THE 1 STATE COUNCIL OF HIGHER EDUCATION ACT, 1995
The Uttarakhand State Council of Higher Education Act, 1995
This Act provides for the establishment and operation of the State Council of Higher Education in Uttarakhand as an advisory body. Applying to all public and private universities and colleges across the state, it creates a centralized framework to plan, coordinate, and regulate higher education standards. The Council oversees academic curriculum reforms, teacher training, research funding, examination improvements, and financial aid distribution while advising the state government on establishing new institutions and departments. Ultimately, this law matters because it aims to improve educational quality, align state universities with national standards, foster industrial and scientific collaboration, and ensure coordinated educational development.
- 1. Short title, commencement and application
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Establishment of council of Higher education
- 4. Constitution of council
- 5. Temporary association of persons with the council for particular purpose
- 6. Disqualification for membership of council
- 7. Terms and conditions of service of President/Chairperson and nominated members
- 8. Powers and duties of Member-Secretary
- 9. Removal from membership of Council
- 10. Filling of Casual Vacancy
- 11. Functions of the Council
- 12. Meetings of Council
- 13. Staff of Council
- 14. Budget of Council
- 15. Fund of Council
- 16. Annual Accounts and Audit
- 17. Annual Report
- 18. Power to issue directions
- 19. Authentication of orders and other instruments of the Council
- 20. Proceedings of Council not to be invalid on the ground of defect in Constitution etc.
- 21. Members and employees of Council to be public servants
- 22. Protection of action taken in good faith
- 23. Power to call for information
- 24. Power to inspect records, registers etc.
- 25. Power to make rules
- 26. Power to make regulations
- 27. Power to remove difficulties
- 28. Repeal and Savings
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