The Lamrin Tech Skills University, Punjab Act, 2021.
punjab · 2021
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Plaksha University, Punjab Act, 2021
- S. 2The Lamrin Tech Skills University, Punjab Act, 2021
- S. 3Establishes Lamrin Tech Skills University in Punjab, managed by a Trust, self-financed, with perpetual succession and property rights.
- S. 4Section 4 outlines the objectives of the Lamrin Tech Skills University, including skill-based education, industry collaboration, and promoting Punjabi studies.
- S. 5Section 5 empowers the Lamrin Tech Skills University to conduct education, offer degrees, and manage courses, research, and online programs.
- S. 6(1) The University shall exercise its jurisdiction within its campuses in the State of Punjab only
- S. 7The following shall be the officers of the University, namely: - (i) the Visitor; Jurisdiction of University
- S. 8(1) The Governor of Punjab shall be the Visitor of the University
- S. 9Section 9 establishes the Chancellor's role, powers, and responsibilities in overseeing the university's operations and governance.
- S. 10Section 10 outlines the appointment, qualifications, duties, and presiding role of the Vice-Chancellor at the Lamrin Tech Skills University.
- S. 11(1) The Registrar shall be appointed by the Chancellor from amongst the panel of three persons recommended by the Govern
- S. 12(1) The Chief Finance and Accounts Officer shall be appointed by the Chancellor in such manner, as may be prescribed
- S. 13(1) The University may appoint such other officers, as it may deem necessary for its smooth functioning
- S. 14Section 14 outlines the authorities of the University, including the Governing Body, Board of Management, Academic Council, Finance Committee, and other specified bodies.
- S. 15Section 15 outlines the composition and functions of the Governing Body of the Lamrin Tech Skills University, Punjab.
- S. 16Section 16 outlines the composition and meeting requirements of the Board of Management for the Lamrin Tech Skills University.
- S. 17Section 17 establishes the Academic Council's composition and its role in overseeing the university's academic policies.
- S. 18Section 18 establishes the composition and terms of the Finance Committee at Lamrin Tech Skills University, Punjab.
- S. 19Section 19 mandates the preparation, approval, and audit of the University's annual budget and financial accounts.
- S. 20Section 20 prescribes the composition, constitution, powers, and functions of specified authorities under the act.
- S. 21Section 21 disqualifies individuals with mental incapacity, insolvency, moral offenses, or exam malpractice from University authorities.
- S. 22Section 22 ensures that actions by the University under this Act remain valid despite any constitutional, appointment, or procedural flaws.
- S. 23Section 23 fills vacancies in university authorities or bodies promptly, with temporary appointments lasting only until the next member's full term.
- S. 24Section 24 allows the university authorities to form committees for specific tasks as needed.
- S. 25(1) The Governing Body may, from time to time, make statutes or may amend or repeal the same
- S. 26(1) The Governing Body may, from time to time, make ordinances or may amend, or repeal the same
- S. 27(1) The Governing Body may, from time to time, make regulations or may amend, or repeal the same
- S. 28Section 28 mandates the University to only confer degrees recognized by the UGC and adhere to its standards for private universities.
- S. 29Section 29 outlines the University's General Fund sources and its utilization for various expenses and benefits.
- S. 30Section mandates annual auditing of the University's financial accounts by its Chartered Accountant and submission to the Governing Body.
- S. 31Section 31 mandates the University to publish a tentative schedule of examinations and academic activities for each academic session by August 30.
- S. 32Section 32 mandates the university to declare exam results within 60 days and exempts it from invalidation for not following the exam schedule.
- S. 33Section 33 mandates the annual convocation for awarding degrees, diplomas, certificates, or other academic distinctions.
- S. 34Section 34 resolves disputes regarding university authority appointments by referring them to the Chancellor for a final decision.
- S. 35The section allows the State Government to issue orders to resolve Act implementation issues, but only within two years of the Act's commencement.
- S. 36Section 36 protects university officers and employees from lawsuits for actions done in good faith under the Act.
- S. 37Section 37 allows the Foundation to temporarily perform University functions until officials are appointed.
- S. 38(1) The Plaksha University Ordinance, 2021 (Punjab Ordinance No