The Gujarat Private Universities Act,2009.
gujarat · 2009
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- S. 1Section 1 defines key terms used throughout the Gujarat Private Universities Act, 2009.
- S. 2These words were substituted, ibid
- S. 3Entries 9 to 10 were inserted by Guj
- S. 4Section 4 outlines the objectives of Gujarat Private Universities to advance knowledge and education in various fields through instruction, research, and excellence centers.
- S. 5Section 5 outlines the powers and functions of a university to manage, educate, research, and confer degrees in Gujarat.
- S. 6Section 6 requires sponsoring bodies to apply with a proposal and project report for establishing a private university in Gujarat.
- S. 7Section 7 outlines the required details for a project report to establish a new private university in Gujarat.
- S. 8Section 8 establishes a scrutiny committee to evaluate proposals for new private universities in Gujarat.
- S. 9Section 9 allows the government to issue a letter of intent or request more details, or reject a proposed private university after reviewing a scrutiny committee's report.
- S. 10Section 10 allows the government to add a university to a schedule if the sponsoring body meets specified conditions.
- S. 11Section 11 allows the university to establish and manage constituent colleges and research centers within Gujarat.
- S. 12Section 12 prohibits discrimination in university admissions and positions based on various personal characteristics.
- S. 13Section 13 lists the key officers of the university, including the President, Provost, Registrar, and others as defined by the Statutes.
- S. 14Section 14 appoints the university president by the sponsoring body, makes them the head, and outlines their powers.
- S. 15Section 15 appoints the Provost by the Governing Body from a panel recommended by a Search Committee and outlines their role as the university's principal executive and academic officer.
- S. 16Section 16 outlines the appointment, responsibilities, and role of the Registrar in the Gujarat Private Universities Act, 2009.
- S. 17Section 17 appoints the Chief Finance and Accounts Officer by the President as per the Statutes and defines their powers and duties.
- S. 18(1) The University may appoint such other officers as may be necessary for its functioning
- S. 19Section 19 outlines the authorities of the University, including the Governing Body, Board of Management, Academic Council, and other declared authorities.
- S. 20Section 20 outlines the composition, term, and roles of the Governing Body of a Gujarat private university.
- S. 21Section 21 outlines the composition, chairperson, meeting frequency, and quorum requirements for the Board of Management of a private university in Gujarat.
- S. 22(1) The Academic Council shall consist of the Provost and such other members as may be prescribed by the Statutes
- S. 23Section 23 disqualifies individuals from university positions if they are mentally unsound, insolvent, convicted of moral offenses, private coaching, or exam malpractice.
- S. 24Section 24 ensures university actions remain valid despite authority or body constitution issues.
- S. 25Section 25 allows the university authorities to form committees for specific tasks as prescribed by the statutes.
- S. 26Section 26 outlines the constitution, powers, and functions of university authorities and bodies, and procedures for approval of the university's foundational statutes by the state government.
- S. 27Section 27 allows the University to create new authorities, departments, and procedures, subject to state government approval.
- S. 28Section 28 outlines the matters that the First Ordinances of a private university in Gujarat can address, including student admission, course structure, and examination procedures.
- S. 29Section 29 outlines the process for the Academic Council to create and submit ordinances to the State Government for approval.
- S. 30Section 30 allows university authorities to create regulations, subject to board approval, for internal operations.
- S. 31The State Government can assess and direct a private university in Gujarat to improve teaching, exams, and research standards.
- S. 32Section 32 of the Gujarat Private Universities Act, 2009, mandates that admissions are based on merit, aligning with state regulations and entrance tests.
- S. 33Section 33 allows the university to hold convocations annually for degree conferrals as per prescribed statutes.
- S. 34Section mandates the university to obtain and renew accreditation from NAAC and other relevant Indian bodies, reporting grades to the state government.
- S. 35Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the University shall be bound to comply all the rules, regulations, nor
- S. 36(1) The sponsoring body shall establish an Endowment Fund for the University with an amount specified in Letter of Inte
- S. 37Section 37 mandates every university to create a General Fund to receive various income sources.
- S. 38Section 38 outlines the permissible uses of the General Fund for the University, including debt repayment, asset upkeep, staff salaries, and student awards.
- S. 39Section 39 mandates the University to prepare and submit an annual report to the State Government detailing its progress.
- S. 40Section 40 mandates the University to prepare and audit its annual accounts and submit them to the State Government.
- S. 41Section 41 outlines procedures for dissolving a sponsoring body of a private university and managing its university until student completion.
- S. 42Section 42 outlines the process for dissolving a private university in Gujarat, including notice to the government and asset transfer.
- S. 43Section 43 empowers the State Government to appoint an administrator or conduct an inquiry if it finds the university has violated the Act or there is financial mismanagement.
- S. 44(1) The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this
- S. 45Section 45 allows students from affiliated colleges to complete their courses and exams before the university's establishment.
- S. 46Power of remove difficulties
- S. 1860Navrachna Education Society, Vadodara
- S. 1950767 of 1935-1936, Bombay under the Societies Registration Act, 1860
- S. 2013Registration No : U85190GJ2017NPL097859 Date : 13/06/2017