
- 7. Vacancies amongst members or defect in constitution not to invalidate acts or proceedings of the Council.
- 8. Temporary association of persons with the Council for particular purpose.
- 9. Staff of the Council.
- 10. Authentication of orders and other instruments of the Council.
- 11. Powers and functions of the Council.
- 12. Special provisions with regard to Intermediate Education.
- 13. Fund of the Council.
- 14. Release of grants in aid to the Universities and Institutions.
- 15. Annual Financial Statement.
- 16. Annual report.
- 17. Accounts and Audit.
- 18. Directions by the Government.
- 19. Returns and Information.
- 20. Inspection and enquiry.
- 21. Revision.
- 22. Power to make rules.
- 23. Power to make regulations.
- 24. Power to remove difficulties.
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