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The University Grants Commission Act, 1956

chhattisgarh · 1956

  • S. 1Short title and commencement.
  • S. 2Definitions.
  • S. 3Application of Act to institutions for higher studies other than Universities.
  • S. 4Establishment of the Commission.
  • S. 5Composition of the Commission.
  • S. 6Terms and conditions of service of members.
  • S. 7Meetings of the Commission.
  • S. 8Vacancies amongst members or defect in constitution not to invalidate acts or proceedings of the Commission.
  • S. 9Temporary association of persons with the Commission for particular purposes.
  • S. 10Staff of the Commission.
  • S. 11Authentication of orders and other instruments of the Commission.
  • S. 12Functions of the Commission.
  • S. 12ARegulation of fees and prohibition of donations in certain cases.
  • S. 12BProhibition regarding giving of any grant to a University not declared by the Commission fit to receive such grant.
  • S. 13Inspection.
  • S. 14Consequences of failure of Universities to comply with recommendations of the Commission.
  • S. 15Payment to the Commission.
  • S. 16Fund to the Commission.
  • S. 17Budget.
  • S. 18Annual report.
  • S. 19Account and audit.
  • S. 20Directions by the Central Government.
  • S. 21Returns and information.
  • S. 22Right to confer degrees.
  • S. 23Prohibition of the use of the word „University‟ in certain cases.
  • S. 24Penalties.
  • S. 25Power to make rules.
  • S. 26Power to make regulations.
  • S. 27Power to delegate.
  • S. 28Laying of rules and regulations before Parliament.
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