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The Regional Centre for Biotechnology Act, 2016

The Regional Centre for Biotechnology Act, 2016

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The Regional Centre for Biotechnology Act, 2016, formally establishes a premier research and educational institution in Faridabad, declaring it an institution of national importance. It regulates the center's administration, academic functions, and its power to grant degrees. The law applies to the center’s students and employees, ensuring equal access regardless of nationality or background. This Act matters because it creates a global hub for biotechnology expertise, fostering international collaboration with UNESCO and neighboring countries. By bridging talent gaps, it aims to drive scientific innovation and improve regional socio-economic welfare.

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  1. 1. Short title and commencement.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Establishment and incorporation of Regional Centre for Biotechnology.
  4. 4. Declaration of Regional Centre for Biotechnology as an institution of national importance.
  5. 5. Effect of establishment of Regional Centre.
  6. 6. Jurisdiction.
  7. 7. Objectives of Regional Centre.
  8. 8. Functions of Regional Centre.
  9. 9. Regional Centre to work in collaboration with other institutions of UNESCO.
  10. 10. Powers of Regional Centre.
  11. 11. Regional Centre open to all castes, creed, race or class.
  12. 12. Privileges and immunities of Regional Centre.
  13. 13. Authorities of Regional Centre.
  14. 14. Board of Governors.
  15. 15. Powers and functions of Board.
  16. 16. Powers and functions of Chairperson.
  17. 17. Programme Advisory Committee.
  18. 18. Executive Committee.
  19. 19. Finance Committee.
  20. 20. Other authorities of Regional Centre.
  21. 21. Board of Studies.
  22. 22. Officers of Regional Centre.
  23. 23. Executive Director.
  24. 24. Deans and Sub-Deans.
  25. 25. Associate Director (Administration).
  26. 26. Registrar.
  27. 27. Finance officer.
  28. 28. Other officers.
  29. 29. Grants and loans to Regional Centre.
  30. 30. Fund of Regional Centre.
  31. 31. Annual report.
  32. 32. Annual accounts.
  33. 33. Returns and information.
  34. 34. Review of functioning of Regional Centre.
  35. 35. Appointment and conditions of service of employees of Regional Centre.
  36. 36. Meetings.
  37. 37. Filling of casual vacancies.
  38. 38. Proceedings of authorities not invalidated by vacancies.
  39. 39. Protection of action taken in good faith.
  40. 40. Arbitration.
  41. 41. Power to make Statutes.
  42. 42. Power to make Ordinances.
  43. 43. Regulations.
  44. 44. Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations to be published in the Official Gazette and to be laid before Parliament.
  45. 45. Power to make Statutes or Ordinances or Regulations retrospectively.
  46. 46. Power to remove difficulties.

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