The ODISHA UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES ACT, 2021
odisha · 2021
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- S. 1(1) This Act ma (2)It extends to the whole of the State of Odisha
- S. 2Definitions
- S. 3Establishes the Odisha University of Health Sciences as a body corporate with perpetual succession and property acquisition powers.
- S. 4Section 4 outlines the objectives of the Odisha University of Health Sciences to regulate, innovate, research, and promote health science education and research.
- S. 5Section 5 outlines the powers and functions of the Odisha University of Health Sciences, including degree conferral, research promotion, and institution recognition.
- S. 6University open to all
- S. 7(1) The Governor of Odisha shall, by virtue of his office, be the Chancellor and the head of the University
- S. 8The following shall be the officers of the University, namely
- S. 09Section 9 ensures that decisions by university authorities remain valid despite membership or procedural irregularities.
- S. 9Section 9 outlines the appointment process for the Vice-Chancellor of the Odisha University of Health Sciences, emphasizing qualifications and committee involvement.
- S. 10Section 10 outlines the Vice-Chancellor's role as the University's principal academic and executive officer, overseeing administration and ensuring compliance with the Act.
- S. 11Section 11 outlines the role, appointment, duties, and appeal process for the Registrar of the Odisha University of Health Sciences.
- S. 12Appointment, Powers and functions of the Controller of Examinations
- S. 13Appointment, Powers and functions of the Comptroller of Finance
- S. 14The appointment of the Vice-Chancellor, the Registrar, the Controller of Examinations, the g o Urmctified
- S. 15All appointments to be notified
- S. 17Section 17 establishes the composition and roles of the Board, the chief executive body of the Odisha University of Health Sciences.
- S. 18Section 18 outlines the powers and functions of the Board of the Odisha University of Health Sciences, including policy formulation, academic program review, and financial management.
- S. 19Section 19 establishes the Academic Council's composition and its role in setting academic policies for teaching, research, and collaboration.
- S. 20Section 20 outlines the Academic Council's powers to advise, regulate, and manage academic and research functions for affiliated institutions.
- S. 21(1) There shall be a Board of Studies for every subject or group of subjects, as may W
- S. 22Section 22 empowers the Board of Studies to recommend courses, books, examiners, and suggest training for post-graduate degrees.
- S. 23Section 23 establishes the Finance Committee to advise on and manage the university's financial matters, including budget preparation and expenditure reviews.
- S. 24Section 24 establishes a Quality Assurance Council to periodically review academic standards and institutional performance in the university.
- S. 25Section 25 outlines the constitution and powers of the University's authorities, and the termination of officers' roles when they cease eligibility.
- S. 26Statutes
- S. 27(1) Not-withstanding anything contained in this Act, the State Government shall formaking -_-'-jfi;tutes
- S. 28Section 28 empowers the Board to issue ordinances for student admission, fees, discipline, examiners, examinations, staff, institution inspections, contracts, and student transfers.
- S. 29Procedure to make Ordinance
- S. 30Section 30 empowers the Academic Council to create regulations for academic matters and forecourt procedures, subject to approval by the Board.
- S. 31Bye- Laws and Orders
- S. 32Section 32 outlines the admission policies, academic calendar, and merit-based student representation for affiliated institutions under the Odisha University of Health Sciences Act, 2021.
- S. 33Selection of students for sports, cultural and other activities
- S. 34Transfer of affiliation of existing institutions
- S. 35Affiliation and recognition
- S. 36Section 36 mandates the University to create a five-yearly perspective plan for equitable higher education distribution in health sciences, approving new colleges only if they conform.
- S. 37Section 37 outlines procedures for institutions to apply for continuation, expansion, or permanent affiliation with the Odisha University of Health Sciences.
- S. 38(1) Every affiliated institution or recognized institution or the Educational Agency inspection
- S. 40Section 40 prohibits affiliated or recognized institutions from closing without prior permission from the University and State Government.
- S. 41Section 41 mandates that all teaching, training, and research at affiliated institutions must follow prescribed statutes.
- S. 42Section 42 establishes the process for graduates to be registered and removed from the University's register based on conviction for serious offenses.
- S. 43Section 43 consolidates all University funds into one fund, regulates its investment, and mandates its maintenance in a nationalized bank.
- S. 45Section 45 outlines the process for preparing and approving the University's annual budget and financial statements.
- S. 46Section 46 mandates annual auditing of the University's accounts by appointed Chartered Accountants and publication of audited reports.
- S. 47Section 47 mandates the State Government to appoint auditors for regular audits of the University's accounts and affiliated institutions, with the University bearing audit costs.
- S. 48Section 48 mandates the Academic Council to prepare and submit the University's annual report and accounts for review and presentation to the State Government.
- S. 49Section 49 establishes a Grievances Committee in the University to address employee complaints and report to the Board.
- S. 51(1) Without prior approval of the Government, University shall not,— “
- S. 52Section 52 mandates recovery of damages caused by University officials' non-compliant actions from them.
- S. 53Section 53 resolves disputes over University authority membership and protects actions taken in good faith.
- S. 54Protection of action taken in good faith
- S. 55Proceedings of the University not to be invalidated
- S. 56Section 56 mandates university staff to assist in examinations and outlines penalties for refusal, including pay forfeiture.
- S. 57Conditions of Service
- S. 58Section 58 allows the State Government to inspect and inquire into the University's operations and facilities.
- S. 90Section 90 restricts affiliation and degree granting in health sciences to the Odisha University of Health Sciences established by this Act.