The Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University Act 2014
punjab · 2015
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the 1[Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University Act, 2014
- S. 2Section defines key terms used in the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University Act 2014.
- S. 3Establishes the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University as a body corporate with perpetual succession and headquarters in Bathinda.
- S. 4Section 4 outlines the University's functions including technical education promotion, resource generation, degree conferral, and appointment of faculty.
- S. 5Section 5 designates the districts where the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University operates and allows colleges to choose their affiliation.
- S. 6Section prohibits discrimination in university admissions and positions based on religion, race, caste, sex, or birthplace.
- S. 7Section 7 lists the officers of the university, including the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, and other designated personnel.
- S. 8Section outlines the appointment, terms, and duties of university officers other than Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, and Registrar, governed by regulations.
- S. 9The Governor of Punjab shall be the Chancellor
- S. 10Section 10 details the appointment, term, duties, and conditions of service for the Vice-Chancellor of the university.
- S. 11Section 11 details the appointment, role, and duties of the Registrar in the university.
- S. 12Section 12 outlines the authorities of the University, including the Board of Governors, Academic Council, Faculties, and Board of Studies.
- S. 13(1) The Board shall consist of a Chairman, a Vice-Chairman, seven ex-officio members and six nominated members
- S. 14Section 14 establishes the Academic Council's authority over academic standards and composition, including university officials and industrialists.
- S. 15Section 15 establishes the Finance Committee and its members to advise the Board on financial matters.
- S. 16Section 16 outlines the regulation-based constitution, powers, and duties of university authorities excluding the Board and Academic Council.
- S. 17(1) The first regulations of the University shall be made by the State Government and shall be notified in the Officia
- S. 18Section 18 outlines the regulatory powers of the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University to establish rules for various university functions and operations.
- S. 19Section 19 allows authorities to create sub-regulations for meeting procedures and record-keeping.
- S. 20The section authorizes the State Government to provide grants to the University for its capital, recurring, or other expenditures.
- S. 21Section mandates the University to prepare and submit its annual report to the Board for approval at the annual meeting by a specified date.
- S. 22Section mandates annual submission of university's financial accounts to state government for audit and publication.
- S. 23Section 23 ensures actions by university authorities under the Act remain valid despite certain constitutional or procedural flaws.
- S. 24Section 24 resolves disputes on University authority membership by referring to the Chancellor's final decision.
- S. 25Section 25 empowers the State Government to oversee and direct the University on policy matters and its compliance with the Act.
- S. 26Section 26 mandates the University to inform the State Government of any passed resolution within thirty days.
- S. 27The State Government can suspend University resolutions if deemed not in public interest, but must allow the University to explain before cancellation.
- S. 28The section allows the state government to issue necessary directions to the university for implementing the Act.
- S. 29The section allows the State Government to make interim appointments to resolve initial establishment issues for the University.
- S. 30Repeal and savings 1[THE MAHARAJA RANJIT SINGH PUNJAB TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY ACT, 2014] (Punjab Act No