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Uttarakhand University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) Act, 2003

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This Act establishes the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, allowing the Hydrocarbons Education and Research Society to found the institution within Uttarakhand. It provides the legal framework for the university's governance, defining key bodies like the Academic Council and Board of Governors, and outlines the structure for academic programs, research, and distance education. The legislation ensures the university operates in compliance with state and national regulations, facilitating higher education focused on hydrocarbons and energy studies while managing the administration of its constituent colleges and study centers.

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  1. 1. Short title and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Proposal for the establishment of the University
  4. 4. Establishment of University
  5. 5. University not to be entitled to financial assistance
  6. 6. No power to affiliate any institution
  7. 7. Objects or the University
  8. 8. Power of the University
  9. 9. University open to all classes, castes, creed and gender
  10. 10. National Accreditation
  11. 11. Officers of the University
  12. 12. The Visitor
  13. 13. The Chancellor
  14. 14. The Vice-Chancellor
  15. 15. The Pro-Vice-Chancellor
  16. 16. Deans of faculties
  17. 17. Registrar
  18. 18. The Finance Officer
  19. 19. Other Officers
  20. 20. Authorities of the University
  21. 21. The Board of Governors and its powers
  22. 22. The Board of management
  23. 23. The Academic Council
  24. 24. The Finance committee
  25. 25. Other Authorities
  26. 26. Proceedings not invalidated on account of Vacancy
  27. 27. Statutes
  28. 28. Statutes how made
  29. 29. Power to amend the Statutes
  30. 30. Rules
  31. 31. Rules how made
  32. 32. Power to amend Rules
  33. 33. Conditions service of employees
  34. 34. Right to appeal
  35. 35. Provident fund and
  36. 36. Disputes as to constitution of University authorities and bodies
  37. 37. Constitution of committees
  38. 38. Filling of casual vacancies
  39. 39. Protection of action taken in good faith
  40. 40. Transitional provisions
  41. 41. Permanent Endowment Fund
  42. 42. General Fund
  43. 43. Development fund
  44. 44. Maintenance of fund
  45. 45. Annual Report
  46. 46. Account and Audit
  47. 47. Mode of proof of University record
  48. 48. Dissolution of University
  49. 49. Expenditure of the University during dissolution
  50. 50. Removal of difficulties

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