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The Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology Act, 2007

The Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology Act, 2007

Infrastructure200740 sections3 chapters

The Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology Act, 2007, establishes and regulates the namesake institute in Uttar Pradesh as an institution of national importance. It applies to the institute's administration, faculty, students, and collaborating public and private oil companies. The Act details the governance structure, including a Board of Governors and General Council, and outlines rules for managing resources, degrees, and admissions. This legislation matters because it secures government backing and academic autonomy for this specialized educational hub, enabling it to produce skilled professionals and advanced research essential for growth and innovation in India's critical hydrocarbon energy sector.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title and commencement.
  2. 2Declaration of Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology as an institution of national importance.
  3. 3Definitions.

Chapter II THE INSTITUTE →

  1. 4Incorporation of Institute.
  2. 5Constitution of Board of Governors.
  3. 6Term of office of, vacancies among, and allowances payable to, members of Board.
  4. 7Vesting of properties.
  5. 8Effect of incorporation of Institute.
  6. 9Functions of Institute.
  7. 10Powers of Board.
  8. 11Institute to be open to all races, creeds and classes.
  9. 12Teaching at the Institute.
  10. 13Visitor.
  11. 14Authorities of Institute.
  12. 15Establishment of General Council.
  13. 16Powers and functions of General Council.
  14. 17Senate.
  15. 18Functions of Senate.
  16. 19President of Board.
  17. 20Director.
  18. 21Registrar.
  19. 22Powers and duties of other authorities and officers.
  20. 23Grants by Central Government.
  21. 24Fund of Institute.
  22. 25Setting up of endowment fund.
  23. 26Accounts and audit.
  24. 27Pension and provident fund.
  25. 28Appointments.
  26. 29Statutes.
  27. 30Statutes how made.
  28. 31Ordinances.
  29. 32Ordinances how made.
  30. 33Conduct of business by authorities of Institute.
  31. 34Tribunal of Arbitration.

Chapter III MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 35Acts and proceedings not to be invalidated by vacancies.
  2. 36Grant of degrees, etc., by Institute.
  3. 37Sponsored schemes.
  4. 38Power to remove difficulties.
  5. 39Transitional provisions.
  6. 40Statutes, Ordinances and notifications to be published in the Official Gazette and to be laid before Parliament.

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