The St. Joseph University (Nagaland) Act, 2016
nagaland · 2016
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- S. 2Section defines key terms used in the St. Joseph University (Nagaland) Act, 2016.
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- S. 7Section 7 outlines the powers and functions of St. Joseph University in Nagaland.
- S. 8The University shall be open to all persons irrespective of class caste creed religion language or gender
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- S. 11Section 11 mandates that certificates, diplomas, and degrees are awarded only after students complete and pass the required courses with prescribed marks.
- S. 12Award of Certificate, Diplomas and Degrees Etc
- S. 13Section 13 allows the University to award honorary degrees upon approval by the Board of Governors and majority recommendation by the Academic Council.
- S. 14The Board of Governors and Diplomas etc
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- S. 17Section 17 designates the Governor of Nagaland as the Visitor of St. Joseph University, granting him oversight and corrective powers over university affairs.
- S. 18(1) The Sponsor shall appoint a person suitable to be appointed as the Chancellor of the University
- S. 19Section 19 establishes the roles and appointment process for the Pro Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor of St. Joseph University.
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- S. 21Section 21 appoints deans of faculties by the Vice-Chancellor, outlining their powers and duties as per university statutes.
- S. 22(1) The appointment of the Registrar shall be made in such manner as may be prescribed by the Statutes
- S. 23The Finance Officer is appointed by the Board of Governors and has prescribed powers and duties.
- S. 24Section 24 prescribes the appointment, terms, conditions, powers, and duties of other university officers.
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- S. 28Section 28 establishes the Academic and Finance Committees for overseeing academic and financial policies at St. Joseph University.
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- S. 30The constitution, powers and functions of the other authories of the University shall be such as may be prescribed
- S. 31Section 31 ensures proceedings remain valid despite any vacancy in the university's governing body.
- S. 32Section 32 allows the University to make statutes for various operational, administrative, and academic matters.
- S. 33The Board of Governors must submit initial statutes to the State Government for approval, which can approve or modify them within three months.
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- S. 35Section 35 outlines the matters the Ordinances of St. Joseph University may address, including student admissions, curriculum, awards, financial procedures, and discipline.
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- S. 37Power to amend Ordinances 20 Chapter VII Finance, Contract, Audit, Etc
- S. 38(1) The sponsor shall establish an endowment fund of at least Rupees One Crore
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- S. 40Section 40 establishes a Development Fund for St. Joseph University, funded by various sources, to be used for university development.
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- S. 43Section 43 mandates the University's annual report preparation and submission to the Board of Governors for approval and subsequent distribution to the Visitor and State Government.
- S. 44Section 44 mandates the University's financial accounts and balance sheet preparation, audit, and submission to the Board of Governors and State Government.
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- S. 47Section 47 allows University employees and students to appeal to the Board of Management against University decisions.
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- S. 51Section 51 fills casual vacancies in the University's authority with new members for the remaining term, protecting actions taken in good faith.
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- S. 55Section 55 allows the University's administration costs during management transition to be funded by its endowment, general, or development funds, or by selling its properties if needed.
- S. 56Section 56 mandates that all statutes or rules made under the St. Joseph University Act must be presented to the Nagaland State Legislative Assembly.
- S. 57Removal of difficulties 25 SCHEDULE 26 308 CHAPTER I Preliminary Short title and commencement 1