The GANDHI INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY, ODISHA ACT, 2018
odisha · 2018
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology University, Odisha Act, 2018
- S. 2Definitions
- S. 3Establishes a non-affiliating University in Odisha after setting up a Corpus Fund, with headquarters in Rayagada.
- S. 4Section 4 transfers control, management, properties, assets, rights, and employees of the College to the University.
- S. 5Section 5 mandates the State Government to verify college infrastructure against regulatory norms before issuing a notification.
- S. 6Section 6 mandates the Sponsoring Body to appoint faculty, organize co-curricular activities, establish employee welfare programs, and ensure academic and admission norms.
- S. 7Section 7 establishes the university as a self-financed, non-affiliated, private institution without state funding.
- S. 8Section 8 outlines the objectives of the university to advance knowledge through academic and research facilities, degree issuance, collaborations, and futuristic education.
- S. 9Section 9 outlines the broad powers of the University to establish schools, confer degrees, manage property, and regulate student and employee conduct.
- S. 10Section 10 ensures equal access to the university for all individuals regardless of personal background.
- S. 11Section 11 mandates the University to seek accreditation, obtain recognition for degrees, and adhere to relevant laws for technical education programs.
- S. 12Section 12 lists the officers of the University, including the President, Vice-President, Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, Deans, Finance Officer, and Controller of Examinations.
- S. 13(1) The Governor of Odisha shall be the Visitor of the University
- S. 14(1) The Chairman of the Trust shall be the President of the University
- S. 15(1) The Secretary of the Trust shall be the Vice-President of the University
- S. 16Section 16 outlines the appointment, role, and powers of the Vice-Chancellor in the university, including immediate action authority and appeal process.
- S. 17Section 17 appoints Deans by the Vice-Chancellor, outlines their duties, and sets a three-year term.
- S. 18Section 18 outlines the Registrar's appointment, duties, and responsibilities for record-keeping and contract signing for the university.
- S. 19Section 19 appoints the Finance Officer by the Board and the Controller of Examinations by the Vice-Chancellor.
- S. 20Section 20 prescribes the manner of appointment and terms for university officers as per the university's statutes.
- S. 21Section 21 lists the authorities of the University, including the Board of Governors, Board of Management, Academic Council, and others.
- S. 22Section 22 outlines the composition and powers of the Board of Governors, the principal governing body of the university.
- S. 23Section 23 outlines the composition and term of the Board of Management for the university.
- S. 24Section 24 establishes the Academic Council's composition and its role in overseeing the university's academic policies.
- S. 25Section establishes a Board of Studies for each academic discipline as decided by the Academic Council.
- S. 26Section 26 establishes the Finance Committee, its members, and its role in managing the university's financial matters.
- S. 27The constitution, powers and functions of other authorities of the University shall be such, as may be prescribed
- S. 28Section 28 ensures university proceedings remain valid despite any authority vacancies or constitutional defects.
- S. 29Section 29 empowers the university to create statutes covering various operational, administrative, and academic matters.
- S. 30Section 30 mandates the Board of Governors to draft statutes for the university, which the State Government must approve within three months or is deemed approved if not decided.
- S. 31The Board of Governors can create, amend, or repeal statutes with state government approval.
- S. 32Section 32 empowers the university to make rules for various academic, financial, and administrative matters.
- S. 33Section 33 mandates the Board of Governors to create rules, which must be approved by the State Government within two months or are deemed approved if not acted upon.
- S. 34Section 34 allows the Board of Governors to create, amend, or repeal rules with state government approval.
- S. 35Section 35 outlines the admission process for the university, emphasizing merit-based selection from national exams or entrance tests.
- S. 36Section 36 allows the university to set fees per course and provides fee concessions for certain groups.
- S. 37Section 37 mandates written contracts for employee appointments and outlines disciplinary procedures for students and employees.
- S. 38Employees and students can appeal University decisions to the Board of Management, which can confirm, modify, or change the decision.
- S. 39The university can establish provident or pension funds and insurance schemes for its employees as it sees fit.
- S. 40Section resolves disputes on University authority membership by referring to the President for a decision.
- S. 41Section 41 empowers the university authority to form committees with specified members and powers.
- S. 42Section 42 fills casual vacancies in University authorities with new members for the remaining term.
- S. 43Section 43 protects university officers and employees from lawsuits for actions done in good faith under the Act, except for violations.
- S. 44Section 44 appoints the first Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, Finance Officer, and establishes initial university bodies for three years.
- S. 45(1) The Sponsoring Body shall establish a Corpus Fund of Rupees Ten Crores
- S. 46Section 46 establishes a General Fund for the University to receive various income sources and apply it to specific expenses.
- S. 47Section 47 establishes a Development Fund for the university to be funded by various contributions and incomes for its development.
- S. 48Section 48 regulates the management and maintenance of funds under sections 45, 46, and 47 by the Board of Governors.
- S. 49Section 49 mandates the University's Annual Report preparation and submission to the Board of Governors for approval.
- S. 50Section 50 mandates the University's financial management, annual audit, and reporting to the Board of Governors and State Government.
- S. 51Certified copies of University documents by Registrar are admissible as prima facie evidence.
- S. 52Section 52 outlines procedures for the dissolution and management of the university, including notice requirements and state government intervention for mismanagement.
- S. 53Section 53 allows the University's administration costs during management takeover to be funded by its funds or by selling its assets if needed.
- S. 54Removal of difficulties