The Assam Science & Technology University Act, 2009
assam · 2010
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- S. 2Section 2 allows various university bodies to delegate their powers and duties to specific officers or committees.
- S. 4Section 4 defines key terms and establishes the University as a body corporate with perpetual succession and legal identity.
- S. 5Section 5 grants the University powers applicable throughout the state of Assam.
- S. 6Section 6 ensures equal admission and opportunities for all at the university, without religious discrimination.
- S. 7Section 7 lists the officers of the Assam Science & Technology University, including the Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, Rector, Registrar, and other statutorily designated officials.
- S. 8(1) The
- S. 9Section 9 grants the Chancellor authority to inspect and inquire into the University's affairs, properties, and operations, with the Executive Council's involvement.
- S. 10Section 10 outlines the appointment process for the Vice-Chancellor of Assam Science & Technology University, involving an Advisory Board and Chancellor's approval.
- S. 11—
- S. 12Provided that the salary of the Vice- Chancellor shall not be less than Rs
- S. 13(1) Ghe Registrar shall be a whole time salaried officer of the University
- S. 14The powers and duties of the Registrar shall be the following, namely :----- >■
- S. 15Section 15 outlines the authorities of the Assam Science & Technology University, including the Court, Executive Council, and various other committees.
- S. 16Section 16 details the composition of the Court of the Assam Science & Technology University, listing ex-officio and nominated members.
- S. 19Section 19 grants the Executive Council powers to confer academic degrees and awards, institute teaching posts, and appoint university staff.
- S. 20Section 20 outlines the composition of the Academic Council for the Assam Science & Technology University.
- S. 21Section 21 outlines the Academic Council's powers to determine study branches, approve courses, supervise the university library, and direct academic measures.
- S. 22—
- S. 24Section 24 outlines the composition of the Under-Graduate Board for the Assam Science & Technology University.
- S. 25Section 25 outlines the Under-Graduate Board's role in recommending course patterns, teacher posts, awards, curricula, and student regulations.
- S. 26Section 26 establishes a Finance Committee for the university, specifying its members and roles.
- S. 28Section 28 outlines the powers and duties of the Finance and Selection Committees for financial management and staff appointments at the Assam Science & Technology University.
- S. 29Section 29 outlines the procedure for temporary appointments and the creation of special funds by the Assam Science & Technology University.
- S. 33■’3r (4) Notwithstanding
- S. 36Section 36 outlines the authority's powers to prescribe regulations and addresses procedural validity despite vacancies or irregularities.
- S. 42Section 42 grants the State Government the power to suspend university powers and take over management functions if deemed necessary.
- S. 44Section 44 preserves pre-existing decisions and actions under previous laws that are not inconsistent with the new Act.
- S. 45Section 45 grants the State Government final authority on interpreting the Act and resolving initial university authority setup issues.