The Telangana Universities Act, 1991.
telangana · 1991
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- S. 1The Andhra Pradesh Universities Act, 1991 received the assent of the Governor on the 21st January, 1991
- S. 2Substituted by G
- S. 3Substituted by G
- S. 4The section declares several universities established under different acts to be incorporated under the Telangana Universities Act, 1991.
- S. 5Added by Act No
- S. 6Section 6 of The Telangana Universities Act, 1991 prohibits colleges outside the university area from affiliating with it, except for specific historical institutions.
- S. 6ASpecial provision for the transfer of certain institutions
- S. 7Section 7 prohibits discrimination in university admissions and positions based on religion, race, caste, sex, etc.
- S. 8Substituted by G
- S. 9Section 9 lists the officers of the university, including Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Rector, Principals/Dean, Registrar, Finance Officer, and others as per statutes.
- S. 10Substituted with marginal heading by Act No
- S. 11Section 11 establishes a Search Committee to propose a panel of three candidates for the Vice-Chancellor position.
- S. 12Section 12 details the term, pay, and duties of the Vice-Chancellor, and provisions for temporary and permanent replacements.
- S. 13Section 13 outlines the Vice-Chancellor's role, powers, and duties in the governance of the university, including presiding over councils and interpreting regulations.
- S. 14Inserted with marginal heading by Act No
- S. 15Adapted by G
- S. 16Substituted by G
- S. 17Section 17 lists the authorities of the university, including the Executive Council, Academic Senate, Faculties, and Boards of Studies.
- S. 18Section 18 outlines the composition of the Executive Council, including ex-officio members like the Vice-Chancellor and government officials.
- S. 19Section 19 of The Telangana Universities Act, 1991, outlines the Executive Council's powers to manage university property, funds, contracts, and faculty appointments.
- S. 20Section 20 mandates the Executive Council to prepare and submit audited annual accounts to the government and publish them in the Telangana Gazette.
- S. 21Section 21 mandates the Executive Council to prepare financial estimates and submit them to the Academic Senate for review.
- S. 22Section 22 mandates the Executive Council to prepare and submit an annual university report to the Academic Senate for consideration.
- S. 23Section 23 allows the Executive Council to incur additional or excess expenditures, subject to approval by the Academic Senate.
- S. 24The Academic Senate shall consist the following persons namely:- CLASS - I
- S. 25Section 25 of The Telangana Universities Act, 1991, grants the Academic Senate authority over academic policies, faculty appointments, and student admissions.
- S. 26(1) The University shall have such faculties as may be prescribed by Statutes
- S. 27A separate Board of Studies shall be attached to each department of teaching
- S. 28Section 28 establishes a Planning and Monitoring Board to oversee and review university development, teaching, and research programs.
- S. 29Section 29 bars individuals with certain disabilities, insolvency, or criminal convictions from university authority nominations.
- S. 30Section 30 resolves disputes on university authority membership nominations, with the Chancellor's decision being final.
- S. 31All the Authorities of the University shall have power to appoint Committees
- S. 32Section 32 ensures university actions remain valid despite authority or body membership defects or vacancies.
- S. 33Section 33 of the Telangana Universities Act, 1991, outlines the reconstitution and term limits for members of the Executive Council, Finance Committee, and Academic Senate.
- S. 34Section 34 allows the Academic Senate to remove graduates or university members convicted of moral offenses or scandalous conduct.
- S. 35Section 35 of The Telangana Universities Act, 1991, allows graduates and holders of certain titles/diplomas to be enrolled in the register of Registered Graduates.
- S. 36Section 36 specifies that only attendance at University-affiliated colleges qualifies for University exams, excluding entrance exams.
- S. 37Section 37 specifies eligibility criteria for student admission to university courses and examination enrollment requirements.
- S. 38Section 38 recognizes degrees and diplomas from other universities in Telangana as equivalent to those from the state university.
- S. 39Section 39 mandates salaried officers and teachers to be appointed via written contracts with uniform service conditions, except for salaries, and requires contract lodging with the Registrar.
- S. 40Section 40 mandates written contracts for university employees and outlines dispute resolution through the Vice-Chancellor or a grievances committee.
- S. 41Section 41 allows students debarred from university exams for over a year to appeal to the Executive Council.
- S. 42Section 42 allows university employees and students to appeal to the Executive Council against university officer decisions.
- S. 43Section 43 establishes a Selection Committee for appointing Professors, Associate Professors, and Assistant Professors, excluding ineligible candidates.
- S. 44The section allows the government to apply the Provident Fund Act to university funds and permits pension privileges for certain employees.
- S. 45Section 45 establishes a general fund for the university to receive income, government grants, and other contributions.
- S. 46Section 46 allows the University to have additional funds and accounts as determined by the Executive Council based on Finance Committee recommendations.
- S. 47Section 47 establishes a Finance Committee to oversee the university's finances, advising the Executive Council on budgets and expenditures.
- S. 48Section 48 allows the university to receive funds from various government bodies and borrow from banks or corporations.
- S. 49Section 49 restricts the university from diverting funds, upgrading posts, or creating new posts without government approval.
- S. 50The section allows the government to transfer control and management of institutions to the university.
- S. 51Section 51 empowers the Executive Council to create statutes for various university operations, including governance, officer duties, and endowment management.
- S. 52(1) Every Statute passed by the *[Executive Council] shall be submitted to the Chancellor who may give or Statutes how
- S. 53Section 53 empowers the Executive Council to create ordinances regulating various university operations, including fees, student conditions, and staff qualifications.
- S. 54Section 54 mandates the Executive Council to consult the Academic Senate for ordinances affecting examiners and student residence, and submit them to the Chancellor.
- S. 55Section 55 empowers the Academic Senate to create regulations for university cooperation, student admissions, courses, and exemptions.
- S. 56Section 56 allows the Government to issue orders to resolve any issues in university authority or officer appointments.
- S. 57Repeals several university acts and applies general clauses provisions upon repeal.
- S. 1925General Fund