The SHRI GURU RAM RAI UNIVERSITY ACT, 2016
uttarakhand · 2017
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- S. 2Section defines key terms used in the SHRI GURU RAM RAI UNIVERSITY ACT, 2016, including university authorities, councils, boards, and employee categories.
- S. 3(1) The founder Society i
- S. 4Section establishes Shri Guru Ram Rai University, outlines its corporate status, and specifies its campuses and property use.
- S. 5The university is self-financing, with no statutory obligation for state grants, though it may receive special grants under state schemes.
- S. 6Section 6 of the SHRI GURU RAM RAI UNIVERSITY ACT, 2016 allows the university to establish its own centers but prohibits affiliation with other colleges.
- S. 7Section 7 outlines the objectives of the university to establish and offer diverse higher education courses and conduct research, outreach, and consultancy activities.
- S. 8Section 8 grants the university powers to establish and manage regional and study centers, conduct examinations, and confer degrees and academic distinctions.
- S. 9Section 9 ensures equal admission access for all, with special provisions for Uttarakhand students and limits on enrollment per statutes.
- 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 shall be the Visitor of the University
- S. 13Section 13 appoints the Chancellor by the Founder Society, with concurrence of the Visitor, and grants the Chancellor powers and presides over Board of Governors.
- S. 14Section 14 outlines the appointment process and powers of the Vice-Chancellor at Shri Guru Ram Rai University.
- S. 15Section 15 allows the Vice Chancellor to appoint the Pro-Vice Chancellor with Chancellor's approval, defining their powers and duties.
- S. 16Section 16 outlines the Registrar's appointment, responsibilities, and authority in managing university records and contracts.
- S. 17Section 17 appoints deans by the Chancellor and outlines their powers and duties as prescribed by the university statutes.
- S. 18Section 18 appoints the Finance officer by the Chancellor with prescribed powers and duties.
- S. 19Section 19 outlines how other university officers' appointments, terms, and duties are prescribed by 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 establishes the Board of Governors as the principal governing body of the university, outlining its composition and powers.
- S. 22Section 22 outlines the composition and functions of the Board of Management for the university.
- S. 23Section 23 establishes the Academic Council's composition and its role in overseeing the university's academic policies.
- S. 24Section 24 establishes the Finance Committee to oversee and manage the university's 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 empowers the university to make rules for various operational, administrative, and academic matters.
- S. 28Section 28 mandates the Board of Governors to submit initial Statutes to the State Government for approval, with implied approval if no decision is made within three months.
- S. 29The Board of Governors can create, amend, or repeal statutes with state government approval.
- S. 30Section 30 outlines the authority to create rules for various academic, financial, and disciplinary matters at the university.
- S. 31Section 31 allows the Board of Governors to create rules, which must be approved by the State Government within two months or are automatically approved if not acted upon.
- S. 32The Board of Governors can create, amend, or repeal rules with State Government approval.
- S. 33Section 33 reserves 30% of seats for Uttarakhand residents, offers them a 26% tuition fee rebate, and prioritizes them for lower-level jobs.
- S. 34Section 34 details employee appointment contracts, disciplinary actions, dispute resolution, and employee status as private employees.
- S. 36Section 36 establishes provident or pension funds and insurance schemes for university employees as deemed fit by the university.
- S. 37Section 37 resolves disputes on University member appointments, referring them to the Chancellor for a final decision.
- S. 38Section 38 empowers university authorities to form committees to fill casual vacancies as deemed fit.
- S. 39Section 39 fills casual vacancies among University members, ensuring the new member serves the remaining term.
- S. 40Section 40 protects university officers and employees from lawsuits for actions done in good faith under the Act.
- S. 41Section 41 appoints initial university officials and governing bodies for three years.
- 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, contributions, and donations to cover its expenses.
- S. 44Section 44 establishes a Development Fund for the University, funded by student fees, other contributions, and endowments, to be used for its maintenance.
- S. 45Section 45 regulates and maintains funds under sections 42, 43, and 44 under Board of Governors' supervision.
- S. 46Section 46 mandates the preparation and approval of the University's annual report by the Board of Governors and its submission to the Visitor and State Government.
- S. 47(1) The accounts of the University shall be opened in any nationalized Bank
- S. 48Section certifies University documents certified by Registrar as prima facie evidence of their contents.
- S. 49Section 49 outlines the process for the dissolution and winding up of Shri Guru Ram Rai University, including notice requirements and state government oversight.
- S. 50Section 50 allows the university's administration costs during management transition to be funded by endowment, general, or development funds, or by selling university assets if needed.
- S. 51The section allows the State Government to issue orders to address Act implementation issues, but only within three years.
- S. 2016(2) It shall come into force on such date as the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint