Bare ActsThe Venkateshwara Open University Act,2012

Section 51

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De-r€cognition of the University by the State Govemment : (1) Where the Slate Government receives a complaint that the University is not functioning in acmrdance wih the provisions of thisActr it shallrequlre the University to sho$, cause within such time, lvhich shall not be less than two months refening a copy of the complaint as to why the University should not be derecognized. (2) lf upon receipt of the reply of the University to the notice given under sub-section (1) the Sate Govem ment is satisfied that a prima-facie case of mismanagement or violation of the provisions of thisAct in the tunctioning of the University is made out, it shall order such enquiry as it deem necessary (3) Forthe purpose ofan inquiry under sub-section (2), the SEte Government shall by notification, appoint an officer or authority as the enquiring authcirity to enquire into the allegations of violation ofthe provision of thisAct. (4) Every inquiring authority appoint under sub-section (3) shall while performing its functions under this Act have all the poivers of CivilCourt under the code of Civil Procedure, 1908 trying a suit and in particulars in respect of the following matters, namely .- (a) summoning and enforcing the attendance of any witness and examining himon oath, (b) requinng the discovery and production ofanydocument, 212 (c) requisitioning any public record or copy thereof from any office ; (d) re€eiving evidence on alfidavits ; (e) any other matter.which may be prescribed. ' ' (5) lf upon receipt of the inquiry report, the State Government is satisfied that the University has violated any provision of this Act, it shall direct the Univer!ity to make necessary improvement and suggest for proper implementation of the provision of this Act. (6)- lf it is observed that the University is violating the Act .. continuously for three times the State Government may derecognize the University wih prior approval of the Un iversity Grants Commission. (7) During the period of the management ofthe University under sub-section (6), the State Government may utilize the permanent endowment fund, the general funds or the development furd the purpose of the Management of the afrairs of the University. lf the funds ofthe University are not sutrrcient to meetthe requisite expenditure of the University, . the State Government may dispose of the assets or the properties of the University to meet the said expenses. (8) Every notification under sub-section (6) shall be laid before house(s) ot the Slate Legislalure before implementation. 5i. Power of the Staie Government to issue directions on pollcy matter8 : The State Government may issue such direciions from Ume to time lo the University on policy matters not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act as it may deem necessary Such directions shall be complied with by the University.

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