The I.K. GUJRAL PUNJAB TECHNICALUNIVERSITY ACT, 1996
punjab · 1997
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called 2[the I
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University Act, 1996, including "college," "member," "Principal," "Regulations," "technical education," and "University."
- S. 3Establishes the I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University as a corporate body with perpetual succession and property rights.
- S. 4Section 4 outlines the powers and duties of the I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University to promote technical education, generate resources, confer academic degrees, and maintain facilities.
- S. 5Section 5 establishes the territorial jurisdiction of the I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University and its association with technical colleges in Punjab and beyond.
- S. 6Section 6 prohibits discrimination in university admissions and positions based on religion, race, caste, sex, or birthplace.
- S. 7Section 7 lists the officers of the I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University, including the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, and other declared officials.
- S. 8Section 8 outlines the regulation-based appointment and service terms for university officers other than the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, and Registrar.
- S. 9The Governor of Punjab shall be the Chancellor of the University
- S. 10Section 10 appoints the Vice-Chancellor of I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University, outlines their term, and details their powers and duties.
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- S. 12Section 12 appoints the Registrar, outlines their duties, and specifies their role as Secretary of the Board of Governors and Academic Council.
- S. 13Section 13 outlines the authorities and constitution of the Board of Governors for the I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University.
- S. 14Constitution of the Board of Governors 14-A
- S. 15Section 15 establishes the Academic Council as the university's academic body responsible for maintaining educational standards and advising the Board of Governors.
- S. 16Section 16 establishes the Finance Committee to advise the Board of Governors on financial matters.
- S. 17Section 17 outlines that the powers and duties of university authorities, excluding the Board of Governors and Academic Council, are defined by regulations.
- S. 18(1) The first Regulations of the University shall be made by the State Government and notified in the Official Gazette
- S. 19Section 19 outlines the authority to create regulations for university governance, faculty, student admissions, and academic standards.
- S. 20Section 20 allows the university authorities to create sub-regulations for meeting procedures and record-keeping.
- S. 21Section 21 mandates the State Government to provide annual grants to the University, with flexibility to use unutilised funds for capital projects.
- S. 22Section 22 mandates the University to prepare and submit its Annual Report to the Board of Governors for approval.
- S. 23Section mandates annual submission of University's financial accounts to State Government for audit and publication.
- S. 24Section 24 ensures actions by the University under the Act remain valid despite certain constitutional or appointment defects.
- S. 25Section 25 resolves disputes about University authority membership by referring to the Chancellor for a final decision.
- S. 26The section allows the State Government to make necessary appointments or actions to resolve initial establishment issues for the University.
- S. 27Repeal and saving 1[THE I