The UTTARAKHAND TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY ACT
uttarakhand · 2005
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- S. 1Substituted by section 7 of Uttarakhand Act No
- S. 2Substituted by section 9 of Uttarakhand Act No
- S. 3Subs
- S. 4[(1) The University shall for the purpose of exercising powers under this Act have the jurisdiction over the entire Utt
- S. 5The university is open to all, may limit admissions per course, can make special provisions for certain groups, and may maintain a women-only college.
- S. 6Section 6 outlines the powers and duties of the Uttarakhand Technical University to advance technical education, manage affiliated colleges, confer degrees, and provide scholarships.
- S. 7Section 7 lists the officers of the Uttarakhand Technical University, including the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, and other specified roles.
- S. 8(1) The Governor shall be the Chancellor of the University
- S. 9Section 9 appoints the Vice-Chancellor of Uttarakhand Technical University, outlines their term, and details succession and service conditions.
- S. 10Section 10 outlines the Vice-Chancellor's executive and academic responsibilities, including supervision, decision implementation, and examination management.
- S. 11Section 11 allows the Vice-Chancellor to appoint a Pro-Vice-Chancellor with Executive Council approval, outlining their duties and conditions.
- S. 12(1) The Registrar shall be a whole-time officer of the University
- S. 13Section 13 establishes a Finance Officer for the University, outlining their responsibilities for budgeting, fund management, and financial oversight.
- S. 14(1) The Chancellor of Examinations shall be a whole time officer of the University
- S. 15Section 15 prescribes the appointment, terms, and duties for University officers excluding Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Finance officer, and Registrar.
- S. 16Section 16 lists the authorities of the Uttarakhand Technical University, including the Executive, Academic, Finance, and Examination Councils.
- S. 17Section 17 outlines the composition and membership requirements for the Executive Council of the Uttarakhand Technical University.
- S. 18Section 18 empowers the Executive Council to oversee and manage the University's affairs, finances, and property.
- S. 19Section 19 establishes the Academic Council as the University's main academic body, responsible for instruction, education, and examination standards.
- S. 20Section 20 establishes the Finance Committee to advise on university funds, set expenditure limits, and ensure financial proposals are reviewed.
- S. 21Section 21 establishes an Examination Committee to oversee university exams, appoint examiners, review results, and recommend improvements.
- S. 22The constitution, powers and duties of other Authorities of the University shall be such as may be prescribed
- S. 23Section 23 establishes a State Coordination Council for Technical Education to oversee and coordinate the University's technical education activities.
- S. 24(1) This section shall apply to the colleges
- S. 25Section 25 disqualifies individuals or their relatives from college management if they accept remuneration or contracts for the college.
- S. 26Section 26 grants the State Government the authority to inspect colleges and inquire into their administration and finances, with inspectors having court-like powers.
- S. 27The University can establish institutes with state approval to conduct teaching and research.
- S. 28Section prohibits college staff from accepting any payments except official fees for admissions.
- S. 29Section 29 mandates that contributions or donations received by colleges must be used for their intended purposes and cash donations by state-maintained colleges must be credited to their personal ledger accounts.
- S. 30(1) The first Regulations of the University shall be made by the State Government by notification
- S. 31Section 31 outlines the regulations governing various aspects of the university, including appointments, funds, degrees, college affiliations, and examination conduct.
- S. 32Section 32 mandates the University's Executive Council to prepare and submit an annual report to the Chancellor and State Government detailing its progress.
- S. 33Section 33 mandates the annual preparation and audit of the University's accounts, submission to the State Government, and response to any observations.
- S. 34Section 34 mandates special audits and disciplinary actions for University property mismanagement.
- S. 35Section 35 outlines non-election appointment methods for university officers and specifies appointment by rotation or seniority.
- S. 36Section 36 fills casual vacancies among University Authority members and ensures representative members retain seats.
- S. 37Section 37 ensures that University actions remain valid despite certain procedural flaws or vacancies.
- S. 38Section 38 allows the Executive Council to remove university members or revoke degrees for moral turpitude or scandalous conduct.
- S. 39Section 39 resolves disputes on University Authority membership or decisions by referring them to the Chancellor, whose decision is final.
- S. 40Section 40 bars legal suits against the State Government or University for actions taken under the act or its regulations.
- S. 41Certified copies of University documents and records serve as prima facie evidence, and University officers need not produce them unless ordered by the court.
- S. 42Employees and students can appeal university or college decisions to the Executive Council for review and potential modification.
- S. 43Section 43 allows the state government to adapt the act's provisions temporarily until December 2005, with no legal challenge.