The Dit University Act
uttarakhand · 2013
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the “DIT UNIVERSITY” Act, 2012
- S. 2Section defines key terms used in the Dit University Act, including roles and institutions within the university.
- S. 3Section 3 authorizes Unison Education Foundation to establish DIT University, detailing its proposal and operational plans.
- S. 4Section 4 establishes DIT University as a private university in Uttarakhand, outlines its campuses, and defines its corporate status and governance.
- S. 5The University is self-financing and cannot receive regular grants from the state, though it may get special grants.
- S. 6Section 6 allows the University to establish off-campus centers but prohibits it from affiliating with other colleges or institutions.
- S. 7Section 7 outlines the objectives of the Dit University Act to provide education, establish campuses, promote research, and conduct extra-mural studies.
- S. 8Section 8 grants the university powers to conduct education, research, examinations, and extra-curricular activities.
- S. 9Section 9 ensures equal admission access for all, with special provisions for Uttarakhand residents and limits on student numbers.
- S. 10The University shall seek accreditation from respective national accreditation bodies
- S. 11Section 11 lists the officers of the University, including the Visitor, Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, and others.
- S. 12(1) The Governor of Uttarakhand will be the Visitor of the University
- S. 13(1) The Chancellor may be appointed from amongst / or by the members of the Promoting Society
- S. 14Section 14 outlines the appointment process and duties of the Vice-Chancellor at Dit University.
- S. 15Section 15 allows the Chancellor to appoint a Pro-Vice-Chancellor with Board of Governors' approval.
- S. 16(1) The Registrar shall be appointed by the Chancellor in such manner and on such terms and conditions as may be prescr
- S. 17Section 17 appoints deans of faculties by the Vice-Chancellor with Chancellor's approval, outlining their powers and duties as per Statutes.
- S. 18Section 18 appoints the Finance Officer by the Chancellor and outlines their powers and duties as per the Statutes.
- S. 19Section 19 prescribes the manner of appointment, terms, service conditions, powers, and duties of university officers as per the university statutes.
- S. 20Section 20 outlines the authorities of the University, including the Board of Governors, Board of Management, Academic Council, Finance Committee, and other declared authorities.
- S. 21Section 21 outlines the composition and powers of the Board of Governors as the principal governing body of the university.
- S. 22Section 22 establishes the Board of Management as the principal governing body of the university, detailing its composition and functions.
- S. 23(1) The Academic Council shall consist of :- (a) the Vice-Chancellor - Chairman
- S. 24Section 24 establishes the Finance Committee as the university's main financial body to oversee and manage its financial matters.
- S. 25Section 25 outlines that the University's other authorities' constitution, powers, and functions are defined by its statutes.
- S. 26Section 26 ensures university actions remain valid despite any authority vacancies or constitutional defects.
- S. 27Section 27 allows the University's Statutes to cover various administrative, financial, and operational matters for the university and its staff.
- S. 28Section 28 outlines the process for the Board of Governors to submit and obtain approval for the first Statutes from the State Government.
- S. 29The Board of Governors can create, amend, or repeal statutes with state government approval.
- S. 30Section 30 outlines the matters that the University's rules may address, including student admission, academic courses, degree awards, and examination procedures.
- S. 31Section 31 allows the Board of Governors to make rules, which must be approved by the State Government within two months or are deemed approved if not acted upon.
- S. 32The Board of Governors may, with the approval of the State Government, make new or additional rules or amend or repeal
- S. 33Section reserves 40% of seats for Uttarakhand residents, offers 26% tuition fee rebate to them, and mandates permanent residents for Group ‘C’ and ‘D’ posts.
- S. 34Section 34 mandates written contracts for university employees, outlines disciplinary procedures, and specifies dispute resolution and employee status.
- S. 35Employees and students can appeal university decisions to the Board of Management for review.
- S. 36Section 36 establishes the university's authority to create employee pension and insurance funds as deemed appropriate.
- S. 37Section resolves disputes on University authority membership by referring to the Chancellor for a final decision.
- S. 38Section 38 empowers university authorities to form committees with specified members and powers.
- S. 39Section fills casual vacancies among University members, ensuring replacements serve remaining term.
- S. 40Section 40 protects university officers and employees from legal actions for actions done in good faith under the Act.
- S. 41Section 41 appoints initial university officials and committees for three years, bypassing other provisions.
- S. 42The University shall establish a permanent endowment fund of Rs
- S. 43Section 43 establishes a general fund for the university to receive all fees, sums, contributions, and donations, to be used for its recurring expenses.
- S. 44Section 44 establishes a development fund for the university, funded by student fees, other contributions, and endowments, to be used for university development.
- S. 45Section 45 regulates the management and maintenance of funds under the Dit University Act.
- S. 46Section outlines the preparation, approval, and distribution of the University's annual report.
- S. 47Section 47 mandates the University's financial accounts and audits, submission to Board of Governors, and binding state government direction.
- S. 48Section certifies University documents certified by Registrar as prima facie evidence.
- S. 49Section 49 outlines the process for the potential dissolution and winding up of DIT University by the State Government.
- S. 50Section 50 ensures that university administration costs during dissolution are covered by funds or by selling university assets if needed.
- S. 51Section 51 allows the State Government to issue orders to resolve Act implementation issues, but only within three years of the Act's commencement.
- S. 52Repeal and Saving THE DIT UNIVERSITY ACT, 2012 [UTTARAKHAND ACT NO