The Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research And Management Act, 2012.
gujarat · 2013
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research And Management Act, 2012
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used throughout the Act, including "Academic Council," "Board," "Director," and "University."
- S. 3Section establishes the Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research And Management (IITRAM) as a non-affiliating university.
- S. 4The headquarters of the University shall be at Ahmedabad
- S. 5Section 5 outlines the objectives of the University to enhance technical education, research, and infrastructure development.
- S. 6Section 6 outlines the powers and functions of the University, including instruction, research, degree granting, and international collaborations.
- S. 7Section 7 prohibits discrimination in university admissions and positions based on sex, race, religion, caste, etc.
- S. 8Section 8 outlines the authorities of the University, including the Board, Academic Council, Finance Committee, and other specified bodies.
- S. 9Section 9 lists the officers of the University, including the Chairman, Director General, Directors, Deans, Registrar, and others as defined by regulations.
- S. 10Section 10 appoints the University Chairman by the State Government, outlines their eligibility, terms, and duties.
- S. 12Section 12 outlines the composition of the Board of Governors for the Institute, including government officials and academic experts.
- S. 13Section 13 grants the Board of Governors oversight, policy-making, and administrative control over the University's operations and finances.
- S. 14Section 14 outlines the terms, re-nomination limits, resignation process, and allowances for Board members.
- S. 15Section 15 establishes the Academic Council as the main academic body of the university, outlining its responsibilities and composition.
- S. 16Section 16 grants the Academic Council control over academic policies and responsibility for maintaining educational standards.
- S. 17Section 17 establishes the composition, roles, and resignation process for the Finance Committee of the Institute.
- S. 18Section 18 empowers the Finance Committee to review and advise on the University's financial policies, budgets, and expenditures.
- S. 19Section 19 outlines the appointment, qualifications, role, and term of the Director General of the Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research And Management.
- S. 20Section 20 grants the Director General oversight, control, and various duties over the university's operations and discipline.
- S. 21Section 21 grants the Director General emergency powers to act urgently, subject to later approval or modification by the University's authority.
- S. 22(1) The Registrar shall be appointed by the University in such manner and on such terms and conditions as may be presc
- S. 23Section 23 appoints university directors by the Director General, with board approval, and assigns them to assist in managing university affairs.
- S. 24Section 24 appoints Deans by the Director General with Board approval to assist in managing university affairs.
- S. 25Section 25 allows university officers to delegate their powers, except regulatory powers, to other authorized personnel.
- S. 26The University can confer degrees and other academic titles despite conflicting state laws.
- S. 27Section 27 allows the University to revoke academic degrees and distinctions for valid reasons.
- S. 28Section 28 establishes and manages the University Fund for the Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research And Management, Gujarat, using various income sources.
- S. 29Section 29 mandates the University to maintain proper accounts, adopt internal checks, and undergo annual audits by Chartered Accountants.
- S. 30Section 30 allows the University to establish pension, provident fund, and insurance schemes for its staff, with applicable provisions from the Provident Funds Act, 1925.
- S. 31Section 31 ensures that any actions by the Board or University committees are valid despite any vacancies or defects in their constitution.
- S. 32The University must provide requested reports and information to the State Government and other authorities.
- S. 33Section 33 deems university officers, teachers, and employees as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 34Section 34 ensures fair dismissal procedures and final appeal to the Chairman for university staff.
- S. 35The State Government can issue necessary directions for the Institute to comply with the Act and other laws, which the Institute must follow.
- S. 36Section 36 grants the Board authority to create regulations for the administration and management of the University's affairs.
- S. 37Section 37 protects the university and its officials from legal actions for actions done in good faith under the Act.
- S. 38Section 38 allows the State Government to issue orders to address difficulties in implementing the Act, but only within two years of its commencement.
- S. 39The section allows the State Government to appoint initial Board members for up to three years.
- S. 40Section 40 appoints the first Director General for the Institute, allowing them to discharge university functions until the university's authorities are established.
- S. 41The section allows the State Government to appoint the first Registrar for up to three years.