The THE SREENARAYANAGURU OPEN UNIVERSITY ACT, 2021
kerala · 2021
- S. 1Short title and commencement—{1) This Act may be called _ the SreeNarayanaGuru Open University Act, 2021
- S. 2Definitions
- S. 3Establishment and incorporation of the University
- S. 4Territorial limit
- S. 5Section 5 outlines the objectives of Sreenarayanaguru Open University to provide diverse educational courses via modern methods and promote cultural progress.
- S. 6Powers and duties of the University
- S. 7University open to all classes and creeds
- S. 8The Chancellor
- S. 9The Pro-Chancellor
- S. 10Officers of the University
- S. 11The Vice-Chancellor—(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be a whole time salaried officer of the University
- S. 12Section 12 outlines the Vice-Chancellor's executive and academic leadership roles, meeting convening powers, and emergency action authority for the University.
- S. 13Appointment, powers and duties of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor
- S. 14Section 14 details the appointment, powers, and duties of the Registrar of Sreenarayanaguru Open University, including record-keeping and legal representation.
- S. 15Section 15 details the appointment, terms, and duties of the Finance Officer for Sreenarayanaguru Open University.
- S. 16Appointment, powers and duties of the Controller of Examinations
- S. 17Section 17 details the appointment, powers, and duties of the Cyber Controller in the University.
- S. 18Appointment, powers and duties of the Directors of Regional Centres
- S. 19Other officers
- S. 20Authorities of the University
- S. 21Section 21 outlines the composition of the Senate of Sreenarayanaguru Open University, including ex-officio and nominated members.
- S. 22Reconstitution of the Senate —(1) The Senate shall be reconstituted in every four years
- S. 23Section 23 outlines the annual meeting requirements and procedural authority for the Senate of Sree Narayanaguru Open University.
- S. 24Powers and duties of the Senate
- S. 25Section 25 outlines the composition of the Syndicate for Sreenarayanaguru Open University, including ex-officio, elected, and nominated members.
- S. 26Reconstitution of the Syndicate
- S. 27Meetings of the Syndicate
- S. 28Powers and duties of the Syndicate
- S. 29The Academic Council
- S. 30Meetings of the Academic Council
- S. 31Term of office of members of the Academic Council
- S. 32Powers and duties of the Academic Council
- S. 33Section 33 establishes the Finance Council's composition and its role in financial decision-making for the Sreenarayanaguru Open University.
- S. 34Meetings of the Finance Council —(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall preside over the meetings of the Finance Council
- S. 35The term of office of members of the Finance Council
- S. 36Powers and duties of the Finance Council
- S. 37Section 37 establishes the Cyber Council to develop tech-based teaching, assessment, and certification methods for the university.
- S. 38Meetings of the Cyber Council—(1) A meeting of the Cyber Council shall be convened once in six months
- S. 39The term of office of members of the Cyber Council
- S. 40Powers and duties of the Cyber Council
- S. 41Schools of Study
- S. 42The Board of School of Studies
- S. 43Meetings of the Board of School of Studies
- S. 44Term of office of the members of the Board of School of Studies
- S. 45Powers and duties of the Board of School of Studies
- S. 46Other authorities of the University
- S. 47Posts in the University
- S. 48Section 48 allows the Syndicate to create and fill temporary posts for the university's smooth operation for one year.
- S. 49Statutes
- S. 50Procedure for making Statutes
- S. 51Ordinances
- S. 52Procedure for making Ordinances
- S. 53Regulations
- S. 54Orders
- S. 55Publication in the Gazette
- S. 56The University Fund
- S. 57Budget
- S. 58Annual accounts
- S. 59Annual Report
- S. 60Power to make rules —(1) The Government may, by notification in the gazette, make rules to carry out the provisions of
- S. 61Section 61 mandates the Government's oversight over the University's financial and operational decisions, including regular audits.
- S. 62Section 62 grants the Government the authority to inspect and inquire into the University's operations and administration.
- S. 63The section allows the government to issue orders to resolve difficulties in implementing the Act, but only within three years of its commencement.
- S. 64Section 64 declares equivalency of University's academic awards to those of other legally established universities.
- S. 65Section 65 allows students to reside in university-maintained accommodations for contact classes, subject to prescribed conditions.
- S. 66Section 66 mandates authorities to safeguard the university's interests and hold them liable for damages caused by non-compliance.
- S. 67Chancellor to decide disputes
- S. 68Section 68 protects the University and its officials from legal actions for good faith actions or orders.
- S. 69Delegation of power
- S. 70Section 70 ensures that the University's actions remain valid despite membership or procedural irregularities.
- S. 71Section 71 mandates the government to initially nominate all first authorities of the University for up to six months.
- S. 72Section 72 restricts students studying under this Act from enrolling in other state universities but allows them to complete their courses and exams in the established university.
- S. 73Transitional Provisions
- S. 74Repeal and Saving —(1) The Sree Narayanaguru Open University Ordinance, 2020 (45 of 2020) is hereby repealed