The ARUNACHAL PRADESH UNIVERSITY ACT, 2012
arunachal-pradesh · 2012
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- S. 1Section 1 outlines the Vice-Chancellor's roles, powers, and duties in overseeing university operations and administration.
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Arunachal Pradesh University Act, 2012, including "Academic Council," "Academic Staff," and "Approved Institution."
- S. 3Section 3 outlines the composition and procedures for Selection Committees for appointing librarians and faculty at the Arunachal Pradesh University.
- S. 4Section 4 details the appointment, terms, duties, and disciplinary powers of the Registrar of the Arunachal Pradesh University.
- S. 5Section 5 empowers the Arunachal Pradesh University to provide education, conduct research, and grant academic degrees.
- S. 6Section 6 outlines the appointment and role of Heads of Departments at the University, with provisions for temporary leadership and reappointment.
- S. 7Section 7 ensures equal admission without religious tests and allows special provisions for certain groups.
- S. 8(1) The Governor, Arunachal Pradesh shall be the Chancellor of the University
- S. 9Section 9 grants the Academic Council authority over academic policies, coordination, and regulation of university academic functions.
- S. 10Section 10 outlines the appointment and removal process for the Vice-Chancellor of Arunachal Pradesh University, specifying eligibility and grounds for removal.
- S. 11(1) All the members of the Finance Committee, other than ex-officio members, shall hold office for a term of three years
- S. 12Section 12 establishes Selection Committees for recommending appointments to academic and administrative posts at the University.
- S. 13Section 13 allows the Executive Council to appoint distinguished individuals and other academic staff to the University under specific terms.
- S. 14Section 14 allows the Executive Council to appoint individuals for fixed terms based on Statute 12's procedure.
- S. 15(1) The Qualifications of recognized teachers shall be such as may be prescribed by the University Grants Commission
- S. 16Section 16 outlines the various authorities within the Arunachal Pradesh University, including the Court, Councils, and Committees.
- S. 17Section 17 outlines the composition of the Court of the Arunachal Pradesh University, including various officials and representatives.
- S. 18Section 18 outlines the composition and powers of the Executive Council, the principal executive body of the Arunachal Pradesh University.
- S. 19Section 19 allows the Vice-Chancellor to suspend and report on teachers' misconduct, and the Executive Council to remove them for misconduct or with proper notice.
- S. 20Section 20 allows non-academic staff removal for specific reasons and outlines resignation procedures for permanent employees.
- S. 21(1) All powers relating to disciplinary action in relation to students of the University shall vest in the Vice-Chancell
- S. 22Section 22 allows committee members to elect a presiding member if no President or Chairman is present.
- S. 23Section 23 allows non-ex-officio members of university authorities to resign by letter to the Registrar.
- S. 24Section 24 disqualifies certain individuals from serving on university authorities due to mental incapacity, insolvency, or criminal conviction.
- S. 25Section 25 outlines the University's statutes to cover governance, appointments, employee conditions, and disciplinary procedures.
- S. 26(1) The first Statutes are those set out in the second schedule
- S. 27Section 27 allows the University to make ordinances for student admission, course of study, examinations, and other academic matters.
- S. 28Section 28 allows the University authorities to create regulations for their operations not covered by the Act, Statutes, or Ordinances.
- S. 29Section 29 mandates the University's annual report submission to the Court, Chancellor, and State Government.
- S. 30Section 30 mandates annual auditing and publication of Arunachal Pradesh University's financial accounts and reports.
- S. 31Section 31 mandates written contracts for employees and teachers, establishes a Tribunal for disputes, and makes its decisions final.
- S. 32Section 32 allows students debarred from exams for over a year to appeal to the Executive Council regarding their removal from university rolls.
- S. 33Employees and students can appeal University decisions to the Executive Council, which can confirm, modify, or reverse the decision.
- S. 34Section 34 establishes university-managed pension or provident funds and allows state government application of 1925 Provident Fund Act.
- S. 35Section 35 resolves disputes on University authority membership by referring to the Chancellor's final decision.
- S. 36Section 36 allows university authorities to form committees with members from the authority and additional persons as deemed fit.
- S. 37Section 37 fills casual vacancies in university bodies by the appointing authority for the remaining term.
- S. 38Section 38 ensures university actions remain valid despite member vacancies.
- S. 39Section 39 protects university officers and employees from legal actions for good faith actions under the Act.
- S. 40Section certifies University documents certified by Registrar as prima facie evidence, overriding Indian Evidence Act.
- S. 41The section allows the government to issue orders to resolve Act implementation issues for three years.
- S. 42Section 42 appoints initial university officials and councils, with terms and appointment procedures.
- S. 43(1) Every Statute, Ordinance or Regulation made under this Act shall be published in the Official Gazette
- S. 44Section 44 preserves pre-existing decisions and actions under previous laws that are not inconsistent with the Arunachal Pradesh University Act, 2012.