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The Manipur University Act, 2005

The Manipur University Act, 2005

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The Manipur University Act, 2005, officially establishes Manipur University as a premier academic body to advance knowledge and research across many disciplines. It regulates the university’s internal governance, detailing roles for leadership like the Vice-Chancellor, managing finances, and setting the rules for granting degrees. The Act applies to all students, faculty, and staff, along with any colleges in the state affiliated with the institution. This law is essential because it provides a formal legal framework to improve higher education, driving socio-economic growth while specifically guaranteeing equal access for all individuals regardless of their background.

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  1. 1. Short title and commencement.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Establishment of the University.
  4. 4. Effect of establishment of the University.
  5. 5. Objects of the University.
  6. 6. Powers of the University.
  7. 7. Jurisdiction.
  8. 8. University open to all classes, castes and creed.
  9. 9. The Visitor.
  10. 10. The Chief Rector.
  11. 11. Officers of the University.
  12. 12. The Chancellor.
  13. 13. The Vice- Chancellor.
  14. 14. The Pro-Vice Chancellor.
  15. 15. The Deans of Schools.
  16. 16. The Registrar.
  17. 17. The Finance Officer.
  18. 18. The Controller of Examinations.
  19. 19. The Librarian.
  20. 20. Other officers.
  21. 21. Authorities of the University.
  22. 22. The Court.
  23. 23. The Executive Council.
  24. 24. The Academic Council.
  25. 25. The College Development Council.
  26. 26. The Boards of Studies.
  27. 27. The Finance Committee.
  28. 28. Other authorities of the University.
  29. 29. Powers to make Statutes.
  30. 30. Statutes, how to be made.
  31. 31. Power to make Ordinances.
  32. 32. Regulations.
  33. 33. Annual report.
  34. 34. Annual accounts.
  35. 35. Returns and information.
  36. 36. Conditions of service of employees.
  37. 37. Procedure of appeal and arbitration in disciplinary cases against students.
  38. 38. Right to appeal.
  39. 39. Provident and pension funds.
  40. 40. Disputes as to constitution of authorities and bodies.
  41. 41. Filling of casual vacancies.
  42. 42. Proceedings of authorities or bodies not invalidated by vacancies.
  43. 43. Protection of action taken in good faith.
  44. 44. Mode of proof of University record.
  45. 45. Power to remove difficulties.
  46. 46. Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations to be published in the Official Gazette and to be laid before Parliament.
  47. 47. Transitional provisions.
  48. 48. Repeal and savings.

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