The VEER SURENDRA SAI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY ACT, 2008
odisha · 2009
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology Act, 2008
- S. 2Section defines key terms used in the VEER SURENDRA SAI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY ACT, 2008 for the University's governance and operations.
- S. 3Establishes Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology as a non-affiliating unitary university with headquarters in Burla, Orissa.
- S. 4Section 4 outlines the objectives of the University to advance education, research, and training in engineering, technology, and applied sciences for societal betterment.
- S. 5Section 5 outlines the powers and functions of the university to establish engineering departments, provide instruction, conduct research, and confer academic distinctions.
- S. 6Section 6 prohibits discrimination in University employment, office, membership, and admissions based on various grounds, except for government-mandated reservations.
- S. 7Section 7 establishes the authorities of the University, including the Board of Management, Academic Council, and others.
- S. 8Section 8 lists the various categories of teachers authorized to work at the university.
- S. 9Section 9 lists the key officers of the University of Technology, including the Vice-Chancellor and Registrar.
- S. 10(1) The Governor of Orissa shall be the Chancellor of the University
- S. 11Section 11 outlines the appointment, eligibility, term, and conditions of the Vice-Chancellor at Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology.
- S. 12Section 12 outlines the Vice-Chancellor's role as the University's principal academic and executive officer, with authority over all other officers and specific powers to ensure compliance with the Act.
- S. 13Section 13 appoints the Registrar as a University officer responsible for record-keeping, contract execution, and legal representation.
- S. 14Section 14 details the appointment, duties, and responsibilities of the Comptroller of Finance for the University.
- S. 15Section 15 appoints the Controller of Examinations and outlines their duties related to university exams.
- S. 16(1) The Dean of the Students’ welfare shall be a whole-time officer of the University and shall be appointed by the Boar
- S. 17Section 17 appoints the first Registrar and Comptroller of Finance by the Chancellor, recommended by the Government.
- S. 18The appointments of the Vice-Chancellor, Registrar and Comptroller of Finance shall be notified in the Gazette
- S. 19Section 19 establishes the University's Board as its top executive body, detailing its composition and responsibilities for overall management and administration.
- S. 20Section 20 outlines the powers and functions of the Board to manage the University's operations, finances, and staff appointments.
- S. 21Section 21 establishes the Academic Council as the principal academic body to oversee and maintain standards in the university's academic programs and policies.
- S. 22Section 22 empowers the Academic Council to advise on academic matters, regulate course studies, and determine degree awards.
- S. 23Establishes a Board of Studies for each academic discipline to be prescribed by the Statutes.
- S. 24Section 24 establishes schools within the university, assigns Deans to oversee them, and outlines their responsibilities for coordinating studies and research.
- S. 25Section 25 outlines the authority of the Statutes to regulate various university operations, including faculty structure, employee conditions, degree awards, and examination procedures.
- S. 27(1) The Academic Council may, subject to the approval of the Board, make Regulations consistent with this Act and the St
- S. 28Section 28 authorizes the Academic Council, Board of Studies, and Finance Committee to create rules, subject to Board approval.
- S. 29(1) The University shall establish a fund to be called the University Fund
- S. 30The University can borrow money from banks or incorporated bodies with government approval and specified conditions.
- S. 31Section 31 outlines the University's financial planning, approval, and government sanction process for its budget estimates.
- S. 32Section 32 mandates the Comptroller of Finance to prepare the University's annual accounts, regular audits, and reporting of audit findings to the State Legislature.
- S. 33Section 33 mandates the Board to prepare and submit an annual report to the Academic Council and government for review and legislative presentation.
- S. 34Section 34 establishes Selection Committees for hiring faculty and staff at the university, with specific procedures and requirements for appointments.
- S. 35Section 35 ensures that any actions by the University's authorities remain valid despite any vacancies.
- S. 36Section 36 fills vacancies in University authorities through nomination or election for the remaining term.
- S. 37Section 37 outlines the procedures for resignation, removal, and invalidation of membership in the University authorities.
- S. 38Section 38 protects the University and its officials from lawsuits for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 39Section 39 allows interpretation disputes or membership questions about the University to be referred to the Chancellor for final decision.
- S. 40Section 40 mandates the Registrar to submit meeting records of the Board and Academic Council to the Government within two months.
- S. 41Section 41 grants the government inspection and inquiry powers over the university and its institutions, with notice and representation rights for the university.
- S. 42Section 42 establishes a periodic Commission to review the University's operations, finances, and compliance with its statutes.
- S. 43Section 43 allows the University to establish pension, insurance, and other benefits for its staff, subject to government approval and statutory guidelines.
- S. 44The section allows the State Government to issue orders to resolve Act implementation issues, but only within two years of the Act's commencement.
- S. 45Section 45 excludes the geographical area of Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology from Biju Patnaik University of Technology's jurisdiction.