The Doon University Act
uttarakhand · 2005
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Doon University Act, 2005
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Doon University Act, including 'Academic Council,' 'Affiliated College,' and 'Director.'
- S. 3(1) There shall be established a University to be known as ‘Doon University’
- S. 4Objects of the University shall be to disseminate and advance knowledge and understanding by teaching, research and ext
- S. 5Section 5 of The Doon University Act grants the university powers to provide education, conduct research, and manage affiliated colleges.
- S. 6(1) The jurisdiction of the Doon University shall extend to all its affiliated Colleges and institutions in the State
- S. 7Section 7 ensures equal access to Doon University for all, but limits admission numbers and allows special provisions for marginalized groups.
- S. 8(1) The University shall conform to the norms/regulation of University Grants Commission as amended from time to time
- S. 9Section 9 lists the officers of Doon University, including the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, and other specified roles.
- S. 10(1) The Governor of the State shall be the Chancellor of the University
- S. 11Section 11 establishes the appointment process for the Vice-Chancellor of Doon University, outlining the committee's role and the Vice-Chancellor's responsibilities.
- S. 12Section 12 allows the Vice-Chancellor to appoint a Pro-Vice-Chancellor with Chancellor's approval to exercise prescribed powers and duties.
- S. 13Every faculty or a School shall be headed by a Dean
- S. 14Section 14 appoints Registrar, Deputy Registrar, and Assistant Registrar by State Government, outlines Registrar's administrative role and duties.
- S. 15Section 15 establishes a finance officer for Doon University, responsible for overseeing funds, budgeting, and financial policy compliance.
- S. 16Section 16 prescribes the appointment, terms, conditions, powers, and duties of other university officers.
- S. 17Section 17 lists the authorities of the Doon University, including the Court, Executive Council, and Academic Council.
- S. 18Section 18 establishes the University Court as an advisory body to review policies, suggest improvements, and provide advice to the University's authorities.
- S. 19Section 19 outlines the composition and powers of the Executive Council of Doon University, including policy-making, financial control, and affiliation approval.
- S. 20Section 20 establishes the Academic Council as the university's academic body with its constitution and term set by the statutes.
- S. 21Section 21 prescribes the composition, functions, and term of office for any additional authority as per the Doon University Statutes.
- S. 22Section 22 outlines the scope of the University's Statutes to cover various administrative and operational aspects of the University.
- S. 23(1) The first Statutes shall be made by the State Government by notification in the Official Gazette
- S. 24Section 24 allows the Doon University to make ordinances for student admission, academic courses, examinations, and affiliated college management.
- S. 25Section 25 allows the Doon University to create regulations for its operations not covered by the Act, Statutes, or Ordinances.
- S. 27Section 27 mandates annual financial audits and reporting for Doon University, with budget-compliant spending restrictions.
- S. 28Section 28 ensures that Doon University's actions remain valid despite certain procedural flaws or vacancies.
- S. 29The State Government can temporarily modify the Doon University Act to address difficulties, with no changes after December 2005.
- S. 30Section 30 allows the Executive Council to remove university members or revoke their degrees for moral turpitude or scandalous conduct.
- S. 31Section 31 resolves disputes about university appointments or decisions by referring them to the Chancellor for a final decision.
- S. 32Section 32 protects the State Government, University, and their officers from legal suits for actions taken under the act or its regulations.
- S. 33Section 33 certifies certified University documents as prima facie evidence and limits document production in unrelated proceedings.
- S. 34Employees and students can appeal university or college decisions to the Executive Council for review.