The NIST UNIVERSITY, ODISHA ACT, 2023
odisha · 2024
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the NIST (National Institute of Science & Technology) University, Odisha Act, 2023
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used throughout the NIST University, Odisha Act, 2023, including "Academic Council," "Board of Governors," and "Employee."
- S. 3Establishment and incorporation
- S. 4Section 4 transfers control, management, properties, assets, and employees of the College to the University.
- S. 5Section 5 mandates the State Government to verify college infrastructure compliance with regulatory norms before issuing notification.
- S. 6Section 6 mandates the Sponsoring Body to appoint faculty and staff, organize co-curricular activities, establish welfare programs, and ensure academic and admission norms align with regulatory guidelines.
- S. 7Section 7 outlines the objectives of the NIST University to advance knowledge, offer academic and research facilities, and collaborate with other institutions for education and research.
- S. 8Section 8 grants the University powers to conduct distance education, establish off-campus centers, and manage its property and finances.
- S. 9Section 9 ensures equal admission access for all, with 50% reservation for Odisha students, and allows filling remaining seats with non-Odisha students if permitted by the State Government.
- S. 10Section 10 mandates the University to seek accreditation, obtain recognition for degree programs, and comply with relevant laws for technical education programs.
- S. 11Section 11 prohibits the University from receiving any financial aid from the State Government or its controlled entities.
- S. 12(1)"®he Governor of Odisha shall be the Visitor of the University
- S. 13Section 13 outlines the officers of the University, including the President, Vice-President, Vice-Chancellor, and others, and details the President's powers and responsibilities.
- S. 15Section 15 establishes the role and powers of the Vice-President of the University, including duties in the President's absence.
- S. 16Section 16 appoints the Vice-Chancellor for three years, with potential reappointment, and outlines their executive and academic responsibilities.
- S. 20The Deans of Schools
- S. 22Section 22 establishes the Board of Governors for the University, outlining its composition and powers, including policy-making and budget approval.
- S. 23Section 23 outlines the composition and term of the Board of Management for the NIST University, Odisha.
- S. 25Establishes a Board of Studies for each academic discipline to be governed by prescribed statutes.
- S. 26Section 26 establishes the Finance Committee, its members, and its role in overseeing 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 that any actions by the University remain valid despite any vacancies or constitutional defects in its authority.
- S. 29Section 29 outlines the Statutes' provisions for various University authorities, funds, appointments, recruitment, dispute resolution, and other operational matters.
- S. 32Section 32 outlines the authority to create rules for various university operations including admissions, courses, examinations, and financial procedures.
- S. 33Section 33 outlines the process for the Board of Governors to create rules, requiring state government approval within two months or automatic approval if no decision is made.
- S. 34Section 34-36 outlines the admission and fee structure procedures for the NIST University, emphasizing merit-based and reserved admissions, and fee regulations.
- S. 36CHAPTER Ill THE VISITOR AND THE OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY The Visitor
- S. 40Section 40 resolves disputes on member eligibility for University authorities by referring to the President for decision.
- S. 41Section 41 empowers any University Authority to form committees with specified members and powers.
- S. 42Section 42 protects University officers and employees from suits for actions done in good faith under the Act.
- S. 44Section 44 appoints initial officers and councils for the university for a three-year term.
- 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 credit all fees, sums, contributions, and donations, and applies it to repay debts, maintain assets, cover expenses, and pay salaries and allowances.
- S. 47Section 47 establishes a Development Fund for the University to be funded by various sources and used for its development.
- S. 51—
- S. 52Section 52 outlines the procedures for potential dissolution or suspension of the University by the State Government due to mismanagement or failure to meet objectives.
- S. 54CHAPTER VI MISCELLANEOUS Conditions of service of employees