The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education Act, 1988.
andhra-pradesh · 1988
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- S. 1Short title and commencement - (1) This Act may be called the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education Act, 1988
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education Act, 1988.
- S. 3Section 3 establishes the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education and defines its corporate status and headquarters.
- S. 4Composition of the State Council - (1) The State Council shall consist of the following members, namely:- I
- S. 5Section 5 outlines terms and conditions for appointment, resignation, removal, and disqualification of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Members of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education.
- S. 6Section 6 outlines the meeting times, places, and procedural rules for the Council under the Act.
- S. 7Section 7 ensures that vacancies or constitutional defects do not invalidate the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education's acts or proceedings.
- S. 8Section 8 allows the Council to temporarily associate non-voting experts for specific purposes.
- S. 9Section 9 allows the Council to appoint a Secretary and other officers with government approval, and sets recruitment and service conditions for its staff.
- S. 10Section 10 mandates that Council orders and decisions must be signed by the Chairman or authorized member, and other instruments by the Secretary or authorized officer.
- S. 11Section 11 outlines the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education's duties to coordinate, plan, and maintain standards in higher education institutions.
- S. 12Section 12 empowers the government to delegate Intermediate Education functions to the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education.
- S. 13Section 13 establishes the Council's fund, sources of funding, and its financial management.
- S. 14Section 14 mandates the State Council to allocate and release grants to universities and colleges from its funds.
- S. 15Section 15 mandates the Council to prepare and submit an annual financial statement to the State Government for legislative review.
- S. 16Section 16 mandates the Council to prepare and submit an annual report detailing its activities to the government and University Grants Commission.
- S. 17Section 17 mandates the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education to maintain and audit its accounts, and submit them to the government for legislative assembly review.
- S. 18Section 18 allows the Government to direct the Council on policy matters and emergencies, with final say in disputes.
- S. 19Section 19 mandates the Council to provide the Government with required returns or information about its property or activities.
- S. 20Section 20 allows the government to inspect and inquire into the State Council's activities and direct it to take specific actions.
- S. 21The government can review and revise any order or decision made by the State Council for legality and propriety.
- S. 22Power to make rules - (1) The Government may, by notification make rules for carrying out all or any of the purposes of
- S. 23Section 23 grants the Council authority to create regulations for its operations and associations, subject to government approval.
- S. 24Power to remove difficulties THE ANDHRA PRADESH STATE COUNCIL OF HIGHER EDUCATION ACT, 1988 ACT No