The Dr. N.T.R University of Health Sciences Act, 1986.
andhra-pradesh · 1986
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- S. 1(1)(a) The vice-Chancellor shall be a whole-time officer of the University
- S. 2Section 2 details the terms, duties, and disciplinary powers of the Registrar, including retirement age, temporary duty assignments, and appeal processes.
- S. 3Section 3 outlines the duties and responsibilities of the Finance Officer in managing the university's finances and property.
- S. 4Section 4 outlines the composition of the Executive Council for the University, including ex-officio and nominated members.
- S. 5Section 5 grants the Executive Council powers to make statutes, establish colleges, and award academic distinctions.
- S. 6Section 6 outlines the meeting procedures and quorum requirements for the Executive Council of the university.
- S. 7Section 7 ensures the University admits all eligible individuals regardless of background but maintains academic and conduct standards.
- S. 8Section 8 empowers the Academic Senate to control academic standards, curricula, and teaching, and advise on academic matters and student admissions.
- S. 9Section 9 grants the Government inspection and control rights over the University's affairs, properties, and operations.
- S. 10Section 10 establishes the composition, roles, and meeting frequency of the Finance Committee for the university.
- S. 11Section 11 outlines the appointment, duties, and responsibilities of Deans in colleges under the university.
- S. 12Section 12 establishes selection committees for appointing Tutors, Assistant Professors, Professors, and Librarians at the University and campus college.
- S. 13Section 13 outlines the process for the Executive Council to amend, propose, and adopt ordinances, with input from the Academic Senate and final approval by the Chancellor.
- S. 14Section 14 authorizes the University authorities to make regulations for internal procedures and meeting conduct.
- S. 15Section 15 allows University officers or authorities to delegate powers to others, retaining overall responsibility.
- S. 16Section 16 outlines how Deans of Faculties and other university officers are appointed and defines their powers and duties.
- S. 17Section 17 prescribes the salary and allowances for specified university officers as per the university statutes.
- S. 18Section 18 lists the authorities of the University, including the Executive Council, Academic Senate, Planning Board, Finance Committee, and Boards of Studies.
- S. 19Section 19 establishes the Executive Council as the main executive body of the University, with its constitution and powers defined by the Statutes.
- S. 20Section 20 establishes the Academic Senate as the main academic body overseeing university academic policies.
- S. 21Section 21 establishes the Planning Board as the main body overseeing the university's development and monitoring.
- S. 22Finance Committee:- The constitution, powers and functions of the Finance Committee shall be prescribed by the Statutes
- S. 23The Board of studies:- There shall be Boards of Studies attached to each department of teaching and research
- S. 24Section 24 sets the term of office for members of the Executive Council, Academic Senate, and Planning Board.
- S. 25The faculties:- the faculties of the University and their composition shall be such as may be prescribed by the Statutes
- S. 26Section 26 establishes the University's general fund to receive its income, government grants, and other contributions.
- S. 27Section 27 allows the University to establish additional funds as decided by the Executive Council based on Finance Committee recommendations.
- S. 28The section allows the University to borrow money from various sources, with prior government approval for large loans.
- S. 29Section 29 restricts the University from diverting funds, upgrading posts, or creating new posts without government approval.
- S. 30Section 30 empowers the Executive Council to create statutes for various university operations and governance matters.
- S. 31Statutes how made:- (1) The first statutes of the University are those set out in the Second Schedule
- S. 32Section 32 empowers the Executive Council to amend, repeal, or add to ordinances made by the Vice-Chancellor for university operations.
- S. 33Section 33 allows the University authorities to create regulations for internal operations not covered by the Act, Statutes, or Ordinances.
- S. 34Section 34 mandates the Executive Council to prepare and submit an annual report to the Government.
- S. 35Section mandates the Finance Officer to prepare and submit audited annual accounts to the Executive Council and Government.
- S. 36Section 36 mandates the Finance Officer to prepare financial estimates and submit them to the Executive Council for approval, while the Government sets a five-year block grant for the University.
- S. 37Section 37 allows the Executive Council to incur unforeseen or excess budget expenditures with written reasons.
- S. 38Section 38 fills casual vacancies in University authorities by nominating replacements, except within six months before term expiry.
- S. 39Section 39 protects university officers and employees from legal action for good faith actions under the Act.
- S. 40Section 40 ensures that vacancies or irregularities in University authorities do not invalidate their actions.
- S. 41Section 41 bars unsound-minded, insolvent, or morally corrupt individuals from University authority membership.
- S. 42Section 42 allows the Executive Council to remove members from University authorities for misconduct or criminal conviction, and to withdraw degrees or diplomas.
- S. 43Section 43 resolves disputes about University authority membership by referring them to the Chancellor for a final decision.
- S. 44Section 44 allows university authorities to form and manage committees, delegating powers as needed.
- S. 45Section 45 empowers the Vice-Chancellor to form advisory committees and appoint staff until university authorities are established.
- S. 46Section 46 grants the government authority to request information from the University, which must provide it unless it deems the information confidential.
- S. 47Certified copies of University documents, when signed by the Registrar, are admissible as evidence.
- S. 48Section 48 appoints the first Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, and Finance Officer by the Chancellor, with terms up to three years.
- S. 49Section 49 outlines the initial duties and powers of the first Vice-Chancellor to establish University authorities and draft necessary Statutes.
- S. 50Section 50 prohibits the University from accepting donations that condition religious belief for admissions or appointments, except for research funding.
- S. 51Section 51 allows the Executive Council to appoint distinguished individuals as professors and joint project staff from other institutions.
- S. 52Section 52 allows the government to address initial or ongoing issues in university authority formation by issuing necessary notifications.
- S. 53Section 53 outlines written contracts for university employees and grievance committees for dispute resolution.
- S. 54Section 54 outlines the appeal process for students removed from university rolls or barred from exams for over a year.
- S. 55Section 55 allows university employees and students to appeal to the Executive Council against university decisions.
- S. 56Section 56 establishes pension, provident fund, and insurance schemes for university employees, subject to government approval and statutory conditions.