The ORISSA UNIVERSITIES ACT, 1989
odisha · 1989
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- S. 1Inserted vide The O
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Odisha Universities Act, 1989, including "Academic Council," "Affiliated Institution," and "Autonomous College."
- S. 3Section 3 establishes four universities in Odisha and grants them perpetual succession, property rights, and corporate status.
- S. 4Officers, teachers and authorities of University
- S. 5The Chancellor:- (1) The Governor of the Orissa shall be the Chancellor of the University
- S. 6Section 6 outlines the appointment process for the Vice-Chancellor of an Odisha university, specifying eligibility and committee formation.
- S. 7Registrar :- (1) The Registrar shall be appointed by the Chancellor
- S. 8Comptroller of Finance
- S. 9Section 9 outlines the composition of the Senate for universities in Odisha, including ex-officio and nominated members.
- S. 10Section 10 details the composition of the Syndicate, including ex-officio and elected members, for governance in Odisha universities.
- S. 11Section 11 outlines the composition and membership of the Academic Council for Orissa universities.
- S. 12Section 12 grants the Academic Council authority to regulate academic matters, determine degree standards, and manage university libraries.
- S. 13Section 13 allows graduates and college teachers to register with the University of Orissa upon payment of fees, with residency and single registration restrictions.
- S. 14Membership to cease if the person ceases to hold the office by virtue of which he became a member
- S. 15Section 15 allows the Chancellor to suspend University members for misconduct or criminal charges, ensuring due process.
- S. 16Filling of casual vacancies
- S. 17Proceedings of University and bodies not invalidated by vacancies etc
- S. 18Admission of Educational Institutions as Colleges
- S. 20Termination of privileges granted by other Universities to Educational Institutions
- S. 22Section 22 establishes the process for creating and determining pay scales for university staff positions, subject to state government approval.
- S. 23Audit of Accounts
- S. 24Section 24 outlines the Statutes' provisions for university governance, faculty constitution, college autonomy, and academic procedures.
- S. 25Section 25 empowers the Academic Council to create regulations for university operations, student admissions, and course management.
- S. 26Section 26 establishes the General Fund for the university to receive income from fees, endowments, and grants.
- S. 27Foundation Fund :- (1) The University shall have a fund called the Foundation fund
- S. 28Constitution of other Funds
- S. 29Removal from Membership and with-holding of Degrees
- S. 30Section 30 of The ORISSA UNIVERSITIES ACT, 1989 bars individuals with certain disqualifications from being elected or nominated as university authority members.
- S. 31Supersession of authorities and taking over management
- S. 32Alteration of jurisdiction of Universities and establishment of new Universities
- S. 33Section 33 repeals previous university acts and preserves existing authorities, appointments, and regulations under the new act.
- S. 34Removal of doubts and difficulties