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Uttarakhand Surajmal University Act, 2021

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This Act establishes the Surajmal University in Uttarakhand to provide higher education opportunities. It governs the university's administration, including the roles of the Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, and other key officials, while ensuring compliance with national regulatory bodies like the University Grants Commission. The legislation also outlines the structure for constituent colleges and distance learning programs, managed by the Surjmal Laxmidevi Savarthia Educational Trust. By setting these rules, the Act provides a legal framework to ensure the university operates effectively, maintains academic standards, and serves students in the state.

  1. 1. Short title and Commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Proposal for the Establishment of University
  4. 4. Establishment of University
  5. 5. Conditions for the establishment of the University
  6. 6. Starting of the University
  7. 7. University shall not be entitled for any financial assistance etc.
  8. 8. No power to affiliate any Institution
  9. 9. Objects of the University
  10. 10. Powers of the University
  11. 11. Access to all classes, Castes, Creed and Gender in the University
  12. 12. National Accreditation
  13. 13. Officers of the University
  14. 14. The Visitor
  15. 15. Chancellor
  16. 16. The Pro-Chancellor
  17. 17. The Vice-Chancellor
  18. 18. The Pro-Vice-Chancellor
  19. 19. Dean of Faculties
  20. 20. The Registrar
  21. 21. The Finance Officer
  22. 22. Other Officer
  23. 23. Authorities of the University
  24. 24. The Board of Governors and its powers
  25. 25. The Board of Management
  26. 26. The Academic Council
  27. 27. The Finance Committee
  28. 28. Other Authorities
  29. 29. Proceeding not Invalidated on account of Vacancy
  30. 30. Fee Structure
  31. 31. Statutes
  32. 32. How to make Statutes
  33. 33. Power to amend the Statutes
  34. 34. Rules
  35. 35. How to make Rules
  36. 36. Power to Amend Rules
  37. 37. Service condition of employees
  38. 38. Provisions for Permanent Resident of Uttarakhand
  39. 39. Right to appeal
  40. 40. Provident Fund and pension
  41. 41. Disputes as to Constitution of University Authorities and bodies
  42. 42. Constitution of Committee
  43. 43. Filling of casual Vacancies
  44. 44. Protection of Action taken in good faith
  45. 45. Transitional Provisions
  46. 46. Permanent Endowment Fund
  47. 47. General Fund
  48. 48. Development Fund
  49. 49. Maintenance of funds
  50. 50. Annual Report
  51. 51. Account and Audit
  52. 52. Mode of proofing the University records
  53. 53. Dissolution of University
  54. 54. Expenditure of University during Dissolution
  55. 55. Power to remove difficulties

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