The Haryana State Higher Education Council Act, 2018 (4 of 2018)
haryana · 2018
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Haryana State Higher Education Council Act, 2018
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Haryana State Higher Education Council Act, 2018.
- S. 3Section 3 establishes the Haryana State Higher Education Council, its members, and their tenure.
- S. 4The first Chairperson of the Council is appointed by the State Government until a new Chairperson is selected by a Selection Committee.
- S. 5Section 5 establishes an advisory committee to select the Council Chairperson, with two members nominated by the Council and one by the State Government, who chairs it.
- S. 6(1) The tenure of the Chairperson shall be for a period of five years
- S. 7Section 7 specifies the Selection Committee members for choosing the Chairperson based on the Advisory Committee's recommendation.
- S. 8(1) The Vice-Chairperson shall be appointed by a three member committee for a period of five years
- S. 9Section 9 outlines conditions under which a member of the Haryana State Higher Education Council can be removed by the State Government.
- S. 10Section 10 outlines the Council's duties to implement decisions, frame higher education policies, coordinate with institutes, manage data, and suggest reforms.
- S. 11(1) The meetings of the Council shall be held as per requirement
- S. 12Section 12 establishes the Haryana State Higher Education Commission and outlines its formation and responsibilities for academic excellence recommendations.
- S. 13Section 13 ensures council actions remain valid despite vacancies, absences, or constitutional defects.
- S. 14Section allows members to resign but remain until formally notified of acceptance, and outlines member allowances.
- S. 15Section 15 allows members of the Haryana State Higher Education Council to receive specified allowances and fees.
- S. 16Section 16 allows the State Government to fill vacancies on the Haryana State Higher Education Council and sets the new member's tenure.
- S. 17(1) The accounts of the Council and the annual report of accounts shall be maintained in such manner, as may be prescr
- S. 18(1) The Council shall present the annual report of its activities every year before the State Government
- S. 19Section 19 provides immunity from legal proceedings for public servants acting in good faith under the Act.
- S. 20(1) The Council may appoint such officers and employees as may be deemed necessary for smooth functioning of the Counc
- S. 21Section 21 deems Council members, officers, and employees as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 22Section 22 empowers the Council to create essential regulations not conflicting with the Act.
- S. 23The State Government may make rules to carry out the purposes of this Act
- S. 24The section allows the Government to issue orders to address any difficulties in implementing the Act and requires these orders to be presented to the State Legislature.
- S. 25(1) The Haryana State Higher Education Council Ordinance, 2018 (Haryana Ordinance No