The Shaheed Bhagat Singh State University Act, 2021.
punjab · 2021
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called The Shaheed Bhagat Singh State University Act, 2021
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used throughout the Shaheed Bhagat Singh State University Act, 2021.
- S. 3(1) There shall be established a University by the name of the Shaheed Bhagat Singh State University
- S. 4Section 4 outlines the University's functions including technical education promotion, resource generation, degree conferral, and student supervision.
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- S. 6Section 6 ensures the university is open to all without discrimination based on religion, caste, or gender.
- S. 7Section 7 lists the officers of the university, including the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, and other designated officials.
- S. 8The Governor of Punjab shall be the Chancellor of the University
- S. 9Section 9 details the appointment, term, removal, and conditions of service for the Vice-Chancellor of the university.
- S. 10Section 10 outlines the appointment, terms, duties, and responsibilities of the Registrar in the university.
- S. 11Section 11 outlines how non-Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, and Registrar university officers' appointments and terms are regulated.
- S. 12Section 12 lists the authorities of the University, including the Board of Governors, Academic Council, and other specified bodies.
- S. 13(1) The Board shall consist of a Chairman, twelve ex-officio members (including the Vice-Chairman) and six nominate
- S. 14Section 14 establishes the Academic Council's role in maintaining academic standards and its membership composition.
- S. 15Section 15 establishes the Planning Board for the university's planning and development, including its education and research standards.
- S. 16(1) The Finance Committee shall consist of the following members, namely:- (i) Vice- Chancellor; : Chairman Planning B
- S. 17Section 17 outlines that the constitution, powers, and duties of university authorities, excluding the Board and Academic Council, are regulated by university regulations.
- S. 18(1) The first regulations of the University shall be made by the State Government and shall be notified in the Official
- S. 19Section 19 empowers the university to create regulations for various administrative, academic, and financial matters.
- S. 20Section 20 allows the university authorities to create sub-regulations for meeting procedures and record-keeping.
- S. 21The State Government can provide grants to the university for capital, recurring, or other expenses as it sees fit.
- S. 22Section 22 mandates the University to prepare and submit its annual report to the Board for approval at the annual meeting.
- S. 23Section mandates annual submission of university's financial accounts to state government for audit and publication.
- S. 24Section 24 ensures that university actions remain valid despite constitutional, appointment, or procedural flaws.
- S. 25Section 25 resolves disputes on University authority membership appointments by referring to the Chancellor's final decision.
- S. 26Section 26 grants the State Government oversight powers over the University, including inspection rights and the ability to issue corrective directions.
- S. 27Section 27 requires the University to inform the State Government of any passed resolution within thirty days.
- S. 28The section allows the State Government to suspend university resolutions deemed not in public interest or non-compliant with the Act.
- S. 29Section 29 allows the State Government to issue necessary directions to the University for Act purposes and public interest.
- S. 30Section 30 allows the State Government to make interim appointments to resolve initial difficulties in establishing the University.