The CEPT University Act, 2005
gujarat · 2005
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- S. 1Clauses (iv) and (v) were substitued by Guj
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the CEPT University Act, 2005, including roles and bodies within the university.
- S. 3Section establishes CEPT University in Gujarat, creates its governing bodies, and grants it perpetual succession and property rights.
- S. 4Sub-section (3) was substituted, ibid, s
- S. 5Section 5 prohibits discrimination and tests based on personal characteristics in university admissions and positions.
- S. 6Section 6 outlines the powers and duties of the CEPT University to manage, conduct courses, confer degrees, establish research centers, and collaborate with other institutions.
- S. 7The following shall be the officers of the University, namely:- Officers of Univerity
- S. 8(1) The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the CEPT Trust shall be the Chairman of the University
- S. 9Section 9 of the CEPT University Act, 2005 outlines the appointment, term, and duties of the University President.
- S. 10(1) The Director shall be appointed by the Board from amongst the Deans by rotation
- S. 11Section 11 appoints the Registrar, outlines their responsibilities including record custody and administrative duties.
- S. 12Section 12 appoints Deans by the President, sets a three-year term, and outlines their role in university management.
- S. 13Section 13 outlines the authorities of the CEPT University, including the Governing Body, Board, Executive Council, and others.
- S. 14Section 14 outlines the composition and roles of the Governing Body of CEPT University, including trustees, President, Director, Deans, and Registrar.
- S. 15Section 15 empowers the Governing Body to frame policies, access University reports, and request information from the Board of Management.
- S. 16Section 16 outlines the composition of the Board of Management for the university, including specified members and nominees.
- S. 17Section 17 outlines the Board of Management's powers to oversee, manage, and control the university's affairs and operations.
- S. 18(1) The term of office of the nominated member of the Board shall be for a period of three years
- S. 19Section 19 outlines the composition and powers of the Executive Council of CEPT University, including administration, academic scheduling, financial management, and student welfare.
- S. 20Section 20 outlines the composition, powers, and duties of the Academic and Research Council of the CEPT University.
- S. 21Section 21 of the CEPT University Act, 2005 outlines the composition and duties of the Finance and Development Committee, including financial oversight and budget recommendations.
- S. 22(1) The University shall establish a fund to be called the University Fund
- S. 23Section 23 mandates the CEPT Trust to fund the University's Permanent Endowment Fund with long-term government securities.
- S. 24Section 24 mandates CEPT University to maintain, audit, and report financial accounts and internal audits to the Board and State Government.
- S. 25Section 25 mandates the University to submit annual financial reports to the Board for review and possible resolutions.
- S. 26Section 26 ensures staff can't be dismissed without a fair hearing and allows appeal to the President.
- S. 27Section 27 mandates the CEPT University to provide required reports and information to the State Government and other authorities.
- S. 28The State Government can issue directives to the University for compliance and specific matters like fees and employee pay-scales.
- S. 29Section 29 ensures that vacancies or procedural irregularities do not invalidate university board or committee actions.
- S. 30Section 30 protects the university, its officials, and employees from lawsuits for actions done in good faith under the Act.
- S. 31Section 31 deems university officers, teachers, and employees as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 32Section 32 withdraws the rights of CEPT University from Hemachandracharya North Gujarat University.
- S. 33Section 33 allows students from CEPT University to transfer to Hemachandracharya North Gujarat University to complete their courses.
- S. 34The section allows the State Government to issue orders to resolve Act-related difficulties, but only within three years of the Act's commencement.
- S. 35Section 35 fills vacancies in University bodies by nomination, appointment, or co-option until the original term ends.
- S. 36Section 36 empowers the Board to create regulations for the university's administration, management, academic programs, and faculty appointments.
- S. 37Section 37 appoints the pre-existing Director of the Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology Trust as the first President.
- S. 38Notwithstanding anything contained in section 10, the first Director shall be appointed by the President
- S. 39Section 39 temporarily assigns existing councils of the trust to the university until new boards are formed.
- S. 40Transitory provisions for officers and employees