The Assam Private Universities Act, 2007
assam · 2007
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Assam Private Universities Act, 2007
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Assam Private Universities Act, 2007, including "distance education," "employee," and "higher education."
- S. 4Section 4 outlines the objectives and application process for establishing a private university in Assam.
- S. 8be self financed THE ASSAM GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, MAY 8, 2007 activities like games, sports
- S. 9No university shall he established unless (lie sponsoring body is in possession of > (1) a minimum of twenty acres, i
- S. 10Section 10 prohibits the university from affiliating any college or institution.
- S. 11Section 11 mandates the establishment of an Endowment Fund by the sponsoring body to ensure university compliance with the Act, with forfeiture powers for non-compliance.
- S. 12Section 12 mandates universities to establish a General Fund for specific expenses, subject to Board and Governing Body approvals.
- S. 14Section 14 lists the officers of the university, including the Visitor, Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, and others as defined by the Statutes.
- S. 15(1) The Governor of Assam shall be the Visitor of the university
- S. 16Section 16 appoints the Chancellor for three years, makes them university head, and grants them specific powers including Vice-Chancellor appointment.
- S. 17Section 17 outlines the appointment, term, duties, and powers of the Vice-Chancellor in private universities in Assam.
- S. 19Section 19 appoints the Chief Finance and Accounts Officer by the Chancellor and outlines their powers and duties as per the Statutes.
- S. 20Section 20 outlines the university's authority to appoint officers and specifies their roles as prescribed by the Statutes.
- S. 21Section 21 outlines the authorities of the university, including the Governing Body, Board of Management, and Academic Council.
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- S. 23Section 23 outlines the composition and functions of the Board of Management for Assam Private Universities.
- S. 24(l)Thc Academic Council shall consist of the Vice-Chancellor and such other members as may be prescribed by the Statutes
- S. 25Section 25 outlines that the composition, constitution, powers, and functions of university authorities are prescribed by the Statutes.
- S. 27not to invalidate the procee dings of any authority or body of the University Filling up of 28
- S. 29Section 29 disqualifies certain individuals from university authorities due to mental incapacity, insolvency, moral offenses, private coaching, or unfair exam practices.
- S. 30Section 30 outlines the provisions for the constitution, appointment, and functions of university authorities under the Assam Private Universities Act, 2007.
- S. 31Section 31 outlines the university's authority to create new authorities, departments, and financial policies, subject to state government approval.
- S. 32Section 32 allows initial ordinances for university admission, courses, degrees, exams, fees, and student conduct.
- S. 33Section 33 outlines the process for the Academic Council to create and submit ordinances to the State Government for approval.
- S. 34Section 34 allows university authorities to create regulations for internal conduct, subject to Board approval.
- S. 35Section 35 outlines the merit-based admission process for the Assam Private Universities, including minority, reserved category, and entrance test provisions.
- S. 36Section 36 allows a university to set fees, subject to approval by a designated committee if fees are deemed sufficient and reasonable.
- S. 37Section 37 mandates the university to publish examination schedules and adhere to them, reporting deviations to the government.
- S. 38Section 38 mandates the university to declare examination results within 45 days and report delays to the State Government.
- S. 39Section 39 mandates the university to hold an annual convocation as per its statutes.
- S. 40Section 40 mandates Assam private universities to obtain NAAC accreditation within three years and renew it every five years.
- S. 41Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the university shall be bound to comply all the rifles, regulations, no
- S. 42Section 42 mandates the university's Board of Management to prepare and submit an annual report to the Governing Body, sponsoring body, Visitor, and Government.
- S. 43Section 43 mandates annual financial audits and reporting of university accounts to various bodies, including the State Government.
- S. 44Section 44 allows the government to assess university standards and mandate corrective actions if the university fails to comply.
- S. 45Section 45 allows the sponsoring body to dissolve the university after student course completion, with assets and liabilities vesting in the sponsoring body.
- S. 46(1) If it appears to the Government that (he university has contravened any of the provisions of this Act or the rules
- S. 787Section defines key terms used in the Assam Private Universities Act, 2007, including "off campus centre," "regulating body," and "student of the university."
- S. 793Requirement of la lid No power to affiliate any college or institution
- S. 799Section outlines the powers and responsibilities of the Governing Body, including recommending university liquidation and meeting requirements.
- S. 801Section outlines the university's authority to establish statutes for officers, teachers, service terms, arbitration, degrees, admissions, fees, and course seats, subject to state approval.
- S. 803Section outlines the process for creating and approving initial ordinances for Assam Private Universities.
- S. 805Section specifies the fee structure approved by the committee remains in force for three years and limits university fee charges.
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