The Telangana State Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) Act, 2018.
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Telangana State Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) Act, 2018
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Telangana State Private Universities Act, 2018.
- S. 3The section allows the government to establish a private university in Telangana with one campus, with potential for additional campuses after five years.
- S. 4Section 4 outlines the goals and objectives of the Telangana State Private Universities to advance knowledge and education in various fields.
- S. 5Section 5 outlines the powers and functions of a Telangana State private university, including administration, research, education, and collaboration with international institutions.
- S. 6Section 6 requires sponsoring bodies to apply to the government for establishing a private university, including a purpose outline and project report.
- S. 7Section 7 outlines the required contents for a Project Report to establish a private university in Telangana.
- S. 8Section 8 establishes an Expert Committee to evaluate applications for establishing private universities in Telangana.
- S. 9Section 9 outlines the government's process for reviewing and responding to private university proposals after expert committee recommendations.
- S. 10Section 10 allows the government to add a university to the schedule if it meets conditions and expert recommendations.
- S. 11Section 11 allows the university to establish and manage additional campuses or centers for various activities within Telangana.
- S. 12Section 12 prohibits discrimination in university admissions and positions based on various personal attributes.
- S. 13Section 13 lists the key officers of the university, including Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, and Chief Finance and Accounts Officer.
- S. 14Section 14 establishes the appointment, role, and powers of the Chancellor in a private university in Telangana.
- S. 15Section 15 outlines the appointment, term, and duties of the Vice-Chancellor in private universities in Telangana.
- S. 16(1) The appointment of the Registrar shall be made by the Chancellor in such manner as may be specified by the Statute
- S. 17Section 17 mandates the Chancellor to appoint the Chief Finance and Accounts Officer as per the university's statutes.
- S. 18(1) The University may appoint such other Officers as may be necessary for its functioning
- S. 19Section 19 outlines the authorities of the university, including the Governing Body, Board of Management, Academic Council, and other declared authorities.
- S. 20Section 20 outlines the composition, term, and rotation of members in the Governing Body of Telangana State Private Universities.
- S. 21Section 21 establishes the composition, chairperson, and meeting frequency of the Board of Management for Telangana State Private Universities.
- S. 22Section 22 establishes the Academic Council, chaired by the Vice-Chancellor, to oversee and coordinate the university's academic policies.
- S. 23Section 23 lists disqualifications for membership in university authorities, including unsound mind, insolvency, moral turpitude, private coaching, and unfair examination practices.
- S. 24Section 24 ensures university actions remain valid despite authority or body vacancies or constitution defects.
- S. 25Section 25 allows the university authorities to form committees for specific tasks as per the statutes.
- S. 26Section 26 outlines the provisions and approval process for the University's First Statutes, detailing governance, appointments, and policies.
- S. 27Section 27 allows the university to create new authorities, departments, and financial policies, subject to government approval.
- S. 28Section 28 outlines the matters that the initial ordinances of a private university in Telangana can address, including student admission, course structure, and university operations.
- S. 29Section 29 mandates the Academic Council to draft ordinances, which must be approved by the Board of Management and then submitted to the government for publication.
- S. 30Section 30 allows university authorities to make regulations, subject to board approval, for university operations.
- S. 31Powers of the Government to give directions
- S. 32Section 32 grants private universities autonomy in academic program and admission decisions, fee setting, and maintains existing reservation rules.
- S. 33Section 25% of university admission seats are reserved for Telangana state residents.
- S. 34Section 34 allows the university to hold annual convocations as per its statutes for degree and diploma conferrals.
- S. 35Section mandates the university to obtain accreditation from NAAC and other relevant bodies within five years and to renew these accreditations periodically.
- S. 36Section 36 mandates the university to comply with all rules and regulations of regulating bodies for domicile-based reservation, convocation, and accreditation.
- S. 37(1) The Sponsoring Body shall establish an Endowment Fund for the University with an amount specified in the Letter of
- S. 38Section 38 mandates private universities to create a General Fund credited with various income sources.
- S. 39The General Fund shall be utilized for the following objects, namely,- General Fund
- S. 40Section 40 mandates universities to submit annual reports to the government detailing steps towards fulfilling objectives.
- S. 41Section 41 mandates the University to prepare and audit annual accounts, submit them to the government, and follow government advice on financial matters.
- S. 42Section 42 outlines procedures for dissolving a Sponsoring Body and managing the university until student courses complete.
- S. 43Section 43 allows the government to dissolve the university after student courses complete, with assets and liabilities vesting in the sponsoring body.
- S. 44Section 44 empowers the State Government to dissolve a private university and appoint an administrator if it finds mismanagement or non-compliance with the Act.
- S. 45(1) The Government may by notification in the Telangana Gazette make rules to carry out the purposes of this Act
- S. 46Powers to remove difficulties
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