Exercise of powers in the territorial jurisdiction

(1) For the exercise of its powers under this Act, the jurisdiction of the University shall be in the Garhwal Division. (2) Every college or institution other than those providing higher/professional education existing on the date of commencement of this Act shall, from such date as may be notified by the State Government for this purpose, be deemed to be affiliated to the University established under Section 3, and shall no longer remain affiliated or associated with the Uttar Pradesh State University Act, 1973 (as applicable in Uttarakhand) currently (H.N.B. Garhwal University), hereinafter referred to as the 'Earlier University' in this section: Provided that any student receiving education in any college or institution other than the existing college on the date of commencement of this Act shall be entitled to continue and complete such education under the Earlier University, and he shall also be permitted to do so, and the Earlier University shall conduct the examination of such student in accordance with the procedure in force at the time in the University and shall confer the degree or any such other academic distinction upon him.