The Sri Guru Teg Bahadur State University of Law, Punjab Act, 2020.
punjab · 2020
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called Sri Guru Teg Bahadur State University of Law, Punjab Act, 2020
- S. 2Section defines key terms used in the Sri Guru Teg Bahadur State University of Law, Punjab Act, 2020.
- S. 3Establishes Sri Guru Teg Bahadur State University of Law in Punjab, grants it corporate status, and sets its headquarters.
- S. 4Section 4 outlines the objectives of the Sri Guru Teg Bahadur State University of Law, including legal education, research, cultural values promotion, and public legal awareness.
- S. 5Section 5 outlines the powers and functions of the Sri Guru Teg Bahadur State University of Law, including administration, instruction, research, examinations, and student discipline.
- S. 6Section 6 mandates that all University teaching must follow regulations and prescribed courses and curricula.
- S. 7(1) The Governor of Punjab shall be the Chancellor of the University
- S. 8Section 8 establishes the governing bodies of the university, including the Governing Council, Executive Council, Academic Council, and Finance Committee.
- S. 9Section 9 outlines the composition of the Governing Council for the Sri Guru Teg Bahadur State University of Law, Punjab.
- S. 10Section 10 empowers the Governing Council to oversee, approve, and regulate the University's policies, budget, and administrative procedures.
- S. 11(1) The Governing Council shall be convened at least once in a year
- S. 12Section 12 outlines the composition, term, and resignation/removal conditions for the Executive Council of the Sri Guru Teg Bahadur State University of Law, Punjab.
- S. 13Section 13 grants the Executive Council authority to manage the university's administration, finances, and operations.
- S. 14(1) The meeting of the Executive Council shall be called at least once in four months
- S. 15Section 15 outlines the composition and term of the Academic Council for the university.
- S. 16Section 16 outlines the Academic Council's powers to manage academic affairs, including reporting, faculty organization, research promotion, and scholarship recommendations.
- S. 17Section 17 outlines the procedures for meetings of the Academic Council, including quorum, decision-making, and presiding officer roles.
- S. 18Section 18 establishes the Finance Committee's composition and duties, including budget scrutiny and financial recommendations for the university.
- S. 19Section 19 lists the officers of the University, including the Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, Head of Department, and other prescribed officers.
- S. 20Section 20 outlines the appointment, term, and removal conditions for the Vice-Chancellor of the Sri Guru Teg Bahadur State University of Law, Punjab.
- S. 21Section 21 outlines the Vice-Chancellor's powers and duties, including convening council meetings, appointing staff, and maintaining discipline.
- S. 22Section 22 appoints the Registrar, a whole-time officer not below Professor rank, by the Chancellor on Selection Committee's recommendation.
- S. 23Section 23 outlines the Registrar's roles as Secretary, Vice-Chancellor's aide, staff appointment authority, and record custodian.
- S. 24(1) There shall be a Head for each of the Department in the University
- S. 25Section mandates the university to adhere to reservation policies as per University Grants Commission and National Law School guidelines.
- S. 26Section 26 mandates the University to prepare and submit its annual report to the Governing Council for approval.
- S. 27Section 27 mandates the University to submit annual income and expenditure accounts to the State Government for examination and audit.
- S. 28(1) The University shall receive or cause to receive such funds as may be allocated to it by the State Government
- S. 29The first Statutes of the University shall be made by the Vice- Chancellor with the approval of the State Government
- S. 30Section 30 appoints the first Vice-Chancellor and Registrar for the university by the State Government.
- S. 31Section 31 allows the Governing Council to confer honorary degrees or distinctions recommended by the Academic Council.
- S. 32Section 32 allows the Governing Council to revoke degrees or privileges for moral turpitude or misconduct, with due process and final appeal to the Chancellor.
- S. 33(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be the final authority for the maintenance of discipline among the students of the Univers
- S. 34Section 34 ensures that any actions by the University's councils or officers remain valid despite any constitutional vacancies or defects.
- S. 35Section 35 protects the University and its officials from legal actions for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 36Section 36 ensures the Act's provisions override any conflicting state laws or instruments.
- S. 37Section 37 allows the State Government to issue orders to resolve Act implementation issues, but only within two years.
- S. 38Section 38 grants the State Government authority to issue binding directives to the University as needed.