The Cotton College State University Act, 2011
assam · 2011
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- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Cotton College State University Act, 2011, including "University," "Executive Council," and "Faculty."
- S. 3The following shall be the Officers of the University
- S. 4The University shall be a legal entity with perpetual succession with common seal
- S. 5Section 5 makes Cotton College a constituent college of the Cotton College State University, effective from the Act's commencement.
- S. 6Section 6 vests existing property and buildings to the Cotton College State University, while liquid assets remain with Cotton College.
- S. 7Section 7 grants the university powers to conduct instruction, research, examinations, degree conferrals, and property management.
- S. 8The Chief Minister of Assam shall be the Chancellor of the University
- S. 9Section 9 grants the Chancellor inspection and inquiry powers over the university and its operations, with the Executive Council's involvement.
- S. 10Section 10 ensures the university admits and employs all without discrimination based on gender, race, caste, or religion.
- S. 11The jurisdiction of the Cotton College State University shall extend throughout the State of Assam
- S. 12Section 12 outlines the appointment, terms, and conditions of the Vice-Chancellor at Cotton College State University.
- S. 13Section 13 outlines the Vice-Chancellor's executive and academic roles, duties, and powers within the university.
- S. 14Section 14 appoints the Registrar as a salaried officer, sets a five-year term, and details their roles and communications.
- S. 15Section 15 outlines the Registrar's responsibilities including managing university records, signing contracts, and representing the university in legal matters.
- S. 16Section 16 appoints and outlines the duties of the Finance officer in managing university funds and financial policy.
- S. 17Section 17 mandates the Controller of Examination to conduct university exams and ensure timely results.
- S. 18Section 18 outlines the various authorities of the University, including the Court, Executive Council, Academic Council, and others.
- S. 19Section 19 outlines the composition of the Court for Cotton College State University, including ex-officio and elected/nominated members.
- S. 20The Court shall meet at least twice a year on dates to be fixed by the Vice-Chancellor
- S. 21The section grants the Court powers to review university policies, approve financial estimates, and modify submitted statutes after consulting the Executive Council.
- S. 22(1) The Executive Council shall be the Executive body of the University
- S. 23Section 23 outlines the Executive Council's responsibilities for managing university property, finances, construction, and reporting to the state government.
- S. 24Section 24 establishes the Academic Council as the university's academic body responsible for maintaining educational standards.
- S. 25Section 25 outlines the composition and term of the Academic Council for Cotton College State University, including ex-officio and elected members.
- S. 26Section 26 grants the Academic Council authority over faculty appointments, examination regulations, library management, research promotion, and teaching oversight.
- S. 27Section 27 outlines the faculties and their structure within the university, including teaching and research responsibilities.
- S. 28Section 28 grants each faculty powers to manage courses, recommend examiners, and organize research, subject to academic council oversight.
- S. 29Section 29 establishes the roles and election of Deans and Heads of Departments in each faculty.
- S. 30Section 30 establishes a Selection Committee for recommending appointments of various university officials and faculty members.
- S. 31Section 31 establishes a Students' Advisory Council at the university with specified members and a one-year term for non-ex-officio members.
- S. 32Section 32 establishes the Students’ Advisory Council to recommend on student welfare and activities, and to review rules affecting students before decisions are made.
- S. 33Section 33 establishes a Finance Committee for the university with specific members and responsibilities for managing funds, accounts, and audits.
- S. 34Section 34 outlines the Finance Committee's duties to advise on budget, expenditures, financial position, and pay grades for the university.
- S. 35Section 35 establishes the University Fund and allows for special funds, with annual state contributions.
- S. 36Section 36 mandates financial oversight, audit, and budget approval for the university by the state government and internal audits by the university's finance committee.
- S. 37Section 37 outlines the university's authority to establish statutes for various administrative and operational matters.
- S. 38Section 38 outlines the process for the Executive Council to draft and approve statutes with court oversight, requiring Chancellor's consent and final validity.
- S. 39Section 39 empowers the Executive Council to create ordinances for university governance, including student admission, course structure, and faculty conditions.
- S. 40Section 40 allows university authorities to make regulations for their duties, subject to the Act, with final appeal to the Chancellor.
- S. 41Section 41 ensures university actions remain valid despite member vacancies or election issues.
- S. 42Section 42 resolves disputes about University member eligibility and decisions by referring them to the Chancellor for a final decision.
- S. 43Section 43 specifies terms of office for Ex-Officio and other members of the university authorities.
- S. 44Section 44 allows the Vice-Chancellor to delegate powers and duties to an officer with Registrar's approval.
- S. 45Section 45 appoints a Vice-Chancellor, establishes initial university officials, and transfers Cotton College's assets to the university.
- S. 46Section 46 appoints the first Registrar by the Chancellor, with the Cotton College Administrative officer serving until a permanent Registrar is appointed.
- S. 47Section 47 ensures existing teachers can apply for university posts, new teachers are appointed via a committee, and no new posts are created without state government approval.
- S. 48Section 48 allows the State Government to intervene and issue instructions if university affairs are mismanaged or funds misused.
- S. 49Section 49 allows the State Government to suspend university powers and take over management, with an advisory committee for guidance.
- S. 50Section 50 preserves pre-existing decisions and actions under previous laws as valid if not inconsistent with the new Act.
- S. 51Section 51 states that the State Government's interpretation of the Act is final and binding.
- S. 52The section allows the State Government to issue orders to resolve any issues in forming the university's initial or reconstituted authority.
- S. 2011(2) It shall come into force on such date as the State Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, appoin