The Periyar University Act, 1997
tamil-nadu · 1997
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- S. 3After Chapter IX of the 1923 Act, the following Chapter shall be inserted, ~ ~ ~ i ~ o f n e w I
- S. 4The: University shall have the following objects and powers, namely:- Obmr and POWsnof university
- S. 5Section 5 transfers control and management of constituent colleges to Periyar University and allows government to transfer college properties to the university.
- S. 6111 s,,tion 36 of the 2002 Act, in Chapter 1X-A proposed to be inserted in the section 30
- S. 7After Chapter VIII of the 1965 Act, the following Chapter shall be iascrted, i namely:- "CHAPTER WI-A 40-A
- S. 8In section 1b of the Mother Teresa Women's University (Amendment) Act, ~'arnii I section 16
- S. 9Section 9 transfers specified colleges and their employees to Bharathiar University as its constituent colleges.
- S. 10Government Arts College for Woenen
- S. 11Section 11 appoints the Minister-in-charge of Education in Tamil Nadu as the Pro-Chancellor of Periyar University.
- S. 12Section 12 outlines the appointment, term, and conditions of the Vice-Chancellor at Periyar University.
- S. 13(1) ?'b> Vie:-Chmsellor shall be the acsrde nic head and the principal p
- S. 14Section 14 outlines the appointment, duties, and disciplinary powers of the Registrar at Periyar University.
- S. 15Section 15 outlines the appointment, duties, and retirement conditions of the Finance Officer at Periyar University.
- S. 16Government College of Education, Pudukottai
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- S. 18(1) There shall be constituted a Platnine Bcs
- S. 19Section 19 deems university officials acting under the Periyar University Act to be public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 20Section 20 amends the Periyar University Act to allow the university to affiliate and approve colleges, hold correspondence courses, and designate autonomous colleges.
- S. 21Section 21 grants the Senate powers to review university policies, advise the Chancellor, and perform other prescribed functions.
- S. 22(1) The Senate shall meet atleast twice in evcry year on dates to bc: fixed latk by the ViceChancellor
- S. 23Section 23 establishes a Standing Committee on Academic Affairs to oversee and coordinate the university's academic programs.
- S. 24(a) The Chancellor shall, as
- S. 25Section 25 grants the Syndicate powers to make statutes, ordinances, and academic policies, and to manage university affiliations and research.
- S. 26section 26 of the 1985 ~ c t , in clause (a),- section 26
- S. 27In section 34 of the 1985 Act, after clause (xv), the following clauses shall be 4 section 34
- S. 28(1) The annual accounts of the University shall be submitted to such accounts
- S. 29Section 29 establishes the faculties and departments of Periyar University, including Arts, Science, Law, and others, as per statutes and regulations.
- S. 30Section 30 amends the Periyar University Act to replace the Madurai-Kamaraj University Act for specified colleges.
- S. 31Section 31 outlines the constitution and powers of additional University authorities as prescribed by statutes.
- S. 32Section 32 outlines the composition, duties, and meeting frequency of the Finance Committee for Periyar University.
- S. 33Section 33 of The Periyar University Act, 1997 outlines provisions for university statutes regarding convocation, honorary degrees, authorities, and employee benefits.
- S. 34In section 1 of the Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Act, 1990 (hereafter in section 1
- S. 35Subject to the provisions of this Act, and the statutes, the Ord-
- S. 36(1) In making ordinances, the Syndicate shall consult,- Ordinance
- S. 37(1) The Standing Corninittee on Academic AlIa~ls may n ~ a k ~ l e g ~ ~ l a t l o ~ s how made
- S. 38Section 38 outlines the eligibility criteria and enrollment requirements for students to study and take exams at Periyar University.
- S. 39After Chapter IX of the 1997 Adt; the following Chapter
- S. 40Section 40 specifies that attendance in non-approved colleges does not qualify for university exams.
- S. 41Evely stu3ent of the University other than a non-aollegiate stt dent shall hostels
- S. 42Section 42 establishes the University's General Fund, receiving income from fees, grants, donations, and contributions, and allows investment of its Provident Fund.
- S. 43Pension, gratuity, etc
- S. 44Subject to the provisions of this Act, the appointment
- S. 45Section 45 establishes Selection Committees for recommending appointments to various academic posts at institutions maintained by the University.
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- S. 47Section 47 outlines the appointment, duties, and responsibilities of Deans in faculties at Periyar University.
- S. 48Section 48 outlines the process for filling casual vacancies among University authorities or bodies.
- S. 49Section 49 ensures that university acts or proceedings remain valid despite vacancies, election or appointment defects, or Senate meeting absences.
- S. 50Section 50 allows the Syndicate to remove graduates or University members for criminal conviction, misconduct, or insolvency, after due process.
- S. 51Section 51 resolves disputes on university authority membership by referring to the Chancellor's final decision.
- S. 52Section 52 allows the university authorities to form or reorganize committees and delegate powers as they see fit.
- S. 53Notwi
- S. 54(1) On and after tbe not;'id date every person ordinariIy resident within Rdsbration Or the University area, who- gr
- S. 55Section 55 appoints the first Vice-Chancellor within three months of the act's publication, with a term not exceeding three years.
- S. 56The Periyar University Act, 1997 mandates the government to appoint the first Registrar within three months, with a term not exceeding three years.
- S. 57Section 57 mandates the Vice-Chancellor to establish University authorities and draft necessary statutes within a year, with temporary appointments allowed.
- S. 58Section 58 transfers employees from Chennai University to Periyar University upon the latter's establishment.
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- S. 60Section 60 mandates Chennai University to pay an additional specified amount to Periyar University from its funds.
- S. 61Section 61 of The Periyar University Act, 1997, repeals the Chennai University Act, 1923 in Tamil Nadu, except for ongoing legal proceedings and existing regulations.
- S. 62(1) The Librarian shall be a whole time officer of the University appointed ~h~ ~btarian
- S. 6361, 6 5 Filling of casual vacancies
- S. 64Section 64 mandates the Syndicate to submit a triennial report to the Government on affiliated colleges' conditions.
- S. 65(1) If any diEculty arises as to the first constitution or recons~tution of move Jifticulbas
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- S. 464Tranfer ofaccumulations in 'provident Fund and other like Funds
- S. 2002submit a report to the Government on the condition of constituent, affiliated and approved colleges within the Universi