The Dr. Abdul Haq Urdu University Act, 2016
andhra-pradesh · 2016
The scanned source for this Act is imperfect — headings or section boundaries may be off. Verify against the official source.
- S. 1Substituted by the ACt No
- S. 2PROVISIONAL AFFILIATION TO COLLEGES AND PERMISSION TO COURSES / COMBINATION OF SUBJECTS, ETC
- S. 3Section 3 outlines the procedures for convocation ceremonies at the Dr. Abdul Haq Urdu University.
- S. 4RECOGNITION OF COLLEGES / INSTITUTIONS AS RESEARCH CENTRES FOR OFFERING M PHIL / Ph
- S. 5Section 5 mandates affiliated colleges to follow university rules and outlines penalties for violations, including de-recognition, and outlines procedures for establishing new departments or research centers.
- S. 6Section 6 outlines procedures for ordinary meetings of the Academic Senate, including notice requirements and admissible question criteria.
- S. 7Section 7 ensures the Dr. Abdul Haq Urdu University is open to all without discrimination based on religion, caste, or creed.
- S. 8Section 8 allows the government to inspect, review, audit, and enquire into the university's operations and compliance with the Act.
- S. 9Section 9 outlines the procedures for attendance, seating, and order of business at Academic Senate meetings.
- S. 10Section 10 designates the Governor of Andhra Pradesh as the Chancellor, head of the university, with powers to annul non-compliant proceedings and initiate disciplinary actions.
- S. 11Section 11 outlines the qualifications, role, and appointment process for the Vice-Chancellor of the Dr. Abdul Haq Urdu University.
- S. 12Section 12 outlines the powers and duties of the Vice-Chancellor, including presiding roles, meeting convening, and enforcing university regulations.
- S. 13Section 13 appoints the Registrar as a paid officer, Secretary of councils, and outlines their powers and duties.
- S. 14Section 14 establishes the role and appointment process for Deans in faculties or schools, setting a three-year term limit.
- S. 15Section 15 appoints a Finance Officer for the University, outlines their duties, and specifies their role in the Finance Committee.
- S. 16Section 16 outlines the authorities of the Dr. Abdul Haq Urdu University, including the Executive Council, Academic Senate, Faculties, and Board of Studies.
- S. 17Section 17 outlines the composition and meeting frequency of the Executive Council of the Dr. Abdul Haq Urdu University.
- S. 18Section 18 outlines the Executive Council's powers to manage university operations, finances, property, and academic standards.
- S. 19Section 19 mandates the preparation and submission of audited annual accounts to the government and university bodies within specified timelines.
- S. 20Section 20 mandates the Executive Council to prepare budget estimates and submit them to the Academic Senate for review.
- S. 21Section 21 mandates the Executive Council to prepare and submit an annual report on the University's activities to the Academic Senate and Government.
- S. 22The Executive Council can incur unplanned expenses exceeding budget, subject to Academic Senate approval.
- S. 23Section 23 outlines the composition and reconstitution every four years of the Academic Senate of the Dr. Abdul Haq Urdu University.
- S. 24Section 24 grants the Academic Senate authority over academic policies, faculty recommendations, budget oversight, and academic unit performance reviews.
- S. 25The Faculties / Schools - (1) The University shall have such Faculties / Schools as may be prescribed by the Statu
- S. 26The Board of Studies - There shall be a separate Board of Studies for each department of teaching
- S. 27Section 27 bars unsound-minded, minors, insolvents, and those convicted of moral turpitude from University membership or officer roles.
- S. 28Section resolves disputes over University Authority membership by referring to the Chancellor for a final decision.
- S. 29Constitution of Committees - All the Authorities of the University shall have power to appoint Committees
- S. 30Section 30 ensures that vacancies among University Authority members do not invalidate any acts or proceedings.
- S. 31Term of office of members of the Executive Council and the Academic Senate, etc
- S. 32Section 32 entitles graduates and equivalent title holders to enroll in the Register of Registered Graduates.
- S. 33Section 33 allows the Academic Senate to remove graduates and university authority members convicted of moral offenses or other specified conditions.
- S. 34Section 34 restricts university admission to attendance at recognized institutions or approved MOOC courses.
- S. 35Section 35 specifies eligibility criteria for student admissions and examination participation at the university.
- S. 36Section 36 recognizes degrees and diplomas from other recognized state universities and UGC-approved ones as equivalent to those from the university.
- S. 37Section 37 allows university employees and students to appeal to the Executive Council against unfavorable university decisions.
- S. 38Section 38 establishes an Ombudsman to resolve disputes between university teachers/employees and the institution, with specific qualifications and conflict-of-interest restrictions.
- S. 39Section 39 establishes a Grievance Redressal Committee to address student complaints and a portal for grievance lodging.
- S. 40Section 40 outlines the conditions of service for employees and teachers at the Dr. Abdul Haq Urdu University, including appointment contracts and dispute resolution.
- S. 41Section mandates the formation of a Selection Committee for teacher appointments, aligned with government and regulatory body regulations.
- S. 42Section 42 mandates the formation of a Selection Committee for teacher promotions under the Career Advancement Scheme.
- S. 43Section 43 establishes the University's General Fund, funded by state grants, income from fees, and private donations.
- S. 44The University can establish additional funds and accounts as decided by the Executive Council based on Finance Committee recommendations.
- S. 45Section 45 establishes a Finance Committee to examine university finances, budget, and expenditures, advising the Executive Council.
- S. 46The University can accept funds from various sources and borrow money with Executive Council approval.
- S. 47Section restricts the University from diverting funds, upgrading posts, revising pay scales, or creating posts without government approval.
- S. 48Section allows government to transfer control and management of institutions to the university.
- S. 49Subsidised levy of Taxes etc
- S. 50Section 50 grants the Executive Council power to create statutes for various university operations and administrations.
- S. 51Section 51 outlines the process for creating and approving university statutes, requiring government approval for the first statute and chancellor assent for others.
- S. 52Section 52 empowers the Executive Council to create ordinances on various university matters, subject to the Act and Statutes.
- S. 53Section 53 empowers the Executive Council or Academic Senate to create or modify regulations for meeting procedures, required provisions, and other specific authority matters.
- S. 54Section 54 empowers the government to address and resolve any difficulties in implementing the Act or establishing the university.