The Amity University Act, 2014
west-bengal · 2014
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Amity University Act, 2014
- S. 2Section defines key terms used in the Amity University Act, 2014, including "Academic Council," "Administrator," and "distance education."
- S. 3Establishes Amity University in West Bengal, detailing its corporate status, governance, and potential expansion within the state.
- S. 4Section 4 vests university properties to Amity University and outlines their use and dissolution liabilities.
- S. 5(1) The tuition fees for professional courses such as Engineering and Technology, Management etc
- S. 6Section 6 outlines the objectives of Amity University, including education, research, campus establishment, and collaboration with other institutions.
- S. 7Section prohibits discrimination against any person in university positions, memberships, or courses based on various personal attributes.
- S. 8Section 8 outlines the powers and functions of the Amity University to manage, educate, research, and confer degrees.
- S. 9Section 9 mandates that all university teaching be conducted by its teachers under the Governing Board and Academic Council control.
- S. 10(1) The Governor of West Bengal shall, by virtue of his office, be the Visitor of the University
- S. 11Section 11 outlines the main authorities of the Amity University, including the Governing Board, Academic Council, and Finance Committee.
- S. 12Section 12 lists the officers of the Amity University, including Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Deans, etc.
- S. 13Section 13 outlines the composition and powers of the Governing Board as the supreme authority of the University.
- S. 14(1) The Chancellor shall be appointed by the Sponsoring Society
- S. 15(1) The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed by the Chancellor on recommendation of the Governing Board
- S. 16(1) The Academic Council shall consist of the Vice-Chancellor and such other members as may be provided for by the Stat
- S. 17Section 17 grants the Academic Council authority over academic policies, inter-faculty coordination, and framing academic regulations.
- S. 18Section 18 establishes Deans for each Faculty Council, appointed by the Chancellor, who serve as Vice-Chairmen and can be removed per University Statutes.
- S. 19Section 19 appoints the Registrar, authorizes contract signing, and designates Registrar as Member Secretary without voting rights.
- S. 20Section 20 appoints the Law Officer, Chief Finance Officer, and Controller of Examinations by the Chancellor, with defined powers and functions.
- S. 21(1) There shall be a Finance Committee with the Chancellor as Chairman
- S. 22(1) The University may appoint such other officers as may be necessary for its functioning
- S. 23Section 23 establishes Faculty Councils for post-graduate and undergraduate studies in the university, detailing their composition and quorum requirements.
- S. 24Section 24 empowers the Faculty Council to propose new departments, recommend faculty positions, promote research, and advise on academic distinctions and examinations.
- S. 25Section 25 establishes additional authorities in the university as per the Governing Board's constitution and their functions as per the Statutes.
- S. 26The section establishes a Regulatory Committee to oversee the university's operations, with its recommendations binding on the university.
- S. 27Section protects university authorities' actions from legal challenge due to Governing Board vacancies or constitution defects.
- S. 28Section 28 outlines the mandatory provisions for the university's constitution, appointments, and operational procedures.
- S. 29The University can create and fill teaching and non-teaching posts, and make employee service regulations consistent with regulatory norms.
- S. 30Section 30 establishes the General Fund for Amity University, detailing its sources and permissible uses for university expenses and benefits.
- S. 31Section 31 establishes an Endowment Fund and a security deposit for the Amity University's development, with forfeiture powers for non-compliance.
- S. 32Section 32 establishes pension, provident fund, gratuity, and insurance schemes for university employees, governed by the Provident Funds Act, 1925.
- S. 33Section 33 mandates Amity University to maintain proper accounts, adopt internal financial controls, and submit audited annual statements to its board and state government.
- S. 34(1) Admission of students in the University shall be made on the basis of merit
- S. 35Section 35 mandates the University to publish exam schedules and declare results within 45 days, with State Government oversight.
- S. 36The University can award degrees, diplomas, certificates, and honorary titles as approved by its Governing Board.
- S. 37Section 37 allows university officers to delegate powers, except for making statutes, to other officers, retaining ultimate responsibility.
- S. 38Section 38 empowers the Governing Board to create regulations for the university's administration, management, and operations.
- S. 39(1) Subject to the provisions of this
- S. 40Section 40 bars unsound-minded, insolvent, or morally convicted individuals from University authority memberships.
- S. 41Section 41 grants the State Government authority to inspect and oversee the University's infrastructure and operations, with final decision-making power.
- S. 42The State Government shall have power to remove any difficulty that arises remove difficulty
- S. 43The University must submit an annual report on its academic performance and other details to the State Government three months after each academic year starts.
- S. 44Section 44 mandates the University to obtain and renew accreditation from specified bodies within three years of establishment.
- S. 45Section 45 outlines the process for dissolving Amity University, appointing an Administrator, and ensuring all students complete their courses before dissolution.
- S. 1956Establishment and incorporation of the University
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