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(I) There shall be established and incorporated a "UniVersity by the name and style of "Manipur Ihtemational University”, as an autonomous body ' corporate which shall enjoy full legal competence to pursue its activities and objectives, financial, academic and administrative independence and ,- autonomy; to discharge its business in the State ofManipur , I (2) Themain campus,headquarters and admmistrative ' “Campusof the University shall be,”in the Stateof Manipiir and shall not be shifted outside the State Whatsoever. (3) The University shall establish a minimum of seven campuses Of the University offering quality education1n differem streams across the State of Manipur‘ and there shall have at least one campus which shall offer free/ near- free/ fiee-ship/ subsidized ed11cation.>~ 4 (4) The University may establish,afliliate, recognize or maintain campus, off-campus,admhlist1ative campus, constituent college, training centre, regio11al centre, school, college, study centre, learning cenfi'e,res'ea1ch stations. extension centres, finishing schools anywherein the State of 1143de and elsewhere/anywhere111 India as it may deem fit; ProVid‘ed that the Universi1y may, with the approval of Governing Board, establish siich ce11‘tres anywhere outside ofIndia or overseas as may be permissibleunder relevant laws ofthe land ' (5) The University shall be a body corporate and body politic by the name and style as “Manipur Idternational University” and shall have perpetual succession and a: common seal with the power to acquire; alienate, assign, bequest, demise, deviSe, gift, grant, hold, ,bypothecate, lease,.mortgage, rent,::se‘lh or 1:0 takemnd dispose of any property, movable and imniovable, - including Rust property and endowments,’which may 'be or may have become or deemed to be vested in or acquired by the University for 'the purpose of the University and to contract, anddto do all: things and acts nmsary for the purpose of its constitution and may‘sue‘orbe sued byits corporate name as aforesaid. It shall also have the power -toassu1nearmorialbearings Declaration of Manipur International University as International University of Excellence. University shall be self~ financing. 8 (6) The first Chancelldr“, the first VicerChanceHOr, the first Registrar and the first members of the Goveming Board and the Academic Council, and all petsons who may hereafter become such officers or members, so long as they continue to hold such ofiice or. inembership, shall constitute theUmversity (7) The University established andincorporated_ bythis Act shallbe deemed to have been established, created and incorporated forthe purpose, among others, of making provisions for imparting quality education and training,for research and for the advaneement and dissemmation ef knowledgeand wisdomin such subjects and branches as ._ theUniversitymay deem fit. (8) The University shall prov1dequality edueation for the talented, neecly and undemrivileged students 5011: across the globe. (9) The University shallbeafally empoWered/ authorized/ fulI-fledged aeerediting, affiliating, educating, degree g1anting, teaching, training, researching, examining, certifying and recognizing body subjeet to observance of relevant guidelines of the UGC. (10) No institution afliliatedto or fiaintained by any other _ University'111 the State of Manipur shall be afliliated with the University for any purpose, except with the prior approval of the concerned University or the State Government01both asthe case maybe. 41(1) It1s hereby declared that the institution l010wn from now as the Manipur International University shall be an “International University ofExcellence? and “Institution of State Importance”. (2) By the virtue of this Act, the Univers11y is hereby declared and is eligible to call itselfas “An Autonomous _ Public International University of State Importance and Exeellenoe?‘ 01 in parts as it maydeem fit. 1 5.0) The University shall be a self-finaneing Universtty and hereby dedicated tothe Nation andtothe service of the mankind. ,_ a (2) The University shall befullyautonomousand self- - governing. The management and administration of the University shallcompletely lay01' rest with theGoverning Board. .1- (3) The Government ofManipnr;stallfines; shat! notbe 9 , considered responsible in regardvto anyadw or financial orother commitmentsrelawd to the University or to" any of its subordinate bodies owned totally or partially by it.’ (4) The University shall notmake a demand- for any grant- in—aid' or any othet financial assistanee: from the State Govemment or .anygother bodyee corporation owned or controlledby the State Government. \ ' Provided that voluntary donation ofany kind from anybody including the State shall be accepted and acceptable by the University; Provided fi1rther that the State, at its discretion, may providevfinancial or. any other support throughgrants~01 otherwise; for research, development and other activities for which other State Government" organizations are provided with financial assistance-‘or for any Specific research or prograins receiving » support fmm the Government; and for the benefit of other Universities in the State whether subject to a change in State policy or otherwise; for the rural development and youth empowerment '01 for any other purpose which the State Government may think‘fit: Provided also that the State, at its discretion, may also provide / grant! gift or assign free or subsidized land or any other movable ' or immovable property to" the University anywhere in the Sfite for the University or £01 building University theilities or for doing UniVersity activities including but not limited to research. agriculture and other purposes: ' ' Provided also thatthe Universitymay receive any kind of support, donation, deposit and property either movable or immovable from any source at its discretion and at its own terms and it shall be as allowedas per law ofthe land. (5) The proposing body shall provide all the support for the establishment ofthe University with all such assistance which it may bem need. It shall also be responsible for raising the necessary finance towards the establiShment and maintenance ofthe University. (6) The State shallhave no objection‘to the University obtaining grants," sofi- loans ’fi'em various funding Organizations, institutions and agencies including International and 9 bilateral {?agencies, for expansion, modernizatiOn of the facilities and augmenting the quality of education, training and research that15 carried out at the Universityand in its accredited, affiliated 0’1 recognized colleges, training histitutionsl facilitiesor centres provided University shall have absolute autonomy. University to be non-profit. 10 that there. shall be no finmial obligation on the part of State Governmentandother reievant rulesand regulations of the Country are observed ' ' (7) The University is permitted to purchase lands and ' imn’toveble properties within and outside the State for the development and advancement of the University and its purposes. The State Govamment prior ' approval shall ” however be obtained in respect of purchases within the "State. ' 6.(1) Unless specified otherwise in any other law for the time being in force, the University shall have absolute and exclusive academic, administrative, financial, managerial .. and Statutory autonomy and fi‘eedom, including the exercise of exclusive powers with respect to a) management and administration 01 the university; b) the fot111ulation and adoption of its academic policies and standards; c) formulation and collection of all kinds of fees .etc; (1). therestablishmem of its standards for admission and ' graduation; e) the selection, appointment, suspension and .removal of its stafi', including, employing and employment of Faculty, Officers, Teachersand other employees on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed by this Act,its Statutes, Ordinances,rules, and regulations. (2) The management, administration, and control of the peoperty, revenues, businessand afi‘airs of the University are hereby vested with the Governing Board and the Chancellor. 7.(l) The University shall be non-profit,for charity, and self-finaneing University with autonomous administration/ management with full powers, which shall seek support from its donors, volunteers, scholars, philanthropists and from other sources including but not limited to consultancy and research. . (2) The University shall be self-Goveming, fully - autonomous,and it shall be accountable to theChancellor and to theGoveming Board ofthe University. . (3) The University Shall be a not-for-profit legal entity and no. partofthe surplus, if any, in reyenpegf theeUniversity, ' after meeting all expenditure, in regard ,to its operations under this Act, shall be invested :h'or, any purpose other than for the growth and development of the University or achievement of its objectives or for eonducting research therein. (4) The University shall stavetoraise funds for self- sufficiency, s_ustair'whilityA and future deyelopmentof the , Exemption. 11 Institute. ~ ‘ ' 8.(1) The donations, gifts, grantsor income received by, any income soume and properties of the University shall beexemptec!from my kind 0f tax as are petmissible! under relevant statutoryprovisions fromtime to time. (2) The University shall be eli§151e to apny and may apply for all other tax exemptions (for example: tax exemption for the donations at the hands of the donor), . necessary registrations, and permissions under any seetion of the Income-Tax Act, 1961 0: tin Foreign Contribution (Regulation Act), 2010 or any otherCentral 01StateActor with any authon’ty as may be tequired and as it maydeem necéSsary ‘ 9.(1)Real property amt1s now or at any time vested111 the UA-iwpka; as not liable to be entered upon, used or taken byany authority or by any. person possessing the nght of taking lands compulsotily for any purposewhatsoever, and no power to expropriate real property he1‘eafier conferred extends to such real property unlessin the Act conferring the power it is made 111 expressed terms to apply to such real property. (2) The University can receive any type‘of land as a gifior purchase the same from anybody, any person or any organization irrespective of caste, creed and religion or type oforganisation subject to the restrictions under section 158:of the Manipur Land Revenue and Land ReformsAct, 1960 on transfer of land by a person who is a member ofthe scheduled tribes. (3) Any land ao‘quired, pm‘chased or received asa 3111 by the University shall be freefroth encroachment, ‘any kind of enmbrahces, and free from all 811113 or appeals 01* proceeding of whatever nature. The Title of such land -» shall be deemed to be a free and elear title once 11is ’ acquired by the University. . (4) The University18 free to useanyland owned, sequired, pmchased or received asa 3111 bytheUniversity for any bona fidepurpose of the Univexsi-ty as the Govem1ng Boatdmaythinkfit. . a 10.0) UnleSs speeifiedsofllerwise inany other law Whether public or private, no testrietionrhpon aceughflation shall_ apply withtespect to or111 anyway limit devises or bequests, whethe;of capital or incometo theUniversity 01 any departtneht or branch thereof, subjeet always.to the Central Act No.43 of 1961 Central Act No.42 of 2010 Exempt from expropriation. Central Act No. 33 of 1960 No restriction upon accumulation. 21'} 1‘ Name of the University 12' expressedterms ofany such devise or bequest. (2)Upon the establishment of the. University under this Act,the landand other movable and immovable properties acquired, created;arra113ed or built by‘the University for the purpose oftheUn1yersity1n the State of Manipur shall vest in the Umversnty " 11.(1) Name of the University shall be “Manipu‘r Internatidnal University” andit shall bem its name and a _ style, including its logo and concept, exclusive and the Power to establish Constituent Colleges and to have Affiliated Colleges. sole intellectual property of the University and no person, on’ganization, body or no one, = other than the University, shall have the rightto useor own or modify or régister the name Or concept ofthe University'111 any manner or in any styleunless authorized by the University. (2) The Univetsity- shall have a separate logo and it shall be the sole intellectual profseny of the University and it shall host its logo in its website, papers, certificates and its entire official stationery along with the name of the University. (3) The University is pentfitted to- use the State logo and emblem of the State1n its website, papers, eeflifieates and any ofits stationery. . 12.0) The University may have affiliated, constituent or rccosnized 601169138. ._resional centres- tuning centres. learning centres, academic centres, research centres, campuses, adjunct campuses,_ {off-campus centres, _ ofil shorecampuses, Vautonomousiieqlleges / instimtes, study centres, skill development centres, innovation centres” creative centres, ‘vocational training centres, learning centres, . institutions, eeltegesggsschools, My camps, research stations; extension eenaes; finishing schools at all levels and in' all subjects. This includes meagnition/ affiliation of institutions, colleges and schools et cetera ‘ located in or outside the State of Manipur including overseas, and admission to sueh Institutions; ceile'ges, and Schools et cetera under the‘Uhivei'sityfdr‘the purpose of conducting formal and”mfomial educanon/cerhfieation ' Whichshall also includebut not 1111111ed to professions! and Vocationai programsof the University subjé'ct to the 13 observance of the relevant laws of the country and National and State institutions governing such activities. (2) The University shall have the right to affiliate any college or institution for any course and subject at all levels. The eligibility criteria for affiliation of such college! institution, the fees structure etc shall be as decided by the Governing Board and as per the Ordinances - and such rules and ’regulaticms of the ,. University ‘as published from time to time. In the case of affiliation! recognition and association of a college gor institution with the University; the University shall have the right to. charge theappropriate fees from that college/ institution and from the students enrolling through the same as per, discretion of the University l3.(l) The Jurisdiction of the University shall extend to the whole of State of Manipur and to such eentres atid institutions affiliated/ established/ maintained/Supported / recognized by the University within01' outside India. (2) The University is allowed to Open eamp’us loft" campus ' / study centre of the University and to affiliate and to recognize any college or institution in any State of India subject to the permission and eXten’sion of jurisdiction of the University through notification by the respective receiving State subjeet' to’obServa‘nee of all relevant laws, ,1 rules and regulationsof e'ontt-olling' institutions in this regard. 14.The University and all the degrees, diplomas, certificates, courses, training, certifications. license, titles and any other academic distinctionsorewards granted or conferred or offered or 011 anyqne by "the University through all modes at all subjects and at all levels shall be and shall automatically standand deemed to be fully recognized, authorized, accredited, registered and .. approved by the State and the State Government for all the purposes including for the purpose ofemployment for post and service with the State Gavetnment and shall also be recognized for the purpose 0f further education in other Universitiesand higher learning ihStitutions; they shall also be recognized by the Stateand State Government to thesame extent and in the same mantfer and they are treated atpat With the’eorfeispondingedegrees, diplomas, certificates, courses, training, certifications, licenses, titles Jurisdietion. Recognition. 14 and any other academic distinctions or awards granted by any other 'Uni'versity/Bo‘ard/Insfitute/BodyIOI-ganization incorporated under any enactment or'State subject to grant of recognition-by appropriate authorities such as UGC, AICTE etc. 15.(\1).The University §hall be opened to all Persons and shall} University open not discriminate against any person irrespective ofcaste, t0 31110185533 “creed, disability, . ethnicity, gender, piace of domicile, and weeds. political belieflaffiliation/opinion; race, colour, natidnal origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, ~ age, disability, genetic information or any other class or; categorization of imman beings and it shall not be lawful for the University to adopt or impose on any when, any ,test whatsoever of religious lpoliticai belief or any professibn in order to entitle him to be appointed as' a Teacher of the UniVersity or to hold any other office ,. therein Or to be admitted as a student1n the University or to graduate thereat 01' toenjoy or exercise any privilege thereof. (2) Notwithstanding anything cohtained in clause (1) the University may make special provisions in the regulations for the employment or protection of educational interests of women, differently abied persons or of persons belonging to the weaker sections ofthe society or tribal and in particular of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes as may be directed by the Governing Board from time to time: Provided that nothing in this section shall be deemed to prevent religious'insu'uctionbeing given in the manner prescribed by the Ordinances to’ these who have consented to receive it, or, in the case of minors, whose parents or guardians havegiventheir consent theietb'inwriting: Provided further that nothing in this section shall be deemed to prevent where'111 such special Cases or where such test is speeially prescribed by the Statbtes or_ in, respect of any particular. benefaction accepted by the University or whensuch test is made a condition meteor“: by any testamentaxy orother instrument creating such: benefaction: s - - , 15 Provided also that nothing in this section shall be deemed to require the University to admit students to any course of study larger in number than, or with academic or other qualifieaticims 10wer than, those ptescnbed: Provided also that nothing'1n thissection shall be deemed to prevent the University to make special provision for the _ spread of University education among classes and communities or personswhieh/who are from the classes of a religious minority or educationallyor economically ; backward: Provicied also that nothing in this section shall: be deemed to prevent the University from making special provisions for admission to the students domiciled in the State. ,